This past Saturday, October 11th, we celebrated Watershed Day at Watters Smith Memorial Park — and it couldn’t have been a better day! Beautiful weather, great people, and tons of fun A huge thank-you to our amazing partners who brought their enthusiasm and spirit:💧 Martin Christ (DEP)🌿 Michelle Fonda (DNR)🌎 JoAnn R. Snoderly (DEP YouthContinue reading “Watershed Day Recap 2025!!!”
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Project Wet Festival
Guardians of the West Fork had the opportunity to help out with Mill Creek Water Festival held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Jackson County Youth Fairgrounds! The event, organized with Project WET, brought together students and educators to explore the importance of water through fun, hands-on learning activities. Our VISTA, Hannah Blakely, whoContinue reading “Project Wet Festival”
October 2025 Meeting Cancelled
The October Guardians meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, October 14 has been cancelled. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 18, 6 p.m. at the Clarksburg Water Board. Please join us at the West Fork Watershed Day this Saturday, October 11, at Watters Smith State Park!
It’s Source Water Protection Week!
West Virginia Rivers September 2025 Did you know the best way to ensure you can trust what comes out of your tap is to protect the sources of drinking water — our rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, and groundwater? That’s the focus of Source Water Protection Week, a national effort to raise awareness about keeping drinkingContinue reading “It’s Source Water Protection Week!”
Explore the September 2025 WV Trails Newsletter: Watershed Day & Fairmont Trail Meeting Highlights
The September 2025 edition of the WV Trails Newsletter is now available, featuring key updates for trail enthusiasts and environmental advocates across the state. This month’s issue highlights two significant events: the upcoming Watershed Day in Lost Creek and the regional trail meeting in Fairmont. WV Trail Regional Meeting – September 24, 2025 WV TrailContinue reading “Explore the September 2025 WV Trails Newsletter: Watershed Day & Fairmont Trail Meeting Highlights”
Young Scientists Detect High E. coli Levels in West Fork River Through SOS Program
At Guardians of the West Fork, we are thrilled to share a remarkable story of youth engagement and environmental stewardship. Recently, a group of West Virginia 4-H’ers made a surprising discovery in the West Fork River during a STEM activity at WVU Jackson’s Mill. Their water samples revealed E. coli levels at 700, significantly higherContinue reading “Young Scientists Detect High E. coli Levels in West Fork River Through SOS Program”
West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025
Join us from 10am to 4pm at Watters Smith State Park, Duck Creek Road, Lost Creek WV Everyone is invited to bring a picnic lunch and spend the day, bring your mountain bikes and ride the trails, walk the trails or visit the Watters Smith farm museum. Drop in for the morning, the afternoon, orContinue reading “West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025”
Regular Meeting Tuesday 16 September 2025
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online. Please note the change in day. We will be meeting on Tuesdays in September, October and November. Don’t forget Watershed Day 2025 (October 11) at Watters Smith. We have additional activities this year, live music andContinue reading “Regular Meeting Tuesday 16 September 2025”
WV Trail Regional Meeting
Want to help shape the future of trails in West Virginia? Join Guardians of the West Fork, WV Trail, and partners at one of the Regional Meetings this fall! These workshop-style meetings will help inform the development of West Virginia’s Statewide Trail Plan. Connect with the regional trails community and share your voice at aContinue reading “WV Trail Regional Meeting”
Guardians Host Hands-On Stream Science Workshop at WVU Jackson’s Mill
We had a splash of a good time at WVU Jackson’s Mill last week, where Guardians of the West Fork hosted a Save Our Streams workshop led by the amazing Clare Talbott! Clare, an intern with Save Our Streams, brought her enthusiasm, knowledge, and hands-on teaching style to the group—and did a wonderful job guidingContinue reading “Guardians Host Hands-On Stream Science Workshop at WVU Jackson’s Mill”
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