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Newsletter article WVEC April 4, 2025
Intern Spotlight: Meet the Students Behind WVEC’s New Outreach Effort
We’re excited to introduce the West Virginia Environmental Council’s spring interns, part of a new initiative developed and led by WVEC Lobbyist Kasey Russell. We’re collaborating with Concord University Professor Charles Ford on this effort. More
Issues: Legislation
Intern Spotlight: Meet the Students Behind WVEC’s New Outreach Effort
We’re excited to introduce the West Virginia Environmental Council’s spring interns, part of a new initiative developed and led by WVEC Lobbyist Kasey Russell. We’re collaborating with Concord University Professor Charles Ford on this effort. More
Issues: Legislation
Legislative Updates WVEC February 28, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 3
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. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation, Social justice
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 3
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. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation, Social justice
Action Alerts WV Rivers Coalition February 24, 2025
Get Ready for E-Day: Advocacy Training Today!
Want to make an impact for clean water, public lands, and a healthy environment for all in West Virginia? Join WV Rivers Coalition and the WV Environmental Council for "Advocacy 101 – Preparing for E-Day" tomorrow, February 25, at 7:00 PM! More
Issues: Legislation
Get Ready for E-Day: Advocacy Training Today!
Want to make an impact for clean water, public lands, and a healthy environment for all in West Virginia? Join WV Rivers Coalition and the WV Environmental Council for "Advocacy 101 – Preparing for E-Day" tomorrow, February 25, at 7:00 PM! More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC February 21, 2025
2025 WV Legislative Resources
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. More
Issues: Legislation
2025 WV Legislative Resources
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. More
Issues: Legislation
Legislative Updates WVEC February 21, 2025
GREEN, Volume 35 Issue 2
As the second week of the West Virginia legislative session unfolds, we’re here to bring you the latest updates and opportunities to get involved. Check out the updates below from our WVEC Lobby team. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
GREEN, Volume 35 Issue 2
As the second week of the West Virginia legislative session unfolds, we’re here to bring you the latest updates and opportunities to get involved. Check out the updates below from our WVEC Lobby team. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC February 15, 2025
Environmental Advocacy in a Changing West Virginia
In this update, WVEC meets with Concord University students and discusses its outlook on environmental Issues, WV supermajority, and public hearings being eliminated. More
Issues: Legislation
Environmental Advocacy in a Changing West Virginia
In this update, WVEC meets with Concord University students and discusses its outlook on environmental Issues, WV supermajority, and public hearings being eliminated. More
Issues: Legislation
Legislative Updates WVEC February 15, 2025
GREEN, Volume 35 Issue 1
The 2025 legislative session began on February 12, and our lobby team wasted no time getting to work. Veteran lobbyists Lucia Valentine and Kasey Russell attended the State of the State address and have spent the first few days meeting with lawmakers and stakeholders to advance our legislative priorities. This year, we’re focused on protecting community air monitoring, upholding water quality standards, safeguarding public lands, and addressing abandoned gas wells. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
GREEN, Volume 35 Issue 1
The 2025 legislative session began on February 12, and our lobby team wasted no time getting to work. Veteran lobbyists Lucia Valentine and Kasey Russell attended the State of the State address and have spent the first few days meeting with lawmakers and stakeholders to advance our legislative priorities. This year, we’re focused on protecting community air monitoring, upholding water quality standards, safeguarding public lands, and addressing abandoned gas wells. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
Document WVEC February 14, 2025
WVEC Response to 2025 WV State of the State Address
Governor Morrisey’s State of the State address outlined his priorities, with an outcome focused on ensuring that West Virginians, particularly young West Virginians, no longer feel like they have to leave the state to find opportunity. However, the Governor’s plan to expand fossil fuel-based energy and “maximize” our state’s “water-rich resources” wholeheartedly ignores that many communities in West Virginia do not have access to clean air or clean water. More
Issues: Legislation
WVEC Response to 2025 WV State of the State Address
Governor Morrisey’s State of the State address outlined his priorities, with an outcome focused on ensuring that West Virginians, particularly young West Virginians, no longer feel like they have to leave the state to find opportunity. However, the Governor’s plan to expand fossil fuel-based energy and “maximize” our state’s “water-rich resources” wholeheartedly ignores that many communities in West Virginia do not have access to clean air or clean water. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC February 14, 2025
Change Happens When We Show Up—Be There for E-Day 2025!
