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Become a Citizen Advocate: Make a Difference on Your Issues
Come learn how to be a citizen advocate. Why? Because change only happens because of people […]
Opportunity to Interview residents that were, and still are, impacted by the chemical spill two years ago.
Contact: Bill Price, [email protected], 304-389-8822 Concerned Families, Impacted Residents Gather to Observe Second Anniversary of West Virginia Chemical Spill at Exact Time Spill was Finally Reported Chemical used in coal processing poisoned water for 300,000 WV residents Charleston, WV—This Saturday, concerned families and impacted residents will gather to mark the second anniversary of a chemical spill on Elk River, just two miles above the water treatment plant near Charleston, which contaminated drinking water for more than 300,000 residents in central and southern West Virginia. Communities in coal mining areas are faced with the dangers of water pollution from coal mining every day. This spill pulled back the curtain on the coal industry's widespread and risky use of dangerous chemicals, and serves as an important reminder that coal-related pollution poses a serious danger to nearby communities. A group of locally impacted residents will be available for questions at the site of the spill, at the exact time that the tragedy occurred two years ago. Though the tanks are gone from the site, the effects remain. What: Opportunity to Interview residents that were, and still are, impacted by the chemical spill two years ago. Where: Scene of the spill, Freedom Industries 1015 Barlow Dr., Charleston, WV 25311 When: 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 (the spill was reported to the hotline at 12:05 p.m. two years ago) Who: Kate Flack, Charleston resident, new mother Diane Strickland, owner of Sugar and Spice Bakery in Charleston and others Sponsored by Sierra Club, WV Rivers, Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition and Advocates for a Safe Water System. ###
Report: Two Years After Elk River Chemical Spill, West Virginia American Water (WVAW) Unprepared to Deal With Another Major Crisis
Public Takeover of Charleston Area Water Supply Urged to Boost Accountability, Hold Down Rate Hikes, Reduce Disruptions & Promote More Infrastructure Investment.
What, Me Lobby? Learn How: Advocacy Trainings
This month, with the legislative session right around the corner, several WV groups are co-hosting a […]
Two Years After Elk River Chemical Spill
Two years after Elk River chemical spill: report to show serious unresolved water issues remain in West Virginia
Drinking Water Forum Features Fun Along With Information
West Virginia Rivers Coalition and 21 partners, including OVEC, will host a free public forum on […]
Fayette County to Enact Ban on Oil & Gas Waste Disposal
A most-excellent call-to-action from Headwaters Defense: On Tuesday, January 12, Fayette County will become the first county in West […]
Tennessee – Support the Lands Unsuitable for Mining Petition
From our friends in Tennessee, who are active with United Mountain Defense: Last month, the U.S. […]
2015 Recap and a Look Ahead; End of Year Appeal
As 2015 draws to a close, many of us are inclined to reflect on the successes and challenges the year brought.
People’s Pastoral: Our Stories Take Us Home
From a Catholic Committee of Appalachia press release: An Appalachian Catholic social justice organization has issued a […]
Shale and Pipelines: What the Frack is Going On in Putnam County?
Shale and Pipelines: What the Frack is Going On in Putnam County? 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, […]
Groups Gather to Tackle Gas Concerns
West Virginians facing crucial quality of life issues with the onslaught of the deep shale oil and gas industry are banding together for the sake of their communities.
Kentucky Coal Co. Plans = Toxic Dust for West Oakland
Hey Kentucky, I’ve got good news for ya! The death of coal companies has been largely […]
OVEC’s Successes in 2015: Thank You!
OVEC's work is successful because of the work of our volunteers, members and supporters. Thank you! Here's a sampling of some of our 2015 successes. As you make your end donations, please remember OVEC. Donations to OVEC are tax-deductible.
DEP Seeks Comments for Feasibility Study on Clean Power Plan
Update: Take easy e-action here. The goal of EPA’s Clean Power Plan for Existing Power Plants is […]
My Comments at the MXP Pipeline EIS Scoping Hearing
Update: April Keating reports that FERC has informed her that people can make comments to FERC […]
How to Submit Written Comments on Mountaineer XPress Pipeline
Update: April Keating reports that FERC has informed her that people can make comments to FERC […]
What to Say to FERC at Pipeline EIS Scoping Meeting?
Update: April Keating reports that FERC has informed her that people can make comments to FERC […]
WV: Time to Comment on Another Proposed Pipeline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) for Columbia Pipeline Group Inc.’s proposed Mountaineer XPress pipeline project. FERC uses the EIS to determine whether this project meets a threshold for "public convenience and necessity." You may comment by writing through December 17 or attend one of four public scoping meetings.