GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 4

We are almost at the Legislative Session’s halfway point and things are getting busy! We are working hard to advocate for protecting our state’s environment and ensuring that the voices of our communities are heard. Read on for ways to take action!

Check out the latest newsletters from our member groups, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and WV Citizen Action Group. Please consider joining these wonderful organizations that work hard to protect our state’s public lands and much more! 

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Weekly Round-Up 
WVEC
Protecting Our Public Lands from Off-Road Vehicles, Keep Forever Chemicals (PFAS) from Polluting Our Drinking Water, Urge Adequate Funding for the Office of Oil & Gas Inspectors 
Tagged: Off-road vehicles, Oil and gas, PFAS

Ask Your Legislators to Fully Fund the DEP Office of Oil and Gas
WVEC
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!
Tagged: DEP, Oil and gas

You’re Invited to E-Day at the Capitol!
WVEC
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!
Tagged: Event, Legislation

Actions Alerts and Online Events: Get involved today! 
WVEC
Here's a quick overview of some of our members' action alerts and online events for you to join: The PFAS Protection Act, Mountain Valley Pipeline, Methane Lunch & Learn, Listening Session
Tagged: PFAS, Pipelines

Black Policy Breakfast and Day of Action
WVEC
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.
Tagged: Event, Legislation

2023 Legislative Priorities
WVEC
Community Solar, Orphaned Gas Well Responsibility, Adequate funding for inspectors for the WV DEP Office of Oil and Gas, Mineland Reclamation, Advanced Nuclear, Hydrogen Hub/CCS, Aboveground Storage Tank Legislation, Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality Standards/Triennial Review, Public Lands, Clean Elections/Voter Protection legislation
Tagged: Aboveground tanks, Clean elections, DEP, Orphaned wells, Pollution, Reclamation, Renewable energy, Water

2023 Session Resources
WVEC
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. 
Tagged: Legislation