On June 14, torrential rains unleashed devastating flash floods across West Virginia. This unprecedented deluge overwhelmed local waterways and infrastructure, leaving entire communities reeling from the impact. Multiple news outlets have reported on the fierce rains—between 2.5 and 4 inches in just moments—that triggered rapid flooding, submerging roads, homes, and businesses alike. In communities throughoutContinue reading “Standing Strong Together: June 14 WV Flash Floods”
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Go With the Flow:Strengthening Community Amid AmeriCorps Cuts
I recently attended an inspiring conference that opened my eyes to just how deeply recent funding cuts are affecting West Virginia residents. I went in eager to learn more about the challenges our communities face when support dwindles, and I left with a renewed commitment to strengthening our local bonds. In particular, I was thrilledContinue reading “Go With the Flow:Strengthening Community Amid AmeriCorps Cuts”
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 at Watters Smith State Park 12 Oct 2024
10 to 4, Watters Smith State Park, Duck Creek Road, Lost Creek WV All ages are 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. Or drop in for the morning, the afternoon, or just oneContinue reading “West Fork Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park 12 Oct 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”