The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 17 Jul 2024 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online, followed by a membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. Dues for 2024-2025 are now due. You may pay online or at the meeting. If you are interested in attending online and not on the email list, pleaseContinue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 17 July 2024”
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Canceled: Regular Meeting Wednesday 15 May 2024
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 15 May 2024 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online, followed by a membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. Dues for 2024-2025 are now due. You may pay online or at the meeting. If you are interested in attending online and not on the email list, pleaseContinue reading “Canceled: Regular Meeting Wednesday 15 May 2024”
Dr. Stuart Welsh: Hornyheads, Madtoms, and Darters: Narratives on Central Appalachian Fishes
May 6 @ 6:00 pm Join Dr. Stuart Welsh as he presents from his book, ‘Hornyheads, Madtoms, and Darters: Narratives on Central Appalachian Fishes’! Dr. Welsh will share images, knowledge and stories of some of the dwellers of West Virginia’s streams and rivers, along with the issues they face. Come learn about some of our native fishes,Continue reading “Dr. Stuart Welsh: Hornyheads, Madtoms, and Darters: Narratives on Central Appalachian Fishes”
Happy Earth Day!
Thanks to Lincoln High students, Americorps VISTAs, Guardians, and Kelly Cook of REAP for this cleanup Sunday, downstream from the Shinnston boat access! We discovered a century old dump along the bank, so a lot of broken glass and china won’t be washing into the West Fork, but there is still a lot to do.Continue reading “Happy Earth Day!”
Cleanups
Thanks to Julie Yearego, Robert Helfer, and Lisa deGruyter. The Scouts moved to Bridgeport City Park, but these three Guardians filled 6 bags, collected a large sheet of sheet metal and a container of household trash left in the trail. Next cleanup is Sunday, April 21, for Earth Day, with Lincoln High Students at Shinnston.Continue reading “Cleanups”
Make It Shine!
Join the Guardians of the West Fork and Bridgeport Girl Scout Troop 35344 for a stream bank and rail trail trash clean up on Saturday morning, April 13, 9-11 a.m. Rain or shine. Please wear boots and clothing you don’t mind getting muddy! Gloves, grabbers, and bags provided. Meet at the Rail Trail near theContinue reading “Make It Shine!”
Regular Meeting Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online, followed by a membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. This will be our Annual Meeting, including the election of officers and Board members. Members who have paid dues in the last year are eligible to vote. IfContinue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 17 Apr 2024”
Earth Day Cleanup!
Join the Guardians of the West Fork and Lincoln High School students for a stream bank and rail trail trash clean up on Sunday, April 21, 2-4 p.m. Please wear boots and clothing you don’t mind getting muddy! Any questions, please contact Mrs. Julie Yearego at Lincoln High School: jyearego@k12.wv.us or at 304-326-7400 ext. 6730. Gloves, grabbersContinue reading “Earth Day Cleanup!”
Regular Meeting Wednesday 20 Mar 2024
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online, followed by a membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. We will be reviewing progress on Lambert Run restoration and the upcoming grant application to support it, our Stream Partners grant, which signs for Water Trail access points,Continue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 20 Mar 2024”
Briefing: Community Clean Water Priorities for Ohio River Basin
80% of West Virginia’s streams and rivers make their way to the Ohio River. Though there have been significant improvements to water quality in the past few decades, people see that there are still serious threats to our waters and the health of the people and ecosystems that depend on them. Our local and stateContinue reading “Briefing: Community Clean Water Priorities for Ohio River Basin”
Guardians of the West Fork Watershed 