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Early Conservancy Activist and Attorney Passes
By Dave Elkinton The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has been blessed with the talents of many activists and lawyers, but few were as critically…
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Exploring Native American Influences in Appalachian Traditions and Cuisine
By Larry Jent, Appalachian Forest National Heritage AreaThe Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA) is celebrating America 250 with Indigenous Appalachia events, recognizing Native peoples who…
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The Alliance for Appalachia Takes on Washington, D.C.
By Andrew Young On June 11-14, The Alliance for Appalachia united in Washington, D.C., to demand environmental justice for Appalachia. Appalachians aged eight…
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Tell Congress: Support Legislation to Stop Zombie Mines
From our partners at Appalachian Voices Our communities are deeply tied to our lands — the land gives us clean water, refuge for wildlife and a sense of place….
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Mark Your Calendars for WVHC’s 2024 Fall Review
West Virginia Highlands Conservation Efforts: Exploring the Past and Present to Build a Sustainable Future | Oct. 18 – 19 at Cacapon Resort…
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How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient
In passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the United States Congress made the largest investment in clean energy ever. This historic legislation is projected to invest almost…
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WVDNR Launches Hellbender, Mudpuppy Citizen Science Survey
ANGLERS, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT OBSERVATIONS USING THE SURVEY123 APP. In an…
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Cheat Fest: A Celebration of West Virginia Community, Camaraderie, and Conservation Efforts
By Crys Bauer Early in May, staff and board members from the West Virginia Highlands…
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Finally, New Federal PFAS Rules Are Issued
By Luanne McGovern If you ever needed another reason to be glad that Joe Biden is President – it is the new federal rules…
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What’s Going On in the South Fork of the Cherry River?
By Andrew Young The South Fork Deep Mine No. 2 is up for its sixth Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) permit renewal….
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