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Viewing Mountain State Elk And Addressing Small Town Water Woes, This West Virginia Morning

Tour dates open in September and October for elk viewing in the Mountain State -- just in time for rutting season. And, small towns and old coal communities are desperate for clean drinking water but finding it hard to compete with more populous areas for state funding.

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Natural Resources Commission Pilots Simulcast Meeting Format To Boost Public Access

A new simulcast meeting format for the WVDNR Natural Resources Commission seeks to bolster public engagement from different corners of West Virginia.

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Another Cicada Brood And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about the new brood of cicadas emerging across Appalachia, plus listen to a musical performance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott.

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Human-Black Bear Conflict Creates Problems In W.Va.

Not too long ago, West Virginia’s black bear population was estimated to be about 500 animals. But conservation efforts brought them back from the brink of extinction. Today, the greatest problem facing the state bear is human interactions.  ...

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