We envision an Appalachia with healthy ecosystems and resilient local economies that allow communities to thrive.

OUR CORE MISSION IS TO HONOR THE TRUTH OF PSALM 24:1 “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”

The mission of Coal River Mountain Watch is to stop the destruction of our communities and environment by mountaintop removal mining, to improve the quality of life in our area and to help rebuild sustainable communities.

At Our Future West Virginia, we aim to change the balance of power through grassroots-led policy change, civic engagement, local leadership development, and uniting diverse voices. We stand united in our fight for justice, dignity, and equity for all West Virginians.

From Alaska to Arkansas, the Bronx to the border, people are coming together to confront the interlocking evils of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism and the war economy, and the distorted moral narrative of religious nationalism. We understand that as a nation we are at a critical juncture — that we need a movement that will shift the moral narrative, impact policies and elections at every level of government, and build lasting power for poor and impacted people

Reimagine Appalachia was born out of a broad recognition that the economy has not been working for most people and places in the Ohio River Valley. In response, a diverse set of economic, environmental and community leaders, and grassroots organizations, came together to find common ground and build the future we want to see—a 21st century economy that’s good for workers, communities, and the environment.

Members of the Alliance work together to provide science-based education on climate change to West Virginia citizens and policymakers.

Our mission is to conserve and restore West Virginia’s exceptional rivers and streams. We value clean water as the foundation of life. We believe that all people should respect and be able to enjoy clean West Virginia rivers and streams. We operate under the premise that inclusive and diverse civic engagement is the key to building political power to affect change.