Contact UsWest Virginia Rivers Coalition329 Davis Avenue, Suite 7 Elkins, WV 26241 Office: (304) 637-7201 Fax: (304) 637-7204 Shanda Minney- Executive Director Kathleen Tyner- Conservation and Advocacy Program Manager Amanda Hussion- Member Services Manager
EventsApril 30, 2011 June 18, 2011 Sept. 16th - 18th, 2011
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April 2011 WVRC E-newsletterWVRC NewsT-Shirt Design WinnerCongratulations Vicki Dodson your design was chosen to be printed on our next t-shirt! T-shirs will be available for $18.00. Stop by, say hello and pick up your shirt at Cheat Fest, May 7th! Or visit our website to order your t-shirt!
Legislative UpdateWest Virginia LegislatureThe legislative session which ended in mid-March was a disappointment for those wanting stricter rules for drilling in the Marcellus Shale. The senate and the house were unable to compromise on a bill withing the regular session. Acting Governor Tomblin said he would not consider calling a special session to create a Marcellus bill. We encourage our supporters to keep the Marcellus Shale debate going and talk to their legislators about this important issue. FRAC ActThe FRAC Act or the "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act" has been reintroduced to congress. Sen. Robert Casey (D-Pa) has introduced the bill into the Senate and Rep. Diana DeGette has introduced the legislation to the House. The FRAC Act, which failed to pass congress last year, would repeal the exemption of hydraulic fracturing regulation under the Safe Drinking Act. It would also require industry to reveal the contents of fracking fluid to the public, which up until now has been considered a trade secret. To encourage your legislators to support hydraulic fracturing legislation please click here. New Take-Back LocationsWelcome Community Care Pharmacy to the West Virginia Consumer Drug Return Partnership!
Community Care Pharmacy DEA National Take-Back InitiativeOn April 30th you can take ALL your unused and unwanted medication to a DEA take-back location. Please visit the DEA website to find a location near you. Remember you can also visit one of our ongoing take-backs at anytime to dispose of your non-controlled substances. |
Earth Day Photo ContestIt's April and that means Earth day is just around the corner! Submit your favorite Earth appreciation photo to be entered into the contest. We will randomly choose a winner at the end of the month for a WVRC prize pack. Please submit your photos to ahussion@wvrivers.org or upload them directly to our Facebook page. River RaffleAnnual WVRC River Raffle is here! Tickets are available online, $5.00 a piece and 6 for $25.00. Contact Amanda at ahussion@wvrivers.org for purchasing information.
Up Coming Events Sponsored by Our PartnersGarlic Mustard Pull-"Keep WV Wild and Weed Free!" Pull dates throughout April and May Great American Backyard Campout - Join the National Wildlife Federation for a campout in June! Hampshire County Cleanup - Come out, May 7th, for a fun day and help clean up the South Branch of the Potomac. Stay Connected to West Virginia Water Quality Issues by Receiving WVRC Action Alerts
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