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Endangered Mussels to Get Protection

By AV's Intern Team | August 5, 2019 | 0

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to grant critical habitat for four endangered mussel species in 18 states by 2024.

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Welcome Josh and Tyler!

By Kevin Ridder | August 5, 2019 | 0

Appalachian Voices would like to welcome the two newest members of our team, Josh McClenney and Tyler Hughes!

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Environmental Votetracker — August/September 2019 issue

By The Appalachian Voice | August 5, 2019 | 0
Chart showing how Appalachian legislators voted in June and July 2019

See how Appalachian legislators at the federal level voted in June and July 2019.

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Tangled Up in Kudzu

By Contributing Writers | August 1, 2019 | 0
kudzu

The story behind the highly invasive vine that is creeping across the Southeast, and what can be done to stop it.

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The Appalachian African American Cultural Center

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 | 0
Two people sit on couch in front of wall of photos and documents

One couple’s mission to preserve community history in Southwest Virginia.

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Pipeline Protesters Charged with Threats of Terrorism

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 | 0
Protest banners hanging on pipeline equipment

Two peaceful protesters of the Mountain Valley Pipeline were recently arrested and charged with threats of terrorism, a felony.

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The Whitewater Spirit

By The Appalachian Voice | June 7, 2019 | 0
kayak runs waterfall

These accomplished women paddlers are making a a positive impact on the region’s rivers and those who navigate them.

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Pipeline Legal Disputes Escalate

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 | 0
Pipeline protestor holds sign that says, "What will the state do? How much is enough power and profit? We are watching you."

As residents in the path of the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines call for investigation of potentially toxic pipeline coatings, federal and state officials loosen permitting regulations.

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Contending with Contamination in Minden, W.Va.

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 | 0
Minden

Minden, W.Va., residents have been plagued with toxic PCBs for decades. Now the town is on the Superfund list and residents are once again calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to relocate the entire community.

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Keeping the Nolichucky “Wild and Scenic”

By Lorelei Goff | June 7, 2019 | 1
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A grassroots effort to protect the Nolichucky River has the support of lawmakers, outdoor enthusiasts, businesses and more.

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