Last Chance to Comment for a Strong SPR We know approximately 30,000 comments have been written for a strong Stream Protection Rule (SPR) – can we get to 50,000? Comments are due October 25th – click here to comment today!This is one […]
Stream Protection Rule Hearings in Full Swing It’s been a busy summer! We are active across the region working to support local communities to turn out for the Stream Protection Rule comment period. In July, the Office of Surface Mining […]
We’re hiring! We’re so grateful for our funders large and small who’ve allowed us to expand our staff! We’re excited to announce that we’re hiring an economic transition coordinator to continue the work of our amazing AppFellow Kendall Bilbrey. Applications […]
We’re excited to see the roll-out of a powerful new feature at iLoveMountains.org that works to show the ongoing impacts of mountaintop removal. For years, it was impossible to track the spread of mountaintop removal coal mining in Central Appalachia […]
The Alliance On Tour – Are We Coming Near You? The AML Policy Priorities Group is launching a spring AML Educational Tour to share their research with communities across Appalachia. The goal of our research is to recommend policy change […]
Welcome Samantha! This month, our long-time Coordinator Katey Lauer will be stepping into a mentoring role, and we’re so excited to welcome Samantha to our team as the new Coordinator! Samantha is a Knoxville, TN native who has experience working […]
Abandoned Mine Lands Meeting a Success! At the end of October, our Economic Transition Committee, in conjunction with our AppFellow Kendall Bilbrey and Eric Dixon, AppFellow with the Appalachian Citizens Law Center, hosted a summit for folks across Central Appalachia […]
Thanks for helping make “Our Water, Our Future” such a huge success! The Alliance for Appalachia was honored to host dozens of Appalachian community leaders in DC this September, along with allies from across the country, to fight for our water and […]
Register for Our Water Our Future! Registration is now open! Sign up to join us at the national day of action, September 8-9, 2014. Can’t be there but want to help? We’re currently fundraising to support this important campaign and need […]
Our Water, Our Future Planning is getting off the ground for Our Water, Our Future. RSVP for this exciting event, September 8-9th, 2014 in Washington DC. Way back in 2009, the Obama Administration made a promise to take measures to […]