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Center for Biological Diversity: Celebration Slated for June 23 as Mural Joins Dozens Across North America

HUNTINGTON — The West Virginia Division of Highways is advertising for bids to clean and paint the Sgt. Jackie L. Waymire Memorial Bridge carrying 3rd Avenue over the Guyandotte River

West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair and state House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw have objected to an agreement between West Virginia environmental groups and the United States Environmental Protection Agency aimed at cleaning up the Lower Guyandotte River watershed. Blair and Hanshaw argue the proposed agreement allows the EPA to ignore water quality standard compliance criteria established by state legislators and doesn’t respect the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s authority.

The state Department of Environmental Protection has filed a motion in federal court to intervene in a proposed settlement to limit mining pollutants in streams.  At the heart of the issue is the Guyandotte River and the alleged failure of the DEP to administer water testing and limits for ionic toxicity in 11 state streams that affect 100,000 people. As a result, conservation groups filed a lawsuit.

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Nearly $19 million in funds for 61 West Virginia outdoor recreation projects was announced by Governor Justice. The funds will go towards projects in 34 counties, nine travel regions, and almost 700 miles of trails throughout the state. Investing in our cities, towns, parks, and trails is truly one of the […]