The Guardians of the West Fork Watershed are pleased to announce that we were awarded a $15,000 grant from the Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies to support critical environmental efforts in North Central West Virginia, marking a milestone in our mission to preserve and improve the ecological integrity ofContinue reading “Guardians Enhance Community Engagement with New Grant”
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Guardians VISTA Position
We have a new start date of May for our VISTA position. If you know someone who may be interested in joining us, please share!
Guardians VISTA Position
Guardians Receive 2025 Stream Partners Grant
WVDEP’s Stream Partners Program awards nearly $92,000 in grant funding to 20 watershed groups for water quality projectsThe funding supports activities to improve stream and river health, educate community members about their watershed, and engage volunteers in watershed protection, recreation, and restoration activities CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Stream PartnersContinue reading “Guardians Receive 2025 Stream Partners Grant”
West Fork Watershed Day Held at Watters Smith State Park
WBOY Coverage of Watershed Day
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”
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?”
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”
Thank you Mike!
Guardians board members and supporters gathered last week for a potluck dinner to celebrate the retirement of Mike Murphy from the board of directors. Mike has been an integral member of the Guardians for nearly 20 years! From collecting water samples to mowing and maintaining river access points, Mike has dedicated countless hours to restoreContinue reading “Thank you Mike!”
Stream Clean Up Canceled
Unfortunately, we have decided to cancel the stream clean up scheduled for this Saturday August 19th. The river is running high and murky due to recent rains. It is difficult and unsafe to remove trash when the river is not clear. Thank you for supporting the West Fork!
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