You're Invited! The \;Forks of Coa l Foundation will hold another family fun education and outreach day at the Forks of Coal State Natural Area on Saturday\, May 5th . \; Plans are in the works for nature walks\, exhibits\, a native rap tor presentation and games. \; Wildlife exhibits and a West Virginia H istory Alive presentation will be part of the fun\, in addition to the bak e sale\, book sale\, and door prizes.
Plan to attend and learn mor e about Coal River history and wildlife. \; Plus\, learn more about th e new wildlife education center to be built.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180411T1323250Z-399841-515@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406 SUMMARY:CMC news DESCRIPTION:Announcements Upload your 2018-2020 data to the Data Explorer B Y MID-APRIL so it will be included in Chesapeake Bay Program's next water quality assessment. - Chesapeake Data Explorer The Izaak Walton League is searching for a Save Our Streams Coordinator https://www.iwla.org/about/jo bs The National Monitoring Conference\, will be held virtually from April 19-23. Check out the online program for listings of all talks and workshop s. Highlights Data consistency in the Susquehanna watershed It’s monitori ng season! Training\, Events and more… Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Announcement s
Highlights
< a href='https://www.chesapeakemonitoringcoop.org/news/data-consistency-in- the-susquehanna-watershed/' target='_blank'>Data consistency in the Susque hanna watershed
It&rsquo\;s monitoring season!
Training\, Events and more&hellip\;
Looking to v olunteer\, donate\, or learn about your local watershed? There is a map fo r that! Use ICPRB's Watershed Group Directory Map to explore organizatio ns working in your area. If we missed your watershed group\, let us know. Listing on the map can help grow your capacity.
A stream cleanup is scheduled on Tuscarora Creek for Feb. 1st starting at 1PM. If you would like to volunt eer meet at the Oak St. bridge in Martinsburg\, WV. Since this is a cold-w eather cleanup\, we wanted to limit the volunteers to adults &ndash\; but feel free to pass this along to anyone that may be interested. Weather wil l be monitored\, and updates provided if changes are needed. For more info rmation contact Kristen Bisom.
Kristen Bisom\, Stormwater Technici an
City of Martinsburg\, WV
Phone: (304) 263-7187
Email: kbisom@cityofmartinsburg.org
Visit: http://bit.ly /2BB3VtW for highlights from the last cleanup.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180129T1615080Z-399841-532@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T150000 SUMMARY:Blueprint Community Program DESCRIPTION:Considering becoming a Blueprint Community? The Blueprint Commu nities program supports leaders who are looking to make a lasting impact o n the economic well being and quality of life for thier fellow residents. WV Hub is hosting a webinar to share more about the program and field ques tions from interestes applicants. To RSVP for the webinar\, email Kaycie S tushek. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Considering becoming a Blueprint Community?
The \;Blueprint Communities program supports leaders who are look ing to make a lasting impact on the economic well being and quality of lif e for thier fellow residents. \;WV Hub is hosting a webinar to share more about the program and field questions from interestes applicants.
To RSVP for the webinar\, email Kayci e Stushek.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181115T1331430Z-399841-1375@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210430 SUMMARY:Ohio stormwater conference DESCRIPTION:2021 Ohio Stormwater Conference - May 20-21 This is the premier stormwater conference for the State of Ohio\, and the largest regional st ormwater conference in the United States – Click to Register! This year's event is a hybrid experience. You can either attend in-person or virtuall y. The in-person event will be held at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center. After the conference\, all sessions will be recorded\, and availab le to view\, plus continuing education credits are available. Visit the co nference website for more information. Questions? Email Harry Stark. Note: Early-Bird Registration ends April 30\, 2021. Cost: $195 In-person Confer ence ($245 after April 30\, 2021). $150 Virtual Conference ($195 after Apr il 30\, 2021). $100 Speakers. $95 Student Registration. $95 Scholarship Re gistration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2021 Ohio St ormwater \;Conference - May 20-21
This is the premier stormwater conference for the State of Ohio\ , and the \;largest regional \;stormwater conference in the United States &ndash\; Click to Register! \;
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>This year's event is a \;hybrid experien ce. You can either attend \;in-person or virtually. The in-person even t will be held at the \;Kalahari Resort and Conference Center. After the c onference\, all sessions will be recorded\, and available to view\, plus c ontinuing education credits are available. Visit the \;conference website \ ;for more information. \;Questions? Email \;Harry Stark.
Note: Ea rly-Bird Registration ends April 30\, 2021.
< p>Cost: \;$195 In-person Conference \;($245 after April 30\, 2021). \; $150 Virtual Conference ($195 after April 30\, 2021). \;$ 100 Speakers. \;$95 Student Registration. \;$95 Scholarship Registration CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kalahari Resort and Conference Center UID:20210315T1523140Z-399841-3721@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T120000 SUMMARY:Marion County spring clean-up DESCRIPTION:Marion County spring clean-up April 21\, 8 AM – Noon https://ww w.facebook.com/events/826726137534755/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Marion County spring clean-up
April 21\, 8 AM &ndash\; Noon
https://www.facebook.com/events/826726137534755/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1701010Z-399841-612@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T160000 SUMMARY:Volunteer for FOB DESCRIPTION:FOB has many volunteer opportunities coming up! We need help wi th our botanical restoration project along the Blackwater Rail Trail in Th omas. We will be planting native plants and removing invasive ones. We hav e a work day on Wednesday\, June 15th and Friday\, June 17th from 1:00pm-4 :00pm with many more that follow. Click-Here for more info! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FOB has many volunteer opportunities coming up! We need help with our botanical restor ation project along the Blackwater Rail Trail in Thomas. We will be planti ng native plants and removing invasive ones. We have a work day on Wednesd ay\, June 15th and Friday\, June 17th from 1:00pm-4:00pm with many more th at follow. \;
Click-Here f or more info!
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DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
SUMMARY:Macro Monday
DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Crayfish can be either primary\
, secondary\, or tertiary burrowers. Those that live in our rivers and cre
eks generally fall in the last category. Rather than the elaborate tunnels
of primary and secondary burrowers\, tertiary burrowers make small\, simp
le burrows by digging out material from under rocks. They use these burrow
s as hideaways from predators\, nurseries\, or to survive during droughts.
The pile of pebbles and shells next to the rock in the picture below was
a telltale sign of a crayfish burrow\, and a peek underneath confirmed it!
Photo 1 and Photo 2 Tygart Valley River
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Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Crayfis h can be either primary\, secondary\, or tertiary burrowers. Those that li ve in our rivers and creeks generally fall in the last category. Rather th an the elaborate tunnels of primary and secondary burrowers\, tertiary bur rowers make small\, simple burrows by digging out material from under rock s. They use these burrows as hideaways from predators\, nurseries\, or to survive during droughts. The pile of pebbles and shells next to the rock i n the picture below was a telltale sign of a crayfish burrow\, and a peek underneath confirmed it!
Photo 1 \;and \;Photo 2 Tygart Va lley River
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250924T1310190Z-399841-6799@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220718 SUMMARY:Wonders of water camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The Wonders of Water camp will introduce students to different water-focused careers and to highlight the importance of water in our envi ronment and daily life. Young biologists and environmental enthusiasts wil l learn about water use\, their local watersheds\, and wetlands\, and how to identify aquatic life\, such as macroinvertebrates and fish\, while con ducting hands-on Project WET activities that connect them to their local w ater resource. The camp dates are listed below: Wonders of Water in Davis: July 18 - 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Wonders of Water camp is for stude nts enrolled in fourth grade through ninth grade and include snacks and lu nch. Visit the camp links above or the WVSA website for additional details . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wonders of Water camp will introduce students to different water-focused careers a nd to highlight the importance of water in our environment and daily life. Young biologists and environmental enthusiasts will learn about water use \, their local watersheds\, and wetlands\, and how to identify aquatic lif e\, such as macroinvertebrates and fish\, while conducting hands-on Projec t WET activities that connect them to their local water resource. The camp dates are listed below:
The Wonders of Water camp is for students enrolled in fourth grade through ninth grade and include s nacks and lunch. Visit the camp links above or the \;WVSA website \;for additional details.
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Agricultural Opportunities in Appalachia
Please join WVSU Extension - Agriculture &\; Natural Resources for our
monthly virtual \;Ag Talk Tuesday \;speakers' series. Ou
r special guest \;Jason Tartt\, Sr. \;of \;T&\;T Organics \;and McDowell County Farms will shar
e his vision for empowering Appalachian communities to regain control of o
ur food systems by reclaiming former mine and timber properties and vacant
infrastructure through urban agriculture. \;
Habitat impr ovement enhances fishing on W.Va.&rsquo\;s Little Coal River
< p>To the untrained eye\, West Virginia&rsqu o\;s Little Coal River doesn&rsquo\;t look much different today than it di d 10 years ago. Looks can deceive. The river is deeper\, swifter and has m uch better fish habitat. With each passing year\, its food chain gets a li ttle stronger\, a little more diverse.The price tag has been high\; so far\, the state and the mining industry have poured more than $5 million into creating an 18-mile series of man-made riffles\, deflectors\, and fish-holding structures\, all desi gned to flush sand and silt from the river&rsquo\;s main channel. &ldquo\; So far we&rsquo\;ve put in about 200 structures\,&rdquo\; said Roger Wolfe \, an engineer with the WV Department of Environmental Protection. &ldquo\ ;It&rsquo\;s the biggest stream-restoration project in the state\, and may be even in the eastern United States.&rdquo\;
Click-Here to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210806T1410510Z-399841-4043@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191011 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-35-week-of-october-7-2019/ In this issue... $43 6 Million to Indiana Finance Authority Lead and Copper Rule – Prepublicati on Eos on Transparency\, Fairness\, and Improved Guidance Meetings and mor e. ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hi ghlights important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-35-w eek-of-october-7-2019/
In this issue...
ACWA&rsquo\ ;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activi ties. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlight s important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191011T2003010Z-399841-2490@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T150000 SUMMARY:Processing WQP data in R DESCRIPTION:Processing Water Quality Portal Data in R Hosted by the EPA Wat er Quality Modeling Workgroup - Speaker: Kateri Salk For our next upcoming webinar\, we will acquire\, process\, and explore water quality data from the Water Quality Portal. We will address common data processing steps in R\, including addressing data flags\, non-detects\, filtering\, and pivot ing. Participants will receive coding scripts and visualization templates that can be applied for future use. Click [Here] to register for our 'R' f ocused webinar or to browse our previous webinars. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Processing W ater Quality Portal Data in R
Hosted by the EPA Water Quality Modeling Workgroup - Speaker: Kateri Sal k
For our next upcoming webi nar\, we will acquire\, process\, and explore water quality data from the Water Quality Portal. We will address common data processing steps in R\, including addressing data flags\, non-detects\, filtering\, and pivoting. Participants will receive coding scripts and visualization templates that can be applied for future use.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220610T1721390Z-399841-4673@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190219 SUMMARY:Trout in the Classroom Training DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, February 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center An introduction to Trout in Classroom for new teach ers and program partners and a refresher for those that have been involved with the program for a while. Trout in the Classroom is an environmental education program from Trout Unlimited in which students in grades K-12. raise trout from eggs to fry monitor tank water quality engage in stream habitat study learn to appreciate water resources begin to foster a conser vation ethic grow to understand ecosystems Most programs end the year by r eleasing their trout in a state-approved stream near the school or within a nearby watershed. More details and registration coming soon! Organizer S teve Kerlin Phone: 610-268-2153\, ext. 297 Email: skerlin@stroudcenter.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When: Tuesday\, February 1
9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Stroud Water Research
Center
An introduction to Trout in Classroom for new teachers and program partners and a refresher for those that have been involved with t he program for a while. Trout in the Cla ssroom is an environmental education program from Trout Unlimit ed in which students in grades K-12.
Most programs end the year by releasing th eir trout in a state-approved stream near the school or within a nearby wa tershed. More details \;and registration coming soon!
Organizer
Join EPA for the upcoming webcast \;Growing a Green Infrastructure Workforce\, wher e speakers from across the country will discuss planning considerations an d practices for developing green workforce programs\, benefits of being a certified professional\, and existing maintenance training and workforce d evelopment programs.
Eli se Simons \;(she/her)\, \;Soak up the Rain Coordinator - USEPA New England\, 617-918-122 0
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WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinat or shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmental ly minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-042519.pdf
We are excit ed to announce a fingerling stocking of the Paint Creek Catch and Release section on May 22nd. We need volunteers to help stock several thousand fin gerlings.
Directions : From Charleston on Interstate 64/77 East take exit 60 (Mossy Ex it). Turn LEFT at the bottom of the exit ramp\, go 1/4 mile\, cross 1st br idge and turn LEFT onto Paint Creek Scenic Road. Travel 2.8 miles\, crossi ng over Interstate 77/64\, and the road will take a sharp right turn near a mine entrance site along the road. The meeting location called ' Boiler Tube Field' will be on the right. We will start at 2:00 pm. The stocking i s expected to last about two-hours.
Jimmy Easter - President\, EN CTU
Clic k-Here \;for WVDNRs hunting and fishing map.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220518T1918120Z-399841-4597@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T200000 SUMMARY:Blue is the new green DESCRIPTION:Blue is the New Green – Labor Unions Tackle the Climate Crisis. The main program speaker will be Jessica Eckdish\, Vice President of Legi slation and Federal Affairs at the BlueGreen Alliance (BGA). Jessica dire cts BGA’s federal legislative\, policy\, and partnership efforts in Washin gton\, D.C.\, including leading the organization’s work on climate\, energ y\, and infrastructure issues. Click here to reserve your place now. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Blue is the New Green &ndash\; Labor Unions Tackle the Climate Crisis. The main progra m speaker will be Jessica Eckdish\, Vice President of Legislation and Fede ral Affairs at the BlueGreen Alliance (BGA). \; Jessica directs BGA&rs quo\;s federal legislative\, policy\, and partnership efforts in Washingto n\, D.C.\, including leading the organization&rsquo\;s work on climate\, e nergy\, and infrastructure issues.
Click here to reserve your place now.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220609T1326550Z-399841-4658@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200602 SUMMARY:Black hole image capture DESCRIPTION: Black holes are cosmic objects so small and dense\, that noth ing\, not even light\, can escape their gravitational pull. Until recently \, no one had ever seen what a black hole actually looked like. Einstein's theories predicted that a distant observer should see a ring of light enc ircling the black hole\, which forms when radiation emitted by infalling h ot gas is lensed by the extreme gravity near the event horizon. Tune in to hear how one of the most stunning images of 2019 was achieved. https://ww w.facebook.com/events/s/seeing-the-unseeable-capturing/179445140044724/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Black holes are cosmic objects so small and dense\, that nothing\, not even light\, can escape their gravitational pull. Until recently\, no one had ever seen what a black hole actually looked like. Einstein's theories predicted that a distant observer should see a ring of light encircling t he black hole\, which forms when radiation emitted by infalling hot gas is lensed by the extreme gravity near the event horizon.
All Camps are $30 pe r day or $130 per week \;
Clay Center will offer one camp per week and will use our largest class room space to allow students to adequately social distance. Camps will tak e place 9am &ndash\; 4pm daily\; Wrap Care will not be available this summ er. Upon arrival\, students will go directly to classrooms A&\;B on the Museum lower level to begin a pre-camp activity until all students arrive .
During free exploration ti mes\, when students typically visit the Museum galleries\, we will plan sp ecial activities to take place outdoors or in our open Grand Lobby to mini mize contact with general public guests. All students will need to bring a packed lunch\, or parents can bring food to students during the designate d lunch time. Pre-registration will be required for each camp\, and to pro vide flexibility\, you have the option to register for only certain days o f the camp week or for the entire week.
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200528T1837410Z-399841-3146@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210520 SUMMARY:Ohio stormwater conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Ohio Stormwater Conference This is the premier stormwater conf erence for the State of Ohio\, and the largest regional stormwater confere nce in the United States – Click to Register! This year's event is a hybr id experience. You can either attend in-person or virtually. The in-person event will be held at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center. After th e conference\, all sessions will be recorded\, and available to view\, plu s continuing education credits are available. Visit the conference website for more information. Questions? Email Harry Stark. Cost: $195 In-person Conference. $150 Virtual Conference. $100 Speakers. $95 Student Registrati on. $95 Scholarship Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio Stormwa ter \;Conference \;
This is the premier stormwater conference for the State of Ohio\, and the& nbsp\;largest regional \;stormwater conference in the United States &n dash\; \;Click to Register! \;
This year's event is a \;hybrid experience. You can either attend \;in-person or virtually. The in-person event wi ll be held at the \;Kalahari Resort \;and Conference Center. After the conference\, all sessions will be recorded\, and available to view\, plus continuing education credits are available. Visit the \;conference website&nbs p\;for more information. \;Questions? Email \;Harry Stark.
Cost: \;$195 In-person Conference. \;$150 Virtual Conference. \;$100 S peakers. \;$95 Student Registration. \;$95 Schol arship Registration
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kalahari Resort and Conference Center UID:20210315T1525080Z-399841-3722@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T210000 SUMMARY:CSI compliance DESCRIPTION:Learn how to coordinate monitoring efforts within the pipeline compliance initiative (CSI). We'll be discussing how to hold pipeline acti vities to the letter of the law through this new citizen reporting project . Questions... contact allen@eight-rivers.org or ben@blueridgegeographis.c om X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn how to coordinate monitoring efforts within the pipeline compliance initiative (CSI). We'll be discussing how t o hold pipeline activities to the letter of the law through this new citiz en reporting project.
Questions... contact \;allen@eight-rivers.org or ben@blueridgegeographis.com
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Linwood Library UID:20181105T2040390Z-399841-1359@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190530 SUMMARY:Northern basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-053019.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinat or shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmental ly minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-053019.pdf
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220419T1927470Z-399841-4521@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 SUMMARY:Wild edible festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Get a taste of the Wild Edibles Festival\, hosted and sponsored by Watoga State Park. This area event features wild edibles\, plant ident ification\, guided walks\, workshops\, and much more! WILD EDIBLES Additio nal details in the future. https://www.facebook.com/events/174228363460939 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get a taste of the Wild Edibles Festival\, hosted and sponsored by Wato ga State Park. This area event features wild edibles\, plant identific ation\, guided walks\, workshops\, and much more! WILD EDIBLES Additional details in the future.
https://www.facebook.com/events/174228363460939/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Watoga State Park UID:20181105T1423160Z-399841-1346@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T100000 SUMMARY:New Year's Day run DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year out on the right (or left) foot This is a FR EE group run. We will meet in the front of the Soccer Complex and run a 5K course together on New Years Day! All paces and abilities are welcome and you can run or walk if you would like to. We will be on the main road and crossing busy intersections so every participant must sign in and minors can participate as long as they have a responsible adult there with them t he entire time. There are no fees\, no shirts\, and no awards! Just a fun run! Message RunCoach Missy if you have any questions and mark your calend ar for the first run of 2019!! https://www.facebook.com/events/16382449456 7078/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Start the New Year out on the right (or lef
t) foot
This is a FREE group run. We will meet in the front of
the Soccer Complex and run a 5K course together on New Years Day! All pace
s and abilities are welcome and you can run or walk if you would like to.
We will be on the main road and crossing busy intersections so every parti
cipant must sign in and minors can participate as long as they have a resp
onsible adult there with them the entire time.
There are no fe
es\, no shirts\, and no awards! Just a fun run! Message RunCoach Missy if you
have any questions and mark your calendar for the first run of 2019!!
https://www.facebook.co m/events/163824494567078/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:YMCA Soccer Complex UID:20181218T1420050Z-399841-1347@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T203000 SUMMARY:STEM speaker series DESCRIPTION:The speaker for this event is Celine Grounder\, HIV/Infectious disease specialist\, Internist and epidemiologist\, Podcaster and health j ournalist. The title is\, “America’s Heartland: Ground zero for the opioid crisis”. Click-Here to register and learn more. This is a free event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The speaker for this event is Celine Grounder\, HIV/Infectious disease specialist\, In ternist and epidemiologist\, Podcaster and health journalist. The title is \, &ldquo\;America&rsquo\;s Heartland: Ground zero for the opioid crisis&r dquo\;. \;
Click-Here to register and learn more. This is a free event.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Culture Center UID:20191018T1418270Z-399841-2499@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181110 SUMMARY:River hero nomination deadline DESCRIPTION:Nominate a River Hero! Deadline: November 10th River Network is accepting nominations for 2019 River Heroes from October 1st to November 10\, 2018. Up to five awardees will be acknowledged on June 22\, 2019 at R iver Rally. River Network created the River Heroes Award in 2001 to recogn ize and celebrate individuals whose efforts to protect and restore their l ocal rivers and waters have been extraordinary in scope\, scale\, impact a nd heart. Learn more about River Heroes here. To submit a nomination\, fol low instructions in the River Hero 2019 Nomination Guidelines and submit b efore November 10\, 2018. Click-Here to learn more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nominate a R iver Hero! Deadline: November 10th< /strong>
River Network is accepting nominations for 2019 River H eroes from October 1st to November 10\, 2018. Up to five awardees will be acknowledged on June 22\, 2019 at River Rally. River Network created the R iver Heroes Award in 2001 to recognize and celebrate individuals whose eff orts to protect and restore their local rivers and waters have been extrao rdinary in scope\, scale\, impact and heart. Learn more about River Heroes here. To submit a nomination\, follow instructions in the River Hero 2019 Nomination Guidelines and submit before November 10\, 2018.
Click-Here \;to learn more
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181105T1459530Z-399841-1354@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190905 SUMMARY:IWLA Conservation Currents DESCRIPTION:Conservation Currents – September 2019 In this issue\, updates on RAWA\, #SaveCleanWater\, opportunities for outdoor recreation\, water q uality updates on the Missouri River and Chesapeake Bay\, and how to recyc le your ride. Click-Here to read the full articles. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Conservation Currents &ndash\; September 2019
In this issue\, updates on RAWA\, #SaveCleanWater\, opportunities fo r outdoor recreation\, water quality updates on the Missouri River and Che sapeake Bay\, and how to recycle your ride. \;Click-Here to read the full articles.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190904T1629030Z-399841-2370@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191030 SUMMARY:The Water Desk DESCRIPTION:The Water Desk Map: Monthly average precipitation This map show s total rain and snowfall for each state within the contiguous United Stat es\, every month from 1981 to the present. The map’s color scale runs from white (no precipitation)\, to blue (significant precipitation) to red (in tense precipitation). https://waterdesk.org/multimedia/data/precipitation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Water Desk
Map: Mon thly average precipitation
T his map shows total rain and snowfall for each state within the contiguous United States\, every month from 1981 to the present. The map&rsquo\;s co lor scale runs from \;white \;(no precipitation)\, to \;blue&n bsp\;(significant precipitation) to \;red \;(intense precipitation ).
https://waterdesk.org/multimedia/data /precipitation
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191018T1436570Z-399841-2500@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191017 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB – Potomac News Reservoir In this issue: Northern Virginia watery wonderlands\; Nearly 13-million awarded for CB cleanups\; County t o develop climate resiliency plan\; Hood College awarded monitoring funds\ ; Antietam Creek water trail development\; Ash tree under siege\; City mov es forward with stormwater plans\; and much more. Click-Here to read the a rticles. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB &ndash \; Potomac News Reservoir
In this issue:
Northern Virgin ia watery wonderlands\; Nearly 13-million awarded for CB cleanups\; County to develop climate resiliency plan\; Hood College awarded monitoring fund s\; Antietam Creek water trail development\; Ash tree under siege\; City m oves forward with stormwater plans\; and much more.
Click-Here \;to read the articles.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191017T1854120Z-399841-2498@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T140000 SUMMARY:Kanawha Forest Fun Day! DESCRIPTION:This event is by invite only. The Kanawha State Forest Foundati on received a $9\,000 grant from the C.C. Dickinson Family Giving Circle t o host an outdoor classroom in the spring of 2018. The outdoor classroom will give a couple hundred inner city students the opportunity to experien ce nature first hand and learn about conservation in a forest environment. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event is by invite only.
The K anawha State Forest Foundation received a $9\,000 grant from the C.C. Dick inson Family Giving Circle to host an outdoor classroom in the spring of 2 018. \; The outdoor classroom will give a couple hundred inner city st udents the opportunity to experience nature first hand and learn about con servation in a forest environment. \;
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180119T1534150Z-399841-517@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T143000 SUMMARY:Coal River Group Water Festival DESCRIPTION:This event is by invite only for local elementary schools in th e Coal River watershed. West Virginia celebrates the importance of water w ith daylong water festivals for 5th graders! The events are part of a nati onwide effort to raise awareness of the critical need for water education. Water festivals include interactive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities. Organizat ions that collaborate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educational o pportunity include the National Park Service\,MS4s\, and local watershed o rganizations. For information about hosting a water festival in your water shed\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event is by invite only for local elementary schools in the Coa l River watershed.
West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong wat
er festivals for 5th graders! The events are part of a nationwide effort t
o raise awareness of the critical need for water education. Water festival
s include interactive learning stations and exhibits where students engage
in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations that
collaborate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity
include the National Park Service\,MS4s\, and local watershed organizatio
ns. For information about hosting a water festival in your watershed\, con
tact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov
The Very Lar ge Array (VLA) is currently closed to all visitors\, but that doesn&rsquo\ ;t mean we can&rsquo\;t share our amazing observatory with you! Our STEAM Education team is proud to offer Virtual VLA Tour\, which will be availabl e to any members of the public who wish to attend. All ages welcome.
Enjoy a personal\, in-depth look at this world renowned radio telescope and the field of radio astronomy. T he tour will include an introduction to the history and science of the VLA \, video segments that will transport the audience to parts of the observa tory otherwise off limits to the public\, and an appearance by one of the telescope operators. There will also be time for Q&\;A. This event will take place on Zoom and registration is required.
Click \;HERE \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201028T1239190Z-399841-3517@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910 SUMMARY:National hunting and fishing days RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Join us for National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration 2022! West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days (NHFD)\, is an R3 (recruitment\, retention and reactivation of outdoor participants ) event hosted for the public to incite interest in hunting\, angling and wildlife viewing. This event gives the community an opportunity to learn a bout West Virginia wildlife management practices and outdoor recreation op portunities in a safe and hands-on environment. This event is the largest outdoor hunting and fishing show and will have presentations on snakes\, f alconry\, wilderness search and rescue\, a new wild game cook off and so m uch more. https://wvdnr.gov/programs-publications/national-hunting-and-fis hing-days/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration 2022!
West Virginia&rsquo\;s Celebration of National Hunt ing and Fishing Days (NHFD)\, is an R3 (recruitment\, retention and reacti vation of outdoor participants) event hosted for the public to incite inte rest in hunting\, angling and wildlife viewing. This event gives the commu nity an opportunity to learn about West Virginia wildlife management pract ices and outdoor recreation opportunities in a safe and hands-on environme nt. This event is the largest outdoor hunting and fishing show and will ha ve presentations on snakes\, falconry\, wilderness search and rescue\, a n ew wild game cook off and so much more.
https://wvdnr.gov/programs-p ublications/national-hunting-and-fishing-days/
CATEGORIES:Career Fairs & Trade Shows LOCATION:Summit Bechtel Reserve UID:20220909T1320140Z-399841-4897@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 SUMMARY:WV SPOT presentations DESCRIPTION:Beginning Sept. 2021\, WV Science Public Outreach Team\, or SPO T will again accept requests for in-person presentations! Our team of trai ned undergraduate role-models can't wait to engage your students with our quality presentations and activities. Find out more and fill out an online request today by visiting our website: www.wvspot.org Climate Change in t he Mountain State is our newest presentation. It discusses how global chan ges will affect West Virginia climate and gives audiences the tools and in formation needed to start a conversation and act in their own communities. The Star of Our World introduces students to research conducted by WV sci entists at WVU. It engages young audiences by developing understanding of the connection between The Earth and The Sun and older audiences with conc epts like fusion. The Invisible Universe 2.0 is our most popular presentat ion for middle and high school audiences. It shows students the incredible instruments at Green Bank Observatory\, focusing on radio astronomy and d etailing new discoveries by West Virginia students and professors (ex: thr ough the Pulsar Search Collaboratory). Water: The Source of Life focuses o n West Virginia's water resources and invites students to be stewards of o ur environment (ex: joining Save Our Streams). Check out our commercial! Q uestions? Email spot.wv@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginning Se pt. 2021\, WV Science Public Outreach Team\, or SPOT will again accept req uests for in-person presentations! Our team of trained undergraduate role- models can't wait to engage your students with our quality presentations a nd activities. Find out more and fill out an online request today by visit ing our website: www.wvspo t.org
Questions? Email& nbsp\;spot.wv@gmail.com
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210806T1356060Z-399841-4041@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106 SUMMARY:Reclamation as an economic catalyst DESCRIPTION:A new report by a group of regional advocacy organizations argu es reclaiming abandoned mine lands could be a key factor in Appalachia’s t ransition from coal. In its second annual report\, released Thursday\, the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition\, highlighted 19 reclamation projects in West Virginia\, Ohio\, Virginia and Kentucky. They run the gamut from inst alling solar on abandoned mine lands to boosting outdoor recreation opport unities like biking and hiking trails. Click-Here to read the article. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A new report by a group of regional advocacy organizations argues reclaiming abandoned mine lands could be a key factor in Appalachia&rsquo\;s transition from c oal.
In its second annual re port\, released Thursday\, the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition\, highlight ed 19 reclamation projects in West Virginia\, Ohio\, Virginia and Kentucky . They run the gamut from installing solar on abandoned mine lands to boos ting outdoor recreation opportunities like biking and hiking trails.
Click-Here \;to read the article.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20191106T1615140Z-399841-2529@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T180000 SUMMARY:Cheat AAH cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Cheat Fest Volunteer your time with Friends of the Che at (FOC) in our Cheat Fest ‘Make It Shine’ litter pickup along Rt. 26 in A lbright. This litter pickup coincides with Earth Day so it is doubly impor tant to come and help out! Participants can meet up with FOC staffer Lisa Maraffa and Beth Warnick at the Cheat River Festival site at 3:30pm. Use t he Beech Run entrance that goes through the campground - not the south ent rance off of Rt. 26. Bags\, gloves\, and pickup sticks will be provided. M ake sure to bring water and a snack!\\ https://fb.me/e/2wOHwQGkG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Cheat Fest< /span>
Volunteer your time with&nbs p\;Friends of the Cheat (FOC) in our Cheat Fest &lsquo\;Make It Shine&rsquo\; litter pickup a long Rt. 26 in Albright. This litter pickup coincides with Earth Day so it is doubly important to come and help out!
Participants can meet up with FOC staffer Lisa Maraffa and Beth Warnick at the Cheat River Festival site at 3:30pm. Use the Beech Run entrance that goes through the campground - not the south entrance off of Rt. 26. Bags\, gloves\, and pickup sticks will be provided. Make sure to bring water and a snack!\\
The Hogbin f amily owns 51 acres along Back Creek in Berkeley County\, WV. Rapid develo pment has threatened the forests and farms that keep local streams healthy \, making the Hogbins to take action.
The Hogbins partnered with the \;Potomac Conservancy and&n bsp\;Berkeley County Farmland Protection Program to place a permane nt conservation easement on their property. This ensures their land will r emain forest or farmland forever\, protecting water quality\, wildlife hab itat\, and the character of their community.
Their easement contributes to Potomac Conservancy&rsquo\; s Back Creek Conservation Corridor initiative\, which aims to protect 70% of streamside forests in the region.
--->\; Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20251212T1836340Z-399841-6906@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220521 SUMMARY:Mineral Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting a free tire collection event. Mineral Co unty: From 9 am - 3 pm at the Tomar Inc. Trucking Lot on Glass Plant Acces s Road in Keyser. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. Th e tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be ac cepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dr opping off tires. A list of other upcoming tire collection events and upda tes can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a free tire collection event. \;
Mineral County: From 9 am - 3 pm at the Tomar Inc. Truc king Lot on Glass Plant Access Road in Keyser. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals s tay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of other upcoming ti re collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220503T1542050Z-399841-4556@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190110 SUMMARY:Municipal wet weather conference abstracts due DESCRIPTION:The International Erosion Control Association is calling for ab stracts for the Sixth Annual Municipal Wet Weather Conference. Hosted by E PA Region 4\, the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One and Southeast Chapter of IECA\, the Sixth Annual Municipal Wet Weather Conference (MS4) is recognized as a key stormwater industry Conference in the Southeast. The MS4 Conference annually draws over 200 attendees consi sting of stormwater managers\, city/county professionals\, designers\, eng ineers\, consultants\, contractors and distributors. Presentations are 40 minutes in length. Event: 2019 Municipal Wet Weather Conference Location: Greenville\, SC Dates: May 20 – 22\, 2019 Topics: Construction Site Runof f Control/Treatment Flood Planning/Prevention/Recovery Managing Cleanup W aste Streams FEMA Pollution Control Devices – Selection and Testing Remote ly Manned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) for Construction Site Management SMS4 G eneral Permit Reissuance Requirements. Stormwater Adaptations for Climate Change Stormwater Runoff Reduction Streambank Stabilization in Urban Envir onment Urban Tree Planting Benefits\, Issues and Methods Underground Sto rmwater Management Abstracts are due January 10\, 2019: www.ieca.org/ms4ab stracts X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The International Erosion Control Associati on is calling for abstracts for the Sixth Annual Municipa l Wet Weather Conference. Hosted by EPA Region 4\, the International Erosi on Control Association (IECA) Region One and Southeast Chapter of IECA\, t he Sixth Annual Municipal Wet Weather Conference (MS4) is recognized as a key stormwater industry Conference in the Southeast. The MS4 Conference an nually draws over 200 attendees consisting of stormwater managers\, city/c ounty professionals\, designers\, engineers\, consultants\, contractors an d distributors. Presentations are 40 minutes in length. \;
Location: Greenville\, SC Dates: May 20 &ndash\; 22\, 2019
Topics:
Abstracts are due January 10\, 2019 : www.ieca.org/ms4abst racts
CATEGORIES:General UID:20181107T1327160Z-399841-1360@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201214 SUMMARY:FOB news DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blacwater - December 2020 newsletter In this issue: Meet our amazing partners\; updates on restoration\, projects\, outreach\, funding and more. Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of B lacwater - December 2020 newsletter
In this issue: Meet our amazing partners\; updates on restoration\ , projects\, outreach\, funding and more.
Click-Here \;to read all the details.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20201214T1532430Z-399841-3586@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T123000 SUMMARY:Twelvepole rising float DESCRIPTION:Event by Twelvepole Creek Rising Twelvepole Rising is doing a c ommunity float trip on Beach Fork Laek. The float will be about one mile. We will be putting in and taking out at the Beech Fork Marina in Lavalette . You will need to bring your own floating vessel (kayak\, canoe\, raft\, etc.) and PPE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Twelvepole Creek Rising
Twelvepole Rising is doing a community float trip on Beach Fork Laek. The float will be about one mile. We will be putting in and taking out at the Beech Fork Marina in Lavalette. You will need to bring your own floating vessel (kayak\, canoe\, raft\, etc.) and PPE.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240802T2017150Z-399841-5942@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T160000 SUMMARY:WOTUS public listening sessions DESCRIPTION:US Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army are hosting a listening session in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania to gather public input on t he proposed rule that would clarify the definition of 'Waters of the Unite d States' and fully implement the SCOTUS decision in Sackett. Consecutive sessions at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST and 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm EST. Virtually an d in person at the William S. Morehead Federal Building. Register Here for the public meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:US Environmental Protection Agenc y and U.S. Army are hosting a listening session in Pittsburgh\, Pennsy lvania to gather public input on the proposed rule that would clarify the definition of 'Waters of the United States' and fully implement the SCOTUS decision in Sackett.
Consec utive sessions at 12:00 pm &ndash\; 2:00 pm EST and 2:30 pm &ndash\; 4:00 pm EST. Virtually and in person at the William S. Morehead Federal Buildin g.
Register Here \;for the public meeting.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20251212T1337270Z-399841-6907@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108 SUMMARY:Pollinators habitat workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn effective approaches to establishing pollinator habitat i n West Virginia. Click 'tickets' to go to the registration page. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/332521577310393/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn effective approaches to establishing pollinator habitat in West Virginia. Click 'tickets' to go to the registra tion page.
https:// www.facebook.com/events/332521577310393/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Jackson Mills UID:20181101T1226560Z-399841-1331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181110 SUMMARY:OH stormwater conference abstracts due DESCRIPTION: 2019 Ohio Stormwater Conference Come and be a part of the 12t h annual Ohio Stormwater Conference. We are now accepting abstracts for th e 2019 Conference to be held May 8-10\, 2019 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Sharonville\, Ohio. Visit our website\, www.ohstormwaterconfere nce.com\, to learn more about the premier stormwater conference in the Uni ted States! Abstract submission ends November 10\, 2018. Submit Now! Quest ions - contact Harry Stark at harry@tinkerscreekwatershed.org or 216-385-5 248. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
| 2019 Ohio Stormwater Conference |
| Come and be a part of the 12th annual Ohio Stormwater Conference. We are now accepting a bstracts \;for \;the 2019 Conference to be held \;May 8-10\, 2 019 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Sharonville\, Ohio. |
| Visit our website\, www.ohstormwaterco nference.com\, to learn more about the premier stormwater conference i n the United States! |
Abstract su bmission ends November 10\, 2018. Submit Now! Questions - contact Harry St ark at harry@tinkerscreekwatershed.org or 216-385-5248.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20181029T1811090Z-399841-1325@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T140000 SUMMARY:Stream Xtreme DESCRIPTION:Have fun getting wet and learning about the critters living in Davis Creek. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest office at 1 PM. https://www. facebook.com/events/2399631990079644/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have fun get
ting wet and learning about the critters living in Davis Creek.
Meet at the Kanawha State Forest office a
t 1 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2399631990079644/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190723T1304230Z-399841-2173@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190728T140000 SUMMARY:Stream Xtreme DESCRIPTION:Have fun getting wet and learning about the critters living in Davis Creek. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest office at 1 PM. https://www. facebook.com/events/463085054467402/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have fun get
ting wet and learning about the critters living in Davis Creek.
Meet at the Kanawha State Forest office a
t 1 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events/463085054467402/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190719T1230590Z-399841-2174@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220705 SUMMARY:Stream functions pyramid registration DESCRIPTION:Registration open! Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop - September 26-30\, 2022 Join us at the National Conservatio n Training Center for an in-person Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantifica tion Tool workshop. This course includes a mix of classroom and field-base d learning in a beautiful setting with on-site accommodations. To learn mo re and register\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration open!
Stream Functions Pyra mid and Quantification Tool Workshop - September 26-30\, 2022
Join us at the National Conservation Tra ining Center for an in-person Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool workshop. This course includes a mix of classroom and field-based lea rning in a beautiful setting with on-site accommodations.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>To learn more and register\, \;Click Her e.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220629T1719010Z-399841-4724@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T190000 SUMMARY:Animal tracking DESCRIPTION:Ms. Shelley will be at the Buffalo Library. She'll explain how to identify North American animal tracks and let kids make their own track to take home! https://www.facebook.com/events/421229451898811/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ms. Shelley will be at the Buffalo Library. She'll explain how to identify North Ameri can animal tracks and let kids make their own track to take home!
https://www.facebook.com/events/421229451898811/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Public Library UID:20191112T1436150Z-399841-2539@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504 SUMMARY:EPA Sanitary survey app DESCRIPTION:Announcing EPA's Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Water s USEPA has announced the release of its improved web-based app to help co mmunities identify potential sources of pollution to recreational waters. Citizen scientists and other members of the public can now use EPA’s Sanit ary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters to collect and share data on po tential sources of fecal pollution and information on potential harmful al gal bloom (HAB) events in local surface waters. USEPA plans to conduct sev eral live training webinars on how to use the App between late April and l ate May. Pre-registration instructions will soon be posted on EPA’s Beache s website. For more information\, please send an email to EPA_SanitarySurv eyApp@epa.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Announcing E PA's Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters
USEPA has announced the \;release \;of its improved \;web-based app to help communities identify potential sources of pollution to recreation al waters. Citizen scientists and other members of the public can now use EPA&rsquo\;s \;Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters \;to collect and share data on po tential sources of fecal pollution and information on potential harmful al gal bloom (HAB) events in local surface waters.
USEPA plans to conduct several live training webinars on how to use the App between late April and late May. Pre-registration in structions will soon be posted on \;EPA&rsquo\;s Beaches websi te. \;For more information\, please send an email to \;EPA_SanitarySurveyAp p@epa.gov.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210413T2051530Z-399841-3784@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190111 SUMMARY:CCW conference proposals due DESCRIPTION:The Choose Clean Water Coalition is excited to announce that th e 10th Annual Choose Clean Water Conference will be held on May 20-22 at t he Marriott Inner Harbor in Baltimore\, Maryland! We are excited to be bri nging the conference back to Baltimore for our 10th Anniversary and to wor k with our partners in the city to put on a fantastic conference. The Coal ition is now accepting proposals for presentations and field trips for the conference. We are soliciting for 90 minute interactive workshops\, 45 mi nute sessions\, and Tuesday afternoon field trips. Please review the RFP f or proposals here before submitting your proposal as things have changed f rom last year. Submit your great idea before January 11. https://www.faceb ook.com/133165776817/posts/10155935425031818/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Choose C lean Water Coalition is excited to announce that the 10th Annual Choose Cl ean Water Conference will be held on May 20-22 at the Marriott Inner Harbo r in Baltimore\, Maryland! We are excited to be bringing the conference ba ck to Baltimore for our 10th Anniversary and to work with our partners in the city to put on a fantastic conference.
The Coalition is now accepting proposals for presentations and field trips for the conference. We are soliciting for 90 minute inter active workshops\, 45 minute sessions\, and Tuesday afternoon field trips. Please review the RFP for p roposals here before submitting your proposal as things have changed f rom last year. Submit your great idea before January 11.< /p>
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181023T1234210Z-399841-1309@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211010T150000 SUMMARY:Plant-ID hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Melanie Seiler Hames and NRG Community Scientist - pow ered by Active SWV Join Active SWV Community Captains and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve biologists for a plant identification hike on t he Burnwood trail loop. I-Naturalist phone app training will be provided o n September 9th. The recording will be posted on https://activeswv.org/get -active-in-the-park/. Please have the app downloaded prior to the hike. Re servations are needed to provide every participant with a Community Scient ist tool to add to their took kit. This walk will provide every participan t with a survival bracelet made of paracord with a small clipper and compa ss. Spaces are limited – please reserve by emailing Info@activeswv.com to reserve your place on October 10th. https://fb.me/e/1w9uzC4At X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Melanie Seiler Hames \;and \;NRG Community Scientist - powered by Active SWV
Join Active SWV Community Captains and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve biologists for a plant identificati on hike on the Burnwood trail loop. I-Naturalist phone app training will b e provided on September 9th.
The recording will be posted on \;https://activeswv.org/get-active-in-the-park/. Please have the app downloaded prior to the hike.
Reservations are needed to provide every participant with a Community Scientist tool to add to their took kit. This walk will provid e every participant with a survival bracelet made of paracord with a small clipper and compass. Spaces are limited &ndash\; please reserve by emaili ng \;Info@activeswv.com to res erve your place on October 10th.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Burnwood Day Use Area\, Laing Loop Trail UID:20210826T1332420Z-399841-4057@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T120000 SUMMARY:Volunteers needed to plant trees in Morgan Co. DESCRIPTION:Sleepy Creek Watershed Association will be planting a 130-tree riparian buffer along a tributary of Sleepy Creek. To get to the planting site\, follow Johnson Mill Road from Berkeley Springs\, making sure to bea r left after about 3 miles onto Highland Ridge Road. Follow Highland Ridg e Road another 1.6 miles\, crossing the new bridge and looking for 1573 at the sharp right turn. Turn left into the driveway. A pizza lunch will b e provided after the planting\, but please let Herb Peddicord know you are coming or if you need additional information (email herb.f.peddicord@wv.g ov or phone 304-229-2665). Also\, be sure to dress appropriately for the weather\, and bring along drinking water\, gardening or work gloves\, a sp ade or shovel\, and sunscreen and bug repellent\, if needed. With your he lp\, we can make a difference in storm water management and wildlife habit at within the watershed! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sleepy Creek Watershed Association will be
planting a 130-tree riparian buffer along a tributary of Sleepy Creek. To
get to the planting site\, follow Johnson Mill Road from Berkeley Springs\
, making sure to bear left after about 3 miles onto Highland Ridge Road.&n
bsp\; Follow Highland Ridge Road another 1.6 miles\, crossing the new brid
ge and looking for 1573 at the sharp right turn. \; Turn left into the
driveway. \; A pizza lunch will be provided after the planting\, but
please let Herb Peddicord know you are coming or if you need additional in
formation (email herb.f.p
eddicord@wv.gov or phone 304-229-2665). \; Also\, be sure
to dress appropriately for the weather\, and bring along drinking water\,
gardening or work gloves\, a spade or shovel\, and sunscreen and bug repe
llent\, if needed. \;With your help\, we can make a difference in sto
rm water management and wildlife habitat within the watershed!
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In this issue:
And more! Click-Here for the details.
At our next Ag Talk Tuesday\, Extension Agent Liz Moss will discuss mature tree care. When is it time to call it quits and remove a tree? Who can you call to pe rform work on a large tree? Liz will teach participants about mature tree care\, how to maximize the health of a mature tree\, how to perform a basi c visual inspection\, what to look for when hiring a tree care provider\, and when it may be time to remove a tree and plant a more appropriate spec ies. To participate\, register at \;wvsta teu.edu/ANR.
While live questions will be answered during each session\, participants are encourag ed to submit questions in advance to: extension@wvstateu.edu.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210208T1427260Z-399841-3657@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919 SUMMARY:PFAS community meetings DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP\, in partnership with the West Virginia Rivers Coalit ion\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizati ons\, will host a series of community meetings in the Eastern Panhandle to help identify potential sources of PFAS contamination in public drinking water systems. The meetings will provide residents with information about PFAS\, answer questions\, and gather community input to help identify pote ntial sources. This feedback will guide WVDEP in developing PFAS Action Pl ans for each affected water system in the region\, as required under the P FAS Protection Act (HB 3189). The law directs WVDEP to identify and addres s PFAS sources in raw-water supplies through the creation of action plans and by strengthening reporting requirements for certain facilities. Meetin g schedule: Harpers Ferry – Sept. 29\, 6–8 p.m. at Clarion Inn\, 4328 Will iam Wilson Fwy. Charles Town – Sept. 30\, 6–8 p.m. at Cool Spring Preserve \, 1469 Lloyd Road. Martinsburg – Oct. 1\, 6–8 p.m. at The Holiday Inn\, 3 01 Foxcroft Avenue. Berkeley Springs – Oct. 2\, 6–8 p.m. at The Country In n\, 110 South Washington St. All meetings are open to the public\, and lig ht refreshments will be provided. The WVDEP’s partnership with the West Vi rginia Rivers Coalition is supported by a $1 million Government-to-Governm ent (G2G) grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This grant provides a unique opportunity to work directly with community groups to im plement the PFAS Protection Act through community-driven\, science-based s olutions and development of PFAS Action Plans. The grant was originally te rminated by EPA on March 12\, 2025\, but following WVDEP’s appeal\, it was reinstated on July 1\, 2025. More information is available at: https://ww w.wvrivers.org/PFAS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP\, in partnership with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Enviro nmental Legal Services\, and other local organizations\, will host a serie s of community meetings in the Eastern Panhandle to help identify potentia l sources of PFAS contamination in public drinking water systems.
The meetings will provide residents
with information about PFAS\, answer questions\, and gather community inpu
t to help identify potential sources. This feedback will guide WVDEP in de
veloping PFAS Action Plans for each affected water system in the region\,
as required under the PFAS Protection Act (HB 3189). The law directs WVDEP
to identify and address PFAS sources in raw-water supplies through the cr
eation of action plans and by strengthening reporting requirements for cer
tain facilities.
Meeting schedule:
All meetings are open to the public\, and light refreshments will be provi
ded.
The WVDEP&rsquo\;s partnership with the West Virginia Rive
rs Coalition is supported by a $1 million Government-to-Government (G2G) g
rant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This grant provides a
unique opportunity to work directly with community groups to implement the
PFAS Protection Act through community-driven\, science-based solutions an
d development of PFAS Action Plans. The grant was originally terminated by
EPA on March 12\, 2025\, but following WVDEP&rsquo\;s appeal\, it was rei
nstated on July 1\, 2025.
Mo re information is available at: \;https://www.wvriver s.org/PFAS
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250919T1525520Z-399841-6795@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Little clam shells can be found in rivers and creeks throughout the watershed\, but these Asian clams are not friends! They're an invasive species that were introduced into the U. S. in the 1920s\, reaching WV by the early 1960s\, and they pose a signifi cant threat. They reproduce rapidly and thrive in various water conditions \, outcompeting native species\, clogging water systems\, and altering wat er chemistry. Since eradication is extremely difficult\, prevention is vit al. Boaters and anglers should clean\, drain\, and dry all boats and gear after use to prevent the further spread of Asian clams and other invasive species. So remember–clean\, drain\, and dry to keep invasives in short su pply. Photo1 - Photo2: Tygart Valley River upstream of the covered bridge X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Little clam shells can be found in rivers and creeks throughout the watershed\, b ut these Asian clams are not friends! They're an invasive species that wer e introduced into the U.S. in the 1920s\, reaching WV by the early 1960s\, and they pose a significant threat. They reproduce rapidly and thrive in various water conditions\, outcompeting native species\, clogging water sy stems\, and altering water chemistry. Since eradication is extremely diffi cult\, prevention is vital. Boaters and anglers should clean\, drain\, and dry all boats and gear after use to prevent the further spread of Asian c lams and other invasive species. So remember&ndash\;clean\, drain\, and dr y to keep invasives in short supply.
Photo1 \;- Photo 2: Tygart Valley River upstream of the covered bridge
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251028T1733370Z-399841-6845@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919 SUMMARY:Cacapon restoration plan DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP's Division of Water and Waste Management - Water Qual ity Standards & Assessment Section (WQSAS) is now accepting comments and w ill hold a virtual information meeting open for draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and an Advance Restoration Plan (ARP) for select streams in the Cacapon River watershed. A TMDL is a plan of action required by the f ederal Clean Water Act to restore streams not meeting water quality standa rds. An ARP is a near-term plan and description of actions (accompanied wi th a schedule and milestones) that is immediately beneficial or practicabl e to achieving water quality standards. Select streams in the watershed do not meet fecal coliform bacteria\, as well as narrative water quality s tandards. For detailed information and resources for the TMDL\, visit http s://dep.wv.gov/WWE/watershed/TMDL/Pages/default.aspx and select the Cacapo n River watershed in the Hydrologic Group E list at the bottom of the page . An interactive overview of the Cacapon TMDL project is also available. WVDEP staff will host a virtual informational meeting to present an outl ine of the TMDL and ARP development process and answer questions on Octobe r 7th\, 2025 at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and can be acces sed using the information below: Cacapon Watershed TMDL & ARP Public Mee ting Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hwd-zhqi-dkh Or dial: +1 254 -946-1176 PIN: 778 925 452# Comments must be submitted no later than Oct ober 20\, 2025\, and should be emailed or mailed to: Email: depWQSAS@wv. gov WV Department of Environmental Protection l 601 57th St. SE l Charlest on\, WV 25304 l Attn: Draft Cacapon River TMDL/ARP Comments X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP's
Division of Water and Waste Management - Water Quality Standards &\; As
sessment Section (WQSAS) is now accepting comments and will hold a virtual
information meeting open for draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and
an Advance Restoration Plan (ARP) for select streams in the Cacapon River
watershed. \;
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is a plan of action required by the federal Clean Water Act to restore str
eams not meeting water quality standards. An ARP is a near-term plan and d
escription of actions (accompanied with a schedule and milestones) that is
immediately beneficial or practicable to achieving water quality standard
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Select streams in the watershed do not meet fecal c
oliform bacteria\, as well as narrative water quality standards. For detai
led information and resources for the TMDL\, visit \;https://dep.wv.gov/W
WE/watershed/TMDL/Pages/default.aspx \;and select the Cacapon
River watershed in the Hydrologic Group E list at the bottom of the page.
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information below:
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WVDEP Waters hed Improvement Branch (WIB) is excited to announce that our Stream Partne rs Program (SPP) has two AmeriCorps VISTA member positions open. One is in the Western Basin (based out of Charleston) and the other is in the North ern Basin (based out of Wheeling).
The \;members will build capacity and develop sustainable solut ions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities within those basins. The program strengthens watershed protection and community revitalization efforts in West Virginia by supporting collaborative environmental restora tion\, outreach\, and long-term planning across Appalachian communities.
Click on the links below to l earn more about each position \;and see how to apply - we ask that all applications be submitted by March 11th! Questions? Email \;Tomi Bergstrom. \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260209T1814190Z-399841-6948@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130 SUMMARY:Stream Partners VISTA positions DESCRIPTION:WVDEP Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) is excited to announce that our Stream Partners Program (SPP) has two AmeriCorps VISTA member po sitions open. One is in the Western Basin (based out of Charleston) and th e other is in the Northern Basin (based out of Wheeling). The members will build capacity and develop sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities within those basins. The program strengthens water shed protection and community revitalization efforts in West Virginia by s upporting collaborative environmental restoration\, outreach\, and long-te rm planning across Appalachian communities. Click on the links below to le arn more about each position and see how to apply - we ask that all applic ations be submitted by March 11th! Questions? Email Tomi Bergstrom. Weste rn Basin SPP VISTA Northern Basin SPP VISTA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP Waters hed Improvement Branch (WIB) is excited to announce that our Stream Partne rs Program (SPP) has two AmeriCorps VISTA member positions open. One is in the Western Basin (based out of Charleston) and the other is in the North ern Basin (based out of Wheeling).
The \;members will build capacity and develop sustainable solu tions to alleviate poverty in underserved communities within those basins. The program strengthens watershed protection and community revitalization efforts in West Virginia by supporting collaborative environmental restor ation\, outreach\, and long-term planning across Appalachian communities.
Click on the links below to learn more about each position \;and see how to apply - we ask that a ll applications be submitted by March 11th! Questions? Email Tomi Bergstrom. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260128T2122170Z-399841-6946@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107 SUMMARY:Kanawha Co trout stocking DESCRIPTION:Kanawha County Trout Release Fall 2025 Join us starting at 9am in Clendenin for a fun day of stocking trout! We will start at the public water access at the end of Maywood Avenue\, then move to Blue Creek and st ock some more. After that\, we will move to Meadowood Park in Tornado and stock trout at Pettigrew Lake. Bring the kids and family out for a fun day of fishing! --> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha Coun ty Trout Release Fall 2025
Join us starting at 9am in Clendenin for a fun day of stocking trout! We w ill start at the public water access at the end of Maywood Avenue\, then m ove to Blue Creek and stock some more.
After that\, we will move to Meadowood Park in Tornado and stoc k trout at Pettigrew Lake. Bring the kids and family out for a fun day of fishing! -->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20251029T1319550Z-399841-6847@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T160000 SUMMARY:FOC tree planting DESCRIPTION:Riparian reforestation in the Cheat River watershed Help Friend s of the Cheat (FOC) plant trees on some of our high quality streams and r iver sections near Saint George! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Riparian ref orestation in the Cheat River watershed
Help Friends of the Cheat (FOC) plant trees on some of our hig h quality streams and river sections near Saint George!
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Blackwater Outdoor Adventures UID:20220418T1803550Z-399841-4519@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T160000 SUMMARY:Touch the Earth DESCRIPTION:The Touch the Earth Festival will be held at the pavilion in Ma rilla Park. The Festival will feature fun educational activities\, includi ng a trail-building workshop in which participants will help complete work on Marilla Park’s signature trail. Learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Touch th e Earth Festival will be held at the pavilion in \;Marilla Park. The Fes tival will feature fun educational activities\, including a trail-building workshop in which participants will help complete work on Marilla Park&rs quo\;s signature trail.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220420T1501110Z-399841-4528@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 SUMMARY:Earth Day on the farm DESCRIPTION:Say “hi” to WV Rivers staff at the Earth Day on the Farm Festiv al at the Wardensville Garden Market. For the full event line up head over to their Facebook event page. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Say &ldquo\; hi&rdquo\; to WV Rivers staff at the Earth Day on the Farm Festival at the Wardensville Garden Market. For the full event line up head over to their Facebook event p age.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220420T1458200Z-399841-4527@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220822 SUMMARY:Stream functions pyramid registration DESCRIPTION:Registration open! Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop - September 26-30\, 2022 Join us at the National Conservatio n Training Center for an in-person Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantifica tion Tool workshop. This course includes a mix of classroom and field-base d learning in a beautiful setting with on-site accommodations. To learn mo re and register\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration open!
Stream Functions Pyra mid and Quantification Tool Workshop - September 26-30\, 2022
Join us at the National Conservation Tra ining Center for an in-person Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool workshop. This course includes a mix of classroom and field-based lea rning in a beautiful setting with on-site accommodations.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>To learn more and register\, \;Click Her e.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220629T1719520Z-399841-4725@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000 SUMMARY:Beaver walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge at the Freeland Boardwalk Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North Amer ica's ecosystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The wa lk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Trail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible bo ardwalk trail.These walks will take place every month on the fourth Saturd ay from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in t he event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;C anaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge \;at the \ ;Freeland Boardwalk
Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on th e areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's ecosystem eng ineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin!
The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Trail\, a 0 .5-mile\, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail.These walks will take place every month on the fourth Saturday from April to October. This program may be r escheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to ou r website and \;Facebook page for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Freeland Boardwalk UID:20250331T1816070Z-399841-6409@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 SUMMARY:Kanawha County cleanup DESCRIPTION:Kanawha County Spring Cleanups 2026 These events are FREE to th e public and open from 8am-4pm on the following dates/locations: April 11t h in Sissonville (3298 Sissonville Dr) Acceptable items: Accumulated solid waste\, large appliances\, air conditioners\, 10 tires with WV I.D.\, TVs \, computers\, metals\, car batteries\, electronics\, gas/propane tanks wi th a hole or valve removed. Items not accepted: Wet paint\, cars\, boats\, campers\, hazardous waste\, chemicals\, motor oil. --> Learn more here Pl ease call Kanawha County Planning at 304-357-0570 with questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha Coun
ty Spring Cleanups 2026
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hese events are FREE to the public and open from 8am-4pm on the following
dates/locations:
Acceptable items: Accumulated sol
id waste\, large appliances\, air conditioners\, 10 tires with WV I.D.\, T
Vs\, computers\, metals\, car batteries\, electronics\, gas/propane tanks
with a hole or valve removed. \;Items not accepted: W
et paint\, cars\, boats\, campers\, hazardous waste\, chemicals\, motor oi
l. -->\; \;
Learn more here
Please call Kanawha County Planning at 304-357-0570 with questions. \;
Event by Frie nds of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
To register pleas e email \;Dave Bassage or contact him via FB Messenger. \;
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20220426T1238190Z-399841-4536@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422 SUMMARY:FOB Eco-tours DESCRIPTION: Friends of Blackwater (FOB) has begun offering eco tours of t he Blackwater River Watershed! We will be offering many tours focusing on different aspects of the watershed. Our First tour will be given by our na turalist\, Aaron Graham on April 22nd to see some rare WV white butterflie s and a variety of beautiful birds! Click-Here to learn more and RSVP! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;He re:
\;In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's event s and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important de adlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250919T1655540Z-399841-6798@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 SUMMARY:Support native bees DESCRIPTION:Native bees are still dormant in February\, but warmer days can trigger early risers. Your patience now determines spring pollination suc cess. Keep stems standing\; mason bees emerge when temperatures climb abov e 50°F. Leave soil undisturbed\; mining bees need stable ground until true warmth arrives. Preserve leaf litter\; bumblebee queens wait for consiste nt warmth before foraging. Delay bed prep\; even sunny days don't mean lar vae are ready to move. Protect old wood\; carpenter and leafcutter bees re main inactive until late spring. Resist adding mulch\; ground-nesters need clear exit paths when they wake. February might feel like the end of wint er\, but for native bees\, emergence is still weeks away. Click-Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Native bees are still dormant in February\, but warmer days can trigger early risers. Your patience now determines spring pollination success.
F ebruary might feel like the end of winter\, but for native bees\, emergenc e is still weeks away. \;Click-Here
CATEGORIES:General UID:20260209T1411190Z-399841-6969@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000 SUMMARY:Native seed mix DESCRIPTION:Event by Appalachian Headwaters Join our Headwaters Native Plan ts Team at Wood Thrush Park for a fun and free educational event about nat ive plants and how to grow them. Our Native Plant Program Director Bella w ill be giving a presentation on growing plants from seed and selecting the best native plants for your garden or property. A wide variety of locally collected native seeds will be available for each person to make their ow n custom mix!Seeds\, seed packets and labelling materials all will be prov ided!There is no fee for this event\, but suggested donation for attendanc e is minimum of $15 and goes toward supporting our New Native Plant Nurser y in Lewisburg\, WV. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Appalachian Headwaters
Join our Headwaters Native Plants Team at \;Wood Th rush Park for a fun and free educational event about native plants and how to grow them. Our Native Plant Program Director Bella will be giving a presentation on growing plants from seed and selecting the best native p lants for your garden or property.
A wide variety of locally collected native seeds will be available for each person to make their own custom mix!Seeds\, seed packets and labe lling materials all will be provided!There is no fee for this event\, but suggested donation for attendance is minimum of $15 and goes toward suppor ting our New Native Plant Nursery in Lewisburg\, WV.
Click-He re \;to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260209T1407410Z-399841-6968@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201120 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-39-week-of-nov-16-2020/ In this issue: ACWA Su bmits Comments on Nationwide Permits Five Star and Urban Waters Restoratio n Grant Program ACWA Survey: Small Communities\, Lagoons\, and WQBELs Data Availability New ACWA Compliance Assurance and Data Systems Workgroup ACW A Leadership Education and Development System Meetings\, webinars\, jobs\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadline s and highlights important information. Note: Due to the Thanksgiving Holi day\, there will not be a Weekly Wrap next week X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap- vol-xi-issue-39-week-of-nov-16-2020/
In this issue:
We are invit ing the greater Buckhannon community to join us at the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts at WV Wesleyan College for a panel discuss ion - Environmental Action: A Grassroots Perspective. We will recognize Ea rth Day and hear from a panel of environmental advocates about national\, state\, and local efforts to address climate change and protect the enviro nment.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220420T1457070Z-399841-4526@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T183000 SUMMARY:Milligan Creek planning meeting DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Milligan Creek Fly Fishing Only section needs habitat impr ovement. Our chapter has been approved for in stream improvement. We have plans and documents for different types of stream structures\, such as lar ge limestone rock and timber for the large pieces of material. We have acc ess to heavy equipment and heavy equipment operators to help. We have fund s for renting\, too. At this meeting\, we will tag different sites with su rvey stakes and the type of structure recommended for each location. Pleas e consider volunteering as this will take a few weekends of physical labor with food and drinks supplies by our chapter. After structures are placed \, we plan to install new signage supplied by the WVDNR. https://fb.me/e/9 tHyNe2jR The section is 0.4 mile on Miller Mountain road off US 60. Go app roximately one mile to the parking area\, which is next to an old trailer. The road is between Alta and Lewisburg in the community of Richlands. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Bronson Cody Brown \;and \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
Please consider volunt eering as this will take a few weekends of physical labor with food and dr inks supplies by our chapter. After structures are placed\, we plan to ins tall new signage supplied by the WVDNR.
The section is 0.4 mile on Miller Mountain road off US 60. Go approxima tely one mile to the parking area\, which is next to an old trailer. The r oad is between Alta and Lewisburg in the community of Richlands.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Miller Mountain Rd UID:20210510T1816470Z-399841-3869@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T200000 SUMMARY:Ohio River restoration plan DESCRIPTION:The National Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alliance\, and partners in the 14-state Ohio River region are hosting a series of lis tening sessions this summer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and protect the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding ha bitat. The regional restoration plan has the potential to be a game-change r for the 14-state region to address historic pollution\, provide clean wa ter for all residents\, and reverse environmental injustices. Once comple te\, the plan will be delivered to Congress for the funding necessary to i mplement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold—and ref lects the priorities of local communities\, especially those impacted by p ollution and harm. Community input is essential. The sessions – both in-pe rson and on-line – are free. Register Here or use the links provided for t he individual session. July 28\, 6:30 pm – Regional session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alliance\, and partners in the 14- state Ohio River region are hosting a series of listening sessions this su mmer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and protect th e Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding habitat. The regional res toration plan has the potential to be a game-changer for the 14-state regi on to address historic pollution\, provide clean water for all residents\, and reverse environmental injustices. \;
Once complete\, the plan will be delivered to Congress f or the funding necessary to implement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold&mdash\;and reflects the priorities of local communit ies\, especially those impacted by pollution and harm. Community input is essential. The sessions &ndash\; both in-person and on-line &ndash\; are f ree. Register Here or use the links provided for the individual session.
July 28\, 6:30 pm &ndash\; Regional session
Join the&nbs p\;Frien ds of the Tug Fork River's war on tires... Meet at the W est Williamson fishing pier.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240812T1256370Z-399841-5964@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T161500 SUMMARY:Evidence-based approach to Science communication DESCRIPTION:Evidence-Based Approach to Science Communication Date: November 2nd\, 2018 Time: 3:00-4:15pm EST For all our careful work\, scientists ca n still succumb to biases and assumptions that sabotage our efforts to eng age with the public. Valuable new insights into public attitudes towards s cience are replacing conventional opinion with solid data. Learn how to av oid falling into the traps that still plague many in the scientific commun ity. Webinar speaker: Christopher Volpe\, PhD Dr. Volpe is the executive director and a founding board member of ScienceCounts. With an academic ba ckground in physical chemistry and two decades of experience in marketing and branding\, Dr. Volpe is a leading voice in developing data-driven soci al marketing strategies to foster stronger connections between the scienti fic community and the public. Previously\, he was the president and co-fou nder of Prismatic Laser Programs LLC\, the nation’s leading provider of ST EM-based assembly programs to elementary and middle schools. This webinar is free and open to the public. Please register below. https://www.aldacen ter.org/aklc/webinars/evidence-based-approach-science-communication X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Evidence-Based Approach to Science Communication
Date: Nov ember 2nd\, 2018 Time: 3:00-4:15pm EST
For all our careful work\, scientists can still succumb to biases a nd assumptions that sabotage our efforts to engage with the public. Valuab le new insights into public attitudes towards science are replacing conven tional opinion with solid data. Learn how to avoid falling into the traps that still plague many in the scientific community.
Webina r speaker: \; Christopher Volpe\, PhD
Dr. Volpe is th e executive director and a founding board member of ScienceCounts< /a>. With an academic background in physical chemistry and two decades of experience in marketing and branding\, Dr. Volpe is a leading voice in dev eloping data-driven social marketing strategies to foster stronger connect ions between the scientific community and the public. Previously\, he was the president and co-founder of Prismatic Laser Programs LLC\, the nation& rsquo\;s leading provider of STEM-based assembly programs to elementary an d middle schools.
This webinar is free and open to the public. Ple ase register below.
https://www.aldacenter.org/aklc/webinars/evidence-base d-approach-science-communication
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181101T1837140Z-399841-1337@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! The warmer weather this week mi ght be playing tricks\, but winter isn't over quite yet\, so meet the Wint er Stonefly! These stoneflies are unique in that adults emerge in winter w hile most other macroinvertebrates are waiting for the weather to warm up a bit. The best time to look for adults is January through April\, with Fe bruary being a peak month. The next time you're down by the creek\, look a long the banks--you might see a few newly emerged adult stoneflies hanging around. Photos: Winter Stonefly nymph\, Teter Creek\; Winter Stonefly adu lt\, Canaan Valley X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
The war mer weather this week might be playing tricks\, but winter isn't over quit e yet\, so meet the Winter Stonefly! These stoneflies are unique in that a dults emerge in winter while most other macroinvertebrates are waiting for the weather to warm up a bit. The best time to look for adults is January through April\, with February being a peak month. The next time you're do wn by the creek\, look along the banks--you might see a few newly emerged adult stoneflies hanging around.
Photos: Winter Stonefly nymph\, Teter Creek\; Winter Stonefly adult\, Canaan Valley< /p> CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260217T1417090Z-399841-6984@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T200000 SUMMARY:STTWA meeting DESCRIPTION:Save The Tygart Watershed Association meeting Event by Save The Tygart Watershed Association The monthly meeting of the Save the Tygart W atershed Association will be held via Zoom. To register for this event\, p lease Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Save The Tyg art Watershed Association meeting
Event by \;Save The Tygart Watershed Association
The use of 14C-TCE to evaluate biotic and a biotic degradation in intact rock core microcosms and crushed rock microco sms will also be described and use of 14C-1\,4-dioxane to assess rate coef ficients for metabolic and cometabolic biodegradation will be presented\, along with extensions to compounds such as acetylene. These assays offer t he potential to provide a compelling line of evidence for the occurrence o f attenuation when the transformation products are difficult to document i n situ.
Don't miss out! Join us on December 12th\, 11 am E ST. Register below:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/232474290 8884102146
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181113T1455290Z-399841-1369@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210611 SUMMARY:Anatomy Academy DESCRIPTION:Event by WVSU Castem Dates: July 5- July 9. Registration closes : June 11th Apply today: http://bit.ly/AnatomyAcademy The 2021 Anatomy Aca demy will be a week-long virtual STEM camp for 7th-9th grade students. The program will familiarize students with the five systems of the human body . Supplies will be mailed to participating students. Throughout the camp\, youth will: Explore the major functions of five systems of the human body . Review the parts that make up each system and how they operate. Build mo dels of each system. Learn about common health conditions that can arise i f a system is not working properly. Participate in a virtual symposium on the last day of camp. https://fb.me/e/1vsvmlg81 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;WVSU Castem< /strong>
Dates: July 5- July 9. Registration closes: June 11th
Apply today: \;http://bit.ly/AnatomyAcademy
The 2021 Anatomy Academy will be a week-long virtual STE M camp for 7th-9th grade students. The program will familiarize students w ith the five systems of the human body. Supplies will be mailed to partici pating students. Throughout the camp\, youth will:
Southern WV Chapter of TU \;- Trout stocking. Me ssage \;Bronson Cody Brown \;for more inform ation.
May 11th&n bsp\;starting at 12 pm
Tire cleanup and disposal
Event by \;Tadpole Project
Tadpole Project is starting the spring off by offering a place to brin g your old tires! We will have a trailer at 7503 Coal River Road\, Naoma\, the week of April 5th to be filled by the public. We will announce on her e when it has been delivered. This will be our only trailer for the year s o start gathering those tires up now. Bonus points for gathering them off the river and creek banks! \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210315T1543310Z-399841-3720@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T194500 SUMMARY:How to save the world DESCRIPTION:How to ‘Really’ save the world. We all want to do our part to p rotect the environment—but what if some of your best efforts are not helpi ng much\, or may even be hurting? Join Mythbusters’ Kari Byron for an inte ractive dissection of which environmentally “friendly” practices are littl e more than stories we have been told to make us feel better about our own pollution\, and which simple and fun activities can make a world of diffe rence to the world around us. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to &lsqu o\;Really&rsquo\; save the world.
We all want to do our part to protect the environment&mdash\;but wha t if some of your best efforts are not helping much\, or may even be hurti ng? Join Mythbusters&rsquo\; Kari Byron for an interactive dissection of w hich environmentally &ldquo\;friendly&rdquo\; practices are little more th an stories we have been told to make us feel better about our own pollutio n\, and which simple and fun activities can make a world of difference to the world around us.
Click-Here to register.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210524T1509440Z-399841-3924@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T193000 SUMMARY:Friday hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia Explore local trails wit h Community Captain Elizabeth at Little Beaver State Park. Meet at the par king lot by the dam. We will then drive over to the Rhododendron Run trail head to park and hike approximately 3 miles. Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver form. https://fb.me/e/3z3SbKEEU X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia
Explore local trails with Community Captain Elizabeth at Little Beaver State Park. Meet at the park ing lot by the dam. We will then drive over to the Rhododendron Run trailh ead to park and hike approximately 3 miles.
Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver form.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Little Beaver State Park UID:20220629T1343350Z-399841-4717@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T120000 SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway FOHR DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup hosted by Friends of the Hughes River W atershed Association Gloves\, bags\, and a free lunch will be provided to each volunteer. Meet at 10am at the 4-H Grounds Rd. before Harrisville\, W V. Don't forget to wear bright colors or contact FOH for an orange safety vest. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup hosted by Friends o f the Hughes River Watershed Association
Gloves\, bags\, and a fre e lunch will be provided to each volunteer.
Meet at 10am at the 4- H Grounds Rd. before Harrisville\, WV.
Don't forget to wear bright colors or contact FOH for an orange safety vest.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:4-H Ground Rd.\, Harrisville\, WV UID:20181214T1750490Z-399841-1370@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T130000 SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch partners with the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department to host another year of rain barrel wor kshops. During this workshop\, participants will learn how to install a ra in barrel to their downspout using a recycled olive barrel and part kit. S tormwater pollution and education information will be available\, safety t ips will be outlined\, tips on how install and preserve the longevity of y our barrel will be discussed\, and door prizes will be handed out at the e nd of the workshop. All attendees are required to register for the worksh op by calling Ms. Tomi Bergstrom at 30-926-0499 ext.1098 or by email at to mi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch partne rs with the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department to host another yea r of rain barrel workshops.
During this workshop\, participants wi ll learn how to install a rain barrel to their downspout using a recycled olive barrel and part kit. Stormwater pollution and education information will be available\, safety tips will be outlined\, tips on how install and preserve the longevity of your barrel will be discussed\, and door prizes will be handed out at the end of the workshop. \;
All attende es are required to register for the workshop by calling Ms. Tomi Bergstrom at 30-926-0499 ext.1098 or by email at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Capitol Market UID:20180119T1545260Z-399841-520@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T150000 SUMMARY:WQ integration with hazard resilence DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for EPA’s Watershed Academy webinar on Integrating Water Quality Management and Natural Hazard Resilience throug h Nature Based Solutions. This webcast will feature professionals from acr oss the country that are conducting projects that promote both water quali ty and hazard resilience. Speakers will discuss a variety of work\, resear ch on how communities can integrate nature-based practices into their plan ning and resource management\, building partnerships across agencies and o rganizations\, and creative funding strategies. For more information and t o register\, Click-Here. For more information on the Watershed Academy\, v isit: https://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for EPA&rsquo\;s Watershed Academy webinar on Integrating Wat er Quality Management and Natural Hazard Resilience through Nature Based S olutions. This webcast will feature professionals from across the country that are conducting projects that promote both water quality and hazard re silience. Speakers will discuss a variety of work\, research on how commun ities can integrate nature-based practices into their planning and resourc e management\, building partnerships across agencies and organizations\, a nd creative funding strategies.
For more information and to register\,
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Effe cts of total Nitrogen and total Phosphorus on Chlorophyll \;a \;concentrations in flowing waters
Register for this Webinar
Webinar Flyer (pdf)
EPA scientists conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 105 published studies to examine th e response of primary producers (as measured by sestonic and benthic chlor ophyll \;a) to total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentrat ions in the water column of streams and rivers\, and how that response is affected by other environmental factors. This webinar will discuss the res ults of this research\, implications for environmental decision-making\, a nd forthcoming efforts to expand the analysis to other biological response s.
The National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS) program is excited to announce the releas e of the most recent NLA \;Report\, entitled &ldquo\;National Lakes A ssessment: the Third Collaborative Survey of Lakes in the United States.&n bsp\;
The NLA report is the first from NARS to be published as a &ldquo\;Web-based Report&rdquo\; rat her than a more traditional pdf. \; We hope you find the report and li nks to other content useful as well as effective at conveying the content. \;
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Usin g EPA&rsquo\;s EnviroAtlas and Recovery Potential Screening Tools to Suppo rt Sound Decision Making
PA&rsquo\;s EnviroAtlas and the Healthy Watersheds Program&rsquo\;s Recovery Potential Screening (RPS) Tool are decision-support tools that as sist users in determining where and how to take action to ensure successfu l ecosystem management. Well-informed planning is crucial to restoring and protecting watersheds to ensure benefits to society and the environment. Please join EPA's Watershed Academy for this webcast to view a live demo o f EnviroAtlas and the Recovery Potential Screening (RPS) Tool and to hear how these tools can be used. This webcast will provide an overview and dem onstration of these user-friendly\, accessible\, data-rich tools.
Clic k \;HERE \;to register. \;
The EPA Nonp oint Source (NPS) Technical Exchange webcast series next webcast is from t he &ldquo\;2025 National NPS Training Workshop - Watershed-Based Planning. &rdquo\; \;
This webcast will feature presentations from the October 2025 National NPS Training Wo rkshop that focus on watershed-based planning topics including developing public/private partnerships in watershed-based planning\, leveraging hazar d mitigation plans\, and holistic watershed planning and management approa ches.
Speakers: \;Haleig h Arnold\, Kentucky Division of Water l \;Rebecca Can dilasa\, Hawaii DOH l Lucas Gregory\, Texas A&\;M
Register for this webcast< /p>
The webcast will be recorded and po sted to \;EPA&rsquo\;s NPS webp age \;following the event. Please email \;Ellie Flaherty with any questi ons.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20260121T2125230Z-399841-6924@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515 SUMMARY:Clean-up the Jug DESCRIPTION:We all want our outdoor experiences to be filled with wonder an d excitement\, so what is with all the trash? Let us kick off the season b y getting North Bend State Park in tip top shape for the summer! Grab a pa ir of sturdy shoes\, snacks\, and some extra water for the day because we need your help! We will spend the day picking up all the litter and debris that we can find to help make our park shine. Participants will meet in t he Jug Handle Day use area where they will receive supplies as well as the locations that they will be cleaning. You will have a choice of a commemo rative tee shirt or a water bottle and pizza will be provided after the cl eaning commences. There will even be a limited number of shirts available to be tie dyed after the event! To register\, or if you have any further q uestions\, please call the office at (304) 643-2931 or email Adam.L.Wissne r@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We all want our outdoor experiences to be filled with wonder and excitement\, so what is with all the trash? Let us kick off the season by getting North Bend St ate Park in tip top shape for the summer! Grab a pair of sturdy shoes\, sn acks\, and some extra water for the day because we need your help! We will spend the day picking up all the litter and debris that we can find to he lp make our park shine.
Part icipants will meet in the Jug Handle Day use area where they will receive supplies as well as the locations that they will be clea ning. You will have a choice of a commemorative tee shirt or a water bottl e and pizza will be provided after the cleaning commences. There will even be a limited number of shirts available to be tie dyed after the event!
To register\, or if you have any further questions\, please call the office at (304) 643-2931 or email Adam.L.Wissner@wv.gov. CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210505T1702110Z-399841-3897@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T193000 SUMMARY:Core nature connection DESCRIPTION:Nature Connection Series Spending time in nature for human hea lth by Samantha Moyers\, WVU School of Public Health\, Department of Socia l and Behavioral Health Sciences\, PhD Candidate https://arboretum.wvu.edu /home - arboretum brochure (PDF) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Spending time in nature for human health by Samantha Moyers\, WVU School of Public Health\, Department of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences\, P hD Candidate
https://arboretum.wvu.edu/home - arboretum brochure (PDF)
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220720T1358040Z-399841-4764@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220612 SUMMARY:Tucker Co meet the Cheat DESCRIPTION:Join FOC\, the Upper Cheat River Water Trail Committee\, and Bl ackwater Outdoors Adventures for the return of the Tucker County Meet the Cheat! Participants will meet at Blackwater Outdoor Adventures by 10:00am for check in. Note: Participates must register - Those renting boats and those bringing their own boats. Click Here for all the info. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join FOC\, t he Upper Cheat River Water Trail Committee\, and Blackwater Outdoors Adven tures for the return of the Tucker County Meet the Cheat! Participants wil l meet at Blackwater Outdoor Adventures by 10:00am for check in. \;
Note: Participates must register - Those renting boats and those bringing their own boats.
This interac tive document offers a high-level overview of EPA's NPS monitoring guidebo ok\, Monitoring and Evaluating Nonpoint Source Watershed Projects. The interactivity offers a si mplified approach to navigate to specific topics and includes links to det ailed chapters of the guidebook. \; The guidebook is intended for thos e who develop and implement monitoring plans for watershed projects\, or e valuate the technical merits of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution monitoring proposals they might sponsor. \;
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This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-i ssue-41-week-of-dec-7-2020/
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcomin g activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and h ighlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201211T2102410Z-399841-3584@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210505 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the May 2021 edition of River Voices. This month\, w e are exploring what community looks like for the network today – from loc al events that encourage individual action for community waterways\, to on line information sharing and connection. Plus\, River Rally is just a few weeks away! In this issue: Community cleanups River Networks online commun ity Leadership development Events and learning opportunities Member news a nd tips Science corner and more… https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices -may-2021/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he May 2021 edition of \;River Voices. \;This month\, we are exploring what community looks like for the network today &ndash\; from local events that encourage individual action for community waterways\, to online information sharing and connection.&nb sp\;Plus\, \;River Rally \;is just a few weeks away!
In this issue:
https:// www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-may-2021/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210505T1505560Z-399841-3896@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T160000 SUMMARY:Shavers Fork meet and greet DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat would like to get to know our stewards and friends of the Shavers Fork! Please come and join us at Stuart Recreatio n Area at the Alpena Pavilion from 12 - 4 to learn about our current proje cts in the Cheat Watershed and vision for conservation work in the Shavers Fork. Follow this link for all the details! If weather and flow conditio ns permit\, Restoration Program Manager Madison Ball will lead a river sno rkel workshop at the swimming hole at 2:00pm so folks can learn to identif y the special species that call the Shavers Fork home! Bring what you need to get in the water (including water shoes)\, and FOC will provide the sn orkels and masks. We look forward to meeting you! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of t he Cheat would like to get to know our stewards and friends of the Shavers Fork! \; Please come and join us at Stuart Recreation Area at the Alpena Pavilion from 12 - 4 to learn about our current projects in the Cheat Watershed and vision for conservation work in the Shavers Fo rk. \; Follow this link for all the details!
If weather and flow conditions permit\, Restoration Program Manager Madison Ball will lead a river snorkel workshop at the swimming ho le at 2:00pm so folks can learn to identify the special species that call the Shavers Fork home! Bring what you need to get in the water (including water shoes)\, and FOC will provide the snorkels and masks. We look forwar d to meeting you!
WV HUB has t eamed up with The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF) to offer mini- grants for leaders in emerging nonprofit organizations in Boone\, Clay\, F ayette\, Lincoln\, Kanawha\, and Putnam counties for organizational growth and impact.
To be eligible\ , organizations must be located within the TGKVF footprint. Additionally\, organizations must not have received TGKVF grants of $10\,000 or more wit hin the past 12 months. The application deadline is August 15\, 2022. Plea se feel free to email Amanda Workman Scott to learn more about this opportunity.
Learn more about the mini-grant program here »\;
WV HUB has t eamed up with The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF) to offer mini- grants for leaders in emerging nonprofit organizations in Boone\, Clay\, F ayette\, Lincoln\, Kanawha\, and Putnam counties for organizational growth and impact.
To be eligible\ , organizations must be located within the TGKVF footprint. Additionally\, organizations must not have received TGKVF grants of $10\,000 or more wit hin the past 12 months. The application deadline is August 15\, 2022. Plea se feel free to email \;Amanda Workman Scott \;to learn more about this opportunity.
Learn more about the mini-grant program here \;»\;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20220812T1839120Z-399841-4765@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T200000 SUMMARY:WVRC advocacy training DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers 'Advocating Close to Home' Training Description Stand ing up good public policy is a year-round job in West Virginia. Our public lands\, climate and our clean water need advocates! As WV Rivers prepares for the 2023 Legislative Session\, we’re inviting you to join us to learn about in-person advocacy. During the advocate training\, we'll teach you how to call or set up a meeting with your legislators – you do not have to go to Charleston – and we’ll help you know what to say when you meet with them or their staff. Join us for this empowering training. West Virginia – and future generations - cannot thank you enough! Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers 'A dvocating Close to Home' Training
Description
Standing u p good public policy is a year-round job in West Virginia. Our public land s\, climate and our clean water need advocates! As WV Rivers prepares for the 2023 Legislative Session\, we&rsquo\;re inviting you to join us to lea rn about in-person advocacy.
During the advocate training\, we'll teach you how to call or set up a me eting with your legislators &ndash\; you do not have to go to Charleston & ndash\; and we&rsquo\;ll help you know what to say when you meet with them or their staff. Join us for this empowering training. West Virginia &ndas h\; and future generations - cannot thank you enough!
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221014T1509110Z-399841-4954@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T160000 SUMMARY:Ohio River listening session DESCRIPTION:Ohio River commuity listening session What water pollution prob lems are you most concerned about in your community and in the Ohio River Basin? What solutions should be prioritized? Join us via the Zoom platform \, to make sure your voice is heard. Help set priorities to clean up and r estore the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding habitats. Regist er Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River c ommuity listening session
Wh at water pollution problems are you most concerned about in your community and in the Ohio River Basin? What solutions should be prioritized? Join u s via the Zoom platform\, to make sure your voice is heard. Help set prior ities to clean up and restore the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surro unding habitats.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221014T1517110Z-399841-4956@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314 SUMMARY:Highland Voice DESCRIPTION:The latest edition of The Highlands Voice is here\, and it's pa cked with updates on environmental policy\, conservation battles\, and cal ls to action! This month\, we’re diving into: Mass firings at key federal agencies. A major legal battle against mountaintop removal mining. E-Day i s March 17th. And more! Read the full issue Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The latest e dition of The Highlands Voice is here\, and it's packed with updates on en vironmental policy\, conservation battles\, and calls to action! This mont h\, we&rsquo\;re diving into:
Read the full issue Here. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250314T1647080Z-399841-6359@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T160000 SUMMARY:Ohio River listening session DESCRIPTION:Ohio River community listening session What water pollution pro blems are you most concerned about in your community and in the Ohio River Basin? What solutions should be prioritized? Join us via the Zoom platfor m\, to make sure your voice is heard. Help set priorities to clean up and restore the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding habitats. Regis ter Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River c ommunity listening session
W hat water pollution problems are you most concerned about in your communit y and in the Ohio River Basin? What solutions should be prioritized? Join us via the Zoom platform\, to make sure your voice is heard. Help set prio rities to clean up and restore the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surr ounding habitats.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221014T1517260Z-399841-4955@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T010000 SUMMARY:Building community today DESCRIPTION: Innovative Approaches to Building Community Today West Virgin ia communities are full of resilient\, creative people. There are innovati ve solutions to building community popping up all over the state right now like virtual trivia nights\, porch sitting networks\, neighborhood scaven ger hunts\, mask armies\, and many more. Join us for a conversation about the importance of community engagement\, and share the ideas you're hearin g about and taking part in to build community in this time. Register today » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Innovative Approaches to Building Community Today
West Virginia communities are full of resilient\ , creative people. There are innovative solutions to building community po pping up all over the state right now like virtual trivia nights\, porch s itting networks\, neighborhood scavenger hunts\, mask armies\, and many mo re. Join us for a conversation about the importance of community engagemen t\, and share the ideas you're hearing about and taking part in to build c ommunity in this time.
Register today »\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200604T1255110Z-399841-3178@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000 SUMMARY:GRWA watershed day DESCRIPTION:Event by Greenbrier Watershed at Lost World Caverns Please join us for the Greenbrier River Watershed Association’s annual Watershed Cele bration Day at Lost World Caverns! The admission to the event\, including entering Lost World Caverns is a donation to GRWA. Suggested donation is $ 20 per person or $35 for a family but any donation is welcome! A rain barr el workshop will be held at noon before the event. We will have live music \, kids activities\, informational tables from local organizations\, hot d ogs available for purchase from the Weenie King\, and more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Greenbrier Watershed \;at \;Lost World Caverns
Please join us for the \;Green brier River Watershed Association&rsquo\;s annual W atershed Celebration Day at Lost World Caverns! The admission to the event \, including entering Lost World Caverns is a donation to GRWA. Suggested donation is $20 per person or $35 for a family but any donation is welcome ! A rain barrel workshop will be held at noon before the event. We will ha ve live music\, kids activities\, informational tables from local organiza tions\, hot dogs available for purchase from the Weenie King\, and more...
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260316T1337000Z-399841-7028@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River Trail bird walk DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bird walk along the Greenbrier River Trail with D r. Merri Collins from the Appalachian Headwaters. Meet at the Greenbrier R iver Trail parking lot north of Caldwell for coffee/tea and muffins at 8:3 0 am. The walk starts at 9:00 am. Participants will receive a free Hydro-f lask. The event is sponsored by the Greenbrier River Watershed Association and Appalachian Headwaters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a bird walk along the Greenbrier River Trail with Dr. Merri Collins from the Appalachian Headwaters. Meet at the Greenbrier Rive r Trail parking lot north of Caldwell for coffee/tea and muffins at 8:30 a m. The walk starts at 9:00 am.
Participants will receive a free Hydro-flask. The event is spon sored by the Greenbrier River Watershed Association and Appala chian Headwaters. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260316T1450010Z-399841-7031@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316 SUMMARY:SPP award for FotTFR DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Tug Fork River\, Inc. (FotTFR) is a 2026 Str eam Partners Grant recipient! These funds will be used to maintain river a ccess points and support both of their 2026 Paddle Camps. Be sure to follo w them on Facebook to learn about their tire cleanups and other upcoming e vents. SPP photo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Fri ends of the Tug Fork River\, Inc. \;(FotTFR) is a 2026 Stream Part ners Grant recipient! These funds will be used to maintain river access po ints and support both of their 2026 Paddle Camps. Be sure to follow them o n Facebook to learn about their tire cleanups and other upcoming events.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260316T1404500Z-399841-7030@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319 SUMMARY:SPP award for SCWA DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to Sleepy Creek Watershed Association\, a 2026 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! This year\, they plan to host a l ocal rain barrel workshop and continue their larger stream restoration eff orts on Sleepy Creek. Visit their website to learn more about their projec ts and how you can get involved sleepycreekwatershed.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Congratulati ons to Sleepy Creek Watershed Association\, a 2026 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! This year\, they plan to host a local rain barre l workshop and continue their larger stream restoration efforts on Sleepy Creek.
Visit their website to learn more about their projects and how you can get involved sleepycreekwatershed.org/
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260318T1700580Z-399841-7038@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191129T150000 SUMMARY:Cheat River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting\, Join WV Rivers Board Chair\, Chrissy Zeltn er\, to clean up the river and surrounding area! If the weather and rivers levels permit\, let's take a few rafts down to pick up water trash. If no t\, we'll pick up what we can on foot. https://m.facebook.com/events/11563 45978087869/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Weather perm itting\, Join WV Rivers Board Chair\, Chrissy Zeltner\, to clean up the ri ver and surrounding area! If the weather and rivers levels permit\, let's take a few rafts down to pick up water trash. If not\, we'll pick up what we can on foot.
https://m.f acebook.com/events/1156345978087869/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20191112T1439450Z-399841-2540@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220611 SUMMARY:SOS workshop DESCRIPTION:Save Our Streams workshop at Cedar Creek State Park from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the stre am! During the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream habit at\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of benth ic macroinvertebrate communities. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessm ent Database and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast- drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over t he study materials. Please register on/before June 6th by clicking HERE\, or by emailing Callie Sams. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save Our Str eams workshop at \;Cedar Creek State Park \;from \;10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. \;< /p>
Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality of wadeable rivers and streams by exa mining the stream habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying th e biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate communities. Share your data i n the Volunteer Assessment Database and contribute to our know ledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clot hing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including mu ck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend so me time before the workshop looking over the study materials .
Please register on/before June 6th by clicking \;HERE\, or by em ailing Callie Sams. \;
2021 §\;319 Program Report
The Watersh ed Improvement Branch's NPS Program annual report provides a snapshot of n onpoint source program activities that occurred in 2021. The report highli ghts completed projects\, statewide implementation progress\, outreach and more. To read section or download the full report visit the website below .
https:
//dep.wv.gov/WWE/Programs/nonptsource/NPSReports/Pages/319Report.aspx
Event by&nbs p\;Allegheny Boys \;and \;McClumsy< /span>
Beneath the leaves of Appala chian forests lives the greatest diversity of salamanders on Earth. Lens i n the Leaf Litter presents a collection of amphibian photography by The Al legheny Boys\, a team of naturalists documenting the region&rsquo\;s speci es through fieldwork\, photography\, and the creation of a new field guide to the amphibians of the Central Appalachians. All prints and artwork fea tured in the show will directly support the development of this field guid e.
In addition to the show\, McClumsy will be hosting a potluck\, so bring a dish\, come hungry\, or b oth. --->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20260319T1629250Z-399841-7041@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420 SUMMARY:Hellbender Technician DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat is in search of qualified candidates for a Seasonal Technician that will assist with hellbender monitoring from July - September this summer. Please see the full job announcement and positi on description listed below and pass along to those who may be interested. Job Application Packages are due to maggie@cheat.org on/before April 20 th. Additional details can be found in the attached document. FOC_Hellbend erTechnician.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Cheat \;is in search of qualified candidates for a Seasonal Technici an that will assist with hellbender monitoring from July - September this summer. \; Please see the full job announcement and position descripti on listed below and pass along to those who may be interested. \; \;
Job Application Packages are due to \;maggie@cheat.org \;on/before April 20th. Additional detail s can be found in the attached document.
FOC_HellbenderTechnician.pdf< /em>
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260319T1305060Z-399841-7040@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 SUMMARY:Hellbender Technician DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat is in search of qualified candidates for a Seasonal Technician that will assist with hellbender monitoring from July - September this summer. Please see the full job announcement and positi on description listed below and pass along to those who may be interested. Job Application Packages are due to maggie@cheat.org on/before April 20 th. Additional details can be found in the attached document. FOC_Hellbend erTechnician.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Cheat \;is in search of qualified candidates for a Seasonal Technici an that will assist with hellbender monitoring from July - September this summer. \; Please see the full job announcement and position descripti on listed below and pass along to those who may be interested. \; \;
Job Application Packages are due to \;maggie@cheat.org \;on/before April 20th. Additional detail s can be found in the attached document.
FOC_HellbenderTechnician.pdf< /em>
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260319T1749030Z-399841-7039@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112 SUMMARY:Into the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Into the Canyon is a periodic newsletter from Friends of the Ch eat. Click-Here to read the fall 2019 edition. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Into the Can yon is a periodic newsletter from Friends of the Cheat. \;< span style='color: #008000\;'>Click-Here to read the fal l 2019 edition.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20191112T1441500Z-399841-2541@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T143000 SUMMARY:Watershed protection through land conservation DESCRIPTION:Topic: Advancing Watershed Protection Through Land Conservation Speakers: Alec King\, NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - A gricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) Outreach Coordinator Becky Roark\, E xecutive Director\, Beaver Watershed Alliance Grady Spann\, Executive Dire ctor\, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Abigail Weinberg\, Director of Conser vation Research\, Open Space Institute Register for this webcast Note: We bcasts are held on Zoom. The link to join the webcast will be in the Event brite registration confirmation and can also be found on the Eventbrite si te by clicking - Access the Event. If you are unable to attend we will rec ord the presentation for later viewing. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Advan cing Watershed Protection Through Land Conservation
Speakers:
< span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Note: Webcasts are held o n Zoom. The link to join the webcast will be in the Eventbrite registratio n confirmation and can also be found on the Eventbrite site by clicking - Ac cess the Event. If you are unable to attend we will record the presentatio n for later viewing. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221014T1603310Z-399841-4957@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200622 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:Rivers Run Through This In this issue: Kayaking the Kiski is su rging in popularity in the age of Covid-19\; Ohio River Paddlefest goes vi rtual due to Covid-19\; Summer activities in Greene County\; EQT funding\; And More… Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rivers Run T hrough This
In this issue:
Click-Here \;to read the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200622T1417570Z-399841-3222@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000 SUMMARY:Growing plants from seeds and cuttings DESCRIPTION:Growing plants from seed or propagation is a wonderful way to a dd plants to your garden. In this webinar presented by the Colorado Native Plant Society\, you'll learn about growing plants by cuttings\, divisions \, grafting and\, of course\, seeds\, as well as the science behind how it all works. This webinar is great for beginners and intermediate plant ent husiasts! Register here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Growing plan ts from seed or propagation is a wonderful way to add plants to your garde n. In this webinar presented by the Colorado Native Plant Society\, you'll learn about growing plants by cuttings\, divisions\, grafting and\, of co urse\, seeds\, as well as the science behind how it all works.
This webinar is great for beginners and intermediate plant enthusiasts!
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CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220412T1959100Z-399841-4508@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T160000 SUMMARY:NASA Landside Reporter DESCRIPTION:Landslide Reporter is a NASA citizen science project that asks citizen scientists from around the world to report landslides near them. J oin this online event to learn more about the project and to ask a panel o f the NASA researchers behind the project your questions! Register here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Landslide Re porter is a NASA citizen science project that asks citizen scientists from around the world to report landslides near them.
Join this online event to learn more about the proje ct and to ask a panel of the NASA researchers behind the project your ques tions!
Register here< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220412T1957370Z-399841-4507@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406 SUMMARY:EPA QAPP registration deadline DESCRIPTION:Today is the last day to register for the April 13th EPA Region III QAPP training. See the April 13th post and the attached flyer for mor e details. EPAR3_319QAPPTraining.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Today is the last day to register for the April 13th EPA Region III QAPP training. See the April 13th post and the attached flyer for more details.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210315T1542350Z-399841-3681@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140922 SUMMARY:NAML Conference DESCRIPTION:National Abandoned Mine Lands Conference at the Sheraton\, down town Columbus OH. Go to: http://www.naamlp2014.com/ to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Abandoned Mine Lands Conference at the Sheraton\, downtown Columbus OH. Go to: http://www.naamlp20 14.com/ to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20140918T1308110Z-399841-108@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210921 SUMMARY:Nonprofit leadership summit RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Nonprofit Association - WVNPA The sessio ns this year will be focused on the topics that YOU told us were important to help your organization move Onward! These virtual sessions will provid e nonprofit professional staff and volunteers the opportunity to learn\, c onnect\, inspire\, and be inspired right from your home or office! Registe r TODAY for the most important virtual gathering of nonprofits in the Moun tain State! To register go to: https://bit.ly/3yWvvRi. Note: we apply an 8 .5% convenience fee to cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. If you wish to pay by check and avoid this fee\, please fill out the form found at: https://bit.ly/3uKqFTK and send payment in advance. htt ps://fb.me/e/2kQVgOiEG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Nonprof it Association - WVNPA
The sessions this year will be focused on the topics that YOU told us were important to help your organization move Onward! These virtual se ssions will provide nonprofit professional staff and volunteers the opport unity to learn\, connect\, inspire\, and be inspired right from your home or office! Register TODAY for the most important virtual gathering of nonp rofits in the Mountain State!
To register go to: \;https://bit.ly/3yWvvRi. Note: we apply an 8.5% convenience fee t o cover the processing cost of providing this service to you. If you wish to pay by check and avoid this fee\, please fill out the form found at:&nb sp\;https://bit.ly/3uKqFTK \;and send payment in advance.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210603T1738520Z-399841-3940@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T193000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited If you tie flies\, bring your stuff. We’ll have the meet a nd will be tying for the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Beckley Chapte r veterans for outings! https://fb.me/e/2XZXAlIFP X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern W est Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Station 3 Fire Dept. UID:20220412T1226300Z-399841-4503@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200428 SUMMARY:WV Strong DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Strong is the Governor’s WV COVID-19 Team's plan for opening the state’s economy slowly and safely. The pdf slide show incl udes some details of the plan. Feel free to share… https://coronavirus.wvg ovstatus.com/WV_Strong_The_Comeback.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Strong \;is the Governor&rsquo\;s WV COVID-19 Team' s plan for opening the state&rsquo\;s economy slowly and safely. The pdf s lide show includes some details of the plan.
Feel fr ee to share&hellip\;
https://coronavirus.wvgovstatus.co m/WV_Strong_The_Comeback.pdf
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20200427T1907430Z-399841-3028@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000 SUMMARY:FODC Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of Deckers Creek Join us for our biggest cree k cleanup of the year! We'll be cleaning up trash along Deckers Creek as p art of the annual WV Make It Shine Statewide Spring Cleanup. Meet us at th e Outdoor Learning Park for supplies\, directions\, and safety tips. Volun teers can choose to pick up trash along the Deckers Creek Rail Trail\, exp lore the stream banks\, or pick up trash out of the creek. Wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water and sun protection. Waterpro of boots\, waders\, and/or a change of clothes are recommended if you plan to get wet. ---> Learn more and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Friends of Deckers Creek \;
Join us for our biggest creek cleanup of the year! We'll b e cleaning up trash along Deckers Creek as part of the annual WV Make It S hine Statewide Spring Cleanup. Meet us at the Outdoor Learning Park for su pplies\, directions\, and safety tips. Volunteers can choose to pick up tr ash along the Deckers Creek Rail Trail\, explore the stream banks\, or pic k up trash out of the creek.
Wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water and sun pro tection. Waterproof boots\, waders\, and/or a change of clothes are recomm ended if you plan to get wet.
--->\; \;Lear n more and register here.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:behind Kroger UID:20260326T2021350Z-399841-7056@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210604 SUMMARY:Where does your water go? DESCRIPTION:Where does your water go? Click to drop a raindrop anywhere in the contiguous United States and watch where it ends up. - https://river-r unner.samlearner.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Where does y our water go?
Click to drop a raindrop anywhere in the contiguous United States and watch where it end s up. - \;https ://river-runner.samlearner.com/
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
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Fishing News
ICPR B PFAS Conference\, September 22 Call for Presenters
ICPRB is hosting the 2022 Potomac River Conference on September 22\, 2022. A \;Conve rsation on PFAS: Insights on 'forever chemicals' in the Potomac basin& nbsp\;will \;highlight the state of the science\, case studies\, polic y implications\, management actions\, and funding considerations. \;Sign up for updates \;to stay informed on conference details. If you would like give a presentation\, please respond to the \;Call for Presenters \;by A pril 22\, 2022.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220318T2000390Z-399841-4412@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T190000 SUMMARY:Ag Talk Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Property Law and Farm Succession Join us via Zoom for our next Ag Talk Tuesday session. We will be joined by Brianna Bogan\, staff attorn ey for the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation\, who will discuss topi cs including the risks and rights of heirs’ property. Register now for our Ag Talk Tuesday sessions. Registering one time provides access to all our forthcoming sessions. Have questions for Brianna or suggestions for futur e topics? You can submit them ahead of time to extension@wvstateu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Property Law and Farm Succession
Join u s via Zoom for our next \;Ag Talk Tuesday \;sessi on. We will be joined by Brianna Bogan\, staff attorney for the \;Center for Heirs&rsquo\; Pro perty Preservation\, who will discuss topics including the risks and r ights of heirs&rsquo\; property. Register now fo r our Ag Talk Tuesday sessions. \;Registering one time provides access to all our forthcoming sessions. Have questions for Brianna or suggestions for future topics? You can submit them ahead of tim e to \;extension@wvstateu.edu< /a>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210604T1525310Z-399841-3945@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220613 SUMMARY:BRF funds a Wheeling site DESCRIPTION:Gov. Jim Justice announced today that one of WVDEP’s newest fun ding programs is moving forward with its first project. has provided its f irst low-interest loan to the City of Wheeling to help remediate and redev elop the former Penn-Wheeling Closure site. BRF funds under the loan progr am can be used to perform a broad range of cleanup activities that include excavating and removing contaminants\, treating contaminated soil and gro undwater\, demolishing contaminated structures\, managing stormwater runof f\, and installing security measures to prevent trespassing. Funds can als o be used to pay environmental consultants who oversee and certify the cle anup\, as well as VRP fees. Funds cannot be used to perform environmental site assessments\, such as Phase I or Phase II ESAs\, prior to cleanup. In terest rates for government and nonprofit borrowers range from 0-1.5%. Rep ayment terms of up to 10 years can be negotiated. Interested parties shoul d visit the WVDEP’s Brownfield Revolving Fund webpage or email DEPBrownfie ldsRevolvingFund@wv.gov. Eligible borrowers will need to complete a loan a pplication to demonstrate their ability to repay the loan and to provide t he necessary collateral. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gov. Jim Justice announced today that one o f WVDEP&rsquo\;s newest funding programs is moving forward with its first project. has provided its first low-interest loan to the City of Wheeling to help remediate and redevelop the former Penn-Wheeling Closure site.
BRF funds under the loan program can be used to perform a broad range of cleanup activities that include excavating and removing contaminants\, treating contaminated soil and groundwater\, demolishing contaminated str uctures\, managing stormwater runoff\, and installing security measures to prevent trespassing. Funds can also be used to pay environmental consulta nts who oversee and certify the cleanup\, as well as VRP fees. Funds canno t be used to perform environmental site assessments\, such as Phase I or P hase II ESAs\, prior to cleanup. Interest rates for government and nonprof it borrowers range from 0-1.5%. Repayment terms of up to 10 years can be n egotiated.
Interested parties should visit the WVDEP&rsquo\;s Brownfield Revolving Fund webpage or email DEPBrownfieldsRevolvingFund@wv.gov. Eligible borrowers w ill need to complete a loan application to demonstrate their ability to re pay the loan and to provide the necessary collateral.
Event by Grace Williams and Friends of the Tug F ork River
Do you know wh at&rsquo\;s in your stream or creek? Learn how to sample and test the wate r in our local streams! \;RSVP to reserve your spot and get more info! \;< /span>
When? \ ;Noon to 5 pm. Where? \;Panther State Forest at the Sandy Bottom picnic area (see attached map). You're invited to co me learn from representatives from the \; Kentucky Watershed Watch and West Virginia \;Save Our Stream Programs. This training will teach volunteers how to evaluate water in the streams that feed into the Tug Fork River.
Once trained\, volunteer teams wi ll provide valuable water quality findings throughout the spring\, summer\ , and fall. With consistent\, reliable data and evidence\, together we can work towards cleaner water! If you&rsquo\;re planning to attend or just w ant to learn more\, \;click-here for stream study resour ces. \;
EPA will travel to WV to tour 319 projects in the Deckers and Cheat watersheds. \; Partners involved in this effo rt include EPA Region 3\, WVDEP's Nonpoin t Source Program\, WVU's Water Research Institute\, \;Friends of the Cheat and Friends of Deckers Creek.
\nLearn more at: http://www.dep.wv.gov/nonpoint< /a>
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20140918T1400090Z-399841-104@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140924 SUMMARY:Water Conference DESCRIPTION:Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Conference at the National Conserva tion Training Center. Visit: http://www.midatlanticwc.com/ to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Conference at t he National Conservation Training Center. \;
\n< p>Visit: \;http://www.mida tlanticwc.com/ to learn more. CATEGORIES:Education UID:20140918T1407250Z-399841-105@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140925 SUMMARY:Water Conference DESCRIPTION:Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Conference at the National Conserva tion Training Center. Visit: http://www.midatlanticwc.com/ to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mid-Atlantic Regional Water Conference at t he National Conservation Training Center.
\nVisit : http://www.midatlanticwc.com / to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20140918T1406400Z-399841-106@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140923 SUMMARY:NAML Conference DESCRIPTION:National Abandoned Mine Lands Conference at the Sheraton\, down town Columbus OH. Go to: http://www.naamlp2014.com/ to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Abandoned Mine Lands Conference at the Sheraton\, downtown Columbus OH. Go to: http://www.naamlp20 14.com/ to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20140918T1309020Z-399841-109@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140918 SUMMARY:Monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Nicholas County monitoring workshop Visit the website below to learn more about SOS monitoring workshops or contact the Coordinator. http ://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nicholas County monitoring workshop
\nVisit the website below to learn more about SOS monitoring workshops or c ontact the Coordinator.
\nhttp://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx< /a>
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20140918T1346040Z-399841-110@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140917 SUMMARY:Monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Spring Creek monitoring workshop Visit the website below to lea rn more about SOS monitoring workshops or contact the Coordinator. http:// www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring Creek \;monitoring workshop
\ nVisit the website below to learn more about SOS monitoring workshops o r contact the Coordinator.
\ nhttp://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20140918T1345340Z-399841-111@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140908 SUMMARY:Watershed Celebration Day DESCRIPTION:The annual WCD will take place at the Culture Center in Charles ton\, WV. The focus will be Source Water Protection. Go to: http://www.wv ca.us/wvwn/wcdn.cfm to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The annual WCD will take place at the \ ;Culture Center in Charleston\, WV. \; The focus will be Source Water Protection.
\nGo to: \ ;http://www.wvca.us/wvwn/wc dn.cfm to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20140918T1403570Z-399841-112@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140913 SUMMARY:Monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Audra State Park monitoring workshop Visit the website below to learn more about SOS monitoring workshops or contact the Coordinator. htt p://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Audra State Park \;monitoring workshop< /p>\n
Visit the website below to learn more about SOS monitoring worksho ps or contact the Coordinator.< /p>\n
http://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx< /span>
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20141023T1334450Z-399841-113@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141001 SUMMARY:EPA tour DESCRIPTION:EPA Region 3 project officers\, and representatives from WVDEP' s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program\, WVU's Water Research Institute\, Friends of the Cheat and Friends of Deckers Creek will tour AMD projects in the L ower Cheat Watershed. Contact the Coordinator to learn more. Learn more a t: http://www.dep.wv.gov/nonpoint X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Region 3 project officers\, and represe ntatives from WVDEP's Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program\, WVU's Water Research Institute\, Friends of the Cheat and Friends of Deckers Creek will tour A MD projects in the Lower Cheat Watershed. \; Contact the \;Coord inator to learn more.
\nLearn more at: http://www.dep.wv.gov/nonpoint
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20140918T1400210Z-399841-114@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141002 SUMMARY:EPA tour DESCRIPTION:EPA Region 3 project officers\, and representatives from WVDEP' s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program\, WVU's Water Research Institute\, Friends of the Cheat and Friends of Deckers Creek will tour AMD projects in the D eckers Creek Watershed. Contact the Coordinator to learn more. Learn more at: http://www.dep.wv.gov/nonpoint X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Region 3 project officers\, and represe ntatives from WVDEP's Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program\, WVU's Water Research Institute\, Friends of the Cheat and Friends of Deckers Creek will tour A MD projects in the Deckers Creek Watershed. Contact the Coordinat or to learn more.
\nLearn more at: http://www.dep.wv.gov/nonpoint
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20140918T1400330Z-399841-115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140909T190000 SUMMARY:WVDEPs 10-year celebration DESCRIPTION:WVDEP will host an open house to celebrate 10-years at the Kana wha City location. Tours\, displays and food is available. Go to: http:// www.dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/DEP-conducting-open-house.aspx to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP will host an open house to celebrate 10-years at the Kanawha City location. \; Tours\, displays and food is available.
\nGo to: \;http://www.dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/DEP- conducting-open-house.aspx to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20140918T1330040Z-399841-116@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181128 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-112818.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Impr ovement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of informa tion and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and vol unteers.
Welcome to t he April 2026 edition of \;River Voices.
This month we&rsquo\;re highlight the 2026 River Rally A ward recipients and their work for the water movement. \;Also\, read n ew fact sheet that summarize information in our Drinking Water Guide\, inc luding fact sheets in Spanish.
Visit: \;https://www.rivernetwork .org/river-voices-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260409T1919080Z-399841-7081@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230112 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:The changing climate is being felt in many ways\, including its effects on efforts to restore Chesapeake Bay and smaller watersheds\, and carries over to how the resource can be used sustainably now and in the f uture. The ICPRB is helping to explore these efforts in its latest lunchti me webinar: Combating Climate Change Through Sustainable Development on Fe bruary 3\, 2023 from noon until 1 pm. In this issue: National Park Service cleaning up tires illegally dumped in Anacostia Park Williamsport one of several MD communities on the rebound City Council approves effort to take ownership of Blue Bridge Dam A 150 year-old canal lies hidden in the wood s of Lansdowne Potomac Riverkeeper joins lawsuit against St. Mary’s MetCom Bay Foundation grades Chesapeake’s health a D+ And more… click-here to re ad the stories. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The changing climate is being felt in many ways\, including its effects on efforts to restore Chesapeake Bay and smaller watersheds\, and carries over to how th e resource can be used sustainably now and in the future. The ICPRB is hel ping to explore these efforts in its latest lunchtime webinar: Combating Climate Change Through Susta inable Development on February 3\, 2023 from noon until 1 pm.
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; cl ick-here to read the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230112T1935130Z-399841-5103@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826 SUMMARY:Cloud Gaze DESCRIPTION:Would you like to help NASA scientists advance their understand ing of Earth’s atmosphere and climate from the comfort of your own home? C lick-Here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Would you li ke to help NASA scientists advance their understanding of Earth&rsquo\;s a tmosphere and climate from the comfort of your own home?
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210826T1349210Z-399841-4058@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201202 SUMMARY:The Eddy DESCRIPTION:The Eddy Newsletter from the Piney Creek Watershed Association In this season's newsletter\, you will find an upcoming online holiday auc tion\, our Giving Tuesday request\, National and Statewide awards\, and a new logo. Download and read the attached PDF for all the details. TheEddy _PCWA-122020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Eddy
Newsletter from the \;Piney Creek Watershed Associatio n
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In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fishing News< /p>
Event by&nbs p\;Fayette County Parks &\; Recreation
Registration begins 30 minutes prior to yo ur age bracket.
Each child may take a fish home. (Quantity TBD). Catch an
d release otherwise.
No adult fishing permitted. Children can 'fish u
p' (older bracket) if they have older siblings.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20260420T1958590Z-399841-7092@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000 SUMMARY:Volunteer recruitment DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday webi nar and learn how to harness the power of people to grow and strengthen yo ur volunteer base. Led by Katie Willard\, CEO of The Social Bee Marketing Agency\, this session will highlight fresh\, creative approaches to volunt eer recruitment that inspire action and build lasting connections. Whether you’re starting a new volunteer program or want to bring fresh energy to your current one\, this webinar will give you practical tips and inspirati on to reach more people and make a bigger impact. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for this month&rsquo\;s \;Volunteer West Virginia We dnesday \;webinar and learn how to harness the power of people to grow and strengthen your volunteer base. \;Led by Katie Willard\, CEO of \;The Social Bee Marketing Agency \, this session will highlight fresh\, creative approaches to volunteer re cruitment that inspire action and build lasting connections.
< p>Whether you&rsquo\;re starting a new volu nteer program or want to bring fresh energy to your current one\, this web inar will give you practical tips and inspiration to reach more people and make a bigger impact. CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250930T1906220Z-399841-6809@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Caddisflies build some of the m ost unique cases -- this one has built itself a little sleeping bag out of cut leaves! Keep watching to see how caddisflies say hello to one another . Laurel Creek\, Moatsville X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Caddisf lies build some of the most unique cases -- this one has built itself a li ttle sleeping bag out of cut leaves! Keep watching to see how caddisflies say hello to one another.
WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s \;REAP Program is conducting a cleanup from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Procious\, WV and needs volunteers! The cleanup is pa rt of a Clay County/Elk River Cleanup Project\, which covers the entire po rtion of the Elk River in Clay County. This cleanup will focus on an islan d close to the Procious water plant that has collected debris and tires fr om the 2016 flood.
REAP will be providing cleanup supplies and lunch to all volunteers. Water shoes ar e strongly encouraged. If interested or for more information\, please cont act Sandy Rogers\, REAP program manager\, at \;Sandra.D.Rogers@wv.gov.
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Please take a few minutes to complete this s urvey about the invasive spotted lanternfly. WVU Entemol ogy wants to bring awareness to the issue so that WV citizen's can be on t he lookout for the differnt life-stages throughout the year. Know what you should do when you encounter this harmful insect...
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230907T1927380Z-399841-5410@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200427 SUMMARY:WV Giving Trees DESCRIPTION:WV Giving Trees WV Division of Forestry (WVDF) celebrates trees during April’s Arbor Month. Most states celebrate April 24 as Arbor Day\, but WVDF celebrates Arbor Month in April each year. Our trees have more t han earned the honor. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Giving Tr ees
WV Division of Forestry (WVDF) celebrates trees dur ing April&rsquo\;s Arbor Month. Most states celebrate April 24 as Arbor Da y\, but WVDF celebrates Arbor M onth in April each year. Our trees have more than earned the honor.
Click -Here \;to learn more&hellip\;
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200427T1432290Z-399841-3027@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200622 SUMMARY:GeoSTEM Camp DESCRIPTION:GeoSTEM Camp The 2020 GeoSTEM Camp has been postponed due to th e COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. To learn more about the camp and to pre -register for 2021\, Click-Here. Questions? Email: GeoCamp@mail.wvu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:GeoSTEM Camp
The 2020 GeoSTEM Camp has b een postponed due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. \;To learn m ore about the camp and to pre-register for 2021\, Click-Here.
Questions? Email: \;GeoCamp@mail.wvu.edu
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200604T1306100Z-399841-3181@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017 SUMMARY:Watershed Symposium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The 2025 WV Watershed Symposium will be held at Battlers Knob i n Philippi. Hosted by the West Virginia Watershed Network (WVWN)\, the eve nt will include networking opportunities\, sessions on watershed restorati on\, communication\, and legislative updates\, and an award ceremony to re cognize West Virginia watershed group accomplishments. ---> Learn more her e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2025&nbs p\;WV Watershed Symposium \;will be held at&nb sp\;B attlers Knob \;in Philippi. Hosted by the \;West Virginia Watershed Network \;(WVWN)\, the event wi ll include networking opportunities\, sessions on watershed restoration\, communication\, and legislative updates\, and an award ceremony to recogni ze West Virginia watershed group accomplishments.
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Battlers Knob UID:20251002T1927510Z-399841-6817@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T203000 SUMMARY:Wetlands of the future DESCRIPTION:Event by Smithsonian Earth Optimism and Smithsonian Environment al Research Center In SERC's evening webinar\, ecologists James Holmquist and Genevieve Noyce will reveal the latest findings from SERC's Global Cha nge Research Wetland. Here\, scientists are running experiments that raise temperature\, carbon dioxide and other key climate change variables to an swer one question: Will wetlands still be able to protect us in the next c entury? James and Genevieve will also explore how scientists are using big data to calculate what coastal wetlands around the world mean for Earth's carbon budget and efforts to mitigate climate change. Register Here. http s://fb.me/e/1SXzlgcmG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Smithsonian Earth Opt imism \;and \;Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
In SERC's evening webinar\, ecologists James Holmqu ist and Genevieve Noyce will reveal the latest findings from SERC's Global Change Research Wetland. Here\, scientists are running experiments that r aise temperature\, carbon dioxide and other key climate change variables t o answer one question: Will wetlands still be able to protect us in the ne xt century? James and Genevieve will also explore how scientists are using big data to calculate what coastal wetlands around the world mean for Ear th's carbon budget and efforts to mitigate climate change.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210914T1725510Z-399841-4100@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T210000 SUMMARY:SCWA annual meeting DESCRIPTION:Celebrate SCWA’s 20th Anniversary at The Annual Membership Meet ing Did you know the Sleepy Creek Watershed Association has been in existe nce for 20 years? Come help celebrate its anniversary at this year’s SCWA Annual Membership Meeting at the WVU Extension Office (old War Memorial H ospital). For easy access to the meeting\, enter the doors at the back of the building. This year’s agenda includes a short business meeting\, an update of the past year’s activities\, election of directors\, and a short \, informative presentation on our proposed Sleepy Creek Stream Bank Resto ration Project at the corner of Winchester Grade and Spriggs Road. Any me mbers desiring to join the SCWA Board of Directors are encouraged to send an email expressing interest to info@sleepycreekwatershed.org or contact C huck Marsh at 304-258-2605. At the conclusion of the meeting\, light refr eshments will be served to honor the 20th Anniversary. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrate SCWA&rsquo\;s 20th Ann iversary at The Annual Membership Meeting Did you know the \;Sleepy Creek Watershed Association has been in existence for 20 years? \; Come help celebrate its anniver sary at this year&rsquo\;s SCWA Annual Membership Meeting at the WVU Exten sion Office (old War Memorial Hospital). \; For easy access to the mee ting\, enter the doors at the back of the building. \; This year&rsquo \;s agenda includes a short business meeting\, an update of the past year& rsquo\;s activities\, election of directors\, and a short\, informative pr esentation on our proposed Sleepy Creek Stream Bank Restoration Project at the corner of Winchester Grade and Spriggs Road. \;
Any membe
rs desiring to join the SCWA Board of Directors are encouraged to send an
email expressing interest to info@sleepycreekwatershed.org or contact Chuck Marsh at 304-258-2605
. \; At the conclusion of the meeting\, light refreshments will be ser
ved to honor the 20th Anniversary.
In t his issue:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Grants
Hopefully yo u remember all the fun we had celebrating Earth Day last year in the virtu al world! All of those resources still exist and can be found HERE.
