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Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
March 4 (Day 50) was Crossover Day, the last day for bills to make it out of their chamber of origin. With Crossover Day behind us, we now have a narrowed focus on which bills are still “alive” and which bills are no longer viable this session. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Floods, Public lands
Weekly Legislative Update
March 4 (Day 50) was Crossover Day, the last day for bills to make it out of their chamber of origin. With Crossover Day behind us, we now have a narrowed focus on which bills are still “alive” and which bills are no longer viable this session. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Floods, Public lands
Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Member Organization Spotlight
Founded in 1990, the Greenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) is one of the oldest watershed organizations in West Virginia. GRWA’s mission is to shine a light on the important and unique resources of the Greenbrier River watershed. They work hard to educate the public through outreach with local schools and civic organizations. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Member Organization Spotlight
Founded in 1990, the Greenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) is one of the oldest watershed organizations in West Virginia. GRWA’s mission is to shine a light on the important and unique resources of the Greenbrier River watershed. They work hard to educate the public through outreach with local schools and civic organizations. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Notes & News
WV Senate fast-tracking bill that would weaken protection from oil, gas tank spills | WV lawmakers advance plant use directive, nine-figure tax break for the coal industry | Public comments unheeded, questions unanswered after Penzance data center announced | State lawmakers chip away at water protections as Senate moves to weaken aboveground storage tank rules | Tensions rise as WV Senate passes bill to loosen regulation of storage tanks near drinking water | Water boards, Washington County officials call for moratorium on injection wells ahead of trip to Columbus More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Water
Notes & News
WV Senate fast-tracking bill that would weaken protection from oil, gas tank spills | WV lawmakers advance plant use directive, nine-figure tax break for the coal industry | Public comments unheeded, questions unanswered after Penzance data center announced | State lawmakers chip away at water protections as Senate moves to weaken aboveground storage tank rules | Tensions rise as WV Senate passes bill to loosen regulation of storage tanks near drinking water | Water boards, Washington County officials call for moratorium on injection wells ahead of trip to Columbus More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 8: Mycoremediation Mushroom Meetup | 1 to 3 p.m. in Fayetteville | March 11: Bringing Elk Back to West Virginia — What Genetics Can Tell Us About a Conservation Comeback | 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education or Zoom | March 11: WV Climate Alliance Lunch & Learn | 12 p.m. Remote | March 11: WVCAG Climate Committee Meeting | 6 p.m. Remote | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 18: Charleston Green Drinks | 5:30 p.m. Fife Street Brewing | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | April 6: Good News Greenbrier County | 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Climate change, Event, Opportunity, Water
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 8: Mycoremediation Mushroom Meetup | 1 to 3 p.m. in Fayetteville | March 11: Bringing Elk Back to West Virginia — What Genetics Can Tell Us About a Conservation Comeback | 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education or Zoom | March 11: WV Climate Alliance Lunch & Learn | 12 p.m. Remote | March 11: WVCAG Climate Committee Meeting | 6 p.m. Remote | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 18: Charleston Green Drinks | 5:30 p.m. Fife Street Brewing | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | April 6: Good News Greenbrier County | 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Climate change, Event, Opportunity, Water
Action Alerts WVEC March 4, 2026
URGENT — Lawmakers Are Choosing Coal Companies Over Constituents
SB 686 would allow coal companies to longwall mine with approval from ONLY 75% of the people who own the underlying surface tract. This “forced subsidence” bill would override the full consent of surface owners, harming the rights of surface owners around West Virginia. More
Issues: Longwall mining
URGENT — Lawmakers Are Choosing Coal Companies Over Constituents
SB 686 would allow coal companies to longwall mine with approval from ONLY 75% of the people who own the underlying surface tract. This “forced subsidence” bill would override the full consent of surface owners, harming the rights of surface owners around West Virginia. More
Issues: Longwall mining
Action Alerts WVEC March 3, 2026
URGENT: Take Action to Protect the Aboveground Storage Tank Act
Lawmakers are trying to weaken the Aboveground Storage Tank Act. Yesterday afternoon, members of the Senate Energy, Industry, and Mining Committee fast-tracked this bill, and it is on the Senate Floor. We need you to contact leaders! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks
URGENT: Take Action to Protect the Aboveground Storage Tank Act
Lawmakers are trying to weaken the Aboveground Storage Tank Act. Yesterday afternoon, members of the Senate Energy, Industry, and Mining Committee fast-tracked this bill, and it is on the Senate Floor. We need you to contact leaders! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Now & Then
The following was written by former WVEC board member and 2011 Mother Jones awardee, Mary Wimmer. She wrote and published this article in Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine at East Tennessee State University, Volume 12, Number 1 in 1995. It’s a fantastic summation and reflection on the origins of WVEC. More
