WV: Public Lands/Wilderness
WV small business owners push for northern 'Corridor H' route
Concerns about environmental and economic disruption by the proposed "Corridor H" four-lane highway project have led dozens of small businesses in two…
Report: WV’s Blackwater River among America’s most endangered
The Blackwater River, which flows more than 30 miles through West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, ranks among the top 10 most endangered rivers in …
After Alaskan mining decision, other states may step up conservation efforts
The Biden administration has denied approval for a project to build more than 200 miles of road in the Alaskan wilderness. On this Earth Day…
Concerns voiced about language in WV forest management bill
The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill to allow private forest fire management on state lands but environmental groups said they are concerned its…
After WV Town Greenlights Corridor H Highway, Residents Want Input
Residents in West Virginia want more input on a four-lane highway slated to cut through the towns of Thomas and Davis, continuing over the Blackwater …
West Virginia Groups Rally to Protect Old-Growth Trees
The U.S. Forest Service plans to chop down what conservation groups say are large swaths of old-growth trees in the Monongahela National Forest…
Many WV Small Businesses Want Northern Route for Corridor H Highway
Small businesses in Thomas and Davis say they would prefer a planned four-lane highway to be rerouted north, instead of running through what they say …
Conservation Groups Scrutinize Monongahela Timber-Harvest Proposal
A U.S. Forest Service timber-harvest proposal in Pocahontas County has conservation groups worried about potential harmful impacts to endangered …
Mapping Project Uses Data to Guide WV Conservation Efforts
Conservation experts in the state are expanding a forest mapping tool to assess the impact of development on thousands of acres of public lands…
WV Using Radio Technology to Track Wildlife Migratory Patterns
UNION, W.Va. -- West Virginia researchers are utilizing old-school radio technology to study the migratory patterns of wildlife in remote areas of …
WV Parks Expect Upgrades Soon from Great American Outdoors Act
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. -- West Virginia's national parks and historic sites will soon get a much-needed makeover as workers replace bridges, fix roads …
Ongoing Restoration Key to Improving Cheat River Water Quality
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- June has been National Rivers Month, and in West Virginia, conservation groups are celebrating the results of decades-long …