This year the Katherine Johnson N ASA IV&\;V ERC and Fairmont State University's Creative Sustainability Council challenges West Virginia classes/learners to face-off in the Earth Day Kahoot! challenge through a virtual game show. Games will take place on Zoom and registration is required as space is limited. \;
Register at: https://forms.gle/f11ev4yWoZ2H9G jB8
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220401T1327400Z-399841-4454@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201203 SUMMARY:USGS resources for WV DESCRIPTION:USGS Resources for West Virginia U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a long history working for West Virginia. In fact\, the USGS stream ga ge at Kanawha Falls is one of the oldest continuously operated gages throu ghout the entire US – established in 1877! Since then\, through continued and close collaboration with state and local partners\, USGS scientists ha ve maintained hundreds of monitoring sites and developed dozens of publica tions\, models\, and tools. USGS science helps inform and educate decision makers\, stakeholders\, and the public regarding the changes and challenge s to our natural resources in the Mountain State. Download the attached PD F to learn about resources in the categories of groundwater\, surface wate r\, water quality\, water use and drought\, online tools and more. Questio ns? Email Water Quality Specialist Doug Chambers or call 304-590-1276. USG SResourcesforWV.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USGS Resourc es for West Virginia
U.S. Ge ological Survey (USGS) has a long history working for West Virginia. In fac t\, the USGS stream gage at Kanawha Falls is one of the oldest continuousl y operated gages throughout the entire US &ndash\; established in 1877! Si nce then\, through continued and close collaboration with state and local partners\, USGS scientists have maintained hundreds of monitoring sites an d developed dozens of publications\, models\, and tools. USGS science help s inform and educate decisionmakers\, stakeholders\, and the public regard ing the changes and challenges to our natural resources in the Mountain St ate.
Download the attached P DF to learn about resources in the categories of groundwater\, surface wat er\, water quality\, water use and drought\, online tools and more. Questi ons? Email Water Quality Specialist \;Doug Chambers or call 304-590-1276.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20201201T2005350Z-399841-3572@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T160000 SUMMARY:Watoga old-growth exploration DESCRIPTION: Meet at Ann Bailey Overlook Trailhead in Watoga State Park (P ub Rd 21/4A\, White Sulphur Springs\, WV 24986) GPS: 38°06'24.9'N 80°07'34 .5'W (Some maps will show Marlinton and not White Sulphur Springs. Please use the GPS coordinates if you are unsure). Please RSVP HERE Directions: F rom Watoga State Park Road\, take Park and Forest Route (PFR) 819 to PFR 8 21. Park at the end of 821 at the parking lot at Ann Bailey Overlook Trail head. Leader: Doug Wood Description: Fairly easy for 1 mile\, then DIFFICU LT as we bushwhack for another 0.5 mile. Total distance between 3 to 4 mil es\, depending upon how far we explore into the old-growth tract. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Smokey Bear&rsquo\;s \;bir thday is today!
Hard to bel ieve this little cub is turning 78-years-old today\, Tune in \;HERE \;from 3-4 p.m. ET to watch a special birthday livestream ce lebrating America&rsquo\;s favorite bear. The event is hosted by TV Host D arley Newman and representatives from the USDA Forest Service. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220809T1909270Z-399841-4803@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000 SUMMARY:Stormwater mgmt 101 DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension for a Stormwater Management 101 workshop at Hamlin-Lincoln County Public Library. Participants will learn about storm water\, how it affects communities and the environment\, and management st rategies. We will also demonstrate how to install a rain barrel with a div erter kit! A limited number of rain barrels and diverter kits will be ava ilable for sale at this workshop. Participants who stay for the presentati on can purchase both for $40. Those who want to purchase them outright and not attend the presentation will be charged $80. Payment will be accepted on the day of the workshop and can be made via cash or PayPal. This work shop is free and open to the public\, but limited to 35 participants due t o space. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex tension for a Stormwater Management 101 workshop at Hamlin-Li ncoln County Public Library. Participants will learn about stormwater\ , how it affects communities and the environment\, and management strategi es. We will also demonstrate how to install a rain barrel with a diverter kit! \;
A limited number of rain barrels and diverter kits will be available for sale at this work shop. Participants who stay for the presentation can purchase both for $40 . Those who want to purchase them outright and not attend the presentation will be charged $80. Payment will be accepted on the day of the workshop and can be made via cash or PayPal. \;
This workshop is free and open to the public\, but limited to 35 participants due to space.
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The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon is partne ring with the WV Nonprofit Association (WVNPA) to hold a series of free no nprofit capacity building workshops to address how to do an assessment of organizations. This workshop is created for nonprofit leaders and staff\, board members\, and volunteers. Sessions will cover:
Types of needs that may surface include: volunteer management\; strategic planning\; social media\; grant writing\; fund development\; accounting a nd finance\; and others. The workshop facilitators are WVNPA Executive Dir ector Laura Lee and WVNPA &\; Philanthropy WV USDA RCDI Program Directo r Tasha Anderson.
RSVP is needed by October 5&nbs p\;&ndash\; RSVP to Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon Executive Director Janell Ray at jeray@pallottinesac.org or \;713-560-7451. Contact Janell for more information and questions\, as well as for more details on the Webster County workshop later in October.< /p>
Randolph County
Tuesday
\, October 9th ·\; 9:00 &ndash\; 11:00 am
Randolph County Seni
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5th Avenue &\; Railroad Avenue\, Elkins
Upshur County
Tuesday\, October 9th ·\; 1:30 &ndash\
; 3:30 pm
WV Wesleyan College
59 College Avenue\, \;Buckha
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Lewi
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Tuesday\, October 9th ·\; 5:30 &ndash\; 7:30
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Lewis County Family Resource Network
240 Court Avenue\, We
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The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon is partneri ng with the WV Nonprofit Association (WVNPA) to hold a series of free nonp rofit capacity building workshops to address how to do an assessment of or ganizations. This workshop is created for nonprofit leaders and staff\, bo ard members\, and volunteers. Sessions will cover:
T ypes of needs that may surface include: volunteer management\; strategic p lanning\; social media\; grant writing\; fund development\; accounting and finance\; and others. The workshop facilitators are WVNPA Executive Direc tor Laura Lee and WVNPA &\; Philanthropy WV USDA RCDI Program Director Tasha Anderson. For more information contact Pallottine Foundation of Buck hannon Executive Director \;J anell Ray or call \;713-560-7451.
Randolph County
Tuesday\, October 9th &middo
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Randolph County Senior Center
5th A
venue &\; Railroad Avenue\, Elkins
The Pallottine Found ation of Buckhannon is partnering with the WV Nonprofit Association (WVNPA ) to hold a series of free nonprofit capacity building workshops to addres s how to do an assessment of organizations. This workshop is created for n onprofit leaders and staff\, board members\, and volunteers. Sessions will cover:
Types of needs that may surface include: volunteer management\; strategic planning\; social media\; grant writing\ ; fund development\; accounting and finance\; and others. The workshop fac ilitators are WVNPA Executive Director Laura Lee and WVNPA &\; Philanth ropy WV USDA RCDI Program Director Tasha Anderson. For more information co ntact Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon Executive Director \;Janell Ray or call \;713-560-7451.
Upshur County
Tuesday\, October 9th ·\; 1:30 &ndash\; 3:30 pm
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59 College Avenue\, \;Buckhannon
The Pallottine Found ation of Buckhannon is partnering with the WV Nonprofit Association (WVNPA ) to hold a series of free nonprofit capacity building workshops to addres s how to do an assessment of organizations. This workshop is created for n onprofit leaders and staff\, board members\, and volunteers. Sessions will cover:
Types of needs that may surface include: volunteer management\; strategic planning\; social media\; grant writing\ ; fund development\; accounting and finance\; and others. The workshop fac ilitators are WVNPA Executive Director Laura Lee and WVNPA &\; Philanth ropy WV USDA RCDI Program Director Tasha Anderson. For more information co ntact Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon Executive Director \;Janell Ray or call \;713-560-7451.
Lewis County
Tuesday\, October 9th ·\; 5:30 &ndash\; 7:30 pm Lewis County Family Resource Network<
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How to imp rove volunteer programs in WV
Ever wish there were more resources for your community volunteer program? \;Vol unteer West Virginia is holding a series of community conversations to gat her information on the challenges and successes of volunteer management in West Virginia. The information they find will be used by the Volunteer We st Virginia team to develop a volunteer training curriculum to be offered throughout the state. To take part\, join the conversation.
If you have a question\, please reach out to \;Lisa Tignor a t 304-558-0111.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:School of Osteopathic Medicine UID:20180926T1303120Z-399841-1244@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T183000 SUMMARY:Bardon Inc. air quality permit meeting DESCRIPTION:Bardon Inc. air quality permit public meeting The meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to provide information regarding Bardo n\, Inc.’s proposal to modify their current General Permit Registration G4 0-C003G by installing replacement conveyors at their Millville Quarry in H arpers Ferry. In addition to comments being accepted at the public meeting \, written comments on the Bardon\, Inc. application will be accepted unti l 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, October 12. All written comments can be addressed to: Thornton Martin WVDEP – DAQ\, 601 57th Street\, SE\, Charleston\, WV 2 5304 Comments can also be emailed to Thornton.E.Martin@wv.gov. Those submi tting comments should include the applicant’s name and permit application number — Bardon\, Inc.\, G40-C003H — along with their name\, return addres s\, and daytime telephone number. Commenters should also indicate any orga nization on behalf of which comments are submitted. Representatives from W VDEP-DAQ will conduct the public meeting. Instructions on viewing applicat ions\, interim permit review documents\, engineering evaluations/fact shee ts\, and draft permits\, where available\, can be found on the website bel ow: https://dep.wv.gov/daq/Pages/NSRPermitsforReviewCurrent.aspx. Copies a re also available for public inspection during normal business hours at th e WVDEP headquarters in Charleston. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bardon Inc. air quality permit publ ic meeting
The meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:3 0 p.m. to provide information regarding Bardon\, Inc.&rsquo\;s proposal to modify their current General Permit Registration G40-C003G by installing replacement conveyors at their Millville Quarry in Harpers Ferry. In addit ion to comments being accepted at the public meeting\, written comments on the Bardon\, Inc. application will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday\ , October 12. All written comments can be addressed to:
Thornton M artin
WVDEP &ndash\; DAQ\, 601 57th Street\, SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304
Comments can also be emailed to Thornton.E.Martin@wv.gov. Those submitting comments shou ld include the applicant&rsquo\;s name and permit application number &mdas h\; Bardon\, Inc.\, G40-C003H &mdash\; along with their name\, return addr ess\, and daytime telephone number. Commenters should also indicate any or ganization on behalf of which comments are submitted.
Representati ves from WVDEP-DAQ will conduct the public meeting. Instructions on viewin g applications\, interim permit review documents\, engineering evaluations /fact sheets\, and draft permits\, where available\, can be found on the w ebsite below: https://dep.wv.gov/daq/Pages/NSRPermitsforReviewCurrent.aspx.
Copies are also available for public inspection during normal b usiness hours at the WVDEP headquarters in Charleston.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Ranson Civic Center UID:20180928T1334450Z-399841-1245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T203000 SUMMARY:TeMa air quality permit meeting DESCRIPTION:The public meeting will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to provide information regarding TeMa North America\, LLC’s proposal to const ruct a plastics extrusion facility in Kearneysville. In addition to commen ts being accepted at the public meeting\, written comments on the TeMa Nor th America\, LLC application will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, October 15. All written comments can be addressed to: Steven Pursley WVDEP – DAQ\, 601 57th Street\, SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304 Comments can also be emailed to Steven.R.Pursley@wv.gov. Those submitting comments should incl ude the applicant’s name and permit application number — TeMa North Americ a\, LLC\, 13-3414 — along with their name\, return address\, and daytime t elephone number. Commenters should also indicate any organization on behal f of which comments are submitted. Representatives from WVDEP-DAQ will con duct the public meeting. Instructions on viewing applications\, interim pe rmit review documents\, engineering evaluations/fact sheets\, and draft pe rmits\, where available\, can be found at: https://dep.wv.gov/daq/Pages/NS RPermitsforReviewCurrent.aspx. Copies are also available for public inspec tion during normal business hours at the WVDEP headquarters in Charleston. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The public meeting will be held from 7:00 p .m. to 8:30 p.m. to provide information regarding TeMa North America\, LLC &rsquo\;s proposal to construct a plastics extrusion facility in Kearneysv ille. In addition to comments being accepted at the public meeting\, writt en comments on the TeMa North America\, LLC application will be accepted u ntil 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, October 15. All written comments can be address ed to:
Steven Pursley
WVDEP &ndash\; DAQ\, 601 57th Street \, SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304
Comments can also be emailed to Steven.R.Pursley@wv.gov. Those su bmitting comments should include the applicant&rsquo\;s name and permit ap plication number &mdash\; TeMa North America\, LLC\, 13-3414 &mdash\; alon g with their name\, return address\, and daytime telephone number. Comment ers should also indicate any organization on behalf of which comments are submitted.
Representatives from WVDEP-DAQ will conduct the public meeting. Instructions on viewing applications\, interim permit review docu ments\, engineering evaluations/fact sheets\, and draft permits\, where av ailable\, can be found at: https://dep.wv.gov/daq/Pages/NSRPermitsforReviewCu rrent.aspx.
Copies are also available for public inspection du ring normal business hours at the WVDEP headquarters in Charleston.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Ranson Civic Center UID:20180928T1327000Z-399841-1246@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T170000 SUMMARY:Pawpaw festival DESCRIPTION:Event by North American Pawpaw Growers Association\, and WVU Co re Arboretum Come to the WV Pawpaw Festival at WVU Core Arboretum. This an nual event celebrating an Appalachian autumn fruit is family-friendly\, fr ee\, and open to the public\, no registration needed. The festival will be in the Lawn Area at the Arboretum\, and free parking is available in the adjacent WVU Coliseum parking lot. We will have Peterson Pawpaws select va rieties of pawpaw fruit available to sample and purchase\, samples of pawp aw dishes prepared by a chef\, a talk by a Native American scholar\, the N orth American Pawpaw Growers Association booth\, live music\, food trucks\ , and fun activities and lawn games. Don't miss this special event and bri ng your friends! https://fb.me/e/1Q7UNwVgd X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by North American Pawpaw Growers Association\, and WVU Core Ar boretum
Come to the WV P awpaw Festival at WVU Core Arboretum. This annual event celebrating an App alachian autumn fruit is family-friendly\, free\, and open to the public\, no registration needed. The festival will be in the Lawn Area at the Arbo retum\, and free parking is available in the adjacent WVU Coliseum parking lot. We will have Peterson Pawpaws select varieties of pawpaw fruit avail able to sample and purchase\, samples of pawpaw dishes prepared by a chef\ , a talk by a Native American scholar\, the North American Pawpaw Growers Association booth\, live music\, food trucks\, and fun activities and lawn games. Don't miss this special event and bring your friends!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20220825T1254080Z-399841-4853@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Sweep season What began as a one-day volunteer clean up has expended to a whole season running from March through October. The event is sponsored by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSAN CO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: orsanco.org. WVDEP Environment Matters video X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River S weep season
What began as a one-day volunteer cleanup has expended to a whole season running from Marc h through October. The event is sponsored by \;Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: \;orsanco.org.
WVDEP Environment Matters video
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250303T1617320Z-399841-6304@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220526 SUMMARY:Science near me DESCRIPTION:Science Near Me is an exciting new SciStarter partner organizat ion that lets users of all ages find ways to engage in all types of scienc e. With support from the National Science Foundation\, SciStarter is headi ng up the development of https://www.sciencenearme.org/\, where users will find online and in-person activities\, summer camps\, museum exhibits\, s cience policy public forums\, science cafes\, nature walks and\, you guess ed it\, ways to participate in citizen science projects. Other partners in clude the Association of Science and Technology Centers\, the Science Fest ival Alliance\, Discover Magazine and more! Partners and providers digita lly connect their database of offerings with Science Near Me to create a s eamless resource for the public. And SciStarter users can sign in to Scien ce Near Me using their SciStarter account\, making it easy for our members to get started. Want to learn more about Science Near Me? Watch our shor t video. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Science Near Me is an exciting new SciStarter partner organization that lets users of all ages find ways to engage in all types of science. With support from th e National Science Foundation\, SciStarter is heading up the development o f https://www.sciencenearme.o rg/\, where users will find online and in-person activit ies\, summer camps\, museum exhibits\, science policy public forums\, scie nce cafes\, nature walks and\, you guessed it\, ways to participate in cit izen science projects. Other partners include the Association of Science a nd Technology Centers\, the Science Festival Alliance\, Discover Magazine and more! \;
Partners an d providers digitally connect their database of offerings with Science Nea r Me to create a seamless resource for the public. And SciStarter users ca n sign in to Science Near Me using their SciStarter account\, making it ea sy for our members to get started. \;
Want to learn more about Science Near Me? Watch our short video.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220526T1703410Z-399841-4617@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113 SUMMARY:For sale - Sinks of Gandy DESCRIPTION:Part of the sinks is up for sale\, along with 800 acres of past ure and woodlands that surround it\, listed at $28\,000\,000\, according t o agent Scott Summers of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in Morgantown\, West Virginia. “The Sinks of Gandy are a true West Virginia wonder\,” Sum mers says of the cave\, which owners have traditionally let tourists visit freely for generations. A wonder\, too\, are the highland pastures that s urround it\, long a grazing land for cattle in summer\, part of an island of meadows some 12 miles long in the woodlands of the northern Monongahela National Forest. Click-Here for a Rick Burges photo… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Part of the sinks is up for sale\, along with 800 acres of pasture and woodlands that surround it\, listed at $28\,000\,000\, according to agent Scott Summers o f Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in Morgantown\, West Vir ginia.
&ldquo\;The Sinks of Gandy are a true West Virginia wonder\,&rdquo\; Summers says of t he cave\, which owners have traditionally let tourists visit freely for ge nerations. A wonder\, too\, are the highland pastures that surround it\, l ong a grazing land for cattle in summer\, part of an island of meadows som e 12 miles long in the woodlands of the northern Monongahela National Forest.
Click-Here for a Rick Burges phot o&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20191112T1802120Z-399841-2542@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T193000 SUMMARY:WVEC E-Day DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the West Virginia Environmental Council ’s E-Day. While the event is free\, registration is required. During the l ive event you will earn about environmental policies before the legislatur e\; hear from E-Council members and enjoy live music and an auction of a C harly Hamilton print! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mark your ca lendars for the \;West Virgin ia Environmental Council&rsquo\;s E-Day. While the \;event is free \, registration is \;required . During the live event you will earn about environmental policies bef ore the legislature\; \;hear from E-Council members and enjoy live mus ic and an \;auction of a Charly Hamilton print!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20210309T1409100Z-399841-3702@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T200000 SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch partners with the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department to host another year of rain barrel wor kshops. During this workshop\, participants will learn how to install a ra in barrel to their downspout using a recycled olive barrel and part kit. S tormwater pollution and education information will be available\, safety t ips will be outlined\, tips on how install and preserve the longevity of y our barrel will be discussed\, and door prizes will be handed out at the e nd of the workshop. All attendees are required to register for the worksh op by calling Ms. Tomi Bergstrom at 30-926-0499 ext.1098 or by email at to mi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch partne rs with the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department to host another yea r of rain barrel workshops.
During this workshop\, participants wi ll learn how to install a rain barrel to their downspout using a recycled olive barrel and part kit. Stormwater pollution and education information will be available\, safety tips will be outlined\, tips on how install and preserve the longevity of your barrel will be discussed\, and door prizes will be handed out at the end of the workshop. \;
All attende es are required to register for the workshop by calling Ms. Tomi Bergstrom at 30-926-0499 ext.1098 or by email at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVDEP Charleston Headquarter's Patio UID:20180119T1537410Z-399841-521@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200810 SUMMARY:Viewing Perseid DESCRIPTION:Viewing Perseid The Perseids are often the most impressive mete or shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. The Perseid meteor show er offers a consistently high rate of meteors every year and it occurs in August when the temperatures are usually nice enough for a night under the stars! Click-Here to read a Facebook post on the subject from Brandi Hick s. AND\, visit the American Meteor Society to learn more. Percied.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:View ing Perseid
The Per seids are often the most impressive meteor shower of the year for the Nort hern Hemisphere. The Perseid meteor shower offers a consistently high rate of meteors every year and it occurs in August when the temperatures are u sually nice enough for a night under the stars!
Click-Here \;to read a Facebo ok post on the subject from Brandi Hicks. AND\, visit the \;American Meteor Society to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200810T1310420Z-399841-3328@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T180000 SUMMARY:CRCC coding DESCRIPTION:The middle-school Cyber Robotics Coding Competition (CRCC) was pilot tested during the last two years\, and because it is an online\, sel f-paced\, individualized\, virtual\, competition it gained a staggering fo llowing in a short period of time. The competition is open to all middle schools and we encourage non-school groups to register as well. Prior to t he official kick off\, the NASA and the Benjamin School is delivering a we binar where you can earn CEU’s. Sign up for the webinar\, learn about the program and get ready to inspire young minds. - https://home.edweb.net/web inar/compsci20191211/ This competition runs in the spring with teacher tra inings\, boot camp for the students\, qualifying rounds\, and the culminat ing experience\, the state championship at Fairmont State University on Ma y 13th. Registration this year is $250 for a class (up to 35 students) o r $550 for a school (unlimited students). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The middle-s chool Cyber Robotics Coding Competition (CRCC) was pilot tested during the last two years\, and because it is an online\, self-paced\, individualize d\, virtual\, competition it gained a staggering following in a short peri od of time. \;The competition is open to all middle schools and we en courage non-school groups to \; register as well.
Prior
to the official kick off\, the NASA and the Benjamin School is delivering
a webinar where you can earn CEU&rsquo\;s. Sign up for the webinar\, lear
n about the program and get ready to inspire young minds. \;- https://home.edweb.net/webinar/comps
ci20191211/
This competition runs in the spring with teacher trainings\, boot camp for the students\, qualifying rounds\, and the culminating experience\, the state championship at Fairmont State University on May 13th. \; Registration this year is $250 for a clas s (up to 35 students) or $550 for a school (unlimited students). \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191211T1552240Z-399841-2592@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: ACWA Mid-Ye ar Meeting - New Virtual Participation Option Biden Releases Fiscal Year 2 024 Budget Proposal Water Environment Federation Integrated Planning Surve y ACWA Comments on Proposed WQS Regulatory Revisions to Protect Tribal Res erved Rights Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds ou r membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Sincerely - ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible Here.
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlin es and highlights important information.
Sincerely - ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230310T1831010Z-399841-5183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715 SUMMARY:PLT workshop DESCRIPTION:Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental e ducation program that uses the forest as a ‘window on the world’ to unders tand our complex environment\, to stimulate critical thinking and to make informed decisions. Appropriate for both formal and non-formal educators. This workshop will explore the PLT K-8\, Green Jobs\, and Focus on the for est guides. Cost: The workshop is free to attend. Materials are sponsored by West Virginia Division of Forestry\, West Virginia Forestry Association \, and West Virginia’s Forest Industry Contact: Email Linda Carnell\, or c all 304-822-4512 or 304-541-8617 cell. Registration is required. Please c ontact Linda Carnell at the above phone numbers or email by July 1\, 2022. Space is limited. To learn more view the attached flyer. PLTFlyerJuly2022 .pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project Learning T ree \;(PLT) is an award-winning environmental educat ion program that uses the forest as a &lsquo\;window on the world&rsquo\; to understand our complex environment\, to stimulate critical thinking and to make informed decisions. Appropriate for both formal and non-formal ed ucators. This workshop will explore the PLT K-8\, Green Jobs\, and Focus o n the forest guides.
WVDEP-AML is accepting applications for a portion of $25 million in grant funding avai lable for economic development projects. The federal funding is administer ed by the AML Pilot Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>SMCRA. A map of known AML sites can be found here.
WVDEP determines which projects receive funding and works with an advisory comm ittee comprised of representatives from the WV Department of Commerce\, De partment of Transportation\, and the Governor&rsquo\;s Office. As the gran t funding is federal\, all projects must also be approved by OSMRE.
The 2021 grant application\, tips and guidelines\, an d other helpful resources are available on the AML Pilot Program webpage. Completed applications are due July 31\, 2021.
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WVDEP-AML is
accepting applications for a portion of $25 million in grant funding avai
lable for economic development projects. The federal funding is administer
ed by the AML Pilot Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to
mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of \;SMCRA. A map of know
n AML sites in West Virginia can be found \;here
WVDEP determines which projects receive funding an d works with an advisory committee comprised of representatives from the W V Department of Commerce\, Department of Transportation\, and the Governor &rsquo\;s Office. As the grant funding is federal\, all projects must also be approved by \;OSMRE.
The 2021 grant app lication\, tips and guidelines\, and other helpful resources are available on the \;AML Pilot Program webpage. Completed applicati ons are due July 31\, 2021.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20210625T1948230Z-399841-3704@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818 SUMMARY:Wilderness first responder course RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=9 DESCRIPTION:SOLO’s Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the recognize d industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders\, camp counselors\, mountain guides\, river guides\, and ski patrollers. What is taught? The WFR is 72-80 hours long and provides comprehensive and in-dept h look at the standards and skills of dealing with: Response and Assessmen t\, Musculoskeletal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies and Survival Skil ls\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies. Although these appear to be the same basic topics covered in our two-day WFA course\, they are covered far more extensively\, and there is much more hands-on practice. A dditional topics\, such as CPR\, are also included. Learn about cost and m ore at the website below. Hosted by: Experienced Learning https://experien ce-learning.org/learn/wfr/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SOLO&rsquo\;s Wilderness First Responder (W FR) course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backc ountry trip leaders\, camp counselors\, mountain guides\, river guides\, a nd ski patrollers.
What is taught?
The WF R is 72-80 hours long and provides comprehensive and in-depth look at the standards and skills of dealing with: Response and Assessment\, Musculoske letal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies and Survival Skills\, Soft Tiss ue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies. Although these appear to be the sam e basic topics covered in our two-day WFA course\, they are covered far mo re extensively\, and there is much more hands-on practice. Additional topi cs\, such as CPR\, are also included. Learn about cost and more at the web site below. Hosted by: Experienced Learning
https: //experience-learning.org/learn/wfr/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180702T1724350Z-399841-826@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T190000 SUMMARY:FOC holiday open house DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays from Friends of the Cheat! Please join us at the FOC Office on Friday\, December 6th - from 5-7pm - for a holiday open hou se. On route to Jack Frost? Make us your first stop! 'Cheat Fest kicks off Summer\, Jack Frost kicks off Winter.' - Chip Chase Refreshments and Holi day Cheer provided by FOC! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/foc-holiday-o pen-house/646155329246732/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Holida
ys from Friends of the Cheat! Please join us at the FOC Office on Friday\,
December 6th - from 5-7pm - for a holiday open house. On route to Jack Fr
ost? Make us your first stop! 'Cheat Fest kicks off Summer\, Jack Frost ki
cks off Winter.' - Chip Chase
Refreshments and Holiday Cheer provided by FOC!
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/foc-holiday-open-house/6461
55329246732/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20191202T1338000Z-399841-2564@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T140000 SUMMARY:Morris Creek walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia Join Community Captains Noel Mitchell on a 1.5 mile nature walk at the Morris Creek Watershed. Mor ris Creek Watershed Association is a nonprofit with a mission to 'improve the safety of the Morris Creek watershed\, restore its natural beauty\, an d provide recreational opportunities.' The walking path is a combination o f paved and gravel surfaces. Restrooms available. Participants will be ask ed to sign an online waiver found Here. https://fb.me/e/1OGaKmyZd X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia
Join Comm unity Captains Noel Mitchell on a 1.5 mile nature walk at the Morris Creek Watershed. Morris Creek Watershed Association is a nonprofit with a missi on to 'improve the safety of the Morris Creek watershed\, restore its natu ral beauty\, and provide recreational opportunities.' The walking path is a combination of paved and gravel surfaces. Restrooms available.
Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found Here.
\;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220609T1339570Z-399841-4663@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T200000 SUMMARY:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan DESCRIPTION:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan Public meetings on June 13-15 at Ohiopyle\, PA\, Deep Creek\, MD and Rockwood\, PA. All meetings are sched uled for 5-8 pm and light refreshments will be provided. Download the att ached jpg file for more details. YougConservationPlanMeeting.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan
Public m eetings on \;June 13-15 at Ohiopyle\, PA\, Deep Creek\, MD and Rockwoo d\, PA. All meetings are scheduled for 5-8 pm and light refreshments will& nbsp\; be provided.
Download the attached jpg file for more details. \;
YougConservationPlanMeeting.jpg
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220609T1355290Z-399841-4666@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220609 SUMMARY:CB Alliance - Confluence DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Hell bent on clean water The Taste Greening of S t. Catherines Laboure Events And more… Visit: https://www.alliancefortheba y.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
An d more&hellip\; Visit: https://www.allianceforthebay.org/
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220609T1332550Z-399841-4660@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T143000 SUMMARY:Resilience in vulnerable communities DESCRIPTION:Building Resilience in Partnership with Vulnerable Communities A Watershed Academy Webcast The ability of a community to respond\, recove r\, and bounce back from increased risk to local waters from extreme weath er and natural disasters is not equally distributed. Environmental justice recognizes that some communities experience higher exposure to local wate r pollution and degraded local waterways on top of other social factors th at increase vulnerability. Join us for this webinar that will look at the environmental justice factors contributing to vulnerability and examples of how EPA and its partner programs have effectively worked to help build resilience with vulnerable communities. We will also explore how the Urban Water Partnership model can build more resilient networks. You must regis ter in advance to attend this webcast. Register at the Watershed Academy W ebcast website at http://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/watershed-academy-we bcast-seminars. Speakers: Brenda Torres\, Executive Director of the San J uan Bay National Estuary Program\; Roberta Swann\, Director of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program\; Melissa Deas\, Climate Program Analyst\, Ur ban Sustainability Administration\; DC Department of Energy and Environmen t Participants are eligible to receive a certificate for their attendance. Webcasts are posted in advance at http://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/wat ershed-academy-webcast-seminars and participants are encouraged to downloa d them prior to the webcast. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building Resilience in Partnership with Vulnerable Communities
A Watershed Academy Webcast
The ability of a community to respond\, recover\, and bounce back from increased risk to local waters from extreme weather and natural disasters is not equally distributed. Environmental justice re cognizes that some communities experience higher exposure to local water p ollution and degraded local waterways on top of other social factors that increase vulnerability. \;
Join us for this webinar that will look at the environmental justice factors contributing to vulnerability an d examples of how EPA and its partner programs have effectively worked to help build resilience with vulnerable communities. We will also explore ho w the Urban Water Partnership model can build more resilient networks.
You must register in advance to attend this webcast. Register at the Watershed Academy Webcast website at http://w ww.epa.gov/watershedacademy/watershed-academy-webcast-seminars. \;
Speakers: Brenda Torres\, Executive Director of the San Juan Bay National Estuary Program\; Roberta Swann\, Director of th e Mobile Bay National Estuary Program\; Melissa Deas\, Climate Program Ana lyst\, Urban Sustainability Administration\; DC Department of Energy and E nvironment
Participants are eligible to receive a certificate for their attendance. Webcasts are posted in advance at http://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/watershed-academy-webcast-semin ars and participants are encouraged to download them prior to the webc ast.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181029T1317420Z-399841-1322@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520 SUMMARY:Southern Basin gathering DESCRIPTION:The Southern Regional Watershed Gathering will be held at Littl e Beaver State Park from 10am-2pm. All are invited\, new fledgling watersh ed groups\, well established watershed groups\, those interested in gettin g a watershed group started\, and valuable partners! It will be outside wi th no power points or computers\, though we will go over a useful water mo nitoring application for your phone! You can find more information and RSV P Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Southern Regional Watershed Gathering will be held at Little Beaver State Park fro m 10am-2pm.
All are invited \, new fledgling watershed groups\, well established watershed groups\, th ose interested in getting a watershed group started\, and valuable partner s! It will be outside with no power points or computers\, though we will g o over a useful water monitoring application for your phone! You can find more information and RSVP Here.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Little Beaver State Park UID:20220408T1930130Z-399841-4495@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221028 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Managing TDS and Sulfate in the Monongahela Rive r: Three River QUEST featured in a new textbook. Read more here The Ohio R iver has an alarming increase of small plastic 'nurdles' according to rese archers. Read more here Do three legendary monsters inhabit the Monongahel a River? Read more here Volunteers successfully rescue an abandoned Souths ide guinea pig. Read more here Looking for quick and informative education al videos about water quality? This new video series from RiverWise is a g reat tool for educators and communities! 3RQ.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
WVDEP-REAP i s hosting five free tire collection events in April.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires mu st be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. Th e WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires.
WVDEP is partnering with WV Cashin Recyclables and the Putnam County SWA to hold an ongoing ti re collection event for Putnam County residents. This ongoing collection w ill be held on the first Friday of each month from 9 am - 2 pm at WV Cashi n Recyclables located at 1 Pickens Road in Nitro. This eve nt is open to Putnam County residents only. \;
Citizen Scie nce Podcast
These podcast sp otlights the many different ways that individuals and communities are expl oring and changing the world around them through public participation in s cience. The conversations showcase the important relationships that make t hese projects successful\, what kinds of problems and questions these proj ects are trying to address\, and how you can get involved. Our co-hosts ar e Justin Schell\, a librarian and media producer\, and Caroline Nickerson\ , the Managing Editor of SciStarter&rsquo\;s Syndicated Blog Network and t he Community Manager of Citizen Science Day.
The podcast can be found on all major providers (iTunes\, Google Play\, Stitcher\, Overcast\, and others). If you can&rsquo\;t find it\, drop us an \;email and we&rsquo\;ll get you set up. In the meantime\, we&rsquo\;ll have a new epi sode every couple of weeks!
https://scistarter.org/podcast
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191125T1426500Z-399841-2558@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191202 SUMMARY:Citizen Science at your library DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science Month (and Beyond!) at Your Library: Ideas\, Ti ps\, and Resources from SciStarter and STAR Net By Caroline Nickerson Citi zen science can open up a world of free STEAM learning opportunities for l ibrary patrons. From identifying butterflies to measuring light pollution\ , citizen science offers unique ways to engage every patron and allow them to contribute to the greater scientific community. With welcoming environ ments and equitable access to resources\, libraries can serve as a central hub for citizen science in their communities! Click-Here for details and resources… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Citizen Scie nce Month (and Beyond!) at Your Library: Ideas\, Tips\, and Resources from SciStarter and STAR Net By Caroline Nickerson
Citizen science can open up a world of free STEAM learn ing opportunities for library patrons. From identifying butterflies to mea suring light pollution\, citizen science offers unique ways to engage ever y patron and allow them to contribute to the greater scientific community. With welcoming environments and equitable access to resources\, libraries can serve as a central hub for citizen science in their communities!
Click-Here \;for detai ls and resources&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191125T1432210Z-399841-2559@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191204 SUMMARY:WVRC 2019 report DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Rivers Coalition (WVRC) invites you to review our special year-end report on its 2019 achievements towards cleaner water an d healthier streams. For 30 years\, WVRC has been a voice for West Virgini a’s rivers and streams. Check out the report to see how public involvement in our programming continues to grow and make a difference. If you want t o learn more\, and get involved contact WVRC. WVRC_2019report.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Rivers Coa lition \;(WVRC) invites you to review our special year-end report on its 2019 achievements towards cleaner water and healthier stream s. For 30 years\, WVRC has been a voice \;for West Virginia&rsquo\;s r ivers and streams. Check out the report to see how public involvement in o ur programming continues to grow and make a difference.
If you want to learn more\, and get involved
contact \;WVRC.
WVRC_2019report.pdf
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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SUMMARY:Upper Cheat River public meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Monongahela National Forest will be hosting an open house t
o share information about the actions proposed in the Upper Cheat River En
vironmental Assessment with residents of the Horseshoe community and other
interested members of the public. The meeting will be held at the Parsons
Volunteer Fire Department.
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The Monongah ela National Forest will be hosting an open house to share information abo ut the actions proposed in the Upper Cheat River Environmental Assessment with residents of the H orseshoe community and other interested members of the public. The meeting will be held at the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220621T1641090Z-399841-4679@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812 SUMMARY:CWA 50th anniversary photo contest DESCRIPTION:ACWA and EPA Office of Water is asking for photos of the water bodies that you interact with. Any US citizen or permanent resident living in the US or territories over the age of 13 can submit photos for conside ration\, excluding current federal employees\, interns/fellows/externs\, o r their partners and/or children. ACWA will accept photo submissions betwe en August 9 and August 31. The photos will then be posted on ACWA’s websit e and people can vote on their favorites—the winning photos will be used t o promote the CWA anniversary. The top three images will also receive a ca sh prize! The grand prize winner will receive a $500 Amazon gift card. Sec ond and third place photos will each receive $250 Amazon gift cards. Winne rs will be announced in early October. You can find more information and s ubmit your photos Here. If you have questions about the contest\, please c ontact Kara McCauley. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA and EPA Office of Water is asking for photos of the water bodies that you interac t with. Any US citizen or permanent resident living in the US or territori es over the age of 13 can submit photos for consideration\, excluding curr ent federal employees\, interns/fellows/externs\, or their partners and/or children. ACWA will accept photo submissions \;between August 9 and August 31.
The photos will then be posted on ACWA&rsquo\;s website an d people can vote on their favorites&mdash\;the winning photos will be use d to promote the CWA anniversary. The top three images will also receive a cash prize! The grand prize winner will receive a $500 Amazon gift card. Second and third place photos will each receive $250 Amazon gift cards. Wi nners will be announced in early October.
You can find more information and submit your photos \;< strong>He re. If you have questions about the contest\, please contact& nbsp\;Kara McCauley.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220812T1832460Z-399841-4804@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170624 SUMMARY:Pipeline monitoring training DESCRIPTION:Pipeline monitoring training Pre-registration is required for t he training. Please fill out this registration form\, or call 304-637-7201 \, by June 21 to register. A detailed agenda and directions to the trainin g location will be provided the week of the training. What: Volunteer Wate r Quality Monitoring Training When: Saturday\, June 24\, 10am-4pm Where: F riends of the Lower Greenbrier Office\, 549 WV 12 Alderson\, WV 24910 Look ing to get involved with local water quality monitoring efforts? Check out our directory of regional water quality monitoring programs and watch Gua rding Our Waters\, a short film on the WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Prog ram and the volunteers who are making a difference for the waters they lov e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pipeline monitoring training
Pre-registration is required for the training. \;Please fill out \;this registration form\,&nbs p\;or call 304-637-7201\, by June 21 to register. A detailed agenda and di rections to the training location will be provided the week of the trainin g.
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The Wonders of Water camp will introduce students to different water-focused careers a nd to highlight the importance of water in our environment and daily life. Young biologists and environmental enthusiasts will learn about water use \, their local watersheds\, and wetlands\, and how to identify aquatic lif e\, such as macroinvertebrates and fish\, while conducting hands-on Projec t WET activities that connect them to their local water resource. \;
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The Wonders of Water camp is for students e nrolled in fourth grade through ninth grade and include snacks and lunch. Visit the camp links above or the \;WVSA website \;for additional details.
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50 Stories for 50 Years - With 50 years of adventures comes 50 years of stories\, and we want t o hear yours! Share your favorite memories with us and we&rsquo\;ll highli ght them in our newsletters throughout 2022. Just message us on Facebook or send us an email !
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220719T1828090Z-399841-4761@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T130000 SUMMARY:Eastern Panhandle Watershed Gathering DESCRIPTION:When 9:00AM- 12:30PM May 23\, 2017 Where Blue Ridge Community a nd Technical College 13650 Apple Harvest Drive Martinsburg\, WV 25403 Room 1101 CLICK HERE to RSVP by Tuesday\, May 16th. Morning refreshments wi ll be provided! Lunch is on your own and available at the Bruin Café\, loc ated just downstairs from our event! The Eastern Panhandle Conservation District (EPCD) would like to invite the public\, particularly those activ e in watershed groups\, or those interested in becoming active in a local watershed group to attend this Watershed Group Gathering. EPCD strives to continually provide new information and resources to their partners at eve ry gathering. This meeting is intended to offer resources to watershed gro ups and to be an information exchange between participating government age ncies\, local watershed groups and other environmental non-profits. It is an opportunity for agency and watershed representatives to give updates on projects\, activities\, and programs that are available. This is a great opportunity to network and learn more about local watershed activities! Th e agenda for the day will include: - Watershed Highlights (updates fro m watershed groups and partners) - Watershed Speed Networking - A pane l on Source Water Protection Planning - Follow The Money- Where our Fund ing Comes From For more information\, please contact Suzy Campbell\, WVC A Conservation Specialist\, at (304) 539-2682 or scampbell@wvca.us X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| When 9:00AM- 12:30PM May 23\, 2017 Blue Ridge Community and Technical College < p>13650 Apple Harvest Drive Martinsburg\, WV 25403 Room 1101\;CLICK H ERE to RSVP by Tuesday\, May 16th. \; \; Morning refreshments will be provided! Lunch is on your own and available at the Bruin Café\;\, located just downstairs from our event! |
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| The Eastern Panhandle Cons ervation District (EPCD) \;would like to invite the public\, particula rly those active in watershed groups\, or those interested in becoming act ive in a local watershed group to attend this Watershed Group Gathering. E PCD strives to continually provide new information and resources to their partners at every gathering. This meeting is intended to offer resources t o watershed groups and to be an information exchange between participating government agencies\, local watershed groups and other environmental non- profits. It is an opportunity for agency and watershed representatives to give updates on projects\, activities\, and programs that are available. T his is a great opportunity to network and learn more about local watershed activities! The agenda for the day will include: \; \; - Watershed Highlights (updates from watershed gr oups and partners) \; - Watershed Speed Networking &n bsp\; - A panel on Source Water Protection Planning \; - Foll ow The Money- Where our Funding Comes From \; \; For more information\, please contact Suzy Campbell\, WVCA Conservation Specialist\ , at (304) 539-2682 or scampbell@wvca.us |
Friends of Deckers Creek \;(FODC) and WVDEP&rsquo\;s Watershed Improvement B ranch will be holding a Save Our Stream s monitoring workshop at the FODC's \;Outdoor Learning Park in Morgantown from 10:00AM \;- 3:00PM.
To register\, please email \;callie.c.sams@wv.gov \;or \;jonathan@deckerscreek.org. \;
Click here to learn more about the Save Our Stream s program!
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CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Outdoor Learning Park UID:20210803T2011330Z-399841-4036@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000 SUMMARY:Beaver walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge at the Freeland Boardwalk Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North Amer ica's ecosystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The wa lk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Trail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible bo ardwalk trail.These walks will take place every month on the fourth Saturd ay from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in t he event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge \;at the \;Freeland Boardwalk
Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they h ave on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's ecos ystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Tr ail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail.These walks will take pl ace every month on the fourth Saturday from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tu ned to our website and \;Facebook page \;for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250331T1816340Z-399841-6410@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T200000 SUMMARY:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T170000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T170000 DESCRIPTION:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan Public meetings on June 13-15 at Ohiopyle\, PA\, Deep Creek\, MD and Rockwood\, PA. All meetings are sched uled for 5-8 pm and light refreshments will be provided. Click-Here for m ore information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan
Public m eetings on \;June 13-15 at Ohiopyle\, PA\, Deep Creek\, MD and Rockwood\, PA. All meetings are scheduled for 5-8 pm and light refreshment s will \; be provided.
Click-Here for more information.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220609T1337070Z-399841-4662@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T220000 SUMMARY:Grandview firefly walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Pa rk Grandview National Park\, WV Join Community Captain Lee for a firefly w alk around the park. Get some time in counting the fireflies too! See the best of the New River Gorge National Park when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace\, and are led by Community Captains and a NPS Ranger. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy cl osed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hiking poles for a ssistance\, and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscreen. The length of each hike may vary. Please contact us\, or find our Facebook eve nt page for each hike for more details. https://fb.me/e/2xa073qiz X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Park
Join Community Captain Lee for a firefly walk around the park. Get some t ime in counting the fireflies too!
See the best of the New River Gorge National Park when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace\, and are led by Community Cap tains and a NPS Ranger. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hik ing poles for assistance\, and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscreen. The length of each hike may vary. Please contact us\, or find o ur Facebook event page for each hike for more details.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220609T1342110Z-399841-4664@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630 SUMMARY:WPP position DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-WIB is accepting applications from watershed groups (WGs) for a WPP specialist position. WGs are encouraged to submit an applicatio n for this one-year position\, which begins in July. Applications are due on/before June 30th and WIB will make a selection shortly thereafter. Clic k-Here for a fillable (pdf) application. Questions? Contact the local Basi n Coordinator and/or the NPS Program Coordinator. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-WIB is accepting applications from watershed groups (WGs) for a WPP specialist p osition. WGs are encouraged to submit an application for this one-year pos ition\, which begins in July. Applications are due on/before June 30th and WIB will make a selection shortly thereafter.
Click-Here \;for a fillable (pdf) application. Questions? Contact the lo cal \;Basin Coordinator and/or the NPS Program Coordinator.
Event by Barboursville Parks &\; Recreation
Come explore the trail that leads to the be st view at Barboursville Park. There will be plenty of water to drink and a cool treat when we finish! Meet at Shelter 7 near Lake William.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220609T1344110Z-399841-4665@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T113000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek project team DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the Tuscarora Creek project team (PT) The PT will discuss activities within the Tuscaroa and neighboring watersheds designed to implement the Chesapeake Bay WIP and Tuscrora Creek WBP. For m ore informaiton contact Alana Hartman. Meeting minutes from last meeting a ttached. TuscaroraCreek-PT112718.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Quarterly me eting of the Tuscarora Creek project team (PT)
The PT will discuss activities within the Tuscaroa and neighboring watersheds designed to implement the Chesapeake Bay WIP and Tu scrora Creek WBP. For more informaiton contact Alana Hartman.
Meeting minutes from last meeting attached.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Shepherd University\, Martinsburg Rm 116 UID:20190207T2058560Z-399841-1401@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190523 SUMMARY:Peoples Gas funding DESCRIPTION:https://www.peoples-gas.com// The Peoples Gas website indicates that it will make “financial contributions to both large and small organi zations\, giving priority to organizations and causes in our service terri tories that support direct human services\, economic development\, and env ironmental causes.” Organizations engaged in water quality monitoring and watershed protection fit the third funding area. The webpage advises prosp ective applicants to allow a minimum 60-day lead time for consideration an d approval of requests. Your request must be submitted via the Contributio ns Request Form and must be accompanied by a current\, completed W-9 form. Applicants can register online\, and then use the very straightforward ap plication form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Peoples Gas website indicates that it will make &ldquo\;financial contributions to both large and small organizations\, g iving priority to organizations and causes in our service territories that support direct human services\, economic development\, and environmental causes.&rdquo\; Organizations engaged in water quality monitoring and wate rshed protection fit the third funding area.
The webpage advises prospective applicants to allow a min imum 60-day lead time for consideration and approval of requests. Your req uest must be submitted via the Contributions Request Form \;and must b e accompanied by a current\, completed W-9 form. Applicants can register o nline\, and then use the very straightforward application form.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190522T1340460Z-399841-1990@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T200000 SUMMARY:Community listening tour DESCRIPTION:The bipartisan House of Delegates Coal Communities Workgroup wi ll hold public listening sessions in Logan and Raleigh Counties to hear fr om folks like you! The Delegates want to learn about the challenges you ar e facing from the decline of coal. They also want to hear your revitalizat ion ideas for your community. You can learn more about the workgroup here. Upcoming tour stops: Logan on Oct. 25 at the Word of Life Church gymnasi um from 6 to 8 p.m. Beckley on Oct. 27 at the Woodrow Wilson High School c afeteria from 6 to 8 p.m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The bipartis
an House of Delegates Coal Communities Workgroup will hold public listenin
g sessions in \;Logan and Raleigh Counties to hear from folks like you
! The Delegates want to learn about the challenges you are facing from the
\;decline of coal. They also want to hear your revitalization ideas f
or your community. \;You can learn more about the workgroup \;
Upcoming tour s tops:
Event by Our Future West Vir ginia and West Virginia R ivers Coalition
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day in Charleston\, WV!
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220420T1307280Z-399841-4524@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 SUMMARY:FOB cleanup DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) is partnering with WV Make it Shine to host a cleanup from 10:00am-2:00pm. The cleanup will take place along route 32 in-between Thomas & Davis\, Davis cemetery\, and Camp 70 Rd. We w ill meet at the Buxton & Landstreet building parking lot. Everything will be provided for volunteers except for sturdy\, closed-toe shoes. Click He re for more info and to RSVP if you plan to join! Lunch is on us! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of B lackwater (FOB) is partnering with WV Make it Shine to host a cleanup from 10:00am-2:00pm. The cleanup will take place along route 32 in-between Tho mas &\; Davis\, Davis cemetery\, and Camp 70 Rd.
We will meet at the Buxton &\; Landstreet buil ding parking lot. Everything will be provided for volunteers except for st urdy\, closed-toe shoes. \;
Click Here for more info and to RSVP if you plan to join! Lunch is on us!
The EPA&rsqu o\;s Office of Research and Development and Office of Air\, Climate\, and Energy invites you to attend a free webinar - \;Register Here
Visit the EPA's Air\, Climate\, and Energy webpage for additional upcoming webinars and past webinar recordings.
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< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Recreational paddling has boomed in recent y ears. On any given Saturday when the weather is mild\, one can stand on th e dam at Beech Fork Lake near my home and count a dozen or more kayaks on the water...and that&rsquo\;s just those visible from the marina area.
It&rsquo\;s not hard to see why . Kayaking is peaceful and good for the soul. And when it comes to flatwat er\, West Virginia truly can be said to be &ldquo\;almost heaven.&rdquo\;< /span>
The West Virginia Recreation al Trail Authority and the West Virginia Department of Transportation have designated 11 water trails in West Virginia: Cacapon River Water Trail\, Walhonde Water Trail (Coal River System)\, Elk River Water Trail\, Greenbr ier River Water Trail\, Guyandotte River Water Trail\, Mill Creek Water Tr ail\, Ohio River Water Trail\, Summersville Lake Water Trail\, Upper Cheat River Water Trail\, Upper Mon River Water Trail and West Fork River Water Trail.
After last week's fl ooding\, water levels should be down. So plan a flatwater excursion -- and always wear a personal flotation device (PFD) when on the water. CATEGORIES:General UID:20220517T2005210Z-399841-4595@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200108 SUMMARY:CMC Newsletter DESCRIPTION:CMC January In this edition\, learn more about the Chesapeake M onitoring Cooperative (CMC) activities in 2019\, the data explorer\, and l ook ahead to 2020. Click-Here for details… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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In this edition\, learn more about the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) activities in 2019\, th e data explorer\, and look ahead to 2020. \;
Click-Here for details&hellip \;
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200108T2029200Z-399841-2675@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313 SUMMARY:April tire collection events DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is host ing three free tire collection events in Kanawha and Jackson County next m onth. These events include: April 1st: At the intersection of Rt. 21 an Ca sdorph Road in Sissonville from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 15th in Jackson Cou nty at the County Fairgrounds on Rt. 62 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 15th: Behind the GoMart in Cabin Creek from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 29th: In the parking lot at the corner of C Street and 4th Avenue in South Charleston from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person . The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will b e accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles whe n dropping off tires. Note: Certain counties are offering on-going tire co llections events. The 2023 tire collection calendar and updates can be fou nd on the WVDEP website. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosting three free tire collection events in Kanawha an d Jackson County next month. These events include:
Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off t ires. Note: Certain coun ties are offering on-going tire collections events. The 2023 tire collecti on calendar and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230310T1835240Z-399841-5184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191202 SUMMARY:December hikes DESCRIPTION:Active Southern WV is hosting multiple hiking opportunties thro ughout the month of December. These will be at various locations within th e New River Gorge. All hikes start at 1PM and usually last about two-hours . December 1 - Endless Wall 8 - Grandview 15 - Southside 22 - Glade Creek 29 - Butcher Branch January 5 - Butcher Branch 12 - Kaymoor Mine 19 - Broo klyn 26 - Kaymoor Mine Steps https://www.facebook.com/events/2679799145411 776 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Active Southern WV \;is hosting multiple hiking opportunties throughout the month of December. These will be at various locations within the New River Gorge. All hikes start at 1PM and usually last about two-hours.
December
1 - Endless Wa
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8 - Grandview
15 - Southside
22 - Glade Creek
29 - Butcher Branch
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191202T1348240Z-399841-2565@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T193000 SUMMARY:Water: Life source DESCRIPTION:SPOT Ambassadors Madison and Clay will emphasize all the ways i n which we utilize freshwater and the importance of maintaining clean sour ces of water. West Virginia is home to over 32\,000 miles of streams\, and pollutants we put into these streams ultimately impact the drinking water for millions of people across the United States of America. How much fres hwater exists on planet earth? How many miles of stream in West Virginia h ave been impacted by various pollutants? Can we remedy polluted waterways? Why is it important for us to clean up and maintain freshwater sources? L earn the answers to all these questions and discover the importance of Wes t Virginia water with this fantastic SPOT presentation! Audience: Middle s chool and up. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SPOT Ambassa dors Madison and Clay will emphasize all the ways in which we utilize fres hwater and the importance of maintaining clean sources of water. West Virg inia is home to over 32\,000 miles of streams\, and pollutants we put into these streams ultimately impact the drinking water for millions of people across the United States of America. How much freshwater exists on planet earth? How many miles of stream in West Virginia have been impacted by va rious pollutants? Can we remedy polluted waterways? Why is it important fo r us to clean up and maintain freshwater sources? Learn the answers to all these questions and discover the importance of West Virginia water with t his fantastic SPOT presentation!
Audience: Middle school and up. \;Cl
ick-Here to register.
This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
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The Weekly Wrap is a road map of t he past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our member ship of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please d irect any Wrap comments to Katie Fo reman.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190114T1311110Z-399841-1510@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181016 SUMMARY:NRCS watershed scoping meeting DESCRIPTION:Natural Resource Conservation Service has scheduled a watershed scoping meeting for October 16th at Twin Falls State Park. The meeting wi ll start at 10AM. The focus is Elkhorn Creek and the Upper Guyandotte wate rsheds. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ways to reduce flooding\, improve water quality and resiliency. Read the scoping meeting pdf for mo re information and contact Pam Yost if you have questions or need addition al information. Address: 3935 Mayapple Rd\, Saulsville\, WV 25876 NRCS_sco pingmeeting.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Natural Resource Conservation Service has s cheduled a watershed scoping meeting for October 16th at Twin Falls State Park. The meeting will st art at 10AM.
The focus is Elkhorn Creek and the Upper Guyandotte w
atersheds. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ways to reduce floodin
g\, improve water quality and resiliency. Read the \;scoping meeting \;pdf for more information and contact \;Pam Yost if you have questions or ne
ed additional information.
Address: 3935 Mayapple Rd\, Saulsville\, WV 25876
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20180926T1354090Z-399841-1247@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190115 SUMMARY:Guide to the state budget DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy first published “ Your Guide to the State Budget” in 2008 when our organization was just get ting started. Welcome to the 2019 version\, our budget primer’s third edit ion\, written to explain why West Virginia’s budget is so important to our communities\, how the budget process works\, and how the state pays for i ts priorities. This report is made possible by generous funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation\, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation\, and contribu tions from our various community and coalition partners. For more inform ation about the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy or to get copies of this report\, please visit our website: www.wvpolicy.org or email info @wvpolicy.org. WVCBPGuidetotheStateBudget.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Center on Budget and Poli cy first published &ldquo\;Your Guide to the State Budget&rdquo\; in 2008 when our organization was just getting started. Welcome to the 2019 versio n\, our budget primer&rsquo\;s third edition\, written to explain why West Virginia&rsquo\;s budget is so important to our communities\, how the bud get process works\, and how the state pays for its priorities.
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This report is made possible by generous funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation\, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation\, and contributions from our various community and coalition partners.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190114T1350070Z-399841-1515@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T200000 SUMMARY:Legislative engagement workshop DESCRIPTION:Join a coalition of state and local organizations to learn how to advocate for the issues most important to you! This training will provi de information about the process of a bill becoming a law\, resources on h ow to speak with your elected officials\, and taking effective actions. We 'll also dive into some messaging tips on a variety of issues and how to c onnect these issues in a strategic and effective manner. Networking time w ill be included in the training to learn more from policy/issue experts an d get involved in organizations or groups you're most interested in. It wi ll take place in BE5 at Marshall (in the basement of the Student Center). This event is FREE and all are welcome. Hosted by: ACLU-WV\, Planned Paren thood Votes South Atlantic\, WV FREE\, CARE\, Our Children Our Future\, Am erican Friends Service Committee\, Fairness WV\, & WV Center on Budget & P olicy https://www.facebook.com/events/123268531942895/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join a coalition of state and local organiz
ations to learn how to advocate for the issues most important to you! This
training will provide information about the process of a bill becoming a
law\, resources on how to speak with your elected officials\, and taking e
ffective actions.
We'll also dive into some messaging tips on
a variety of issues and how to connect these issues in a strategic and eff
ective manner. Networking time will be included in the training to learn m
ore from policy/issue experts and get involved in organizations or groups
you're most interested in. It will take place in BE5 at Marshall (in the b
asement of the Student Center). This event is FREE and al
l are welcome.
Hosted by: ACLU-W
V\, Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic\, WV FREE\, CARE\, Our Childre
n Our Future\, American Friends Service Committee\, Fairness WV\, &\; W
V Center on Budget &\; Policy
https://www.facebook.com/events/123268531942895/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Marshall U Rm BE5 UID:20181213T1320180Z-399841-1405@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T193000 SUMMARY:Legislative engagement workshop DESCRIPTION:Join a coalition of state and local organizations to learn how to advocate for the issues most important to you! The training will provid e information about the process of a bill becoming a law\, resources on ho w to speak with your elected officials\, and taking effective actions. We' ll also dive into some messaging tips on a variety of issues and how to co nnect these issues in a strategic and effective manner. Networking time wi ll be included in the training to learn more from policy/issue experts and get involved in organizations or groups you're most interested in. This e vent will take place in the Jefferson County Commission Meeting Room at th e Charles Town Public Library. (Located in the basement). Join us after fo r an ugly sweater party (details soon). This event is FREE and all are wel come. Hosted by: ACLU-WV\, Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic\, WV FR EE\, CARE\, Our Children Our Future\, American Friends Service Committee\, Fairness WV\, & WV Center on Budget & Policy https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/343128239605031/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join a coalition of state and local organiz
ations to learn how to advocate for the issues most important to you!
The training will provide information about the process of a bill
becoming a law\, resources on how to speak with your elected officials\, a
nd taking effective actions.
We'll also dive into some messaging tip
s on a variety of issues and how to connect these issues in a strategic an
d effective manner. Networking time will be included in the training to le
arn more from policy/issue experts and get involved in organizations or gr
oups you're most interested in.
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he Jefferson County Commission Meeting Room at the Charles Town Public Lib
rary. (Located in the basement). Join us after for an ugly sweater party (
details soon). This event is FREE and all are welcome.
Hosted by: ACLU-WV\, Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic\, WV
FREE\, CARE\, Our Children Our Future\, American Friends Service Committe
e\, Fairness WV\, &\; WV Center on Budget &\; Policy
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Charles Town Library UID:20181213T1323520Z-399841-1406@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T120000 SUMMARY:Birds of prey DESCRIPTION:Event by Putnam County Library at Valley Park\, WV Soar on over to Valley Park and enjoy a thrilling program brought to you by Three Rive rs Avian Center\, a West Virginia nonprofit devoted to caring for injured and endangered wild birds. We do not know exactly what birds will make an appearance\, but it's sure to be a hoot! Unlike some of our other programs \, this will be under the large shelter near the pond. https://fb.me/e/1tg rSrqKu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Putnam County Libra ry \;at \;Valley Park\, WV
Soar on over to Valley Park and enjoy a thrilling program brou ght to you by Three Rivers Avian Center\, a West Virginia nonprofit devote d to caring for injured and endangered wild birds. We do not know exactly what birds will make an appearance\, but it's sure to be a hoot! Unlike so me of our other programs\, this will be under the large shelter near the p ond.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Valley Park UID:20210714T1243230Z-399841-3993@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911 SUMMARY:Elk River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Jeff Kresch Jr. and the FRWV Cleanup Crew This is a po tential date for a cleanup on the stretch of river in the cover photo. We will be focusing on tires\, so Jon boats and kayaks will be very useful fo r this event. More details to come\, so check-back often. https://fb.me/ e/1LCR0rMj8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Jeff Kresch Jr. \;an d the \;FRW V Cleanup Crew
This is a potential date for a cleanup on the stretch of river in the cover photo. We will be focusing on tires\, so Jon boats and kayaks will be very useful for this event. More details to come\, so check-back often. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210714T1248510Z-399841-3995@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220706 SUMMARY:The Highlands Voice DESCRIPTION:The Highlands Voice: e-Edition July 2022 Download the newslette r Here. What's inside: Cheat River Dam on its Way Out ATVs on Public Lan ds Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Updates West Virginia Highlands Conserva ncy Upcoming Outings Appalachian Power Weighs in on Carbon Capture Royal M imicry: Entomology Meets Etymology ...and much more! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Highland s Voice: e-Edition July 2022
Download the newsletter Here. \;
\;What's inside:
...and much more!
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220706T1237490Z-399841-4734@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191125 SUMMARY:WV drinking water protection DESCRIPTION:C-SPAN recently visited WVRC executive director\, Angie Rosser\ , for a riverside interview to discuss drinking water protections in West Virginia. Check it out! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:C-SP AN recently visited \; WVRC executive director\, Angie Rosser\, for a riverside interview to discuss drinking water protections in West Virginia.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191122T1608540Z-399841-2552@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T170000 SUMMARY:Marlinton Earth Day celebration DESCRIPTION:The town of Marlinton\, WV Rivers\, and Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation are hosting an earth day event at the Marlinton Water Plan t. The event is designed as a fun\, family-friendly afternoon along Knapps Creek. Community members can learn where their drinking water comes from and how it’s treated to provide clean\, safe water to their tap. Water pla nt tours will take place at the top of each hour. There will be local orga nizations on site to discuss their work to protect the Town’s drinking wat er supply in Knapps Creek. Participants can also enjoy light refreshments\ , a kids fishing derby in Knapps Creek with prizes\, and informational dis plays from local groups. Come on out to enjoy a fun afternoon on the creek ! More information HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The town of Marlinton\, WV Rivers\, and Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation are hos ting an earth day event at the Marlinton Water Plant. The event is designe d as a fun\, family-friendly afternoon along Knapps Creek. Community membe rs can learn where their drinking water comes from and how it&rsquo\;s tre ated to provide clean\, safe water to their tap.
Water plant tours will take place at the top of each hour. There will be local organizations on site to discuss their work to p rotect the Town&rsquo\;s drinking water supply in Knapps Creek. Participan ts can also enjoy light refreshments\, a kids fishing derby in Knapps Cree k with prizes\, and informational displays from local groups.
Come on out to enjoy a fun afternoon on the creek! More information HERE.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220418T1315280Z-399841-4518@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T103000 SUMMARY:BB&B in the garden DESCRIPTION:Event by Valley Gardens Birds\, Bees and Butterflies – Design a nd Plants that encourage nature. Want to increase pollinators in your gard en\, be lifted by spying a bird or butterfly dance in your garden ? We’ll be talking about plants that offer food sources\, design features that enc ourage nature and management practices that don’t harm it. https://fb.me/e /2wzfFMuo3 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Valley Gardens
Birds\, Bees and Butterflies &ndas h\; Design and Plants that encourage nature.
Want to increase pollinators in your garden\, be lifted b y spying a bird or butterfly dance in your garden ? We&rsquo\;ll be talkin g about plants that offer food sources\, design features that encourage na ture and management practices that don&rsquo\;t harm it.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Valley Gardens UID:20220418T1310250Z-399841-4516@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429 SUMMARY:Grazing school RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Southern Conservation District and WVU Extensi on. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP by calling 304-253-026. View the attache d flyer for more information. SCDGrazingSchool.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sponsored by the Southern Conservation District and WVU Extension. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP by calling 304-253-026.
View the attached flyer for more information.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220418T1312540Z-399841-4517@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T203000 SUMMARY:ENTU meeting DESCRIPTION:The monthly meetings of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlim ited are held at the South Charleston Public Library. The meetings feature a guest speaker or program along with discussion of the organization’s ac tivities. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/ program will begin at 7:00 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/1624244907 721163/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The monthly meetings of the Ernie Nester Ch apter of Trout Unlimited are held at the South Charleston Public Library. The meetings feature a guest speaker or program along with discussion of t he organization&rsquo\;s activities. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will begin at 7:00 p.m.
https://www.facebook. com/events/1624244907721163/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Charleston Public Library UID:20181214T2005370Z-399841-1422@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210618 SUMMARY:Yakfest and Tour De Coal RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The nonprofit\, Tornado-based Coal River Group has announced th at the annual Tour De Coal river float trip will return to the waters this spring after a COVID-19-imposed cancellation last year. The City of St. A lbans has also announced plans to host its annual Yakfest entertainment an d food festival during the same weekend as the Tour De Coal. Yakfest is sc heduled for Friday\, June 18\, and Saturday\, June 19\, at Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans\; the Tour De Coal will take place on June 19. For more inf ormation regarding the 2021 Tour De Coal\, visit the website above or the Coal River Group Facebook page or contact Bill Currey at 304-419-4417 or b ike1currey@gmail.com. For more details about the 2021 Yak Fest\, visit the City of St. Albans or Yakfest WV Facebook pages or the yakfestwv.com webs ite. The Yakfest WV Facebook page includes a link to vendor application fo rms\, or they are available by emailing YakFestWV@gmail.com. Click-Here fo r the Charleston Gazette article about both events. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The nonprofi t\, Tornado-based Coal River Group has announced that the annual Tour De C oal river float trip will return to the waters this spring after a COVID-1 9-imposed cancellation last year. The City of St. Albans has also announce d plans to host its annual Yakfest entertainment and food festival during the same weekend as the Tour De Coal. Yakfest is scheduled for Friday\, Ju ne 18\, and Saturday\, June 19\, at Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans\; the To ur De Coal will take place on June 19.
For more information regarding the 2021 Tour De Coal\, visit th e website above or the Coal River Group Facebook page or contact Bill Curr ey at 304-419-4417 or \;bike1cu rrey@gmail.com. For more details about the 2021 Yak Fest\, visit the C ity of St. Albans or Yakfest WV Facebook pages or the \;yakfestwv.com \;website. The Yak fest WV Facebook page includes a link to vendor application forms\, or the y are available by emailing \;Yak FestWV@gmail.com.
Clic k-Here for the Charleston Gazette article about both eve nts.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210614T1641030Z-399841-3933@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190115 SUMMARY:TU angling art classes DESCRIPTION:Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) is excited to a nnounce the schedule of our 2019 Angling Arts Classes for individuals wish ing to learn and expand their knowledge of fly fishing. The classes cover a broad range of topics for a variety of skill levels. There is a basic re gistration fee of $30.00 per person per course\, and some classes have add itional fees for materials. You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to enroll\; the classes are open to anyone. The first session of classes will begin January 31\, 2019\, at the Elkview Elementary Center (Map). To reserve your spot in any of the classes\, send an email to Ken Eigenbrod. More details are provided in the pdf. 2019_ENTUAnglingClasses.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (E NCTU) is excited to announce the schedule of our 2019 Angling Arts Classes for individuals wishing to learn and expand their knowledge of fly fishin g. The classes cover a broad range of topics for a variety of \;skill levels. There is a basic registration fee of $30.00 per person per course\ , and some classes have additional fees for materials. You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to enroll\; the classes are open to anyone.
The first session of classes will begin January 31\, 2019\, at the E lkview Elementary Center ( Map). \;To reserve your spot in any of the classes\, send an email to Ken Eigenbrod. More detail s are provided in the pdf.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181214T1948410Z-399841-1420@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T203000 SUMMARY:ENTU meeting DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be on Thursday\, January 3\, 2019\, at the South Charleston Public L ibrary. The meeting will offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speake r/program will be Dave Thorne\, State Trout and Stream Habitat Biologist\, WV Division of Natural Resources\, who will present on the state's brook trout program. https://www.facebook.com/events/363972987502290/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The next meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapte r of Trout Unlimited will be on Thursday\, January 3\, 2019\, at the South Charleston Public Library. The meeting will offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will be Dave Thorne\, State Trout and Stream Habitat Biologist\, WV Division of Natural Resources\, who will present on the state's brook trout program.
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 363972987502290/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Charleston Public Library UID:20181214T1958300Z-399841-1421@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T160000 SUMMARY:EPA nutrient webinar DESCRIPTION:3-4 PM On June 19\, the Challenging Nutrients Coalition held Nu trient Visioneering II at the Jonsson Center in Woods Hole. The meeting co nvened 23 experts in nutrients from a broad cross section of interests. Th ey were asked to consider the pressing aspects of nutrient water quality a nd to frame potential “challenges” that could be initiated by the federal agencies and others. The group collectively brainstormed an array and mix of problems that involved technology development\, management\, governance and social behavior. This webinar will discuss the meeting and the output from the national experts. Who should attend? State environmental and hea lth agencies\, tribes\, local governments\, communities\, stakeholders and others interested in learning more about the challenges surrounding nutri ents. To join the webinar\, please register: http://epawebconferencing.acm s.com/nutrientvisioneering/event/registration.html If you are unable to li sten through your computer speakers\, dial: 1-866-299-3188. Access Code: 2 02-564-6669. Please note telephone lines are muted during the webinar. Add itional information and webinar recordings: https://www.epa.gov/research/e pa-tools-and-resources-webinar-series Contact Lisa Matthews (matthews.lisa @epa.gov) for more information\, or Amy Scheuer (scheuer.amy@epa.gov) with registration questions. Nutrients_Webinar.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:3-4 PM
On June 19\, the Challenging Nutrients Coalition held Nutrient Visioneering II at the Jonsson Center i n Woods Hole. The meeting convened 23 experts in nutrients from a broad cr oss section of interests. They were asked to consider the pressing aspects of nutrient water quality and to frame potential &ldquo\;challenges&rdquo \; that could be initiated by the federal agencies and others. The group c ollectively brainstormed an array and mix of problems that involved techno logy development\, management\, governance and social behavior. This webin ar will discuss the meeting and the output from the national experts.
Who should attend?
State environmental and h ealth agencies\, tribes\, local governments\, communities\, stakeholders a nd others interested in learning more about the challenges surrounding nut rients. To join the webinar\, please register:
htt p://epawebconferencing.acms.com/nutrientvisioneering/event/registration.ht ml
If you are unable to listen through your computer speakers\ , dial: 1-866-299-3188. Access Code: 202-564-6669. Please note telephone l ines are muted during the webinar.
Additional information and webi nar recordings: https://www.epa.gov/research/epa-tools-and-resources-w ebinar-series
Contact L isa Matthews (matthews.lisa@epa.gov) for more information\, or \;< a href='mailto:scheuer.amy@epa.gov'>Amy Scheuer (scheuer.amy@epa.gov) with registration questions.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180703T1259300Z-399841-827@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 SUMMARY:STEM speaker series DESCRIPTION:From Mars to Mines: Resilient Localization for Robots in GPS-de nied Frontiers Dr. Jason Gross is chair and professor in the Department of Mechanical\, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at the Benjamin M. Statl er College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia Universit y. Specializing in robotic systems and unmanned aerial systems\, Gross's r esearch emphasizes perception and localization regarding robot location an d environment. He directs the WVU Navigation Lab\, coordinates WVU’s growi ng robotics program\, and led WVU’s Space Robotics Challenge team. The STE M Speaker Series began in 2014 with a goal of communicating science\, tech nology\, engineering and math (STEM) research to all West Virginians. This event is hosted by STaR Division: Science\, Technology and Research at th e West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. The event is supported by the National Science Foundation and is free to registered guests. Regi ster Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From Mars to Mines: Resilient Localization for Robots in GPS-denied Frontiers
Dr. Jason Gross \;is chair and professor in the Department of Mechanical\, Materials and A erospace Engineering at the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. \;Specializing in robo tic systems and unmanned aerial systems\, Gross's research emphasizes perc eption and localization regarding robot location and environment. He direc ts the WVU Navigation Lab\, coordinates WVU&rsquo\;s growing robotics prog ram\, and led WVU&rsquo\;s Space Robotics Challenge team.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The STEM Speaker Series began in 2014 with a goal of communicating science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM) research to all West Virginians. This event is hosted by \;STaR Division: Sc ience\, Technology and Research \;at the \;West Virginia Higher Educ ation Policy Commission. The event is supported by the \;National Science Foun dation \;and is free to registered guests.
Register Here< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:WV Culture Center UID:20251022T2028010Z-399841-6833@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-36-week-of-october-14-2019/ In this issue . . . Lead and Copper Rule Update EPA Holds Water Quality Trading Call for Stat es NOAA Federal Action Plan for Improving Forecasts of Water Availability Meetings and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's eve nts and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-36-week-of-o ctober-14-2019/
In this issue . . .
ACWA&rsquo \;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activ ities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highligh ts important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191018T1843480Z-399841-2501@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000 SUMMARY:Elkhorn Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Coordinates: 37.385402\, -81.413430 Start time: 9 am Lunch : 1 pm (Location to be determined) Meeting at the red caboose in Elkhorn. Trash bags and gloves are provided. What to bring? Waders\, extra clothes\ , rain gear. We will focus the sections of Kyle up through Maybuery. Do yo u fish the Elkhorn and tribs? Please consider coming down to help in our e fforts of keeping trash out of the stream. Can’t get in the stream? We can use road/shoulder side folk to pick up trash. We’ll put you to work if yo u are not able to get into the stream! ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Bronson Cody Brown \;and \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
Coordinates: 37.385402\, -81.413430
Meeting at the red caboose in Elk
horn. Trash bags and gloves are provided. What to bring? Waders\, extra cl
othes\, rain gear. We will focus the sections of Kyle up through Maybuery.
Do you fish the Elkho rn and tribs? Please consider coming down to help in our efforts of keepin g trash out of the stream. Can&rsquo\;t get in the stream? We can use road /shoulder side folk to pick up trash. We&rsquo\;ll put you to work if you are not able to get into the stream!
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260320T1430160Z-399841-7045@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet DESCRIPTION:In this edition: Vernal Pools The 2026 Legislative Sessions End s 21 Watershed Groups Recieved Stream Partners Funds to Support Water Qual ity Improvement Projects Soicla Hour Recap QAPP Training Webinars Ohio Riv er Basin Proud WVDEP-OAMLR Will Hold Public Meetings to Discuss Proposed R eclamation Projects Download the WV WaterNet winter edition. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this edit ion:
Download the \;WV WaterNet winter edition. \;
WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan \;(REAP) is hosting three free tire collection events i n Kanawha and Jackson County next month. These events include:
Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person. Th e tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be ac cepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dr opping off tires. \;Note: Certain counties are offering on-going tire collections events. The 2023 tire collection calendar and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230310T1836340Z-399841-5185@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T130000 SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch partners with the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department to host another year of rain barrel wor kshops. During this workshop\, participants will learn how to install a ra in barrel to their downspout using a recycled olive barrel and part kit. S tormwater pollution and education information will be available\, safety t ips will be outlined\, tips on how install and preserve the longevity of y our barrel will be discussed\, and door prizes will be handed out at the e nd of the workshop. All attendees are required to register for the worksh op by calling Ms. Tomi Bergstrom at 30-926-0499 ext.1098 or by email at to mi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch partne rs with the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department to host another yea r of rain barrel workshops.
During this workshop\, participants wi ll learn how to install a rain barrel to their downspout using a recycled olive barrel and part kit. Stormwater pollution and education information will be available\, safety tips will be outlined\, tips on how install and preserve the longevity of your barrel will be discussed\, and door prizes will be handed out at the end of the workshop. \;
All attende es are required to register for the workshop by calling Ms. Tomi Bergstrom at 30-926-0499 ext.1098 or by email at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Capitol Market UID:20180119T1539410Z-399841-522@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000 SUMMARY:Follansbee PFAS meeting DESCRIPTION:Live in Northern West Virginia? Join us from 6-8 pm at the Foll ansbee meeting to learn about PFAS in our drinking water and share your in put on community action plans. RSVP Here. Why it matters: PFAS have been f ound in local drinking water systems\, including Follansbee\, Chester\, We irton\, and Benwood. Long-term exposure may pose serious health risks. The se meetings are a chance to: Learn about PFAS and WV’s response through th e PFAS Protection Act. Hear updates from WVDEP on local Action Plans. Shar e your concerns and ideas to shape solutions. Hosted by: WV Department of Environmental Protection\, WV Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and local partners. Questions? Email Carrie Decker. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Live
in Northern West Virginia? \;Join us from 6-8 pm at the
Why it matters: \;PFAS have been found in local dri nking water systems\, including Follansbee\, Chester\, Weirton\, and Benwo od. Long-term exposure may pose serious health risks. These meetings are a chance to:
Hosted by: \;WV Department of Enviro nmental Protection\, WV Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and local partners. \;Questions? Email \;Carrie Decker.
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Follansbee Community House UID:20251114T2147560Z-399841-6849@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 SUMMARY:PFAS community meetings DESCRIPTION:Live in Northern West Virginia? Join us from 6-8 pm at one of f our upcoming meetings to learn about PFAS in our drinking water and share your input on community action plans. RSVP Here. Follansbee - Nov. 17 l F ollansbee Community House l 1425 Main St Chester - Nov. 18 l Chester City Building\, Multi-Purpose Room l 600 Indiana Ave Weirton - Nov. 19 l Holida y Inn\, Washington and Jefferson Room l 350 Three Springs Dr Benwood - Nov . 20 l Benwood McMechen Housing Authority l Kubek Room\, 2200 Marshall St. Why it matters: PFAS have been found in local drinking water systems\, in cluding Follansbee\, Chester\, Weirton\, and Benwood. Long-term exposure m ay pose serious health risks. These meetings are a chance to: Learn about PFAS and WV’s response through the PFAS Protection Act. Hear updates from WVDEP on local Action Plans. Share your concerns and ideas to shape soluti ons. Hosted by: WV Dept. of Environmental Protection\, WV Rivers Coalition \, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and local partners. Questions ? Email Carrie Decker. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Live in Nort hern West Virginia? Join us from 6-8 pm at one of four upcoming meetings t o learn about PFAS in our drinking water and share your input on community action plans. RSVP Here. \;
Why it matters:
WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch partne rs with the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department to host another yea r of rain barrel workshops.
During this workshop\, participants wi ll learn how to install a rain barrel to their downspout using a recycled olive barrel and part kit. Stormwater pollution and education information will be available\, safety tips will be outlined\, tips on how install and preserve the longevity of your barrel will be discussed\, and door prizes will be handed out at the end of the workshop. \;
All attende es are required to register for the workshop by calling Ms. Tomi Bergstrom at 30-926-0499 ext.1098 or by email at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Capitol Market UID:20180119T1541380Z-399841-524@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180619T150000 SUMMARY:Project WET WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands Workshop DESCRIPTION:WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands Educator Workshop is for educators \, classroom teachers\, refuge managers\, nature center interpreters\, par k service educators\, and others who can utilize the background material a nd stimulating activities to fit their programs. Each attendee will receiv e a certificate and WOW! Guide\, which includes 70 pages of background mat erial followed by more than 40 cross-referenced activities\, this Guide is a valuable resource for K-12 teachers. Every page is thoughtfully laid ou t with informative text\, stunning photography\, along with easy-to-read s idebars\, maps and illustrations. Activities are neatly organized into fiv e sections: wetlands definitions\, wetlands plants and animals\, water qua lity and supply issues\, soils and people. The appendix also provides inst ructions for planning and developing a schoolyard wetland habitat. Project WET is partnering with Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge to host thi s Educators Workshop. To register for this workshop please contact Mr. Hod son at edward_hodson@fws.gov or 304-866-3858. Ext. 3018 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands Educator Works
hop is for educators\, classroom teachers\, refuge managers\, nature cente
r interpreters\, park service educators\, and others who can utilize the b
ackground material and stimulating activities to fit their programs.
Each attendee will receive a certificate and WOW! Guide\, which incl
udes 70 pages of background material followed by more than 40 cross-refere
nced activities\, this Guide is a valuable resource for K-12 teachers. Eve
ry page is thoughtfully laid out with informative text\, stunning photogra
phy\, along with easy-to-read sidebars\, maps and illustrations. Activitie
s are neatly organized into five sections: wetlands definitions\, wetlands
plants and animals\, water quality and supply issues\, soils and people.
The appendix also provides instructions for planning and developing a scho
olyard wetland habitat.
Project WET is partnering with Canaan V
alley National Wildlife Refuge to host this Educators Workshop. To registe
r for this workshop please contact Mr. Hodson at edward_hodson@fws.gov&nbs
p\;
or 304-866-3858. Ext. 3018
WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch partne rs with the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department to host another yea r of rain barrel workshops.
During this workshop\, participants wi ll learn how to install a rain barrel to their downspout using a recycled olive barrel and part kit. Stormwater pollution and education information will be available\, safety tips will be outlined\, tips on how install and preserve the longevity of your barrel will be discussed\, and door prizes will be handed out at the end of the workshop. \;
All attende es are required to register for the workshop by calling Ms. Tomi Bergstrom at 30-926-0499 ext.1098 or by email at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVDEP Charleston Headquarter's Patio UID:20180119T1540470Z-399841-523@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T193000 SUMMARY:Bat bonfire DESCRIPTION:The bonfire is weather dependent\, but regardless\, it will be a great evening to learn about the nine-species of bats who call Kanawha S tate Forest home. Biologist Doug Wood will provide an update on the latest bat count and explain efforts to protect these flying mammals from human interference and a potentially deadly fungus. You'll get details on a new interpretive bat trail and the protective metal gate now covering an aband oned coal mine where a threatened species of bats like to hibernate. Light refreshments will include 'bat cookies' and s'mores\, assuming a campfire is allowed. https://www.facebook.com/events/915592832135650/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The bonfire
is weather dependent\, but regardless\, it will be a great evening to lear
n about the nine-species of bats who call Kanawha State Forest home. Biolo
gist Doug Wood will provide an update on the latest bat count and explain
efforts to protect these flying mammals from human interference and a pote
ntially deadly fungus. You'll get details on a new interpretive bat trail
and the protective metal gate now covering an abandoned coal mine where a
threatened species of bats like to hibernate.
Light refreshments will include 'bat cookies' and s'
mores\, assuming a campfire is allowed.
https://www.facebook.com/ events/915592832135650/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190926T1412510Z-399841-2454@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T130000 SUMMARY:Elk River stocking DESCRIPTION: TU volunteers will be placing thousands of fingerling brown t rout in the Elk River. Meet at Elk Springs Resort at 10:00 a.m. and we wil l organize and head out in different directions with thousands of fingerli ng brown trout. After the stocking\, you're welcome to fish\, check out th e fly shop at the Elk Springs Resort\, or enjoy lunch at their restaurant on the patio overlooking the Elk River. https://www.facebook.com/events/67 9056422593496/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
https://www.facebook.com/events/679056422593496/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Elk Springs Resort UID:20190926T1416270Z-399841-2455@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 SUMMARY:ICPRB cleanup DESCRIPTION:An important part of reducing river bacterial loads is caring f or the land whose stormwater and trash flows to the river. This spring\, m any groups are holding trash cleanups in every state of the basin hosted b y many groups. The ICPRB is holding an Earth Day Cleanup on April 23 at Ro ck Creek Park near Taskers Chance in Frederick\, Md. The cleanup is one of hundreds occurring in the Potomac watershed this spring. Information is a vailable on ICPRB’s Events Page\, the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup site \, Potomac Riverkeeper Network\, Alliance for Chesapeake Bay\, and many ot hers. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An important part of reducing river bacterial loads is caring for the land whose storm water and trash flows to the river. This spring\, many groups are holding trash cleanups in every state of the basin hosted by many groups. The ICPRB is holding an Earth Day Cleanup on April 23 at Rock Creek Park near Task ers Chance in Frederick\, Md. The cleanup is one of hundreds occurring in the Potomac watershed this spring. Information is available on ICPRB&rsquo \;s Events Page\, the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup site\, Potomac Riverkeeper Network\, Alliance for Chesap eake Bay\, and many others.
Live in Northern West Virginia? \;Join us from 6-8 pm at the Ches ter meeting to learn about PFAS in our drinking water and share your input on community action plans. \;RSVP Here< /span>.
Why it matte rs: \;PFAS have been found in local drinking water systems\, including Follansbee\, Chester\, Weirton\, and Benwood. Long-term exposure may pose serious health risks. These meetings are a chance to:
2019 Chesape ake Watershed Forum
You're i nvited to join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and our planning partne rs in celebrating the diversity of the Chesapeake watershed with informati ve workshops\, networking opportunities\, and energizing social activities . Proposals/posters for the networking session are due August 16th by 5PM.
Click-Here \;to register and learn more
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190719T1526070Z-399841-2236@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T170000 SUMMARY:ACWA WQ modeling workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:ACWA\, in partnership with USEPA will be holding a 3-day virtua l workshop on Water Quality Modeling. Sessions will take place through GoT oWebinar\, and registration is required. This workshop is limited to State \, Federal\, and Tribal participants. We encourage you to distribute this information widely to your partners. This year’s workshop will feature 2 t racks that attendees may choose from: Data Visualization. Using Open-sourc e scripting to streamline modeling tasks. The Data Visualization track wil l focus on: The principles of data visualization Overviews of common tools Overviews of existing post-processing tools The Open Source track will ai d you in the following: Understanding the current landscape of data tools and resources for TMDL development. Focusing on real world applications of code – Climate\, land cover\, and flow data. Making the software accessib le and show how it can make day-to-day work easier. More information may b e found on ACWA’s events page. You can contact Jasper Hobbs with any quest ions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA\, in pa rtnership with USEPA will be holding a 3-day virtual workshop on Water Qua lity Modeling. Sessions will take place through GoToWebinar\, and registra tion is required. This workshop is limited to State\, Federal\, and Tribal participants. We encourage you to distribute this information widely to y our partners.
This y ear&rsquo\;s workshop will feature 2 tracks that attendees may choose from :
The Data Visualization track will focus on:< /strong>
The Open Source track will aid you in the f ollowing:
More information may be found on ACWA&rsquo\;s events page. You can contact Jasper Hobb s with any questions.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210914T1741030Z-399841-4102@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200102 SUMMARY:January hikes DESCRIPTION:Active Southern WV is hosting multiple hiking opportunties thro ughout the month of January. These will be at various locations within the New River Gorge. All hikes start at 1PM and usually last about two-hours. January 5 - Butcher Branch 12 - Kaymoor Mine 19 - Brooklyn 26 - Kaymoor M ine Steps https://www.facebook.com/events/2679799145411776 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Active Southern WV \;is hosting multiple hiking opportunties throughout the month of January. These will b e at various locations within the New River Gorge. All hikes start at 1PM and usually last about two-hours.
Januar
y
5 - Butcher Branch 12 - Kaymoor Mine
19 - Brooklyn
26 - Kaymoor Mine Steps
https://www.facebook.com/events/2679799145411776
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191218T1515580Z-399841-2566@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T150000 SUMMARY:Virtual family science lab DESCRIPTION:Virtual family science lab Event by Green Bank Observatory This free event engages kids between ages 4-9 and their parents/guardians in f un-filled\, hands-on science projects. Each lab highlights a different sci ence/engineering theme! In March\, lets learn about energy. Register HERE to save your spot. https://fb.me/e/1iaLVmCKi X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual fami ly science lab
Event by \;Green B ank Observatory
This free event engages kids between ages 4-9 and their parents/guardians in fun-filled\, hands-on science projects. Each lab highlights a differen t science/engineering theme! In March\, lets learn about energy. Register HERE to save your spot.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210315T1948280Z-399841-3724@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T143000 SUMMARY:GI and resilence DESCRIPTION:Green Infrastructure and Resilience in the EPA Urban Waters Pro gram Register here for this webisode. Speakers: Amanda Rockler Jenn Birchf ield Darryl Haddock This webcast will be held on Zoom. Registration will b e capped at 350 participants. Roughly a week before the event you will rec eive a follow-up e-mail with information on joining the webcast. All webca sts from 2021 have been recorded and are available on the NPS Technical Ex change website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Green Infrastructure and Resilience in the EPA Urban Waters Program
Register here&n bsp\;for this webisode.
Speakers:
This webcast will be held on Zoo m. \;Registration will be capped at 350 participants. Roughly a week b efore the event you will receive a follow-up e-mail with information on jo ining the webcast. All webcasts from 2021 have been recorded and are avail able on the \;NPS Technical Exchange website.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20211220T1853390Z-399841-4265@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210313 SUMMARY:Mineral County STEM DESCRIPTION:Mineral County STEM festival Please share with your patrons\, y our colleagues\, your professors or teachers\, your staff/students anyone who has kids ages K-8 about this awesome STEM event. Typically\, the Miner al County STEM Festival is an all-day in-person STEM event which welcomes over 2\,000 from the Eastern Panhandle -- this year we are going online an d want to welcome the entire state to come out and participate in six awes ome STEM sessions. These include: Chemistry\, Wildlife\, Paleontology\, En gineering\, Girls in STEM\, and so much more! Register today - https://mi neralstem.com/register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mine ral County STEM festival
Please share with your patrons\, your colleagues\, your professors or teachers\, your staff/students anyone who has kids ages K-8 about this awesome STEM event.
Typicall y\, the Mineral County STEM Festival is an all-day in-person STEM event wh ich welcomes over 2\,000 from the Eastern Panhandle -- this year we are go ing online and want to welcome the entire state to come out and participat e in six awesome STEM sessions. These include: Chemistry\, Wildlife\, Pale ontology\, Engineering\, Girls in STEM\, and so much more! \;
Register today - \;https://min eralstem.com/register
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210302T2135240Z-399841-3689@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020 SUMMARY:2025 WV Watershed Symposium DESCRIPTION:Representatives from 17 watershed groups\, along with supporter s and partners\, attended the West Virginia Watershed Symposium. During th e educational event\, several groups were awarded $1\,000 for their except ional efforts. Headwater Hero: Buckhannon River Watershed Association and Save The Tygart Watershed Association Stream Smarts: Piney Creek Watershed Association Watershed Guardian: Greenbrier Watershed Restoration Rockstar : Paint Creek Watershed Association\, Inc. Rookie of the Year: Twelvepole Creek Rising Congratulations to the 2025 award recipients! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Representati
ves from 17 watershed groups\, along with supporters and partners\, attend
ed the
Two Fights P ollution in West Virginia&rsquo\;s Waterways
For decades\, toxic runoff from abandoned coal mines has left streams and rivers lifeless in the Mountain State. Then two men decid ed to reverse the damage taking place in their own backyards.
< a href='https://www.governing.com/now/an-army-of-two-fight-pollution-in-we st-virginias-waterways' target='_blank'>Cli ck-Here to learn more about the story of Morris Creek.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20211130T1437460Z-399841-4231@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T200000 SUMMARY:Ohio River restoration plan DESCRIPTION:The National Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alliance\, and partners in the 14-state Ohio River region are hosting a series of lis tening sessions this summer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and protect the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding ha bitat. The regional restoration plan has the potential to be a game-change r for the 14-state region to address historic pollution\, provide clean wa ter for all residents\, and reverse environmental injustices. Once comple te\, the plan will be delivered to Congress for the funding necessary to i mplement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold—and ref lects the priorities of local communities\, especially those impacted by p ollution and harm. Community input is essential. The sessions – both in-pe rson and on-line – are free. Register Here or use the links provided for t he individual session. July 12\, 6:30 pm - Wheeling\, WV In-person X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alliance\, and partners in the 14- state Ohio River region are hosting a series of listening sessions this su mmer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and protect th e Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding habitat. The regional res toration plan has the potential to be a game-changer for the 14-state regi on to address historic pollution\, provide clean water for all residents\, and reverse environmental injustices. \;
Once complete\, the plan will be delivered to Congress f or the funding necessary to implement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold&mdash\;and reflects the priorities of local communit ies\, especially those impacted by pollution and harm. Community input is essential. The sessions &ndash\; both in-person and on-line &ndash\; are f ree. Register Here or use the links provided for the individual session.
July 12\, 6:30 pm - Wheeling\, WV In-person
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220629T1426420Z-399841-4719@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028 SUMMARY:River Network learning sessions DESCRIPTION:River Network hosts learning sessions and peer exchanges to pro vide network members with tools\, research\, skill-building\, and training for greater collective impact and action. Find recorded learning sessions like: Board Development Shorts The Fundamentals of SRF Administration Add ressing Racial Equity Strategic Planning in 15 Minutes or Less The Nuts & Bolts of NGO Budgeting Multi-Stakeholder Collaboratives and more in our Re source Library. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Networ k hosts learning sessions and \;peer exchanges< /a> \;to provide \;network members \;with tools\, research\, skill-building\, and training for greater collective impact and action.
Find recorded learn ing sessions like:
and more in our \;Resource Library.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20251125T2113190Z-399841-6836@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220505 SUMMARY:Into the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Inside you'll find: FOC awarded $1M to Reconnect 75 Miles of th e Cheat River - Completes Important Survey Work for Albright Dam Removal T hank you Donors! 2022 Whitewater Access Campaign $2.1B in Abandoned Mine L and Funds Coming to WV Over the Next 15 Years Rowlesburg Sewer Project Rec eives $7.5M in Congressionally Directed Spending Project Funds Upcoming Sn orkel events and CHEAT FEST Click-Here to read all the details! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Inside you'l l find:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Click-Here to read all the details!
Sweep the South Branch \;is a Trout Unlimited (TU) sp onsored watershed-wide cleanup spanning 133 miles along the South Branch o f the Potomac. Hundreds of community volunteers will join together to coll ect trash from the South Branch and her tributaries\, which will help them become cleaner and healthier. \;
The cleanups are scheduled for April 10-12\, 2026 and are focuse d on the communities below. Please register and ask your friends and neigh bors to help. Go to the community link to register and get more details.
Help TU grow this event by sharing o n social media and with everyone you know. Questions? Email Jeffery Kresch. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20251022T1908010Z-399841-6840@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201 SUMMARY:WVDEP tire collection events DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting three free tire collection events in Dece mber. The three events are: Clay County: December 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the IGA Parking Lot on Route 16 in Clay. Harrison County: December 8 fr om 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nathan Goff Armory in Clarksburg. Preston Count y: December 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the former Kingwood Hospital on S. Price Street in Kingwood. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per p erson. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires w ill be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list o f upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP we bsite. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting three free tire collection events in December. The three events are:
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles w hen dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and upda tes can be found on the \;WVDEP website.< /a>
Waves of the Future with Dr. Maura McLaughlin &\; Dr. Michael Strager
< p>State scientific experts will share what they learned during a five-year grant study that aimed to answer fundament al questions about two priorities aligning with both state and federal int erests: water resources and astrophysics.The National Science Foundation&rsquo\;s (NSF) Established P rogram to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCOR) funded &ldquo\;Waves of the Future\,&rdquo\; a five-year\, $20 million collaborative project\, wit h the goal of supporting research areas of immediate importance. West Virg inia focused on water resources and astrophysics. Maura McLaughlin\, Ph.D. \, and Michael Strager\, Ph.D.\, will highlight the work of West Virginia& rsquo\;s teams.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Haddad Riverfront Park UID:20210722T1303210Z-399841-4013@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181102 SUMMARY:Chesapeake Watershed Forum RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Planning Committee is now a ccepting session and field experience proposals! The Alliance for the Ches apeake Bay’s 13th Annual Forum will reach over 400 restoration and protect ion practitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. We do this by sharing successful tools and techniques\, building the capa city of local organizations and governments\, building partnerships\, educ ating on new initiatives\, networking amongst each other\, and celebrating our successes. This year’s theme\, Connecting Our Communities: Celebratin g Diverse and Innovative Partnerships\, was chosen so that we may celebrat e the many diverse and inclusive partnerships that have proven successful in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. We are especially interested in engaging\, interactive learning sessions that highlight innovative partnerships\, leading to success. https://www.a llianceforthebay.org/our-work/key-program-focuses/networking-education/che sap X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2018 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Plannin g Committee is now accepting session and field experience proposals! The A lliance for the Chesapeake Bay&rsquo\;s 13th Annual Forum will reach over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. We do this by sharing successful tools and tec hniques\, building the capacity of local organizations and governments\, b uilding partnerships\, educating on new initiatives\, networking amongst e ach other\, and celebrating our successes.
This year&rsquo\;s them e\, Connecting Our Communities: Celebrating Diverse and Innovative Partner ships\, was chosen so that we may celebrate the many diverse and inclusive partnerships that have proven successful in the restoration and protectio n of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. We are especially interested in engaging\, interactive learning sessions that highlight innovative partne rships\, leading to success.
https://ww w.allianceforthebay.org/our-work/key-program-focuses/networking-education/ chesap
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180827T1815160Z-399841-833@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721 SUMMARY:Sutton Lake/Elk River Tournament DESCRIPTION:$10.00 Entry Fee Individual Series $10.00 Entry Fee Per Person Team Series (2 Person Teams) ALL FISH MUST BE CAUGHT IN PUBLIC WATERS: For this Event Specifically: Sutton Lake and the Elk THE DIVISIONS INDIVIDUAL In this division anglers compete single. The way the Individual division is scored is simply the total of the angler’s five (5) fish total. TEAM Th is two-person team division is to help promote camaraderie among participa nts which shows what this pastime is all about – getting on the water with friends to have a good time! The way the Team Angler division is scored i s simply a combination of the two anglers’ ten (10) fish total. Anglers do n’t have to fish together\, but it is encouraged that they do. https://www .facebook.com/events/2066502250305351/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:$10.00 Entry Fee Individual Series
$10.00 Entry Fee Per Person Team Series (2 Person Teams)
ALL FISH MUST BE CAUGHT IN PUBLIC WATERS: For this Event Specifically: Sutton Lake and the Elk
THE DIVISIONS
INDIVIDUAL
In this division anglers compete sing le. The way the Individual division is scored is simply the total of the a ngler&rsquo\;s five (5) fish total.
TEAM
This two-person team division is to help promote camaraderie among participants which shows what this pastime is al l about &ndash\; getting on the water with friends to have a good time! Th e way the Team Angler division is scored is simply a combination of the tw o anglers&rsquo\; ten (10) fish total. Anglers don&rsquo\;t have to fish t ogether\, but it is encouraged that they do.
https://www.facebook.com/events/206 6502250305351/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180703T1947110Z-399841-829@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180808 SUMMARY:Mined Land Reforestation Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The annual Mined Land Reforestation Conference will be held Aug ust 8th and 9th at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This year’s theme i s ‘Developing Partnerships for Mine Land Reforestation. The conference wil l feature presentations\, posters\, and an awards luncheon on August 8th\, and site visits to mined lands at various stages of reforestation on Augu st 9th. Conference check-in will start at 7:30 a.m. on August 8th\, with p resentations ending at 5:00 p.m. The field trip on August 9th will run fro m 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. https://arri.osmre.gov/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The annual Mined Land Reforestation Confere nce will be held August 8th and 9th at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This year&rsquo\;s theme is &lsquo\;Developing Partnerships for Mine Land
Reforestation. The conference will feature presentations\, posters\, a nd an awards luncheon on August 8th\, and site visits to mined lands at va rious stages of reforestation on August 9th.
Conference check-in w ill start at 7:30 a.m. on August 8th\, with presentations ending at 5:00 p .m. The field trip on August 9th will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180703T1950150Z-399841-830@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180815 SUMMARY:NMC abstracts due DESCRIPTION:11th National Monitoring Conference March 25-29\, 2019 Denver\, Colorado Please join us for the National Water Quality Monitoring Council 's 11th National Monitoring Conference\, scheduled to be held in Denver\, Colorado. This conference provides many opportunities for water stakeholde rs – federal\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, non-profits\ , academia\, and volunteer citizen scientists – to network\, develop new s kills and partnerships\, and exchange information. We are requesting abstr acts for oral presentations\, posters\, and extended sessions covering top ics related to rivers and streams\, lakes\, wetlands\, coastal waters and estuaries\, groundwater\, and drinking water. Abstracts are due August 15\ , 2018. https://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2019/index.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:11th National Monitoring Conference
March 25-29\, 2019
Denver\, Colorado
Please join us for t he \;National Water Quality Monitoring Council's 11th National Monitoring Conference\, scheduled to be held in Denver\, Colorado. This co nference provides many opportunities for water stakeholders &ndash\; feder al\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, non-profits\, academia \, and volunteer citizen scientists &ndash\; to network\, develop new skil ls and partnerships\, and exchange information.
We are requesting
abstracts for oral presentations\, posters\, and extended sessions coverin
g topics related to rivers and streams\, lakes\, wetlands\, coastal waters
and estuaries\, groundwater\, and drinking water. Abstracts are due
https://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2019/i ndex.html
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180703T1959240Z-399841-834@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170515T193000 SUMMARY:Bridgeport-Clarksburg Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Information about local Earth-friendly activities in Bridgeport and Clarksburg. RAIN BARREL RAFFLE! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Information about local Earth-friendly acti vities in Bridgeport and Clarksburg.
RAIN BARREL RAFFLE!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Across from Bridgeport Civic Center UID:20170509T1806570Z-399841-290@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T130000 SUMMARY:Community garden conversation DESCRIPTION:You're Invited to Can You Dig It: A Community Conversation abou t Community Gardens. Join this virtual event to learn how to make communit y gardens a reality for your community! Community gardens are a tremendous asset. These spaces provide an opportunity for folks to come together to learn and educate\, build partnerships\, beautify\, and increase local foo d security. But how do we get started? Join us for a Community Conversatio n about community gardening and how to make it happen in your own neighbor hood. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You're Invit ed to Can You Dig It: A Community Conversation about Community Gardens.
Join this virtual event to lea rn how to make community gardens a reality for your community! Community g ardens are a tremendous asset. These spaces provide an opportunity for fol ks to come together to learn and educate\, build partnerships\, beautify\, and increase local food security. But how do we get started? Join us for a Community Conversation about community gardening and how to make it happ en in your own neighborhood.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20230331T1329360Z-399841-5217@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T170000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center Chief Logan State Park The e vent is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 nati ve WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawks and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the food s they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro -active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the Pioneer Cabin. https://fb.me/e/1qRCXyYIL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Th ree Rivers Avian Center
The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including li ve owls\, falcons\, hawks and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habita ts they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dang ers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the Pioneer Cabin.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Chief Logan State Park UID:20220513T1952400Z-399841-4589@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T153000 SUMMARY:KSF pie hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha Trail Club The hike will depart from the 4 mil e mountain parking area at kanawha state forest(drive to the back of the f orest\, at the top of the mountain when the road turns to gravel\, the par king will be on the left). 3.5 mile easy to moderate hike on middle ridge trail and laurels trail. Bring a pie and after the hike everyone can share pies https://fb.me/e/4CcGoijGC X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Kanawha Trail Club
The hike will depart from the 4 mile mountain parking area at kanawha state forest(driv e to the back of the forest\, at the top of the mountain when the road tur ns to gravel\, the parking will be on the left). 3.5 mile easy to moderate hike on middle ridge trail and laurels trail. Bring a pie and after the h ike everyone can share pies
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20220513T1955470Z-399841-4588@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin This winter in the DC region may be warmer than normal\, NOAA says Swedish company to demo flying electric ferry on Potomac River Bristow residents urge feds to deny wetland permit for contr oversial data centers Front Royal issues water conservation alert Climate change is coming for DC’s trees\, and the city won’t look the same Frederi ck City Council to discuss data center impacts\, potential legislation Vir ginia farms lose $40.7M per year to natural hazards Navy funds help preser ve lower Potomac River landscapes Public meeting seeks landowner input on Sleepy Creek flooding\, erosion and future protection of watershed Fishing News How a single Walleye traveled 50 miles by sea and 110 miles by land Seven years of bad luck for striped bass\, survey shows Bay Striped Bass j uveniles edge upward Maryland Fishing Report X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fishing News
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
The ACWA's Wee kly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impo rtant information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20251024T1649030Z-399841-6844@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201022 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:Understanding channel volume and shape also can provide importa nt information about fish habitat\, submerged vegetation\, and recreationa l opportunities. The USGS recently held a virtual presentation about their data. Note: The presentation is being prepared and may not be active on t his site until October 23. In this issue: Tests find low levels of 'foreve r chemicals' in some Maryland oysters\; State says no concern over PFAS in St. Mary's River\; Solar farm proposal delayed so council can hear from c ommunity\; Penn State turns to solar\, will Save $14 million\; EPA\, Penns ylvania agrees to expand efforts supporting clean water\, healthy farms\; EPA\, Maryland expands efforts supporting clean water\, healthy farms\; EP A awards $12.8 million to District of Columbia for water improvement proje cts\; EPA awards $20 million to Maryland for drinking water improvement pr ojects\; EPA awards $11 million to West Virginia for drinking water improv ement projects\; EPA awards nearly $18 to Virginia for drinking water impr ovement projects\; Stafford debates using phone app\, license-plate reader s to charge for river access\; Landscape Architects unveil plans to save N ational Mall's Tidal Basin\; 2020 Potomac River Report Card Click-Here to read more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Understandin g channel volume and shape also can provide important information about fi sh habitat\, submerged vegetation\, and recreational opportunities. The US GS recently held a \;virtual presentation \;about their data. \;Note: The presenta tion is being prepared and may not be active on this site until October 23 .
In this issue: Tests find low leve ls of 'forever chemicals' in some Maryland oysters\; State says no concern over PFAS in St. M ary's River\; So lar farm proposal delayed so council can hear from community\; Penn State turns to sola r\, will Save $14 million\; EPA\, Pennsylvania agrees to expand efforts supporting clean wa ter\, healthy farms\; EPA\ , Maryland expands efforts supporting clean water\, healthy farms\; EPA awards $12.8 million to District of Columbia for water improvement projects\; EPA awards $20 million to Maryland for drinking water improvemen t projects\; EPA awards $11 m illion to West Virginia for drinking water improvement projects\; EPA awards nearly $18 to Virginia f or drinking water improvement projects\; Stafford debates using phone app\, license-plate readers to charge for river access\; Landscape Architects unveil plans to save National Mall' s Tidal Basin\; 2020 \;Potomac River Report Card
Click-Here&nb sp\;to read more
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201022T1950520Z-399841-3516@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210706 SUMMARY:CMC summer newsletter DESCRIPTION:In this issue: CMC is Back in Full Swing! New Watershed-Wide Be nthic Project CMC heads into the field with the Severn River Association! The Chesapeake Watershed Forum\, November 4-5\, 2021\, will be virtual thi s year. The theme is The Future is Now: Getting to (and Moving Beyond) 202 5. Registration opens in August. MDE Bacteria Factsheet available - guidan ce for bacteria sampling. ALLARM is hiring an Outreach Manager. Virginia W ater Monitoring Council Panel on Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Just ice. Continued data integration. And more… Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
And more&hellip\; < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Click-Here to rea d the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210706T1942200Z-399841-3987@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726 SUMMARY:ENCTU Trout Lines DESCRIPTION:Summer 2021 Trout Lines Newsletter Read the newsletter online o r download it as a PDF file. For questions or corrections contact the edit or at: ENCTU.newsletter@gmail.com. Just click the link below for the Newsl etter in PDF. Click HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summer 2021 Trout Lines Newsletter
Read the newsletter \;online or download it as a PDF file. For questions or corrections c ontact the editor at: \;ENCTU.newslett er@gmail.com. Just click the link below for the Newslett er in PDF.
< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Friends of the Blackwater (FOB) is kicking off the Blackwater Rail Trail botanical restoration proje ct to remove many of the invasive species and replant with beneficial nati ve species. Help us tag invasive species- all levels welcome! Come learn a bout invasive species and help identify plants to be removed. Wear pants a nd closed toed shoes!
Meet at the FOB offices at 571 Douglas Road\, Thomas WV. Questions? Email info@saveblackwater.org
Note: The re will be more work days in September and October to remove the tagged in vasive plants. Volunteer dates will be announced soon&hellip\;
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200805T1423320Z-399841-3314@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Custom Upda tes on Local Compliance and Enforcement Activities CWA Hazardous Substance Plan National Water Reuse Action Plan Year 2 Update EIP Report: CWA at 50 Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the p ast week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Sincerely\, ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upco ming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines an d highlights important information.
Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220325T1907210Z-399841-4425@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T150000 SUMMARY:Fingerling stocking DESCRIPTION:Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited Please help if you can! Tell your friends… Starting at Noon. Second/ Milligan Creek. Meet at Lewi sburg Walmart lower end on the garden center side. Visit the Chapters Fac ebook page to get more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited
P lease help if you can! Tell your friends&hellip\; \;
Starting at Noon. Second/ Milligan Creek. Mee
t at Lewisburg Walmart lower end on the garden center side. \; Visit t
he Chapters Facebook page to get more information. \;
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Walmart UID:20220325T1922060Z-399841-4428@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923 SUMMARY:Community development and grant writing DESCRIPTION:Register for our upcoming Federal Community Development and Gra nt Writing Training today. This exciting\, two-day in-person event will be on Tuesday\, October 29\, 2024\, and Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, at t he Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley\, WV. Our expert speakers will sh are their knowledge and experience about available state and federal fundi ng resources for community development projects and initiatives. We will l ook at federal opportunities that are currently available\, those that ope n every year\, and new emerging funding opportunities for 2025. This train ing will give you valuable skills and resources to enhance your community development initiatives. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field\, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and networ king opportunities. Join us and be part of a vibrant community of passiona te individuals working towards creating positive change. Register for the Federal Community Development Funding + Granting Writing Training here » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Register for our upcoming Federal Community Development and Grant Writing Training tod ay. This exciting\, two-day in-person event will be on Tuesday\, October 2 9\, 2024\, and Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, at the Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley\, WV.
Our expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience about available state and federal funding resources for community development projects and initiatives. We will look at federal opportunities that are currently ava ilable\, those that open every year\, and new emerging funding opportuniti es for 2025.
This training w ill give you valuable skills and resources to enhance your community devel opment initiatives. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the f ield\, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and networking opportunities. Join us and be part of a vibrant community of passionate in dividuals working towards creating positive change.
Register for the Federal Community Development Funding + Granting W riting Training here »\;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240718T1746170Z-399841-5909@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T120000 SUMMARY:Hot cocoa hike DESCRIPTION:Join us as we hike approximately 2 miles on the Nature Trails a t the Huntington Museum of Art\, followed by hot cocoa and a nature-based craft. This free outdoor winter activity is open to the public and fun for the whole family! For more information email Lauren Carte or Cindy Dearbo rn or call 304-529-2701. https://www.facebook.com/events/633677537402732/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as w
e hike approximately 2 miles on the Nature Trails at the Huntington Museum
of Art\, followed by hot cocoa and a nature-based craft. This free outdoo
r winter activity is open to the public and fun for the whole family!
For more information \;e
mail \;Lauren Carte or Cindy Dearborn or call 304-529-2701.
https://www.facebook.com/events/6336775374027 32/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Huntington Museum of Art UID:20200107T1420190Z-399841-2668@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200106 SUMMARY:From Brown to Blooming DESCRIPTION: From Brown to Blooming Groundwork USA’s Field-Tested Guide fo r Getting from Brownfield to Neighborhood Asset is an invaluable tool for community-driven revitalization of brownfields. Brownfields are unused pro perties that potentially have pollutants or contaminants. There are an est imated 450\,000 in the U.S. This toolkit thoughtfully walks partners throu gh the financial\, social and political steps for transforming these space s into community assets. Developed by Groundwork USA and EPA Brownfields a nd Land Revitalization. Click-Here to download the pdf. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
From Brown to Blooming
G roundwork USA&rsquo\;s Field-Tested Guide for Getting from Brownfield to N eighborhood Asset is an invaluable tool for community-driven revitalizatio n of brownfields. Brownfields are unused properties that potentially have pollutants or contaminants. There are an estimated 450\,000 in the U.S. Th is toolkit thoughtfully walks partners through the financial\, social and political steps for transforming these spaces into community assets. Devel oped by Groundwork USA and EPA Brownfields and Land Revitalization.
Click-Here \;to download the pdf.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20191230T1837290Z-399841-2634@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190118 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-2-week-of-january-14-2019/ In this issue . . . Confirmation Hearing for Wheeler Water Infrastructure Improvement Act Sign ed Shutdown Impacts and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past we ek's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of im portant deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https:/ /www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-2-week-of-january-14-2019/
In this issue . . .
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hi ghlights important information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190125T1414450Z-399841-1532@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T220000 SUMMARY:Glow walk DESCRIPTION:The glow walk begins and meets at the park amphitheater. Arriva l for you to park your vehicle should occur by 8:00 p.m. We’ll get a glow stick to each person (as supplies last) and get prepared for this go-glow evening. The glow walk will go from the amphitheater area toward the campg round and return. Getting headlights off and our eyes adjusting to the eve ning is key to great fun. Please consider bringing your own glow sticks or bracelets\, to make it more festive. Dimmer style flashlights with red ce llophane over the lens can also be useful. On July 29th the moon is more t han 82% illuminated but not yet a full moon. This is a dusk and after dark activity. It is magical as night falls and people are walking and talking together by some moonlight. Children should be accompanied by a responsib le adult. The glow walk is open to all ages and free to attend. Click-here to learn more… For more information\, email Tammy Cooper\, or call 304-29 4-4000. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The glow wal k begins and meets at the park amphitheater. Arrival for you to park your vehicle should occur by 8:00 p.m. We&rsquo\;ll get a glow stick to each pe rson (as supplies last) and get prepared for this go-glow evening.< /p>
The glow walk will go from the amph itheater area toward the campground and return. Getting headlights off and our eyes adjusting to the evening is key to great fun. Please consider br inging your own glow sticks or bracelets\, to make it more festive. Dimmer style flashlights with red cellophane over the lens can also be useful. O n July 29th the moon is more than 82% illuminated but not yet a full moon.
This is a dusk and after d ark activity. It is magical as night falls and people are walking and talk ing together by some moonlight. Children should be accompanied by a respon sible adult. The glow walk is open to all ages and free to attend. Click-here to learn more&hellip\;
For more information\, email Tammy Cooper\, or call 304-294-
4000.
Dr Clay Mars h Q&\;A
Younger generatio ns play an integral role in the fight against COVID-19. Join Generation Ch arleston as they host West Virginia's Coronavirus Czar\, Dr. Clay Marsh fo r a discussion and Q+A session. \;
C lick-Here to join and learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200804T1110420Z-399841-3304@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Rain and coastal flooding expected for abn ormally dry Maryland Clarke officials continue to monitor groundwater leve ls amid drought Rainy last week pulls region out of historic October dryne ss Planning Commission recommends limiting proposed data center overlay bo undaries What a massive data center plan means for Montgomery County Count y to test some Adamstown wells following residents' concerns about data ce nter development New York and West Virginia: Far away but not forgotten in the Bay watershed Developer to pay $200K for illegally draining wetlands in DC Potomac River Cleanup at Jones Point Park Fishing News DNR Scientist s publish research on largemouth bass habitat and blue catfish movement Mo nster trout contest returns to West Virginia Maryland Fishing Report X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fis hing News
EPA&rsquo\;s Source Water Protection Program \;recently \;released a new and i nnovative tool that \;helps users navigate and \;leverage funding& nbsp\;opportunities \;for activities that protect sources of drinking water. The \;Funding Integrati on Tool for Source Water (FITS) \;includes \;informat ion on eleven federal funding sources and \;outlines how these funding sources may be used for activities related to source water protection pla nning and implementation. \; The tool provides tips for long-term cros s-program planning and includes thirteen examples on how these funding sou rces have been leveraged in the past. \;FITS is a web-based\, interact ive tool available on \;EPA&rsquo\;s \;Sourc e Water Protection webpage. \; \;
Questions? Email: \;Kara Goodwin \;(she/her) or call: 202-564-2906. \;US EPA\, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water\, \; Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20211117T2048000Z-399841-4217@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T200000 SUMMARY:Tug Fork TMDL meeting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP staff will host a virtual meeting to present an outline o f the TMDL development process and answer questions. This meeting is open to the public and can be accessed using this information: Tug Fork TMDL Pu blic Meeting - Video call link. Or dial: (US) +1 984-219-3665 PIN: 294 919 609 # Comments must be submitted no later than Monday\, January 31\, 2023 and should be emailed to: depwab@wv.gov or mailed to l WV Department of E nvironmental Protection l 601 57th St. S.E. \, Charleston\, WV 25304 l Att n: Draft Tug Fork River TMDL Comments Select streams in the watershed do n ot meet fecal coliform bacteria\, total iron\, pH\, dissolved aluminum\, m anganese\, and/or dissolved oxygen water quality standards. An interactive overview of the project is available Here . After consideration of public comments\, WVDEP will make appropriate revisions and submit the draft TMD L to the EPA for approval. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP staff will host a virtual meeting to present an outline of the TMDL development process and answer questions. This meeting is open to the public and can b e accessed using this information: Tug Fork TMDL Public Meeting - \;Video call lin k. \;Or dial: (US) +1 984-219-3665 PIN: 294 919 609 #
Comments must be submitted no later than Monday\, January 31\, 2023 and should be emailed to: \;depwab@wv.gov \;or mailed to \ ;l \;WV Department of Environmental Protection \;l \;601 57th St. S.E. \, Charleston\, WV 25304 \;l \;Attn: Draft Tug Fork River TMDL Comments
Select streams in the watershed do n ot meet fecal coliform bacteria\, total iron\, pH\, dissolved aluminum\, m anganese\, and/or dissolved oxygen water quality standards. An interactive overview of the project is available \;Here . After consideration of public comment s\, WVDEP will make appropriate revisions and submit the draft TMDL to the EPA for approval.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210802T1255270Z-399841-4035@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200408 SUMMARY:Climate Adaptation Fund DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Conservation Society: Climate Adaptation Fund The Wild life Conservation Society's Climate Adaptation Fund supports projects that implement effective interventions for wildlife adaptation to climate chan ge. Grants of $50\,000 to $250\,000 are provided to nonprofit conservation organizations for applied\, on-the-ground projects focused on implementin g priority conservation actions for climate adaptation at a landscape scal e. The Fund prioritizes projects that manage dynamic ecological processes\ , landscape functionality\, and species assemblages\, as opposed to single -species or historical conditions that may not be possible in an altered c limate. Grants are provided to U.S.-based nonprofit conservation organizat ions for projects within the United States and its territories. Pre-propos al application forms are due April 8\, 2020. Visit the Wildlife Conservati on Society's website to download the 2020 Request for Proposals. https://w ww.wcsclimateadaptationfund.org/program-information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wildlife Con servation Society: Climate Adaptation Fund
The Wildlife Conservation Society's Climate Adaptation Fund supports projects that implement effective interventions for wildlife ada ptation to climate change. Grants of $50\,000 to $250\,000 are provided to nonprofit conservation organizations for applied\, on-the-ground projects focused on implementing priority conservation actions for climate adaptat ion at a landscape scale. The Fund prioritizes projects that manage dynami c ecological processes\, landscape functionality\, and species assemblages \, as opposed to single-species or historical conditions that may not be p ossible in an altered climate. Grants are provided to U.S.-based nonprofit conservation organizations for projects within the United States and its territories. Pre-proposal application forms are due April 8\, 2020. Visit the Wildlife Conservation Society's website to download the 2020 Request f or Proposals.
https://www.wcscl imateadaptationfund.org/program-information
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200327T1704030Z-399841-2915@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230822 SUMMARY:Conservation Technician for FOC DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat is seeking to hire a Conservation Technici an under its Cheat River Conservation Program. The Conservation Technician is tasked with conducting all water quality monitoring and data collectio n activities within the Cheat River Conservation Program\, is involved in ongoing restoration activities\, and participates in some project manageme nt and organizational development at Friends of the Cheat. The Conservati on Technician is supervised by the Conservation Program Director. View th e full Conservation Technician Position description at https://cheat.org/w ork-with-foc/. Type: Full-time Permanent Location: Kingwood\,West Virginia . Some work will be performed in Randolph\, Pocahontas\, and Tucker count ies. Start Date: No sooner than 10/1/23 and no later than 1/2/2024 Applica tion Deadline: The position will be filled as soon as a highly qualified c andidate is identified FOC.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of t he Cheat is seeking to hire a Conservation Technician under its Cheat Rive r Conservation Program. The Conservation Technician is tasked with conduct ing all water quality monitoring and data collection activities within the Cheat River Conservation Program\, is involved in ongoing restoration act ivities\, and participates in some project management and organizational d evelopment at Friends of the Cheat. \; The Conservation Technician is supervised by the Conservation Program Director. \; View the full Cons ervation Technician Position description at https://cheat.org/work-with-foc/.