Now & Then
The following was written by former WVEC board member and 2011 Mother Jones awardee, Mary Wimmer. She wrote and published this article in Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine at East Tennessee State University, Volume 12, Number 1 in 1995. It’s a fantastic summation and reflection on the origins of WVEC. More
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | E-Day & E-Day Eve: Student Leadership at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Governor Morrisey Announces New Berkeley County Data Center | Flood Resiliency | Straight Pipes Funding | Public Lands & Outdoor Access More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | E-Day & E-Day Eve: Student Leadership at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Governor Morrisey Announces New Berkeley County Data Center | Flood Resiliency | Straight Pipes Funding | Public Lands & Outdoor Access More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Board Member Spotlight
This week, we won’t be highlighting a member organization, but one of our At-Large Board Members. Morgan King is not only an at-large board member, but WVEC’s Vice President. King is the Climate and Energy Manager for West Virginia Citizen Action Group, working on petrochemicals, hydrogen CCUS, and community air monitoring. More
Board Member Spotlight
This week, we won’t be highlighting a member organization, but one of our At-Large Board Members. Morgan King is not only an at-large board member, but WVEC’s Vice President. King is the Climate and Energy Manager for West Virginia Citizen Action Group, working on petrochemicals, hydrogen CCUS, and community air monitoring. More
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Notes & News
WV mass layoffs, energy prices up under Trump, undermining his claims on the economy | NextEra changes tune on MARL project rate impacts for APCo, WPCo customers | Trump announces $33B power plant project for SW Ohio, surprising local commissioner | WV legislative session set to fund only ‘drop in the bucket’ for clean drinking water | Turgeon, Blakeman: WV residents deserve say in energy future (Opinion) | College environmentalists imagine their futures in WV as data center fights unfold across the state | Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states | 1 in 5 Americans can’t afford heating bills this winter, blindsided by painfully high costs. How to deal with the soaring utility prices | From toxic slag to solar: How community solar could transform a Pittsburgh neighborhood More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Energy, Water
Notes & News
WV mass layoffs, energy prices up under Trump, undermining his claims on the economy | NextEra changes tune on MARL project rate impacts for APCo, WPCo customers | Trump announces $33B power plant project for SW Ohio, surprising local commissioner | WV legislative session set to fund only ‘drop in the bucket’ for clean drinking water | Turgeon, Blakeman: WV residents deserve say in energy future (Opinion) | College environmentalists imagine their futures in WV as data center fights unfold across the state | Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states | 1 in 5 Americans can’t afford heating bills this winter, blindsided by painfully high costs. How to deal with the soaring utility prices | From toxic slag to solar: How community solar could transform a Pittsburgh neighborhood More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 28: Winter Blues Farmers Market | 12-5 p.m. at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center | March 4: Moms Plastics Summit | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 28: Winter Blues Farmers Market | 12-5 p.m. at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center | March 4: Moms Plastics Summit | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 27, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 6
The halls of the Capitol were buzzing with energy on Monday as West Virginians from around the state came together to uplift and celebrate environmental policy. Thank you to all of the groups who came to the Capitol to be part of WVEC’s 36th annual E-day! More
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 6
The halls of the Capitol were buzzing with energy on Monday as West Virginians from around the state came together to uplift and celebrate environmental policy. Thank you to all of the groups who came to the Capitol to be part of WVEC’s 36th annual E-day! More
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
Today, Friday, February 20, 2026, marks the 37th day of the 2026 Regular Session! Important session deadlines are now upon us More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update
Today, Friday, February 20, 2026, marks the 37th day of the 2026 Regular Session! Important session deadlines are now upon us More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
Notes & News
Data Centers & “Garbage Wars” | WV House passes data center enticement bill that would keep project details hidden | Morrisey administration undermining water protections in data center, selenium rules | WV lawmakers look to control power bills but stand by Trump’s coal plant double-down | AEP plan forecasts long environmental recovery to come for Wyoming County oil spill | Coal Communities Accuse Congress of Breaking Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands | WV House passes new data center development rules without local control, water protection provisions | The Industry Comes In and Kills the Work of Local Citizens More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Solid waste, Water
Notes & News
