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Hi {contact.email_greeting},
 The 2026 Regular Legislative Session is in full swing. Our lobbyists, Lucia Valentine and Kasey Russell, have already hit the ground running, following more than 60 bills related to environmental issues like flood resiliency and data center development in just the second week. They shared lots of updates in this week’s edition of the GREEN Newsletter.
For the first time in WVEC’s history, we have published a Policy Briefing Book as a lobbying companion for anyone interested in learning more about and taking action on key environmental issues. We hope that state leaders and constituents alike will use this book as a critical toolkit to better understand current environmental issues that affect all of us. If you like this work, consider dropping us a few bucks to cover the printing costs of distributing these valuable resources for legislators and the public alike. You can donate online here.
WVEC’s Environmental Day (E-Day) is right around the corner. Register to join us at the State Capitol for a day of environmental advocacy and education. This year’s event is one you won’t want to miss!
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Member Organization SpotlightWV Citizen Action Group We’re excited to introduce a new series to the GREEN Newsletter! Every week, we will highlight a WVEC board member or member organization. Our members and member organizations work tirelessly to protect West Virginians and their environment. They deserve a special spotlight series so you can learn more about them and their work.Tagged: DEP Happenings Around the MountainWVEC January 28: West Virginia Tourism & History Day | January 29: Advocacy 101: How to Speak Up for Your Land, Water, and Community | February 17: Local Food & Farms Day | February 23: Environmental Day (E-Day) | OPPORTUNITIESTagged: Event, Opportunity WVEC Legislative PrioritiesWVEC Ahead of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, we published our legislative priorities, many of which readers can learn more about in the 2026 Policy Briefing Book. Our priorities likely look familiar, as we continue to prioritize policy on clean water and air, conservation of public and private lands, flooding, data centers, and energy.Tagged: Legislation Notes & NewsWVEC “West Virginia’s dearth of flood-focused would persist under Morrissey plan” | “Morrisey, Legislature actions don’t match words on energy costs as session opens” | “Creating an environmental blueprint for the West Virginia Legislature” | “Land ownership rights threatened by the Legislature”Tagged: News Nice to Meet Y’all!WVEC 2025 was full of lots of changes in office, including the departure of our communications coordinator. Jillian Welsh managed communications for WVEC for nearly three years and two legislative sessions. She crafted the GREEN Newsletter every week with clarity and creativity. Needless to say, I have big shoes to fill |
