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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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Environmental groups put Clearco on notice of intent to sue over illegal coal haul road through the Monongahela National Forest
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — On Wednesday, June 10, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club sent a 60-day notice of intent
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DEP allows coal company to operate strip mining complex, including impacts to national forest, without first obtaining necessary approvals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2026 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org Today, a coalition of conservation groups submitted a complaint and public comment objecting to a decision by the West Virginia…
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Citizen groups in Virginia and West Virginia sue to stop Corridor H
By Stewards of the Potomac Highlands and Virginia Wilderness Committee Citizen groups in Virginia and West Virginia filed suit in federal court on April 30, 2026 to…
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Native species highlight: The Smallmouth Bass
By Christa Clasgens, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy During the spring, a remarkable process unfolds in rivers and streams across West Virginia as many native fish species enter…
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West Virginia groups sue Amsted Graphite over alleged Clean Water Act violations
By West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and West Virginia Rivers Coalition West Virginia Rivers Coalition and the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy filed a federal lawsuit…
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