Jefferson County Vision: Working for a Sustainable Future
A fundraiser to keep Jefferson County’s air and water clean
Sunday, November 12 2023 | 4-8 pm | at Alma Bea Restaurant
202 E Washington Street, Shepherdstown WV
Featuring Music By
Howling At The Earth, The Gypsy Ramblers, Sam Jannotta
This event will also feature a delicious Appalachian-inspired menu of food and drink, and a silent auction showcasing local businesses!
TICKETS are $20/person | $15 for students with an ID | 17 & under enter free
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT JEFFERSON COUNTY VISION AND THE EASTERN PANHANDLE GREEN COALITION
Since 2018, Jefferson County Vision has worked to support sustainable growth, without heavy industry and ensure government transparency in Jefferson County, WV. We partner with individuals and organizations to ensure that the Jefferson County we know and love is protected for future generations.
We envision a county with clean air, fresh water, beautiful landscapes and farmlands, thriving tourism, and preserved historic treasures. With your help, we will continue to promote a vision for Jefferson County that benefits everyone.
Timeline: The Fight to Stop Heavy Industry
Jefferson County Development Authority… What they do and why it matters…
Jefferson County Development Authority, often referred to as JCDA, plays a key role in recruiting new businesses to the county. As…Read More
Rezoning Win!
No more heavy industry has been the overwhelming response of citizens and was most recently evident during the June 5…Read More
Response to Potential Jefferson Orchards Rezoning to Industrial
Thanksgiving, November of 2017. A public notice was run in the paper about rezoning in the city of Ranson WV,…Read More
Legislative Update
We are making a difference! Representatives from Jefferson County Vision (JCV) traveled to Charleston WV for Environmental (E-day) in February. …Read More
Rockwool Russia Press Release, Letter Writing Campaign
Jefferson County Vision and other environmental watchdog groups call for further investigation of the Danish megacorp’s ethical breaches and opaque…Read More
SOLAR ACTION ALERT
Rippon Energy Facility Inc., owned by Torch Clean Energy based in Charlottesville, has applied to the WV Public Service Commission…Read More
Legal Update December 12, 2022
JCV vs. JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION (OGPA COMPLAINT) Summary — In August of 2021, JCV filed a Legal Complaint for…Read More
Solar Updates December 8, 2022
12/8/22 –Third solar energy facility planned: During a workshop on 11/15/22, the Jefferson County Planning Commission approved the 878-acre Rippon…Read More
Pickin’ on Polluters 5 was a great success!
JCV and the Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) co-hosted the 5th annual Pickin' on Polluters fundraiser on Saturday, October 5th…Read More
Legal Update November 16, 2021
JCV vs. CITY OF RANSON (REZONING CASE) Summary — On November 5, 2020, Jefferson County Vision (JCV) filed an amended…Read More
Legal Update July 13, 2021
JCV vs. CITY OF RANSON (REZONING CASE) Summary — On November 5, 2020, Jefferson County Vision (JCV) filed an amended…Read More
Legal Update March 16, 2021
JCV vs. CITY OF RANSON (REZONING CASE) Summary — On November 5, 2020, JCV filed an amended complaint in the…Read More
Legal Update November 24, 2020
JCV vs. CITY OF RANSON (REZONING CASE) Summary — On November 5, 2020, JCV filed an amended complaint in the…Read More
Legal Update October 16, 2020
JCV vs. ROCKWOOL ET AL. (PILOT CASE) Summary — On November 2, 2018 JCV filed the Payment in Lieu of…Read More
Rockwool’s Fuel Source Change Announcement is More Greenwashing
RANSON, W.Va. (August 1, 2020) — On July 31, 2020, one day after Jefferson County Foundation (JCF) released incriminating documentation…Read More
Jefferson County Vision Continues Legal Action Against City of Ranson
RANSON, W.Va. (July 16, 2020) — Jefferson County Vision (JCV) filed an Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the Rezoning…Read More
Ranson Redo—AGAIN!
Ranson, W.Va (June 24, 2020) — The Ranson City Council has decided that their approval of the Zoning Ordinance wasn't…Read More
Concerned Citizens to Rally Against Ranson Rezoning on June 23
RANSON, W.Va. (June 22, 2020) — Citizens of Jefferson County and the surrounding area will gather for a physically distanced…Read More
