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Newsletter article WVEC February 28, 2025
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
It’s hard to believe we are over a quarter way through the 2025 legislative session! The WVEC Lobby Team has been busy at the capitol tracking bill progress, sharing our legislative priorities with legislators, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. More
Issues: Orphaned wells, Pollution, State parks, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
It’s hard to believe we are over a quarter way through the 2025 legislative session! The WVEC Lobby Team has been busy at the capitol tracking bill progress, sharing our legislative priorities with legislators, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. More
Issues: Orphaned wells, Pollution, State parks, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 28, 2025
Upcoming Events: Environment, Policy & Community
Green Drinks on March 5 | Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17 More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice
Upcoming Events: Environment, Policy & Community
Green Drinks on March 5 | Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17 More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC February 28, 2025
Register Now for E-Day on March 17!
Change happens when we show up! For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn't just about networking or displays—it's about showing up, being seen, and holding legislators accountable for their decisions about our environment, health, and future. More
Issues: Eday
Register Now for E-Day on March 17!
Change happens when we show up! For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn't just about networking or displays—it's about showing up, being seen, and holding legislators accountable for their decisions about our environment, health, and future. More
Issues: Eday
Legislative Updates WVEC February 28, 2025
GREEN, 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
GREEN, 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
Newsletter article WVEC February 21, 2025
Join us for Environmental Day on March 17
Change happens when we show up! For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn't just about networking or displays—it's about showing up, being seen, and holding legislators accountable for their decisions about our environment, health, and future. More
Join us for Environmental Day on March 17
Change happens when we show up! For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn't just about networking or displays—it's about showing up, being seen, and holding legislators accountable for their decisions about our environment, health, and future. More
Newsletter article WVEC February 21, 2025
WVEC Weekly Legislative Updates
This week marked the first full week of the 2025 legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to a busy start tracking bill progress, sharing our legislative priorities with legislators, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. Here are a few items we followed this week: More
Issues: Orphaned wells, Pollution, Public lands, Renewable energy, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Updates
This week marked the first full week of the 2025 legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to a busy start tracking bill progress, sharing our legislative priorities with legislators, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. Here are a few items we followed this week: More
Issues: Orphaned wells, Pollution, Public lands, Renewable energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 21, 2025
Upcoming events
Advocacy 101 - Preparing for E-Day Webinar on Feb. 25 | Green Drinks on March 5 | Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17 More
Issues: Climate change, Eday, Event
Upcoming events
Advocacy 101 - Preparing for E-Day Webinar on Feb. 25 | Green Drinks on March 5 | Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17 More
Issues: Climate change, Eday, Event
Newsletter article WVEC February 21, 2025
2025 WV Legislative Resources
We look forward to bringing you the session news every week, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. See this article for more resources. More
Issues: Legislation
2025 WV Legislative Resources
We look forward to bringing you the session news every week, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. See this article for more resources. 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
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
Newsletter article WVEC February 15, 2025
Environmental Advocacy in a Changing West Virginia
In this update, WVEC meets with Concord University students and discusses its outlook on environmental Issues, WV supermajority, and public hearings being eliminated. More
Issues: Legislation
Environmental Advocacy in a Changing West Virginia
In this update, WVEC meets with Concord University students and discusses its outlook on environmental Issues, WV supermajority, and public hearings being eliminated. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC February 15, 2025
Stop the Rate Hikes!
AEP is seeking another rate increase for West Virginians despite their electric rates already having more than doubled in the past 15 years. The rate increases are making it increasingly difficult for families, small businesses, churches, and schools to afford their electric bills. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Stop the Rate Hikes!
