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Newsletter OVEC Dec 6, 2019
Winds of Change, Winter 2019-2020
OVEC's Winter 2019-20 is now online. Check out some of what we have been up to in the last months of the year, and please do remember us in your year-end charitable giving. Your support enables our work! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Climate change, Fair courts, Health, Pro Democracy, Water
Winds of Change, Winter 2019-2020
OVEC's Winter 2019-20 is now online. Check out some of what we have been up to in the last months of the year, and please do remember us in your year-end charitable giving. Your support enables our work! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Climate change, Fair courts, Health, Pro Democracy, Water
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Oct 5, 2019
Goodbye April…
I'm sure April's strong spirit will be with us in our ongoing efforts to ensure clean water and air for future generations in our state and region. More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines, Water
Goodbye April…
I'm sure April's strong spirit will be with us in our ongoing efforts to ensure clean water and air for future generations in our state and region. More
Issues: Fracking, Pipelines, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 27, 2019
Our Appalachian Storage Hub Videos Are Here!
Thanks to Evan Gilland, studying documentary film making at OU, for interning with us this summer. Here are the fruits of his labor, designed to be watched individually or in sequence, all about the Appalachian Storage Hub. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fossil fuels, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Petrochemicals, Water
Our Appalachian Storage Hub Videos Are Here!
Thanks to Evan Gilland, studying documentary film making at OU, for interning with us this summer. Here are the fruits of his labor, designed to be watched individually or in sequence, all about the Appalachian Storage Hub. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fossil fuels, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Petrochemicals, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 2, 2019
Something in the Water: West Virginians New Fight for Clean Water
"Flint is just the tip of the iceberg. ...this is part of the dark underbelly of American society... It’s bigger than Flint. It’s all over this country. It’s particularly people of color." More
Issues: Pollution, Social justice, Water
Something in the Water: West Virginians New Fight for Clean Water
"Flint is just the tip of the iceberg. ...this is part of the dark underbelly of American society... It’s bigger than Flint. It’s all over this country. It’s particularly people of color." More
Issues: Pollution, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Jun 7, 2019
What “Voluntary” Ohio River Pollution Control Standards Mean to Us
The way forward is a little murky, kind of like Ohio River Water sometimes, but we know citizen engagement is going to continue to play a central role. Stay active! More
Issues: Pollution, Water
What “Voluntary” Ohio River Pollution Control Standards Mean to Us
The way forward is a little murky, kind of like Ohio River Water sometimes, but we know citizen engagement is going to continue to play a central role. Stay active! More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Action Alert Vivian Jun 3, 2019
Jump Into June Actions
ROAR to re-imagine our Appalachian region! Stand up for Minden, and much more going on in June. More
Issues: Climate change, Sustainability, Transition economy, Water
Jump Into June Actions
ROAR to re-imagine our Appalachian region! Stand up for Minden, and much more going on in June. More
Issues: Climate change, Sustainability, Transition economy, Water
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Apr 11, 2019
April 15 – Ohio River Water Quality Comments Due!
Comment on pollution control standrads to ORANSCO. This could be much more valuable to you than your tax refund... same deadline April 15. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
April 15 – Ohio River Water Quality Comments Due!
Comment on pollution control standrads to ORANSCO. This could be much more valuable to you than your tax refund... same deadline April 15. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Newsletter OVEC Apr 2, 2019
Winds of Change, Spring, 2019
Driving around on a Sunday in early February, I saw dozens of slips just in my little section of the pipeline in Putnam County, but this was definitely the worst. It makes me wonder how many there are in total between Wayne County and Moundsville. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Winds of Change, Spring, 2019
Driving around on a Sunday in early February, I saw dozens of slips just in my little section of the pipeline in Putnam County, but this was definitely the worst. It makes me wonder how many there are in total between Wayne County and Moundsville. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Apr 2, 2019
Randi Pokladnik’s Comments to ORSANCO on Pollution Control Standards
Peer reviewed studies show that many of the chemicals released through the process of fracking and plastics production are carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting, obesogenic and become persistent in the environment. We need ORSANCO’s regs. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Pollution, Water
Randi Pokladnik’s Comments to ORSANCO on Pollution Control Standards
Peer reviewed studies show that many of the chemicals released through the process of fracking and plastics production are carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting, obesogenic and become persistent in the environment. We need ORSANCO’s regs. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Pollution, Water
Action Alert Vivian Mar 14, 2019
Veto, Strike, Real-Life Action That’s More Than a “Like”
Gov: Veto SB 622. We need more transparency and less big-money in WV elections. Students strike over climate inaction. More
Issues: Climate change, Water
Veto, Strike, Real-Life Action That’s More Than a “Like”
Gov: Veto SB 622. We need more transparency and less big-money in WV elections. Students strike over climate inaction. More
Issues: Climate change, Water
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Mar 7, 2019
What’s Up With Ohio River Pollution Control Standards?
