Written by Cat McCue
Cat McCue
Although not native to the region, Cat feels deeply connected to the mountains, rivers, backroads and small towns of Appalachia she has come to know over the years. She is Appalachian Voices' Senior Communications and Public Engagement Strategist.
Groups force strong pollution controls on Virginia gas plant
Contact: Evan Johns, Appalachian Mountain Advocates, 434-738-186, ejohns@appalmad.org…
Connecting the economic dots in Southwest Virginia
More than 300 people turned out for the recent Southwest Virginia Economic Forum hosted by UVA-Wise — perhaps the largest gathering of people coming together to talk specifically and hopefully about solutions for the region’s economic future. A week later, the positive energy coming out of the forum is still palpable in the community, with some feeling it may have been the turning point for the region.
Appalachian Voices congratulates BRE on launch of Energy SAVER Loan Program
Contact: Rory McIlmoil, Appalachian Voices Director of Energy…
Appalachian river among America’s “Most Endangered Rivers”
Contact: Jessie Thomas-Blate, American Rivers, 202-347-7550 Tarence Ray,…
Amber and Jimmy join the AV team
Amber Moodie-Dyer — North Carolina Energy Savings Outreach…
A home base in Southwest Virginia
We’re very excited to announce the official opening of our new office in the City of Norton, Va., located in far southwest Virginia, part of the Mountain Empire Here, we’re surrounded by the mountains, forests, rivers and communities we love.
Re-route of fracked gas pipeline threatens new areas of Va., West Va.
Contact: Ben Luckett, Staff Attorney, Appalachian Mountain Advocates,…
Groups in two states challenge WB XPress
Contact: Ben Luckett, Appalachian Mountain Advocates, 304-645-0125, bluckett@appalmad.org…
Appalachian Voices testifies before Senate panel on coal-mining rule
Contact: Matt Wasson, Program Director, 828-773-0799, matt@appvoices.org Cat…
Virginia leaders to Gov. McAuliffe: Reject Dominion’s efforts to increase climate change pollution
Contact: Hannah Wiegard, Appalachian Voices, hannah@appvoices.org, 434-293-6373 Kate…
