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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…
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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…
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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…
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Does the Eastern US have room for cougars?
(USFWS) By Peggy Clark Klandagi in the East Before European colonization, the land that is…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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