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Thoughts from our President
The sun is actually shining, and the horses are rolling around in the field. I know we will have more winter weather, but right now it is…
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United States Environmental Protection Agency rescinds the endangerment finding
By Perry Bryant, a proud Highlands Conservancy member since 1990 The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “endangerment finding” may sound geeky and unimportant,…
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E-Day 2026 Recap
By West Virginia Environmental Council The halls of the Capitol were buzzing with energy on Monday as West Virginians from around the state came…
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Save the Date: Celebrating the legacy of Helen McGinnis and Dolly Sods Wilderness
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Mark your calendars for an evening that celebrates one of West Virginia’s most significant conservation victories and…
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Air Quality Permit fight continues against proposed Ridgeline power plant and data center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2026 CONTACT: Amy Margolies, Tucker United, tuckercountyunited@gmail.com Jim Kotcon, WV Sierra Club, jkotcon@gmail.com, 304-594-3322 Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, olivia.miller@wvhighlands.org, 304-704-2997 Air Quality Permit fight continues against…
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Legislative updates regarding data centers and clean water, air, and energy policies
By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy By publication date, the West Virginia legislative session (also known as the “Bad Idea Factory”) will be…
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Board highlights from WVHC’s January 2026 meeting
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The main topic of discussion was the promotion of Olivia Miller to the position of executive director….
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Groups trying to enforce Clean Water Act
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has joined with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition in a letter to…
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From hatchery to headwaters: Restoring the Candy Darter
By Cameron Layne, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The Appalachian mountains are widely considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the United States, with…
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