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Newsletter article WVEC July 18, 2025
Upcoming Events: Celebrate, Reflect, and Take Action
Buckhannon Riverfest on Aug. 23 | WV Rivers’ 35th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 12 | WVEC Annual Meeting on Sept. 20 More
Issues: Event
Upcoming Events: Celebrate, Reflect, and Take Action
Buckhannon Riverfest on Aug. 23 | WV Rivers’ 35th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 12 | WVEC Annual Meeting on Sept. 20 More
Issues: Event
Newsletters WVEC July 18, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 10
As we head into the second half of the year, a lot is happening, and a lot is at stake. Our Annual Meeting is coming up on September 20! Help shape our priorities, meet the team behind the work, and connect with decision-makers to guide our future. More
Issues: Event, Legislation, Pollution, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 10
As we head into the second half of the year, a lot is happening, and a lot is at stake. Our Annual Meeting is coming up on September 20! Help shape our priorities, meet the team behind the work, and connect with decision-makers to guide our future. More
Issues: Event, Legislation, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC July 17, 2025
Register Now for Our Annual Meeting
Join us for the WVEC Annual Meeting on September 20, 2025, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center’s Jackson Hall in Ripley, WV. Your voice and ideas matter — every participant is crucial! Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just getting started, everyone is welcome. More
Issues: Event
Register Now for Our Annual Meeting
Join us for the WVEC Annual Meeting on September 20, 2025, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center’s Jackson Hall in Ripley, WV. Your voice and ideas matter — every participant is crucial! Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just getting started, everyone is welcome. More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article WVEC July 17, 2025
Your Voice. Our Mountains. Help Us Protect West Virginia.
Rolling hills, winding rivers, beautiful forests, and some of the most resilient communities in the United States define West Virginia’s natural beauty and strength. But today, these treasures are under growing pressure from unchecked industry influence, outdated policies, and underfunded enforcement. More
Issues: Legislation, Pollution, Renewable energy
Your Voice. Our Mountains. Help Us Protect West Virginia.
Rolling hills, winding rivers, beautiful forests, and some of the most resilient communities in the United States define West Virginia’s natural beauty and strength. But today, these treasures are under growing pressure from unchecked industry influence, outdated policies, and underfunded enforcement. More
Issues: Legislation, Pollution, Renewable energy
Newsletter article WVEC July 17, 2025
Start a Green Team in Your Community!
When it comes to making West Virginia cities greener and more sustainable, Green Teams in Morgantown and Charleston are helping lead the way in their towns. These teams of local citizens advise the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager on a wide range of policies and strategies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, recycling, green space preservation, citizen education, and other environmental initiatives. More
Issues: Climate change
Start a Green Team in Your Community!
When it comes to making West Virginia cities greener and more sustainable, Green Teams in Morgantown and Charleston are helping lead the way in their towns. These teams of local citizens advise the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager on a wide range of policies and strategies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, recycling, green space preservation, citizen education, and other environmental initiatives. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article WVEC July 17, 2025
Meet WVEC’s Newest Board Members
WVEC welcomes three members to its Board of Directors! They bring a wealth of experience in environmental justice, sustainability, and public health: Morgan King, Olivia Miller and Bill Price. More
Meet WVEC’s Newest Board Members
WVEC welcomes three members to its Board of Directors! They bring a wealth of experience in environmental justice, sustainability, and public health: Morgan King, Olivia Miller and Bill Price. More
Newsletter article WVEC July 17, 2025
Federal Round-Up: One Big Bad Bill and a Wave of Environmental Rollbacks
A lot has happened in the federal space in the last few months, and it can be hard to keep track of it all. We hope to offer occasional updates on environmental issues from the federal level. | Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) | PFAS rollbacks | EPA program and staff cuts | Power plant regulation rollbacks More
Issues: EPA, PFAS, Pollution
Federal Round-Up: One Big Bad Bill and a Wave of Environmental Rollbacks
A lot has happened in the federal space in the last few months, and it can be hard to keep track of it all. We hope to offer occasional updates on environmental issues from the federal level. | Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) | PFAS rollbacks | EPA program and staff cuts | Power plant regulation rollbacks More
Issues: EPA, PFAS, Pollution
Newsletter article WVEC July 17, 2025
WVEC Working Year-Round to Advance Environmental Policy – Join a Working Group!
