February 2023

WV Senate committee sets aside bill for review after mulling allowing connector trails from ATV trails to state forests – 2/1/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

Chemical Concerns: Potentially harmful PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ found in local water – 2/1/2023, Spirit of Jefferson

A ‘forever’ problem: PFAS forum highlights need for citizen involvement in policymaking process – 2/3/2023, Shepherdstown Chronicle

WV Senate Committee approves PFAS protection bill – 2/6/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

WV House Committee advances PFAS protection bill – 2/9/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

House bill aims to probe the extent of dangerous PFAS chemicals in drinking water statewide – 2/9/2023, Dominion Post

Morgan King: WV Stands to benefit from new methane rule (opinion) – 2/10/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

WV to get $18.9 million in federal infrastructure law funding to address PFAS, other contaminants – 2/13/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

Full WV House to consider PFAS protection bill –  2/20/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

WV House rejects amendment to give bigger boost to state’s understaffed, cash-strapped oil and gas inspection unit – 2/20/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

Forever Chemicals Documentary Coming to Shepherd University: Parallels to Martinsburg Drinking Water Problems from Firefighting Foam – 2/21/2023, Panhandle News Network

WV Senate outdoor recreation panel to take up contested connector trail expansion bill – 2/23/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

WV House passes PFAS protection bill – 2/24/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail

State groups to host IRA community meeting in Montgomery – 2/24/2023, Fayette Tribune

State lawmakers, advocates set to act on ‘forever chemicals’ – 2/27/2023, WV Public Broadcasting

WV lawmakers advance bill enabling connector trails for state parks and forest recreational facility access for ATV trail users – 2/27/2023, Charleston Gazette-Mail