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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
Newsletter article WVEC February 13, 2026
Member Organization Spotlight
This week’s member organization spotlight highlights Conservation West Virginia. The following profile was submitted by President Neal Barkus and board member Eli Hall. There is a Q & A section between our communications coordinator, Anna Saab, and Neal and Eli later in the profile. More
Member Organization Spotlight
This week’s member organization spotlight highlights Conservation West Virginia. The following profile was submitted by President Neal Barkus and board member Eli Hall. There is a Q & A section between our communications coordinator, Anna Saab, and Neal and Eli later in the profile. More
Newsletter article WVEC February 13, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update: Week of February 9, 2026
Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control (HB 4983) | Ohio River Protection ( House Resolution 10) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | Other Public Lands Measures | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update: Week of February 9, 2026
Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control (HB 4983) | Ohio River Protection ( House Resolution 10) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | Other Public Lands Measures | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 13, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 4
It was a tough week for environmental policy, both at the state and national levels. The Trump administration rolled back the “endangerment finding” in the name of economic prosperity. The 2009 finding helped the EPA regulate greenhouse gases as climate change became a named threat to human health. The United States is one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters. More
Issues: Climate change, Eday, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 4
It was a tough week for environmental policy, both at the state and national levels. The Trump administration rolled back the “endangerment finding” in the name of economic prosperity. The 2009 finding helped the EPA regulate greenhouse gases as climate change became a named threat to human health. The United States is one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters. More
Issues: Climate change, Eday, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
WVEC Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Ohio River Protection | Coalfield Communities & Drinking Water Infrastructure | Anti-Science Legislation (SB 475) | Community Air Monitoring (SB 88) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | Tax Credit Expansion (HB 4013) | Aboveground Storage Tanks (SB 641) | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitoring, Data centers, Public lands, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Ohio River Protection | Coalfield Communities & Drinking Water Infrastructure | Anti-Science Legislation (SB 475) | Community Air Monitoring (SB 88) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | Tax Credit Expansion (HB 4013) | Aboveground Storage Tanks (SB 641) | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitoring, Data centers, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
Notes & News
News from Charleston Gazette-Mail and West Virginia Watch More
Issues: Data centers, Water
Notes & News
News from Charleston Gazette-Mail and West Virginia Watch More
Issues: Data centers, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 16: Rural Health Day | WV State Capitol Building at 8 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 18: Charleston Green Drinks | Short Story Brewing at 5:30 p.m. | 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 More
Issues: Climate change, Eday, Event, Opportunity
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 16: Rural Health Day | WV State Capitol Building at 8 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 18: Charleston Green Drinks | Short Story Brewing at 5:30 p.m. | 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 More
Issues: Climate change, Eday, Event, Opportunity
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
Member Organization Spotlight
West Virginia Rivers Coalition was first organized by a group of folks from the state’s chapter of the Sierra Club and the American Whitewater Association in 1990. As a group of water sport enthusiasts, they were concerned about the wellbeing of the Mountain State’s many bodies of water. More
Issues: Pollution, Public lands, Water
Member Organization Spotlight
West Virginia Rivers Coalition was first organized by a group of folks from the state’s chapter of the Sierra Club and the American Whitewater Association in 1990. As a group of water sport enthusiasts, they were concerned about the wellbeing of the Mountain State’s many bodies of water. More
Issues: Pollution, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
Climate resiliency lives in wetlands
Monday wasn’t just Groundhog Day, it was also World Wetlands Day. Every year on February 2, wetlands get their moment in the sun as people around the globe come together to recognize the importance of this ecosystem. They’re the foundation for climate resilience. More
Climate resiliency lives in wetlands
Monday wasn’t just Groundhog Day, it was also World Wetlands Day. Every year on February 2, wetlands get their moment in the sun as people around the globe come together to recognize the importance of this ecosystem. They’re the foundation for climate resilience. More
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
WVSORO Opposes SB 686
The following was submitted by the West Virginia Surface Owners’ Rights Organization (WVSORO). Learn more about SB 686 and track its progress HERE. More
Issues: Coal, Longwall mining
WVSORO Opposes SB 686
The following was submitted by the West Virginia Surface Owners’ Rights Organization (WVSORO). Learn more about SB 686 and track its progress HERE. More
Issues: Coal, Longwall mining
Legislative Updates WVEC February 6, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 3
Last week, we shut the door on the first month of the year, and while it’s hard to believe February is already here, we’re excited about all of the events and opportunities this month! More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Eday, Event, Pollution, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 3
