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Newsletter article WVEC March 20, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
As the 2026 West Virginia Legislative Session concludes, WVEC reflects on a session focused largely on water-related issues, with both successes and setbacks. Despite the passage of key bills like the Ohio River Protection Resolution (HR 13, SR 7) and funding for flood resiliency, concerns over water protections and infrastructure remained central throughout. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitorin, Data centers, Legislation, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update
As the 2026 West Virginia Legislative Session concludes, WVEC reflects on a session focused largely on water-related issues, with both successes and setbacks. Despite the passage of key bills like the Ohio River Protection Resolution (HR 13, SR 7) and funding for flood resiliency, concerns over water protections and infrastructure remained central throughout. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitorin, Data centers, Legislation, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 13, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
The 2026 legislative session concludes by midnight on Saturday, March 14. Our lobby team is working on the ground through the final days, closely monitoring last-minute bills, floor debates, and legislative messages as measures move through the House and Senate. We will provide a full legislative wrap-up article next week. For now, here are a few of the final items we are following closely More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Data centers, Legislation
Weekly Legislative Update
The 2026 legislative session concludes by midnight on Saturday, March 14. Our lobby team is working on the ground through the final days, closely monitoring last-minute bills, floor debates, and legislative messages as measures move through the House and Senate. We will provide a full legislative wrap-up article next week. For now, here are a few of the final items we are following closely More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Data centers, Legislation
Newsletters WVEC March 7, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 7
Somehow, there’s only one full week of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. This year has felt particularly challenging. Right now, we’re fighting against the passage of several bad bills, namely SB 641 and SB 686. SB 641 would weaken the protections of the AST Act of 2014. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 7
Somehow, there’s only one full week of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. This year has felt particularly challenging. Right now, we’re fighting against the passage of several bad bills, namely SB 641 and SB 686. SB 641 would weaken the protections of the AST Act of 2014. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
March 4 (Day 50) was Crossover Day, the last day for bills to make it out of their chamber of origin. With Crossover Day behind us, we now have a narrowed focus on which bills are still “alive” and which bills are no longer viable this session. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Floods, Public lands
Weekly Legislative Update
March 4 (Day 50) was Crossover Day, the last day for bills to make it out of their chamber of origin. With Crossover Day behind us, we now have a narrowed focus on which bills are still “alive” and which bills are no longer viable this session. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Floods, Public lands
Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Notes & News
WV Senate fast-tracking bill that would weaken protection from oil, gas tank spills | WV lawmakers advance plant use directive, nine-figure tax break for the coal industry | Public comments unheeded, questions unanswered after Penzance data center announced | State lawmakers chip away at water protections as Senate moves to weaken aboveground storage tank rules | Tensions rise as WV Senate passes bill to loosen regulation of storage tanks near drinking water | Water boards, Washington County officials call for moratorium on injection wells ahead of trip to Columbus More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Water
Notes & News
WV Senate fast-tracking bill that would weaken protection from oil, gas tank spills | WV lawmakers advance plant use directive, nine-figure tax break for the coal industry | Public comments unheeded, questions unanswered after Penzance data center announced | State lawmakers chip away at water protections as Senate moves to weaken aboveground storage tank rules | Tensions rise as WV Senate passes bill to loosen regulation of storage tanks near drinking water | Water boards, Washington County officials call for moratorium on injection wells ahead of trip to Columbus More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Water
Action Alerts WVEC March 3, 2026
URGENT: Take Action to Protect the Aboveground Storage Tank Act
Lawmakers are trying to weaken the Aboveground Storage Tank Act. Yesterday afternoon, members of the Senate Energy, Industry, and Mining Committee fast-tracked this bill, and it is on the Senate Floor. We need you to contact leaders! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks
URGENT: Take Action to Protect the Aboveground Storage Tank Act
Lawmakers are trying to weaken the Aboveground Storage Tank Act. Yesterday afternoon, members of the Senate Energy, Industry, and Mining Committee fast-tracked this bill, and it is on the Senate Floor. We need you to contact leaders! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
WVEC Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Ohio River Protection | Coalfield Communities & Drinking Water Infrastructure | Anti-Science Legislation (SB 475) | Community Air Monitoring (SB 88) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | Tax Credit Expansion (HB 4013) | Aboveground Storage Tanks (SB 641) | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitoring, Data centers, Public lands, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Ohio River Protection | Coalfield Communities & Drinking Water Infrastructure | Anti-Science Legislation (SB 475) | Community Air Monitoring (SB 88) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | Tax Credit Expansion (HB 4013) | Aboveground Storage Tanks (SB 641) | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitoring, Data centers, Public lands, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC May 3, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 9 (Wrap Up)
The West Virginia legislative session is over, and once again, lawmakers failed to address the real issues facing our communities—from flood recovery to energy affordability. But that didn’t stop us. Thanks to everyone who called, emailed, showed up, and made their voices heard—your advocacy mattered. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Climate change, Community air monitoring, Data centers, Energy, Event, Renewable energy, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 9 (Wrap Up)
The West Virginia legislative session is over, and once again, lawmakers failed to address the real issues facing our communities—from flood recovery to energy affordability. But that didn’t stop us. Thanks to everyone who called, emailed, showed up, and made their voices heard—your advocacy mattered. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Climate change, Community air monitoring, Data centers, Energy, Event, Renewable energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC May 3, 2025
WVEC Legislative Wrap-Up: What We Stopped—And What’s Next
This session, we worked hard to hold the line against a wave of legislation threatening West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Through strong advocacy and the support of our partners, we successfully defeated several harmful bills. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitoring, Energy, Legislation, Orphaned wells, Renewable energy, Water
WVEC Legislative Wrap-Up: What We Stopped—And What’s Next
