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Individual articles for various ‘issues’ of newsletters (i.e., articles for a GREEN Newsletter or Legislative Update).
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Newsletter article WV Citizen Action Group February 21, 2025
Let’s Help Our Neighbors
Our friends and neighbors in West Virginia’s Southern coalfield counties need our help after devastating flooding. Check out these vetted resources for ways you can provide support and help get basic necessities and other supplies to those in the affected communities: bit.ly/SWV-Flood-Resources More
Let’s Help Our Neighbors
Our friends and neighbors in West Virginia’s Southern coalfield counties need our help after devastating flooding. Check out these vetted resources for ways you can provide support and help get basic necessities and other supplies to those in the affected communities: bit.ly/SWV-Flood-Resources More
Newsletter article WVEC February 21, 2025
2025 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 Twitter. See this article for more resources. More
Issues: Legislation
2025 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 Twitter. See this article for more resources. More
Issues: 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
Newsletter article WV Citizen Action Group February 14, 2025
Environmental & Racial Justice Movie Night – Feb. 18
Join WV Citizen Action and partners for a powerful documentary screening in honor of Black History Month, highlighting the fight for environmental justice in one of America’s most toxic neighborhoods—the Ironbound district of Newark, NJ. RSVP More
Issues: Event, Social justice
Environmental & Racial Justice Movie Night – Feb. 18
Join WV Citizen Action and partners for a powerful documentary screening in honor of Black History Month, highlighting the fight for environmental justice in one of America’s most toxic neighborhoods—the Ironbound district of Newark, NJ. RSVP More
Issues: Event, Social justice
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
Newsletter article Lucia Valentine February 14, 2025
Welcome Back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a fourth time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2025 legislative session. Growing up in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, I am proud to be from the Mountain State. More
Issues: Legislation
Welcome Back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a fourth time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2025 legislative session. Growing up in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, I am proud to be from the Mountain State. More
Issues: 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
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 WV Citizen Action Group October 31, 2024
Clean Energy Snake Oil in Mingo County
A New York-based company with a history of failed energy projects is proposing to build the world's largest ammonia plant in Mingo County. Operating under the name Adams Fork Energy, LLC, the company is marketing this project as a "clean energy" initiative and seeking to finance it through federal clean energy subsidies. More
Issues: Oil and gas, Pollution
Clean Energy Snake Oil in Mingo County
A New York-based company with a history of failed energy projects is proposing to build the world's largest ammonia plant in Mingo County. Operating under the name Adams Fork Energy, LLC, the company is marketing this project as a "clean energy" initiative and seeking to finance it through federal clean energy subsidies. More
Issues: Oil and gas, Pollution
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
Newsletter article WVEC October 31, 2024
WVEC Sets Legislative Priorities at Annual Retreat
Last month, West Virginia Environmental Council’s member groups and other interested citizens from across the state met at Tygart Lake State Park for our annual retreat. Approximately 50 attendees heard presentations, discussed emerging environmental issues facing our Mountain State, and played a crucial role in shaping our 2025 legislative priorities. More
Issues: Pollution, Public lands, Solar power, Water
WVEC Sets Legislative Priorities at Annual Retreat
Last month, West Virginia Environmental Council’s member groups and other interested citizens from across the state met at Tygart Lake State Park for our annual retreat. Approximately 50 attendees heard presentations, discussed emerging environmental issues facing our Mountain State, and played a crucial role in shaping our 2025 legislative priorities. More
Issues: Pollution, Public lands, Solar power, Water
Newsletter article WVEC October 19, 2024
2024 General Election Resources
So many important issues are on the ballot this year—so don’t sit this one out! Here’s a compilation of resources to help you get #VoteReady so you can make your voice heard. More
2024 General Election Resources
So many important issues are on the ballot this year—so don’t sit this one out! Here’s a compilation of resources to help you get #VoteReady so you can make your voice heard. More
Newsletter article July 30, 2024
Save the Date: Black Policy Day Webinar Series
2024 Black Policy Day Webinar Series: The West Virginia Black Policy Day team invites you to participate in their 2024 Webinar Series, starting Sept. 3rd, where they will highlight important Black policy issues, learn from partner organizations, and prepare you to amplify Black policy priorities! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Save the Date: Black Policy Day Webinar Series
2024 Black Policy Day Webinar Series: The West Virginia Black Policy Day team invites you to participate in their 2024 Webinar Series, starting Sept. 3rd, where they will highlight important Black policy issues, learn from partner organizations, and prepare you to amplify Black policy priorities! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article July 30, 2024
Improve Our Energy Efficiency Programs!
