The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently classified northern long-eared bats as endangered, which could help save the species most impacted by the deadly fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome.
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Northern Long-Eared Bats Added to Endangered Species List
TAGS: Bats Endangered species Endangered Species Act Fish and Wildlife Service White Nose White-nose syndrome
Fighting for Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families
Kathryn South’s husband, Mike South, was diagnosed with black lung disease at age 35. As they grappled with his disease, the couple also navigated the arduous legal process to obtain federal black lung benefits, a fight that Kathryn continued even after Mike’s passing.
Solar Panels on Southwest Virginia Schools Signal a Diversifying Economy
School solar projects demonstrate how Virginia’s coalfield counties are diversifying their economies and energy options with solar power.
TAGS: Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Electric Utilities Mountain Empire Community College Renewable Energy Solar Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia southwest virginia Virginia
New Clinch River State Park Showcases Biodiversity
Supporters of Southwest Virginia’s newest state park hope that it will foster a conservation mindset and bring awareness to the Clinch River’s rich biodiversity.
TAGS: biodiversity Clinch River Clinch River Valley Initiative southwest virginia state parks Virginia
Removal of Historic Dam Aims to Restore Watauga River
On May 16, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed the Ward Mill Dam in an effort to reconnect streams across the Watauga River watershed. The B.O. Ward House and Mill Complex was preserved and added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Virginia Gold Rush
Residents fear a dangerous open-pit gold mine will open in Buckingham County before the Virginia General Assembly acts.
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Researchers Discover New Wildflower in SC
The only known population of Shealy’s saxifrage lives at a preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy in Pickens County, South Carolina.
Linville Caverns Spider Could Be North Carolina’s Newest State Symbol
A bill currently in the North Carolina legislature would declare the tiny Linville Caverns spider an official state symbol.
N.C. Advocates Call for State Action on Rent, Utility Assistance
In March 8 letters to state officials, activists said that hundreds of thousands of struggling families in North Carolina will remain at risk of eviction and utility shut-offs if further action is not taken before the end of the month.
Virginia Resident Finally Finds Relief From Coal Truck Dust
After a resident unsuccessfully sought aid from Virginia officials for two years to address constant dust from passing coal trucks, one reporter’s questions motivated the company to take action.