Last week, we shut the door on the first month of the year, and while it’s hard to believe February is already here, we’re excited about all of the events and opportunities this month! More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Eday, Event, Pollution, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 30, 2026
Notes & News
“WV flood resiliency support greatly limited under Morrisey and lawmakers’ direction” | “WV bill offering tax break for data centers, tech firms drawing heavy opposition” | “Southern West Virginians have waited decades for clean water. A bold $250 million proposal could help.” | “Two bills aim to change how flood recovery money is given in WV, but funds remain nonexistent” | “Garbage Wars 2.0: More false promises of economic development in West Virginia” | “How Does Climate Change Affect Winter Storms?” More
Issues: Climate change, News, Water
Notes & News
“WV flood resiliency support greatly limited under Morrisey and lawmakers’ direction” | “WV bill offering tax break for data centers, tech firms drawing heavy opposition” | “Southern West Virginians have waited decades for clean water. A bold $250 million proposal could help.” | “Two bills aim to change how flood recovery money is given in WV, but funds remain nonexistent” | “Garbage Wars 2.0: More false promises of economic development in West Virginia” | “How Does Climate Change Affect Winter Storms?” More
Issues: Climate change, News, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 30, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 4: Citizen Lobbying for Solar Access in West Virginia | Remote 7 p.m. EST | February 8: Industry & Landowner Negotiation 101| Zoom at 2 p.m. EST | February 16: Rural Health Day | WV State Capitol Building 8 a.m. | February 17: Local Food & Farms Day | WV State Capitol Building 9 a.m. | February 23: Environmental Day (E-Day) | WV State Capitol Building 9 a.m. | OPPORTUNITIES More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 4: Citizen Lobbying for Solar Access in West Virginia | Remote 7 p.m. EST | February 8: Industry & Landowner Negotiation 101| Zoom at 2 p.m. EST | February 16: Rural Health Day | WV State Capitol Building 8 a.m. | February 17: Local Food & Farms Day | WV State Capitol Building 9 a.m. | February 23: Environmental Day (E-Day) | WV State Capitol Building 9 a.m. | OPPORTUNITIES More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Newsletter article WVEC January 30, 2026
E-Day Is on The Way—2/23
We are just three weeks away from the 2026 Environmental Day (E-Day) at the State Capitol. E-Day is more than just a day of advocacy and education—it’s an opportunity to network with other environmental organizations and advocates from around the state. More
Issues: Eday, Legislation
E-Day Is on The Way—2/23
We are just three weeks away from the 2026 Environmental Day (E-Day) at the State Capitol. E-Day is more than just a day of advocacy and education—it’s an opportunity to network with other environmental organizations and advocates from around the state. More
Issues: Eday, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 30, 2026
Coalfield communities demand action and funding for clean water this legislative session
For decades, the southern coalfields of West Virginia have struggled with clean water access. McDowell County has had a boil water advisory for more than 10 years. But clergy from the United Methodist Church have set out to change that. More
Coalfield communities demand action and funding for clean water this legislative session
For decades, the southern coalfields of West Virginia have struggled with clean water access. McDowell County has had a boil water advisory for more than 10 years. But clergy from the United Methodist Church have set out to change that. More
Newsletter article WVEC January 30, 2026
WVEC Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol: Snow Day, But Not a Slowdown | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Ohio River Protection | Coalfield Communities & Drinking Water Infrastructure | Anti-Science Legislation (SB 475) | Community Air Monitoring (SB 88) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | HB 4013 – Tax Credit Expansion | SB 641 – Above Ground Storage Tanks | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Data centers
WVEC Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol: Snow Day, But Not a Slowdown | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Ohio River Protection | Coalfield Communities & Drinking Water Infrastructure | Anti-Science Legislation (SB 475) | Community Air Monitoring (SB 88) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | HB 4013 – Tax Credit Expansion | SB 641 – Above Ground Storage Tanks | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Data centers
Newsletters WVEC January 30, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 2
Monday is the 20th day of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, putting us a third of the way through this year’s assembly. This week, with the help of the West Virginia Citizen Action group’s action alert, lawmakers pulled HB 4013 from the Finance Committee agenda—a win for responsible data center development. More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Solar power
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 2
Monday is the 20th day of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, putting us a third of the way through this year’s assembly. This week, with the help of the West Virginia Citizen Action group’s action alert, lawmakers pulled HB 4013 from the Finance Committee agenda—a win for responsible data center development. More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC January 23, 2026
2026 Session 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 X. More
Issues: Legislation
2026 Session 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 X. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 23, 2026
Nice to Meet Y’all!
2025 was full of lots of changes in office, including the departure of our communications coordinator. Jillian Welsh managed communications for WVEC for nearly three years and two legislative sessions. She crafted the GREEN Newsletter every week with clarity and creativity. Needless to say, I have big shoes to fill More
Nice to Meet Y’all!
2025 was full of lots of changes in office, including the departure of our communications coordinator. Jillian Welsh managed communications for WVEC for nearly three years and two legislative sessions. She crafted the GREEN Newsletter every week with clarity and creativity. Needless to say, I have big shoes to fill More