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 February 3, 2023
Ask Your Legislators to Fully Fund the DEP Office of Oil and Gas
This week, the West Virginia Senate and House energy committees passed SB448 and HB 3110, which provides funding to the Office of Oil and Gas (O&G) to increase the number of well inspectors. Both bills have advanced to their corresponding finance committees, where your help is needed! More
Issues: DEP, Oil and gas
Ask Your Legislators to Fully Fund the DEP Office of Oil and Gas
This week, the West Virginia Senate and House energy committees passed SB448 and HB 3110, which provides funding to the Office of Oil and Gas (O&G) to increase the number of well inspectors. Both bills have advanced to their corresponding finance committees, where your help is needed! More
Issues: DEP, Oil and gas
Newsletter article WVEC January 27, 2023
Weekly Round-Up
SB448 - Providing funding to the Office of Oil and Gas (O&G) for well inspections, was introduced in the Senate this week. Currently, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Office of Oil and Gas only has nine inspectors responsible for over 75,000 wells. This bill would double the funding for this office and increase inspector numbers from 9 to around 20. More
Issues: DEP, PFAS, Renewable energy
Weekly Round-Up
SB448 - Providing funding to the Office of Oil and Gas (O&G) for well inspections, was introduced in the Senate this week. Currently, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Office of Oil and Gas only has nine inspectors responsible for over 75,000 wells. This bill would double the funding for this office and increase inspector numbers from 9 to around 20. More
Issues: DEP, PFAS, Renewable energy
Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition January 27, 2023
Action Alert: Contact Members of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee – Protect My Drinking Water
Good news from the Capitol! SB 485, the PFAS Protection Act, has been introduced to the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support!! Your advocacy asking for the co-sponsorship of the legislation designed to stop toxic chemicals from polluting our drinking water sources has worked! More
Issues: Health, PFAS, Water
Action Alert: Contact Members of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee – Protect My Drinking Water
Good news from the Capitol! SB 485, the PFAS Protection Act, has been introduced to the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support!! Your advocacy asking for the co-sponsorship of the legislation designed to stop toxic chemicals from polluting our drinking water sources has worked! More
Issues: Health, PFAS, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2023
2023 Session Resources
We look forward to bringing you the session news every Friday evening, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. More
Issues: Legislation
2023 Session Resources
We look forward to bringing you the session news every Friday evening, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2023
PFAS (Forever Chemicals) Lunch-and-Learn This Thursday, January 26
WV Rivers Coalition is hosting a 30-minute lunch-and-learn webinar this Thursday, January 26, at noon for folks to learn more about PFAS contamination in West Virginia’s water and the PFAS Protection Act. More
Issues: Health, PFAS, Pollution, Water
PFAS (Forever Chemicals) Lunch-and-Learn This Thursday, January 26
WV Rivers Coalition is hosting a 30-minute lunch-and-learn webinar this Thursday, January 26, at noon for folks to learn more about PFAS contamination in West Virginia’s water and the PFAS Protection Act. More
Issues: Health, PFAS, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2023
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: DEP, Health, Pollution, Water
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: DEP, Health, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2023
Black Policy Breakfast and Day of Action
The WV Black Voter Impact Initiative and its partners invite you to attend Black Policy Day at the Capitol on February 15. All are welcome to visit the Capitol to engage with our state leaders, discuss the policies that most impact Black and minority communities, and learn how to start impacting your communities today! The West Virginia Environmental Council is a proud sponsor of this event. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Black Policy Breakfast and Day of Action
The WV Black Voter Impact Initiative and its partners invite you to attend Black Policy Day at the Capitol on February 15. All are welcome to visit the Capitol to engage with our state leaders, discuss the policies that most impact Black and minority communities, and learn how to start impacting your communities today! The West Virginia Environmental Council is a proud sponsor of this event. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2023
You’re Invited to E-Day at the Capitol!
The 2023 Environmental Day (E-Day) at the Capitol is fast approaching! Please join environmental groups from across the state for this annual advocacy day on Tuesday, February 28, from 9 am - 2 pm. We are looking forward to seeing everyone face-to-face this year! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
You’re Invited to E-Day at the Capitol!
The 2023 Environmental Day (E-Day) at the Capitol is fast approaching! Please join environmental groups from across the state for this annual advocacy day on Tuesday, February 28, from 9 am - 2 pm. We are looking forward to seeing everyone face-to-face this year! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 13, 2023
Pixie dust or renewable must? The debate on community solar.
On Monday, January 9, the Joint Standing Committee on Energy (Interim) met for the final time before the start of the 86th legislative session. The hot-button topic on the agenda: community solar. More
Issues: Community solar
Pixie dust or renewable must? The debate on community solar.
On Monday, January 9, the Joint Standing Committee on Energy (Interim) met for the final time before the start of the 86th legislative session. The hot-button topic on the agenda: community solar. More
Issues: Community solar
Newsletter article WVEC January 13, 2023
Welcome, Jillian!
Hello! I am excited to join the West Virginia Environmental Council as their Communications Coordinator during the 2023 legislative session. More
Welcome, Jillian!
