The W.Va equivalent of damming the Grand Canyon?

The Surface Mine Board is considering an appeal for a mountaintop removal permit in Fayette County.

From Vivian Stockman at OVEC:

The permit borders the Hawks Nest State Park. With this permit, mountaintop removal would be visible from the historic Midland Trail and the New River Gorge Bridge.

The Surface Mine Board is scheduled to hold a hearing on this permit Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 8:30 a.m. at the WV DEP building in Kanawha City.