Posts by OVEC
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Action Alert OVEC Sep 1, 2020
Ba-dee-ya, actionin’ in September
It's almost fall, y'all, and we have some simple ways to stay connected from wherever you are. More
Ba-dee-ya, actionin’ in September
It's almost fall, y'all, and we have some simple ways to stay connected from wherever you are. More
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 31, 2020
Outstanding Allied Group: Center for Coalfield Justice
The Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) is the recipient of our 2020 Community Keepers Award for Outstanding Allied Group. More
Outstanding Allied Group: Center for Coalfield Justice
The Center for Coalfield Justice (CCJ) is the recipient of our 2020 Community Keepers Award for Outstanding Allied Group. More
Press Release OVEC Aug 31, 2020
Media Advisory: OVEC to Host Virtual Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition to host a virtual panel discussion about The Story of Plastic More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Pollution, Social justice
Media Advisory: OVEC to Host Virtual Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition to host a virtual panel discussion about The Story of Plastic More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Pollution, Social justice
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 28, 2020
Outstanding Community Defender: Bev Reed
Bev Reed is the recipient of our 2020 Community Keepers Award for Outstanding Community Defender. More
Outstanding Community Defender: Bev Reed
Bev Reed is the recipient of our 2020 Community Keepers Award for Outstanding Community Defender. More
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 27, 2020
Introducing OVEC’s 2020 Community Keepers Awards
The Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition is thrilled to announce our 2020 Community Keepers Award recipients. More
Introducing OVEC’s 2020 Community Keepers Awards
The Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition is thrilled to announce our 2020 Community Keepers Award recipients. More
Action Alert OVEC Aug 18, 2020
August Action Alert
Keeping in mind the importance of protecting the health of our community members, we would like to invite you to participate in some upcoming virtual actions to stay connected with us and our work. More
August Action Alert
Keeping in mind the importance of protecting the health of our community members, we would like to invite you to participate in some upcoming virtual actions to stay connected with us and our work. More
Action Alert OVEC Jul 27, 2020
Summertime and the Actions are Easy
This July, help us make a difference by taking virtual action. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fracking, Pollution
Summertime and the Actions are Easy
This July, help us make a difference by taking virtual action. More
Issues: Clean elections, Fracking, Pollution
Press Release OVEC Jul 27, 2020
Press Release: Is the EPA turning a blind eye to WVDEP?
Watershed protection organizations from three states plead with the EPA to make West Virginia follow the Clean Water Act More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Press Release: Is the EPA turning a blind eye to WVDEP?
Watershed protection organizations from three states plead with the EPA to make West Virginia follow the Clean Water Act More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 14, 2020
Recent ORSANCO Meeting: What Happened?
Vocal citizens are influencing this regional commission to take up emerging issues we know are going to be important as politicians and industry push to build oil, gas and petrochemical infrastructure in the Ohio River Valley. Join in to raise your voice! More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Recent ORSANCO Meeting: What Happened?
Vocal citizens are influencing this regional commission to take up emerging issues we know are going to be important as politicians and industry push to build oil, gas and petrochemical infrastructure in the Ohio River Valley. Join in to raise your voice! More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Action Alert OVEC Jul 13, 2020
Tell the ARC to Support People, Not Petrochemicals
Tell the ARC to support people, not petrochemicals. Here's a letter you can sign and send by July 16. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub
Tell the ARC to Support People, Not Petrochemicals
Tell the ARC to support people, not petrochemicals. Here's a letter you can sign and send by July 16. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub
Newsletter OVEC Jul 9, 2020
Winds of Change, Summer 2020
OVEC, the WV Highlands Conservancy, and the Sierra Club have put the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) on notice that we are going to sue the agency due to its mismanagement of the Special Reclamation Fund (SRF), and its related failure to comply with federal reporting requirements. More
Issues: Coal, DEP, Fracking, Water
Winds of Change, Summer 2020
OVEC, the WV Highlands Conservancy, and the Sierra Club have put the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) on notice that we are going to sue the agency due to its mismanagement of the Special Reclamation Fund (SRF), and its related failure to comply with federal reporting requirements. More
Issues: Coal, DEP, Fracking, Water
Action Alert OVEC Jul 8, 2020
Lunchtime Chat and Chew
Join us for lunch! More
Issues: Transition economy
Lunchtime Chat and Chew
Join us for lunch! More
Issues: Transition economy
Action Alert OVEC Jul 6, 2020
Here We Grow Again!
