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As we head into the second half of the year, a lot is happening, and a lot is at stake. Our Annual Meeting is coming up on September 20! Help shape our priorities, meet the team behind the work, and connect with decision-makers to guide our future.
In this issue: a look at our year-round lobbying and working groups, a federal update on environmental protections under threat, inspiring podcasts, and a roundup of upcoming events and actions you won’t want to miss.
We’ll close with a heartfelt ask: our summer fundraiser is in full swing, and we need your help to keep up the fight. If you value the work we do, please consider donating today.
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 | Register Now for Our Annual Meeting
WVEC
Join us for the WVEC Annual Meeting on September 20, 2025, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center’s Jackson Hall in Ripley, WV. Your voice and ideas matter — every participant is crucial! Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just getting started, everyone is welcome.
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|  | WVEC Working Year-Round to Advance Environmental Policy – Join a Working Group!
WVEC
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is not just a presence during the Legislative Session — we’re working all year to protect West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Our team is committed to staying engaged during Legislative Interims, ensuring we’re prepared and effective well before the gavel drops each January.
Tagged: Legislation |
|  | Federal Round-Up: One Big Bad Bill and a Wave of Environmental Rollbacks
WVEC
A lot has happened in the federal space in the last few months, and it can be hard to keep track of it all. We hope to offer occasional updates on environmental issues from the federal level. | Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) | PFAS rollbacks | EPA program and staff cuts | Power plant regulation rollbacks
Tagged: EPA, PFAS, Pollution |
|  | Meet WVEC’s Newest Board Members
WVEC
WVEC welcomes three members to its Board of Directors! They bring a wealth of experience in environmental justice, sustainability, and public health: Morgan King, Olivia Miller and Bill Price. |
|  | Start a Green Team in Your Community!
WVEC
When it comes to making West Virginia cities greener and more sustainable, Green Teams in Morgantown and Charleston are helping lead the way in their towns. These teams of local citizens advise the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager on a wide range of policies and strategies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transportation, recycling, green space preservation, citizen education, and other environmental initiatives.
Tagged: Climate change |
|  | Your Voice. Our Mountains. Help Us Protect West Virginia.
WVEC
Rolling hills, winding rivers, beautiful forests, and some of the most resilient communities in the United States define West Virginia’s natural beauty and strength. But today, these treasures are under growing pressure from unchecked industry influence, outdated policies, and underfunded enforcement.
Tagged: Legislation, Pollution, Renewable energy |
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