This session, we worked hard to hold the line against a wave of legislation threatening West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Through strong advocacy and the support of our partners, we successfully defeated several harmful bills. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitoring, Energy, Legislation, Orphaned wells, Renewable energy, Water
Action Alerts WVEC April 10, 2025
Urgent Action: Keep Water Safe. Keep Control Local. Stop These Bills
Dangerous legislative bills threaten our communities, and we need your help. Please call your legislators today and urge them to vote NO on HB 2014, SB 592, and SB 940. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy, Pollution, Water
Urgent Action: Keep Water Safe. Keep Control Local. Stop These Bills
Dangerous legislative bills threaten our communities, and we need your help. Please call your legislators today and urge them to vote NO on HB 2014, SB 592, and SB 940. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy, Pollution, Water
Action Alerts WVEC April 7, 2025
URGENT: Protect Our Water. Help Stop SB 592
The annual "Tank Bill" is moving, and it's dangerous. SB 592—set for a hearing today, April 7, at 3 pm in the House Energy Committee—would remove over 1,000 oil, gas, and coal tanks from the inspection list mandated by the Aboveground Storage Tank Act. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Health, Pollution, Water
URGENT: Protect Our Water. Help Stop SB 592
The annual "Tank Bill" is moving, and it's dangerous. SB 592—set for a hearing today, April 7, at 3 pm in the House Energy Committee—would remove over 1,000 oil, gas, and coal tanks from the inspection list mandated by the Aboveground Storage Tank Act. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Health, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC April 4, 2025
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
Today is the 52nd Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! Crossover Day was Wednesday, April 2, which means that bills that did not pass out of their house of origin are dead unless special measures are used to resurrect them. As we enter the session’s last week, here is a recap of bills still alive, what you can do to stop them or, in one case, keep them moving. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Public lands, Renewable energy, Social justice, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
Today is the 52nd Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! Crossover Day was Wednesday, April 2, which means that bills that did not pass out of their house of origin are dead unless special measures are used to resurrect them. As we enter the session’s last week, here is a recap of bills still alive, what you can do to stop them or, in one case, keep them moving. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Public lands, Renewable energy, Social justice, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 28, 2025
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
Today is the 45th Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! We are in the home stretch with bills needing to pass their house of origin by Crossover Day, Wednesday, April 2. With many harmful bills still alive and the clock running out, please stay tuned for urgent action alerts to keep you informed and help you take important actions! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitorin, Energy, Nuclear energy, Pollution, Public lands, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
Today is the 45th Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! We are in the home stretch with bills needing to pass their house of origin by Crossover Day, Wednesday, April 2. With many harmful bills still alive and the clock running out, please stay tuned for urgent action alerts to keep you informed and help you take important actions! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitorin, Energy, Nuclear energy, Pollution, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WV Citizen Action Group March 21, 2025
People’s Public Hearing Participants to Legislators: Protect Our Water!
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. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Health, Pollution, Water
People’s Public Hearing Participants to Legislators: Protect Our Water!
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. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Health, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 21, 2025
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
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)! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Pollution, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
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)! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Pollution, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC March 21, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 6
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. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Eday, Energy, Pollution, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 6
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. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Eday, Energy, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WV Citizen Action Group March 14, 2025
Take Action to Protect Our Water: Oppose SB 592
The annual “Tank Bill” is back—once again aiming to reduce inspections for tanks upstream from public water intakes. Join us during E-Day to push back against weakening drinking water quality protections which could facilitate another water crisis! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks
Take Action to Protect Our Water: Oppose SB 592
The annual “Tank Bill” is back—once again aiming to reduce inspections for tanks upstream from public water intakes. Join us during E-Day to push back against weakening drinking water quality protections which could facilitate another water crisis! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks
Newsletter article WVEC March 14, 2025
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
The 2025 Legislative Session is at the halfway mark! With crossover day a little over two weeks away, the House and Senate are working to get bills out of committee in time. We focused on water quality standards, protecting state parks, above-ground storage tanks, and more. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Pollution, Public lands, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
The 2025 Legislative Session is at the halfway mark! With crossover day a little over two weeks away, the House and Senate are working to get bills out of committee in time. We focused on water quality standards, protecting state parks, above-ground storage tanks, and more. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Pollution, Public lands, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC March 14, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 5
The 2025 Legislative Session is halfway through, and crossover day is approaching. We’ve been focused on water quality, state park protections, and above-ground storage tanks—thank you to everyone who took action this week! See our update for key developments. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Eday, Social justice, State parks, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 5
The 2025 Legislative Session is halfway through, and crossover day is approaching. We’ve been focused on water quality, state park protections, and above-ground storage tanks—thank you to everyone who took action this week! See our update for key developments. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Eday, Social justice, State parks, Water
Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition March 10, 2025
Urgent Action Alert – Protect Our Drinking Water!
In 2014, the West Virginia Legislature passed the Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Act in response to the devastating Elk River chemical leak. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Health, Pollution, Water
Urgent Action Alert – Protect Our Drinking Water!
In 2014, the West Virginia Legislature passed the Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Act in response to the devastating Elk River chemical leak. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Health, Pollution, Water
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