Bästa Wild Virginia podcaster (2024)

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Push to Protect Diamondback Terrapin as Endangered Species 13:30

1M ago13:30

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The diamondback terrapin was once so closely associated with Maryland that the state's leading university adopted the terp as its mascot, and it holds the title of the official state reptile. However, this species has encountered significant challenges, initially from overharvesting for food and more recently due to drowning in crab traps. The Cent…

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This Refill Store is Cheaper than Instacart! 15:36

2M ago15:36

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This Refill Store is Cheaper than Instacart! (and More Sustainable, too) Fillagreen is an eco-friendly store located in Manassas, Virginia. It specializes in providing sustainable and environmentally conscious products to the community. The store offers a variety of items, including reusable household goods, zero-waste personal care products, and n…

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How Bulk Food Stores Help the Environment 9:37

2M ago9:37

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Bulk food stores play a significant role in helping the environment through several impactful practices. We chat with the Trace - The Zero Waste Store on the Wild Virginia Old Dominion Eco Buzz podcast. They are Fairfax County's only zero waste and bulk refill store. Here are a few key ways they contribute: Reduction of Packaging Waste: Bulk food s…

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Want to Compost without the Yuck? This Williamsburg Virginia Store Offers It 12:21

2M ago12:21

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Fill Happy VA is just that. You’re happy about the product. Happy about your carbon footprint. And very happy meeting the owner, Jana. She joins the Wild Virginia podcast to talk about her store and composting. Growing up in a rural area has deeply ingrained a love for nature in Jana’s heart. Witnessing her 2-year-old daughter develop a profound fa…

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Buy Nothing Groups and Keeping Trash Out of the Landfill 12:16

3M ago12:16

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For this episode of Wild Virginia Coffee Talk, we chat with the owner of Refill Renew, a local refill store in Staunton and Charlottesville VA. They are your go-to bulk refill store for your everyday essentials. They provide communities with more sustainable options to reduce plastic waste and carry products that are free of sulfates, parabens, pla…

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Beyond Plastics and Maintaining the Health of Your Family 16:40

4M ago16:40

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Eryn from Eco Inspired joins the podcast to discuss her company, an organization that provides you with products, tools, and resources to help you live a healthier and lower waste lifestyle. They are located in Bon Air outside of Richmond VA, and have products that have been thoroughly vetted to ensure they are ethically and sustainable made and so…

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Yesah Tribunal, MVP Update, and Rights of Rivers Legal Instrument 22:02

5M ago22:02

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The International Rights of Nature Tribunal held its 12th local hearing at the Haw River State Park in North Carolina this month. Led by our partners 7 Directions of Service with Movement Rights and the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature, it was the first Indigenous-led tribunal of its kind in global history. The Yesah Tribunal: Mountain Vall…

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What's Going On with the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia? 21:57

6M ago21:57

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On May 23, 2024 Wild Virginia and allied groups held an online program to discuss the status of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and actions groups and individuals may take in the coming months to protect communities and the environment from further damage caused by the project. In early May, the Mountain Valley Pipeline initially aimed for an of…

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Water Filter Company Featured on Shark Tank Shares Information on PFAS 17:51

7M ago17:51

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In the spring of 2015, Dr. Eric Roy received word from a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) member regarding elevated lead levels in Flint, Michigan's water. At that time, the residents of Flint were unaware of the water's contents and long before the city faced a public health emergency. Roy, a chemist specializing in water quality, took…

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Sierra Club Says Don’t Be Mistaken: Taxpayers Are Paying for These Data Centers 24:30

8M ago24:30

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Don’t be mistaken: taxpayers are paying for these big data centers. “What we know historically about fossil fuel plants is they're places in poor communities and black and brown communities.” Data centers in Virginia have become a focal point of concern due to their environmental impact. These facilities, which house servers and other IT equipment,…

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How Mushrooms Show Us Our Environment Isn't Binary 28:30

8M ago28:30

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If we’re critically thinking about it - mushrooms have incredible properties and life saving attributes (umm, hello penicillin). Penicillin G was first made from a penicillium fungus that occurs in nature. Mushrooms show us that our environment is far from binary. Enter queer ecology: an emerging field that seeks to explore the connections between …