AEP customers in West Virginia have seen rates increase by 235% in the past 15 years. Energy efficiency programs can provide relief to residents and businesses. Last month, with your help, West Virginians for Energy Freedom safeguarded the current energy efficiency programs that AEP offers. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Improve Our Energy Efficiency Programs!
AEP customers in West Virginia have seen rates increase by 235% in the past 15 years. Energy efficiency programs can provide relief to residents and businesses. Last month, with your help, West Virginians for Energy Freedom safeguarded the current energy efficiency programs that AEP offers. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition July 30, 2024
WV Rivers Announces New Executive Director: Building on a Strong Foundation
After a thorough executive search, West Virginia Rivers Coalition (WV Rivers) is excited to announce Ms. Jennie Smith of Morgantown has been selected as the new Executive Director. More
WV Rivers Announces New Executive Director: Building on a Strong Foundation
After a thorough executive search, West Virginia Rivers Coalition (WV Rivers) is excited to announce Ms. Jennie Smith of Morgantown has been selected as the new Executive Director. More
Newsletter article July 30, 2024
Young West Virginia Voters Demand More Renewable Energy
As part of its Fix It action plan for the 2024 election, Conservation West Virginia commissioned a poll of 320 voters between the ages of 18 and 40 in seven large counties. The results are clear. More
Issues: Renewable energy
Young West Virginia Voters Demand More Renewable Energy
As part of its Fix It action plan for the 2024 election, Conservation West Virginia commissioned a poll of 320 voters between the ages of 18 and 40 in seven large counties. The results are clear. More
Issues: Renewable energy
Newsletter article WVEC July 30, 2024
Help Set Our Priorities: Register now for WVEC’s Annual Meeting!
WVEC's Annual Meeting registration is open. Whether you're new to this or a long-time advocate, we’d love for you to join us! Everyone is welcome. Our meeting runs September 13-15, 2024, at the beautiful Tygart Lake State Park in Grafton, WV. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Help Set Our Priorities: Register now for WVEC’s Annual Meeting!
WVEC's Annual Meeting registration is open. Whether you're new to this or a long-time advocate, we’d love for you to join us! Everyone is welcome. Our meeting runs September 13-15, 2024, at the beautiful Tygart Lake State Park in Grafton, WV. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC May 10, 2024
Quick Updates from WVEC and Member Groups!
Earth Day Tree Planting | Watershed Celebration Day | Make It Shine Trash Cleanup | Litter Clean Up in Madison | National Park Advocacy Week | Save the Date for WVEC's annual meeting September 13-15, 2024 | Mark your Calendars for E-Day at the WV State Capitol on March 17, 2025 More
Issues: Event, Public lands, Solid waste, Water
Quick Updates from WVEC and Member Groups!
Earth Day Tree Planting | Watershed Celebration Day | Make It Shine Trash Cleanup | Litter Clean Up in Madison | National Park Advocacy Week | Save the Date for WVEC's annual meeting September 13-15, 2024 | Mark your Calendars for E-Day at the WV State Capitol on March 17, 2025 More
Issues: Event, Public lands, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy May 10, 2024
Blackwater River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers for 2024
On April 16, the Blackwater River, West Virginia’s prized waterway renowned for its recreation opportunities and wildlife, joined the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2024. More
Issues: Public lands, Water
Blackwater River Named Among America’s Most Endangered Rivers for 2024
On April 16, the Blackwater River, West Virginia’s prized waterway renowned for its recreation opportunities and wildlife, joined the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2024. More
Issues: Public lands, Water
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