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Blog WVEC October 8, 2015
Request for Lobbying Proposals 2015
Request for Proposals for (A) Legislative Lobbyists, including an interim session lobbyist, and (B) A Lobby Team Coordinator; Proposals due by November 1, 2015 More
Request for Lobbying Proposals 2015
Request for Proposals for (A) Legislative Lobbyists, including an interim session lobbyist, and (B) A Lobby Team Coordinator; Proposals due by November 1, 2015 More
Action Alerts WVEC October 6, 2015
Marcellus Tour 2015 – Sunday, October 11
See Marcellus Gas Up Close And Personal. We will visit areas in Wetzel County where some of West Virginia’s most intense gas drilling and development have been going on for several years. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus
Marcellus Tour 2015 – Sunday, October 11
See Marcellus Gas Up Close And Personal. We will visit areas in Wetzel County where some of West Virginia’s most intense gas drilling and development have been going on for several years. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus
Action Alerts WVEC July 29, 2015
An Email from You Makes a Difference for Our Water
There are two important water-related rules the public is asked to comment on this week. Please take a few minutes today to lend your voice for clean water. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Water
An Email from You Makes a Difference for Our Water
There are two important water-related rules the public is asked to comment on this week. Please take a few minutes today to lend your voice for clean water. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC March 19, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 9
Forward, We live to fight another day as the 2015 Legislative Session Wraps Up,There’s even more to be concerned about, ASTA Rollback: The Final Chapter, Spring Reflections, For the Environment: What was gained, what was lost this session, More to read More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Category A, Coal, Mountaintop removal, Net metering, Pollution, Renewable energy, Water
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 9
Forward, We live to fight another day as the 2015 Legislative Session Wraps Up,There’s even more to be concerned about, ASTA Rollback: The Final Chapter, Spring Reflections, For the Environment: What was gained, what was lost this session, More to read More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Category A, Coal, Mountaintop removal, Net metering, Pollution, Renewable energy, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC March 7, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 8
Reaction and Action , Update on S.B. 423, “Amending the Aboveground Storage Tank Act”, Hearing focuses concerns about tank law rollback, Coal Gets a Tax Cut Through HB2675 Despite its Continued Drain on State Budget, The Plot Sickens, Roundup: The Week Just Passed, The Week Ahead, In the media this week, CORRECTION!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Category A, Clean elections, Solid waste, Water
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 8
Reaction and Action , Update on S.B. 423, “Amending the Aboveground Storage Tank Act”, Hearing focuses concerns about tank law rollback, Coal Gets a Tax Cut Through HB2675 Despite its Continued Drain on State Budget, The Plot Sickens, Roundup: The Week Just Passed, The Week Ahead, In the media this week, CORRECTION!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Category A, Clean elections, Solid waste, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC March 1, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 7
Stinky Deal in SB27 to Bring Trash from New Jersey to McDowell County Dies in Senate Finance Committee, Hearings Yes, But Listening is the Key, Roundup of the Week’s Activities, An Unexpected Champion, Update on S.B. 423, “Gutting the Aboveground Storage Tank Act”, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Net metering, Recycling, Solid waste, Water
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 7
Stinky Deal in SB27 to Bring Trash from New Jersey to McDowell County Dies in Senate Finance Committee, Hearings Yes, But Listening is the Key, Roundup of the Week’s Activities, An Unexpected Champion, Update on S.B. 423, “Gutting the Aboveground Storage Tank Act”, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Net metering, Recycling, Solid waste, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 21, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 6
Keep it Up!, Angie Rosser: Another water safety lesson learned?, Hoping for a Flying LEEP!, Bi-Partisan Leadership from Kanawha County Delegation Moves Category A Protections Smoothly to House Floor, “Accidental Activists” , In the press recently, Bill We Are Tracking More
Issues: Eday, Energy efficiency, Net metering, Pollution, Water
