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Action Alert OVEC Feb 12, 2020
It’s February: Show Democracy Some Love
Safeguarding and restoring democracy is not a spectator sport. Participate! More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Pro Democracy, Social justice
It’s February: Show Democracy Some Love
Safeguarding and restoring democracy is not a spectator sport. Participate! More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Pro Democracy, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 11, 2020
Action Needed Today: Say No to HB4615
The people of West Virginia do not want legislation like this. Make sure the legislators know--contact them today. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Pipelines, Social justice
Action Needed Today: Say No to HB4615
The people of West Virginia do not want legislation like this. Make sure the legislators know--contact them today. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Pipelines, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 6, 2020
Your Rights at Stake: Come to Public Hearing on Anti-Protest Bill
Come protect your right to protest. HB 4615 is un-American. A basic right for Americans is the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in the country. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Fracking, Pipelines, Pro Democracy, WV Legislature
Your Rights at Stake: Come to Public Hearing on Anti-Protest Bill
Come protect your right to protest. HB 4615 is un-American. A basic right for Americans is the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in the country. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fair courts, Fracking, Pipelines, Pro Democracy, WV Legislature
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 6, 2020
For the Sake of Your Community, Be Counted: Take Part in the 2020 Census
Stand up and be counted in the 2020 Census, whether or not you are a U.S. citizen. There's a lot riding on your household taking part! If someone tells you your data can be used against you, they are mistaken at best. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
For the Sake of Your Community, Be Counted: Take Part in the 2020 Census
Stand up and be counted in the 2020 Census, whether or not you are a U.S. citizen. There's a lot riding on your household taking part! If someone tells you your data can be used against you, they are mistaken at best. More
Issues: Racial inequality, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 5, 2020
We Need You @ Clean Drinking Water Act Press Conference on Feb 6
Calling all water drinkers: Come to the press conference to show WV legislators you want them to pass the Clean Drinking Water Act of 2020. More
Issues: Water, WV Legislature
We Need You @ Clean Drinking Water Act Press Conference on Feb 6
Calling all water drinkers: Come to the press conference to show WV legislators you want them to pass the Clean Drinking Water Act of 2020. More
Issues: Water, WV Legislature
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 31, 2020
Closed: Communications Specialist
OVEC is hiring a communications specialist. Details here. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pro Democracy, Social justice
Closed: Communications Specialist
OVEC is hiring a communications specialist. Details here. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pro Democracy, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 31, 2020
Applications Now Open for Rural Cinema Program
Apply now for Working Films training program aimed at supporting U.S. rural leaders in using film as a resource in their work for environmental justice and protection. More
Issues: Social justice
Applications Now Open for Rural Cinema Program
Apply now for Working Films training program aimed at supporting U.S. rural leaders in using film as a resource in their work for environmental justice and protection. More
Issues: Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 30, 2020
Low Cost Environmental Summer Camp Invites New Campers, Counselors
An amazing, fun opportunity for kids now in 3rd to 6th grades! Also, now hiring camp counselors. Summer Camp in beautiful southern West Virginia on the Greenbrier River. More
Issues: Health
Low Cost Environmental Summer Camp Invites New Campers, Counselors
An amazing, fun opportunity for kids now in 3rd to 6th grades! Also, now hiring camp counselors. Summer Camp in beautiful southern West Virginia on the Greenbrier River. More
Issues: Health
Press Release OVEC Jan 29, 2020
Court: Northern Long-eared Bat Was Unlawfully Denied Endangered Species Protection
A federal judge on Tuesday overturned a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect northern long-eared bats as threatened rather than endangered under the Endangered Species Act. More
Court: Northern Long-eared Bat Was Unlawfully Denied Endangered Species Protection
A federal judge on Tuesday overturned a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect northern long-eared bats as threatened rather than endangered under the Endangered Species Act. More
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 27, 2020
E-Day: Meet With Reps From More Than 24 WV Groups
More than 24 WV environmental groups at this year's E-Day, plus a rally with activist Tracy Danzey. Com e out! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Renewable energy, Social justice
