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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Monster “hellbenders” are lurking in West Virginia’s cleanest streams
By David Sibray, West Virginia Explorer Beneath the surface of clean-flowing streams in West Virginia, a multitude of strange creatures lurk, but none is…
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West Virginia isn’t ready for data centers
By Quenton King, West Virginia Watch In early December, news broke that lawmakers were asked to come to the Capitol for a special session to…
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December/January Go North Alliance Newsletter: The year that was, and the year ahead
By Go North Alliance Some end-of-the-year news Finally, at the end of December, we got news from the West Virginia Division…
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