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is not just a presence during the Legislative Session — we’re working all year to protect West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Our team is committed to staying engaged during Legislative Interims, ensuring we’re prepared and effective well before the gavel drops each January. More
Issues: Legislation
WVEC Working Year-Round to Advance Environmental Policy – Join a Working Group!
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is not just a presence during the Legislative Session — we’re working all year to protect West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Our team is committed to staying engaged during Legislative Interims, ensuring we’re prepared and effective well before the gavel drops each January. More
Issues: Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC July 9, 2025
Join the Effort to Rebuild Resilient Communities Post-Flood
Southern West Virginia residents are still clearing mud, mold and destroyed belongings from their homes and properties more than two months after flash flooding impacted 13 counties. More
Issues: Climate change, Health, Legislation, Water
Join the Effort to Rebuild Resilient Communities Post-Flood
Southern West Virginia residents are still clearing mud, mold and destroyed belongings from their homes and properties more than two months after flash flooding impacted 13 counties. More
Issues: Climate change, Health, Legislation, Water
Action Alerts WVEC June 30, 2025
Don’t Let Congress Hike Your Energy Bills — Call Now! Keep Up the Pressure
Members of Congress are voting this week on a sweeping bill that would: Give massive handouts to polluters Gut solar and wind energy with new taxes Let corporations pay to ignore laws that protect our land, air, and water More
Issues: Pollution, Renewable energy
Don’t Let Congress Hike Your Energy Bills — Call Now! Keep Up the Pressure
Members of Congress are voting this week on a sweeping bill that would: Give massive handouts to polluters Gut solar and wind energy with new taxes Let corporations pay to ignore laws that protect our land, air, and water More
Issues: Pollution, Renewable energy
Action Alerts WVEC June 20, 2025
Happy WV Day! Register Now for Our Annual Meeting
Happy West Virginia Day! Today, we’re celebrating the beauty, spirit, and strength of our home—and inviting you to help make it even better. Join us for the WV Environmental Council’s Annual Meeting More
Issues: Event
Happy WV Day! Register Now for Our Annual Meeting
Happy West Virginia Day! Today, we’re celebrating the beauty, spirit, and strength of our home—and inviting you to help make it even better. Join us for the WV Environmental Council’s Annual Meeting More
Issues: Event
Action Alerts WVEC June 17, 2025
Happening Tonight – Show Up for Energy Freedom at 5 PM
Join West Virginians for Energy Freedom tonight, June 17, at 5 pm for the Charleston Rally for Energy Freedom & Public Hearing or attend the Wheeling Virtual Watch Party and remote speaking event at the Ohio County Public Library. More
Issues: Energy
Happening Tonight – Show Up for Energy Freedom at 5 PM
Join West Virginians for Energy Freedom tonight, June 17, at 5 pm for the Charleston Rally for Energy Freedom & Public Hearing or attend the Wheeling Virtual Watch Party and remote speaking event at the Ohio County Public Library. More
Issues: Energy
Action Alerts WVEC May 22, 2025
We Want to Hear From You – Take Our Quick Survey
WVEC is gathering input to help shape our advocacy priorities, and we’d love to hear from you. This short, anonymous survey will help us better understand how West Virginians view environmental issues, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Your feedback will directly inform our future campaigns and outreach efforts. More
Issues: Legislation
We Want to Hear From You – Take Our Quick Survey
WVEC is gathering input to help shape our advocacy priorities, and we’d love to hear from you. This short, anonymous survey will help us better understand how West Virginians view environmental issues, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Your feedback will directly inform our future campaigns and outreach efforts. More
Issues: Legislation
Legislative Updates WVEC May 3, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 9 (Wrap Up)
The West Virginia legislative session is over, and once again, lawmakers failed to address the real issues facing our communities—from flood recovery to energy affordability. But that didn’t stop us. Thanks to everyone who called, emailed, showed up, and made their voices heard—your advocacy mattered. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Climate change, Community air monitoring, Data centers, Energy, Event, Renewable energy, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 9 (Wrap Up)
