#Justice4Minden: Support the People of Minden, WV

OVEC

Feb 7, 2018

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Original Post:

Headwaters Defense and the people of Minden have been asking Governor Justice to nominate their Fayette County, WV, community to the National Priorities List (as a Superfund site).

For instance, see this November 17, 2017 news story: Minden residents want relocated, ask governor for help

You can help out! This Saturday, February 10, at 11: 30 a.m. come to Headwaters Defense’s action: #Justice4Minden at the Green Space Public Park in downtown Lewisburg, WV (on the corner of Rt. 219 and Rt. 60). Headwaters Defense says: Maybe Jim Justice will hear us if we show up in his hometown!

Get more details and join the event on Facebook or see this calendar entry.

As you can see below, OVEC has just sent a letter to Governor Justice is support of Headwaters Defense request. Please do use our letter as as template to write your own letter to Governor Justice!

For a deeper dive into what’s going on in Minden, follow Headwaters Defense on Facebook, and scroll down below our letter for more news links.

Other Action to Take

TELL YOUR SENATORS: OPPOSE EPA BUDGET CUTS, CLEAN UP SUPERFUND SITES