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Community groups urge WVDEP to investigate questions regarding Fundamental Data’s control of proposed power plant site
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tucker United, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and the Sierra Club sent a letter on July 16 asking the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection…
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VDOT study finds Virginia does not need Corridor H and can handle projected traffic through 2102
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy As West Virginia prepares to spend $542 million building Corridor H to the state line, blasting through the George Washington National Forest,…
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Conservationists declare intent to sue Aurevo Resources for illegally releasing mining pollution into the Cherry River
Today, a coalition of conservation groups sent a notice of intent to sue letter to Aurevo Resources and its officers for releasing pollutants including sediment and metals from seven…
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Save the date for WVHC’s 2026 Fall Review: “From Ridges to Rivers: Safeguarding What Sustains Us”
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy This fall, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy invites conservationists, advocates and community members from across the region to gather in the…
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Trump to pump $700M into coal power in the states, as he again blasts renewable energy
By Jacob Fischler, West Virginia Watch The federal government will spend $700 million on building or refurbishing coal power infrastructure…
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U.S. House committee rejects Moore’s funding proposal for drinking water in Southern West Virginia
By Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight Moore asked the House Appropriations Committee for $50 million to help get his constituents in Southern…
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Updates from WVHC: Need, greed and the work ahead
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy West Virginia has always given more than its fair share. Our mountains, forests, rivers, and communities have…
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Remembering our friend, Rafe Pomerance
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy is mourning the loss of Rafe Pomerance, a longtime member, colleague and friend whose…
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The fight against Fundamental Data continues
By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The past few months have been very busy in our fight against the massive Ridgeline power plant/data center…
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