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PFAS Bills at Governor's Desk and Getting Involved in Public Comments 13:58

8M ago13:58

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Wild Virginia is encouraging the public to let the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) know that we want it to prevent per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from being released to the James River in Scottsville. Tune in to this podcast on what the status is on PFAS bills from this legislative session, and how you can get more in…

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Chloroform, Chromium 6 and How to Remove PFAS from Your Drinking Water 31:41

8M ago31:41

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Pollutants in drinking water can pose serious health risks if consumed in high concentrations. Common pollutants found in drinking water include heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic, as well as chemicals like pesticides and industrial solvents. These contaminants can enter water sources through various means such as agricultural runoff, ind…

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Virginia Conservation Network is Giving Citizens the Tools to Help Shape Policy 14:14

10M ago14:14

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Founded as the Conservation Council of Virginia in 1969, Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) began as a roundtable of major conservation groups and has grown to include over 150 Network Partners across the Commonwealth (including wild virginia). Their annual Conservation Lobby Day is coming up and it’s your chance to lobby with fellow advocates in …

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New Connectivity Hub Will Help Virginians See Wildlife Crash Hotspots 14:18

10M ago14:18

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Jessica Roberts, Habitat Connectivity Director at Wild Virginia, joins the Wild Virginia Coffee Talk Podcast to discuss a new resource for Virginians to advocate for a more connected environment to help both wildlife and Virginia drivers avoid crashes. Wild Virginia, along with our partners from the Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridor Collaborative, is…

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Former Research Engineer Says the Clean Water Act Isn’t Just Science 10:29

11M ago10:29

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Clean water is a necessity of life, and while it is a physical resource, it also has a significant human aspect. Access to clean water is essential for the health and well-being of individuals and communities, and lack of access can lead to a range of problems, including illness, poverty, and social inequality. Grethe Lindemann, a Virginia native f…

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The Power of Public Commenting on Projects that Hurt the Environment 8:12

11M ago8:12

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Public commenting is a vital part of government decision-making processes. It allows citizens to give their input and voice their opinions on policies, regulations, and programs that the government is considering. Public commenting ensures that the government is aware of the needs and concerns of the citizens it serves. The public has a legal right…

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MVP Activist Says You Don’t Need a Technical Background to Be an Advocate 11:01

11M ago11:01

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Environmental advocacy is a critical component of preserving the planet and mitigating the effects of climate change. Many people may be hesitant to participate in environmental advocacy because they feel that they lack the technical knowledge to make a meaningful contribution. However, it is important to recognize that anyone can be an environment…

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Nature Play Center Founder Wants to Take More Action to Protect the Environment 5:49

12M ago5:49

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Carolyn Schuyler is the founder of Wildrock, an organization that hopes to promote nature play for health with the idea that when children play in nature they become future stewards. After stepping aside as the director, Carolyn was called to take more action to protect our environment. “The problems are so big that Wild Virginia really does need v…

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Are You Afraid of What Life Looks Like in a Drier World? 17:32

12M ago17:32

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Are you afraid of what life looks like in a drier world? Thomas Culligan says, “It’s a human health crisis waiting to happen.” He references paddleboarding in the salt marshes of Charleston, South Carolina and seeing dolphins blow through their blowholes with a baby on their dorsal fin. Missing out on natural beauties like these is what he is afrai…

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Former Veterinarian Continues Environmental Passion Through Water Advocacy 9:48

1y ago9:48

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Alice Frei is a retired veterinarian. During her veterinary career she owned a small practice in Houston and cared for dogs, cats, exotics, and wildlife. After retirement she moved to Charlottesville, Virginia and became involved in environmental conservation. She presently volunteers for Rivanna Master Naturalist, Charlottesville Area Tree Steward…

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Meet the New Face of Habitat Connectivity in Virginia 18:36

1y ago18:36

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Wild Virginia is excited to welcome Jessica Roberts, the new face of habitat connectivity in our state! She has a background in endangered species population restoration and has many years of experience working in animal husbandry, community-based conservation initiatives, and environmental education program development. Her research with behavior-…