In t his issue:
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In this issue:
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Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) presents the 2023 &ldquo\
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ear marks the 268th anniversary of Mary Ingles&rsquo\; odyssey in 1755 as
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake SP UID:20230908T1957540Z-399841-5068@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000 SUMMARY:Red-eye hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Come out and beat the heat with an early morning guided hike at Kanawha State Forest with natura list Jess Blalock. Visit the FB event post to learn more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Come out and beat the heat with an early morning guided hike at Kanawha S tate Forest with naturalist Jess Blalock. Visit the \; FB event post to learn more
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240718T1753280Z-399841-5912@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200604 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB will hold its quarterly business meeting virtually on June 23\, 2020. The public is invited to attend this meeting but must reg ister to reserve a space. A number of interesting topics will be covered i n the 2020 Chesapeake Community Research Symposium. The virtual event is f ree\, but you must register. Paper mill still polluting in Western Marylan d\; Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate environmental issues on proposed d evelopment\; Energy Company to Pay $2.5 Million for Potomac River Pollutio n\; Fossil-Fuel Energy Company Must Pay $2.5 million\; PADEP stood to gain new staffers\, but now faces flat funding\; Attorney General Frosh announ ce filing of suit against Luke Paper Mill\; Metro water monitoring results available\; How EPA's new relaxed pollution standards could impact Chesap eake Bay\; EPA’s new rule limits states’ ability to regulate pipelines\; J oin communities across the watershed in celebrating Chesapeake Bay Awarene ss week\; St. Clément’s Island Water Taxi to Restart Cruises\; Coronavirus victims include restoration\, monitoring of Bay\; Update on citizen monit oring activities in the time of covid X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB wi ll hold its quarterly business meeting virtually on June 23\, 2020. The public is invited to attend this meeting but must \;register to reserve a space. A number of interesti ng topics will be covered in the 2020 < a href='https://ccmp2020.chesapeake.org/'>C hesapeake Community Research Symposium. The virtual event is free\, but you must register.
Paper mill still polluting in We
stern Maryland\; Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate environmental
issues on proposed development\; Energy Compa
ny to Pay $2.5 Million for Potomac River Pollution\; Fossil-Fuel Energy Company Must Pay $2.5 million\;
PADEP stood to
gain new staffers\, but now faces flat funding\; Attorney Gen
eral Frosh announce filing of suit against Luke Paper Mill\;
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xed pollution standards could impact Chesapeake Bay\;
Learn about\ , get involved and contrubute to the WV Watershed Network. Pl ease share your thoughts on future training opportuntieis that would benef it watershed groups and other citizen-based science programs. Contact the regional \;Basin Coordinator in your a rea.
Check out some of the options below.
Wildflower h ikes in honor of Sue Browning\, an individual that started this event 40 y ears ago.
There are two hike s: Woodpecker Trail and the Fitness to Shawnee Trail. \; The hike and the walk both start at the Museum in the Park. Participants of all ages ar e welcome. There is no fee to participate. If you show\, we go regardless of rain\, chill or some years snow. \; Closed toed shoes or hiking boo ts are recommended. \;Click- here to learn more...
Have questions? \; Email Lauren.E.Cole@wv.gov. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Chief Logan State Park UID:20221227T1533350Z-399841-5066@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T120000 SUMMARY:Education/outreach in your watershed DESCRIPTION:Education and Outreach events are an excellent way to educate y our community and at the same time recruit new members to your organizatio n. This webinar will focus on resources available for education activities and you'll hear about lessons learned from local watershed groups. This f ree webinar is part of the WV Rivers Coalition capacity building webinar s eries for watershed organizations. Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Education and Outreac h events are an excellent way to educate your community and at the same ti me recruit new members to your organization. This webinar will focus on re sources available for education activities and you'll hear about lessons l earned from local watershed groups. This free webinar is part of the \ ;WV Rivers C oalition capacity building webinar series for watershed organiz ations.
Register \;HERE
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190117T1355480Z-399841-1521@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606 SUMMARY:WVRAC membership DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Resources Advisory Committee (WVRAC) is respo nsible for reviewing and recommending projects to be funded by Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act of 2000. For more inf ormation\, please see the news release. To apply\, please return the candi date interest sheet and Advisory Committee Background Info sheet to Julie Fosbender\, WVRAC Committee Coordinator\, by Friday\, June 24\, 2022. We anticipate a call for Title II project proposals this summer. It’s not too early to begin to develop your proposal and talk with appropriate Forest Service staff. See the Projects section of this page for more info email J ulie or call: 304-635-4446. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Resources Advisory Committee (WVRAC) is responsible for reviewing an d recommending projects to be funded by Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Act of 2000. For more information\, please see the news release. To apply\, please return the candidate interest sheet and Advisor y Committee Background Info sheet to Julie Fosbender\, WVRAC Committee Coordinator\, by Friday\, June 24\, 2022. \;
We anticipate a call for Title II project proposals this summer. It&rsquo\;s not too early to begin to develop your proposal a nd talk with appropriate Forest Service staff. See the Projects section of this page for more info email \;Julie or call: 304-635-4446.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220603T1651050Z-399841-4652@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220329 SUMMARY:CMC highlights DESCRIPTION:In this edition Despite ongoing challenges in 2021 with COVID a nd gathering/training restrictions the CMC continues to forge ahead!…Read more. RiverTrends had a very successful 2021! We continued to adapt our tr aining and recertification sessions into…Read more. ALLARM’s Susquehanna S tream Team has grown since its inception three years ago with the goal to engage volunteers throughout…Read more. 2021 was an exciting year for stre am monitoring with the Izaak Walton League of America. Read more… Training Stream Team is expanding into Lycoming and Clinton counties in partnershi p with the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. Express your intere st in participating and sign up for the information session here. Start th e Save Our Streams certification process from home with online water quali ty and macroinvertebrate training videos and online registration. Finish w ith in-person field trainings that will resume in the Spring. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this edit ion
T raining
Don't miss the chance to hear top-notch spe akers share their expertise on landscape design elements and successful bu siness practices. Visit https://wvnla.org/symposiums-list/ for details
https://www.facebook.com/events/622 803551507994/
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Embassy Suites UID:20190117T1343060Z-399841-1518@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220411 SUMMARY:USFS seasonal employment DESCRIPTION:Hey friends\, We are having a heck of a time finding seasonal e mployees to be a part of our stream monitoring and restoration crews this summer as part of our TU partnership. If you have any folks in your spher e that haven’t yet found a good summer fit\, please have them email me the ir resume asap. Crews start late May with flexible end dates. Chad Landres s\, Forest Fisheries Biologist\; 304-456-3335 x128 https://www.fs.usda.g ov/recarea/mnf/recarea/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hey friends\ ,
We are having a heck of a time finding seasonal employees to be a part of our stream monitoring and restoration crews this summer as part of our TU partnership. \; If you have any folks in your sphere that haven&rsquo\;t yet found a good summer fit\, please have them email me their resume asap. Crews start late May w ith flexible end dates.
Chad Landress\, Forest Fisheries Biologist\; \;304-456-3335 x128 \; \;
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Greenbrier Ranger District UID:20220411T1954270Z-399841-4502@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T210000 SUMMARY:Hawks Nest meteor walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia Hawk's Nest Rail-Trail C ome join Community Captain Lee for a night hike on the Hawk's Nest Rail Tr ail and view the meteor shower! Participants will be asked to sign an onli ne waiver found Here. https://fb.me/e/1KB153DFP X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia
Come join Community C aptain Lee for a night hike on the Hawk's Nest Rail Trail and view the met eor shower! Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found Here.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Hawks Nest State Park UID:20220411T1253560Z-399841-4498@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T210000 SUMMARY:GLOBE connections DESCRIPTION:GLOBE Observer Connection\, Conversation\, Celebration Voluntee rs of all ages are welcome to join together for a celebration of GLOBE cit izen science. At GO C3\, you will meet other volunteers who participate in The GLOBE Program using its GLOBE Observer app\, hear presentations from GLOBE volunteers\, talk to scientists and learn what they are doing with G LOBE data\, and meet GLOBE Observer support staff. Register free at: https ://observer.globe.gov/c3 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:GLOBE Observ er Connection\, Conversation\, Celebration
Volunteers of all ages are welcome to join together for a c elebration of GLOBE citizen science. At GO C3\, you will meet other volunt eers who participate in The GLOBE Program using its GLOBE Observer app\, h ear presentations from GLOBE volunteers\, talk to scientists and learn wha t they are doing with GLOBE data\, and meet GLOBE Observer support staff.< /span>
Register free at: https://observer.globe.gov/c 3
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220719T1246540Z-399841-4759@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221109 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the November 2022 edition of River Voices. This mont h\, we’re sharing the culmination of four years of river planning in Color ado’s Yampa River Basin and looking ahead to the action to come. In this i ssue: Solving the Puzzle of the Yampa River Our Team at Work: Erin Kanzig on PFAS LIHWAP Check-In: Fall 2022 CWA Manual Featured Community: Bartram’ s Garden Events & Learning Opportunities and more. Visit the website below to read it all. https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-november-2022/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to the November 2022 edition of Riv er Voices. This month\, we&rsquo\;re sharing the culmination of four years of river planning in Colorado&rsquo\;s Yampa River Basin and looking ahea d to the action to come.
In this issue:
Events &\; Learning Opportuni ties and more. Visit the website below to read it all. \;
Join us in t
he Green Bank Science Center for the 1st Annual Frank Drake Lectureship fe
aturing NPR's Ira Flatow. Lecture to begin in the auditorium at 7:00 PM wi
th light refreshments to follow.
The Green Bank Observatory has awarded the 2019 Frank Drake Lectu
reship to Ira Flatow. The Frank Drake Lectureship is awarded each year to
someone from the sciences\, arts or humanities in recognition of their con
tributions to advancing human knowledge and creativity.
Veteran science correspondent Ira Flatow is
the host and executive producer of public radio&rsquo\;s Science Friday.
Each week he brings a lively\, informative discussion of science to two mi
llion radio and podcast listeners. Ira is also founder of the Science Frid
ay Initiative\, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to
increasing the public&rsquo\;s access to science and scientific informatio
n.
https://www.facebook.com/events/364946284291290/
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20190117T1405470Z-399841-1522@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T160000 SUMMARY:WQS public meeting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP will host a public listening session water quality standa rds. WVDEP wants to hear from you on the potential effects of revising hum an health criteria. What: WVDEP Water Quality Standards Public Listening S ession When: Tuesday\, January 17\, 2-4PM Where: DEP Headquarters\, 601 57 th St SE\, Charleston WV\, 25304 - Coopers Rock Conference Room. Check-in at the main entrance for a visitors pass. Can’t make the meeting? WVDEP ha s provided a phone number you can call to listen to the meeting. Telephone #: 877-278-2734 Participant Code: 840590 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP will \;host a public listening se ssion water quality standards. \;WVDEP wants to hear from you on the p otential effects of revising human health criteria.
What: \;WVDEP Water Quality Standards Public Listening Session
Wh en: \;Tuesday\, January 17\, 2-4PM
Where: \;DEP Headquarters\, 601 57th St S E\, \;Charleston WV\, 25304 - Coopers Rock Conference Room. Check-in a t the main entrance for a visitors pass.
Can&rsquo\;t make the mee ting? WVDEP has provided a phone number you can call to listen to the meet ing.
Telephone #:&n bsp\;877-278-2734
Participan t Code: \;840590
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:WVDEP Headquarters UID:20190117T1335450Z-399841-1517@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T190000 SUMMARY:Tornado fall festival DESCRIPTION:Fall Festival-an event held for the folks in Tornado and surrou nding areas with pumpkin decorating\; refreshments and cookies. Contact th e Coal River Group for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fall Festival-an event held for the folks i n Tornado and surrounding areas with pumpkin decorating\; refreshments and cookies.
Contact the \;Coal River Group for more information.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170908T1734030Z-399841-347@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T190000 SUMMARY:CRG Christmas at the Cabin DESCRIPTION:Santa comes to the cabin to see kids from 4 to 7 p.m. with acti vities\, refreshments and cookies. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Santa comes to the cabin to see kids from 4 to 7 p.m. with activities\, refreshments and cookies.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171120T1444380Z-399841-350@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T090000 SUMMARY:Annual Free Kids Fishing Tournament DESCRIPTION:Mud River Lake\, WMA Boat Launch Registration 9:00-9:30 a.m. In fo: mary_nappier@aol.com /304-842-3336 x 221 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mud River Lake\, WMA Boat Launch
Re gistration 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Info: mary_nappier@aol.com /304-842-3336 x 221
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170530T1909440Z-399841-356@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Regional drought worsens despite recent ra infall In Maryland’s quest for energy\, farmers see their land being strip ped away Maryland Outdoor Equity Mini Grants fund 11 recreation projects f or 2025 Does the public know enough about data centers to decide their fut ure in Maryland? This group says no. WVDEP seeks input on PFAS Action Pla ns in Northern Panhandle Virginia Congressional Democrats blast Trump admi nistration plan to slash national Chesapeake Bay office How Hispanic-led o rganizations are strengthening Chesapeake Bay restoration Mega Trash Bash unites locals to clean up the Potomac Preserving the lands and waters of C ivil War battlefields in the Shenandoah Valley Frederick County and City r elease community-wide climate and energy Action Plan 4th Annual Cacapon Ri ver Environmental short film fest returns Nov. 15 Fishing News Maryland Fi shing Report X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fishing Ne ws
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20251106T1748520Z-399841-6865@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T100000 SUMMARY:Special Family Kayak Float Day DESCRIPTION:Branchland Park Bring your own kayak. Rentals limited info/kaya k rental: ricmacdowell@gmail.com / 304-824-2643 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Branchland Park
Bring your own kaya k. Rentals limited
info/kayak rental: ricmacdowell@gmail.com / 304 -824-2643
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170531T1214490Z-399841-360@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T160000 SUMMARY:KSF hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha Trail Club Alligator rock\, MRT\, mossy and sn ipe. Appx 4 miles with 1 nice climb. Meet at the KSF nature center. https: //fb.me/e/23tOZ3JNk X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Kanawha Trail Club
Alligator rock\, MRT\, mossy and snipe. Appx 4 miles with 1 nice climb. Meet at the KSF nature center.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20221110T1448020Z-399841-4997@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210316 SUMMARY:IWLA SOS is hiring DESCRIPTION:The Izaak Walton League is currently search for a Save Our Stre ams Coordinator. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and re sume\, by March 31\, 2021 to sos@iwla.org. No phone calls please. Visit th e website below for additional details. https://www.iwla.org/about/jobs X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Izaak Wa lton League is currently search for a \;Save Our Streams Coord inator. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and re sume\, by March 31\, 2021 to \;sos@iwla. org. No phone calls please. Visit the website below for additional det ails.
https://www.iwla.org/about/jobs
\;
Beck ley Trail walk/hike
Join Active SWV Community Captain Levi Moore at 9:30am e very Friday morning at the YMCA Soccer Complex for a trail walk/hike on th e Ship Rock Trail. Meet Community Captain Levi at the Ship Rock trail head and get some steps in while searching for the big boulder buried not too far in the wood on the trail.
Directions: From Interstate 64\, take exit 124\, then continue onto the East Beckley Bypass (do not turn onto US \;19). \;Turn right on Y MCA drive\, then make another right at the soccer fields. \;Park near the beach volleyball court on the far side of the complex. \;The tra ilhead is near the volleyball court &mdash\; with an alternate trailhead j ust up the hill slightly.
Fo r more information or if you would like to volunteer to lead an Active SWV program in your community email: erin @activeswv.com.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:YMCA Soccer Complex UID:20190110T1444110Z-399841-1465@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190106T110000 SUMMARY:Qi Gong RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190124;BYDAY=SU DESCRIPTION:Qi Gong at Canyon Rim Visitor Center Join Active Southern West Virginia Community Captains and National Park Service rangers for a Qi Gon g program at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center of New River Gorge National Riv er. Learn the ancient Chinese practice of qi gong in this beginner program . Trained volunteers will teach you the basic form and movements to build better balance and muscle control. No Reservations Required. Directions: C oming from Beckley take route 19 for about 20 miles. Turn right into the C anyon Rim Visitor Center toward Lansing. Coming from Summersville take rou te 19 for about 20 miles. Turn left into the Canyon Rim Visitor Center tow ard Lansing. Get Active in the Park is an innovative partnership between t he National Park Service and Active Southern West Virginia. Trained Commun ity Captains deliver free\, beginner-level instructional programs to the N ew River Gorge region. Get Active in the Park empowers our community to se e outdoor spaces as a place for health and wellness to take place. Togethe r\, we can build a stronger and healthier community that sees our public l ands and places for health and wellness activities. This project was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation through gene rous support of the Coca-Cola Company. For more information call (304) 894 -2129 or email: GetActiveinthePark@gmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Qi Gong at Canyon Rim Visitor Cente r
Join Active Southern West Virginia Community Captains a nd National Park Service rangers for a Qi Gong program at the Canyon Rim V isitor Center of New River Gorge National River. Learn the ancient Chinese practice of qi gong in this beginner program. Trained volunteers will tea ch you the basic form and movements to build better balance and muscle con trol. No Reservations Required.
Directions: Coming from Beckley take rout e 19 for about 20 miles. Turn right into the Canyon Rim Visitor Center tow ard Lansing. Coming from Summersville take route 19 for about 20 miles. Tu rn left into the Canyon Rim Visitor Center toward Lansing.
Get Act ive in the Park is an innovative partnership between the National Park Ser vice and Active Southern West Virginia. Trained Community Captains deliver free\, beginner-level instructional programs to the New River Gorge regio n. Get Active in the Park empowers our community to see outdoor spaces as a place for health and wellness to take place. Together\, we can build a s tronger and healthier community that sees our public lands and places for health and wellness activities. This project was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation through generous support of the Coca-Cola Company. \;For more information call (304) 894-2129 or email : GetActiveinthePark@gmail.c om.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canyon Rim Visitor Center UID:20190102T1825580Z-399841-1464@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190131 SUMMARY:TU angling classes DESCRIPTION:Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) is excited to a nnounce the schedule of our 2019 Angling Arts Classes for individuals wish ing to learn and expand their knowledge of fly fishing. The classes cover a broad range of topics for a variety of skill levels. There is a basic re gistration fee of $30.00 per person per course\, and some classes have add itional fees for materials. You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to enroll\; the classes are open to anyone. The first session of classes will begin January 31\, 2019\, at the Elkview Elementary Center (Map). To reserve your spot in any of the classes\, send an email to Ken Eigenbrod. More details are provided in the pdf. 2019_ENTUAnglingClasses.pdf Note: Re gistration is available up to the date of each class. However\, early regi stration is suggested. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (E NCTU) is excited to announce the schedule of our 2019 Angling Arts Classes for individuals wishing to learn and expand their knowledge of fly fishin g. The classes cover a broad range of topics for a variety of \;skill levels. There is a basic registration fee of $30.00 per person per course\ , and some classes have additional fees for materials. You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to enroll\; the classes are open to anyone.
The first session of classes will begin January 31\, 2019\, at the E lkview Elementary Center ( Map). \;To reserve your spot in any of the classes\, send an email to Ken Eigenbrod. More detail s are provided in the pdf.
Note: Registration is available up to the date of each class. Ho wever\, early registration is suggested.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190111T1329150Z-399841-1463@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110 SUMMARY:Submit your WQ data to WVDEP DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP is accepting water quality data collected from the st ate’s waters for the development of the 2026 Integrated Report. The WVDEP is in the process of finalizing the 2024 Integrated Report. WVDEP staff will evaluate any existing and readily available data collected from July 1\, 2022 to June 30\, 2024 that is submitted by Monday\, January 5\, 2026. Any data submitted previously to the WVDEP for the development of the Int egrated Report will automatically be considered and does not need to be re submitted. In addition\, WVDEP will download data from the USEPA Water Qua lity Portal\, thus any data submitted through the USEPA Water Quality Exch ange does not need to be submitted directly to WVDEP. More information a bout the Integrated Report and data submissions can be viewed here and gui dance for contributing water quality data can be viewed here. Data can be submitted via email to Nick Murray or by regular mail to: WV Department of Environmental Protection l Division of Water and Waste Management l Wat er Quality Standards Assessment Section l 601 57th St. SE Charleston\, WV 25304 l Attention: Nick Murray X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP is
accepting water quality data collected from the state&rsquo\;s waters for
the development of the 2026 Integrated Report. The WVDEP is in the proces
s of finalizing the 2024 Integrated Report.
\;
WVDEP staf
f will evaluate any existing and readily available data collected from Jul
y 1\, 2022 to June 30\, 2024 that is submitted by Monday\, January 5\, 202
6. Any data submitted previously to the WVDEP for the development of the I
ntegrated Report will automatically be considered and does not need to be
resubmitted. In addition\, WVDEP will download data from the USEPA Water Q
uality Portal\, thus any data submitted through the USEPA Water Quality Ex
change does not need to be submitted directly to WVDEP.
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More information about the Integrated Report and data submissions can be
viewed \;here and guidance for contributi
ng water quality data can be viewed
here. \;Data can be submitte
d via email to \;
Nick Murray \;or by regular mail to:
\;
WV Depart
ment of Environmental Protection l \;Division of Wate
r and Waste Management l \;Water Quality Standards As
sessment Section l \;601 57th \;St. SE Charlesto
n\, WV 25304 l \;Attention: Nick Murray
Water afford ability issues across the United States have grown at a staggering rate ov er the last several years and have become an even larger problem since the start of the pandemic\, but solutions are on the horizon. There are ways that state and local advocates can begin to plan for and initiate conversa tions with their leaders to ensure equitable and timely distribution of Lo w Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) funds to those in nee d. Read more.< /p>
In this issue:
Visit: https://www.rivernet work.org/river-voices-april-2021/ for all the detai ls
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210408T1710290Z-399841-3766@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T130000 SUMMARY:Enslow Park garden DESCRIPTION:Fourpole Creek Watershed Association is asking for volunteers t o help with the first steps on the Enslow Park pollinator garden. FPWA and volunteers will be trimming vines\, removing weeds and getting soil ready for new plants. Please bring your shovel\, rakes\, gloves etc. and help i mprove your neighborhood garden. Contact Carrie Denvir at: 304-942-2525 wi th questions X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fourpole Creek Watershe d Association \;is asking for volunteers to help wit h the first steps on the Enslow Park pollinator garden. FPWA and volunteer s will be trimming vines\, removing weeds and getting soil ready for new p lants.
Please bring your sh ovel\, rakes\, gloves etc. and help improve your neighborhood garden. Cont act Carrie Denvir at: 304-942-2525 with questions
\; CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Enslow Park garden UID:20220511T2013350Z-399841-4582@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T110000 SUMMARY:Rise of the environmental movement DESCRIPTION:Join the Heinz History Center for “Rachel Carson: Rise of the E nvironmental Movement” a free webinar for teachers and students. This vir tual program will explore the story of Rachael Carson\, scientist\, ecolog ist\, and writer whose work sparked the modern environmental movement. Lea rn more about how Rachel Carson observed the natural environment and the i mpact of humans on it resulting in increased environmental awareness throu ghout the nation. Register Here. 10-11 am: Students and teachers grades 3- 6 1-2 pm: Students and teachers grades 7-12 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join the Hei nz History Center for &ldquo\;Rachel Carson: Rise of the Environmental Mov ement&rdquo\; a free webinar for teachers and students. This virtual prog ram will explore the story of Rachael Carson\, scientist\, ecologist\, and writer whose work sparked the modern environmental movement. Learn more a bout how Rachel Carson observed the natural environment and the impact of humans on it resulting in increased environmental awareness throughout the nation. Register Here.
10-11 am: Students and teachers grades 3-6
1-2 pm: Students and teachers grades 7-12
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220321T1522380Z-399841-4416@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429 SUMMARY:Little Coal River celebration RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:River Celebration on the Little Coal River On Friday\, the enti re Boone Career and Technical Center school and volunteers will clean the river banks and remove trash from Daville to the mouth of Rock Creek. On S aturday\, the clean up continues\, ending with a catered lunch by West Mad ison Grocery\, partially funded by the Boone County Foundation Grant and A dventure Tourism Program. Contact Robert Miller for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Celebr ation on the Little Coal River
On Friday\, the entire Boone Career and Technical Center school and vol unteers will clean the river banks and remove trash from Daville to the mo uth of Rock Creek. On Saturday\, the clean up continues\, ending with a ca tered lunch by West Madison Grocery\, partially funded by the Boone County Foundation Grant and Adventure Tourism Program. Contact \;Robert Miller for more information.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220408T1908440Z-399841-4491@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220604 SUMMARY:Forks of the Coal discovery DESCRIPTION:Discover the Forks with Forks of Coal State Natural Area Founda tion 10:00am- 3:00pm Snakes Alive presentation\, booths on casting fish li nes\, tours of the new education center\, scavenger hunt\, guided hikes\, native fish aquarium\, and more! Contact Ashley Anderson with any question . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover the Forks with \;Forks o f Coal State Natural Area Foundation
Snakes Alive presentation\, booths on casting fish lines\, tours of the new education center\, scavenger hunt\, guided hikes\, nativ e fish aquarium\, and more! Contact \;Ashley Anderson with any question.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Forks of Coal Natural Area UID:20220408T1920250Z-399841-4494@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514 SUMMARY:Paint Creek Kid's Day DESCRIPTION:Kid's Day on Paint Creek 9:00 am -1:00 pm Bring your family to Ash Branch ADA Fishing Pier for all the fun. Take a Kid Fishing Day' will be held today at the Ash Branch Fishing Pier located on Paint Creek approx imately 2 miles from WV Turnpike Exit 74. https://www.facebook.com/165858 5044423482/posts/3192284677720170/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kid's Day on Paint Creek
9:00 am -1:00 p m
Bring your family to Ash B ranch ADA Fishing Pier for all the fun. Take a Kid Fishing Day' will be he ld today at the Ash Branch Fishing Pier located on Paint Creek approximate ly 2 miles from WV Turnpike Exit 74. \;
https://www.facebook.com/16585850444 23482/posts/3192284677720170/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220412T1224110Z-399841-4492@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 SUMMARY:Clay Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events. Clay County : From 8-2 at Clay County High School. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light t ruck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in t heir vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events. \;
Clay County: From 8-2 at Clay County Hi gh School. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires.
A list of upcomin g tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
Marsh Fork C ommunity Event from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Educational booths\, maps of Marsh Fork\, and be part of a new w atershed group forming! Email \;Debbie Jarrell with any questions.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220408T1917270Z-399841-4493@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 SUMMARY:Randolph Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events. Randolph Co unty: From 9-3 at the Old Oak Ridge Trucking Lot located at 2981 Beverly P ike in Elkins. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The t ires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accep ted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropp ing off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can b e found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events. \;
Randolph County: From 9-3 at the Old Oa k Ridge Trucking Lot located at 2981 Beverly Pike in El kins. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off t ires.
A list of upcoming tir e collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events. \;
Hardy County: From 9-3 at the HL Wilson Trucking Lot by Burger King in Moorefield. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and li ght truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires.
A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220408T1851460Z-399841-4487@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T203000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) monthly meeting at the First Presbyterian Church downstairs activity room . Our speaker this month will be Dustin Wichterman from Trout Unlimited's Mid Atlantic Coldwater Habitat Program. The meeting is open to everyone\, and provides a social period at 6:30 p.m.\, and the business meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. Please note the new location\, and reach out to those fr iends and members who typically attend but may not check their emails regu larly. Jimmy Easter\, President X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for the \;Ernie Nester Chapter of Tro ut Unlimited (ENCTU) monthly meeting at the First Presby terian Church downstairs activity room. Our speaker this month will be Dus tin Wichterman from Trout Unlimited's Mid Atlantic Coldwater Habitat Progr am.
The meeting is open to e veryone\, and provides a social period at 6:30 p.m.\, and the business mee ting will begin at 7:00 pm. Please note the new location\, and reach out t o those friends and members who typically attend but may not check their e mails regularly.
Jimmy Easte r\, President \;
Four \;m
ile hike in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the \;National Trails and Wild and Scenic River System. We will meet at the Stone
Cliff Trail and have an evening out and back walk along the New River. No
reservations required.
Location: Stone Cliff Trail
Directions: From US 19 north of Beckley
\, take the Glen Jean-Thurmond exit. Take an immediate left\, and go 0.5 m
iles to Glen Jean. Take a right and follow the signs to Thurmond (WV 25).
Continue for 6.0 miles t a three-way intersection. Bear right and go 1.5 m
iles on this road. Take a right on the gravel road\, just before the bridg
e crossing over the New River. Continue past the boat launch to the parkin
g area. The trail begins beside the picnic area.
Get Active in the Park is an innovative partnershi
p between the National Park Service and Active Southern West Virginia. Tra
ined Community Captains deliver free\, beginner-level instructional progra
ms to the New River Gorge region. Get Active in the Park empowers our comm
unity to see outdoor spaces as a place for health and wellness to take pla
ce.
https://www.facebook.com/events/478780969271289/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Stone Cliff Trail UID:20180926T1952410Z-399841-1248@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T120000 SUMMARY:Rend trail hike DESCRIPTION:Event by New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Rend Trail Join a ranger and hike along the Rend Trail while exploring the cultural a nd natural resources of the Thurmond/Rend area. Meet at the Rend trailhead . https://fb.me/e/2DEmzlE3w X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by New River Gorge National Park and Preser ve
Join a ranger and hike alo ng the Rend Trail while exploring the cultural and natural resources of th e Thurmond/Rend area. Meet at the Rend trailhead.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220718T1340300Z-399841-4754@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220811 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Last year\, miles of the North Fork were under an advisory to a void contact with the harmful algae blooms. Aquatic ecology staff from ICP RB will again be part of a team that will monitor conditions on the North Fork to inform any future advisories or decisions from the Virginia Depart ment of Health. Timely information\, including a map showing areas with al gae\, are available on a VDOH webpage. In this issue: Think twice before s wimming in Shenandoah waterways\; Salt in water sources becoming worrisom e in DC region\; Algal mat alert for Shenandoah River\; An image by this MD photographer graces a new postage stamp\; Over $64 million in federal funding for VA infrastructure projects\; ACOE announces recreation impacts at Jennings Randolph Lake from low lake levels\; River cleanups move to t he next level using grasses and oysters\; And more…Click-Here to read the stories. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Last year\, miles of the North Fork were under an advisory to avoid contact with the h armful algae blooms. Aquatic ecology staff from ICPRB will again be part o f a team that will monitor conditions on the North Fork to inform any futu re advisories or decisions from the Virginia Department of Health. Timely information\, including a map showing areas with algae\, are available on a VDOH webpage.
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Join the&nbs p\;Forks of Coal Foundati on to learn about updates to the Claudia L. Workman Wild life Education Center and outdoor areas\, as well as future plans and fund raisers!
Register in advance for this webinar HERE. After registering\, you wil l receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the we binar.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210520T1921070Z-399841-3918@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Water Trails Workshop - November 13\, 2025 | Haw ks Nest State Park. Learn more and register here. Deadly Rivers In The Sky . Learn more here. Abandoned Coal Mine Drainage Could Be a Significant Sou rce of Carbon Emissions. Learn more here. A GIS-based approach for managin g catch-and-release fisheries. Learn more here. How Philadelphia seniors a re tracking microplastics and are working to leave a better world. Learn m ore here. Grants National Geographic Society: Future of Learning\, Future of Our Planet. Learn more here. Temper of the Times Foundations: Marketing Grants for Environmental Awareness Campaigns. Learn more here. FY2025 Dis aster Supplemental Grant Program. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
Grants
WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) fall statewide cleanup is set for Saturday\, Sept . 28. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Highways\, the A AH program is administered by the WVDEP&rsquo\;s REAP. Its goals include i mproving the quality of our environment by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Since the program&rsquo\;s inception in 1988\, state citizens have cleaned up close to 70\,000 miles of state highways and roads during annual spring and fall AAH events. \;
Individuals\, families\, churches \, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\, government agencies\, and communities can register to pick up trash on almost any state-maintained r oad\, back road\, or main route. Private roads and interstate highways can not be adopted. The AAH program provides garbage bags\, work gloves\, and safety vests to volunteers and takes care of disposing of collected trash.
Volunteers must be at leas t 12 years old to participate. \;One-time cleanups are encouraged\, bu t must be registered. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email t o dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REA P voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county where your adopted road is located.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190926T1517110Z-399841-2457@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117 SUMMARY:RSVP for Common Waters Symposium DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Water Research Institute 3RQ Common Waters In itiative is pleased to announce the date for our 2025 Fall Common Waters S ymposium! The Fall 2025 Common Waters Symposium will be held on December 2 nd\, from 4pm to 6pm\, at the NRCCE Building on the WVU Evansdale Campus. Common Waters connects WVU students with local environmental nonprofits t o participate in various projects\, which students have been working on th rough the semester and are excited to present during the symposium. Presen tations will range from research-based projects to StoryMaps showcasing va rious environmental topics local to the region. For organizations involved with Common Waters\, this is a great opportunity to meet the student(s) p artnered with your organization. For those who haven't had the chance to p articipate with Common Waters in the past\, this is a chance to learn what the program can accomplish\, as well as learn about the work various loca l watershed organizations are doing. Please RSVP for the 2025 Fall Common Waters Symposium. Note: The closest non-permit parking lots to the NRCCE b uilding are ST-6: Blaney House and ST-9: Evansdale Crossing\, which has fr ee parking after 4pm. Please reach out to Amanda if you have any questions . We hope to see you at the symposium! Amaya Hamilton\, Water Remediation Specialist l West Virginia Water Research Institute l West Virginia Univer sity l (304) 293-6968 ext. 846952 l wvwri.wvu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Water Research Institute 3RQ \;Common Waters Initiative is pleased to announce the date for our 2025 Fall Common Waters Symposium!&nb sp\;The Fall 2025 Common Waters Symposium will be held on \;December 2 nd\, from 4pm to 6pm\, at the NRCCE Building on the WVU Evansdale Campus.& nbsp\;
Common Waters connect s WVU students with local environmental nonprofits to participate in vario us projects\, which students have been working on through the semester and are excited to present during the \;symposium. Presentations will ran ge from research-based projects to StoryMaps showcasing various environmen tal topics \;local to the region. For organizations involved with Comm on Waters\, this is a great opportunity \;to meet the student(s) partn ered with your organization. \;For those who haven't had the chance to participate with Common Waters in the past\, \;this is a chance to le arn what the program can accomplish\, as well as learn about the work vari ous local watershed organizations are doing.
Please RSVP \;for the 2025 Fall Common Waters Symposium. Note: The cl osest non-permit parking lots to the NRCCE building are \;ST- 6: Blaney House and ST-9: Evansdale Crossing\, which has free parking after 4pm. \;Please reach out to Amanda if you hav e any questions. We hope to see you at the symposium!
Amaya Hamilton\, \ ;Water Remediation Specialist l West Virginia Water Research Institute l W est Virginia University l (304) 293-6968 ext. 846952 l \;wvwri.wvu.edu \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:WV University - NRCCE building UID:20251117T1705140Z-399841-6871@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T180000 SUMMARY:Common Waters Symposium DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Water Research Institute 3RQ Common Waters In itiative is pleased to announce the date for our 2025 Fall Common Waters S ymposium! It will be held at the NRCCE Building on the WVU Evansdale Campu s. Common Waters connects WVU students with local environmental nonprofit s to participate in various projects\, which students have been working on through the semester and are excited to present during the symposium. Pre sentations will range from research-based projects to StoryMaps showcasing various environmental topics local to the region. For organizations invol ved with Common Waters\, this is a great opportunity to meet the student(s ) partnered with your organization. For those who haven't had the chance t o participate with Common Waters in the past\, this is a chance to learn w hat the program can accomplish\, as well as learn about the work various l ocal watershed organizations are doing. Please RSVP for the 2025 Fall Comm on Waters Symposium. Note: The closest non-permit parking lots to the NRCC E building are ST-6: Blaney House and ST-9: Evansdale Crossing\, which hav e free parking after 4pm. Please reach out to Amanda if you have any quest ions. We hope to see you at the symposium! Amaya Hamilton\, Water Remediat ion Specialist l West Virginia Water Research Institute l West Virginia Un iversity l (304) 293-6968 ext. 846952 l wvwri.wvu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Water Research Institute 3RQ \;Common Waters Initiative&nbs p\;is pleased to announce the date for our 2025 Fall Common Waters Symposi um! It will be held at the NRCCE Building on the WVU Evansdale Campus.&nbs p\;
Common Waters connects W VU students with local environmental nonprofits to participate in various projects\, which students have been working on through the semester and ar e excited to present during the \;symposium. Presentations will range from research-based projects to StoryMaps showcasing various environmental topics \;local to the region. For organizations involved with Common Waters\, this is a great opportunity \;to meet the student(s) partnere d with your organization. \;For those who haven't had the chance to pa rticipate with Common Waters in the past\, \;this is a chance to learn what the program can accomplish\, as well as learn about the work various local watershed organizations are doing.
Please RSVP \;for the 2025 Fall Common Waters Sy mposium. \;Note: The closest non-permit parking lots to the NRCCE building are \; ST-6: Blaney House \;and \;ST-9: Evansdale Crossing\, which have free parking after 4pm. \;Please reach out to A manda if you have any questions. We hope to see you at the symposium!
Amaya Hami lton\, \;Water Remediation Specialist l West Virginia Water Resear ch Institute l West Virginia University l (304) 293-6968 ext. 846952 l&nbs p\;wvwri.wvu.edu \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:WVU - NRCCE Building UID:20251117T1706190Z-399841-6872@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T083000 SUMMARY:ENTU Chapter meeting DESCRIPTION:The October meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimi ted will be at the South Charleston Public Library. The meeting will offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will begin at 7:00 p .m. Our program speaker will be Glenn Nelson\, Coordinator for WVDEP's Sav e Our Streams Program. Glenn will be discussing the types of bugs in area streams and the Save Our Streams Program. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 2188726008091590/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The October meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be at the Sout h Charleston Public Library. The meeting will offer a social period at 6:3 0 p.m. and the speaker/program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Our program speaker will be Glenn Nelson\, Coordin ator for WVDEP's \;Save Our St reams Program. Glenn will be discussing the types of bugs in area streams and the Save Our Streams Program.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2188726008091590/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Charleston Library UID:20190926T1421260Z-399841-2456@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000 SUMMARY:Weirton PFAS meeting DESCRIPTION:Live in Northern West Virginia? Join us from 6-8 pm at the Weir ton meeting to learn about PFAS in our drinking water and share your input on community action plans. RSVP Here. Why it matters: PFAS have been fou nd in local drinking water systems\, including Follansbee\, Chester\, Weir ton\, and Benwood. Long-term exposure may pose serious health risks. These meetings are a chance to: Learn about PFAS and WV’s response through the PFAS Protection Act. Hear updates from WVDEP on local Action Plans. Share your concerns and ideas to shape solutions. Hosted by: WV Department of En vironmental Protection\, WV Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmental Le gal Services\, and local partners. Questions? Email Carrie Decker. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Live in Northern West Virginia? \;Join us from 6-8 pm at the Weir ton meeting to learn about PFAS in our drinking water and share your input on community action plans. \;RSVP Here. \;
Why it matters: \;PFAS have been found in local d rinking water systems\, including Follansbee\, Chester\, Weirton\, and Ben wood. Long-term exposure may pose serious health risks. These meetings are a chance to:
Hosted by: \;WV Department of Envi ronmental Protection\, WV Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmental Lega l Services\, and local partners. \;Questions? Email \;Carrie Decker.
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Holiday Inn UID:20251114T2148160Z-399841-6851@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000 SUMMARY:Benwood PFAS meeting DESCRIPTION:Live in Northern West Virginia? Join us from 6-8 pm at the Benw ood meeting to learn about PFAS in our drinking water and share your input on community action plans. RSVP Here. Why it matters: PFAS have been foun d in local drinking water systems\, including Follansbee\, Chester\, Weirt on\, and Benwood. Long-term exposure may pose serious health risks. These meetings are a chance to: Learn about PFAS and WV’s response through the P FAS Protection Act. Hear updates from WVDEP on local Action Plans. Share y our concerns and ideas to shape solutions. Hosted by: WV Department of Env ironmental Protection\, WV Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmental Leg al Services\, and local partners. Questions? Email Carrie Decker. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Live in Northern West Virginia? \;Join us from 6-8 pm at the Benw ood meeting to learn about PFAS in our drinking water and share your input on community action plans. \;< span style='background-color: #993366\;'>RSVP Here.
Why it matters: \;PFAS have been fo und in local drinking water systems\, including Follansbee\, Chester\, Wei rton\, and Benwood. Long-term exposure may pose serious health risks. Thes e meetings are a chance to:
WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch \;(WIB) invites you to attend the \;Quality Assurance P roject Plan \;(QAPP) trai ning. Sessions will run from 2 PM to 3:30 PM on Thursdays from 1/22/26 thr ough 2/12/26. \;Get on the mailing list for this event through \;< strong>this link.
All work performed by or on behalf of EP A involving environmental information operations shall be implemented in a ccordance with an approved QAPP. \;Watershed groups using Clean Water Act §\;319 grants (either Watershed Project Grants or AGOs) must compl ete a QAPP and have it approved in order to spend those funds on data coll ection. WIB hopes to make QAPPs easier with these training sessions.
Martin Christ\, \;Northern Basin Coordinator \;l \;West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection \;l \;Division of Water and Waste Mana gement \;l \;Watershed Improvement Branch \;l \;Mobile: 304-932-5741 - Office: 30 4-926-0499 ext. 30205
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260106T2130050Z-399841-6879@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220518 SUMMARY:SCR forest buffer maintenance DESCRIPTION:Maintaining forests in stream corridor restoration (SCR) - Stat e Webcast With growing interest and implementation of stream restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed\, there is an increasing need for research about the “trade-off” value of these practices compared to impacts on adj acent forest buffers. The Center for Watershed Protection\, Inc. (CWP) is working collaboratively with the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) and stakehol ders to evaluate these “trade-offs” and produce guidance for local governm ents on the best practices to minimize unintended adverse outcomes. We wil l be conducting three webcasts (one in PA\, MD\, and VA) on May 18th and M ay 20th to present the current project findings and discuss how to improve stream restoration practices to minimize impacts to habitat and maximize water quality benefits. These webcasts are intended for Bay partners\, str eam restoration practitioners\, and local officials involved with stream r estoration at the state and local level. The agenda for each webcast will be similar\, with the state agency\, local govt.\, and practitioner presen tations focused on the state in which each webcast is being held. PA Invit ed Speakers: Dave Goerman\, PA DEP\; Charity Burkhart\, David Miller/Assoc iates\; Mike LaSala\, LandStudies. Pennsylvania webcast is May 18th from 9 am – Noon. Zoom Link. MD Invited Speakers: Denise Clearwater\, MDE\; Erik Michelsen\, Anne Arundel County\; Bryan Seipp\, Ecotone. Maryland webcast is May 20th from 1 – 4 pm. Zoom Link. VA Invited Speakers: Brock Reggi\, VA DEQ\; Charles Smith\, Fairfax County\; Josh Running\, Stantec. Virginia webcast is May 18th from 1 – 4 pm. Zoom Link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Maintaining forests in stream corridor restoration (SCR) - State Webcast \;
With growing interest and implemen tation of stream restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed\, there is an increasing need for research about the &ldquo\;trade-off&rdquo\; value of these practices compared to impacts on adjacent forest buffers. The Cente r for Watershed Protection\, Inc. (CWP) is working collaboratively with th e Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) and stakeholders to evaluate these &ldquo\; trade-offs&rdquo\; and produce guidance for local governments on the best practices to minimize unintended adverse outcomes. We will be conducting t hree webcasts (one in PA\, MD\, and VA) on May 18th and May 20th to presen t the current project findings and discuss how to improve stream restorati on practices to minimize impacts to habitat and maximize water quality ben efits.
These webcasts are in tended for Bay partners\, stream restoration practitioners\, and local off icials involved with stream restoration at the state and local level. The agenda for each webcast will be similar\, with the state agency\, local go vt.\, and practitioner presentations focused on the state in which each we bcast is being held.
The Hub's Ex ecutive Director Stephanie Tyree is offering individual coaching sessions for people interested in learning more about applying for an Appalachian R egion Commission's Partnership for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grant. Potential applicants can sign up for 1:1 coa ching with Stephanie Tyree through May 2 to help guide you through the pro cess.
Learn m ore about the ARC POWER funding opportunity here »\;
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20220328T1310040Z-399841-4434@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 SUMMARY:Kanawha County cleanup DESCRIPTION:Cabin Creek Behind Go-Mart. To learn more visit the Kanawha Cou nty Facebook page\, or call (304) 357-0570. https://www.facebook.com/Kanaw haCountyCommission 2022KanawhaCoCleanups.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cabin Creek< /span>
Behind Go-Mart. To learn mor e visit the Kanawha County Facebook page\, or call (304) 357-0570.< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20220328T1304590Z-399841-4433@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328 SUMMARY: A Beckley forest DESCRIPTION:The City of Beckley is “growing” its own nature preserve\, simi lar to a mini-national park\, as it is poised to annex a possible 800 acre s of forest into city limits.Beckley Recreation Development Specialist Cor ey Lilly reported that the acreage\, which is owned by West Virginia Land Trust\, is in the Piney Gorge and borders the city. It offers Piney Creek\ , forest land and multiple waterfalls for popular viewing. Lilly is workin g with West Virginia Land Trust to enable the City of Beckley to have a fo rest that offers a minimally invasive recreational opportunity for residen ts and visitors. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The City of Beckley is &ldquo\;growing&rdquo\; its own nature preserve\, similar to a mini-national park\, as it is poised to annex a possible 800 acres of fore st into city limits.Beckley Recreation Development Specialist Corey Lilly reported that the acreage\, which is owned by West Virginia Land Trust\, i s in the Piney Gorge and borders the city. It offers Piney Creek\, forest land and multiple waterfalls for popular viewing. Lilly is working with We st Virginia Land Trust to enable the City of Beckley to have a forest that offers a minimally invasive recreational opportunity for residents and vi sitors.
Click-He re to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220328T1253470Z-399841-4431@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409 SUMMARY:Kanawha County cleanup DESCRIPTION:Elkview and Clendenin Old Herbert Hoover parking lot. To learn more visit the Kanawha County Facebook page\, or call (304) 357-0570. htt ps://www.facebook.com/KanawhaCountyCommission 2022KanawhaCoCleanups.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elkview and Clendenin \;
Old Herbert Hoover parking lot. To learn more visit the Kanawha County Facebook page\ , or call (304) 357-0570.
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Join Appalachian Headwaters for the Christmas Bird Count. Start your new year off in nature\, count birds\, and contribute to a 120+ year old community science data set to aid bird conservation natio nally!
Binoculars and warm d rinks will be provided. Expect an easy to moderate ~1 mile hike at Wood Th rush Park to search for and record bird species to contribute to the count !Dress for the weather\, we had snow last year during the count\, but we h ad a hardy team and were able to contribute many species to the Lewisburg Count dataset!
This event i s open to all ages and experience levels (children must be accompanied by an adult). --->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20251204T1841340Z-399841-6876@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191115 SUMMARY:Chesapeake watershed forum RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:2019 Chesapeake Watershed Forum You're invited to join the Alli ance for the Chesapeake Bay and our planning partners in celebrating the d iversity of the Chesapeake watershed with informative workshops\, networki ng opportunities\, and energizing social activities. Click-Here to registe r and learn more... Learn how to get the most out of your forum experience . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2019 Chesape ake Watershed Forum
You're i nvited to join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and our planning partne rs in celebrating the diversity of the Chesapeake watershed with informati ve workshops\, networking opportunities\, and energizing social activities .
Click-Here \;to register and learn more... Learn how to get the most out of your forum experience.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:National Conservation Training Center UID:20191107T2142270Z-399841-2237@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:The Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/acw a-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-34-week-of-september-30-2019/ In this issue... E PA Updates Aquatic Life Benchmarks Table EPA Water Modeling Workshop in Da llas Senate Appropriations Bill Meetings and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa tion. Please direct comments to: kforeman@acwa-us.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Week's W rap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-34-week-of-sept ember-30-2019/
In t his issue...
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past we ek's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of im portant deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comm ents to: kforeman@acwa-us.org.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191007T1246390Z-399841-2478@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T193000 SUMMARY:KSFF public meeting DESCRIPTION:Members of the Kanawha State Forest Foundation\, and interested members of the public\, are invited to attend the KSFF annual public meet ing. Meet new KSF superintendent Chris Bartley and get an update on curren t and future projects\, DEP will be on-hand to discuss the planned Davis C reek restoration project and new board members will be nominated. Anyone w ith grant-writing and fundraising experience would be a welcome addition t o the KSFF board. Click the message button and submit your name\, if you'r e interested. https://www.facebook.com/events/554659985352488/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Members of t
he Kanawha State Forest Foundation\, and interested members of the public\
, are invited to attend the KSFF annual public meeting. Meet new KSF super
intendent Chris Bartley and get an update on current and future projects\,
DEP will be on-hand to discuss the planned Davis Creek restoration projec
t and new board members will be \;nominated.
Anyone with grant-writing and fundraising experien
ce would be a welcome addition to the KSFF board. Click the message button
and submit your name\, if you're interested.
https ://www.facebook.com/events/554659985352488/< /p>
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Mountain Justice UID:20191202T1417570Z-399841-2567@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124 SUMMARY:Help restore the American Chestnut DESCRIPTION:The once-prevalent American chestnut tree was wiped out of West Virginia by blight nearly 100 years ago\, but you may be able to help wit h its restoration efforts. The American Chestnut Foundation has been worki ng to restore the American chestnut by researching the blight that kills t he trees and by breeding hybrid chestnut trees that are more disease-resis tant. According to the West Virginia chapter of the American Chestnut Foun dation\, hybrid chestnuts have been planted in at least 26 counties in the state. The ongoing restoration efforts include planting Dunstan chestnut hybrid trees. According to a release from the Tygarts Valley Conservation District\, which serves Barbour\, Randolph\, Taylor\, Tucker and Upshur co unties\, anyone can purchase and plant a Dunstan chestnut. West Virginia i s the only state entirely within the American chestnut’s natural range\, s o anyone in the state can participate in the restoration effort. Chestnut trees can be purchased from the Chestnut Hill Nursery\, which has four loc ations in West Virginia\, in Charleston\, Sutton\, Weston and Moorefield\, and sells trees online. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The once-pre valent \;American chestnut tree was wiped out of West Virginia by blig ht nearly 100 years ago\, but you may be able to help with its restora tion efforts.
The \;American Chestnut Foundation \;has been working to restore the American ch estnut by researching the blight that kills the trees and by breeding hybr id chestnut trees that are more disease-resistant. According to the West V irginia chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation\, hybrid chestnuts hav e been planted in at least 26 counties in the state.
The ongoing restoration efforts include planting Dunstan chestnut hybrid trees. According to a release from the Tygarts Val ley Conservation District\, which serves Barbour\, Randolph\, Taylor\, Tuc ker and Upshur counties\, anyone can purchase and plant a Dunstan chestnut .
West Virginia is the only state entirely within the American chestnut&rsquo\;s natural range\, so anyone in the state can participate in the restoration effort. Chestnu t trees can be purchased from the Chestnut Hill Nursery\, which \;has four locations in West Virginia\ , in Charleston\, Sutton\, Weston and Moorefield\, and \;sells trees online.
--->\; Le arn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20251118T1522270Z-399841-6875@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517 SUMMARY:EPA Region 3 Virtual Summit DESCRIPTION:Overview EPA Mid-Atlantic Region will convene a summit of feder al\, state\, Tribal\, and local partners to showcase the collective work a nd innovative practices that are addressing 21st century environmental and public health challenges impacting the communities we serve. Goal The EPA Mid-Atlantic Region 2023 Virtual Summit is a one-day informational exc hange that brings together EPA and its partners to share pioneering ideas and practices in protecting the environment and human health in the Mid-At lantic region. Attendees will learn from leaders in the field of environme ntal and human health on priority topics including environmental justice\, climate\, and infrastructure. Visit the summit website to register and le arn more. 2023EPAMidAtlanticSummit.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Overview
EPA Mid-Atlantic Region will co nvene a summit of federal\, state\, Tribal\, and local partners to showcas e the collective work and innovative practices that are addressing 21st ce ntury environmental and public health challenges impacting the communities we serve. \; \; \;
Goal
The EPA Mid-Atlanti c Region 2023 Virtual Summit is a one-day informational exchange that brin gs together EPA and its partners to share pioneering ideas and practices i n protecting the environment and human health in the Mid-Atlantic region. Attendees will learn from leaders in the field of environmental and human health on priority topics including environmental justice\, climate\, and infrastructure.
Visit the summit website to register and
learn more. \;
Event by Th ree Rivers Avian Center
Visit with Three Rivers A vian Center's Regis the Bald Eagle Ambassador and some of his hawk\, owl a nd falcon Raptor Ambassador friends at the Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve!
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Summit Bechtel Reserve UID:20220511T1510070Z-399841-4578@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514 SUMMARY:Migration celebration DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center and Little Beaver State Park Join Three Rivers Avian Center and friends for a Celebration of West Virg inia's wild birds and the ecosystems that sustain them. The event includes kids crafts\, face painting\, birding walks\, nature walks\, live birds o f prey (including Regis\, our Bald Eagle Ambassador)\, a special door priz e drawing and more! The event will be at Little Beaver State Park just out side Beckley WV and is free and open to the public. Free Parking\, and Cam ping is available. https://fb.me/e/1yQL6sp6z X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Th ree Rivers Avian Center and Little Beaver State Park
Join Three Rivers Avian Center and fri ends for a Celebration of West Virginia's wild birds and the ecosystems th at sustain them. The event includes kids crafts\, face painting\, birding walks\, nature walks\, live birds of prey (including Regis\, our Bald Eagl e Ambassador)\, a special door prize drawing and more! The event will be a t Little Beaver State Park just outside Beckley WV and is free and open to the public. Free Parking\, and Camping is available.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Little Beaver State Park UID:20220511T1508220Z-399841-4577@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220617 SUMMARY:Cacapon Riverfest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:What is the Cacapon Riverfest? Cacapon Riverfest is a two day c elebration of the Cacapon River. Themed around the environment and the art s\, this family-friendly festival will feature live music and entertainmen t\, art activities\, river fun\, presentations and displays by local envir onmental groups\, food\, drink and social opportunities for all those who love the Cacapon River. It is organized by the Friends of the Cacapon Rive r\, a local non-profit whose mission is to preserve\, protect and promote the Cacapon River. Where will it take place? The Cacapon Riverfest will be held at The River House. This homegrown arts and music venue is located a t 24 Rickie Davy Lane in Capon Bridge\, WV (theriverhousewv.org). Parking will be provided at several off-site lots\, a short walk away. It is a fre e event but capacity is limited to 300 persons. https://www.potomacriverke epernetwork.org/event/capacon-riverfest/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What is the Cacapon Riverfest?
Cacapon R iverfest is a two day celebration of the Cacapon River. Themed around the environment and the arts\, this family-friendly festival will feature live music and entertainment\, art activities\, river fun\, presentations and displays by local environmental groups\, food\, drink and social opportuni ties for all those who love the Cacapon River. It is organized by the Frie nds of the Cacapon River\, a local non-profit whose mission is to preserve \, protect and promote the Cacapon River.
Where will it take place?
The Cacapon Riverfest will be held at The River House. This ho megrown arts and music venue is located at 24 Rickie Davy Lane in Capon Br idge\, WV (theriverhousewv.org) . Parking will be provided at several off-site lots\, a short walk away. I t is a free event but capacity is limited to 300 persons.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The River House UID:20220511T1513260Z-399841-4579@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T160000 SUMMARY:Traditional and cultural water uses DESCRIPTION:Title: Cultural and Traditional Water Uses: Integration with th e Clean Water Act. Speakers/Host: Barb Horn\, Ibrahim Goodwin\, and Nick M artorano Description: An introduction to cultural and traditional water us es and the relationship with the USA Clean Water Act. The Federal CWA util izes water use designations as surrogates to protect water quality. Additi onal elements of the CWA such as standards\, monitoring and assessment inf orm protection or restoration. Native American Tribes\, some recognized as sovereign nations while others are not\, have varying degrees of success implementing\, adopting\, implementing and protecting some uses via the CW A framework. This webinar explores the landscape\, barriers and opportunit ies for both states and tribal nations to evolve our use classification ap proach. In addition\, many Tribal Nations engage their members in particip atory science to generate data. Future webinars will look closer at case s tudies for lessons learned. Join from a PC\, Mac\, iPad\, iPhone or Androi d device. Please click here to join. Passcode: 446263 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Title: Cultural and Traditional Wate r Uses: Integration with the Clean Water Act. Speakers/Host: Barb Horn\, Ibrahim Goodwin\, and Nic k Martorano
Description: An introduction to cultural and traditional water uses and the relationship with the USA Clean Water Act. The Federal CWA utilizes water use designations as surrogates to prot ect water quality. Additional elements of the CWA such as standards\, moni toring and assessment inform protection or restoration. Native American Tr ibes\, some recognized as sovereign nations while others are not\, have va rying degrees of success implementing\, adopting\, implementing and protec ting some uses via the CWA framework. This webinar explores the landscape\ , barriers and opportunities for both states and tribal nations to evolve our use classification approach. In addition\, many Tribal Nations engage their members in participatory science to generate data. Future webinars w ill look closer at case studies for lessons learned.
Join from a PC\, Mac\, iPad\, iPhone or Android d evice. Please click here to join. Passcode: 446263
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221122T1944120Z-399841-5009@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Drought watch advisory expands to 50 count ies\, 23 cities in Virginia Black youth\, environmentalists\, entrepreneur s express support for ‘Bottle Bill’ Proposed Montgomery County data center would use Potomac River water for cooling Frederick County takes next ste ps regarding Data Center overlay zone Potomac Conservancy's 2025 Potomac R eport Card Press Conference [Video] Potomac River advocates want to contin ue river’s water quality improvements Dozens of sunken WWI ships are homes for wildlife X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Ba sin
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220331T1821490Z-399841-4446@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220331 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:ICPRB is holding an Earth Day cleanup on April 23 at Rock Creek Park in Frederick\, MD. The cleanup is one of hundreds occurring in the P otomac watershed this spring. Information is available on ICPRB’s Events P age\, the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup site\, Potomac Riverkeeper Netwo rk\, Alliance for Chesapeake Bay\, and many others. In this edition: Feder al Government releases $200 million in bridge funds Record Muskellunge cau ght in Upper Potomac The Hybridized Nature of Washington’s Iconic Cherry T rees Maryland town turns flood zone into a tourist attraction Road salt ca n cause ‘irreversible damage’ to waterways EPA tool provides customized up dates on enforcement and compliance American Rescue Plan boosts environmen tal work in Chesapeake region Video: New MD dove slashed on Miles River A nd more… Click-Here to read all the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB is holding an Earth Day cleanup on April 23 at Ro ck Creek Park in Frederick\, MD. The cleanup is one of hundreds occurring in the Potomac watershed this spring. Information is available on ICPRB&rs quo\;s Events Page\, the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup si te\, Potomac Riverkeeper Network\, Alliance for Chesapeake Bay\, and many others.
In this edition:
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read all the stories.
Spring 2022: Issue 43
Latest updates and stories related to WV pro gress.
In this i ssue:
This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://w ww.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-43-week-of-december-9-2019/
In this issue...
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upc oming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines a nd highlights important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191213T1859160Z-399841-2597@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Notice- No Wrap the Week of November 24\, 2025 ACWA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting - Registrat ion Now Available! EPA and USACE Publish New Proposed WOTUS Rule 2026 Wate r Quality Standards Workshop - Registration and Draft Agenda Now Available ! UCMR 5 Data Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly W rap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The W rap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our memb ership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20251121T1833310Z-399841-6880@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122 SUMMARY:Tradition and cultural water uses [recording] DESCRIPTION:Title: Traditional and cultural water uses - Integration with t he Clean Water Act Description: The first of several webinars exploring t he opportunities\, barriers\, and lessons learned employing a use classifi cation system for water quality protection and using participatory science to gather data. The recording is now available at: https://youtu.be/SWHk DhYY3lw Chat (text) click-here Slides (pdf) click-here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Title: Tradi tional and cultural water uses - Integration with the Clean Water Act \;
Description: The first of several webinars exploring the opportunities\, barriers\, and lessons lea rned employing a use classification system for water quality protection an d using participatory science to gather data. \;
The recording is now available at: https://youtu.be/SWHkDhYY3lw
Join us to l earn about vernal pools\, the temporary wetlands that provide critical bre eding habitat for amphibians and macroinvertebrates. We will visit a pool near the training\, looking for wood frog and salamander egg masses\, fair y shrimp\, and more! Go home with the information\, skills\, and confidenc e you need to monitor vernal pools near you!
Download the attached flyer to learn more and register i n advance with Callie Sams. \;
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Map link: \;WVDNR: Elkins Operations Center
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:WVDNR Operations Center UID:20230120T1511200Z-399841-5112@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T160000 SUMMARY:Vernal pool monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about vernal pools\, the temporary wetlands th at provide critical breeding habitat for amphibians and macroinvertebrates . We will visit a pool near the training\, looking for wood frog and salam ander egg masses\, fairy shrimp\, and more! Go home with the information\, skills\, and confidence you need to monitor vernal pools near you! Downlo ad the attached flyer to learn more and register in advance with Callie Sa ms. The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center is at the intersection of Rt 39/5 5 and\, WV-150\, Hillsboro\, WV. Flyer: VernalPoolWkspCranberryVC Map lin k: Cranberry Mountain Nature Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us to l earn about vernal pools\, the temporary wetlands that provide critical bre eding habitat for amphibians and macroinvertebrates. We will visit a pool near the training\, looking for wood frog and salamander egg masses\, fair y shrimp\, and more! Go home with the information\, skills\, and confidenc e you need to monitor vernal pools near you!
Download the attached flyer to learn more and register i n advance with Callie Sams. The \;Cranberry Mountain Nature Center is at the intersection of Rt 39/55 and\, WV-150\, Hillsboro\, WV. \;
Flyer: \;VernalPoolWkspCranberryVC
Map link: \;Cranberry Mountain Nature Center
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain Center Nature Center UID:20230120T1512150Z-399841-5114@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201 SUMMARY:Call for data management ideas DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council's Volunteer Monit oring Work Group is seeking topics\, abstracts\, and presenter ideas for o ur 2026 webinar series. The theme is “Data Management: From Data Sheets t o Data Use” that are being effectively leveraged by volunteer monitoring ( aquatic-based participatory science) efforts. Please let us know if you ha ve a data management success story to share or if you would like to recomm end another speaker with a compelling story that would benefit the volunte er monitoring community.Our hope is to bring new ideas and voices to the t able. We hope to host 3-4 webinars connected to this theme. Each webinar w ill be an hour long with 40 minutes of content and 15 minutes of discussio n\, with one\, two\, or three presenters. Please fill out this google form with your topic and speaker recommendations by Dec. 31st. Liz Chudoba\, W ater Quality Monitoring Initiative Director l Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay l Connect with the Alliance on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council's Volunteer Monitoring Work Group is see king topics\, abstracts\, and presenter ideas for our 2026 webinar series. \;
The theme is &ldquo\ ;Data Management: From Data Sheets to Data Use&rdquo\; that are being effe ctively leveraged by volunteer monitoring (aquatic-based participatory sci ence) efforts. Please let us know if you have a data management success st ory to share or if you would like to recommend another speaker with a comp elling story that would benefit the volunteer monitoring community.Our hop e is to bring new ideas and voices to the table. We hope to host 3-4 webin ars connected to this theme. Each webinar will be an hour long with 40 min utes of content and 15 minutes of discussion\, with one\, two\, or three p resenters.
Please fill out t his \;google form \;with your topic and speaker recommend ations by Dec. 31st.
Liz Chudoba\,& nbsp\;Water Quality Monitoring Initiative Director l \;Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay l \;Connect wit h the Alliance on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251125T2102510Z-399841-6885@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet DESCRIPTION:WV WaterNet - Fall 2025 In this issue: Watershed Symposium Reca p: A Weekend of Connection\, Collaboration\, and Clean Water The Legislat ive Update Buckhannon River Watershed Association and Save the Tygart Wat ershed Association Named 'Headwaters Hero' Paint Creek Watershed Associat ion recognized as the Restoration Rockstar Watershed Group Rookie of the Year Award: Twelvepole Creek The Stream Smarts Award - Piney Creek Waters hed Association The Watershed Guardian Award - Greenbrier River Watershed Association Partners Gather in Louisville to Advance the Ohio River Rest oration Plan Virtual Watershed Social hours Science Needs for WV Watersh ed Organizations: 2025 Survey Results An Update from the Chesapeake Bay W atershed The Ripple Effect: Connecting Communities Through Water Conserva tion WVDEP collecting water quality data for 2026 Integrated Report Well -deserved Brush with Fame: The New York Times Covers West Virginia’s Solut ions to Acid Mine Drainage Download the WV WaterNet Fall 2025 newsletter a s a pdf below. WVWaterNet_Fall2025.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV WaterNet - Fall 2025
In this issue:
Downloa d the WV WaterNet Fall 2025 newsletter as a pdf below. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20251125T2011350Z-399841-6887@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000 SUMMARY:Self-care for sustained leadership DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday webinar of 2025. Discover how to recognize early signs of burnout and explore pra ctical strategies to support both personal and professional well-being. Pa rticipants will learn how to identify burnout symptoms\, implement realist ic and effective self-care practices\, and develop sustainable leadership habits that preserve energy\, clarity\, and effectiveness. Hosted by Shann on Stober from Jump Start Training & Development\, this webinar features S hannon’s signature high-energy\, hands-on facilitation style to help you g row as a leader while caring for yourself along the way. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for our final \;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday \;webinar of 2025.
Dis cover how to recognize early signs of burnout and explore practical strate gies to support both personal and professional well-being. Participants wi ll learn how to identify burnout symptoms\, implement realistic and effect ive self-care practices\, and develop sustainable leadership habits that p reserve energy\, clarity\, and effectiveness.
Hosted by \;Shannon Stober \;from \;Jump Start Training &\; Development\, this webinar features Shannon&rsquo\;s signature high-energy\, hands- on facilitation style to help you grow as a leader while caring for yourse lf along the way.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20251210T1759500Z-399841-6886@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T210000 SUMMARY:Friends of the Cheat State of the Watershed: Morgantown event DESCRIPTION: Featured speakers include: Delegate Barbara Fleischauer\; Ada mWebster of the West Virginia Land Trust - the anthropological history of the Cheat River\; Marcedes Minana and Tricia Chan of Adventure West Virgin ia - outdoor education and student outreach\;Dr. Nico Zegre of the Mountai n Hydrology Laboratory at WVU - hydrological response to environmental cha nges\;and Martin Christ from WVDEP’s Watershed Improvement Branch. Mark your calendars now\, and support the venues hosting the events by having d inner. For more information on the events\, contact Friends of the Cheat Media Specialist - Beth Warnick - at bwarnick@cheat.org or (304)329-362 1 ext #6. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Featured speak ers include:
Delegate Barbara Fleischauer\; AdamWebst er of the West Virginia Land Trust - the anthropological history of the Ch eat River\;
Marcedes Minana and Tricia Chan of Advent ure West Virginia - outdoor education and
student out reach\;Dr. Nico Zegre of the Mountain Hydrology Laboratory at WVU -
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Morgantown Brewing Company UID:20170928T1831590Z-399841-453@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140426 SUMMARY:SOS/TU Workshop - Seneca Creek DESCRIPTION:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION: UID:20140403T1332310Z-399841-84@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171024T200000 SUMMARY:Friends of the Cheat's State of the Watershed: Cheat Lake event DESCRIPTION:Dustin Smith of WVDNR - the recovery of fish community in Cheat Lake\; former WVDEP Cabinet Secretary and professional bass fisherman Ran dy Huffman\; Mike Strager of Cheat Lake Environment and Recreation Associa tion (CLEAR)\; and a middle school student team from the FIRST Lego Roboti cs League will share their research into the human dimensions of water. Mark your calendars now\, and support the venues hosting the events by hav ing dinner. For more information on the events\, contact Friends of the Cheat Media Specialist - Beth Warnick - at bwarnick@cheat.org or (304)32 9-3621 ext #6. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dustin Smith of WVDNR - the recovery of fis h community in Cheat Lake\;
former WVDEP Cabinet Secretary and pro fessional bass fisherman Randy Huffman\;
Mike Strager of Cheat Lake Environment and Recreation Association (CLEAR)\;
and a middle school student team from the FIRST Lego Robotics L eague will
share their research into the human dimens ions of water.
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Beth Warnick - at bwarnick@cheat.org or (304)329-3621 ext #6.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Crab Shack Carriba UID:20170928T1831380Z-399841-454@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T140000 SUMMARY:Bat trail dedication DESCRIPTION:You're invited to the dedication of the Kevin Dials Bat Trail b uilt to help preserve a threatened species of bats thriving at Kanawha Sta te Forest. Now that a protective gate has been completed\, you can hike th is interpretive trail and see an abandoned mine where a colony of Northern Long-Eared Bats like to hibernate. The dedication will include acknowledg ement of the financial donors and many volunteers who made the bat trail p ossible\, including the Maier Foundation\, C. C. Dickinson Family Giving C ircle\, Hot Rod Devils\, students from WVSU and UC\, master naturalists an d many more. Please park in the 1st dirt lot on Gun Range Road\, just to t he left of the main entrance sign at Kanawha State Forest\, then walk from there. Water and light refreshments will be provided. Donations will be a ccepted and used to maintain the Kevin Dials Bat Trail and other trails lo cated at Kanawha State Forest. https://www.facebook.com/events/21906070145 88850/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You're invit
ed to the dedication of the Kevin Dials Bat Trail built to help preserve a
threatened species of bats thriving at Kanawha State Forest. Now that a p
rotective gate has been completed\, you can hike this interpretive trail a
nd see an abandoned mine where a colony of Northern Long-Eared Bats like t
o hibernate.
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on will include acknowledgement of the financial donors and many volunteer
s who made the bat trail possible\, including the Maier Foundation\, C. C.
Dickinson Family Giving Circle\, Hot Rod Devils\, students from WVSU and
UC\, master naturalists and many more. Please park in the 1st dirt lot on
Gun Range Road\, just to the left of the main entrance sign at Kanawha Sta
te Forest\, then walk from there.
Water and light refreshments will be provided. Donations will be
accepted and used to maintain the Kevin Dials Bat Trail and other trails l
ocated at Kanawha State Forest.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2190 607014588850/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190424T1325190Z-399841-1904@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181026 SUMMARY:20th Annual Watershed Celebration Day RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:20th Annual Watershed Celebration Day Celebrate the work of Wes t Virginia's watershed associations\, and collect and trade valuable resou rces and information at Watershed Celebration Day at Adventures on the Gor ge in Lansing\, WV. Come on Friday\, 10/26\, to hike and possibly boat in the gorge. Join us Saturday\, 10/27\, for workshops and the WATERSHED CELE BRATION DAY BANQUET. Watch the website for information when it gets update d (it is not updated yet). http://bit.ly/WCDregister X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:20th \;Annual Watershed Celebra tion Day
Celebrate the work of West Virginia's watershed associations\, and collect and trade valuable resources and information at Watershed Celebration Day at Adventures on the Gorge in Lansing\, WV. Com e on Friday\, 10/26\, to hike and possibly boat in the gorge. Join us Satu rday\, 10/27\, for workshops and the WATERSHED CELEBRATION DAY BANQUET. Wa tch the website for information when it gets updated (it is not updated ye t).
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Adventures on the Gorge UID:20181001T1324390Z-399841-534@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: EPA and USA CE Publish Proposed WOTUS Rule ACWA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting - Registration N ow Available! EPA Proposes Extension for Closing CCR Impoundments 2026 Wat er Quality Standards Workshop - Registration and Draft Agenda Now Availabl e! 2026 State Summit on Water Reuse Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and mor e! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hi ghlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this iss ue:
ACWA' s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activit ies. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20251205T1754190Z-399841-6898@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221205 SUMMARY:Project ComminiTree DESCRIPTION:Carla Hardy WV Project CommuniTree is “Building Communities fro m the Roots Up!” The CommuniTree program is flexible to accommodate the co mmunities we serve. Your success is our success! If you have any questio ns on the guidelines or application or do not find the trees you are looki ng for in our CTree kits\, please contact us. Visit the website below to l earn more… https://www.cacaponinstitute.org/protect/communi-tree/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Carla Hardy WV Project CommuniTree is &ldquo\;Building Communities from the Roots Up!& rdquo\;
The CommuniTree prog ram is flexible to accommodate the communities we serve. \; Your succe ss is our success! \; If you have any questions on the guidelines or a pplication or do not find the trees you are looking for in our CTree kits\ , please contact us. Visit the website below to learn more&hellip\;
https://www.cacaponi nstitute.org/protect/communi-tree/
< /p> CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20221205T1403500Z-399841-5019@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T110000 SUMMARY:Green streets-jobs-towns DESCRIPTION:Green streets\, green jobs\, green towns webinar. Learn more an d register here. A WVDEP & CBTrust partnership workshop. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Green street s\, green jobs\, green towns webinar.
Learn more and register here. \;A WVDEP &\; CBTrust partnership workshop.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20221205T1419240Z-399841-5021@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T163000 SUMMARY:National wetland condition assessment DESCRIPTION:National Wetland Condition Assessment: The Second Collaborative Survey of Wetlands in the United States Presenter: Gregg Serenbetz\, USEP A\, Office of Wetlands\, Oceans and Watersheds Abstract The National Wetla nd Condition Assessment (NWCA) is a statistical survey designed to assess the chemical\, physical\, and biological integrity of wetlands across the conterminous United States and produce population estimates for indicators of wetland condition at national and regional scales every 5 years. It is a component of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Aquati c Resource Surveys (NARS) and conducted in close collaboration with state and tribal water-quality and wetland resource agencies and federal partner s. Results from NWCA are used to better understand the condition of wetlan ds in the United States and some of the stressors affecting them. The firs t survey was conducted in 2011\, the second in 2016\, and field sampling f or the third completed in 2021-22. EPA recently released a report\, Nation al Wetland Condition Assessment: The Second Collaborative Survey of Wetlan ds in the United States\, presenting results from the 2016 survey. The sur vey found 47% of wetland areas to be in good condition\, using vegetation multimetric indexes to evaluate wetland condition. Nonnative plants and ph ysical alterations to wetlands are a concern. 21% of wetland areas rated p oor based on a nonnative plant indicator\, and 80% of wetland areas rated fair or poor for at least one measure of alteration. These and other key f indings of the report will be discussed during the webinar. In addition\, features of the online report and accompanying resources will be highlight ed\, including an interactive data dashboard that allows users to explore results in a multitude of ways. Register Here EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Wet land Condition Assessment: The Second Collaborative Survey of Wetlands in the United States
Pr esenter: Gregg Serenbetz\, USEPA\, Office of Wetlands\, Oceans an d Watersheds
Abstrac t
The National Wetl and Condition Assessment (NWCA) is a statistical survey designed to assess the chemical\, physical\, and biological integrity of wetlands across the conterminous United States and produce population estimates for indicator s of wetland condition at national and regional scales every 5 years. It i s a component of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Nationa l Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS) and conducted in close collaboration wit h state and tribal water-quality and wetland resource agencies and federal partners. Results from NWCA are used to better understand the condition o f wetlands in the United States and some of the stressors affecting them. The first survey was conducted in 2011\, the second in 2016\, and field sa mpling for the third completed in 2021-22.
EPA recently released a report\, National Wetland Condition Assessment: The Second Collaborative Survey of Wetlands in the United Sta tes\, presenting results from the 2016 survey. The survey found 47% of wet land areas to be in good condition\, using vegetation multimetric indexes to evaluate wetland condition. Nonnative plants and physical alterations t o wetlands are a concern. 21% of wetland areas rated poor based on a nonna tive plant indicator\, and 80% of wetland areas rated fair or poor for at least one measure of alteration. These and other key findings of the repor t will be discussed during the webinar. In addition\, features of the onli ne report and accompanying resources will be highlighted\, including an in teractive data dashboard that allows users to explore results in a multitu de of ways.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230605T1328430Z-399841-5323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T043000 SUMMARY:Stream monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Cedar Creek State Park with Glenville State University Science and Math Dept. Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the strea m! During the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate w ater quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream habita t\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of benthi c macroinvertebrate communities. Share your data in the online Volunteer A ssessment Database and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our st ate’s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. Register Here or by emailing Callie Sams\, Save Our Streams Coordinator. WVDEPSOSLogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cedar Creek State Park with Glenvil le State University Science and Math Dept.
Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the strea m! During the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate w ater quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream habita t\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of benthi c macroinvertebrate communities. Share your data in the online Vo lunteer Assessment Database and contribute to our knowle dge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothi ng appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. \;
Register Here or by emailing Callie Sams\, Save Our Streams Coordin ator.
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Cedar Creek State Park UID:20220812T1827050Z-399841-4814@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin New report shows vulnerability of DC area water supply Lawsuit aims to stop further forever chemical pollution Montg omery County’s new Flood Risk Explorer identifies flood-prone areas Freshw ater mussels in the Potomac near Hagerstown hold the key to fresh drinking water Waterskiing Santa continues into 40th year on Alexandria waterfront To escape Washington politics\, follow this nature path out of town Four Mile Run kayak launch set to open this week following delays Volunteers re move 500-pound debris from Mount Vernon Trail during ‘Mega Trash Bash’ Fis hing News Maryland Fishing Report X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fishing News< /span>
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20251211T1451590Z-399841-6905@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T173000 SUMMARY:MVW Workshop and drone training DESCRIPTION:8764 Seneca Trail South (Next to MVP crossing of US-219\, north side of Lindside) Mountain Valley Watch (MVW) is a collaborative effort t o observe and document MVP construction activity to assure compliance with environmental regulations during construction. This workshop is for peopl e interested in learning what to look for\, and how to help document and r eport construction issues like water source contamination\, slope failure\ , damage to adjacent properties\, and more. Drone demonstration/training w ill follow the monitoring workshop for those interested. Topics include: w hat to look for at construction sites presented by Kirk Bowers\, an enviro nmental engineer\; how to report problems in West Virginia presented by Au tumn Crowe\, Program Director with West Virginia Rivers Coalition\; and us ing drones and GIS mapping technology to capture and share evidence of MVP violations along the right of way\, access roads and work spaces\, presen ted by Jason Shelton\, co-owner of Blacksburg-based New River Geographic. This monitoring workshop is co-sponsored by Save Monroe and ICWA with supp ort from POWHR (Preserve Our Water\, Heritage\, Rights). For questions\, c ontact Nancy Bouldin at 304-832-6020. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mountain Valley Watch (MVW) is a collaborat ive effort to observe and document MVP construction activity to assure com pliance with environmental regulations during construction. This workshop is for people interested in learning what to look for\, and how to help do cument and report construction issues like water source contamination\, sl ope failure\, damage to adjacent properties\, and more. Drone demonstratio n/training will follow the monitoring workshop for those interested.
Topics include: what to look for at construction sites presented by Kir k Bowers\, an environmental engineer\; \;how to report problems in Wes t Virginia presented by Autumn Crowe\, Program Director with West Virginia Rivers Coalition\; and \;using drones and GIS mapping technology to c apture and share evidence of MVP violations along the right of way\, acces s roads and work spaces\, presented by Jason Shelton\, co-owner of Blacksb urg-based New River Geographic.
This monitoring workshop is co-spo nsored by Save Monroe and ICWA with support from POWHR (Preserve Our Water \, Heritage\, Rights). For questions\, contact Nancy Bouldin at 304-832-60 20.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180626T1734280Z-399841-817@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220407 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB is holding an Earth Day Cleanup on April 23 at Rock C reek Park near Taskers Chance in Frederick\, Md. The cleanup is one of hun dreds occurring in the Potomac watershed this spring. Information is avail able on ICPRB’s Events Page\, the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup site\, P otomac Riverkeeper Network\, Alliance for Chesapeake Bay\, and many others . In this issue: Repairs to begin on tidal basin flood gates Floating the boat again in Potomac Scientists tracking contagious\, lethal disease thre atening Virginia dolphin population Is DC the among the most dog poo-luted cities? This survey seems to think so. DC CitSci: 2022 virtual water qual ity monitoring training Army Backs off on plan to restrict access to Washi ngton channel No one can decide what to do with a giant ash pile near the Potomac River And more… Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB is holding an Earth Day Cleanup on April 23 a t Rock Creek Park near Taskers Chance in Frederick\, Md. The cleanup is on e of hundreds occurring in the Potomac watershed this spring. Information is available on ICPRB&rsquo\;s Events Page\, the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup site\, Potomac Riverkeeper Netw ork\, Alliance for Chesapeake Bay\, and many others.
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CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20251212T1635050Z-399841-6908@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: DOJ Issues Direct Final Title VI Rule ACWA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting - Registration Now A vailable! EPA and USACE Publish Proposed WOTUS Rule 2026 Water Quality Sta ndards Workshop - Registration and Draft Agenda Now Available! 2026 State Summit on Water Reuse Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;He re.
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The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf ormation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20251212T1838370Z-399841-6909@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T003000 SUMMARY:Spring Break Science Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The Spring Break Science camp is scheduled from March 25-29. Th e camp will be in room 307 of the Science Building at Marshall will run fr om 9:00-12:00 with staff be available for drop off as early as 8:30. Week long cost is $150. Scholarship information is available here. Registration for this camp is only available online on Eventbrite here. If you need to make other arrangements\, please email us as soon as possible as this cam p will fill up quickly. For grades K-5. Lead educator will be Marshall Uni versity paleontology graduate student Liz Lester. Suzanne G. Strait\, Ph .D. Professor\, Biological Sciences Director\, West Virginia Science Adven tures WVScienceAdventures.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Spring Break Science camp is scheduled from March 25-29. The camp will be in room 307 of the Science Building at Marshall will run from 9:00-12:00 with staff be available for drop off as early as 8:30. Week long cost is $150. Scholarship information is availabl e here. Registration for this camp is only available online on Eventbrite here. If you need to make other arrangements\, please email us as soo n as possible as this camp will fill up quickly. For grades K-5. Lead educ ator will be Marshall University paleontology graduate student Liz Lester.
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Marshall University UID:20190124T2055430Z-399841-1534@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926 SUMMARY:Stream functions pyramid training RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Join us at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepher dstown\, WV for an in-person Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification T ool workshop. For more information and to register click here. The Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop is a multi-day workshop that provides participants with background on the Stream Functions Pyrami d and the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT). The course starts with lecture s and exercises on stream functions following the Pyramid Framework and th en moves into applications. Participants will work with the SQT to calcula te the difference between a restored and existing stream condition. See th e Stream Mechanics webpage for background on the Pyramid Framework\, SQT\, and for other training opportunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at t he \;National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown\, WV for an in-person Stream Functions Pyramid and Q uantification Tool workshop. For more information and to register click here.
The Stream Functions Pyram id and Quantification Tool Workshop is a multi-day workshop that provides participants with background on the Stream Functions Pyramid and the Strea m Quantification Tool (SQT). The course starts with lectures and exercises on stream functions following the Pyramid Framework and then moves into a pplications. Participants will work with the SQT to calculate the differen ce between a restored and existing stream condition. See the Stream Mechanics webpage for backgrou nd on the Pyramid Framework\, SQT\, and for other training opportunities.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:National Conservation Training Center UID:20220629T1723100Z-399841-4481@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220408 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: ACWA Joins USGS Streamgage Network Draft NNCR Released for State Review Department of Energy Seeks Decarbonization Technologies Anthraquinone Registration Revi ew Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membersh ip of important deadlines and highlights important information. Sincerely\ , ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;Here .
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a roa d map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information .
Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220408T1853030Z-399841-4488@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T163000 SUMMARY:SOS workshop DESCRIPTION:We start in room 101 at the Yamagata Lodge - Summit Bechtel Res erve. The workshop is offered as part of the NRC New River Symposium and p articipants must be part of the symposium to participate. We are excited t o be a part of this event and look forward to meeting so many champions fo r clean\, healthy water! After an introduction and indoor activities\, we will depart for streamside training portion in the Prince area\, about 20 minutes from the Yamagata Lodge. We likely will have space in our vehicles \, or you may choose to follow us on your own. To help you prepare for the training\, please take some time to review our Study Resources. What to W ear - Come prepared for outside work with items such as a hat\, loose fitt ing clothes\, closed toed shoes such as sneakers\, muck boots or waders. T he high on Sunday may be in the low 50's\, so bring some warm layers. What to Bring - Snacks\, plenty of water\, sunscreen and insect repellent. You might also like to have a pencil or pen and a small notebook. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We start in room 101 at the Yamagata Lodge - Summit Bechtel Reserve. The workshop is o ffered as part of the NRC New River Symposium and participant s must be part of the symposium to participate. We are e xcited to be a part of this event and look forward to meeting so many cham pions for clean\, healthy water!
After an introduction and indoor activities\, we will depart for stre amside training portion in the Prince area\, about 20 minutes from the Yam agata Lodge. We likely will have space in our vehicles\, or you may choose to follow us on your own. To help you prepare for the training\, please t ake some time to review our Study Resources.
Try This is proud to announce our pilot Youth Leadership mini grants that are availabl e to youth teams in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Thanks to our partnership with th e WV Prevention Research Center's Youth Advisory Board and our friends at Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation\, we are offering up to two of our projects to youth teams. Find out more info on our new Youth Leadership mini grants page. Some Youth Leadership Mini Grant hi ghlights:
Citizen Science Competitive Funding
Date: Wednesday\, October 4th\, 2017
Time: 1:00 &ndash\; 2:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT\; 11:0 0 am MT\; 12:00 pm CT)
Webinar link: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/ksc-webinars (100-line limit - share where possible)
Audio: 1-888-844-9904 Access code: 7010327
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170928T1236550Z-399841-451@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220413 SUMMARY:NRCS partners in convservation DESCRIPTION: WV News and Views: Partners in Conservation Newsletter In t his issue: From the NRCS-WV State Conservationist NRCS federally funded partner projects Partner success stories Partner agreements Partner events Partner updates/announcements Partner links X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
WV News and Views: Partners in Conservation Newsletter
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This week's Wrap is accessible here.
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's eve nts and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
Sincerely - ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230127T2028030Z-399841-5143@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170929 SUMMARY:Youth Environmental Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's 42'nd Youth Environmental Conference will be held at No rth Bend State Park. Read the attached flyer to learn more... YEPConferenc e2017.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's 42'nd Youth Environmental Conferenc e will be held at North Bend State Park. Read the attached flyer to learn more...
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170824T1951550Z-399841-412@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170824 SUMMARY:Safe water celebration DESCRIPTION:You're invited! Join West Virginia Rivers Coalition and our com munity and agency partners at our Safe Water Celebration\, a free communit y event on August 24\, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Buckhannon Riverwalk. The e vent is designed as a fun and engaging way for citizens to learn about sou rce water protection and local efforts to protect public drinking water su pplies in Buckhannon River Watershed. You'll have an opportunity to learn about current and future projects impacting your drinking water supplies f rom partners working to improve local water quality. The event also featur es entertainment\, refreshments\, kid’s activities\, door prizes\, display s from local groups\, and an interfaith water blessing. What: Safe Water C elebration When: Thursday\, August 24\, 5:30pm Where: Buckhannon Riverwalk \, Buckhannon\, WV Learn more about WV Rivers Safe Water for West Virginia program and how you can get involved here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You're invited! Join West Virginia Rivers C oalition and our community and agency partners at our \;Safe Wat er Celebration\, a free community event on August 24\, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Buckhannon Riverwalk. \; The event is designed as a fun and engaging way for citizens to learn about source wate r protection and local efforts to protect public drinking water supplies i n Buckhannon River Watershed. You'll have an opportunity to learn about cu rrent and future projects impacting your drinking water supplies from part ners working to improve local water quality. The event also features enter tainment\, refreshments\, kid&rsquo\;s activities\, door prizes\, displays from local groups\, and an interfaith water blessing.
Wha t: Safe Water Celebration When: Thursday\, Augus t 24\, 5:30pm Where: \;Buckhannon Riverwalk\, \;B uckhannon\, WV
Learn more about WV Rivers Safe Water for West Virg inia program and how you can get involved < a href='http://wvrivers.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7558a78e42c94294 9aeb1383f&\;id=4b8ffa26fb&\;e=fda192688e'>here.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170824T1956490Z-399841-413@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170910T170000 SUMMARY:Tails & Trails DESCRIPTION:Tails & Trails\, an adopt a dog event and walk in Shinnston on the West Fork River Rail-Trail Good morning friends and members of Harriso n Rail-Trails! On Sunday\, September 10th\, HRT and the Humane Society of Harrison County (HSHC) will be hosting 'Tails & Trails': an adopt a dog ev ent and walk in Shinnston on the West Fork River Rail-Trail. The event wil l be held at the Sue Ann Miller Trail Head from 2pm-5pm\; and the walk wil l begin about ~2:30 pm. I have attached the flyer for the event. Come out and meet some furry friends that are just waiting for a new family to lov e them and learn more about HRT! We look forward to seeing you there for this great cause. Happy Trails! Diana C. Druga HRT President 304-641-5812 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tails &\; Trails\, an adopt a dog event and walk in Shinnston on the West Fork River Rail-Trail
Good morni ng friends and members of Harrison Rail-Trails! \;On Sunday\, Septembe r 10th\, HRT and the Humane Society of Harrison County (HSHC) will be host ing 'Tails &\; Trails': an adopt a dog event and walk in Shinnston on t he West Fork River Rail-Trail.
The event will be held at the Sue A nn Miller Trail Head from 2pm-5pm\; and the walk will begin about ~2:30 pm . \; I have attached the flyer for the event. Come out and meet some f urry friends that are just waiting for a new family to love them and learn more about HRT!
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We look forward to seeing you the re for this great cause.
Happy Trails!
Diana C. Druga
HRT President
304-641-5812
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170824T2001280Z-399841-415@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220413 SUMMARY:Spark newsletter DESCRIPTION:Spark newsletter - The Hatcher Group Reclaiming Our Right to Cl ean Water: Supporting Waterkeepers Chesapeake’s Clean Water Act Campaign - By Hazel Horvath Clean water is for everyone. We need it to keep our bodi es healthy\, our communities safe\, and our economies strong. In the Unite d States\, more than half of our local rivers and streams fail to meet bas ic state water quality standards. In fact\, some waterways are so polluted \, it’s illegal to swim in them. Waterkeepers Chesapeake\, a coalition of 17 independent Waterkeeper programs from the Chesapeake Bay Region\, is wo rking to change that. Click-Here to read more… Understanding the Core of E nvironmental Justice - By Izzy Rassel Environmental Justice (EJ): “The fai r treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race\, color\, national origin\, or income with respect to the development\, impl ementation\, and enforcement of environmental laws\, regulations\, and pol icies.” Click-Here to read more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spark newsle tter - The Hatcher Group
Reclaiming Our Right to Clean Water: Supporting Waterkeepers Chesapeake&rsquo\;s Clean Water Act Campaign - By Hazel Horva th
Clean water is for e veryone. We need it to keep our bodies healthy\, our communities safe\, an d our economies strong. In the United States\, more than half of our local rivers and streams fail to meet basic state water quality standards. In f act\, some waterways are so polluted\, it&rsquo\;s illegal to swim in them . Waterkeepers Chesapeake\, a coalition of 17 independent Waterkeeper programs from the Chesapeake Bay Region\, is working to change that. Click-Here to read more&hellip\;
Understanding the Core of Environmental Justice - By Izzy Rassel
< strong>Environmental Justice (EJ): &ldquo\;The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race\, co lor\, national origin\, or income with respect to the development\, implem entation\, and enforcement of environmental laws\, regulations\, and polic ies.&rdquo\; Click-Here to read more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220413T1934040Z-399841-4511@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180630 SUMMARY:WVRC/TU/SOS Benthic workshop DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited’s and WV Rivers’ WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program has partnering with the West Virginia Save Our Streams Program to train our volunteer water quality monitors to conduct benthic surveys at their monitoring sites. Collecting\, identifying and counting aquatic inse cts is a proven method for evaluating the long-term biological integrity o f a stream. The WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program is hosting a SOS wo rkshop in Elkins\, WV on June 30. This training is the rescheduled May 19 workshop which was canceled due to poor weather. To register the June 30 t raining\, please email: acrowe@wvrivers.org. http://wvrivers.org/2018/06/s osjune30/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Unlimited&rsquo\;s and WV Rivers&rsqu o\; WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program has partnering with the \;< a href='https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/default.aspx'>West Vi rginia \;Save Our Streams Program to train our volunteer water qua lity monitors to conduct benthic surveys at their monitoring sites. Collec ting\, identifying and counting aquatic insects is a \;proven method f or \;evaluating the long-term \;biological integrity \;of a st ream.
The WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program is hosting a SOS workshop in Elkins\, WV on June 30. This training is the rescheduled May 1 9 workshop which was canceled due to poor weather. To register the June 30 training\, please email: acrowe@wvri vers.org.
http://wvrivers .org/2018/06/sosjune30/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180626T1753540Z-399841-816@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220415 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this edition: Fill out this survey for the Youghiogheny Riv er Conservation Plan. To access the survey\, click Here. Ohio EPA releases water quality report. To read more\, click Here. Concerned Ohio River Res idents (CORR) holds a press event over radiation levels in soil. To read m ore\, click Here. FOC raising money for road work. To read more\, click He re. Trout Unlimited works with Franklin Regional Fly Fishing Club to promo te water conservation. To read more\, click Here. Explore a new side of Wh eeling with a Wheeling Creek paddle. Click-Here to learn more. And more… Click-Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this edit ion: \;
And more&hellip\; Click-Here
WVDEP will hold its annual Energy Tree even t on Thursday\, Dec. 6\, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at its headquarters i n Kanawha City. WVDEP staff will be on hand with other energy-related disp lays &ndash\; solar racetrack\, energy house and &ldquo\;indoor&rdquo\; ve rsion of the crank generator &ndash\; and passing out refreshments. Santa Claus will attend the event as well.
The display allows attendees to provide the power\, via hand crank\, to light up a traditional 100-bulb incandescent tree or an 800-plus LED bulb\, 35-foot tall Energy Tree drap ed to the side of the WVDEP headquarters. Turning the crank will show the difference in the amount of electricity it takes to light up each tree. LE D lights use 90 percent less electricity than traditional incandescent lig hts and last up to 50\,000 hours. \; Less energy use equals less pollu tion. \; Other advantages of LED holiday lights include:
The Energy Tree display will be on t he front of the WVDEP headquarters building\, located at 601 57th Street\, S.E.\, Charleston\, across from The Shops at Kanawha\, and will be availa ble from 6 to 9 p.m. every evening through January 4\, 2019. \; Click-Here for the Facebook ev ent link.
For more WVDEP news and i nformation\, go to www.dep.wv.gov. Al so\, connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook and find us on YouTub e by searching Enviro nment Matters.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20181119T1938430Z-399841-1376@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T150000 SUMMARY:Christmas at KSF DESCRIPTION:Christmas at Kanawha State Forest Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation and Kanawha State Forest Join the Foundation and the Kanawha V alley Master Naturalists for an Open House at the Nature Center. We'll hav e hot chocolate\, coffee\, cookies\, and lots of good cheer as we celebrat e the season! https://fb.me/e/2Ym7cI02W?mibextid=Z0UBBX X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Christmas at Kanawha State Forest
Event by Kanawh a State Forest Foundation and Kanawha State Forest< /a>
Join the Foundation and the Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists for an Open House at the Nature Cent er. We'll have hot chocolate\, coffee\, cookies\, and lots of good cheer a s we celebrate the season!
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CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20221216T1358430Z-399841-5049@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T110000 SUMMARY:FERC open meeting DESCRIPTION:FERC monthly virtual open meeting Virtual Open Meeting - Commis sion meeting held in Commission Meeting Room (Room 2C) at FERC Headquarter s\, 888 First St. N.E.\, Washington\, D.C. 20426. A free live webcast is a vailable for this meeting. Note: All webcasts are archived for 3 months. Full info HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FERC monthly virtual open meeting
Virtua l Open Meeting - Commission meeting held in Commission Meeting Room (Room 2C) at FERC Headquarters\, 888 First St. N.E.\, Washington\, D.C. 20426. A free live webcast is availab le for this meeting. Note: All webcasts are archived for 3 months. \;
Full info HERE.
Event by Iowa Master Gardeners
Get inspired and learn what it takes to design and build rain garden s and rain barrels. You will receive practical information on how to creat e your very own rain gardens or barrels including design and installation tips and plant lists.
Link t o register: https://go.iastate.edu/C6BCXK
All ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend but part icipation is limited to the first 500 attendees. Previously recorded webin ars will be available on our YouTube channel as they become available to t he public. Subscribe to our YouTube to be notified when new recordings are available
https://fb.me/e/ 6d4mc84NC?mibextid=Z0UBBX
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221216T1356510Z-399841-5048@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230104 SUMMARY:Tug Fork StoryMaps DESCRIPTION:The StoryMaps guide the public through the Draft 2022 TMDLs for the Tug Fork River watershed and more. They provide basic information ab out TMDLs\, as well as specific details about pollutants found within sele ct streams of the Tug Fork River watershed\, and explore the efforts of th e local communitiy. In addition\, there are links to resources throughout that provide access to regulations requiring TMDLs\, as well as the public report\, technical report/appendices\, and allocation sheets. WVDEP is se eking public comment and will prepare a response to comments prior to seek ing approval of the TMDL by the EPA. Tug Fork River TMDL - WVDEP Reclaming the Tug Fork River - Grace Williams X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The StoryMap s guide the public through the Draft 2022 TMDLs for the Tug Fork River wat ershed and more. \; They provide basic information about TMDLs\, as we ll as specific details about pollutants found within select streams of the Tug Fork River watershed\, and explore the efforts of the local communitiy.
In addition\, there are links to resources throughout that provide access to regulations requi ring TMDLs\, as well as the public report\, technical report/appendices\, and allocation sheets. WVDEP is seeking public comment and will prepare a response to comments prior to seeking approval of the TMDL by the EPA.
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
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Learn to Lead &\; Organize Volunteers fo r Public Lands
Ready to take your activism beyond writing letters to Congress? Ready to inspire others to act? You&rsquo\;re ready to be a l eader. We have a fun daylong training to get you there. And it&rsquo\;s fr ee. Even if you&rsquo\;re already a conservation leader\, this workshop is for you. WV Rivers is hosting Pat Lane\, a veteran of national campaigns\ , to give you the tools you need to be a leader in the West Virginians for Public Lands campaign. Pat will be joined by Matt Kearns\, WV Rivers&rsqu o\; staffer on public lands policy. This free workshop takes place on Satu rday\, November 11 in Fayetteville\, WV. It will be informal and interacti ve. We&rsquo\;ll feed you\, too. And we guarantee some laughter.
< span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>When: Saturday\, November 11\; 9:00am &ndash\; 3:30pm.
Where: Kool Beanz\, Fayetteville\, WV
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/wvplworkshop
Apply by Nov 6. We'll respond by Nov 7
Questions: Email Megan Hamilton at: mhamilton@WVRivers.org
WVPL_LeadshipTraining.pdf<
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WVDEP will h old its annual Energy Tree lighting event at its headquarters in Kanawha C ity. The display allows attendees to provide the power via hand crank to l ight up a traditional 100-bulb incandescent tree or the 800-plus LED bulb\ , 35-foot tall Energy Tree draped to the side of the WVDEP headquarters. T urning the crank will show the difference in the amount of electricity it takes to light up each tree. Staff will be on hand with other energy-relat ed displays &ndash\; solar racetrack\, energy house and an indoor version of the crank generator &ndash\; and to pass out refreshments. Santa Claus is also scheduled to attend.
LED lights use 90 percent less electricity than traditional incandescent lights and last up to 50\,000 hours. Less energy use equals less pollution . Other advantages of LED holiday lights include:
While LED holiday lighting may be m ore expensive initially than traditional incandescent lighting\, LED light s will pay for themselves in a few seasons with lower electric bills and m ore years of enjoyment. The Energy Tree display is located \;in the fr ont of the WVDEP headquarters building and will be available from 6-9 p.m. every evening through January 3\, 2020.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:WVDEP Headquarters UID:20191126T1837590Z-399841-2562@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200417 SUMMARY:NRCS watershed funding DESCRIPTION:NRCS Announces 2020 Watershed Funding Opportunity NRCS is curre ntly accepting proposals for the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program. This is a competitive opportunity for partners and local sponsor s to seek funding through the Small Watershed Programs (PL 83-566 and PL78 -534) that are administered by NRCS. Funds are available in (1) remedial w ork on existing watershed projects\, (2) backlog projects which have an ex isting authorized watershed plan\, and (3) new projects. Proposals for rem edial projects can be submitted at any time. Backlog projects and new proj ects must be submitted by April 17\, 2020. Interested parties should conta ct NRCS for guidance and assistance in requesting funding. Webinars are sc heduled for April 1 at 3:00 pm and April 3 at 9:00 am to provide more info rmation. General information about this program can be found at the NRCS w ebsite. Call (304) 284-7572 or email Pamela Yost for more information. htt ps://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/wf po/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NRCS Announc es 2020 Watershed Funding Opportunity
NRCS is currently accepting proposals for the Watershed and Floo d Prevention Operations Program. This is a competitive opportunity for par tners and local sponsors to seek funding through the Small Watershed Progr ams (PL 83-566 and PL78-534) that are administered by NRCS. Funds are avai lable in (1) remedial work on existing watershed projects\, (2) backlog pr ojects which have an existing authorized watershed plan\, and (3) new proj ects. Proposals for remedial projects can be submitted at any time. Backlo g projects and new projects must be submitted by April 17\, 2020. < /p>
Interested parties should contact N RCS for guidance and assistance in requesting funding. Webinars are schedu led for April 1 at 3:00 pm and April 3 at 9:00 am to provide more informat ion. General information about this program can be found at the NRCS website. Call (304) 284-7572 or email \;Pamela Yost for more information.
https://www.nrcs.usda.g ov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/wfpo/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200327T1714100Z-399841-2917@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200801 SUMMARY:AFCC grant program DESCRIPTION:Access Fund Climbing Conservation Grant Program The Access Fund 's Climbing Conservation (AFCC) Grant Program supports projects that prese rve or enhance climbing opportunities and conserve the climbing environmen t throughout the United States. The focus is on projects that demonstrate local climber support\, collaboration with land managers\, and a commitmen t to long-term change. Requests are accepted from local climbing groups\, governmental agencies\, conservation organizations\, and land trusts\, as well as individuals who wish to sponsor a local project? Most grants are i n the range of $1\,000 to $4\,000. Requests are reviewed two times per yea r\; the application deadlines are March 1 and August 1\, annually. Visit t he Access Fund's website to review the grant guidelines and download the a pplication form. https://www.accessfund.org/take-action/apply-for-a-climbi ng-conservation-grant X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Access Fund Climbing Conservation Grant Program
The Access Fund's Climbing Conservation (AFCC) Grant Program suppo rts projects that preserve or enhance climbing opportunities and conserve the climbing environment throughout the United States. The focus is on pro jects that demonstrate local climber support\, collaboration with land man agers\, and a commitment to long-term change. Requests are accepted from l ocal climbing groups\, governmental agencies\, conservation organizations\ , and land trusts\, as well as individuals who wish to sponsor a local pro ject? Most grants are in the range of $1\,000 to $4\,000. Requests are rev iewed two times per year\; the application deadlines are March 1 and Augus t 1\, annually.
Visit the Ac cess Fund's website to review the grant guidelines and download the applic ation form.
h ttps://www.accessfund.org/take-action/apply-for-a-climbing-conservation-gr ant
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200327T1716440Z-399841-2918@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T150000 SUMMARY:How's My Waterway DESCRIPTION:To: ACWA Members\, Watersheds Committee\, 319/Nonpoint Source W orkgroup\, MSA Committee\, Permitting and Compliance Committee. This is a reminder for the next How's My Waterway discussion. If you have not regist ered yet\, you may do so at the link below. Feel free to Email: kforeman@a cwa-us.org with any questions. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4 63076216532124939 EPA has decided to let everyone demo the site on their o wn after the Monday meeting and allow 2 weeks to give feedback or spot red s flags. So\, the agenda will be: 1) Update from last call\; 2) Final appl ication review\; and 3) Plans for review and public release Association of Clean Water Administrators\, 1634 I Street NW\, Suite 750\, Washington\, DC 20006 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To: ACWA Mem bers\, Watersheds Committee\, 319/Nonpoint Source Workgroup\, MSA Committe e\, Permitting and Compliance Committee. This is a reminder for the next H ow's My Waterway discussion. If you have not registered yet\, you may do s o at the link below. Feel \;free to Email: \;kforeman@acwa-us.org with any questions.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/46307621 6532124939
EPA has decided to let everyone demo the site on their own after the Monday meeting and allow 2 weeks to give feedback or spot red s flags. So\, the agenda will be:
1) Update from last call\; 2) Final a pplication review\; and 3) Plans for review and public release
Association of Clean Water Administra tors\, 1634 I Street NW\, Suite 750\, Washington\, DC 20006 \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191007T1254470Z-399841-2479@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191020 SUMMARY:National Chemisty Week DESCRIPTION:Happy #NationalChemis tryWeek. Celebrate with some #CitizenScie nce monitoring water chemistry in your local waterways @SciStarter. https ://scistar ter.org/finder? phrase=chemistr y National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a public awareness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in ev eryday life. #NCW https://www.acs .org/content/ac s/en/education/ outreach /ncw.ht ml X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy #Natio nalChemis tryWeek. Celebrate with some #CitizenScience monitoring water ch emistry in your local waterways @SciStarter. \; https://scistar ter.or g/finder? phrase=chemistr y National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a public awar eness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. #NCW h ttps://www.acs .org/content/ac s/en/education/ outreach/ncw.ht ml
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191007T1302420Z-399841-2481@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218 SUMMARY:§319 funds awarded DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP has awarded more than $1.2 million in federal Section 319 Nonpoint Source grants to organizations working to reduce pollution\, restore streams\, and implement watershed-based plans across the state. T he Section 319 Program\, established under the federal Clean Water Act\, p rovides funds to states to address nonpoint source pollution\, which inclu des diffuse sources such as agricultural runoff\, poorly managed stormwate r\, sedimentation\, failing septic systems\, and abandoned mine drainage. Read the Governor's full press release here. The §319 grant recipients: W est Virginia Conservation Agency Friends of the Cheat West Virginia Rive rs Coalition Friends of Deckers Creek Canaan Valley Institute X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP ha s awarded more than $1.2 million in federal Section 319 Nonpoint Source gr ants to organizations working to reduce pollution\, restore streams\, and implement watershed-based plans across the state.
The Section 319 Program\, established under the fed eral Clean Water Act\, provides funds to states to address nonpoint source pollution\, which includes diffuse sources such as agricultural runoff\, poorly managed stormwater\, sedimentation\, failing septic systems\, and a bandoned mine drainage. Read the Governor's full press release here. \ ;
The §\;319 grant recip ients:
Educ ator Resources
In t his issue:
Click-Here to read all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220505T1657470Z-399841-4570@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T150000 SUMMARY:Innovation Station DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Cheat\, Coalfield Development\, New Story C harity\, Purpose Driven Development\, Sustainable Travel International\, W e Care Solar\, and West Virginia Office of Energy as they share some of th eir challenges—like those related to natural resource management\, energy\ , and housing—with other communities around the world. You'll learn about women-led innovations addressing these challenges. Audience members will m eet U.S. and international innovators who are developing game-changing\, t ranslatable solutions that are turning these challenges into opportunities . Register here: https://statedept.webex.com/statedept/onstage/g.php?MTID= ebed3d49675c436c9469f9cfe3b078827 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join \;F riends of the Cheat\, \;Coalfield Development\, New Story Charity\, Pu rpose Driven Development\, Sustainable Travel International\, We Care Sola r\, and West Virginia Office of Energy as they share some of their challen ges&mdash\;like those related to natural resource management\, energy\, an d housing&mdash\;with other communities around the world. \;You'll lea rn about \;women-led \;innovations addressing these challenges.
Audience members will meet
\;U.S. \;and international innovators who \;are developing ga
me-changing\, translatable \;solutions that are turning these challeng
es into opportunities.
Register here: \;https://statedept.webex.
Register at \;https://www.wvagpmeeting.
\;
We have a full schedule\, including:
We also have scheduled evening socials with food and refreshments to provide attendees an opportunity to network and catch up with colleagues\, many for the first time since befor e the COVID-19 pandemic. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220419T1407430Z-399841-4520@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211028 SUMMARY:A dose of science RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Stonewall Resort from October 28th - October 30th and receive A Dose of Science! This year's conference is sure to be s pecial! For everyone outside of science education or the field of science\ , the importance of understanding how science both influences and is influ enced by their lives has been a recent and on-going spectacle. At WVSTA\, we will continue to make science education a priority for our students as we collectively update our practices and inspire others through participat ing in engaging sessions and networking opportunities. Download the attac hed PDF for all the details. 2021_WVSTAConference.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us at Stonewall Resort from \;October 28th - October 30th&nbs p\;and receive \;A Dose of Science!
This year's conference is sure to be special! For everyone outside of science education or the field of scienc e\, the importance of understanding how science both influences and is inf luenced by their lives has been a recent and on-going spectacle. At WVSTA\ , we will continue to make science education a priority for our students a s we collectively update our practices and inspire others through particip ating in engaging sessions and networking opportunities. \;
Download the attached PDF for al l the details. \;
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Stonewall Resort State Park UID:20210826T1544520Z-399841-4062@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T193000 SUMMARY:Hidden Rivers screening DESCRIPTION:Event by Appalachian Headwaters and Greenbrier River Watershed Association Join Appalachian Headwaters and Greenbrier River Watershed Ass ociation for a FREE screening of the nature documentary\, Hidden Rivers at the Lewis Theatre. Click-Here to watch the trailor on YouTube and get mor e details about the event Here. Grab a date\, a friend\, or a family memb er and join us to learn about Appalachia's unique river ecosystems! Admiss ion is free\, but donations will be accepted to benefit the work of Greenb rier River Watershed Association. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Appalachian Headwaters \;and \;G reenbrier River Watershed Association
Join Appalachian Headwaters and Greenbrier River Watershed A ssociation for a FREE screening of the nature documentary\, Hidden Rivers at the Lewis Theatre. \;Click-Here to watc h the trailor on YouTube and get more details about the event \;Here. \;
Grab a date\, a friend\, or a fa mily member and join us to learn about Appalachia's unique river ecosystem s! \;Admission is free\, but donations will be accepted to benefit the work of Greenbrier River Watershed Association.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20260121T1425020Z-399841-6942@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180917 SUMMARY:SepticSmart Week RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Each year\, EPA holds SepticSmart Week an outreach campaign to encourage homeowners and communities to care for and maintain their septic systems. During the week\, EPA informs homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance and\, assist local agencies in promoting education a nd awareness. Go to EPA’s SepticSmart Week webpage to learn more. In West Virginia there are five active §319 watershed projects that are reducing b acteria loads from failing septic systems and other sources. In other area s of the state septic assistance is available through the On-site Loan Pro gram (OSLP). Active §319 septic projects FY Project name/organization HUC1 2 code/name 2015 Tuscarora Phase-2 (CVI) 020700040907/Tuscarora Creek 2015 Mill Creek Phase-2 (CVI) 020700040905/Mill Creek 2015 Elks Run Phase-2 (W VCA) 020700041107/Elks Run 2016 Browns Creek (CRG/WVCA) 050500090608/Brown s Creek 2018 Upper Indian Creek (WVCA) 050500020703/Burnside Branch Contac t the NPS Coordinator to learn more about §319 projects. 2017_septicsmart. jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Each year\, EPA holds SepticSmart W eek an outreach campaign to encourage homeowners and communities to care for and maintain their septic systems. During the week\, EPA infor ms homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance and\, assist lo cal agencies in promoting education and awareness. Go to EPA&rsquo\;s \;SepticSmart Week \;webpage to learn more.
In West Virginia there are five active §\;319 wat ershed projects that are reducing bacteria loads from failing septic syste ms and other sources. In other areas of the state septic assistance is ava ilable through the On-site Loan Program (OSLP).
Activ e §\;319 septic projects
| FY | Project name/organization | HUC12 code/name |
| 2015 | Tuscarora Phase-2 (< a href='http://www.canaanvi.org/CVI/index.html'>CVI) | 020700040907/Tuscarora Creek |
| 2015 | Mill Creek Phase-2 (CVI) < /td> | 020700040905/Mill Creek |
| Elks Run Phase-2 (WVCA |
020 700041107/Elks Run | |
| 2016 | 050500090608/Br owns Creek | |
| 2018 | <
td width='180'> 050500020703/Burnside Branch |
Contact the \;NPS Coordina tor to learn more about §\;319 projects.
\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180926T1314270Z-399841-1211@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210920 SUMMARY:A dose of science DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Stonewall Resort from October 28th- October 3 0th and receive A Dose of Science! This year's conference is sure to be sp ecial! For everyone outside of science education or the field of science\, the importance of understanding how science both influences and is influe nced by their lives has been a recent and on-going spectacle. At WVSTA\, w e will continue to make science education a priority for our students as w e collectively update our practices and inspire others through participati ng in engaging sessions and networking opportunities. Download the attach ed PDF for all the details. 2021_WVSTAConference.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us at Stonewall Resort from \;October 28th- October 30th \;and receive \;A Dose of Science!
This year's conference is sure to be special! For everyone outside of science education or the field of science \, the importance of understanding how science both influences and is infl uenced by their lives has been a recent and on-going spectacle. At WVSTA\, we will continue to make science education a priority for our students as we collectively update our practices and inspire others through participa ting in engaging sessions and networking opportunities. \;
Download the attached PDF for all the details. \;
< img style='height: 16px\; width: 16px\; margin-right: 2px\;' src='https:// www.dropbox.com/static/images/icons64/page_white_acrobat.png' alt='' />2021_WVSTAConference.pdf
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210826T1543470Z-399841-4061@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210830 SUMMARY:A dose of science DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Stonewall Resort from October 28th- October 3 0th and receive A Dose of Science! This year's conference is sure to be sp ecial! For everyone outside of science education or the field of science\, the importance of understanding how science both influences and is influe nced by their lives has been a recent and on-going spectacle. At WVSTA\, w e will continue to make science education a priority for our students as w e collectively update our practices and inspire others through participati ng in engaging sessions and networking opportunities. Download the attach ed PDF for all the details. 2021_WVSTAConference.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us at Stonewall Resort from \;October 28th- October 30th \;and receive \;A Dose of Science!
This year's conference is sure to be special! For everyone outside of science education or the field of science \, the importance of understanding how science both influences and is infl uenced by their lives has been a recent and on-going spectacle. At WVSTA\, we will continue to make science education a priority for our students as we collectively update our practices and inspire others through participa ting in engaging sessions and networking opportunities. \;
Download the attached PDF for all the details. \;
< img style='height: 16px\; width: 16px\; margin-right: 2px\;' src='https:// www.dropbox.com/static/images/icons64/page_white_acrobat.png' alt='' />2021_WVSTAConference.pdf
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Stonewall Resort State Park UID:20210826T1543120Z-399841-4060@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191013 SUMMARY:Earth Science Week DESCRIPTION:Happy #EarthScienceWeek! https://www.earthsciweek.org/ Speaking of Earth Science\, you can Join the largest Citizen Science seismic netwo rk or “Shakers” as we call the community\, and help provide valuable Earth monitoring information with Raspberry Shake @SciStarter https://scistarte r.org/raspberry-shake X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy #Earth ScienceWeek! \;https://www.earthsciweek.org/ \;Speaking o f Earth Science\, you can Join the largest Citizen Science seismic network or &ldquo\;Shakers&rdquo\; as we call the community\, and help provide va luable Earth monitoring information with Raspberry Shake @SciStarter < a href='https://www.google.com/url?q=https://scistarter.org/raspberry-shak e&\;sa=D&\;usd=2&\;usg=AOvVaw0XhfZ5yIFp5tmyJnrmRbks' target='_bla nk'>https://scistarter.org/raspberry-shake
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191007T1301080Z-399841-2480@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T170000 SUMMARY:Celebration of the Marie Hall Jones Ancient Forest Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the protection of this old-growth forest w ith impressive ancient trees. In the near future\, this property will be o pen to the public as a nature preserve. Time: 2 PM Location: Doddridge Cou nty\, West Virginia Cost: FREE Trip Leader: Brent Bailey\, WVLT Executive Director Packing List: Comfortable hiking shoes Register: h ttps://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YRD7nLqHoenX_PYWDWSL4w X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us to celebrate the protection of this old-growth forest with impressive ancient trees. In the near future\, this property will be open to the public as a nature preserve.
Time: \;2 PM
Location:&nb sp\;Doddridge County\, West Virginia
Cost: \; FREE
Trip Leader: \;Brent Bailey\, WVLT Execu tive Director
Packing List: \;Comfortable hik ing shoes
\;
Register: \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; https://secu re.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YRD7nLqHoenX_PYWDWSL4w
\; CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Directions upon registration UID:20170523T2015120Z-399841-333@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the September 2025 edition of River Voices. This mon th we’re sharing a story about litter booms from West Michigan and introdu cing the NEW River Smart Communities Guidebook. Click-Here to read the sto ries referenced above and more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Welcome to t he September 2025 edition of \;River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re s haring a story about litter booms from West Michigan and introducing the N EW River Smart Communities Guidebook.
Click-Here \;to read t he stories referenced above and more. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250904T1622180Z-399841-6775@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305 SUMMARY:Muddy Creek spill DESCRIPTION:ALBRIGHT\, W.Va. (March 5\, 2021) – WVDEP is investigating a bl owout from the former T&T Mine Complex that is discharging into the conflu ence of Muddy Creek and the Cheat River in Preston County. Large amounts o f highly acidic water\, 10 times that of normal concentrations\, and sedim ent is discharging from the former mine and has caused acid levels in Mudd y Creek and the Cheat River to spike. The flow peaked at 6\,200 gallons pe r minute Thursday afternoon\, but has since dropped to 3\,500 gallons per minute. The incident has since been reported to the agency’s spill line. T hursday’s event overwhelmed the WVDEP’s acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment system\, known as the T&T Treatment Facility\, causing a pipeline enterin g a manhole to rupture. An estimated 300-500 gallons per minute was not go ing into the treatment facility. Staff from the WVDEP’s Office of Special Reclamation are on site to investigate and implement a repair plan. WVDEP has yet to determine the cause of Thursday’s event. There is speculation t hat periodic roof collapses within the T&T mine is displacing large volume s of highly acidic water at one time\, but the agency has not been able to confirm this theory. Additionally\, significant amounts of rainfall in re cent days likely increased the volume of water in the mine and contributed to the current situation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ALBRIGHT\, W .Va. (March 5\, 2021) &ndash\; WVDEP is investigating a blowout from the f ormer T&\;T Mine Complex that is discharging into the confluence of Mud dy Creek and the Cheat River in Preston County. Large amounts of highly ac idic water\, 10 times that of normal concentrations\, and sediment is disc harging from the former mine and has caused acid levels in Muddy Creek and the Cheat River to spike. The flow peaked at 6\,200 gallons per minute Th ursday afternoon\, but has since dropped to 3\,500 gallons per minute. The incident has since been reported to the agency&rsquo\;s spill line.
Thursday&rsquo\;s event overwhelm ed the WVDEP&rsquo\;s acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment system\, known as the T&\;T Treatment Facility\, causing a pipeline entering a manhole t o rupture. An estimated 300-500 gallons per minute was not going into the treatment facility. Staff from the WVDEP&rsquo\;s Office of Special Reclam ation are on site to investigate and implement a repair plan.
WVDEP has yet to determine the cause of Thursday&rsquo\;s event. There is speculation that periodic roof collapses within the T&\;T mine is displacing large volumes of highly acidic wat er at one time\, but the agency has not been able to confirm this theory. Additionally\, significant amounts of rainfall in recent days likely incre ased the volume of water in the mine and contributed to the current situat ion.
I don&rsquo\
;t know if there&rsquo\;ll be snow\, but some birds will be here! We never
know who will appear for our Freeland boardwalk winter walks\, from year-
round residents such as Wilson&rsquo\;s Snipe and Golden-crowned Kinglets\
, to winter visitors such as Rough-legged Hawks. If you&rsquo\;re curious\
, meet Casey Rucker at the Refuge visitor center at 8 a.m. - binoculars ar
e available.
Note: If the weather is snowy and w
indy\, or roads are impassable\, the walk will be postponed until the next
day at the same time. If bad conditions continue on the next day\, the wa
lk will be cancelled.
