To preserve the natural and historical attributes of the Laurel Mountain region of West Virginia.
Provide information and avenues for education, research, and outreach concerning threats to the natural and historical attributes of the Laurel Mountain region of West Virginia.
- Track documents and orders on the West Virginia Public Service Commission website:
http://www.psc.state.wv.us/ . In order to find specific cases, click on "Case Information" on the left column. A new page will appear. Under "Search" on the left column, click on "Case". Enter an appropriate word in the space provided to the right of "Case Name" to determine if a case number exists. If you know the Case Number, click "By Activity" under the "Search" column on the left. Then enter the Case Number in the space provided to the right of "Case Number".
The Case Number for the wind project proposed by AES Corporation on Laurel Mountain in Randolph and Barbour counties is 08-0109-E-CS. The Case Number for the wind development project by Beech Ridge Energy, LLC in Greenbrier County is 05-1590-E-CS. The Case Number for the wind development project by Liberty Gap Wind Force, LLC in Pendleton County, which was denied by the PSC, is 05-1740-E-CS. The Case Number for the 500 kV transmission line proposed by Allegheny Power Company to be constructed 114 miles in a circuitous route through West Virginia to supply electric power to New Jersey is 07-0508-E-CN.
- Track legislation on the Federal Register: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html#Fish%20and%20Wildlife%2 0Service. From this page, you can search for activities
in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and numerous other federal
agencies.
- Participate in bird counts. The Birds in Forested Lands is sponsored by Cornell
Laboratory of Ornithology: www.birds.cornell.edu. On this website, you can click on any
program of interest to you from the list under "Citizen Science Gateway". You can also become involved in bird counts sponsored by the West Virginia: visit the website of the West Virginia
Department of Natural Resources at http://www.wvdnr.gov/ and click on "Birding in WV" under
"Wildlife Diversity". Another great site for becoming involved with birds is http://www.brooksbirdclub.org/ . At this site, you can access results of banded bird counts
conducted at the Allegheny Front Migration Observatory.
- Become a Master Naturalist through the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Visit the webpage of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources at http://www.wvdnr.gov/ and click on "Master Naturalist Program" under "Wildlife Diversity".
- Establish wildlife habitat areas on your property and obtain a conservation easement.
Find out how to do this by visiting the webpage of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources at http://www.wvdnr.gov/ and click on "Landscaping for Wildlife" under "Wildlife
Diversity".
- Become a certified stream monitor through the "Save Our Streams" program sponsored
by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection: http://www.wvdep.org/item.cfm?ssid=11&ss1id=202 .
- Conduct clean-ups along roads and in public areas.
- Visit local historical sites.
- Participate in Civil War reenactment events. Find information at:
www.battleoflaurelhill.org and www.wvra.org .
- Visit our "Links" and our "News Page" often!
The Honorable Jon Blair Hunter, Senator, 14th District (includes Barbour County)
1265 4-H Camp Road, Morgantown, WV 26508-2458
Home phone 304-291-3782, Capitol Phone 304-357-5995, Capitol Office 223W
The Honorable Dave Sypolt, Senator, 14th District (includes Barbour County)
- O. Box 5, Kingwood, WV 26537
Home phone 304-698-5299, Capitol Phone 304-357-7914, Capitol Office 213W
The Honorable Clark Barnes, Senator, 15th District (includes Randolph County)
1105 Harrison Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241
Home phone 304-338-6383, Capitol Phone 304-357-7973, Capitol Office 203W
The Honorable Walt Helmick, Senator, 15th District (includes Randolph County)
HC 82, Box 130, Marlinton, WV 24954-1337
Home phone 304-799-7172, Capitol Phone 304-357-7980, Capitol Office 463M
Delegate William Hartman, 37th District (includes Randolph County)
- O. Box 243, Elkins, WV 26241
Business phone 304-636-0400, Capitol phone 304-340-3396, Capitol Office 220E
Delegate Bill Proudfoot, 37th District (includes Randolph County)
- O. Box 2371, Elkins, WV 26241
Home phone 304-636-7971, Capitol phone 304-340-3166, Capitol Office 206E
Delegate Mary Poling, 40th District (include Barbour County)
Route 1, Box 331, Moatsville, WV 26405
Home phone 304-457-2206, Capitol phone 304-340-3102, Capitol office 227E
