Help us spread the word
Your voice is a vital part of our mission. Join us in sharing important information and fostering informed communities across Appalachia. You don't need to be an expert to make a difference.
Share what you know
You don’t have to be an activist or an expert to help spread important information. Talk to anyone you know who will value your opinion. Share what you know, be clear about what you do not know, and help others find reliable information so they can ask their own questions and decide what they think.
Every conversation contributes to a more informed community.
Who to Tell
We hope you’ll share information with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, community groups, and local leaders. We especially hope people share information with those who may be directly affected but have not yet heard what is happening.
The goal is to help reliable information travel through the relationships and communities people already trust. Information travels farther when people carry it to one another.
What to share
We want people to share clear, useful information about issues affecting Appalachian communities, especially when decisions involve our land, water, energy, wildlife, history, or cost of living. Our project provides practical tools people can use to ask questions, follow decisions, contact officials, reach local news, and help their neighbors understand what is happening. We support responsible progress while asking that Appalachian communities be informed, included, and heard.
Not sure how to say it? We can help with that.
Choose a ready-to-share image or use one of the plain-language captions below. Download it, share it, or use the words as a starting point for your own conversation.
A note about wildlife and data centers
Some of our shareable images mention wildlife, artificial light, and noise. Data centers can create persistent noise and light pollution, and researchers are still studying the full ecological effects of rapidly expanding data center infrastructure.
What we do know is that artificial light at night can affect migratory birds and alter wildlife behavior, while noise and light pollution can affect bat activity, movement, and habitat use. These concerns are one reason responsible data center placement, environmental review, and clear local regulation matter.
We believe communities deserve accurate information. As research develops, we will update our resources and correct information when needed.