Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jun. 09, 2026

State Leaders Tout Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Success In Morgantown

Since opening in April 2024, the treatment plant has removed metals common in mine drainage like iron and aluminum from the water. The acidified water is also treated to raise its pH level back to neutral.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Nov. 18, 2024

Infrastructure Law's Mine Reclamation Funds To Continue

Under the infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden, West Virginia will receive an extra $140 million a year over 15 years for mine reclamation projects.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Aug. 19, 2024

Mine Drainage Treatment Brings Life, Opportunity Back To Deckers Creek

Indicator species are returning to Deckers Creek after years of acid mine drainage treatment.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Aug. 19, 2024

Collecting Rainwater And Cleaning Up A Creek, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, rain barrels can help farmers and gardeners and a waterway in Monongalia County is on a path to recovery.

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Apr. 30, 2024

WVU Researchers Aim To Convert Mine Water Pollutants Into Industrial Materials

West Virginia University researchers are extracting minerals from toxic mine water runoff and converting it into industry materials, with the help of the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Dec. 21, 2022

Manchin Blames McConnell For Senate Failure Of Permitting Bill

Manchin’s bill to overhaul permitting for fossil fuel and renewable energy projects couldn’t get the 60 votes it needed to advance in the 100-member chamber.

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