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”
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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!”
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!”
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.
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.
Stream Clean Up Saturday
Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved with your local river? Or perhaps you’ve floated the West Fork before and noticed tires and other debris? Join us for a stream clean up this Saturday August 19th starting at 10AM at Good Hope Public Access Site (39.176407, -80.437942). We will float and pick upContinue reading “Stream Clean Up Saturday”
Volunteer Call Out!
Join us for a stream clean up on a 6 mile segment from Good Hope to West Milford! Picking up trash along the river not only improves the physical appearance of the stream but helps restore the natural integrity. The aquatic critters thank you for helping clean up their home! We will meet at 10Continue reading “Volunteer Call Out!”
Paddle Groups of the Monongahela Watershed
The flatwater rivers of North-Central West Virginia provide excellent paddling opportunities. The major tributaries (West Fork, Tygart Valley, Buckhannon, and Cheat Rivers) and the Monongahela River are a hot-spot for water based recreation. Community members in Fairmont and Morgantown started their own social paddle groups to take advantage of the abundant recreational opportunities. The FairmontContinue reading “Paddle Groups of the Monongahela Watershed”
Guardians of the West Fork Watershed 