West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
@wvhighlands.bsky.social
West Virginia’s oldest environmental advocacy group—working to defend our natural resources since 1967. Become a WVHC member today! 💪⤵️
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West Virginia’s mountains need defenders. 💪 Join the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy to help protect clean water, public lands, and the natural integrity of our Mountain State. 🧡
Become a member today: https://www.wvhighlands.org/membershiprenewals/
Become a member today: https://www.wvhighlands.org/membershiprenewals/
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
West Virginia’s mountains need defenders. 💪 Join the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy to help protect clean water, public lands, and the natural integrity of our Mountain State. 🧡
Become a member today: https://www.wvhighlands.org/membershiprenewals/
Become a member today: https://www.wvhighlands.org/membershiprenewals/
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West Virginia Highlands Conservancy protests a proposed data center in Tucker County.
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy protests a proposed data center in Tucker County.
Alongside our allies from Sierra Club West Virginia and Tucker United, we're advancing our efforts to demand that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection revoke and reclassify an air quality permit for the proposed Ridgeline natural gas power plant in Tucker County.
Tucker County residents seek transparency from WVDEP, Fundamental Data over air permit for Ridgeline power plant - West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
Three citizen groups advanced their efforts to demand that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection revoke and reclassify an air quality permit for the proposed Ridgeline power plant i...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Alongside our allies from Sierra Club West Virginia and Tucker United, we're advancing our efforts to demand that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection revoke and reclassify an air quality permit for the proposed Ridgeline natural gas power plant in Tucker County.
Big thanks to everyone who showed up this morning to stand with us outside the Air Quality Board hearing.
We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Tucker United, the Sierra Club, and so many others saying no dirty data centers in West Virginia.
Peaceful, powerful, and united. 🧡
We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Tucker United, the Sierra Club, and so many others saying no dirty data centers in West Virginia.
Peaceful, powerful, and united. 🧡
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Big thanks to everyone who showed up this morning to stand with us outside the Air Quality Board hearing.
We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Tucker United, the Sierra Club, and so many others saying no dirty data centers in West Virginia.
Peaceful, powerful, and united. 🧡
We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Tucker United, the Sierra Club, and so many others saying no dirty data centers in West Virginia.
Peaceful, powerful, and united. 🧡
The Air Quality Board will meet to consider an air permit for a massive gas-powered plant proposed to fuel a data center in Tucker County. Let’s show up and make our voices heard!
We encourage those in the area to join our respectful, peaceful rally outside the building to show our opposition.
We encourage those in the area to join our respectful, peaceful rally outside the building to show our opposition.
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Air Quality Board will meet to consider an air permit for a massive gas-powered plant proposed to fuel a data center in Tucker County. Let’s show up and make our voices heard!
We encourage those in the area to join our respectful, peaceful rally outside the building to show our opposition.
We encourage those in the area to join our respectful, peaceful rally outside the building to show our opposition.
📅 Today, 1–1:45 p.m. | WVHC Fall Review panel: The Future of Climate Action and the Clean Energy Transition with Mary Anne Hitt (Climate Imperative). Learn from one of Appalachia’s leading climate voices on where the movement goes next. 💪
November 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📅 Today, 1–1:45 p.m. | WVHC Fall Review panel: The Future of Climate Action and the Clean Energy Transition with Mary Anne Hitt (Climate Imperative). Learn from one of Appalachia’s leading climate voices on where the movement goes next. 💪
📅 Today, 11:15–12 p.m. | WVHC Fall Review panel: The Launch of the Climate Movement and Where We Go From Here with Rafe Pomerance. Hear from one of the early architects of global climate action. 🌎
November 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📅 Today, 11:15–12 p.m. | WVHC Fall Review panel: The Launch of the Climate Movement and Where We Go From Here with Rafe Pomerance. Hear from one of the early architects of global climate action. 🌎
📅 Nov. 1, 3:15–4:00 p.m. | Fundamentals of Organizing at the Fall Review with Tyler Cannon (WV Citizen Action Group).
Learn how to track bills, contact lawmakers & organize your community to drive change for WV’s environment. 📣
🔗 www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Learn how to track bills, contact lawmakers & organize your community to drive change for WV’s environment. 📣
🔗 www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
📅 Nov. 1, 3:15–4:00 p.m. | Fundamentals of Organizing at the Fall Review with Tyler Cannon (WV Citizen Action Group).
