Appalachian Voices brings people together to solve the environmental problems having the greatest impact on the central and southern Appalachian Mountains. Our mission is to empower people to defend our region's rich natural and cultural heritage by providing them with tools and strategies for successful grassroots campaigns. We work to end mountaintop removal coal mining, eliminate air pollution, and protect and restore native forests. We also publish and distribute 75,000 free copies of each issue of our bimonthly newspaper, the Appalachian Voice, across six states. The primary focus of our mountaintop removal program is working with coalfi eld communities to build a nationwide base of public support for ending mountaintop removal. Our multi-media “Appalachian Treasures” presentation is used by numerous organizations and individuals as an organizing tool. We also provide legal, scientifi c, and online resources to coalfi eld communities and partner organizations.

Mary Anne Hitt, Executive Director
703 West King Street, Suite 105
Boone, NC 28607
828-262-1500; Fax: 828-262-1540
www.appalachianvoices.org
mahitt@appvoices.org