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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
Action Alerts WVEC March 10, 2026
Urge Lawmakers to Protect Energy Efficiency — Amend 5381
The Governor is directing the WV Office of Energy to create a Comprehensive Energy Plan, and state lawmakers are trying to use this opportunity to double down on fossil fuels and put the state on a path toward costly energy generation and little focus on energy efficiency. More
Issues: Coal, Energy efficiency, Legislation
Urge Lawmakers to Protect Energy Efficiency — Amend 5381
The Governor is directing the WV Office of Energy to create a Comprehensive Energy Plan, and state lawmakers are trying to use this opportunity to double down on fossil fuels and put the state on a path toward costly energy generation and little focus on energy efficiency. More
Issues: Coal, Energy efficiency, Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC March 10, 2026
Take Action to Help Amend or Stop SB 686
SB 686 should be amended so homeowners will receive the replacement cost of their home when a surface home is destroyed by subsidence from longwall coal mining of a tract that will be enabled by this bill. Without being amended, the homeowner will only get the appraised value of the home, and not the cost of hauling off the wrecked home and building a replacement. More
Issues: Legislation, Longwall mining
Take Action to Help Amend or Stop SB 686
SB 686 should be amended so homeowners will receive the replacement cost of their home when a surface home is destroyed by subsidence from longwall coal mining of a tract that will be enabled by this bill. Without being amended, the homeowner will only get the appraised value of the home, and not the cost of hauling off the wrecked home and building a replacement. More
Issues: Legislation, Longwall mining
Legislative Updates WVEC February 20, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 5
The time has come. In just a few days, more than 30 organizations from around the state will gather at the Capitol to celebrate the power of environmental advocacy during E-Day! For nearly four decades, E-Day has been an important convening of environmental experts and advocates from every corner of West Virginia. More
Issues: Data centers, Legislation, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 5
The time has come. In just a few days, more than 30 organizations from around the state will gather at the Capitol to celebrate the power of environmental advocacy during E-Day! For nearly four decades, E-Day has been an important convening of environmental experts and advocates from every corner of West Virginia. More
Issues: Data centers, Legislation, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 30, 2026
E-Day Is on The Way—2/23
We are just three weeks away from the 2026 Environmental Day (E-Day) at the State Capitol. E-Day is more than just a day of advocacy and education—it’s an opportunity to network with other environmental organizations and advocates from around the state. More
Issues: Eday, Legislation
E-Day Is on The Way—2/23
We are just three weeks away from the 2026 Environmental Day (E-Day) at the State Capitol. E-Day is more than just a day of advocacy and education—it’s an opportunity to network with other environmental organizations and advocates from around the state. More
Issues: Eday, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 23, 2026
2026 Session 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 X. More
Issues: Legislation
2026 Session 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 X. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 23, 2026
WVEC Legislative Priorities
Ahead of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, we published our legislative priorities, many of which readers can learn more about in the 2026 Policy Briefing Book. Our priorities likely look familiar, as we continue to prioritize policy on clean water and air, conservation of public and private lands, flooding, data centers, and energy. More
Issues: Legislation
WVEC Legislative Priorities
Ahead of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, we published our legislative priorities, many of which readers can learn more about in the 2026 Policy Briefing Book. Our priorities likely look familiar, as we continue to prioritize policy on clean water and air, conservation of public and private lands, flooding, data centers, and energy. More
Issues: Legislation
Legislative Updates WVEC January 23, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 1
The 2026 Regular Legislative Session is in full swing. Our lobbyists, Lucia Valentine and Kasey Russell, have already hit the ground running, following more than 60 bills related to environmental issues like flood resiliency and data center development in just the second week. More
Issues: Community air monitoring, Legislation, Opportunity, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 1
The 2026 Regular Legislative Session is in full swing. Our lobbyists, Lucia Valentine and Kasey Russell, have already hit the ground running, following more than 60 bills related to environmental issues like flood resiliency and data center development in just the second week. More
Issues: Community air monitoring, Legislation, Opportunity, Water
Action Alerts WVEC January 20, 2026
WVEC Publishes Inaugural Policy Briefing Book
The 2026 Regular Legislative Session has begun. Our lobbyists have already started working, but this year, they have a new tool to utilize. For the first time in WVEC’s history, we have published a Policy Briefing Book with our partners. More
Issues: Legislation
WVEC Publishes Inaugural Policy Briefing Book
The 2026 Regular Legislative Session has begun. Our lobbyists have already started working, but this year, they have a new tool to utilize. For the first time in WVEC’s history, we have published a Policy Briefing Book with our partners. More
Issues: Legislation
Blog Anna Saab January 13, 2026
WVEC 2026 Briefing Book
WVEC has published the first annual briefing booklet ahead of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. More
Issues: Legislation
WVEC 2026 Briefing Book
WVEC has published the first annual briefing booklet ahead of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. More
Issues: Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC December 5, 2025
Tell Authorities to Require More Oversight of Data Centers
West Virginia lawmakers are moving to steal away local control of data centers and they're hoping you won't notice. More
Issues: Climate change, Legislation, Pollution, Water
Tell Authorities to Require More Oversight of Data Centers
West Virginia lawmakers are moving to steal away local control of data centers and they're hoping you won't notice. More
Issues: Climate change, Legislation, Pollution, Water
Action Alerts WVEC September 17, 2025
Reminder – WVEC Annual Meeting is this Saturday, Sept. 20!
