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Get to Know Appalachia’s Vulnerable Species
We spotlight eight of our region’s at-risk species.
The Appalachian Voice shifts to publishing online
We are ceasing the print publication of The Appalachian Voice for the time being due to the impact of the pandemic, but we will continue to publish new stories online.
Pristine Waters At Bottom Creek Gorge
The Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve in Montgomery County, Va., contains more than 5 miles of trails and the second-highest waterfall in the state.
December 2019/January 2020
April/May 2018 View / Download PDF In this issue of The Appalachian Voice, we check in on the progress that towns, cities and schools in our region are making on the path to clean energy, and explore the challenges they face along the way. We also hear how homeowners, churches, nonprofit centers and more have…
North Carolinians Speak Out Against Fracked Gas Projects
In November, North Carolina landowners and concerned residents spoke out against the proposed MVP Southgate Pipeline and a proposed liquefied natural gas facility.
North Carolina shows up strong against fracked-gas projects
North Carolinians are turning out strong to stand for environmental justice and water quality and to stop unneeded fracked-gas projects.
Virginia Gov. Northam announces climate goals for 2050
CONTACTS: Cat McCue, 434-293-6373, cat@appvoices.org Today, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed Executive Order 43, setting a goal for the commonwealth to achieve 100 percent zero-carbon electricity by 2050. Statement from Appalachian Voices Executive Director Tom Cormons: This announcement from the Northam administration underscores that Virginia must chart a course for a cleaner, healthier and more…
August/September 2019
August/Sept 2019 – Features View / Download PDF The August/September issue explores a broad range of topics, including growing public frustration with the Tennessee Valley Authority and continued protests and legal delays affecting major fracked-gas pipelines. We also look at local attempts to tackle the problem of food insecurity, share one man’s inspiring effort to…
June/July 2019
View / Download PDF The rivers that flow through Appalachia provide summer fun for paddlers of any skill level. Below, read about some of our region’s best boating spots, a grassroots effort to federally protect the Nolichucky River, and more. We also cover one Southwest Virginia couple’s ongoing mission to preserve the area’s African-American heritage,…
Virginia: Clinch and Maury rivers
Clinch River Location: The Clinch River forms in Tazewell County, Va., flowing unfettered through Southwest Virginia on its way to Tennessee, where it encounters two dams before joining the Tennessee River. How to access: The Virginia section of the Clinch hosts numerous launch and take-out sites. Review a map and mileage information at clinchriverva.com. Difficulty:…