Yuck! Much of our watershed is impaired for recreation and for fish and other aquatic life, and fecal coliform is a major source. Here’s an opportunity to learn about causes, cures, and how we can help. Visit https://bit.ly/WVWNWastewaterWebinar to register.
Author Archives: Guardians of the West Fork
What’s Under the Water?
A new book by USGS fisheries biologist, WVU professor, and West Virginia native Stuart Welsh with central Appalachian fish stories, Hornyheads, Madtoms, and Darters. “Most people are not scientists, but many have an interest in nature and are, in their own way, naturalists. This book is for those people willing to peer beneath the water’sContinue reading “What’s Under the Water?”
Weston Outreach Meeting Wednesday 21 Feb 2024
If you are from Lewis County or the upper end of the watershed, which includes parts of Upshur County, you are particularly invited to come and share your concerns and hopes for the watershed. We will have a brief presentation on our watershed’s health and the history and work of the Guardians, followed by aContinue reading “Weston Outreach Meeting Wednesday 21 Feb 2024”
Regular Meeting Wednesday 17 Jan 2024
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 17 Jan 2024 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online, followed by a membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. Our outreach meeting in Weston will be rescheduled. We will be reviewing our new presentation on the history and work of the Guardians and the new “Get Involved”Continue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 17 Jan 2024”
Stream Partners Grant 2024
The Guardians are pleased to have been awarded a Stream Partners Grant, sponsored by the West Virginia Conservation Agency, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Natural Resources and Division of Forestry. There will be many opportunities to get involved. More details on the projects, and volunteer job descriptions, coming in January. The grant will helpContinue reading “Stream Partners Grant 2024”
No Regular Meeting in December
As is our custom, there will be no meeting in December. We will be starting our meetings up and down the watershed on January 17, in Weston. Enjoy the holidays! If you are interested in email meeting announcements and information and not on the email list, email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org for the logon information.
Regular Meeting Wednesday 15 Nov 2023
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 15 November 2023 at the Clarksburg Water Board and online, followed by a membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. We will be meeting the US Fish and Wildlife Service Americorps members and hearing about their work in our watershed. If you are interested and not on theContinue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 15 Nov 2023”
See You Next Spring!
Our last pop-up paddle of 2023 got rained out. Paddles will start up in April 2024, and we hope to expand to more locations. We had over a hundred participants. Thanks to Kim Drummond, VISTA Jessica Bryzek, Robert Helfer and Lisa deGruyter for organizing and leading.
Regular Meeting Wednesday 20 Sep 2023
The Guardians Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at the Clarksburg Water Board and on Google Meet. This month is a great opportunity to come meet the Board and members and learn about our work. At 7:00, Martin Christ, WVDEP Northern Basin Coordinator, will give us an overview of the healthContinue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday 20 Sep 2023”
Regular Meeting Wednesday, 16 August 2023
The Guardians meeting this month will be a potluck celebration of Mike Murphy, retiring long-time Board member. Congratulations on your long service, Mike! We will not be meeting at the Water Board this month. If you are interested and not on the email list, email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org for directions. If you would like to participate online,Continue reading “Regular Meeting Wednesday, 16 August 2023”
Guardians of the West Fork Watershed 