Category: Newsletter article
Individual articles for various ‘issues’ of newsletters (i.e., articles for a GREEN Newsletter or Legislative Update).
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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
Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition July 15, 2023
Empowering YOU: WV Rivers’ Webinars Address PFAS Contamination and Pipeline Assessment
Watch recording of WV Rivers' PFAS Lunch and Learn and Pipeline Visual Assessment Training Webinars. More
Issues: PFAS, Pipelines
Empowering YOU: WV Rivers’ Webinars Address PFAS Contamination and Pipeline Assessment
Watch recording of WV Rivers' PFAS Lunch and Learn and Pipeline Visual Assessment Training Webinars. More
Issues: PFAS, Pipelines
Newsletter article WVEC July 15, 2023
Upcoming events!
WV Sierra Club, Wednesday, July 19 at 5 pm | Legislative Update and Advocacy That Works: Wednesday, July 26, at 7 pm | Join WV Rivers on Tuesday, August 1 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for a "Conversation on Headwaters" | Care Needed in Wilderness Areas | Catch up on recorded webinars! More
Issues: Legislation, Water
Upcoming events!
WV Sierra Club, Wednesday, July 19 at 5 pm | Legislative Update and Advocacy That Works: Wednesday, July 26, at 7 pm | Join WV Rivers on Tuesday, August 1 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for a "Conversation on Headwaters" | Care Needed in Wilderness Areas | Catch up on recorded webinars! More
Issues: Legislation, Water
Newsletter article WVEC July 15, 2023
Help Protect and Expand Solar in WV
West Virginia stands at a crossroads between its energy past and future. We have the opportunity to embrace clean, renewable energy solutions that can benefit our environment, economy, and communities. However, West Virginians need state legislators to pass bills to protect net metering policies and enable community solar. More
Issues: Community solar
Help Protect and Expand Solar in WV
West Virginia stands at a crossroads between its energy past and future. We have the opportunity to embrace clean, renewable energy solutions that can benefit our environment, economy, and communities. However, West Virginians need state legislators to pass bills to protect net metering policies and enable community solar. More
Issues: Community solar
Newsletter article Solar United Neighbors July 14, 2023
Join the Ohio Valley Solar Co-op!
The Ohio Valley Solar & EV Charger Co-op is officially 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 officially 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 July 14, 2023
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is Hiring!
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Campaign Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for their organization's comprehensive advocacy campaigns. More
Issues: Opportunity
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is Hiring!
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Campaign Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for their organization's comprehensive advocacy campaigns. More
Issues: Opportunity
Newsletter article May 12, 2023
Environmental Justice Initiative Advances in West Virginia
Assistant United States Attorney Max Nogay leads the Environmental Justice (EJ) initiative in the Northern District of West Virginia. EJ is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. More
Issues: Environmental justice, Social justice
Environmental Justice Initiative Advances in West Virginia
Assistant United States Attorney Max Nogay leads the Environmental Justice (EJ) initiative in the Northern District of West Virginia. EJ is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. More
Issues: Environmental justice, Social justice
Newsletter article May 12, 2023
WV Students Create Winning Climate Change PSAs
West Virginia students have important climate messages to share with all West Virginians—from using renewable energy to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing flood and food security risks due to climate change. More
Issues: Climate change
WV Students Create Winning Climate Change PSAs
West Virginia students have important climate messages to share with all West Virginians—from using renewable energy to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing flood and food security risks due to climate change. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy May 12, 2023
Making A Difference: Practical Actions for Change
The WV Highlands Conservancy (WVHC) has released its new booklet, "Making A Difference: Practical Actions That Individuals Can Take To Reduce Their Impact On Climate." With the pressing need to address climate change, this 12-page guide aims to empower individuals with knowledge and practical strategies to make a positive impact. Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action from More
Issues: Climate change
Making A Difference: Practical Actions for Change
The WV Highlands Conservancy (WVHC) has released its new booklet, "Making A Difference: Practical Actions That Individuals Can Take To Reduce Their Impact On Climate." With the pressing need to address climate change, this 12-page guide aims to empower individuals with knowledge and practical strategies to make a positive impact. Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action from More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article May 12, 2023
Ohio River named Second Most Endangered River
The Ohio River has been designated as the second most endangered river in the country. Each year, American Rivers, a national nonprofit, releases a report of our nation’s most endangered rivers, naming those that stand before decisions that will determine their fate. The Ohio River stands before such a moment of great decision. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Ohio River named Second Most Endangered River
The Ohio River has been designated as the second most endangered river in the country. Each year, American Rivers, a national nonprofit, releases a report of our nation’s most endangered rivers, naming those that stand before decisions that will determine their fate. The Ohio River stands before such a moment of great decision. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC May 12, 2023
Tell DNR What You Want in our State Parks!
