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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 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
Newsletter article WVEC May 10, 2024
Honoring High Schools for Empowering Young Voters
In West Virginia, significant initiatives are in place to inspire and empower young people to register to vote and actively participate in the democratic process. The Jennings Randolph Award, named after the late U.S. Senator from Harrison County, West Virginia, and the Honorary Secretary of State (HSOS) program are not just beacons of hope, but transformative forces for high schools. The programs celebrate those who go above and beyond in promoting youth voter registration, inspiring others to follow suit. More
Issues: Legislation, Voting Rights
Honoring High Schools for Empowering Young Voters
In West Virginia, significant initiatives are in place to inspire and empower young people to register to vote and actively participate in the democratic process. The Jennings Randolph Award, named after the late U.S. Senator from Harrison County, West Virginia, and the Honorary Secretary of State (HSOS) program are not just beacons of hope, but transformative forces for high schools. The programs celebrate those who go above and beyond in promoting youth voter registration, inspiring others to follow suit. More
Issues: Legislation, Voting Rights
Newsletter article WVEC May 10, 2024
Introducing WVEC’s New Board Officers and Members
Sandra Fallon, WVEC President, Quenton King, WVEC Vice President, Chrissy Sandy, Organizational Board Member, Mike Jones, Organizational Board Member, Francie Price, At-Large Board Member More
Introducing WVEC’s New Board Officers and Members
Sandra Fallon, WVEC President, Quenton King, WVEC Vice President, Chrissy Sandy, Organizational Board Member, Mike Jones, Organizational Board Member, Francie Price, At-Large Board Member More
Newsletter article WVEC May 10, 2024
Join West Virginians Who Care About Clean Air, Land, and Water: Vote in the Primary Election!
One of the biggest environmental and climate movement challenges is that we don't have enough voting power. According to the nonprofit, nonpartisan Environmental Voter Project (EVP), one reason is the high number of people who identify climate and the environment as their Number One priority but are unlikely to vote. More
Issues: Clean elections, Pollution, Voting Rights, Water
Join West Virginians Who Care About Clean Air, Land, and Water: Vote in the Primary Election!
One of the biggest environmental and climate movement challenges is that we don't have enough voting power. According to the nonprofit, nonpartisan Environmental Voter Project (EVP), one reason is the high number of people who identify climate and the environment as their Number One priority but are unlikely to vote. More
Issues: Clean elections, Pollution, Voting Rights, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 18, 2024
Who are West Virginia Legislators listening to when it comes to solar energy?
Any way you slice it, West Virginians want community solar. The data are clear: nearly 70 percent of West Virginians support community solar. Yet solar-related bills did not make it onto a committee agenda this session. More
Issues: Community solar
Who are West Virginia Legislators listening to when it comes to solar energy?
Any way you slice it, West Virginians want community solar. The data are clear: nearly 70 percent of West Virginians support community solar. Yet solar-related bills did not make it onto a committee agenda this session. More
Issues: Community solar
Newsletter article WVEC March 18, 2024
Upcoming events
Corridor H Visual Assessment Training at Parson's Community Center, Sunday, March 24 at 1 pm I Webinar Series: Community Air Monitoring Fundamentals, April 2024 | The Cheat River Festival in Albright, WV, May 3 and May 4 | Save the Date: WVEC Annual Meeting Sept. 13-15, 2024 | Save the Date for E-Day 2025! More
Issues: Event, Pollution
Upcoming events
Corridor H Visual Assessment Training at Parson's Community Center, Sunday, March 24 at 1 pm I Webinar Series: Community Air Monitoring Fundamentals, April 2024 | The Cheat River Festival in Albright, WV, May 3 and May 4 | Save the Date: WVEC Annual Meeting Sept. 13-15, 2024 | Save the Date for E-Day 2025! More
Issues: Event, Pollution
Newsletter article WVEC March 18, 2024
2024 Legislative Session Round Up
Any legislator, lobbyist, or press member who spent the past two months at the Capitol can affirm that the 2024 session was anything but ordinary. One lawmaker told us it was the worst session they’d seen in over a decade. It’s not surprising, then, that while we hoped to get several proactive bills like the Orphaned Well Prevention Act and Community Solar passed, most of our efforts went toward defeating harmful bills instead. More
Issues: Legislation, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
