January 2023

STREAM Act, touted by WV watershed restoration groups as pivotal for acid mine drainage treatment, signed into law – 1/4/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

Greater protection from PFAS and oil and gas well pollution persist as environmental legislative priorities ahead of session – 1/9/2023, Herald-Dispatch

Greater protection from PFAS and oil and gas well pollution persist as environmental legislative priorities ahead of session – 1/11/2023, Logan Banner

Institute residents, safety advocates cite pollution fatigue as DEP pushes Union Carbide permit renewal – 1/14/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

DEP renews Boone County mine permit, despite environmental violation unabated for 17 months – 1/16/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

DEP renews Boone County mine permit, despite environmental violation unabated for 17 months – 1/18/2023, Logan Banner

Water quality advocates pursuing PFAS protection for WV as Pennsylvania limits take effect – 1/19/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

New EPA Rules Would Target Flaring at WV’s Oil, Gas Wells – 1/23/2023, Public News Service

WV coal industry pushes for state office to recruit miners, promote coal benefits – 1/24/2023, Mountain State Spotlight

Shepherdstown’s Byrd Center Hosts Panel on Forever Chemicals Regulation – 1/26/2023, WV Public Broadcasting

DOT Secretary questioned on about late contractor payments, laments Corridor H delays before Senate panel – 1/26/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail