Gerry Roll of Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky describes the community efforts and outside investment she believes will be needed to rebuild the coalfields
Gerry Roll-Help Us Build New Coalfields Economy
New Technology on the Clinch River
“Welcome to the Clinch! Even though this river may look tranquil and calm, did you know that you are actually floating one of the most bio-diverse rivers in all of North America?” And so begins the groundbreaking new virtual audio tour of the Clinch River. A student-led citizen science initiative at UVA-Wise, the guided river […]
Wales To Appalachia – Use Opportunity For New Beginning
Folks from throughout the region came to Appalshop on Oct. 7 to listen to stories about economic renewal in the Welsh coalfields, and to talk together about what it will take to rebuild the Appalachian economy. Education and re-training, environmental reclamation, and increased investment by local and national partners were common themes. Dr. Helen Lewis, […]
SOAR – Improve Health Through Heritage?
Dr. Nikki Stone, Chair of SOAR Health Working Group, asks if region’s heritage of strong, resilient mountaineers can help us improve East Kentucky area’s very poor health.
