Seed saving allows gardeners and farmers to explore new varieties of the plants they grow while forming communities around the practice.
Dandelions are complex, nutrient-rich plants with a distinct appearance that makes them ideal for novice foragers.
Climate change has led to an increase in the population and range of these tiny, disease-spreading bloodsuckers.
Terrible, persistent smells from the Bristol landfill have put a damper on quality of life for residents of the Twin Cities. Officials acknowledge the problem, but there's no clear path forward.
Researchers discussed how climate change will impact health in rural mountain communities during a recent workshop. Spoiler alert: hotter nights, more mosquito- and tick-borne disease, and effects on mental and maternal health.
As residents of the Eunice community in West Virginia grapple with coal mine dust, regulations governing air pollution offer little help.
To protect the threatened Big Sandy crayfish and the endangered Guyandotte River crayfish, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service formally designated 446 miles of Appalachian streams and rivers as critical habitat.
In June, the U.S. Department of the Interior celebrated National Trails Day by designating 10 trails as National Recreation Trails, including five in Appalachia.
Organizing a river or lake cleanup is a fun, effective way to improve local water quality and make a tangible difference. Three river cleanup pros share their tips!
Special Notes
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. Read more.
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