Interested in joining our growing organization? OVEC is currently hiring two full-time positions. More
Here We Grow Again!
Interested in joining our growing organization? OVEC is currently hiring two full-time positions. More
Press Release OVEC Jul 2, 2020
Press Release: RECLAIM Act Passes the House as part of H.R. 2, The Moving Forward Act
On Wednesday, July 1, the RECLAIM Act (HR 2156) passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2).; the Act would catalyze community economic development projects on or near reclaimed sites. More
Issues: Coal
Press Release: RECLAIM Act Passes the House as part of H.R. 2, The Moving Forward Act
On Wednesday, July 1, the RECLAIM Act (HR 2156) passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2).; the Act would catalyze community economic development projects on or near reclaimed sites. More
Issues: Coal
Action Alert OVEC Jun 25, 2020
Tell Your Representatives: Ohio Valley Petrochemical Expansion is Failing Economics
Let your public officials know you want a sustainable future, instead of a petrochemical/plastics build-out in our region. Here's an easy way to send a letter to your representatives right now. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Sustainability
Tell Your Representatives: Ohio Valley Petrochemical Expansion is Failing Economics
Let your public officials know you want a sustainable future, instead of a petrochemical/plastics build-out in our region. Here's an easy way to send a letter to your representatives right now. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 24, 2020
Doomed by Economics: The Downfall of Dirty Industry
Instead of investing in flailing industries that poison our land, air, water, and communities, it's time to explore sustainable economic development strategies that provide long-term prosperity for people in our region. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Sustainability, Transition economy
Doomed by Economics: The Downfall of Dirty Industry
Instead of investing in flailing industries that poison our land, air, water, and communities, it's time to explore sustainable economic development strategies that provide long-term prosperity for people in our region. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Sustainability, Transition economy
Action Alert OVEC Jun 8, 2020
Time of Transformation: June 2020
"Silence will surely damn us all." Times of transformation include taking to the streets, looking within, getting uncomfortable, and, yup, voting. More
Issues: Pro Democracy, Racial inequality, Social justice
Time of Transformation: June 2020
"Silence will surely damn us all." Times of transformation include taking to the streets, looking within, getting uncomfortable, and, yup, voting. More
Issues: Pro Democracy, Racial inequality, Social justice
Action Alert OVEC May 18, 2020
You May Still Be Home, But You Can Stay Active
Register to Vote by May 19. Speak Up for the Water! Learn About Plastics from A to Z. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Pro Democracy, Social justice, Water
You May Still Be Home, But You Can Stay Active
Register to Vote by May 19. Speak Up for the Water! Learn About Plastics from A to Z. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals, Pro Democracy, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC May 14, 2020
The West Virginia Environmental Council is Hiring
The WVEC seeks a year-round part-time Outreach Coordinator and Interim Lobbyist. More
The West Virginia Environmental Council is Hiring
The WVEC seeks a year-round part-time Outreach Coordinator and Interim Lobbyist. More
Action Alert OVEC May 9, 2020
May Online Actions for Some Semblance of Social Interaction Satisfaction
Join OVEC for a Facebook Live event on Monday; plus other actions you can take online, including taking part in the 2020 Census. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fair courts, Petrochemicals, Pro Democracy, Social justice
May Online Actions for Some Semblance of Social Interaction Satisfaction
Join OVEC for a Facebook Live event on Monday; plus other actions you can take online, including taking part in the 2020 Census. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fair courts, Petrochemicals, Pro Democracy, Social justice