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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 January 26, 2024
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
SB 532 - The Orphaned Well prevention Act, Net Metering - PSC Rate Case Public Hearing | SB 171 - Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | Community Solar More
Issues: Community solar, DEP, Net metering, Orphaned wells
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
SB 532 - The Orphaned Well prevention Act, Net Metering - PSC Rate Case Public Hearing | SB 171 - Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | Community Solar More
Issues: Community solar, DEP, Net metering, Orphaned wells
Newsletter article WVEC January 26, 2024
Register today for Save Our Solar, Black Policy Day and Other Events!
Save Our Solar Rally, Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 pm
Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night
Lobby Training for West Virginians
Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day
E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points
Black Policy Day at the State Capitol
Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice, Solar power
Register today for Save Our Solar, Black Policy Day and Other Events!
Save Our Solar Rally, Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 pm
Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night
Lobby Training for West Virginians
Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day
E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points
Black Policy Day at the State Capitol
Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
2024 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, plus other important resources. More
Issues: Legislation
2024 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, plus other important resources. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
Weekly Round-Up
This week marked the first full week of the legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to quite a busy start tracking bill progress, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. More
Issues: EPA, Public lands, Solar power
Weekly Round-Up
This week marked the first full week of the legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to quite a busy start tracking bill progress, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. More
Issues: EPA, Public lands, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
Public Hearing Community Events, Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 pm, Helping Hour at The Empty Glass, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 pm, Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 pm, Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 More
Issues: Event, Social justice, Solar power
Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
Public Hearing Community Events, Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 pm, Helping Hour at The Empty Glass, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 pm, Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 pm, Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 More
Issues: Event, Social justice, Solar power
Newsletter article January 19, 2024
Important Update for the Save our Solar Rally!
Thank you for caring about solar access in the state of West Virginia! Due to the state-wide state of emergency caused by weather resulting in poor travel conditions, we are postponing tomorrow’s rally to next Saturday, January 27. More
Issues: Event, Solar power
Important Update for the Save our Solar Rally!
Thank you for caring about solar access in the state of West Virginia! Due to the state-wide state of emergency caused by weather resulting in poor travel conditions, we are postponing tomorrow’s rally to next Saturday, January 27. More
Issues: Event, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC January 12, 2024
2024 Legislative Priorities
As we head into the 2024 legislative session, there are several policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. In November of 2023, WVEC members and member groups gathered at Tygart Lake State Park for WVEC’s annual meeting to discuss and decide on its legislative priorities. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Legislation, Public lands, Water
2024 Legislative Priorities
As we head into the 2024 legislative session, there are several policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. In November of 2023, WVEC members and member groups gathered at Tygart Lake State Park for WVEC’s annual meeting to discuss and decide on its legislative priorities. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Legislation, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 12, 2024
Welcome back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a third time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2024 legislative session. Outside regular sessions, I work with WVEC as the outreach coordinator and interim lobbyist. More
Issues: Legislation
Welcome back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a third time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2024 legislative session. Outside regular sessions, I work with WVEC as the outreach coordinator and interim lobbyist. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 12, 2024
Welcome, Isabel!
My name is Isabel Stellato, and I’m excited to join WVEC for the 2024 legislative session! I’m a North Carolina native, but a West Virginian by choice for the past year and a half. More
Issues: Legislation
Welcome, Isabel!
My name is Isabel Stellato, and I’m excited to join WVEC for the 2024 legislative session! I’m a North Carolina native, but a West Virginian by choice for the past year and a half. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC November 20, 2023
WVEC’s Annual Meeting Sets 2024 Legislative Goals
As we head into the 2024 legislative session in January, there will be many policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. Earlier this month WVEC members and member groups gathered at Tygart Lake State Park for WVEC's annual meeting to discuss and decide on its legislative priorities. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
WVEC’s Annual Meeting Sets 2024 Legislative Goals
As we head into the 2024 legislative session in January, there will be many policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. Earlier this month WVEC members and member groups gathered at Tygart Lake State Park for WVEC's annual meeting to discuss and decide on its legislative priorities. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition November 20, 2023
The Abandoned and Orphaned Wells of the Kanawha State Forest
During the October Legislative interims, the WV Surface Owners’ Rights Organization (WVSORO), along with the WV Rivers Coalition and the WV Environmental Council, organized an educational hike in the Kanawha State Forest near the state's capitol. Abandoned oil and gas infrastructure is prolific throughout the state. More
Issues: Methane, Orphaned wells
The Abandoned and Orphaned Wells of the Kanawha State Forest
During the October Legislative interims, the WV Surface Owners’ Rights Organization (WVSORO), along with the WV Rivers Coalition and the WV Environmental Council, organized an educational hike in the Kanawha State Forest near the state's capitol. Abandoned oil and gas infrastructure is prolific throughout the state. More
Issues: Methane, Orphaned wells
Newsletter article WVEC November 20, 2023
Register today for Environmental Day at the WV Capitol!
You're invited to Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, from 9 am - 2 pm! E-Day is a chance to see the legislature at work, visit and tour the Capitol, meet environmental groups and advocate for our legislative priorities. More
Issues: Eday, Event
Register today for Environmental Day at the WV Capitol!