Learn how to track bills, contact lawmakers & organize your community to drive change for WV’s environment. 📣
🔗 www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Learn how to track bills, contact lawmakers & organize your community to drive change for WV’s environment. 📣
🔗 www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
📅 Nov. 1, 7:15–8 p.m. | Fall Review panel: Candy, Diamonds, Rainbows & More with former fisheries biologist Cameron Layne.
Explore WV’s unique stream fishes, species found nowhere else, & the challenges facing our waterways. 🐟
🔗 Link below to register. www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Explore WV’s unique stream fishes, species found nowhere else, & the challenges facing our waterways. 🐟
🔗 Link below to register. www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
📅 Nov. 1, 7:15–8 p.m. | Fall Review panel: Candy, Diamonds, Rainbows & More with former fisheries biologist Cameron Layne.
Explore WV’s unique stream fishes, species found nowhere else, & the challenges facing our waterways. 🐟
🔗 Link below to register. www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Explore WV’s unique stream fishes, species found nowhere else, & the challenges facing our waterways. 🐟
🔗 Link below to register. www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Last chance to register for WVHC’s Fall Review, Oct. 31–Nov. 2 at Blackwater Falls! Join us for panels, hikes, live music & more — and thanks to our sponsors for making it possible! 🧡
Silent Auction: wvhc.betterworld.org
Register for this weekend: ⤵️ www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Silent Auction: wvhc.betterworld.org
Register for this weekend: ⤵️ www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
October 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Last chance to register for WVHC’s Fall Review, Oct. 31–Nov. 2 at Blackwater Falls! Join us for panels, hikes, live music & more — and thanks to our sponsors for making it possible! 🧡
Silent Auction: wvhc.betterworld.org
Register for this weekend: ⤵️ www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Silent Auction: wvhc.betterworld.org
Register for this weekend: ⤵️ www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
📅 Nov. 1, 2:05–3:05 p.m. | Looking Back, Moving Forward panel at the Fall Review with Ken Ward Jr., Pam Moe, Rafe Pomerance & Jim Kotcon.
Hear from WV’s veteran environmental heroes on lessons learned & hopes for the future. 🌿
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Hear from WV’s veteran environmental heroes on lessons learned & hopes for the future. 🌿
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October 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
📅 Nov. 1, 2:05–3:05 p.m. | Looking Back, Moving Forward panel at the Fall Review with Ken Ward Jr., Pam Moe, Rafe Pomerance & Jim Kotcon.
Hear from WV’s veteran environmental heroes on lessons learned & hopes for the future. 🌿
🔗 www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Hear from WV’s veteran environmental heroes on lessons learned & hopes for the future. 🌿
🔗 www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
The WVHC Fall Review Silent Auction is LIVE! 🌲 Bid on WV adventures, local art, and handcrafted treasures — from Blenko glass to Dolly Sods hikes — all while supporting our conservation efforts.
Bid now using the link below ⤵️
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Bid now using the link below ⤵️
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West Virginia Highlands Conservancy on BetterWorld
Preserving West Virginia for future generations
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October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The WVHC Fall Review Silent Auction is LIVE! 🌲 Bid on WV adventures, local art, and handcrafted treasures — from Blenko glass to Dolly Sods hikes — all while supporting our conservation efforts.
Bid now using the link below ⤵️
wvhc.betterworld.org
Bid now using the link below ⤵️
wvhc.betterworld.org
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South Fork Coal can no longer haul through #Monongahela National Forest.
@wvhighlands.bsky.social says it’s a win for endangered species like the candy darter, and a chance to restore the South Fork Cherry River.
#WVHighlands #CoalMining #WatershedProtection
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@wvhighlands.bsky.social says it’s a win for endangered species like the candy darter, and a chance to restore the South Fork Cherry River.
#WVHighlands #CoalMining #WatershedProtection
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U.S. Forest Service cancels South Fork Coal's hauling permit
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October 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
South Fork Coal can no longer haul through #Monongahela National Forest.
@wvhighlands.bsky.social says it’s a win for endangered species like the candy darter, and a chance to restore the South Fork Cherry River.
#WVHighlands #CoalMining #WatershedProtection
Full story:
@wvhighlands.bsky.social says it’s a win for endangered species like the candy darter, and a chance to restore the South Fork Cherry River.
#WVHighlands #CoalMining #WatershedProtection
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West Virginia Republicans celebrate a $600 million investment in coal plants—yet remain silent on funding the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund or strengthening silica dust protections for miners and nearby communities.
