Written by AV's Intern Team
AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.
The STAY Project Celebrates 10 Years
The Stay Together Appalachian Youth (STAY) Project, a youth-led organization of people ages 14 to 30 that aims to “make Appalachia a place young people can and want to stay,” celebrated 10 years in July.
SolSmart Designation in Works for Southwest Virginia
Several counties and towns in Southwest Virginia received a federal grant to help develop solar energy in the area.
Clinch-Powell Clean Rivers Initiative Extended
State and federal agencies will continue working together to protect and restore the Clinch-Powell watershed in Tennessee and Virginia over the next 10 years.
Asian Carp Spreading Near East Tennessee
Evidence of Asian carp, an invasive species that can potentially injure boaters or recreationists by jumping out of the water, has been found in Chickamauga Lake northeast of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Virginia Students Develop Satellite Technology
In the new Virginia Space ThinSat Program, students from fourth grade to rising seniors create small satellites that collect data from a low-Earth orbit.
Meet Appalachia’s Pollinators
Buzzing bees, hummingbirds, butterflies and more help keep Appalachia’s flora in bloom.
A Backyard Pollinator Paradise
Tips to make your yard a haven for colorful moths, hummingbirds and more.
Hazardous Spray
Residents and beekeepers are working with electric cooperatives to opt out of herbicide applications.
Lawsuit Challenges Logging Sale in Cherokee National Forest
Several conservation groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service for allegedly allowing unlawful, high-impact logging on a 534-acre stretch of land in the Cherokee National Forest.