Data Centers & “Garbage Wars” | WV House passes data center enticement bill that would keep project details hidden | Morrisey administration undermining water protections in data center, selenium rules | WV lawmakers look to control power bills but stand by Trump’s coal plant double-down | AEP plan forecasts long environmental recovery to come for Wyoming County oil spill | Coal Communities Accuse Congress of Breaking Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands | WV House passes new data center development rules without local control, water protection provisions | The Industry Comes In and Kills the Work of Local Citizens More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 23: Environmental Day (E-Day) | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | February 23: The Climate Chorus | The Empty Glass @ 6 p.m. | February 24: Black Policy Day | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 23: Environmental Day (E-Day) | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | February 23: The Climate Chorus | The Empty Glass @ 6 p.m. | February 24: Black Policy Day | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
E-Day Through The Years
Nearly four decades ago, in 1990, hundreds of West Virginians gathered at the Capitol to rally for the environment. Today, many of their struggles are our struggles, including groundwater protection and waste disposal. More
Issues: Data centers, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
E-Day Through The Years
Nearly four decades ago, in 1990, hundreds of West Virginians gathered at the Capitol to rally for the environment. Today, many of their struggles are our struggles, including groundwater protection and waste disposal. More
Issues: Data centers, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
Newsletter Member Spotlight
This week, we won’t be highlighting a member organization, but one of our At-Large Board Members. Quenton King is not only an at-large board member, but WVEC’s President. King also served as WVEC Vice President last term. As always, the following is a Q&A-style interview between our communications coordinator and King. More
Newsletter Member Spotlight
This week, we won’t be highlighting a member organization, but one of our At-Large Board Members. Quenton King is not only an at-large board member, but WVEC’s President. King also served as WVEC Vice President last term. As always, the following is a Q&A-style interview between our communications coordinator and King. More
Legislative Updates WVEC February 20, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 5
The time has come. In just a few days, more than 30 organizations from around the state will gather at the Capitol to celebrate the power of environmental advocacy during E-Day! For nearly four decades, E-Day has been an important convening of environmental experts and advocates from every corner of West Virginia. More
Issues: Data centers, Legislation, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 5
The time has come. In just a few days, more than 30 organizations from around the state will gather at the Capitol to celebrate the power of environmental advocacy during E-Day! For nearly four decades, E-Day has been an important convening of environmental experts and advocates from every corner of West Virginia. More
Issues: Data centers, Legislation, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 13, 2026
Notes & News
Lawsuit: ‘Staggering’ that 2,400 Wayne customers were without water for 3 weeks | WV bill barring use of toxic pesticides near schools opposed by state, farm industry | WV lawmakers advancing bills that risk adding to water utility and PSD burdens | WV leaders double down on hiding project information as they ramp up data center push | WV GOP doesn’t want you to have nice things | The West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund needs money now | Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations | Trump's big climate reversal sets up a courtroom clash | More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Health, Pollution
Notes & News
Lawsuit: ‘Staggering’ that 2,400 Wayne customers were without water for 3 weeks | WV bill barring use of toxic pesticides near schools opposed by state, farm industry | WV lawmakers advancing bills that risk adding to water utility and PSD burdens | WV leaders double down on hiding project information as they ramp up data center push | WV GOP doesn’t want you to have nice things | The West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund needs money now | Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations | Trump's big climate reversal sets up a courtroom clash | More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Health, Pollution
Newsletter article WVEC February 13, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 16: Rural Health Day | WV State Capitol Building at 8 a.m. | February 16: Rural Rally for Safe Water | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | February 17: Local Food & Farms Day | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | February 17: Canvassing Lunch & Learn with WVEF | Remote at 12 p.m. | February 17: Exploring Data Centers with the U.S. EPA | Zoom at 2 p.m. EST | February 18: Charleston Green Drinks | Short Story Brewing at 5:30 p.m. | February 19: AI Data Centers: Insights on Policy and Public Health | Remote 6-8 p.m. EST | February 23: Environmental Day (E-Day) | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | February 23: The Climate Chorus | The Empty Glass @ 6 p.m. | February 24: Black Policy Day | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 16: Rural Health Day | WV State Capitol Building at 8 a.m. | February 16: Rural Rally for Safe Water | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | February 17: Local Food & Farms Day | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | February 17: Canvassing Lunch & Learn with WVEF | Remote at 12 p.m. | February 17: Exploring Data Centers with the U.S. EPA | Zoom at 2 p.m. EST | February 18: Charleston Green Drinks | Short Story Brewing at 5:30 p.m. | February 19: AI Data Centers: Insights on Policy and Public Health | Remote 6-8 p.m. EST | February 23: Environmental Day (E-Day) | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | February 23: The Climate Chorus | The Empty Glass @ 6 p.m. | February 24: Black Policy Day | WV State Capitol Building at 9 a.m. | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
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