2024 Legislative Session Round Up
Any legislator, lobbyist, or press member who spent the past two months at the Capitol can affirm that the 2024 session was anything but ordinary. One lawmaker told us it was the worst session they’d seen in over a decade. It’s not surprising, then, that while we hoped to get several proactive bills like the Orphaned Well Prevention Act and Community Solar passed, most of our efforts went toward defeating harmful bills instead. More
Issues: Legislation, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
Newsletter article WVEC March 1, 2024
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
As the session enters its final week, read on to learn which bills we’re working to defeat, why they’re bad, and how you can help. Lots can happen during these final days, so please keep a lookout for action alerts and other updates! Sadly, the only bills left are ones we oppose. Here’s what’s still alive. More
Issues: Legislation, Logging, Pollution, Public lands
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
As the session enters its final week, read on to learn which bills we’re working to defeat, why they’re bad, and how you can help. Lots can happen during these final days, so please keep a lookout for action alerts and other updates! Sadly, the only bills left are ones we oppose. Here’s what’s still alive. More
Issues: Legislation, Logging, Pollution, Public lands
Newsletter article Friends of the Cheat March 1, 2024
Party with Purpose at the 2024 Cheat River Festival, Supporting Friends of the Cheat!
The annual Cheat River Festival, May 3 and May 4, celebrates the rebirth of the Cheat River watershed. Cheat Fest is Friends of the Cheat‘s annual fundraiser, which helps them advance their watershed projects and supports the organization’s administrative costs. Rain or shine, Cheat Fest is always a good time! More
Issues: Event
Party with Purpose at the 2024 Cheat River Festival, Supporting Friends of the Cheat!
The annual Cheat River Festival, May 3 and May 4, celebrates the rebirth of the Cheat River watershed. Cheat Fest is Friends of the Cheat‘s annual fundraiser, which helps them advance their watershed projects and supports the organization’s administrative costs. Rain or shine, Cheat Fest is always a good time! More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition February 23, 2024
Briefing: Community Clean Water Priorities for Ohio River Basin
80% of West Virginia’s streams and rivers make their way to the Ohio River. Though there have been significant improvements to water quality in the past few decades, people see that there are still serious threats to our waters and the health of the people and ecosystems that depend on them. More
Briefing: Community Clean Water Priorities for Ohio River Basin
80% of West Virginia’s streams and rivers make their way to the Ohio River. Though there have been significant improvements to water quality in the past few decades, people see that there are still serious threats to our waters and the health of the people and ecosystems that depend on them. More
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy February 23, 2024
Corridor H Public Meeting Feb. 27
Show your support for the Northern Route (BAA 2) at the Corridor H public meeting on Tuesday, February 27 from 4 to 7 pm at Tucker County High School! Residents and friends of Tucker County will have the opportunity to view updated maps of the northern routing for Corridor H at a public meeting next week. More
Corridor H Public Meeting Feb. 27
Show your support for the Northern Route (BAA 2) at the Corridor H public meeting on Tuesday, February 27 from 4 to 7 pm at Tucker County High School! Residents and friends of Tucker County will have the opportunity to view updated maps of the northern routing for Corridor H at a public meeting next week. More
Newsletter article Solar United Neighbors February 23, 2024
We’ve hit a milestone in the fight for solar rights in West Virginia
When solar supporters join together, we win. Over the past six months, Solar United Neighbors has joined forces with other organizations to protect solar in West Virginia. And now, we’ve reached an agreement with FirstEnergy subsidiaries MonPower and Potomac Edison. More
Issues: Net metering
We’ve hit a milestone in the fight for solar rights in West Virginia
When solar supporters join together, we win. Over the past six months, Solar United Neighbors has joined forces with other organizations to protect solar in West Virginia. And now, we’ve reached an agreement with FirstEnergy subsidiaries MonPower and Potomac Edison. More
Issues: Net metering
Newsletter article WVEC February 23, 2024
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
Crossover day is quickly approaching! Bills must make it out of their house of origin by Wednesday, February 28. Here’s what we are watching More
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
