Thanks For Speaking Out


Nov 20, 2025

Dear Friends, Thanks for speaking out!More than a hundred people submitted comments or signed on to object to Alpha Metallurgical Resources’ new surface mine permit application for 670 acres to extract 10 million tons of coal on Coal River Mountain. Special thanks to those living within the blast radius who commented through our link or in person at the hearing. WV Department of Environmental Protection has 60 days from the hearing to deny or approve the application, but they do have loopholes that let them stretch that out. We’ll let you know their decision when we find out. If you were offered a pre-blast survey, please let us know if you need any help, advice, or an extra set of eyes on-hand for the survey.And stay tuned for opportunities to oppose two more permit renewals on Coal River Mountain.

If you’re able, please chip in to support our frontlines work.

We know that times are tough and getting tougher. If you’re able to make a donation, remember that we’re on Coal River Mountain only about a half mile from an active mountaintop removal site. A donation to Coal River Mountain Watch doesn’t trickle through layers of bureaucracy but instead goes directly to funding our work in the literal trenches. No amount is too small or too large, whether it’s $10, $100, or $10,000, and it’s never too soon to make that tax-deductible gift. So, if you have the means, please chip in here.

We can also accept donations by check mailed to CRMW, PO Box 303, Naoma, WV 25140. We appreciate any help you can share.

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