Opportunities

• Statewide River Conservation Organization Seeks Executive Director in Charleston, West Virginia
• Att: Students MOTESBOOKS ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ABOUT MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL
• Free Legal Service for Whistleblowing Miners
• 60 Seconds to Save the Earth announced by Al Gore
• Presentation on Climate Change
• Learn how you can earn a paycheck and make a real difference at PIRG
• Recycle your old cell phones and PDAs into TerraPass cash
• Calculate Your Personal Carbon Footprint
• Eliminate Unwanted Catalogues You Receive in the Mail.

Statewide River Conservation Organization Seeks Executive Director in Charleston, West Virginia  The West Virginia Rivers Coalition ("WVRC"), www.wvrivers.org, is a statewide river conservation group moving to Charleston with a mission of conserving and restoring West Virginia's exceptional rivers and streams. This mission is achieved through a combination of advocacy, outreach, and education. The executive director directs and coordinates all aspects of WVRC operations and implements policies of the Board to accomplish our mission. This includes providing leadership, coordination and communication between WVRC staff, Board, affiliate groups and other state organizations and agencies. The successful candidate will have proven ability in fundraising and financial management with two or more years' experience in environmental/conservation/non-profit management strongly preferred. Mail or email cover letter and resume with references to: WVRC Board, c/o William D. Turner, 206 W. Randolph St., Lewisburg, WV 24901, wturner@phtmlaw.com

Free Legal Service for Whistleblowing Miners Our good friends at the Appalachian Center for the Economy and the Environment have launched a new West Virginia Mine Safety Project.  The project provides free legal services to West Virginia coal miners who have suffered retaliation after voicing concerns about safety in the workplace. Check it out here, and please spread the word!  Read a news story about the new service here.

Presentation on Climate Change

Allan Tweddle, a member of the Wind Working Group, has been certified as a presenter for the Gore Climate Change Project.  Allan is available for making climate change presentations to organizations and other interested groups; he can be contacted at allantweddle@msn.com.  More information regarding the Climate Change Project can be found at www.theclimateproject.orgallantweddle@msn.com

Eliminate Unwanted Catalogues You Receive in the Mail.

Catalog Choice is a free service that lets you decline paper catalogs you no longer wish to receive. Reduce the amount of unsolicited mail in your mailbox, while helping to preserve the environment. http://www.catalogchoice.org/