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/s/early-winter-bird-walk/1025954221095747/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge UID:20200102T1433460Z-399841-2568@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605 SUMMARY:Madison Riverfest DESCRIPTION: Madison Riverfest at Madison Park Join us for Madison's first Riverfest\, hosted by the City of Madison's Economic Development Authority ! The kayaking trip will begin at 1:30 pm at Madison Park and will end at Danville Park. Shuttles will be readily available to take you back. You do not have to kayak to have a great time\, though! Bring your appetite beca use we will have several food vendors ready to kick off your summer. Music entertainment from Ronald and the Ray Gunz and The Swivel Rockers will be gin at 3:00pm. There is no cost to float\, and t-shirts will be available for $15. Come join us for a day of fun! https://fb.me/e/3DwxWYuxD X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&nbs p\;Madison Riverfest at \;Madison Park
Join us for Madison's first River fest\, hosted by the City of Madison's Economic Development Authority! The kayaking trip will begin at 1:30 pm at Madison Park and will end at Danvi lle Park. Shuttles will be readily available to take you back. You do not have to kayak to have a great time\, though! Bring your appetite because w e will have several food vendors ready to kick off your summer. Music ente rtainment from Ronald and the Ray Gunz and The Swivel Rockers will begin a t 3:00pm. There is no cost to float\, and t-shirts will be available for $ 15. Come join us for a day of fun! \;
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210601T1706150Z-399841-3934@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303 SUMMARY:WV waterfalls DESCRIPTION:There are many not only iconic but off the beaten path waterfal ls to explore throughout West Virginia. This map will help... Click-here t o start exploring. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There are ma ny not only iconic but off the beaten path waterfalls to explore throughou t West Virginia. This map will help...
Cli ck-here \;to start exploring.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230302T1432200Z-399841-5157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230402 SUMMARY:Kanawha Falls cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Aleah Denny Kanawha Falls Gauley Bridge It’s time for Kerren Hall's annual Kanawha Falls trash clean up! We will meet in the par king lot below the falls Sunday\, Snacks\, drinks\, gloves\, bags\, litter grabbers and gratitude will be provided. Hope to see you there rain or sh ine. Est. timeframe: 10am - 2pm. Click-here to read the FB event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Aleah Denny
It&rsquo\;s time for Kerren Hall's annual Kanawha Falls trash clean up! We will meet in the parking l ot below the falls Sunday\, Snacks\, drinks\, gloves\, bags\, litter grabb ers and gratitude will be provided. Hope to see you there rain or shine. < /span>
Est. timeframe: 10am - 2pm.& nbsp\;Click-here to read the FB event post.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20230331T1443230Z-399841-5218@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T210000 SUMMARY:Fair energy transitions DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ensuring-a-fair-transition-fo r/773556729827229/ West Virginia is experiencing a wrenching economic and social transition as the climate crisis drives the global economy toward n ew energy sources and technologies. What current and potential funding mec hanisms and what targeted expenditures are most desirable to help create a fair transition? In this program\, experts will examine historical\, ongo ing\, and “on-the-horizon” programs that can help energy workers\, familie s\, and communities build a sustainable future. The event is free. RSV P at https://saveblackwater.org/west-virginia-center-on-climate-change/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.face book.com/events/s/ensuring-a-fair-transition-for/773556729827229/
The Wildflow
er Festival is a day of arts and nature activities for all ages. Most acti
vities are free. Stock up on beautiful and beneficial plants at our native
plant sale and other lovely things from local vendors. Celebrate spring i
n the forest!
9:30 - Ramp
Romp 5K registration
10:00 - 5
K run/wal group start
10:15 - K
ids race
10:30 - Guided wildflo
wer walk
11:00 - Forest farming
workshop
10:00-2:00 - Arts ven
dors and native plant sale
11:
00-2:00 - Catch &\; release fishing (14 and under) and canoeing<
br />11:00-12:30 - Nature &\; arts activ
ities
11:30 - Lunch: Ramp pizza
and salad bar\, w/live music
1
2:00 - Ramp 5K awards
12:30 - H
erbal presentation
1:00 - Guide
d wildflower walk
https://www.facebook.com/events/2002598073180861/< /span>
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Yew Mountain Center UID:20190409T1414330Z-399841-1531@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T210000 SUMMARY:FOC State of the Watershed DESCRIPTION:State of the Watershed Join Friends of the Cheat (FOC) as we ho st a free public outreach event to educate people of all ages on the lower Cheat River watershed\, from Hendricks to Cheat Lake. Whether you are ne w to the area\, or are 5th generation natives\, anyone with an interest or stake in the Cheat River is encouraged to attend. An array of topics will be covered\, including water quality and restoration progress\, fisheries \, source water protection\, outdoor recreation\, as well as FOC led outre ach and educational events. Attendees will learn about how Friends of the Cheat is working to further its mission to restore\, preserve\, and promot e the Cheat River Watershed. FOC staff will share the story of its format ion as well as present on current and future projects. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stat e of the Watershed
Join \;Friends of the Cheat (FOC) as we host \;a free public outr each event to educate people of all ages on the lower Cheat River watershe d\, from Hendricks to Cheat Lake. \; Whether you are new to the area\, or are 5th generation natives\, anyone with an interest or stake in the C heat River is encouraged to attend.
An array of topics will be covered\, including water quality and restoration progress\, fisheries\, source water protection\, outdoor recre ation\, as well as FOC led outreach and educational events. Attendees will learn about how Friends of the Cheat is working to further its mission to restore\, preserve\, and promote the Cheat River Watershed. \; FOC st aff will share the story of its formation as well as present on current an d future projects.
Click-Here \;to learn more.< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Morgantown Brewing Company UID:20180927T1237040Z-399841-1249@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T193000 SUMMARY:FOC State of the Watershed DESCRIPTION:State of the Watershed Join Friends of the Cheat (FOC) as we ho st a free public outreach event to educate people of all ages on the lower Cheat River watershed\, from Hendricks to Cheat Lake. Whether you are ne w to the area\, or are 5th generation natives\, anyone with an interest or stake in the Cheat River is encouraged to attend. An array of topics will be covered\, including water quality and restoration progress\, fisheries \, source water protection\, outdoor recreation\, as well as FOC led outre ach and educational events. Attendees will learn about how Friends of the Cheat is working to further its mission to restore\, preserve\, and promot e the Cheat River Watershed. FOC staff will share the story of its format ion as well as present on current and future projects. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
State of the Watershed
Join \;Friends of the Cheat (FOC) as we host \;a free public outreach event to educate people of all ag es on the lower Cheat River watershed\, from Hendricks to Cheat Lake. \; Whether you are new to the area\, or are 5th generation natives\, anyon e with an interest or stake in the Cheat River is encouraged to attend.
An array of topics will be co vered\, including water quality and restoration progress\, fisheries\, sou rce water protection\, outdoor recreation\, as well as FOC led outreach an d educational events. Attendees will learn about how Friends of the Cheat is working to further its mission to restore\, preserve\, and promote the Cheat River Watershed. \; FOC staff will share the story of its format ion as well as present on current and future projects.
All About Volunteering!
Volunteerism runs deep here in West Virginia. In this session we will dis cuss what makes a positive volunteer experience and hear from experienced volunteer program managers and \;former Governors Service Award winner s. We will be mailing 'Be Kind' packs out to first 300 \;people who su bmit their Volunteer Stories - make sure you tell us how volunteering has impacted your life! \;
< a href='https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdO-tpzgtEt0Zw8K1KMgO2 kV0gXiQMX3i' target='_blank'>Click here to register. \;
Creating a s trong grant application starts long before the funder releases their annou ncement that they are accepting applications. Successful proposals need ca reful and deliberate planning. Join us for this two-hour webinar\, with sp ecial guest Alice Ruhnke of The Grant Advantage\, to learn how to use a Pr ogram Planning Framework to develop the common sections of a grant applica tion and connect the pieces to tell a consistent and compelling story. We will cover grant writing basics and discuss confusing grant writing termin ology to identify what funders are looking for and how to develop winning proposals. Be sure to enter your mailing address to receive a thank-you gi ft from us in the mail. \;
Please join the EPA for one of four listening sessions from May 17-25 focused on equit y and inclusion in the National Nonpoint Source (NPS) program. This discus sion will cover anyone who is a subgrantee or is considering applying for a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319 grant.
These sessions will provide an overview of the NPS program and the Justice40 initiative\, updates on EPA&rsquo\;s efforts to incorpor ate the Justice40 initiative into its NPS program\, and a facilitated disc ussion with subgrantees. This discussion aims to understand the challenges facing environmental justice communities\, Tribes\, and Indigenous commun ities\, how these challenges impact NPS programs working within these comm unities\, and how EPA can help address these challenges through action in the CWA Section 319 programs.
They are open to all NPS subgrantees and those considering applying for an NPS grant. To l earn more about the NPS program\, pl ease visit this webpage.
Register HERE.
Put the fun in fundraising
Looking for f undraising strategies that work? If so\, join us for our next Volunteer WV Wednesday Webinar\, 'Put the FUN in FUNdraising&rdq uo\;. Learn how West Virginia nonprofits are fundraising across the state.
Special guests will include :
Register Here< /span>.
\;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220427T1955190Z-399841-4544@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601 SUMMARY:WET-PLET wetland workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20230601 DESCRIPTION:As part of a Wetland Development Grant through the USEPA\, Proj ect WET is partnering with Project Learning Tree to host two 2-Day Wetland Workshops for formal educators teaching kindergarten through twelfth grad es. A set number of formal educators will be allocated a daily stipend and a wetland resources kit. Space is very limited\, so plan ahead and regist er now! Information on the workshop and how to register can be found below and on the workshop flyer. June 1st & June 2nd at WV Botanic Gardens in Morgantown from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click on the link to register: http s://forms.gle/QukftPQJY6XBQorG8 2023WetlandWorkshopMorgantown.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As part of a Wetland Development Grant through the USEPA\, Project WET is partnering w ith Project Learning Tree to host two 2-Day Wetland Workshops for formal e ducators teaching kindergarten through twelfth grades. A set number of for mal educators will be allocated a daily stipend and a wetland resources ki t. Space is very limited\, so plan ahead and register now! Information on the workshop and how to register can be found below and on the workshop fl yer. \;
June 1st &\; June 2nd at \;WV Bo tanic Gardens in Morgantown from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click on the link to register: https://forms.gle/QukftPQJY6XBQorG8< /a>
2023WetlandWorkshopMorgantown.jpg< /p> CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:WV Botanic Garden UID:20230124T2024120Z-399841-5127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601 SUMMARY:WET-PLT wetland workshop DESCRIPTION:As part of a Wetland Development Grant through the USEPA\, Proj ect WET is partnering with Project Learning Tree to host two 2-Day Wetland Workshops for formal educators teaching kindergarten through twelfth grad es. A set number of formal educators will be allocated a daily stipend and a wetland resources kit. Space is very limited\, so plan ahead and regist er now! Information on the workshop and how to register can be found below and on the workshop flyer. June 1st & June 2nd at WV Botanic Gardens in Morgantown from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click on the link to register: http s://forms.gle/QukftPQJY6XBQorG8 2023WetlandWorkshopMorgantown.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
As part of a Wetland Development Grant through the USEPA\, Project WET is partnering w ith Project Learning Tree to host two 2-Day Wetland Workshops for formal e ducators teaching kindergarten through twelfth grades. A set number of for mal educators will be allocated a daily stipend and a wetland resources ki t. Space is very limited\, so plan ahead and register now! Information on the workshop and how to register can be found below and on the workshop fl yer. \;
June 1st &\; June 2nd at \;WV Bo tanic Gardens in Morgantown from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click on the link to register: https://forms.gle/QukftPQJY6XBQorG8< /a>
2023WetlandWorkshopMorgantown.jpg< /p> CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:WV Botanic Garden UID:20230124T2027320Z-399841-5129@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T153000 SUMMARY:Equitable climate resilience DESCRIPTION:Tools for Equitable Climate Resilience: Introduction to Communi ty-Led Research and the NEW Community-Led Research Toolkit Who should atte nd: Leaders of community-based organizations\, watershed groups\, and envi ronmental justice groups doing grassroots\, ground-up\, community-led proc esses to better understand water issues\, impacts\, and threats in your co mmunity - and supporting advocacy efforts to address them. What we will di scuss: The use of community-led research to center communities’ experience s and needs in assessing local climate risks and generating equitable solu tions. We will hear case studies from Paulina Lopez with the Duwamish Rive r Cleanup Coalition and Sara Canuel with the Woonasquatucket River Watersh ed Council. We will also introduce River Network’s Community-Led Research Toolkit. Register HERE… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Tools for Eq uitable Climate Resilience: Introduction to Community-Led Research and the NEW Community-Led Research Toolkit
Who should attend: Leaders of community-based org anizations\, watershed groups\, and environmental justice groups doing gra ssroots\, ground-up\, community-led processes to better understand water i ssues\, impacts\, and threats in your community - and supporting advocacy efforts to address them.
What we will discuss: The use of community-led research to
center communities&rsquo\; experiences and needs in assessing local climat
e risks and generating equitable solutions. We will hear case studies from
Paulina Lopez with the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition and Sara Canuel w
ith the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. We will also introduce Ri
ver Network&rsquo\;s Community-Led Research Toolkit.
Register < a href='https://rivernetwork-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAufuuhqT8tGdKt p52k_AME04TCCRgBWOLq' target='_blank'>HERE< /span>&hellip\;
West Virgini a has named a new representative to ICPRB. Mindy S. Neil is a biologist se rving as the Environmental Resource Program Manager for WVDEP&rsquo\;s TMD L Program. \;
In this issue:
Click-Here to read the stor ies.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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SUMMARY:River Network events and education
DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Results from the State of the Network Survey and
how they informed our new Strategic Plan Meet Justinn Overton\, Executive
Director & Staff Riverkeeper at Coosa Riverkeeper New learning opportunit
ies from River Network & the community The new SRF State Advocates Forum W
e're looking for our next President & Chief Executive Officer\, plus more
opportunities from our careers page What TechSoup can do for your nonprofi
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230228T1411410Z-399841-5155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231019 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at : https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from the Basin Guides to Virgin ia and Maryland. When to expect fall foliage in the DMV Are manatees tryin g to tell us something about the Chesapeake Bay? We are trashing our ocean s. Here is how river cleanups can help Biologist uncovers evidence of poss ible 1640 shark attack Lack of rainfall helps keep manure runoff out of wa terways\, but some sites unsafe for swimming Fairfax County agrees to prom ote Potomac Heritage Trail New ‘Climate Partners’ plan prods state to expa nd climate goals Fishing news from the Basin Your Guide to fall trout fish ing in West Virginia Shenandoah River hosts low-water kayak fishing tourna ment X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and mo re will be posted at: https://www.potomacriver.org/news/< /p>
Media from the Basin
Fishing news from the Basin
In t his issue:
Check out th e Friends of Blackwater event calendar. Below are a few options \, but there is more to come.
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Featured speak ers include: Retired DNR District Fisheries Biologist Frank
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Jernejcic - local wildlife and fisheries including rattlesnake study\; Rick Chaney of Camp
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Dawson&rsquo\;s Natural Resource Conservation Team\; and a panel discus sion on drinking
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water and Source Wat er Protection featuring FOC staff\, engineers\, and staff from
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Kingwood Water Works.
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Ma rk your calendars now\, and support the venues hosting the events by havin g dinner.
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For more information on the events\, contact Friends of the Cheat Media Specialist -
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Beth Warnick - at
Join the Chesapeake Stormwater Network for a FREE one-day workshop on how to quickly and effectively inspect and main tain your stormwater management practices! Learn why maintaining your stor mwater practices is so important for protecting the health of your local s treams. Then\, be introduced to CSN&rsquo\;s Visual Indicators approach to learn how to rapidly assess the condition of your stormwater practices an d diagnose any potential problems that could impact their performance.
Register by emailing Chad Thompson\, WV Dept. of Environmental Protec tion's Watershed Improvement Branch\, Stormwater Specialist: Chad.M.Thomps on@wv.gov
Work Cell: \; \; \; \; \; 304 719-11 39
Please pre- register by October 18th to assure you g et a free lunch.
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Berkeley County PSSD training room UID:20170928T1840430Z-399841-456@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140929 SUMMARY:WV's NPS Management Plan is approved DESCRIPTION:Clean Water Act § 319 guidelines require that all State NPS Pro grams revise their management plans by September 30\, 2014. West Virginia has completed this task and recieved approval for its revised Manangement Plan. For more information contact the NPS Program Coordinator. Click-Here to learn more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clean Water Act §\; 319 guidelines require that all State NPS Programs revise their management plan
s by September 30\, 2014. West Virginia has completed this task and reciev
ed approval for its revised Manangement Plan. For more information contact
the NPS Program Coordinator. \;
Presentations from Region 3 State Programs on prioritization\, integration\, healthy waters\, alternatives and assess ments.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20141016T1447080Z-399841-119@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141015 SUMMARY:EPA Region 3 - NPS/TMDL/WQS meeting DESCRIPTION:Presentations from Region 3 State Programs on prioritization\, integration\, healthy waters\, alternatives and assessments. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presentations from Region 3 State Programs on prioritization\, integration\, healthy waters\, alternatives and assess ments.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20141016T1448050Z-399841-120@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141119 SUMMARY:National NPS Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:Go to: http://www.tetratech-ffx.com/nationalnps/index.htm to le arn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Go to: http://www.tetratech-ffx.com/nationalnps/inde
x.htm to learn more.
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x.htm to learn more.
Go to: \;http://www.tetratech-ffx.com/nationalnp s/index.htm to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20141016T1455330Z-399841-121@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221226 SUMMARY:National Fish Hatchery Christmas tree drive DESCRIPTION:December 26\, 2022 - January 6. 2023 bring your natural Christm as tree to be added to our pond habitat. Questions? Call 304-536-1361. See the attached flyer for more information. WSS_XmasTreeDrive.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:December 26\ , 2022 - January 6. 2023 bring your natural Christmas tree to be added to our pond habitat. Questions? Call 304-536-1361.
See the attached flyer for more information.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20221216T1405300Z-399841-5050@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T160000 SUMMARY:Virtual large array tour DESCRIPTION:Event by National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Each summe r\, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory welcomes new students to our National Astronomy Consortium\, an innovative program that provides resear ch opportunities and long-term mentoring support to students in STEM field s. In honor of Juneteenth\, please join us for a special Very Large Array virtual tour led by our 2021 NAC students. They will discuss the great sci ence being done by the VLA and how they’re utilizing the radio telescope f or their research projects. Registration is required. Learn more at the FB event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;National Radio Astr onomy Observatory (NRAO)
Each summer\, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory welcomes new students to our National Astronomy Consortium\, an innovative program that provides research opportunities and long-term mentoring support to st udents in STEM fields. In honor of Juneteenth\, please join us for a speci al Very Large Array virtual tour led by our 2021 NAC students. They will d iscuss the great science being done by the VLA and how they&rsquo\;re util izing the radio telescope for their research projects.
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210601T1715150Z-399841-3936@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220512 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:ICPRB events calendar: Looking for a local stream cleanup\, lea rning opportunity\, or related event? Check out our Event Calendar. Have a n event to publicize? Send us the information. In this issue: MDE issues s econd report on sampling of Maryland public drinking water systems for PFA S\; Construction barges break loose\, float down Potomac River near Harper s Ferry\; Runaway barges on Potomac stabilized\; related to canal park wor k in Washington County\; Coastal flood warning along DC Southwest waterfro nt\; Potomac Riverkeeper calls on ACOE to halt discharges into Potomac tri butary\; Join us: Spring into Nutrient Management in the Potomac Basin Web inar\; DC Volunteer Water Monitoring Sign Up - 2022 And more… Click-Here t o read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPR B events calendar: Looking for a local stream cleanup\, learning opportunity\, or related event? Check out our Event Calendar. Have an even t to publicize? Send us the information.
In this issue: \;MDE issues second report on sampling of Maryland public drink ing water systems for PFAS\; Construction barges break loose\, float down Potomac River near Harper s Ferry\; Ru naway barges on Potomac stabilized\; related to canal park work in Washing ton County\; Coastal flood warning along DC Southwest waterfront\; Potomac Riverk eeper calls on ACOE to halt discharges into Potomac tributary\; Join us: Spring into Nutrient Management in the Potomac Basin Webinar\; DC Volunteer Water Monitoring Sign Up - 2022
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read the stories.
Learning Through Citizen Science: Enhancing Opportunities by Design
| Date/time: | Thursday\, November 1\, 2018 11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time< /p> | |
| Panelists: | Raj Pandya\, Director\, Thriving Earth Exchange\, American Geophysical Union Heidi Schweingruber\, Director of the Board on Science Education Kenne Dibner\, Board on Science Education\, The Nationa l Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine | Duration: |
1 hour |
| Description: | Citizen science has blossomed to enga ge a broad range of individuals in doing science. Citizen science projects focus on 'nonscientists' participating in the processes of scientific res earch\, with the goal of advancing and using scientific knowledge. These p rojects enlist individuals and communities in a wide range of science-rela ted endeavors\, from counting species in the environment to monitoring for contaminants in streams to categorizing the structure of galaxies. < p>Citizen science is uniquely positioned to support participants' learning about science\, says Learning Through Citizen Science: Enhancing Opportun ities by Design\, a report from the National Academies of Sciences\, Engin eering\, and Medicine. The report identifies ways that citizen science pro jects can be designed to effectively support learning. The report also rec ommends areas for research to advance understanding and practice. | |
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The National Academies of Science &ndash\; Engineeri ng &ndash\; Medicine | |
| Turn Your Garden Into A Carbon-Trapping Powerhouse |
| Native tre es and plants are mother nature&rsquo\;s secret weapon against climate cha nge. And when urban forests are dwindling\, home gardeners find themselves on the frontlines. Learn how to fill your green space with natural carbon sponges.Let&rsquo\;s get planting |
Do you live within the Sleepy Creek watershed and have a septic system? Did you know y our septic system requires pumping every 3-5 years? Maintaining your septi c system not only ensures its longevity but also contributes to a healthie r environment for everyone.
We're excited to announce that residents in the Sleepy Creek watershed ar e eligible for a cost-share program that helps cover the cost of a septic system pump-out. Residents must first apply to the program and be approved before getting their septic tank pumped.
Contact Erin Krieger\, Conservation Specialist at the West V irginia Conservation Agency\, for more details. Email: ekrieger@wvca.us \;or call 304-767-4 829.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240607T1634130Z-399841-5846@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018 SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Save Our Streams (SOS) Program is partnering with Trout Unlimited’s Potomac Headwaters Home Rivers Initiative (PHHRI) to teach an SOS biosurvey workshop along Seneca Creek at the Seneca Rocks Discovery C enter. The workshop is scheduled for 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM with a break for l unch\, which will be provided. Note: Important details are in the attachme nt below. For questions\, directions and more information email Morgan Age e or call (681) 285-0939. SOS_101819.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Save Our Streams (SOS) Program is partnering with Trout Unlimited&rsquo\;s Potomac Headwaters Home Rivers Initiative (PHHRI) to teach an SOS biosurvey workshop along Seneca Creek at the Seneca Rocks Discover y Center. The workshop is scheduled for 10:30 AM &ndash\; 3:30 PM with a break for lunch\, which will be provided. Note: Important details are in the attachment be low. For questions\, directions and more information email \;Morgan Agee or call (681) 285-0939.< /p>
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Discovery Center UID:20191017T1438490Z-399841-2491@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T130000 SUMMARY:Engaging traditional leadership DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn how to effectively engage members in l ocal\, state\, and federal government decision-makers to assist in project s to benefit your community. Description: Engaging decision-makers across all levels of government\, from city councilors to state senators to congr essmen\, is a meaningful way to produce real change in areas that benefit the communities we love. However\, for many people\, the process can be in timidating. You may be saying to yourself\, “I’ve identified a problem tha t I would like to address\, but who do I talk to\, and what solutions are possible?” Many of the resources available to help us on this journey can seem vague or unhelpful without understanding what this looks like in the real world. We will hear from local leaders and non-governmental professio nals who work with traditional leadership structures every day to learn ti ps and tricks\, hear about their successes\, and discuss avenues forward t o answer this question. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join this ev ent to learn how to effectively engage members in local\, state\, and fede ral government decision-makers to assist in projects to benefit your commu nity.
Description: Engaging decision-makers across all levels of government\, from ci ty councilors to state senators to congressmen\, is a meaningful way to pr oduce real change in areas that benefit the communities we love. However\, for many people\, the process can be intimidating. You may be saying to y ourself\, &ldquo\;I&rsquo\;ve identified a problem that I would like to ad dress\, but who do I talk to\, and what solutions are possible?&rdquo\; Ma ny of the resources available to help us on this journey can seem vague or unhelpful without understanding what this looks like in the real world. W e will hear from local leaders and non-governmental professionals who work with traditional leadership structures every day to learn tips and tricks \, hear about their successes\, and discuss avenues forward to answer this question. \;
Click-Here to register.
The Office o f Research and Development invites you to attend a free webinar on integra ted approaches to NPS nutrient management. See the attached flier for more details. \;Register here.
Visit the \;Water Research Webinar Serie s website \;for upcoming webinars and past webinar recordings.
EPAWebinarFlyer-IntegratedAp
proachestoNutrientMgmt.pdf
Spongy moth in North America: A not well-loved but lingering visitor by S andy Liebhold\, US Forest Service\, Research Entomologist
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>https://arboretum.wvu.edu/home - arboretum brochure (PDF)
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220720T1401570Z-399841-4766@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524 SUMMARY:West Virginia Planting Tool DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the best native species for your ow n yard or planting project might be? Would you like to help restore habita t and provide food & shelter for native pollinators and wildlife? We are h appy to introduce the new West Virginia Planting Tool. This tool matches y our planting site with known native plant communities in West Virginia and recommends the species that will thrive with minimal maintenance while pr oviding excellent habitat for native birds\, butterflies\, and other wildl ife. Recommendations are targeted for three different types of planting pr ojects: (1) restoration and mitigation projects\, (2) erosion control and right-of-way plantings\, and (3) pollinator gardens. Recommendations are c ustomized based on the location in West Virginia and whether or not the pl anting site is a wetland. Results can be displayed as “top choices only” o r as a full list of all of the recommended species likely to thrive at a p articular site. Results are categorized as trees\, shrubs\, vines\, forbes \, graminoids\, or ferns/fern allies. Information is provided for each rec ommended species including Common Name\, Scientific Name\, Growth Form\, H eight\, Sun/Shade\, Soil Moisture\, Bloom Period\, Flower Color\, Life Cyc le\, and Natural History Notes. The WV Planting Tool was created by the WV DEP Watershed Assessment Branch (WAB) and TAGIS\, in partnership with WVDN R Wildlife Resources\, West Virginia University Herbarium\, West Virginia Wesleyan College\, and the WV Native Plant Society. Enjoy these beautiful West Virginia natives! Elizabeth A. Byers\, Senior Wetland Scientist\; WVD EP-WAB\; Cell: 401-536-4583 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have you eve r wondered what the best native species for your own yard or planting proj ect might be? Would you like to help restore habitat and provide food & \; shelter for native pollinators and wildlife? We are happy to introduce the new West Virginia Planting T ool. This tool matches your planting site with known native plant comm unities in West Virginia and recommends the species that will thrive with minimal maintenance while providing excellent habitat for native birds\, b utterflies\, and other wildlife.
Recommendations are targeted for three different types of planting pr ojects: (1) restoration and mitigation projects\, (2) erosion control and right-of-way plantings\, and (3) pollinator gardens. Recommendations are c ustomized based on the location in West Virginia and whether or not the pl anting site is a wetland. Results can be displayed as &ldquo\;top choices only&rdquo\; or as a full list of all of the recommended species likely to thrive at a particular site. Results are categorized as trees\, shrubs\, vines\, forbes\, graminoids\, or ferns/fern allies. Information is provide d for each recommended species including Common Name\, Scientific Name\, G rowth Form\, Height\, Sun/Shade\, Soil Moisture\, Bloom Period\, Flower Co lor\, Life Cycle\, and Natural History Notes.
The WV Planting Tool was created by the WVDEP Watershed Assessment Branch (WAB) and TAGIS\, in partnership with WVDNR Wildlife Res ources\, West Virginia University Herbarium\, West Virginia Wesleyan Colle ge\, and the WV Native Plant Society. Enjoy these beautiful West Virginia natives!
Elizabeth A. Byers\, Senior Wetland Scientist\; WVDEP-WAB\; Cell: 401-536-4583
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220524T1250510Z-399841-4606@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504 SUMMARY:State park survey DESCRIPTION:Over the past five years\, the West Virginia State Parks system has seen more than $150 million in improvements. We’re excited to see add itional investments on the horizon and are looking for your input on the t ypes of amenities you would like to see added or upgraded. Those who compl ete this brief survey will automatically be entered into a random drawing for a free two-night stay at a park. [Take the Survey] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Over the pas t five years\, the West Virginia State Parks system has seen more than $15 0 million in improvements. We&rsquo\;re excited to see additional investme nts on the horizon and are looking for your input on the types of amenitie s you would like to see added or upgraded.
Those who complete this brief survey will automatically be entered into a random drawing for a free two-night stay at a park.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20230504T1929080Z-399841-5289@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:This is a reminder for our upcoming Social Hour via Google Meet . During the session\, we will be discussing Data Centers with Dr. Nathani el 'Than' Hitt\, Senior Scientist at West Virginia Rivers. WVWN Virtual So cial Hour: Water Issues and Risks for Data Center Development in WV Video call link: https://meet.google.com/etk-omue-wce Or dial: (US) +1 929-336- 5814 PIN: 230 025 564 # More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/etk-omue-wc e?pin=5326972702353 More events and resources General info and events Chec k out the WIB Calendar for watershed events. Read the latest WaterNet. Do you want to receive WaterNet? Sign-up here. QAPP Webinars: The WVDEP Water shed Improvement Branch (WIB) invites you to attend Quality Assurance Proj ect Plan (QAPP) training. Groups that will use Nonpoint Source Program fun ds (Watershed Project or AGO funds) to collect environmental data must get a QAPP approved by the EPA. Sessions will run from 2 PM to 3:30 PM on Thu rsdays from 1/22 to 2/12. Get on the list for further notifications here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a re minder for our upcoming Social Hour via Google Meet. During the session\, we will be discussing Data Centers with Dr. Nathaniel 'Than' Hitt\, Senior Scientist at West Virginia Rivers.
General info and events
QAPP Webinars: \;The WVDEP Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB ) invites you to attend Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) training.&nb sp\;Groups that will use Nonpoint Source Program funds (Watershed Project or AGO funds) to collect environmental data must get a QAPP approved by th e EPA. Sessions will run from 2 PM to 3:30 PM on Thursdays from 1/22 to 2/ 12. \;Get on the list for further notifications \;here.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260106T2039390Z-399841-6921@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T143000 SUMMARY:River of Promise meeting DESCRIPTION:Please see the following details for the Fall River of Promise Meeting. The formal agenda is attached. From 11 - 1:00 we will be at the WV Botanic Garden - Education Center. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Cheat River a nd Deckers Creek Updates\, Partner Updates 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Bring Your Own Lunch at the Botanic Garden 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Caravan to Richard Mine 1:15 PM - 2:15: Richard Mine Tour with OSR/Breckenridge (Please RSVP for this portion. Hard hat is mandatory. Let us know if you need a hard hat. ) 2:15 - Adjourn. There will not be a virtual option for either portion of the day. Madison Ball\, Friends of the Cheat - Conservation Program Dir ector\, 304-329-3621 x7\, madison@cheat.org. ROPAgenda_10Oct23.docx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please see t he following details for the Fall River of Promise Meeting. \; The for mal agenda is attached. \; From 11 - 1:00 we will be at the \;WV Botanic Garden - Education Center. \;
Applications are now available for the 2023 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Clea nup. This annual event is sponsored by WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Envir onmental Action Plan (REAP).
This year's event will be held during the first two weeks of April (Apri l 1st through April 15th) and applications are due by March 10th. The Make It Shine program will provide resources such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to conduct l itter cleanups in state streams or on public lands. This event is complete ly dependent on volunteers\, so sign up today and help make West Virginia shine!
To register\, submit the online application. Once your project is approved \, REAP staff will coordinate delivery of cleanup supplies\, waste hauling and disposal. For more information\, email \;Chris Cartwright \;or call 1-800-322-5530. More information is available on the REAP webpage.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230206T2059520Z-399841-5147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000 SUMMARY:Dunloup Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:Event by Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited National Park Headquarters\, Glen Jean\, WV Join us for the Dunloup Creek stocking in Fa yette County! Meet in the parking lot of the National Park Headquarters in Glen Jean\, for the stocking of fingerling brown trout. Bring a friend wh o may be interested in Trout Unlimited! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ dunloup-creek-stocking/1164544107585461/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Er nie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited
National Park Headquarters\, Glen Jean\, WV
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Join us for the Dunloup Creek stocking in Fa yette County! Meet in the parking lot of the \;Nation al Park Headquarters in Glen Jean\, for the stocking of fingerling brown trout. Bring a friend who may be interested in Trout Unli mited!
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CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230206T2043310Z-399841-5145@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220525 SUMMARY:UpStream News DESCRIPTION:In this issue: On the Road to Restoration - Our watershed resto ration program is nearly 10 years old. Find out how far we’ve come and whe re we’re going to help farms adopt science-based solutions that restore he althy streams. Lenape Community Scientists Restore Their Ancestral Watersh ed - Watershed monitoring and stewardship activities by the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware will support the potential to reintroduce mussels — the most endangered and threatened freshwater faunal group in the United State s. The Viscosity Effect: A Newly Found Connection Between the Riparian Zon e and Water Quality - A new Stroud Center study shows that the density of water plays a previously overlooked role in nutrient and carbon cycling in freshwater ecosystems. The Magic of Mayflies - If you’ve ever hiked along a woodland stream on a warm spring day when the sun is low in the sky and the light is beginning to fade\, you may have witnessed mating mayflies. Learn about these fascinating creatures in a Smithsonian Science Education Center post written by Stroud Center Communications Manager and Editor Di ane Huskinson with photos by Entomologist Dave Funk. And more… Click-Here to read the stories! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more&hellip\ ; Click-Here to read the stories !
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220525T1738380Z-399841-4612@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T200000 SUMMARY:Agriculture community meeting DESCRIPTION:Plan to attend a community meeting being held in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in West Virginia. The WV A gricultural Advisory board is seeking your participation to develop strate gies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more th an 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opportunity areas. Meet ings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meeting s\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can i mplement. A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of th is five-year strategic plan to grow the agriculture economy. The committee is comprised of the following agencies: the WV Department of Agriculture\ ; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\; USDA WV Natural Resources Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\; WVU Extension Service\; WV U Davis College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\; and the WV State University Extension Service. To learn more visit http://www.wvagad visory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virginia-ag riculture-advisory-board-17805387312 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan to attend a community meeting being he ld in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in Wes t Virginia. The WV Agricultural Advisory board is seeking your participati on to develop strategies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more than 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opp ortunity areas. Meetings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meetings\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can implement.
A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agricu lture economy. The committee is comprised of the following agencies: the W V Department of Agriculture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\ ; USDA WV Natural Resources Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\ ; WVU Extension Service\; WVU Davis College of Agriculture\, Natural Resou rces and Design\; and the WV State University Extension Service.
T o learn more visit http://www.wvaga dvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite .com/o/west-virginia-agriculture-advisory-board-17805387312
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Wetzel County 4-H Camp UID:20180927T1741210Z-399841-1259@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T200000 SUMMARY:Agriculture community meeting DESCRIPTION:Plan to attend a community meeting being held in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in West Virginia. The WV A gricultural Advisory board is seeking your participation to develop strate gies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more th an 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opportunity areas. Meet ings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meeting s\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can i mplement. A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of th is five-year strategic plan to grow the agriculture economy. The committee is comprised of the following agencies: the WV Department of Agriculture\ ; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\; USDA WV Natural Resources Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\; WVU Extension Service\; WV U Davis College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\; and the WV State University Extension Service. To learn more visit http://www.wvagad visory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virginia-ag riculture-advisory-board-17805387312 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan to attend a community meeting being he ld in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in Wes t Virginia. The WV Agricultural Advisory board is seeking your participati on to develop strategies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more than 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opp ortunity areas. Meetings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meetings\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can implement.
A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agricu lture economy. The committee is comprised of the following agencies: the W V Department of Agriculture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\ ; USDA WV Natural Resources Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\ ; WVU Extension Service\; WVU Davis College of Agriculture\, Natural Resou rces and Design\; and the WV State University Extension Service.
T o learn more visit http://www.wvaga dvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite .com/o/west-virginia-agriculture-advisory-board-17805387312
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Camp Virgil Tate UID:20180927T1740240Z-399841-1258@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T200000 SUMMARY:Agriculture community meeting DESCRIPTION:Plan to attend a community meeting being held in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in West Virginia. The WV A gricultural Advisory board is seeking your participation to develop strate gies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more th an 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opportunity areas. Meet ings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meeting s\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can i mplement. Meetings will begin at 6PM. A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agricu lture economy. The committee is comprised of the following agencies: the W V Department of Agriculture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\ ; USDA WV Natural Resources Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\ ; WVU Extension Service and College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\; and the WV State University Extension Service. To learn more vis it http://www.wvagadvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.co m/o/west-virginia-agriculture-advisory-board-17805387312 October 3rd locat ions Ghent Volunteer Fire Department\, Ghent Holly-Gray Park\, Sutton X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan to attend a community meeting being he ld in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in Wes t Virginia. The WV Agricultural Advisory board is seeking your participati on to develop strategies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more than 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opp ortunity areas. Meetings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meetings\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can implement. \;Meetings will begin at 6PM.
A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agriculture economy. The comm ittee is comprised of the following agencies: the WV Department of Agricul ture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\; USDA WV Natural Resou rces Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\; WVU Extension Service and College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\; and the WV&nb sp\;State University \;Extension Service.
To learn more visit http://www.wvagadvisory.org/ an d register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virgini a-agriculture-advisory-board-17805387312
October 3rd locations
Ghen t Volunteer Fire Department\, Ghent
Holly-Gray Park\, Sutton
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180927T1747270Z-399841-1260@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310 SUMMARY:Make It Shine Deadline DESCRIPTION:Applications are now available for the 2023 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup. This annual event is sponsored by WVDEP’s Reha bilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). This year's event will be hel d during the first two weeks of April (April 1st through April 15th) and a pplications are due TODAY. The Make It Shine program will provide resource s such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and landfill fees to communi ty groups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups in state streams or on p ublic lands. This event is completely dependent on volunteers\, so sign up today and help make West Virginia shine! To register\, submit the online application. Once your project is approved\, REAP staff will coordinate de livery of cleanup supplies\, waste hauling and disposal. For more informat ion\, email Chris Cartwright or call 1-800-322-5530. More information is a vailable on the REAP webpage. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Applications are now available for the 2023 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Clea nup. This annual event is sponsored by WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Envir onmental Action Plan (REAP).
This year's event will be held during the first two weeks of April (April 1st through April 15th) and applications are due TODAY. The Make It Shine program will provide resources such as cleanup materials \, waste hauling\, and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to c onduct litter cleanups in state streams or on public lands. This event is completely dependent on volunteers\, so sign up today and help make West V irginia shine!
To register\, submit the \;online application. Once your proje ct is approved\, REAP staff will coordinate delivery of cleanup supplies\, waste hauling and disposal. For more information\, email \;Chris Cartwright \;or call 1 -800-322-5530. More information is available on the \;REAP webpage.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230206T2101030Z-399841-5148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230228 SUMMARY:Trail Apprentice Program DESCRIPTION:The Partnership for the National Trails System just announced t he 2023 Trail Apprentice Program for emerging leaders aged 18 to 28 years. The Program provides scholarships to young leaders interested in a career in recreation\, natural resource management\, conservation\, environmenta l studies\, history\, or a related field. Click here for more information ! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Partners hip for the National Trails System just announced the 2023 Trail Apprentic e Program for emerging leaders aged 18 to 28 years. The Program provides s cholarships to young leaders interested in a career in recreation\, natura l resource management\, conservation\, environmental studies\, history\, o r a related field. \;
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In this issu e:
Events and updates:
Grants info:
Spring is sp ringing! Join Wild Virginia and Ana Sparks from the Virginia Herpetologica l Society for a webinar on salamanders! Virginia is part of the most biodi verse area in the world in terms of salamander diversity\, and you will le arn basic identification and life history facts about some of these critte rs. You will even get to meet some members of Ana's Educational Team!
This one hour webinar will be h eld over Zoom.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230310T2105290Z-399841-5186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220526 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Looking for a local stream cleanup\, learning opportunity\, or related event? Check out our event calendar. Have an event to publicize? S end us the information. In this issue: Chesapeake Bay blue crabs hit popul ation low\; Sustainable communities are key to environmental justice\; The battle to save a historic DC access point to the Potomac River\; ICPRB’s quarterly business meeting to be held June 14\; Lawsuit says Alexandria is polluting Potomac River with cancer-causing chemicals\; In coal country\, a new chance to clean up a toxic legacy\; After a long pandemic-related c losure\, the Rock Creek Nature Center reopens this week\; Pennsylvania’s f armers and municipalities pay for legislature’s inaction on clean water. A nd more… Click-Here to read all the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Looking for a local stream cleanup\, learning opportunity\, or related event? Check ou t our event calendar. Have an event to publiciz e? Send us the information.
In this issue:
Chesapeake Bay blue crabs hit population low\; Sustainable communities are key to environmental jus tice\; The battle to save a histori c DC access point to the Potomac River\; ICPRB &rsquo\;s quarterly business meeting to be held June 14\; Lawsuit says Alexandria is polluting Potomac River with canc er-causing chemicals\; In coal country\, a ne w chance to clean up a toxic legacy\; After a long pandemic-rel ated closure\, the Rock Creek Nature Center reopens this week\; Pennsylvania&rsquo\;s farmers and municipalities pay for legislature&rsq uo\;s inaction on clean water. And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read all the stories.
EPA&rsquo\;s Trash Free Waters Program is proud to announce the release of a case study report highlighting the findings and recom mendations of &ldquo\;The Cleaner Communities and Waterways&rdquo\; Curbsi de Disposal Education Pilot Campaign. This project was piloted in Washingt on\, D.C.\, through a partnership with the local District government. The primary goal was to educate residents about proper waste containment and e ncourage behavioral changes to reduce unintentional leakage associated wit h curbside municipal trash collection. \;
This pilot demonstrated an overall positive impact on th e target communities\, including a statistically significant reduction in the number of overflowing cans and number of overflowing and open cans com bined across all neighborhoods. \; To learn more about this project an d how to launch a similar campaign in your community\, Click-Here. The site includes links to an overview summary document and the full case study report.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220526T1737010Z-399841-4620@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Sweep The Ohio River Sweep is a volunteer\, riverban k cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River. Volunteers fro m the six states which border the Ohio River will remove litter at multipl e locations along the Ohio River and many of its tributaries. The Ohio Ri ver Sweep is a family-friendly event and convenient for young people\, fam ilies and community organizations. The volunteers for the Ohio River Sweep have made tremendous progress cleaning the Ohio River. Yet\, litter conti nues to be a global problem. Volunteers make a positive impact in the Ohio River watershed by participating in the Ohio River Sweep. Since 1989\, th is award-winning cleanup for the Ohio River has been organized by ORSANCO along with environmental protection agencies from Illinois\, Indiana\, Ohi o\, Kentucky\, West Virginia\, and Pennsylvania. CLICK-HERE for the West V irginia locations. How to Volunteer: 1) Find a cleanup location that is co nvenient to you by following the Where to Volunteer link. 2) Contact the c oordinator of that site. Let him/her know that you plan to volunteer. 3) D ownload and complete the Volunteer Waiver form. Bring the form to the clea nup. 4) Volunteer! http://www.orsanco.org/river-sweep/ to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River Sweep
The Oh io River Sweep is a volunteer\, riverbank cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River. Volunteers from the six states which border the Ohio River will remove litter at multiple \; locations along the Ohio River and many of its tributaries. The Ohio River Sweep is a family-friend ly event and convenient for young people\, families and community organiza tions.
The volunteers for th e Ohio River Sweep have made tremendous progress cleaning the Ohio River. Yet\, litter continues to be a global problem. Volunteers make a positive impact in the Ohio River watershed by participating in the Ohio River Swee p. Since 1989\, this award-winning cleanup for the Ohio River has been&nbs p\;organized by \;ORSANCO alon g with environmental protection agencies from Illinois\, Indiana\, Ohio\, Kentucky\, West Virginia\, and Pennsylvania.
CLICK-HERE&nb sp\;for the West Virginia locations.
How to Volunteer: 1) Find a cleanup location that is conve nient to you by following the Where to Volunteer link. 2) Contact the coordinator of that site. Let him/her know that you plan to volunteer. 3) Download and com plete the Volunteer Waiver form. Bring the form to the cleanup. 4) Volunteer!
http://www.orsanco.org/river-sweep/ to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190612T2045460Z-399841-1554@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190128T200000 SUMMARY:Save the Tygart watershed meeting DESCRIPTION:Monday at 630 is our monthly meeting. The meeting will be at th e back of the Salvation Army building in Grafton! Lots of cool projects go ing on\, come out and see what we are into. https://www.facebook.com/event s/1123268671174421/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monday at \;630 is our monthly meeting. The meeting will be at the back of the Salvation Army building in Grafton ! Lots of cool projects going on\, come out and see what we are into.
https://www.facebook.c om/events/1123268671174421/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Salvation Army building UID:20190128T2009530Z-399841-1552@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190131 SUMMARY:Tygart Lake tree donations RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Tygart Lake is accepting Christmas trees until Feb. 3\, 2019. R esidents and merchants with un-sold trees can drop them off at the USACOE office at the Tygart Lake dam. Read the attached press release for contact (s) and more information. TygartLaketreedonations.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tygart Lake is accepting Christmas trees un til Feb. 3\, 2019. Residents and merchants with un-sold trees can drop the m off at the USACOE office at the Tygart Lake dam. Read the attached press release for contact(s) and more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Tygart Lake UID:20190128T1401290Z-399841-1553@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River fly fishing classic DESCRIPTION:The date is set\, May 11th 2019 will be our 6th Annual Smallmou th Bass Fly Fishing Tournament! Please check out all the information perta ining to the event on our Facebook page as well as our upcoming website... . www.grffc.wordpress.com Thanks for you previous support and we look forw ard to fishing with you soon! Please keep an eye open for event times and details on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/300837270789 154/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The date is set\, May 11th 2019 will be our
6th Annual Smallmouth Bass Fly Fishing Tournament! Please check out all t
he information pertaining to the event on our Facebook page as well as our
upcoming website.... www.grffc.wordpress.com<
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ou soon!
Please keep an eye open for event times and details on
our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/300837270789154/
< p> \; CATEGORIES:Family Activity UID:20190509T2012560Z-399841-1551@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T143000 SUMMARY:WV history and culture DESCRIPTION:To celebrate West Virginia Day this month\, join us for an inte resting webinar all about West Virginia's history and culture. Our unique heritage as a state is one of the things that makes West Virginia so speci al. West Virginians always pitch in to give each other a hand. We will loo k at the role the state's geography has played in shaping its history\, al ong with the unique cultural variations you see at different points in the state's history. This webinar will be presented by Dr. Hal Gorby\, WVU De partment of History. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To celebrate West Virginia Day this month\, join us for an interesting webinar all abo ut West Virginia's history and culture.
Our unique her itage as a state is one of the things that makes West Virginia so special. West Virginians always pitch in to give each other a hand. We will look a t the role the state's geography has played in shaping its history\, along with the unique cultural variations you see at different points in the st ate's history. This webinar will be presented by Dr. Hal Gorby\, WVU Department of History.
Greenbrier R iver Candy Darter - Hellbender Snorkeling Tour
Join West Virginia Highlands Conservancy for thei r revamped outings program! They are excited to partner with the US Forest Service - Monongahela Nat ional Forest to offer this fun snorkeling outing with Chad Landress.
Trip leader: Chad Landress\, USFS Forest Fisheries Biologist
Description: Medium difficulty. Note : snorkeling and swimming is optional. Snorkeling gear and wet suits provi ded by USFS (but feel free to bring your own gear). Meet at 1PM at the USF S office. Get geared up there and drive a few miles to the East Fork Green brier River to snorkel and view wildlife in the river. Prepare to get wet (river shoes\, swimsuit\, towel\, change of clothes) and bring a snack and water. Kids are welcome if accompanied by an adult. \;There ar e no guarantees that we will see candy darters or hellbenders&hellip\;but this will be their habitat and we do hope to see them!
RSVP HERE
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Greenbrier Ranger District Office UID:20220602T1925510Z-399841-4646@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190204 SUMMARY:NPS workshop webinars DESCRIPTION:http://neiwpcc.org/our-programs/nps/national-nps-training-works hops/ In an effort to provide learning opportunities for those that are no t able to attend in person\, NEIWPCC used WebEx to offer select conference sessions in a live webinar format. Note: Some sessions were not recorded. Webinar recordings are available in the links below\, or can be accesse d via the Webinar links next to the presentations listed under the Additio nal Materials tab. Day 1: November 5 Day 2: November 6 Day 3: November 7 D ay 4: November 8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://neiwpcc.org/our-programs/n ps/national-nps-training-workshops/
In an effort to provide learning opportunities for thos
e that are not able to attend in person\, NEIWPCC used WebEx to offer sele
ct conference sessions in a live webinar format. Note: Some sessions were not recorded.
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Webinar recordings are available in the links below\, or can b
e accessed via the Webinar links next to the presentations listed under th
e Additional Materials tab.
Day
1: November 5
Day 2: Novem
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Day 3: November 7
Day 4: November 8 \; \;
WVU wetland restoration grant
A West Vir ginia University researcher has received a $151\,000 grant from the EPA to help scientists who are working to re-create West Virginia wetlands. Over the next several years\, the research will test new measurement technique s of wetland restoration throughout the state.
Click-Her e \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210219T1750100Z-399841-3671@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220603 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the June 2022 edition of River Voices. This month we ’re pleased to release two new sections of the State Policy Hub\, and a ne w story map on how our Equitable Development Collaborative goes beyond res ilience\, ensuring communities don’t face gentrification and displacement following urban waters restoration projects. Enjoy this shorter issue of R iver Voices as our team packs up for River Rally! In this issue: Expanding the State Policy Hub Equitable development for urban waters: Understandin g gentrification and preventing displacement Member News & Tips https://ww w.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-june-2022/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he June 2022 edition of River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re pleased to r elease two new sections of the State Policy Hub\, and a new story map on how our Equita ble Development Collaborative goes beyond resilience\, ensuring communitie s don&rsquo\;t face gentrification and displacement following urban waters restoration projects. Enjoy this shorter issue of River Voices as our tea m packs up for River Rally!
In this issue:
https://www.ri vernetwork.org/river-voices-june-2022/
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220603T1401540Z-399841-4648@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000 SUMMARY:PCWA fly fishing class DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to fly fishing. This class is designed for six pairs of one parent/guardian and one child aged 8-18 each. Participants must attend all four two-hour sessi ons to take home a full setup that will enable you to get out on the water on your own. Please be in touch via email\, phone\, or social media messa ge for more details. We’re hoping for more rain and a full class. ---> Lea rn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to fly fishing.
< p>This class is designed for six pairs of o ne parent/guardian and one child aged 8-18 each. Participants must attend all four two-hour sessions to take home a full setup that will enable you to get out on the water on your own.--->\; \;Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251022T2027380Z-399841-6790@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000 SUMMARY:PCWA fly fishing class DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to fly fishing. This class is designed for six pairs of one parent/guardian and one child aged 8-18 each. Participants must attend all four two-hour sessi ons to take home a full setup that will enable you to get out on the water on your own. Please be in touch via email\, phone\, or social media messa ge for more details. We’re hoping for more rain and a full class. ---> Lea rn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to fly fishing.
This class is designed for six pairs of
one parent/guardian and one child aged 8-18 each. Participants must attend
all four two-hour sessions to take home a full setup that will enable you
to get out on the water on your own.
Please be in touch via email\, phone\, or social media messag
e for more details. We&rsquo\;re hoping for more rain and a full class.
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250917T1951440Z-399841-6789@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T173000 SUMMARY:WVDEP-ICG permit meeting DESCRIPTION:Event by Save The Tygart Watershed Association Location: Tygart Lake Lodge (39.304644\, -80.022632) The WVDEP will hold an informal confe rence from 2:30 until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, August 3\, 2022\, at the Ty gart Lake State Park Lodge regarding significant Revision #30 application by ICG Tygart Valley\, LLC to add 466.0 acres to the subsidence control ar ea for Permit U200406\, located 1.3 miles southwest of Thornton\, WV. The conference may also be accessed online via Google Meet. We NEED you to att end! Click on www.savethetygart.org for more information and meeting links . https://fb.me/e/6x0SqfsKs X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Save The Ty gart Watershed Association
Location: Tygart Lake Lodge (39.304644\, -80.022632)
Click on www.savethetygart.org for more information and meeti ng links.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Tygart Lake State Park UID:20220802T1635150Z-399841-4788@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 SUMMARY:PCWA fly fishing class DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to fly fishing. This class is designed for six pairs of one parent/guardian and one child aged 8-18 each. Participants must attend all four two-hour sessi ons to take home a full setup that will enable you to get out on the water on your own. Please be in touch via email\, phone\, or social media messa ge for more details. We’re hoping for more rain and a full class. ---> Lea rn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to fly fishing.
< p>This class is designed for six pairs of o ne parent/guardian and one child aged 8-18 each. Participants must attend all four two-hour sessions to take home a full setup that will enable you to get out on the water on your own.--->\; \;Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250917T1952470Z-399841-6791@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220512 SUMMARY:Jumping worms DESCRIPTION:Invasive Jumping Worms (Alabama jumpers\, snake worms\, crazy w orms) hail from China and Korea and are the newest critters to invade our streams. They were first detected by the CWPMA at Bluestone National Sceni c River by Katie Kull\, a biological science technician at New River Gorge . Jumping Worms are unwelcome in West Virginia because they displace nativ e earthworms. Learn more about this invasive from the attachments. Jumping Worms.pdf JumpingWormFlyer.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Invasive Jum ping Worms (Alabama jumpers\, snake worms\, crazy worms) hail from China a nd Korea and are the newest critters to invade our streams. They were firs t detected by the CWPMA at Bluestone National Scenic River by Katie Kull\, a biological science technician at New River Gorge. Jumping Worms are unw elcome in West Virginia because they displace native earthworms.
Learn more about this invasive from the attachments.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220512T1603220Z-399841-4583@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T213000 SUMMARY:Over the Moon DESCRIPTION:Event by Green Bank Observatory Join us for our Over the Moon P arty outdoors at the Green Bank Science Center! Create impact craters\, ma ke a space suit\, stomp rockets\, take a GBT ground tour and more! This Op en House-style event will have hands-on outdoor science activities and fun learning opportunities! Public attendees are not required to pre register \, be vaccinated\, or wear face masks. (Please note\, there will be no ind oor access to the Science Center during this event.) Schedule 5:30-8:30 – hands-on science activities 8:30-9:30 – Observe the Moon party Stay late t o view the lunar eclipse! https://fb.me/e/41bwz2RfU X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Gree n Bank Observatory
Join us for our Over the Moon Party outdoors at the Green Bank Science Center! Create impact craters\, make a space suit\, stomp rockets\, take a GBT gro und tour and more! This Open House-style event will have hands-on outdoor science activities and fun learning opportunities! Public attendees are no t required to pre register\, be vaccinated\, or wear face masks. (Please n ote\, there will be no indoor access to the Science Center during this eve nt.)
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220511T1522350Z-399841-4581@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220817 SUMMARY:Kanawha River advisory DESCRIPTION:WVDEP has issued a recreational use advisory for areas downstre am of the Mount Olive Correctional Center following the recent flooding. T he advisory is for 10 miles downstream\, ranging from the correctional fac ility to the London Locks and Dam\, and is in effect until further notice. People should avoid water contact recreation activities in the affected a rea\, such as swimming\, fishing\, water skiing\, and certain types of ple asure boating (e.g. sailing in a very small craft or outboard motor boats) . Heavy rainfall washed out at least 2.5 miles of the Kanawha Falls PSD se wage collection system. This disruption has the potential to allow raw sew age to discharge directly into waters of the state. Per the state Departme nt of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)\, no impacts to drinking water are expected and no drinking water or boil water advisories have been issued at this time. The Kanawha Falls PSD notified the WVDEP of an upset to its sewage collection system through the state's Emergency Spill Line. Emerge ncy measures are currently being implemented to restore some level of trea tment as quickly possible and local downstream water intakes have been not ified. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP has is sued a recreational use advisory for areas downstream of the Mount Olive C orrectional Center following the recent flooding. The advisory is for 10 m iles downstream\, ranging from the correctional facility to the London Loc ks and Dam\, and is in effect until further notice. People should avoid wa ter contact recreation activities in the affected area\, such as swimming\ , fishing\, water skiing\, and certain types of pleasure boating (e.g. sai ling in a very small craft or outboard motor boats).
Heavy rainfall washed out at least 2.5 miles of t he Kanawha Falls PSD sewage collection system. This disruption has the pot ential to allow raw sewage to discharge directly into waters of the state. Per the state Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)\, no impact s to drinking water are expected and no drinking water or boil water advis ories have been issued at this time. \;
The Kanawha Falls PSD notified the WVDEP of an upset to it s sewage collection system through the state's Emergency Spill Line. Emerg ency measures are currently being implemented to restore some level of tre atment as quickly possible and local downstream water intakes have been no tified.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220817T1838520Z-399841-4827@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T143000 SUMMARY:WQ data enhancement and visualizations DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Data Management\, Enhancements\, and Visualizatio n EPA would like to invite you to register for this webcast. As a reminder \, this forum consists of a series of 1.5 hour webcasts covering a broad v ariety of NPS-related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on EPA’s NPS webpage. Speakers: Chaz Baculi\, Lincoln Institute of Land Polic y\; Kyle Onda\, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy\; Jake Greif\, USEPA\; an d Cristina Mullin\, USEPA. Register for this webcast Note: EPA Webcasts ar e held on Zoom. The link to join the webcast will be in the Eventbrite reg istration confirmation and can also be found on the Eventbrite site by cli cking “Access the Event.” If you are unable to attend we will record the p resentation for later viewing. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Qualit y Data Management\, Enhancements\, and Visualization
EPA would like to invite you to register for this webcast. As a reminder\, this forum consists of a series of 1.5 hour webc asts covering a broad variety of NPS-related topics. Recordings of past we bcasts can be found on EPA&rs quo\;s NPS webpage.
< a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-epa-nonpoint-source-nps-tech-excha nge-webcast-tickets-405278307327' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Register for this webcast
Note: EPA Webcasts are held on Zoom. The link to join the webcast will be in the Eventbrite registration confirmation and can also be found on the Eventbrite site by clicking &ldquo\; Access the Event.&rdquo\; If you are unable to attend we will record the p resentation for later viewing.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220831T1600160Z-399841-4868@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221216 SUMMARY:esri Government eBrief DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Communities can find climate data and funding so urces in White House portal Best practices to meet Point-in-Time count de adlines LA's new Chief Heat Officer expands cooling centers based on equi ty maps Governments successfully secure Federal funding for GIS Building out the Nation's EV charging network School Districts and socioeconomic information sidebar application X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
The City of Morgantown will host a clean-up event at two city locations on April 13 fr om 1 - 4 pm. As part of a partnership with Main Street Morgantown and the Mon River Revitalization Task Force\, community members are invited to par ticipate in the &lsquo\;Love Where You Live and Work Community Clean-Up&rs quo\; event\, according to a City of Morgantown release.
The City of Morgantown will be providing glov
es\, bags\, and other supplies for those who need them. No registration is
required to participate.
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Making a Dif ference: New Climate Guide Available from WVHC
In April\, the WV Highlands Conservancy's climate chang e committee published its first edition of a new publication\, Making a Di fference: Practical Actions That Individuals Can Take To Reduce Their Impa ct on the Climate. The booklet suggests ways that individuals can take adv antage of the benefits in the IRA as well as other measures that individua ls can take to reduce greenhouse gasses that cause global warming.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230605T1303270Z-399841-5319@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T123000 SUMMARY:Getting little feet wet DESCRIPTION:Developed in coordination with early childhood experts and educ ators\, the Getting Little Feet Wet Workshop is a new resource from the Pr oject WET Foundation. The workshop is designed for educators who work with young children (ages 3-6) to learn new\, fun\, age-appropriate ways to te ach about water. It contains 11 interactive hands-on activities and correl ates to educational standards. The event is free\, but prior registration is required. To register\, contact Tomi Bergstrom or by calling 304-926-04 99 ext. 1098. GLFWFlyer_Parkersburg.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Developed in coordination with early childhood experts and educators\, the Getting Lit tle Feet Wet Workshop is a new resource from the Project WET Foundation. T he workshop is designed for educators who work with young children (ages 3 -6) to learn new\, fun\, age-appropriate ways to teach about water. It con tains 11 interactive hands-on activities and correlates to educational sta ndards. The event is free\, but prior registration is required. To registe r\, contact \;Tomi Bergstrom< /a> or by calling 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20190301T1849340Z-399841-1557@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T144500 SUMMARY:GrantStation website tour DESCRIPTION:FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website Join Jeremy Smith\, Commu nications and Technology Director\, and Kerry Glauser\, Research Specialis t\, for a quick tour of the GrantStation website. This tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com\, including navigation\, search inter faces\, and charitable database search criteria. This tour will provide ti ps on the most effective way to use all of the valuable resources the webs ite offers\, including the extensive funder databases that can help you id entify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By u sing GrantStation databases and resource tools\, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months. https://g rantstation.com/webinar/free-tour-grantstation-website-10 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website
Jo in Jeremy Smith\, Communications and Technology Director\, and Kerry Glaus er\, Research Specialist\, for a quick tour of the GrantStation website. T his tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com\, including na vigation\, search interfaces\, and charitable database search criteria. Th is tour will provide tips on the most effective way to use all of the valu able resources the website offers\, including the extensive funder databas es that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your pro grams or projects. By using GrantStation databases and resource tools\, yo u can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months.
https:/ /grantstation.com/webinar/free-tour-grantstation-website-10
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191230T1844530Z-399841-2637@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T200000 SUMMARY:Mountaineer TU meeting DESCRIPTION:Our Mountaineer Chapter TU meeting will start at 6:00pm at Smok e on the Water Restaurant in Elkins. Note - change in venue and time! Call ie Sams\, WV Save Our Streams Coordinator from WVDEP will be presenting on aquatic insect entomology. Come out and learn about the bugs that your fl ies emulate! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Mountain eer Chapter TU meeting will start at 6:00pm at Smoke on the Water Restaura nt in Elkins. Note - change in venue and time!
Callie Sams\, \;WV Save Our Streams Coordinator from WVDEP will be presenting on aquatic insect entomology. Come out and learn about the bugs that your flies emulate!
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230309T1831320Z-399841-5176@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T140000 SUMMARY:Cacapon - green day hike DESCRIPTION:Green Day hike Cacapon Resort State Park’s naturalist\, Valerie Chaney\, welcomes hikers for a Green Day Hike on Central Trail. Hikers wi ll meet at the Nature Center at 10:00 a.m. and after a briefing\, drive to Batt Picnic Area parking. The hike is 2-1/2 miles with hiking occurring o n Central Trail\, Ziler Loop through Middle Fork Cabin area. “We’ll focus on spring’s arrival and see what ‘green’ is emerging along the streams and mountainsides of Cacapon Resort State Park\,” says Chaney. Other activiti es planned at Cacapon Resort State Park\, include Green Tie Dye at 12:30 p .m. and Irish Road Bowling at 2:00 p.m. For more information\, email the n aturalist at: Valerie.L.Chaney@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Gree n Day hike
Cacapon Resort State Park&rsquo\;s naturalist\, Valerie Chaney\, welcomes hikers f or a Green Day Hike on Central Trail. Hikers will meet at the Nature Cente r at 10:00 a.m. and after a briefing\, drive to Batt Picnic Area parking. The hike is 2-1/2 miles with hiking occurring on Central Trail\, Ziler Loo p through Middle Fork Cabin area. &ldquo\;We&rsquo\;ll focus on spring&rsq uo\;s arrival and see what &lsquo\;green&rsquo\; is emerging along the str eams and mountainsides of Cacapon Resort State Park\,&rdquo\; says Chaney. Other activities planned at Cacapon Resort State Park\, include Green Tie Dye at 12:30 p.m. and Irish Road Bowling at 2:00 p.m.
Loop Creek SOS
Near: Deepwater (Meadow Haven Memorial Park Cemeter y)
Join TU for the Lo op Creek Save Our Stream biosurvey.
The mission of \;Save Our Streams is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state's waters by providing an understanding of their ecological integrity. The pr ogram uses a bio-survey approach to stream study\, which includes the coll ection of data and an assessment of the stream's physiochemical conditions . These outings provide an opportunity for members to learn about the qual ity and characteristics of a stream. Participants examine insects\, habita t\, and chemistry of the stream. Learning about the insects in this stream will provide an understanding of what flies to fish with to imitate them. - https://www.enctu.org/ save-our-streams \; \;
If you are interested in \;participating\, please contact \ ;coordinator \;Larry Orr.& nbsp\; \;
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CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Meadow Haven Cemetery UID:20190204T1804150Z-399841-1595@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T140000 SUMMARY:Watoga - green day hike DESCRIPTION:Green Day hike Wear your green and join Naturalist Chris Bartle y on Saturday\, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the parking lot just a half mile above Cabin 2 along Island Lick Road. The Green Day Hike will venture alo ng Monongaseneka Trail at Watoga. Along the way\, discover the different s hades of green\, whether it is with grasses\, mosses\, flowers\, or any ot her plant. Once hikers reach the top\, a pot of gold may not be visible\, but the view is breathtaking. Hikes will see the town of Seebert from this vantage point. We will also have some green goodies awaiting the arrival to the top of this hike. Please dress accordingly for this hike\, and make sure to bring water. This hike is an intermediate level and has some stee p inclines. Round trip on this hike is 4 miles. It is a Green Day Hike\, n ot a race. We pace the hike to enjoy the day. For more information\, pleas e contact Chris Bartley at (304) 799-4087 or via Email. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gree n Day hike
Wear you r green and join Naturalist Chris Bartley on Saturday\, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the parking lot just a half mile above Cabin 2 along Island Lick R oad. The Green Day Hike will venture along Monongaseneka Trail at Watoga. Along the way\, discover the different shades of green\, whether it is wit h grasses\, mosses\, flowers\, or any other plant. Once hikers reach the t op\, a pot of gold may not be visible\, but the view is breathtaking. Hike s will see the town of Seebert from this vantage point. We will also have some green goodies awaiting the arrival to the top of this hike. Please dr ess accordingly for this hike\, and make sure to bring water. This hike is an intermediate level and has some steep inclines. Round trip on this hik e is 4 miles. It is a Green Day Hike\, not a race. We pace the hike to enj oy the day.
For more informa tion\, please contact Chris Bartley at (304) 799-4087 or via \;Email.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Watoga State Park UID:20190128T1931360Z-399841-1559@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310 SUMMARY:TheShed - PCWAs newsletter DESCRIPTION:A newsletter for our friends of Piney Creek. PCWA_TheShed-Wint er2023.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A newsletter for our friends of Piney Creek. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230310T1510150Z-399841-5179@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140921 SUMMARY:NAML Conference DESCRIPTION:National Abandoned Mine Lands Conference at the Sheraton\, down town Columbus OH. Go to: http://www.naamlp2014.com/ to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Abandoned Mine Lands Conference at the Sheraton\, downtown Columbus OH. \; Go to: \;http://www.naamlp2014.com/ to l earn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20140918T1307240Z-399841-107@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313 SUMMARY:Volunteer trail work DESCRIPTION:A volunteer group that helps maintain the scenic Dolly Sods Wil derness in northern West Virginia is looking for additional volunteers to help maintain its trails. The stewards serve as a resource for visitors\, helping them have a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience. Read more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A volunteer
group that helps maintain the scenic \;
Dolly Sods Wilderne
ss in northern West Virginia is looking for additional v
olunteers to help maintain its trails. The stewards serve as a resource fo
r visitors\, helping them have a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience.
Grantwriting 101
If you are new to grant writing\, this webinar is for you! During this 90-minute webinar\, Alice R uhnke\, founder and owner of the Grant Advantage\, will teach you how to u se a Program Planning Framework to plan your grant applications so they te ll a strong\, consistent story. As we go through the Framework\, each sect ion of a typical grant application will be highlighted with information on what funders are looking for and tips on how to write that section.
By the time the webinar is over\, you will (1) understand what funders are looking for in grant application s\; (2) be able to decipher confusing grant-related terminology\; (3) have a usable system to connect all the pieces of an application together\; an d (4) have strategies to infuse your organization's strengths in your prop osal to make it strong and competitive.
https://grantstation.com/webinar/grantwriting-101-2
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191230T1850100Z-399841-2640@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T150000 SUMMARY:Source water protection tools DESCRIPTION:Tools for Source Water Protection This webcast will present exa mples of communities\, states\, and regions turning discrete water quality data into live public information. This webinar will feature EPA’s Offic e of Water’s Source Water Protection (SWP) team presenting on two tools: T he Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters (DWMAPS) an d the Funding Integration Tool for Source Water (FITS). In addition\, ther e will be a brief overview of the background and concepts of source water protection. Both tools were developed by the SWP Program and can be used e ither independently or in tandem by many stakeholders for their source wat er protection needs. For more information and to register click-here. For more information on the Watershed Academy\, go to: https://www.epa.gov/wat ershedacademy. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tool s for Source Water Protection
This webcast will present examples of communities\, states\, an d regions turning discrete water quality data into live public information . \;This webinar will feature \;EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Water&rsqu o\;s Source Water Protection (SWP) team presenting on two tools: The Drink ing Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters (DWMAPS) and the Fu nding Integration Tool for Source Water (FITS). \;In addition\, there will be a brief overview of the background and concepts of source water pr otection. Both tools were developed by the SWP Program and can be used eit her independently or in tandem by many stakeholders for their source water protection needs.
For more information and to register click-he re. For more information on the Watershed Acade my\, go to: \;https://www.epa.gov/water shedacademy.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230310T1516350Z-399841-5181@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T153000 SUMMARY:RU grant ready? DESCRIPTION:Are you Grant Ready? Almost all nonprofit organizations answer that question with a resounding 'Yes--we are ready to get grant money to s upport the important work of our organization!' However\, while most organ izations are ready to reap the benefits of grant awards\, many have not de veloped the infrastructure necessary to be competitive in the application process. During this 90-minute webinar\, Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of The Grant Advantage\, will guide you through a process so you will be a ble to: assess your organization's grant readiness through a comprehensive assessment tool that includes organizational structure\, programs\, finan ces\, partnerships\, evaluation\, leadership\, and more\; develop strategi es to enhance areas of weakness\; and\, use your enhanced capacity to writ e competitive grants. There will be plenty of time for questions. https:// grantstation.com/webinar/are-you-grant-ready X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you Gran t Ready?
Almost all nonprofi t organizations answer that question with a resounding 'Yes--we are ready to get grant money to support the important work of our organization!' How ever\, while most organizations are ready to reap the benefits of grant aw ards\, many have not developed the infrastructure necessary to be competit ive in the application process. During this 90-minute webinar\, Alice Ruhn ke\, founder and owner of The Grant Advantage\, will guide you through a p rocess so you will be able to: assess your organization's grant readiness through a comprehensive assessment tool that includes organizational struc ture\, programs\, finances\, partnerships\, evaluation\, leadership\, and more\; develop strategies to enhance areas of weakness\; and\, use your en hanced capacity to write competitive grants. There will be plenty of time for questions.
https://grantstation .com/webinar/are-you-grant-ready
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191230T1846250Z-399841-2638@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200106 SUMMARY:Recognize fake news DESCRIPTION:How to Recognize Fake News (1) Read past the headlines\; (2) Ch eck the news outlet that publised the story\; (3) Check the published date /time\; (4) Who is the author? (5) Look at the sources/links\; (6) Look fo r questionable quotes and photos\; (7) Beware of confirmation bias\; (8) S earch if other news outlets are reporting the story\; and (9) Think before you share. Click-Here for details. FakeNews.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to Recog nize Fake News
(1) Read past the headlines\; (2) Check the news outlet that publised the story\; (3) C heck the published date/time\; (4) Who is the author? (5) Look at the sour ces/links\; (6) Look for questionable quotes and photos\; (7) Beware of co nfirmation bias\; (8) Search if other news outlets are reporting the story \; and (9) Think before you share.
Click-Here \;for details.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200103T1548580Z-399841-2659@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T153000 SUMMARY:Exploring public funding DESCRIPTION:Exploring Public Funding Community nonprofits often struggle to compete with larger organizations for public dollars. This webinar\, pres ented by Mindy Muller\, is an opportunity to arm nonprofits with the infor mation needed to make an informed decision about whether or not to pursue these funding options. The webinar will review the structure of public fun ding from the federal level to the state and local levels\, as well as the process of considering the pros and cons of pursuing public funding. Part icipants will learn more about tapping into public funds\, the request for proposal process\, and how to prepare\, qualify\, and apply for public fu nds. Federal requirements to consider before pursuing public dollars\, lik e OMB Circulars\, the Davis-Bacon Act\, and environmental reviews\, will a lso be covered. Finally\, participants will learn tips on competing for pu blic funds with excellence. Learn about public funding streams\, including federal\, state\, and local funding. Develop strategies to make intention al decisions about pursuit of public funding. Acquire an awareness of addi tional mandates required when using federal funds. Learn about the common request for proposal funding structure. This session is excellent for nonp rofits looking to explore public funding as well as experienced proposal w riters looking for a refresher. https://grantstation.com/webinar/exploring -public-funding-new X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Exploring Pu blic Funding
Community nonpr ofits often struggle to compete with larger organizations for public dolla rs. This webinar\, presented by Mindy Muller\, is an opportunity to arm no nprofits with the information needed to make an informed decision about wh ether or not to pursue these funding options. The webinar will review the structure of public funding from the federal level to the state and local levels\, as well as the process of considering the pros and cons of pursui ng public funding. Participants will learn more about tapping into public funds\, the request for proposal process\, and how to prepare\, qualify\, and apply for public funds. Federal requirements to consider before pursui ng public dollars\, like OMB Circulars\, the Davis-Bacon Act\, and environ mental reviews\, will also be covered. Finally\, participants will learn t ips on competing for public funds with excellence.
This session is excellent for nonprofits looking to expl ore public funding as well as experienced proposal writers looking for a r efresher.
https://grantstatio n.com/webinar/exploring-public-funding-new
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191230T1848350Z-399841-2639@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T160000 SUMMARY:Carriage Trail walk DESCRIPTION:FestivALL welcomes you to take a shaded stroll on this .65 mile trail to experience the arts in a not so typical place. Enjoy live music\ , an interactive jam session with music by Jeremiah & Brittany\, an intera ctive jam session with Katzendrummers\, dances by JADCO Contemporary Dance Company\, interactive art activities\, and more around every turn! Click- here to view the FB event post. Location/Parking: Sunrise Carriage Trail\, 746 Myrtle Rd. Parking is limited. We recommend parking at Farmer\, Cline \, Campbell PLLC at the top of the trail or across the bridge in downtown Charleston. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FestivALL we lcomes you to take a shaded stroll on this .65 mile trail to experience th e arts in a not so typical place. Enjoy live music\, an interactive jam se ssion with music by Jeremiah &\; Brittany\, an interactive jam session with Katzendrummers\, dances by JADCO Contemporary Dance Company\, interac tive art activities\, and more around every turn!
Click-here to vi ew the FB event post.
Locati on/Parking: Sunrise Carriage Trail\, 746 Myrtle Rd. Parking is limited. We recommend parking at Farmer\, Cline\, Campbell PLLC at the top of the tra il or across the bridge in downtown Charleston.
CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20230605T1311110Z-399841-5320@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617 SUMMARY:Opequon Creek float\, picnic and monitoring DESCRIPTION:Opequon Creek Float Trip\, Picnic\, & Save Our Streams (SOS) De monstration and Instructor Training Join The Opequon Watershed Group and o ur hosts Deb and Steve Bauserman at Fiddler’s Bottom on Saturday\, June 17 \, for an enjoyable and informative day on Opequon Creek. We will see Moth er Nature in all her glory\, including wildlife\, birds\, wildflowers\, an d leafed-out trees. There is a blue heron rookery\; perhaps we will see a bald eagle nest! The float will be followed by a picnic and stream monitor ing demonstration and optional SOS training. Click-here for more informati on. Please complete the registration form and if you have any questions\, email us at events@opequonwatershed.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Opequon Cree k Float Trip\, Picnic\, &\; Save Our Streams (SOS) Demonstration and In structor Training
Join The&n bsp\;Opequon Wa tershed Group and our hosts Deb and Steve Bauserman at F iddler&rsquo\;s Bottom on Saturday\, June 17\, for an enjoyable and inform ative day on Opequon Creek. We will see Mother Nature in all her glory\, i ncluding wildlife\, birds\, wildflowers\, and leafed-out trees. There is a blue heron rookery\; perhaps we will see a bald eagle nest! The float wil l be followed by a picnic and stream monitoring demonstration and optional SOS training. Click-here for more in formation. \;
Please com plete the registration form and if you have any questions\, email us at events@opequonwa tershed.org.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Fiddler’s Bottom UID:20230602T1317590Z-399841-5317@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512 SUMMARY:Cacapon River float DESCRIPTION:See the attached event card for all the details. 2023CacaponFlo at.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See the atta ched event card for all the details.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230505T1411520Z-399841-5290@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet DESCRIPTION:WV WaterNet - Spring Edition In this issue: Mapping the Mononga hela Watershed Mid-Atlantic Monitoring Conference and WV Watershed Symposi um: Register Now! West Virginia Watershed Symposium - September 30\, 2023 Grants.gov Workshop Eastern Panhandle Watershed Group Gathering Cacapon R iverfest Outdoor Arts Week Click-here to read about the above. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV WaterNet - Spring Edition
In this iss ue:
Click-here< /span> to read about the above.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230505T1501150Z-399841-5291@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230330 SUMMARY:HUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Four West Virginian leaders chosen for the Build ing Resilient Economies in Coal Communities Commitment Coalition. Learn ho w you can start a community garden with your neighbors at our next Communi ty Conversation. Check out these two federal funding opportunities for flo od-impacted homes and EV charging stations. Accelerate WV application dead line extended. TheHub.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issue:
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230330T1930310Z-399841-5212@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T120000 SUMMARY:'Pick-Paint-Plant' at KSF DESCRIPTION:There are lots of volunteer opportunities at Kanawha State Fore st\, so come out this Saturday and help make the forest shine. 'Pick\, Pai nt\, Plant' starts at 9:30 AM in the Pines Picnic area\, located across fr om Rattlesnake Run. https://www.facebook.com/events/546037291015280 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There are lo ts of volunteer opportunities at Kanawha State Forest\, so come out this S aturday and help make the forest shine. \;'Pick\, Paint\, Plant' start s at 9:30 AM in the Pines Picnic area\, located across from Rattlesnake Ru n.
https://www.facebook.com/events/546037291015280
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230330T1923060Z-399841-5211@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T193000 SUMMARY:Septic care DESCRIPTION:There will be a septic care workshop held at Eastern Community and Technical College\, Room 104B. Bill Ours from the Hardy Co. Health Dep t. will speak on septic health and maintenance. To learn more\, click-here . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There will b e a septic care workshop held at Eastern Community and Technical College\, Room 104B. Bill Ours from the Hardy Co. Health Dept. will speak on septic health and maintenance.
To learn more\, click-here.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Eastern Community and Technical College UID:20230330T2002510Z-399841-5214@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422 SUMMARY:Elks Run Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Elks Run Water Faire presents Earth Day 2023 This event will be held at Sam Michaels Park. It is free to the public and there will be man y fun family activities\, including a rain barrel workshop\, tree seedling give-away\, and nature walks and more! Timefram is from 10 am - 2 pm. For all the details\, check out the attached flyer. 2023ElksRunEarthDay.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elks Run Wat er Faire presents Earth Day 2023
This event will be held at Sam Michaels Park. It is free to the publi c and there will be many fun family activities\, including a rain barrel w orkshop\, tree seedling give-away\, and nature walks and more! Timefram is from 10 am - 2 pm.
For all the details\, check out the attached flyer.
CATEGORIES:Career Fairs & Trade Shows UID:20230410T1640260Z-399841-5215@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230410 SUMMARY:Watershed Gathering - Save The Date DESCRIPTION:Please find attached a save the date flyer for this year’s East ern Panhandle Watershed Group Gathering\, to be held\, June 15th at Cacapo n Resort State Park in Berkeley Spring\, WV. We are looking forward to ano ther exciting gathering this year covering topics such as water quality mo nitoring\, fundraising strategies\, and newer technologies in the conserva tion field. We are also excited to hear from all of you about all the hard work you’ve accomplished (and difficulties you’ve faced) over the past ye ar during the Watershed Highlights and networking sessions! A detailed in vitation with exact times and RSVP instructions will follow as we get clos er to the event. If you would like to ensure you receive that invitation\, please complete the Watershed Group Invitation Signup form. EP_WGGSaveThe Date.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please find attached a save the date flyer for this year&rsquo\;s Eastern Panhandle Wa tershed Group Gathering\, to be held\, June 15th at Cacapon Resort State P ark in Berkeley Spring\, WV.
We are looking forward to another exciting gathering this year covering t opics such as water quality monitoring\, fundraising strategies\, and newe r technologies in the conservation field. We are also excited to hear from all of you about all the hard work you&rsquo\;ve accomplished (and diffic ulties you&rsquo\;ve faced) over the past year during the Watershed Highli ghts and networking sessions!
\;A detailed invitation with exact times and RSVP instructions will follow as we get closer to the event. If you would like to ensure you rec eive that invitation\, please complete the Watershed Group Invitation Signup form.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park UID:20230410T1627470Z-399841-5229@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211 SUMMARY:ABRA red spruce map DESCRIPTION:Check out the Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance's latest interactiv e web map that displays estimated red spruce (Picea rubens) cover in the A llegheny Mountains of West Virginia\, together with information about land scape properties and distributions of other species associated with the re d spruce forest. The Red Spruce Coverage map was developed collaborativel y by partner organizations of the Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration I nitiative. Additional GIS layers in ABRA's web map include spatial distrib utions of the candy darter\, the brook trout\, and the northern flying squ irrel. View the map at: https://bit.ly/RedSpruceWV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Check out th e Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance's latest interactive web map that displays estimated red spruce (Picea rubens) cover in the Allegheny Mountains of W est Virginia\, together with information about landscape properties and di stributions of other species associated with the red spruce forest. \;
The Red Spruce Coverage map was developed collaboratively by partner organizations of the Central App alachian Spruce Restoration Initiative. Additional GIS layers in ABRA's we b map include spatial distributions of the candy darter\, the brook trout\ , and the northern flying squirrel.
View the map at: \;https://bit.ly/RedSpruceWV
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20231211T1440450Z-399841-5495@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T140000 SUMMARY:Public climate meeting DESCRIPTION:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discuss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you conce rned about our changing climate? Join the conversation! Click-Here to lear n more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discu ss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you concerned about our changing climate? Join the conversation ! \;Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190107T1444030Z-399841-1468@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T140000 SUMMARY:Public climate meeting DESCRIPTION:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discuss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you conce rned about our changing climate? Join the conversation! Click-Here to lear n more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discu ss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you concerned about our changing climate? Join the conversation ! \;Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190204T1814500Z-399841-1473@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T140000 SUMMARY:Public climate meeting DESCRIPTION:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discuss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you conce rned about our changing climate? Join the conversation! Click-Here to lear n more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discu ss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you concerned about our changing climate? Join the conversation ! \;Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190509T2016060Z-399841-1472@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T140000 SUMMARY:Public climate meeting DESCRIPTION:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discuss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you conce rned about our changing climate? Join the conversation! Click-Here to lear n more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Everyone int erested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discuss current events\, then listen to an educa tional international conference call. Are you concerned about our changing climate? Join the conversation! \;Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190207T2057240Z-399841-1469@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T140000 SUMMARY:Public climate meeting DESCRIPTION:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discuss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you conce rned about our changing climate? Join the conversation! Click-Here to lear n more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discu ss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you concerned about our changing climate? Join the conversation ! \;Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190107T2046330Z-399841-1471@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T140000 SUMMARY:Public climate meeting DESCRIPTION:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discuss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you conce rned about our changing climate? Join the conversation! Click-Here to lear n more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Everyone interested in working to stabilize the climate should attend this meeting. We have a potluck lunch and discu ss current events\, then listen to an educational international conference call. Are you concerned about our changing climate? Join the conversation ! \;Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190107T1447270Z-399841-1470@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211 SUMMARY:WV BMI Dashboard DESCRIPTION:The WV Save Our Streams Benthic Dashboard is an interactive map ping application displaying the Volunteer Assessment Database (VAD) benthi c surveys spatially. In the dashboard\, you can view benthic surveys\, upl oad new surveys\, and access full VAD survey data from the pop-up. Instruc tions are provided in the top left narrative box. Click-Here to begin your adventure. WVDEPSOSLogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Save
Our Streams Benthic Dashboard is an interactive mapping application displa
ying the \;
Click-He re \;to begin your adventure. \;
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20250203T1615150Z-399841-6231@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190118T220000 SUMMARY:Traking and wood's lore DESCRIPTION:Presented by Trails\, Inc. Step back in time to the 18th centur y\, when American Indians and European Americans lived closer to nature. L earn some of the skills that were necessary for everyday life and learn of the cultural sharing that has made our modern lives richer. Enjoy nature\ , drama\, tracking\, and history in outdoor and indoor settings. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/2316694268617000/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Trails\, Inc. Step back in time to the 18th century\, when American India ns and European Americans lived closer to nature. Learn some of the skills that were necessary for everyday life and learn of the cultural sharing t hat has made our modern lives richer. Enjoy nature\, drama\, tracking\, an d history in outdoor and indoor settings.
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/2316694268617000/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20190110T1443540Z-399841-1474@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T203000 SUMMARY:2022 and the Climate Crisis DESCRIPTION:2022 and the Climate Crisis - What Just Happened\, and What’s A head? The West Virginia Center on Climate Change\, partnering with the Wes t Virginia Citizen Action Group and the West Virginia Climate Alliance\, w ill present a free\, live\, expert-led\, audience-interactive “hybrid webi nar” program. Registration for both in-person and online attendance is her e. Rising temperatures\, extreme weather\, and an accelerating energy tran sition are taking place around the globe. In the United States\, major na tional climate and energy legislation has finally been enacted. What will this new legislation mean for the State of West Virginia\, the United Stat es of America\, and the planet? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2022 and the Climate Crisis - What Just Happened\, and What&rsquo\;s Ahead?
The West Virginia Center on Climate Ch
ange\, partnering with the West Virginia Citizen Action Group and the West
Virginia Climate Alliance\, will present a free\, live\, expert-led\, aud
ience-interactive &ldquo\;hybrid webinar&rdquo\; program. Registration for
both in-person and online attendance is here
.
Rising tem peratures\, extreme weather\, and an accelerating energy transition are ta king place around the globe. \; In the United States\, major national climate and energy legislation has finally been enacted. What will this ne w legislation mean for the State of West Virginia\, the United States of A merica\, and the planet?
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Erma Byrd Gallery in Riggleman Hall UID:20220831T1354590Z-399841-4869@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212 SUMMARY:SPP award for PCWA DESCRIPTION:The Piney Creek Watershed Association\, based in Beckley\, is a 2026 Stream Partners Grant recipient! This funding will support their wat ershed projects like water monitoring\, Fly Fishing With The Youth\, Trout In The Classroom and wetland enhancement. SPP photo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Pine y Creek Watershed Association\, based in Beckley\, is a 202 6 Stream Partners Grant recipient! This funding will support their watersh ed projects like water monitoring\, Fly Fishing With The Youth\, Trout In The Classroom and wetland enhancement. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260212T1628430Z-399841-6975@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T210000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:ENCTU is very happy to welcome West Virginia outdoor writer\, a nd long-time ENCTU member\, John McCoy as the feature guest for the Januar y Chapter meeting. John's going to put on a fly-tying demonstration\, but do so in a manner suitable for presentation before a large audience. He'll do that by setting up a camera to project a live\, close-up feed of what he's doing while tying his favorite patterns onto the big screen for the a udience. He'll then also talk about when\, where and how to fish the given fly patterns he'll be demonstrating so this isn't just for the fly-tyers\ , it's for anyone wanting to learn more about the when\, where and how to catch trout in West Virginia. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ENCTU is ver y happy to welcome West Virginia \;outdoor writer\, and long-time ENCT U member\, John McCoy as the feature guest for the January Chapter meeting .
John's going to put on a
fly-tying demonstration\, but do so in a manner suitable for presentation
before a large audience. He'll do that by setting up a camera to project a
live\, close-up feed of what he's doing while tying his favorite patterns
\;onto the big screen for the audience. He'll then also talk about wh
en\, where and how to fish the given fly patterns he'll be demonstrating s
o this isn't just for the fly-tyers\, it's for anyone wanting to learn mor
e about the when\, where and how \;to catch trout in West Virginia.
Join us this January for our annual Advocacy Training Session.
Whether you&rsquo\;re new to speaking up for clean water or looking to sharpen your skills before the 2026 legislative sessio n\, this free virtual session will help you feel confident and ready to ta ke action. Learn the basics of how WV Rivers advocates for clean water and healthy communities. We&rsquo\;ll cover what advocacy looks like in West Virginia\, key issues ahead of the upcoming legislative session\, and how you can get involved.
Then\ , take a deeper dive into effective advocacy with us. We will walk through how to meet with your Senator or Delegate\, share your story\, and make a meaningful impression that moves policy forward. Questions? Email wvrivers@wvrivers.org.< /span>
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20260106T1451540Z-399841-6918@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107 SUMMARY:Common Waters Report DESCRIPTION:The Common Waters Year 2 Report is ready! The Common Waters pro gram has had many successes this year connecting WVU students and local en vironmental nonprofit groups for projects and events. We are very proud of the work the students have completed\, and we look forward to expanding t he program’s reach across more WVU departments\, courses\, and clubs in 20 26. See the 2025 Common Waters projects: https://commonwaters.wvu.edu/pro jects/2025 Learn more about Common Waters: https://commonwaters.wvu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Common W aters Year 2 Report is ready! The Common Waters program has had many succe sses this year connecting WVU students and local environmental nonprofit g roups for projects and events. We are very proud of the work the students have completed\, and we look forward to expanding the program&rsquo\;s rea ch across more WVU departments\, courses\, and clubs in 2026. \;
See the 2025 Common Waters projec ts: https://co mmonwaters.wvu.edu/projects/2025
Learn more about Common Waters: https://commonwaters.wvu.edu
CATEGORIES:General UID:20260106T1526520Z-399841-6922@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105 SUMMARY:Wetland resolutions DESCRIPTION:Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Plan to visit WVDEP’s Wild and Wonderful Wetlands! Twelve wetlands across West Virginia are featured below as part of our Wild & Wonderful Wetlands series. These wetlands wer e selected due to their unique habitat\, accessibility\, available parking \, and established trails.All twelve wetlands have a video guide featuring a mini-tour of each site. Find out more my visiting: https://dep.wv.gov/W WE/getinvolved/Pages/Wild-Wonderful-Wetlands.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Looking for a New Year&rsquo\;s resolution? Plan to visit WVDEP&rsquo\;s Wild and Wond erful Wetlands!
Twelve wetla nds across West Virginia are featured below as part of our Wild &\; Won derful Wetlands series. These wetlands were selected due to their unique h abitat\, accessibility\, available parking\, and established trails.All tw elve wetlands have a video guide featuring a mini-tour of each site.
Find out more my visiting: \; https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/Pages/Wild-Wonde rful-Wetlands.aspx
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260106T2039260Z-399841-6920@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108 SUMMARY:Elks Run project video DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Conservation Agency and the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District have taken on a multiyear project to help clean up the Elks Run watershed in Jefferson County. Many recent efforts have cente red around best management conservation practices (BMPs) at Sam Michaels P ark in the Harpers Ferry area. The video features WVCA Conservation Specia list Hanna Weikert discussing many of the recent BMPs helping to improve w ater quality in the Elks Run watershed.It should be noted too that many vo lunteers from different organizations and agencies have contributed to tre e plantings and other positive efforts at Sam Michaels Park and elsewhere within the watershed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Conservation Agency and the Eastern Panhandle Conservatio n District have taken on a multiyear project to help clean up the Elks Run watershed in Jefferson County. Many recent efforts have centered arou nd best management conservation practices (BMPs) at Sam Michaels Park in t he Harpers Ferry area.
The video \;features WVCA Conservation Specialist Hanna Weik ert discussing many of the recent BMPs helping to improve water quality in the Elks Run watershed.It should be noted too that many volunteers from d ifferent organizations and agencies have contributed to tree plantings and other positive efforts at Sam Michaels Park and elsewhere within the wate rshed.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20260106T1537580Z-399841-6923@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T160000 SUMMARY:Volunteer for FOB DESCRIPTION:FOB has many volunteer opportunities coming up! We need help wi th our botanical restoration project along the Blackwater Rail Trail in Th omas. We will be planting native plants and removing invasive ones. We hav e a work day on Wednesday\, June 15th and Friday\, June 17th from 1:00pm-4 :00pm with many more that follow. Click-Here for more info! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FOB has many volunteer opportunities coming up! We need help with our botanical restor ation project along the Blackwater Rail Trail in Thomas. We will be planti ng native plants and removing invasive ones. We have a work day on Wednesd ay\, June 15th and Friday\, June 17th from 1:00pm-4:00pm with many more th at follow. \;
Click-Here&n bsp\;for more info!
Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Today w e&rsquo\;d like to introduce you to the janitors of our creeks and rivers. Meet the river snail! River snails like this crested mudalia play a vital ecological role in streams by eating algae\, dead plants\, and detritus\, which helps keep the water clean and clear. They&rsquo\;re also an import ant source of food for many other aquatic animals\, including fish\, crayf ish\, turtles\, and birds. Unless a creek bed is completely blanketed with snails\, you can rest assured that they&rsquo\;re just there to do their job&ndash\;and maybe serve as a (not so) quick snack for another hungry cr itter.
While there are some invasive species that may be found in WV\, like the Chinese mystery snail (cipangopaludina chinensis)\, these crested mudalias are natives. < /p>
Mid-Atlantic freshwater snails
Video: Laurel Creek\, Moats Hollow \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250917T1957250Z-399841-6793@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000 SUMMARY:PCWA fly fishing class DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to fly fishing. This class is designed for six pairs of one parent/guardian and one child aged 8-18 each. Participants must attend all four two-hour sessi ons to take home a full setup that will enable you to get out on the water on your own. Please be in touch via email\, phone\, or social media messa ge for more details. We’re hoping for more rain and a full class. ---> Lea rn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to fly fishing.
< p>This class is designed for six pairs of o ne parent/guardian and one child aged 8-18 each. Participants must attend all four two-hour sessions to take home a full setup that will enable you to get out on the water on your own.--->\; \;Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250917T1953150Z-399841-6792@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123 SUMMARY:GRWA 2026 Stream Partner DESCRIPTION:Congratulations\, Greenbrier Watershed Association on being sel ected as a 2026 Stream Partners Grant recipient! This funding will largely support their water quality monitoring project and cleanups within the Gr eenbrier River watershed. Check out their page to learn more about volunte er opportunities and events\, including their upcoming watershed education day with Ronceverte Elementary students\, educational nature walks\, and a rain barrel auction featuring barrels painted by local students. Stream Partners Photo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Congratulati ons\, Greenbrier Watershed Association \;on being selected as a 2026 St ream Partners Grant recipient! This funding will largely support their wat er quality monitoring project and cleanups within the Greenbrier River wat ershed.
Check out their pag e to learn more about volunteer opportunities and events\, including their upcoming watershed education day with Ronceverte Elementary students\, ed ucational nature walks\, and a rain barrel auction featuring barrels paint ed by local students.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260123T1405520Z-399841-6943@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328 SUMMARY:WVRC is hiring DESCRIPTION:We're hiring an Ohio River Coordinator We're looking for an ene rgetic self-starter with a passion for our mission to serve as the Ohio Ri ver Coordinator. The Coordinator will help with outreach and coordination of grassroots action through coalition-building efforts. The ideal candida te will have an interest in advancing clean water priorities through colla boration with a variety of partners. Candidates must be highly organized y et adaptable\, able to work remotely\, and enthusiastic about joining a sm all statewide advocacy organization in a pivotal period of growth. Does t his sound like the job for you? Or\, do you know someone who would be a go od fit? Learn more and apply here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We're hiring an Ohio River Coordinator
W e're looking for an energetic self-starter with a passion for our mission to serve as the Ohio River Coordinator. The Coordinator will help with out reach and coordination of grassroots action through coalition-building eff orts.
The ideal candidate wi ll have an interest in advancing clean water priorities through collaborat ion with a variety of partners. Candidates must be highly organized yet ad aptable\, able to work remotely\, and enthusiastic about joining a small s tatewide advocacy organization in a pivotal period of growth. \;
Does this sound like the job for you? Or\, do you know someone who would be a good fit? Learn more and apply here.
The City of Charleston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Department and the WVDEP& rsquo\;s \;Watershed Improvement Branch is partne ring to host THREE Stormwater Education &\; Rain Barrel Workshops for h ouseholds \;located within city limits. The workshops will be held at the DEP Charleston Headquarters&rsquo\; Patio. \; Reg ister for an in-person workshop to learn about the importance of stormwate r management\, how to reduce water pollution\, and get involved in watersh ed protection by learning about local watershed groups and how to install a rain barrel. At this stormwater focused workshop\, all attendees will re ceive a used olive barrel and a parts kit to take home and install to thei r downspout at no cost. \; Registration is required and attendance is necessary to receive the materials and instruction. Space is limited! To r egister\, click on the link below:
Registration Link: \;https://forms. gle/nKCreyeoT6s8md3v9
WVDNR seeks resident opinions about black bears
The WVDNR is conducting a scientific study on black bears and blac k bear management that will involve telephone surveys of residents\, accor ding to a press release from the division. In the coming weeks\, state res idents may receive a phone call from a research firm conducting the survey .
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220831T1427310Z-399841-4870@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012 SUMMARY:Aquatic invertebrate fact sheets DESCRIPTION:Multiple aquatic invertebrate fact sheets from Allegheny Colleg e\, Creek Connections Program. Examples include Mayflies\, Case-building C addisflies\, Craneflies and more. Click-Here to explore all of the fact sh eets. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Multiple aquatic invertebrate fact sheets f rom Allegheny College\, Creek Connections Program. Examples i nclude Mayflies\, Case-building Caddisflies\, \;Craneflies and more.
Click-Here&nbs p\;to explore all of the fact sheets.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20211012T1417330Z-399841-4151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106 SUMMARY:FOC is hiring DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is seeking a dynamic individual or t eam to lead the Trail Town component of its RE/CREATE grant project. The T rail Town Program vision is to cultivate active recreation destinations wh ere visitors want to stay\, explore\, and spend. The Community Development Coordinator will work through the Trail Town framework with Preston Count y communities to connect them to trails and connect trails to local commun ities. Click-Here to learn more... Deadline is November 26\, 2019 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is seeking a dynamic in dividual or team to lead the Trail Town component of its RE/CREATE grant p roject. The Trail Town Program vision is to cultivate active recreation de stinations where visitors want to stay\, explore\, and spend. The Communit y Development Coordinator will work through the Trail Town framework with Preston County communities to connect them to trails and connect trails to local communities. \;Click-Here to learn more...
< p>Deadl ine is November 26\, 2019 CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20191106T1541200Z-399841-2521@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617 SUMMARY:Tour De Coal DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Tour De Coal (TDC) kayaking event will be held at Mead owood Park in Tornado\, WV. TDC is a community kayak float on the Coal Riv er Watertrail. The trip is 12 miles starting at Meadowood park and finishi ng in St. Albans\, WV. The float is not a race\, just a fun filled adventu re to raise money for the Coal River Group's river restoration efforts! Cl ick-here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2023 Tou r De Coal (TDC) kayaking event will be held at Meadowood Park in Tornado\, WV. TDC is a community kayak float on the Coal River Watertrail. The trip is 12 miles starting at Meadowood park and finishing in St. Albans\, WV. The float is not a race\, just a fun filled adventure to raise money for t he Coal River Group's river restoration efforts!
Click-here to register and learn more.
Join us for Yakfest &ndash\; the ultimate outdoor festival experience in St. Albans\, WV! Considered the Flatwater Kayaking capital of West Virginia\, our vibra nt\, historic city was also recently voted one of the top travel destinati ons by the Forbes Advisor List. It is the perfect backdrop for this two-da y celebration of kayaking\, fishing\, live music\, and other recreational activities along the Coal and Kanawha Rivers.
Click-Here for all th e details.
CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20230605T1320120Z-399841-5322@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T153000 SUMMARY:Power of 3 DESCRIPTION:The Power of 3: Data Visualization Has your data made it to imp ortant meetings only to be tossed aside and soon forgotten about? Your non profit's data warrants an attentive audience to ensure that the people you r data reflects are receiving the assistance they deserve. During the upco ming Power of 3 series\, Ann K. Emery will describe how to transform techn ical findings into simple\, sophisticated visuals. In Great Graphs\, you'l l move beyond overused charts and learn how to format a new chart so that your message stands out. In Powerful Presentations\, you’ll reduce Death b y PowerPoint and engage your audiences during staff meetings\, board meeti ngs\, and conference presentations. In Dashboard Design\, you'll build a o ne-page dashboard that gets right to the point so that leaders can underst and the numbers and then act. Join us for all three workshops in the Power of 3 series or as stand-alone learning opportunities. The deadline to reg ister for all three is Thursday\, February 13\, 2020. https://grantstation .com/webinar/power-3-data-visualization-ann-k-emery X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Power of 3: Data Visualization
Has y our data made it to important meetings only to be tossed aside and soon fo rgotten about? Your nonprofit's data warrants an attentive audience to ens ure that the people your data reflects are receiving the assistance they d eserve. During the upcoming Power of 3 series\, Ann K. Emery will describe how to transform technical findings into simple\, sophisticated visuals. In Great Graphs\, you'll move beyond overused charts and learn how to form at a new chart so that your message stands out. In Powerful Presentations\ , you&rsquo\;ll reduce Death by PowerPoint and engage your audiences durin g staff meetings\, board meetings\, and conference presentations. In Dashb oard Design\, you'll build a one-page dashboard that gets right to the poi nt so that leaders can understand the numbers and then act.
Join us for all three workshops in the Pow er of 3 series or as stand-alone learning opportunities. The deadline to r egister for all three is Thursday\, February 13\, 2020.
This Week's Wrap is accessible at the website below. In this issue... Aluminum Criteri a Implementation Guidance\; EPA Proposes Coal Ash Regulation Amendments\; AGs Send EPA Letter on 401\; plus meetings and more!
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-
x-issue-27-week-of-july-29-2019/
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's e vents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importan t deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments t o Katie Foreman. \; CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190802T1853330Z-399841-2280@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T153000 SUMMARY:Logic models DESCRIPTION:Logic Models: More Than Just Extra Work! Logic models are not a passing fad. If you need to create a logic model for your program\, but d on't know where to start\, this webinar is for you! Using the Measuring Pr ogram Outcomes: A Practical Approach from the United Way of America\, Alic e Ruhnke will demonstrate why logic models are critical for program planni ng and evaluation. During this webinar\, you will learn how to create and use a logic model to help you improve services and your impact on your com munity. Executive directors\, program managers\, and grantwriters from a b road range of human service organizations will benefit from this 90-minute presentation. https://grantstation.com/webinar/power-3-grantwriting-alice -ruhnke X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Logic Models : More Than Just Extra Work!
Logic models are not a passing fad. If you need to create a logic model f or your program\, but don't know where to start\, this webinar is for you! Using the Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach from the Unite d Way of America\, Alice Ruhnke will demonstrate why logic models are crit ical for program planning and evaluation. During this webinar\, you will l earn how to create and use a logic model to help you improve services and your impact on your community. Executive directors\, program managers\, an d grantwriters from a broad range of human service organizations will bene fit from this 90-minute presentation.
https://grantstation.com/webinar/power-3-grantwriting-alice-r uhnke
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191230T1853030Z-399841-2642@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421 SUMMARY:Earth Day Block Party RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Friday April 21 - Community cleanup from 10 am - 1 pm Saturday April 22 - Earth Day Block Party. Events happening from 1 - 10 pm Click-he re for additional details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Click-here \ ;for additional details.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230420T1954110Z-399841-5258@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505 SUMMARY:Registration deadline - Wild pollinator workshop DESCRIPTION:WVDNR cordially invites you to attend “Wildflowers for Wild Pol linators: Habitat Creation Workshop” hosted in partnership with Toyota Wes t Virginia\, on their beautiful\, 9-acre wildflower meadow. See the attach ed flyer for more details. Today is the registration deadline. Registratio n will be limited to the first 60 participants. To register\, complete thi s form\, email Jakob Goldner or call: (304) 637-0245. WildflowersforPollin atorsFlyer.jpg DNRlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDNR cordia lly invites you to attend &ldquo\;Wildflowers for Wild Pollinators: Habita t Creation Workshop&rdquo\; hosted in partnership with Toyota West Virgini a\, on their beautiful\, 9-acre wildflower meadow. See the attache d flyer for more details.
Today is the registration deadline. Registration will be limited to the first 60 participants. To register\, complete \;this form\ , email \;Jakob Goldner \;or call: (304) 637-0245.
WildflowersforPollinatorsFlyer.jpg< /span>
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230421T1438380Z-399841-5260@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607 SUMMARY:Wildflower for wild pollinators DESCRIPTION:WVDNR cordially invites you to attend “Wildflowers for Wild Pol linators: Habitat Creation Workshop” hosted in partnership with Toyota Wes t Virginia\, on their beautiful\, 9-acre wildflower meadow. Planting nativ e flowers is one of the most impactful ways to support declining bee and b utterfly populations in our state. You’ll leave this workshop with an unde rstanding of pollinator ecology and the knowledge needed to create wildlif e habitat on your property and within your community! The workshop will be held on June 7th from 9 am - 3 pm. This event is free to attend and lunch is provided. It is designed to help those who manage private or public la nds maximize success when creating quality pollinator habitats. The regist ration deadline was May 5\, 2023 so you may have missed this opportunity. To be sure\, email Jakob Goldner or call: (304) 637-0245. See the attached flyer for more information. WildflowersforPollinatorsFlyer.jpg DNRlogo.j pg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDNR cordia lly invites you to attend &ldquo\;Wildflowers for Wild Pollinators: Habita t Creation Workshop&rdquo\; hosted in partnership with Toyota West Virgini a\, on their beautiful\, 9-acre wildflower meadow.
Planting native flowers is one of the most impactfu l ways to support declining bee and butterfly populations in our state. Yo u&rsquo\;ll leave this workshop with an understanding of pollinator ecolog y and the knowledge needed to create wildlife habitat on your property and within your community! The workshop will be held on June 7th from 9 am - 3 pm. This event is free to attend and lunch is provided. It is designed t o help those who manage private or public lands maximize success when crea ting quality pollinator habitats.
The registration deadline was May 5\, 2023 so you may have missed th is opportunity. To be sure\, email Jakob Goldner or call: (304) 637-0245. See the attache d flyer for more information. \;
WildflowersforPollinatorsFlyer.jpg< /a>
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230601T1346460Z-399841-5259@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T120000 SUMMARY:OpTIS DESCRIPTION:OpTIS (Operational Tillage Information System) The Nature Conse rvancy\, CTIC and Dagan would like to invite you to the second webinar in our OpTIS series—this one on how a variety of users are employing the DeNi trification-DeComposition (DNDC) model and OpTIS to estimate the influence of soil health practices on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics. When the O pTIS data set is run through the DNDC model\, it provides an outstanding d epth of insight on the environmental effects of conservation farming pract ices adopted on watershed and landscape scales. At the webinar we will be joined by: Ward Smith\, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada\, Steve Rozenzweig\ , General Mills\, Debbie Reed\, Ecosystem Service Market Consortium and Bi ll Salas of Dagan\, Inc. There will also be a Q&A session with the present ers. Click here to register for the webinar. OpTIS_Factsheet.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:OpTIS (Opera tional Tillage Information System)
The Nature Conservancy\, CTIC and Dagan would like to invite you to the second webinar in our OpTIS series&mdash\;this one on how a variety o f users are employing the DeNitrification-DeComposition (DNDC) model and O pTIS to estimate the influence of soil health practices on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics. When the OpTIS data set is run through the DNDC model\ , it provides an outstanding depth of insight on the environmental effects of conservation farming practices adopted on watershed and landscape scal es. At the webinar we will be joined by:
Ward Smith\, Agriculture &\; Agri-Food Canada\, Steve Roze nzweig\, General Mills\, Debbie Reed\, Ecosystem Service Market Consortium and Bill Salas of Dagan\, Inc. There will also be a Q&\;A session with the presenters.
Click here \;to register for the webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20201014T1314240Z-399841-3486@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230424 SUMMARY:Trash Trout DESCRIPTION:The Beckley Sanitary Board and The Piney Creek Watershed Associ ation unveiled their new project the Trash Trout in Cranberry Creek earlie r today.Those in attendance participated in West Virginia’s first ever Tra sh Trout Rubber Ducky Race in a showcase of how the Trash Trout works to c ollect floating litter from the watershed. Since being installed in Februa ry\, the device has captured over 100 pounds in litter! This project was f unded in part by the WV Department of Environmental Protection Litter Cont rol Grant and the Beckley Area Foundation. For more information\, visit ht tps://www.pineycreekwatershed.org/trashtrout X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Beckley Sanitary Board and The Piney Creek Watershed Association unveiled their ne w project the Trash Trout in Cranberry Creek earlier today.Those in attend ance participated in West Virginia&rsquo\;s first ever Trash Trout Rubber Ducky Race in a showcase of how the Trash Trout works to collect floating litter from the watershed.
Since being installed in February\, the device has captured over 100 pound s in litter! This project was funded in part by the WV Department of Envir onmental Protection Litter Control Grant and the Beckley Area Foundation.
For more information\, visi t https://www.pineycreekwatershed.org/trashtrout
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230424T1255200Z-399841-5262@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220104 SUMMARY:GBO summer camp DESCRIPTION:Applications are open for our fully funded two-week overnight s ummer camp at the Green Bank Observatory scheduled for July 24 – August 6\ , 2022. We are looking for 20 8th-graders (rising 9th-graders) interested in STEM\, especially youth from historically excluded and under-represente d groups in STEM majors and careers. Learn more at: https://greenbankobser vatory.org/education/ping/ or at the FB events post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Applications are open for our fully funded two-week overnight summer camp at the Green Bank Observatory scheduled for July 24 &ndash\; August 6\, 2022. We are l ooking for 20 8th-graders (rising 9th-graders) interested in STEM\, especi ally youth from historically excluded and under-represented groups in STEM majors and careers.
Learn m ore at: https://greenbankobservatory.org/education/ping/ or at th e FB events post.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20211227T1805270Z-399841-4273@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211227 SUMMARY:WVRC programmatic report DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers Coalition 2021 Programmatic Report In this report\, w e celebrate our programmatic achievements towards our mission over the pas t year. Our programs are guided by our three-year strategic plan\, which w as developed at the start of 2020. All our programs hinge coalition-buildi ng\, public education\, and citizen action. Click-Here to download the rep ort. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers Co alition 2021 Programmatic Report
In this report\, we celebrate our programmatic achievements towards o ur mission over the past year. Our programs are guided by our three-year s trategic plan\, which was developed at the start of 2020. All our programs hinge coalition-building\, public education\, and citizen action.< /p>
Click -Here to download the report.< /span>
Have you signed up for Salt Watch?
With snow already on the ground in many parts of the country\, the Izaak Walton League's Winter Salt Watch campaign is in full swing. We 've already distributed over 500 Salt Watch kits and received over 100 res ults! Request your \;FREE Salt Watch test kit to find out whether excess road salt is a problem in your commu nity.
Supplies are limited!
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20191212T1333300Z-399841-2593@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171113 SUMMARY:§319 EPA tours RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will tour project sites in Sleepy Creek\, Back Creek\, Tuscarora Creek\, Mill Creek and Elk Run watersheds. Contact: timothy.d.craddock@wv.gov to learn more. EPAtour2 017.jpg http://arcg.is/2j8MFZ6 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA
) \;will tour project sites in Sleepy Creek\, Back Creek\, Tuscarora Creek\, \;Mill Creek and \;Elk Run watersheds.
Contact: timothy.d.craddock@wv.gov to learn more.
http://arcg.is/2j8MFZ6< /a> \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171031T2022520Z-399841-440@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106 SUMMARY:Trout Lines DESCRIPTION:Trout Lines is the newsletter of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Tr out Unlimited. download the pdf below to read the November issue. TroutLin esNovember_2019.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Lines is the newsletter of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited. download the pdf below to read the November issue.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191106T1547540Z-399841-2522@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T150000 SUMMARY:AmeriCorps funding webinar DESCRIPTION:AmeriCorps Funding is Now Available Is your organization intere sted in starting an AmeriCorps program? If so\, great news! Funding is now available. Volunteer West Virginia announces AmeriCorps State Planning Gr ants are now available for organizations interested in starting a new Amer iCorps program. Successful applicants will work with Volunteer West Virgin ia from September 2023 - August 2024 to develop a new AmeriCorps program. An Intent To Apply is due by February 9th. Interested? Join our Training W ebinar on January 25th at 2PM\, register here. If you have any questions\, please contact AmeriCorps@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:AmeriCorps F unding is Now Available
Is y our organization interested in starting an AmeriCorps program? If so\, gre at news! Funding is now available.
Volunteer West Virginia announces AmeriCorps State Planning Grants are now available for organizations interested in starting a new AmeriCorp s program. Successful applicants will work with Volunteer West Virginia fr om September 2023 - August 2024 to develop a new AmeriCorps program. An In tent To Apply is due by February 9th.
Interested? Join our Training Webinar on January 25th at 2PM\, < a href='https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001rC1vaose_yeFLF51QsFOZQGUgR00YmEy-P hhC8th5D8UVYIMmC_1S2tVpNeZs8dnjJKptCmfsqttdlNI5Wkjmy7X8EO432acOV0Svogha7XG iaqTYqS_C7usM7e5Pp5VL-al8HcUALi00QvqOSF47XAoOPecFWNdHheXIw7MAGKT1A2HednYzI LZqanoDqqqgKf0zjpZ4MUn2_KUldw3XgthLb8MroHs&\;c=A95YfwGR2n7hrGXd9tx8812K u7EU8xcU9VgeyiCxe_b-RVsJnDPm5w==&\;ch=4XQ0slVul9mOSkp3xvBfeY3KyUM59sMDh PcP3zMk-xcO73Co3hHseA==' rel='nofollow'>register here. If you have any questions\, please contact AmeriCorps@wv.gov. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230112T1548430Z-399841-5102@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106 SUMMARY:Conservation Currents DESCRIPTION:IWLA's Conservation Currents\, November 2019 In this issue: Pro tecting wildlife\, get ready for road salt\, Neonicotinoids in White-Taile d Deer and more. Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA's Conse rvation Currents\, November 2019
In this issue: Protecting wildlife\, get ready for road salt\, Neonic otinoids in White-Tailed Deer and more. \;Click-Here to read the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191106T1553250Z-399841-2523@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226 SUMMARY:Eagle survey reminder DESCRIPTION:Eagle Survey of the Pipestem Area Join us Saturday\, March 3\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, as we search the skies and waterways of the Pipes tem area for majestic golden and bald eagles! Whether you’re a novice or a vid birder\, this event offers a rewarding outdoor experience and valuable data on these important birds of prey. Those interested in joining the su rvey should contact Pipestem Resort State Park naturalist Julie McQuade by Email or call 304-466-1800. Please\, call or email by Feb. 26\, 2018. htt ps://wvstateparks.com/event/eagle-survey-pipestem-area-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Eagle Survey of the Pipestem Area
Join us Saturday\, March 3\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, as w e search the skies and waterways of the Pipestem area for majestic golden and bald eagles! Whether you&rsquo\;re a novice or avid birder\, this even t offers a rewarding outdoor experience and valuable data on these importa nt birds of prey. Those interested in joining the survey should contact Pi pestem Resort State Park naturalist Julie McQuade by \;Email or call 304-466-1800. \;Please\, ca ll or email by Feb. 26\, 2018.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/eagle-surv ey-pipestem-area-2/
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Pipestem State Park UID:20190118T1326460Z-399841-1528@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221215 SUMMARY:Stream Act passed DESCRIPTION:On December 15th\, the Senate Committee voted to pass the Strea m Act – crucial progress for bipartisan legislation that would guarantee t hat major new investments from the bipartisan infrastructure act for aband oned mine land clean up can be directed to address the acid mine drainage (AMD) crisis that threatens waterways across the country. The bill was int roduced in the spring of 2022 by Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA) and Rep. McKinl ey’s (WV) in the House and Sen. Bob Casey (PA) and Sen. Mike Braun’s (IN) in the Senate. The bill passed out of the House committee with unanimous s upport and passed the House by a vote of 391 to 9. The Senate included a h earing on the STREAM Act in early December where Senator Joe Manchin featu red the bill in his remarks. The Stream Act was amended to also address mi ne fires and subsidence issues. Due to these changes\, the bill will head next to the House of Representatives so the amended version of the bill ca n be approved. We are hopeful the House will pass the STREAM Act before th e end of the year. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bil l/3957/all-info X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On December 15th\, the Senate Committee voted to pass the Stream Ac t &ndash\; crucial progress for bipartisan legislation that would guar antee that major new investments from the bipartisan infrastructure act fo r abandoned mine land clean up can be directed to address the acid mine dr ainage (AMD) crisis that threatens waterways across the country.
The bill was introduced in the spring of 2022 by Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA) and Rep. McKinley&rsquo\;s (WV) in t he House and Sen. Bob Casey (PA) and Sen. Mike Braun&rsquo\;s (IN) in the Senate. The bill passed out of the House committee with unanimous support and passed the House by a vote of 391 to 9. The Senate included a hearing on the STREAM Act in early December where Senator Joe Manchin featured the bill in his remarks.
The St ream Act was amended to also address mine fires and subsidence issues. Due to these changes\, the bill will head next to the House of Representative s so the amended version of the bill can be approved. We are hopeful the H ouse will pass the STREAM Act before the end of the year.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20221216T1747120Z-399841-5053@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T140000 SUMMARY:Pipestem Eagle survey DESCRIPTION:Eagle Survey of the Pipestem Area Join us Saturday\, March 3\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, as we search the skies and waterways of the Pipes tem area for majestic golden and bald eagles! Whether you’re a novice or a vid birder\, this event offers a rewarding outdoor experience and valuable data on these important birds of prey. Those interested in joining the su rvey should contact Pipestem Resort State Park naturalist Julie McQuade by Email or call 304-466-1800. Please\, call or email by Feb. 26\, 2018. htt ps://wvstateparks.com/event/eagle-survey-pipestem-area-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Eagl e Survey of the Pipestem Area
Join us Saturday\, March 3\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, as we sea rch the skies and waterways of the Pipestem area for majestic golden and b ald eagles! Whether you&rsquo\;re a novice or avid birder\, this event off ers a rewarding outdoor experience and valuable data on these important bi rds of prey. Those interested in joining the survey should contact Pipeste m Resort State Park naturalist Julie McQuade by \;Email or call 304-466-1800. \;Please\, call or email by Feb. 26\, 2018.
https://wvstateparks.c om/event/eagle-survey-pipestem-area-2/
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Pipestem State Park UID:20190118T1327570Z-399841-1529@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161114T130000 SUMMARY:Plant Trees for Bees\, Berkeley County\, WV DESCRIPTION:The trees will enhance the honey bee habitat in the Berkeley Co unty\, WV area and to help increase the tree canopy cover. By helping us p lant trees you will help to ensure a future honey supply for local bee kee pers and honey lovers. We will start by planting 100 trees at 10370 Back C reek Valley Rd\, and finish at 175 Rooney Road\, which is located directly across the Back Creek Valley Road from the first planting site.Contact: H erb Peddicord for more information or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov. Bring: water to drink\, garden-ing or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets. Wear: work clothes and boots (There are honey bee hives in the vicinity of both plantings.) Contact: Herb Peddicord for more information or to let us kno w you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov. Bring: wate r to drink\, garden-ing or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets. Wear: work clothes and boots (There are honey bee hives in the vicinity of both plantings.) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The trees will enhance the honey bee habita t in the Berkeley County\, WV area and to help increase the tree canopy co ver. By helping us plant trees you will help to ensure a future honey supp ly for local bee keepers and honey lovers.
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WV and Feder al agencies seeks landowners interested in improving wildlife habitat
The WVDNR\, in partnership with USDA's NRCS\, is seeking private landowners who want to improve wildlife h abitat on their land. The partnership seeks to address shrinking populatio ns of priority wildlife species by implementing conservation practices tha t improve natural resources on private property.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220831T1429270Z-399841-4871@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220818 SUMMARY:Elk River Trail DESCRIPTION:How well do you know the Elk River Trail? The attached map shou ld help you gain more knowledge. Do you want to learn evern more? Click-he re... ElkRiverTrail.JPG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How well do you know the Elk River Trail? The attached map should help you gain more k nowledge. Do you want to learn evern more? Click-here...
