GREEN, Volume 35 Issue 3

Delegate Mike Pushkin speaks at the 2024 Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol.

The West Virginia legislative session moves fast, and lawmakers make daily decisions that impact our communities. Now is the time to speak up. Lawmakers need to hear from the people they represent—not just lobbyists and special interests. If an issue matters to you, your voice can make a difference.

Two key advocacy events are coming up: Black Policy Day on March 10 and Environmental Day on March 17. Show up, engage with legislators, and be part of the conversation! A quick email, phone call, or even a social media message can go a long way in shaping lawmakers’ decisions under the golden dome.

Be sure to check out the latest updates from our lobby team to stay informed on the key issues and actions you can take.

Looking for more ways to stay engaged? Our 2025 WV Legislative Resources page offers essential tools to track legislative activity. We also encourage you to follow and sign up for newsletters from Conservation WV, WV Rivers, WV Citizen Action Group, Sierra Club WV, and WV Highlands Conservancy to stay informed. Check out a recent post from Conservation WV, a WVEC member group, opposing a proposed water bottling plant near Middleway, WV.

Don’t wait until it’s too late—contact your representatives today and let them know where you stand. Need help finding your legislators? We have a great resource here.

Thank you for being part of this movement. Please consider donating to support our lobby team or updating your membership today. Together, we can make a real impact on West Virginia’s future.

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WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
WVEC
It’s hard to believe we are over a quarter way through the 2025 legislative session! The WVEC Lobby Team has been busy at the capitol tracking bill progress, sharing our legislative priorities with legislators, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. 
Tagged: Orphaned wells, Pollution, State parks, Water

Register Now for E-Day on March 17!
WVEC
Change happens when we show up! For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn't just about networking or displays—it's about showing up, being seen, and holding legislators accountable for their decisions about our environment, health, and future.
Tagged: Eday

Upcoming Events: Environment, Policy & Community
WVEC
Green Drinks on March 5 | Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17
Tagged: Eday, Event, Social justice

Support Our Neighbors in the Flooded Southern Coalfields
WV Citizen Action Group
Our friends and neighbors in West Virginia’s Southern coalfield counties need our help after devastating flooding. Check out these vetted resources for ways you can provide support and help get basic necessities and other supplies to those in the affected communities: bit.ly/SWV-Flood-Resources

2025 WV Legislative Resources
WVEC
We look forward to bringing you the session news every week, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. See this article for more resources.
Tagged: Legislation