This summer, the U.S. Forest Service will host a series of open houses in western North Carolina as part of its 15-year planning process for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. [ Read More ]
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Jamie Goodman
Jamie is an Appalachian local with a deep and unshakeable love of the mountains her family has called home since the mid-1700s. With a background in journalism and communications, she has been with Appalachian Voices since 2008 and currently serves as our Director of Digital Innovation and Technology.USFS to hold open houses on North Carolina Forest Plan revisions
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
Zach Galifianakis’ “Democracy for Sale” screens in North Carolina
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
A new documentary by Zach Galifianakis digs into how North Carolina has been transformed by the growing tidal wave of political spending. Screenings of "Democracy for Sale" will take place in numerous North Carolina towns throughout January and February. [ Read More ]
Boone team moves to new office
Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
Our headquarters located in Boone, N.C., has a new home! The staff office is now located at 589 West King Street, right in the heart of the downtown district. [ Read More ]
New faces, fresh perspectives
Friday, November 20th, 2015 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
We're excited to welcome two new members to the Appalachian Voices team. Maya Viknius, born and raised in the Ukraine, brings a unique cultural perspective and nearly 20 years experience in accounting, while Leigh Kirchner, a first-generation college graduate with centuries-old roots in Appalachia, adds her regional know-how to our development team. [ Read More ]
Welcome to new staff and 2015-16 AmeriCorps members
Saturday, September 19th, 2015 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | 1 Comment
We would like to welcome three new faces to Appalachian Voices, our new Central Appalachian Campaign Coordinator Willie Dodson, and two new AmeriCorps Project Conserve members for the 2015-16 service term, Ridge Graham and Lee Payne. [ Read More ]
Arch Coal, ICG to address water pollution violations at coal mines
Friday, August 7th, 2015 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
Yesterday afternoon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Arch Coal and International Coal Group Inc. to resolve hundreds of illegal pollution discharge violations made by the conglomerate at its coal mines throughout Appalachia, including a fine of $2 million and required upgrades to their operations to protect "communities overburdened by pollution." [ Read More ]
U.S. coal giant Alpha Natural Resources files for bankruptcy
Friday, August 7th, 2015 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
Alpha Natural Resources, one of the largest coal mining companies in the United States and a big player in the Appalachian coal market, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday of this week, blaming "an unprecedented period of distress with increased competition from natural gas, an oversupply in the global coal market, historically low prices due to weaker international and domestic economies, and increasing government regulation that has pushed electric utilities to transition away from coal-fired power plants. [ Read More ]
Obama Administration releases final version of the Clean Power Plan
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the final version of the Clean Power Plan, the first-ever national rule limiting carbon pollution from existing power plants to safeguard public health and help address climate disruption.
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Meet Tarence, the newest member of our team!
Friday, April 17th, 2015 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
Appalachian Voices would like to welcome Tarence, Ray, our newest member to the team! Serving as our new Central Appalachian Field Coordinator, Tarence will be working in central Appalachia helping expand our Appalachian Water Watch project and working on federal policy to end mountaintop removal coal mining.
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Thursday, March 19th, 2015 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
We’re delighted to welcome two new members to the Appalachian Voices family! Adam Wells will be serving as our Economic Diversification Campaign Coordinator in southwest Virginia, where his roots reach back six generations. Amy Kelly, who traces her roots in the Volunteer state back to the 18th century, will work with local residents to grow energy efficiency programs as our Tennessee Energy Savings Outreach Coordinator. [ Read More ]Appalachian Voices and FloydFest 2015
Friday, February 27th, 2015 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
It's official --- Appalachian Voices is partnering with one of the premiere music and arts festivals in the country to spread some serious love for mountains! This year, we were chosen to be Floydfest's featured nonprofit, and together we're cooking up some fun and exciting ways to promote stewardship of the Appalachian mountains during the 5-day extravaganza. [ Read More ]HBO’s “Saving My Tomorrow” to feature footage from Appalachian Voices
Friday, December 12th, 2014 | Posted by Jamie Goodman | No Comments
This coming Monday, HBO will premiere an entirely new documentary series that celebrates the children who will inherit the planet and their appreciation of the wonders of the natural world. A lyrical mix of science, animation, and music, "Saving My Tomorrow" is a call from kids to kids to help take care of the planet.
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