Bill to Expand Private Leasing of WV State Parks Heads to Governors Desk / Public News Service

Gov. Jim Justice is expected to sign legislation to allow private leasing of the state's public parks and forests, but critics worry there are not enough safeguards to protect West Virginia's public lands. Ken Caplinger, former superintendent of West Virginia State Parks, explained the current law does not require upfront environmental assessments for development. ...

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