Have you registered? WVEC’s Annual Meeting is almost here — join us on Saturday, September 20, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Reminder – WVEC Annual Meeting is this Saturday, Sept. 20!
Have you registered? WVEC’s Annual Meeting is almost here — join us on Saturday, September 20, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC September 14, 2025
Time is Running Out – WVEC Annual Meeting Sept. 20 | Limited Meals & Dorms
Time is running out! WVEC’s Annual Meeting is just around the corner — Saturday, September 20, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV. Act soon – only a few meals remain available for purchase, and student dorm rooms are still available, but space is limited. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Time is Running Out – WVEC Annual Meeting Sept. 20 | Limited Meals & Dorms
Time is running out! WVEC’s Annual Meeting is just around the corner — Saturday, September 20, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV. Act soon – only a few meals remain available for purchase, and student dorm rooms are still available, but space is limited. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC September 9, 2025
Shaping WV’s Environmental Future – WVEC Annual Meeting Agenda + Registration
Have you registered yet?? Join us for WVECl’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center’s Jackson Hall in Ripley, WV. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Shaping WV’s Environmental Future – WVEC Annual Meeting Agenda + Registration
Have you registered yet?? Join us for WVECl’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Cedar Lakes Conference Center’s Jackson Hall in Ripley, WV. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletters WVEC July 18, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 10
As we head into the second half of the year, a lot is happening, and a lot is at stake. Our Annual Meeting is coming up on September 20! Help shape our priorities, meet the team behind the work, and connect with decision-makers to guide our future. More
Issues: Event, Legislation, Pollution, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 10
As we head into the second half of the year, a lot is happening, and a lot is at stake. Our Annual Meeting is coming up on September 20! Help shape our priorities, meet the team behind the work, and connect with decision-makers to guide our future. More
Issues: Event, Legislation, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC July 17, 2025
Your Voice. Our Mountains. Help Us Protect West Virginia.
Rolling hills, winding rivers, beautiful forests, and some of the most resilient communities in the United States define West Virginia’s natural beauty and strength. But today, these treasures are under growing pressure from unchecked industry influence, outdated policies, and underfunded enforcement. More
Issues: Legislation, Pollution, Renewable energy
Your Voice. Our Mountains. Help Us Protect West Virginia.
Rolling hills, winding rivers, beautiful forests, and some of the most resilient communities in the United States define West Virginia’s natural beauty and strength. But today, these treasures are under growing pressure from unchecked industry influence, outdated policies, and underfunded enforcement. More
Issues: Legislation, Pollution, Renewable energy
Newsletter article WVEC July 17, 2025
WVEC Working Year-Round to Advance Environmental Policy – Join a Working Group!
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is not just a presence during the Legislative Session — we’re working all year to protect West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Our team is committed to staying engaged during Legislative Interims, ensuring we’re prepared and effective well before the gavel drops each January. More
Issues: Legislation
WVEC Working Year-Round to Advance Environmental Policy – Join a Working Group!
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is not just a presence during the Legislative Session — we’re working all year to protect West Virginia’s air, water, and public lands. Our team is committed to staying engaged during Legislative Interims, ensuring we’re prepared and effective well before the gavel drops each January. More
Issues: Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC July 9, 2025
Join the Effort to Rebuild Resilient Communities Post-Flood
Southern West Virginia residents are still clearing mud, mold and destroyed belongings from their homes and properties more than two months after flash flooding impacted 13 counties. More
Issues: Climate change, Health, Legislation, Water
Join the Effort to Rebuild Resilient Communities Post-Flood
Southern West Virginia residents are still clearing mud, mold and destroyed belongings from their homes and properties more than two months after flash flooding impacted 13 counties. More
Issues: Climate change, Health, Legislation, Water
Action Alerts WVEC May 22, 2025
We Want to Hear From You – Take Our Quick Survey
WVEC is gathering input to help shape our advocacy priorities, and we’d love to hear from you. This short, anonymous survey will help us better understand how West Virginians view environmental issues, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Your feedback will directly inform our future campaigns and outreach efforts. More
Issues: Legislation
We Want to Hear From You – Take Our Quick Survey
WVEC is gathering input to help shape our advocacy priorities, and we’d love to hear from you. This short, anonymous survey will help us better understand how West Virginians view environmental issues, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Your feedback will directly inform our future campaigns and outreach efforts. More
Issues: Legislation
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
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