Across Appalachia
Environmental and cultural news briefs
New Lightbulbs Will Conserve Energy on VA Highways
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to replace more than 9,600 highway lights with LED bulbs to increase visibility and energy efficiency.
Settlement to Protect Rare Sunfish
An Alabama land trust purchased 500 acres of land containing the habitat of the threatened spring pygmy sunfish. The move is part of an agreement between environmentalists and a car company building a construction plant nearby.
Two WV Counties to Get Connected with Broadband Grant
West Virginia’s Tyler and Wetzel counties received approximately $5.6 million in federal funds to support the development of rural broadband internet access.
Camps Focus on Environmental Experiences
Camp Waldo in Summers County, W.Va., is one of several Appalachian summer camps that offers ecologically themed activities.
Draft Plan for Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Released
The U.S. Forest Service released its draft plan for North Carolina’s Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The public comment period runs through May 14, and multiple public meetings are scheduled.