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. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
Change Happens When We Show Up—Be There for E-Day 2025!
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. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
Newsletter article Lucia Valentine February 14, 2025
Welcome Back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a fourth time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2025 legislative session. Growing up in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, I am proud to be from the Mountain State. More
Issues: Legislation
Welcome Back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a fourth time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2025 legislative session. Growing up in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, I am proud to be from the Mountain State. More
Issues: Legislation
Action Alerts, Newsletter article WVEC February 11, 2025
WVEC’s 2025 Legislative Priorities
WVEC’s legislative priorities represent the interests of our 15 coalition members and thousands of supporters statewide. These priorities guide our legislative advocacy, ensuring environmental protection, clean energy, and sustainable policies remain at the forefront. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Legislation, Net metering, Orphaned wells, PFAS, State parks, Water
WVEC’s 2025 Legislative Priorities
WVEC’s legislative priorities represent the interests of our 15 coalition members and thousands of supporters statewide. These priorities guide our legislative advocacy, ensuring environmental protection, clean energy, and sustainable policies remain at the forefront. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Legislation, Net metering, Orphaned wells, PFAS, State parks, Water
Action Alerts WVEC January 26, 2025
Join Us for a 2025 Legislative Preview Webinar: Clean Water & Public Lands
This Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., WV Rivers Coalition is co-sponsoring a webinar with the WVU Sierra Student Coalition. Join us and their special guest, Dr. Sam Workman, WVU Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute of Policy Research and Public Affairs, to learn about what to expect at the 2025 legislature. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Join Us for a 2025 Legislative Preview Webinar: Clean Water & Public Lands
This Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., WV Rivers Coalition is co-sponsoring a webinar with the WVU Sierra Student Coalition. Join us and their special guest, Dr. Sam Workman, WVU Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute of Policy Research and Public Affairs, to learn about what to expect at the 2025 legislature. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC October 31, 2024
Welcome, Kasey!
Hi, I’m Kasey Russell, your new WVEC lobbyist! I am very excited to represent our partner groups and members at the State Capitol at monthly intermins and the regular session. I’m originally from Atlanta, GA, and attended forestry school at the University of Georgia in Athens. I moved to Morgantown in 1996 (my first husband went to West Virginia University's law school) and then to Charleston in 1999. I fell in love with the state and happily raised two kids (now 25 and 22) in Charleston. More
Issues: Legislation
Welcome, Kasey!
Hi, I’m Kasey Russell, your new WVEC lobbyist! I am very excited to represent our partner groups and members at the State Capitol at monthly intermins and the regular session. I’m originally from Atlanta, GA, and attended forestry school at the University of Georgia in Athens. I moved to Morgantown in 1996 (my first husband went to West Virginia University's law school) and then to Charleston in 1999. I fell in love with the state and happily raised two kids (now 25 and 22) in Charleston. More
Issues: Legislation
Action Alerts WV Citizen Action Group October 4, 2024
Urgent Action: Stop HB 208 – A Rushed Nuclear Waste Bill
Urgent action is needed to prevent a hasty decision on nuclear waste regulation primacy in West Virginia. Primacy means our state, not the federal government, would control nuclear waste regulation. More
Issues: Health, Legislation, Pollution
Urgent Action: Stop HB 208 – A Rushed Nuclear Waste Bill
Urgent action is needed to prevent a hasty decision on nuclear waste regulation primacy in West Virginia. Primacy means our state, not the federal government, would control nuclear waste regulation. More
Issues: Health, Legislation, Pollution
Action Alerts WVEC September 6, 2024
Final Reminder: Don’t Miss WVEC Annual Meeting Next Saturday!
