Written by Matt Wasson
Matt Wasson
As Appalachian Voices' Director of Programs, Matt has worked on all aspects of the "coal cycle" — from mining, transportation and combustion to the disposal of power plant waste — and is a nationally recognized authority on mountaintop removal coal mining and coal economics. Matt has testified before Congress and appears frequently on expert panels.
Retreat, Regroup and Retie: An Angler’s Winter Refrain
While the fish may still be biting in…
Controversy Over Proposed Road Accelerates
A PLACE FOR SOLITUDE – National park enthusiasts…
The Appalachian Voice’s Tenth Anniversary
FIGHTING THE DESTRUCTION OF THEIR HOMELAND – Coalfield…
Highland Trials Put Sheep Dogs Through Paces
SHARP-EYED AND WAGGY-TAILED – Border Collies are renowned…
Farmers Worry About CAFO Dairy: Pollution, Land Values Are Concerns
INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE MEETS THE MOUNTAINS – Many residents…
Having Your Trees and Cutting them Too
Participants in the recent sustainable forestry workshop on…
The Bobcat: Apparition of the Appalachians
Photo courtesy of Terry Spivey, USDA Forest Service,…
As the Forests Have Changed, So Have Residents’ Lives
With virtually no laws governing forest practices in…
