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Newsletter article WVEC February 13, 2026
Notes & News
Lawsuit: ‘Staggering’ that 2,400 Wayne customers were without water for 3 weeks | WV bill barring use of toxic pesticides near schools opposed by state, farm industry | WV lawmakers advancing bills that risk adding to water utility and PSD burdens | WV leaders double down on hiding project information as they ramp up data center push | WV GOP doesn’t want you to have nice things | The West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund needs money now | Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations | Trump's big climate reversal sets up a courtroom clash | More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Health, Pollution
Notes & News
Lawsuit: ‘Staggering’ that 2,400 Wayne customers were without water for 3 weeks | WV bill barring use of toxic pesticides near schools opposed by state, farm industry | WV lawmakers advancing bills that risk adding to water utility and PSD burdens | WV leaders double down on hiding project information as they ramp up data center push | WV GOP doesn’t want you to have nice things | The West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund needs money now | Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations | Trump's big climate reversal sets up a courtroom clash | More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Health, Pollution
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
Member Organization Spotlight
West Virginia Rivers Coalition was first organized by a group of folks from the state’s chapter of the Sierra Club and the American Whitewater Association in 1990. As a group of water sport enthusiasts, they were concerned about the wellbeing of the Mountain State’s many bodies of water. More
Issues: Pollution, Public lands, Water
Member Organization Spotlight
West Virginia Rivers Coalition was first organized by a group of folks from the state’s chapter of the Sierra Club and the American Whitewater Association in 1990. As a group of water sport enthusiasts, they were concerned about the wellbeing of the Mountain State’s many bodies of water. More
Issues: Pollution, Public lands, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 6, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 3
Last week, we shut the door on the first month of the year, and while it’s hard to believe February is already here, we’re excited about all of the events and opportunities this month! More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Eday, Event, Pollution, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 3
Last week, we shut the door on the first month of the year, and while it’s hard to believe February is already here, we’re excited about all of the events and opportunities this month! More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Eday, Event, Pollution, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 23, 2026
WVEC Weekly Legislative Update
Data Centers & Local Control | ‘Sound Science’ Legislation | Air Quality & Community Monitoring | Flood Resiliency: Progress and Concerns | Public Lands & Carbon Offset Bills More
Issues: Community air monitoring, Data centers, Pollution, Public lands
WVEC Weekly Legislative Update
Data Centers & Local Control | ‘Sound Science’ Legislation | Air Quality & Community Monitoring | Flood Resiliency: Progress and Concerns | Public Lands & Carbon Offset Bills More
Issues: Community air monitoring, Data centers, Pollution, Public lands
Action Alerts WVEC December 9, 2025
LAST DAY to demand more oversight of data center development
There’s still time before tomorrow to urge state officials to improve oversight and restore local control of data center development in West Virginia. More
Issues: Data centers, Pollution, Water
LAST DAY to demand more oversight of data center development
There’s still time before tomorrow to urge state officials to improve oversight and restore local control of data center development in West Virginia. More
Issues: Data centers, Pollution, Water
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
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
Federal Round-Up: One Big Bad Bill and a Wave of Environmental Rollbacks
A lot has happened in the federal space in the last few months, and it can be hard to keep track of it all. We hope to offer occasional updates on environmental issues from the federal level. | Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) | PFAS rollbacks | EPA program and staff cuts | Power plant regulation rollbacks More
Issues: EPA, PFAS, Pollution
Federal Round-Up: One Big Bad Bill and a Wave of Environmental Rollbacks
A lot has happened in the federal space in the last few months, and it can be hard to keep track of it all. We hope to offer occasional updates on environmental issues from the federal level. | Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) | PFAS rollbacks | EPA program and staff cuts | Power plant regulation rollbacks More
Issues: EPA, PFAS, Pollution
Action Alerts WVEC June 30, 2025
Don’t Let Congress Hike Your Energy Bills — Call Now! Keep Up the Pressure
Members of Congress are voting this week on a sweeping bill that would: Give massive handouts to polluters Gut solar and wind energy with new taxes Let corporations pay to ignore laws that protect our land, air, and water More
Issues: Pollution, Renewable energy
Don’t Let Congress Hike Your Energy Bills — Call Now! Keep Up the Pressure
Members of Congress are voting this week on a sweeping bill that would: Give massive handouts to polluters Gut solar and wind energy with new taxes Let corporations pay to ignore laws that protect our land, air, and water More
Issues: Pollution, Renewable energy
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 8, 2025
Stop HB 2014 – Senate Hearing Today at 1 PM
HB 2014, introduced by House Speaker Hanshaw at Governor Morrisey’s request, aims to attract data centers by allowing them to run on private microgrids outside the PJM power grid. But the bill has major downsides. HB 2014 passed the House and is now in the Senate Economic Development Committee TODAY at 1 pm. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Oil and gas, Pollution, Water
Stop HB 2014 – Senate Hearing Today at 1 PM
HB 2014, introduced by House Speaker Hanshaw at Governor Morrisey’s request, aims to attract data centers by allowing them to run on private microgrids outside the PJM power grid. But the bill has major downsides. HB 2014 passed the House and is now in the Senate Economic Development Committee TODAY at 1 pm. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Oil and gas, 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
Action Alerts, Newsletter article WV Citizen Action Group April 4, 2025
Urgent: Protect Local Control Over Water Pollution Permits
Local governments play a vital role in protecting their communities, including having a say in water pollution standards. But a new bill, SB 940, threatens to take that power away. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Urgent: Protect Local Control Over Water Pollution Permits
Local governments play a vital role in protecting their communities, including having a say in water pollution standards. But a new bill, SB 940, threatens to take that power away. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Newsletter article April 4, 2025
Say NO to illegal coal-hauling in the Monongahela National Forest!
Act now to help Appalachian Voices and WV Highlands Conservancy protect the pristine Cherry River in West Virginia! Our public lands are places of refuge for people and wild creatures, and they deserve protection! More
Issues: Coal, Pollution, Public lands, Water
Say NO to illegal coal-hauling in the Monongahela National Forest!
Act now to help Appalachian Voices and WV Highlands Conservancy protect the pristine Cherry River in West Virginia! Our public lands are places of refuge for people and wild creatures, and they deserve protection! More
Issues: Coal, Pollution, Public lands, 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 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
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