Andrew Munn, Community Organizer, Fayetteville area, and Sludge Safety Project Staff Coordinator: Andrew is the OVEC staff coordinator for the Sludge Safety Project, www.sludgesafety.org, which is a community-led organizing and lobbying project. SSP is a joint project of OVEC, Coal River Mountain Watch and various West Virginia community members. SSP works with residents concerned about the impacts of underground slurry injection, the potential safety concerns of multi-billion gallon sludge impoundments and toxic coal wastes long-term effects on our public health, water resources and environment. Andrew is also working to coordinate citizen efforts to oppose strip mining permits, in Fayette county and surrounding areas. Andrew has also been a leader in Appalachia Rising events.

SSPs efforts with these communities include organizing, lobbying the West Virginia State Legislature for a slurry ban, research and advocacy with allied organizations, outreach and informational tabling, media work and much more. Andrew can let you know about events and projects in the other areas of his work.  Contact Andrew:  304-924-1506; anromu@gmail.com