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!”
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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”
Fecal Coliform Webinar
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.
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”
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