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West Virginia Reintroduces Northern Bobwhite Quail to State
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources started a five-year restoration of the game species in March.
Monacan Nation Opposes Water Utility Development at Historic Site
Update: July 20, 2020 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extended the comment period for the water infrastructure permit at the historic Rassawek site until June 7, 2020. More than 12,000 comments were filed against the James River Water Authority’s…
Tennessee Extends Mercury Advisory for Nolichucky Fish
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a warning in January against eating certain fish in parts of the Nolichucky River due to mercury contamination.
Senate Bill Would Expand Virginia Wilderness
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act in January, which would increase two wilderness areas in Bath County, Va., by 5,600 acres.
TAGS: conservation George Washington National Forest senate bill Virginia Wilderness Additions Act wilderness
NC Litter-Free Coalition Pays Youth for Trash Cleanup
An anti-litter group in Murphy, N.C., partnered with dozens of local businesses and individuals to pledge money to young people who fill trash bags with litter in Cherokee County.
Water Contamination in Paden City, W.Va.
Residents of Paden City, W.Va., have dealt with chemical water pollution since at least March 2019.
TAGS: Paden City U.S. Environmental Protection Agency water contamination Water quality West Virginia
Forest Service Pulls West Virginia Logging Project
In December, the U.S. Forest Service cancelled a 2,400-acre logging plan in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest after environmental groups challenged the project.
TAGS: candy darter Center for Biological Diversity Monongahela National Forest U.S. Forest Service West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
State Environmental Agencies See Cuts to Funding, Staffing
A recent report shows that the federal government and 30 states reduced funding for environmental agencies from 2008 to 2018.
TAGS: Environmental Integrity Project funding state environmental agencies U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
New Lightbulbs Will Conserve Energy on VA Highways
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to replace more than 9,600 highway lights with LED bulbs to increase visibility and energy efficiency.
