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The Mountain Valley Pipeline and Endangered Species
By John McFerrin The Mountain Valley Pipeline has taken another step toward final approval: the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has issued an opinion that the pipeline will not […]
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2023 WV Legislature Wrap Up
By Luanne McGovern The 86th session of the West Virginia Legislature held plenty of surprises until the last minute. For those of us following the bills concerning our public lands, […]
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Ramp Up Your Spring Cooking!
By Alex Coffman The forest gives us so much, including food. It’s no wonder they call ramps a spring tonic because nothing rings in the change of season better than […]
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The Loss of a Friend
We are deeply saddened to note the passing of Julian Martin on March 24—a true friend of the mountains. His activism on the be- half of protection for West Virginia’s […]
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Thoughts from our President
By Larry Thomas Spring officially arrived on March 20 here in the highlands. Winter is fading away as one finds evidence of the different stages of the annual transition from […]
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April Established as Native Plant Month in West Virginia
By Luanne McGovern The West Virginia Native Plant Society and the Kanawha Garden Club are pleased to announce the signing of a proclamation by Governor Jim Justice on Feb. 20, […]
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A New “Durable” (sic) Definition of Waters of the US
By John McFerrin On Dec. 30, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of engineers announced a rule establishing a definition of “waters of […]
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Another False Solution to Issue of Plastic Waste
By Randi PokladnikAs consumers become increasingly aware of the health risks and environmental issues associated with a world drowning in plastics, the petrochemical industry is advocating another false solution to address the […]
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Thoughts on ORVs on Public Lands
By Dave Johnston I retired to West Virginia in large part because of its wide selection of wild and scenic natural areas provide excellent opportunities for immersion in nature, enjoyment […]
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Does the eastern US have room for cougars?
(Nicky Pe/Pexels) By Peggy Clark Klandagi in the East Before European colonization, the land that is today the eastern United States was home to a richer biodiversity of plants and […]
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