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1,980 acres saved in emergency land campaign next to the New River Gorge
By Arc of Appalachia Staff In late May of 2026, some of the best remaining wildlands in the heartland of Appalachia were announced for…
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VDOT study finds Virginia does not need Corridor H and can handle projected traffic through 2102
By Olivia Miller, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy As West Virginia prepares to spend $542 million building Corridor H to the state line, blasting through the George Washington National Forest,…
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Conservationists declare intent to sue Aurevo Resources for illegally releasing mining pollution into the Cherry River
Today, a coalition of conservation groups sent a notice of intent to sue letter to Aurevo Resources and its officers for releasing pollutants including sediment and metals from seven…
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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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Off the beaten path: Foraging in May
By Cindy Berdine, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy May in the spring is a beautiful month to collect wild edibles from the woods. It is…
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2026 Legislative priorities: A close look at data centers, HB2014 and the conservation of public and private lands
By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The West Virginia Legislative session will kick off on Jan. 14, 2026, and as usual, the West…
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