Posts by West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
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Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy May 10, 2024
Blackwater River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers for 2024
On April 16, the Blackwater River, West Virginia’s prized waterway renowned for its recreation opportunities and wildlife, joined the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2024. More
Issues: Public lands, Water
Blackwater River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers for 2024
On April 16, the Blackwater River, West Virginia’s prized waterway renowned for its recreation opportunities and wildlife, joined the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2024. More
Issues: Public lands, Water
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy February 23, 2024
Corridor H Public Meeting Feb. 27
Show your support for the Northern Route (BAA 2) at the Corridor H public meeting on Tuesday, February 27 from 4 to 7 pm at Tucker County High School! Residents and friends of Tucker County will have the opportunity to view updated maps of the northern routing for Corridor H at a public meeting next week. More
Corridor H Public Meeting Feb. 27
Show your support for the Northern Route (BAA 2) at the Corridor H public meeting on Tuesday, February 27 from 4 to 7 pm at Tucker County High School! Residents and friends of Tucker County will have the opportunity to view updated maps of the northern routing for Corridor H at a public meeting next week. More
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy May 12, 2023
Making A Difference: Practical Actions for Change
The WV Highlands Conservancy (WVHC) has released its new booklet, "Making A Difference: Practical Actions That Individuals Can Take To Reduce Their Impact On Climate." With the pressing need to address climate change, this 12-page guide aims to empower individuals with knowledge and practical strategies to make a positive impact. Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action from More
Issues: Climate change
Making A Difference: Practical Actions for Change
The WV Highlands Conservancy (WVHC) has released its new booklet, "Making A Difference: Practical Actions That Individuals Can Take To Reduce Their Impact On Climate." With the pressing need to address climate change, this 12-page guide aims to empower individuals with knowledge and practical strategies to make a positive impact. Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action from More
Issues: Climate change
Action Alerts West Virginia Highlands Conservancy March 24, 2023
Tell Governor Justice to Veto HB 3370
Governor Justice has just a couple days left to veto House Bill 3370, which passed on the last day of the session. Please call him at 304-558-2000 and email here and ask him to veto this reckless bill. More
Issues: Public lands
Tell Governor Justice to Veto HB 3370
Governor Justice has just a couple days left to veto House Bill 3370, which passed on the last day of the session. Please call him at 304-558-2000 and email here and ask him to veto this reckless bill. More
Issues: Public lands
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy September 1, 2022
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Annual Fall Review
Check out the Fall Review Schedule. RSVP here. More
Issues: Event
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Annual Fall Review
Check out the Fall Review Schedule. RSVP here. More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy September 1, 2022
Bird Walk and WV Highlands Conservancy Fall Review
Join us for a weekend of an in depth look at ENERGY in WV, as well as some fun outings. Speakers on hydrogen, solar, nuclear, FERC. Mention that you are coming to our Fall Review for a bulk room rate. More
Issues: Event
Bird Walk and WV Highlands Conservancy Fall Review
Join us for a weekend of an in depth look at ENERGY in WV, as well as some fun outings. Speakers on hydrogen, solar, nuclear, FERC. Mention that you are coming to our Fall Review for a bulk room rate. More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy July 8, 2022
WV Highlands Conservancy’s New Outings Program
Check out West Virginia Highlands Conservancy’s new outings program! Sign up at WVHighlands.org More
Issues: Event
WV Highlands Conservancy’s New Outings Program
Check out West Virginia Highlands Conservancy’s new outings program! Sign up at WVHighlands.org More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy May 2, 2022
Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance Conservation Hub
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has been a primary sponsor of the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance’s (ABRA) Conservation Hub. This resource was pivotal in stopping the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. It provides high quality analysis of regional projects using Arc-GIS mapping tools. More
Issues: Pipelines
Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance Conservation Hub
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has been a primary sponsor of the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance’s (ABRA) Conservation Hub. This resource was pivotal in stopping the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. It provides high quality analysis of regional projects using Arc-GIS mapping tools. More
Issues: Pipelines
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy March 18, 2022
Now Hiring: Membership and Fulfillment Secretary
THE WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY, the state’s oldest and largest environmental advocacy organization, is seeking a membership and fulfillment secretary with strong organizational skills and a passion for the environment. Work from home. More
Issues: Opportunity
Now Hiring: Membership and Fulfillment Secretary
THE WEST VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY, the state’s oldest and largest environmental advocacy organization, is seeking a membership and fulfillment secretary with strong organizational skills and a passion for the environment. Work from home. More
Issues: Opportunity
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy February 25, 2022
Off-Road Vehicle Recreation on West Virginia Public Lands
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, in partnership with the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance’s (ABRA), has just released a new project page about the harmful effects of Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs, aka Off-Highway Vehicles/OHVs) on our public lands. It is one of many projects on the Conservation Hub. The new project page contains detailed information on the negative effects to soil, plants, water, air, animals, etc., and also has a statewide interactive map that shows trails on public lands, sensitive habitats, slip potential on different soil types, and stream crossings. More