Hello! I am excited to join the West Virginia Environmental Council as their Communications Coordinator during the 2023 legislative session. More
Newsletter article WVEC January 13, 2023
Join us for E-Day at the Capitol
E-Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, February 28! Please join environmental groups from across the state for this annual advocacy day at the WV State Capitol from 9 am - 2 pm in the Upper Rotunda House side. We are looking forward to seeing everyone face-to-face this year! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Join us for E-Day at the Capitol
E-Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, February 28! Please join environmental groups from across the state for this annual advocacy day at the WV State Capitol from 9 am - 2 pm in the Upper Rotunda House side. We are looking forward to seeing everyone face-to-face this year! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 13, 2023
Empty Glass fundraiser on 1/19
Join Swingstein and Robin at the Empty Glass Thursday, Jan. 19. All tips will be graciously donated to the WV Environmental Council to help support our work. Enjoy a night of music and environmental action! For more details please visit the Facebook event. More
Issues: Event
Empty Glass fundraiser on 1/19
Join Swingstein and Robin at the Empty Glass Thursday, Jan. 19. All tips will be graciously donated to the WV Environmental Council to help support our work. Enjoy a night of music and environmental action! For more details please visit the Facebook event. More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article WVEC January 13, 2023
Welcome back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a second time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2023 legislative session. Outside of regular sessions, I work with WVEC as the outreach coordinator and interim lobbyist. More
Welcome back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a second time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2023 legislative session. Outside of regular sessions, I work with WVEC as the outreach coordinator and interim lobbyist. More
Newsletter article WVEC January 13, 2023
Welcome, Maria!
Hi, everyone! My name is Maria Russo, and I am a Lobbyist for the 2023 Legislative Session with the West Virginia Environmental Council. More
Welcome, Maria!
Hi, everyone! My name is Maria Russo, and I am a Lobbyist for the 2023 Legislative Session with the West Virginia Environmental Council. More
Newsletter article WVEC November 2, 2022
2022 Environmental Summit a Success! Work Continues on November 21
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the 2022 Environmental Summit a success! Over 70 people attended the Summit September 24 and 25 at the WVU Natural Resource Center in Morgantown. More
Issues: Event
2022 Environmental Summit a Success! Work Continues on November 21
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the 2022 Environmental Summit a success! Over 70 people attended the Summit September 24 and 25 at the WVU Natural Resource Center in Morgantown. More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article Lucia Valentine November 2, 2022
Join Our Energy Campaign – We Need You!
The West Virginia Environmental Council and the West Virginia Sierra Club energy campaign focuses on developing grassroots support for legislation that addresses the issues of unplugged wells, underbonding of reclamation sites, and the pending bankruptcy of the Special Reclamation Fund. More
Issues: Reclamation
Join Our Energy Campaign – We Need You!
The West Virginia Environmental Council and the West Virginia Sierra Club energy campaign focuses on developing grassroots support for legislation that addresses the issues of unplugged wells, underbonding of reclamation sites, and the pending bankruptcy of the Special Reclamation Fund. More
Issues: Reclamation
Newsletter article Lucia Valentine November 2, 2022
Our 2023 Legislative Priorities
The 2023 Regular Legislative Session runs January 11 - March 11 2023. The West Virginia Environmental Council’s list of legislative priorities includes bills we support and those we want to stop on a range of energy, clean water and public lands and elections policies. More
Issues: Legislation, Renewable energy, Water
Our 2023 Legislative Priorities
The 2023 Regular Legislative Session runs January 11 - March 11 2023. The West Virginia Environmental Council’s list of legislative priorities includes bills we support and those we want to stop on a range of energy, clean water and public lands and elections policies. More
Issues: Legislation, Renewable energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC November 2, 2022
Save the Date for E-day 2023!
If your group is interested in having a table at E-Day, please email info@wvecouncil.org. Participation is free. Our lobby team will help you set up meetings with your legislators and find your way around the Capitol. More
Issues: Eday, Event
Save the Date for E-day 2023!
If your group is interested in having a table at E-Day, please email info@wvecouncil.org. Participation is free. Our lobby team will help you set up meetings with your legislators and find your way around the Capitol. More
Issues: Eday, Event
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy September 1, 2022
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Annual Fall Review
Check out the Fall Review Schedule. RSVP here. More
Issues: Event
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Annual Fall Review
Check out the Fall Review Schedule. RSVP here. More
Issues: Event
Newsletter article September 1, 2022
Action opportunity: Sign on to Indian Creek Watershed Association Petition against MVP
Tell Congress: West Virginians Say NO to Senator Manchin's side deal. Don't Give the Flawed and Failing Mountain Valley Pipeline a Free Pass. Sign the petition here. More
Issues: Legislation
Action opportunity: Sign on to Indian Creek Watershed Association Petition against MVP
Tell Congress: West Virginians Say NO to Senator Manchin's side deal. Don't Give the Flawed and Failing Mountain Valley Pipeline a Free Pass. Sign the petition here. More
Issues: Legislation