Public interest law and advocacy for a just and healthy Appalachia
Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center
We combine legal advocacy, policy work, and community partnerships to confront the lasting harms of resource extraction and build a healthier Appalachia.
We fight for
Miner Safety
and Health
Environmental
Justice
Water and
Energy Equity
Flood and
Climate Resilience
Our strategy
Legal
advocacy
Win benefits for miners with black lung, protect workers from discrimination, and hold coal companies accountable for safety.
Policy
advocacy
Push for laws that protect people, land, and future generations while ensuring coalfield voices are heard in decision-making.
Research + analysis
Turn community data into evidence-based solutions that reach policymakers, driving smarter laws and better protections.
Coalition building
Organize with grassroots advocates and frontline partners to strengthen movements for long-term justice and resilience.
Latest News
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84 local resolutions delivered to D.C.
Newsletter · October 2025 Coalfield towns send strong message to 26 U.S. reps On Oct 6, ACLC’s policy team delivered 84 local resolutions to 26 congressional offices across five coalfield states. The package…
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Coal miners, advocates rally in Washington, D.C. to protest attacks on black lung and miner protections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2025 CONTACTS: Chelsea Barnes, Director of Government Affairs and Strategy at Appalachian Voices, chelsea@appvoices.org, 614 205-6424 Gary Hairston, President of the National Black…
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One Year After Helene: Reflecting and Rebuilding in North Carolina
Guest Author: Jessica Arriens, Senior Program Manager, Climate & Energy Policy at National Wildlife Federation And a special thank you to our colleagues in North Carolina for sharing…
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