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Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 9, 2020
Laura Forman Passion for Justice: Randi Pokladnik
This year, Randi Pokladnik is the recipient of our highest honor: the Laura Forman Passion for Justice Award. More
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 8, 2020
Super Citizen Lobbyist: Sue DeVall
We are pleased to announce Sue DeVall as the recipient of our 2020 Community Keepers Award for Super Citizen Lobbyist. More
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 3, 2020
Outstanding Ally: Leatra Harper
We are thankful for all the tremendous work Leatra has done in support of OVEC and other allied groups, and we are thrilled to take this opportunity to recognize her for her many contributions. More
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Sep 3, 2020
Season Extension: Blog 21 in a Gardening Series
Increase your harvest time. Season extension refers to ways of growing things later into fall after a frost, or starting earlier in spring. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 1, 2020
Volunteer of the Year: Kati Holland
It is our pleasure to announce Kati Holland is our Volunteer of the Year for 2020. 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
Fracking Rig
Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Aug 31, 2020
Fracked Gas is NOT a Bridge Fuel
We must create the political will to move away from an industry that has controlled our nation and the world with a narrative that is not only dangerous, but lacks scientific facts. More
Issues: Climate changeFracking
Harvest
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Aug 31, 2020
Paperwork: Blog 20 in a Gardening Series
Paperwork: no, you don’t have to do any of this. But for the serious, long-term gardener, it can be helpful. More
Issues: Sustainability
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
Viv with the OVEC logo
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
Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Aug 17, 2020
Why We Cannot Recycle Our Way Out of the Plastic Mess
Unlike steel or aluminum, plastic cannot be recycled over and over again. Many plastic formulations can't be recycled even once. Much of the plastic packaging we encounter is unnecessary. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage HubPetrochemicals
sorghum
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Aug 16, 2020
The Tall Ones: Blog 19 in a Gardening Series
In this post, we look at some plants that tower over others in your vegetable garden: sunflowers, sorghum, and field corn. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Aug 10, 2020
Late Crops: Blog 18 in a Gardening Series
If you thought you only planted your garden in spring, think again. You can start assorted seedlings now, and extend your harvest season. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Frank Grant Aug 7, 2020
Book Review: A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety
Ray notes that stress and guilt over not ever being able to do enough to “save” the planet is actually detrimental to making sustained change. Unless one can be good to oneself, it is ultimately useless to be good to the environment. More
Issues: Climate changeSocial justice
preserved food
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jul 31, 2020
Preserving the Harvest: Blog 16 in a Gardening Series
If you are gardening, your harvest is already underway. Here's how I put up a lot of our food. More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Jul 23, 2020
Do You Want Oil and Gas Waste in Your Water?
Do you care about Ohio River water quality? A virtual public hearing on a proposed oil and gas waste barge dock near Marietta is scheduled for August 7th; please register and send comments to USACE. More
Issues: Ohio RiverPollutionWater
Leek flower
Hoots and Hollers Mary Wildfire Jul 20, 2020
Alliums: Blog 15 in a Gardening Series
Alliums are members of the onion family, including onions, garlic, leeks, elephant garlic. Look out vampires! More
Issues: Sustainability
Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Jul 14, 2020
Frack Waste Barges: Another Threat to Ohio River Valley Residents’ Drinking Water Supply
Frack waste barges on the Ohio River?! On August 7, join a virtual public haring to let the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers know what you think. More
Issues: FrackingPollutionWater
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: PollutionWater
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