You're invited to Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, from 9 am - 2 pm! E-Day is a chance to see the legislature at work, visit and tour the Capitol, meet environmental groups and advocate for our legislative priorities. More
Issues: Eday, Event
Newsletter article WVEC November 20, 2023
The Climate Reality Project Expands in West Virginia
The Climate Reality Project, founded by former US Vice President Al Gore, is a global organization dedicated to mobilizing action on climate change. They employ education, advocacy, and actionable solutions to address the urgent climate crisis. More
Issues: Climate change
The Climate Reality Project Expands in West Virginia
The Climate Reality Project, founded by former US Vice President Al Gore, is a global organization dedicated to mobilizing action on climate change. They employ education, advocacy, and actionable solutions to address the urgent climate crisis. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article WVEC November 19, 2023
League of Women Voters of WV releases its Legislative Scorecard
The LWVWV’s League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) members have been busy since the last issue of The Voter. In this period between legislative sessions, we have focused our efforts on voter information in the form of a Legislative Scorecard. More
Issues: Legislation
League of Women Voters of WV releases its Legislative Scorecard
The LWVWV’s League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) members have been busy since the last issue of The Voter. In this period between legislative sessions, we have focused our efforts on voter information in the form of a Legislative Scorecard. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article Jillian Welsh September 23, 2023
Fair Shake ELS Expands in West Virginia
Over the past ten years, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services has been a stalwart advocate for environmental justice, actively representing citizens and non-profits throughout central Appalachia. Now, the organization is expanding its impact by stationing a full-time lawyer, Andrew Earley, in West Virginia. More
Issues: Oil and gas
Fair Shake ELS Expands in West Virginia
Over the past ten years, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services has been a stalwart advocate for environmental justice, actively representing citizens and non-profits throughout central Appalachia. Now, the organization is expanding its impact by stationing a full-time lawyer, Andrew Earley, in West Virginia. More
Issues: Oil and gas
Newsletter article WVEC September 23, 2023
Upcoming events!
Open Comment Period: WVDEP Public Engagement Guidelines, Wednesday, October 11 by 5 pm, Mon Forest Snapshot Day, Sunday Oct. 1 at 12 pm, WV Highlands Conservancy Fall Review, October 13-15, Stop Financing the Mountain Valley Pipeline! More
Issues: Event, MVP
Upcoming events!
Open Comment Period: WVDEP Public Engagement Guidelines, Wednesday, October 11 by 5 pm, Mon Forest Snapshot Day, Sunday Oct. 1 at 12 pm, WV Highlands Conservancy Fall Review, October 13-15, Stop Financing the Mountain Valley Pipeline! More
Issues: Event, MVP
Newsletter article WVEC September 23, 2023
2024 Lobby Team Job Opening
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is hiring its 2024 lobby team to provide contracted services between January 10, 2024 – March 9, 2024. All positions are temporary, however, any position could transition into a year-round, part-time role for the right candidate. More
Issues: Opportunity
2024 Lobby Team Job Opening
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is hiring its 2024 lobby team to provide contracted services between January 10, 2024 – March 9, 2024. All positions are temporary, however, any position could transition into a year-round, part-time role for the right candidate. More
Issues: Opportunity
Newsletter article Lucia Valentine September 23, 2023
Call to Action: Urge Your Legislators to Support Orphan Well Prevention Act
There are currently over 6,500 orphaned wells across the state of West Virginia. These wells were left behind by the oil and gas industry, leaving taxpayers responsible for the costs to plug them. More
Issues: Orphaned wells
Call to Action: Urge Your Legislators to Support Orphan Well Prevention Act
There are currently over 6,500 orphaned wells across the state of West Virginia. These wells were left behind by the oil and gas industry, leaving taxpayers responsible for the costs to plug them. More
Issues: Orphaned wells
Newsletter article Solar United Neighbors September 23, 2023
Join the Ohio Valley Solar Co-op!
The Ohio Valley Solar & EV Charger Co-op is open to new members! With the help and expertise of Solar United Neighbors, co-op members use their bulk purchasing power to get competitive pricing and high-quality solar installations. There is no cost to join and no obligation to go solar. More
Issues: Solar power
Join the Ohio Valley Solar Co-op!
The Ohio Valley Solar & EV Charger Co-op is open to new members! With the help and expertise of Solar United Neighbors, co-op members use their bulk purchasing power to get competitive pricing and high-quality solar installations. There is no cost to join and no obligation to go solar. More
Issues: Solar power
Newsletter article Lucia Valentine July 15, 2023
Urgent Action Needed to Address Orphaned Wells
West Virginia has over 6,500 orphaned oil and gas wells. An abandoned well is defined as one that has not been produced in 12 months. An orphaned well is one that no longer produces, and the driller has gone out of business. With no operator, the expense and effort to plug them falls to the landowner or the taxpayers. More
Issues: Orphaned wells
Urgent Action Needed to Address Orphaned Wells
West Virginia has over 6,500 orphaned oil and gas wells. An abandoned well is defined as one that has not been produced in 12 months. An orphaned well is one that no longer produces, and the driller has gone out of business. With no operator, the expense and effort to plug them falls to the landowner or the taxpayers. More
Issues: Orphaned wells