The weather for this Sunday is looking good, dry and sunny, and not too cool. Media have been invited, so come and show your support for the Water Trail and DNR. You’re welcome whether or not you paddle. If you want to eat BBQ, we need to know by 4 p.m. Saturday. If you alreadContinue 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”
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.
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”
WV Make It Shine – Browns Creek
Spend a spring afternoon cleaning up Browns Creek and the South Harrison Rail Trail! Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1-3 p.m. Gloves, trash pickers, and hi-vis vests provided. We will clean up along the creek and trail from the mouth at Two Licks Road (across from the bridge to Clarksburg Country Club) to the Mount ClareContinue reading “WV Make It Shine – Browns Creek”
Exploring West Fork River’s Fisheries with Dustin Smith
Dustin Smith with Smallmouth Bass collected in a survey on the West Fork The next speaker in our new series to celebrate 25 years of cleaning up the West Fork River and promoting recreation on the river will be Dustin Smith. He is the District Fisheries Biologist for District 1 of the West Virginia DivisionContinue reading “Exploring West Fork River’s Fisheries with Dustin Smith”
Project Wet Festival
Guardians of the West Fork had the opportunity to help out with Mill Creek Water Festival held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Jackson County Youth Fairgrounds! The event, organized with Project WET, brought together students and educators to explore the importance of water through fun, hands-on learning activities. Our VISTA, Hannah Blakely, whoContinue reading “Project Wet Festival”
West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025
Join us from 10am to 4pm at Watters Smith State Park, Duck Creek Road, Lost Creek WV Everyone is invited to 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. Drop in for the morning, the afternoon, orContinue reading “West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025”
WV Trail Regional Meeting
Want to help shape the future of trails in West Virginia? Join Guardians of the West Fork, WV Trail, and partners at one of the Regional Meetings this fall! These workshop-style meetings will help inform the development of West Virginia’s Statewide Trail Plan. Connect with the regional trails community and share your voice at aContinue reading “WV Trail Regional Meeting”
Guardians Host Hands-On Stream Science Workshop at WVU Jackson’s Mill
We had a splash of a good time at WVU Jackson’s Mill last week, where Guardians of the West Fork hosted a Save Our Streams workshop led by the amazing Clare Talbott! Clare, an intern with Save Our Streams, brought her enthusiasm, knowledge, and hands-on teaching style to the group—and did a wonderful job guidingContinue reading “Guardians Host Hands-On Stream Science Workshop at WVU Jackson’s Mill”