Action Alerts Archive

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Action Alerts WVEC June 11, 2024
Zombie Mine Week of Action – Join Us!
Our communities are deeply tied to our lands — the land gives us clean water, refuge for wildlife and a sense of place. But today, hundreds of thousands of acres of coal mines are not being cleaned up. This puts nearby residents at risk, threatens our water and drags down our local economies. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Pollution, Water

Action Alerts WVEC May 13, 2024
Don’t Miss: Justin Nobel’s “Petroleum-238” Book Events This Week
Mark your calendars for two upcoming book events featuring Justin Nobel and his groundbreaking book, "Petroleum-238: Big Oil's Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It." More
Issues: Oil and gas, Pollution

Action Alerts WV Citizen Action Group May 1, 2024
Early voting starts May 1! Get your Sample Ballot and Make a Plan to Vote!
Get informed and make a plan to vote! GoVoteWV.com makes it easy to see your sample ballot, explore your voting options, and much more. For an early voting site, please visit the Secretary of State website. More
Issues: Clean elections

Action Alerts WVEC April 17, 2024
Engage with Candidates this Primary Season!
West Virginia’s primary election season offers an excellent opportunity to meet and engage with candidates running for office. In fact, it may be one of the few times candidates are really tuned in to their constituents’ concerns. By attending candidate debate forums and meet-and-greet events, you can share information and personal stories about critical environmental issues that are important to you. More
Issues: Clean elections, Legislation

Action Alerts WVEC March 23, 2024
Hydrogen Energy Listening Session and more
Hydrogen Energy Listening Session | Help protect public lands! | Register for a Community Action Event in Charleston! More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Public lands

Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition March 14, 2024
Chemours Comment Deadline is Today at 5pm!
Just a quick reminder: the deadline for comments to the WV DEP for Chemours' second permit application to discharge more PFAS chemicals into the Ohio River is today, March 14, at 5 pm. More
Issues: Health, PFAS, Pollution, Water

Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition March 10, 2024
Attend a Public Hearing in Institute, WV, this Monday
We are writing to bring your attention to critical public health concerns surrounding the Specialty Products US, LLC facility in Dunbar, WV. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WV DEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is currently accepting public comments for Specialty Product's draft Title V operating permit renewal for the operation of its polyethylene oxide manufacturing unit. More
Issues: DEP, Health, Pollution

Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition March 1, 2024
Tell WVDEP No More Toxic Discharges Into the Ohio River!
We need your help to tell the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) to protect public health: No more toxic discharges into the Ohio River! The WVDEP is currently accepting comments on a permit for Chemours Washington Works facility. More
Issues: DEP, Health, Pollution, Water

Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition March 1, 2024
Save our State Parks – Ask the House Committee on Government Organization to Reject SB 688
Unfortunately, the Senate passed SB 688, but the House of Delegates can still preserve our WV public lands, provide transparency, and prevent no-bid contracts.  More
Issues: Legislation, Public lands

Action Alerts WVEC March 1, 2024
Act Now: Tell your Delegate to Protect Landowners’ Rights! 
Some West Virginia lawmakers are trying to pass legislation severely restricting West Virginians’ ability to manage their timber through forest carbon offsets. Senate Bill 618 would introduce restrictive measures that could discourage private investments in our state and undermine the rights of landowners.  More
Issues: Landowner rights, Legislation

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