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Protecting Our Appalachian Legacy: The Fight to Save the Candy Darter
By Andrew Young South Fork Coal Company has an extensive track record of non-compliance with the water protection requirements of Surface Mine and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) across all of its […]
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Mining Matters
By Cindy Rank Together with co-plaintiffs and the support of public interest lawyers from Appalachian Mountain Advocates and Public Justice, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has successfully challenged any number of […]
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Hydro in the Highlands: Third Time the Charm?
By Hugh Rogers Seen from Snowy Point, Canaan Valley’s northern half is a wetland mosaic unbroken by human landmarks. Turn around, and they appear in every direction. To the northeast, […]
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Looking Forward to the 2024 West Virginia Legislature
By Luanne McGovern The regular session of the 87th Legislature will kick off on January 10, 2024, and will run for 60 days. There will undoubtedly be many twists and […]
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Department of Environmental Protection Proposes New Guidelines on Public Participation
By John McFerrin Many decisions by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection either require or allow public participation. Typically, the Department announces what it is considering or what it […]
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2023 Year in Review: WVHC Committee Updates
As 2023 comes to a close, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy would like to share the latest updates from our organization from the past year. 2023 has been another year […]
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Help Us Plan Fall Review 2024
Well, the 2023 Fall Review is ’in the bag’, and it was a good one. Now begins the planning for the 2024 Fall Review, and we could use some help. […]
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Save the Date: Clean Water for All
Please join us for “Clean Water for All: Reflecting on the 2014 Crisis and Shaping a Water Secure Future” on January 9, 2024, from 5 pm to 9 p.m. at […]
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Thoughts From Our President
By Marilyn Shoenfeld As the year continues to rush by, winter is finally here! Six inches of snow have replaced the autumn leaves, and folks are getting their skis and […]
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Focus on Nature: Big Run Bog, A National Natural Landmark at Risk
By Susan Rogers Rosenblum Big Run Bog, located in Tucker County, is a sometimes overlooked diamond in the crown of West Virginia. It is a beautiful place to experience a […]
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