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Learn More About PFAS and the Health Effects 18:57

1y ago18:57

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - “forever chemicals” - threatens our health and our environment. Initial studies conducted by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have confirmed PFAS contamination in surface waters, groundwater, and drinking water throughout the state. To add…

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Top Environmental Nonprofits Working to Conserve Resources and Protect the Planet 8:20

2y ago8:20

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Join Publicity & Outreach Director, Katie Keller, to hear about some of the top environmental nonprofits in Virginia, across the country and even those with a global impact. You'll also learn about some of the incredible conservation efforts they are working on and how those campaigns are helping to combat climate change.…

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This Business Has Kept Almost 30K pounds of Material Away from the Landfill 8:51

2y ago8:51

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The Scrappy Elephant is an arts and crafts storefront and community that has helped to divert almost 30,000 pounds of unwanted materials away from the landfill. They are also a Wild Virginia business partner, offering our donors 10% art supplies when they show their Wild Virginia member card. UVA / Wild Virginia intern, Haley Freeborn, chats with T…

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Meet the Face Behind Virginia Wildlife Corridors 20:34

2y ago20:34

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For this episode of the Wild Virginia Coffee Talk Podcast we are joined by Courtney Hayes who is the new face behind preserving Virginia wildlife corridors. She is the Wild Virginia Habitat Connectivity Program Director and has worked as a zoologist and data scientist for the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves and the Natural Resources Conservatio…

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From Coal Ash to Pipelines: How an Activist Continues to Fight Against Climate Change 20:00

2y ago20:00

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Jessica Sims from Appalachian Voices joins Wild Virginia to talk about her story in the coal ash fight, and how that led her to fighting both the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines. She talks about organizing, how policy affects our environment, how public commenting is critical to stopping pipeline infrastructure, and actionable insights…

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Outdoor Photographer Talks About Getting Closer to Nature 16:02

2+ y ago16:02

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In her words, being in nature has helped Alison Thomas “look at the big picture”… An apt expression, since Thomas spends her days outside taking pictures of some of the most beautiful outdoor vistas and getting closer to nature through this work. Thomas is an outdoor photographer, and her photography, which includes black and white and color images…

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Virginia Native Plants Expert Shares Insights on Local Genotype 22:37

2+ y ago22:37

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Tune in to this episode of Wild Virginia Coffee Talk to learn more about native plants and why local genotype matters. A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human interference. Exotic plants that evolved in other parts of the world or were cultivated by humans into forms that…

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Climate Investor Who Challenged Warren Buffet Shares Call to Action on Pipelines 27:37

2+ y ago27:37

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Freeda Cathcart is a climate investor who challenged Warren Buffet, and for decades, was a passive owner of utility company stocks, content with dividend checks and confident that regulators had her and the environment's best interest. In 2017, Trump rolled back federal oversight of the industry and changed everything. Cathcart believes pipelines a…

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Toxic Chemicals You May Have in Your Home & Why You Should Quit Plastic 20:13

2+ y ago20:13

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Alex, owner at Dogwood Refillery, joins the Wild Virginia Coffee Talk podcast to chat about the toxic chemicals associated with plastic, why you need to quit them, and simple (realistic) ways to weed plastic out of your life. Tune in to this episode of Wild Virginia Virtual Coffee Talk to learn more about Alex’s passion behind starting the store, t…

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Pipelines, the Gas Crisis, and Oil Change International’s Rebuttal 23:22

2+ y ago23:22

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Politicians continually side with fossil fuel companies and perpetuate false narratives about pipeline infrastructure. We saw this with Senator Joe Manchin’s recent statement on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Wild Virginia hosted Lorne Stockman, Research Director at Oil Change International to bust some of these myths and misconceptions.…

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Eyes on the Prize 16:25

2+ y ago16:25

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Wildlife Rescue Director Discusses Importance of Crossings for Orphaned Virginia Species 17:54

3y ago17:54

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Listen to Brie Hashem, Director of Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, discuss the importance of crossings for orphaned wildlife in Virginia. The Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit that works to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife in Central Virginia. In this podcast, Hashem shares more about the important work of the sanctuary in tr…