Do West Virginia officials care more about coal or coal miners? • West Virginia Watch
Last week’s press conference to discuss the Trump coal proposal was short on actual plans, and too long on falsehoods and misconceptions.
westvirginiawatch.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
West Virginia Republicans celebrate a $600 million investment in coal plants—yet remain silent on funding the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund or strengthening silica dust protections for miners and nearby communities.
📅 Nov. 1, 11–12 p.m. | West Virginia’s Legislative Landscape panel at the Fall Review with Mike Jones, Lucia Valentine and Delegate Evan Hansen. Learn how state policy shapes WV’s lands, waters & renewable future—and how citizens can drive change. 🌿
October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📅 Nov. 1, 11–12 p.m. | West Virginia’s Legislative Landscape panel at the Fall Review with Mike Jones, Lucia Valentine and Delegate Evan Hansen. Learn how state policy shapes WV’s lands, waters & renewable future—and how citizens can drive change. 🌿
A global milestone: renewables have outpowered coal for the first time ever.
Solar and wind grew 38% in 2025—more than meeting global energy demand.
A hopeful sign that clean energy can lead the way. 🌿
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Solar and wind grew 38% in 2025—more than meeting global energy demand.
A hopeful sign that clean energy can lead the way. 🌿
Read the full story below ⤵️
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
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October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A global milestone: renewables have outpowered coal for the first time ever.
Solar and wind grew 38% in 2025—more than meeting global energy demand.
A hopeful sign that clean energy can lead the way. 🌿
Read the full story below ⤵️
Solar and wind grew 38% in 2025—more than meeting global energy demand.
A hopeful sign that clean energy can lead the way. 🌿
Read the full story below ⤵️
WVHC and allies secured a settlement holding Keystone WV LLC accountable for pollution near Kanawha State Forest. Funds will support water quality projects in Davis Creek.
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Court OKs pact between conservationists, mining company to aid Kanawha State Forest
A federal court has approved a lawsuit settlement agreement between conservation groups and a Florida-based mining company designed to address environmental harm in the Kanawha State Forest area. Under the settlement approved Oct. 7, 2025, Jacksonville, Florida-based Keystone West Virginia LLC, a company with an ownership track record of environmental infractions, will pay $34,875 to the Kanawha State Forest Foundation to fund an environmental mitigation project. The settlement requires Keystone West Virginia to pay $38,750 to the conservationist groups’ counsel, Lewisburg-based...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WVHC and allies secured a settlement holding Keystone WV LLC accountable for pollution near Kanawha State Forest. Funds will support water quality projects in Davis Creek.
Read more below ⬇️
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Green Drinks is coming to Lewisburg! 🍻
Join us Oct. 30, 6–8 pm at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co. for “Don’t Mine the Mon!”—a community conversation about protecting the Monongahela National Forest.
RSVP: info@wvhighlands.org
Join us Oct. 30, 6–8 pm at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co. for “Don’t Mine the Mon!”—a community conversation about protecting the Monongahela National Forest.
RSVP: info@wvhighlands.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Green Drinks is coming to Lewisburg! 🍻
Join us Oct. 30, 6–8 pm at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co. for “Don’t Mine the Mon!”—a community conversation about protecting the Monongahela National Forest.
RSVP: info@wvhighlands.org
Join us Oct. 30, 6–8 pm at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co. for “Don’t Mine the Mon!”—a community conversation about protecting the Monongahela National Forest.
RSVP: info@wvhighlands.org
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy’s Fall Review will be kicking off with a costume party and live music from Helicopter Collective at Blackwater Falls State Park! 🎃🎶
Free admission, all are welcome—come celebrate the season, and the start of a great weekend!
Free admission, all are welcome—come celebrate the season, and the start of a great weekend!
October 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy’s Fall Review will be kicking off with a costume party and live music from Helicopter Collective at Blackwater Falls State Park! 🎃🎶
Free admission, all are welcome—come celebrate the season, and the start of a great weekend!
Free admission, all are welcome—come celebrate the season, and the start of a great weekend!
"A groundbreaking new report commissioned by @selc.bsky.social shows that much of the projected data center demand is speculative — if not outright implausible.”
All the while, the Trump Administration is doubling down on AI investment and deregulation, bolstering data center construction.
All the while, the Trump Administration is doubling down on AI investment and deregulation, bolstering data center construction.
