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WV Stands to Benefit from New Methane Rule
By Morgan King Born and raised in Kanawha County, I’ve spent most of my life near the Kanawha River. Growing up, I witnessed extractive resources move through the area on […]
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The Value of State Parks
By Robert Beanblossom In recent years, many short-sighted individuals have developed a perception that West Virginia’s state park and forest system is a financial liability to the state—a ‘luxury’ that […]
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Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Program Expands with New Trail Maintenance Teams
By Dave Johnston As reported in last month’s Highlands Voice, the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards is taking big steps to expand the activity and reach of the program. We will continue […]
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It’s Time to Stop Clear-Cutting: The Battle for the Mon
A grove of older-growth trees near Leadmine set to be clear-cut in the Upper Cheat River project. (John Coleman) By Joseph Dumire Forgetting history, the United States Forest Service (USFS) […]
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2023 WV Legislature Update
By Luanne McGovern By the time you are reading this, the 86th West Virginia legislative session will be drawing to its close. Thank goodness—March 11 cannot come soon enough. So […]
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Energy Efficiency: The Cheapest Choice
By John McFerrin There is no free lunch. Getting energy that we can use always has an environmental cost, including some release of greenhouse gasses. More solar energy strikes the […]
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The Drinking Water Treatment Process
By Rick Watson History There are records of humans treating water for thousands of years. However, scientists only began understanding the sources and impacts of drinking water contamination in the […]
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Thoughts from our President
By Larry Thomas We were very excited that the February 2023 issue of The Highlands Voice was printed in color for the very first time. In addition, Olivia, our communications […]
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Bad Actor Coal Company Seeks to Expand Surface Mine in Endangered Candy Darter Habitat
(Ryan Hagerty/USFWS) By Willie Dodson, Appalachian Voices The highland ridges and swift mountain streams of northern Greenbrier County, West Virginia, comprise an exceptional landscape and unique ecosystems. Here along the […]
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Chance to Learn about Blue Hydrogen
Through Congressional action, eight billion dollars is now available for the creation of “hydrogen hubs.” These are networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local connective infrastructure to accelerate the use of […]
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