Climate
Check out our new Community Air Monitoring page to see how WV Citizen Action’s Empower WV initiative is expanding real-time air quality monitoring across the state—and learn how you can host a sensor and become a community scientist. Reach out anytime at climate@wvcag.org.
Important Election Dates and Resources
Important deadlines to know: West Virginia’s voter registration deadline is October 13 Early voting runs October 21–31 Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is October 28 General Election Day
Photo Gallery: 2026 Camp CAG Member Congress
Thank you for joining us at Camp CAG’s Member Congress! We loved spending the weekend together. We would like to hear your thoughts. Please take a few minutes to fill
Communities Unite to Form WV Data Center Accountability Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2026 Contacts:Â Morgan King, Climate and Energy Program Manager, WV Citizen Action Group, (304) 590-0014, morgan@wvcag.org Jillian Welsh, Communications Manager, WV Citizen Action Group, (562)
Another Chemical Disaster, Same Failures: Advocates Demand Action
A fatal chemical leak has left our community scared, confused, and asking questions. There was a lack of clear communication on what safeguards people should take during or after, and
2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
This legislative session largely prioritized industry interests—especially energy and data centers—while weakening environmental and public health protections and failing to invest in essentials like water infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
After Clerical Error, DEP Agrees to Later Deadline for Comments in Response to Community Pressure
On Tuesday, March 17, in Point Pleasant, more than 60 people, including residents, elected officials, and stakeholders, attended and participated in community meeting on proposed local data centers. Yet, residents