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Net Metering Controversy Settled
By John McFerrin The parties to the net metering controversy before the West Virginia Public Service Commission have reached a compromise settlement. While the…
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March Legislative Update – The End Is in Sight
By Luanne McGovern The West Virginia Legislative Session will be drawing to a close on March 9 after consideration of over 2,500 bills. There…
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Thought From Our President
By Marilyn Shoenfeld It is the end of February as I write this. Our beautiful winter turned into an early mud season this month….
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Opposition to the Dangerous, Unnecessary Mountain Valley Pipeline Continues
By Maury Johnson In 2014, I was notified that a large conglomerate of so-called ‘natural gas’ corporations wanted to run a 42-inch interstate pipeline…
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January 2024 Board Highlights
By John McFerrin The January 2024 Board meeting featured a new Board member, an expanded role for our Membership and Operations secretary, and reports…
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Volunteer Opportunities with WVHC
Are you passionate about environmental conservation and eager to contribute your skills and time towards positive change? The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy invites you…
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The Reclamation (for Jeff)
There will come a dawnwhen, like trees in June, the Appalachian people will reclaim what can only so long be denied. There will come a dawnwhen, like trees in June, the Appalachian people will reclaim what can only so long be denied.
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West Virginia’s Longest Hiking Trail Needs Volunteers
West Virginia Scenic Trails Association (WVSTA) held its Allegheny Trail interest meeting at Big Sandy Brews in early January. The Allegheny Trail is West Virginia’s longest…
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Sacrifices at the Altar of King Coal
By Robert Beanblossom West Virginians have always worshipped at the altar of King Coal. Even today when the industry contributes so little to the…
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Some Bright Spots in an Otherwise Rough West Virginia Legislative Session
By Quenton King West Virginia is rough in the winter, and not just because of the cold. Since I moved back to the state…
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