Join us for a day of advocacy, learning, and community! Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to our cause, we invite you to the WVEC Annual Meeting. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to your unique contributions! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Final Reminder: Don’t Miss WVEC Annual Meeting Next Saturday!
Join us for a day of advocacy, learning, and community! Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to our cause, we invite you to the WVEC Annual Meeting. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to your unique contributions! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article July 30, 2024
Save the Date: Black Policy Day Webinar Series
2024 Black Policy Day Webinar Series: The West Virginia Black Policy Day team invites you to participate in their 2024 Webinar Series, starting Sept. 3rd, where they will highlight important Black policy issues, learn from partner organizations, and prepare you to amplify Black policy priorities! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Save the Date: Black Policy Day Webinar Series
2024 Black Policy Day Webinar Series: The West Virginia Black Policy Day team invites you to participate in their 2024 Webinar Series, starting Sept. 3rd, where they will highlight important Black policy issues, learn from partner organizations, and prepare you to amplify Black policy priorities! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC July 30, 2024
Help Set Our Priorities: Register now for WVEC’s Annual Meeting!
WVEC's Annual Meeting registration is open. Whether you're new to this or a long-time advocate, we’d love for you to join us! Everyone is welcome. Our meeting runs September 13-15, 2024, at the beautiful Tygart Lake State Park in Grafton, WV. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Help Set Our Priorities: Register now for WVEC’s Annual Meeting!
WVEC's Annual Meeting registration is open. Whether you're new to this or a long-time advocate, we’d love for you to join us! Everyone is welcome. Our meeting runs September 13-15, 2024, at the beautiful Tygart Lake State Park in Grafton, WV. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC May 10, 2024
Honoring High Schools for Empowering Young Voters
In West Virginia, significant initiatives are in place to inspire and empower young people to register to vote and actively participate in the democratic process. The Jennings Randolph Award, named after the late U.S. Senator from Harrison County, West Virginia, and the Honorary Secretary of State (HSOS) program are not just beacons of hope, but transformative forces for high schools. The programs celebrate those who go above and beyond in promoting youth voter registration, inspiring others to follow suit. More
Issues: Legislation, Voting Rights
Honoring High Schools for Empowering Young Voters
In West Virginia, significant initiatives are in place to inspire and empower young people to register to vote and actively participate in the democratic process. The Jennings Randolph Award, named after the late U.S. Senator from Harrison County, West Virginia, and the Honorary Secretary of State (HSOS) program are not just beacons of hope, but transformative forces for high schools. The programs celebrate those who go above and beyond in promoting youth voter registration, inspiring others to follow suit. More
Issues: Legislation, Voting Rights
Newsletters WVEC May 10, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 10
As the May 14th primary election approaches, we urge you to engage with candidates and vote. Your voice is crucial in shaping West Virginia's environmental future. Get inspired to head to the polls by reading WVEC President Sandra Fallon's article below on the importance of joining environmental voters in growing the environmental movement’s influence. More
Issues: Event, Legislation, Pollution, Voting Rights, Water
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 10
As the May 14th primary election approaches, we urge you to engage with candidates and vote. Your voice is crucial in shaping West Virginia's environmental future. Get inspired to head to the polls by reading WVEC President Sandra Fallon's article below on the importance of joining environmental voters in growing the environmental movement’s influence. More
Issues: Event, Legislation, Pollution, Voting Rights, Water
Action Alerts WVEC April 17, 2024
Engage with Candidates this Primary Season!
West Virginia’s primary election season offers an excellent opportunity to meet and engage with candidates running for office. In fact, it may be one of the few times candidates are really tuned in to their constituents’ concerns. By attending candidate debate forums and meet-and-greet events, you can share information and personal stories about critical environmental issues that are important to you. More
Issues: Clean elections, Legislation
Engage with Candidates this Primary Season!
West Virginia’s primary election season offers an excellent opportunity to meet and engage with candidates running for office. In fact, it may be one of the few times candidates are really tuned in to their constituents’ concerns. By attending candidate debate forums and meet-and-greet events, you can share information and personal stories about critical environmental issues that are important to you. More
Issues: Clean elections, Legislation
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