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West Virginia unveils daily one-mile trail program in 32 state parks
By David Sibray, The West Virginia ExplorerTo encourage West Virginians to walk at least one mile daily, state officials are designating one-mile hiking…
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Board highlights from April 2025
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands ConservancyThe April Board meeting of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy featured a possible threat to the organization,…
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Trump administration sidelines public to expand drilling and mining on public lands
By The Wilderness SocietyThe Wilderness Society denounces federal plan to quash public input in decision making.On April 23, 2025,…
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Conservationists file new complaint over South Fork Coal Company’s impacts to National Forest
Bankrupt mining company continues to amass violations in 2025By Willie Dodson, Appalachian VoicesOn April 11th, the Allegheny Blue Ridge…
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A small victory for elder forests
Photo captured by Frank Gebhard at Allegheny Aperture.By John ColemanSpring is…
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2025 legislative wrap-up
By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands ConservancyWhat more can be said about the 87th West Virginia Legislative Session that has not already been…
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Why we do not want CPV’s wind turbines at Capon Springs
By Jacob KirkNestled in the rolling hills of Hampshire County, Capon Springs & Farms is more than a historic resort — it’s…
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Save Wardensville Coalition amplifies residents’ concerns over Corridor H’s impact on water, farms and Main Street
Environmental groups in both West Virginia and Virginia repeated a call for an updated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Wardensville to Virginia line section of the…
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Thoughts from our President
Dear friends and fellow lovers of the Highlands, It has been a turbulent stretch for the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy (WVHC)—and for environmental nonprofits…
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Fundamental Data is heading for Davis and Thomas
Photo captured by Frank Gebhard at Allegheny Aperture.By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
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