New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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Report: Abandoned Gas Wells Are A Growing Problem For W.Va.
A new report from the Ohio River Valley Institute says there are tens of thousands of abandoned or orphaned gas wells in the state that have gone uncounted.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic Comments Requested For W.Va. Water Monitoring Report
Members of the public are invited to provide comments on a draft version of the WVDEP's 2024 water quality monitoring report through Sept. 1.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsROCKWOOL Granted New Air Permit As Minor Emission Site
An insulation manufacturer in Jefferson County has obtained a new air monitoring permit from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, which takes effect Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUPDATE: Possible Ninth Flood Fatality Identified; New Housing Aid Available
At a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey shared news of a possible additional fatality from the Ohio County floods, plus a new opportunity for housing aid for residents affected by the flooding.
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Plugging Abandoned Wells Easier With New State Law
Abandoned natural gas wells are all over the state, from family farms to commercial wells. Gov. Patrick Morrisey celebrated in Wheeling Wednesday the passage of a new law that makes it easier to plug those wells. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Moves To Weaken Stream Protections
More pollution may make it to streams in the state after the House of Delegates passed a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rule package Wednesday. The Engrossed Committee version of House B...
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