Appalachian Mountain Advocates

Appalachian Mountain Advocates is a nonprofit organization based in Lewisburg, West Virginia, founded in 2001. The organization has four employees and generates annual revenue of $2.5 million. Appalachian Mountain Advocates, formerly known as the Appalachian Center for the Economy and the Environment, focuses its efforts on environmental law and policy. The organization advocates for the protection of the environment, particularly against the practice of mountaintop removal mining. Their legal work centers on enforcing environmental statutes, such as the Clean Water Act, against coal mining companies. Through litigation and the development of innovative legal strategies, they aim to make alternative energy sources more competitive and to ultimately halt mountaintop removal mining. Appalachian Mountain Advocates has achieved significant success in their mission. Their legal action has increased the financial burden associated with mountaintop removal mining, prompting a shift towards less destructive energy production methods. The legal precedents set by their work have significantly impacted both coal mining practices and environmental regulations in the Appalachian region. Those interested in learning more about Appalachian Mountain Advocates or supporting their efforts can visit their website at appalmad.org.