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Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 8: Mycoremediation Mushroom Meetup | 1 to 3 p.m. in Fayetteville | March 11: Bringing Elk Back to West Virginia — What Genetics Can Tell Us About a Conservation Comeback | 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education or Zoom | March 11: WV Climate Alliance Lunch & Learn | 12 p.m. Remote | March 11: WVCAG Climate Committee Meeting | 6 p.m. Remote | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 18: Charleston Green Drinks | 5:30 p.m. Fife Street Brewing | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | April 6: Good News Greenbrier County | 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Climate change, Events, Opportunity, Water
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 8: Mycoremediation Mushroom Meetup | 1 to 3 p.m. in Fayetteville | March 11: Bringing Elk Back to West Virginia — What Genetics Can Tell Us About a Conservation Comeback | 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education or Zoom | March 11: WV Climate Alliance Lunch & Learn | 12 p.m. Remote | March 11: WVCAG Climate Committee Meeting | 6 p.m. Remote | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 18: Charleston Green Drinks | 5:30 p.m. Fife Street Brewing | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | April 6: Good News Greenbrier County | 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Climate change, Events, Opportunity, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | E-Day & E-Day Eve: Student Leadership at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Governor Morrisey Announces New Berkeley County Data Center | Flood Resiliency | Straight Pipes Funding | Public Lands & Outdoor Access More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | E-Day & E-Day Eve: Student Leadership at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Governor Morrisey Announces New Berkeley County Data Center | Flood Resiliency | Straight Pipes Funding | Public Lands & Outdoor Access More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Notes & News
WV mass layoffs, energy prices up under Trump, undermining his claims on the economy | NextEra changes tune on MARL project rate impacts for APCo, WPCo customers | Trump announces $33B power plant project for SW Ohio, surprising local commissioner | WV legislative session set to fund only ‘drop in the bucket’ for clean drinking water | Turgeon, Blakeman: WV residents deserve say in energy future (Opinion) | College environmentalists imagine their futures in WV as data center fights unfold across the state | Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states | 1 in 5 Americans can’t afford heating bills this winter, blindsided by painfully high costs. How to deal with the soaring utility prices | From toxic slag to solar: How community solar could transform a Pittsburgh neighborhood More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Energy, Water
Notes & News
WV mass layoffs, energy prices up under Trump, undermining his claims on the economy | NextEra changes tune on MARL project rate impacts for APCo, WPCo customers | Trump announces $33B power plant project for SW Ohio, surprising local commissioner | WV legislative session set to fund only ‘drop in the bucket’ for clean drinking water | Turgeon, Blakeman: WV residents deserve say in energy future (Opinion) | College environmentalists imagine their futures in WV as data center fights unfold across the state | Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states | 1 in 5 Americans can’t afford heating bills this winter, blindsided by painfully high costs. How to deal with the soaring utility prices | From toxic slag to solar: How community solar could transform a Pittsburgh neighborhood More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 28: Winter Blues Farmers Market | 12-5 p.m. at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center | March 4: Moms Plastics Summit | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 28: Winter Blues Farmers Market | 12-5 p.m. at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center | March 4: Moms Plastics Summit | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
Today, Friday, February 20, 2026, marks the 37th day of the 2026 Regular Session! Important session deadlines are now upon us More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update
Today, Friday, February 20, 2026, marks the 37th day of the 2026 Regular Session! Important session deadlines are now upon us More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
Notes & News
Data Centers & “Garbage Wars” | WV House passes data center enticement bill that would keep project details hidden | Morrisey administration undermining water protections in data center, selenium rules | WV lawmakers look to control power bills but stand by Trump’s coal plant double-down | AEP plan forecasts long environmental recovery to come for Wyoming County oil spill | Coal Communities Accuse Congress of Breaking Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands | WV House passes new data center development rules without local control, water protection provisions | The Industry Comes In and Kills the Work of Local Citizens More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Solid waste, Water
Notes & News
Data Centers & “Garbage Wars” | WV House passes data center enticement bill that would keep project details hidden | Morrisey administration undermining water protections in data center, selenium rules | WV lawmakers look to control power bills but stand by Trump’s coal plant double-down | AEP plan forecasts long environmental recovery to come for Wyoming County oil spill | Coal Communities Accuse Congress of Breaking Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands | WV House passes new data center development rules without local control, water protection provisions | The Industry Comes In and Kills the Work of Local Citizens More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
E-Day Through The Years
