U.S. House of Representatives co-sponsors for the RECLAIM Act grew after a coalition of coal mine reclamation advocates traveled to the nation’s capital to express their support for the bill that would accelerate the spending of money in the in the federal abandoned mine cleanup fund.
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Trump Administration Charged with Weakening Endangered Species Protections to Favor Coal
Environmental groups plan to sue federal and state agencies for allegedly conspiring to weaken endangered species protections in West Virginia.
TAGS: big sandy crayfish Endangered species Endangered Species Act guyandotte river crayfish U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ohio River Protections Now Optional
In June, an interstate regulatory agency voted to replace mandatory water quality protections for the Ohio River with voluntary guidelines that states can choose whether or not to follow.
Federal Approval Rescinded for Kentucky Prison
The project would have used public money, including abandoned mine reclamation funds, to build a federal prison on a former coal mine in Letcher County, Ky.
W.V. Landowners Win Case Against Fracking Company
West Virginia’s highest court unanimously ruled that mineral companies may not use surface owners’ land to reach gas reserves under adjacent properties without obtaining their express permission.
Volunteers Remove Staggering Amounts of Litter Across Region
State agencies, community groups and locals are working together to clean up significant amounts of litter across Appalachia.
Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council
Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council has used a variety of programs to connect low-income residents in six East Tennessee counties with healthy food while supporting local farmers.
TAGS: Appalachian Farmacy Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council East Tennessee Food Insecurity SNAP
Vineyards in Appalachia Move Toward Sustainability
As Appalachia becomes more of a wine destination, vineyards across the region are implementing more sustainable practices or going completely organic.
Community Food Initiatives
Community Food Initiatives provides fresh, local produce and gardening programs to Athens County in Southeast Ohio and the surrounding area.
SNAP Stretch Programs Expand Access to Fresh Food
Many communities across Appalachia have programs that extend the purchasing power of federal food stamps for locally grown food.
