WV: Public Lands/Wilderness
Concerns voiced about language in WV forest management bill
The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill to allow private forest fire management on state lands but environmental groups said they are concerned its…
After WV Town Greenlights Corridor H Highway, Residents Want Input
Residents in West Virginia want more input on a four-lane highway slated to cut through the towns of Thomas and Davis, continuing over the Blackwater …
West Virginia Groups Rally to Protect Old-Growth Trees
The U.S. Forest Service plans to chop down what conservation groups say are large swaths of old-growth trees in the Monongahela National Forest…
Many WV Small Businesses Want Northern Route for Corridor H Highway
Small businesses in Thomas and Davis say they would prefer a planned four-lane highway to be rerouted north, instead of running through what they say …
Conservation Groups Scrutinize Monongahela Timber-Harvest Proposal
A U.S. Forest Service timber-harvest proposal in Pocahontas County has conservation groups worried about potential harmful impacts to endangered …
Mapping Project Uses Data to Guide WV Conservation Efforts
Conservation experts in the state are expanding a forest mapping tool to assess the impact of development on thousands of acres of public lands…
WV Using Radio Technology to Track Wildlife Migratory Patterns
UNION, W.Va. -- West Virginia researchers are utilizing old-school radio technology to study the migratory patterns of wildlife in remote areas of …
WV Parks Expect Upgrades Soon from Great American Outdoors Act
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. -- West Virginia's national parks and historic sites will soon get a much-needed makeover as workers replace bridges, fix roads …
Ongoing Restoration Key to Improving Cheat River Water Quality
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- June has been National Rivers Month, and in West Virginia, conservation groups are celebrating the results of decades-long …
WV Groups Applaud Landmark Wildlife Recovery Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - As the nation faces what scientists call a mass extinction crisis, West Virginia environmental groups are hailing Congress's new …
Report Questions Mountain Valley Pipeline's Financial Viability
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline may not be needed because natural-gas demand in the Southeast is expected to decline over …
Conservationists Urge Higher Fines for Mountain Valley Pipeline Project
CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- The multibillion-dollar Mountain Valley Pipeline Project is being fined more than $300,000 for excessive erosion and sediment …