E-Day: Meet With Reps From More Than 24 WV Groups
More than 24 WV environmental groups at this year's E-Day, plus a rally with activist Tracy Danzey. Com e out! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Renewable energy, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 20, 2020
MLK Jr. March and Program in Huntington Starting at 4; Action Opportunity: Environmental Justice
Environmental justice is social justice. More
Issues: Social justice
MLK Jr. March and Program in Huntington Starting at 4; Action Opportunity: Environmental Justice
Environmental justice is social justice. More
Issues: Social justice
Action Alert OVEC Jan 17, 2020
Session’s On; Learn About ASH Live @ 5; Rally and Plastics Story Tomorrow
Stay tuned during the WV Legislative Session for measures that would enable a petrochemical/plastics buildout along the Ohio River! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Social justice
Session’s On; Learn About ASH Live @ 5; Rally and Plastics Story Tomorrow
Stay tuned during the WV Legislative Session for measures that would enable a petrochemical/plastics buildout along the Ohio River! More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jan 13, 2020
Say No to Removing Regulations of Tanks Near Drinking Water Intakes
The House Energy committee meets Tuesday and is expected to consider this bill. Defend our water! Please contact committee members ow to say, "No breaks for tanks in zones of critical concerns – reject HB4079!" More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, WV Legislature
Say No to Removing Regulations of Tanks Near Drinking Water Intakes
The House Energy committee meets Tuesday and is expected to consider this bill. Defend our water! Please contact committee members ow to say, "No breaks for tanks in zones of critical concerns – reject HB4079!" More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, WV Legislature
Press Release OVEC Jan 8, 2020
Statements on the 6th Anniversary of the MCHM #WVWaterCrisis
On the 6th anniversary of the MCHM water crisis and at the start of the 2020 WV Legislative Session, clean drinking water for every West Virginian is still a goal rather than a reality. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, MCHM, Pro Democracy, Water
Statements on the 6th Anniversary of the MCHM #WVWaterCrisis
On the 6th anniversary of the MCHM water crisis and at the start of the 2020 WV Legislative Session, clean drinking water for every West Virginian is still a goal rather than a reality. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, MCHM, Pro Democracy, Water
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 OVEC Dec 6, 2019
WV E-Council’s 2020 Legislative Priorities
Make sure you are in the loop as the 2020 WV Legislative Session begins. Issues to watch for: renewable energy, protecting public land, pollution, petrochem, pipelines, coal, clean elections, fair courts, water, climate... More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Fair courts, Petrochemicals, Pipelines, Pro Democracy
WV E-Council’s 2020 Legislative Priorities
Make sure you are in the loop as the 2020 WV Legislative Session begins. Issues to watch for: renewable energy, protecting public land, pollution, petrochem, pipelines, coal, clean elections, fair courts, water, climate... More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Clean elections, Fair courts, Petrochemicals, Pipelines, Pro Democracy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Dec 5, 2019
High School Curriculum: Fracking, Cracker Plants, Plastics, and You
Educators and others may download this lesson plan Fracking, Cracker Plants, Plastics, and You. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Health
High School Curriculum: Fracking, Cracker Plants, Plastics, and You
Educators and others may download this lesson plan Fracking, Cracker Plants, Plastics, and You. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Health
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Dec 3, 2019
Defend the Water: Attend WV DEP Meeting in Person or Online on Dec. 4
Please plan to attend and help spread the word, as we need a lot of people in attendance to show support of our proposal for stronger human health criteria. More
Defend the Water: Attend WV DEP Meeting in Person or Online on Dec. 4
Please plan to attend and help spread the word, as we need a lot of people in attendance to show support of our proposal for stronger human health criteria. More
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 8, 2019
High School Curriculum: The Benefits of Renewable Energy
Teach your students about renewable energy. More energy from the sun strikes the earth in an hour than all of humanity uses in a year! More
Issues: Renewable energy
High School Curriculum: The Benefits of Renewable Energy
Teach your students about renewable energy. More energy from the sun strikes the earth in an hour than all of humanity uses in a year! More
Issues: Renewable energy
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Nov 6, 2019
High School Curriculum: Climate Change: The Science and Solutions
Educators and others may download this lesson plan Climate Change: The Science and Solutions. More
Issues: Climate change
High School Curriculum: Climate Change: The Science and Solutions
Educators and others may download this lesson plan Climate Change: The Science and Solutions. More
Issues: Climate change