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N.C. Coal Ash Cleanup Plans Proposed, Controversy Continues

By AV's Intern Team | June 14, 2016 |

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality released its rankings for Duke Energy’s coal ash impoundments on May 18. However, enforcement of regulations and clean-up is still largely up in the air.

Environmental Votetracker — June/July 2016

By Elizabeth E. Payne | June 14, 2016 |

See how Appalachian congressional representatives voted on several environmental issues during April and May 2016.

A Magical Mycology Tapestry

By AV's Intern Team | June 14, 2016 |

The mushrooms of Appalachia offer diverse tastes and medicinal benefits for the wild forager. But be careful, since many edible mushrooms have poisonous look-alikes.

Pink Beds Loop

By AV's Intern Team | June 14, 2016 |

Pisgah National Forest’s Pink Beds Loop offers hikers an opportunity to enjoy the diversity of Appalachia’s ecosystems.

New Virginia Main Street Towns Aim to Thrive

By AV's Intern Team | June 14, 2016 |

Lexington and Wytheville, Va., are two of the four new Virginia Main Street Communities. The towns will be eligible for grants to revitalize their downtowns and preserve their historic value.

Tennessee Passes New Lead Notification Bill and other shorts

By AV's Intern Team | June 14, 2016 |

Tennessee passes a new lead notification program, study shows improved soil health in North and South Carolina, and more environmental news from around the region.

New App Allows Citizens to Report Sediment in Waterways

By AV's Intern Team | June 14, 2016 |

A new smart phone app will allow individuals to monitor sediment pollution in rivers and streams. The information collected can be reported to environmental watchdogs.