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Op-Ed: Save the Fernow Experimental Forest — and protect West Virginia’s future
By Hannah DeHetre, WVU Biology, PhD Candidate The Fernow Experimental Forest is one of only a few research forests in the United States that has…
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“Don’t Mine the Mon” Webinar
America’s public lands belong to all of us — not just to industry interests. West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest, affectionately known as “the Mon,” and the waterways within and…
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“Don’t Mine the Mon” Webinar
America’s public lands belong to all of us — not just to industry interests. West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest, affectionately known as “the Mon,” and the waterways within and…
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West Virginia unveils daily one-mile trail program in 32 state parks
By David Sibray, The West Virginia Explorer To encourage West Virginians to walk at least one mile daily, state officials are designating one-mile hiking…
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A small victory for elder forests
Photo captured by Frank Gebhard at Allegheny Aperture. By John Coleman Spring is…
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Why we do not want CPV’s wind turbines at Capon Springs
By Jacob Kirk Nestled in the rolling hills of Hampshire County, Capon Springs & Farms is more than a historic resort — it’s…
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Fundamental Data is heading for Davis and Thomas
Photo captured by Frank Gebhard at Allegheny Aperture. By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
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The Cherry River uprising: A David vs. Goliath showdown to defend the Monongahela
Photo by Frank Gebhard, Allegheny Aperture Photo By Andrew Young, chair of the WVHC Extractive Industries Committee and staff attorney for the…
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ACTION ALERT: Keep ORVs Out of Our State Parks and Forests
A new proposal in the West Virginia Legislature is once again taking aim at our state parks and forests. Senate Bill 711, which will be discussed in the…
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West Virginia Senators Capito, Justice vote no on reinstating federal public lands staff and support for wildland firefighters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 21, 2025 CONTACT: Olivia Miller, Program Director, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, olivia.miller@wvhighlands.org, (304) 704-2997 WASHINGTON — Late Thursday night, Senators Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Jim Justice, R-W.Va., joined…
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