Pollinators in the Environment

By Sam Golston, Master Beekeeper Most of us are oblivious to insects and consider them a nuisance.  We try to eliminate them from our surroundings.  As a Beekeeper for over…

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Another side of Porte Crayon

We are all familiar with Porte Crayon (pen name of David Hunter Strother) for his iconic drawings of what is now the Monongahela National Forest and nearby lands. There…

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Plugging Old Gas Wells: Small Steps Forward but Not There Yet

By David McMahon Orphaned oil and gas wells have always been a problem. Wells need to be plugged at the end of their useful lives to prevent oil and gas…

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An Appreciation of ‘Possums

By John McFerrin Opossums—those not especially cute, often seen as road kill creatures—are now being recognized as the nemesis of another not cute, not cuddly creature.  They eat ticks.    Ticks…

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Highlands Conservancy Comments on Biological Impairment Regulations

By John McFerrin The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has joined with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and other groups to comment on regulations on how West Virginia determines how clean…

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From our president

The Fernow Experimental Forest is 85! During 2019, the Fernow Experimental Forest (Fernow) is celebrating its 85th anniversary. Established March 28, 1934 to address water quantity, water quality and timber…

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Endangered Species Threatened by Mining

By John McFerrin The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, along with the Sierra Club, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition have sent a notice of intent to sue…

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