AEP is seeking another rate increase for West Virginians despite their electric rates already having more than doubled in the past 15 years. The rate increases are making it increasingly difficult for families, small businesses, churches, and schools to afford their electric bills. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
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
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
Document WVEC February 14, 2025
WVEC Response to 2025 WV State of the State Address
Governor Morrisey’s State of the State address outlined his priorities, with an outcome focused on ensuring that West Virginians, particularly young West Virginians, no longer feel like they have to leave the state to find opportunity. However, the Governor’s plan to expand fossil fuel-based energy and “maximize” our state’s “water-rich resources” wholeheartedly ignores that many communities in West Virginia do not have access to clean air or clean water. More
Issues: Legislation
WVEC Response to 2025 WV State of the State Address
Governor Morrisey’s State of the State address outlined his priorities, with an outcome focused on ensuring that West Virginians, particularly young West Virginians, no longer feel like they have to leave the state to find opportunity. However, the Governor’s plan to expand fossil fuel-based energy and “maximize” our state’s “water-rich resources” wholeheartedly ignores that many communities in West Virginia do not have access to clean air or clean water. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC February 14, 2025
Change Happens When We Show Up—Be There for E-Day 2025!
For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn't just about networking or displays—it's about showing up, being seen, and holding legislators accountable for their decisions about our environment, health, and future. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
Change Happens When We Show Up—Be There for E-Day 2025!
For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn't just about networking or displays—it's about showing up, being seen, and holding legislators accountable for their decisions about our environment, health, and future. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
Action Alerts, Newsletter article WVEC February 11, 2025
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. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Legislation, Net metering, Orphaned wells, PFAS, State parks, Water
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. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Legislation, Net metering, Orphaned wells, PFAS, State parks, Water
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
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
Action Alerts WVEC January 2, 2025
We Can’t Do It Without You: Donate to WVEC Today
Since 1989, it has been our privilege to represent West Virginians’ concerns about clean water, clean air, renewable energy and a sustainable future at the West Virginia State Legislature. We rely on your donations to make this possible. More
We Can’t Do It Without You: Donate to WVEC Today
Since 1989, it has been our privilege to represent West Virginians’ concerns about clean water, clean air, renewable energy and a sustainable future at the West Virginia State Legislature. We rely on your donations to make this possible. More
Action Alerts WVEC November 25, 2024
Music for a Cause: Tomorrow!
Join us for a special evening of music and friends at WVEC’s annual GREEN Jam on Tuesday, November 26, from 7 pm to Midnight at The Empty Glass in Charleston. More
Issues: Event
Music for a Cause: Tomorrow!
Join us for a special evening of music and friends at WVEC’s annual GREEN Jam on Tuesday, November 26, from 7 pm to Midnight at The Empty Glass in Charleston. More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article WVEC October 31, 2024
Upcoming events
Rally and Press Conference Opposing ARCH2 | WVEC Annual Green Jam: Music for a Cause on Nov 26 | Save the Date for E-Day 2025! More
Issues: ARCH2, Event
Upcoming events
Rally and Press Conference Opposing ARCH2 | WVEC Annual Green Jam: Music for a Cause on Nov 26 | Save the Date for E-Day 2025! More
Issues: ARCH2, Event
Newsletter article WVEC October 31, 2024
Welcome, Kasey!
Hi, I’m Kasey Russell, your new WVEC lobbyist! I am very excited to represent our partner groups and members at the State Capitol at monthly intermins and the regular session. I’m originally from Atlanta, GA, and attended forestry school at the University of Georgia in Athens. I moved to Morgantown in 1996 (my first husband went to West Virginia University's law school) and then to Charleston in 1999. I fell in love with the state and happily raised two kids (now 25 and 22) in Charleston. More
Issues: Legislation
Welcome, Kasey!
Hi, I’m Kasey Russell, your new WVEC lobbyist! I am very excited to represent our partner groups and members at the State Capitol at monthly intermins and the regular session. I’m originally from Atlanta, GA, and attended forestry school at the University of Georgia in Athens. I moved to Morgantown in 1996 (my first husband went to West Virginia University's law school) and then to Charleston in 1999. I fell in love with the state and happily raised two kids (now 25 and 22) in Charleston. More
Issues: Legislation
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