Overhyped data center growth is shaping our energy future
There’s a subtle hum in the air across Northern Virginia. It comes from a sprawling conglomerate of giant rectangular, windowless buildings. Many are visible from the streets, with a few tactfully c...
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October 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"A groundbreaking new report commissioned by @selc.bsky.social shows that much of the projected data center demand is speculative — if not outright implausible.”
All the while, the Trump Administration is doubling down on AI investment and deregulation, bolstering data center construction.
All the while, the Trump Administration is doubling down on AI investment and deregulation, bolstering data center construction.
West Virginians will be the ones paying for Northern Virginia’s rising energy needs thanks to AI.
Sarah Elbeshbishi writes: “as straining power grids try to meet the new level of demand, they’re offsetting associated costs onto all of their customers, including West Virginians.”
Sarah Elbeshbishi writes: “as straining power grids try to meet the new level of demand, they’re offsetting associated costs onto all of their customers, including West Virginians.”
Data centers in other states are raising power costs in West Virginia
West Virginians are seeing higher power costs as AI and data centers increase electricity demand across the regional power grid.
mountainstatespotlight.org
October 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
West Virginians will be the ones paying for Northern Virginia’s rising energy needs thanks to AI.
Sarah Elbeshbishi writes: “as straining power grids try to meet the new level of demand, they’re offsetting associated costs onto all of their customers, including West Virginians.”
Sarah Elbeshbishi writes: “as straining power grids try to meet the new level of demand, they’re offsetting associated costs onto all of their customers, including West Virginians.”
📅 Nov. 1, 9:40–10:40 a.m. | Fall Review panel: Federal Policy & Appalachia with Harry Manin, Lyndsay Tarus & Quentin King. Learn how DC policy impacts WV’s lands, waters and people. 🌎
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October 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
📅 Nov. 1, 9:40–10:40 a.m. | Fall Review panel: Federal Policy & Appalachia with Harry Manin, Lyndsay Tarus & Quentin King. Learn how DC policy impacts WV’s lands, waters and people. 🌎
🔗 www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
🔗 www.wvhighlands.org/event/wvhc-f...
Andy Mahler, longtime Heartwood leader and forest defender, has passed at 74. A tireless activist, eloquent voice, and friend to many — his work protecting wild places leaves a lasting legacy.
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Read the full tribute ⤵️
Remembering Andy Mahler - West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
By Dave Cooper Andy Mahler, of Paoli, Indiana, longtime leader of the regional grassroots forest protection group Heartwood, passed away August 30, 2025, peacefully at his beautiful home place in […]
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September 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Andy Mahler, longtime Heartwood leader and forest defender, has passed at 74. A tireless activist, eloquent voice, and friend to many — his work protecting wild places leaves a lasting legacy.
Read the full tribute ⤵️
Read the full tribute ⤵️
We’re saying “see you later” to Helen McGinnis as she moves to Massachusetts. Her passion helped protect Dolly Sods, Otter Creek and so much more. Though she’s leaving WV, her legacy will always be rooted in the Highlands she loved. 🍂
Read about Helen McGinnis’ legacy using the link below.
Read about Helen McGinnis’ legacy using the link below.
Helen McGinnis leaves West Virginia, but her legacy stays in the Highlands - West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Longtime member, leader, and friend Helen McGinnis is leaving West Virginia and moving to Massachusetts to be closer to her family. While the […]
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September 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We’re saying “see you later” to Helen McGinnis as she moves to Massachusetts. Her passion helped protect Dolly Sods, Otter Creek and so much more. Though she’s leaving WV, her legacy will always be rooted in the Highlands she loved. 🍂
Read about Helen McGinnis’ legacy using the link below.
Read about Helen McGinnis’ legacy using the link below.
Hey, students: Apply for a scholarship to attend the 2025 Fall Review at Blackwater Falls State Park! Mileage, meals & lodging covered. Learn, connect & take action with the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy.
Deadline: Oct. 3 ➡️ www.wvhighlands.org/fall-review-...
Deadline: Oct. 3 ➡️ www.wvhighlands.org/fall-review-...
2025 Fall Review | Student Scholarship Form - West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
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September 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Hey, students: Apply for a scholarship to attend the 2025 Fall Review at Blackwater Falls State Park! Mileage, meals & lodging covered. Learn, connect & take action with the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy.
Deadline: Oct. 3 ➡️ www.wvhighlands.org/fall-review-...
Deadline: Oct. 3 ➡️ www.wvhighlands.org/fall-review-...