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Vernal Pool and Salamander Conservation Photographer Shares Insights 12:57

3y ago12:57

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Vernal pools are bodies of water that develop for short periods of time throughout Appalachia as a result of snowmelt and seasonal rainfall. During the seasonal shift from winter to spring, vernal pools become major breeding sites for macro-invertebrates and amphibians like salamanders. Steven David Johnson is a conservation photographer and profes…

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The EPA Takes a Stand: A Powerful Letter Cautions Against Issuing a Clean Water Permit to the MVP 19:12

3+ y ago19:12

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Listen to Wild Virginia’s Conservation Director, David Sligh, to learn about recent developments concerning the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).The EPA recently released a letter with the recommendation to withhold a Clean Water Act permit for MVP. The current design of the pipeline threatens a variety of water bodies across Virginia and West Virgin…

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Photo Expert Talks Do‘s & Don‘ts of Ethical Conservation Photography 18:23

3+ y ago18:23

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Conservation photography is the intentional use of photography to advocate and promote conservation. This includes being mindful of the impact of photography on wildlife. A photographer must be careful not to disrupt the natural habits of animals or their habitats. Loud sounds or an unfortunate misstep could have negative impacts on species. Lori C…

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Clean Water in Our State: Wild Virginia‘s Campaign for Virginia‘s Water Future 13:10

3+ y ago13:10

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Join Katie Keller, Wild Virginia’s Publicity and Outreach Director, and David Sligh, Conservation Director, in their chat about the Virginia’s Water Future Campaign. In this podcast, they discuss the motivation behind the campaign, the specific changes it promotes, and the ways you can get involved.Av Wild Virginia

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Hard Road of Hope: From Coal to Gas in WV 19:25

3+ y ago19:25

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Eleanor Goldfield, journalist, activist, and filmmaker, showcases the hard journey of West Virginia. "Resource colony, sacrifice zone, just a throwaway opioid state full of Trumpers and hillbillies...right? Yes, West Virginia is home to pain, suffering, oppression, corruption and bigotry – you know, so unlike the rest of the country. But much more …

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VA DEQ Won‘t Issue Mountain Valley Pipeline Permit Before Winter 2021 9:43

3+ y ago9:43

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Despite developers’ hopes of completing the Mountain Valley Pipeline by the end of 2021, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality has told federal officials that it won’t be able to issue a new water quality permit for the project’s stream crossings before December. David Sligh, Conservation Director, hashes out the whole situation.DEQ's requ…

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A Plan to Reduce Wildlife & Vehicle Collisions in Virginia 13:14

4y ago13:14

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Over $500 million per year spent on wildlife / vehicle collisions in our state. Executive Director, Misty Boos, joins Publicity and Outreach Director, Katie Keller, to talk about connecting habitat and some recent legislation that has bipartisan support. Connecting habitat doesn't have to be expensive, we just nee to think critically and be innovat…

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Hiking with the Blackalachian & Hearing His Tales of the AT 18:27

4y ago18:27

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Wild Virginia's Publicity & Outreach Director, Katie Keller, was joined by Daniel White, AKA the Blackalachian to chat about his journey hiking the Appalachian Trail, how he's staying sane during #COVID19, and even talk a little bit of trash. A true adventurer, he tells us about some of his favorite hikes and what he hopes to do for his next explor…

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Rights to Nature: A Paradigm Shift in Environmental Activism 35:26

4y ago35:26

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Wild Virginia interviewed the Virginia Community Rights Network (VACRN) about their work in elevating the rights of Nature and Communities who value nature as a whole. VACRN represents a new paradigm in how to fight for the environment, as part of the environment. VACRN joins other grassroots groups fighting for the Rights of Nature, and was founde…

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The Limperts Retirement Retreat Dream Bulldozed By Dirty Energy Company 23:06

4+ y ago23:06

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For this virtual coffee talk, Wild Virginia's Publicity & Outreach Director, Katie Keller, talks with Bill & Lynn Limpert, a couple that has been very active in the fight against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. In February of 2016, they received a notice that the new route of the pipeline would come directly through their property in Bath County, Virg…

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