The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources recently installed a system in Monroe County to track the movement of radio-tagged wildlife.
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Kentucky Seeks Input on Bacteria in Streams
The Kentucky Division of Water is accepting public comments through Sept. 3 on their draft plan to address high levels of harmful bacteria in the Licking River and Salt River basins.
Virginia Outlaws Box Turtles as Pets
The new regulation, which took effect in July, aims to reduce poaching and mitigate turtle population decline from habitat loss.
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.
Mussel Sensors Pave the Way for New Environmental Monitoring Tools
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new system to remotely monitor the behavior of freshwater mussels with the potential to warn scientists of aquatic pollutants.
WV Bills to Relax Water Protections Seen as ‘Dangerous’
Environmental groups in West Virginia are pushing back against two bills in West Virginia that would relax regulations on above-ground chemical storage tanks and ease groundwater quality standards.
New River Gorge Becomes Newest National Park
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, established in December 2020, is West Virginia’s first national park.
Regional Universities Win EPA Grants For Sustainability Projects
Three universities in Appalachia were among 32 higher education institutions that were awarded grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for projects that include developing water pipes from recycled plastic and researching the air quality impact of exhaled carbon dioxide.
TAGS: Carnegie Mellon University EPA Marshall University Sustainability research sustainability technology Virginia Tech
Future is Uncertain for Trump-era Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Under the prior administration’s reinterpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, companies would not be fined for incidental bird killings that result from events such as oil spills. The Biden administration has blocked the change from going into effect while it seeks more public comment.
TAGS: Audubon Society Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Treaty Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
Tennessee Drafting Public Recreation Plan
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is in the process of developing the state’s 10-year public recreation plan after gathering public input on priorities.