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Thoughts From Our President
I am happy to extend a hearty WVHC welcome to our newest staff member, Jordan Howes. Jordan joins us as communications coordinator, a new position at WVHC,…
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Environmental groups sue South Fork Coal over damages near Cranberry Wilderness
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and Appalachian Voices sued South Fork Coal Company on Dec. 16, 2024 for ongoing violations of the federal Clean Water Act and…
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2024
The Highlands Voice The Monthly Publication of West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Special offer: Sign up here for a free six-month trial to the Highlands Voice. Please consider…
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Friends of the 500th Present the 11th Annual Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Calendar
The Friends of the 500th are proud…
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2025 WV Legislature: What’s in Store?
By Luanne McGovernThe upcoming legislative session is shaping up to be a challenging time for all West Virginians who love the environment. With…
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West Virginia Rivers Coalition Taking Chemours to Court
On Dec. 5, 2024, the West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc. (“WV Rivers”) filed a lawsuit against The Chemours Company FC, LLC (“Chemours”)…
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The Definition Of…
By Bob Henry BaberDespite numerous mining citations and legal violations, South Fork Coal continues to destroy thousands of pristine acres in and around…
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WVEC’s New Voice at the Capitol: Meet Kasey Russell
By Kasey RussellHi, I’m Kasey Russell, your new West Virginia Environmental Council lobbyist! I am very excited to represent our partner groups and…
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The Regional Red Spruce Restoration Project
By Rick WebbToday, the red spruce forest of West Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands is but a fragmented, mostly second-growth remnant of the forest that…
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What’s Happening with Solar Power?
By John McFerrinAlthough nobody knows for sure, there could be action in the 2025 West Virginia legislative session that makes solar energy more…
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