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Newsletter OVEC Oct 12, 2015
Winds of Change, Fall 2015
On June 15, we held our first forum on the Rogersville Shale in Huntington. About 200 people attended. WV Public Radio and TV stations WSAZ and WOWK aired stories on the forum. More
Issues: Climate change, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Winds of Change, Fall 2015
On June 15, we held our first forum on the Rogersville Shale in Huntington. About 200 people attended. WV Public Radio and TV stations WSAZ and WOWK aired stories on the forum. More
Issues: Climate change, Fracking, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Oct 1, 2015
Get Inspired to Write Your Stream Protection Comments
Miss the Stream Protection Rule hearings? You can still submit written comments by Oct. 26. Read these comments, get inspired to write. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Regulation, Water
Get Inspired to Write Your Stream Protection Comments
Miss the Stream Protection Rule hearings? You can still submit written comments by Oct. 26. Read these comments, get inspired to write. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Regulation, Water
Hoots and Hollers Dan Sep 24, 2015
Defend Water, Defend Our Future
States with a water scarcity problem, like California, would love access to the amount of water that West Virginia has. While our water may be plentiful here, we have to defend it to keep it clean and usable. More
Issues: Climate change, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Water
Defend Water, Defend Our Future
States with a water scarcity problem, like California, would love access to the amount of water that West Virginia has. While our water may be plentiful here, we have to defend it to keep it clean and usable. More
Issues: Climate change, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 16, 2015
We Need You at Final SPR Hearing Tonight!
All hands on deck! Even if you don’t want to speak in public, please come out. (Wear blue.) We need a good presence at the: Stream Protection Rule Draft Environmental Impact Statement Hearing 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston, WV More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Regulation, Water
We Need You at Final SPR Hearing Tonight!
All hands on deck! Even if you don’t want to speak in public, please come out. (Wear blue.) We need a good presence at the: Stream Protection Rule Draft Environmental Impact Statement Hearing 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston, WV More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Regulation, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 9, 2015
Our Water, Our Future Pre-SPR-Hearing Party
Water- and mountain-lovers, before you speak out at the SPR hearing, come enjoy one another's company at a pre-hearing party. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Our Water, Our Future Pre-SPR-Hearing Party
Water- and mountain-lovers, before you speak out at the SPR hearing, come enjoy one another's company at a pre-hearing party. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 9, 2015
Rides Available to “Stream Protection” Rule Hearing
Need a ride to the SPR hearing? We'll try to help. We'll have pickup locations in Huntington/Barboursville, Beckley, Weston, and Logan. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Rides Available to “Stream Protection” Rule Hearing
Need a ride to the SPR hearing? We'll try to help. We'll have pickup locations in Huntington/Barboursville, Beckley, Weston, and Logan. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 2, 2015
Countdown to Comment: No More Mercury Into the Ohio River
Comment now: No more mercury in the Ohio River. More
Issues: Health, Pollution, Water
Countdown to Comment: No More Mercury Into the Ohio River
Comment now: No more mercury in the Ohio River. More
Issues: Health, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers Vivian Sep 2, 2015
DEP’s Water Quality Standards Program Accepting Comments
DEP’s Water Quality Standards Program is now accepting comments. More
Issues: DEP, Pollution, Water
DEP’s Water Quality Standards Program Accepting Comments
DEP’s Water Quality Standards Program is now accepting comments. More
Issues: DEP, Pollution, Water
Hoots and Hollers Dustin White Sep 1, 2015
Make Your Voice Heard: Stream Protection Rule Talking Points
Here are some talking points to help you make comments on the stream protection rule. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Water
Make Your Voice Heard: Stream Protection Rule Talking Points
Here are some talking points to help you make comments on the stream protection rule. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Sep 1, 2015
Join WVRC in Saying NO MORE Mercury in the Ohio River
More mercury in Ohio River? No thanks! Comment by Sept. 4 More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Join WVRC in Saying NO MORE Mercury in the Ohio River
More mercury in Ohio River? No thanks! Comment by Sept. 4 More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Action Alert OVEC Sep 1, 2015
Speak Up For Appalachia’s Streams; Help Bring On the Solar;More
First and foremost, on the mountaintop removal / valley fill coal mining front, we need you to comment to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on its long-awaited "Stream Protection Rule," the latest version of the perpetually unenforced "Buffer Zone Rule." More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water
Speak Up For Appalachia’s Streams; Help Bring On the Solar;More
First and foremost, on the mountaintop removal / valley fill coal mining front, we need you to comment to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on its long-awaited "Stream Protection Rule," the latest version of the perpetually unenforced "Buffer Zone Rule." More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Fracking, Health, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 31, 2015
Speak Up for A Strong Stream Protection Rule
The federal Office of Surface Mining has finally released a draft version of its long-awaited Stream Protection Rule, and is holding hearings across the region to hear from community members impacted by surface coal mining. We need your help to make sure this critical rule overcomes industry opposition. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Speak Up for A Strong Stream Protection Rule
The federal Office of Surface Mining has finally released a draft version of its long-awaited Stream Protection Rule, and is holding hearings across the region to hear from community members impacted by surface coal mining. We need your help to make sure this critical rule overcomes industry opposition. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 31, 2015