Crossover day is quickly approaching! Bills must make it out of their house of origin by Wednesday, February 28. Here’s what we are watching More
Newsletter article WVEC February 16, 2024
E-Day Attendees Call For Solar Energy Policies and Protections for Our Air and Water
Over 125 student, citizen, civic, university and environmental group members attending Environmental Day (E-Day) made their presence known at the State Capitol with 35 display tables, meetings with legislators, and information about their impressive and vital work. More
Issues: Eday
E-Day Attendees Call For Solar Energy Policies and Protections for Our Air and Water
Over 125 student, citizen, civic, university and environmental group members attending Environmental Day (E-Day) made their presence known at the State Capitol with 35 display tables, meetings with legislators, and information about their impressive and vital work. More
Issues: Eday
Newsletter article WVEC February 16, 2024
Weekly Round-Up
WVEC had a busy week at the legislature! E-Day came and went on Tuesday, February 13, and several environmental advocates and students joined us to make their voices heard throughout the Capitol! As we move closer to Crossover Day (February 28), we are working on several key bills to ensure they hit their respective committee agendas in time. On the other hand, several harmful bills are sitting in committees - let’s help keep them there! More
Issues: Net metering, Pollution, Solar power
Weekly Round-Up
WVEC had a busy week at the legislature! E-Day came and went on Tuesday, February 13, and several environmental advocates and students joined us to make their voices heard throughout the Capitol! As we move closer to Crossover Day (February 28), we are working on several key bills to ensure they hit their respective committee agendas in time. On the other hand, several harmful bills are sitting in committees - let’s help keep them there! More
Issues: Net metering, Pollution, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC February 16, 2024
Upcoming events
TONIGHT! King Coal Film Screening and Discussion, Friday, Feb. 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm | Community Outreach Meeting for Mercer-McDowell-Wyoming Counties, Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12 pm | Save the Date: WVEC Annual Meeting Sept. 13-15, 2024 More
Issues: Event, Fracking, Pipelines
Upcoming events
TONIGHT! King Coal Film Screening and Discussion, Friday, Feb. 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm | Community Outreach Meeting for Mercer-McDowell-Wyoming Counties, Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12 pm | Save the Date: WVEC Annual Meeting Sept. 13-15, 2024 More
Issues: Event, Fracking, Pipelines
Newsletter article WVEC February 10, 2024
Join us for E-Day 2024 this Tuesday!
Join us for Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol this Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 9 am - 2 pm! Register here.
More
Issues: Eday
Join us for E-Day 2024 this Tuesday!
Join us for Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol this Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 9 am - 2 pm! Register here.
More
Issues: Eday
Newsletter article WVEC February 10, 2024
Weekly Round-Up
This week’s focus was working to amend HB 5018 (the community air monitoring bill) as it moved through the House, lobbying for the Orphaned Well Prevention Act and following a new bill, HB 5076. We’ve also been prepping for E-Day, which is coming up this Tuesday, February 13. More
Issues: Community solar, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
Weekly Round-Up
This week’s focus was working to amend HB 5018 (the community air monitoring bill) as it moved through the House, lobbying for the Orphaned Well Prevention Act and following a new bill, HB 5076. We’ve also been prepping for E-Day, which is coming up this Tuesday, February 13. More
Issues: Community solar, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
Newsletter article February 10, 2024
Climate Reality Training in NYC, April 12-14 – Application & Scholarship
You're invited to the Climate Reality Project's next Leadership Corp Training this April in New York City! This spring, join former Vice President Al Gore and an all-star lineup of thought leaders, experts, and organizers in New York City for a Climate Reality Leadership training exploring the climate crisis today and the road to a sustainable tomorrow. More
Issues: Climate change
Climate Reality Training in NYC, April 12-14 – Application & Scholarship
You're invited to the Climate Reality Project's next Leadership Corp Training this April in New York City! This spring, join former Vice President Al Gore and an all-star lineup of thought leaders, experts, and organizers in New York City for a Climate Reality Leadership training exploring the climate crisis today and the road to a sustainable tomorrow. More
Issues: Climate change
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