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Save the date for WVHC’s 2026 Fall Review: “From Ridges to Rivers: Safeguarding What Sustains Us”
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy This fall, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy invites conservationists, advocates and community members from across the region to gather in the highlands for a weekend of learning, reflection and […]
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The virtue of “Intelligence Centers”
By C.A. Holmes In the grand scheme of culture and politics in 2026, you would be forgiven for thinking environmental pursuits are not the most pressing issues facing the country. Compared […]
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Trump to pump $700M into coal power in the states, as he again blasts renewable energy
By Jacob Fischler, West Virginia Watch The federal government will spend $700 million on building or refurbishing coal power infrastructure across the country in a boost to “clean, beautiful coal,” […]
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U.S. House committee rejects Moore’s funding proposal for drinking water in Southern West Virginia
By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight Moore asked the House Appropriations Committee for $50 million to help get his constituents in Southern West Virginia clean water. The House voted down his request. Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., […]
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Updates from WVHC: Need, greed and the work ahead
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy West Virginia has always given more than its fair share. Our mountains, forests, rivers, and communities have powered industries, enriched corporations, and sustained […]
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Off the beaten path: The what, when, where and why around synchronized fireflies
By Cindy Berdine, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Member What are fireflies, lightning bugs or European glow-worms? Well, they are not flies at all; they are beetles in the family Lampyridae. In West Virginia, there are more than 31 confirmed species […]
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Remembering our friend, Rafe Pomerance
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy is mourning the loss of Rafe Pomerance, a longtime member, colleague and friend whose life’s work helped shape the modern […]
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The fight against Fundamental Data continues
By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The past few months have been very busy in our fight against the massive Ridgeline power plant/data center project proposed by Fundamental Data in […]
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Environmental groups put Clearco on notice of intent to sue over illegal coal haul road through the Monongahela National Forest
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — On Wednesday, June 10, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue Clearco Processing Corporation for conducting […]
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DEP allows coal company to operate strip mining complex, including impacts to national forest, without first obtaining necessary approvals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2026 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org Today, a coalition of conservation groups submitted a complaint and public comment objecting to a decision by the West […]
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