Issues: Legislation, State parks
Off-Road Vehicle Recreation on West Virginia Public Lands
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, in partnership with the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance’s (ABRA), has just released a new project page about the harmful effects of Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs, aka Off-Highway Vehicles/OHVs) on our public lands. It is one of many projects on the Conservation Hub. The new project page contains detailed information on the negative effects to soil, plants, water, air, animals, etc., and also has a statewide interactive map that shows trails on public lands, sensitive habitats, slip potential on different soil types, and stream crossings. More
Issues: Legislation, State parks
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy February 18, 2022
Bills of Concern Impacting Our Public Lands
This week at E-Day I gave a recap of the bills before the legislature that impact our public lands. While some of the bills seem to have good intentions, several appear to set dangerous precedents. We will keep you posted as these bills move through the legislature. More
Issues: Legislation
Bills of Concern Impacting Our Public Lands
This week at E-Day I gave a recap of the bills before the legislature that impact our public lands. While some of the bills seem to have good intentions, several appear to set dangerous precedents. We will keep you posted as these bills move through the legislature. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy October 15, 2021
WV Highlands Conservancy Fall Review
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy is hosting their Fall Review on October 30 from 1-8 p.m. via Zoom. This fun event is full of great presenters and wonderful environmental topics across the board, with Keynote Speaker and author Katie Fallon presenting at 7 p.m. More
Issues: Climate change, Event
WV Highlands Conservancy Fall Review
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy is hosting their Fall Review on October 30 from 1-8 p.m. via Zoom. This fun event is full of great presenters and wonderful environmental topics across the board, with Keynote Speaker and author Katie Fallon presenting at 7 p.m. More
Issues: Climate change, Event
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy August 20, 2021
About the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Program
The Dolly Sods Wilderness and adjacent public lands have seen rapid and steady increases in visitation over the last several years, and this has been accelerated during the pandemic. More visitation inevitably leads to more impact, both to the natural lands and processes, and to the experience of wilderness. More
Issues: State parks
About the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Program
The Dolly Sods Wilderness and adjacent public lands have seen rapid and steady increases in visitation over the last several years, and this has been accelerated during the pandemic. More visitation inevitably leads to more impact, both to the natural lands and processes, and to the experience of wilderness. More
Issues: State parks
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy June 11, 2021
Off-Highway Vehicles: A Threat to Our Public Lands
Efforts have been persistent in promoting off-highway vehicle recreation on our public lands, Federal and state, in West Virginia in the state legislature for the last two years (see story on p. 10). For obvious reasons, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy strongly opposes allowing this activity on our public lands. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Off-Highway Vehicles: A Threat to Our Public Lands
Efforts have been persistent in promoting off-highway vehicle recreation on our public lands, Federal and state, in West Virginia in the state legislature for the last two years (see story on p. 10). For obvious reasons, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy strongly opposes allowing this activity on our public lands. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy March 5, 2021
Member Spotlight/Job Announcement: West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy (WVHC) is one of the founding members of the WV Environmental Council and one of our biggest supporters. WVHC, now in its 54th year, currently serves approximately 1,500 members and supporters with a strong history of promoting, encouraging, and working for the conservation and an appreciation of the natural resources of West Virginia focusing primarily on the Highlands Region. More
Issues: Opportunity
Member Spotlight/Job Announcement: West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy (WVHC) is one of the founding members of the WV Environmental Council and one of our biggest supporters. WVHC, now in its 54th year, currently serves approximately 1,500 members and supporters with a strong history of promoting, encouraging, and working for the conservation and an appreciation of the natural resources of West Virginia focusing primarily on the Highlands Region. More
Issues: Opportunity
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy January 21, 2021
A New Role for the New River
The New River Gorge will have a new designation and a slightly different role thanks to Congressional action on the bill that included the Covid19 relief. It will change from being a National River, as it has been since 1978, to being a National Park and Preserve. More
Issues: State parks, Water
A New Role for the New River
The New River Gorge will have a new designation and a slightly different role thanks to Congressional action on the bill that included the Covid19 relief. It will change from being a National River, as it has been since 1978, to being a National Park and Preserve. More
Issues: State parks, Water
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy December 10, 2020
Construction Stopped on Mountain Valley Pipeline (at least temporarily)
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has granted a stay of the actions of the United States Army Corps of Engineers in its approvals of stream and wetland crossings by the Mountain Valley Pipeline. This means that construction on stream crossings has to stop until the appeal is decided. More
Issues: Pipelines, Water
Construction Stopped on Mountain Valley Pipeline (at least temporarily)
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has granted a stay of the actions of the United States Army Corps of Engineers in its approvals of stream and wetland crossings by the Mountain Valley Pipeline. This means that construction on stream crossings has to stop until the appeal is decided. More
Issues: Pipelines, Water