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220817T2001220Z-399841-4828@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T120000 SUMMARY:CitSci 101 DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science 101: Everything you've wanted to know but were afraid to ask! Citizen science empowers people of all backgrounds\, ages a nd education levels to participate in real science research happening arou nd the world or right from your home. And it’s easy to get started! During this online event\, we’ll review the who\, what\, where\, when\, why and how of citizen science and step you through the first actions to get you s tarted! Whether you are brand new to citizen science or need a little refr esher\, this event is for YOU! Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Citizen Scie nce 101: Everything you've wanted to know but were afraid to ask!
Citizen science empowers people of a ll backgrounds\, ages and education levels to participate in real science research happening around the world or right from your home. And it&rsquo\ ;s easy to get started! During this online event\, we&rsquo\;ll review the who\, what\, where\, when\, why and how of citizen science and step you t hrough the first actions to get you started! Whether you are brand new to citizen science or need a little refresher\, this event is for YOU!
SciFri virtu al trivia night
Looking for a chance to show off your citizen science knowledge? Look no further than Science Friday's Virtual Trivia Night! There are plenty of opportunities f or prizes and glory. Join in and see if you can make it onto the leaderboa rd!
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220328T1812070Z-399841-4437@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T150000 SUMMARY:ReFashion Show DESCRIPTION:Event by Recycling Coalition of WV West Virginia! Are you ready for the 2025 ReFashion Show? ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Recycling Coalition of WV
West Virginia! Are you ready for the 2025 ReFashion Show? --->\ ; Learn more here.&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Huntington Mall UID:20251121T2030310Z-399841-6881@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000 SUMMARY:Glass-to-Sand DESCRIPTION:Event by Bud’s Recycling Co-op Fayetteville has an opportunity to explore something small\, practical\, and genuinely useful: a glass-to- sand pilot right here in town. Bud’s Recycling Co-op will be at the Fayett eville Town Council meeting to talk about a simple 90-day pilot inside the Recycling Center building off of Gatewood. This would give residents a wa y to recycle glass bottles and jars locally — and turn them into traction sand and landscaping sand we can use right here in our community. ---> Lea rn more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Bud&rsquo\;s Recycling Co-op
Fayetteville has an opportunity to explore something small\, practical\, and genuinely useful: a glass-to-sand pilot right here in tow n.
Bud&rsquo\;s Recycling Co -op will be at the Fayetteville Town Council meeting to talk about a simpl e 90-day pilot inside the Recycling Center building off of Gatewood. This would give residents a way to recycle glass bottles and jars locally &mdas h\; and turn them into traction sand and landscaping sand we can use right here in our community.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20251121T2035320Z-399841-6882@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000 SUMMARY:FOBC meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the first Friends of Berkeley County (FOBC) Recycling meeting of 2026. We will discuss the mission of the group\, hear updates from the Solid Waste Authority\, and brainstorm ideas for group a ctivities in 2026. Topic: Friends of Berkeley County Recycling meeting Tim e: Jan 27\, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Q uestions? Email kaitlslack@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for the first Friends of Berkeley County (FOBC) Recycling meeting of 20 26. We will discuss the mission of the group\, hear updates from the Solid Waste Authority\, and brainstorm ideas for group activities in 2026.
Topic: Friends of Berkeley Count
y Recycling meeting
Time: Jan 2
7\, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Questions? Email \ ;kaitlslack@gmail.com \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260123T1833350Z-399841-6944@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516 SUMMARY:NCF annual report DESCRIPTION:The National Conservation Foundation's (NCF) 2022 Annual Report has arrived! Click the link below to begin browsing the publication. Thi s past year\, NCF has worked hard to continue to adapt its programs to bes t support the delivery of locally-led conservation and the creation of fut ure conservation leaders. From NCF-Envirothon competitions to innovative s essions for the Next Generation Leadership Institute's (NGLI) 2022 cohort\ , NCF has found ways to continue its mission and strengthen its brand iden tity throughout the year. NCF 2022 annual report X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;National Conservation Foundation's (NCF) 2022 Annual Re
port has arrived! Click the link below to begin browsing the publication.&
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This past year\, NCF has worked hard to continue to adapt its programs to best support the deli very of locally-led conservation and the creation of future conservation l eaders. From NCF-Envirothon competitions to innovative sessions for the Ne xt Generation Leadership Institute's (NGLI) 2022 cohort\, NCF has found wa ys to continue its mission and strengthen its brand identity throughout th e year.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230516T1445210Z-399841-5304@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T150000 SUMMARY:SBR 1st day hike DESCRIPTION:Its Active SWV 2020 First Day Hike is being held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve\, home of the National Boy Scout Jamboree and one of the s couting organization's national high-adventure bases. 'This will be our fi rst programming partnership with the organization\, and it will be the fir st time many people have had to visit the reserve and see one of its large lakes\,' Hames said. Participants will meet at the entrance gate to The S ummit at Glen Jean\, West Virginia\, at 1:30 p.m. The walk will lead parti cipants 1.6 miles around Goodrich Lake near the center of the reserve. A l imited number of spaces are available\, so participants will be required t o register in advance by calling the active offices at 304-254-8488 or by visiting the organization's Facebook page at ActiveSWV. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Its Active SWV 2020 First Day Hike is being held at the \;Summit Bechtel Reserve\, home of the National Boy Scout Jamboree and one of the scouting organization's national high-adventure bases. 'This will be our first programming partne rship with the organization\, and it will be the first time many people ha ve had to visit the reserve and see one of its large lakes\,' Hames said.< /span>
Participants will meet at th e entrance gate to The Summit at Glen Jean\, West Virginia\, at 1:30 p.m. The walk will lead participants 1.6 miles around Goodrich Lake near the ce nter of the reserve. A limited number of spaces are available\, so partici pants will be required to register in advance by calling the active office s at 304-254-8488 or by visiting the organization's Facebook page at ActiveSWV.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191227T1405320Z-399841-2628@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T170000 SUMMARY:Skills with Apps and Guides DESCRIPTION:Skills with Apps and Guides (plus Old-Growth Bonus Hike) 2:30 t o 5:00 pm (BONUS hike 5:00 to 7:00 pm)\, Stone Cliff Trail near Thurmond\, WV. GUIDES: Jodi French-Burr\, Mitchell Dech\, and Rosanna Springston. Hi ke 1 miles along the New River and try your hand at species identification using the hottest flora and fauna ID tools\, from new technologies to tra ditional field guides. Bring your favorite nature ID tools\, like field gu ides or smart device pre-loaded with nature apps. Some tools will be avail able. Share your favorite nature identification tips and techniques too. O ptional BONUS hike: add 3 miles in search of more species\, including old growth hemlock trees. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-we ekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Skil ls with Apps and Guides (plus Old-Growth Bonus Hike)
2:30 to 5:00 pm (BONUS hike 5:00 to 7:00 pm)\, Stone Cliff Trail near Thurmond\, WV. GUIDES: Jodi French-Burr\ , Mitchell Dech\, and Rosanna Springston. Hike 1 miles along the New River and try your hand at species identification using the hottest flora and fauna ID tools\, from new technologies to traditional field guides. Br ing your favorite nature ID tools\, like field guides or smart device pre- loaded with nature apps. Some tools will be available. Share your favorite nature identification tips and techniques too. Optional BONUS hike: add 3 miles in search of more species\, including old growth hemlock trees.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.h tm
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Stone Cliff Trail UID:20190415T1859560Z-399841-1866@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000 SUMMARY:Beaver walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge at the Freeland Boardwalk Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North Amer ica's ecosystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The wa lk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Trail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible bo ardwalk trail.These walks will take place every month on the fourth Saturd ay from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in t he event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge \;at the \;Freeland Boardwalk
Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they h ave on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's ecos ystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Tr ail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail.These walks will take pl ace every month on the fourth Saturday from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tu ned to our website and \;Facebook page \;for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250331T1818460Z-399841-6413@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327 SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION: Wilderness First Aid Planning a trip to the back country wh ere a 911 call cannot get through\, or where rescue may be hours away? Wor ried about hurricanes\, earthquakes\, or floods in your community? Coach y our Child’s sports team or lead their boy or girl scouts’ troop? Developin g an interest in climbing\, mountain biking or caving? You will use our co zy indoor space to learn the basics\, then run realistic scenarios in the forests and fields surrounding Spruce Knob. https://experience-learning.or g/learn3/wilderness-first-aid/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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Wilderness First Aid
Planning a trip to the back country where a 911 call cannot g et through\, or where rescue may be hours away? Worried about hurricanes\, earthquakes\, or floods in your community? Coach your Child&rsquo\;s spor ts team or lead their boy or girl scouts&rsquo\; troop? Developing an inte rest in climbing\, mountain biking or caving? You will use our cozy indoor space to learn the basics\, then run realistic scenarios in the forests a nd fields surrounding Spruce Knob.
https://experience-learning.org/learn3/wilderness-first-aid/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20191230T1843160Z-399841-2636@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200124 SUMMARY:WV Hunting & Fishing Show RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Each year in January we present the West Virginia Hunting and F ishing Show at the Convention Center in Charleston\, West Virginia. All pr oceeds except for costs to run the show and club operating expenses\, are donated to programs that promote or protect hunting\, fishing\, wildlife\, conservation\, and related educational activities. From 1995 through 2016 our donations to these causes exceeded $500\,000. In addition we also mak e many 'in kind' donations to various organizations. Another program that we sponsor is our nearly 500 acre Wildlife Study Project in Wirt County. W e have raised over $350\,000 for that project. While raising funds is impo rtant\, the primary reason for hosting this show is to bring hunters and f ishermen into contact with organizations that can provide them with goods and services related to these activities. We only solicit vendors of high quality products and services related to the sport of hunting and fishing. We are all 100% volunteers. https://www.chaswvccc.com/events/2020/wv-hunt ing--fishing-show X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Each year in January we present the West Virginia Hunting and Fi shing Show at the Convention Center in Charle ston\, West Virginia. All proceeds except for costs to run the show and club operating expenses\, are donated to programs that promote or protect hunting\, fishing\, wildlife\, conservation\, and rela ted educational activities. From 1995 through 2016 our donations to these causes exceeded $500\,000. In addition we also make many 'in kind' donatio ns to various organizations. Another program that we sponsor is our nearly 500 acre Wildlife Study Project in Wirt County. We have raised over $350\ ,000 for that project. While raising funds is important\, the primary reas on for hosting this show is to bring hunters and fishermen into contact wi th organizations that can provide them with goods and services related to these activities. We only solicit vendors of high qu ality products and services related to the sport of hunting and fishing. We are all 100% volunteers.
htt ps://www.chaswvccc.com/events/2020/wv-hunting--fishing-show
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Coliseum & Convention Center UID:20200106T1353470Z-399841-2633@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230525 SUMMARY:Pipeline newsletter DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Quarter of the 2023 Pipeline Newsletter is now availabl e online and may be viewed at: http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline /pipelinenewsletter.cfm Nancy Tincher l Water and Wastewater Division l Pu blic Service Commission of West Virginia l 201 Brooks Street l Charleston\ , WV 25323 l 304-340-0440 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2nd Quar ter of the 2023 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie wed at: \;http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline /pipelinenewsletter.cfm
Nancy Tinche r \;l Water and Wastewater Division l Public Service \;Commission of West Virginia l 201 Brooks Street l Charleston\, WV \; 25323 l 304-340-0440
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230525T1701030Z-399841-5308@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200107 SUMMARY:Study design downloads DESCRIPTION:Study design downloads Developing a water quality monitoring pr ogram is an effective means of reaching diverse audiences\, providing educ ation and raising awareness of local water resource issues that can lead t o results in understanding\, protecting and restoring local waters. Prior to developing a monitoring program\, it is essential to think through the scientific process\, where and how decisions are made and where you have t he greatest impact. Independent of program age\, objectives\, rigor or org anization type\, the study design process facilitates making essential dec isions to create measurable results\, impacts and outcomes. This 90-minute \, interactive session explored how to create an information rich monitori ng program and now to track and communicate results. This study design wor kshop provided an overview and program evaluation for existing or new moni toring coordinators\, regardless of organization type. Click-Here to downl oad the presentation and resources. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Study design downloads
Developing a wate r quality monitoring program is an effective means of reaching diverse aud iences\, providing education and raising awareness of local water resource issues that can lead to results in understanding\, protecting and restori ng local waters. Prior to developing a monitoring program\, it is essentia l to think through the scientific process\, where and how decisions are ma de and where you have the greatest impact. Independent of program age\, ob jectives\, rigor or organization type\, the study design process facilitat es making essential decisions to create measurable results\, impacts and o utcomes. This 90-minute\, interactive session explored how to create an in formation rich monitoring program and now to track and communicate results .
This study design workshop provided an overview and program evaluation for existing or new monitorin g coordinators\, regardless of organization type. Click-Here \;to downlo ad the presentation and resources.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20191230T1840220Z-399841-2635@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190309 SUMMARY:Valley Bend cleanup DESCRIPTION:This is a tentative date dependent on participation and weather . The target area\, called the 'ditch' is close to the Valley Bend Bridge on Back Rd. Who can make it out? Contact Jeff Kresch Jr to learn more. htt ps://www.facebook.com/events/2008693692560741/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a te ntative date dependent on participation and weather. The target area\, cal led the 'ditch' is close to the Valley Bend Bridge on Back Rd. Who can mak e it out? Contact \;Jeff Kresch Jr to learn more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2008693692560741/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190301T1849450Z-399841-1609@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T120000 SUMMARY:GSC give day DESCRIPTION:Glenville State College's Department of Math and Science is see king to raise funds for the purchase of supplies for research and supporti ng travel to meetings to give research presentations involving students. P articipation in research as an undergraduate is not only an important part of a student’s education but gives students necessary experience that hel ps when applying for jobs\, graduate schools\, and professional jobs. More info at: https://givetogsc-2019.everydayhero.com/us/gsc-science-and-math https://www.facebook.com/events/1076572459212163/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Glenville St ate College's Department of Math and Science is seeking to raise funds for the purchase of supplies for research and supporting travel to meetings t o give research presentations involving students. Participation in researc h as an undergraduate is not only an important part of a student&rsquo\;s education but gives students necessary experience that helps when applying for jobs\, graduate schools\, and professional jobs.
More info at: https://givetogsc-20 19.everydayhero.com/us/gsc-science-and-math
https://www.facebook .com/events/1076572459212163/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190214T1838280Z-399841-1610@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T120000 SUMMARY:Discovery tour DESCRIPTION:Red Spruce Ecosystem Restoration. Planting our future one tree at a time with naturalist Dave Saville. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Red Spruce E cosystem Restoration. Planting our future one tree at a time with naturali st Dave Saville. \;Click-Here to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:White Grass UID:20200106T1342070Z-399841-2660@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191210 SUMMARY:Conservation Currents DESCRIPTION:IWLA’s Conservation Currents - December 2019 In this issue: Sa lt watch results rolling in Help protect habitat and outdoor recreation SO S photo contest\; And more… Click the link below to read full articles htt p://bit.ly/36ltn6y X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA&rsquo\; s Conservation Currents - December 2019
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191212T1414400Z-399841-2595@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T200000 SUMMARY:Getting Little Feet WET DESCRIPTION:Getting Little Feet Wet The workshop is designed for educators who work with young children (ages 3-6). It teaches about water in fun\, a ge-appropriate ways and contains 11 interactive hands-on activities. You m ust register to attend this free workshop. Contact Tomi Bergstrom by email at: Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or by calling 304-926-0499 ext.1098. GLFW_Wor kshop-Elkins.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Getting Little Feet Wet
The workshop is designed for educators who work with young children (ages 3-6). It teaches about water in fun\, age-appropriate ways and conta ins 11 interactive hands-on activities.
You must register to atten d this free workshop. Contact Tomi Bergstrom by email at: \;Tomi. M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or by calling 304-926-0499 ext.1098.
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20190226T1910440Z-399841-1642@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230616 SUMMARY:Try This - Youth Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Try This is back at WV Wesleyan College in Buckhannon\, WV for our first Conference since the pandemic\, and our first ever Youth Summit\ , hosted in partnership with the WV Prevention Research Center's Youth Adv isory Board! Check-out the website below on how you can come join the fun. https://www.trythiswv.org/2023conference X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Try This is back at WV Wesleyan College in Buckhannon\, WV for our first Conference si nce the pandemic\, and our first ever Youth Summit\, hosted in partnership with the WV Prevention Research Center's Youth Advisory Board! Check-out the website below on how you can come join the fun.
https://www.trythiswv.org/2023conference
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:WV Wesleyan College UID:20230602T1815300Z-399841-5318@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628 SUMMARY:WVDNR issues guidance for bird feeding DESCRIPTION:In late May\, wildlife managers in Washington D.C.\, Virginia\, Maryland\, and West Virginia began receiving reports of sick and dying bi rds with eye swelling and crusty discharge\, neurological signs\, and beha vioral abnormalities. No definitive cause of death has been identified at this time. WVDNR\, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources\, District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment\, Maryland Department of Na tural Resources\, and National Park Service are continuing to work in part nership with diagnostic laboratories to investigate the cause of mortality . Those laboratories include the USGS National Wildlife Health Center\, SC WDS\, and the University of Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program. While t he cause of this avian mortality event is yet to be determined\, it is kno wn that birds congregating at feeders and baths can transmit avian disease s to one another. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In late May\ , wildlife managers in Washington D.C.\, Virginia\, Maryland\, and West Vi rginia began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling a nd crusty discharge\, neurological signs\, and behavioral abnormalities. N o definitive cause of death has been identified at this time.
WVDNR\, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources\, District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment\, Ma ryland Department of Natural Resources\, and National Park Service are con tinuing to work in partnership with diagnostic laboratories to investigate the cause of mortality. Those laboratories include the USGS National Wild life Health Center\, SCWDS\, and the University of Pennsylvania Wildlife F utures Program. While the cause of this avian mortality event is yet to be determined\, it is known that birds congregating at feeders and baths can transmit avian diseases to one another.
Click-Here to learn more&hellip\;
Join us for 'Protecting Livestock from Predators and Invasive Wildlife with USDA Wildl ife Management.' Our guest speaker is John Forbes\, State Director of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services. Click-Here for more information.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210628T1241140Z-399841-3976@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T190000 SUMMARY:Fly fishing film tour DESCRIPTION:WVU Fly Fishing will be hosting the Fly Fish Film Tour March 3r d in the Mountain Lair Theater Starting at 4:00 PM\, doors will open at 3: 00 PM. Tickets for the film are ON SALE NOW THROUGH THE LINK BELOW ($20 fo r General Admission). Check out for more details on what Fly Fish Film Tou r is about! Please messag us on here if you have any questions about the e vent! Tight Lines. Link: https://flyfilmtour.myeventscenter.com/event/Morg antown-Wv-32382 https://www.facebook.com/events/2337845179582590/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVU Fly Fish ing will be hosting the Fly Fish Film Tour March 3rd in the Mountain Lair Theater Starting at 4:00 PM\, doors will open at 3:00 PM. Tickets for the film are ON SALE NOW THROUGH THE LINK BELOW ($20 for General Admission). < /span>
Check out for more details o n what Fly Fish Film Tour is about! Please messag us on here if you have a ny questions about the event! Tight Lines.
Link: https: //flyfilmtour.myeventscenter.com/event/Morgantown-Wv-32382
https://www.facebook.com/events/2337845179582590/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:At the Gluck Theater UID:20190219T2223570Z-399841-1630@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T203000 SUMMARY:STEM speaker series: World of Space DESCRIPTION:Emily Calandrelli is the executive producer and Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Outer Space\, a chief correspondent on Netflix’s Bill N ye Saves The World and writer and host of YouTube’s Spotlight Space\, a se ries from Lockheed Martin detailing their latest space projects in develop ment. Calandrelli’s passion for space drives her to prove the industry is more thrilling than ever before. The Chancellor’s STEM Speaker Series bega n in 2014 with a goal of communicating science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM) research to all West Virginians. This event is supported b y a grant from the National Science Foundation and is free to registered g uests. Click-Here to register and learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Emily Caland relli is the executive producer and Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Oute r Space\, a chief correspondent on Netflix&rsquo\;s Bill Nye Saves The Wor ld and writer and host of YouTube&rsquo\;s Spotlight Space\, a series from Lockheed Martin detailing their latest space projects in development. Cal andrelli&rsquo\;s passion for space drives her to prove the industry is mo re thrilling than ever before.
The Chancellor&rsquo\;s STEM Speaker Series began in 2014 with a goal o f communicating science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM) researc h to all West Virginians. This event is supported by a grant from the Nati onal Science Foundation and is free to registered guests. \;Click-Here to regis ter and learn more...
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Culture Center UID:20190219T2213270Z-399841-1628@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513 SUMMARY:STTWA volunteer monitoring DESCRIPTION:Come out and get wet. Learn about water qulaity with Save the T ygart Watershed Association (STTWA). Email savethetygartwatershed@gmail.co m to register. STTWAMonitoring.jpg Visit: https://www.savethetygart.org/ t o learn all about STTWA. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out and get wet. Learn about water qulaity with Save the Tygart Watershed Associa tion (STTWA). Email savethetygartwatershed@gmail.com \;to register.< /p>
Visit: \;https://www.save thetygart.org/ \;to learn all about STTWA.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230424T1303560Z-399841-5263@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122 SUMMARY:WVDEP TMDLs DESCRIPTION:To learn more about TMDLs\, data collection\, and how to contri bute information or ask questions\, please visit our TMDL ESRI StoryMap at : http://arcg.is/15Hvuz\, email Mindy Neil\, TMDL Program Manager or call 304-926-0499 x 1063. Mailing address: West Virginia Department of Environm ental Protection\, Division of Water and Waste Management\, 601 57th Stree t\, S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304 Attn: Mindy Neil X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To learn mor e about TMDLs\, data collection\, and how to contribute information or ask questions\, please visit our TMDL ESRI StoryMap at: http://arcg.is/15Hvuz\, \;email Mindy Neil\, TMDL Program Manager or call 304-9 26-0499 x 1063.
Mailing address: West Virginia Depar tment of Environmental Protection\, Division of Water and Waste Management \, 601 57th Street\, S.E. Charleston\, WV \; 25304
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20191122T1922020Z-399841-2551@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190326 SUMMARY:WV Mine Drainage Symposium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:WV Mine Drainage Symposium March 26-27\, Marriott Waterfront Ho tel 2 Waterfront Place\, Morgantown WV The West Virginia Mine Drainage Tas k Force was formed in 1978 and assigned to investigate the acid mine drain age (AMD) problem associated with surface mining in central West Virginia. Since then\, the Task Force has broadened its scope to include areas outs ide of West Virginia with many diverse mine drainage issues. Task Force me mbers represent the mining industry\, regulators\, private consultants\, a nd scientists. The objectives of the Task Force are to keep current on new developments in mine drainage research\, treatment and control practices\ , and to present this information at annual symposia. Task Force Symposia have been held every year since 1980. Go to https://wvmdtaskforce.com/ to learn more. 2019 agenda: https://wvmdtaskforce.com/symposium-program/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Mine Drainage Symposium
March 26-27\, Marriott Waterfront Hotel
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issues. Task Force members represent the mining industry\, regulators\, pr
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Marriott Waterfront Hotel UID:20190201T1353350Z-399841-1578@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T133000 SUMMARY:Leap Into Science DESCRIPTION:Leap Into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Fran klin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activitie s with children’s books\, designed for children ages 3-10 and their famili es. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community setting s like libraries\, museums\, and out-of-school time programs to engage und erserved audiences and familiar settings. The program is funded by Science and led by The Franklin Institute and The National Girls Collaborative Pr oject. To register for the Leap Into Science Educator training and for mor e information\, visit the website. http://ngcproject.org/event/west-virgin ia-leap-into-science-educator-training-may Sign up at the by April 26th an d complete the Leap Into Science Commitment Form Contact autumn.starcher@m ail.wvu.edu if you require any accommodations for either training\, have q uestions or need additional information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Leap Into Sc ience is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children&rsquo\; s books\, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries \, museums\, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audienc es and familiar settings. The program is funded by Science and led by The Franklin Institute and The National Girls Collaborative Project. To regist er for the Leap Into Science Educator training and for more information\, visit the website.
http://ngcproject .org/event/west-virginia-leap-into-science-educator-training-may
Sign up at the by April 26 th and complete the L eap Into Science Commitment Form
Contact \;autumn.starcher@mail.wvu.edu if you require any accommodations for either training\, have questions o r need additional information.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Kanawha County Library UID:20190509T2012440Z-399841-1588@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210121 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:River Runs Through This In this issue: Pittsburgh Water and Sew er Authority Pleads Guilty to Clean Water Act Violations Mobile sources of pollution significant in Mon Valley Volunteers remove more than 9\,000 lb s of trash from Tennessee River Targeted Study Highlights: Tenmile Creek W est Virginia Water Research Institute Seminar Series 3RQ Virtual Roundtabl e Series Grant info – NRG Download the attached pdf to read all the detail s. RiverRunsThroughThis.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Runs T hrough This
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Medi a from around the Basin&mdash\;January 31\, 2019.
The ICPRB is continuing to assist in develo pment of Chesapeake Bay watershed implementation plans for Franklin and Ad ams counties in Pennsylvania. The state is under an accelerated program to meet its bay cleanup goals and the two counties&rsquo\; efforts (in addit ion to efforts in York and Lancaster counties) are serving as a pilot prog ram to help develop plan production in rest of the state. The ICPRB has be en working closely with local stakeholder groups to produce draft plans th at will be submitted to the state Department of Environmental Protection ( DEP). The DEP will combine the local plans to produce the state implementa tion plan. Adams County stakeholders will review a draft plan next week. F ranklin will be sending a final draft to DEP in about two weeks.
Visit: http://bit.ly/2GfY0R1 to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190201T1401050Z-399841-1579@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T120000 SUMMARY:Red Ash hike DESCRIPTION:Get Active in the Park invites you to shake off the winter blue s throughout November with multiple hiking opportunites. Visit the FB post to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/events/720476071754221/ Nov. 11 1 0AM @ Southside Trail (Red Ash hike) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get Active i n the Park invites you to shake off the winter blues throughout November w ith multiple hiking opportunites. Visit the FB post to learn more.< /p>
https://www.facebook.com/events/720476071754221/< /p>
Nov. 11 10AM @ Southside Trail (Red Ash hike)
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191106T1602350Z-399841-2524@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T120000 SUMMARY:Kaymoor hike DESCRIPTION:Get Active in the Park invites you to shake off the winter blue s throughout November with multiple hiking opportunites. Visit the FB post to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/events/720476071754221/ Nov. 30 1 0AM @ Kaymoor Top (Kaymoor hike) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get Active i n the Park invites you to shake off the winter blues throughout November w ith multiple hiking opportunites. Visit the FB post to learn more.< /p>
https://www.facebook.com/events/720476071754221/< /p>
Nov. 30 10AM @ Kaymoor Top (Kaymoor hike)
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191106T1603160Z-399841-2525@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T150000 SUMMARY:Cunard hike DESCRIPTION:Get Active in the Park invites you to shake off the winter blue s throughout November with multiple hiking opportunites. Visit the FB post to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/events/720476071754221/ Nov. 30 1 PM @ Brooklyn Mine Trail (Cunard hike) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get Active i n the Park invites you to shake off the winter blues throughout November w ith multiple hiking opportunites. Visit the FB post to learn more.< /p>
https://www.facebook.com/events/720476071754221/< /p>
Nov. 30 1PM @ Brooklyn Mine Trail ( Cunard hike)
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191106T1602050Z-399841-2526@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221216 SUMMARY:Spotted salamander courtship DESCRIPTION:Adults emerge from underground refugia from late winter - early spring and move in a group to breeding vernal pools. Up to 250 eggs are d eposited in gelatinous masses that may or may not be attached to submerged vegetation. Egg masses are usually cottony white in appearance but some a re clear. Eggs generally hatch in four to six weeks and larvae transform i n two to four months. https://youtu.be/OjJ6WO7NuEg Sources: Salamanders of West Virginia (text) and Professor Andrew Hoffman (video) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Adults emerg e from underground refugia from late winter - early spring and move in a g roup to breeding vernal pools. Up to 250 eggs are deposited in gelatinous masses that may or may not be attached to submerged vegetat ion. Egg masses are usually cottony white in appearance but some are clear . Eggs generally hatch in four to six weeks and larvae transform in two to four months.
Sou rces: \;Salamanders of West Virginia \;(text) \;and \;Professor \;Andrew H offman \;(video)
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20221216T1846190Z-399841-5054@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140904 SUMMARY:Monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Gary\, WV monitoring workshop Visit the website below to learn more about SOS monitoring workshops or contact the Coordinator. http://ww w.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gary\, WV \;monitoring workshop
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\nhttp://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops .aspx
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20140918T1344570Z-399841-117@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T160000 SUMMARY:Glen Elk clean-up DESCRIPTION:This will be our first of many community cleanups in 2019. We c ould use some help though in giving this part of our city some love and at tention! We’ll even provide the vests\, trash bags\, gloves\, and pickers. It takes a village! Please share https://www.facebook.com/events/597898 780652709/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/597898780652709/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:4th St bridge UID:20190104T1420250Z-399841-1475@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T143000 SUMMARY:Revitalizing Brownfields with LID DESCRIPTION:Revitalizing Brownfields with Green Infrastructure Wednesday\, December 5\, 2018 - 1:00 - 2:30 PM\, EST Register at: https://attendee.got owebinar.com/register/3499487520472134658 A brownfield is a property\, t he expansion\, redevelopment\, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance\, pollutant\, or contaminant. These conditions can present unique challenges for stormwater management and green infrastructure implementation. In this webcast\, Ann Carrol and Aimee Storm from EPA’s Office of Brownfields and Land Revitali zation and Anna Withrow from the West Virginia Water Research Institute wi ll discuss the role green infrastructure can play in transforming brownfie ld sites. Visit https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure to learn more abo ut green infrastructure at EPA and check out upcoming webcast opportunitie s. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wednesday\, December 5\, 2018 - 1:00 - 2:30 PM\, EST
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebi nar.com/register/3499487520472134658
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A brownfield is a property\, the expansion\,
redevelopment\, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or po
tential presence of a hazardous substance\, pollutant\, or contaminant. Th
ese conditions can present unique challenges for stormwater management and
green infrastructure implementation. In this webcast\, Ann Carrol and Aim
ee Storm from EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization a
nd Anna Withrow from the West Virginia Water R
esearch Institute will discuss the role green infrastructure can play
in transforming brownfield sites.
Visit https://www .epa.gov/green-infrastructure to learn more about green infrastructure at EPA and check out upcoming webcast opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181204T1717480Z-399841-1382@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121 SUMMARY:Grazing videos DESCRIPTION:The WV Conservation Agency has multiple in-depth grazing videos which are a major component of our Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) project.The videos are available on the website grazingprofessional s.us. There are three in the series: 'Train the Trainer”\, the “Farmer Lea rning” and the “Farmer Testimonies”. ---> Learn more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Conse rvation Agency has multiple in-depth grazing videos which are a major comp onent of our Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) project.The vide os are available on the website \;grazingprofessionals .us.
There are three in the series: 'Train the Trainer&rdquo\;\, the &ldquo\;Farmer Learning&rdqu o\; and the &ldquo\;Farmer Testimonies&rdquo\;. --->\; \;Learn more here
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20251121T2047290Z-399841-6883@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T120000 SUMMARY:Discovery tour DESCRIPTION: A natural history snowshoe walk with Chip Chase as he endless ly gabs about the history of local skiing\, quirky climate facts\, railroa d history\, and the environmental battle for Canaan Valley vs. the Power C ompany. https://www.facebook.com/events/2701259739972939/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
A natural history snowshoe walk with Chip Chase as he endlessly gabs a bout the history of local skiing\, quirky climate facts\, railroad history \, and the environmental battle for Canaan Valley vs. the Power Company.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2701259 739972939/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:White Grass UID:20200106T1345380Z-399841-2662@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T130000 SUMMARY:Cherry River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Sals font TU Chapter will be meeting at the USFS Gauley Ranger Station in Richwood. We will break up into two teams and clean both North Fork and South Fork of the Cherry River. Grabbers\, bags\, gloves and food will be provided. Click-Here to details and future updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sals font \;TU Chapte r will be meeting at the USFS Gauley Ranger Station in Richwood. We will b reak up into two teams and clean both North Fork and South Fork of the Che rry River. Grabbers\, bags\, gloves and food will be provided. \;
Click-Here to details and future updates.
This report is part of a project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) aimed at building capacit y for watershed leadership and management in 12 Mississippi River Basin st ates. The full report is included below.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190325T1250190Z-399841-1769@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181130 SUMMARY:ACWA Weekly Wrap DESCRIPTION:Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-we ekly-wrap-vol-ix-issue-43-week-of-november-26-2018/ In this issue . . . WI FIA Program Closes Loan with City of San Diego Vessel Incidental Discharge Act Passes the House EPA Seeks Input on Nonpoint Source Monitoring Needs The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activ ities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highligh ts important information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman . Sincerely\, Association and Clean Water Administrators staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-ix-issue-43-week-of-nove mber-26-2018/
In this issue . . .
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importa nt deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman.
Sincerely\,
Association and Clean Water Administrators staff
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20181130T2056020Z-399841-1396@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220811 SUMMARY:Blotchy bass study DESCRIPTION:WVU and citizen scientists study blotchy bass Using data collec ted by citizens through a mobile app\, researchers at West Virginia Univer sity are working to understand why some bass are becoming 'blotchy.' Brent Murry\, assistant professor of aquatic ecology in the Davis College of Ag riculture\, Natural Resources\, and the US Geological Survey’s Eastern Eco logical Science Center\, hopes to uncover information on 'blotchy bass syn drome\,' a condition characterized by distinct areas of hyperpigmentation— or black ink-like spots on the skin—in black bass populations. Click-Here to learn more. BlotchyBass.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVU and citi zen scientists study blotchy bass
Using data collected by citizens through a mobile app\, researchers at West Virginia University are working to understand why some bass are becoming 'blotc hy.' Brent Murry\, assistant professor of aquatic ecology in the Davis Col lege of Agriculture\, Natural Resources\, and the US Geological Survey&rsq uo\;s Eastern Ecological Science Center\, hopes to uncover information on 'blotchy bass syndrome\,' a condition characterized by distinct areas of h yperpigmentation&mdash\;or black ink-like spots on the skin&mdash\;in blac k bass populations.
Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220810T1337340Z-399841-4805@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T150000 SUMMARY:Holly River - green day hike DESCRIPTION:Green Day hike Wear your green and join Park Superintendent Dou g Wiant on Saturday\, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Activity Buil ding at Holly River State Park. The Green Day Hike will venture along a tr ail at Holly River and look for different shades of green\, whether it is with grasses\, mosses\, flowers\, or any other plant. Please dress accordi ngly for this hike\, and make sure to bring water. It is a Green Day Hike\ , not a race. We pace the hike to enjoy the day. For more information\, pl ease email: hollyriversp@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gree n Day hike
Wear you r green and join Park Superintendent Doug Wiant on Saturday\, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Activity Building at Holly River State Park. Th e Green Day Hike will venture along a trail at Holly River and look for di fferent shades of green\, whether it is with grasses\, mosses\, flowers\, or any other plant. Please dress accordingly for this hike\, and make sure to bring water. It is a Green Day Hike\, not a race. We pace the hike to enjoy the day.
For more info rmation\, please email: hollyriversp@ wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Holly River State Park UID:20190128T1933410Z-399841-1560@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T150000 SUMMARY:Leap Into Science DESCRIPTION:Leap Into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Fran klin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activitie s with children’s books\, designed for children ages 3-10 and their famili es. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community setting s like libraries\, museums\, and out-of-school time programs to engage und erserved audiences and familiar settings. The program is funded by Science and led by The Franklin Institute and The National Girls Collaborative Pr oject. To register for the Leap Into Science Educator training and to lear n more\, visit the website. http://ngcproject.org/event/leap-into-science- educator-training Sign up at the by April 19th and complete the Leap Int o Science Commitment Form Contact autumn.starcher@mail.wvu.edu if you requ ire any accommodations for either training\, have questions or need additi onal information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Leap Into Sc ience is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children&rsquo\; s books\, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries \, museums\, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audienc es and familiar settings. The program is funded by Science and led by The Franklin Institute and The National Girls Collaborative Project. To regist er for the Leap Into Science Educator training and to learn more\, visit t he website.
http://ngcproject.org/event/leap-into-scie nce-educator-training \; \;
Sign up at the by April 19th and complete th e Leap Into Science Commi tment Form
Contact \ ;autumn.starcher@mail.wvu.ed u if you require any accommodations for either training\, have questio ns or need additional information.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Mineral County Health Dept. UID:20190204T1625270Z-399841-1589@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191213 SUMMARY:Wildflower calendar DESCRIPTION:2020 Roadsides in Bloom calendar now available to order - Free calendar showcases state’s wildflowers. Orders are limited to one calendar per household The 2020 Roadsides in Bloom calendar is now available to or der. The free calendar\, sponsored by WVDEP-REAP\, includes 12 pictures of West Virginia wildflowers growing naturally along state roadways or in Op eration Wildflower beds. The pictures were chosen from dozens of entries s ubmitted by photographers from West Virginia and surrounding states. To or der a calendar\, Click-Here\, call 1-800-322-5530\, or email dep.aah@wv.go v. If you call and get voicemail\, please leave a message with your name a nd mailing address and you will be put on the order list. Requests are lim ited to one calendar per household. West Virginia residents receive priori ty. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2020 Roadsid es in Bloom calendar now available to order - Free calendar showcases state&rsquo\;s wildflowers. Orders are limited to one calendar per househo ld
The 2020 Roadsides i n Bloom calendar is now available to order. The free calendar\, sponsored by WVDEP-REAP\, includes 12 pictures of West Virginia wildflowers growing naturally along state roadways or in Operation Wildflower beds. The pictur es were chosen from dozens of entries submitted by photographers from West Virginia and surrounding states.
To order a calendar\, \;Click-Here\, call 1-800-322-553 0\, or email dep.aah@wv.gov. If you ca ll and get voicemail\, please leave a message with your name and mailing a ddress and you will be put on the order list. Requests are limited to one calendar per household. West Virginia residents receive p riority.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20191212T1508590Z-399841-2596@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190318 SUMMARY:AGO announcement DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) is annoucing the 201 9 additional grant opportunity (AGO). Submit your proposal by completing t he LOI with a budget on/before April 15\, 2019. There is approximately 100 - 125k for funding one-two year projects that must address nonpoint sourc e pollution issues. WIB will consider project proposals with budgets that range from $2\,000 - $15\,000 plus the required 40% match. CLICK-HERE to l earn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Wat ershed Improvement Branch (WIB) \;is annoucing the 2019 additional grant opportunity (AGO). Submit yo ur proposal by completing the LOI \;with a budget on/before April 15\, 2019. There is appr oximately 100 - 125k for funding one-two year projects that must \;address nonpoint source pollution \;issues. WIB will consider project proposals with bu dgets that range from $2\,000 - $15\,000 plus the required 40% match.
CLICK-HERE to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190318T1332530Z-399841-1745@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200108 SUMMARY:River Rally Registration DESCRIPTION:Rally Registration Is Now Open! VIEW THE PROGRAM GET EARLY-BIRD RATES What’s in store at River Rally 2020 in San Antonio\, Tex as? From plenary panels on regenerative agriculture and the history of the San Antonio River\, to workshops across nine themes\, led by industry lea ders including San Antonio River Authority\, Texas Parks and Wildlife Depa rtment\, Texas A&M\, Texas Water Trade\, EPA\, NOAA\, US Forest Service\, Corazón Latino\, US Water Alliance\, Clean Water Action\, WaterNow Allianc e\, The Nature Conservancy\, Trout Unlimited\, and more\, Rally 2020 is no t one to miss. You will find the atmosphere at River Rally warm and welcom ing\, inclusive of all perspectives\, and exceptionally interactive. Every year\, we move to a new location to connect you with people who you would n’t otherwise know or be able to learn from. We carry with us nationally-r elevant issues and perspectives from other regions to each location\, infu sing new ideas from around the country and elevating hope and promise for a future where healthy rivers and clean water are paramount. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rally Regist ration Is Now Open!
VIEW THE PROGRAM \; \; \; \; \; \; \; GET EARLY-BIRD RATES
What&rsquo\;s in store at River Rally 2020 in San Antonio\, Texas? From plenary panels on regenerative agriculture and the history of the San Antonio River\, to wor kshops across nine themes\, led by industry leaders including San Antonio River Authority\, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department\, Texas A&\;M\, T exas Water Trade\, EPA\, NOAA\, US Forest Service\, Corazó\;n Latino \, US Water Alliance\, Clean Water Action\, WaterNow Alliance\, The Nature Conservancy\, Trout Unlimited\, and more\, Rally 2020 is not one to miss.
You will find the atmospher e at River Rally warm and welcoming\, inclusive of all perspectives\, and exceptionally interactive. Every year\, we move to a new location to conne ct you with people who you wouldn&rsquo\;t otherwise know or be able to le arn from. We carry with us nationally-relevant issues and perspectives fro m other regions to each location\, infusing new ideas from around the coun try and elevating hope and promise for a future where healthy rivers and c lean water are paramount.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200106T2042180Z-399841-2667@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909 SUMMARY:Freshwater Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Freshwater Folk Festival Time: 10AM-5PM Location: White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery Join us for the Freshwater Folk Festival a t the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery. There will be food and crafts\, a bounce house and pony rides\, and a big tent full of demonstra tions\, educational exhibits and hands-on activities! It is also a celebra tion of the rich culture and natural history of West Virginia. Admission i s free. More information HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Freshwater F olk Festival
Join us for the Freshwa ter Folk Festival at the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery.&nbs p\;There will be food and crafts\, a bounce house and pony rides\, and a big tent full of demonstrations\, educational exhibits and hands-on activities! It is also a celebration of the rich culture and natural histo ry of West Virginia. Admission is free.
More information \;HERE CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230824T1254320Z-399841-5388@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T120000 SUMMARY:BCSWA shredding event DESCRIPTION:This event is open to WV residents with proof of residency. The re are limits and rules. Download the attached image for all the details. BCSWA_ShreddingEvent.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This event i s open to WV residents with proof of residency. There are limits and rules . Download the attached image for all the details.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230828T1242120Z-399841-5394@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909 SUMMARY:Heal the North Fork DESCRIPTION:Join Trout Unlimited North Fork restoration efforts with a day of tree planting on TU and US Forest Service public lands projects. Downlo ad the attached flyer to learn more. Questions? Email Jeff Kresch. Health eNF_TreePlanting.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Trout U nlimited North Fork restoration efforts with a day of tree planting on TU and US Forest Service public lands projects. Download the attached flyer t o learn more.
Questions? Ema il Jeff Kresch.& nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230828T1239160Z-399841-5393@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T130000 SUMMARY:Cacapon River cleanup DESCRIPTION: Hands-on\, dirty\, and gratifying! Roll up your sleeves and h elp the Friends of the Cacapon River cleanup our river. Join our passionat e volunteers who are working hard this year to keep the Cacapon River beau tiful and clean by removing trash\, litter\, and old tires from our river’ s waters. Our first river cleanup of the year will kick off on Saturday\, April 13\, 2019\, at the Great Cacapon Public River Access Site in Morgan County. More details coming soon! https://www.facebook.com/events/10250613 71174185/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Hands-on\, dirty\, and gratifying! Roll up your sleeves and help the F
riends of the Cacapon River cleanup our river.
Join our passionate volunteers who are working hard
this year to keep the Cacapon River beautiful and clean by removing trash
\, litter\, and old tires from our river&rsquo\;s waters. Our first river
cleanup of the year will kick off on Saturday\, April 13\, 2019\, at the G
reat Cacapon Public River Access Site in Morgan County.
More details coming soon!
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9:00 AM Sign
Waivers &\; Race/Safety Briefing\; 10:00 AM Race Start
Parking: Lock 5 lot and L
ock 6 lot. Brookmont neighborhood (access across Clara Barton Parkway via
either the pedestrian bridge or the designated crosswalk)
Anticipated
finish time: 12:00 NOON
The event is FREE! Visit the FB event link for more details...
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190325T1312390Z-399841-1772@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Drought conditions persist across majority of Virginia\, including Shenandoah Valley DC water takes big step forward in Potomac River Tunnel project Woodstock asks for water conservation as the valley remains in drought like condition Federal budget bill would rai d fund for cleaning up abandoned coal mines What the salt snapshot reveale d about our groundwater [Blog] Federal lawmakers try to protect Va. forest s as Trump administration moves to repeal Roadless Rule Environment and en ergy groups set priorities for 2026 legislative session Alliance for the S henandoah Valley awarded for riparian buffer maintenance project Fishing N ews Hagerstown-area trout hatchery to get $14M upgrade\, expansion Trout s tockings return to West Virginia waters X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
Rivers Run T hrough This
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Grants
Come out and enjoy the 6th Annual Elk River Summer Float on June 8th\, 2019 at the Sut ton Dam. This 5-mile float is the perfect trip for beginner kayakers or gr oups with varried skill levels. Activities start at 9:00 a.m. The float st arts at 11 a.m. Come early to check-in\, drop your gear\, then drive to th e Elk River Camp and RV. Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. Day-of registration will be available\, but event shirts will be first come\, first served. On line registration ends on June 5th. Once parked Elk River Camp and RV\, bo ard the shuttle back to the Sutton Dam to begin the float. Check-in's and gear drops will start at 9:00 a.m. \;To pre-register and for more details vsist the website below.
http: //www.braxtonwv.org/elkfloat
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190325T1301280Z-399841-1770@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T140000 SUMMARY:NASA space day DESCRIPTION:This event is FREE but requires registration! To register\, ple ase call the Clay Center box office at (304) 561 - 3562. For group reserva tions\, e-mail groupreservations@theclaycenter.org The goal of this event is to engage the community in science and space exploration through variou s hands-on exhibits. Come join us at the Clay Center for the Arts & Scienc es and have the opportunity to talk to real NASA Scientists from the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility as well as NASA Langley!! Where: The Clay Center for the Art & Sciences\, Charleston\, WV When: April 23\, 2019\, fr om 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Who: Primarily middle school https://www.facebook.com /events/363170294531410/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event i
s FREE but requires registration! To register\, please call the Clay Cente
r box office at (304) 561 - 3562. For group reservations\, e-mail groupreservations@theclaycent
er.org
The goal of th
is event is to engage the community in science and space exploration throu
gh various hands-on exhibits. Come join us at the Clay Center for the Arts
&\; Sciences and have the opportunity to talk to real NASA Scientists
from the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&\;V Facility as well as NASA Langley
!!
Where: The Clay Center
for the Art &\; Sciences\, Charleston\, WV
When: April 23\, 2019\, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: Primarily middle school
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20190325T1305240Z-399841-1771@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T203000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our July Mountaineer Chapter Meeting will be held at McFlys in Bridgeport in conjunction with the PPK Chapter. Chad Landress\, Fisheries Biologist for the US Forest Service will be our speaker. His presentation will be on Brook Trout habitat management on the Monongahela National Fore st. Come out and join us for a fun and informative evening! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our July&nbs p\;Mountaineer Chapter M eeting will be held at McFlys in Bridgeport in conjunction with the PPK Ch apter.
Chad Landress\, Fishe ries Biologist for the US Forest Service will be our speaker. His presenta tion will be on Brook Trout habitat management on the Monongahela National Forest. \;Come out and join us for a fun and informative evening!
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230706T1252470Z-399841-5337@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T203000 SUMMARY:ENCTU meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the February meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Tro ut Unlimited (ENCTU). It will be held at the South Charleston Public Libra ry. The meeting will feature a guest speaker or program along with discuss ion of the organization’s activities. The meetings offer a social period a t 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! https://www.facebook.com/events/2190995487875825/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the February meeting of the \;Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU). It will be held at t he South Charleston Public Library. The meeting will feature a guest speak er or program along with discussion of the organization&rsquo\;s activitie s. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be gin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2190995487875825/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Library UID:20200108T1354480Z-399841-2671@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: EPA Propose d Rule: Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvemen t Rule ACWA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting - View the Updated Draft Agenda! EPA See ks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Save the Date 2026 State Summit on Water Reuse - Re gistration Open Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upco ming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines an d highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260116T1715100Z-399841-6938@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190221 SUMMARY:Community and Outdoor Recreation Newsletter: Vol 1(1) DESCRIPTION:National Park Service (NPS) Community and Outdoor Recreation Ne wsletter: Vol 1(1) Learn about Grand Canyons new shuttle system\, a new na tional monument\, Bear Dunes heritage trail\, a toolkit for volunteer recr uitment and retention\, and much more. Visit the website below: https://ww w.nps.gov/articles/conservation-and-outdoor-recreation-community-newslette r-1.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nat ional Park Service (NPS)
Community and Outdoor Recreation News letter: Vol 1(1)
Learn about Grand Canyons new shuttle system\, a new national monument\, Bear Dunes heritage trail\, a toolkit for voluntee r recruitment and retention\, and much more. Visit the website below:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/conservation-and-outdoor- recreation-community-newsletter-1.htm
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190221T1328340Z-399841-1632@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T130000 SUMMARY:CVNWR story time DESCRIPTION:Bring the young ones and join volunteers as they talk about a n ew nature-oriented topic. Volunteers will read one or more stories to chil dren to help them understand all the fascinating things about some feature of our natural world. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center https://www.faceb ook.com/events/736901916694162/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bring the young ones and join volunteers as they talk about a new nature-oriented topic. Volunteers will read one or more stories to children to help them understand all the fascinating thing s about some feature of our natural world. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Cent er
https://www.face book.com/events/736901916694162/
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20190221T1335060Z-399841-1633@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230905 SUMMARY:Burnwood old-growth forest DESCRIPTION:A 12-acre tract of old growth forest that includes trees that t ook root as far back as the 1670s has been identified at a site just acros s U.S. 19 from the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s Canyon Rim Visitor Center. The Burnwood Trail Old Growth Forest was inducted into th e Old Growth Forest Network during an August 4th ceremony at the park’s Bu rnwood Day Use Area. Click-here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A 12-acre tr act of old growth forest that includes trees that took root as far back as the 1670s has been identified at a site just across U.S. 19 from the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve&rsquo\;s Canyon Rim Visitor Cent er.
The Bu rnwood Trail Old Growth Forest was inducted into the \;Old Growth Forest Network during an August 4th ceremony at the park&rsquo\;s Burnwo od Day Use Area.
Click-here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230905T1833500Z-399841-5404@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181117 SUMMARY:Recycle fashion show DESCRIPTION:The 16th Annual ReFashion Show\, hosted by the Charleston Town Center Mall\, will take the stage on Nov. 17\, 2018. Use your imagination to create an outfit from high fashion to cosplay or a science fiction the me. Outfits must be made from recyclable or reused materials. Entries may be made by an individual or by a group. However\, there will only be one p rize awarded to the top pick from each category. Go to: http://www.wvrecyc les.com/ to learn more or call 304-926-0499 x 1673. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 16th Annual ReFashion \;Show\, host ed by the Charleston Town Center Mall\, will take the stage on Nov. 17\, 2 018. \; Use your imagination to create an outfit from high fashion to cosplay or a science fiction theme. Outfits must be made from recyclable o r reused materials. Entries may be made by an individual or by a group. Ho wever\, there will only be one prize awarded to the top pick from each cat egory.
Go to: \;http://ww w.wvrecycles.com/ to learn more or call 304-926-0499 x 1673.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Charleston Town Center UID:20181023T1923390Z-399841-1310@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203 SUMMARY:Small WQ grants DESCRIPTION:Small Grantmakers Supporting Water Quality and Water Resources CORNELL DOUGLAS FOUNDATION The Cornell Douglas Foundation funds projects in five areas: Environmental Health &\; Justice\, Land Conservation\, Sustainability of Resources\, Mountaintop Removal Mining\, and Watershed P rotection. Based in Maryland\, the Foundation does fund projects in the 3R Q geographic area. Grant size is $10\,000-$15\,000 with an average amount of $10\,000. Applications are accepted at all times during the year. The a pplication process is straightforward and easy. Applications are to be sub mitted by regular mail\, not by email faxes. Provide the following: Introd uctory letter providing information about the organization 1 – 2 page summ ary of project for which funding is requested IRS determination letter of 501(c)(3) status Recent 990 form. *This can be submitted by email. Projec t and organizational line item budget Other sources of support: amounts se cured\, and amounts requested Cornell Douglas Foundation\, 4701 Sangamore Road Suite 133 South Bethesda\, MD 20816 https://3riversquest.wvu.edu/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Small Grantm akers Supporting Water Quality and Water Resources \; \;
CORNELL DOUGLAS FOUNDATION
The Cornell Douglas Foundation funds p rojects in five areas: Environmental Health &\;amp\; Justice\, Land Con servation\, Sustainability of Resources\, Mountaintop Removal Mining\, and Watershed Protection. Based in Maryland\, the Foundation does fund projec ts in the 3RQ geographic area.
Grant size is $10\,000-$15\,000 with an average amount of $10\,000. App lications are accepted at all times during the year. \;The application process is straightforward and easy. Applications are to be submitted by regular mail\, not by email faxes. Provide the following:
Cornell Douglas Foundat ion\, 4701 Sangamore Road Suite 133 South Bethesda\, MD 20816
< a href='https://3riversquest.wvu.edu/'>http s://3riversquest.wvu.edu/
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200117T1850580Z-399841-2698@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200117 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA's Weekly Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-2-week-of-january-13-2020/ In this issue... ACWA Comments on Draft Lead and Copper Rule Revisions NEPA Proposed Rulem aking ECOS ITRC Call: Bioavailability of Contaminants in Soil Meetings and More! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcomin g activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and h ighlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA's Weekl y Wrap is accessible here: \;https://www.acwa-us.org/acw a-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-2-week-of-january-13-2020/ \;
In this issue...
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's event s and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important de adlines and highlights important information. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200117T1854160Z-399841-2699@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230802 SUMMARY:Vernal pool monitoring DESCRIPTION:The Vernal Pool Monitoring Program aims to increase awareness o f vernal pools and to map and monitor vernal pools in West Virginia. Verna l pools\, sometimes known as ephemeral pools or ponds\, are seasonal wetla nds that form during the late fall\, winter\, and early spring. Fall rain and snow\, and early spring snow melt\, fills depressions in the forest fl oor\, creating shallow pools that many amphibians use to lay their eggs. V isit the website below to learn about the program and explore the resource s available. If you have questions or want to learn even more email Callie Sams. https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/Pages/Vernal-Pool-Monitoring.as px WVDEPSOSLogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Vernal P ool Monitoring Program aims to increase awareness of vernal pools and to m ap and monitor vernal pools in West Virginia. Vernal pools\, sometimes kno wn as ephemeral pools or ponds\, are seasonal wetlands that form during th e late fall\, winter\, and early spring. Fall rain and snow\, and early sp ring snow melt\, fills depressions in the forest floor\, creating shallow pools that many amphibians use to lay their eggs.
Visit the website below to learn about the program a nd explore the resources available. If you have questions or want to learn even more email Call ie Sams. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230802T1818560Z-399841-5360@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301 SUMMARY:Stroud newsletter DESCRIPTION:Stroud Water Research Center Newsletter: 2019(2) STROUD.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Stroud Water Research Center
Newsle tter: 2019(2)
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190301T1810020Z-399841-1661@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141118 SUMMARY:National NPS Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:Go to: http://www.tetratech-ffx.com/nationalnps/index.htm to le arn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Go to: http://www.tetratech-ffx.com/nationalnps/inde
x.htm to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220609T1334190Z-399841-4661@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T160000 SUMMARY:Little Coal River float DESCRIPTION:Our 4th annual scholarship fundraiser will be held at the lick creek stream access next to the nutrition center in Danville WV. We will b e ending the float at the newly revamped stream access at the Donald R Kuh n Juvenile Center. Once again transportation will be provided along with y our kayak. Kayaks will be available for a $10 fee. Please preorder a kayak if needed. Food will be available before the float between 12:30 and 1:30 at the lick creek park. Single person\, $20\, family\, $50 https://www.fa cebook.com/events/1234768286679357/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our 4th annu al scholarship fundraiser will be held at the lick creek stream access nex t to the nutrition center in Danville WV. We will be ending the float at t he newly revamped stream access at the Donald R Kuhn Juvenile Center. Once again transportation will be provided along with your kayak. Kayaks will be available for a $10 fee. Please preorder a kayak if needed. Food will b e available before the float between 12:30 and 1:30 at the lick creek park . Single person\, $20\, family\, $50
https://www.facebook.com/events /1234768286679357/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Lick Creek Park UID:20190325T1313550Z-399841-1687@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401 SUMMARY:Making smarter GIS maps DESCRIPTION:Expand Your GIS Toolbox - Make Smarter Maps GIS is constantly e volving—let us show you the latest tricks of the trade in this free course . With coaching from experienced cartographers and practical\, hands-on ex ercises using ArcGIS Pro\, you'll become a smarter mapmaker\, ready to go beyond the defaults and make better maps. This free\, online course runs f rom April 10 to May 22\, 2019. Students can expect to spend a minimum of t wo to three hours per week on course material. Students who complete all c ontent earn a certificate of completion from Esri. Click-Here to learn mo re and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Expand Your GIS Toolbox - Ma ke Smarter Maps
GIS is c onstantly evolving&mdash\;let us show you the latest tricks of the trade i n this free course. With coaching from experienced cartographers and pract ical\, hands-on exercises using ArcGIS Pro\, you'll become a smarter mapma ker\, ready to go beyond the defaults and make better maps.
This free\, online course runs from \; April 10 to May 22\, 2019. Students can expect to spend a minimum of two t o three hours per week on course material. Students who complete all conte nt earn a certificate of completion from Esri. \;
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Yout h Environmental Conference
The YEC is a weekend conference in the fall \;filled with envi ronmental activities geared toward youth between the ages of 13 and 18. Th e participants attend environmental workshops on \;subjects such as re cycling\, clean water\, wildlife\, etc. The 2018 \;conference was host ed by the \;Charleston Marriott on Oct. 12-14. \;Activities includ ed a \;visit to the \;West Virginia State Museum at the Culture Ce nter\, a tour of the J.Q. Dickenson \;Salt Works in Malden \;and a stop at \;West Virginia \;Cashin' \;Recyclables \;in Nitr o. \;
Note: The 2019 conference is \;schedul ed for Sept. 27-29 at Hawks Nest State Park.
Contact and more information: Annette Hoskins\, WVDEP\, Office of E nvironmental Advocate\, 601 57th Street SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304. Phone: (304) 926-0499 X 1659 \; Fax: (304) 926-0458. Email: \;Annette.L. Hoskins@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Hawks Nest SP UID:20190708T1338020Z-399841-1686@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220609 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Albright Dam removal to aid in river clean up ef forts. To read more\, Click-Here. Kayak launches along the Monongahela Riv er. To read more\, Click-Here. Officials start official tagging of invasiv e Snakehead. To read more\, Click-Here. Train crash spills oil products in Allegheny River. To read more\, Click-Here. Reopening of Ohio injection w ell under scrutiny after earthquakes. To read more\, Click-Here. EPA data doesn't show the full extent of fracking pollution. To read more\, Click-H ere. Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant. To access more informatio n\, Click-Here. From our friends at Mountain Watershed Association: Join us at the Deep Creek Discovery Center. We are hosting a series of meeting s to highlight our current project\, the Youghiogheny River Conservation P lan Part 1. This plan is a culmination of information about waterways\, la ndscape\, geology\, economics\, industry\, recreation\, and many other top ics. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
From our friends at
Looking for a local stream cleanup\, learning opportunity\, or related event? Check ou t our Event Calendar. Have an event to publiciz e? Send us the information.
In this issue:
And more&hellip\;
Event by&nbs p\;Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge \;at the \;Freeland Boardwalk
Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they h ave on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's ecos ystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Tr ail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail.These walks will take pl ace every month on the fourth Saturday from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tu ned to our website and \;Facebook page \;for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250331T1820050Z-399841-6414@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000 SUMMARY:Herb hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Meet us at 1 PM in the Nature Center for a special presentation and hike focused on local herbs with herbalist Emily Cloer. She is a certified herbalist and studied under a master herbalist for many years. Come join us to see what kind of herbs and what benefits they have for us at Kanawha State Forest! Visit the Fac ebook event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Meet us at 1 PM in the Nature Center for a special presen tation and hike focused on local herbs with herbalist Emily Cloer. She is a certified herbalist and studied under a master herbalist for many years. Come join us to see what kind of herbs and what benefits they have for us at Kanawha State Forest!
Vi sit the Facebook event post to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250318T1243320Z-399841-6363@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610 SUMMARY:Mister Car Wash watershed discovery DESCRIPTION:Mister Car Wash® is proud to partner with Project WET to inspir e our communities to be responsible water users and take action to protect their watershed. Did you know that most adults in America don't know wher e their water comes from? Have you ever wondered where water goes after yo u use it? If you're looking for answers to these questions\, then check ou t this brand new resource! We've partnered with Mister Car Wash on a webpa ge that allows users to explore their watershed\, where their water comes from\, where it goes\, and what challenges their watershed is facing. Just type in your zip code or click a location on the map to learn more about that watershed. But wait\, there's more! Not only is there information uni que to each watershed\, but you can also learn about how water moves throu gh the water cycle\, the difference between groundwater and surface water\ , and the process for treating and reusing wastewater. Project WET\, belie ves water education is for everyone\, not just students and teachers. Know ing where your water comes from is the first of many steps to better under standing our planet's most precious resource. Please take the time you can today to discover your watershed and learn more about water in the water cycle. Click-Here to begin your journey… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mister Car W ash®\; is proud to partner with Project WET to inspire our communities to be responsible water users and take action to protect their watershed. Did you know that most adults in America don't know where their water come s from? Have you ever wondered where water goes after you use it?
If you're looking for answers to the
se questions\, then check out this
Not only is there information unique to each watershed\, but yo u can also learn about how water moves through the water cycle\, the diffe rence between groundwater and surface water\, and the process for treating and reusing wastewater. Project WET\, believes water education is for eve ryone\, not just students and teachers. Knowing where your water comes fro m is the first of many steps to better understanding our planet's most pre cious resource. Please take the time you can today to discover your waters hed and learn more about water in the water cycle. Click-Here to begin your journey&helli p\;
NASA Globe Observe: The app is simple to use\, and currently has four different projects that are looking for your observations of clouds\, tre es\, mosquito habitat and land cover near you. Each project asks you to ta ke a few photos of things around you and answer a few questions about what you see. [Get Started]
NASA GLOBE + SciStarter: When you're ready to start submitting observations with the NASA GLOBE Observer app\, you'll want to be sure to connect the app to your Sci Starter account so you'll get credit on your dashboard! Connecting is easy : Watch this short video from the GLOBE Implementation Office to get start ed. [Watch the video]
NASA Cloud Gaze:
If you're looking for something that doesn't require leaving your house\,
you can still participate in NASA GLOBE! With NASA GLOBE Cloud Gaze\, you
can help identify cloud types\, cloud cover and other phenomena captured
in photographs of the sky submitted through GLOBE Observer: Clouds.
Girl Scouts Love NASA GLOBE: Girl Scouts can use the GLOBE Observer app to co mplete their Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey! The NASA GLOBE site h as a resources page designed to help troop leaders lead the first meetings . You'll find videos for each protocol\, scripts you can follow\, case stu dies and more! [For troop leaders]
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220610T1732130Z-399841-4674@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T150000 SUMMARY:NWQMC volunteer montioring webinar DESCRIPTION:The next NWQMC's volunteer monitoring webinar will be – Applyin g Best Practices and Lessons Learned to Broaden Participation in Volunteer Monitoring Efforts. To learn more and register. Description: This webinar will highlight the intersection between justice\, equity\, diversity and inclusion work and participatory science. Broadening participation in citi zen science\, community science\, and other types of participatory science initiatives is critically important to reach a more diverse audience. Joi n us to learn from volunteer monitoring programs across the US and the lit erature regarding challenges faced\, successes achieved\, lessons learned\ , and recommendations to diversifying participation. Presenters: Kris Step enuck\, Associate Director and Extension Program Leader for Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Extension Associate Professor of Watershed Science\, Policy and Education in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resourc es at the University of Vermont. Liz McQuain\, Community Science Federal L iaison for the National Sea Grant Network X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The next&nbs p\;NWQMC's volunteer monitoring webinar will be &ndash\; Applying Best P ractices and Lessons Learned to Broaden Participation in Volunteer Monitor ing Efforts. \;To learn more an d register.
Description: This webinar will highlight the i ntersection between justice\, equity\, diversity and inclusion work and pa rticipatory science. Broadening participation in citizen science\, communi ty science\, and other types of participatory science initiatives is criti cally important to reach a more diverse audience. Join us to learn from vo lunteer monitoring programs across the US and the literature regarding cha llenges faced\, successes achieved\, lessons learned\, and recommendations to diversifying participation.
Presenters: Kris Stepenuck\, Associate Director and E xtension Program Leader for Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Extension Associa te Professor of Watershed Science\, Policy and Education in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont. Liz McQuain\, Community Science Federal Liaison for the National Sea Gran t Network
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230919T1454510Z-399841-5431@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190415 SUMMARY:§319 AGO proposals are due DESCRIPTION:Section-319 AGO proposals are due. Visit the link below for the original announcement and additional information. https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/ Programs/nonptsource/Pages/AGOannouncements.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Section-319 AGO proposals are due. Visit th e link below for the original announcement and additional information.
https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/Programs/nonptsource/Pages/AGOannounce ments.aspx
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190318T1333500Z-399841-1746@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T153000 SUMMARY:OGD grant award process DESCRIPTION:Next week OGD will be hosting another Grants Award Process Webi nar for EPA applicants and recipients. This is a high level webinar that c overs topics related to finding and applying for grants\, as well as the b asics of managing an award. It will be very similar to previous webinars. We will be recording the webinar. Please pass this info along to anyone y ou think might be interested. Webinar Info: https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa -grants-award-process-webinars No registration is necessary. For more info rmation contact: Elizabeth January\, Grants Competition Advocate\, Office of Grants and Debarment. 617-918-8655 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Next week OG D will be hosting another Grants Award Process Webinar for EPA applicants and recipients. This is a high level webinar that covers topics related to finding and applying for grants\, as well as the basics of managing an aw ard. \;It will be very similar to previous webinars. We will be recor ding the webinar. Please pass this info along to anyone you think might be interested.
Webinar Info: < a href='https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-grants-award-process-webinars'>http s://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-grants-award-process-webinars
< p>No registration is necessary. For more in formation contact: Elizabeth Ja nuary\, Grants Competition Advocate\, Office of Grants and Debarment. 617-918-8655\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190318T1353010Z-399841-1749@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104 SUMMARY:Early childhood education workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET\, Project Learning Tree\, and Project WILD are part nering to offer a workshop for formal and informal early childhood educato rs. The workshop is free and attendees will receive three curriculum guid es\, certificates\, and online resources. The workshop is scheduled for N ovember 4th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the National Youth Science A cademy in Davis\, West Virginia. Registration is required and can be comp leted by clicking-here. A flyer is attached as a pdf. If you have any que stions\, please reach out. ECEEWorkshop4Nov23.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Project \;WET\, Project Learning Tree\, and Project WILD are partnering to offer a workshop for formal and informal early childhood educators. \; The wo rkshop is free and attendees will receive three curriculum guides\, certif icates\, and online resources. \; The workshop is scheduled \;for November 4th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the \;National Youth Science Academy in Davis\, West Virginia. \;
Registration is required and can be completed by c licking-here. \;A flyer is attached as a pdf. \; If you have a ny questions\, please reach out.
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:National Youth Science Academy UID:20231002T1623000Z-399841-5441@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T110000 SUMMARY:Bird walk DESCRIPTION:March 30th @ 9 a.m. Meet at the pond parking lots to walk Davis Creek and Range Road in search of Louisiana Waterthrush. This will be a s hort\, easy walk\, but\, hopefully\, a bird-y walk. https://www.facebook.c om/events/353748695349844/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:March 30th @ 9 a.m.
Meet at the pond par king lots to walk Davis Creek and Range Road in search of Louisiana Watert hrush. This will be a short\, easy walk\, but\, hopefully\, a bird-y walk.
https://www.facebook.com/events/353748695349844/< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190318T1348500Z-399841-1747@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T073000 SUMMARY:Night hike DESCRIPTION:March 29th @ 5:30 p.m. Meet at the Camp Kanawha parking lot (ol d pool parking lot). We'll drive from there over to Polly Hollow to hike u p to the ridge. We'll wait there until dusk in order to find out if we hav e American Woodcock back in the same spot as last year\, as well as other new arrivals. Bring a light\, as we'll be walking down from the ridge in t he dark. (Night hike) https://www.facebook.com/events/266721284259023/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:March 29th @ 5:30 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2667212842 59023/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190318T1348190Z-399841-1748@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200731 SUMMARY:CBF newsletter DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Bay Foundation This week\, we turn our focus on agri culture—one of the biggest land uses in the watershed and a key component of clean water. Learn about an exciting study to help farmers in Pennsylva nia find the best way to integrate trees into livestock pastures. Hear fro m one of the last Black-owned farms in Clarke County\, Virginia about how they’re using rotational grazing to improve the land and water. Find out a bout regenerative agriculture and how it’s helping farmers go above and be yond sustainability. Catch up on the latest about pollution from the poult ry industry and ways to reduce it. Finally\, check out what student leader s see as the Bay’s Watershed Bill of Rights (and how they plan to make it a reality). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake B ay Foundation
This week\, we turn our focus on agriculture&mdash\;one of the biggest land uses in the watershed and a key component of clean water. Learn about an exciting stud y to help farmers in Pennsylvania find the best way to \;integrate trees into livestock pastures. He ar from one of the last Black-owned farms in Clarke County\, Virginia abou t how they&rsquo\;re using \;r otational grazing \;to improve the land and water. Find out about& nbsp\;regenerative agriculture \;and how it&rsquo\;s helping farmers go above and beyond sustainabil ity. Catch up on the latest about pollution from the \;poultry industry \;and ways to reduce it. Finally\, check out what student leaders see as the Bay&rsquo\;s \;Watershed Bill of Rights \;( and how they plan to make it a \;reality).
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200731T1926300Z-399841-3296@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T160000 SUMMARY:Fossil day DESCRIPTION:Fossil Day B. Mitchel Blake\, Jr.\, West Virginia State Geologi st and director of the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES ) in Morgantown\, will provide expert identifications and answer questions regarding fossils brought in by the public. Activities include looking fo r small fossils in a sand “matrix\,” making a clay fossil bed which will b e excavated in September and searching for clues in a museum treasure hunt . Click-Here for more information and other Culture Center events. Date: M arch 23\, Noon – 4PM Location: Moundsville\, WV (Grave Creek Mound) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foss il Day
B. Mitchel B lake\, Jr.\, West Virginia State Geologist and director of the West Virgin ia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES) in Morgantown\, will provide exp ert identifications and answer questions regarding fossils brought in by t he public. Activities include looking for small fossils in a sand &ldquo\; matrix\,&rdquo\; making a clay fossil bed which will be excavated in Septe mber and searching for clues in a museum treasure hunt. Click-Here f or more information and other Culture Center events.
Date: March 23\, Noon &ndash\; 4PM
Location: Moundsville\, WV (Grave Creek Mound)
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Grave Creek Mound UID:20190306T1832310Z-399841-1699@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190613 SUMMARY:Privacy tip - summer vacation DESCRIPTION:Summer is here! At the State Privacy Office\, we realize that y ou have concerns about your privacy while traveling\, just like you do at work. We would like to share a few tips to help protect your privacy whil e you’re vacationing. Clean out your wallet and purse. Conduct a thorough clean-up of your wallet. Remove any unnecessary credit cards\, your Socia l Security card\, and other unneeded documents that could compromise your identity if lost or stolen. Hold your mail and newspaper. Ask your Post Of fice or a trusted neighbor to hold your mail for you. Mail left in an unlo cked mailbox is a goldmine for identity thieves. Mail and newspaper pile-u p also sends a signal to potential burglars that your house is vacant. Con nect to the Internet with care. Be very careful using Wi-Fi networks to go online. Most Wi-Fi hotspots are unsecured and unencrypted\, so you will n eed to take additional steps to protect your privacy. If you are using cyb er-cafés\, hotel business centers\, or other public access Internet facili ties\, be aware that “keyloggers” (software that can track your keystrokes ) may be tracking you. Public access facilities may use servers that aren’ t encrypted. Therefore\, you should avoid accessing any sensitive informat ion from a public computer. Use the hotel room safe. Do not leave your wal let or any documents containing personal information in your hotel room un attended. Considering how many people have access\, hotel rooms can be rel atively unsecure. Taking a few precautions before you travel and while you ’re on the road can help you avoid an unpleasant incident that could ruin your vacation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summer is he re! At the State Privacy Office\, we realize that you have concerns about your privacy while traveling\, just like you do at work. \; We would l ike to share a few tips to help protect your privacy while you&rsquo\;re v acationing. \;
Taking a few precautions before you travel and while you&rsquo\;re on the road can help you avoid an unpleasant incident that could ruin your vacation. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190613T1618220Z-399841-2083@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T180000 SUMMARY:What is SciStar? DESCRIPTION: A step-by-step guide to learn about this movement that’s swee ping the globe. Learn how to find and join the right project for you and h ow to use SciStarter to earn credit for your participation. From ground-tr uthing NASA satellite data\, to sharing pictures from your backyard that d ocument biodiversity\, to reporting local air quality – different projects have different levels of participation\, and there is something for every one. Click-Here to register for the webinar. SciStarter (SciStarter.org) i s a research affiliate of the Arizona State University and an online hot s pot for citizen science\, a branch of science that engages the public in r eal research in need of their help. We make it easier for people to find a nd join projects of interest to them through our project finder\, which fe atures more than 3\,000 projects from around the world. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
A step-by-step guide to learn about this movement that&rsquo\;s sweepi ng the globe. Learn how to find and join the right project for you and how to use SciStarter to earn credit for your participation. From ground-trut hing NASA satellite data\, to sharing pictures from your backyard that doc ument biodiversity\, to reporting local air quality &ndash\; different pro jects have different levels of participation\, and there is something for everyone.
Click -Here \;to register for the webinar.
SciStarter (SciStarter.org) is a research affiliate of the Arizona State Univ ersity and an online hot spot for citizen science\, a branch of science th at engages the public in real research in need of their help. We make it e asier for people to find and join projects of interest to them through our project finder\, which features more than 3\,000 projects from around the world.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191230T2021260Z-399841-2643@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T160000 SUMMARY:Become a CitSci DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step guide to learn about this movement that’s sweepi ng the globe. Learn how to find and join the right project for you and how to use SciStarter to earn credit for your participation. From ground-trut hing NASA satellite data\, to sharing pictures from your backyard that doc ument biodiversity\, to reporting local air quality – different projects h ave different levels of participation\, and there is something for everyon e. Click-Here to register for the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A step-by-st ep guide to learn about this movement that&rsquo\;s sweeping the globe. Le arn how to find and join the right project for you and how to use SciStart er to earn credit for your participation. From ground-truthing NASA satell ite data\, to sharing pictures from your backyard that document biodiversi ty\, to reporting local air quality &ndash\; different projects have diffe rent levels of participation\, and there is something for everyone.
Click-Here \;to register for the webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191230T2023460Z-399841-2644@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200201 SUMMARY:Musky Expo DESCRIPTION:The best little Muskie Expo in the U.S. Bait Makers and Muskie suppliers from WV and surrounding states come to this Expo to sell there w ares. You don't want to miss this! Visit the FB event post for updates and more information. Sponsored by: Elk River Musky Club https://www.faceboo k.com/events/615704595833043/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The best little Muskie Expo in the U .S. Bait Makers and Muskie suppliers from WV and surrounding states come t o this Expo to sell there wares. You don't want to miss this! Visit the FB event post for updates and more information. \;
Sponsored by: Elk River Musky Club
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/615704595833043/
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20191230T1815060Z-399841-2632@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T140000 SUMMARY:Volunteer generation grants DESCRIPTION:Volunteer generation grants are available Interested? Don't mis s the Training and Technical Assistance Webinar. Click here to register. V olunteer West Virginia is happy to announce a funding opportunity through the Volunteer Generation Fund. The goal of the project is to strengthen vo lunteer programs throughout West Virginia. Funding is available for Strat egic Planning to implement a new volunteer program. Support to strengthen an existing volunteer program. Evaluation of the success of an existing vo lunteer program. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volu nteer generation grants are available
Interested? Don't miss the Training and Technical Assi stance Webinar. \;Click here \;to register. \;Volunteer West Virginia is h appy to announce \;a funding opportu nity \;through the Volunteer Generation Fund. The goal of the proj ect is to strengthen volunteer programs throughout West Virginia.
Funding is available for \;
Nestled in t he heart of Charleston\, West Virginia\, The Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum o ffers a cultivating experience of tailored trails and historic grounds fea turing some of the most fascinating plants and captivating views of the ci ty.
Learn more
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20211115T1448220Z-399841-4201@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T083000 SUMMARY:PKTU Chapter meeting DESCRIPTION:Come out for a chapter meet up/social. Bring a friend! Bring yo ur ideas for future projects and work you’d like to see the chapter be inv olved in! This will also be a time to meet the new members of the board an d persons within leadership roles of the chapter. We want this meeting to be about reconnecting as a group and finding out what all the members woul d like to see happen moving forward. Pizza and beer is right down the road at Pies and Pints and will be where we head after formal meeting is adjou rned. https://www.facebook.com/events/1011401045874042/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out for
a chapter meet up/social. Bring a friend!
Bring your ideas for future projects and work you&rsquo\
;d like to see the chapter be involved in! This will also be a time to mee
t the new members of the board and persons within leadership roles of the
chapter. We want this meeting to be about reconnecting as a group and find
ing out what all the members would like to see happen moving forward.
Pizza and beer is right down
the road at Pies and Pints and will be where we head after formal meeting
is adjourned.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1011401045874042/< /span>
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:McFly Outdoors UID:20191106T1612070Z-399841-2528@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191107 SUMMARY:Tiny creature re-shape rivers DESCRIPTION:What shapes a river? People typically imagine large-scale proce sses such as storms and floods or human modifications like dams or fortifi ed banks. But the shape of our rivers today is also a result of the cumula tive impact of millions of tiny invertebrates\, often small enough that mo st people don’t even notice them. Click-Here to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What shapes a river? People typically imagine large-scale processes such as storms and floods or human modifications like dams or fortified banks. But the shape of our rivers today is also a result of the cumulative impact of millions of tiny invertebrates\, often small enough that most people don&rsquo\;t even notice them.
Click-Here \;to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191106T1609010Z-399841-2527@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190218T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190218T220000 SUMMARY:Full Snow Moon hike DESCRIPTION:Full Snow Moon hike The full moon in February falls on Monday. Full Moon Hikes begin from the visitor’s center at Cass (to the left of th e Company Store) at 8:00 p.m. The evening walk is about three miles round trip with a slight grade\, but mostly flat walking. Hikes are led by Park Interpreter Kailey Gibson-Price or park superintendent. Please call the pa rk office at 304-456-4300 if you plan on hiking by the light of a full moo n. Traditionally this full moon is the Full Snow Moon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Full Snow Moon hike
The full moon in February falls on Monday. Full Moon Hikes begin from the vis itor&rsquo\;s center at Cass (to the left of the Company Store) at 8:00 p. m. The evening walk is about three miles round trip with a slight grade\, but mostly flat walking. Hikes are led by Park Interpreter Kailey Gibson-P rice or park superintendent. Please call the park office at 304-456-4300 i f you plan on hiking by the light of a full moon. Traditionally this full moon is the Full Snow Moon.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190128T1936490Z-399841-1561@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T203000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) monthly meeting at the City National Bank Conference Center\, Kanawha Cit y. The conference center is located across the street from the Wendy's in Kanawha City. The meeting is open to everyone\, and provides a social per iod at 6:30 p.m.\, and the business meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. We will have biologist Glenn Nelson from the West Virginia Division of Natural Re sources as a guest speaker for the evening. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for the \;Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) monthly meeting at t he City National Bank Conference Center\, Kanawha City. The conference cen ter is located across the street from the Wendy's in Kanawha City. \;< /span>
The meeting is open to every one\, and provides a social period at 6:30 p.m.\, and the business meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. We will have biologist Glenn Nelson from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources as a guest speaker for the evening.
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:City National Bank Conference Center UID:20230109T1346020Z-399841-5094@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T120000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora PT meeting DESCRIPTION:The Tuscarora project team (PT) will hold their monthly meeting at Shepherd Univeristy\, Martinsburg campus. The agenda is attached and p ast meeting notes are available upon request. For questions or additional information contact Alana Hartman. TuscaroraPT_110619.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The Tuscaror a project team (PT) will hold their monthly meeting at Shepherd Univeristy \, Martinsburg campus. The agenda is attached and past meeting notes are a vailable upon request. \;For questions or additional information conta ct \;Alana Hartman.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Shepherd University UID:20191104T1558210Z-399841-2517@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T130000 SUMMARY:Community storytelling DESCRIPTION:You're Invited to getting started with community storytelling. Join this virtual event to learn how to actively use storytelling to engag e residents\, create a sense of local pride\, and promote community change -making! Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You're Invit ed to getting started with community storytelling. Join this virtual event to learn how to actively use storytelling to engage residents\, create a sense of local pride\, and promote community change-making!
< p>Register Her e CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230109T1348240Z-399841-5095@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000 SUMMARY:GWF speaker series DESCRIPTION:The Guardians are launching a new speaker series to celebrate 2 5 years of cleaning up the West Fork River and promoting recreation on the river. The first talk\, by Senior Water Research Scientist\, Mel Shafer\, West Virginia Water Research Institute at WVU\, will explain the damage d one to our river and others across West Virginia by polluted water from ab andoned mine drainage and what is being done about it. The first talk will be at the Waldamore Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library. ...> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Guardian s are launching a new speaker series to celebrate 25 years of cleaning up the West Fork River and promoting recreation on the river. The first talk\ , by Senior Water Research Scientist\, Mel Shafer\, West Virginia Water Re search Institute at WVU\, will explain the damage done to our river and ot hers across West Virginia by polluted water from abandoned mine drainage a nd what is being done about it.
The first talk will be at the \;Waldamore \;Cla rksburg-Harrison Public Library. \; \;
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260213T1405090Z-399841-6978@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812 SUMMARY:Mon Forest Towns survey DESCRIPTION:The Mon Forest Towns Partnership is creating a digital guideboo k highlighting the towns\, local businesses\, and artists in the area. Thi s campaign encourages area residents to become ambassadors of their local communities and inspire locally\, as well as outside of the region\, to vi sit our Monongahela National Forest and surrounding towns. To make this g uidebook the best of the best\, they want to hear from you to find out wha t your favorite places and spaces are. Use the link below to take the surv ey! https://forms.gle/dxkhtU4BFrPQswci7 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Mon Forest Towns Pa
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Plan to attend a community meeting being he ld in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in Wes t Virginia. The WV Agricultural Advisory board is seeking your participati on to develop strategies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more than 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opp ortunity areas. Meetings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meetings\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can implement. \;Meetings will begin at 6PM.
A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agriculture economy. The comm ittee is comprised of the following agencies: the WV Department of Agricul ture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\; USDA WV Natural Resou rces Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\; WVU Extension and Col lege of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\; and the WV State Univ ersity Extension.
To learn more visit http://www.wvagadvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virginia-agriculture-advisory-board -17805387312
Octobe r 9th locations
WVU-Parkersburg campus\, Parkers burg
Philippi Baptist Church\, Philippi
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVU Campus UID:20180927T1750580Z-399841-1262@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T200000 SUMMARY:Agriculture community meeting DESCRIPTION:Plan to attend a community meeting being held in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in West Virginia. The WV A gricultural Advisory board is seeking your participation to develop strate gies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more th an 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opportunity areas. Meet ings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meeting s\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can i mplement. Meetings will begin at 6PM. A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agricu lture economy. The committee is comprised of the following agencies: the W V Department of Agriculture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\ ; USDA WV Natural Resources Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\ ; WVU Extension and College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\ ; and the WV State University Extension. To learn more visit http://www.wv agadvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virgini a-agriculture-advisory-board-17805387312 October 10th locations Core Commu nity Center\, Core State Fair of West Virginia\, Lewisburg The Highlands E vent Center\, Triadelphia X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan to attend a community meeting being he ld in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in Wes t Virginia. The WV Agricultural Advisory board is seeking your participati on to develop strategies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more than 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opp ortunity areas. Meetings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meetings\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can implement. \;Meetings will begin at 6PM.
A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agriculture economy. The comm ittee is comprised of the following agencies: the WV Department of Agricul ture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\; USDA WV Natural Resou rces Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\; WVU Extension and Col lege of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\; and the WV State Univ ersity Extension.
To learn more visit http://www.wvagadvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virginia-agriculture-advisory-board -17805387312
Octobe r 10th locations
Core Community Center\, Core
State Fair of West Virginia\, Lewisburg
The Highlands Event Center\, Triadelphia
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:State Fair grounds UID:20180927T1752550Z-399841-1263@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T200000 SUMMARY:Agriculture community meeting DESCRIPTION:Plan to attend a community meeting being held in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in West Virginia. The WV A gricultural Advisory board is seeking your participation to develop strate gies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more th an 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opportunity areas. Meet ings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meeting s\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can i mplement. Meetings will begin at 6PM. A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agricu lture economy. The committee is comprised of the following agencies: the W V Department of Agriculture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\ ; USDA WV Natural Resources Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\ ; WVU Extension and College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\ ; and the WV State University Extension. To learn more visit http://www.wv agadvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virgini a-agriculture-advisory-board-17805387312 October 11th locations Wayne High School\, Wayne Mason County Board of Education\, Point Pleasant Horizons Church\, Lost Creek X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan to attend a community meeting being he ld in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in Wes t Virginia. The WV Agricultural Advisory board is seeking your participati on to develop strategies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more than 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opp ortunity areas. Meetings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meetings\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can implement. \;Meetings will begin at 6PM.
A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agriculture economy. The comm ittee is comprised of the following agencies: the WV Department of Agricul ture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\; USDA WV Natural Resou rces Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\; WVU Extension and Col lege of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\; and the WV State Univ ersity Extension.
To learn more visit http://www.wvagadvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virginia-agriculture-advisory-board -17805387312
Octobe r 11th locations
Wayne High School\, Wayne
Mason County Board of Education\, Point Pleasant
Horizons Churc h\, Lost Creek
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Mason County BOE UID:20180927T1754350Z-399841-1264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307 SUMMARY:EBTJV funding opportunities DESCRIPTION:Funding opportunities America the Beautiful Challenge: The Bide n-Harris administration and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) a nnounced yesterday the release of the 2023 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the America the Beautiful Challenge. The program is dedicated to funding locally led landscape-scale conservation and restoration projects that imp lement existing conservation plans across the nation. In 2023\, the progra m expects to award up to $116 million in grants. ATBC grant pre-proposals are due April 20\, 2023\, and the full RFP can be found on NFWF's Request for Proposals webpage. Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in partnership with the EPA\, the USFWS\ , and the CBP is now soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewa rdship Fund to protect and restore water quality and habitats of the Chesa peake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. Proposals are due by Thurs day\, April 20\, 2023. NFWF is holding an informational webinar for prospe ctive applicants on Friday\, March 3\, 2023. Interested applicants must re gister in advance here in order to participate. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Funding oppo rtunities
America th e Beautiful Challenge: The Biden-Harris administration and Nation al Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced yesterday the release of the 2023 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the \;America the Beautiful Challenge. The program is dedicated to funding locally led landscape-scale conservation and restoration projects that im plement existing conservation plans across the nation. In 2023\, the progr am expects to award up to $116 million in grants. ATBC grant pre-proposals are due April 20\, 2023\, and the full RFP can be found on \;NFWF's Request for Proposals webpage. \;
Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in part nership with the EPA\, the USFWS\, and the CBP is now soliciting proposals through the \;Chesapeake Bay Ste wardship Fund \;to protect and restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. Proposals are due by Thursday\, April 20\, 2023. NFWF is holding an informational webina r for prospective applicants on Friday\, March 3\, 2023. Interested applic ants must register in advance \;h ere \;in order to participate.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230306T1414120Z-399841-5171@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Looking for a local stream cleanup\, learning opportunity\, or related event? Check out our Event Calendar. Have an event to publicize? S end us the information. In this issue: River trash traps chew at huge ocea n plastics problem\; Would you swim in the Potomac?\; Belle Haven flood wa ll: Solution for coastal flooding?\; WVDEP’s Division of Land Restoration awarded $2 million EPA grant\; Gov. Youngkin dedicates Seven Bends State P ark\; ACOE to present Northern Virginia flooding plan\; Chesapeake dolphin s thrill spotters\, scientists\; River renew project focuses on clean wate r. And more… Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Looking for a local stream cleanup\, learning opportunity\, or related event? Check ou t our Event Calendar. Have an event to publiciz e? Send us the information.
In this issue:
River trash traps c hew at huge ocean plastics problem\; Would you s wim in the Potomac?\; Belle Haven flood wall: Solution for coastal flooding?\; WVDEP&rsquo\;s Division of Land Restoration awarded $2 million EPA grant\; Gov. Youngkin dedicates Seven Bends State Park\; AC OE to present Northern Virginia flooding plan\; Chesapeake dolphins thrill spotters\, scientists\; River renew project focuses on clean water. And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220616T1836590Z-399841-4682@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210111 SUMMARY:River Rally registration DESCRIPTION:River Rally 2021 Program Join us for the second Virtual River R ally! Our engaging and fun virtual program will run for four empowering da ys\, May 17-20\, 2021. Featuring ‘live’ content including plenaries\, work shops\, discussions\, and inspiring reflections from award recipients\, al ong access to a huge library of recorded workshops\, opportunities to conn ect with peers\, and an innovative new community platform that will connec t the network for years to come. Registration opens January 11\, 2021 – we hope you will join us! https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-r ally/program/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Rally 2021 Program
Join us for the second Virtual River Rally! Our engaging and fun virtual program will run for four empowering days\, May 17-20\, 2021. Featuring &lsquo\;live&rsquo \; content including plenaries\, workshops\, discussions\, and inspiring r eflections from award recipients\, along access to a huge library of recor ded workshops\, opportunities to connect with peers\, and an innovative ne w community platform that will connect the network for years to come.
Registration opens January 11\, 2021 &ndash\; we hope you will join us!
https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/program/
The National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) will be hosting a web-based open/pub lic meeting to share activities and accomplishments of the organization an d state members in 2021. \; Also\, we will hear from EPA and have a fo cused presentation and discussion on the stormwater provisions in the rece ntly passed (and soon to be signed) historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Fun ding (BIF) package. We will also hear about the role of codes and ordinanc es to increase overall stormwater resiliency in a community.
< p>Click-Here< /em> to register. CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20211115T1514380Z-399841-4203@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221206 SUMMARY:Brook trout healthy waters brochure DESCRIPTION:We are taking requests for small numbers of printed copies of t he brochure Brook Trout and Healthy Waters: a Win-Win\, produced earlier t his year with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition. EBTJV's ability to print and mail copies to your organization will depend on pending grant funds\, and your request helps us know what level of interest exists. The brochur e is aimed at the general public\, especially landowners. It talks about a ctions to take to help brook trout\, and includes an additional full page panel map of brook trout in the Eastern range. Please fill out the online- form to request copies of the brochure for your organization. Allow up to two-months for printing and delivery. If you have a more immediate need\, we suggest using the print-ready free pdf that you can use to print your o wn. Questions? Email: lori.maloney@canaanvi.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are takin g requests for small numbers of printed copies of the brochure Brook Trout and Healthy Waters: a Win-Win\, produced earlier this year with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition. \;EBTJV's ability to print and mail cop ies to your organization will depend on pending grant funds\, and your req uest helps us know what level of interest exists. The brochure is aimed at the general public\, especially landowners. It talks about actions to tak e to help brook trout\, and includes an additional full page panel map of brook trout in the Eastern range.
Please fill out the \;online-form to request copies of the brochure for your organization. Allow up to two-months for printing and d elivery. If you have a more immediate need\, we suggest using the print-re ady free pdf that you can use to print your own. Questions? Email: lori.maloney@canaanvi.o rg.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20221205T2018100Z-399841-5022@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T190000 SUMMARY:Little Coal River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Michelle Martin and Trash Your Kayak Cleanup Crew WV L and & water volunteers needed to remove 20-30 tires from the river & trash along the road at Lock 4 Park\, Alum Creek. All equipment will be provide d & we will be serving pizza! before we get started. Let’s take advantage of the low river level to get those ugly tires & cleanup some trash while we are at it. https://fb.me/e/Pv4oCDsn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Michelle Martin& nbsp\;and \;Trash You r Kayak Cleanup Crew WV
Land &\; water volunteers needed to remove 20-30 tires from the river & amp\; trash along the road at Lock 4 Park\, Alum Creek. All equipment will be provided &\; we will be serving pizza! before we get started. Let&r squo\;s take advantage of the low river level to get those ugly tires & \; cleanup some trash while we are at it.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210804T1912290Z-399841-4037@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301 SUMMARY:WVAM grants DESCRIPTION:WV American Water (WVAM) is seeking innovative and collaborativ e programs that result in positive and sustainable environmental changes. Watershed protection activities\, biodiversity projects and hazardous wast e collection are just a few examples of eligible projects. WVAM encourages grant request between $1\,000 - $2\,500 but may support request up to 10K . For more information\, please see the 2019 Program Brochure and grant ap plication form. Grant applications can be sent via mail to: Megan Hannah\ , 1600 Pennsylvania Ave\, Charleston WV\, 25304\, by fax at: (304) 340-207 6\, or by email: megan.hannah@amwater.com. Entries must be received on or before March 29\, 2019. Questions\, email Megan or call: (304) 340-2088. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV American Water (WVAM) is seeking innovative and collaborative programs that result in positive and sustainable environmental changes. Watershed protection ac tivities\, biodiversity projects and hazardous waste collection are just a few examples of eligible projects. WVAM encourages grant request between $1\,000 - $2\,500 but may support request up to 10K. For more information\ , please see the 2019 \;Program Brochure \;and \;grant application form.
Grant applications \;c an be sent via mail to: Megan Hannah\, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave\, Charleston WV\, 25304\, by fax at: (304) 340-2076\, or by email: megan.hannah@amwater.com. Entries must be receiv ed on or before March 29\, 2019. Questions\, email Megan or call: (304) 34 0-2088.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190305T1431580Z-399841-1655@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200103 SUMMARY:Midwinter Bald Eagle survey DESCRIPTION:Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey The Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey tak es place during the first two weeks of January each year. The U.S. Army Co rps of Engineers (USACE) coordinates the Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey\, in which several hundred individuals count eagles along standard\, non-overla pping survey routes. Nationwide counts of eagles were coordinated by the N ational Wildlife Federation from 1979 until 1992\, when the Bureau of Land Management's Raptor Research and Technical Assistance Center assumed resp onsibility for overseeing the count. Responsibility for count coordination shifted to the National Biological Survey (1993-1996) and later to the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS)\, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Cente r\, Snake River Field Station. In April 2007\, the USGS established a part nership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to maintain the long -term\, national coordination of the survey\, data analysis\, and reportin g. USACE will assume responsibility for coordinating the national survey\, organizing the results\, maintaining the long-term database\, and jointly compiling\, analyzing\, and reporting survey data gathered with USGS foll owing previously used methods (Steenhof et al. 2002) in 2010 and 2015. Pro ject URL: https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/employees/bird/midwinter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Midwinter Ba ld Eagle Survey
The Midwinte r Bald Eagle Survey takes place during the first two weeks of January each year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) coordinates the Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey\, in which several hundred individuals count eagles alon g standard\, non-overlapping survey routes. Nationwide counts of eagles we re coordinated by the National Wildlife Federation from 1979 until 1992\, when the Bureau of Land Management's Raptor Research and Technical Assista nce Center assumed responsibility for overseeing the count. Responsibility for count coordination shifted to the National Biological Survey (1993-19 96) and later to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)\, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center\, Snake River Field Station. In April 2007\, the USGS established a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAC E) to maintain the long-term\, national coordination of the survey\, data analysis\, and reporting. USACE will assume responsibility for coordinatin g the national survey\, organizing the results\, maintaining the long-term database\, and jointly compiling\, analyzing\, and reporting survey data gathered with USGS following previously used methods (Steenhof et al. 2002 ) in 2010 and 2015.
Project URL: \;https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/employees/bird/midwinter.cfm
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20191230T2047560Z-399841-2646@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T170000 SUMMARY:St Paddy STEM DESCRIPTION:St Paddy STEM Join us for St. Paddy's STEM at the Library. We'r e partnering with the Putnam County Library for a STEM event that's sure t o have you excited. We'll be at the Main Library location from 3:30-5pm. O pen to ages 6 and up\, registration is only $5. Click-Here to learn more… Putnam County Library Phone: 304-757-7308 Fax: 304-757-7384 Email: putnam@ putnam.lib.wv.us X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:St P addy STEM
Join us f or St. Paddy's STEM at the Library. We're partnering with the Putnam Count y Library for a STEM event that's sure to have you excited. We'll be at th e Main Library location from 3:30-5pm. Open to ages 6 and up\, registratio n is only $5. Click-Here to le arn more&hellip\;
Putnam Cou nty Library
Phone: 304-757-7308 Fax: 304-757-7384
As you read this\, rain is falling and will drop from one to more than three inches ac ross the Potomac basin. The rain will carry nutrients\, sediment\, agricul tural chemicals\, pet and cattle waste\, trash\, and anything else left on land to be carried into streams and rivers. In wetter years\, precipitati on causes major contamination of waterways. The ICPRB continues to address this important issue on many fronts. A partial list includes:
Click-Here \;to read stories from the basin&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201029T2009570Z-399841-3518@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T120000 SUMMARY:WV forest health forum DESCRIPTION:Class by Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists\, Ltd. and Rebecca L inger 9:00 am: Nature’s Best Hope Dr. Douglas Tallamy\, Professor of Agric ulture and Natural Resources\, University of Delaware 10:00am: When invasi ve species management decisions collide with reality Dr. Bernd Blossey\, P rofessor\, Natural Resources and the Environment\, Cornell University 11:0 0am: The Nature of Oaks Dr. Douglas Tallamy https://fb.me/e/2QR1GBeYG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Class by&nbs p\;Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists\, Ltd. \;and \; Rebecca Linger
9:00 am: Nature&
rsquo\;s Best Hope
Dr. Douglas
Tallamy\, Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources\, University of
Delaware
10:00am: When invas
ive species management decisions collide with reality
Dr. Bernd Blossey\, Professor\, Natural Resources
and the Environment\, Cornell University
11:00am: The Nature of Oaks
Dr. Douglas Tallamy
WV WaterNet - Winter Edition
In this issue:
Click -Here to read all the details.
Please join WVSU Extension - Agriculture &\; Natural Resources for our monthly virt ual \;Ag Talk Tuesday \;speakers' series. \;Our speci al guest \;Seth Davidson\, WVSU Extension Service GIS Spec ialist\, will discuss which geospatial services can aid land owners and farmers with management goals. \;Mr. Davidson will explain the basics of geographic information services (GIS) and spatial mapping fo r resources management. He will also discuss and highlight some free onlin e tools.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220207T2100390Z-399841-4295@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200207 SUMMARY:WV wetland plants DESCRIPTION:Explore and identify the beautiful wetland plants of West Virgi nia with this new\, richly illustrated guide from Patti Faulkner and Eliza beth Byers. Free pdf download at the link below. https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/ge tinvolved/sos/Pages/Wetland-plants.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Explore and identify the beautiful wetland plants of West Virginia with this new\, ric hly illustrated guide from Patti Faulkner and Elizabeth Byers. Free pdf download at the link below.
https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Wetland-plants.aspx
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200121T1650430Z-399841-2709@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T193000 SUMMARY:River SUP clinic DESCRIPTION:This clinic is designed to help teach folks how to mitigate ris k on the river on their paddle board. This course is for all levels of pad dle boarders as well as all levels of river folks. Beginners to advanced w elcome! In this clinic we will go over hazards\, equipment\, and best prac tices on land. We will then get on the water with our gear to practice and learn skills on our paddle board that will help us in moving water. We wi ll also go into introduction levels of reading water and identifying hazar ds. This course will start in a large calm pool where we will practice ski lls. We will then run down about 2 miles of moving water that includes two small shoals. Total class time is about two-hours. Meeting location\, how to buy tickets and more information is available on the FB event post. h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/335054040716709/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This clinic
is designed to help teach folks how to mitigate risk on the river on their
paddle board. This course is for all levels of paddle boarders as well as
all levels of river folks. Beginners to advanced welcome! In this clinic
we will go over hazards\, equipment\, and best practices on land. We will
then get on the water with our gear to practice and learn skills on our pa
ddle board that will help us in moving water. We will also go into introdu
ction levels of reading water and identifying hazards.
This course will start in a large calm pool
where we will practice skills. We will then run down about 2 miles of mov
ing water that includes two small shoals. Total class time is about \;
two-hours. Meeting location\, how to buy tickets and more information is a
vailable on the FB event post. \;
https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/335054040716709/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Dun Glenn parking lot UID:20190802T1858170Z-399841-2281@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200205 SUMMARY:Protection for crayfish DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is proposing new protections for two threatened species of crayfish found in the Appalachian coalfield s. Under the new proposed rule\, set to be published Tuesday in the Federa l Register\, the agency will designate 445 miles of streams in West Virgin ia\, Kentucky and Virginia as “critical habitat” for the Guyandotte River crayfish and Big Sandy crayfish. Visit the URL below for more details http ://www.tinyurl.com/w8czl3g X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Fis h and Wildlife service is proposing new protections for two threatened spe cies of crayfish found in the Appalachian coalfields.
Under the new proposed rule\, set to be published Tuesday in the Federal Register\, the age ncy will designate 445 miles of streams in West Virginia\, Kentucky and Vi rginia as &ldquo\;critical habitat&rdquo\; for the Guyandotte River crayfi sh and Big Sandy crayfish. \;Visit the URL below for more details
http://www.tinyurl.com/w8czl3g
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200203T1620430Z-399841-2732@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307 SUMMARY:ICPRB Basin News DESCRIPTION:ICPRB Basin News Commissioners\, staff\, and friends gathered f or a fond farewell to retiring ICPRB Executive Director Carlton Haywood af ter the commission’s quarterly business meeting last Tuesday. Haywood is r etiring from the agency on April 1 after more than 36 years at the agency\ , serving as director since 2012. Haywood lead many projects during his tenure. As director\, he guided strong efforts to protect and enhance the region’s drinking water resources\, assisted in the basin’s efforts under the Chesapeake Bay Program\, and developed the Basin-wide Comprehensive Wa ter Resources Plan to guide the region’s managers in developing policies t hat preserve the region’s resources and quality of life. These efforts are being accomplished in an environment of tight financial resources. Haywoo d’s work will continue to positively impact the basin as these important p rograms develop. We thank Mr. Haywood for his decades of devotion to impro ving the Potomac River basin. For more go to: http://bit.ly/2Upf0sd X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPR B Basin News
Commis sioners\, staff\, and friends gathered for a fond farewell to retiring ICP RB Executive Director Carlton Haywood after the commission&rsquo\;s quarte rly business meeting last Tuesday. Haywood is retiring from the agency on April 1 after more than 36 years at the agency\, serving as director since 2012. \; Haywood lead many projects during his tenure. As director\, he guided strong efforts to protect and enhance the region&rsquo\;s drinking water resources\, assisted in the basin&rsquo\;s efforts under the Chesapeake Bay Pr ogram\, and developed the Basin-wide Comprehensive Water Resources Plan to guide the region&rsquo\;s managers in developing policies that preserve the region&rsquo\;s resources and quality of life. These efforts are bein g accomplished in an environment of tight financial resources. Haywood&rsq uo\;s work will continue to positively impact the basin as these important programs develop. We thank Mr. Haywood for his decades of devotion to imp roving the Potomac River basin. \; \;
For more go to: http://b it.ly/2Upf0sd
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190315T1826050Z-399841-1707@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124 SUMMARY:Wildflower/cover crops seeds DESCRIPTION:For those who live in Gilmer\, Lewis\, Harrison\, Doddridge\, M arion\, Monongahela\, Preston\, Barbour\, Randolph\, Taylor\, Tyler\, and Upshur counties\, check out the exciting announcement from West-Mon-Ty Res ource Conservation and Development. Click-Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For those wh o live in Gilmer\, Lewis\, Harrison\, Doddridge\, Marion\, Monongahela\, P reston\, Barbour\, Randolph\, Taylor\, Tyler\, and Upshur counties\, check out the exciting announcement from West-Mon-Ty Resource Conservation and Development.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240124T1341180Z-399841-5544@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124 SUMMARY:HUB online learning library DESCRIPTION:Kickstart Online Learning Library The Hub has spent years worki ng alongside West Virginians on their community development journeys. In t hat time\, we've created tried and true coaching programs that we want to make accessible to anyone trying to help improve their community. Our cour ses are designed for West Virginians who want to make a difference in thei r town\, solve challenges in their community\, or build their leadership s kills. In our Kickstart Communities Online Learning Library\, you can take courses on forming a community team\, strengthening relationships\, engag ing partners\, and more. Access our Kickstart Online Learning Library here » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kickstart On line Learning Library
The Hu
b has spent years working alongside West Virginians on their community dev
elopment journeys. In that time\, we've created tried and true coaching pr
ograms that we want to make accessible to anyone trying to help improve th
eir community. \;Our courses are designed for West Virginians who want
to make a difference in their town\, solve challenges in their community\
, or build their leadership skills. \;In our \;Kickstart \;Com
munities Online Learning Library\, you can take courses on forming a commu
nity team\, strengthening relationships\, engaging partners\, and more.
Access our Kickstart Onl
ine Learning Library here \;»\;
Today is Nat ional Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Celebrate the day by taking unused medication to a dropoff location near you. \;Medication should never be flushed down the toilet. Keep our waterways clean by safely disposing of expired or unused medicati on.
If you can&rsquo\; t make it on Saturday\, many police stations have a permanent\, secure bin where you can safely dispose of old or unused medication. < /p> CATEGORIES:Education UID:20231026T1945390Z-399841-5474@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190409 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the April 2019 edition of River Voices. Read about R iver Rally 2019’s most exciting new format\, the Idea Exchange\, an opport unity to connect over today’s hottest topics. Plus\, meet Adam Marciniak\, Board Member of Friends of the Black River\, and check out the latest tip s and network news. https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-april-2019/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Welcome to t he April 2019 edition of River Voices. Read about River Rally 201 9&rsquo\;s most exciting new format\, the Idea Exchange\, an opportunity t o connect over today&rsquo\;s hottest topics. Plus\, meet Adam Marciniak\, Board Member of Friends of the Black River\, and check out the latest tip s and network news.
< span style='color: #3366ff\;'>https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-ap ril-2019/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190409T1856430Z-399841-1837@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T150000 SUMMARY:Effective nutrient management DESCRIPTION:Effectiveness of Nutrient Management for Reducing Nutrient Loss es from Agricultural Fields Register Here This presentation will discuss t wo investigations focused on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and emphasize s the need for government agencies to work together to address potential e conomic losses due to implementation of lower fertilizer rates for water q uality improvement. EffectiveNutrientManagementWebinar.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Effectivenes s of Nutrient Management for Reducing Nutrient Losses from Agricultural Fi elds
This presentation will discuss two investigations focuse d on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) and emphasizes the need for governmen t agencies to work together to address potential economic losses due to im plementation of lower fertilizer rates for water quality improvement.
EffectiveNutrientManagementWebinar.pdf
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240131T1418480Z-399841-5568@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200405T000000 SUMMARY:Little Coal launches DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off the boating season with a land only cleanup o f the public access launches along Route 119. Meet at 9:45 at the Waterway s Park overflow parking lot - Rt. 119 North bound side. There\, we’ll pick up gloves\, bags\, pickers & break into groups to go to one of 5 launches to remove trash & clear mud/debris from the launches. This will be a land only cleanup. This event is organized by the Little Coal River Branch of t he Coal River Group to further river revitalization efforts. https://www.f acebook.com/events/s/little-coal-river-launches-spr/117162416299969/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We&rsquo\;re kicking off the boating season with a land only cleanup of the public acc ess launches along Route 119. Meet at 9:45 at the Waterways Park overflow parking lot - Rt. 119 North bound side. There\, we&rsquo\;ll pickup gloves \, bags\, pickers &\; break into groups to go to one of 5 launches to r emove trash &\; clear mud/debris from the launches. This will be a land only cleanup.
This event i s organized by the Little Coal River Branch of the Coal River Group to fur ther river revitalization efforts.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/little-coal-river-launches-spr/11716 2416299969/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20200203T1927400Z-399841-2733@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921 SUMMARY:Hunting and Fishing Day DESCRIPTION:Enjoy family time and outdoor thrills during West Virginia’s Na tional Hunting and Fishing Day at Stonewall Resort! Sample wild game and f arm-fresh food and let your kids participate in the exciting Outdoor Youth Challenge for a chance to win prizes. Tickets are $10 and kids ages 14 an d younger get in for free. Don’t miss out! Get your tickets today! ---> Le arn more here. DNRlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy family time and outdoor thrills during West Virginia&rsquo\;s National Hunting a nd Fishing Day at Stonewall Resort! Sample wild game and farm-fresh food a nd let your kids participate in the exciting Outdoor Youth Challenge for a chance to win prizes.
Tick ets are $10 and kids ages 14 and younger get in for free. Don&rsquo\;t mis s out! \;Get your ti ckets today! \;--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Stonewall Resort UID:20240917T1511270Z-399841-6024@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T190000 SUMMARY:SWVCTU meeting DESCRIPTION:Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited planning meeting Bring y our ? for projects\, restorations\, stockings\, cleanups\, gatherings\, fl y tying\, volunteer recruiting and new leadership. It takes all kinds of k ind to help protect\, maintain\, and restore wild trout fishing in Souther n West Virginia. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/swvctu-2020-planning-me eting/588209725359156/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Southern WV Chapter of Trou t Unlimited \;planning meeting
Bring your ? for projects\, restorations\, stockings\, cleanup s\, gatherings\, fly tying\, volunteer recruiting and new leadership. It t akes all kinds of kind to help protect\, maintain\, and restore wild trout fishing in Southern West Virginia.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/swvctu-2020-planning-meeting/588209725 359156/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200203T2029530Z-399841-2734@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330 SUMMARY:WVRC turbidity review DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers and our water quality monitoring program partner\, Tr out Unlimited published a report detailing the effects pipeline constructi on has on turbidity in streams and the resulting impacts to aquatic life. The report investigates Virginia’s and West Virginia's water quality stand ard for turbidity\, and how regulatory agencies enforce the standard. WVRC _TurbidityReportMarch2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers an d our water quality monitoring program partner\, Trout Unlimited published a \;report \;detaili ng the effects pipeline construction has on turbidity in streams and the r esulting impacts to aquatic life. The report investigates Virginia&rsquo\; s and West Virginia's \;water quality standard for turbidity\, and how regulatory agencies enforce the standard.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WV and VA turbidity standards UID:20200327T2000310Z-399841-2920@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T160000 SUMMARY:Emerging contaminants in sourcewater DESCRIPTION:Addressing Emerging Contaminants in Source Water Using BIL Gran ts and Forgivable Loans Join the national Source Water Collaborative for a n introduction to the large influx of BIL funding for ECs\, learn about th e ways BIL funding can support source water protection\, and hear a case s tudy highlighting how the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Servic es accomplished their goals in tackling PFAS. Register for the Emerging Co ntaminants Webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Addressing Em erging Contaminants in Source Water Using BIL Grants and Forgivable Loans< /span>
Join the national Source Water Collaborative for an introduction to the large influx of BIL funding for ECs\, learn about the ways BIL funding can support source wat er protection\, and hear a case study highlighting how the New Hampshire D epartment of Environmental Services accomplished their goals in tackling P FAS.
Register for the Emergin g Contaminants Webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240207T2034440Z-399841-5582@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T163000 SUMMARY:Principles of collaborative fundraising DESCRIPTION:Key Principles of Collaborative Fundraising Join River Network for a 90-minute workshop on collaborative fundraising. Together\, we’ll de mystify multi-partner grant applications and learn ways to define roles\, responsibilities\, and expectations when collaborating for greater impact. We’ll cover prospect research\, project management\, budgeting\, and the importance of building trust with partners. Case studies will offer real-l ife best practices and lessons learned for successful collaborative fundra ising. Register for Key Principles of Collaborative Fundraising. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Key Principles of Collaborative Fundra ising
Join River Network for a 90-minute workshop on collaborative fundraising. Together\, we&rsqu o\;ll demystify multi-partner grant applications and learn ways to define roles\, responsibilities\, and expectations when collaborating for greater impact. We&rsquo\;ll cover prospect research\, project management\, budge ting\, and the importance of building trust with partners. Case studies wi ll offer real-life best practices and lessons learned for successful colla borative fundraising.
Register for Key Principles of C ollaborative Fundraising.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240207T2041490Z-399841-5583@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200410 SUMMARY:River Ralley registration DESCRIPTION:Join us for Virtual River Rally! VIEW THE PROGRAM REGISTER We' re thrilled to announce that Virtual River Rally registration is OPEN! Our engaging and fun virtual program will run for three weeks (May 18 – June 7\, 2020). Each week will feature ‘live’ content including plenaries\, wor kshops\, discussions\, and inspiring reflections from award recipients\, a long with more informal social opportunities to connect. While this may no t be quite the same as our typical River Rally\, we hope to leave you rech arged and inspired. Content will also include addressing how we are adapti ng to a world transformed by COVID-19. With this format\, we are able to p rovide all registrants with two additional months of ‘on-demand’ access to workshops\, movies\, and other content\, which you can view at your own p ace\, and opportunities for continued engagement with peers across the cou ntry. Plus\, our scholarship fund is going further\, and the application p eriod is re-opened! Apply for support when you register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for Virtual River Rally!
VI EW THE PROGRAM \; \;REGISTER
We're thrilled to announce that Virtual River Rall y registration is OPEN! Our engaging and fun virtual prog ram will run for three weeks (May 18 &ndash\; June 7\, 2020). Each week wi ll feature &lsquo\;live&rsquo\; content including plenaries\, workshops\, discussions\, and inspiring reflections from award recipients\, along with more informal social opportunities to connect. While this may not be quit e the same as our typical River Rally\, we hope to leave you recharged and inspired. Content will also include addressing how we are adapting to a w orld transformed by COVID-19. With this format\, we are able to provide al l registrants with two additional months of &lsquo\;on-demand&rsquo\; acce ss to workshops\, movies\, and other content\, which you can view at your own pace\, and opportunities for continued engagement with peers across th e country. Plus\, our scholarship fund is going further\, and the application period is re-opened! Apply for support when you register.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200408T1729210Z-399841-2955@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190318 SUMMARY:YCC positions DESCRIPTION:Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (CVNWR) offers summer Yo uth Conservation Corps (YCC) positions. This seven-week youth employment p rogram begins in mid-June and continues through the first week of August. Applications are now being accepted for 2019. Information and application downloads available at the link below. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Canaan_ Valley/what_we_do/ycc.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Canaan Valle y National Wildlife Refuge (CVNWR) offers summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) positions. This seven-week youth employment program begins in mid-Ju ne and continues through the first week of August. Applications are now be ing accepted for 2019. Information and application downloads available at the link below. \;
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Canaan_ Valley/what_we_do/ycc.html
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20190318T1326580Z-399841-1744@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401 SUMMARY:Butterfly gardening DESCRIPTION:Butterflies can be a welcome addition to your home and surround ings. Not only do their bright colors add excitement to our lives\, but th ey also help to pollinate crops and flowers\, play an important role in th e food chain\, and are sensitive indicators of environmental quality. A va riety of wildflowers & flowering shrubs are all that is needed for a butte rfly garden. However\, to attract the greatest number and variety of these beautiful creatures\, plants that serve all the life stages of butterflie s must be provided. Visit the website below to learn more about butterflie s and butterfly gardening. http://www.wvdnr.gov/Wildlife/ButterflyGarden.s htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Butterflies can be a welcome addition to your home and surroundings. Not only do their bright colors add excitement to our lives\, but they also help to pollina te crops and flowers\, play an important role in the food chain\, and are sensitive indicators of environmental quality. A variety of wildflowers &a mp\; flowering shrubs are all that is needed for a butterfly garden. Howev er\, to attract the greatest number and variety of these beautiful creatur es\, plants that serve all the life stages of butterflies must be provided . Visit the website below to learn more about butterflies and butterfly ga rdening.
http://www.wvdnr.gov/Wildlife/ButterflyGarden.shtm< /a>
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190318T1322410Z-399841-1743@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401 SUMMARY:SkyTruth AML map DESCRIPTION:SkyTruth abandoned mine lands map Did you know there are 48\,52 9 abandoned coal mines in the United States which are known to pose a thre at to the public and/or the environment? This number comes from the most c omprehensive federal database that we know of – the enhanced Abandoned Min e Lands Inventory System (eAMLIS) maintained by the Office of Surface Mini ng (OSM). This database primarily covers abandoned coal mines. While ther e are a few non-coal mines in the database\, we did our best to exclude an y non-coal mines based on the federal funding source assigned to their cle anup. With some guidance from a GIS specialist at OSM we believe this map provides a decent overview of the known high-priority abandoned coal mines \, but please let us know if you discover any mistakes by commenting below . Click-Here to explore the SkyTruth map. SkyTruthAMLmap.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SkyT ruth abandoned mine lands map
Did you know there are 48\,529 abandoned coal mines in the Unit ed States which are known to pose a threat to the public and/or the enviro nment? This number comes from the most comprehensive federal database that we know of &ndash\; the \;enhanced Abandoned Mine Lands Inventory System (eA MLIS) maintained by the \;Office of Surface Mining (OSM). \;This d atabase primarily covers abandoned coal mines. \; While there are a fe w non-coal mines in the database\, we did our best to exclude any non-coal mines based on the federal funding source assigned to their cleanup. With some guidance from a GIS specialist at OSM we believe this map provides a decent overview of the known high-priority abandoned coal mines\, but ple ase let us know if you discover any mistakes by commenting below. < /p>
Click-Here \;< /span>to explore the SkyTruth map.
\;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190401T1929380Z-399841-1742@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T133000 SUMMARY:Successional habitat walk DESCRIPTION: Join Refuge Biologist Dawn Washington on a walk to explore a newly created early successional area that will provide important habitat for many species of wildlife in the future. Meet at the Beall Trails Parki ng Lot. https://www.facebook.com/events/323929508297728/ Hosted by: Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Join Refuge Biologist Dawn Washington on a walk to explore a newly cre ated early successional area that will provide important habitat for many species of wildlife in the future. Meet at the Beall Trails Parking Lot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/323929508297728/
Hosted by: Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20190318T1302430Z-399841-1741@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401 SUMMARY:Charleston composting DESCRIPTION:The City of Charleston will be distributing free compost from A pril 1 through April 26. Compost pick-up will take place Monday – Friday f rom 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The compost can be picked up at the City of Charleston Compost Facility on Hanna Drive (see directions below). Operato rs will be available to help load the compost\, but you must bring your ow n truck or trailer. Individuals/homeowners can pick up compost on Monday. Anyone – including businesses – can pick up compost Tuesday – Friday. For more information\, please call (304) 348-6458. https://www.facebook.com/14 79820238939441/posts/2273609776227146?sfns=mo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The City of Charleston will be distributing free compost from April 1 through April 26 . Compost pick-up will take place Monday &ndash\; Friday from 7:00 a.m. un til 1:00 p.m. The compost can be picked up at the City of Charleston Compo st Facility on Hanna Drive (see directions below).