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 6
Keep it Up!, Angie Rosser: Another water safety lesson learned?, Hoping for a Flying LEEP!, Bi-Partisan Leadership from Kanawha County Delegation Moves Category A Protections Smoothly to House Floor, “Accidental Activists” , In the press recently, Bill We Are Tracking More
Issues: Eday, Energy efficiency, Net metering, Pollution, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 14, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 5
Crunch Time, E-Day, you and your legislators, HB2004 Anti-Clean Power Plan Bill heads to Senate Floor with $500,000 Fiscal Note, Category A: the latest, Roundup of the week’s activities, Please join us for E-day on Wednesday!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Eday, Energy efficiency, Water
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 5
Crunch Time, E-Day, you and your legislators, HB2004 Anti-Clean Power Plan Bill heads to Senate Floor with $500,000 Fiscal Note, Category A: the latest, Roundup of the week’s activities, Please join us for E-day on Wednesday!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Eday, Energy efficiency, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 7, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 4
How Does the WV Legislature ♥ Dirtier Water? Let Us Count the Ways, “Gutting the Aboveground Storage Tank Act”, Update on Category A, Coal Industry Took a Risk with Mountaintop Removal and Are Asking Legislature for a Bail Out, The Aluminum Rule Change is Baa-ack , What I know about coal and the industry , Net Metering Bills take on new meaning this week, Come to our press conference on Monday! & other important calendar items, Additional Reading, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Coal, DEP, Net metering, Pollution, Water
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 4
How Does the WV Legislature ♥ Dirtier Water? Let Us Count the Ways, “Gutting the Aboveground Storage Tank Act”, Update on Category A, Coal Industry Took a Risk with Mountaintop Removal and Are Asking Legislature for a Bail Out, The Aluminum Rule Change is Baa-ack , What I know about coal and the industry , Net Metering Bills take on new meaning this week, Come to our press conference on Monday! & other important calendar items, Additional Reading, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Coal, DEP, Net metering, Pollution, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 2, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 3
Update on AREPS Repeal/Net Metering, WVDEP Budget and Civil Penalties, Support Category A Protection for Our Waters, A Little More about Coal’s Wish List , Energy Efficiency is Good for West Virginians, Join Us for E-Day! and other important stuff, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: DEP, Energy, Energy efficiency, Net metering
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 3
Update on AREPS Repeal/Net Metering, WVDEP Budget and Civil Penalties, Support Category A Protection for Our Waters, A Little More about Coal’s Wish List , Energy Efficiency is Good for West Virginians, Join Us for E-Day! and other important stuff, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: DEP, Energy, Energy efficiency, Net metering
Legislative Updates WVEC January 25, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 2
Dismantling Silos | Can Young Innovation and Entrepreneurship Change the Course of the 2015 Regressive Legislature? | Repeal of the Alternative and Renewable Portfolio Standards Act Passes both Houses | Debate highlights W.Va.’s inaction on energy diversity, efficiency | Here’s a Great Idea–Let’s Shoot Ourselves in Both Feet! | Important Dates ‘n Other Stuff | Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: DEP, Energy, Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Water
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 2
Dismantling Silos | Can Young Innovation and Entrepreneurship Change the Course of the 2015 Regressive Legislature? | Repeal of the Alternative and Renewable Portfolio Standards Act Passes both Houses | Debate highlights W.Va.’s inaction on energy diversity, efficiency | Here’s a Great Idea–Let’s Shoot Ourselves in Both Feet! | Important Dates ‘n Other Stuff | Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: DEP, Energy, Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC January 19, 2015
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 1
Introducing the New Lobbying Team |House and Senate committees take up repeal of AREP Act early on | Yes, you can! Make a difference, that is | The January 9th Chemical Disaster and Moving Forward on Water through the Legislature, Evolution! Change! Transition! More
Issues: Energy, MCHM, Renewable energy, Water
GREEN Vol. 25 Issue 1
