Posts Tagged ‘2019 — April/May’
Going Caving in Tennessee
Worley’s Cave Where: Bluff City, Tenn., in Sullivan County How to access: Worley’s is located on private property, and it is recommended that visitors tour the cave with a third-party outdoor recreation company, such as High Mountain Expeditions, River & Earth Adventures, USA Raft or Wahoo’s Adventures. However, the owner may grant entry permission to…
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Linville Caverns Where: Linville, N.C., in Avery County. How to access: Linville Caverns is one of the most accessible caving experiences in Appalachia, with portions open to wheelchairs. The caverns are open to the public daily March through November, with varying hours. All tours are guided and last between 30 and 45 minutes. Prices vary,…
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Carter Caves State Resort Park Where: Olive Hill, Ky., in Carter County How to access: Multiple caves lie within the state park, which has a variety of amenities including camping and hiking. Difficulty: The most accessible caves feature shorter tours with relatively easy terrain. Several of the more strenuous caves offer longer tours from Memorial…
Read MoreA Milestone for Southwest Virginia Solar
This spring marks a poignant milestone for solar power in Southwest Virginia’s historic coal region. A 3.5-megawatt solar array, slated to be built on a former Wise County coal mine, is moving closer to fruition. The state’s Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy chose the project to receive a half million dollars through a federal…
Read MoreEnvironmental Groups Reach Agreement with Forest Service for Timber Sale
After three years of deliberations with environmental groups, the U.S. Forest Service reduced the acreage of a timber sale in the Jefferson National Forest and took other measures to protect water quality.
Read MoreProposal for Ohio River Water Pollution Standards Undergoes Third Revision
The proposed plan would continue to allow the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission to set water pollution limits, but would allow states to make different restrictions on a conditional basis.
Read MoreSoutheast Endangered Species Get Less Funding Compared to Other Regions
Conservation biologist Bernie Kuhajda found that some aquatic species outside of the Southeast receive as much as 46.6 times more funding than those in the region.
Read MoreAppalachian State Student Government Passes Climate Neutrality Bill
The ASU student government voted unanimously in favor of a bill calling on the Boone, N.C., university to pursue a net-zero impact on greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.
Read MoreDoctoral Student Helps Virginia Tech Labs Go Green
Virginia Tech doctoral student Ellen Garcia is implementing green practices such as recycling and energy efficiency at the university’s science labs.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Sister Beth Davies
Sister Beth Davies is a committed community advocate who has helped advance addiction treatment environmental protection in her area.
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