The Appalachian region is one of the most undervalued parts of the country, both ecologically and culturally.
It has a long history of oppression due to it wealth of natural resources, such as coal and timber. The stereotype of Appalachians being ignorant and “backwards” have allowed these industries to lay waste to the region with little thought to the consequences. Destructive techniques such as mountaintop removal mining would never be allowed to occur in the Rocky Mountains or in the Adirondacks.
This April we are excited to have Amber Whittington of Ameagle, WV join us in Washington State!
In order to bring the country together to protect the region from the ravages of mountaintop removal, we created the Appalachian Treasures slideshow, with images and voices from the region. Along with directly impacted residents, we travel with this presentation to key Congressional districts across the country to build a national base to gain support for the Clean Water Protection Act and the Appalachia Restoration Act. Along the way, we have traveled to over 20 states and talked to over 7,000 people directly.
We normally schedule our Appalachian Treasures tours in the spring and fall. We may also be available for presentations outside of our touring schedule. Please contact kate.finneran@appvoices.org for more information.
Current tours:
This Spring we are headed out to the West Coast!
Wednesday, April 18th: 7am
West Seattle Kiwanis Club
BE’s Restaurant- 4509 California Avenue Southwest
Seattle, WA 98116
Wednesday, April 18th: Noon
Monroe Kiwanis Club
Valley General Hospital 14701 179th Ave SE
Monroe, WA 98272
Thursday, April 19th: 7:15am
Marysville Sunrise Rotary Club
Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar St. #A1
Marysville, WA 98270
Thursday, April 19th: 5:30 pm
Western Washington University- Environmental & Sustainability Dept
Miller Hall- Room 152
Bellingham, WA 98225
Friday, April 20th: 7pm
From Extraction to Export: Dirty Lies About Clean Coal
Partner event with RE-Sources for Sustainable Communities & Power Past Coal
YWCA Ballroom – located at 1026 N. Forest St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Sunday, April 22nd: 6pm
The Theater at Braeburn Condos (signs will be posted once you enter the complex)
1410 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
Tuesday April 24th: Noon
Clover Park Kiwanis
The Ram Restaurant: 10019 59th Avenue Southwest
Lakewood, WA 98499
Tuesday April 24th: 7pm
Transition Fidalgo & Friends present the 7th Generation Supper
Senior Activity Center at 1701 22nd street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Wednesday April 25th: 7pm
Port Townsend Community Center
620 Tyler Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Thursday April 26th: 7am
Olympic Kiwanis Club
Cornerhouse Restaurant, 101 E Front St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Saturday April 28th: 1 pm
First Christian Church
701 Franklin Street Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Sunday April 29th: 7pm
Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
2200 East End Street Northwest
Olympia, WA 98502
More dates TBA! Stay tuned..
Mountaintop Removal