Introducing the New Lobbying Team |House and Senate committees take up repeal of AREP Act early on | Yes, you can! Make a difference, that is | The January 9th Chemical Disaster and Moving Forward on Water through the Legislature, Evolution! Change! Transition! More
Issues: Energy, MCHM, Renewable energy, Water
Action Alerts WVEC September 30, 2014
Appeal and Fall Conference Info
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert September 30, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive Below: WVEC Sept 2014 Appeal Letter October 17-19, 2014 – 25th Annual WVEC Fall Conference Information WVEC Sept 2014 Appeal Letter Dear Friends: Breaking News – A proposed “Special Session” of the WV Legislature to roll back the timeline for SB 373 has, […] More
Issues: Event
Appeal and Fall Conference Info
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert September 30, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive Below: WVEC Sept 2014 Appeal Letter October 17-19, 2014 – 25th Annual WVEC Fall Conference Information WVEC Sept 2014 Appeal Letter Dear Friends: Breaking News – A proposed “Special Session” of the WV Legislature to roll back the timeline for SB 373 has, […] More
Issues: Event
Action Alerts WVEC June 27, 2014
Water Quality Standards Rule and Air Quality Rules: Public Hearings and Comment Periods
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert June 27, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive Water Quality Standards Rule and Air Quality Rules Public Hearings and Comment Periods Public Hearing on Water Quality Standards Rule July 1, 6:00 P.M. at DEP Headquarters, Coopers Rock Room, 601 57th Street SE, Charleston WV 25304. Public Comment Period Ends July 21. […] More
Issues: Water
Water Quality Standards Rule and Air Quality Rules: Public Hearings and Comment Periods
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert June 27, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive Water Quality Standards Rule and Air Quality Rules Public Hearings and Comment Periods Public Hearing on Water Quality Standards Rule July 1, 6:00 P.M. at DEP Headquarters, Coopers Rock Room, 601 57th Street SE, Charleston WV 25304. Public Comment Period Ends July 21. […] More
Issues: Water
Action Alerts WVEC May 14, 2014
First Opportunity to Comment on Aboveground Storage Tank Rules
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert May 14, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive First Opportunity to Comment on Aboveground Storage Tank Rules As a result of the Freedom Industries storage tank spill into the Elk River on January 9th contaminating drinking water for 300,000 West Virginians, the Legislature passed the Aboveground Storage Tank Act (SB 373). […] More
Issues: Water
First Opportunity to Comment on Aboveground Storage Tank Rules
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert May 14, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive First Opportunity to Comment on Aboveground Storage Tank Rules As a result of the Freedom Industries storage tank spill into the Elk River on January 9th contaminating drinking water for 300,000 West Virginians, the Legislature passed the Aboveground Storage Tank Act (SB 373). […] More
Issues: Water
Action Alerts WVEC March 7, 2014
Join The Big Big Big Party for Clean Water
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert March 7, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive ~ JOIN THE BIG BIG BIG PARTY FOR CLEAN WATER ~ AT THE CAPITOL ~ SATURDAY, MARCH 8 AT 11 AM FOOD ~ MUSIC ~ SPEAKERS ~ SOLIDARITY ~ ACTION (note: time was changed from noon to 11 am) The January 9th Elk […] More
Issues: Water
Join The Big Big Big Party for Clean Water
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert March 7, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive ~ JOIN THE BIG BIG BIG PARTY FOR CLEAN WATER ~ AT THE CAPITOL ~ SATURDAY, MARCH 8 AT 11 AM FOOD ~ MUSIC ~ SPEAKERS ~ SOLIDARITY ~ ACTION (note: time was changed from noon to 11 am) The January 9th Elk […] More
Issues: Water
Action Alerts WVEC February 13, 2014
Call Judiciary Chairman Tim Manchin This Morning!
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert February 13, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive Call Judiciary Chairman Tim Manchin This Morning! Last evening two bad bills passed out of the new House Energy committee: HB 4411 – Allowing the disposal of drill cuttings and associated drilling waste generated from well sites in commercial solid waste facilities. HB […] More
Issues: Drilling, Oil and gas
Call Judiciary Chairman Tim Manchin This Morning!
West Virginia Environmental Council Action Alert February 13, 2014 WVEC Alerts Archive Call Judiciary Chairman Tim Manchin This Morning! Last evening two bad bills passed out of the new House Energy committee: HB 4411 – Allowing the disposal of drill cuttings and associated drilling waste generated from well sites in commercial solid waste facilities. HB […] More
Issues: Drilling, Oil and gas