Tag: Reclamation

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Hoots and Hollers Dustin White Nov 16, 2017
Revelation: Alpha Weasels Out of Bonding Obligations
Alpha will transfer to Lexington Coal a total of 160permits from West Virginia. This deal eliminates $192 million in self-bonding Alpha owes to West Virginia. More
Issues: Mountaintop removalReclamationWater
Press Release OVEC Aug 19, 2016
Environmental Groups Secure Settlement from Coal Mine Owner to Restore Mining Sites Across West Virginia
The Sierra Club, Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition (OVEC), and West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, announced a $6 million stream restoration and reforestation settlement today with the Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF). More
Issues: CoalMountaintop removalReclamation
Press Release OVEC Jul 1, 2016
Groups Secure Settlement Requiring Alpha Natural Resources to Fund Community Restoration Projects
Agreement modifies existing water treatment settlement and resolves the groups’ objections in Alpha’s bankruptcy More
Issues: CoalMountaintop removalReclamationSocial justice
Reclamation? Gallery Vivian Jun 4, 2006
Hobet 21 Complex, Boone and Lincoln Counties, WV
The Hobet 21 Complex is over 12,000 acres and growing. Photos from two different spots within the complex. More
Issues: Mountaintop removalReclamation
Reclamation? Gallery Vivian Feb 28, 2006
Wind River Mine Site, Boone County, WV
"Reclamation" at the Wind River mine site has been going on for 23 years. More
Issues: Mountaintop removalReclamation
Reclamation? Gallery Vivian Oct 19, 2003
Twisted Gun Golf Course, Mingo County, WV
Hey folks! It's "economic development" on a Mingo County mountaintop removal site. That's right, a golf course for the residents of one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in the nation. More
Issues: Mountaintop removalReclamation
MTR Gallery Vivian Dec 12, 2001
Aerial Photos of Mountaintop Removal Mining Near Blair, WV
Photos by Vivian Stockman unless otherwise noted More
Issues: Mountaintop removalReclamation