Registration Now Open for E-Day 2025!

Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol is WVEC’s annual day of citizen advocacy. Registration is now open! Learn more and register here.

WVEC’s 2025 Legislative Priorities

WVEC’s legislative priorities represent the interests of our 15 coalition members and thousands of supporters statewide. These priorities guide our legislative advocacy, ensuring environmental protection, clean energy, and sustainable policies remain at the forefront. Read our priorities here.

Recent Posts

Legislative Updates WVEC March 21, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 6
Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol was a huge success! We were joined by over 35 nonprofits—all fighting for a healthier, more just West Virginia—alongside eight incredible high school and college student groups who brought energy, ideas, and inspiration. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Eday, Energy, Pollution, Water

Legislative Updates WVEC March 14, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 5
The 2025 Legislative Session is halfway through, and crossover day is approaching. We’ve been focused on water quality, state park protections, and above-ground storage tanks—thank you to everyone who took action this week! See our update for key developments. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Eday, Social justice, State parks, Water

Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition March 10, 2025
Urgent Action Alert – Protect Our Drinking Water!
In 2014, the West Virginia Legislature passed the Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Act in response to the devastating Elk River chemical leak. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Health, Pollution, Water

Legislative Updates WVEC March 7, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 4
The clock is ticking on the West Virginia legislative session, and decisions made at the State Capitol will shape West Virginia's future. Our lobby team is tracking key legislation and sharing updates in our weekly update. More
Issues: Eday, Energy, Event, Social justice

Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition March 4, 2025
Protect WV State Parks – Reject SB 627!
Two years ago, we secured an important victory by protecting our State Parks from underground carbon sequestration. Now, with the introduction of Senate Bill 627, these protections are at risk. More
Issues: State parks

Legislative Updates WVEC February 28, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 3
The West Virginia legislative session moves fast, and lawmakers make daily decisions that impact our communities. Now is the time to speak up. Lawmakers need to hear from the people they represent—not just lobbyists and special interests. If an issue matters to you, your voice can make a difference. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation, Social justice

Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition February 24, 2025
Get Ready for E-Day: Advocacy Training Today!
Want to make an impact for clean water, public lands, and a healthy environment for all in West Virginia? Join WV Rivers Coalition and the WV Environmental Council for "Advocacy 101 – Preparing for E-Day" tomorrow, February 25, at 7:00 PM! More
Issues: Legislation

Legislative Updates WVEC February 21, 2025
GREEN, Volume 35 Issue 2
As the second week of the West Virginia legislative session unfolds, we’re here to bring you the latest updates and opportunities to get involved. Check out the updates below from our WVEC Lobby team. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation

Legislative Updates WVEC February 15, 2025
GREEN, Volume 35 Issue 1
The 2025 legislative session began on February 12, and our lobby team wasted no time getting to work. Veteran lobbyists Lucia Valentine and Kasey Russell attended the State of the State address and have spent the first few days meeting with lawmakers and stakeholders to advance our legislative priorities. This year, we’re focused on protecting community air monitoring, upholding water quality standards, safeguarding public lands, and addressing abandoned gas wells. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation

Action Alerts WVEC January 26, 2025
Join Us for a 2025 Legislative Preview Webinar: Clean Water & Public Lands
This Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., WV Rivers Coalition is co-sponsoring a webinar with the WVU Sierra Student Coalition.  Join us and their special guest, Dr. Sam Workman, WVU Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute of Policy Research and Public Affairs, to learn about what to expect at the 2025 legislature. More
Issues: Event, Legislation