At our annual E-Day at the State Capitol on March 17, 2025, WV CAG Co-Director Gary Zuckett received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Friends of Blackwater Executive Director Judy Rodd was honored with the Legacy and Environmental Protection Award by WVEC. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Nygaard)

Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol was a huge success! We were joined by over 35 nonprofits—all fighting for a healthier, more just West Virginia—alongside eight incredible high school and college student groups who brought energy, ideas, and inspiration. Students are involved in projects to protect our air and water, address flooding threats, tackle climate change, clean up litter, grow produce to meet local needs, contribute to local food sustainability, and more. Seeing so many young people stepping up reminds us that the next generation is ready to lead, and they’re already making an impact.

WV Citizen Action Group also hosted a powerful People’s Public Hearing—if the WV House of Delegates won’t hold one to hear what their constituents think, we will. Community members came together to speak out in unison about protecting our drinking water sources from potential contamination by maintaining the current Above Ground Storage Tank requirements, and it made headlines. Read more below and check out the media coverage here.

Then, on March 20, West Virginians for Energy Freedom returned to the State Capitol steps for a spirited Rally for Fair Rates, demanding a just transition and affordable energy for all. Read about the rally here.

And don’t miss our Legislative Update from our lobbyists, who have been working hard to keep us informed and ensure your voices are heard inside the Capitol.

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
Today is the 38th Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! The last day to introduce bills in the House was this past Tuesday, March 18; the last day to introduce bills in the Senate is Monday, March 24. This week started with excitement and energy with Environmental Day (E-Day)!
Tagged: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Pollution, Water

Thank You for Showing Up for West Virginia at E-Day 2025!
WVEC
Change happens when we show up—and on Monday, March 17, 2025, hundreds of passionate advocates from across the state did just that at the WV State Capitol for the 35th annual Environmental Day (E-Day)!
Tagged: Eday

People’s Public Hearing Participants to Legislators: Protect Our Water!
WV Citizen Action Group
Numerous groups held a People’s Public Hearing on SB 592 at the WV State Capitol outside of the House of Delegates on Monday, March 17, 2025 to speak out against weakening drinking water quality protections could facilitate another water crisis.
Tagged: Aboveground tanks, Health, Pollution, Water

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