Governor Joe Manchin III speaks to journalists after issuing statements, along with coalfield residents, regarding a non-violent approach to dialogue on mountaintop removal coal mining. Photo by Cheshire/Climate Ground Zero
Together we made hundreds of phone calls yesterday to Massey Coal, flooding their phone lines asking them to stop abusing the tree sitters and stop blasting Coal River Mountain. We did a great job, but it wasn’t enough and we need to take the next step and get WV Governor Joe Manchin to make them stop.
Call Governor Manchin’s office and ask him to intervene in the violence against the sitters and support the end to mountaintop removal.
Governor’s office: 1-888-438-2731
Below are the details of what’s going on, we’re not providing a call script because it will have a much larger impact if people put their own thoughts into their call.
Please call – Governor’s office: 1-888-438-2731
Massey Coal continues to break the law, harassing the two remaining tree sitters with horns at dangerous decibel levels, likely to cause permanent ear damage. This act is violent and can be classified under West Virginia State Code as felony endangerment.
West Virginia state police have acknowledged the illegal nature of this act, but have done nothing in response to repeated pleas to state emergency numbers, state and federal Mine Safety and Health Administration, and other legal resources.
Yesterday, Governor Manchin said "We will not in any way, shape or form in this state of West Virginia tolerate any violence against anyone on any side." Massey air horns haven't stopped. In addition, the sitters overheard the guards talking on the radio about using fire-hoses as an abuse tactic. Getting sprayed with water in sub-freezing temperatures while 60 feet up in the tree would be outright deadly and would prevent them from being able to even safely descend.
This abuse must stop. Massey has proven itself to be a criminal corporation, both in it's policies towards the sitters and the people of the mountains. We need Governor Manchin to protect clean drinking water in West Virginia and nationwide. An end to mountaintop mining will protect the quality of life for Appalachian coalfield residents who face frequent and catastrophic flooding, heavy metals pollution and loss of freshwater streams as a result of mountaintop removal coal mining.
Read about Governor Manchin's statement yesterday on escalating violence in the coal fields on Coal Tattoo.
Read the day 5 update on Climate Ground Zero's website.
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Susan Reilly,
Debi Mellott,
I have called . . . and called . . . and called again; as well as sent emails to Manchin as well as others . . . 'the squeaky wheel gets the most attention' . . . let's hope that old saying holds true now. Keep squeaking folks! ! !
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Jim Steitz,
Called today, told the staffer that the situation is getting dangerous and we need a time-out on MTR.
cheryl,
Carrie Grubb,
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Called today, hope you guys stop these criminals
Attila,
Called on Wednesday. They said the police were out there, but I'm sure that's crap! Thank you folks, you are an inspiration! Defend the wild!
Karen Orchard,
Tags: coal river mountain tree sit, Governor Manchin, noise violation, tree sitter abuse
The receptionist was sweet as pie! I told her the governor needed to stop the air horns, that violence was being illegally perpetrated against the demonstrators, and that if he didn’t stop it, there would be a permanent stain on the reputation of the state of West Virginia. .
When I just called I also told her that I was from Tennessee so that they will realize that people outside of their state are also for the treesitters.
The receptionist was very nice and assured me my message would be passed on to the governor
I called this afternoon and spoke to Mary for 15 minutes. She left the phone several times to verify information. She told me the governor was at that moment scheduling a meeting but was not specific about the attendees. I repeated the governor’s comments from yesterday and asked what was being done to prevent more abuse. She said he was working hand in hand with the state police. Mary took my name and phone number to give to Matt Turner who was in charge of communications and would have him call me back with the answers to my questions. I did share my location (Aridzona) and that I have been going to WV for over 60 years visiting to relatives who are very affected by the coal industry (being unable to sell since a mine goes under her home) and having breathing problems.
Susan, just for conversation and posting information. It’s not about the underground mines…and we here call it Arizona. I did not know CGZ drew up a bill and the spelling of said state has been amended.
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called the governor’s office and let the receptionist know I am from Columbus – Ohio … and made sure to emphasize that the tree sitters along with the mountain are protected!!
I called today and the receptionist said, “I’ll add your name to the list and pass it along to Gov. Manchin”. She only ask where I was calling from.
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