Appalachian Voices
Appalachian Voices brings people together to solve the environmental problems having the greatest impact on the central and southern Appalachian Mountains. Our mission is to empower people to defend our region’s rich natural and cultural heritage by providing them with tools and strategies for successful grassroots campaigns.
SWOOSH! CRASH!
Sep 2nd, 2010: Nike Rolls Out a New pro-MTR Ad, and WVU Ignores Their Own Data. This morning Jeff Biggers brings our attention to a shameful new mountaintop removal ad from Nike, in support of their design for the 2010...
Big Win for Appalachia: Streamlined “NWP 21” Officially Suspended!
Jun 17th, 2010: The US Army Corps of Engineers has decided to suspend the “streamlined” Nationwide Permit 21 in Appalachia.
North Carolina Representatives Introduce Bill To Strip Investment Of Massey Energy
Jun 9th, 2010: North Carolina State Representatives have introduced a bill this week that if passed, will strip North Carolina investments in Massey Energy Company. Reps. Pricey Harrison, Paul Luebke, Susan Fisher and...
Operation Medicine Cabinet a Huge Success
Jun 2nd, 2010: Law enforcement officials and river conservationists happily collected approximately 188,563 pills and 20.2 gallons of liquid medication during High Country’s second prescription drug take back event...