Your emails and calls worked! The State rejected all three proposals for Cacapon State Park. Now, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources wants your input about future development in our wild and wonderful State Parks and public lands. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey. More
Issues: State parks
Tell DNR What You Want in our State Parks!
Your emails and calls worked! The State rejected all three proposals for Cacapon State Park. Now, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources wants your input about future development in our wild and wonderful State Parks and public lands. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey. More
Issues: State parks
Newsletter article WVEC March 17, 2023
2023 Legislative Session is in the History Books: A Recap!
This week’s session recap is organized by bills passed throughout the session, followed by bills that failed to make it over the finish line. We have summarized each and included the accompanying bill number. More
Issues: Legislation
2023 Legislative Session is in the History Books: A Recap!
This week’s session recap is organized by bills passed throughout the session, followed by bills that failed to make it over the finish line. We have summarized each and included the accompanying bill number. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC March 17, 2023
Save the Date for E-Day 2024!
Join us for Environmental Day at the West Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024! Thank you to all of the incredible groups from all corners of the state for being a part of E-Day 2023. More
Issues: Eday
Save the Date for E-Day 2024!
Join us for Environmental Day at the West Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024! Thank you to all of the incredible groups from all corners of the state for being a part of E-Day 2023. More
Issues: Eday
Newsletter article WVEC March 17, 2023
Upcoming events!
The IRA Roadshow is Heading Your Way! March 23: Conversation on Headwaters May 5 and May 6: The 2023 Cheat River Festival More
Issues: Event, Water
Upcoming events!
The IRA Roadshow is Heading Your Way! March 23: Conversation on Headwaters May 5 and May 6: The 2023 Cheat River Festival More
Issues: Event, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 3, 2023
Environmental Day 2023 at the Capitol!
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) was thrilled to invite environmental advocates, community groups, students, and concerned individuals to the Capitol this past Tuesday, February 28th, for Environmental Day 2023, our first in-person E-Day since 2020. Serving as a voice at the legislature since 1989, More
Issues: Eday
Environmental Day 2023 at the Capitol!
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) was thrilled to invite environmental advocates, community groups, students, and concerned individuals to the Capitol this past Tuesday, February 28th, for Environmental Day 2023, our first in-person E-Day since 2020. Serving as a voice at the legislature since 1989, More
Issues: Eday
Newsletter article WVEC March 3, 2023
Weekly Round-Up
This week at the legislature was a busy one! As we approach the LAST week of session, the pressure is on to get bills that crossed over out of committee considered on the floor. Halfway through the session, we changed our format from a weekly round-up to a breakdown of bills that are still alive that we are working on getting passed and those we are trying to defeat, along with steps you can take. More
Issues: Coal, DEP, Nuclear energy, Public lands, Water
Weekly Round-Up
This week at the legislature was a busy one! As we approach the LAST week of session, the pressure is on to get bills that crossed over out of committee considered on the floor. Halfway through the session, we changed our format from a weekly round-up to a breakdown of bills that are still alive that we are working on getting passed and those we are trying to defeat, along with steps you can take. More
Issues: Coal, DEP, Nuclear energy, Public lands, Water