GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 4

The clock is ticking on the West Virginia legislative session, and decisions made at the State Capitol will shape West Virginia’s future. Our lobby team is tracking key legislation and sharing updates in our weekly update.

Environmental Day (E-Day) is coming up on March 17! E-Day is your chance to connect with legislators, rally for environmental policies, and join forces with fellow advocates. Want to represent your organization? Be sure to reserve your table by the end of the day on Monday, March 10 — space is limited!

The time to act is now—don’t wait until decisions are made without your input. Public input matters—over 6,000 messages from our member groups and West Virginians from across the state led to a committee adding protections for state parks against surface disturbances from carbon storage. Find your legislators and let them know where you stand today. 

Thank you for being part of this movement. Every voice matters. Please consider donating to support our lobby team or updating your membership today!

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WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
WVEC
As we close out the third full week of the 2025 Legislative Session, we reflect on a hectic week filled with legislative developments and small victories (small victories are big victories this year)! We focused on water quality standards, protecting state parks, above-ground storage tanks, and more.
Tagged: Aboveground tanks, Nuclear energy, Orphaned wells, Pollution, Public lands, Water

RSVP today for E-Day on March 17 – Tabling Registration Deadline is Monday!
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: Policy, After Party & Rally
WVEC
Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17 | E-Day After Party | Rally for Lower Rates at the State Capitol on March 20
Tagged: Eday, Event

Join the Rally, Sign the Petition—Fight AEP’s Rate Hike!
WV Citizen Action Group
Our electricity bills have more than doubled between 2002 to 2022. Now, AEP wants to raise them again! They made costly mistakes and want us to pay for them. West Virginians for Energy Freedom (WV4EF) invites you to tell Appalachian Power that we can't take more rate hikes.
Tagged: Energy

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