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West Virginia expands protections for native Brook Trout streams
By West Virginia Rivers Coalition Over 170 miles of streams newly recognized as “trout waters,” strengthening conservation for anglers and water quality.
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Trailhead Stewards training and annual Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards picnic set for May 16
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and Monongahela National Forest will host a Trailhead Stewards training on Saturday,…
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Fundamental Data is not backing down! Take action and send your own letter to the Department of Commerce.
Fundamental Data is not backing down. However, if you heard that they had submitted their petition for microgrid certification (one of the…
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Environmental Groups Sue EPA For Illegal Repeal of Climate Protections
Environmental Groups Sue EPA For Illegal Repeal of Climate Protections Environmental groups and Alaskan tribes challenge the Trump EPA’s unlawful repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of vehicle emissions…
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South Fork Coal Company was a no-show at violation hearing
By Willie Dodson, Appalachian Voices South Fork Coal Company failed to show up to a Feb. 3 hearing with the West Virginia Department of…
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Native species highlight – Musky and its increasing popularity as a game fish
By Christa Clasgens, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Throughout West Virginia, many native species have become triumphant game fish to anglers both locally and from out…
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March 2026 legislative update
By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy As of this writing, the 88th West Virginia Legislative session is almost complete. Following the Legislature sometimes…
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Crosscut saws in the wilderness with the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards
By Dave Johnston, Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards The most fundamental principle of designated wilderness in the United States is that there should be as…
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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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