The West Virginia legislative session is over, and once again, lawmakers failed to address the real issues facing our communities—from flood recovery to energy affordability. But that didn’t stop us. Thanks to everyone who called, emailed, showed up, and made their voices heard—your advocacy mattered. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Climate change, Community air monitoring, Data centers, Energy, Event, Renewable energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC May 3, 2025
Action Alert: West Virginians Push Back on Data Center Blitz
On the final day of the legislative session, lawmakers passed HB 2014—a sweeping bill that removes local control over massive “microgrid” power plants and data centers. Counties and towns now have no say in where these projects go or how they’re built. More
Issues: Data centers
Action Alert: West Virginians Push Back on Data Center Blitz
On the final day of the legislative session, lawmakers passed HB 2014—a sweeping bill that removes local control over massive “microgrid” power plants and data centers. Counties and towns now have no say in where these projects go or how they’re built. More
Issues: Data centers
Newsletter article WVEC May 3, 2025
Upcoming Events: Connect, Celebrate, and Take Action
May 7: Green Drinks | May 8: Holler from the Hollers | May 14: WV Citizen Action Group’s Climate Committee Update | May 17: WV Citizen Action Group’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | May 18: New River Gorge Clean Up: Thayer to Stonecliff | May 24: New River Gorge Clean Up: Hinton to Camp Brookside | September 20: WVEC’s Annual Meeting More
Issues: Event
Upcoming Events: Connect, Celebrate, and Take Action
May 7: Green Drinks | May 8: Holler from the Hollers | May 14: WV Citizen Action Group’s Climate Committee Update | May 17: WV Citizen Action Group’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | May 18: New River Gorge Clean Up: Thayer to Stonecliff | May 24: New River Gorge Clean Up: Hinton to Camp Brookside | September 20: WVEC’s Annual Meeting More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article WVEC May 3, 2025
Action Alert: LIHEAP Gutted – 56,000 WV Households Risk Losing Utility Bill Help
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made the shocking decision to fire everyone working on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps low-income Americans pay their energy bills. More
Issues: Energy
Action Alert: LIHEAP Gutted – 56,000 WV Households Risk Losing Utility Bill Help
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made the shocking decision to fire everyone working on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps low-income Americans pay their energy bills. More
Issues: Energy
Newsletter article WVEC May 3, 2025
WVEC Legislative Wrap-Up: What We Stopped—And What’s Next
This session, we worked hard to hold the line against a wave of legislation threatening West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Through strong advocacy and the support of our partners, we successfully defeated several harmful bills. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitoring, Energy, Legislation, Orphaned wells, Renewable energy, Water
WVEC Legislative Wrap-Up: What We Stopped—And What’s Next
This session, we worked hard to hold the line against a wave of legislation threatening West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Through strong advocacy and the support of our partners, we successfully defeated several harmful bills. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitoring, Energy, Legislation, Orphaned wells, Renewable energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC May 3, 2025
Southern West Virginia Flood Recovery Efforts are Still Ongoing
Southern West Virginia residents are still clearing mud, mold and destroyed belongings from their homes and properties more than two months after flash flooding impacted 13 counties. More
Southern West Virginia Flood Recovery Efforts are Still Ongoing
Southern West Virginia residents are still clearing mud, mold and destroyed belongings from their homes and properties more than two months after flash flooding impacted 13 counties. More
Newsletter article WVEC May 2, 2025
Meet the West Virginians Leading Climate Solutions
“I want to see a cleaner Charleston, a greener Charleston, and a more connected Charleston.” That's Quenton King with the Charleston, WV Green Team. He's one of many West Virginians talking about their climate activities on the new People’s Climate Solutions website. More
Issues: Climate change
Meet the West Virginians Leading Climate Solutions
“I want to see a cleaner Charleston, a greener Charleston, and a more connected Charleston.” That's Quenton King with the Charleston, WV Green Team. He's one of many West Virginians talking about their climate activities on the new People’s Climate Solutions website. More
Issues: Climate change
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