Share Stories of the Ground Beneath Your Heart
Your story — the story of the land you love and the assaults your homeplace endures at the hand of extractive industries — deserves to be seen and heard around the world. That's why we hope you'll come to The Ground Beneath Our Hearts on September 12, starting at 11 a.m. at the Kanawha State Forest, Shelter No. 1. But don't wait till then to share your story. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Water
Share Stories of the Ground Beneath Your Heart
Your story — the story of the land you love and the assaults your homeplace endures at the hand of extractive industries — deserves to be seen and heard around the world. That's why we hope you'll come to The Ground Beneath Our Hearts on September 12, starting at 11 a.m. at the Kanawha State Forest, Shelter No. 1. But don't wait till then to share your story. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Pollution, Rogersville Shale, Social justice, Water
Press Release OVEC Aug 20, 2015
Groups Act to Stop Coal Mining Pollution in West Virginia Waterways
Today, environmental and citizen groups in West Virginia filed suit against Pritchard Mining Company for violating Clean Water Act protections at its Fourmile Surface Mine in Boone and Kanawah Counties. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Groups Act to Stop Coal Mining Pollution in West Virginia Waterways
Today, environmental and citizen groups in West Virginia filed suit against Pritchard Mining Company for violating Clean Water Act protections at its Fourmile Surface Mine in Boone and Kanawah Counties. More
Issues: Coal, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Press Release OVEC Aug 18, 2015
Celebrating the Ground Beneath Our Hearts
If solastagia is getting to you, you are not alone, and you are invited to join in an international event to do something about it. Solastalgia is the pain you feel when the place you live in and love is under assault. Although coined by Australian philosopher Glenn Albrecht, the meaning of the word resonates around the world for people whose homes have been irrevocably changed and damaged by industrial practices. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Social justice, Water
Celebrating the Ground Beneath Our Hearts
If solastagia is getting to you, you are not alone, and you are invited to join in an international event to do something about it. Solastalgia is the pain you feel when the place you live in and love is under assault. Although coined by Australian philosopher Glenn Albrecht, the meaning of the word resonates around the world for people whose homes have been irrevocably changed and damaged by industrial practices. More
Issues: Mountaintop removal, Pipelines, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Aug 18, 2015
Stream Protection Rule? Your Comments Needed!
All hands on deck!: Come to the hearing in WV! Location: Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston 5:00 – 9:00 p.m, Thursday, Sept. 17 More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Stream Protection Rule? Your Comments Needed!
All hands on deck!: Come to the hearing in WV! Location: Charleston Civic Center 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston 5:00 – 9:00 p.m, Thursday, Sept. 17 More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
Press Release OVEC Jul 14, 2015
Groups Highlight Failed Reclamation at Coal Mine
For the first time, environmental and citizen groups in West Virginia filed suit against a mine operator to enforce water quality certification protections. Mingo Logan Coal Company, the target of the suit, has failed to turn two diversion ditches (ditches that re-route streams destroyed by the mining) into functional streams at its Mountain Laurel Mine Complex in Logan County. More
Issues: Coal, Water
Groups Highlight Failed Reclamation at Coal Mine
For the first time, environmental and citizen groups in West Virginia filed suit against a mine operator to enforce water quality certification protections. Mingo Logan Coal Company, the target of the suit, has failed to turn two diversion ditches (ditches that re-route streams destroyed by the mining) into functional streams at its Mountain Laurel Mine Complex in Logan County. More
Issues: Coal, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jul 8, 2015
Sept. 12: The Ground Beneath Our Hearts
Mark your calendars now and join OVEC on September 12 for a very special international event, The Ground Beneath Our Hearts! This will be a worldwide celebration of our love for the beauty of our homes and heritage in places that have been terribly damaged by extractive industries. OVEC will be hosting an Appalachian celebration at Kanawha State Forest (Shelter #6) beginning at 11:00 a.m. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Music, Pipelines, Pollution, Rogersville Shale, Water
Sept. 12: The Ground Beneath Our Hearts
Mark your calendars now and join OVEC on September 12 for a very special international event, The Ground Beneath Our Hearts! This will be a worldwide celebration of our love for the beauty of our homes and heritage in places that have been terribly damaged by extractive industries. OVEC will be hosting an Appalachian celebration at Kanawha State Forest (Shelter #6) beginning at 11:00 a.m. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Music, Pipelines, Pollution, Rogersville Shale, Water
Hoots and Hollers OVEC Jun 2, 2015
Save the Date: July 31 is Picnic Time
Circle July 31 on your calendar and plan to join us for OVEC’s annual member and invited-guest picnic. Come on out to Coonskin Park! More
Issues: Clean elections, Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Music, Pipelines, Social justice, Water
Save the Date: July 31 is Picnic Time
Circle July 31 on your calendar and plan to join us for OVEC’s annual member and invited-guest picnic. Come on out to Coonskin Park! More
Issues: Clean elections, Energy, Fracking, Health, Marcellus Shale, Mountaintop removal, Music, Pipelines, Social justice, Water
Hoots and Hollers Vivian May 20, 2015
2 p.m. Today: OVEC Organizer Testifies at Congressional Hearing
OVEC community organizer Dustin White is among the witnesses at a Congressional hearing today. To watch the hearing live at 2 p.m.: http://naturalresources.house.gov/live/ More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water
2 p.m. Today: OVEC Organizer Testifies at Congressional Hearing
OVEC community organizer Dustin White is among the witnesses at a Congressional hearing today. To watch the hearing live at 2 p.m.: http://naturalresources.house.gov/live/ More
Issues: Health, Mountaintop removal, Pollution, Water