Operators will be available to help load the compos t\, but you must bring your own truck or trailer. Individuals/homeowners c an pick up compost on Monday. Anyone &ndash\; including businesses &ndash\ ; can pick up compost Tuesday &ndash\; Friday. For more information\, plea se call (304) 348-6458.
https://www.facebook. com/1479820238939441/posts/2273609776227146?sfns=mo
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190328T1639380Z-399841-1786@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223 SUMMARY:Pipeline newsletter DESCRIPTION:The 1st Quarter of the 2024 Pipeline Newsletter is now availabl e online and may be viewed at the website below. http://www.psc.state.wv.u s/scripts/pipeline/pipelinenewsletter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 1st Quar ter of the 2024 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie wed at the website below.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240223T2036540Z-399841-5606@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T200000 SUMMARY:Ohio River priorities DESCRIPTION:A new report has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. Click here to read the report and join us for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings . Tuesday\, February 27\, 7 p.m. Eastern The findings of this report are informing the regional Ohio River Basin restoration and protection plan. O nce that plan is complete\, it will be released for public comment. People will have another opportunity to say what they would include in the plan and offer comments and suggestions. The restoration plan will then be fina lized and delivered to the U.S. Congress. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A new report has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. \;Click here to read the report \;and join u s for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings. \;
The findings of this report are informing the regional Ohio River Basin restoration and protection plan. Once that plan is complete\, it wi ll be released for public comment. People will have another opportunity to say what they would include in the plan and offer comments and suggestion s. The restoration plan will then be finalized and delivered to the U.S. C ongress. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240223T2039120Z-399841-5608@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T120000 SUMMARY:Ohio River priorities DESCRIPTION:A new report has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. Click here to read the report and join us for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings . Monday\, February 26\, 11 a.m. Eastern The findings of this report are informing the regional Ohio River Basin restoration and protection plan. O nce that plan is complete\, it will be released for public comment. People will have another opportunity to say what they would include in the plan and offer comments and suggestions. The restoration plan will then be fina lized and delivered to the U.S. Congress. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A new report has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. \;Click here to read the report \;and join u s for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings. \;
The findin gs of this report are informing the regional Ohio River Basin restoration and protection plan. Once that plan is complete\, it will be released for public comment. People will have another opportunity to say what they woul d include in the plan and offer comments and suggestions. The restoration plan will then be finalized and delivered to the U.S. Congress. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240223T2038190Z-399841-5607@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T150000 SUMMARY:Ohio River priorities DESCRIPTION:A new report has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. Click here to read the report and join us for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings . Wednesday\, February 28: 2 p.m. Eastern The findings of this report are informing the regional Ohio River Basin restoration and protection plan. Once that plan is complete\, it will be released for public comment. Peopl e will have another opportunity to say what they would include in the plan and offer comments and suggestions. The restoration plan will then be fin alized and delivered to the U.S. Congress. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A new report has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. \;Click here to read the report \;and join u s for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings. \;
The findings of this report are informing the regional Ohio Rive r Basin restoration and protection plan. Once that plan is complete\, it w ill be released for public comment. People will have another opportunity t o say what they would include in the plan and offer comments and suggestio ns. The restoration plan will then be finalized and delivered to the U.S. Congress. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240223T2040060Z-399841-5609@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T150000 SUMMARY:Morris Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia\, Noel Mitchell and Alli son Smith Join Community Captains Noel Mitchell and Allison Smith on a 1.5 -mile nature walk at the Morris Creek Watershed. Morris Creek Watershed As sociation is a nonprofit with a mission to 'improve the safety of the Morr is Creek watershed\, restore its natural beauty\, and provide recreational opportunities.' The walking path is a combination of paved and gravel sur faces and restrooms are available. Participants will be asked to sign an o nline waiver found Here. https://fb.me/e/35qHilmUy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virg inia\, \;Noel M itchell \;and \;Allison Smith
Join Community Captains Noel Mitchell and Allison Smith on a 1.5-mile nature w alk at the Morris Creek Watershed. \;Morris Creek Watershed Association is a n onprofit with a mission to 'improve the safety of the Morris Creek watersh ed\, restore its natural beauty\, and provide recreational opportunities.' The walking path is a combination of paved and gravel surfaces and restro oms are available.
Participa nts will be asked to sign an online waiver found Here.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220210T1327570Z-399841-4297@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T120000 SUMMARY:Cleanup and stocking DESCRIPTION:This is the annual Piney Creek trout stocking with the Southern West Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited. In conjunction with the stockin g\, we will also remove accumulated debris from two bridges (one on Piney Creek and one on Beaver Creek) along US Rt 19. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. u nder the I-64 bridges on US Rt 19 to start cleaning the bridges. At 10:00 we will meet the Trout Unlimited crew to start the trout stocking. Stockin g will occur in Piney Creek\, Beaver Creek\, and Cranberry. PCWA will prov ide all supplies needed and we will have water on hand. https://www.facebo ok.com/events/349745322386058/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the
annual Piney Creek trout stocking with the Southern West Virginia Chapter
of Trout Unlimited. In conjunction wit
h the stocking\, we will also remove accumulated debris from two bridges (
one on Piney Creek and one on Beaver Creek) along US Rt 19.
We will meet at 9:00 a.m. under the I-6
4 bridges on US Rt 19 to start cleaning the bridges. At 10:00 we will meet
the Trout Unlimited crew to start the trout stocking. Stocking will occur
in Piney Creek\, Beaver Creek\, and Cranberry. PCWA will provide all supp
lies needed and we will have water on hand.
https://www.facebook. com/events/349745322386058/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190716T1704190Z-399841-2212@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T140000 SUMMARY:Grandview hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Pa rk New River Gorge Grandview Overlook Join Community Captains\, Jack and J acki for an educational hike in the New River Gorge National Park and Pres erve. Get Active in the Park! Meet at the ranger station at Grandview Park then hike the Grandview Rim Trail. See the best of the New River Gorge Na tional Park when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace a nd are led by Community Captains and a NPS Ranger. Be sure to dress approp riately for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hiking poles for assistance and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscreen. The length of each hike may vary. Plea se contact us and checkout Facebook event page below for more details. htt ps://fb.me/e/1FPBq3j4l X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virg inia \;and \;Get Active in the Park
New River Gorge Grandview Overlook
< p>Join Community Captains\, Jack and Jacki for an educational hike in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Get Active in the Park! Meet at the ranger station at Grandview Park then hike the Grandview Rim Trail.See the best of the New River Gorge National Park when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace and are led by Community Captains and a NPS Ranger. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hiking po les for assistance and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscree n. The length of each hike may vary. Please contact us and checkout Facebo ok event page below for more details.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Grandview State Park UID:20220210T1323120Z-399841-4296@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220210 SUMMARY:§319 Data Explorer DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Nonpoint Source Management Program is excited to announce the release of an enhanced web mapping application to explore the nation’ s nonpoint source (NPS) watershed projects. It houses information on where NPS projects are being implemented\, how CWA §319 grant funds are used\, and progress toward meeting pollution reduction goals. The Data Explorer i s a useful tool for interested community members\, local watershed partner s\, and other non-governmental stakeholders to understand the work being d one in their watersheds to restore and protect water quality. Enhanced fea tures include a dynamic map with integrated reports that update based on t he map view\, data filters to narrow search criteria to focus results\, an d customizable reports for download. The application also integrates NPS p rogram information with other EPA data systems\, such as How’s My Waterway \, for integrated watershed management. To explore the nonpoint source pro jects with the interactive map and integrated reports\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s \;Nonpoint Source Management Program is excited to announce the relea se of an enhanced web mapping application to explore the nation&rsquo\;s n onpoint source (NPS) watershed projects. It houses information on where NP S projects are being implemented\, how CWA §\;319 grant funds are used \, and progress toward meeting pollution reduction goals. The Data Explore r is a useful tool for interested community members\, local watershed part ners\, and other non-governmental stakeholders to understand the work bein g done in their watersheds to restore and protect water quality. Enhanced features include a dynamic map with integrated reports that update based o n the map view\, data filters to narrow search criteria to focus results\, and customizable reports for download. The application also integrates NP S program information with other EPA data systems\, such as \;How&rsquo\;s My Waterway\, for integrated watershed management.
To explore the nonpoint source projects with the interactive ma p and integrated reports\, \;C lick Here.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220210T1359410Z-399841-4298@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215 SUMMARY:WV Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:Applications are now available for the 2022 West Virginia Make It Shine Spring Statewide Cleanup. The annual event is sponsored by WVDEP’ s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). This year's event will be held during the first two weeks of April (April 2nd through April 16th) and applications are due March 11th. The Make It Shine program will prov ide resources such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and landfill fee s to community groups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups in state str eams or on public lands. WVDEP encourages all volunteers to wear a mask an d stay socially distant during their cleanups in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The online application is at: https://apps.dep.wv.g ov/ppod/make_it_shine.a5w. Once your project is approved\, REAP staff will coordinate delivery of cleanup supplies and waste hauling and disposal. F or more information\, contact Chris Cartwright at DEPwvmis@wv.gov or by ph one at 1-800-322-5530. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Applications are now available for the 2022 West Virginia Make It Shine Spring Statewi de Cleanup. The annual event is sponsored by WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). This year's event will be held during t he first two weeks of April (April 2nd through April 16th) and application s are due March 11th. \;
The Make It Shine program will provide resources such as cleanup materia
ls\, waste hauling\, and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to
conduct litter cleanups in state streams or on public lands. WVDEP encour
ages all volunteers to wear a mask and stay socially distant during their
cleanups in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The online application is at: \;https://apps.dep.wv.gov/ppod/make_it_shine.a5w
. Once your project is approved\, REAP staff will coordinate delivery of c
leanup supplies and waste hauling and disposal. For more information\, con
tact Chris Cartwright at \;DEPwvmis@w
v.gov \;or by phone at 1-800-322-5530.
Event by&nbs p\;Capitol Conservation District
Join us under shelter #5 at Ridenour Lake i n Nitro for an informative afternoon.We need YOUR help!!! Join us for our Partnership Gathering! If you are a resident of Kanawha County\, this is f or you.
Do you get the point? We need you to join us. \;Mark your calendar\, and plan to join us for an informative afternoon. We are working to find ways to better serve our community.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240408T1433430Z-399841-5768@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220210 SUMMARY:CWSRF financing NPS DESCRIPTION:EPA has released the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) B est Practices for Financing Nonpoint Source (NPS) Solutions. This resource is intended to help states better align and integrate their CWSRF and NPS management programs. Patrick McGettigan | Project Officer | Water Divis ion\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Region III | mcgettigan.patr ick@epa.gov | 215.814.2916 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA has rele ased the \;Clean Water State Rev olving Fund (CWSRF) Best Practices for Financing Nonpoint Source (NPS) Sol utions. \;This resource is \;intended to help states better al ign and integrate their CWSRF and NPS management programs. \; \;
Patrick McGettigan | \;Pr oject Officer | \;Water Division\, \;U.S. Environmental P rotection Agency | \;Region III | \; \;mcgettigan.patrick@epa.gov \;| \ ;215.814.2916
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220210T1407090Z-399841-4299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220311 SUMMARY:Make-It-Shine applications due DESCRIPTION:Applications are now available for the 2022 West Virginia Make It Shine Spring Statewide Cleanup. The annual event is sponsored by WVDEP’ s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). This year's event will be held during the first two weeks of April (April 2nd through April 16th) and applications are due March 11th. The Make It Shine program will prov ide resources such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and landfill fee s to community groups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups in state str eams or on public lands. WVDEP encourages all volunteers to wear a mask an d stay socially distant during their cleanups in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The online application is at: https://apps.dep.wv.g ov/ppod/make_it_shine.a5w. Once your project is approved\, REAP staff will coordinate delivery of cleanup supplies and waste hauling and disposal. F or more information\, contact Chris Cartwright at DEPwvmis@wv.gov or by ph one at 1-800-322-5530. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Applications are now available for the 2022 West Virginia Make It Shine Spring Statewi de Cleanup. The annual event is sponsored by WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). This year's event will be held during t he first two weeks of April (April 2nd through April 16th) and application s are due March 11th. \;
The Make It Shine program will provide resources such as cleanup material
s\, waste hauling\, and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to
conduct litter cleanups in state streams or on public lands. WVDEP encoura
ges all volunteers to wear a mask and stay socially distant during their c
leanups in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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The online application is at: \;https://apps.dep.wv.gov/ppod/make_it_shine.a5w.
Once your project is approved\, REAP staff will coordinate delivery of cle
anup supplies and waste hauling and disposal. For more information\, conta
ct Chris Cartwright at \;DEPwvmis@wv.
gov \;or by phone at 1-800-322-5530.
Join us at a spring-fed trout strea m on private land in Pendelton County to put 70 trees and over 2000 live s takes in the ground.
Gloves\, tools\, and lunch will be p rovided\, but feel free to bring your own snacks. Remember to dress for th e weather and wear clothes that can get muddy or wet\; except in cases of severe weather\, we plant rain or shine. To help us adequately provide lun ches\, arrange carpools\, and notify you of changes\, please RSVP to Mandy Nix at mnix@tu.org or 304.614.6699
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Branch Potomac River\, Pendleton County WV UID:20171101T1348120Z-399841-469@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T160000 SUMMARY:BIL source water protection funding DESCRIPTION:Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Source Water Protection Fun ding The SWC will hold webinars in April as part of the BIL Learning Excha nge webinar series. The purpose of the series is to help water stakeholder s use the new BIL funding for source water protection\, identify barriers to funding\, develop best practices\, and highlight case studies and examp le projects. Demystifying How to Access BIL Funds for Source Water Protect ion and Natural Infrastructure. This webinar will showcase the wide array of technical assistance available to help eligible partners develop projec t plans and application materials to access funding for source water prote ction\, including through the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolvi ng Funds. Register for the webinar here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bipartisan I nfrastructure Law (BIL) Source Water Protection Funding
Leveraging U .S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands .
The SWC will hold webinars in April as part of the BIL Learning Exchange webinar series. The purpose of the series is to help water stakeholders use the new BIL funding for s ource water protection\, identify barriers to funding\, develop best pract ices\, and highlight case studies and example projects.
Stat us &\; Trends of Wetlands in the Conterminous U.S. from 2009-2019
On March 22\, the U.S. F ish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released its sixth edition of the &ldquo\ ;Wetlands Status and Trends&rdquo\; report to Congress. The report\, Statu s and Trends of Wetlands in the Conterminous United States 2009-2019\, rev eals that wetlands &ndash\; 95 percent of which are freshwater &mdash\; co vered less than 6 percent of the lower 48 states as of 2019 &ndash\; which is half the area they covered in the 1780s. The report also identifies th at loss rates have increased by 50% since 2009 and that without additional conservation actions taken to protect these ecosystems\, wetland loss wil l likely continue\, reducing ecosystem benefits for people and habitat for fish\, wildlife and plants. Report authors will share highlights from the report\, including the methods used to collect and interpret wetland data \, drivers of change\, and the report&rsquo\;s conclusions and Storymap.
Presenters: \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240409T2001390Z-399841-5774@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200121 SUMMARY:Squirrel appreciation day DESCRIPTION:Squirrel Appreciation Day is observed annually on January 21. T he creator\, Christy Hargrove\, is a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carol ina and is affiliated with the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Acco rding to Christy\, “Celebration of the event itself is up to the individua l or group — anything from putting out extra food for the squirrels to lea rning something new about the species. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/squ irrel-appreciation-day-january-21/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Squirrel App reciation Day \;is observed \;annually on January 21. The creator\, Christy Hargrove\, is a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carolina \;and is affiliated with the Western North Carolina Nature C enter. \;According to Christy\, &ldquo\;Celebration of the event itse lf is up to the individual or group &mdash\; anything from putting out ext ra food for the squirrels to learning something new about the species.
https://nationaldayca lendar.com/squirrel-appreciation-day-january-21/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20191230T2051440Z-399841-2647@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302 SUMMARY:Class Q fishing DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation The Class-Q fishing se ason creates special angling opportunities for children 14 and under and i ndividuals with disabilities. The season runs from March 1st through May 3 1st at Kanawha State Forest and includes the entire length of Davis Creek within the boundaries of the forest. Children 14 and under are free. Disab led individuals need to possess a Class-Q license which can be purchased o nline: https://www.wvhunt.com/login. Note: Another person is allowed to he lp children and the disabled bait hooks and remove fish. DNRlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
The Class-Q fishing season creates special angling opport unities for children 14 and under and individuals with disabilities. The s eason runs from March 1st through May 31st at Kanawha State Forest and inc ludes the entire length of Davis Creek within the boundaries of the forest .
Children 14 and under are free. Disabled individuals need to possess a Class-Q license which can be purchased online: \;https://www.wvhunt.com/login.
Note: Another person is allowed to help children and the disabled bait hooks and remove fish.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240301T1851360Z-399841-5633@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304 SUMMARY:TOW survey DESCRIPTION:The Opequon Watershed (TOW) is looking forward to an active 202 4 and we’d like your help. By completing the following VERY brief survey\, we can learn more about your interests and ideas on how we can improve ou r watershed. We are striving to further build our organization to become m ore active and effective in its environmental goals. We’re grateful for yo ur participation and would appreciate if you would please complete the sur vey no later than one week from receipt of this email. Please feel free to forward this survey on to anyone with similar interests. Click-Here to be gin the survey. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Opequon Watersh ed \;(TOW) is looking forward to an active 2024 and we&rsquo\;d like your help. By completing the following VERY brief survey\ , we can learn more about your interests and ideas on how we can improve o ur watershed.
We are strivi ng to further build our organization to become more active and effective i n its environmental goals. We&rsquo\;re grateful for your participation an d would appreciate if you would please complete the survey no later than o ne week from receipt of this email. Please feel free to forward this surve y on to anyone with similar interests.
Click-Here \;to begin the survey. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240301T1855260Z-399841-5634@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000 SUMMARY:St Albans Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:Event by 25177 Foundation The 25177 Foundation is sponsoring ou r annual city-wide cleanup on Saturday April 6\, 2024. We will meet betwee n 8:30am-8:45am at Grace Baptist Temple to distribute garbage bags\, vests \, gloves and trash pickers. We will then assign the groups to areas throu ghout St. Albans to pick up trash from 9:00-noon. Volunteers should be old enough to work safely along city streets. We need mature volunteers to cl ean along MacCorkle Avenue. Register your youth related organization by em ailing the Foundation. Your organization will receive a $10 per volunteer donation for each person who completes our three hour event. Groups from o utside of the St. Albans area are welcome to join us. So bring your group members\, parents\, grandparents\, friends and neighbors and help us make St. Albans shine!Although donations will only go to youth organizations\, we will provide supplies to anyone with a desire to make our City shine. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;25177 Foundation
The 25177 Foundation is sponsoring our annual city-wide cleanup on Sat urday April 6\, 2024. We will meet between 8:30am-8:45am at Grace Baptist Temple to distribute garbage bags\, vests\, gloves and trash pickers. We w ill then assign the groups to areas throughout St. Albans to pick up trash from 9:00-noon.
Volunteers should be old enough to work safely along city streets. We need mature vo lunteers to clean along MacCorkle Avenue. Register your youth related orga nization by emailing the \;Foundation. Your organization will receive a $10 per vo lunteer donation for each person who completes our three hour event.
Groups from outside of the St. A lbans area are welcome to join us. So bring your group members\, parents\, grandparents\, friends and neighbors and help us make St. Albans shine!Al though donations will only go to youth organizations\, we will provide sup plies to anyone with a desire to make our City shine.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240301T1858490Z-399841-5635@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418 SUMMARY:WV Envirothon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Envirothon is a conservation education progra m and competition for students in grades 9 through 12. The West Virginia E nvirothon focuses on five subject areas: Aquatics\; Forestry\; Soils\; Wil dlife\; and the 5th topic - Adapting to change. By participating in the En virothon program students learn about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem an d how they can help conserve and protect it for future generations. Read m ore here. Envirothon_logo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Envirothon is a conservation education program and competition for s tudents in grades 9 through 12. The West Virginia Envirothon focuses on fi ve subject areas:
By participating in the Envirothon program students learn abou t West Virginia's diverse ecosystem and how they can help conserve and pro tect it for future generations. \;Read more here.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Cedar Lakes Conference Center UID:20240417T1932130Z-399841-5639@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T150000 SUMMARY:Wolly mammoth DESCRIPTION:Woolly Mammoth Grave Creek Mound\, Moundsville\, WV WV paleon tologist E. Ray Garton will review and present Ice Age (Pleistocene) anima l discoveries in WV. Beginning in the 1790s with Thomas Jefferson and cont inue with his work at Carnegie Museum of Natural History\, the Smithsonian and WV Geological Survey. Learn about the giant ground sloths\, mastodons \, saber-tooth cats\, mammoths\, armadillos and vampire bats that made the ir home in West Virginia during the last Ice Age 10\,000 to 2.5 million ye ars ago. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you all set to leap into the festivities at this year's Cheat Fest?! 2024 is defin itely gearing up to be a special party with a purpose.Let's keep these goo d vibes rolling with the full musical line up for the 30th annual Cheat Ri ver Festival
Make sure to fo llow the \;Cheat Fest social media page for updates on all thi ngs Cheat Fest!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240301T2128550Z-399841-5640@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T113000 SUMMARY:KSF spring nature walks DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Kanawha State Forest - 38.281684\, -81.642323 The Osbra Eye Spring Nature Walks are a great time to visit the forest! The Kanawha State Forest Foundation will offer a var iety of guided hikes to learn about wildflowers\, edible plants and mushro oms\, to name a few. Click-on the link below for more details. Registrati on at 8:30 AM Walks will begin at 9:00 AM https://fb.me/e/1sUzvq6T4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Kanawha State Forest - 38.281684\, -81.642323< /p>
The Osbra Eye Spring Nature Walks a re a great time to visit the forest! The Kanawha State Forest Foundation w ill offer a variety of guided hikes to learn about wildflowers\, edible pl ants and mushrooms\, to name a few. Click-on the link below for more detai ls. \;
Migration of fers the unique experience to see many neotropical migrants. Join us on a weekly series of walks to experience the spring migration! Meet at the ent rance to the arboretum. LeJay Graffious will lead you through this local h otspot and point out the morning chorus.
https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/411425059609155/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190325T1322170Z-399841-1774@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T180000 SUMMARY:Core Arboretum spring festival DESCRIPTION:Core Arboretum Fesitval Come celebrate the short-lived beauty o f our native spring wildflowers! Saturday\, April 20\, from 2-6 pm. We wil l have a self-guided flower tour\, live music (lineup coming soon!)\, natu re activities and lawn games for all ages\, and food trucks in the parking lot. Free and open to all\, no registration required. Do not miss the spr ing ephemeral wildflowers this year!! Park in the Coliseum parking lot. ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/447572372649048/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Core \;Arboretum Fesitval
Come celeb rate the short-lived beauty of our native spring wildflowers! Saturday\, A pril 20\, from 2-6 pm. We will have a self-guided flower tour\, live music (lineup coming soon!)\, nature activities and lawn games for all ages\, a nd food trucks in the parking lot. Free and open to all\, no registration required. Do not miss the spring ephemeral wildflowers this year!! Park in the Coliseum parking lot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/4475723726 49048/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:WVU\, Earl Core Arboretum UID:20190325T1318580Z-399841-1773@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215 SUMMARY:WV CREP in the Chesapeake Bay DESCRIPTION:Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) This video is intended to raise awareness about the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Pro gram (CREP) and encourage more potential cooperators in West Virginia to e nroll a portion of their farmland in CREP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =dBMLX09Ymmo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) \;
This video is intended to raise awareness about the Conservation Re serve Enhancement Program (CREP) and encourage more potential cooperators in West Virginia to enroll a portion of their farmland in CREP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBMLX09Ymmo
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220210T1948030Z-399841-4306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T150000 SUMMARY:PFAS toxicity DESCRIPTION:EPA Water Research Webinar: Assessing the Toxicity of PFAS Chem icals to Aquatic Organisms Among the many questions surrounding per- or po lyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are their potential effects on aquatic com munities. While much of the initial research effort has focused on ecologi cal effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)\, there is a much wider range of PFAS that can occur in the enviro nment―both as a result of more recently developed compounds and the breakd own products of other PFAS. Effective management of PFAS in aquatic system s requires understanding of the potential effects of a more complete range of PFAS chemicals. Click-Here to learn more and to register for this webi nar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Water Re search Webinar: Assessing the Toxicity of PFAS Chemicals to Aquatic Organi sms
Among the many questions surrounding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are their potential effects on aquatic communities. While much of the initial research effort has focused on ecological effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)\, there is a much wider range of PFAS that can occur in the environment―both as a result of more recently developed c ompounds and the breakdown products of other PFAS. Effective management of PFAS in aquatic systems requires understanding of the potential effects o f a more complete range of PFAS chemicals.
< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Click-Here to lea rn more and to register for this webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220210T1945200Z-399841-4305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T200000 SUMMARY:WCCC webinar DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Center on Climate Change is holding a webinar featuring Dr. Julie Brigham-Grette\, who will speak on climate change. C lick here to register and learn more! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Center on Climate Change is holding a webinar featuring Dr. Julie Br igham-Grette\, who will \;speak on climate change. \;
Clic k here \;to register and \;learn more!
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220210T2002240Z-399841-4308@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T120000 SUMMARY:OLP cleanup DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Learning Park\, Sabraton WV On Saturday\, April 6th\, s pend time walking Deckers Creek\, cleaning up litter as you go! Bring frie nds\, family\, or your club/group– or get paired up with other awesome com munity members at the event. Meet at Friends of Deckers Creek Outdoor Lear ning Park (OLP) at 9 am to receive supplies\, directions\, and safety tips . From there\, we will send volunteers with FODC leaders to one of three l ocations\, our most family-friendly option being right there along the rai l trail. Volunteers may choose to walk the trail\, explore the stream bank s\, or even get their feet wet to pick up trash from litter and illegal du mping. The event will end at 12 pm. Trash bags and gloves will be provided . Dress appropriately if you plan on getting wet! https://www.facebook.com /events/1008497819349356/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Outdoor Lear ning Park\, Sabraton WV
On S aturday\, April 6th\, spend time walking Deckers Creek\, cleaning up litte r as you go! Bring friends\, family\, or your club/group&ndash\; or get pa ired up with other awesome community members at the event. Meet at \;< a href='https://www.facebook.com/DeckersCreek/?eid=ARCHDYPkJ58XYDJqSrEAU6z -tH_5jkeOzR9z2d_-uaAgN1WlgGus1JiTKnEecwvOkgaVYBJnhCCfLVcv'>Friends of Deck ers Creek Outdoor Learning Park (OLP) at 9 am to receive supplies\, di rections\, and safety tips. From there\, we will send volunteers with FODC leaders to one of three locations\, our most family-friendly option being right there along the rail trail. Volunteers may choose to walk the trail \, explore the stream banks\, or even get their feet wet to pick up trash from litter and illegal dumping. The event will end at 12 pm. Trash bags a nd gloves will be provided. Dress appropriately if you plan on getting wet !
https://www.facebook.com/events/1008497819349356/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190322T1432010Z-399841-1765@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 SUMMARY:Tire collection event DESCRIPTION:Berkely County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) and WVDEP is hosti ng a spring tire collection event on Saturday\, April 27 from 9AM-5PM at t he Inwood Recycling Center. The event is open to WV residents with a valid driver’s license. Up to 10 tires/participant will be collected\, free of charge… Tires do not need to be removed from rims\, but each will be inspe cted prior to acceptance. BCSWA is also accepting metal rims (without tire s) for recycling. For more information visit: http://www.berkeleycountyrec ycling.com\, call: (304) 267-9370 or Email: office@berkeleyconuntyrecyclin g.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Berkely County Solid Wast e Authority \;(BCSWA) and WVDEP is hosting a spring tire collectio n event on Saturday\, April 27 from 9AM-5PM at the Inwood Recycling Center . The event is open to WV residents with a valid driver&rsquo\;s license. Up to 10 tires/participant will be collected\, free of charge&hellip\; Tir es do not need to be removed from rims\, but each will be inspected prior to acceptance. BCSWA is also accepting metal rims (without tires) for recy cling.
For more information visit: http://www.berkele ycountyrecycling.com\, call: (304) 267-9370 or Email: office@berkeleyconuntyrecycling.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Recycling Center UID:20190325T1335320Z-399841-1775@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T170000 SUMMARY:Cacapon River gathering DESCRIPTION: Calling all friends of the Cacapon River! Join us on Sunday\, May 5\, for our gathering of friends at The River House in Capon Bridge\, WV. This is a fun\, social gathering of all who love and want to protect our river. Come to hear the latest news and activities of the Friends of t he Cacapon River\, meet like-minded river enthusiasts\, eat delicious food \, and hear live\, local music. Overlooking the Cacapon River\, The River House was just voted the best place to see live music in West Virginia by WV Living Magazine. Save the date now because you won’t want to miss this event! More details coming soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/362841190 980496/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Calling all friends of the Cacapon River! Join us on Sunday\, May 5\,
for our gathering of friends at The River House in Capon Bridge\, WV. This
is a fun\, social gathering of all who love and want to protect our river
. Come to hear the latest news and activities of the Friends of the Cacapo
n River\, meet like-minded river enthusiasts\, eat delicious food\, and he
ar live\, local music.
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verlooking the Cacapon River\, The River House was just voted the best pla
ce to see live music in West Virginia by WV Living Magazine. Save the date
now because you won&rsquo\;t want to miss this event! More details coming
soon.
https://www.facebook.com/events/362841190980496/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:The River House UID:20190429T1346490Z-399841-1750@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T123000 SUMMARY:WV Arbor Day planting DESCRIPTION:Join the U.S. Fish and Widlife Service and Friends of NCTC in c elebrating West Virginia Arbor Day by planting trees to help restore fores tland. Anyone interested is welcome! By “thinking globally\, and acting lo cally”\, we are establishing two new acres of forest to improve wildlife h abitat and environmental conditions. What: Planting young tress by hand\, typically in pre-dug holes in a clear field. When: Saturday\, April 13\, 2 019\, from 8:30am-12noon. Please arrive by 8:20am. Where: National Conserv ation Training Center\, 698 Conservation Way\, Shepherdstown\, WV 25443. O nce you arrive and check-in with security\, security will direct you to th e correct location onsite. Bring: Comfortable walking shoes or boot\, long pants\, hat\, gloves\, water bottle. To register email Ora Dixon or call: 304-876-7314. Note: If postponed due to weather\, we will contact you. ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/311985909513113/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the U.S
. Fish and Widlife Service and Friends of NCTC in celebrating West Virgini
a Arbor Day by planting trees to help restore forestland. Anyone intereste
d is welcome! By &ldquo\;thinking globally\, and acting locally&rdquo\;\,
we are establishing two new acres of forest to improve wildlife habitat an
d environmental conditions.
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dug holes in a clear field.
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p\;Ora Dixon or call: 304-876-7314.
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to weather\, we will contact you.
https://www.facebook.com/events/31 1985909513113/
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:National Conservation Training Center UID:20190319T1248460Z-399841-1751@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T203000 SUMMARY:Mine safety research facility public meeting DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have relea sed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed develop ment of an Underground Mine Safety Research Facility in Mace\, West Virgin ia. A public meeting will be held on March 6\, 2019\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm\, a t the Linwood Library in Slatyfork\, WV. During the meeting you can learn about the DEIS and submit comments. Click here for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent ion (CDC) have released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed development of an Underground Mine Safety Research Facility i n Mace\, West Virginia.
A public meeting will be held on March 6\, 2019\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm\, at the Linwood Library in Slatyfork\, WV. \;During the meeting you can learn about the DEIS and submit comments.&nbs p\;Click here for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Linwood library UID:20190301T1426030Z-399841-1657@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191126 SUMMARY:WVU teams w/Boy Scouts DESCRIPTION:The Boy Scouts of America is teaming up with West Virginia Univ ersity to tackle an ambitious goal: getting all sixth-graders in West Virg inia learning outside. A pilot program took place this fall at the scouts’ Summit Bechtel Reserve high-adventure property. Click-Here for the full-s tory. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Boy Scou ts of America is teaming up with West Virginia University to tackle an amb itious goal: getting all sixth-graders in West Virginia learning outside. A pilot program took place this fall at the scouts&rsquo\; Summit Bechtel Reserve high-adventure property.
Click-Here \;for t he full-story.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20191122T1611490Z-399841-2553@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 SUMMARY:Webster County nature tour RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Webster County nature tour Enjoy Spring in the beautiful hills of Webster County\, West Virginia by participating in this special 3-day w eekend. Nature Tour takes place at Camp Caesar 4-H Camp on Rt.20 between C owen and Webster Springs\, West Virginia. Our guests will stay in the rust ic log and cut-stone cabins surrounded by the beautiful hills of the Monon gahela National Forest. The cost of the weekend is $130.00 which includes 5 meals\, 2 nights lodging\, nightly program or entertainment\, your choic e of tours. There will be a Meditation Walk and a Bird Watch on Sunday. If you want to participate in everything but not stay at Camp Caesar the cos t will be $80.00. Saturday breakfast\, bagged lunch\, tour and dinner will be $50.00. Tour and bagged lunch will be $30.00. Tour only will be $20.00 . A $50.00 deposit for each participant must accompany your registration. Contact: Lisa Carpenter\, 304-847-2467 Website: https://wvtourism.com/even t/webster-county-nature-tour-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Webs ter County nature tour
Enjoy Spring in the beautiful hills of Webster County\, West Virginia by participating in this special 3-day weekend. Nature Tour takes place at Camp Caesar 4-H Camp on Rt.20 between Cowen and Webster Springs\, West Vi rginia. Our guests will stay in the rustic log and cut-stone cabins surrou nded by the beautiful hills of the Monongahela National Forest.
The cost of the weekend is $130.00 whi ch includes 5 meals\, 2 nights lodging\, nightly program or entertainment\ , your choice of tours. There will be a Meditation Walk and a Bird Watch o n Sunday. If you want to participate in everything but not stay at Camp Ca esar the cost will be $80.00. Saturday breakfast\, bagged lunch\, tour and dinner will be $50.00. Tour and bagged lunch will be $30.00. Tour only wi ll be $20.00. A $50.00 deposit for each participant must accompany your re gistration.
Contact: \;< a href='mailto:teddybear.jasmine@yahoo.com'>Lisa Carpenter\, 304-847-2467
Website: https://wvtourism.com/even t/webster-county-nature-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Camp Caesar UID:20190315T1358560Z-399841-1590@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 SUMMARY:West Virginia Trout Fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Trout Fest The 15th Annual West Virginia Trout Fe st will be held the first weekend in May 2019 (May 3-5). The 3 day event w ill include a trout rodeo\, fish fry dinner\, boxcar derby\, hard cider ta sting\, crafts and vendors\, fish fly demonstrations\, a 5k & kids’ run\, church in the park\, and more! WV Metro News Outdoors anchor\, Chris Lawre nce\, will be the guest speaker at the fish fry dinner on Friday and broad casting his radio show live on Saturday morning. Sponsored by: Pendleton C ounty Chamber of Commerce 304-358-3884 Email: director@pendletoncountywv.c om X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Trout Fest
The 15th Annual West Virginia Trout Fest will be held the first weekend in May 2019 (May 3-5). The 3 day event will include a trout rodeo\, fish f ry dinner\, boxcar derby\, hard cider tasting\, crafts and vendors\, fish fly demonstrations\, a 5k &\; kids&rsquo\; run\, church in the park\, a nd more! WV Metro News Outdoors anchor\, Chris Lawrence\, will be the gues t speaker at the fish fry dinner on Friday and broadcasting his radio show live on Saturday morning.
S ponsored by: Pendleton County Chamber of Comm erce
304-3 58-3884
Email: director@pendletoncountywv.com
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190128T1945150Z-399841-1562@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821 SUMMARY:Roadsides in Bloom contest DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is now taking submissions for the 2024 Adopt-A-Highway “R oadsides in Bloom” calendar contest! Roadsides In Bloom features photos of flowers taken along our beautiful country roads. Submissions are due Sept ember 1st\, 2023. For a chance to see your photos in our 2024 calendar\, s ubmit entries Here. Entries may also be submitted via email at dep.aah@wv. gov. Please include 'Roadsides In Bloom' in the subject line. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is now taking submissions for the 2024 Adopt-A-Highway &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloo m&rdquo\; calendar contest! Roadsides In Bloom features photos of flowers taken along our beautiful country roads. \;Submissions are due Septemb er 1st\, 2023.
For a chance to see your photos in our 2024 calendar\, submit entries Here. \;Entries may also be submitted via email at \;dep.aah@wv.gov. Please include 'Roadsides In Bloom' in the subject line.
< p>DEPlogo.jpg CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230821T1212110Z-399841-5383@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901 SUMMARY:Roadside in bloom deadline DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is now taking submissions for the 2024 Adopt-A-Highway “R oadsides in Bloom” calendar contest! Roadsides In Bloom features photos of flowers taken along our beautiful country roads. Submissions are due Sept ember 1st\, 2023. For a chance to see your photos in our 2024 calendar\, s ubmit entries Here. Entries may also be submitted via email at dep.aah@wv. gov. Please include 'Roadsides In Bloom' in the subject line. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is now taking submissions for the 2024 Adopt-A-Highway &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloo m&rdquo\; calendar contest! Roadsides In Bloom features photos of flowers taken along our beautiful country roads. \;Submissions are due Septemb er 1st\, 2023.
For a chance to see your photos in our 2024 calendar\, submit entries \;Here. \;Entries may also be submitted via email at \ ;dep.aah@wv .gov. Please include 'Roadsides In Bloom' in the subject line.< /p>
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230821T1212520Z-399841-5384@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191104 SUMMARY:FOC is hiring DESCRIPTION:We're Hiring! Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is seeking to hire a M onitoring Technician. Tasked with conducting all water quality monitoring activities within the Cheat River Restoration program\, the Monitoring Tec h's responsibilities include: field work\, data management\, technical rep ort and grant application development\, project oversight\, landowner and volunteer coordination\, and public engagement. Follow the link for more i nformation. Applications are due Nov. 22nd. Click-Here to learn more about the position. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We're Hiring
! \;
Click-Here \;to learn more about the position.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20191104T1601450Z-399841-2518@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112 SUMMARY:EPA §319-project tour RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:USEPA Region III project officers will be touring §319-project sites in Greenbrier and New River basins. Highlighted WBPs include Anthony Creek\, Indian Creek\, Piney Creek and Second Creek. A stop at a wetland restoration at the National Fish Hatchery will also be included. Our loca l and state partners in this region include local landowners\, Greenbrier River Watershed Association\, Piney Creek Watershed Association\, WV Conse rvation Agency and the local Conservation Distrcit. Federal partners inclu de USEPA and the Natural Resource Conservation Service. The tour is schedu led for Nov. 12-15\, 2019. [Google Map] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USEPA Region III project officers \;will be touring &s ect\;319-project sites&nb sp\;in Greenbrier and New River basins. Highlighted \;WBPs include Anthony Creek\, \;Indian Creek\,&nb sp\;Piney Creek and \;Second Creek. \;A stop at \;a wetland restoration \;at the \; National Fish Hatchery will also be included. \;
Our local and state p
artners in this region include local landowners\, \;Greenbrier River Watershed Association\,
\;Piney Creek Watershed Ass
ociation\, \;WV Conservation Agency
and the local Conservation
Distrcit. Federal partners include USEPA and the Natural Resource Cons
ervation Service. The tour is scheduled for Nov. 12-15\, 2019.
Greenbrier R iver Watershed is hosting a rain barrel workshop at our E arth Day Celebration. Suggested $10 donation to attend the event. Register for the workshop and take ho me your FREE rain barrel! Note: There are a limited number of barrels avai lable.
During the workshop\, we will explain the benefits of rain barrels and demonstrate how to insta ll one at your home. Rain Barrels are installed on your gutter to collect stormwater that can then be used for gardening. Funds for this program wer e provided by Mountain Resource Conservation and Development. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230321T1614360Z-399841-5195@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321 SUMMARY:Pipeline newsletter DESCRIPTION:The 1st Quarter of the 2023 Pipeline Newsletter is now availabl e online and may be viewed Here. Nancy Tincher\, Public Service Commission - Water and Wastewater Division I 201 Brooks Street\, Charleston\, WV 2 5323 I 304-340-0440 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 1st Quar ter of the 2023 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie wed Here.
Nancy Tincher\, Public Service Commission&n bsp\; - Water and Wastewater Division I 201 Brooks Street \, Charleston\, WV \; 25323 I 304-340-0440 \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230321T1615580Z-399841-5196@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322 SUMMARY:Free seeds DESCRIPTION:Although it is too late to get free seeds from the West Virgini a University Extension Service\, residents of Harrison County will soon be able to pick up free seeds from the new seed library at the Bridgeport Pu blic Library. According to organizer Angela Spatafore\, the library will h ave the kale\, miniature bell peppers and purple carrots from the WVU Exte nsion’s Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge as well as seeds that we re donated. Once the seed library opens\, visitors will be able to take se eds to start their own garden or donate seeds for others to use. Click-he re to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Although it is t oo late to get free seeds from the West Virginia University Extension Serv ice\, residents of Harrison County will soon be able to pick up free s eeds from the new seed library at the Bridgeport Public Library.
According to organizer An gela Spatafore\, the library will have the kale\, miniature bell peppers a nd purple carrots from the WVU Extension&rsquo\;s Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge as well as seeds that were donated. Once the seed librar y opens\, visitors will be able to take seeds to start their own garden or donate seeds for others to use. \;
Click-here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230321T1803210Z-399841-5198@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322 SUMMARY:Map The Mon DESCRIPTION:Help the Izaak Walton League's effort to document the Monongahe la River and its tributaries. If you are interested in finding out more\, go to: https://forms.gle/cA8ppfX55BAbvMc69 and/or email Jessica Bryzek. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help the Iza ak Walton League's effort to document the Monongahela River and its tribut aries. \;
If you are in terested in finding out more\, go to: https://forms.gle/ cA8ppfX55BAbvMc69 and/or email Jessica Bryzek.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230321T1617150Z-399841-5197@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T120000 SUMMARY:Revitalizing energy communities DESCRIPTION:Revitalizing WV’s Energy Communities Attend a virtual workshop to meet directly with federal agencies and local practitioners to learn ab out available resources and discuss potential projects for regional econom ic revitalization. This session is tailored specifically to West Virginia with a focus on the $300 million in federal funding recently announced as part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Coal Communit ies Commitment. Attend to learn how to apply and take advantage of the lar gest funding for coal communities in the history of the EDA and for more i nformation on other federal funding opportunities. https://energycommuniti es.netl.doe.gov/event/revitalizing-wvs-energy-communities/ Note: There wil l be limited individual virtual meetings with agency representatives follo wing the workshop. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Revitalizing WV&rsquo\;s Energy Communities
Attend a virtual workshop to meet directly with federal agencies and l ocal practitioners to learn about available resources and discuss potentia l projects for regional economic revitalization. This session is tailored specifically to \;West Virginia \;with a focus on the $300 million in federal funding recently announced as part of the U.S . Economic Development Administration&rsquo\;s (EDA) Coal Communities Comm itment. Attend to learn how to apply and take advantage of the largest fun ding for coal communities in the history of the EDA and for more informati on on other federal funding opportunities.
https://energycommunities.netl.do e.gov/event/revitalizing-wvs-energy-communities/
Note: There will be limited individual virtual meeting s with agency representatives following the workshop.
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20210804T1918420Z-399841-4038@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T113000 SUMMARY:WV's §319 virtual tour DESCRIPTION:The December 16th and 17th virtual tour will provide a programm atic and project overview for West Virginia's §319 Program. December 16: Updates on watershed plans\, projects\, QAPPs\, success stories and other programmatic components. The timeframe for the discussion is 8:30 am until 11:30 am. The event is by invitation only\; however\, the project present ations will be posted for public viewing following the meeting. Questions\ , email: timothy.d.craddock@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The December 16th and 17th virtual tour will provide a programmatic and project overvi ew for West Virginia's §\;319 Program. \;
December 16: Updates on watershed p lans\, projects\, QAPPs\, success stories and other programmatic component s. The timeframe for the discussion is 8:30 am until 11:30 am.
The event is by invitation only\; howev er\, the project presentations will be posted for public viewing following the meeting. Questions\, email: \;timothy.d.craddock@wv.gov.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20201217T2119290Z-399841-3590@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014616Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507 SUMMARY:OH Stormwater Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Be part of one of the largest stormwater conferences in the U.S . - Visit the Conference website. This is the premier stormwater conferenc e for the State of Ohio\, and the largest regional stormwater conference i n the United States – Early-Bird Registration ends April 15\, 2025. Regis tration: The conference will take place at the Kalahari Resort and Confere nce Center in Sandusky\, Ohio. [Register Here] May 7\, 2025: Pre-conferen ce MS4 Boot Camp and Tours MS4 Boot Camp: Join the Ohio Stormwater Associa tion as it hosts its annual day-long stormwater permit compliance training session. Click Here to Register Kayak Tour Birding Tour Bourbon Tasting E venet at Kalahari Cost: $250.00 In-person Registration ($300.00 after Ap ril 15\, 2025) $125 Speakers $100 Student Registration $100 Scholarship Re gistration Questions? Email Harry Stark. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Be part of o ne of the largest stormwater conferences in the U.S. - \;Visit the Conference website. \;This is the p remier stormwater conference for the State of Ohio\, and the \;largest regional \;stormwater conference in the United States &ndash\; \; Early-Bird Registration ends April 15\, 2025. \;
Registration: \;The conferen ce will take place at the \;Kalahari Resort and Conference Center< /span> in Sandusky\, Ohio. [Register Here] \;
May 7\, 2025: Pre-conference MS4 Boot Camp and Tours
Questions? Email \;Harry Stark.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250303T1920150Z-399841-6312@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113 SUMMARY:GIS Day DESCRIPTION:GIS is a scientific framework for gathering\, analyzing\, and v isualizing geographic data to help us make better decisions. On GIS Day\, help others learn about geography and the real-world applications of GIS t hat are making a difference in our society. It’s a chance for you to share your accomplishments and inspire others to discover and use GIS. https:// www.gisday.com/en-us/overview X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ht tps://www.gisday.com/en-us/overview
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191018T1849380Z-399841-2502@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210205 SUMMARY:G3 grant program DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Bay Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3) Gr ant Program funded by EPA R3 and the Chesapeake Bay Trust with support fro m the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The program was created to support design projects\, financing strategies\, and/or implementation of green street projects. The RFP is now open for the program and the link is at: https://cbtrust.org/grants/green-streets-green-jobs-green-towns/. Please feel free to share with any local governments\, community associati ons\, or non-profit organizations inside the Chesapeake Bay watershed who may need grant funding for green infrastructure projects. The deadline to apply is March 4\, 2021. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake B ay Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program funded by E PA R3 and the Chesapeake Bay Trust with support from the Maryland Departme nt of Natural Resources. The program was created to support design project s\, financing strategies\, and/or implementation of green street projects. \;
The RFP is now open for the program and the link is at: https://cbtrus t.org/grants/green-streets-green-jobs-green-towns/. Plea se feel free to share with any local governments\, community associations\ , or non-profit organizations inside the Chesapeake Bay watershed who may need grant funding for green infrastructure projects. The deadline to appl y is March 4\, 2021. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20201215T1648000Z-399841-3592@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000 SUMMARY:Tri-Rivers Rail Trail cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Mon Forest Towns and the Richwood Area Chamber of Comm erce Share the love for the 105th Anniversary of the Monongahela National Forest and join the Mon Forest Towns and the Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Tra il Association for a trail cleanup in Richwood. Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and experiences welcome! Meet at the Richwood Chamber of Commerce an d CVB in Downtown Richwood at 10:00 AM to learn more about exciting update s on the Cranberry Tri-Rivers Trail or stop by at 11:00 AM for the start o f the cleanup! Gloves\, water\, and snacks will be provided\, however feel free to bring your own. Special thanks to the WVDEP's REAP Program for th eir support. For more information visit the Facebook event post\, or email : info@monforesttowns.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Mon Forest Towns \;and the \;Richwood Area Chamber o f Commerce
Share the love f or the 105th Anniversary of the Monongahela National Forest and join the M on Forest Towns and the Cranberry Tri-Rivers Rail Trail Association for a trail cleanup in Richwood. \;Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and exper iences welcome!
Meet at the Richwood Chamber of Commerce and CVB in Downtown Richwood at 10:00 AM to l earn more about exciting updates on the Cranberry Tri-Rivers Trail or stop by at 11:00 AM for the start of the cleanup!
Gloves\, water\, and snacks will be provided\, however f eel free to bring your own. Special thanks to the \;WVDEP's REAP Program for their support. For more information visit the Facebo ok event post\, or email: \;info@monforesttowns.com. CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:38.224433\, -80.533430 UID:20250318T1250300Z-399841-6364@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201217 SUMMARY:WV's §319 virtual tour DESCRIPTION:The December 16th and 17th virtual tour will provide a programm atic and project overview for West Virginia's §319 Program. December 17: Select projects will be highlighted. Representatives from the WV Conservat ion Agency\, WVDEP's Basin Coordinators\, Friends of the Cheat\, Coal Rive r Group\, Piney Creek Watershed Association and others will be on hand to present projects and answer questions. The timeframe for this tour is 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. There will be a lunch break in-between. The event is by invitation only\; however\, the project presentations will be posted for public viewing in the near future. Questions\, email Timothy Craddock. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The December 16th and 17th virtual tour will provide a programmatic and project overvi ew for West Virginia's §\;319 Program. \;
December 17: Select projects will b e highlighted. Representatives from the WV Conservation Agency\, WVDEP's B asin Coordinators\, Friends of the Cheat\, Coal River Group\, Piney Creek Watershed Association and others will be on hand to present projects and a nswer questions. The timeframe for this tour is 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. The re will be a lunch break in-between.
The event is by invitation only\; however\, the project presentat ions will be posted for public viewing in the near future. Questions\, ema il Timothy Crad dock.
Biologists a t \;White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery recently released hatchery-raised candy darters into the wild for the first time ever! \;This conservation milestone was reached thanks to partners as well as the dedicated hatchery staff trialing new methods f or the care of this vibrant (and rare) fish. \;Photo: Courtesy of Joel Sartore/Photo Ark
More on t he conservation efforts to help the festive-looking candy darter Here. \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20221216T1905300Z-399841-5055@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000 SUMMARY:Beaver walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge at the Freeland Boardwalk Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North Amer ica's ecosystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The wa lk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Trail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible bo ardwalk trail.These walks will take place every month on the fourth Saturd ay from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in t he event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge \;at the \;Freeland Boardwalk
Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they h ave on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's ecos ystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Tr ail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail.These walks will take pl ace every month on the fourth Saturday from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tu ned to our website and \;Facebook page \;for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20251022T2028400Z-399841-6415@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201222 SUMMARY:WVGAP GIS training DESCRIPTION:There is upcoming virtual trainings hosted by WVAGP. Seats rema in for both courses\, so register ASAP. Not an WVAGP member? Register for $15 to receive discounts for these trainings and more. Register here: http s://www.wvagp.org/join.aspx Transition to ArcGIS Pro January 11th and 12th \, 2021 - 8:30am to 5:00pm $150/day ($75/day for WVAGP members) Register: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/transition-to-arcgis-pro-workshop-21387878 23 2021GISCourse_TransitiontoPro.pdf Web GIS with ArcGIS Online January 13 th and 14th\, 2021 - 8:30am to 5:00pm $150/day ($75/day for WVAGP members) Register: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/web-gis-with-arcgis-online-2138 787821 2021GISCourse_WebGIS.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There is upc oming virtual trainings hosted by WVAGP. Seats remain for both courses\, s o register ASAP. Not an WVAGP member? Register for $15 to receive discount s for these trainings and more. Register here: https://www.wvagp.org/join.aspx< /p>
Transition to ArcGIS Pro
January 11th and 12th\, 2021 - 8:30am to 5:00pm
$150/day ($75/day for WVAGP members)
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Register: https ://events.eventzilla.net/e/transition-to-arcgis-pro-workshop-2138787823
2021GISCourse_TransitiontoPro.pdf
Web GIS with ArcGIS Online
January 13th and 14th \, 2021 - 8:30am to 5:00pm
$ 150/day ($75/day for WVAGP members)
Register: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/we b-gis-with-arcgis-online-2138787821
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20201215T1740570Z-399841-3593@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000 SUMMARY:Introduction to forest farming DESCRIPTION:Do you have a woodlot that may not be big enough to merit a tim ber harvest? Perhaps you have a substantial amount of forest and are looki ng for an interim income between harvests? Forest farming is a great way t o enjoy and manage your forest understory while also making food\, medicin al and decorative products. Join WVSU Extension Service and the Capitol Co nservation District at the West Sattes Community Center in Nitro for an in troduction to forest farming. Participants will learn about various method s\, plants\, and mushrooms to utilize\, how to identify suitable habitats\ , and about available technical services and financial assistance programs . Then we will head to a nearby park to identify habitat in the woods\, so please dress warmly! Register Here West Virginia State University Extensi on Service l Agriculture and Natural Resources Division l ANR Main (304) 2 04-4065 l anr@wvstateu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have a woodlot that may not be big enough to merit a timber harvest? Perhaps yo u have a substantial amount of forest and are looking for an interim incom e between harvests? \;Forest farming is a great way to enjoy and manag e your forest understory while also making food\, medicinal and decorative products.
Join WVSU Extensi on Service and the Capitol Conservation District at the \;West Sattes Community Center in Nitro for an introduction to forest farming. Participants will learn about various met hods\, plants\, and mushrooms to utilize\, how to identify suitable habita ts\, and about available technical services and financial assistance progr ams. Then we will head to a nearby park to identify habitat in the woods\, so please dress warmly!
West Virginia State University Ex tension Service l \;Agriculture and Natural Resources Division l ANR Main (304) 204-4065 l \;anr@w vstateu.edu
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20260220T1705460Z-399841-6979@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017 SUMMARY:West Virginia Waterfalls DESCRIPTION:The link below is a map that provides waterfall locations throu ghout WV. These were selected from the book 'West Virginia Waterfalls' pl us a few more from my travels. Some are on private property so if you deci de to visit\, research the location thoroughly. If you have locations you would like to add feel free to send the coordinates as well as the stream and/or waterfall name to: dep319@wv.gov. http://bit.ly/WVwaterfalls X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The link bel
ow is a map that provides waterfall locations throughout WV. \; These
were selected from the book 'West Virginia Waterfalls' plus a few more fro
m my travels. Some are on private property so if you decide to visit\, res
earch the location thoroughly.
If you have locations you would like to add feel free to send the co
ordinates as well as the stream and/or waterfall name to: dep319@wv.gov.
http://bit.ly/WVwaterfalls
Blue jean ball
Date: Sa turday\, March 2\, 2019
Loca tion: Former Elder-Beerman in the Morgantown Mall (Morgantown\, WV)
Time: 6 PM &ndash\; to?
Registration: Cost to attend is $50 pe r person\, but this weekend you may take advantage of the Early Bird Speci al and reserve your spot for only $40 per person!
Join WVLT for the \;5th annual Blue Jean Ball in partnership with the Mon River Trails Conservancy. Put on your favorite b lue jeans and join us for a fun evening\, as we enjoy local BBQ from Woodb urn Shanks and local beer\, dance to music by the Stonefly Four\, play a r ound of beer ring toss\, and bid on fabulous silent auction items &\; o utdoor experiences.
https://www.wvlandtr ust.org/activities/blue-jean-ball/blue-jean-ball-special/
The purpose of this event is to r aise awareness and funds to support public recreational greenspace in the Mon Valley. Proceeds from the previous events are being used for two proje cts in Morgantown: 1) Funds were used to help secure and build the Collins Ferry Connector Trail from the Suncrest neighborhood to the Mon River Rai l-Trail. 2) Funds will be used for construction of the Elizabeth&rsquo\;s Woods Nature Preserve parking lot.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Morgantown Mall UID:20190207T2059270Z-399841-1591@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T090000 SUMMARY:Spring Nature Fling DESCRIPTION:Discover natures wonders throughout southern WV. Join rangers a nd naturalists for free guided hikes and workshops\, and enjoy regional ar t exhibits. The Spring Nature Fling is from late March through May of 2024 . Visit the website below for the schedule of events. https://www.nps.gov/ neri/planyourvisit/spring-nature-fling.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover nat ures wonders throughout southern WV. Join rangers and naturalists for free guided hikes and workshops\, and enjoy regional art exhibits. The Spring Nature Fling is from late March through May of 2024. Visit the website bel ow for the schedule of events.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/spring-nature-fling.htm<
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The Pipeline
Since 1986 \, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia has been publishing a ne wsletter dedicated to keeping individuals associated with the water and wa stewater industry in the know about regulatory items of interest from the Commission\, the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health\, the Bureau of Ri sk and Insurance Management and the West Virginia Department of Environmen tal Protection. The Pipeline is electronic and is available QUARTERLY.
Click Register to create your quarterly online subscription. \;Click-Here to download a pdf of the most recent edition.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190319T1314140Z-399841-1753@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606 SUMMARY:§319 Project Tour DESCRIPTION:The §319 project tour will focus on projects that treat acid mi ne drainage. We will highlight the work of Friends of the Cheat and Friend s of Deckers Creek\, two prominent watershed groups that have workig on th is immense problem for many years. Joining us will be representatives from EPA Region III\, WVDEP and others. Go to: https://go/wv/gov/nonpoint to learn more about West Virginia's Nonpoint Source Program. If you have ques tions or need additional information email Tim Craddock or Martin Christ. DEPlogo.jpg Participants return home. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The §\;3 19 project tour will focus on projects that treat acid mine drainage. We w ill highlight the work of \;Friends of the Cheat and Friends of Deckers Creek \, two prominent watershed groups that have workig on this immense problem for many years. \;Joining us will be represent atives from EPA Region III\, WVDEP and others. \;
Go to: \;https://go/wv/gov/nonpoint to learn more about West Virginia's Nonpoint Source Program. If you have questions or need additional information email \;Tim Craddock or Martin Christ.
Participants return home.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240530T1609560Z-399841-5838@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415 SUMMARY:OH Stormwater Conference DESCRIPTION:Be part of one of the largest stormwater conferences in the U.S . - Visit the Conference website. This is the premier stormwater conferenc e for the State of Ohio\, and the largest regional stormwater conference i n the United States – Early bird registration ends April 15\, 2025. The c onference will take place at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky\, Ohio. [Register Here] Wednesday\, May 7\, 2025: Pre-conference MS4 Boot Camp and Tours MS4 Boot Camp: Join the Ohio Stormwater Associati on as it hosts its annual day-long stormwater permit compliance training s ession. Click Here to Register Kayak Tour Birding Tour Bourbon Tasting Eve net at Kalahari Cost: $250.00 In-person Registration ($300.00 after Apri l 15\, 2025) $125 Speakers $100 Student Registration $100 Scholarship Regi stration Questions? Email Harry Stark. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Be part of o ne of the largest stormwater conferences in the U.S. - \;Visit the Conference website. \;This is the p remier stormwater conference for the State of Ohio\, and the \;largest regional \;stormwater conference in the United States &ndash\; \; Early bird registration ends April 15\, 2025. \;
The conference will take place a t the \;Kalahari Resort and Conference Center \;in Sand usky\, Ohio. [< a href='https://ohstormwaterconference.com/registration/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'> Register Here] \;
Wednesday\, May 7\, 2025: Pre-conference MS4 Boot Camp and Tours
Cost: \;
Questions? Email \;Harry Stark. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250303T1919020Z-399841-6313@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T220000 SUMMARY:Mini-golf under the lights DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday from 8:00-10:00 pm for extended mini golf hour s and special late night rates! ADMISSION Adults: $3.00 per person Childre n 7 & under: $1.00 per person Reduced pricing offered 8:00-10:00 pm Click HERE to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join us Thursday from 8:00-10:00 pm for ext
ended mini golf hours and special late night rates!
ADMISSIONAdults: $3.00 per person
Children 7 &\; under: $1.00 per perso
n
Reduced pricing offered 8:00-10:00 pm
Click \;HERE to learn more.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Oglebay UID:20180827T1303530Z-399841-1095@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T200000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\ , falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they l ive in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactive program. Meet at the activities building. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wings-of-wonder-wv-birds-of-pr /583820635681190/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet \;six nat ive WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the food s they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro -active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactive program. Meet at the activities building.< /p>
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wings -of-wonder-wv-birds-of-pr/583820635681190/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cedar Creek State Park UID:20200506T1824270Z-399841-3063@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413 SUMMARY:FOB Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) is hosting a roadside cleanup day o n April 13th. We are in need of volunteers to help out! Email atlee@savebl ackwater.org to RSVP. We will have more details about this event soon. FOB _logo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of Blackwater \;(FOB) is hosting a roadside cleanup day on April 13th . We are in need of volunteers to help out! Email \;atlee@saveblackwate r.org \;to RSVP. We will have more details about this event soon.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240318T1414360Z-399841-5710@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322 SUMMARY:WVDEP World Water Day DESCRIPTION:More than 100 grade school students will learn important lesson s about water conservation in a unique outdoor classroom setting\, sponsor ed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). In conjunction with World Water Day 2024\, the WVDEP’s Youth Environmental P rogram and Project WET (Water Education Today) are hosting a water educati on event beginning at 9 am at Little Creek Park in South Charleston. Fourt h- and fifth-grade students from Kanawha County will rotate through a seri es of innovative\, 20 minute presentations offered by government and indus try experts. The hands-on stations are designed to be both interactive and fun\, while providing valuable information about the availability of clea n water on our planet\, threats to its viability and actions needed to pro tect it. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:More than 10
0 grade school students will learn important lessons about water conservat
ion in a unique outdoor classroom setting\, sponsored by the West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP).
In conjunction with World Water Day 2024\,
the WVDEP&rsquo\;s \;Youth Environmental Program and \;Project WET (Wat
er Education Today) are hosting a water education event beginning at 9 am
at \;Little Creek Park in South Charleston.
Fourth- and fifth-grade
students from Kanawha County will rotate through a series of innovative\,
20 minute presentations offered by government and industry experts. The ha
nds-on stations are designed to be both interactive and fun\, while provid
ing valuable information about the availability of clean water on our plan
et\, threats to its viability and actions needed to protect it.
Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
The las t time we met a couple weeks ago\, you saw the underside of this stonefly nymph. This family of stoneflies\, known as Winter Stoneflies\, can be dis tinguished by wing pads that diverge from the body at an angle. Winter sto neflies are also unique because rather than hatching during warmer months like most other aquatic macroinvertebrates\, adults emerge from December t o April\, depending on the species.
Photo: \;Teter Creek\, 2/25/25
Visit the \;Save the Tygart Watershed Association \;Facebook page \;for past Macro Monday's post and look future posts every Monday. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250318T1302060Z-399841-6366@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000 SUMMARY:Deckers Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of Deckers Creek behid Kroger Join us for our biggest creek cleanup of the year! We'll be cleaning up trash along Decker s Creek as part of the annual WV Make It Shine Statewide Spring Cleanup. M eet us at the Outdoor Learning Park for supplies\, directions\, and safety tips. Volunteers can choose to pick up trash along the Deckers Creek Rail Trail\, explore the stream banks\, or pick up trash out of the creek. Wea r closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water and sun protecti on. Waterproof boots\, waders\, and/or a change of clothes are recommended if you plan to get wet. Learn more and register at: https://deckerscreek. org/volunteer/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Friends of Deckers Creek \;behid \;Kro ger
Join us for our bigg est creek cleanup of the year! We'll be cleaning up trash along Deckers Cr eek as part of the annual WV Make It Shine Statewide Spring Cleanup.
Meet us at the \;Outd oor Learning Park for supplies\, directions\, and s afety tips. Volunteers can choose to pick up trash along the Deckers Creek Rail Trail\, explore the stream banks\, or pick up trash out of the creek . Wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water and sun pro tection. Waterproof boots\, waders\, and/or a change of clothes are recomm ended if you plan to get wet.
Learn more and register at: \;https://deckerscreek.org/volunteer/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250331T1830200Z-399841-6416@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T203000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:We’ll be joined by Dr. Paul Kinder and his associates from WVU' s Natural Resources Analysis Center (NRAC). The presentation will focus on NRAC’s collaboration with the WVDNR for over a decade to enhance West Vir ginia’s fish habitat with a particular focus on trout. Dr. Kinder will be sharing information about recent projects\, and hopes to facilitate a conv ersation about potential future projects in partnership with Trout Unlimit ed local chapters. Notably\, their recent work on the Fly Fishing Only sec tion of Milligan Creek and other interests in and around the Beckley area. The meeting officially begins at 7pm\, but please feel welcome to arrive at 6:30 for socializing. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We&rsquo\;ll be joined by Dr. Paul Kinder and his associates from WVU's Natural Resour ces Analysis Center (NRAC). The presentation will focus on \;NRAC&rsqu o\;s collaboration with the WVDNR for over a decade to enhance West Virgin ia&rsquo\;s fish habitat with a particular focus on trout.
Dr. Kinder will be sharing information abo ut recent projects\, and hopes to facilitate a conversation about potentia l future projects in partnership with Trout Unlimited local chapters. Nota bly\, their recent work on the Fly Fishing Only section of Milligan Creek and other interests in and around the Beckley area.
The meeting officially begins at 7pm\, but please feel welcome to arrive at 6:30 for socializing. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240325T1443200Z-399841-5729@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 SUMMARY:FCWA Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:The Fourpole Creek Watershed Association (FCWA) will be conduct ing a Make-iIt-Shine clean up along Fourpole Creek. Everyone is welcome an d encouraged to come out and help clean up. Make-it-Shine will be providin g all supplies. For more information\, contact us at FourpoleCreekWV@gmail .com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Fourpole Creek Watershed Association (FCWA) wil
l be conducting a \;Make-iIt-Shine clean up along Fourpole Creek. Everyone is welcome and encourage
d to come out and help clean up. Make-it-Shine will be providing all suppl
ies.
For more information\, contact us at \;FourpoleCreekWV@gmail.com. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240326T2009030Z-399841-5731@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 SUMMARY:PCWA Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:Paint Creek Watershed Association (PCWA) will be conducting a M aek-It-Shine clean up along Paint Creek. Everyone is welcome and encourage d to come out and help clean up. Make-it-Shine will be providing all suppl ies. To pick up your supplies\, please arrive at 4906 Paint Creek Rd\, Sta ndard. For more information\, contact us at PaintCreekWatershed@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Paint Creek Watershed Association \;(PCWA) will b e conducting a \;Maek-It-Shine clean up along Paint Creek. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to co me out and help clean up. Make-it-Shine will be providing all supplies.
To pick up your supplies\, pl ease arrive at 4906 Paint Creek Rd\, Standard. For more information\, cont act us at \;PaintCreekWatershed@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240409T1322350Z-399841-5730@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200512 SUMMARY:EL virtual lessons DESCRIPTION:Experience Learning can help you integrate the virtual classroo m component\, schedule a facilitated lesson\, assist with guided activity explanations or student reflections – We are here to continue our partners hip with you — or build a new one! We deeply appreciate the opportunity to serve your students and look forward to when we can connect with each of you. Please contact Melinda Brooks if you have any questions or concerns. https://experience-learning.org/learn3/5e-curriculum/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experience L earning can help you integrate the virtual classroom component\, schedule a facilitated lesson\, assist with guided activity explanations or student reflections &ndash\; \;We are here to continue our partnershi p with you &mdash\; or build a new one!
We deeply appreciate the opportunity to serve your st udents and look forward to when we can connect with \;each of you. Ple ase contact \;Melinda Brooks if you have any questions or concerns.
https://e xperience-learning.org/learn3/5e-curriculum/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200506T1833100Z-399841-3065@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:The Ohio River Sweep is an annual\, volunteer shoreline cleanup of the Ohio River. Over 125 locations along the river! Find the location nearest to you: www.OhioRiverSweep.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/47 0522337025490/ To learn more about the West Virginia portion of the cleanu p visit the website below\, call: 800-322-5530or Email Travis Cooper. http s://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Ohio Riv er Sweep is an annual\, volunteer shoreline cleanup of the Ohio River. Ove r 125 locations along the river! Find the location nearest to you: www.OhioRiverSweep.org.
https://www.facebook.com/event s/470522337025490/
To learn more about the West Virginia portion of the cleanup visit the w ebsite below\, call: 800-322-5530or Email Travis Cooper.
https://dep.wv.gov/ environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190612T2045570Z-399841-1933@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000 SUMMARY:Osbra Eye wildflower walk DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Nature Center (Old Pool). Signup begins at 8:30\, h ikes begin at 9:00. Multiple topic interpretive hikes to be announced late r https://www.facebook.com/events/1968815676751917/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at the Nature Center (Old Pool). Signup begins at 8:30\, hikes begin at 9:00. Mul tiple topic interpretive hikes to be announced later
https://www.fac ebook.com/events/1968815676751917/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha SF UID:20190409T1410060Z-399841-1833@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000 SUMMARY:Master Gardeners plant sale DESCRIPTION:Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardeners plant sale at the at the Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds. Learn more here... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Berkeley-Jef ferson Extension Master Gardeners plant sale at the at the Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds. Learn more here...
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250425T1623490Z-399841-6487@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T193000 SUMMARY:Intro to rock climbing DESCRIPTION:Never climbed before? Think you might be interested but you don 't know where to start? Let us show you the ropes! Learn the basics of roc k climbing in this free introductory class. Gear is provided! Join us Augu st 22nd at 6pm. We will meet at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Reservation s are required! Please reserve your spot by calling 304-894-2129 or emaili ng getactiveinthepark@gmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/events/149859816 6946953/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Never climbe d before? Think you might be interested but you don't know where to start? Let us show you the ropes! Learn the basics of rock climbing in this free introductory class. Gear is provided! Join us August 22nd at 6pm. We will meet at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Reservations are required! Please reserve your spot by calling 304-894-2129 or emailing getactiveinthepark@gmail.com.
http s://www.facebook.com/events/1498598166946953/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canyon Rim Visitor's Center UID:20190802T1901500Z-399841-2282@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000 SUMMARY:FODC paint exchange DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of Deckers Creek at the Morgantown Utility Boa rd Join us for our ninth annual Paint Exchange! Drop off or pick up cans o f latex paint for free at Morgantown Utility Board’s. We will not accept o il-based paint. Oil-based paint can be dropped off at Morgantown Utility B oard’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Learn more at mub.org/hhw c. The annual Friends of Deckers Creek Paint Exchange is made possible thr ough the generous support of the Morgantown Utility Board and Monongalia C ounty Solid Waste Authority!Questions? Send us an email at info@deckerscre ek.org or give us a call at 304-292-3970. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Friends of Deckers Creek \;at the \;Morgant own Utility Board
Join u s for our ninth annual Paint Exchange! Drop off or pick up cans of latex p aint for free at Morgantown Utility Board&rsquo\;s. We will not accept oil -based paint. Oil-based paint can be dropped off at Morgantown Utility Boa rd&rsquo\;s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Learn more at \; mub.org/hhwc.
The annual \;Friends of Deckers Creek Paint Exchange is made possible through the generous support of the Morgantown Utility Boar d and Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority!Questions? Send us an email at \;info@decker screek.org or give us a call at 304-292-3970.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Morgantown Utility Board UID:20250710T1541590Z-399841-6661@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511 SUMMARY:Migration celebration DESCRIPTION:A festival of WV's wild birds & our natural heritage - great fu n for all ages\, and it's FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Birding walks\, nat ure walks\, kids activities & crafts\, storytelling\, magic & juggling\, p hoto workshop\, face painting\, displays from Three Rivers Avian Center (l ive birds of prey including Regis the Bald Eagle) WV Division of Natural R esources\, Piney Creek Watershed Association\, New River Gorge National Ri ver\, Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory\, Appalachian Beekeepers Association . Great food too! https://www.facebook.com/events/2262322734095174/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A festival o f WV's wild birds &\; our natural heritage - great fun for all ages\, a nd it's FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Birding walks\, nature walks\, kids a ctivities &\; crafts\, storytelling\, magic &\; juggling\, photo wor kshop\, face painting\, displays from Three Rivers Avian Center (live bird s of prey including Regis the Bald Eagle) WV Division of Natural Resources \, Piney Creek Watershed Association\, New River Gorge National River\, Ha nging Rock Raptor Observatory\, Appalachian Beekeepers Association. Great food too!
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Little Beaver SP UID:20190409T1412320Z-399841-1834@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T140000 SUMMARY:AmeriCorps across WV DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about AmeriCorps? If so\, j oin us for our next Volunteer WV Wednesday webinar\, AmeriCorps Across Wes t Virginia. During this webinar\, we will feature several AmeriCorps membe rs and the impact they are making across the state. We will also share how to get an AmeriCorps member at your organization and how to find availabl e AmeriCorps positions in West Virginia. Register Here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you inte rested in learning more about AmeriCorps? If so\, join us for our next Vol unteer WV Wednesday webinar\, AmeriCorps Across West Virginia. During this webinar\, we will feature several AmeriCorps members and the impact they are making across the state. We will also share how to get an AmeriCorps m ember at your organization and how to find available AmeriCorps positions in West Virginia.
Register < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Here!
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220302T1620560Z-399841-4354@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T150000 SUMMARY:USFWS HD-Broadcast DESCRIPTION:Free upcoming educational opportunity from the National Fish & Wildlife Service on August 17 from 2 – 3 PM - The Nature of Americans: Dis connections and Reconnections USFWS-HDBroadcastAug2017.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free upcoming educational opportunity from the National Fish &\; Wildlife Service on August 17 from 2 &ndash\; 3 P M - The Nature of Americans: Disconnections and Reconnections
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170727T1757180Z-399841-389@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180613 SUMMARY:Creek Freaks training DESCRIPTION:Creek Freaks training Creek Freaks training equips outdoor educ ators with the knowledge and skills to deliver fun and effective watershed education lessons to youth. Join us for a one day workshop where we will explore exciting hands on lessons and curriculum\, and venture outside for stream monitoring training! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creek-freaks-mar linton-wv-tickets-43128780343 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Creek Freaks training
Creek Freaks training equips outdoor educators with the knowledge and skills to deliver fun and effective watershed education lessons to youth. Join us for a one day workshop where we will explore exciting hands on lessons and curricul um\, and venture outside for stream monitoring training!
https://ww w.eventbrite.com/e/creek-freaks-marlinton-wv-tickets-43128780343
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180418T1949060Z-399841-684@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000 SUMMARY:Tree planting DESCRIPTION:Make a lasting mark on Jefferson County for generations to come ! Plant a tree! This is an excellent opportunity for families\, youth grou ps\, and folks who want to dig in and make an impact on their parks. Plus\ , it’s fun. SamMichaelsParkTreePlanting.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Make a lasti ng mark on Jefferson County for generations to come! Plant a tree! This is an excellent opportunity for families\, youth groups\, and folks who want to dig in and make an impact on their parks. Plus\, it&rsquo\;s fun.
SamMichaelsParkTreeP lanting.jpg
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240523T1403070Z-399841-5833@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T190000 SUMMARY:YMCA Healthy Kids Day DESCRIPTION:YMCA Healthy Kids Day April 20\, 5-7 PM https://www.facebook.co m/events/404210580015347/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:YMCA Healthy Kids Day
April 20\, 5-7 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/404210580015347/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1722040Z-399841-626@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000 SUMMARY:WQ volunteers needed at refuge DESCRIPTION:Want to help support your local watershed? Consider becoming a water quality volunteer. We've got a training at the Canaan Valley Refuge Visitor Center. For more details and to sign up\, email Samantha Grimes. T hese volunteers are needed year-round to help us track changes in the stre am systems on the refuge. Surveys include collecting data on multiple wate r parameters\, and measuring the width\, depth\, and velocity of the strea m. The data from these surveys inform us on the quality of the streams and can help us target certain streams for brook trout restoration. Join us t oday! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Want to help support your local watershed? Consider becoming a water quality volunteer .
We've got a training at th e \;Canaan Valley Refuge Visitor Center. For mo re details and to sign up\, email Samantha Grimes.
These volunteers are needed year-round to help us track changes i n the stream systems on the refuge. Surveys include collecting data on mul tiple water parameters\, and measuring the width\, depth\, and velocity of the stream. The data from these surveys inform us on the quality of the s treams and can help us target certain streams for brook trout restoration.
Join us today!
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20250318T1309590Z-399841-6367@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000 SUMMARY:WQ volunteers needed at refuge DESCRIPTION:Want to help support your local watershed? Consider becoming a water quality volunteer. We've got a training at the Canaan Valley Refuge Visitor Center. For more details and to sign up\, email Samantha Grimes. V olunteers are needed year-round to help us track changes in the stream sys tems on the refuge. Surveys include collecting data on multiple water para meters\, and measuring the width\, depth\, and velocity of the stream. The data from these surveys inform us on the quality of the streams and can h elp us target certain streams for brook trout restoration. Join us today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Want to help support your local watershed? Consider becoming a water quality volunteer .
We've got a training at th e \;Canaan Valley Refuge \;Visitor Center. For more details and to sign up\, email \;Samantha Grimes.
Volunteers are needed year-round to help us track cha nges in the stream systems on the refuge. Surveys include collecting data on multiple water parameters\, and measuring the width\, depth\, and veloc ity of the stream. The data from these surveys inform us on the quality of the streams and can help us target certain streams for brook trout restor ation.
Join us today!
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20250318T1309090Z-399841-6368@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530 SUMMARY:Blackwater Ecotours DESCRIPTION:Join our expert naturalists this summer and discover the beauty and biodiversity within the Blackwater Canyon! These guided tours featuri ng native flora and fauna are perfect for all ages and FREE. Learn how to identify colorful warblers by song\, or find stunning salamanders in the W est Virginia highlands! Click-Here to learn more and RSVP for upcoming tou rs. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join our exp ert naturalists this summer and discover the beauty and biodiversity withi n the Blackwater Canyon! These guided tours featuring native flora and fau na are perfect for all ages and FREE. Learn how to identify colorful warbl ers by song\, or find stunning salamanders in the West Virginia highlands!
Click-Here \;to le arn more and RSVP for upcoming tours.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240530T1226060Z-399841-5835@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T200000 SUMMARY:Plum Orchard cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join Community Captains Kelly and David to walk and clean a bit of litter! Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Meet at main Plum Orch ard Lake entrance parking area. Click-Here to view the FB event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Communi ty Captains Kelly and David to walk and clean a bit of litter! Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Meet at main \;Plum Orchard Lake entrance parking area.
Click-Here \;to view the FB event post.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240530T1604240Z-399841-5836@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603 SUMMARY:§319 Project Tour DESCRIPTION:The §319 project tour will focus on projects that treat acid mi ne drainage. We will highlight the work of Friends of the Cheat and Friend s of Deckers Creek\, two prominent watershed groups that have workig on th is immense problem for many years. Joining us will be representatives from EPA Region III\, WVDEP and others. Go to: https://go/wv/gov/nonpoint to learn more about West Virginia's Nonpoint Source Program. If you have ques tions or need additional information email Tim Craddock or Martin Christ. Note: Monday is a travel day. The tour will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday . DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The §\;3 19 project tour will focus on projects that treat acid mine drainage. We w ill highlight the work of \;Friends of the Cheat and Friends of Deckers Creek \, two prominent watershed groups that have workig on this immense problem for many years. \;Joining us will be represent atives from EPA Region III\, WVDEP and others. \;
Go to: \;https://go/wv/gov/nonpoint to learn more about West Virginia's Nonpoint Source Program. If you have questions or need additional information email \;Tim Craddock or Martin Christ.
Note : Monday is a travel day. The tour will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday.&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240530T1608470Z-399841-5837@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T170000 SUMMARY:Ship Rock Trail hike DESCRIPTION:Come out on out and join Community Captains Levi Ish Moore and Rene Farley Moore at hike in the Piney Creek Gorge\, Sunday April 7th at 2 pm. We will meet at the Ship Rock Parking lot and hike around three miles on a beautiful spring day. This hike is great for people of all ages and a bilities\, come on out and meet some new people and get those steps in. ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/408433389983010/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out on out and join Community Captains Levi Ish Moore and Rene Farley Moore at hike in the Piney Creek Gorge\, Sunday April 7th at 2pm. We will meet at the Ship Rock Parking lot and hike around three miles on a beautiful spring day. This h ike is great for people of all ages and abilities\, come on out and meet s ome new people and get those steps in.
https://www.facebook.com/event s/408433389983010/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190402T1246070Z-399841-1799@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T140000 SUMMARY:Field & Stream TU day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Field & Stream store in Barboursville as we disc uss the mission of Trout Unlimited\, recruit new members\, exhibit some fl y tying\, and do fly casting demonstrations! We look forward to connecting with members and potential members in Putnam and Cabell Counties! https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/2287590691520222/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at t he Field &\; Stream store in Barboursville as we discuss the mission of Trout Unlimited\, recruit new members\, exhibit some fly tying\, and do f ly casting demonstrations! We look forward to connecting with members and potential members in Putnam and Cabell Counties!
https://www.faceboo k.com/events/2287590691520222/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Field & Stream UID:20190402T1244070Z-399841-1798@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T190000 SUMMARY:Peak of bloom celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebration featuring music\, a wildcraft walk\, guided hikes t hrough wildflower fields & more. This event is part of the inaugural Peak of the Bloom celebration August 16-25. Visit www.peakofthebloom.com for mo re information. https://www.facebook.com/events/315747709139931/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebration featuring music\, a wildcraft w alk\, guided hikes through wildflower fields &\; more. This event is pa rt of the inaugural Peak of the Bloom celebration August 16-25. Visit www.peakofthebloom.com for more information.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Camp Creek SP UID:20190716T1308000Z-399841-1797@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T120000 SUMMARY:Tree grafting workshop DESCRIPTION:WVSU Extension Service will host a free tree grafting workshop on Saturday\, March 30\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the WVSU Economic Developm ent Center (EDC) in Charleston. “Participants in this workshop will learn how to propagate fruit and nut trees through hands-on grafting techniques\ ,” said WVSU Extension Agent Kristie Martin. Grafting is a horticultural t echnique in which plant tissues are joined in order to continue their grow th together. Topics will include: • How grafting will benefit the health a nd productivity of fruit and nut trees\; • When to graft\; • The selection of rootstock\; and • Choosing and using the right tools for the job. Spac e is limited\, and registration is required. To register\, Click-Here or c ontact WVSU Extension Service at (304) 993-8173. ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER T HROUGH THE LINK ABOVE OR BY CALLING TO ENSURE A SPOT. The WVSU EDC is loca ted at 1506 Kanawha Blvd. West in Charleston. Parking is available in the EDC lot or at the nearby Beltone store. https://www.facebook.com/events/12 08725935955566/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVSU Extensi
on Service will host a free tree grafting workshop on Saturday\, March 30\
, from 9 a.m. to noon at the WVSU Economic Development Center (EDC) in Cha
rleston.
&ldquo\;Partici
pants in this workshop will learn how to propagate fruit and nut trees thr
ough hands-on grafting techniques\,&rdquo\; said WVSU Extension Agent Kris
tie Martin. Grafting is a horticultural technique in which plant tissues a
re joined in order to continue their growth together. Topics will include:
&bull\; How grafting will bene
fit the health and productivity of fruit and nut trees\;
&bull\; When to graft\;
&bull\; The selection of rootstock\; and&bull\; Choosing and using the right tools fo
r the job.
Space is limit
ed\, and registration is required. To register\, Click-
Here \;or contact WVSU Extension Service at (304) 99
3-8173. ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER THROUGH THE LINK ABOVE OR BY CALLING TO EN
SURE A SPOT. The WVSU EDC is located at 1506 Kanawha Blvd. West in Charles
ton. Parking is available in the EDC lot or at the nearby Beltone store.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1208725935955566/ CATEGORIES:General UID:20190327T1232350Z-399841-1780@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000 SUMMARY:Facilitation & Group Dynamics DESCRIPTION:During this Facilitation & Group Dynamics training\, you will d evelop the skills needed to guide discussions\, enhance participation\, an d manage group dynamics. Hosted by Shannon Stober from Jump Start Training & Development\, this webinar delivers practical techniques to lead group facilitation\, master team dynamics\, and improve decision-making processe s. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
During this Facilitation &\; Group Dynamics training\, you will develop the skills needed to guide discussions\, enhance participation\, and manage group dyn amics.
Hosted by \;Shann on Stober \;from \;Jump Start Training &\; Development\, \;this webinar delivers practi cal techniques to lead group facilitation\, master team dynamics\, and imp rove decision-making processes.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20260128T1637370Z-399841-6945@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003 SUMMARY:Conserving Brook Trout DESCRIPTION:Conserving brook trout in West Virginia | NFWF This video showc ases work by Trout Unlimited\, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation\, and the USDA Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest to conserve bro ok trout. Click-Here to watch. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Conserving b rook trout in West Virginia \;| NFWF
This video showcases work by Trout Unlimited\, the National F ish and Wildlife Foundation\, and the USDA Forest Service - Monongahela Na tional Forest to conserve brook trout. \;Click-Here to watch.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20231002T1927010Z-399841-5442@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230708 SUMMARY:Monitoring - Snorkeling - Electrofishing DESCRIPTION:Hi\, Stream Monitor! Thank you for signing up for the upcoming Save Our Streams workshop\, snorkeling session\, and electrofishing demo f rom 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Seneca Rocks Discovery Center on Saturday\, July 8! Please plan to pack a lunch or take advantage of the local restaurant\ , Yokum's Grill. We will adjust our schedule to allow for a full hour lunc h break. SenecaRocks_SOS&Snorkel.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hi\, Stream
Monitor!
Thank you for si
gning up for the upcoming \;Save Our Streams workshop\, snorkeling session\
, and electrofishing demo from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Seneca Rocks Discover
y Center on Saturday\, July 8! Please plan to pack a lunch or take advanta
ge \;of the local restaurant\, \;Yoku
m's Grill. We will adjust our schedule to allow for a full hour lunch
break.
Sen ecaRocks_SOS&\;Snorkel.png \;
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20230630T1638420Z-399841-5324@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000 SUMMARY:Opequon Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Lou Scavnicky of the Opequon Creek Watershed is seeking volunte ers to help with a cleanup event on the shore of Opequon Creek near the mo uth of Tuscarora Creek\, at the old Stone Bridge (Golf Course Road near Gr apevine Road\, Martinsburg\, WV). It is being planned Bags and gloves will be provided by the Make it Shine Program. Contact Lou to confirm and if y ou need more details. If enough volunteers attend\, some can move to the D NR access at Route 45 and work there\, instead! Dress for the weather\; ev en a light drizzle. If we have significant rain that morning\, let's get t ogether\, same place and time the next day\, Sunday 14 April. Lou's cell: 304-261-8139 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Lou Scavnicky \;of the Opequon Creek Watershed is seeking volunteers to help with a cleanup eve nt on the shore of Opequon Creek near the mouth of Tuscarora Creek\, at th e old Stone Bridge (Golf Course Road near Grapevine Road\, Martinsburg\, W V). It is being planned Bags and gloves will be provided by the Make it Shine Program. Contact Lou to confirm and if you need mor e details. If enough volunteers attend\, some can move to the DNR access a t Route 45 and work there\, instead!
Dress for the weather\; even a light drizzle. If we have significant rain that morning\, let's get toge ther\, same place and time the next day\, Sunday 14 April.
Lou's c ell: \;304-261-8139
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190408T1440400Z-399841-1659@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T153000 SUMMARY:How's My Waterway DESCRIPTION:Please REGISTER for the next ACWA How's My Waterway discussion. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing info rmation about joining the webinar. Audio will be available via the ACWA co nference line - Conference #: 866-270-1909\, Participant #: 1773071#. If y ou have questions\, email Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please \ ;REGISTER for the next ACWA How's My Waterway discussion. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email cont aining information about joining the webinar.
Audio will be available via the ACWA conference line - C onference #: 866-270-1909\, Participant #: 1773071#. If you have questions \, email Katie Foreman. CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190802T1917260Z-399841-2283@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230424 SUMMARY:Wolf Creek wetlands DESCRIPTION:WIB’s northern basin coordinator\, Martin Christ and representa tives from the New River Nature and Birding Center discuss the value and i mportance of West Virginia wetlands. Click-here to watch and listen. DEPlo go.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
WIB&rsquo\;s \;northern basin coordinator\, Marti n Christ and representatives from the < a href='https://birding-wv.com/index.php' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>New River Nature and Birding Center \;discuss the value and importance of West Virginia wetlands .
Click-here to watch and listen.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230424T1850530Z-399841-5264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T000000 SUMMARY:Volunteer management training DESCRIPTION:Spring is in the air and we want to help your organization grow ! Join us for this special two hour webinar. The training\, hosted by Volu nteer West Virginia\, will cover volunteer management basics including cre ating strong volunteer positions\, volunteer recruitment and volunteer ret ention. To support all of the wonderful and hard working volunteer program s in the state\, we have made this training free. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring is in the air and we want to help your organization grow!
Join us for this special two hour webinar. The tr aining\, hosted by Volunteer West Virginia\, will cover v olunteer management basics including creating strong volunteer positions\, volunteer recruitment and volunteer retention.
To support all of the wonderful and hard working volun
teer programs in the state\, we have made this training free.
Learn to identify mushrooms\, prepare and e at the edible ones. More info in the future\, check-back at the Facebook e vent page.
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/2101343523489148/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Yew Mountain Center UID:20190509T2026180Z-399841-1592@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T190000 SUMMARY:Ice cream and the arts DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-WIB is partnering with Charleston Main Streets (CMS) to s ponsor its upcoming Ice Cream and the Arts event as a single-use plastic-f ree event. WIB is providing single-use plastic alternatives such as paper bowls\, corn syrup cups and bamboo spoons to help encourage local business es to switch to greener options. Ice Cream and the Arts will take place on Tennessee Avenue in Charleston's Elk City District. Free ice cream from E llen's Homemade Ice Cream and Dancing Dog Ice Cream will be provided\, alo ng with various interactive art activities. Attendees can also stop by WIB ’s booth to color a fish and pledge to reduce water pollution. More inform ation about WIB’s Programs is available at: https://go.wv.gov/wib. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-WIB is partnering with Charleston Main Streets (CMS) to sponsor its upcoming Ice Cream and the Arts event as a single-use plastic-free event. WIB is provi ding single-use plastic alternatives such as paper bowls\, corn syrup cups and bamboo spoons to help encourage local businesses to switch to greener options.
Ice Cream and the Arts will take place on Tennessee Avenue in Charleston's Elk City District. Free ice cream from Ellen's Homemade Ice Cream and Dancing Dog Ice Cream will be provided\, along with various interactive art activities . Attendees can also stop by WIB&rsquo\;s booth to color a fish and pledge to reduce water pollution.
More information about WIB&rsquo\;s Programs is available at: https://go.wv.gov/wib.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1906519659598857
We will be meeting at the intersection of 92 and 50 in Fellowsville. FRWV Cleanup Crew will be partnering with Save The Tygart Watershed Associ ation to clean up Little Sandy Creek from Fellowsville all the way up to E vansville if we can get enough people to come out. Gloves\, Bags\, Litter Grabbers\, Water\, and Lunch will be provided. Come on out and join us!!!< /p>
Saturday\, September 16 at 9 AM &ndash\; 2 PM\, Fellowsville\, WV< /p> CATEGORIES:General UID:20170825T1339130Z-399841-419@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170928 SUMMARY:Grandview Water Festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/1534422103308110/ Big thanks to New River Gorge National River for organizing and hosting the event! West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong water festivals for 4th and 5th graders conducted in Charleston\, Grandview\, Nicholas\, K ingwood\, Fayette County\, and Wyoming and McDowell Counties. The events a re part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the critical need for water education. Water festivals include interactive learning stations an d exhibits where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water acti vities. Organizations that collaborate with the DEP to provide this fun an d educational opportunity include the National Park Service\, Army Corps o f Engineers\, and local watershed organizations. For information about hos ting a water festival in your watershed\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at: tomi. m.bergstrom@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1534422103308110/
Big thanks to New River Gorge National River for organizing and hos ting the event!
West Virginia celebrates the importance of water w ith daylong water festivals for 4th and 5th graders conducted in Charlesto n\, Grandview\, Nicholas\, Kingwood\, Fayette County\, and Wyoming and McD owell Counties. The events are part of a nationwide effort to raise awaren ess of the critical need for water education. Water festivals include inte ractive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations that collaborate with the DEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity include the National Park Service\, Army Corps of Engineers\, and local watershed orga nizations. For information about hosting a water festival in your watershe d\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at: tomi.m.bergstr om@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170825T1341080Z-399841-420@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170915 SUMMARY:WVHC 50th Anniversary RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:50 Years of Tending the Environment in West Virginia Honoring t he Partnerships that formed the Highlands Conservancy in the first place a nd the ever expanding network of new citizen and environmental partners we ’ve worked with through the past 5 decades. Join us as we celebrate 50 yea rs of Fighting to Protect the Highlands! We'll have a full slate of outing s\, workshops\, discussions\, and celebrations Friday September 15th throu gh Sunday September 17th. For a full schedule of events\, and registration information: https://wvhighlands.org/celebrating-50-years/ Contact us for Scholarships\, volunteer opportunities or low-cost lodging options. wvhc5 0@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:50 Years of Tending the Environment in West Virginia
Honoring the Partnerships that formed the Highlands Cons ervancy in the first place and the ever expanding network of new citizen a nd environmental partners we&rsquo\;ve worked with through the past 5 deca des. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Fighting to Protect the Highlands ! We'll have a full slate of outings\, workshops\, discussions\, and celeb rations Friday September 15th through Sunday September 17th.
For a
full schedule of events\, and registration information:
Contact us for Scholarships\, volunteer opportuni ties or low-cost lodging options. wvhc50@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170825T1337460Z-399841-418@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T140000 SUMMARY:Stonewall Jackson Lake clean-up DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 30 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT Be a part of N ational Public Lands Day #NPLD. Stonewall Jackson Lake - Hog Hollow Shorel ine Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday\, September 30th\, 2017 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The cleanup site is located from Interstate 79\, take exit 96 ( South Weston)\, turn left on Skin Creek Road (Route 30)\, drive approximat ely 7.5 miles\, turn right onto Hog Hollow Road\, drive 0.3 miles to the c leanup meeting site at the bridge. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Recommend wearing old clothing and safety shoes. Fishing Report West Virg inia is partnering to help us with this event. You must fill out a volunte er form (available at cleanup site) before starting work. Minors must have guardian signatures before starting work at site. https://www.facebook.co m/events/101991323862304/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Saturday\, September 30 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 P M EDT
Be a part of National Public Lands Day #NPLD. Stonewall Jack son Lake - Hog Hollow Shoreline Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday\, Septem ber 30th\, 2017 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The cleanup site is located from In terstate 79\, take exit 96 (South Weston)\, turn left on Skin Creek Road ( Route 30)\, drive approximately 7.5 miles\, turn right onto Hog Hollow Roa d\, drive 0.3 miles to the cleanup meeting site at the bridge. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Recommend wearing old clothing and safety sho es. Fishing Report West Virginia is partnering to help us with this event. You must fill out a volunteer form (available at cleanup site) before sta rting work. Minors must have guardian signatures before starting work at s ite.
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/101991323862304/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170825T1342500Z-399841-421@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T140000 SUMMARY:Nicholas Co water festival DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/1881096175551184/ Big thanks to New River Gorge National River for their help in organizing the event! We st Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong water festival s for 4th and 5th graders conducted in Charleston\, Grandview\, Nicholas\, Kingwood\, Fayette County\, and Wyoming and McDowell Counties. The events are part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the critical need f or water education. Water festivals include interactive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water ac tivities. Organizations that collaborate with the DEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity include the National Park Service\, Army Corps of Engineers\, and local watershed organizations. For information about h osting a water festival in your watershed\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at: tom i.m.bergstrom@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/1881096175551184/
Big thanks to New River Gorge National River for their help in orga nizing the event!
West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong water festivals for 4th and 5th graders conducted in Charles ton\, Grandview\, Nicholas\, Kingwood\, Fayette County\, and Wyoming and M cDowell Counties. The events are part of a nationwide effort to raise awar eness of the critical need for water education. Water festivals include in teractive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in curricul um based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations that collabora te with the DEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity include th e National Park Service\, Army Corps of Engineers\, and local watershed or ganizations. For information about hosting a water festival in your waters hed\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at: tomi.m.bergs trom@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170825T1333450Z-399841-416@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191021 SUMMARY:Northern basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-102119.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envr ionmentally minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-102119.pdf
The \;Eastern Panhandle GIS
Users Group (EPan) meeting is an annual one-day confere
nce designed to highlight local and regional GIS endeavors. Normally\, EPa
n is in varying counties around the Eastern Panhandle. However\, with the
safety of our members as our top priority\, we have decided to move to a v
irtual format this year.
Bel ow you will find live and recorded presentations\, online training videos\ , maps created by our members\, and more!
https: //epan2021-speakers-jcwvgis.hub.arcgis.com/
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210723T1742370Z-399841-4025@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T160000 SUMMARY:Crane Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Where: McComas\, WV. Meet at the junction of Windmill Gap-McCom as Road (Route 13) and Giatto Road (Route 11). Details: The cleanup will f ocus primarily on the creek so bring waders if you have them. If not\, the re are plenty of opportunities to clean along the road sides. Gloves will be provided. Click-Here to learn more... Sponsored by: Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Where: McComas\, WV. Meet at the jun
ction of Windmill Gap-McComas Road (Route 13) and Giatto Road (Route 11).<
/span>
Details: The cleanup will focus primarily on the creek
so bring waders if you have them. If not\, there are plenty of opportunit
ies to clean along the road sides. Gloves will be provided. \;Click-Here to learn more...
Sponsored by: Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20191028T1907090Z-399841-2507@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T200000 SUMMARY:Nature’s best hope DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually or in person as Doug Tallamy\, Ph.D ex plains how we can create landscapes that enhance local ecosystems rather t han degrade them and how this Homegrown National Park will provide vital c orridors connecting the few natural areas that remain. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for light refreshments. The lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. In person at Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Rd.\, Avondale\, PA 19311\, or online via Zoom. No cost\, thanks to our sponsor Lael Farm\, but you must RSVP. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us virtually or in person as Doug Tallamy\, Ph.D explains how we can creat e landscapes that enhance local ecosystems rather than degrade them and ho w this Homegrown National Park will provide vital corridors connecting the few natural areas that remain.
Wint er hiking series
Paul Cline Memorial Soccer Complex
Join Community Captain Levi for a wo
nderful Winter hiking series in the Piney Creek Gorge at the YMCA soccer c
omplex. Make sure you follow the links below and sign the online waiver before you arrive
. All times 2-4 pm.
Active SWV will encourage supervisors\, participants\, and spectators\, to
wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)\, including appropri
ate face coverings\, to the greatest extent possible. Further\, to the gre
atest extent possible\, encourage participants wear appropriate PPE\, incl
uding appropriate face coverings when not actively participating. They may
remove face coverings while participating and maintaining 10 ft of distan
ce from others. Visit the Facebook event post for more details. In this issu
e: Click-Here \;to read the
details&hellip\; Giv
ing Thanks for Clean Water and Wild Streams Thanksgiving this year is going to look a little
different. You might be sharing your gratitude over video conferencing\, a
t a socially distanced meal\, or it might be as simple as a reflective hik
e along a river. Please\, if you are able\, remember West Virginia&rsquo\;
s exceptional rivers and streams this season of giving and make a tax-dedu
ctible donation to WV Rivers. Join us to l
earn about Salt Watch with Abby Hileman and the established\, nationwide c
ommunity science program led by the \;Izaak Walton League of America.
Abby will discuss \;the impacts of salt use in the watershed and what
you can do about it using Citizen Science. \; Video call link: \;https://meet.google.com/etk-omue-wce Event by&nbs
p\;West Virginia Environmen
tal Council (WVEC) The p
ublic is invited to attend the second in a series of town halls with the W
VDEP's Environmental Advocate's Office hosted by the WV
Environmental Council. The event is free\, but registration is required.
Attendees are welcome to bring a question or concern\, or to just attend t
he discussion. \; Wint
er hiking series Paul Cline Memorial Soccer Complex Join Community Captain Levi for a wo
nderful Winter hiking series in the Piney Creek Gorge at the YMCA soccer c
omplex. Make sure you follow the links below and sign the \;online waiver \;befor
e you arrive. All times 2-4 pm. Active SWV will encourage supervisors\, participants\, and spe
ctators\, to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)\, includ
ing appropriate face coverings\, to the greatest extent possible. Further\
, to the greatest extent possible\, encourage participants wear appropriat
e PPE\, including appropriate face coverings when not actively participati
ng. They may remove face coverings while participating and maintaining 10
ft of distance from others. Visit the \;Facebook event post&n
bsp\;for more details. https://fb.me/e/67Vz15yi9<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
LOCATION:Paul Cline Memorial Soccer Field
UID:20201120T1630130Z-399841-3555@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T210000
SUMMARY:Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Bring your flashlight and spooky stories\, as we hike to the Fe
rrell Family Cemetery! Time: 7pm - 9pm Location: Charleston\, WV Cost: Fre
e Trip Leader: Rick Landenberger\, WVLT Science and Management Specialist
Packing List: Water Register: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qG
bSzY5SvxAVq8upf4DdHg
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Bring your flashlight and spooky stories\,
as we hike to the Ferrell Family Cemetery! Time: 7pm - 9pm Location: Charleston\, WV Cost: Free Trip Leader: Rick La
ndenberger\, WVLT Science and Management Specialist Packing List:
Water Register: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qGbSzY5SvxAVq8upf4D
dHg Be a part of
this two-hour hike\, searching for all that Mother Nature is \;growing for you! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/edible-plants-hike/33944
7623621682/ Be a part of
this two-hour hike\, searching for all that Mother Nature is \;growing for you! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/edible-plants-hike/33944
7623621682/ Event by&nbs
p\;Appalachian Headwaters Our WV forests are an amazing\, ever-changing patchwork qu
ilt - and there's no better time to learn from them than in fall! Join Dr.
Tom Saladyga and Hannah Russell of Appalachian Headwaters on an explorati
on of the trees in our dynamic forests\, and what we can learn from our fo
rest geography. --->\; Learn more here.&
nbsp\; Be a part of
this two-hour hike\, searching for all that Mother Nature is \;growing for you! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/edible-plants-hike/33944
7623621682/ Be a part of
this two-hour hike\, searching for all that Mother Nature is \;growing for you! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/edible-plants-hike/33944
7623621682/ In t
his issue: Forever chemicals found in more Maryland drinkin
g water systems\; Share your thoughts on proposal to rep
air sewer system near C&\;O Canal\; Plans underway to remove final barge from river\; 1 in 3 Pennsylvania drinking water systems exceed new
EPA limits for forever chemicals\; ACE promotes safety for downstream communities at
Jennings Randolph Lake\; How far will fish go for cold water? And mor
e&hellip\; Click-Here to read the stories! Loo
king for a local stream cleanup\, learning opportunity\, or related event?
Check out our Event Calendar. Have an event to
publicize? Send us the information. Congratulati
ons\, Twelvepole Creek Rising \;(TCR) on being a
2026 Stream Partners grant recipient. Based in Wayne\, West Virginia\, th
e group is in the final stages of water trail designation. Give their Face
book page a follow to see their exciting projects like a new geocache adde
d near the Twelvepole Valley Access Point. Wint
er hiking series Paul Cline Memorial Soccer Complex Join Community Captain Levi for a wo
nderful Winter hiking series in the Piney Creek Gorge at the YMCA soccer c
omplex. Make sure you follow the links below and sign the \;online waiver \;befor
e you arrive. All times 2-4 pm. Active SWV will encourage supervisors\, participants\, and spe
ctators\, to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)\, includ
ing appropriate face coverings\, to the greatest extent possible. Further\
, to the greatest extent possible\, encourage participants wear appropriat
e PPE\, including appropriate face coverings when not actively participati
ng. They may remove face coverings while participating and maintaining 10
ft of distance from others. Visit the \;Facebook event post&n
bsp\;for more details. https://fb.me/e/67Vz15yi9<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
LOCATION:Paul Cline Memorial Soccer Field
UID:20201120T1631230Z-399841-3556@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T140000
SUMMARY:State use of vol data
DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Volunteer Monit
oring Work Group is re-launching its webinar series with a focus on the di
verse uses of aquatic-based community collected data. Please join us for o
ur next webinar. If you cannot attend but are interested in seeing the rec
ording\, please register Here. Title: State Use of Volunteer-collected da
ta: Spotlight on Connecticut and Utah. Presenters: Hope Braithwaite\, Utah
State University - Utah Water Watch\, and Meghan Lally\, Connecticut Depa
rtment of Energy and Environmental Protection.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: The National
Water Quality Monitoring Council&rsquo\;s Volunteer Monitoring Work Group
is re-launching its webinar series with a focus on the diverse uses of aq
uatic-based community collected data. Please join us for our next webinar.
If you cannot attend but are interested in seeing the recording\, please
register Here. \; Title: State Use of Vol
unteer-collected data: Spotlight on Connecticut and Utah. \;Pr
esenters: Hope Braithwaite\, Utah State University - Utah Water W
atch\, and Meghan Lally\, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment
al Protection. WVDEP is hos
ting an informational session to provide updates on its actions to address
Ethylene Oxide air emissions in western Kanawha County. Staff from the WV
DEP's DAQ and DHHR-BPH will open the session with a brief presentation\, a
nd the remaining time will be dedicated to meeting with citizens and answe
ring questions. The results
of sampling\, along with emissions and weather data\, will be reviewed by
both the WVDEP and the EPA\, and compiled into a final report. This report
will be made available to the public as soon as it is completed and will
guide future actions taken by the agencies. Additional information about EtO and the steps the agency
has taken to address the issue are available on the WVDEP's EtO webpage. To receive future updates on EtO fr
om the WVDEP\, sign up for the agency's EtO mailing list. Join the&nbs
p\;Kanawha Trail
Club \;for a \;hike along New \;River Gorge Southside
Trail. Easy riverside trail along abandoned rail line. Out and back up t
o 5 miles. Dinner in Fayetteville. Leader: Kathy Hastings https://www
.facebook.com/events/2409331415860487/ \; Event by&nbs
p\;Kanaw
ha State Forest Foundation Kanawha State Forest (38.28133\, -81.64169) Retired Biologist Doug Wood wil
l help hikers 'dive into' the details of the Davis Creek restoration proje
ct. Meet in front of the KSF Nature Center for a walk down the Davis Creek
Trail to see where the old dam has been removed and restoration efforts a
re underway. In this issu
e: ICPRB is hos
ting a webinar on sustainable de
velopment in the Potomac basin. This exciting event is being held as p
art of the implementation of the Potomac Basin Co
mprehensive Water Resources Plan and will feature speakers from DC Wat
er and Juno Residential. Spe
akers will share information related to sustainable development at non-res
idential and multi-family residential properties including architectural a
spects of sustainable development\, practices to combat climate change\, a
nd LEED certifications. Presentations will be followed by Q&\;A with pa
rticipants. The event is FRE
E but registration is requir
ed. Many citizen
s\, communities and legislative leaders are not aware that rich river reso
urces in fourteen states\, from New York to Illinois and Alabama contribut
e to the recreational and ecological wealth of the Ohio River Basin. \
;ORBA&rsquo\;s vision is for everyone to know that the Ohio River Basin -
your streams and rivers - is a great place to go for paddling and water re
creation. \; ORBA ask yo
ur help \;to ensure that there are float trips or river cleanup events
in June (or other convenient times) in every Congressional District of th
e Basin. We want citizens and legislators alike to know they are in a worl
d-class water recreation location - the Great Ohio River Basin. \; Healthy and
Resilient Communities Research Webinar: Cumulative Impacts Research
View the flyer for additional info
rmation and visit EP
A ORD Healthy and Resilient Communities webpage for additional upcomin
g webinars and past webinar recordings. EPAWebina
r_Healthyresilientcommunities.png Event by&nbs
p\;Wild Birds Unlimited \;and \;Frank the Bird Gu
y Frustrated with finche
s? Are there flashes of yellow going through your yard that you wish you c
ould name? Fall migration is wrapping up\, but mystery birds could still b
e anywhere! We will be having a beginner bird identification class focusin
g on the most common species that you are likely to see at your feeders th
is time of year and how you can tell them apart. Click-He
re \;to visit the FB event post. \; The Greenbri
er River water quality study is a covering the entire length of the river
from upper Pocahontas County\, through Greenbrier County and down through
Summers County to where it joins the New River. The testing sites are spli
t into 5 sections of the river\, each with two to five sites that are visi
ted by teams of volunteers who are closest to those areas. \; Want to volunteer to join a team?&nb
sp\;We will match you to a location that works best for you to get to.&nbs
p\;The advantage of being part of a team is that you don't have to be ther
e every time for the testing\, as long as there are at least two people ab
le to go. \; \;The testing is being conducted on the first Tuesday
of the month for all sections regardless of weather to give us a long ter
m assessment of our water quality and factors that might influence it. Send us an email at \;g
reenbrierwatershed@gmail.com \;to inquire about volunteering or ca
ll the office at 304-647-4792 and leave a message. All grantees
must submit semi-annual reports for as long as projects are active. The f
irst semi-annual report covers October 1 through March 31 and is due The NPS Program's annual report is submitted to U
SEPA by late February or early March every year. View the current and past
annual reports Here.&nbs
p\; Another important progra
mmatic document is the NPS Management Plan<
/span>. The management plan covers a 5-year periods and the nex
t revision is due early in 2024. It is important that sub-grantees are fam
ilar with this document as it describes pollutant categories\, program goa
ls and objectives and much more. \; The National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in partnership with the U.S. Enviro
nmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Progr
am partnership\, is soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewar
dship Fund to restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and
its tributary rivers and streams. NFWF is specifically soliciting proposals under the Small Watershed
Grants (SWG) program for projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed tha
t promote voluntary\, community-based efforts to protect and restore the d
iverse and vital habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers a
nd streams. NFWF will award funding through two distinct funding opportuni
ties: Trout Unlimi
ted and patners will be doing a clean on the North Branch of the Potomac.
Download the attached flyer to learn more Questions? Contact Ryan Cooper. ENTU \;w
ill be cleaning up the catch and release section of Paint Creek. Participa
nts should bring waders and gloves as they may be in the water. From Charl
eston travel I-77 South to the Mossy (Exit 60) follow the signs to the cat
ch and release section\, turn left after you cross the bridge\, we will me
et in a field area about 2 miles on the left. If you have any questions\,
please contact event organizer Mike Sayre at: mike.sayre@hotmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/eve
nts/1247839332036145/ \; In this iss
ue: -->\; Read all the stories here.<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Watershed group
UID:20250430T1338060Z-399841-6498@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
SUMMARY:Youth Composting
DESCRIPTION:The Monongalia County Solid Waste Authoity if offering a free Y
outh Composting Education and Programming Information Session online via Z
oom. Join Lauren during International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2025 a
s she discusses how WV K-12 schools\, Girl Scouts\, Boy Scouts\, 4-H or ot
her youth groups can utilize Let’s go compost! This information session is
open to any WV educator. View the flyer to learn more. [Register Here]
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: The \; Join Lauren durin
g International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2025 as she discusses how WV
K-12 schools\, Girl Scouts\, Boy Scouts\, 4-H or other youth groups can u
tilize Let&rsquo\;s go compost! \;This information session is o
pen to any WV educator. View the \;flyer
to learn more. \; Paddle sport
s are a great way to experience the outdoors and stay active. Southern Wes
t Virginia has accommodating venues to experience flat water activities. A
ctive SWV programs are beginner level with a focus on safety education. Th
is is a great way to refresh your paddling skills or have that first paddl
ing experience and it is FREE. https://www.facebook.com/e
vents/2119994761380182/ \; West Virgini
a Legislators Announce Clean Drinking Water Legislation https://www.facebook.com/events/s/
clean-drinking-water-act-of-20/194291288626416/ For 50 years
\, the Clean Water Act has dramatically reduced pollution and improved wat
er quality across the country. It is integral to WV Rivers&rsquo\; mission
to conserve and restore West Virginia&rsquo\;s exceptional rivers and str
eams! The goals of the \
;Clean Water Act (CWA) can be summed up in just thr
ee words: fishable\, swimmable\, drinkable. It strives to make every body
of water in the United States safe to use and enjoy. \;We&rsquo
\;ll be marking 50 years of the Clean Water Act (CWA) during our CWA Birth
day Party. Mark your calendar and learn more. \; Free activities include: Where:&nb
sp\;Summersville Lake: Picnic Pavilion #2 In this issue: Events
The Greenbri
er River Watershed Assoication (GRWA) is planning multiple events througho
ut May\, June\, July and August. To learn more click the attached image (c
oming soon) and visit the GRWA website - \;greenbrier.org Event by&nbs
p\;Active Southern West Virg
inia \;and \;Get Active in the Park J
oin Community Captain Lynn to hike the Rend Trail. Directions: From U.S. R
oute 19 north of Beckley\, take the Glen-Jean-Thurmond exit. Take an immed
iate left and go 0.5 miles to Glen Jean. Turn right and follow the signs f
or Thurmond (WV Route 25). The trailhead is on the left\, 5.1 miles down W
V Route 25. Visit the Facebo
ok event post below for more information\, the waiver form and COVID proto
cols. <
a href='https://fb.me/e/2SOiCiW63' target='_blank'>https://fb.me/e/2SOiCiW63 Check out wh
at the \;Buc
khannon River Watershed Association has been up to the p
ast month and learn about upcoming opportunities to support our clean wate
r efforts! Event by&nbs
p\;Active Southern West Virginia \;- \;Meadow River Rail Trail Community Captains Jorene and Ken will lead tours on the
Meadow River Rail Trail. Both tours will start and end at the Russellville
Trail Head. \; CC Joren
e will lead a 3-4 mile hike up the MRRT with stops along the river to take
in the views. CC Ken will lead a 8-10 mile bike ride (*bring your own bik
e and helmet) up the MRRT. Depending on the riding level of the group Ken
would like to go to the Burdette Creek bridge which would turn into a 13 m
ile round trip ride. Bring water and snacks/lunch. Event by&nbs
p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation Learn more about the ecology and natural history of our r
esident Black Bears and Coyotes\, and how they respond to urbanization pre
ssures! Presentation by Stephen Mech\, PhD Professor of Biology from Unive
rsity of Charleston's Department of Natural Science. Bring your questions
regarding these species. Pre
sentation will be at the KSF Nature Center. Not only is
this our 7th Annual Peachtree Falls cleanup\, it's also Coal River Mountai
n Watchs' 20th Anniversary this year! Join us as we celebrate making our a
rea a better place to live by cleaning up one of the hidden jewels in the
area. More details coming as we plan this out to make it a special day! https://www.facebook.com/events/387353258762145/<
/em> \; Every year t
he \;Appalachian Reg
ional Commission (ARC) applies an index-based classifica
tion system to compare each county in the Region with national averages to
understand how the region is performing. Analyzing three-year average une
mployment rates\, per capita market income\, and poverty rates\, each one
of Appalachia&rsquo\;s 423 counties is then classified within an economic
status designations&mdash\;distressed\, at-risk\, transitional\, competiti
ve\, or attainment. The designations are also used to determine the match
requirements for ARC grants\, as well as research topics and investment st
rategies targeting resources to the region&rsquo\;s most distressed areas.
In fiscal year 2025\, \
;77 counties are designated as distressed\, 103 as at-risk\, 226 as transi
tional\, 14 as competitive\, and 3 have reached attainment. \;The majo
rity of the distressed and at risk counties occur in Kentucky and West Vir
ginia. Use the map to discov
er the economic status of counties and areas in Appalachia\, or visit this
\;web mapping application
\;for more options. There&rsquo\
;s an expression for finding peace by the water: &ldquo\;Blue mind.&rdquo\
; The blue mind concept originated with the late marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols\, who wrote about the &ldq
uo\;mildly meditative state&rdquo\; that&rsquo\;s inspired by water. By so
me measures\, being near blue spaces is even more beneficial than proximit
y to green spaces. \; If
you want opportunities to be in the water\, and help keep it safe\, volun
teer with your local watershed organization. \;Learn more here...<
/p>
CATEGORIES:Watershed group
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SUMMARY:§319 guidance update
DESCRIPTION:ACWA will host a second virtual briefing from EPA’s Nonpoint So
urce Management Branch for state clean water regulators regarding the rece
ntly finalized 2024 Nonpoint Source Program Guidelines for States and Terr
itories ('2024 Guidelines'). Please click here to register for the Zoom me
eting. According to EPA\, the 2024 Guidelines include new flexibilities a
nd expectations to ensure the equitable delivery of Section 319 NPS progra
m benefits for communities impacted by NPS water quality challenges. Among
other updates and clarifications\, the Guidelines support the use of new
science and information to advance climate resilience through NPS solution
s. Please click here to view the 2024 Guidelines.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: ACWA will ho
st a second virtual briefing from EPA&rsquo\;s Nonpoint Source Management
Branch for state clean water regulators regarding the recently finalized 2
024 Nonpoint Source Program Guidelines for States and Territories \;('
2024 Guidelines'). \;Please click here to register for the Zoom meeting
. \; According to
EPA\, the 2024 Guidelines include new flexibilities and expectations to e
nsure the equitable delivery of Section 319 NPS program benefits for commu
nities impacted by NPS water quality challenges. Among other updates and c
larifications\, the Guidelines support the use of new science and informat
ion to advance climate resilience through NPS solutions. \;Please click here to
view the 2024 Guidelines. \; River Rally
2024 Recap The 25th River Ra
lly brought the network together on the banks of the Grand River in Grand
Rapids\, Michigan\; the traditional territory of the Anishinabek\, includi
ng the Odawa\, Ojibwa\, and Bodé\;wadmi peoples. Together\, we built
community and shared knowledge\, building bridges across distance and dif
ference to connect and inspire the network. Sam
Michael&rsquo\;s tree planting We will be adding over 120 trees to Sam Michaels Park on April
20! We need your help to make the park more beautiful and greener
! This tree planti
ng will increase tree canopy\, filter &\; infiltrate stormwater runoff\
, improve the water quality of Elks Run (the drinking water source for Har
pers Ferry)\, and provide wildlife habitat. Leave you mark on the park for
generations to come&hellip\; plant a tree! Pre-Registration is not necess
ary. Please bring your Family &\; Friends. Shovels &\; work gloves a
re also VERY HELPFUL! Jefferson C
ounty Parks &\; Recreation 235 Sam Michael&rsquo\;s Lane\, Shenandoah Junction\, WV 2544
2 Medi
a from around the Basin&mdash\;April 4\, 2019 Click-Her
e \;to read more&hellip\; Come to this
free presentation and learn how to identify venomous and non-venomous sna
kes\, plus see several live common WV snakes up close. https://www.facebook.com/events/1334797003325376/ \; Loca
tions: Various spots along the Cacapon River Help us keep our river clean and pristine by par
ticipating in our upcoming cleanup days. Together\, we can make a signific
ant impact on the health and sustainability of our local environment. We w
ill meet each day at The River House\, 24 Rickie Davie Lane\, Capon Bridge
WV. You can participate either Sat or Sun or both days. Click-Here&n
bsp\;to watch some highlights and interviews from the most recent §\;3
19 project tour. Questions? Email Tim Craddock. The ROAR project is intended to improve res
iliency to extreme weather events in two vulnerable communities. It will o
ccur in three phases or stages over a two-year period. The communities sel
ected are the Elmwood neighborhood and East Huntington community in West V
irginia. The vulnerability to climate change in these two communities will
first be analyzed using several information systems (i.e.\, both EPA and
non-EPA tools). In Phase 2\, community outreach will be done to ge
t feedback and to learn more about the two communities. In Phase 3\, commu
nity resilience strategies\, approaches\, and tactics will be developed an
d proposed to community members and local officials. Download this \;<
span style='color: #0000ff\;'>fact sheet to learn more about ROAR. Help the Hel
pers A collaborative brainst
orm and support day for those affected by AmeriCorp cuts in WV. The confer
ence is open to AmeriCorp impacted organizations\, resource partners\, fun
ders and any champion for service in WV. AmeriCorp members get travel reim
bursement\, and terminated members get an additional $50 stipend. --->\; Register and learn more here. \; The \; To join in this worthy cause\, be at the \;Cranberry Mountain Nature \;Center \;at 8:30am. Q
uestions? Email Brian
Bolyard. Register for
our upcoming Federal Community Development and Grant Writing Training tod
ay. This exciting\, two-day in-person event will be on Tuesday\, October 2
9\, 2024\, and Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, at the Tamarack Conference
Center in Beckley\, WV. Our
expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience about available
state and federal funding resources for community development projects and
initiatives. We will look at federal opportunities that are currently ava
ilable\, those that open every year\, and new emerging funding opportuniti
es for 2025. This training w
ill give you valuable skills and resources to enhance your community devel
opment initiatives. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the f
ield\, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and networking
opportunities. Join us and be part of a vibrant community of passionate in
dividuals working towards creating positive change. Register for the Federal Community Development Funding + Granting W
riting Training here »\; Register for
our upcoming Federal Community Development and Grant Writing Training tod
ay. This exciting\, two-day in-person event will be on Tuesday\, October 2
9\, 2024\, and Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, at the Tamarack Conference
Center in Beckley\, WV. Our
expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience about available
state and federal funding resources for community development projects and
initiatives. We will look at federal opportunities that are currently ava
ilable\, those that open every year\, and new emerging funding opportuniti
es for 2025. This training w
ill give you valuable skills and resources to enhance your community devel
opment initiatives. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the f
ield\, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and networking
opportunities. Join us and be part of a vibrant community of passionate in
dividuals working towards creating positive change. Register for the Federal Community Development Funding + Granting W
riting Training here »\; Register for
our upcoming Federal Community Development and Grant Writing Training tod
ay. This exciting\, two-day in-person event will be on Tuesday\, October 2
9\, 2024\, and Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, at the Tamarack Conference
Center in Beckley\, WV. Our
expert speakers will share their knowledge and experience about available
state and federal funding resources for community development projects and
initiatives. We will look at federal opportunities that are currently ava
ilable\, those that open every year\, and new emerging funding opportuniti
es for 2025. This training w
ill give you valuable skills and resources to enhance your community devel
opment initiatives. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the f
ield\, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and networking
opportunities. Join us and be part of a vibrant community of passionate in
dividuals working towards creating positive change. Register for the Federal Community Development Funding + Granting W
riting Training here »\; Event by&nbs
p\;Save Th
e Tygart Watershed Association Meet us at 9:00 AM to enjoy a 3.6 mile paddle before joining in the
Lurch festivities. Register at the Philippi Covered Bridge and then catch
our shuttles. Leave your vehicle at the takeout at the Arden Grade Road b
oat ramp. We'll float together at 10:00 AM. After your done\, you can enjo
y the best local craft brews\, live music\, costume contests\, and craft v
endors as Philippi celebrates the one and only Ted Cassidy. Visit the \;FB eve
nt post to learn more. \; Project WET
is offering several online resources (five free activities to download\, a
nd more). \; Feel free to share with any watershed groups\, teachers\,
students\, parents\, or informal educators. \; Rather than list them
all here\, I&rsquo\;d just encourage you to check out the website. Questio
ns? Contact Tomi Bergstrom. https://www.projectwet.org/covid19 Regi
ster now for Conservation Camp Come spend a week with the WV State Conservation C
amp and explore the natural world and begin to answer the
many questions concerning West Virginia&rsquo\;s natural resources. During
a fun week at camp\, you will interact with natural resource professional
s\, explore potential career opportunities\, learn new skills and make lif
elong friends from across West Virginia! A proud tradition since 1941\, WV State Conservation Camp con
tinues to introduce young adults to their natural resources and to the wis
e use and management of those resources. Come\, join in this legacy and le
t Conservation Camp open the door to the outdoors for you! Mark your calen
dar for June 10-15\, 2019&hellip\; To insure your spot register on/before May
31st. If you have questions contact Ben Spong. https://wvconservationcamp.com/index.php \; \; Mark your ca
lendars for these free cleanup events: Items accepted include appliances\, tires\, loca
l debris\, TVs\, batteries\, electronics. Items NOT accepted include gas t
anks\, paint\, chemicals\, hazardous waste.These events are sponsored and
organized by the Kanawha County Commission Planning and Development Office
and WVDEP. If you have questions\, please call 304-357-0570. Kanawha Coun
ty Cleanups Fall 2024 Mark y
our calendars for this free cleanup event: Items accepted include app
liances\, tires\, local debris\, TVs\, batteries\, electronics. Items NOT
accepted include gas tanks\, paint\, chemicals\, hazardous waste.These eve
nts are sponsored and organized by the Kanawha County Commission Planning
and Development Office and WVDEP. If you have questions\, please call 304-
357-0570. Kanawha Coun
ty Cleanups Fall 2024 Mark y
our calendars for this free cleanup event: Items accepted include appliances\
, tires\, local debris\, TVs\, batteries\, electronics. Items NOT accepted
include gas tanks\, paint\, chemicals\, hazardous waste.These events are
sponsored and organized by the Kanawha County Commission Planning and Deve
lopment Office and WVDEP. If you have questions\, please call 304-357-0570
.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about Salt Watch with Abby Hileman and the est
ablished\, nationwide community science program led by the Izaak Walton Le
ague of America. Abby will discuss the impacts of salt use in the watershe
d and what you can do about it using Citizen Science. Video call link: ht
tps://meet.google.com/etk-omue-wce Or dial: (US) +1 929-336-5814 PIN: 2
30 025 564 #
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Or dial: \; (US) +1 929-336-5814 \;PIN: \; 230 025
564 #
We will be departing from the small par
king lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston
&rsquo\;s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 12:30 pm<
/span>
It is not necessary to be
a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you bring wate
r and leave your dogs at home. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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SUMMARY:Combating climate change through sustainable development
DESCRIPTION:ICPRB is hosting a webinar on sustainable development in the Po
tomac basin. This exciting event is being held as part of the implementati
on of the Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan and will featur
e speakers from DC Water and Juno Residential. Speakers will share informa
tion related to sustainable development at non-residential and multi-famil
y residential properties including architectural aspects of sustainable de
velopment\, practices to combat climate change\, and LEED certifications.
