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Hoots and Hollers OVEC Feb 12, 2020
Public Hearing on HB 4615: Comments from OVEC’s ED
Let legislators know you oppose HB 4615, which should be called, “The Chill, Muzzle and Exterminate Critical Protest and Dissent Act.” More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Climate change, Fracking, Pipelines, 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

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

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

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

Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Feb 5, 2020
More Radiation For Our Region From Oil and Gas Drilling Waste
A dirty secret no more: Citizens are demanding the regulation of radioactive brine produced from oil and gas operations. More
Issues: Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Pollution

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

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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

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

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

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

Hoots and Hollers Robin Blakeman Jan 16, 2020
Ohio River Pollution Control Standards, Microplastics and ASH: Making Connections
As industry works to allow even more pollution into the Ohio River--source of drinking water for about five million people!--regulators need to be informed about petrochemical/plastic pollution. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Water

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

Hoots and Hollers Vivian Jan 13, 2020
Come Out to E-Council’s Legislative Kick-Off Blast
Come out for the Legislative Kick-Off Blast and get to know your E-Council lobby team, learn about our 2020 legislative priorities, and meet some new friends! More
Issues: Aboveground storage tanks, WV Legislature

Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Dec 30, 2019
Last Call for Your End-of-Year Donations
Here's a chance to double the power of your donation. I enthusiastically offer both my time and financial support because I feel so strongly about OVEC’s mission and the work they—we!—do. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Fracking, Health, Social justice

Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Dec 13, 2019
Dark Waters Nightmare Happening in Ohio
Just like in the story of Dark Waters, money has become more important to our local, state and federal politicians than the lives or the future of the Ohio Valley residents. More
Issues: Appalachian Storage Hub, Petrochemicals

Hoots and Hollers Randi Pokladnik Dec 10, 2019
We Can’t Afford to Ignore Climate Change
Every sector of our economy will be affected if we sit by and do nothing about climate change. The costs of extreme weather events can be astronomical, and not just in terms of money, but in terms of life. More
Issues: Climate change

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

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

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

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