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All of our work is informed and directed by people who live in Washington and Greene Counties. We work with people around the issues that are impacting them, which typically fall into four pillars: Coal, Oil/Gas & Petrochemical, Economic Justice, and Democracy. Through our work in these categories, our focus is to invest in the leadership of those who are most impacted and to help create communities of people that possess the skills and analysis to advocate for their basic rights to a healthy environment and thriving economy.

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On the Road to Improving Our Economy

By Heaven Sensky | July 5, 2019

The workshops were a big success. Attendees forged an original conversation, with multiple points of view, in a civilized and productive manner. Discussions included hopes for the County’s future, the […]

Have something on your mind? Write about it!

By Sarah Martik | July 3, 2019

If you’ve been reading CCJ’s blogs, you know that our staff write 99% of the entries. Solid writers we may be, but blog-hogs we are not: with that in mind, […]

June 2019 Coalfield Review

By Lisa DePaoli | June 29, 2019

Public Hearing for Coal Refuse Disposal Area No. 7 Water Permit

By Nick Hood | June 27, 2019

Join the Center for Coalfield Justice at the Public Hearing for the pending Coal Refuse Disposal Area (CRDA) No. 7 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) water permit.  It will […]

Bailey Mine Expansion Public Conference

By Nick Hood | June 27, 2019

There is a pending revision for Bailey Mine that will add 2,510 acres of existing underground permit area and underground subsidence control plan area from development mining to longwall mining.  […]

CCJ and allies plan trip to D.C. to lobby for black lung benefits for coal miners

By Nick Hood | June 26, 2019

The Center for Coalfield Justice along with the Alliance for Appalachia is planning a trip to Washington D.C. to talk with lawmakers about black lung benefits for coal miners.  We […]

Thanks for a Great DRYerson Festival!

By Lisa DePaoli | June 25, 2019

On Saturday, June 22nd, the staff of the Center for Coalfield Justice held its 13th Annual DRYerson Festival at Ryerson Station State Park. About 100 community members attended the festival […]

Proposed Legislation Will Weaken Environmental Protections

By Sarah Winner | June 21, 2019

The Pennsylvania Senate has been busy considering a series of bills that would reduce accountability and transparency regarding the impact of longwall mining operations in Pennsylvania, weaken water protections, and […]

A Fact Sheet on the Cecil Township ABB Property Agreement

By Heaven Sensky | June 3, 2019

“For folks living in Cecil Township, the purchase of the ABB Property in Muse has been a great concern. “

April/May 2019 Coalfield Review

By Lisa DePaoli | May 28, 2019

CCJ Organizer Attends Frontline Oil and Gas Summit led by Indigenous Leaders

By Heaven Sensky | May 24, 2019

The Frontline Oil and Gas Summit took place May 16th through the 18th in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The conference was held in the epicenter of oil and gas development in […]

Our 13th Annual DRYerson Festival is Just One Month Away!

By Lisa DePaoli | May 21, 2019

We can’t wait to see all of your friendly faces on June 22nd at Ryerson Station State Park! DRYerson is a very special event for us, as much of our […]

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