Endangered Species Act

Why The Eastern Hellbender Is At Risk And How You Can Help Save It

WVPB's Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate spoke with Than Hitt, senior scientist with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, about the hellbender’s habitat in Appalachia and what threatens its population in the region.

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Protecting The Hellbender Salamander And Holiday Sustainability, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, discussing the proposed listing of the Eastern Hellbender Salamander on the endangered list and making the holidays more sustainable.

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Encore: The Gatlinburg Fire Of 2016, Inside Appalachia

In 2016, a wildfire escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It killed 14 people, injured dozens more and destroyed parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We talk with an investigative journalist who has new information on the incident. ...

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Justice Discusses Possibility Of Special Session, Trout Stocking And Secretary's Traffic Stop

Gov. Jim Justice said he is open to a special legislative session later this year to address the state budget. 

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