Nearly four decades ago, in 1990, hundreds of West Virginians gathered at the Capitol to rally for the environment. Today, many of their struggles are our struggles, including groundwater protection and waste disposal. More
Issues: Data centers, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
E-Day Through The Years
Nearly four decades ago, in 1990, hundreds of West Virginians gathered at the Capitol to rally for the environment. Today, many of their struggles are our struggles, including groundwater protection and waste disposal. More
Issues: Data centers, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
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 WV Rivers Coalition February 13, 2026
Data Center Amendment to Protect Water Fails to Pass out of Committee
The House Committee on Energy and Public Works debated late into the evening on Tuesday, discussing House Bill 4983 (HB4983): “Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high-impact data center.” More
Issues: Data centers, Water
Data Center Amendment to Protect Water Fails to Pass out of Committee
The House Committee on Energy and Public Works debated late into the evening on Tuesday, discussing House Bill 4983 (HB4983): “Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high-impact data center.” More
Issues: Data centers, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 13, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update: Week of February 9, 2026
Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control (HB 4983) | Ohio River Protection ( House Resolution 10) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | Other Public Lands Measures | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update: Week of February 9, 2026
Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control (HB 4983) | Ohio River Protection ( House Resolution 10) | Flood Resiliency | Public Lands & Outdoor Access | Other Public Lands Measures | Looking Ahead More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 13, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 4
It was a tough week for environmental policy, both at the state and national levels. The Trump administration rolled back the “endangerment finding” in the name of economic prosperity. The 2009 finding helped the EPA regulate greenhouse gases as climate change became a named threat to human health. The United States is one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters. More
Issues: Climate change, Eday, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 4
It was a tough week for environmental policy, both at the state and national levels. The Trump administration rolled back the “endangerment finding” in the name of economic prosperity. The 2009 finding helped the EPA regulate greenhouse gases as climate change became a named threat to human health. The United States is one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters. More
Issues: Climate change, Eday, Water
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
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
Notes & News
News from Charleston Gazette-Mail and West Virginia Watch More
Issues: Data centers, Water
Notes & News
News from Charleston Gazette-Mail and West Virginia Watch More
Issues: Data centers, Water
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, Events, 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, Events, Pollution, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 30, 2026
Notes & News
“WV flood resiliency support greatly limited under Morrisey and lawmakers’ direction” | “WV bill offering tax break for data centers, tech firms drawing heavy opposition” | “Southern West Virginians have waited decades for clean water. A bold $250 million proposal could help.” | “Two bills aim to change how flood recovery money is given in WV, but funds remain nonexistent” | “Garbage Wars 2.0: More false promises of economic development in West Virginia” | “How Does Climate Change Affect Winter Storms?” More
Issues: Climate change, News, Water
Notes & News
“WV flood resiliency support greatly limited under Morrisey and lawmakers’ direction” | “WV bill offering tax break for data centers, tech firms drawing heavy opposition” | “Southern West Virginians have waited decades for clean water. A bold $250 million proposal could help.” | “Two bills aim to change how flood recovery money is given in WV, but funds remain nonexistent” | “Garbage Wars 2.0: More false promises of economic development in West Virginia” | “How Does Climate Change Affect Winter Storms?” More
Issues: Climate change, News, Water
Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition January 23, 2026
The WV Senate Passes Resolution to Support Ohio River Restoration
On January 20, 2026, the West Virginia State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 7: “Proposing approval for Ohio River Restoration Program Act” through a unanimous voice vote. The resolution communicates approval for United State H.R. 5966, Ohio River Restoration Program Act, which is currently being considered in the U.S. Congress. The act aims to deliver investment to the Ohio River region, which will contribute to expanding clean water, improving conditions for wildlife, and contributing to recreation and economic development in West Virginia. More
Issues: Water
The WV Senate Passes Resolution to Support Ohio River Restoration
On January 20, 2026, the West Virginia State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 7: “Proposing approval for Ohio River Restoration Program Act” through a unanimous voice vote. The resolution communicates approval for United State H.R. 5966, Ohio River Restoration Program Act, which is currently being considered in the U.S. Congress. The act aims to deliver investment to the Ohio River region, which will contribute to expanding clean water, improving conditions for wildlife, and contributing to recreation and economic development in West Virginia. More
Issues: Water
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 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