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West Virginia to Dole out Environmental Awards

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West Virginia environmental officials will be honoring several organizations and groups for their work.

The 2016 Environmental Awards will be presented Monday at the Department of Environmental Protection’s headquarters in Kanawha City.

The awards will honor the environmental stewardship, conservation, or community involvement of 19 organizations and individuals.

Among the categories are air quality improvement, litter control, sewage treatment, land revitalization and water conservation.