Presentations will be followed by Q&A with participants. The event is FREE
but registration is required.
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ORBA will compile and share
these events with members\, followers\, elected officials\, and the citiz
ens of the Basin \;so everyone can experience the fun that the Ohio Ri
ver Basin has to offer! \;Click-Here to log
your events&hellip\; and \;HERE to learn more about the ORBA.
<
p>Application deadline is April 21\, 2022.
Download the attached RFP for all the details.
Stand up paddle boarding is a great beginner paddling activity. Some
balance is needed\, but first times can start sitting or kneeling. Active
SWV Community Captains will be with you the entire time to provide instru
ction and help you through all the steps to independent standing and paddl
ing.
All equipment is pr
ovided and distributed on a first come\, first serve basis. Everyone will
be asked to sign a waiver of liability. There will be a 10 minute on land
instruction session and then 20 minutes on the water depending on the crow
d. Visit the FB event post to learn more.
Please join Senator William Ihlenfeld (D-Oh
io) and Delegate Evan Hansen (D-Monongalia) as they address Clean Drinking
Water legislation that they have introduced in both houses. Special guest
s Harry Dietzler and Joy Gunnoe will join the representatives.
For more information\, contact Britt
any Carowick at (304) 357-7924 or Jennifer McPherson at (304) 340-3240.
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SUMMARY:GRWA calendar of events
DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Assoication (GRWA) is planning m
ultiple events throughout May\, June\, July and August. To learn more clic
k the attached image (coming soon) and visit the GRWA website - greenbrier
.org
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Kanawha Coun ty Cleanups Fall 2024
Mark y our calendars for this free cleanup event:
It ems accepted include appliances\, tires\, local debris\, TVs\, batteries\, electronics. Items NOT accepted include gas tanks\, paint\, chemicals\, h azardous waste.These events are sponsored and organized by the Kanawha Cou nty Commission Planning and Development Office and WVDEP. If you have ques tions\, please call 304-357-0570.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240725T1621460Z-399841-5924@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T100000 SUMMARY:Birding at Babcock DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding at Babcock 8:00 am to 10:00 am\, Glade Creek Gri st Mill at Babcock State Park in Clifftop\, WV. GUIDE: Sean Pettrey. Strol l the diverse habitats of Babcock in search of regional beauties\, birds. Bring binoculars\, your favorite field guides\, or smart device preloaded with nature apps. Some binoculars will be available. https://www.nps.gov/n eri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spri ng Birding at Babcock
8:00 am to 10:00 am\, Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Pa rk in Clifftop\, WV. GUIDE: Sean Pettrey.
Stroll the diverse habitats of Babcock in search of regional beauties\, birds. Bring binoculars\, your favorite field guides\ , or smart device preloaded with nature apps. Some binoculars will be avai lable.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower -weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Babcock State Park UID:20190415T1857000Z-399841-1864@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T090000 SUMMARY:Early birding DESCRIPTION:Early Birding at Grandview 7:30 to 9:00 am\, Grandview – Shelte r #4 at New River Gorge National River in Grandview\, WV. GUIDES: Jodi Fre nch-Burr and Suleka Deevi. Start this spring morning by waking up with the birds. Perfect for people of all birding abilities. Bring binoculars or s ome will be available. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-w eekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Earl y Birding at Grandview
7:30 to 9:00 am\, Grandview &ndash\; Shelter #4 at New River Gorge National River in Grandview\, WV. GUIDES: Jodi French-Burr and Suleka Dee vi. Start this spring morning by waking up with the birds. Perfect fo r people of all birding abilities. Bring binoculars or some will be availa ble.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-w eekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Grandview – Shelter #4 UID:20190415T1855000Z-399841-1861@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T183000 SUMMARY:Old growth nature trek DESCRIPTION:Old Growth Nature Trek 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm\, Patterson House at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park in Summersville\, WV. GUIDE: Sean Pe ttrey. Hike to Pierson Hollow’s old growth forest to take a close look at this diverse ecosystem\, including the plants and animals that call it hom e. Bring your favorite field guides or smart devices pre-loaded with natur e apps to help document as many species as we can\, plus keep an eye out f or rare or threatened species. Be prepared for an easy 1 mile hike with so me moderate terrain. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-wee kend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Old Growth Nature Trek
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm\, Patterson House at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park in Summersville\, WV. GUIDE: Sean Pettre y. Hike to Pierson Hollow&rsquo\;s old growth forest to take a close look at this diverse ecosystem\, including the plants and animals that cal l it home. Bring your favorite field guides or smart devices pre-loaded wi th nature apps to help document as many species as we can\, plus keep an e ye out for rare or threatened species. Be prepared for an easy 1 mile hike with some moderate terrain.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/pl anyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park UID:20190415T1855320Z-399841-1863@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190725 SUMMARY:Geology Rocks RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:If you don't know limestone from sandstone or granite from grav el there are two activities to attend. The evening program that Ken offers explains\, and explores the mysteries of 'rock'. The next morning\, atten dees 'roll' out for a hike to learn about geology\, topography and more. Y ou can attend evening or morning activities\, or both. Thursday evening Ju ly 25th at 7 pm in the Birch room for a presentation and Friday morning Ju ly 26th at 9 am on the Blackwater River Trail for a geology themed hike. T he trail is located at the Golf Course Parking Lot. For more information c ontact Dave Vance or call 304-866-2215. https://www.facebook.com/events/25 78557678839196/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you don't
know limestone from sandstone or granite from gravel there are two activi
ties to attend. The evening program that Ken offers explains\, and explore
s the mysteries of 'rock'. The next morning\, attendees 'roll' out for a h
ike to learn about geology\, topography and more. You can attend evening o
r morning activities\, or both.
Thursday evening July 25th at 7 pm in the Birch room for a presenta
tion and Friday morning July 26th at 9 am on the Blackwater River Trail fo
r a geology themed hike. The trail is located at the Golf Course Parking L
ot.
For more information
contact \;Dave Vance or c
all 304-866-2215.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2578557678839196/
\;
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Canaan Valley State Park UID:20190718T1507480Z-399841-1955@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T140000 SUMMARY:Hike into spring DESCRIPTION:Hike Into Spring 9:30 am to 2:00 pm\, Grandview – Shelter #4 at New River Gorge National River in Grandview\, WV. GUIDES: Richard Altare\ , Jodi French-Burr\, Mitchell Dech\, Suleka Deevi\, Betty Harler\, Betsy R eeder\, and Leah Thomas. Join naturalists on a leisurely 2.5 mile hike fro m Grandview down to the New River\, finding wildflowers and other natural wonders along the way. Be prepared for some steep terrain as we travel dow n an old dirt road. A free return shuttle will be provided. Reservations r equested by April 25 - call 304-574-2115. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyou rvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hike Into Spring
9: 30 am to 2:00 pm\, Grandview &ndash\; Shelter #4 at New River Gorge Nation al River in Grandview\, WV. GUIDES: Richard Altare\, Jodi French-Burr\, Mi tchell Dech\, Suleka Deevi\, Betty Harler\, Betsy Reeder\, and Leah Thomas .
Join naturalists on a leisurely 2.5 mile hike from Grandview down to the New River\, finding wi ldflowers and other natural wonders along the way. Be prepared for some st eep terrain as we travel down an old dirt road. A free return shuttle will be provided. Reservations requested by April 25 - call 304-574-2115.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.ht m
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Grandview – Shelter #4 UID:20190415T1855230Z-399841-1862@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T193000 SUMMARY:Nature discovery adventure DESCRIPTION:Kid’s Nature Discovery Adventure 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm\, Grandview Visitor Center at New River Gorge National River in Grandview\, WV. GUIDE : Hey\, kids and teens! Explore and discover amazing wildlife and plants o f the forest in hands-on activities on this easy stroll around Grandview. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kid&rsquo\;s Nature Discovery Adven ture
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm\, Grandview Visitor Center at New River Gorge National River in Grandview\, WV. GUIDE: Hey\, kids and teens! Explore and discov er amazing wildlife and plants of the forest in hands-on activities on thi s easy stroll around Grandview.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflowe r-weekend.htm
\;
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Grandview Visitor Center UID:20190415T1854350Z-399841-1859@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 SUMMARY:Huntington sustainability fair DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Huntington Sustainability Fair is scheduled for Saturday\, May 18th\, from 10am-4pm at the Wild Ramp in Central City. Ther e will be speakers\, workshops\, demonstrations\, performances and more. T o register for booth space contact Gina Browning via email or call Goodwil l Industries of KYOWVA Area\, Inc at (304) 525-7034 or cell (304) 963-2641 . Sponsored by: Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area\, Inc.\, Marshall Unive rsity Sustainability Department\, City of Huntington and The Wild Ramp. ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/2075365309177166/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 5th Annual Huntingto
n Sustainability Fair is scheduled for Saturday\, May 18th\, from 10am-4pm
at the Wild Ramp in Central City. There will be speakers\, workshops\, de
monstrations\, performances and more. To register for booth space contact&
nbsp\;Gina Browning via
email or call Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area\, Inc at (304) 525-7034
or cell (304) 963-2641.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:The Wild Ramp UID:20190509T2017140Z-399841-1956@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T130000 SUMMARY:Garlic Mustard Pull DESCRIPTION:Handy Work for the Earth: Garlic Mustard Pull 10:00 am to 1:00 pm\, Pipestem Resort State Park in Pipestem\, WV. Meet at Pipestem’s Natur e Center. GUIDES: Julie McQuade and Richard Altare. Celebrate Earth Day a bit late and lend a helping hand to the Bluestone River Gorge. Team up wit h park staff to help remove a troublesome invasive species\, garlic mustar d. Wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy walking shoes\, work gloves\, a nd bring water. Reservations requested by April 23\; call 304-466-1800 x 3 79 https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hand y Work for the Earth: Garlic Mustard Pull
10:00 am to 1:00 pm\, Pipestem Resor t State Park in Pipestem\, WV. Meet at Pipestem&rsquo\;s Natu re Center. GUIDES: Julie McQuade and Richard Altare. Celebrate Earth Day a bit late and lend a helping hand to the Bluestone River Gorge . Team up with park staff to help remove a troublesome invasive species\, garlic mustard. Wear long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy walking shoes\, wo rk gloves\, and bring water. Reservations requested by April 23\; call 304 -466-1800 x 379
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/w ildflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park UID:20190415T1853470Z-399841-1858@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T160000 SUMMARY:Bat-and-Owl Prowl DESCRIPTION:Bat-and-Owl Prowl 8:30 to 10:00 pm\, Burnwood Trail at the Burn wood Day Use Area\, across US 19 from Canyon Rim Visitor Center at New Riv er Gorge National River in Lansing (park in the lot past the cabin). GUIDE S: Jodi French-Burr and Suleka Deevi. Explore nature’s night life on this one-mile forest adventure in search of bats and owls. Bring a red-filtered flashlight. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bat- and-Owl Prowl
8 :30 to 10:00 pm\, Burnwood Trail at the Burnwood Day Use Area\, across US 19 from Canyon Rim Visitor Center at New River Gorge National River in Lan sing (park in the lot past the cabin). GUIDES: Jodi French-Burr and Suleka Deevi. Explore nature&rsquo\;s night life on this one-mile forest ad venture in search of bats and owls. Bring a red-filtered flashlight.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Burnwood Day Use Area UID:20190415T1901220Z-399841-1867@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T203000 SUMMARY:Birds and blooms stroll DESCRIPTION:Birds and Blooms Sunset Stroll 6:00 to 8:30 pm\, Endless Wall T rail’s Fern Creek Trailhead at New River Gorge National River in Lansing\, WV. GUIDES: Jodi French-Burr and Keith Richardson. Explore life in divers e forests and see one of the best cliff top views of the New River Gorge o n this leisurely 2 mile moderate hike. Search for spring birds\, blooms\, and more on this early evening stroll. Bring binoculars or some will be av ailable. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bird s and Blooms Sunset Stroll
6:00 to 8:30 pm\, Endless Wall Trail&rsquo\;s Fern Creek Trail head at New River Gorge National River in Lansing\, WV. GUIDES: Jodi Frenc h-Burr and Keith Richardson. Explore life in diverse forests and see one of the best cliff top views of the New River Gorge on this leisurely 2 mile moderate hike. Search for spring birds\, blooms\, and more on this e arly evening stroll. Bring binoculars or some will be available.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:New River Gorge National River in Lansing UID:20190415T1854090Z-399841-1860@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T160000 SUMMARY:Nature of Brush Creek DESCRIPTION:Falls & Flowers: Nature of Brush Creek 1:00 to 4:00 pm\, Nature Center at Pipestem Resort State Park in Pipestem\, WV. GUIDES: Julie McQu ade\, Richard Altare\, and Suleka Deevi. Enjoy waterfalls and blooms along Brush Creek on this moderate 3 mile walk. Meet at Pipestem’s Nature Cente r to car caravan to the trailhead 20 minutes away. https://www.nps.gov/ner i/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fall s &\; Flowers: Nature of Brush Creek
1:00 to 4:00 pm\, Nature Center at Pipestem Resor t State Park in Pipestem\, WV. GUIDES: Julie McQuade\, Richard Altare\, an d Suleka Deevi. Enjoy waterfalls and blooms along Brush Creek on this moderate 3 mile walk. Meet at Pipestem&rsquo\;s Nature Center to car cara van to the trailhead 20 minutes away.
https://www.nps.go v/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park UID:20190415T1858210Z-399841-1865@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200320 SUMMARY:COVERAGE DESCRIPTION:C O V E R A G E Competition of VEX Educational Robotics to Adva nce Girls Education March 20\, 2020 | Charleston Coliseum and Convention C enter WVU-Tech and numerous partners are inviting any female middle-high s chool students\, all-girls VRC teams\, as well as the female members of VR C teams to attend the COVERAGE event. This event at the Convention Center in Charleston aims to increase the number of female robotics teams in our state. The morning session consists of speakers and networking with fema le leaders and role models. The afternoon session is a combined middle an d high school VRC scrimmage where the teams are invited to share their pas sion for competitive robotics with newcomers to the sport. Read on to lear n more\, and feel free to post or distribute the flyer. Space is limited to 16 teams and 30-50 additional young women. https://stemcenter.wvutech.e du/coverage/competition Questions? General: Chase Broyles Robotics Scrimma ge: Todd Ensign Sponsorships: Dr. Afrin Naz X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:C O V E R A G E
Competition of VEX Educa tional Robotics to Advance Girls Education
March 20\, 2020 | Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
WVU-Tech and numerous partn ers are inviting any female middle-high school students\, \;all-girls VRC teams\, as well as the female members of VRC teams to attend the COVER AGE event. \;This \;event at the Convention Center in Charleston aims to increase the number of female robotics teams in our state. \; The morning session consists of speakers and networking with female leader s and role models. \;The afternoon session is a combined middle and h igh school VRC scrimmage where the teams are invited to share their passio n for competitive robotics with newcomers to the sport. Read on to learn m ore\, and feel free to post or distribute the flyer. \;Space is limit ed to 16 teams and 30-50 additional young women.
https://stemcenter.wvutech.edu/coverage/competition
Questions?
General: \;Chase Broyles Robotics Scrimmage: \;Todd Ensign Sponsorships: \;Dr. Afrin Naz
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Coliseum & Convention Center UID:20200212T2110160Z-399841-2762@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200211 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Could the Ohio River have rights\; Hazelwood gre en space plan\; Historic Mon River Buffs collection\; What might happen if dams are removed from the Ohio River watershed\; grant info and more. Cli ck-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Could the Ohio River have rights\; Hazelwood green space plan\; Historic Mon River Buffs collection \; What might happen if dams are removed from the Ohio River watershed\; g rant info and more.
Click-Her e \;to read the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200212T2102390Z-399841-2761@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302 SUMMARY:WV American Waters grants DESCRIPTION:WV American Water - Environmental Grant Program WV American Wat er’s environmental grants support innovative community-based projects that improve\, restore and/or protect watersheds and community water supplies. For details download and read the attached pdf\, which includes a cover l etter\, brochure\, applicant info and budget summary sheet. Contact Bradle y Harris if you have questions. Note: Proposals must be submitted on or pr ior to March 31\, 2020. AW_Envgrants2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV American Water - Environmental Grant Program
WV American Water&rsquo\;s environ mental grants support innovative community-based projects that improve\, r estore and/or protect watersheds and community water supplies. For details download and read the attached pdf\, which includes a cover letter\, broc hure\, applicant info and budget summary sheet.
Contact \;Bradley Harris if you have questions. Note: Proposals must be submitted on or prior to Ma rch 31\, 2020.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200213T1427390Z-399841-2763@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190521 SUMMARY:Green infrastructure in urban forestry DESCRIPTION:Join the Potomac Watershed Partnership (PWP) to discuss Urban F orestry with beginners and seasoned professional. If you are an experience d professional\, this will serve as a refresher to catch up on fresh talki ng points and re-learn how to talk about the basics with beginners. Intern s and beginners\, this urban forestry intro is for you! The discussion wil l benefit planners\, public works staff\, parks & recreation\, or anyone w orking on green infrastructure. Learn the important part trees play in urb an ecosystems. Visit the website below to register and learn more. Registr ation: $15\, $10 (non-profits)\, free for students/interns. Includes lunch ... https://form.jotform.com/90623575144962 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Potomac Watershed Partnership (PWP) to discuss Urban Forestry with beginners and seasoned professional. If you are an experien ced professional\, this will serve as a refresher to catch up on fresh tal king points and re-learn how to talk about the basics with beginners. Inte rns and beginners\, this urban forestry intro is for you! The discussion w ill benefit planners\, public works staff\, parks &\; recreation\, or a nyone working on green infrastructure. Learn the important part trees play in urban ecosystems.
Visit the website below to register and learn more. Registration: $15\, $10 (no n-profits)\, free for students/interns. Includes lunch...
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Blue Ridge CTC UID:20190509T2018130Z-399841-1915@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920 SUMMARY:RSVP for Cranesville hike DESCRIPTION:Join the West Virginia and Maryland/DC chapters of The Nature C onservancy at Cranesville Swamp Preserve to celebrate the preserve's 60th year as a National Natural Landmark Designation. After a brief opening cer emony\, we will depart to hike the preserve on the newly renovated boardwa lk. Last chance to RSVP --> Here. Please remember that Cranesville Swamp i s just that--a swamp! Wear proper footwear and outerwear for the event. Vi sit the FB event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Wes
t Virginia and Maryland/DC chapters of The Nature Conservancy at \;
Please remember that Cranesville Swamp is just that--a swam p! Wear proper footwear and outerwear for the event. Visit the \;FB event post \;to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240812T1245240Z-399841-5963@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T203000 SUMMARY:ENTU meeting DESCRIPTION:The May monthly meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Un limited will be held at the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ACTIVITY BUILDING in downtown Charleston. The meeting will offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Our program speaker will be Ed Hay ne\, who will be sharing his years of experience with a presentation entit led: In Search of Trout Streams - The Tools and Techniques to Discover New Water. If you want to find new trout streams\, Ed will share the methods he has used over 30 years. https://www.facebook.com/events/353081905325922 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The May mont
hly meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be held at
the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ACTIVITY BUILDING in downtown Charleston. T
he meeting will offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be
gin at 7:00 p.m.
Our prog
ram speaker will be Ed Hayne\, who will be sharing his years of experience
with a presentation entitled: In Search of Trout Streams - The Tools and
Techniques to Discover New Water. If you want to find new trout streams\,
Ed will share the methods he has used over 30 years.
https://www.fac ebook.com/events/353081905325922/
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church UID:20190430T1449590Z-399841-1914@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190812 SUMMARY:Eastern Biochar conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Eastern Biochar conference August 12: Demos and field trips. Au gust 13: Workshops and presentations Development of a commercially viable biochar system Poultry litter/manures Wood/biomass Waste management Energy production Stormwater management Soil heath and More… Click-Here to regis ter. For questions or additional information call (304) 490-9308 or email Tina Metzer. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Eastern Biochar \;conference
August 12: Demos and field trips. August 13: Workshops and presentations
Click-Here \;to register. For qu estions or additional information call (304) 490-9308 or email Tina Metzer.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Eastern WV Community and Technical College UID:20190709T1455160Z-399841-2175@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421 SUMMARY:Small watershed grant deadline DESCRIPTION:The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in partnersh ip with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-sta te Chesapeake Bay Program partnership\, is soliciting proposals through th e Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund to restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. NFWF is specific ally soliciting proposals under the Small Watershed Grants (SWG) program f or projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed that promote voluntary\, c ommunity-based efforts to protect and restore the diverse and vital habita ts of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. NFWF will a ward funding through two distinct funding opportunities: SWG Implementatio n (SWG-I) grants of $75\,000-$500\,000 will be awarded for projects that r esult in direct\, on-the-ground actions to protect and restore water quali ty\, species\, and habitats in the Bay watershed. SWG Planning and Technic al Assistance (SWG-PTA) grants up to $75\,000 will be awarded for projects that enhance local capacity to implement future on-the-ground actions thr ough community-based assessment\, planning\, design\, and other technical assistance-oriented activities. Application deadline is April 21\, 2022. D ownload the attached RFP for all the details. 2022_SWGRFP.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in partnership with the U.S. Enviro nmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Progr am partnership\, is soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewar dship Fund to restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.
NFWF is specifically soliciting proposals under the Small Watershed Grants (SWG) program for projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed tha t promote voluntary\, community-based efforts to protect and restore the d iverse and vital habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers a nd streams. NFWF will award funding through two distinct funding opportuni ties:
Application deadline is April 21\, 2022. D ownload the attached RFP for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20220216T1424360Z-399841-4326@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host guest speaker Jennifer Liddle\, the WVDE P's Brownfields Coordinator. She will be discussing how brownfields can be used to support watershed initiatives. Attendees will also learn about th e new EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant and other available resources for br ownfield re-development. Video call link: https://meet.google.com/etk-omue -wce or dial: (US) +1 929-336-5814 PIN: 230 025 564 #. More phone numbers : https://tel.meet/etk-omue-wce?pin=5326972702353 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are excit ed to host guest speaker Jennifer Liddle\, the \;WVDEP's Brownfields Coordinator. She will be discus sing how brownfields can be used to support watershed initiatives. Attende es will also learn about the new EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant and other available resources for brownfield re-development.
Video call link: \;https://meet.google.com /etk-omue-wce \;or dial: \; (US) +1 929-336-5 814 PIN: 230 025 564 #. More phone numbers: \;https://tel.meet/etk-omue-wce?pin=5326972702353
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20260202T1354030Z-399841-6950@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T150000 SUMMARY:Mussels the other invertebrate DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s volunteer monit oring workgroup is excited to announce our next webinar. A fantastic team from Illinois will discuss their mussels data collection project. Webinar Registration - Zoom Topic: Mussels: The Other Aquatic Macroinvertebrates. Description: Learn about how a local mussel data collection program expand ed to a statewide effort that engages families\, students\, and retirees. This webinar will highlight mussel ecology\, the project\, the collaborati on\, as well as the outcomes of their project. Speakers: Danelle Haake\, I llinois RiverWatch\; Sarah Douglass\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champa ign\; Bruce Colravy\, Illinois RiverWatch X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council&rsquo\;s volunteer monitoring workgroup is excited to announce our next webinar. A fantastic team from Illinois wi ll discuss their mussels data collection project. Webinar Registration - Zoom
Topic: Mussels: The Other Aquatic Macroinvertebrates. D escription: Learn about how a local mussel data collection program expanded to a statewide effort that engages families\, students\, and reti rees. This webinar will highlight mussel ecology\, the project\, the colla boration\, as well as the outcomes of their project.
Speake rs: Danelle Haake\, Illinois RiverWatch\; Sarah Douglass\, Universi ty of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\; Bruce Colravy\, Illinois RiverWatch
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240404T1335010Z-399841-5760@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T103000 SUMMARY:High elevation bird walk DESCRIPTION:Join Herb Myers here at the refuge visitor center at 7:30 a.m. to see what birds are returning to the higher elevations. Spring songs sho uld be starting to make music in the forest. We will go up Forest Road 80 and bird along Wilderness Way Trail. https://www.facebook.com/events/98670 2728206572/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Herb My ers here at the refuge visitor center at 7:30 a.m. to see what birds are r eturning to the higher elevations. Spring songs should be starting to make music in the forest. We will go up Forest Road 80 and bird along Wilderne ss Way Trail.
https://www.facebook.com/events/986702728206572/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20190415T1935020Z-399841-1868@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408 SUMMARY:NPS Cost share applications due DESCRIPTION:2019 Challenge Cost Share Program Challenge Cost Share applicat ions are due Monday\, April 8. For procrastinators\, that specifically mea ns your application needs to be entirely entered the application portal by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time\, Monday April 8. For complete information and a pplication procedures\, go to: https://www.nps.gov/ccsp Challenge Cost Sha re projects are intended to build collaboration between the National Park Service and a wide variety of project partners -- non-profit\, for-profit\ , or educational institutions. The Challenge Cost Share program is designe d to cultivate shared efforts supporting the NPS mission with National Par ks\, National Trails\, and Wild and Scenic Rivers and their partners. The program encourages partnership projects that increase and enhance recreati onal access and enjoyment of these lands and waters\, and that protect the m for future generations. For 2019\, the program will provide a total of $ 386\,000 to support these projects. Up to $25\,000 will be awarded per pro ject\, and the selected partner organizations will need to match those fun ds 1-to-1 with their own funds and/or in-kind support. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2019 Challenge Cost Share Program
Challenge Cost Share applications are due \;Monday\ , April 8. For procrastinators\, that \;specifically means yo ur application needs to be entirely entered the application portal by 11:5 9 p.m. Mountain Time\, Monday April 8. For complete information and applic ation procedures\, go to: https://www.nps.gov/ccsp< /span>
Challenge Cost Share projects are intended to build collaboration between the Nation al Park Service and a wide variety of project partners -- non-profit\, for -profit\, or educational institutions. The Challenge Cost Share program is designed to cultivate shared efforts supporting the NPS mission with Nati onal Parks\, National Trails\, and Wild and Scenic Rivers and their partne rs. The program encourages partnership projects that increase and enhance recreational access and enjoyment of these lands and waters\, and that pro tect them for future generations. For 2019\, the program will provide a to tal of $386\,000 to support these projects. Up to $25\,000 will be awarded per project\, and the selected partner organizations will need to match t hose funds 1-to-1 with their own funds and/or in-kind support.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190402T1258140Z-399841-1802@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 SUMMARY:Earth Day work party DESCRIPTION:We've been celebrating Earth Day for nearly 15 years at the Fol klife Center. This year\, we are doing things a bit differently\, as the c enter has come upon some hard times and could really use some helping & he aling hands on the grounds and around our facilities. On April 13th (a lit tle over a week before Earth Day)\, we'll get our hands dirty and make a d ifference\, and in between\, we'll share a picnic and spend time with frie nds on the beautiful mountaintop. Afterwards\, we will share a great bonfi re and some fun times jamming and hanging around the fire circle. Let's sh ow our love to the Earth and to our beloved Appalachian South Folklife Cen ter. Please join us! https://www.facebook.com/events/407908726626435/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We've been c elebrating Earth Day for nearly 15 years at the Folklife Center. This year \, we are doing things a bit differently\, as the center has come upon som e hard times and could really use some helping &\; healing hands on the grounds and around our facilities. On April 13th (a little over a week be fore Earth Day)\, we'll get our hands dirty and make a difference\, and in between\, we'll share a picnic and spend time with friends on the beautif ul mountaintop. Afterwards\, we will share a great bonfire and some fun ti mes jamming and hanging around the fire circle. Let's show our love to the Earth and to our beloved Appalachian South Folklife Center. Please join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/407908726626435/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190402T1253260Z-399841-1801@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003 SUMMARY:EPA EE grants DESCRIPTION:The competition for EPAs Environmental Education (EE) grants be gan on September 14 and ends November 8th. Under the EE Grants Program\, EPA seeks grant applications from eligible applicants to support environme ntal education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardsh ip and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design\, demonstrate\, and/or disseminate environmental edu cation practices\, methods\, or techniques. Since 1992\, EPA has distribut ed between $2 and $3.5 million in grant funding per year\, supporting more than 3\,920 grants. Learn more at: https://www.epa.gov/education/grants X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The competit ion for EPAs Environmental Education (EE) grants began on September 14 and ends November 8th. \;
U
nder the EE Grants Program\, EPA seeks grant applications from eligible ap
plicants to support environmental education projects that promote environm
ental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with the skills to
take responsible actions to protect the environment. This grant program p
rovides financial support for projects that design\, demonstrate\, and/or
disseminate environmental education practices\, methods\, or techniques. S
ince 1992\, EPA has distributed between $2 and $3.5 million in grant fundi
ng per year\, supporting more than 3\,920 grants.
Learn more at: \;https://www.epa.gov/education/gr
ants
Grants Repor ting and Tracking System (GRTS) training related to the following topics:< /span>
Click-Here \;t o view the training and \; here to browse the projec t map. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20231002T1957350Z-399841-5445@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908 SUMMARY:Davis Creek septic program DESCRIPTION:Do you live in the Davis Creek watershed and need septic assist ance? Help may be availble - check the Davis Creek Watershed Association w ebsite to learn more. DavisCreekSepticProgram.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you live in the Davis Creek watershed and need septic assistance? Help may be avail ble - check the \;Davis Creek Watershed Association website to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230908T1251360Z-399841-5416@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T140000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Come see live birds of prey and learn about their habitat\, diet and behavior in the wild.Wings of Wonder will be presented by the Three Rivers Avian Center. This free fa mily-friendly presentation will last about an hour. Meet at the Kanawha St ate Forest Nature Center\, located in the former pool building. Click-Here to visit the FB event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Come see live birds of prey and learn about their habitat\, diet and beha vior in the wild.Wings of Wonder will be presented by the Three Rivers Avi an Center. This free family-friendly presentation will last about an hour.
Meet at the Kanawha State F orest Nature Center\, located in the former pool building. \;Click-Here to visit the FB event post.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230830T1837260Z-399841-5398@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T120000 SUMMARY:Margaret Denison nature walks DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Margaret Denison Fall Nature Walks A fall hike at Kanawha State Forest will showcase flowers\, t rees and wildlife. Meet at the KSF Nature Center (former pool building) an d choose from a variety of nature hikes led by volunteers\, park staff and master naturalists. Registration starts at 8:30 and walks begin at 9:00. Click-Here to visit the FB event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Margaret Denison Fall Nature Walks
A fall hike at Kanawha State Forest will showcase flowers\, trees and wildlife. Meet at the KSF Nature Center (former pool b uilding) and choose from a variety of nature hikes led by volunteers\, par k staff and master naturalists.
Registration starts at 8:30 and walks begin at 9:00. Click-Here \;to visit the FB event post.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230830T1834010Z-399841-5397@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 SUMMARY:Discover nature day DESCRIPTION:Join the PHCWPMA and their partners for a FREE day filled with fun\, learning\, and garlic mustard pulling at the 8th annual Discover Nat ure Day! The day starts off with a volunteer event to pull the invasive Ga rlic Mustard plant near the Discovery Center at 10 am. Prizes will be awar ded and light refreshments will be provided for all volunteers. In the aft ernoon from 1-4 pm\, booths\, activities\, and live animals will be set-up all around the Discovery Center\, ready to show participants what nature has to offer! For more information Email Hannah Wroton or call 304-635-442 4\, or Email Lizzie Mekonnen or call 703-850-8223. https://www.facebook.co m/events/2301490509908865/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs
p\;PHCWPMA and
their partners for a FREE day filled with fun\, learning\, and garlic must
ard pulling at the 8th annual Discover Nature Day!
For more information Email \;Hannah Wroton or call 304-635-4424\, or Email \;Lizzie Mekonnen or call 703-850-8223.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2301490509908865/
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Seneca Rocks Nature Center UID:20190415T1853270Z-399841-1782@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190509 SUMMARY:RSVP to attend the EP watershed meeting DESCRIPTION:WIP III updates\, water quality patterns\, conservation easemen ts\, BMP tracking tool Afternoon workshop on social media fundraising and grant-writing\, great for watershed groups and others! Morning refreshment s provided\; lunch is on your own. Email your RSVP by May 9 to Kristen Bi som or call: (681) 247-3011. The event is scheduled for May 23\, 2019. EPG aterring2019.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WIP III updates\, water quality patterns\, conservation easements\, BMP tracking tool
Afternoon workshop on s ocial media fundraising and grant-writing\, \;great for watershed grou ps and others! \;Morning refreshments provided\; lunch is on your own. \;
Email your RSVP by May 9 to \;Kristen Bisom or call: (681) 247-3011. The event is scheduled for May 23\, 2019.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190327T1259410Z-399841-1783@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T200000 SUMMARY:Navigating NRCS assistance programs DESCRIPTION:Please join WVSU Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources fo r our monthly virtual Ag Talk Tuesday speakers' series. Our special guest Mitchell King\, Acting District Conservationist for the Capitol District w ill discuss cost-share programs offered by the Natural Resource Conservati on Service and the Capitol Conservation District to landowners/producers\, with a focus on invasive species control. Mr. King will give instruction on how to sign up for these programs and give a general timeline for the EQIP program\, including deadlines. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) will als o talk about how to obtain a Farm and Tract number. Register Now! We hope to see you on January 11. WVSU ANR Team l anr@wvstateu.edu l 304-204-4065 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join WVSU Extension - Agriculture &\; Natural Resources for our monthly virt ual \;Ag Talk Tuesday \;speakers' series. \;Our speci al guest \;Mitchell King\, Acting District Conservationist for the Capitol District \;will discuss cost-share prog rams offered by the Natural Resource Conservation Service and the Capitol Conservation District to landowners/producers\, with a focus on invasive s pecies control. \;
Mr. K ing will give instruction on how to sign up for these programs and give a general timeline for the EQIP program\, including deadlines. The Farm Serv ice Agency (FSA) will also talk about how to obtain a Farm and Tract numbe r.
Register Now! We hope to see you on January 11.
WVSU ANR Team l \;anr@wvstateu.edu \;l 304-204-4065
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220105T1439240Z-399841-4283@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T200000 SUMMARY:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan DESCRIPTION:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan Public meetings on June 13-15 at Ohiopyle\, PA\, Deep Creek\, MD and Rockwood\, PA. All meetings are sched uled for 5-8 pm and light refreshments will be provided. Download the att ached jpg file for more details. YougConservationPlanMeeting.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youghiogheny Conservation Plan
Public m eetings on \;June 13-15 at Ohiopyle\, PA\, Deep Creek\, MD and Rockwoo d\, PA. All meetings are scheduled for 5-8 pm and light refreshments will& nbsp\; be provided.
Download the attached jpg file for more details. \;
YougConservationPlanMeeting.jpg
National Par k Service Conservation and Outdoor Recreation newsletter: March 2019\, Vol 1: Issue 2. Learn about San Antonio's bike program\, rails-to-trails and more. \;Click-Here for the most recent issue and visit the website below for previous \;issues. \;
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190321T1259440Z-399841-1758@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T150000 SUMMARY:Invasive species of concern DESCRIPTION:Please join WVSU Extension for the webinar Invasive Species of Concern to Appalachian Forests. Participants will learn what exactly an 'i nvasive species' is\, which ones to be on the lookout for in Appalachian f orests\, and state and federal resources available to them to learn about control and cost-sharing. Guest speaker Doug Jolley\, Plant Pest Regulator y Officer for the WV Department of Agriculture's Plant Industry Division w ill discuss control tactics for invasive herbaceous species that affect fo rest health. Additional guest speaker Rebekah Wallace\, EDDMapS Coordinato r for the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health (Bugwood\, for short) at the University of Georgia will give instruction on how to report invasive species using the EDDMapS website and EDDMapS smartphone app ava ilable for iPhone and Android. Register Now! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join WVSU Extension for the webinar \;Invasive Species of Concern t o Appalachian Forests. Participants will learn what exactly an 'i nvasive species' is\, which ones to be on the lookout for in Appalachian f orests\, and state and federal resources available to them to learn about control and cost-sharing. Guest speaker \;Doug Jolley \, Plant Pest Regulatory Officer for the WV Department of Agriculture's Pl ant Industry Division \;will discuss control tactics for invasive herb aceous species that affect forest health. \;Additional guest speaker&n bsp\;Rebekah Wallace\, EDDMapS Coordinator for the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health \;(Bugwood\, for short) at the University of Georgia will give instruction on how to report invasive species using the EDDMapS website and EDDMapS smartphone app available for iPhone and Android.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20211103T1950030Z-399841-4172@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T120000 SUMMARY:FODC Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 6th\, spend time walking Deckers Creek\, cl eaning up litter as you go! Bring friends\, family\, or your club/group– o r get paired up with other awesome community members at the event. Meet at Friends of Deckers Creek’s Outdoor Learning Park (OLP) at 9 am to receive supplies\, directions\, and safety tips. From there\, we will send volunt eers with FODC leaders to one of three locations\, our most family-friendl y option being right there along the rail trail. Volunteers may choose to walk the trail\, explore the stream banks\, or even get their feet wet to pick up trash from litter and illegal dumping. The event will end at 12 pm . Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Dress appropriately if you plan on getting wet! The OLP sits directly on the Deckers Creek rail trail in S abraton. Volunteers can access the rail trail here by parking in the back of the Kroger on Earl L. Core Road. You do not need to RSVP for this event \, but if you are planning on bringing a large group\, please call Rachel at: 304-292-3970 or email: rachel@deckerscreek.org so that we can arrange a good site for your group to stay together. https://www.facebook.com/even ts/1008497819349356/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On Saturday\
, April 6th\, spend time walking Deckers Creek\, cleaning up litter as you
go! Bring friends\, family\, or your club/group&ndash\; or get paired up
with other awesome community members at the event.
Meet at Friends of Deckers Creek&rsquo\;s \;
Outdoor Learning Park (O
LP) at 9 am to receive supplies\, directions\, and safety tips. From there
\, we will send volunteers with FODC leaders to one of three locations\, o
ur most family-friendly option being right there along the rail trail. Vol
unteers may choose to walk the trail\, explore the stream banks\, or even
get their feet wet to pick up trash from litter and illegal dumping. The e
vent will end at 12 pm. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Dress appr
opriately if you plan on getting wet!
The OLP sits directly on the Deckers Creek rail trail in Sabr
aton. Volunteers can access the rail trail here by parking in the back of
the Kroger on Earl L. Core Road. You do not need to RSVP for this event\,
but if you are planning on bringing a large group\, please call Rachel at:
304-292-3970 or email: \;rac
hel@deckerscreek.org so that we can arrange a good site for your group
to stay together.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1008497819349356/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190301T1409590Z-399841-1563@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220516 SUMMARY:Ohio River Basin celebration DESCRIPTION:Many citizens\, communities and legislative leaders are not awa re that rich river resources in fourteen states\, from New York to Illinoi s and Alabama contribute to the recreational and ecological wealth of the Ohio River Basin. ORBA’s vision is for everyone to know that the Ohio Rive r Basin - your streams and rivers - is a great place to go for paddling an d water recreation. ORBA ask your help to ensure that there are float tri ps or river cleanup events in June (or other convenient times) in every Co ngressional District of the Basin. We want citizens and legislators alike to know they are in a world-class water recreation location - the Great Oh io River Basin. ORBA will compile and share these events with members\, f ollowers\, elected officials\, and the citizens of the Basin so everyone c an experience the fun that the Ohio River Basin has to offer! Click-Here t o log your events… and HERE to learn more about the ORBA. OhioRiverBasin.p ng X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many citizen s\, communities and legislative leaders are not aware that rich river reso urces in fourteen states\, from New York to Illinois and Alabama contribut e to the recreational and ecological wealth of the Ohio River Basin. \ ;ORBA&rsquo\;s vision is for everyone to know that the Ohio River Basin - your streams and rivers - is a great place to go for paddling and water re creation. \;
ORBA ask yo
ur help \;to ensure that there are float trips or river cleanup events
in June (or other convenient times) in every Congressional District of th
e Basin. We want citizens and legislators alike to know they are in a worl
d-class water recreation location - the Great Ohio River Basin. \;
ORBA will compile and share
these events with members\, followers\, elected officials\, and the citize
ns of the Basin \;so everyone can experience the fun that the Ohio Riv
er Basin has to offer! \;Click-Here \;to
log your events&hellip\; and \;HERE \;to learn more about
the ORBA.
Sweep the South Branch \;is a Trout Unlimited (TU) sp onsored watershed-wide cleanup spanning 133 miles along the South Branch o f the Potomac. Hundreds of community volunteers will join together to coll ect trash from the South Branch and her tributaries\, which will help them become cleaner and healthier. \;
The cleanups are scheduled for April 10-12\, 2026 and are focuse d on the communities below. Please register and ask your friends and neigh bors to help. Go to the community link to register and get more details.
Help TU grow this event by sharing o n social media and with everyone you know. Questions? Email Jeffery Kresch. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260204T1856510Z-399841-6959@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220722 SUMMARY:FOB VISTA position DESCRIPTION:FOB is looking to hire a Tucker County Heritage Tourism Develop ment VISTA! As a VISTA\, you will work between 30-40 hours a week and rece ive a weekly living allowance. Our VISTA will mainly work on history proje cts as well as other office responsibilities. For more info on this positi on\, use the button to send an email to info@saveblackwater.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FOB is looki ng to hire a Tucker County Heritage Tourism Development VISTA! As a VISTA\ , you will work between 30-40 hours a week and receive a weekly living all owance. Our VISTA will mainly work on history projects as well as other of fice responsibilities.
For
more info on this position\, use the button to send an email to \;
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220720T1829440Z-399841-4768@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T210000 SUMMARY:Grandview full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Get Active in the Park and Active Southern West Virgin ia North Overlook\, Grandview SP. Join Community Captains Jack and Jacki f or a walk in the park and view the full moon rising at Turkey Spur at the end. Meet at the Turkey Spur overlook parking lot at 7:15 pm. Walk the Gra ndview Rim Trail and back to Turkey Spur to watch the full moon rise. Hike s go at a leisurely pace\, and are led by Community Captains with an intro by an NPS ranger when available.. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hiking poles for assistance\, and are encouraged to bring your own water. Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found Here. ht tps://fb.me/e/3w4LsVZNs X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Get Act ive in the Park and Active Southern West Virginia
North Overlook\, Grandview SP.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Join Community Captains Jack and Jacki for a walk in the park and view the full moon rising at Turkey Spur at the end. Meet at the Turkey Spur overlook parking lot at 7:15 pm. Walk the Grandvi ew Rim Trail and back to Turkey Spur to watch the full moon rise.
Hikes go at a leisurely pace\, and a re led by Community Captains with an intro by an NPS ranger when available .. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed t oe shoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hiking poles for assista nce\, and are encouraged to bring your own water. Participants will be ask ed to sign an online waiver found Here.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220705T1423050Z-399841-4733@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181217 SUMMARY:National Monitoring Newsletter DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council is pleased to rel ease the seventeenth edition of our National Water Monitoring News\, avail able HERE. This newsletter provides a forum of communication among water practitioners across the Nation. In support of the Council’s mission\, th is newsletter is geared to foster partnerships and collaboration\; advance water science\; improve monitoring strategies\; and enhance data integrat ion\, comparability\, and reporting. This edition's highlights include: Co llaborations and partnerships Volunteer monitoring Tools and technologies Upcoming conferences and workshops And more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Water Quality Monitoring Counc il is pleased to release the seventeenth edition of our National Water Mon itoring News\, available \;HERE. \; \;
This newsletter provid es a forum of communication among water practitioners across the Nation. I n support of the Council&rsquo\;s mission\, this newsletter is geared to f oster partnerships and collaboration\; advance water science\; improve mon itoring strategies\; and enhance data integration\, comparability\, and re porting.
This edition's highlights include:
The 2022 Env ironmental Summit will bring together local and state environmental organi zations in West Virginia to facilitate conversation around the opportuniti es and challenges facing the state&rsquo\;s environmental movement.The eve nt is free with a suggested donation of $25/day which covers food and lodg ing at the WVU Natura l Resource Center outside of Morgantown.
Day One will include a conversation of how to grow West V irginia's environmental movement and expand our voice. Day Two will focus on our legislative agenda for 2023 and beyond. Bring your hiking boots and visit nearby Coopers Rock State Forest. Sleep in a yurt! Stick around on Sunday and go zip lin ing! There will be live music on Saturday evening and time to relax.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220812T1835590Z-399841-4732@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin Is your drinking water safe after the Poto mac River sewage spill? Salt: Winter helper\, Pollution hazard Potomac Riv er 'Blowout' tides: Here's a breakdown of what people in DC should know Sl ightly salty water could come out of your faucet soon in these Maryland su burbs Anacostia River contamination concerns come as snow piles grow Imida cloprid in US rivers\, 2013–2022: Persistent presence and emerging chronic hazard Virginia’s winter drought may persist through April Phil predicts more winter weather\, expert believes warm spells are likely in March Dred ging plan unveiled for Anacostia River PA House Committee approves framewo rk on data center energy\, water usage regulation Scott’s Run Nature Prese rve to close temporarily for urgent sewer repairs Shenandoah National Park to conduct aerial limestone applications to improve stream health X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fishing News
Join \;Piney Creek Watershed Association (PC
WA) for our monthly cleanup on October 26\, 2019 starting at 9:00 a.m. We
are picking up an almost three-mile stretch of the Joel L. Smith highway (
Z-Way). We will meet at the first parking lot at Paul Cline Memorial Youth
Sports Complex (Soccer Fields) to distribute equipment and separate into
teams.
We will have gloves\, bags\, grabbers\, and safety vest
s for our volunteers. We will also be giving away free &ldquo\;Adopt-a-Hig
hway&rdquo\; toboggans to our volunteers as well as water\, pastries\, and
coffee. Hope to see you there... if you have any questions please call (3
04) 228-1680 or email PCWA.
https://www.facebook.com/events/379342109611855/
\;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:YMCA soccer fields UID:20191017T1641410Z-399841-2492@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Meet the common stonefly. Stone flies in the Perlidae (PER-lih-dee) family can be found clinging to the bo ttom of rocks in clean\, fast-flowing streams. This particular nymph may h ave just had a little growth spurt! Immediately after molting\, stonefly n ymphs are 'teneral\,' meaning they have a soft\, pale or milky-colored bod y before their exoskeleton hardens and darkens. Photo: Laurel Creek\, Moat sville X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Meet th e common stonefly. Stoneflies in the Perlidae (PER-lih-dee) family can be found clinging to the bottom of rocks in clean\, fast-flowing streams. Thi s particular nymph may have just had a little growth spurt! Immediately af ter molting\, stonefly nymphs are 'teneral\,' meaning they have a soft\, p ale or milky-colored body before their exoskeleton hardens and darkens.
Photo: Laurel Creek\, Moatsville
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260303T1419520Z-399841-7006@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213 SUMMARY:EBTJV Shared Waters DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Veture (EBTJV) is Proud To Share a New StoryMap: Shared Waters. Shared Waters is all about Brook Trout\, an d how its conservation helps sustain the forests and waters that sustain u s. The StoryMap introduces our connection to Brook Trout\, showcases sever al projects to improve Brook Trout populations\, and ends with a call to a ction. Along the way\, it orients you through maps and features stunning underwater photos of Brook Trout in vibrant habitats and spawning in New E ngland. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;
Shared Waters \;is all about Brook Trout\, and how its conservation helps sustain the forests and waters tha t sustain us. The StoryMap introduces our connection to Brook Trout\, show cases several projects to improve Brook Trout populations\, and ends with a call to action. \;
Alo ng the way\, it orients you through maps and features stunning underwater photos of Brook Trout in vibrant habitats and spawning in New England.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20260213T2059550Z-399841-6981@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220804 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:The Potomac River Basin - DWSPP held its quarterly business mee ting yesterday\, where members heard two presentations on reducing the eff ects of deicing salts on freshwater streams. The presentations can be seen HERE. In this issue: VA preserve adds 59 acres of forested wetlands Drin king water certified clean and safe The skinny on shallow water: protected but vulnerable DC authorities remind public not to swim in Potomac And mo re… Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Potomac River Basin - DWSP P \;held its quarterly business meeting yesterday\, where members heard two presentations on reducing the effects of deicing salts on freshw ater streams. The presentations can be seen HERE.
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
SUMMARY:Seneca Rocks cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Here is some information and itinerary for our upcoming Seneca
Rocks cleanup in conjunction with the Mountaineer Chapter\, but don't let
chapter borders scare you away. All are welcome! There will be food\, drin
k\, and good company following the cleanup. Afterwards we plan to have TU
staff showing us some of the habitat work they have been doing in the area
as well as a fish shocking demonstration. Click-Here for the itinerary.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Here is some information and itinerary for our upcoming Seneca Rocks cle anup in conjunction with the Mountaineer Chapter\, but don't let chapter b orders scare you away. All are welcome! There will be food\, drink\, and g ood company following the cleanup. Afterwards we plan to have TU staff sho wing us some of the habitat work they have been doing in the area as well as a fish shocking demonstration.
Click-Here for the itinerary
.
In t his issue:
Grants
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220805T1956200Z-399841-4793@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 SUMMARY:SPP award for PCWA DESCRIPTION:The Paint Creek Watershed Association is a 2026 Stream Partners Program grant recipient. This funding allows the volunteer group to maint ain their fishing pier\, which provides accessible fishing\, education\, a nd watershed history to everyone. Check out their Facebook page for more i nfo - Paint Creek Watershed Association\, Inc. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Paint Cr eek Watershed Association is a 2026 Stream Partners Program grant recipien t. This funding allows the volunteer group to maintain their fishing pier\ , which provides accessible fishing\, education\, and watershed history to everyone.
Check out their Facebook page for more info - \;Paint Creek Watershed Association\, Inc.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260414T2043430Z-399841-7084@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005 SUMMARY:Pesticide collection DESCRIPTION:Berkeley County Solid Wasted Authority (BCSWA) in cooperation w ith the WV Dept. of Agriculture is holding a pesticide collection event at the South Berkeley Recycling Center. This is open to WV residents with pr oof of residency. Participants ay dispose of any item with 'cide' in its d escription. Participants with large quantities to dispose should contact B CSWA prior to the event. See the attachedment for more details. BCSW_Pesti cideCollection.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Berkeley Cou nty Solid Wasted Authority (BCSWA) in cooperation with the WV Dept. of Agr iculture is holding a pesticide collection event at the \;South Berkel ey \;Recycling Center. This is open to WV residents with proof of resi dency. Participants ay dispose of any item with 'cide' in its description. Participants with large quantities to dispose should contact \;BCSWA prior to the event .
See the attachedment for m ore details.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Recycling Center UID:20190927T1654550Z-399841-2464@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200813 SUMMARY:How’s My Waterway DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for EPA’s Watershed Academy webinar on How’s My Waterway\, which will take place on August 27\, 2020. This webca st will include a live demonstration of the recently enhanced How’s My Wat erway application. For more information and to register - Click-Here. Want to know more about the Watershed Academy? Click-Here EPA_HMWFlyer82720.pd f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for EPA&rsquo\;s Watershed Academy webinar on How&rsq uo\;s My Waterway\, which will take place on August 27\, 2020. Th is webcast will include a live demonstration of the recently enhanced How& rsquo\;s My Waterway application. For more information and to register - < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Cli ck-Here.
Want to know more about the Watershed Academy? Click-Here
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Make every d ay Earth Day
April 22 was Earth Day\, an annual event to show sup port for protecting our planet. \; The first Earth Day was in 1970. Se veral people contributed to its genesis\, including U.S. Senator Gaylord N elson\, environmental activist Denis Hayes and labor leader Walter Reuther . Cartoonist Walt Kelly created the signature poster for that first Earth Day featuring Pogo Possum. The poster showed Pogo picking up litter at his home\, Okefenokee Swamp\, with the words &ldquo\;We have met the enemy an d he is us.&rdquo\;
The mess age is simple: We are all responsible for trashing and polluting our plane t\, and we share the responsibility for cleaning it up and maintaining a h ealthy\, sustainable environment. In reality\, every day should be Earth D ay.
Do your part by being an earth-friendly consumer and voter. Pick up litter and practice &ldquo\;le ave no trace&rdquo\; when enjoying the outdoors. Volunteer for a cleanup o f your favorite green space or watershed. And while we&rsquo\;re at it\, n ext Friday (April 29) is Arbor Day &ndash\; a great time to plant a tree a nd teach a child about conservation.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220425T1319360Z-399841-4533@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T143000 SUMMARY:WSIO-RPS DESCRIPTION:Watershed Index Online (WSIO) and Recovery Potential Screening (RPS) Tool Tutorial. Register here for this bonus webisode. Speakers: Mira nda Chien-Hale\, USEPA Emily Cira\, USEPA Andrew Somor\, Cadmus Group X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watershed In
dex Online (WSIO) and Recovery Potential Screening (RPS) Tool Tutorial. Register h
ere \;for this bonus webisode.
Speakers:
The Cherry River watershed has been selecte d by NRCS to conduct watershed planning. Local stakeholders are invited to participate in the meeting to bring forth any concerns or suggestions tha t should be considered during this planning phase.
For more inform ation view the attached pdf\, call (304) 284-7572 or email Pamela Yost.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:City Hall UID:20181217T1442340Z-399841-1424@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230729 SUMMARY:Watershed Snapshot DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Snapshot Day\, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at Stuart Re creation Center near Elkins\, WV to Celebrate the 10-Year Anniversary Cele bration of the WV Rivers Water Quality Monitoring Program! Click-here to l earn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Us for& nbsp\;Snapshot Day\, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at \;Stuart Recr eation Center near Elkins\, WV to Celebrate the 10-Year Anniversary Celebration of the WV Rivers Water Quality Monitoring Program!
Click-here \;to learn more and register. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230630T1703100Z-399841-5325@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017 SUMMARY:River Network connect & learn DESCRIPTION:River Network - Connect and Learn In this issue: Quite a year f or the Clean Water Act Events and Learning Sessions Conferences Submit a s ession proposal for River Rally Two now online learning series Network new s And more. Click-here to read the stories and learn more. RiverNetwork.j pg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Networ k - Connect and Learn
In thi s issue:
And more. \; Click-here to read th e stories and learn more.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20231017T2000450Z-399841-5460@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 SUMMARY:Take Back Day DESCRIPTION:Too often\, unused prescription drugs find their way into our e nvironment and in the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That 's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clea n out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - a rec ord amount of prescription drugs. Visit the website to learn more and find a drop-off location near you... https://takebackday.dea.gov/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Too often\, unused pres cription drugs find their way into our environment and in the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousan ds of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - a record amount of prescription drugs. Visit the website to learn more and find a drop-off location nea r you...
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190424T1457000Z-399841-1908@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231127 SUMMARY:2024 vernal pool workshops DESCRIPTION:WV Save Our Streams encourages you to join us at one of four ve rnal pool workshops. Inital details are below but more will be available s oon on this Facebook Post or the vernal pool monitoring website. February 24th WV Botanic Gardens - Morgantown March 2nd Fort Mill WMA - Romney Marc h 16th Kanawha State Forest - Charleston March 23rd New River Gorge Nation al Park either near Beckley or Fayetteville. A more precise location TBD. Questions? Contact Callie Sams. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Save Our Streams \;encourages you to join us at one of four vernal pool workshops. Inital details are below but more will be available soon on this \; Facebook Post or the vernal pool monitoring website.
Questions? Contact Callie Sams.
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20231127T2014280Z-399841-5493@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: ACWA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting - View the Updated Draft Agenda! The Aspen National Water Strategy Initiative 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Regist ration Now Available! Veolia Workforce Academy\, North America 2026 State Summit on Water Reuse - Registration Open! Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events a nd upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadl ines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;he re.
\;In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dead lines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260206T1819590Z-399841-6961@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601 SUMMARY:Ohio River Basin celebration DESCRIPTION:Many citizens\, communities and legislative leaders are not awa re that rich river resources in fourteen states\, from New York to Illinoi s and Alabama contribute to the recreational and ecological wealth of the Ohio River Basin. ORBA’s vision is for everyone to know that the Ohio Rive r Basin - your streams and rivers - is a great place to go for paddling an d water recreation. ORBA ask your help to ensure that there are float tri ps or river cleanup events in June (or other convenient times) in every Co ngressional District of the Basin. We want citizens and legislators alike to know they are in a world-class water recreation location - the Great Oh io River Basin. ORBA will compile and share these events with members\, f ollowers\, elected officials\, and the citizens of the Basin so everyone c an experience the fun that the Ohio River Basin has to offer! Click-Here t o log your events… and HERE to learn more about the ORBA. OhioRiverBasin.p ng X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many citizen s\, communities and legislative leaders are not aware that rich river reso urces in fourteen states\, from New York to Illinois and Alabama contribut e to the recreational and ecological wealth of the Ohio River Basin. \ ;ORBA&rsquo\;s vision is for everyone to know that the Ohio River Basin - your streams and rivers - is a great place to go for paddling and water re creation. \;
ORBA ask yo
ur help \;to ensure that there are float trips or river cleanup events
in June (or other convenient times) in every Congressional District of th
e Basin. We want citizens and legislators alike to know they are in a worl
d-class water recreation location - the Great Ohio River Basin. \;
ORBA will compile and share
these events with members\, followers\, elected officials\, and the citize
ns of the Basin \;so everyone can experience the fun that the Ohio Riv
er Basin has to offer! \;Click-Here \;to
log your events&hellip\; and \;HERE \;to learn more about
the ORBA.
Brook trout are a native fish and a mainstay of the recreation industry in the West Vi rginia highlands. Climate change and loss of forest cover along streams le ads to warmer water temperatures. These threats and more shrink the brook trout&rsquo\;s habitat range.
Want to learn more? \;Click-He re to watch a video about Trout Unlimited&rsquo\;s efforts.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200221T1902220Z-399841-2790@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T190000 SUMMARY:Huntington Mall Earth Day DESCRIPTION:We will be having an Earth Day Celebration. The event will be f rom 5-7pm. At 6pm\, Smokey Bear and Forester Craig Elswick will be present ing on fire safety. We will have crafts\, ice cream\, and a photo booth fo r everyone to enjoy. The craft for the night is planting seeds in one of o ur biodegradable Icedream Cones. All events are subject to change\, see Ch ick Fil A or call 304-736-3973 for details. https://www.facebook.com/event s/419887025239448/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be h aving an Earth Day Celebration. The event will be from 5-7pm. At 6pm\, Smo key Bear and Forester Craig Elswick will be presenting on fire safety. We will have crafts\, ice cream\, and a photo booth for everyone to enjoy. Th e craft for the night is planting seeds in one of our biodegradable Icedre am Cones.
All events are su bject to change\, see Chick Fil A or call 304-736-3973 for details.
h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/419887025239448/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190422T1310200Z-399841-1891@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 SUMMARY:Berkeley Co tire collection DESCRIPTION:BERKELEY COUNTY TIRE COLLECTION EVENT The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA)\, in cooperation with the West Virginia Departmen t of Environmental Protection (WV-DEP)\, is pleased to announce the Spring 2019 used tire collection event. The event will be held on Saturday\, Apr il 27th. The event will run from 9 am to 5 pm at the South Berkeley Recycl ing Center in Inwood. This event is open to any West Virginia resident wit h a valid driver's license. Participants may dispose of up to 10 tires\, f ree of charge\, per valid license. The 10 tire per license rule will be st rictly enforced. The tires do NOT need to be removed from the rims. Waste haulers\, non-West Virginia residents and businesses are not allowed to pa rticipate. Should you have any questions or comments\, please feel free to contact the BCSWA at the following options: BCSWA Office: 304-267-9370 So uth Berkeley Recycling Center: 304-671-2925 Email: office@berkeleycountyre cycling.com Website: www.berkeleycountyrecycling.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BERKELEY COU NTY TIRE COLLECTION EVENT
Th e Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA)\, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV-DEP)\, is pleased to announce the Spring 2019 used tire collection event. The event will be held on Saturday\, April 27th. The event will run from 9 am to 5 pm at th e South Berkeley Recycling Center in Inwood.
This event is open to any West Virginia resident with a v alid driver's license. Participants may dispose of up to 10 tires\, free o f charge\, per valid license. The 10 tire per license rule will be strictl y enforced. The tires do NOT need to be removed from the rims. Waste haule rs\, non-West Virginia residents and businesses are not allowed to partici pate. Should you have any questions or comments\, please feel free to cont act the BCSWA at the following options:
BCSWA Office: 304-267-9370 South Berkeley Recycling Center: 30 4-671-2925 Email: office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com Website: www.berkeleycountyrecycling.com
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Recycling Center UID:20190422T1314260Z-399841-1892@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 SUMMARY:Project Learning Tree DESCRIPTION:A Project Learning Tree workshop will be held at the Raleigh Co unty Library in Beckley on May 17 from 9-4. Project Learning Tree (PLT) ht tps://www.plt.org is an award-winning environmental education program that uses the forest as a ‘window on the world’ to understand our complex envi ronment\, to stimulate critical thinking and to make informed decisions. A ppropriate for both formal and non-formal educators in the area. Enhances both National and State Educational Standards. You must register by May 10 by emailing Linda.O.Carnell@wv.gov or you can call 304-822-4512. Registra tion is a must - class size is limited. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Project Le arning Tree workshop will be held at the Raleigh County Library in Beckley on May 17 from 9-4.
Project Learning Tree (PLT) https://www.plt.or g is an award-winning environmental education program that uses t he forest as a &lsquo\;window on the world&rsquo\; to understand our compl ex environment\, to stimulate critical thinking and to make informed decis ions. Appropriate for both formal and non-formal educators in the area. En hances both National and State Educational Standards.
You must register by May 10 by emailing Linda.O.Carnell@wv.gov or you can call 304-822-4512. Registration is a must - class size is lim ited.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Raleigh Co Library UID:20190509T2015330Z-399841-1890@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190422 SUMMARY:WVDEP @ the Envirothon DESCRIPTION:The WV Envirothon is more than 20 years old. Through its entire existence\, WVDEP has been involved in some capacity\, mostly at the Aqua tics station. In 2019 the Aquatics team consisted of recently retired U.S. Forest Service specialist Karen Sykes and Pam Edwards\, WVDEP’s Save Our Streams Coordinator Glenn Nelson and WVDEP’s Nonpoint Source Coordinator T im Craddock. The 2019 event was held at Canaan Valley State Park on April 17-18 and the winning team was Moorefield High School. Here are select pho tos from the 2019 aquatics teaching-testing days: http://bit.ly/Envirothon Aquatics2019 To learn more about runners-up teams and the event itself\, v isit the WV Envirothon Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WVEnvirotho n/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Envirot hon is more than 20 years old. Through its entire existence\, W VDEP has been involved in some capacity\, mostly at the Aquatics station. In 2019 the Aquatics team consisted of recently retired U.S. Forest Servic e specialist Karen Sykes and Pam Edwards\, WVDEP&rsquo\;s Save Our Streams Coordinator Glenn Nelson and WVDEP&rsquo\;s Nonpoint Source Coordinator T im Craddock.
The 2019 event was held at Canaan Valley State Park on April 17-18 and the winning team was Moorefield High School. Here are select photos from the 2019 aquatics teaching-testing days: http ://bit.ly/EnvirothonAquatics2019
To learn more about runners-up teams and the event itself\, visit the WV Envirothon Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WVEnvirothon/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190422T1508160Z-399841-1896@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Explore River Voices\, River Network’s monthly digital newslett er. In every issue you’ll find fresh thinking on water issues\, upcoming e vents and learning opportunities\, and success stories from across the net work. Read the most recent issues\, visit our archive to view earlier issu es\, and subscribe to receive new issues of River Voices directly to your inbox. If you would like to have the great work of your organization share d across the network\, click here to submit your success story. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Explore \;River Voices\, \;River Network&rsquo\;s mo nthly digital newsletter. In every issue you&rsquo\;ll find fresh thinking on water issues\, upcoming events and learning opportunities\, and succes s stories from across the network.
Read the most recent issues\, \;visit \; our archive \;to view earlier issues\, and \;subscribe \;to receive new iss ues of \;River Voices \;directly to your inbox. If you wo uld like to have the great work of your organization shared across the net work\, \;click here \;to submit your success story.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250108T1522500Z-399841-6211@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T180000 SUMMARY:St Albans cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by City of St. Albans\, WV When? April 28 - May 9\, 2025. Where? All over St. Albans\, ward by ward. Spring is in the air\, and so is the spirit of community cleanup! Join us for the City of St. Albans Ann ual Spring Cleanup and help us make our city even more beautiful. This is the perfect time to clear out and freshen up after the winter months. Note : Different wards have different dates\, so check the Facebook event post to learn your ward date. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;City of St. Albans\, WV
When ? April 28 - May 9\, 2025. Where? All over St. Albans\, ward by ward. Spri ng is in the air\, and so is the spirit of community cleanup! Join us for the City of St. Albans Annual Spring Cleanup and help us make our city eve n more beautiful. This is the perfect time to clear out and freshen up aft er the winter months.
Note: Different wards have dif
ferent dates\, so check the \;Facebook event po
st to learn your ward date.
Sa ve the Tygart Watershed Association \;(STTWA) invites you to join us for the 2025 Lurch Fest paddle!
This is a free event\, but donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the shuttle. Participants should arrive at the \;Blue and Gray Park at 9:00 a.m. to register and drop off ka yaks. A driver for each vehicle will head over to the Arden boat ramp to d rop off their vehicle and ride the shuttle back to Blue and Gray Park. Pad dle starts at 10:00 a.m.
Wh en finished\, load your kayaks up and head back into Philippi for Lurch Fe st--food\, drinks\, and fun! No kayak - No problem. STTWA has a few to loa n out\; first come\, first served. --->\; Learn more here.
Sign up here \;to let us know you're c oming. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Blue and Gray Park UID:20250722T1311340Z-399841-6679@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: GAO Letter : Open Priority Recommendations for EPA 2025 Annual Meeting - Draft Agenda Now Available! EPA WOTUS Rulemaking - Upcoming Listening Sessions 2025 AC WA CWA Cross-Program Workshop - Registration and Draft Agenda Webinars\, J ob Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the p ast week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
\;In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds ou r membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250509T1628340Z-399841-6524@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515 SUMMARY:WVDNR relocation DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announc ed today that it has relocated its main office to the West Virginia State Capitol Complex in Charleston. “This relocation strengthens our ability to serve the people of West Virginia and support our natural resources\,” sa id WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “Being in close proximity to the Capito l will improve collaboration with legislators and the Governor’s Office as we continue to invest in outdoor recreation and conservation efforts acro ss the state.” The agency’s new office is located at 112 California Avenue in Charleston. https://wvdnr.gov/wvdnr-relocates-main-office-to-state-cap itol-complex/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that it has re located its main office to the West Virginia State Capitol Complex in Char leston.
&ldquo\;This relocat ion strengthens our ability to serve the people of West Virginia and suppo rt our natural resources\,&rdquo\; said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. &l dquo\;Being in close proximity to the Capitol will improve collaboration w ith legislators and the Governor&rsquo\;s Office as we continue to invest in outdoor recreation and conservation efforts across the state.&rdquo\;
The agency&rsquo\;s new offic e is located at 112 California Avenue in Charleston.
https: //wvdnr.gov/wvdnr-relocates-main-office-to-state-capitol-complex/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250515T1614320Z-399841-6530@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823 SUMMARY:Kanawha River Cleanup coming soon DESCRIPTION:The annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup\, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Make It Shine Pr ogram\, is scheduled for September 7th from 9am - Noon! Cleanup sites incl ude Winfield Beach\, St. Albans Roadside Park\, the South Charleston boat ramp\, and Kanawha Falls at Glen Ferris. Other clean-up sites could be add ed as the event nears. Those wishing to volunteer for this year’s cleanup are urged to register with the WVDEP so enough supplies can be obtained f or each location. The WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (RE AP) will supply bags and gloves for volunteers and arrange for trash to be hauled away. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt. To volunteer\, regist er\, or suggest additional clean-up locations\, email Chris Cartwright or call 304-389-8389. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The annual G reat Kanawha River Cleanup\, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) < a href='https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default .aspx' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Make It Shine Program\, is scheduled for \;Septem ber 7th from 9am - Noon! Cleanup sites include Winfield Beach\, S t. Albans Roadside Park\, the South Charleston boat ramp\, and Kanawha Fal ls at Glen Ferris. Other clean-up sites could be added as the event nears. \;
Those wishing to vol
unteer for this year&rsquo\;s cleanup are urged to register with the WVDEP
so enough supplies can be obtained for each location. The WVDEP&rsquo\;s&
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br />To volunteer\, register\, or suggest additional clean-up locations\,
email \;Chris Cartwright \;or call 304-389-8389.
On September 15 and September 29\, attendees will have full free access to the Clay Ce nter's Avampato Discovery Museum\, Juliet Art Museum and Caperton Planetar ium and Theater.
Go to the&n bsp\;FB event post to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:The Clay Center UID:20240823T1954000Z-399841-5987@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T190000 SUMMARY:Trail training program DESCRIPTION:Event by Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Colla borative WV C.O.R.E. Capacity Building & Trails Training Program will prov ide a virtual seminar to learn about hands-on trail maintenance training\, valuable nonprofit capacity-building resources\, and outdoor business dev elopment collectively aimed at enhancing and expanding the outdoor economy throughout West Virginia. Visit the FB event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative
WV C.O.R.E. Capacity Building &a mp\; Trails Training Program will provide a virtual seminar to learn about hands-on trail maintenance training\, valuable nonprofit capacity-buildin g resources\, and outdoor business development collectively aimed at enhan cing and expanding the outdoor economy throughout West Virginia.
Visit the \;FB event post to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240823T2004590Z-399841-5989@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T170000 SUMMARY:Dow Day DESCRIPTION:On September 15 and September 29\, attendees will have full fre e access to the Clay Center's Avampato Discovery Museum\, Juliet Art Museu m and Caperton Planetarium and Theater. Go to the FB event post to learn m ore. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On September 15 and September 29\, attendees will have full free access to the Clay Ce nter's Avampato Discovery Museum\, Juliet Art Museum and Caperton Planetar ium and Theater.
Go to the&n bsp\;FB event post \;to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:The Clay Center UID:20240823T1954510Z-399841-5988@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T140000 SUMMARY:Trail training program DESCRIPTION:Event by Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Colla borative WV C.O.R.E. Capacity Building & Trails Training Program will prov ide a virtual seminar to learn about hands-on trail maintenance training\, valuable nonprofit capacity-building resources\, and outdoor business dev elopment collectively aimed at enhancing and expanding the outdoor economy throughout West Virginia. Visit the FB event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative
WV C.O.R.E. Capacity Building &a mp\; Trails Training Program will provide a virtual seminar to learn about hands-on trail maintenance training\, valuable nonprofit capacity-buildin g resources\, and outdoor business development collectively aimed at enhan cing and expanding the outdoor economy throughout West Virginia.
Visit the \;FB event post \;to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240823T2004450Z-399841-5990@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T210000 SUMMARY:Fall night hike DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the crisp autumn f orest as you explore the trails at night with our naturalist. Listen close ly as we try to call in the native owls and explore signs of other nocturn al wildlife. All ages welcome. Trails are not stroller accessible. View Co urse Details/Register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Immerse your self in the sights and sounds of the crisp autumn forest as you explore th e trails at night with our naturalist. Listen closely as we try to call in the native owls and explore signs of other nocturnal wildlife. All ages w elcome. Trails are not stroller accessible.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Schrader Center UID:20240823T1938110Z-399841-5986@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T193000 SUMMARY:PWET workshop DESCRIPTION:See the attachment for details. You must register to participat e in this workshop. Please Email Tomi Bergstrom or call: 304-926-0499 x 10 98 to register and for more information. WETWorkshop-Eglon.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See the attachment for details.
You must register to participate in this workshop. Please \;E mail \;Tomi Bergstrom or call: 304-926-0499 x 1098 to register and for more information.
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Mt Grove Community Center UID:20190606T1241090Z-399841-1902@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T200000 SUMMARY:Float the Fork celebration DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Trails Day and the West Fork River Water T rail\, we are celebrating on Friday night at VA park with presentations\, a gear swap\, paddle board demonstrations\, food from Heavenly Hoagies\, b oat rentals from Day Trippin' adventures and early registration for Float the Fork on June 1! Stop by between 4 and 8 pm to pick up registration for Float the Fork! You can drop off your boat at Goodhope and skip the lines Saturday morning. Register now for Float the Fork to guarantee your shirt will be sized and ready for pickup on May 31 or June 1. Search Float the Fork on Eventbrite for tickets and FAQ's. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 2534187519942629/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In honor of
National Trails Day and the West Fork River Water Trail\, we are celebrati
ng on Friday night at VA park with presentations\, a gear swap\, paddle bo
ard demonstrations\, food from Heavenly Hoagies\, boat rentals from Day Tr
ippin' adventures and early registration for Float the Fork on June 1!
Stop by between 4 and 8 pm t
o pick up registration for Float the Fork! You can drop off your boat at G
oodhope and skip the lines Saturday morning. Register now for Float the Fo
rk to guarantee your shirt will be sized and ready for pickup on May 31 or
June 1.
Search Float the
Fork on Eventbrite for tickets and FAQ's.
https://www.facebook.com/ events/2534187519942629/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190424T1328370Z-399841-1905@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T160000 SUMMARY:Invasive removal DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) needs volunteers to work on invasiv e species removal along the Canyon Rim Trail. Read the attached flyer to l earn more. To register email bella@saveblackwater.org or call 304-816-693 0. FOB_InvasiveRemoval.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of Blackwater \;(FOB) needs volunteers to work on invasive species re moval along the Canyon Rim Trail. Read the attached flyer to learn more.&n bsp\;
To register email bella@saveblackwater. org \;or call 304-816-6930.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240826T1231470Z-399841-5991@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000 SUMMARY:West Fork River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the Guardians of the West Fork for a morning of camraderie and environmental stewardship at the West Fork River cleanup near Glenn F alls in Harrison County. Get all the details Here. To sign up to voluntee r go to: https://forms.gle/zxdoubWmhCn89dnt9. Questions\, contact: wayneow orth@hotmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs
p\;Guardi
ans of the West Fork for a morning of camraderie and env
ironmental stewardship at the West Fork River cleanup near Glenn Falls in
Harrison County. Get all the details
To sig n up to volunteer go to: \;https://forms.gle/zxdoubWmhCn89dnt9< /a>. Questions\, contact: wayneoworth@hotmail.com.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240826T1245110Z-399841-5992@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 SUMMARY:Solar conference DESCRIPTION:View the agenda and RSVP at: www.solarunitedneighbors.org/westv irginiasolarcongress The West Virginia Solar Congress is a free public con ference that brings together solar supporters from across the state to lea rn and discuss the current state and future for solar energy in the state. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get involved with growing solar in West Virginia. The day will conclude with a participatory open forum for all at tendees to discuss the priorities and opportunities that solar supporters in West Virginia should focus on in the coming year. This event is FREE an d open to the public – everyone is welcome to attend! Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Whether you are a solar owner\, comple tely new to solar\, or somewhere in between – this event is for you! https ://www.facebook.com/events/2370487496571165/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:View the age
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The West Virginia
Solar Congress is a free public conference that brings together solar sup
porters from across the state to learn and discuss the current state and f
uture for solar energy in the state. The day will include a series of pres
entations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get
involved with growing solar in West Virginia. The day will conclude with a
participatory open forum for all attendees to discuss the priorities and
opportunities that solar supporters in West Virginia should focus on in th
e coming year.
This event
is FREE and open to the public &ndash\; everyone is welcome to attend! Br
eakfast and lunch will be provided for all attendees. Whether you are a so
lar owner\, completely new to solar\, or somewhere in between &ndash\; thi
s event is for you!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2370487496571165 /
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center UID:20190415T1937570Z-399841-1869@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713 SUMMARY:Potomac paddle DESCRIPTION:Paddle on the Potomac Paddle trip from Rileys Lock (Seneca) thr ough the old Potowmack Canal on the Virginia side of the Potomac to Pennyf ield Lock (approx. 4.5 miles). This trip takes only about 4 or 5 hours but is challenging with numerous rocks and ledges in the old canal. Reservati ons are required\, and paddlers must provide their own canoe/kayak and gea r. For more information\, Email Tony Laing or call 301-980-8932. Website: http://candocanal.org/calendar.html Organizer C&O Canal Association: http: //candocanal.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Padd le on the Potomac
P addle trip from Rileys Lock (Seneca) through the old Potowmack Canal on th e Virginia side of the Potomac to Pennyfield Lock (approx. 4.5 miles). Thi s trip takes only about 4 or 5 hours but is challenging with numerous rock s and ledges in the old canal. Reservations are required\, and paddlers mu st provide their own canoe/kayak and gear. For more information\, \;Em ail \;Tony Laing or ca ll 301-980-8932.
Web site: http://ca ndocanal.org/calendar.html
Organizer
C&\;O Canal Association: ht tp://candocanal.org
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190709T1239450Z-399841-1943@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190412 SUMMARY:ACWA's weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA’s Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-13-week-of-april-8-2019/ In this issue... The President Issues an EO on 401 RCAP Lagoon Webinar Recordings Animal Agric ulture Survey Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct c omments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA&rsquo\; s Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-13-week-of-ap ril-8-2019/
In this issu e...
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190415T1940500Z-399841-1870@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T110000 SUMMARY:CWSRF public meeting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP Public Meeting on the 2026 Clean Water & Drinking Water F unding Plan This is your chance to learn how state and federal dollars wil l be prioritized to fix aging infrastructure\, fund upgrades\, and protect our drinking water systems. Attend in person: WVDEP Headquarters\, 601 57 th St SE\, Charleston\, WV Or join virtually: meet.google.com/yzc-duqu-poo Dial in: +1 208-696-4303 | PIN: 860 396 880# To request the full draft pl an\, contact Katheryn Emery at katheryn.d.emery@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP Public
Meeting on the 2026 Clean Water &\; Drinking Water Funding Plan
This is your chance to learn how stat
e and federal dollars will be prioritized to fix aging infrastructure\, fu
nd upgrades\, and protect our drinking water systems.
A water fest
ival for multiple local elementary schools will be held at the \;
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CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Forks of Coal Natural Area UID:20240903T1624410Z-399841-6002@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T153000 SUMMARY:CYAN App DESCRIPTION:Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (HABs)\, which can appear i n water bodies across the country\, are an indicator of poor water quality and can potentially cause serious environmental and human and aquatic hea lth effects. Historically\, monitoring these HABs has been labor intensive and limited due to cost\, time\, and logistical constraints. EPA develope d the CyAN app to help local and state water quality managers make faster and better-informed management decisions related to cyanobacterial blooms. It provides an easy to use\, customizable interface for accessing algal b loom satellite data for over 2\,000 of the largest lakes and reservoirs in the United States. The CyAN app is free and available for download on G oogle Play™. It is designed for use on Android™ devices and is compatible with versions 4.2-8.0 (API levels 18-26). It is currently being developed as a web-based app\, which will be compatible with most devices. Click-Her e to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cyanobacteri al harmful algal blooms (HABs)\, which can appear in water bodies across t he country\, are an indicator of poor water quality and can potentially ca use serious environmental and human and aquatic health effects. Historical ly\, monitoring these HABs has been labor intensive and limited due to cos t\, time\, and logistical constraints. EPA developed the CyAN app to help local and state water quality managers make faster and better-informed man agement decisions related to cyanobacterial blooms. It provides an easy to use\, customizable interface for accessing algal bloom satellite data for over 2\,000 of the largest lakes and reservoirs in the United States.
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Th e CyAN app is free and available for download on Google Play&trade\;. It i s designed for use on Android&trade\; devices and is compatible with versi ons 4.2-8.0 (API levels 18-26). It is currently being developed as a web-b ased app\, which will be compatible with most devices.
Click-Here \;to register
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190719T1521360Z-399841-2238@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T153000 SUMMARY:Spiff-up your annual campaign DESCRIPTION:Spiff Up Your Annual Campaign Is your annual campaign becomin g stale? Could you use 50+ great new ideas? Sure\, it's easier to just upd ate the same old message and format\, but spiffing up your annual campaign is likely to generate more enthusiasm and response from regular donors. T his webinar will share easy and practical ways to enliven your campaign\, from setting goals to measuring results\, from getting the envelope opened to creating messaging that packs a punch. We'll also examine some new twi sts on the same old giving methods. This webinar will be presented by Jean Block\, a nationally recognized consultant and trainer on nonprofit manag ement\, board development and fundraising. Participants in her trainings s ay that they gained practical\, tried and true new ideathey can put to use immediately. Click-Here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spiff Up You r Annual Campaign
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Is your annual campaign becoming stale? Could you use 5 0+ great new ideas? Sure\, it's easier to just update the same old message and format\, but spiffing up your annual campaign is likely to generate m ore enthusiasm and response from regular donors. This webinar will share e asy and practical ways to enliven your campaign\, from setting goals to me asuring results\, from getting the envelope opened to creating messaging t hat packs a punch. We'll also examine some new twists on the same old givi ng methods. This webinar will be presented by Jean Block\, a nationally re cognized consultant and trainer on nonprofit management\, board developmen t and fundraising. Participants in her trainings say that they gained prac tical\, tried and true new ideathey can put to use immediately.
Click-Here \;to r egister
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190719T1524550Z-399841-2239@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619 SUMMARY:Organizational Development DESCRIPTION:Organizational Development Self-Paced Learning Series Being re sponsive in a constantly changing landscape is hard: River Network is here to help! As organizations are challenged in this moment to reassess their work and capacity\, and leaders are pressed to address fundraising\, staf fing\, and programmatic challenges\, getting back to the basics can be a g rounding strategy. Our self-paced learning series co-created with Hudson R iver Watershed Alliance includes episodes addressing mission statements\, leadership structures\, volunteer and board positions\, and the 101 of bud gets and workplans. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Organizationa l Development Self-Paced Learning Series \;
Being responsive in a constantly changing landscap e is hard: River Network is here to help! As organizations are challenged in this moment to reassess their work and capacity\, and leaders are press ed to address fundraising\, staffing\, and programmatic challenges\, getti ng back to the basics can be a grounding strategy. Our self-paced learning series co-created with \;Hudson River Watershed Alliance \;inc ludes episodes addressing mission statements\, leadership structures\, vol unteer and board positions\, and the 101 of budgets and workplans.< /p> CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250617T1341170Z-399841-6603@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Primitive Minnow Mayflies (Gray Drakes) like this one prefer slower moving water with a silty bottom and vegetation. Because their preferred habitat may have lower dissolved oxyge n levels\, these nymphs move their gills in different ways to optimize oxy gen intake\, like moving them faster or for longer periods of time. Watch the video. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Primiti ve Minnow Mayflies (Gray Drakes) like this one prefer slower moving water with a silty bottom and vegetation. Because their preferred habitat may ha ve lower dissolved oxygen levels\, these nymphs move their \;gills in different ways to optimize oxygen intake\, like moving them faster or for longer periods of time.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250618T1830110Z-399841-6600@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327 SUMMARY:Trout Lines newsletter DESCRIPTION:Trout Lines is the newsletter from the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU). This month's edition includes articles about the rec ent banquet\, new/improved fly patterns\, bugs in the creek and more. Clic k the link below to download the PDF. TroutLines_April2019.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Lines is the newsletter from the \;Ernie Ne ster Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU). This month's edition incl udes articles about the recent banquet\, new/improved fly patterns\, bugs in the creek and more. Click the link below to download the PDF.
< img style='height: 16px\; width: 16px\; margin-right: 2px\;' src='https:// www.dropbox.com/static/images/icons64/page_white_acrobat.png' alt='' />TroutLines_April2019.pdf
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190327T1314580Z-399841-1784@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T130000 SUMMARY:Martinsburg cleanup DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Oak street bridge to help remove trash from a secti on of the Tuscarora Creek there. Sponsored by City of Martinsburg and WV M ake it Shine. Bring your own waders or waterproof boots\, snacks\, and wat er. Gloves\, grabbers and trash bags will be provided. For more informatio n email: Emily Janzow or call (304) 671-2445. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet \;a t the Oak street bridge \;to help remove trash \;from a section of the Tuscarora Creek there. Sponsored by City of Martinsburg and WV Make i t Shine. Bring your own waders or waterproof boots\, snacks\, and water. G loves\, grabbers and trash bags will be provided.
For more information email: \;Emily Janzow \;or call (304) 671-2445 .
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190510T1231010Z-399841-1951@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet DESCRIPTION:WV WaterNet Spring 2025 In this issue: Volunteer Surveys Reveal Water Quality Trends Across WV WV’s Newest Water Trail! Watershed Groups Make Use of Chemical Spill Funds Local Work Group Meetings to be Held this Spring Save the Date for the 2025 Watershed Symposium And more... Click-H ere to read all the stories. WVWaterNet X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV WaterNet Spring 2025
In this issue:
And more...
The final Sc ientific Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) technical report\, Nutrient R eductions as Co-Benefits of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Treatment: Quantifyin g Nutrient Load Reductions for Restored Stream Segments in AMD-Impacted Wa tersheds\, is now published and available online.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20250411T1316020Z-399841-6447@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Watershed Network invites you to a Virtual So cial Hour hosted on Google Meet. The 2025 Virtual Social Hour series featu res sessions in which individual watershed groups share their stories\, th eir special strengths\, and their challenges. Friends of the Cheat will b e leading the sessing\, focusing on planning events for maximum effect\, a nd their approach to finding\, prioritizing\, characterizing\, and elimina ting AMD sources. Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zfw-ivxw-jfr X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;
Friends of the Cheat \;will be leadin g the sessing\, focusing on planning events for maximum effect\, and their approach to finding\, prioritizing\, characterizing\, and eliminating AMD sources.
Video call link:&n bsp\;https://meet.google.com/zfw-ivxw-jfr
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250228T1451080Z-399841-6290@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T140000 SUMMARY:EPA Grant Training DESCRIPTION:Training for EPA Grant Applicants\, Recipients\, and Subrecipie nts This training is intended for EPA grant applicants and recipients tha t plan to use EPA funding to provide grants to other entities through “sub awards.” This type of EPA grant recipient is considered a pass-through ent ity because the goal of the grant is to further award EPA funds. This trai ning focuses on: Oversight responsibilities of EPA pass-through entities Federal regulations that govern pass-through entities and the recipients o f subawards (subrecipients) EPA’s specific requirements for subrecipients EPA pass-through entities are encouraged to share this training informat ion with their subrecipients. Advanced Registration is required. Subscrib e to the EPA Grants Update Listserv to receive updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trai ning for EPA Grant Applicants\, Recipien ts\, and Subrecipients \;
EPA pass-through entities are encouraged to share this training information with their subrecipients.&n bsp\;
Advanced Registration \;is required. \;Subscribe to the EPA Grants Update Listserv \;to receive updates.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240911T2000170Z-399841-6015@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117 SUMMARY:EPA's RPS Tool DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Protection Agency’s RPS Team has relaunched t he Recovery Potential Screening website with a new name — Restoration and Protection Screening — along with new and updated tools for comparing and prioritizing watersheds. The new name reflects the utility of the tools an d data to support strategic planning to restore degraded waters and protec t healthy rivers\, lakes and coasts. EPA_RPSWebTool.pdf Steve Epting (he/h im) l Nonpoint Source Management Branch l USEPA\, Office of Wetlands\, Oce ans\, and Watersheds l Tribal Nonpoint Source Program | Healthy Watersheds Program X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The Environm ental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s RPS Team has relaunched the Recovery Pote ntial Screening website with a new name &mdash\; Restoration and Protection Scr eening &mdash\; along with new and updated tools for comparing an d prioritizing watersheds. The new name reflects the utility of the tools and data to support strategic planning to restore degraded waters and prot ect healthy rivers\, lakes and coasts.
Steve Epting& nbsp\;(he/him) l Nonpoint Source Management Branch l< /em> USEPA\, Office of Wetlands\, Oceans\, and Watersheds l \; Tribal Nonpoint So urce Program \;| \;Healthy Watersheds Program
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250117T1709430Z-399841-6229@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:September Newsletter content: Day of Reciprocity with Nature Wa ter Trail Update Buckhannon RiverFest Recap Septic Smart Week\, Water Qual ity Monitoring Update and more. ---> Read all the stories here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
September Ne wsletter content:
--->\; Read all the stories here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240916T1458550Z-399841-6023@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190318 SUMMARY:Grant opportunities DESCRIPTION:Grant opportunities American Water\, EQT\, NRG\, Cornell Dougla s foundation and more… http://3riversquest.org/grants/ 3riversquest.org-Gr ants.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grant opportunities
American Water\, EQT\, NRG\, Cornell Do uglas foundation and more&hellip\;
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190305T2023200Z-399841-1691@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190330 SUMMARY:VA Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:Virginia Save Our Streams (VASOS) is a fun way to test water qu ality by collecting and identifying underwater insects\, called macroinver tebrates. The Izaak Walton League is working with the IWLA Alexandria Chap ter to provide a workshop for those who wish to become a certified VASOS M onitor. Please bring a water bottle\, a bag lunch\, and boots\, waders\, o r shoes that can get wet. Visit: http://www.vasos.org for more info about Virginia Save Our Streams and HERE to register. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Save Our Streams workshops offer hands-on training for water quality monitorin g\, including biological\, chemical\, and physical stream assessments. Par ticipants also learn to assess stream habitat and watershed land uses. You 'll leave this workshop fully equipped to assess water quality – and take steps to fix it! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virginia Sav e Our Streams (VASOS) is a fun way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater insects\, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Wal ton League is working with the IWLA Alexandria Chapter to provide a worksh op for those who wish to become a certified VASOS Monitor. Please bring a water bottle\, a bag lunch\, and boots\, waders\, or shoes that can get we t.
Visit: \;http://www.vasos.org for more info about Virginia S ave Our Streams and \;HERE to register.
WORKSHOP D ESCRIPTIONS
Save Ou r Streams workshops offer hands-on training for water quality monitoring\, including biological\, chemical\, and physical stream assessments. Partic ipants also learn to assess stream habitat and watershed land uses. You'll leave this workshop fully equipped to assess water quality &ndash\; \ ;and take steps to fix it!
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CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Alexandria IWLA chapter UID:20190315T1827150Z-399841-1690@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000 SUMMARY:FOB rail trail tour DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) will be hosting a historic tour on the Rail Trail\, led by our very own Loki Kern! We will be meeting at the Buxton and Landstreet Building in Thomas. Bring your boots and your imagin ation as we talk a walk through history! Email loki@friendsofblackwater fo r more information! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends o f Blackwater \;(FOB) will be hosting a historic tour on the R ail Trail\, led by our very own Loki Kern! \;We will be meeting at the Buxton and Landstreet Building in Thomas. Bring your boots and you r imagination as we talk a walk through history!
Email \;loki@friendsofblackwater \;for more infor mation!
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20250411T1312020Z-399841-6446@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011 SUMMARY:YEP Conference registration deadline DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Youth Environmental Conference will be held at Blackwat er Falls State Park on November 8-10. The deadline to register is October 11th. Download the flyer to learn more. 2024YEPConference.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Yout h \;Environmental Conference< /span> \;will be held at Blackwater Falls State Park on Nov ember 8-10. The deadline to register is October 11th. Download the flyer t o learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park UID:20240918T1304140Z-399841-6026@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918 SUMMARY:YEP Conference registration DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Youth Environmental Conference will be held at Blackwat er Falls State Park on November 8-10. Online registration is available now and the deadline to register is October 11th. Download the flyer to learn more. 2024YEPConference.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Yout h \;Environmental Conference< /span> will be held at Blackwater Falls State Park on November 8-10. Online registration is available now and the deadline to register is October 11th. Download the flyer to learn more. \;
Bronco Wild Fund (BWF) and local Ford Dealers invite everyone to \;Built Wild®\;&n bsp\;Days at select America's State Parks®\;. Discove r adventure at a state park and find excitement in the great outdoors. At Built Wild®\; \;Days \, learn and be a part of what Bronco Wild Fund is doing to help incre ase access\, stewardship\, and preservation of our public lands.
Built Wild®\; \;Days \;offer a day of free\, outd oor fun for the whole family at 15 state parks across the country. Join us for recreation\, games\, a project to support your local state park - and to experience the Ford Bronco®\; \;SUV. Activities will vary and m ay include picnicking\, wildlife/nature viewing\, walking/running\, biking \, scenic drives\, hiking\, fishing\, water sports and swimming. Plus\, we 'll have giveaways.
In WV th e Built Wild celebration will occur at Chief Logan State Park.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Chief Logan State Park UID:20240918T1310380Z-399841-6027@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T140000 SUMMARY:Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) p ublished substantial updates to the Uniform Grants Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200 that will become effective on October 1\, 2024. These revisions reduce both Federal agency and recipient burden\, are written in plain language to clarify concepts and terms\, and help improve overall Federal financial assistance management. The EPA presenters will review the most impactful revisions to help guide our grants’ stakeholders through these changes. S ome of the topics to be covered include changes to threshold amounts\, equ ipment and supplies\, updates of definitions and acronyms\, new reporting requirements on budget and program plans as well as program performance\, modifications to the termination clause\, and procurement policies. ---> Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Earlier this
year\, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published \;substant
ial updates to the Uniform Grants Guidance at \;2 CFR \
;Part 200 \;that will become effective on \;Octo
ber 1\, 2024. \;These revisions reduce both Federal agency and recipie
nt burden\, are written in plain language to clarify concepts and terms\,
and help improve overall Federal financial assistance management. \;
The EPA presenters \;w
ill review the most impactful revisions to help guide our grants&rsquo\; s
takeholders through these changes. Some of the topics to be covered includ
e changes to threshold amounts\, equipment and supplies\, updates of defin
itions and acronyms\, new reporting requirements on budget and program pla
ns as well as program performance\, modifications to the termination claus
e\, and procurement policies. \; \;
--->\; Register Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240918T1938470Z-399841-6028@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T140000 SUMMARY:Fish passage funding DESCRIPTION:Funding for fish passage projects\, administered by the Nationa l Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the US Fish and Wildli fe Service (FWS)\, has greatly increased since the passing of the Bipartis an Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. One of the many program s receiving an increase in federal funding is the National Fish Passage Pr ogram\, which supports projects restoring rivers\, protecting wildlife\, a nd rebuilding economies. The program provides financial and technical assi stance for projects across the country to help conserve vulnerable species while building safer infrastructure for communities and improving climate resilience. In this webinar\, we’ll dive into the specifics of both the N OAA and FWS Fish Passage funding opportunities and hear from two groups wh o have successfully applied for and received funding from the two sources. ---> Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Funding for fish passage projects\, administered by the \;National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad ministration (NOAA) \;and the \;US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)\, h as greatly increased since the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure La w and Inflation Reduction Act. One of the many programs receiving an incre ase in federal funding is the \;National Fish Passage Program\, which supports projects restoring rivers\, protecting wildl ife\, and rebuilding economies. The program provides financial and technic al assistance for projects across the country to help conserve vulnerable species while building safer infrastructure for communities and improving climate resilience.
In this webinar\, we&rsquo\;ll dive into the specifics of both the NOAA and FWS Fi sh Passage funding opportunities \;and hear from two groups who have s uccessfully applied for and received funding from the two sources.< /p>
--->\; Register Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240919T1330340Z-399841-6030@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T170000 SUMMARY:Fall Ecotour DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater is hosting a fall ecotour. Join us for an hour-long guided tour along the Canyon Rim trail. We'll explore the scien ce behind changing leaves and how animals over-winter. Meet us in Thomas a t the old Miners and Merchants Bank parking lot. Questions?Email bella@sav eblackwater.org or call 304-816-6930. FOBFallEcotour.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of Blackwater \;is hosting a fall ecotour. Join us for an hour-long g uided tour along the Canyon Rim trail. We'll explore the science behind ch anging leaves and how animals over-winter.
Meet us in Thomas at the old Miners and Merchants Bank park ing lot. Questions?Email \;bella@saveblackwater.org \;or call 304-816-6930.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240919T1326240Z-399841-6029@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T143000 SUMMARY:Understanding Federal EJ tools DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how satellite data could be used to demo nstrate the impacts of green infrastructure on public health? Have you hea rd of EJScreen but you’re not sure how to use it? In this webinar\, speake rs will share more about various tools–such as CDC public health data\, EJ Screen\, and NASA’s EJ Data Catalog–that help practitioners map and unders tand the vulnerabilities impacting our communities’ land and waterways\, a nd connect ecosystem health with the health disparities shown by local soc ioeconomic data. Practitioners will gain a better understanding of the pur pose of each tool\, how to access and use them\, and how to use multiple t ools to create a holistic picture of local climate and health challenges a nd how to address them from an ecosystem perspective. ---> Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have you eve r wondered how satellite data could be used to demonstrate the impacts of green infrastructure on public health? Have you heard of \;EJScreen&nb sp\;but you&rsquo\;re not sure how to use it?
In this webinar\, speakers will share more about various tools&ndash\;such as CDC public health data\, EJScreen\, and NASA&rsquo\; s EJ Data Catalog&ndash\;that help practitioners map and understand the vu lnerabilities impacting our communities&rsquo\; land and waterways\, and c onnect ecosystem health with the health disparities shown by local socioec onomic data. Practitioners will gain a better understanding of the purpose of each tool\, how to access and use them\, and how to use multiple tools to create a holistic picture of local climate and health challenges and h ow to address them from an ecosystem perspective.
--->\; Register H ere.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240919T1333570Z-399841-6031@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Northern DESCRIPTION:Let's get together to explore the great things happening in the Northern Panhandle. You’ll get to: Focus on Brooke\, Hancock\, Marshall\, Ohio\, and Wetzel counties. Learn about Try This minigrants and how you c ould get one in 2025. Hear why you should attend the 2025 Try This Youth S ummit & Conference from June 5th-7th in Buckhannon and how you can partici pate\, plan\, present\, and more. Brainstorm new potential projects with f ellow community members - maybe even yours\, and come with ideas in mind o r help support someone else's. --> [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let's get to gether to explore the great things happening in the Northern Panhandle. Yo u&rsquo\;ll get to:
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CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20241118T1507240Z-399841-6138@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112 SUMMARY:Why saving Back Creek matters DESCRIPTION:Why Saving Back Creek Matters - Three Locals Share Why This Hid den Gem Deserves Protection Click-Here to read thier stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Why Saving Back Creek Matters - Three Locals Share Why This Hidden Gem Deserves Protection
Click- Here \;to read thier stories. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20241112T1451120Z-399841-6129@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000 SUMMARY:Lake Stephen's hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia Lake Stephens (37.780030 \, -81.312260) Join Community Captain Chastity to walk approximately 3 mil es of somewhat rocky trail around the lakeside at Lake Stephens. Meeting l ocation is the parking area near the dam/small craft launch (first right a s you enter the park). Visit the FB post for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virginia
Lake Stephens (37.780030\, -81.312260)
Join Community Captain Chastity to walk approximatel y 3 miles of somewhat rocky trail around the lakeside at Lake Stephens. Me eting location is the parking area near the dam/small craft launch (first right as you enter the park).
WVDEP's
\;Project WET Program is teaming with The F
riends of Mill Creek to host an outdoor learning opportunity for close to
300 Jackson County fifth-graders.
The inaugural Mill Creek Water Festival is scheduled from 9:30 a.
m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday\, September 26\, at Ripley City Park. Seven eleme
ntary schools will be represented at the event\, which focuses on water-re
lated education. Students will rotate through stations covering topics suc
h as stream insects\, healthy habitat for fish\, flooding\, acid rain and
the water cycle. \;Activities are designed to be hands-on and interact
ive\, making learning fun for the participants.
The \;Friends of Mill Creek is a volunteer- led watershed group that supports the 21-mile Mill Creek Water Trail\, whi ch flows through Ripley. Staff from the WVDEP\, U.S. Army Corps of Enginee rs\, U.S Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, along with other volunteers\, will serve as t he lead presenters at the Mill Creek event.
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Ripley City Park UID:20240920T1722430Z-399841-6035@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624 SUMMARY:On The Creek DESCRIPTION:Attached is the summer edition of Davis Creek Watershed Associa tion's\, 'On The Creek'. DAVISCREEKNEWSLETTER.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Attached is the summer edition of Davis Creek Watershed Association's\, 'On The Cree k'.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240623T2054280Z-399841-5859@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714 SUMMARY:Birds and heritage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning surrounded by nature and rich West Virgin ia history at the Old Hemlock farm in Preston County. Enjoy a bird walk le d by LeJay Graffious\, explore the farmhouse museum\, and even have the op tion to witness a bird banding demonstration. Visit the FB event post for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a morning surrounded by nature and rich West Virginia history at the Old H emlock farm in Preston County. Enjoy a bird walk led by LeJay Graffious\, explore the farmhouse museum\, and even have the option to witness a bird banding demonstration.
Visit the \;FB event post for more det ails.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240623T2047340Z-399841-5858@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 SUMMARY:Breeding birds of WV RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Breeding Birds of West Virginia Presenter: Casey Rucker has st udied birds all over the world and extensively in West Virginia. He has l ed many excursions in the Appalachian mountains and is editor of Redstart\ , a publication of the Brooks Bird Club. Course content: Basics of bird-w atching\, ethics\, morning walks\, brief history of land use in WV\, local habitats and bird guilds\, breeding cycles\, challenges of protecting and raising young\, bird population facts and trends\, bird watching around t he world\, WV breeding bird atlas. Go to: https://www.yewmountain.org/bird ing.html to learn more. Questions? contact: yewmountain@gmail.com or cal l 304-653-4079. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bree ding Birds of West Virginia
Join us on Thursday\, February 7\, 2019\, f or the monthly meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENC TU) at the South Charleston Public Library. The meeting is open to everyon e\; and provides a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting wil l begin at 7:00 p.m.
Our program speaker will be Larry Orr\, who w ill be sharing his years of experience about fishing on the Elk River. If you want to know when\, where\, and what to fish on the Elk River make pla ns to attend. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Public Library UID:20190204T1647530Z-399841-1593@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190510 SUMMARY:ForestCraft weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:ForestCraft weekend is an introduction to traditional\, native woodland skills for all ages. With expert teachers including Jason Drevena k of the North American Bushcraft School participants will practice firesk ills\, cordage techniques\, identifying wild food & medicine\, naturalist skills and more at this hands-on adventure that the whole family will love . Enjoy live music\, campfires\, nourishing meals\, and lots of time in th e forest. More details coming soon. Package deals include lodging in a pri vate guest room\, six meals + snacks and instruction. For questions\, pric es an additional information email yewmountain@gmail.com or call 304-653-4 079. https://www.facebook.com/events/330173794244959/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ForestCraft
weekend is an introduction to traditional\, native woodland skills for all
ages. With expert teachers including Jason Drevenak of the North American
Bushcraft School participants will practice fireskills\, cordage techniqu
es\, identifying wild food &\; medicine\, naturalist skills and more at
this hands-on adventure that the whole family will love. Enjoy live music
\, campfires\, nourishing meals\, and lots of time in the forest. More det
ails coming soon.
Package
deals include lodging in a private guest room\, six \;meals + snacks
and instruction. For questions\, prices an additional information email&nb
sp\;yewmountain@gmail.com or ca
ll 304-653-4079.
https://www.facebook.com/events/330173794244959/
\;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Yew Mountain Center UID:20190509T2017390Z-399841-1580@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920 SUMMARY:Woman in the woods retreat RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Wild Wonderful Women in the Woods Weekend Retreat Sep. 20-22 (F ri. 3PM – Sun. 2PM) Course content: You don’t have to be a survivalist to feel at home in the woods. This weekend is about finding inspiration and your comfy zone in nature. Yoga\, forest fitness\, wild plant medicine & food\, woodland skills\, delicious healthy meals\, crafts\, and music…cho ose to do it all\, or take this time to breathe\, rest\, meander at your o wn pace. We keep our programs small\, so we can be flexible to address the needs of individuals and the group. Let us know how we can make this wee kend work for you! To learn more visit: https://www.yewmountain.org/wild-w omen-in-the-woods.html\, call 304-653-4079 or email yewmountain@gmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wild Wonderful Women in the Woods Weekend Retreat
Course content: You don&rsquo\;t have to be a survivalist t
o feel at home in the woods. \; This weekend is about finding inspirat
ion and your comfy zone in nature. \; Yoga\, forest fitness\, wild pla
nt medicine &\; food\, \; woodland skills\, delicious healthy meals
\, crafts\, and music&hellip\;choose to do it all\, or take this time to b
reathe\, rest\, meander at your own pace. We keep our programs small\, so we can be flexible to a
ddress the needs of individuals and the group. \; Let us know how we c
an make this weekend work for you! To learn more visit: https://www.yewmountain.org/wild-women-in-the-woods.html\, call 304-653-4079 or email
yewmountain@gmail.com.<
/span> WV Save Our Streams \;encourages you to
join us at one of four vernal pool workshops. Inital details are below but
more will be available on this \;Faceb
ook Post \;and/or the vernal pool monitoring website. Questions? Contact \;Callie Sams. KCE master gardener's \;official event page for the
annual Spring Into Gardening workshop to kick off the gardening season! It
will be held in the Coonskin Park Clubhouse. To download the registration
form please go to https://tinyurl.com/sig2019a.
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20190201T1842330Z-399841-1582@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190706 SUMMARY:Forest herbs RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Forest Herbs Course content: In the forest\, learn identificat ion\, ecology and lore of local medicinal plants. Participate in our fores t farming project. Back at the lodge\, learn how to prepare tinctures and other preparations with responsibly collected plant material. Learn how fo rest farming can protect wild populations of sought-after plants. This wor k has the potential to make us healthier as well as protect and enhance th e forested environment. We keep our programs small so we can be flexible t o address the needs of individuals and the group. Let us know how we can make this weekend work for you! To learn more visit: https://www.yewmounta in.org/forest-herbs.html\, call 304-653-4079 or email yewmountain@gmail.co m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fore st Herbs
To learn more visit: https://www.yewmountain.org/forest-herbs.html
\, call 304-653-4079 or email yewmountain@gmail.com.
\;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Yew Mountain Center UID:20190708T1519070Z-399841-1583@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908 SUMMARY:WV Highlands Voice DESCRIPTION:Click-here to read the entire September issue. In it you will f ind the following: Corridore H alternate route Blending recreation\, cultu re and history The scourge of Eagles: Lead shot Dolly Sods stewards servic e awards No cost service to help erosion and much more! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Click-here \;to read the entire September iss ue. In it you will find the following:
and much more!
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230908T1440300Z-399841-5418@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913 SUMMARY:WVHC Fall Review registration DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this year’s Fall Review\, where we will look at today’s water issues\, Friday\, October 13th through Sunday\, October 15th at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Topics covered will include sedim entation\, the threatened candy darter\, acid mine drainage\, sewage treat ment\, smalltown water issues\, PFAS\, water laws and water justice. We’ll also enjoy a bird walk\, a square dance\, a mindfulness walk\, and networ king with friends\, including those we haven’t yet met. Registration is op en now\, and a block of rooms at the park lodge will give you a room disco unt until September 13th. https://www.wvhighlands.org/ WVHCFallReview2023. jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for this year&rsquo\;s Fall Review\, where we will look at today&rsquo\ ;s water issues\, Friday\, October 13th through Sunday\, October 15th at C anaan Valley Resort State Park.
Topics covered will include sedimentation\, the threatened candy dart er\, acid mine drainage\, sewage treatment\, smalltown water issues\, PFAS \, water laws and water justice. We&rsquo\;ll also enjoy a bird walk\, a s quare dance\, a mindfulness walk\, and networking with friends\, including those we haven&rsquo\;t yet met. Registration is open now\, and a block o f rooms at the park lodge will give you a room discount until September 13 th.
https://www.wvhighlands.org/< /a>
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230908T1431460Z-399841-5417@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190812 SUMMARY:Watershed Educators Institute RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Watershed Educators Institute Enrich your curriculum with local \, relevant\, and engaging topics while still addressing state standards a nd district expectations. Learn at the pristine Lacawac Sanctuary which en compasses glacial Lake Lacawac\, a National Natural Landmark\, and its wat ershed. A variety of ecosystems and trails provide ideal opportunities for deep and meaningful learning. Network with watershed professionals from a round the state. Work with scientists\, historians\, and educators who wor k with local issues to preserve and protect our watersheds. Have fun and g et outdoors! WEI is like camp for teachers: you’ll be immersed in nature\, collect water samples\, paddle waterways\, reflect and journal on the doc k\, and much more! Questions? Email Jamie Reeger\, director of environment al education\, or call: 570-689-9494. When: August 12–16\, 2019\, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday–Thursday\; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday Where: Lacawac Sanctua ry\, 94 Sanctuary Road\, Lake Ariel\, PA 18346 Audience: Grade 6–12 teache rs Fees: $275\, includes lodging and meals. ACT 48 (50 hours)\, $0\; CPE ( 3 credits)\, $350\; graduate credit\, pending. Register and learn more at: https://stroudcenter.org/event/watershed-educators-institute/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wate rshed Educators Institute
Questions? \;Email Jamie Reeger\, director of environmental education\, or call: 57 0-689-9494.
When: August 12&ndash\;16\, 2019\, 8 a.m. &ndash\; 8 p.m. Monday&ndash\; Thursday\; 8 a.m. &ndash\; 3 p.m. on Friday Where: Lacawac Sanctu ary\, 94 Sanctuary Road\, Lake Ariel\, PA 18346 Audienc e: Grade 6&ndash\;12 teachers Fees: $275\, inclu des lodging and meals. ACT 48 (50 hours)\, $0\; CPE (3 credits)\, $350\; g raduate credit\, pending.
Re gister and learn more at: https://stroudcenter.org/event/watershed-educators-institute/< /span>
\;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Lacawac Sanctuary UID:20190709T1454080Z-399841-2085@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114 SUMMARY:Teacher of the year award DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is accepting applications for the 2022 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. The deadline to apply is Februa ry 14\, 2022. Winners will be chosen on the elementary\, middle\, and high school levels\, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM (science\, technology\, engine ering\, and math) programs at their school. Educators eligible for nominat ion must teach either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a classroom setting in a West Virginia public\, private or charter school and have ha d their program established for at least one year. Teachers can be nominat ed by themselves\, colleagues\, principals\, students\, or anyone familiar with their environmental program. Awards will be presented to educators w ho have demonstrated exemplary environmental leadership through the creati on of lesson plans\, implementation of school programs\, or participation in activities that promote environmental stewardship. Applications are ava ilable at: https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/defa ult.aspx. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP is accepting applications for th e 2022 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. The deadlin e to apply is February 14\, 2022.
W
inners will be chosen on the elementary\, middle\, and high school levels\
, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award
to be used in promoting STEM (science\, technology\, engineering\, and mat
h) programs at their school. Educators eligible for nomination must teach
either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a classroom setting in a W
est Virginia public\, private or charter school and have had their program
established for at least one year. Teachers can be nominated by themselve
s\, colleagues\, principals\, students\, or anyone familiar with their env
ironmental program.
Award
s will be presented to educators who have demonstrated exemplary environme
ntal leadership through the creation of lesson plans\, implementation of s
chool programs\, or participation in activities that promote environmental
stewardship.
Applications a re available at: \;https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advoca te/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx.
WVDEP-REAP i s accepting applications for the 2022 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. The deadline to apply is February 14\, 2022.
Winners will be chosen on the element
ary\, middle\, and high school levels\, with each winner receiving a $500
personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM (scienc
e\, technology\, engineering\, and math) programs at their school. Educato
rs eligible for nomination must teach either full-time or part-time\, or v
olunteer in a classroom setting in a West Virginia public\, private or cha
rter school and have had their program established for at least one year.
Teachers can be nominated by themselves\, colleagues\, principals\, studen
ts\, or anyone familiar with their environmental program.
Awards will be presented to educators w
ho have demonstrated exemplary environmental leadership through the creati
on of lesson plans\, implementation of school programs\, or participation
in activities that promote environmental stewardship.
Applications are available at: \;https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx.
ICPRB is cel ebrating first anniversary of the adoption of the Potomac Basin Comprehens ive Water Resources Plan! \; We thank our commissioners\, steering com mittee\, and other others for their continued interest in the development and implementation of the plan. Over the past year\, we've been busy imple menting many recommendations. \; Work on 80 percent of the milestones has begun. \; Almost 8 percent of the milestones are already complete. \; \; \; \; \; \;
The \;plan web page< /span> \;contains the final plan document\, a PowerPoint presentat ion\, quick access one-pagers and handouts about the plan\, and an anniver sary status update. \; Next year\, we anticipate having workshops to d evelop an inventory of roles\, responsibilities\, and authorities in the b asin related to water quality\, water use and availability\, ecological he alth\, and human land use. \; Stakeholder participation in these event s will be essential. \;
Click-Here for more news&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190802T1923030Z-399841-2284@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:Rivers Run Through This In this issue: Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services. Learn more here. Southern WV group to rally at Capitol fo r clean water in the coalfields. Learn more here. WV Rivers urging more fl ood resiliency beyond early warnings. Learn more here. Wayne residents vo ice frustrations\, distrust over recent contamination of the water system. Learn more here. Anuran occupancy of created wetlands within reforested l egacy surface mines in Kentucky and West Virginia. Learn more here. Grants Giant Eagle Foundation: Community wellbeing grants in health\, hunger\, a nd education. Learn more here. Labcorp supports food access\, healthcare\, and STEM education. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rivers Run T hrough This
In this issue:
Grants
WVDEP-REAP is accepting applications for th e 2022 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. The deadlin e to apply is February 14\, 2022.
W
inners will be chosen on the elementary\, middle\, and high school levels\
, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award
to be used in promoting STEM (science\, technology\, engineering\, and mat
h) programs at their school. Educators eligible for nomination must teach
either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a classroom setting in a W
est Virginia public\, private or charter school and have had their program
established for at least one year. Teachers can be nominated by themselve
s\, colleagues\, principals\, students\, or anyone familiar with their env
ironmental program.
Award
s will be presented to educators who have demonstrated exemplary environme
ntal leadership through the creation of lesson plans\, implementation of s
chool programs\, or participation in activities that promote environmental
stewardship.
Applications a re available at: \;https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advoca te/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx.
Biol ogical Stream Monitoring
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
Description
We train volunteers to assess ecological conditions in streams based on the absence/presence of benthic macroinvertebrates. Training includes field workshops and mentorin g by experienced monitors. Volunteers can assist at different levels of co mmitment. You may choose to participate in the NVSWCD monthly stream monit oring\, or you may become a certified stream monitor to adopt your chosen stream and commit to monitoring it four times a year.
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
< /p> CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260212T2009180Z-399841-6976@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: ACWA 2026 M id-Year Meeting - View the Updated Draft Agenda! EPA to Establish a PFAS C oordinating Group 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Registrat ion Now Available! UCMR 5 2026 State Summit on Water Reuse - Registration Open! Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa tion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap i s a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap r eminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important info rmation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260213T1848490Z-399841-6980@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T140000 SUMMARY:E-Day at the Capitol DESCRIPTION:Join us for Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol on Februa ry 28\, from 9 am to 2 pm. E-Day is an excellent opportunity for residents and WV environmental groups to network\, feature their work\, meet with l egislators\, and help promote WVEC’s legislative priorities. If your group is interested in having a table at E-Day or you would like to attend\, pl ease register at the 'Find Tickets' link. Participation is free. E-Day wil l include a rally with environmental activists and legislators to update y ou on critical pieces of legislation that impact our state. Whether you wa nt to set up a table or attend\, we need your support to lobby for protect ing our public health and environment. Register today! https://m.facebook .com/events/1147904495922694?mibextid=Z0UBBX X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol on February 28\, from 9 am to 2 pm. E-Day is an excellent opportunity for residents and WV environmental g roups to network\, feature their work\, meet with legislators\, and help p romote WVEC&rsquo\;s legislative priorities. If your group is interested i n having a table at E-Day or you would like to attend\, please register at the 'Find Tickets' link. Participation is free.
E-Day will include a rally with environmental activis ts and legislators to update you on critical pieces of legislation that im pact our state. Whether you want to set up a table or attend\, we need you r support to lobby for protecting our public health and environment. Regis ter today! \;
ht tps://m.facebook.com/events/1147904495922694?mibextid=Z0UBBX
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:State Capitol UID:20230125T1640300Z-399841-5130@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141030T150000 SUMMARY:Monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:9:00 - 3:00 on Horsecamp to Seneca. Visit the website below to learn more about SOS workshops or contact the Coordinator. http://www.dep. wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:9:00 - 3:00 on Horsecamp to Seneca.
\nVisit the website below to learn more about SOS workshops or contact the Coordinator.
\nhttp:// www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx< /p> CATEGORIES:General UID:20141030T1929170Z-399841-126@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T150000 SUMMARY:TU's Shale Gas monitoring DESCRIPTION:10:00-3:00 on Glady Fork where 33/55 crosses. Visit the websit e below to learn more about SOS workshops or contact the Coordinator. http ://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
10:00-3:00 on Glady Fork where 33/55 crosse s. \;
\nVisit the website below to learn more about SOS workshop s or contact the Coordinator.\n
http://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Workshops.aspx
CATEGORIES:General UID:20141030T1929570Z-399841-125@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191017 SUMMARY:WVRC River News DESCRIPTION:Monthly updates/news from WV Rivers Coalition. In this issue le arn about: (1) Counties struggles to provide drinking water\; (2) New Rive r Gorge NP proposal\; (3) Solar power in WV\; (4) Partnerships\; (5) WVEC' s 30th anniversary\; (6) Upcoming benthic workshop\; and more. Click-Here for the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monthly upda tes/news from WV Rivers Coalition.
