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”
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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”
West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025
Save the date for our second West Fork Watershed Day, 10 to 4, Watters Smith State Park, Duck Creek Road, Lost Creek WV All ages are invited! 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. Or dropContinue reading “West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 11 Oct 2025”
Empowering West Virginia Landowners: Resources for Protecting Your Land and Water
Owning land in West Virginia comes with both privileges and responsibilities. Whether you’re managing forests, protecting waterways, or simply looking to understand your rights, having access to the right resources can make all the difference. Below, we’ve compiled essential tools and programs designed to help private landowners make informed decisions about conservation, land health, andContinue reading “Empowering West Virginia Landowners: Resources for Protecting Your Land and Water”
Guardians Enhance Community Engagement with New Grant
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”
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”
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