Conservation West Virginia

Electing Our Conservation Leaders

Preserving the natural environment for ourselves and future generations is an important West Virginia value.

Our families, our communities and our economy are all stronger when we take care of our natural heritage.

We advance this important value by informing West Virginians about key conservation issues, taking positions on legislation and policy affecting the environment, and communicating our views to elected officials.

To make real change, conservationists must have political power. We help achieve this power by evaluating candidates for public office based on their conservation views and mobilizing voters to elect conservation leaders.

Fix It

Carbon pollution is overheating West Virginia. It’s causing extreme weather, raising the cost of living, and putting our outdoor heritage at risk.

Fix It is a nonpartisan campaign to save the West Virginia we love. No bans; no prohibitions. Just fair policies that fit our values. Visit our Fix It campaign now to learn more.

Conservation West Virginia is active in these areas of concern:

Clean Air
Pure Water
Climate
Land & Wildlife
Development

Conservation News

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Open Letter to the Jefferson County Planning Commission in Opposition to the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Concept Plan

Groundwater is a public resource that should not be depleted or used in excessive quantities except for the public good. The West Virginia Legislature has declared that the waters of the state, including groundwater, are valuable public natural resources held by the state for the use and benefit of its citizens.
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How West Virginia Electric Utilities Stack Up

West Virginia is served by a small number of electric utilities, all of which are regulated by the Public Service Commission. Appalachian Power provides service generally in the southern half of the state. First Energy Corporation operates in…
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How to Talk With a Conservative About Climate Change

We all know them. They are in our families and at our workplaces. They are the people who deny that climate change is manmade, or who claim that some scientist has proved it’s all a hoax. Sometimes it’s a matter of choosing teams. Concern…

Fix It News: Climate Change in West Virginia

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Appalachian Hurricane Flooding Intensified by Climate Change

We have all seen the news coverage of the horrific flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, a small city often touted as protected from the effects of climate change. The truth is that Appalachia, including West Virginia,…
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A Longer Mosquito Season This Fall Thanks to Climate Change

The worst time for mosquitos is usually late August and early September. But the longer it stays warm in the Fall, the longer mosquitos hang around. They aren’t usually killed off until the first frost, which comes later now in West Virginia…
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How West Virginia Electric Utilities Stack Up

West Virginia is served by a small number of electric utilities, all of which are regulated by the Public Service Commission. Appalachian Power provides service generally in the southern half of the state. First Energy Corporation operates in…