Mountain Valley Pipeline Halted (for now) in Summers County

The Circuit Court of Summers County (Robert Irons, J) has granted a temporary stay of construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline where it is proposed to cross the Greenbrier…

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Department of the Interior Kills Rule to Prevent Methane Waste on Public Lands

By John McFerrin The United States Department of the Interior has eliminated a rule that would reduce the leaking of methane from wells on public land. The rule being eliminated would…

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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Wants to Make Pipeline Permitting Easier

By John McFerrin The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is trying to change the conditions that are placed on permits for stream and wetland crossings for natural gas…

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Pipelines crossing the streams near you

By Cindy Rank ADMISSION: Having participated in, closely studied, and been fairly conversant with legal issues and challenges involving water law and problems caused by the coal industry – mainly centered…

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CROWDSOURCING OVERSIGHT OF PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

By Rick Webb, Highlands Conservancy Board Member and Chair of the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance CSI Program The Pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI), a program of the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance (ABRA),…

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Maybe a New Acquisition for the Monongahela National Forest?

            The United States Forest Service has an opportunity to acquire a 367 acre tract known as the Hooke Property. The property has high recreational value because it lies directly…

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VOTE!

“I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees.”  So says a line of a beloved children’s book. At this time of year, we urge you VOTE for the trees…and…

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Forest Service Thinking about Drilling in National Forests

By John McFerrin The United States Forest Service is considering revising its rules that govern drilling for oil and gas in the National Forests. Background The United States Forest Service (a part…

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Entrance Fees in State Parks?????

A legislative audit has recommended that the Legislature should consider entrance fees for state parks.  The park system estimates that the states needs between $75 million and $100 million…

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Plan for Logging in Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Draws Fire

By Rick Steelhammer A plan to commercially log at least 1,600 acres of northern hardwood forest in Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge to achieve wildlife and plant habitat improvement goals…

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