Guardians of the West Fork is Now on WVU iServe – Volunteer With Us! We are excited to share that Guardians of the West Fork is now officially on WVU iServe!🌐 Find us here on iServe If you are a WVU student looking to get involved in meaningful, hands-on work that benefits your community andContinue reading “Attention WVU Students”
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West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025
Save the date for our second West Fork Watershed Day, 10 to 4, Watters Smith State Park, Duck Creek Road, Lost Creek WV All ages are invited! 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. Or dropContinue reading “West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025”
Guardians Save Our Streams WorkShop
Do you want to learn more about stream health and how to care for your land? If the answer is YES… Please join The Guardians of the West Fork Thursday July 31st at Jackson Mill. For a FREE Save Our Streams Workshop! Workshop Overview- More Information on SOS can be found at https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/default.aspx Directions- Be preparedContinue reading “Guardians Save Our Streams WorkShop”
Regular Meeting Wednesday 16 Jul 2025
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 16 July 2025 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online. We have exciting opportunities this year; please come and join us. Here is the preliminary agenda: Approval of April and May Minutes (5 minutes)Treasurer’s Report (5 minutes) Old BusinessState of federal funding Lambert Run Project UpdateContinue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 16 Jul 2025”
The Ohio Starts Here!
We may not think about it often, but the West Fork Watershed is part of the vast headwaters of the Ohio (and so the Mississippi). The first land grants in our part of the country often labeled the land as “on the waters of the Mississippi.” What happens in our yards, our land, our woodsContinue reading “The Ohio Starts Here!”
Standing Strong Together: June 14 WV Flash Floods
On June 14, torrential rains unleashed devastating flash floods across West Virginia. This unprecedented deluge overwhelmed local waterways and infrastructure, leaving entire communities reeling from the impact. Multiple news outlets have reported on the fierce rains—between 2.5 and 4 inches in just moments—that triggered rapid flooding, submerging roads, homes, and businesses alike. In communities throughoutContinue reading “Standing Strong Together: June 14 WV Flash Floods”
No Regular Meeting in June
The next Guardians Board meeting will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 16 July 2025 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online.
Go With the Flow:Strengthening Community Amid AmeriCorps Cuts
I recently attended an inspiring conference that opened my eyes to just how deeply recent funding cuts are affecting West Virginia residents. I went in eager to learn more about the challenges our communities face when support dwindles, and I left with a renewed commitment to strengthening our local bonds. In particular, I was thrilledContinue reading “Go With the Flow:Strengthening Community Amid AmeriCorps Cuts”
Empowering West Virginia Landowners: Resources for Protecting Your Land and Water
Owning land in West Virginia comes with both privileges and responsibilities. Whether you’re managing forests, protecting waterways, or simply looking to understand your rights, having access to the right resources can make all the difference. Below, we’ve compiled essential tools and programs designed to help private landowners make informed decisions about conservation, land health, andContinue reading “Empowering West Virginia Landowners: Resources for Protecting Your Land and Water”
The Importance of Ecosystem Monitoring and Local Collaboration
Ecosystem monitoring is a critical tool for understanding environmental changes, tracking wildlife populations, and predicting ecological shifts. Scientists rely on long-term data collection to assess biodiversity, detect pollution, and measure the effects of climate change. However, recent funding cuts to federal monitoring programs have weakened our ability to study these trends. At Guardians of theContinue reading “The Importance of Ecosystem Monitoring and Local Collaboration”
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