Public pressure has so far really helped! Here's how to keep up the pressure, for the sake of your drinking water, for the health of all who depend on the Ohio River. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
What’s Up With Ohio River Pollution Control Standards?
Public pressure has so far really helped! Here's how to keep up the pressure, for the sake of your drinking water, for the health of all who depend on the Ohio River. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Action Alert Vivian Mar 4, 2019
Feeling Mad in March? Take Action!
Don't get mad in March! Get active. Defend water. Stand up for fair courts and clean elections. Oppose the Appalachian Storage Hub. Volunteer. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Fracking, Water
Feeling Mad in March? Take Action!
Don't get mad in March! Get active. Defend water. Stand up for fair courts and clean elections. Oppose the Appalachian Storage Hub. Volunteer. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Fracking, Water
Action Alert OVEC Jan 15, 2019
Calling All Water Drinkers and Pro-Democracy Thinkers
Show up for the water, for democracy, for we, the people! More
Issues: Clean elections, Social justice, Water
Calling All Water Drinkers and Pro-Democracy Thinkers
Show up for the water, for democracy, for we, the people! More
Issues: Clean elections, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers Dustin White Jan 9, 2019
Reflections On The Water: WV Water Crisis Five Years Later And A New Petrochemical Threat
If the WV DEP could not regulate one chemical storage tank, how in the world can they regulate all the infrastructure of a 400-mile-long petrochemical complex? More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, MCHM, Petrochemicals, Water
Reflections On The Water: WV Water Crisis Five Years Later And A New Petrochemical Threat
If the WV DEP could not regulate one chemical storage tank, how in the world can they regulate all the infrastructure of a 400-mile-long petrochemical complex? More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, MCHM, Petrochemicals, Water
Action Alert OVEC Jan 7, 2019
New Year’s Changes; Join Event on the 5th Anniversary of #WVWaterCrisis; More
Hope in the New Year for democracy: take action. Changes at OVEC. Event to mark the 5th anniversary of the #WVWaterCrisis. More
Issues: MCHM, Water
New Year’s Changes; Join Event on the 5th Anniversary of #WVWaterCrisis; More
Hope in the New Year for democracy: take action. Changes at OVEC. Event to mark the 5th anniversary of the #WVWaterCrisis. More
Issues: MCHM, Water
Press Release OVEC Jan 3, 2019
Media Advisory: WATER: A sacred gift, a human right, and our stewardship role
On the eve on the fifth anniversary of the 2014 water crisis, community members are invited to gather for WATER: A sacred gift, a human right, and our stewardship role More
Issues: DEP, MCHM, Water
Media Advisory: WATER: A sacred gift, a human right, and our stewardship role
On the eve on the fifth anniversary of the 2014 water crisis, community members are invited to gather for WATER: A sacred gift, a human right, and our stewardship role More
Issues: DEP, MCHM, Water
Action Alert Vivian Dec 31, 2018
Wring Out the Old Year, Ring in the New! Final Actions of 2018 and First of 2019
Deadline today to contact Congress re black lung benefits for coal miners and save the date for the first action of 2018: #waterislife More
Issues: Coal, Social justice, Water
Wring Out the Old Year, Ring in the New! Final Actions of 2018 and First of 2019
Deadline today to contact Congress re black lung benefits for coal miners and save the date for the first action of 2018: #waterislife More
Issues: Coal, Social justice, Water
Action Alert OVEC Nov 5, 2018
The Climate is Ripe for Change: Vote Tomorrow. Come Out Tonight. Support Minden. Act.
Vote: If you haven't voted already, please get thee to the polls on November 6. And every Monday in November, come find out about the Devil We Know. And be sure to make comments for Minden by Nov. 13. More
Issues: Climate change, Pollution, Social justice, Water
The Climate is Ripe for Change: Vote Tomorrow. Come Out Tonight. Support Minden. Act.
Vote: If you haven't voted already, please get thee to the polls on November 6. And every Monday in November, come find out about the Devil We Know. And be sure to make comments for Minden by Nov. 13. More
Issues: Climate change, Pollution, Social justice, Water
Press Release OVEC Oct 4, 2018
Groups Applaud Progress on Ohio River Protections
Your comments worked--for now! We will need to continue to let ORSANCO know we what it to maintain its role in pollution control standards for the Ohio River. More
Issues: Coal, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Groups Applaud Progress on Ohio River Protections
Your comments worked--for now! We will need to continue to let ORSANCO know we what it to maintain its role in pollution control standards for the Ohio River. More
Issues: Coal, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Water
Action Alert Vivian Oct 3, 2018
October Opportunities to Take Information, Turn it to Action
October offers plenty of opportunities to inform yourself, and to turn chances your outrage (or despondency) into action. Get primed to act, get primed to vote! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Fracking, Social justice, Transition economy, Water
October Opportunities to Take Information, Turn it to Action
October offers plenty of opportunities to inform yourself, and to turn chances your outrage (or despondency) into action. Get primed to act, get primed to vote! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Fracking, Social justice, Transition economy, Water