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Federal regulators shut down illegal WV coal haul road—Interior quietly reopens it at company’s request
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy In a whirlwind of conflicting decisions, the U.S. Department of the Interior has quietly allowed South Fork Coal Company to resume hauling coal through […]
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“Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet” by Ben Goldfarb
Reviewed by John McFerrin This is a book about roadkill. Three hundred pages about roadkill may not sound enticing but it really is an entertaining and informative book. The subject is […]
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Coal company’s bankruptcy filing reflects growing pressure to end reckless mining in West Virginia
On Feb. 7, 2025, South Fork Coal Company and its parent entities Xinergy and White Forest Resources, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The move follows the company’s well-documented pattern […]
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West Virginia legislative session report
By Luanne McGovern The 87th West Virginia Legislature got underway on February 12 with a new Governor, new Senate leadership and new committee processes in the West Virginia House of Representatives. […]
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Environmental groups sue to challenge mountaintop removal mine on Coal River Mountain
The Plaintiffs Seek a Court Order Vacating a Previously Approved Clean Water Act Permit On Feb. 19, 2025, Coal River Mountain Watch, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Appalachian Voices, and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit […]
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Thoughts from our President
Dear friends and fellow lovers of the Highlands, Over many years as a member of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, I’ve seen many battles come and go. But I have […]
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Register Now for E-Day on March 17!
Change happens when we show up! For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn’t just about networking or displays—it’s […]
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Conservation groups condemn recent mass firings at US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance, and Friends of the 500th have condemned the Trump administration’s decision to terminate thousands […]
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A call to protect our public lands—and our future
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The Monongahela National Forest is among West Virginia’s most cherished places—a realm of misty spruce groves, deep hollows, and pristine mountain streams that […]
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Meet our newest Organizational Director for the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Mike Jones
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Go ahead and introduce yourself. I’m Mike Jones, currently based in Morgantown, and work all over the state as the Conservation Manager for […]
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