The tail of hurricane Isaias came through, and although the forecast said the afternoon would be dry, the river is running a bit high and fast, so we decided to postpone to next Sunday, same time if the forecast is good. Come celebrate the greatly improved Middle Run Bridge access on the West Fork WaterContinue reading “Middle Run Celebration Rescheduled Sunday October 18”
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Middle Run Celebration Sunday October 11
Postponed to October 18. Come celebrate the greatly improved Middle Run Bridge access on the West Fork Water Trail at the south end of Weston. WVDNR has done a great job with a new concrete ramp and great paved parking. Sunday, October 11, 1 p.m. to whenever. We will set the streamside sign, which willContinue reading “Middle Run Celebration Sunday October 11”
Regular Meeting Wednesday 15 Sep 2026
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 15 September 2026, at the Clarksburg Water Board and online. Map If you would like to attend online and are not on our mailing list, email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org for the link. We will be discussing our progress on Lambert Run Site 7 and Site 8. Site 7 is theContinue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 15 Sep 2026”
Come Paddle!
Clarksburg Water Board is producing a video to promote our water and river. They would like to film kayakers on the river, next Monday evening (August 31), if possible. Please email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org if you can come paddle, 6 p.m. at the Clarksburg VA Park boat ramp.
Regular Meeting Wednesday 19 Aug 2026
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at the Clarksburg Water Board and online. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to attend online, please email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org for an invitation. We will be discussing our progress on Lambert Run Site 7 and Site 8. Site 7Continue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 19 Aug 2026”
Regular Meeting Wednesday 15 July 2026
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 15 July 2026, at the Clarksburg Water Board and online. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to attend online, please email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org for an invitation. We will be discussing our progress on Lambert Run Site 7. We awarded the contract toContinue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 15 July 2026”
Introducing Ganga Nakarmi
Ganga Nakarmi will be working with the Guardians in July and August under our Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund grant. She will be working on our asset map of existing community resources people, places, past and current water and ecology projects, plans, and research in the watershed. She will also be reaching out to setContinue reading “Introducing Ganga Nakarmi”
Guardians of the West Fork Help Needed
Guardians of the West Fork Watershed are looking for a short-term contractor for July and August to:1. Complete an asset map of existing community supports and stakeholders for conservation and watershed interests, including past and currentwater and ecology projects, plans, and research in the watershed, by other governments and organizations2. Facilitate discussions with local government,Continue reading “Guardians of the West Fork Help Needed”
Regular Meeting Wednesday 17 June 2026
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at the Clarksburg Water Board and online. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to attend online, please email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org for an invitation. We will be discussing our progress on Lambert Run Site 7 (prebid onsite was last weekContinue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 17 June 2026”
Step Back in Time: The History of Harrison County’s Grist Mills to be Explored in a Living History Presentation
The next talk in our series to celebrate 25 years of cleaning up the West Fork River and promoting recreation on the river will be a journey into the 19th century with a special presentation, “Grist Mills on the West Fork River,” taking place on Tuesday, April 28, from 7PM to 8PM. This is theContinue reading “Step Back in Time: The History of Harrison County’s Grist Mills to be Explored in a Living History Presentation”