In this issue learn about:
(1) Counties struggles to provide drinking water\; (2) New River Gorge NP proposal\; (3) Solar power in WV\; (4) Partnerships\; (5) WVEC's 30th anniversary\; (6) Upcoming benthic workshop\; and more. \;
Click-Here for the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191017T1854280Z-399841-2493@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T143000 SUMMARY:Soak up the rain series DESCRIPTION:Soak Up the Rain Series: Building municipal resiliency through nature-based approaches Click-Here to register This webinar will showcase how nature-based solutions can fit into the resiliency-building efforts of municipalities involved in the MVP program. Speakers will discuss strateg ies and best practices for planning\, implementation\, and maintenance of nature-based solutions for the benefit of grant recipients\, potential app licants\, and communities across New England. The webinar will also featur e a case study on Northampton\, MA\, an MVP community that successfully in cluded nature-based solutions in their MVP resiliency program through rest oration of the former Pine Grove Golf Course on Nashawannuck Brook. Presen ters: Hillary King\, Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness\; Wayne Feiden\, Director of Planning and Sustainability\, Town of Northampt on\, MA\; Trevor Smith\, Land Escapes Design and Ecological Landscaping As sociation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Soak Up the Rain Series: Building municipal resiliency through nature -based approaches
This webinar will showcase how nature-based solutions can fit into th e resiliency-building efforts of municipalities involved in the MVP progra m. Speakers will discuss strategies and best practices for planning\, impl ementation\, and maintenance of nature-based solutions for the benefit of grant recipients\, potential applicants\, and communities across New Engla nd. The webinar will also feature a case study on Northampton\, MA\, an MV P community that successfully included nature-based solutions in their MVP resiliency program through restoration of the former Pine Grove Golf Cour se on Nashawannuck Brook.
Presenters: Hillary King\, Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerab
ility Preparedness\; Wayne Feiden\, Director of Planning
and Sustainability\, Town of Northampton\, MA\; Trevor Smith\, Land Escape
s Design and Ecological Landscaping Association
The Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Tommy Kipps\, and the Home Scho ol Nature Cooperative are hosting a community tree planting at the bridge in Capon Bridge.
We are seek ing 25 volunteers to assist with planting 33 trees to help reforest a bare area across from the new Riverside Town Park. It&rsquo\;s a simple way to make the area more beautiful and healthier for the river.
Good news: the holes will already be drille d and the trees and stakes will be there.All you need to bring is a shovel and a little energy.
---> \; \;Learn more here
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260414T2043040Z-399841-7085@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201 SUMMARY:BMI ID-refresher DESCRIPTION:WV Save Our Streams BMI identification refresher The presentati on introduces the basic morphological features that aid in the field ident ification of benthic macroinvertebrates (BMIs). The importance of BMIs and their use by WV Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Watershed Assessment Branch (WAB) is also discussed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV S ave Our Streams
The presentation introduces the basic morphological features that aid in t he field identification of benthic macroinvertebrates (BMIs). The importance of BMIs and their use by WV Dep t. of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s Watershed Assessment Branch (WAB) is also discussed.
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Potomac News Reservoir
S tripers\, oysters\, mussels\, climate change\, low water\, and more in thi s issue of the Potomac News Reservoir.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190927T1702130Z-399841-2466@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T030000 SUMMARY:Volunteer Monitoring: Building Credibility DESCRIPTION:National Water Quality Monitoring Council webinar Wednesday Jan uary 17 from 2pm-3pm EST Title: Volunteer Monitoring: Building Credibility Presenters: Linda Green\, Program Director\, University of Rhode Island W atershed Watch Jinnie Monismith\, Assistant Director\, Alliance for Aquati c Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) Pre-registration is REQUIRED. To register\ , click on this link: http://bit.ly/2qQMo0J. Once your registration has be en approved\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the Webinar. If you miss the webinar and would like to view them l ater\, please visit our YouTube page to view our archive of webinars\, or\ , visit our website for more information. Description: The goal of most vo lunteer monitoring programs is to ensure that well-trained volunteers coll ect data of known quality. Despite decades of demonstrating that volunteer s can and do collect representative data\, government agencies\, scientist s and often the public are sometimes reluctant to use data not collected b y “experts”. Therefore\, volunteer water quality monitoring programs must work especially hard to build and maintain credibility – some have even sa id\, “twice as hard for half the recognition.” From equipment testing\, to study design\, to internal/external methods\, this session will provide a n overview of quality assurance and quality control methods used by many p rograms to substantiate the credibility of their data. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Water Q uality Monitoring Council webina r
Wednesday January 1 7 from 2pm-3pm EST
Title: Volunteer Monitoring: Building Credibility
< span style='color: #000000\;'>Presenters:
Pre-registration is REQUIRED. \; To register\, click \;on this link: http://bit.ly/2qQMo0J. Once your registration has been approved\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the \;Webinar. \;If you miss the webinar \;and would like to view them later\, please visit our \;YouTube page \;to view our archive of \ ;webinars\, or\, visit our \;website \;f or more information.
Description: The goal of most volunteer monitoring programs is to ensure that well-trained volunte ers collect data of known quality. Despite decades of demonstrating that v olunteers can and do collect representative data\, government agencies\, s cientists and often the public are sometimes reluctant to use data not col lected by &ldquo\;experts&rdquo\;. Therefore\, volunteer water quality mon itoring programs must work especially hard to build and maintain credibili ty &ndash\; some have even said\, &ldquo\;twice as hard for half the recog nition.&rdquo\; From equipment testing\, to study design\, to internal/ext ernal methods\, this session will provide an overview of quality assurance and quality control methods used by many programs to substantiate the cre dibility of their data. \; \; \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180111T1452450Z-399841-507@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T010000 SUMMARY:Walk in the woods DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk in the Woods at Harpers Ferry\, W. Va. Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) and the Interstate Commission on the P otomac River Basin (ICPRB)\, as we explore the confluence of the Potomac a nd Shenandoah rivers to discuss the trials\, tribulations\, and successes of the rivers as vital sources of water for the region. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a Walk in the Woods at Harpers Ferry\, W. Va. Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) and the Interstate Commissi on on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB)\, as we explore the confluence of th e Potomac and Shenandoah rivers to discuss the trials\, tribulations\, and successes of the rivers as vital sources of water for the region.< /p> CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190927T1659150Z-399841-2465@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216 SUMMARY:Stream Partner 2026 awards DESCRIPTION:Governor Patrick Morrisey recently announced more than $100\,00 0 in 2026 Stream Partners Program grants to support watershed groups acros s the state working to protect\, restore\, and promote West Virginia’s riv ers and streams. Read the full press release here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Read the full press release here.
< p> CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20251216T1353160Z-399841-6911@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T200000 SUMMARY:Utility scale solar DESCRIPTION:We are excited about the upcoming hybrid webinar: “Utility-Scal e Solar – a Revolution in Progress' -- with three great speakers\, an in-p erson audience venue in Morgantown\, West Virginia\, and online via Zoom. The main speaker will be David Feldman\, Senior Analyst at the National Re newable Energy Laboratory. He will be joined by Danny Chiotos\, Sales and Market Development Director at Mountain View Solar in Berkeley Springs\, W V\, and Betsy Arlen\, Director of Development for Sun Tribe Development\, a provider of large-scale renewable energy solutions. The in-person venue will be the WVU Media Innovation Center in the Evansdale Crossing Building \, (free parking after 5 PM). Doors open at 6:30 PM USET. WVU's COVID prot ocol currently is 'masks optional.' To attend and participate in this prog ram -- in person or online -- please register here. For more information\ , email info@wvclimate.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are excit ed about the upcoming hybrid webinar: &ldquo\;Utility-Scale Solar &ndash\; a Revolution in Progress' -- with three great speakers\, an in-person aud ience venue in Morgantown\, West Virginia\, and online via Zoom.
The main speaker will be David Feldma n\, Senior Analyst at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. He will be joined by Danny Chiotos\, Sales and Market Development Director at Mounta in View Solar in Berkeley Springs\, WV\, and Betsy Arlen\, Director of Dev elopment for Sun Tribe Development\, a provider of large-scale renewable e nergy solutions.
The in-pers on venue will be the WVU Media Innovation Center in the Evansdale Crossing Building\, \;(free parking after 5 PM). Doors open at 6:30 PM USET. W VU's COVID protocol currently is 'masks optional.' To attend and participa te in this program -- in person or online -- please register here. \; For more information\, ema il info@wvclimate.org. \;
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220503T1520500Z-399841-4549@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T190000 SUMMARY:FWT meeting DESCRIPTION:Flatwater Trail (FWT) Commission meeting Members of the public who would like to listen are encouraged to join via conference call at: (4 23) 529-2284. The pin is: 561843395#. Click-Here for the agenda and more i nformation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Flatwater Tr ail (FWT) Commission meeting
Members of the public who would like to listen are encouraged to join via conference call at: (423) 529-2284. The pin is: 561843395#. Click-Here for the agenda and more information. CATEGORIES:General UID:20220503T1523550Z-399841-4550@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216 SUMMARY:WVRC science news DESCRIPTION:What’s Inside Science Feature: Impaired streams predict cancer rates in West Virginia WV Stream Watch App in Action: Fifteenmile Fork in Kanawha County Water Quality Standards: What you need to know about Seleni um Monitoring Update: New team forms in Jefferson County Survey Results: S cience needs and priorities for WV watershed organizations Technical Revie w: DEP’s 2024 Clean Water Act reporting What We’re Reading: New research o n Appalachian waters https://wvrivers.org/2025/12/science-news-fall/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
What&rsquo\; s Inside
https://wvrivers.org/2025/12/
science-news-fall/
WVDEP-REAP i s hosting seven free tire collection events in May. \;
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests th at individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of u pcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
Proposed dam removal the next step in Cheat River&rsquo\;s amazing comeback
By Chris Lawrence \;
ALBRIGHT\, WV &mdash\; A conservation organization dedicate d to improvements to the Cheat River is ready to take the next step on the long restoration of the waterway. The Friends of Cheat recently received a more than one million dollar commitment in federal funding for the remov al of the dam on the river at Albright.
The dam was built in the 1950&rsquo\;s to create a water suppl y for the Albright Power Station. However\, the station was decommissioned and now sits idle. Although the future of the property is uncertain\, the generation of power is gone for good and river advocates believe that&rsq uo\;s a good opportunity to remove the dam to improve river access\, for p addlers\, anglers\, and for fish. \;
Click-Here to read more.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220425T1341500Z-399841-4534@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220504 SUMMARY:FOB newsletter DESCRIPTION:FOB released their Spring 2022 newsletter! If you're on the new sletter mailing list you should be expecting a physical copy soon if you h aven't received it already. We have some pretty cool stuff in there so be sure to check it out! Click-Here to view a virtual copy. Salamanders of th e Blackwater Canyon - https://youtu.be/G_WlI5pGDKM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FOB released their Spring 2022 newsletter! If you're on the newsletter mailing list yo u should be expecting a physical copy soon if you haven't received it alre ady. We have some pretty cool stuff in there so be sure to check it out! < strong>Click-Here to view a virtual copy.
Salamanders of the Blackwater Canyon - https://youtu.be/G_WlI5pGDKM
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220503T1518580Z-399841-4548@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200507 SUMMARY:WVRC action alert DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: \;
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200506T1854330Z-399841-3068@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! While it looks like these two a re doing a waltz\, the truth is that the water scud (or sideswimmer) is si mply having lunch! Don't worry\, the mayfly nymph was already deceased. Wa ter scuds are essential scavengers that help keep our waters clean by feed ing on decaying plant and animal matter. They are also a rich food source for fish and other organisms. Fun fact: Water scuds are a rich source of c arotene\, which is the pigment linked to the pink-orange color of fish mea t. So\, the next time you enjoy a pink-fleshed trout\, you can most likely thank the water scud! Video: Tygart Valley River just below Valley Falls. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
While i t looks like these two are doing a waltz\, the truth is that the water scu d (or sideswimmer) is simply having lunch! Don't worry\, the mayfly nymph was already deceased.
Water scuds are essential scavengers that help keep our waters clean by feeding on decaying plant and animal matter. They are also a rich food source for fish and other organisms.
< span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Fun fact: Water scuds are a rich source of carotene\, which is the pigment linked to the pink-orang e color of fish meat. So\, the next time you enjoy a pink-fleshed trout\, you can most likely thank the water scud!
Video: Tygart Valley River just b elow Valley Falls.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251103T1809580Z-399841-6857@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T160000 SUMMARY:EPA ORD webinar DESCRIPTION:EPA ORD Webinar: What Can We Learn From a Consistent 18-Year Da taset? EPA scientists have developed a set of modeled meteorology\, emissi ons\, air quality and pollutant depositions spanning the years 2002 throug h 2019 called EPA’s Air QUAlity TimE Series Project (EQUATES). The air qua lity and deposition data are being used by epidemiologists and ecologists to study decadal trends in pollution and link air quality to adverse healt h and ecological effects. The meteorology and emissions data are being use d to test if updates to the air quality modeling system based on new scien tific research improve the estimation of pollutants such as ozone and part iculate matter. Developers of the database will provide information about EQUATES and how it can be applied\, and users of the data will offer addit ional perspective. Learn more and register here. EPAORD_WebinarFlyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA ORD Webi nar: What Can We Learn From a Consistent 18-Year Dataset?
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>EPA scientists have developed a set of model ed meteorology\, emissions\, air quality and pollutant depositions spannin g the years 2002 through 2019 called EPA&rsquo\;s Air QUAlity TimE Series Project (EQU ATES). The air quality and deposition data are being use d by epidemiologists and ecologists to study decadal trends in pollution a nd link air quality to adverse health and ecological effects. The meteorol ogy and emissions data are being used to test if updates to the air qualit y modeling system based on new scientific research improve the estimation of pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter. Developers of the data base will provide information about EQUATES and how it can be applied\, an d users of the data will offer additional perspective.
How well do you know our beloved Mountain State? Join us for this fun\, interactive se ssion where we will test your knowledge on West Virginia history\, culture \, geography\, current events and more! You just might learn a thing or tw o about the state\, and about tools to make your online events engaging an d FUN!
The winners will be r eceiving a special gift from us at Volunteer West Virginia. Be sure to put your address in the registration form if you would like to be considered for the grand prize! Cli ck here to register. \;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210723T1934520Z-399841-4026@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T150000 SUMMARY:How to improve lab safety DESCRIPTION:What is the best way to improve safety culture in your laborato ry? We have gathered a panel of chemical and laboratory safety experts to tackle the most challenging safety issues and questions posed in previous webinars. Join Dr. Joseph Pickel\, CCHO\, Research Support Group Leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, Debbie Decker\, CCHO\, the Safety Manager in the Chemistry Department at UC Davis and Ralph Stuart\, CIH\, CCHO\, t he Chemical Hygiene Officer at Keene State College during this free intera ctive broadcast as they discuss the technical and cultural safety issues t hat are relevant to small\, medium\, and large labs alike as well as take your questions live. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/20929185791 01147138 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What is the best way to improve safety cult ure in your laboratory?
We have gathered a panel of chemical and l aboratory safety experts to tackle the most challenging safety issues and questions posed in previous webinars. Join Dr. Joseph Pickel\, CCHO\, Rese arch Support Group Leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, Debbie Decker \, CCHO\, the Safety Manager in the Chemistry Department at UC Davis and R alph Stuart\, CIH\, CCHO\, the Chemical Hygiene Officer at Keene State Col lege during this free interactive broadcast as they discuss the technical and cultural safety issues that are relevant to small\, medium\, and large labs alike as well as take your questions live.
https://register.gotowebinar.co m/register/2092918579101147138
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190114T1317030Z-399841-1511@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190115 SUMMARY:Save the date: Collaborating for Water Quality Standards DESCRIPTION:Collaborating for Water Quality Standards Why should you attend ? State water regulators will lead discussions affecting water quality iss ues\, activities\, solutions and priorities. This two day meeting (March 1 9-20) will cover several topics important to your state. State members are encouraged to attend. Lodging and Meeting Venue Hilton Alexandria Old To wn You can reserve your room HERE and register HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Collaborating for Water Quality Standar ds
Why should you attend?
S tate water regulators will lead discussions affecting water quality issues \, activities\, solutions and priorities. This two day meeting (March 19-2 0) will cover several topics important to your state. State members are en couraged to attend.
Lodging and \; Meeting Venue
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
You can reserve yo
ur room \;HERE \;and register HERE.<
/p> \; The WVDEP RE
AP has adopted a new clean-up program - Adopt A Stream! Do you have a stre
am near your school or in your community? Adopting groups must clean adopted stre
ams with their own membership and may not subcontract the work. Volunteers
are encouraged to recycle whenever possible. \;For each cleanup\, a r
eport must be submitted (cleanup reporting forms are provided upon approva
l of Adoption) to \;depadoptastream@wv.gov \;or by mail to: \
;Adopt A Stream WVDEP-REAP\, 601 57th St. SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304. For more information click-here. Motorists tr
aveling the turnpike between Beckley and Charleston are mostly unaware that one of the most beautiful trout streams in West Virginia
lies hidden in the mountain forest along the way. But now Paint Creek\, na
med for ancient trees once painted blood-red<
/a> by Native American warriors\, is gainin
g ground as a destination for fishing\, paddling\, and back-road travel. Click-
Here \;to read more&hellip\; \; Collabor
ating for Water Quality Standards Why should you attend? State water regulators will lead discussio
ns affecting water quality issues\, activities\, solutions and priorities.
This two day meeting will cover several topics important to your state. S
tate members are encouraged to attend. Lodging and \; Meeting Venue Hilton Alexandria Old Town. You
can reserve your room \;HERE<
/a> \;and register HERE _______________
_________________________________________________ Join your state/interstate water quality program dir
ectors\, staff and government officials\, state partners and other invited
guest at the only meeting focused on state implementation of the Clean Wa
ter Act! The agenda focuses on discusses impacting the Clean Water Act pro
grams nationwide and the possible impact of the Trump Administration. ACWA
Members are encouraged to attend this meeting. Board Meeting March 18\, 2019 12 - 5:00 PM Come to WVU
Core Arboretum for our free\, public Nature Connection Series talk at the
Arboretum Amphitheater. Thi
s week's speaker is Kevin Dodge\, Program Director and Professor of Natura
l Resources and Wildlife Technology at Garrett College\, and his talk is t
itled Mountain peatlands: Why I think they are cool and you should too. Br
ing your friends\, and don't miss this excellent talk! Friends of Deckers Creek Holiday So
cial to celebrate those that help make a difference in our watershed \
; Wednesday\, December 13 \;from 6:00PM to 8:00PM&nbs
p\; Arts Monongahela\, 201 High Street\, Morgantown\, WV 26505&nbs
p\; http://mailchi.mp/a8c63155a1dd/invitation-to-fodc-holiday-social \; WVDEP-REAP i
s hosting three free tire collection events in March. The three events are
: Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires
must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted.
The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping o
ff tires. There are multiple on-going events occurring throughout the stat
e. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on t
he \;WVDEP website. Do you know
a volunteer\, or a group of volunteers\, who goes above and beyond? We wan
t to help you tell their story! \;Nominations are now open for the&nbs
p\;2026 Governor&rsquo\;s Service Awards. Having safe\, clean\, reliable drinking water service at the tap star
ts with protecting our water sources. If we keep our rivers\, lakes and gr
oundwater free from unnecessary pollution\, it's easier and less expensive
to keep this vital resource safe and healthy. You can make a difference. Download the attached flyer
for some simple steps that you \;can take to help protect your \;w
ater at the source. Also\, reach-out to your local water utility to find o
ut about thier programs to protect our source water. Join the ded
icated team that monitors the Greenbrier River monthly. The \;Greenbrier River Watershed Associatio
n (GRWA) needs volunteers for the nothern section of the
river near Durbin and Cass\, and in the Alderson - Hinton areas. \; The monitoring teams take mon
thly samples and do evaluations. The process takes about two-hours +/- and
training is available. To learn more call 970-389-5451\, or email greenbrierwatershed
@gmail.com. \; Fairmont Sta
te University is pleased to present a lecture by artist and UMKC Professor
Davin Watne with FSU Biology Professor Kelley Flaherty. The lecture will
be located atthe MMA Lecture Hall on the FSU campus. \;MMA is on
the bottom floor of the Ruth Ann Musick Library. For more information email
\;Je
ffery Hindal at Fairmont State University. Volunteers are needed to help plant >\; 2
00 trees along Sleepy Creek near Berkeley Springs\, WV. \; For more in
formation check out the flyer or contact Suzy Lucas at: rlucas@wvca.us. Environment Matters: Small St
reams\, Big Impacts (Celebrating the Chesapeake Bay program impacts) Watch this video to learn
more\, then visit the \;Chesapeake Bay website to discover what's
happening not only in WV\, but in the other states that contribute to the
Bay. \; We will disc
uss the timeline for attracting Eastern Bluebirds to your yard. We will al
so discuss placement of the nesting boxes for best results\, monitoring bo
xes throughout the year\, predator proofing\, and lastly cleaning and wint
erizing the next boxes. We will also discuss best food choices for the Blu
ebirds during nesting season! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/operation-bluebir
d-ii/511509576154586/ March 12 fro
m 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kenton Meadows Warehouse\, just across the bridg
e over the Elk River on Little Buffalo Road in Gassaway. Note: There are multip
le on-going events occurring throughout the state. A list of upcoming tire
collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website. March 12 fro
m \;a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pendleton County Economic Development Autho
rity Lot. Individuals may di
spose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and onl
y car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that indi
viduals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. Note: There are multiple on-going events o
ccurring throughout the state. A list of upcoming tire collection events a
nd updates can be found on the \;
WVDEP website. Trout Unlimi
ted (TU) on-line video trainnig on planning a restoration or clean-up day.
Click the link below to watch the video. There are many any more on-line
training resources are available HERE. https://player.vimeo.com/video/1175
29484?dnt=1&\;app_id=122963
\; \; The mid-Ohio
Valley is bordered to the east and west by two of the nation&rsquo\;s maj
or migratory flyways. Though we may not often see large flocks of migratin
g birds here as you would on the coast\, the variety of species is high an
d we frequently are visited by rare or accidental birds. Local birder and
photographer Neal Hohman will be your guide\, sharing the stories of our a
rea&rsquo\;s most special avian visitors while sharing his extraordinary p
ictures in this evening slideshow presentation at the Ohio River Islands N
WR visitor center on Waverly Road. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/migratory-and-wayward-birds-of/590616
654821883/ Ripa
rian Forest Buffers - \;This webinar will focus on riparian f
orest buffers\, including the diversity of benefits they can provide and e
xamples of how buffers have been used for watershed restoration.
Register for October&rsquo\;
s webinar. \;For past and future webinars click-here. The West Vir
ginia Forests &\; Drinking Water Partnership is excited to announce a t
wo-day Forests &\; Drinking Water Forum on April 29th and 30th\, 2026\,
in Charleston\, West Virginia. We are excited to convene our fifth annual
West Virginia Forests &\; Drinking Water Forum to bring together fores
try\, drinking water\, and conservation professionals from across the stat
e. The Forum will highlight national and state-wide programs as well as lo
cal case studies. There will be a focus on sharing knowledge and insights\
, forging meaningful partnerships\, and advancing implementation projects
that promote healthy forests and clean drinking water in West Virginia. When and where is the
workshop? April 29th-30th. The forum will include a field trip on
the afternoon of April 29th and a full-day meeting at Kanawha County Public Librar
y on April 30th. <
span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Who should attend? Forestry
\, drinking water\, and conservation sector professionals who work in West
Virginia. This forum provides a unique opportunity to collaborate\, learn
\, and plant seeds for impactful projects across West Virginia. What should I do now?
\;Register now. Space will be limited so save your seat
today! Additional details\, including a draft agenda and field trip detai
ls\, will follow soon.
Adopt-A-Stream volunteers must be at least 12 years old t
o participate. Any volunteer under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. \;Adopted streams must be at least one continuous mile long. A
doptions are three years\, and are renewable. Clean-ups must occur at leas
t once/year. \;Adopters must notify the Adopt-A-Stream Program one wee
k prior to each cleanup. All volunteers are required to watch the Adopt-A-
Stream safety video prior to participating in cleanups. \;
Watne will discuss his current exhibition Str
anger To Blue Water on view from Aug 26th-Oct 4th at the J.D. Brooks Galle
ry\, Fairmont State University. Flaherty will discuss the presence of Acid
Mine Drainage (AMD) in the regional watershed and how it can be mitigated
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Wild Birds Unlimited of Morgantown\, WV\, along with the West Virg
inia Botanic Garden welcomes all levels of birders to our event. Offered f
ree for all in conjunction with Wild Birds Unlimited. Our talk will be hos
ted inside\, with weather permitting/optional walk around botanic garden a
t the end! Refreshments will be on hand.
Please register by clicking on the ticket link.Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per
person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires
will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehic
les when dropping off tires.
WV Potomac Tributary Team\, a partnership c onsisting of local and state agencies including West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection\, Conservation Agency\, Department of Agricul ture\, Division of Forestry\, and the Eastern Panhandle Planning and Devel opment Council (Region 9) will be holding public meetings to update stakeh olders on the progress of the watershed improvement plan to clean up West Virginia's portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Public meeting s will be held July 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Council Chamber s in Martinsburg and on July 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Eastern West Virginia Comm unity and Technical College in Moorefield. The presentation will highlight the beneficial work of stakeholders and the program partners to implement West Virginia's Phase-II Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP2). This docum ent\, developed in 2011\, identified strategies to achieve our nitrogen\, phosphorus\, and sediment reduction goals and responsibilities under the C hesapeake Bay Program. Updates on progress can be found at www.wvchesapeakebay.us.
Also\, in development is Phase-III\, which will detail the strategies used and commi tments needed to achieve the team&rsquo\;s goals. Phase-III is expected to be finalized in August 2019.
WVRC info: http://wvrivers.org/2018/07/chesapeakebay/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Berkeley County Council Chambers UID:20180726T1630180Z-399841-865@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180730T190000 SUMMARY:CB WIP public meeting DESCRIPTION:WV Potomac Tributary Team\, a partnership consisting of local a nd state agencies including West Virginia's Department of Environmental Pr otection\, Conservation Agency\, Department of Agriculture\, Division of F orestry\, and the Eastern Panhandle Planning and Development Council (Regi on 9) will be holding public meetings to update stakeholders on the progre ss of the watershed improvement plan to clean up West Virginia's portion o f the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Public meetings will be held July 30 at 6: 00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Council Chambers in Martinsburg and on July 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Moorefield. The presentation will highlight the beneficial work of stak eholders and the program partners to implement West Virginia's Phase-II Wa tershed Implementation Plan (WIP2). This document\, developed in 2011\, id entified strategies to achieve our nitrogen\, phosphorus\, and sediment re duction goals and responsibilities under the Chesapeake Bay Program. Updat es on progress can be found at www.wvchesapeakebay.us. Also\, in developme nt is Phase-III\, which will detail the strategies used and commitments ne eded to achieve the team’s goals. Phase-III is expected to be finalized in August 2019. 2018CB_publicmtg.pdf WVRC info: http://wvrivers.org/2018/07 /chesapeakebay/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Potomac Tributary Team\, a partnership c onsisting of local and state agencies including West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection\, Conservation Agency\, Department of Agricul ture\, Division of Forestry\, and the Eastern Panhandle Planning and Devel opment Council (Region 9) will be holding public meetings to update stakeh olders on the progress of the watershed improvement plan to clean up West Virginia's portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Public meeting s will be held July 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Council Chamber s in Martinsburg and on July 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Eastern West Virginia Comm unity and Technical College in Moorefield. The presentation will highlight the beneficial work of stakeholders and the program partners to implement West Virginia's Phase-II Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP2). This docum ent\, developed in 2011\, identified strategies to achieve our nitrogen\, phosphorus\, and sediment reduction goals and responsibilities under the C hesapeake Bay Program. Updates on progress can be found at www.wvchesapeakebay.us.
Also\, in development is Phase-III\, which will detail the strategies used and commi tments needed to achieve the team&rsquo\;s goals. Phase-III is expected to be finalized in August 2019.
WVRC info: http://wvrivers.org/2018/07/chesapeakebay/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Berkeley County Council Chambers UID:20180726T1630180Z-399841-865@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T190000 SUMMARY:CB WIP public meeting DESCRIPTION: WV Potomac Tributary Team\, a partnership consisting of local and state agencies including West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection\, Conservation Agency\, Department of Agriculture\, Division of Forestry\, and the Eastern Panhandle Planning and Development Council (Re gion 9) will be holding public meetings to update stakeholders on the prog ress of the watershed improvement plan to clean up West Virginia's portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Public meetings will be held July 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Council Chambers in Martinsburg and on Ju ly 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical Colleg e in Moorefield. The presentation will highlight the beneficial work of st akeholders and the program partners to implement West Virginia's Phase-II Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP). This document\, developed in 2011\, i dentified strategies to achieve our nitrogen\, phosphorus\, and sediment r eduction goals and responsibilities under the Chesapeake Bay Program. Upda tes on progress can be found at www.wvchesapeakebay.us. Also\, in developm ent is Phase-III\, which will detail the strategies used and commitments n eeded to achieve the team’s goals. Phase-III is expected to be finalized i n August 2019. 2018CB_publicmtg.pdf WVRC info: http://wvrivers.org/2018/0 7/chesapeakebay/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
WV Potomac Tributary Team\, a partnership consisting of local and state agencies including West Virgi nia's Department of Environmental Protection\, Conservation Agency\, Depar tment of Agriculture\, Division of Forestry\, and the Eastern Panhandle Pl anning and Development Council (Region 9) will be holding public meetings to update stakeholders on the progress of the watershed improvement plan t o clean up West Virginia's portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
< p>Public meetings will be held July 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Council Chambers in Martinsburg and on July 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Eastern We st Virginia Community and Technical College in Moorefield. The presentatio n will highlight the beneficial work of stakeholders and the program partn ers to implement West Virginia's Phase-II Watershed Implementation Plan (W IP). This document\, developed in 2011\, identified strategies to achieve our nitrogen\, phosphorus\, and sediment reduction goals and responsibilit ies under the Chesapeake Bay Program. Updates on progress can be found at www.wvchesapeakebay.us.Also\, in development is Phase-III\, which will detail the strategies u sed and commitments needed to achieve the team&rsquo\;s goals. Phase-III i s expected to be finalized in August 2019.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College UID:20180726T1631120Z-399841-866@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin DC mayor calls for federal help in Potomac River sewage spill emergency Samples taken this week from the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers show high E. coli levels With the melting snow comes a h azard to our waterways Snowy weather leads to salt washing into Shenandoah River Officials work to protect waterways from salt\, pollutants in runof f amid melting snow AWS Anacostia River Engagement Survey Maryland countie s to data center industry: Slow down Prince William County launches intera ctive map of data centers WV House passes data center enticement bill that would keep project details hidden Overshadowed by ‘forever chemicals\,’ P CBs remain a toxic threat to Chesapeake waters Maryland to benefit from ov er $16.7 million In conservation grants X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
Jefferson Ut ilities will be hosting a public meeting regarding their SWPP&rsquo\;s for Burr Industrial Park\, Deerfield Village\, and Walnut Grove. Email \; Tanner Haid to learn more&hellip\;
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Kids Day at Heritage Farms
Kids Days (in partnership with HIMG and part of Funington - Huntington Fun For Kids) are held every Wednesday from J une through August. Thanks to Huntington Internal Medicine Group\, the adm ission price is a reduced $5 for all ages 3 and up (2 and under FREE). Com e enjoy our Petting Zoo\, Wagon Rides\, MakerSpace\, Children's Activities \, Discovery Zone\, Artisans\, Museums\, and special unique programming ev ery week! We will also be running our brand new Wild! Heritage series thro ughout the summer to teach children about wildlife conservation!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Heritage Farms UID:20180815T1738190Z-399841-939@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T160000 SUMMARY:The Last Hunt DESCRIPTION:The Last Hunt Meadow Bridge\, WV (Sandstone Visitors Center) Tw o hundred and fifty years ago\, as summer came to an end\, the Delaware an d Shawnee tribes departed their towns just north of Ohio River and started up the Kanawha and New River bison traces to occupy their fall and winter hunting grounds one last time before British colonists swept into the val ley after the boundary negotiations of 1768. Step back in time as living h istory interpreters portray a typical fall hunting camp of a small family group of Delaware and Cherokee on their last hunt in the New River Gorge. Demonstrations on shelter construction\, cooking\, skin tanning\, and pres erving food for winter use will be conducted throughout the day. Stop by S andstone Visitor Center in Sandstone\, West Virginia anytime during this p resentation. 10:00-10:30 AM Demonstration of temporary hunting lodge const ruction\; 11:00-11:30 AM Useful native plant walk\; 1:00-1:30 PM Skin tann ing demonstration\; 2:00-2:30 PM Food preparation/preservation demonstrati on\; and 3:00-4:00 PM Cherokee Ostenaco History Alive! presentation in the theater\; This presentation is a History Alive! program of the West Virgi nia Humanities Council. https://www.facebook.com/events/2220496624646212/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Last Hunt
Mead ow Bridge\, WV (Sandstone Visitors Center)< /p>
Two hundred and fifty years ago\, as summer came to an end\, the D elaware and Shawnee tribes departed their towns just north of Ohio River a nd started up the Kanawha and New River bison traces to occupy their fall and winter hunting grounds one last time before British colonists swept in to the valley after the boundary negotiations of 1768. Step back in time a s living history interpreters portray a typical fall hunting camp of a sma ll family group of Delaware and Cherokee on their last hunt in the New Riv er Gorge. Demonstrations on shelter construction\, cooking\, skin tanning\ , and preserving food for winter use will be conducted throughout the day. Stop by Sandstone Visitor Center in Sandstone\, West Virginia anytime dur ing this presentation.
10:00-10:30 AM Demonstration of temporary h unting lodge construction\; 11:00-11:30 AM Useful native plant walk\; 1:00 -1:30 PM Skin tanning demonstration\; 2:00-2:30 PM Food preparation/preser vation demonstration\; and 3:00-4:00 PM Cherokee Ostenaco History Alive! p resentation in the theater\; This presentation is a History Alive! program of the West Virginia Humanities Council.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Sandstone Visitors Center UID:20180815T1715450Z-399841-926@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180910 SUMMARY:Women & Technology Conference DESCRIPTION:Women & Technology Conference Charleston\, WV (Embassy Suites) September 10 The Women & Technology Conference\, an initiative of TechCon nectWV\, addresses the under-representation of women in fields of Science\ , Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM). The conference aims t o encourage women involved in technology education and research\, private enterprises\, the public sector\, investing\, and entrepreneurship. https: //www.facebook.com/events/257571918324606/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Women &\; Technology Conference& nbsp\;
Charleston\, WV (Embassy Suites)
September 10
The Women &\; Technology Conference\, an initiative of Tech ConnectWV\, addresses the under-representation of women in fields of Scien ce\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM). The conference aim s to encourage women involved in technology education and research\, priva te enterprises\, the public sector\, investing\, and entrepreneurship.
https://www.facebook .com/events/257571918324606/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Embassy Suites UID:20180815T1724330Z-399841-931@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T210000 SUMMARY:Taste of Bridge Day DESCRIPTION:Taste of Bridge Day Lansing\, WV (Adventures on the Gorge) Samp le a taste of the finest menu items from area restaurants while enjoying l ive music and local artwork in the beautiful outdoor setting of Adventures on The Gorge! Food samples range from $1.00 to $7.00 and tickets may be p urchased online or at the gate. Funds raised from this event benefit the l ocal Canyon Rim Rotary Club in their extensive community service projects and numerous donations to local charitable organizations. https://www.face book.com/events/795574784163650/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Taste of Bridge Day
< p>Lansing\, WV (Adventures on the Gorge)Sample a taste of the finest menu items from are a restaurants while enjoying live music and local artwork in the beautiful outdoor setting of Adventures on The Gorge! Food samples range from $1.00 to $7.00 and tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. Funds raised from this event benefit the local Canyon Rim Rotary Club in their extensi ve community service projects and numerous donations to local charitable o rganizations.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Adventures on the Gorge UID:20180815T1717580Z-399841-927@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T120000 SUMMARY:Bridge Day 5K DESCRIPTION:Bridge Day 5K The third annual Active SWV Bridge Day 5K will be held on October 20\, 2018 to allow runners one day a year to run across t he New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. All the details here: https:// activeswv.org/racerinfo2018 This event is a fundraiser for area school kid s run clubs\; Active SWV Kids Run Clubs. Learn more here: http://activeswv .org/our-mission/activeswv-kids. You can create a team for race day and ea rn a team shirt. Review the details here. This event is made possible by W VU Tech https://www.facebook.com/events/1791375691167524/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bridge Day 5K
The third annual Active SWV Bridge Day 5K will be held on October 20\, 2018 to allow runners one day a year to run across the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. All the details here: https://activeswv.org/racerinfo20 18 This event is a fundraiser for area school kids run clubs\; Active SWV Kids Run Clubs.
Learn more here: http://activeswv.org/our-mission/activeswv-kids. You can create a team for race day and earn a team shirt. Review the details here. This event i s made possible by WVU Tech
https://www.facebook.com/events/1791375691167524/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180815T1720570Z-399841-929@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T100000 SUMMARY:Cupcake Chase 5K DESCRIPTION:Cupcake Chase 5K Join us for THE SWEETEST RACE IN TOWN! We are excited to be back at Valley Park for this year's Cupcake Chase 5K Run/Wal k! The course will be mostly paved with some slight inclines and declines and will be the same course for previous races at Valley Park with only a slight variation in starting and finishing line. The fun twist to this 5K? You decorate a cupcake along the way! This is optional\, but so much fun for friends and family! The cupcakes will be judged at the end of the race for best decorated and the winner will receive an award! In addition to t he basic first place male and female\, we will also be giving an award to first male and female to cross the finish line with a decorated cupcake! h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/580655832300668/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cupcake Chase 5K
J oin us for THE SWEETEST RACE IN TOWN! We are excited to be back at Valley Park for this year's Cupcake Chase 5K Run/Walk! The course will be mostly paved with some slight inclines and declines and will be the same course f or previous races at Valley Park with only a slight variation in starting and finishing line.
The fun twist to this 5K? You decorate a cupca ke along the way! This is optional\, but so much fun for friends and famil y! The cupcakes will be judged at the end of the race for best decorated a nd the winner will receive an award! In addition to the basic first place male and female\, we will also be giving an award to first male and female to cross the finish line with a decorated cupcake!
https://www.facebook.com/events/580655832 300668/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Valley Park UID:20180816T1324060Z-399841-935@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T110000 SUMMARY:Friends of Clay 5K DESCRIPTION:Clay Center 5K Charleston\, WV (Clay Center) The Friends of Cla y 5K and Fun Run\, is a 3.1 mile run for everyone! Gather the family to wa lk\, jog\, or run and support arts and science education programming in We st Virginia. For the 5K\, you can register to be a timed runner or an un-t imed walker. Guests of all ages are welcome to register for the 5K\, but o ur STEAM education supporters ages 8 and under can also choose to register for our Fun Run which will take place after the 5K concludes. All registe red participants will receive a day pass to the Clay Center\, a t-shirt (g uaranteed if registered by Oct. 1)\, and for runners 21 & over with a vali d ID... you also get two beer vouchers to be redeemed at the awards ceremo ny/after party! Light refreshments will also be available to participants before and after the race. KIDS FUN RUN (ages 8 and under) will begin once the 5K has concluded and will take place in the Clay Center's front circl e. (t-shirts guaranteed to kid's registered by 10/1). Age groups will dash around the front circle: 4 and under 1-lap\, 5-6 2-laps and 7-8 3-laps. L ocation: Race start\, and finish is in downtown Charleston at the Clay Cen ter's front circle (1 Clay Square). Limited parking on-site. Course: This flat course starts and ends in downtown Charleston at (1 Clay Square) and runs down Kanawha Blvd. E and back through the East End neighborhood of Ch arleston. Prices: Friends of Clay 5K $30 ($35 after 10/1)\; KIDS FUN RUN: $10.00 ($15.00 after 10/1). Race entry fees are non-refundable & non-trans ferable to another event or person. Awards: 5K: Top Male/Female in each ag e group\; 18 and under\, 19-34\, 35-49 and 50+ Packet Pickup: Thurs. Octob er 11th\, 7:30am-1:00pm\, Fri. October 12th\, 12-5:30pm\, Sat. October 13t h\, 7:30am - 8:15am Race Day\, Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV\, 1 Clay Square Charleston\, WV 25301 T-shirts: Guaranteed for those partic ipants who pre-register online by October 1st. A limited number of T-shirt s are available for those who register after our deadline on a first-come basis at packet pickup. https://www.facebook.com/events/467428317057597/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clay Center 5K
Cha rleston\, WV (Clay Center)
The Friends of Clay 5K and Fun Run\, is a 3.1 mile run for everyone! Gather the family to walk\, jog\, o r run and support arts and science education programming in West Virginia. For the 5K\, you can register to be a timed runner or an un-timed walker. Guests of all ages are welcome to register for the 5K\, but our STEAM edu cation supporters ages 8 and under can also choose to register for our Fun Run which will take place after the 5K concludes. All registered particip ants will receive a day pass to the Clay Center\, a t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by Oct. 1)\, and for runners 21 &\; over with a valid ID... you also get two beer vouchers to be redeemed at the awards ceremony/afte r party! Light refreshments will also be available to participants before and after the race.
KIDS FUN RUN (ages 8 and under) will begin onc e the 5K has concluded and will take place in the Clay Center's front circ le. (t-shirts guaranteed to kid's registered by 10/1). Age groups will das h around the front circle: 4 and under 1-lap\, 5-6 2-laps and 7-8 3-laps.< /p>
Location: Race start\, and finish is in downtown Charleston at the Clay Center's front circle (1 Clay Square). Limited parking on-site. Cour se: This flat course starts and ends in downtown Charleston at (1 Clay Squ are) and runs down Kanawha Blvd. E and back through the East End neighborh ood of Charleston. Prices: Friends of Clay 5K $30 ($35 after 10/1)\; KIDS FUN RUN: $10.00 ($15.00 after 10/1). Race entry fees are non-refundable &a mp\; non-transferable to another event or person. Awards: 5K: Top Male/Fem ale in each age group\; 18 and under\, 19-34\, 35-49 and 50+
Packe t Pickup: Thurs. October 11th\, 7:30am-1:00pm\, Fri. October 12th\, 12-5:3 0pm\, Sat. October 13th\, 7:30am - 8:15am Race Day\, Clay Center for the A rts &\; Sciences of WV\, 1 Clay Square Charleston\, WV 25301 T-shirts: Guaranteed for those participants who pre-register online by October 1st. A limited number of T-shirts are available for those who register after ou r deadline on a first-come basis at packet pickup.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20180911T1507250Z-399841-930@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825 SUMMARY:Spartan Trifecta RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Spartan Trifecta Mount Hope\, WV (Summit Bechtel Reserve) Summ it Bechtel Reserve is widely known for its natural beauty\, its unbeatable white-water rafting\, and the fact that every four years\, its 10\,000+ a cres of pristine land play host to the National Boy Scouts Jamboree. This year\, SBR's rolling hills welcome a different kind of gathering: their fi rst-ever Spartan Race. https://www.facebook.com/events/806231889558485/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spartan Trifecta \;
Mount Hope\, WV (Summit Bechtel Reserve)
Summit Bechtel Reserve is widely known for its natural beauty\, its unbeatable white-wate r rafting\, and the fact that every four years\, its 10\,000+ acres of pri stine land play host to the National Boy Scouts Jamboree. This year\, SBR' s rolling hills welcome a different kind of gathering: their first-ever Sp artan Race.
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/806231889558485/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Summit Bechtel Reserve UID:20180815T1726160Z-399841-932@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180913 SUMMARY:Kanawha Falls Festival DESCRIPTION:Kanawha Falls Festival This event consists of a whitewater kaya k race\, freestyle kayak competition\, and photography competition. The ev ent is open to the public and spectators are encouraged to participate in the photography competition! ONLINE PREREGISTRATION IS MANDATORY! The race and freestyle competition will showcase some of the best professional whi tewater athletes in the United States. For volunteering opportunities or a dditional information please contact Corey Lilly at Clilly@aceraft.com REG ISTRATION: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=5607185 3 https://www.facebook.com/events/301526203941883/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha Falls Festival
This event consists of a whitewater kayak race\, freestyle kayak comp etition\, and photography competition. The event is open to the public and spectators are encouraged to participate in the photography competition! ONLINE PREREGISTRATION IS MANDATORY! The race and freestyle competition wi ll showcase some of the best professional whitewater athletes in the Unite d States. For volunteering opportunities or additional information please contact Corey Lilly at Clilly@aceraft. com
REGISTRATION: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-r ace?e=56071853
https://www.facebook.com/events/301526203941883/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180815T1727580Z-399841-933@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T100000 SUMMARY:SupXross DESCRIPTION:SupXross #WhatSupWestVirginia! What begin here last year as ju st a concept for SUP racing\, has grown into a National SUP Racing Tour! # SX18. Now we're back to RACE where it ALL began!...on the Mighty Kanawha R iver at Magic Island\, in Charleston\, West Virginia. #SupXross offers the most dynamic setting found on flat water…period! We use the same closed-c ourse race track that is used in Watercross (aka jet ski racing). More abo ut: Pro Watercross https://www.facebook.com/events/1086602774836041/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SupXross \;
#W hatSupWestVirginia! What begin here last year as just a concept for SUP ra cing\, has grown into a National SUP Racing Tour! #SX18. Now we're back to RACE where it ALL began!...on the Mighty Kanawha River at Magic Island\, in Charleston\, West Virginia. #SupXross offers the most dyna mic setting found on flat water&hellip\;period! We use the same closed-cou rse race track that is used in Watercross (aka jet ski racing). More about : Pro Watercross
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Magic Island UID:20180815T1734300Z-399841-937@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180913 SUMMARY:Gauley Fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Gauley Fest Join American Whitewater and 5000+ of your river lo ving friends at the 35th Annual Gauley Festival as we celebrate the 50th A nniversary of American Scenic Rivers! All proceeds from the festival suppo rt American Whitewater's river conservation and access works throughout th e nation. Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of a hydro-electric project that would have disrupted the flows on the Gauley River\, Gauley F est has grown to become the largest paddling festival in the world. The fe stival is a showcase for American Whitewater and the top whitewater vendor s in the boating community. The festival will feature live entertainment\, a whitewater marketplace\, raffle\, and a silent auction where you can pi ck up some awesome outdoor gear. Come out and join us for a weekend of gre at paddling\, exciting camaraderie\, live entertainment\, killer boat raff les\, and the infamous silent auction. Sponsorship\, vendor\, volunteer an d attendance information coming soon… stay tuned and check updates on our official Facebook event page here as time gets closer. https://www.faceboo k.com/events/767073806820575/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gauley Fest
Join A merican Whitewater and 5000+ of your river loving friends at the 35th Annu al Gauley Festival as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of American Scenic Rivers! All proceeds from the festival support American Whitewater's rive r conservation and access works throughout the nation. Started in 1983 to celebrate the derailment of a hydro-electric project that would have disru pted the flows on the Gauley River\, Gauley Fest has grown to become the l argest paddling festival in the world.
The festival is a showcase for American Whitewater and the top whitewater vendors in the boating comm unity. The festival will feature live entertainment\, a whitewater marketp lace\, raffle\, and a silent auction where you can pick up some awesome ou tdoor gear. Come out and join us for a weekend of great paddling\, excitin g camaraderie\, live entertainment\, killer boat raffles\, and the infamou s silent auction. Sponsorship\, vendor\, volunteer and attendance informat ion coming soon&hellip\; stay tuned and check updates on our official Face book event page here as time gets closer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/767073806820575/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180815T1741580Z-399841-941@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Potomac News Reservoir In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here. Media from around the Basin Franklin\, Cumberla nd\, Adams counties elevated to drought warnings ICRRB asks EPA to ensure DC prioritizes protecting drinking water intakes Sewage spill creates unce rtainty for recreational activities on Potomac River Potomac River could r eopen to recreational use next week after sewage spill\, officials say Ana costia River bacteria scare has southeast neighbors on edge Are ‘flushable ’ wipes really flushable? What do you mean I can’t swim in the Potomac? [B log] Norton pushing for secondary drinking water source for DC following P otomac sewage spill COG receives award for Blue-Green Infrastructure proje ct X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Potomac News Reservoir
In the near futur e the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
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Event by&nbs p\;Kan awha State Forest Foundation \;at \;Kanawha State Forest
Join us for some spooky fun in the woods! Presented by the Capitol High National Honour Society\, our Haunted Trail will be loca ted in the Arboretum behind the Nature Center! Who knows what darkness lur ks under the canopy? The Capitol High NHS can't wait to show you! \;
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CATEGORIES:Entertainment LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest - Nature Center UID:20241024T1437550Z-399841-6101@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T120000 SUMMARY:Kids bird count DESCRIPTION:Event by WVU Core Arboretum Bring your kids to WVU Core Arboret um to learn about birds\, birding\, and how to participate in citizen scie nce while spending some time outside on a winter day! We will learn about the Christmas Bird Count--a 125 year old citizen science effort coordinate d by the National Audubon Society\, then we will do a guided bird walk and count of our own in the Arboretum. --> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;WVU Core Arboretum
Bring your kids to WVU Core Arboretum to learn about birds\, birdin g\, and how to participate in citizen science while spending some time out side on a winter day! We will learn about the Christmas Bird Count--a 125 year old citizen science effort coordinated by the National Audubon Societ y\, then we will do a guided bird walk and count of our own in the Arboret um.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20241029T1349220Z-399841-6111@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T210000 SUMMARY:Full moon hike/bike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia - Beckley Rail-Trail Joi n Community Captains Jack and Jacki for an evening bike or hike on the Bec kley Rail Trail. Location: 3rd Avenue\, 3rd Ave\, Beckley\, WV 25801 Ralei gh County. Meet at parking lot. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/A ctiveSWV/events X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virginia \;- \;Beckley Rail-Trail
Join Community Captains Jack and Jacki for an evening bike or hike
on the Beckley Rail Trail. \;Location: 3rd Avenue\, 3rd Ave\, Beckley\
, WV 25801 Raleigh County. Meet at parking lot. \;
Note\, date has changed since this was firs t posted! \;River Road Sodbusters 4-H club will be planting trees at the Stony Run public access site. \;Contact Alana Hartman at (304)993 -6814 if you'd like to participate. \;The trees will shade the parkin g area and provide a shady buffer for the river as well.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Branch River Road about 8 miles south of Romney\, West Virgi nia. UID:20160322T1422100Z-399841-198@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-41-week-of-november-18-2019/ In this issue... P FAS: EPA RFA\, Developments in Congress Comment Period Extended: Water Qua lity Trading Senate Passes Spending Bill Meetings and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importan t information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman at: kforeman@acwa-u s.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-41-week-of -november-18-2019/
In this issue...
The Hour of Code began as a one-hour introduction to computer science to demonstrate t hat anyone can learn the basics of computer science. \; It has since b ecome a celebration of coding held during Computer Science Week. \; Th e 2019 Hour of Code will be held December 9-15. Visit the Hour of Code website for resources on giving your students the opportunity to experience computer science\, starting with ju st one hour.
Register your event to receive updates and to put y our school on the map. \; Join other WV teachers and students by taggi ng images and posts about your Hour of Code experiences with our hashtag < strong>#cs4wv. For more information on bringing computer science to your school\, visit: https://wvde.us/middle-secondary-learni ng/computer-science-and-technology/.
For questions or more information email Erika Klose\, or call the Office of Middle and Secondary Learning at 304-558-5325.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20191122T1930250Z-399841-2555@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T130000 SUMMARY:Elkins River Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second annual River Day Celebration! This year\ , we will meet at Revelle's River Resort to drop off or rent flotation dev ices. The resort area has limited parking\, so please consider dropping of f your flotation devices and then carpooling to the get out point to park you vehicle. There will be limited rentals available from Revelle's. Pleas e contact Generation Randolph if you would like to reserve a rental tube f rom Revelle's. If the water is high enough\, we will ride all the way to C heat River Bridge\, and then arrange carpool to get tubes and/or people ba ck to their vehicles. If the water is low\, we will get out at the Yogi Be ar campground. We're looking forward to a fun day of celebration! https:// www.facebook.com/events/283956652263451/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for our second annual River Day Cel
ebration! This year\, we will meet at Revelle's River Resort to drop off
or rent flotation devices. The resort area has limited parking\, so pleas
e consider dropping off your flotation devices and then carpooling to the
get out point to park you vehicle.
There will be limited rental
s available from Revelle's. Please contact Generation Randolph if y
ou would like to reserve a rental tube from Revelle's.
If the w
ater is high enough\, we will ride all the way to Cheat River Bridge\, and
then arrange carpool to get tubes and/or people back to their vehicles. I
f the water is low\, we will get out at the Yogi Bear campground. We're lo
oking forward to a fun day of celebration!
https://www.facebook.com/events/283956652263451/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Revelle's River Resort UID:20190508T1253370Z-399841-1440@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T200000 SUMMARY:SciTalk DESCRIPTION:Join Clay Center President and CEO Al Najjar as he explores top ics of science from our own world to the reaches of deep space\, using the interactive tools of the planetarium and engaging with the audience. Tick ets are $5 and include popcorn and bottled water\, with access to cash bar onsite beginning at 5:30PM. Limited seating available\, please purchase y our ticket in advance as the event is usually a sell out. https://www.face book.com/events/1799472290183305/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Clay Ce nter President and CEO Al Najjar as he explores topics of science from our own world to the reaches of deep space\, using the interactive tools of t he planetarium and engaging with the audience. Tickets are $5 and include popcorn and bottled water\, with access to cash bar onsite beginning at 5: 30PM. Limited seating available\, please purchase your ticket in advance a s the event is usually a sell out.
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20191119T1341010Z-399841-2545@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230715 SUMMARY:Guyandotte River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Meet at the picnic shelter off Tams Hwy and Coal City Rd. Can’t miss it! 37.60373° N\, 81.31803° W Bring: waders\, friends\, change of cl othes\, and fishing gearREAP will provide gloves\, trash bags and EN chapt er TU will provide lunch at 1:00pm at the picnic shelter. Sections to clea n: Upper Guyandotte Mead Rhodell Amigo Tommy creek Let’s help clean one of WV’s cold water streams that is now listed and protected by our WVDNR\, r espectfully.This will be the 1st annual Guyandotte cleanup so let’s make t his a good one!Never fished it? No problem! Bring your gear and let’s fish after. This is a collaboration with several organizations including WV na tive fish coalition\, REAP\, Southern WV chapter TU and Ernie Nester chapt er TU https://m.facebook.com/events/627520655770345?mibextid=Z0UBBX X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at the
picnic shelter off Tams Hwy and Coal City Rd. Can&rsquo\;t miss it!
37.60373°\; N\, 81.31803°\; W
Bring: waders\, friends\, cha nge of clothes\, and fishing gearREAP will provide gloves\, trash bags and EN chapter TU will provide lunch at 1:00pm at the picnic shelter.< /p>
Sections to clean:
Let&rsquo\;s help clean one of WV&rsquo \;s cold water streams that is now listed and protected by our WVDNR\, res pectfully.This will be the 1st annual Guyandotte cleanup so let&rsquo\;s m ake this a good one!Never fished it? No problem! Bring your gear and let&r squo\;s fish after. This is a collaboration with several organizations inc luding WV native fish coalition\, REAP\, Southern WV chapter TU and Ernie Nester chapter TU
https://m.facebook.com/events/627520655770345?mibextid=Z0UBBX
Come out and join Friends of the Cheat . Madison Ball and Lisa Maraffa of FOC will be leading a Snorkel Workshop in the Dry Fork River\, a major tributary to the Cheat. Participants will learn to identify our unique aquatic species and witness them up close in their natural habitat.We will meet at the Dry Fork Trail head and the snorkeling will take place under the Otter Creek Wilderness b ridge.
Snorkels will be prov ided but please remember to bring swim gear\, water shoes\, sun screen\, t owels\, food\, water\, and anything else you may need to get in the water. If you have your own snorkel\, bring it along. \;
Smal l farms conference
Event by \;WVU Extension Service Small Farm Center< /p>
For nearly two decades\, the WVU Ex tension Service Small Farm Conference has offered the most authentic and i nclusive view of agricultural opportunities for West Virginia small farm. Annually\, the conference boasts a variety of useful topics\, unique event s\, and informative speakers.
This year the conference will look and feel different. It will be held v irtually via Zoom and Moodle with one main track of classes covering a var iety of topics. The event will be free and recorded so you can listen to e ach session as your leisure. We hope you will join us!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210122T1610100Z-399841-3637@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T210000 SUMMARY:Campfire cookery DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at Riverside Campg round behind the check-in station. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on as we cook up some dessert in a Dutch oven over a campfire. All ages ar e welcome\, and will be able to sample our blueberry cobbler. https://www. facebook.com/events/254380622070824/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an evening of fun and fellowshi p at Riverside Campground behind the check-in station. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on as we cook up some dessert in a Dutch oven over a c ampfire. All ages are welcome\, and will be able to sample our blueberry c obbler.
https://www .facebook.com/events/254380622070824/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Watoga State Park UID:20180827T1327470Z-399841-1097@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T160000 SUMMARY:State uses of volunteer data DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Volunteer Monit oring Work Group is hosting a last webinar focused on the diverse uses of aquatic-based community collected data. This will be our last webinar befo re the National Monitoring Conference in April. If you cannot attend but a re interested in seeing the recording\, please register. Webinar Registrat ion - Zoom Title: State Uses of Volunteer-collected data: Spotlight on Mic higan and Missouri Description: Across the country there are hundreds of w ater quality programs that involve members of the public in collecting dat a\, but how are these data used? This webinar will highlight efforts by th e Missouri Stream Team and Michigan Clean Water Corps spanning from projec t-level data use\, to state\, and watershed-level data use. Presenters: Er ick Elgin\, Lake Program Manager\, MiCorps and Randy Sarver\, Volunteer Wa ter Quality Monitoring Coordinator\, Missouri Stream Team X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council&rsquo\;s Volunteer Monitoring Work Group is hosting a last webinar focused on the diverse uses of aquatic-based co mmunity collected data. This will be our last webinar before the National Monitoring Con ference in April. If you cannot attend but are intereste d in seeing the recording\, please register. Webinar Registration - Zoom
Title: State Uses of Volunteer-collected data: S potlight on Michigan and Missouri
Description: Across the country there are hundreds of water quality programs that involve members of the public in collecting data\, but how are these data used? This webinar will highlight efforts b y the Missouri Stream Team and Michigan Clean Water Corps spanning from pr oject-level data use\, to state\, and watershed-level data use.
Presenters: Erick Elg in\, Lake Program Manager\, MiCorps and Randy Sarver\, Volunteer Water Qua lity Monitoring Coordinator\, Missouri Stream Team
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230125T1726250Z-399841-5131@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221228 SUMMARY:The FOC story DESCRIPTION:Inspirational and energizing\, The Friends of the Cheat (FOC) s tory tells the tale of the successful restoration of the Cheat River\, onc e one of the most endangered watersheds in the nation. Already devastated from a century of coal mining and resource extraction\, the Cheat River in northern West Virginia suffered a catastrophic pollution event in 1994\, when an illegally sealed underground mine burst through a hillside and pou red millions of gallons of acidic mine water into Muddy Creek. FOC formed in response with a mission to restore\, preserve\, and promote the outsta nding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed. Directed by Robert T innell (Feast of the Seven Fishes) as an artist-in-residence working with students and alumni of George A Romero's Filmmaking Program at the Douglas Education Center in Monessen\, PA. https://youtu.be/Y62CFDu9z0U FOC.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Inspirationa l and energizing\, The \;Friends of the Cheat (FOC) story tells the tale of th e successful restoration of the Cheat River\, once one of the most endange red watersheds in the nation. Already devastated from a century of coal mi ning and resource extraction\, the Cheat River in northern West Virginia s uffered a catastrophic pollution event in 1994\, when an illegally sealed underground mine burst through a hillside and poured millions of gallons o f acidic mine water into Muddy Creek. \;
FOC formed in response with a mission to restore\, preser ve\, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River wate rshed.
Directed by Robert Ti nnell (Feast of the Seven Fishes) as an artist-in-residence working with s tudents and alumni of George A Romero's Filmmaking Program at the Douglas Education Center in Monessen\, PA.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20221228T1332310Z-399841-5069@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211122 SUMMARY:Tree-Cycle Challenge DESCRIPTION:Entries will be accepted through Dec 10. Prizes will be awarded in four grade categories (K-1st\, 2nd4th\, 5th-7th\, and 8th-12th). The f irst- place winners in each category will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Em ail a photo of your creation including your name\, address\, grade\, and a description of your project to dep.yep@wv.gov or post to social media usi ng the hashtag #yeptreecycle. Download the PDF to learn more... TreeCycleC hallenge.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Entries will be accepted through Dec 10. Prizes will be awarded in four grade categori es (K-1st\, 2nd4th\, 5th-7th\, and 8th-12th). The first- place winners in each category will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Email a photo of your cre ation including your name\, address\, grade\, and a description of your pr oject to \;dep.yep@wv.gov or post to social media using the hashtag #yeptreecycle.
Download the PDF to learn more...
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SUMMARY:River Runs Through This
DESCRIPTION:River Runs Through This In this issue: EPA warns Clarksburg res
idents of lead contamination Join the Carnegie Science Center for their H2
O river weekend. Volunteers wanted for Allegheny River Cleanup. Targeted S
tudy: Southern Allegheny Pine Creek. And more… Click-Here for all the deta
ils.
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In this issue:
And more&hellip\; Click-Here for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210723T1942250Z-399841-4028@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210809 SUMMARY:Leadership development DESCRIPTION:Leadership Development Opportunity Become a Community Coaching Fellow with The Hub! The Community Coaching Fellowship is a comprehensive training program designed for participants to gain the skills needed to fi nd their voices as leaders and step up to make positive change in West Vir ginia communities. Participants will learn how to lead effective meetings\ , build community teams\, create\, and facilitate events\, resolve conflic t\, prioritize group projects\, and build positive relationships both with in internal teams and with external partners. Click here for more info! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Leadership D evelopment Opportunity
Becom e a Community Coaching Fellow with The Hub!
The \;Community Coaching Fellowship is a c omprehensive training program designed for participants to gain the skills needed to find their voices as leaders and step up to make positive chang e in West Virginia communities. Participants will learn how to lead effect ive meetings\, build community teams\, create\, and facilitate events\, re solve conflict\, prioritize group projects\, and build positive relationsh ips both within internal teams and with external partners. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20210723T1936540Z-399841-4027@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T170000 SUMMARY:India Heritage Fair DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Indo-American friendship. There will be Indian food and drink\, clothing\, jewelry and hand painting. A dance and fashio n show will be held at noon and 3:00PM. Sponsored by: India Center\, Toyot a (WV) Manufacturing\, Astorg Auto\, JP Morgan Chase and Potesta & Associa tes. Learn more at: http://www.indiancenterwv.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A celebration of Indo-American friendship. There will be Indian food and drink\, clothing\, jewelry and hand painting . A dance and fashion show will be held at noon and 3:00PM.
Sponso red by: India Center\, Toyota (WV) Manufacturing\, Astorg Auto\, JP Morgan Chase and Potesta &\; Associates. Learn more at: \;http://www.indiancenterwv.com
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:India Center UID:20180816T1708150Z-399841-944@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180831 SUMMARY:Snowshoe Fall Festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Made your Labor Day weekend plans yet? We’ve got it covered. Th e 2018 FreeFall Festival\, sponsored by Coca-Cola\, Monster Energy\, Clif Bars Inc\, GoPro\, and Smith\, will feature free outdoor concerts from Dr. Dog\, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe\, Langhorne Slim\, the Davisson Brother s Band\, Blue Mule\, Stone Senate\, and Bridge 19. Now in its sixth year\, our FreeFall Festival is a celebration of the active outdoor lifestyle\, and marks the start of the beautiful transition from summer to fall in Wes t Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains. In addition to the free concerts\, the w eekend will also feature a beer festival (Friday night) with a wide select ion of craft brews on tap\, yoga and art classes\, guided hikes\, mountain bike racing\, an endurance obstacle run\, and last but not least\, anothe r legendary mountaintop fireworks display. See the full schedule here\; ht tps://bit.ly/2LkCspq https://www.facebook.com/events/475444616211139/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Made your Labor Day weekend plans yet? We&r
squo\;ve got it covered. The 2018 FreeFall Festival\, sponsored by Coca-Col
a\,
Monster Energy\, Clif Bars Inc\, GoPro\, and Smith\, will feature free
outdoor concerts from Dr. Dog\, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe\, Langhorne Slim\, the <
a href='https://www.facebook.com/DavissonBros/' target='_blank'>Davisson B
rothers Band\, Blue Mule\, Stone Senate\, and Bridge 19.
Now in its sixth
year\, our FreeFall Festival is a celebration of the active outdoor lifes
tyle\, and marks the start of the beautiful transition from summer to fall
in West Virginia&rsquo\;s Allegheny Mountains. In addition to the free co
ncerts\, the weekend will also feature a beer festival (Friday night) with
a wide selection of craft brews on tap\, yoga and art classes\, guided hi
kes\, mountain bike racing\, an endurance obstacle run\, and last but not
least\, another legendary mountaintop fireworks display.
See t
he full schedule here\; https://bit.ly/2LkCspq
https://www.facebook.com/events/4 75444616211139/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180816T1703230Z-399841-943@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T163000 SUMMARY:Grant writing 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Grant Writing 101 workshop where you will learn h ow to use a Program Planning Framework to plan your grant applications so they tell a strong\, consistent story. As we go through the Program Planni ng Framework\, each section of a typical grant application will be highlig hted with information on what funders are looking for and tips on how to w rite that section. By the time the session is over\, you will understand w hat funders are looking for in grant applications\, be able to decipher co nfusing grant-related terminology\, have a usable system to connect all th e pieces of an application together\, and have strategies to infuse your o rganization's strengths in your proposal to make it strong and competitive . Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of The Grant Advantage\, will be leadin g this workshop. Seating is limited for this workshop. Register HERE. http s://www.facebook.com/events/501448584040454/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a Grant Writing 101 workshop where you will learn how to use a Program Pla nning Framework to plan your grant applications so they tell a strong\, co nsistent story. As we go through the Program Planning Framework\, each sec tion of a typical grant application will be highlighted with information o n what funders are looking for and tips on how to write that section. By t he time the session is over\, you will understand what funders are looking for in grant applications\, be able to decipher confusing grant-related t erminology\, have a usable system to connect all the pieces of an applicat ion together\, and have strategies to infuse your organization's strengths in your proposal to make it strong and competitive.
Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of The Grant Ad vantage\, will be leading this workshop. Seating is limited for this works hop. Register HERE.< /span>
https://www.facebook.com/events/501448584040454/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Public Library UID:20191017T1702250Z-399841-2494@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T140000 SUMMARY:Project WET Educator's Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about educating children about the most precio us resource on the planet...water! This workshop is for K-12 educators\, i ncluding public school teachers\, 4-H leaders\, homeschool educators\, sco ut leaders\, and others. After this workshop attendees will be familiar wi th the Project WET materials and be inspired to utilize the activities wit hin their own program and teaching. All attendees will receive the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0\, an online portal code\, and a cer tificate of completion. This Project WET Workshop is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and Concord University. L unch will be provided by Concord University. All Project WET Workshops are FREE to attend\, but registration is required. Register by contacting To mi Bergstrom at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov or 304-926-0499 ext. 1098. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us to learn about educating children a bout the most precious resource on the planet...water!
This worksh op is for K-12 educators\, including public school teachers\, 4-H leaders\ , homeschool educators\, scout leaders\, and others. After this workshop a ttendees will be familiar with the Project WET materials and be inspired t o utilize the activities within their own program and teaching. All attend ees will receive the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0\, an on line portal code\, and a certificate of completion.
This Project W ET Workshop is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and Concord University. Lunch will be provided by Concord Unive rsity. All Project WET Workshops are FREE to attend\, but registration is required. \; Register by contacting Tomi Bergstrom at tomi.m.bergstrom @wv.gov or 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Concord University UID:20180816T1722280Z-399841-945@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T130000 SUMMARY:2018 Downtown Litter Sweep DESCRIPTION:Fourpole Creek Watershed Association is sponsoring a Downtown L itter Sweep with the City of Huntington and the Huntington Park Board on S aturday\, August 18\, 2018 from 9:00am- 12:00pm! Stop by the patio of Heri tage Station (210 11th St. Huntington WV) to get supplies and all the deta ils! Refreshments to follow! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fourpole Creek Watershed Association is sponsoring a \;Downtown Litter Sweep \;with the City of Huntington and the H untington Park Board on Saturday\, August 18\, 2018 from 9:00am- 12:00pm!< /p>
This event is by invite only for local elementary schools in the Mor ris Creek watershed.
West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong w
ater festivals for 5th graders! The events are part of a nationwide effort
to raise awareness of the critical need for water education. Water festiv
als include interactive learning stations and exhibits where students enga
ge in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations tha
t collaborate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educational opportuni
ty include the National Park Service\,MS4s\, and local watershed organizat
ions. For information about hosting a water festival in your watershed\, c
ontact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov
This event is by invite only for local county and private \;elem entary schools surrounding Marshall University.
West Virginia celebrates the importa
nce of water with daylong water festivals for 5th graders! The events are
part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the critical need for wa
ter education. Water festivals include interactive learning stations and e
xhibits where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water activit
ies.
Organizations that collaborate with the WVDEP to provide this fu
n and educational opportunity include the National Park Service\,MS4s\, an
d local watershed organizations. For information about hosting a water fes
tival in your watershed\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.go
v
This event is by invite only for local elementary schools in the St. Albans area.
West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong water fe
stivals for 5th graders! The events are part of a nationwide effort to rai
se awareness of the critical need for water education. Water festivals inc
lude interactive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in c
urriculum based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations that colla
borate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity incl
ude the National Park Service\,MS4s\, and local watershed organizations. F
or information about hosting a water festival in your watershed\, contact
Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov
This event is by invite only for local elementary schools in the New River Gorge Scenic National Park area.
West Virginia celebrates the importance of w
ater with daylong water festivals for 5th graders! The events are part of
a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the critical need for water educ
ation. Water festivals include interactive learning stations and exhibits
where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations that collaborate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and ed
ucational opportunity include the National Park Service\, MS4s\, and local
watershed organizations. For information about hosting a water festival i
n your watershed\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov
April 6-8\, 2018
E xperience Learning will be hosting a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certificat ion course taught by SOLO Wilderness Medicine. This course can also be used to recertify a Wilderness First Responder (W FR). \;See the attached flyer for more information or visit the websit e below.
https://experience-learning.org/learn/wilderness-first-aid/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180112T1457590Z-399841-508@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T140000 SUMMARY:Project WET Educator's Workshop DESCRIPTION:Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/207663848255654 2/ Join us in learning to educate children about the most precious resourc e on the planet.. Water! This workshop is for K-12 educators to familiari ze them with the Project WET materials for the purpose of using the activi ties with students. All attendees will receive the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0\, an online portal code\, and a certificate of comp letion. This Project WET Workshop is sponsored by the West Virginia Depart ment of Environmental Protection and Concord University. All Project WET W orkshops are FREE to attend! Lunch will be provided by Concord University. You must register to attend! Email Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or call 304-92 6-0499 ext. 1098. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facebook Event: \; https://www.fa cebook.com/events/2076638482556542/
Join us in learning to educate children about the most precious resource
on the planet.. Water! \;
This workshop is for K-12 educators to familiari
ze them with the Project WET materials for the purpose of using the activi
ties with students. All attendees will receive the Project WET Curriculum
and Activity Guide 2.0\, an online portal code\, and a certificate of comp
letion.
This Project WET Workshop is sponsored by the West Virginia Department
of Environmental Protection and Concord University. All Project WET Worksh
ops are FREE to attend!Lunch will be provided by Concord University.
You must regis
ter to attend!
Email Tomi.
M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or call 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
Facebook Event: \; https://www.fac ebook.com/events/126846638093881/
Join us in learning to educate children about the most precious resource o
n the planet.. Water! \;
This workshop is for K-12 educators to familiarize
them with the Project WET materials for the purpose of using the activiti
es with students. All attendees will receive the Project WET Curriculum an
d Activity Guide 2.0\, an online portal code\, and a certificate of comple
tion.
This Project WET Workshop is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of
Environmental Protection and Friends of the Hughes River Watershed Associ
ation. All Project WET Workshops are FREE to attend!
Finger foods and refreshme
nts will be provided during the workshop by theFriends of the Hughes.
You must register to attend!
Email Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or call 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
The \;
Follow their page and Mill Creek Water Trail for mor info on upcoming events like the Try-A-Tri on May 31. This event allows kids to get active and participate in a non-competitive triathlon.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260415T1300030Z-399841-7086@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 SUMMARY:Mon River sweep DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Water Research Institute at Hazel Ruby M cQuain Park Join us as we clean up the Monongahela\, its banks\, and the rail trail. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole time—every bit helps! Wa nt to hit the water? Kayaks and canoes will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis thanks to Ascend WV and Adventure WV. Let’s work toget her to keep our river beautiful! ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Water Research Institute \;at \;Hazel Ruby McQuain Park \;
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Join us as we clean up the Monongahela\, its banks\, and the rail trail. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole time&md ash\;every bit helps!
Want t o hit the water? Kayaks and canoes will be available on a first-come\, fir st-served basis thanks to Ascend WV and Adventure WV. Let&rsquo\;s work to gether to keep our river beautiful!
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260304T1608440Z-399841-7007@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108 SUMMARY:Open source hardware for flood monitoring DESCRIPTION:Scientists and engineers at Stroud Water Research Center have d eveloped a new tool for measuring river floods. Through a cooperative agre ement with the U.S. Geological Survey\, Scott Ensign\, Ph.D.\, Shannon Hic ks\, and Sara Damiano produced the Open-Source River Camera and Altimetry (ORCA). This compact and inexpensive unit was designed for rapid deploymen t on bridges to measure\, record\, and report water level in the river bel ow. ---> Read more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Scientists a nd engineers at Stroud Water Research Center have developed a new tool for measuring river floods. Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geo logical Survey\, Scott Ensign\, Ph.D.\, \;Shannon Hicks\, an d \;Sara Damiano \;produced the Open-Source River Came ra and Altimetry (ORCA). This compact and inexpensive unit was designed fo r rapid deployment on bridges to measure\, record\, and report water level in the river below. \;
--->\; \; Read more here
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20260108T2057350Z-399841-6925@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T100000 SUMMARY:WV Tobacco Control Forum DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this year’s event dedicated to educating pat ients\, providers\, public policy makers\, the media\, and the public abou t the state of tobacco control and prevention in West Virginia\, emphasizi ng opportunities for increasing funding for tobacco control and youth prev ention efforts\, increasing the tobacco tax and strengthening current loca l smoke free regulations. You will have the opportunity to hear from exper ts in the field on the latest evidence showing the toll of tobacco on our state. Tobacco remains the number one preventable cause of death and West Virginia’s biggest opportunity to save lives\, reduce health care costs an d generate revenue for our state. https://www.facebook.com/events/27851534 9605838/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for this year&rsquo\;s event
dedicated to educating patients\, providers\, public policy makers\, the
media\, and the public about the state of tobacco control and prevention i
n West Virginia\, emphasizing opportunities for increasing funding for tob
acco control and youth prevention efforts\, increasing the tobacco tax and
strengthening current local smoke free regulations.
You will
have the opportunity to hear from experts in the field on the latest evide
nce showing the toll of tobacco on our state. Tobacco remains the number o
ne preventable cause of death and West Virginia&rsquo\;s biggest opportuni
ty to save lives\, reduce health care costs and generate revenue for our s
tate.
https://www.f acebook.com/events/278515349605838/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:CAMC UID:20181001T1324140Z-399841-1266@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T120000 SUMMARY:For our Families 5K DESCRIPTION:For Our Families 5K is a run/walk that is fun for the entire fa mily! Join us for a for a great race and to support the critical work of R onald McDonald House Charities of Southern West Virginia. In fact\, just b y registering for the race\, you'll be providing the monetary support to p rovide lodging\, meals\, and other services for one night to a family that wishes to remain close to their hospitalized child. To learn more about t he work of the Charleston Ronald McDonald House\, please visit www.Charles tonRMHC.org. Pre-Registration (Before October 20th) - $35 Late Registratio n and Race Day - $40 https://www.facebook.com/events/944427799096662/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For Our Families 5K is a run/walk that is f
un for the entire family! Join us for a for a great race and to support th
e critical work of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern West Virgin
ia. In fact\, just by registering for the race\, you'll be providing the m
onetary support to provide lodging\, meals\, and other services for one ni
ght to a family that wishes to remain close to their hospitalized child. T
o learn more about the work of the Charleston Ronald McDonald House\, plea
se visit www.Charleston
RMHC.org.
Pre-Registration (Before October 20th) - $35
Late Registration and Race Day - $40
https://www.facebook.com/events/944427 799096662/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Shawnee Sports Complex UID:20180928T1240230Z-399841-1267@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T110000 SUMMARY:PCWA Birthday clean-up DESCRIPTION:IT IS OUR BIRTHDAY! Come join us in celebrating our 14th birthd ay by helping us cleanup our watershed. We will be cleaning along the Z Wa y in Beckley from Stanaford Road to New Jersey Avenue. When we are complet e\, we will have cake and ice cream at the Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sport s Complex for volunteers and others wishing to help us celebrate. We will meet in the first parking lot at the soccer fields at 9:00. Look for our s helter! https://www.facebook.com/events/556807708072959/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IT IS OUR BIRTHDAY! Come join us in celebra
ting our 14th birthday by helping us cleanup our watershed. We will be cle
aning along the Z Way in Beckley from Stanaford Road to New Jersey Avenue.
When we are complete\, we will have cake and ice cream at the \;Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex for volunte
ers and others wishing to help us celebrate.
We will meet in th
e first parking lot at the soccer fields at 9:00. Look for our shelter!
https://www.facebook. com/events/556807708072959/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:YMCA Sports Complex UID:20180928T1247390Z-399841-1269@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T120000 SUMMARY:Charleston Heart Walk DESCRIPTION:Lace up your sneakers\, grab your family and friends and join t he American Heart Association at the 2018 Charleston Heart Walk! Help us r aise life-saving funds for the fight against heart disease and stroke - th e #1 and #5 killers of Americans. This special event is FREE and fun for a ll ages! Pets are also invited! So\, form a team today and mark your calen dars to join us! We'll see you on the Boulevard side of the State Capitol Complex! Register online at: www.heart.org/charlestonwvwalk https://www.fa cebook.com/events/528818950889676/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Lace up your sneakers\, grab your family an d friends and join the American Heart Association at the 2018 Charleston H eart Walk! Help us raise life-saving funds for the fight against heart dis ease and stroke - the #1 and #5 killers of Americans. This special event i s FREE and fun for all ages! Pets are also invited! So\, form a team today and mark your calendars to join us! We'll see you on the Boulevard side o f the State Capitol Complex! Register online at: www.heart.org/charlestonwvwalk
https://www.facebook.com/events/5288189508896
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Capitol Complex UID:20180928T1251520Z-399841-1270@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T120000 SUMMARY:Pot make and take DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fall Make-and-Take Container Workshop at the Char leston Capitol Market. Choose from a selection of Mums\, Pansies\, Ornamen tal Cabbage and Kale\, and many others\, then combine them to make your ow n creation. Cost is $30.00 and all materials are provided including a pot\ , soil\, and plants. You may also bring your own pot\, or purchase one at our store at a discounted price. If your pot is larger\, additional plants may be purchased. https://www.facebook.com/events/893840407483615/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a Fall Make-and-Take Container Workshop at the Charleston Capitol Market. Choose from a selection of Mums \, Pansies\, Ornamental Cabbage and Kale\, and many others\, then combine them to make your own creation.
Cost is $30.00 and all mate
rials are provided including a pot\, soil\, and plants. You may also bring
your own pot\, or purchase one at our store at a discounted price. If you
r pot is larger\, additional plants may be purchased.
https://www.facebook.com/events/8938404 07483615/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Capitol Market UID:20180928T1253550Z-399841-1271@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T140000 SUMMARY:Spaghetti for trails DESCRIPTION:Spaghetti for trails Please support the Tunnelton Rail Trail Co mmunity Project for the restoration of a one mile portion of the WV Northe rn Rail Trail starting at the Tunnelton Trailhead. There has been some sig nificant erosion and has made the trail unusable. Tunnelton Rail Trail Com munity Project's mission is to provide the Tunnelton Community with a safe walking/biking trail. There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Sunday\, October 7 th 11am-2pm at the Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Dept. Price is $8 for adults a nd $4 for children under 12\; take outs will be available. There will also be a Bake Sale and Silent Auction\, and we would appreciate any donations that would be made. Items can be dropped off Saturday\, October 6th at th e Fire Dept. between 4-7pm. Or you may contact one of the names below to m ake alternate plans. Please consider helping the Tunnelton Rail Trail Comm unity Project. Mary Ann Sanders 304-212-8687 Diane Zuchowski 304-698-5178 Pearl Wilson 304-568-2270 Virginia Zetty (Spaghetti with Zetty!) 304-568-2 618 Kay Ruggles 304-568-2690 Angie Weaver 304-777-3602 https://www.faceboo k.com/events/877973589074931/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spaghetti for trails
Please support the Tunnelton Rail Trail Community Project for the resto ration of a one mile portion of the WV Northern Rail Trail starting at the Tunnelton Trailhead. There has been some significant erosion and has made the trail unusable. Tunnelton Rail Trail Community Project's mission is t o provide the Tunnelton Community with a safe walking/biking trail.
< p>There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Sunday\, October 7th 11am-2pm at the Tu nnelton Volunteer Fire Dept. Price is $8 for adults and $4 for children un der 12\; take outs will be available. There will also be a Bake Sale and S ilent Auction\, and we would appreciate any donations that would be made. Items can be dropped off Saturday\, October 6th at the Fire Dept. between 4-7pm. Or you may contact one of the names below to make alternate plans. Please consider helping the Tunnelton Rail Trail Community Project. < p>Mary Ann Sanders 304-212-8687 Diane Zuchowski 304-698-5178 Pearl Wilson 304-568-2270 Virginia Zetty (Spaghetti with Zetty!) 304-568-2618 Kay Ruggl es 304-568-2690 Angie Weaver 304-777-3602https://www.facebook.com/events/8779735 89074931/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Dept. UID:20180817T1235530Z-399841-952@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214 SUMMARY:Kids to Parks Contest DESCRIPTION:Kids to Parks Contest National Park Trust (NPT) invites student s across the country to participate in the 9th annual Kids to Parks Day (K TP)\, a nationwide grassroots movement to celebrate America’s parks and pu blic lands. In honor of this day\, NPT is once again hosting the Kids to P arks Day National School Contest to help educators engage their students w ith their local parks. This national contest is open to all Title I school s in the United States (grades pre-K through 12). Classes can receive fund ing for a KTP event at a local park or public land/waterway in their commu nity. Students must research and write the proposal themselves\, although we encourage teachers to provide support and feedback! NPT will award par k grants up to $1\,000 to winning entries. We encourage schools to impleme nt their KTP event during the month of May 2019\, but exceptions can be ma de based on school schedules. The deadline for entries is Thursday\, Febru ary 14\, 2019. Winners will be announced here on our website Thursday\, Ma rch 7\, 2019. http://bit.ly/2OBEGhS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kids to Parks Contest
< strong>National Park Trust \;(NPT) invites students across th e country to participate in the 9th annual \;Kids to Parks Day \;(KTP)\, a nationwide grassroots movement to celebrate Amer ica&rsquo\;s parks and public lands.
In honor of this day\, NPT is once again hosting the \;
NPT \;will \;award park grants up to $1\,000 to winning entries. We encourage schools to implement their KTP event during the month of May 2019\, but exceptions can be made based on school schedules. The deadline for entries is \;Thursday\, F ebruary 14\, 2019. Winners will be announced here on our w ebsite \;Thursday\, March 7\, 2019.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190207T2059080Z-399841-953@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T160000 SUMMARY:Love your park DESCRIPTION:Love your park 'Love Your Park' and volunteer for one or all th ree workdays along the scenic\, seven-mile Turnpike Trail along the Bluest one NSR! Cleanup equipment\, snacks/water and shuttle provided. Bring lunc h\, rain gear\, wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Prizes awarded for a variety of cleanup events! For more info contact Volunteer Coordina tor Adrienne Jenkins at 304-465-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps.gov. To learn more visit: https://www.nps.gov/blue/getinvolved/love-your-park.htm https ://www.facebook.com/events/233396510696200/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Love your park
'Lo ve Your Park' and volunteer for one or all three workdays along the scenic \, seven-mile Turnpike Trail along the Bluestone NSR! Cleanup equipment\, snacks/water and shuttle provided. Bring lunch\, rain gear\, wear sturdy s hoes and appropriate clothing. Prizes awarded for a variety of cleanup eve nts! For more info contact Volunteer Coordinator Adrienne Jenkins at 304-4 65-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps. gov.
To learn more visit: https://www.nps.gov/blue/getinvolved/love-your-park.htm
https://www.facebook. com/events/233396510696200/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Turnpike trail Bluestone NSR UID:20180817T1240030Z-399841-954@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T160000 SUMMARY:Love your park DESCRIPTION:Love your park 'Love Your Park' and volunteer for one or all th ree workdays along the scenic\, seven-mile Turnpike Trail along the Bluest one NSR! Cleanup equipment\, snacks/water and shuttle provided. Bring lunc h\, rain gear\, wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Prizes awarded for a variety of cleanup events! For more info contact Volunteer Coordina tor Adrienne Jenkins at 304-465-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps.gov. To learn more visit: https://www.nps.gov/blue/getinvolved/love-your-park.htm https ://www.facebook.com/events/233396510696200/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Love your park
'Lo ve Your Park' and volunteer for one or all three workdays along the scenic \, seven-mile Turnpike Trail along the Bluestone NSR! Cleanup equipment\, snacks/water and shuttle provided. Bring lunch\, rain gear\, wear sturdy s hoes and appropriate clothing. Prizes awarded for a variety of cleanup eve nts! For more info contact Volunteer Coordinator Adrienne Jenkins at 304-4 65-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps. gov.
To learn more visit: https://www.nps.gov/blue/getinvolved/love-your-park.htm
https://www.facebook. com/events/233396510696200/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Turnpike Trail along the Bluestone NSR UID:20180817T1241030Z-399841-955@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T160000 SUMMARY:Love your park DESCRIPTION:'Love Your Park' and volunteer for one or all three workdays al ong the scenic\, seven-mile Turnpike Trail along the Bluestone NSR! Cleanu p equipment\, snacks/water and shuttle provided. Bring lunch\, rain gear\, wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Prizes awarded for a variety of cleanup events! For more info contact Volunteer Coordinator Adrienne Je nkins at 304-465-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps.gov. To learn more visit: ht tps://www.nps.gov/blue/getinvolved/love-your-park.htm https://www.facebook .com/events/233396510696200/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:'Love Your Park' and volunteer for one or a ll three workdays along the scenic\, seven-mile Turnpike Trail along the B luestone NSR! Cleanup equipment\, snacks/water and shuttle provided. Bring lunch\, rain gear\, wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Prizes aw arded for a variety of cleanup events! For more info contact Volunteer Coo rdinator Adrienne Jenkins at 304-465-2634 or adrienne_jenkins@nps.gov.
To learn more visit: https://www.nps.gov/blue/get involved/love-your-park.htm
https://www.facebook.com/events/233396510696200/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Turnpike Trail along the Bluestone NSR UID:20180817T1242300Z-399841-956@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T200000 SUMMARY:Beginner Beekeeping RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20180828;BYDAY=FR DESCRIPTION:Beginner Beekeeping This course brought to you by the Mountain eer Beekeepers Association covers the basics of beekeeping by providing in formation to help start\, maintain\, and care for a bee colony. Participan ts will learn about Bee Sociology\, tools and equipment needed to start a bee colony\, the management of your bee colony\, and much more. The entire course is $45! Email logan.mace@wvup.edu or call 304-420-8606 to register before spots are full! https://www.facebook.com/events/2105274826211749/? event_time_id=2105274849545080%3Fti X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginner Beekeeping \;
This course brought to you by the Mountaineer Beekeepers Associat ion covers the basics of beekeeping by providing information to help start \, maintain\, and care for a bee colony. Participants will learn about Bee Sociology\, tools and equipment needed to start a bee colony\, the manage ment of your bee colony\, and much more. The entire course is $45! Email&n bsp\;logan.mace@wvup.edu or call 304-420-8606 to register before spots are full!
https:// www.facebook.com/events/2105274826211749/?event_time_id=2105274849545080%3 Fti
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Workforce and Economic Development UID:20180817T1246170Z-399841-958@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T033000 SUMMARY:The Wild Ohio RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20181020;BYDAY=FR DESCRIPTION:The Wild Ohio There's more to this river than meets the eye! Th e life that thrives below the surface of the Ohio River is hard to see\; i t's easy to forget the river hosts a diverse community of organisms. What do they look like? How do they live? How are these mysterious organisms co nnected to the deep past\, and what can we learn? These questions and more are explored as a refuge naturalist feeds the river's opportunistic inhab itants. It can be exciting to watch wildlife forage or hunt and feed! http s://www.facebook.com/events/1541189575987797/?event_time_id=15411896159877 93%3Fti X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wild Ohio
Ther e's more to this river than meets the eye! The life that thrives below the surface of the Ohio River is hard to see\; it's easy to forget the river hosts a diverse community of organisms. What do they look like? How do the y live? How are these mysterious organisms connected to the deep past\, an d what can we learn? These questions and more are explored as a refuge nat uralist feeds the river's opportunistic inhabitants. It can be exciting to watch wildlife forage or hunt and feed!
https://www.fac ebook.com/events/1541189575987797/?event_time_id=1541189615987793%3Fti
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Ohio River Island NWR UID:20180817T1248180Z-399841-959@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T150000 SUMMARY:Museum community day DESCRIPTION:Museum community day Join us Saturday\, August 25 for the thir d anniversary of the Museum's opening! All are welcome! The celebration be gins at 12:30 when the Museum opens. Activities will be held in three loca tions: MEC Grand Hall\, Art Museum\, and Peyton Terrace. All areas are con nected. Admission is free! Enjoy cake and a few snacks with music by Trist an Dennis and Niko Kreider. Docents will be stationed throughout the Museu m's Galleries for informal tours. Kids Activities: Face Painting\, Clay ar t project\, Juggling Act\, Sidewalk Chalk drawing and more. https://www.fa cebook.com/events/256351415005170/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Museum community day \;
Join us Saturday\, August 25 for the third anniversary of the Mu seum's opening! All are welcome! The celebration begins at 12:30 when the Museum opens. Activities will be held in three locations: MEC Grand Hall\, Art Museum\, and Peyton Terrace. All areas are connected. Admission is fr ee! Enjoy cake and a few snacks with music by Tristan Dennis and Niko Krei der. Docents will be stationed throughout the Museum's Galleries for infor mal tours.
Kids Activities: Face Painting\, Clay art project\, Jug gling Act\, Sidewalk Chalk drawing and more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/256351415005170/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Art Museum of WVU UID:20180817T1254280Z-399841-962@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191109 SUMMARY:Berkeley Co tire collection DESCRIPTION:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) in partnershi p with WVDEP-REAP will collect used tires for WV residents (with a valid l icense) from 9AM - 5PM at the South Berkeley Recycling Center. Participant s may dispose of up to 10-tires free of charge. The event is not open to n on-residents\, businesses or waste haulers. Tires can be left on the rim\; however\, each will be inspected and BCSWA may reject any tire not consid red acceptable. Metal rims may also be accepted for recycling. For questio ns or additional information email BCSWA or call (304) 267-9870. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) in partnership with WVDEP-REAP will collect used tires for WV residents (with a valid license) from 9AM - 5PM at the South Berkeley Recycling Center. Participants may dispose of up to 10-tires free of charge. The event is not open to non-residents\, business es or waste haulers.
Tires c an be left on the rim\; however\, each will be inspected and BCSWA may rej ect any tire not considred acceptable. Metal rims may also be accepted for recycling. For questions or additional information email \;BCSWA or call (304) 267-9870 .
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Recycling Center UID:20191104T1747030Z-399841-2520@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T190000 SUMMARY:Trail run Tuesday's RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20181030;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:The YMCA of Southern WV's RunCoach Missy will be leading a grou p run on the trails at the Soccer complex every Tuesday at 5:30pm. We will meet in the first parking lot and you have a choice of a 3 mile run or a 4.5 mile run. Please check in with Missy Burleson when you arrive if you p lan on joining the group for the run. https://www.facebook.com/events/82 0443641486619/?event_time_id=820443678153282%3Fti X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/212819569583727/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Wild Acre Farm UID:20180817T1422100Z-399841-964@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181020 SUMMARY:Walk for mental health DESCRIPTION:NAMI Greater Wheeling\, WV is an affiliate of the National Alli ance on Mental Illness\, the largest grassroots mental health organization in the country. On October 20\, 2018\, NAMI Greater Wheeling will hold a NAMI Walk to raise awareness for mental illness. 1 in 5 people live with a mental illness. Everyone knows someone with a mental illness. But only 40 % of people with a mental illness get treatment. The reason people don’t g et help? Stigma. We want to help change this statistic in our community. Y our sponsorship will help NAMI Greater Wheeling continue to offer support groups\, signature education programs\, and offer special programs to thos e who attend the Marian House Drop-In Center. https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/1822709467794880/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/18227 09467794880/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Wheeling Park UID:20180817T1424000Z-399841-965@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181007 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River trail marathon DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Inaugural Greenbrier River Trail Marathon! Comin g to Pocahontas County\, WV on October 7\, 2018!! This will be a point-to- point full marathon\, starting at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park\, follow ng the Greenbrier River Trail south through Marlinton\, WV and ending at S tillwell Park. The trail is mostly packed gravel\, with a few flat bridge crossings and even passes through an old train tunnel before hitting pavem ent outside of Marlinton. This will be a flat (1% downhill grade)\, fast m arathon on a beautiful\, scenic course! Come and join us for a great event ! https://www.facebook.com/events/178076426143547/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.fac ebook.com/events/178076426143547/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cass Scenic Railroad SP UID:20180817T1425480Z-399841-966@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180920 SUMMARY:WV Preservation Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that Ed McMahon\, will be the keynot e speaker for this event! Ed's presentation will be entitled Saving Place: the New Formula for Community Revitalization. This talk will discuss how small cities & towns can grow without destroying the places people love. I t will showcase how preserving authenticity and a unique sense of place ar e critical to economic revitalization in a rapidly changing world. Ed hold s the Charles E. Fraser Chair on Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) in Washington\, D.C. He is natio nally known as an inspiring and thought-provoking speaker and a leading au thority on topics such as the links between health and the built environme nt\, sustainable development\, land conservation\, smart growth\, and hist oric preservation. You can read about some of these topics at https://amer icas.uli.org/senior-resident-fellows/ed-mcmahon/. The Blennerhassett Hot el 320 Market St\, Parkersburg\, West Virginia 26101 https://www.facebook. com/events/151463222207392/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are excited to announce that Ed McMahon\
, will be the keynote speaker for this event!
Ed's presentation
will be entitled Saving Place: the New Formula for Community Revitalizati
on. This talk will discuss how small cities &\; towns can grow without
destroying the places people love. It will showcase how preserving authent
icity and a unique sense of place are critical to economic revitalization
in a rapidly changing world.
Ed holds the Charles E. Fraser Ch
air on Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy at the Urban Land
Institute (ULI) in Washington\, D.C. He is nationally known as an inspirin
g and thought-provoking speaker and a leading authority on topics such as
the links between health and the built environment\, sustainable developme
nt\, land conservation\, smart growth\, and historic preservation. You can
read about some of these topics at https://americas.uli.org/s
enior-resident-fellows/ed-mcmahon/.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blennerhassett Hotel UID:20180817T1428460Z-399841-967@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Sweep season What began as a one-day volunteer clean up has expended to a whole season running from March through October. The event is sponsored by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSAN CO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: orsanco.org. WVDEP Environment Matters video X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River S weep season
What began as a one-day volunteer cleanup has expended to a whole season running from Marc h through October. The event is sponsored by \;Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: \;orsanco.org.
WVDEP Environment Matters video
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250303T1618330Z-399841-6306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503 SUMMARY:TU conservation education event DESCRIPTION:Please join multiple WV chapters of Trout Unlimited (TU) for th e annual TU Seneca Rocks Conservation and Education Event at Seneca Rocks. After lunch\, we will have a euro nymphing demonstration led by Mountaine er Chapter VP and local guide\, John Schmidt. Hope to see you there. Click -Here for the events schedule. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join multiple WV chapters of \;Trout Unlimited (TU ) for the annual TU Seneca Rocks Conservation and Education Event at < span style='color: #008000\;'>Seneca Rocks. After lunch\, we will have a euro nymphing demonstration led by Mountaineer Chapter VP and local guid e\, John Schmidt. Hope to see you there.
Click -Here \;for the events schedule.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250421T1259370Z-399841-6476@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T164500 SUMMARY:Planting for pollinators DESCRIPTION:Planting for Pollinators Event by Bullington Gardens Pollinator experts Kim Bailey of Milkweed Meadows Farms\, and Jill and Brannen of Sp riggly’s Beescaping will present information on creating habitats to attra ct pollinators to your landscape. Kim will focus on butterfly gardens that provide habitat for all stages of the life cycle with tips for planting m ilkweed to attract monarchs as well as growing native plants to support a myriad of butterflies and other pollinators\, too! Jill & Brannen will foc us on native bees of North America. https://fb.me/e/2iCA232U0 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Planting for Pollinators
Event by \; Bullington Ga rdens
Pollinato r experts Kim Bailey of Milkweed Meadows Farms\, and Jill and Brannen of S priggly&rsquo\;s Beescaping will present information on creating habitats to attract pollinators to your landscape. Kim will focus on butterfly gard ens that provide habitat for all stages of the life cycle with tips for pl anting milkweed to attract monarchs as well as growing native plants to su pport a myriad of butterflies and other pollinators\, too! Jill &\; Bra nnen will focus on native bees of North America.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210301T1352440Z-399841-3682@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T203000 SUMMARY:Charleston fly-tying DESCRIPTION:Join ENC of TU for our monthly Fly Tying Meetup in Charleston! This event will be a fun social outing where attendees can order dinner\, a drink\, and enjoy fly tying! It is open to everyone and all skill levels who are interested in fly tying. We encourage you to bring your tying vis e and material and enjoy an evening with fellow anglers and those who enjo y the art of fly tying. https://www.facebook.com/events/459294821387480/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join \;< a href='https://www.facebook.com/enctu.wv/'>ENC of TU \;for our mo nthly Fly Tying Meetup in Charleston! This event will be a fun social outi ng where attendees can order dinner\, a drink\, and enjoy fly tying! It is open to everyone and all skill levels who are interested in fly tying. We encourage you to bring your tying vise and material and enjoy an evening with fellow anglers and those who enjoy the art of fly tying.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Adelphia UID:20191119T1344220Z-399841-2546@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210 SUMMARY:Tree-Cycle Challenge DESCRIPTION:Entries will be accepted through Dec 10. Prizes will be awarded in four grade categories (K-1st\, 2nd4th\, 5th-7th\, and 8th-12th). The f irst- place winners in each category will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Em ail a photo of your creation including your name\, address\, grade\, and a description of your project to dep.yep@wv.gov or post to social media usi ng the hashtag #yeptreecycle. Download the PDF to learn more... TreeCycleC hallenge.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Entries will be accepted through Dec 10. Prizes will be awarded in four grade categori es (K-1st\, 2nd4th\, 5th-7th\, and 8th-12th). The first- place winners in each category will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Email a photo of your cre ation including your name\, address\, grade\, and a description of your pr oject to \;dep.yep@wv.gov or post to social media using the hashtag #yeptreecycle.
Download the PDF to learn more...
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Meeting to discuss the development of a wat
er trail on the Tug River. Read the flyer\, then Contact Christy
Wh en: 12/11/17 at 6PM
Where: Matewan Dept
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171129T1352400Z-399841-474@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T200000 SUMMARY:Pop-up paddle RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20230921;BYDAY=TH DESCRIPTION:Event by Guardians of the West Fork Watershed Join the Guardian s of the West Fork for a weekly pop-up paddle every Thursday evening. We m eet at the Clarksburg Veterans Park boat ramp by the Ball Fields for a nic e\, social paddle. We will start paddling upstream for an hour and then fl oat downstream back to the same ramp. Plan to be on the water for about tw o hours\, but you are welcome to turn around whenever. No shuttle required . Beginners welcomed. Life jacket and whistle are required to be in each w ater craft. Click-Here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Guardians of th e West Fork Watershed
Jo in the Guardians of the West Fork for a weekly pop-up paddle every Thursda y evening. We meet at the \;Clarksburg Veterans Park boat ramp by the Ball Fields for a nice\, social paddle. We w ill start paddling upstream for an hour and then float downstream back to the same ramp. Plan to be on the water for about two hours\, but you are w elcome to turn around whenever. No shuttle required.
Beginners welcomed. Life jacket and whistle are required to be in each water craft. \;Cli ck-Here \;for more details.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp UID:20230822T1704480Z-399841-5387@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: WVDNR stocks 59 waters during the week of Feb. 9 . Check out the full list of stocked waters here. Firefighters monitoring Youghiogheny River for potential floods caused by ice jams. Learn more her e. Ice Slabs Jam Pennsylvania Creek. See the footage here. Fly Tying Basic s at Yough River Brewing Co. Sign up here. Impacts of Trout Stocking and N on-Native Trout Populations on Wild Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis in W est Virginia Streams. Learn more here. WVWRI hosted a three-part virtual s eminar series spanning January through February. Topics included current w ater research and remediation projects. Learn more here. Grants Giant Eagl e Foundation: Community Wellbeing Grants in Health\, Hunger\, and Educati on. Learn more here. Labcorp Supports Food Access\, Healthcare\, and STEM Education. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Grants
West Virgini a&rsquo\;s Division of Natural Resources hopes you will be able to help ou t with the documentation of the otter range and numbers in the Mountain St ate. The agency in recent days announced plans for a &ldquo\;citizens scie nce survey&rdquo\; to help determine the density of the state&rsquo\;s ott er population.
Click-here \;to lear n more.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240226T1302520Z-399841-5615@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T200000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Our 'Wings of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey' program is coming to Ca mp Creek State Park & Forest! The event is free\, open to the public and g reat for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, inc luding live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about th e habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive p rogram. Meet at the Earlie Moon Shelter. Visit the FB event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our 'Wings o f Wonder: WV Birds of Prey' program is coming to Camp Creek State Park &\; Forest! The event is free\, open to the publ ic and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilit ies and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wi ld birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning inter active program. Meet at the Earlie Moon Shelter.
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EPA's Office of Water \;Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources Module \;has been updated and relaunched. \;
We will be meeting at the ramp behind the c ar wash. As many boats and kayaks as possible will be required for this ef fort! Bags\, gloves\, lunch\, and water will be provided. If you've never been tire fishing\, come on out and see what you've been missing!
Saturday\, August 18 at 9 AM - 2 PM
Philippi\, West Virginia
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1801100Z-399841-577@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: ACWA 2026 M id-Year Meeting - Last Chance to Reserve Your Hotel! EPA Proposes Rule Req uiring Electronic Notice of Citizen Suits Wetland Program Development Gran ts 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Registration Now Availab le! ACWA Submits Comments to EPA\, 'Updating the Water Quality Certificati on Regulations' 2026 State Summit on Water Reuse - Registration Open! Webi nars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our me mbership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membe rship of important deadlines and highlights important information.< /p> CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260227T1733180Z-399841-7003@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220310 SUMMARY:Water & climate workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET is partnering with the New River Gorge National Par k and Preserve to host a Climate & Water Workshop. The workshop will featu re Project WET curriculum and guest speakers from NOAA/National Weather Se rvice and Appalachian Headwaters. Attendees will receive both the Project WET 2.0 Curriculum and Activity Guide and the Climate\, Water\, and Resili ence guide. All informal and formal educators are welcome to attend the fr ee workshop. Space is limited. Registration is required\, see the flyer fo r details. 031022_WaterClimateFlyer.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Project WET is partnering with the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to host a Climate &\; Water Workshop. The workshop will feature Project WET cur riculum and guest speakers from NOAA/National Weather Service and Appalach ian Headwaters. Attendees will receive \;both \;the Project WET 2. 0 Curriculum and Activity Guide and the Climate\, Water\, and Resilience g uide. All informal and formal educators are welcome to attend the free wor kshop. Space is limited.
Getting Ready for the Rain!&nbs p\; Integrating and Implementing Nature-Based Solutions into State and Loc al Hazard Mitigation Plans&mdash\;Part II \;
Wednesday\, November 28th\, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM EST
This webinar will focus on two New England states that are teaming up to identify opportunities to incorporate nature-based solutions in hazard mitigation and climate adaptation planning at the sta te and local level. The webinar will provide an overview of state hazard m itigation requirements and provide examples where state planning programs have led to increased implementation of nature-based solutions. \;Mass achusetts staff will discuss the Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP) and Vermont staff will discuss a state level partnership and collaboration in itiative which seeks to improve water quality and reduce the impacts of er osion and flooding.
Presenters: Sarah J. White\, State Hazard Mitigation Officer\, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agenc y (MEMA)\; Margot Mansfield\, Coastal Hazards Specialist\, MA Office of Co astal Zone Management (CZM)\; Lauren Oates\, State Hazard Mitigation Offic er\, VT Emergency Management Agency
Register at https://attendee.goto webinar.com/register/413816988814338050
For information on Soa k Up the Rain and the webinar series visit http://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181114T1816110Z-399841-1374@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181012 SUMMARY:Preparedness and outdoor expo RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Bullseye Preparedness & Outdoors Expo is weekend long event whe reby attendees will have the opportunity to shop gear and supplies with sh owcased vendors and exhibitors in the self-reliance\, emergency preparedne ss\, survival\, backyard gardening\, sustainable agricultural\, DIY and ou tdoors genres. The weekend will feature opportunities to learn new skills with classes\, presentations and demonstrations from a variety of speakers as well as the chance to enter to win many great prizes and giveaways! Vi sit www.bullseyeexpo.com for more information. https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/731415367050801/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bullseye Preparedness &\; Outdoors \;Expo is weekend long event whereby attendees will have the opportunity to shop gear and suppli es with showcased vendors and exhibitors in the self-reliance\, emergency preparedness\, survival\, backyard gardening\, sustainable agricultural\, DIY and outdoors genres.
The weekend will feature opportunities to learn new skills with classes\, presentations and demonstrations from a v ariety of speakers as well as the chance to enter to win many great prizes and giveaways! Visit www.bullseyeexpo.com for mor e information.
http s://www.facebook.com/events/731415367050801/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Charleston Coliseum and Civic Center UID:20181004T1303340Z-399841-1289@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T210000 SUMMARY:NOVA: Addiction DESCRIPTION:WV Public Broadcasting invites the public to a Charleston scree ning of NOVA: Addiction\, followed by a panel discussion with the program’ s producers and participants. The screening will take place at the Univers ity of Charleston's Geary Auditorium. Admission is free. RSVPs to this Fac ebook event are requested. Panelists will include Paula Apsell (Senior Exe cutive Producer) and Sarah Holt (Producer). Description: NOVA joins scient ists and sufferers alike as they probe the mysteries of addiction. They ar e discovering that addiction is not simply a lack of willpower\, but that drug abuse produces significant chemical changes in the brain – changes th at are hard to control\, and hard to reverse. What’s worse\, many addictio ns start with prescription or over-the-counter painkillers for entirely le gitimate ailments. And\, it is not just drugs – alcohol\, sugar\, caffeine \, even exercise can incite addictive behaviors. In the midst of the opioi d crisis\, and in a world in which many other diseases can be traced to ad dictive behavior\, NOVA investigates how addictions work and what the scie nce of addiction can tell us about how we can and cannot resolve this dire social issue. NOVA 'Addiction' premieres on WVPB Wednesday\, October 17\, at 9 p.m. and nationally on PBS. https://www.facebook.com/events/47266133 3212394/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Public Broadcasting invites the public t o a Charleston screening of NOVA: Addiction\, followed by a panel discussi on with the program&rsquo\;s producers and participants. The screening wil l take place at the University of Charleston's Geary Auditorium. Admission is free. RSVPs to this Facebook event are requested.
Panelists wi
ll include Paula Apsell (Senior Executive Producer) and Sarah Holt (Produc
er).
Description: NOVA joins scientists and sufferers alike as they probe the mysteries
of addiction. They are discovering that addiction is not simply a lack of
willpower\, but that drug abuse produces significant chemical changes in
the brain &ndash\; changes that are hard to control\, and hard to reverse.
What&rsquo\;s worse\, many addictions start with prescription or over-the
-counter painkillers for entirely legitimate ailments. And\, it is not jus
t drugs &ndash\; alcohol\, sugar\, caffeine\, even exercise can incite add
ictive behaviors. In the midst of the opioid crisis\, and in a world in wh
ich many other diseases can be traced to addictive behavior\, NOVA investi
gates how addictions work and what the science of addiction can tell us ab
out how we can and cannot resolve this dire social issue.
NOVA
'Addiction' premieres on WVPB Wednesday\, October 17\, at 9 p.m. and nati
onally on PBS.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:University of Charleston - Geary Auditorium UID:20181004T1400000Z-399841-1291@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190212 SUMMARY:Data for better communication RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Interpret and visualize your data for better communication. Thi s two-day course\, led by the Integration & Application Network (IAN) of t he University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science\, provides part icipants with a data interpretation toolbox for effectively understanding and communicating their data. Participants will: Learn basic data interpre tation techniques\; Create their own science communication products\; and Gain experience using Excel\, Powerpoint\, Adobe Illustrator\, and the IAN Symbols Library. https://sites.google.com/umces.edu/datainterpretation/ho me X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interpret an d visualize your data for better communication.
This two-day cours e\, led by the Integration &\; Application Network (IAN) of the Univers ity of Maryland Center for Environmental Science\, provides participants w ith a data interpretation toolbox for effectively understanding and commun icating their data.
https ://sites.google.com/umces.edu/datainterpretation/home
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:VADEQ UID:20190207T2057490Z-399841-1425@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180920 SUMMARY:Dive Deeper IV DESCRIPTION:This will be the fourth biennial offering of the summit\, on Th ursday\, September 20\, 2018. It is an affordable day full of great speake rs\, hands-on workshops\, and idea sharing that will enhance water educati on programming across the Mid-Atlantic Region. Educators of all types are encouraged to save the date on their calendars. For more information go to : https://extension.psu.edu/dive-deeper-summit (registration information w ill be here in the future) or go to: https://extension.psu.edu/summit-for- water-educators-returning-in-2018 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be the fourth biennial offering o f the summit\, on Thursday\, September 20\, 2018. It is an affordable day full of great speakers\, hands-on workshops\, and idea sharing that will e nhance water education programming across the Mid-Atlantic Region. Educato rs of all types are encouraged to save the date on their calendars.
< p>For more information go to: \;https://extension.psu.edu/dive-deeper-summit \; (registration information will be here in the future) or go to: \;\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171129T1444430Z-399841-481@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T193000 SUMMARY:Hazard mitigation planning DESCRIPTION:Incorporation of Green Infrastructure into Hazard Mitigation Pl anning for the City of Huntington\, WV. Learn about the latest on a multi‐ agency project to reduce storm water impacts in Huntington including the F ourpole Creek Watershed. For more information contact: Steve.Saari@dc.gov December 5th\, 2017\, 5:00pm‐7:30pm\; Cabell County Library\, 455 9th St\, Huntington\, WV 25701 The focus of this meeting is to: Provide some brief background on the project Briefly discuss the Huntington Case Study Discu ss the current state of the Region II Hazard Mitigation Plan Review the Gr een Infrastructure GIS Model Discuss next steps with those attending Get f eedback from citizens HazardMitigation.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Incorporation of Green Infrastructure into Hazard Mitigation Planning for the City of Huntington\, WV. Learn about th e latest on a multi‐agency project to reduce storm water impacts in Huntin gton including the Fourpole Creek Watershed. For more information contact: Steve.Saari@dc.gov
Dece mber 5th\, 2017\, 5:00pm‐7:30pm\; Cabell County Library\, 455 9th St\, Hun tington\, WV 25701
The focus of this meeting is to:
Protect Our Water\, Heritage\, Rights (POWH R) present Organizer Training II: Power Organizing! Sponsored by Mountain Lakes Preservation Alliance\, Sierra Club\, and Pro tect Our Water\, Heritage\, Rights (POWHR)
This Organiz er Training is going to be a lot of fun. On Friday evening (December 8th)\ , we will have a meet-and-greet (with a light dinner) from 6:00pm - 8:00pm \, followed by a screening of Keely Kernan's film In the Hills and Hollows.
Saturday will be a day of workshops and the chance to spend a little time enjoying the histor ic grounds at Jackson's Mill. On Sunday morning at 9\, we will leave for a n amazing 'Frack Tour\,' a tour of Lewis and Doddridge with our experience d tour leaders Tom Berlin and Mirijana Beram. These folks are super knowle dgeable. We are asking for a small donation to help support this important work. They are so informative\, you WON'T be disappointed! After the tour \, we will return to the Harrison for lunch and our membership meeting\, a t which time our keynote speaker\, Maya Van Rossum of Delaware Riverkeeper will talk to us about her new book The Green Amendment: Securing our Right to a Healthy Environment). The main topics for our membership meeting will be new officer elections\, project updates\, and fundraising. Please feel free to attend the whole w eekend-- both events are open to everyone (people who would like to vote i n officer elections will need to pay MLPA's $5 annual dues if they have no t already).
Organizer Training II Decemb er 8th - 10th WVU Jackson's Mill The event and meals are FREE\, but yo u will need to cover lodging (dormitory-style cottage lodging for $12.50 p er night-- see RSVP link for details) RSVP
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171129T1432320Z-399841-476@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180626 SUMMARY:UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20180626,20180627,20180628 DESCRIPTION:UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference ABSTRACTS DUE 1/22 /2018 The University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) has issued a call for abstracts for the 2018 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference\, which will be held June 26-28 in Pittsburgh\, PA. Abstracts for oral and p oster presentations must be submitted electronically by January 22. The UC OWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference gathers professionals in resear ch\, education\, management\, and policy to discuss water resource issues across the region\, nation\, and globe. Professionals and students from al l water resources disciplines are invited to engage in conversation about the critical challenges and opportunities. For more information about the conference and the call for abstracts\, please visit the conference websit e. Please feel free to share this information with others that may be inte rested. THE INSTITUTE OF WATER SECURITY AND SCIENCE Office of the Direct or: Jason A. Hubbart\, Ph.D. PO BOX 6108 | 3109 Agricultural Sciences Bldg | WVU Davis College Morgantown\, WV 26506-6108 Office: 304-293-2472 Email : IWSS@mail.wvu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conferenc e ABSTRACTS DUE 1/22/2018
The University Council on Water Resource s (UCOWR) has issued a call for abstracts for the 2018 UCOWR/NIWR Annual W ater Resources Conference\, which will be held June 26-28 in Pittsburgh\, PA. Abstracts for oral and poster presentations must be submitted electronically by January 22.
The UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference gathers professionals in research\, education\, management\, and policy to discuss water resource i ssues across the region\, nation\, and globe. Professionals and students f rom all water resources disciplines are invited to engage in conversation about the critical challenges and opportunities. For more information abou t the conference and the call for abstracts\, please visit the conference webs ite. Please feel free to share this information with others tha t may be interested.
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THE INSTITUTE OF WATER SECURI TY AND SCIENCE
Office of the Director: Jason A. Hubbart\, Ph.D.
PO BOX 6108 | 3109 Agricultural Sciences Bldg | WVU Davis College
Morgantown\, WV 26506-6108
Office: 304-293-2472
Emai l: IWSS@mail.wvu.edu
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171129T1441370Z-399841-479@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T200000 SUMMARY:Kidernauts DESCRIPTION:Kindernauts/STEM on Station Kit Certification: 3 hour workshop \; Suggested Grade Level: Pre K-3 Suit up for space! Explore space careers and learn about rockets\, living and working on the International Space S tation\, and the solar system. Launch into space with straw rockets and j oin the International Space Station STS crews in their experiments with To ys in Space. Observe the features of the Earth and Moon while viewing the orbits of the Sun-Earth-Moon System before returning to Earth on the prete nd cardboard Space Shuttle. To apply for the workshop\, complete this regi stration form. Closer to the date you will receive confirmation and event details. Josh Revels\, Education Specialist/Solar System Ambassador Office : (304) 367-8436 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:K indernauts/STEM on Station \;
Kit Certification: 3 hour workshop\; Suggested Grade Level: Pre K-3
Suit up for space! Explore space careers and learn about rockets\, living and working on the International Space Station\, and the solar system. \; Launch i nto space with straw rockets and join the International Space Station STS crews in their experiments with Toys in Space. Observe the features of the Earth and Moon while viewing the orbits of the Sun-Earth-Moon System befo re returning to Earth on the pretend cardboard Space Shuttle.
To apply for the workshop\, complete this registration form. \;Closer to the date you will receive confirmation and event de tails.
Josh Revels\, Educati on Specialist/S olar System Ambassador
< em>Office: (304) 367-8436
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Katherine Johnson NASA IV&V Education Resource Center UID:20190812T1312200Z-399841-2312@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T120000 SUMMARY:Green Day hike DESCRIPTION:A Green Day Hike at Kanawha State Forest is magical. Leaving pa rk headquarters/nature center at 10:00 a.m.\, you’ll be outdoors for a sur prise hike to go on the look for spring greening. This hike will be a 1.5 mile walk along Shrewsbury Trail\, and following a loop back to the parkin g lot on Snipe Trail. We welcome any and all to participate and invite do gs as well\, as long as they are on a leash. Wear comfortable walking or h iking shoes and dress for the weather\; in March\, we never know\, but if you show\, we go! Call the forest office at 304-558-3500 with questions. F ollowing the hike\, everyone participating gets a Green Day Hike shamrock patch. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/green-day-hike/204085187665324/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Green Day Hike at Kanawha State Forest is magical. Leaving park headquarters/nature center at 10:00 a.m.\, you&rsquo\;ll be outdoors for a surprise hike to go on the look for spring greening. This hike will be a 1.5 mile walk along Shrewsbury Trail\, and following a loop back to the parking lot on Snipe T rail. \; We welcome any and all to participate and invite dogs as well \, as long as they are on a leash.
Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes and dress for the weather\ ; in March\, we never know\, but if you show\, we go! Call the forest offi ce at 304-558-3500 with questions. Following the hike\, everyone participa ting gets a Green Day Hike shamrock patch.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/green-day-hike/204085187665324/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20200311T1807010Z-399841-2855@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T200000 SUMMARY:Warm Springs Watershed Association Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Come chat with friends committed to seeing the Run maintained\, preserved and improved. At many board meetings\, we are committed to the agenda and don't make time to just chat and share lots of new ideas\, insi ghts and knowledge. So come on down. After a very brief business meeting \, we will have door prizes\, refreshments and a raffle\, oh snakes too!. Contact secretary Mike Brooks at warmspringswatershed@gmail.com for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come chat with friends committed to seeing
the Run maintained\, preserved and improved.
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rizes\, refreshments and a raffle\, oh snakes too!.
Contact secretary Mike Brooks at warmspringswatershed@gmail.com for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVU Extension Office Meeting Room behind the Pines Opportunity Cen ter (the old War Memorial Hospital) UID:20180409T1219040Z-399841-580@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T150000 SUMMARY:Rowsey Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Rowsey Earth Day Celebration April 22\, 1-3 PM Ritter Park\, Hu ntington\, WV https://www.facebook.com/events/208707426558257/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rowsey Earth Day Celebration
April 22\, 1-3 PM
Ritter Park\, Huntington\, WV
https://www.facebook.com/events /208707426558257/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1354030Z-399841-591@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T130000 SUMMARY:Ramp romp DESCRIPTION:Ramp romp April 14\, 10 AM – 1 PM Hillsboro\, WV https://www.fa cebook.com/events/1047176042089260/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ramp romp
April 14\, 10 AM &ndash\; 1 PM
Hillsboro\, WV
https://www.facebook.com/events/1047176042089260/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1356060Z-399841-593@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161105T130000 SUMMARY:Plant Trees in north Berkeley County\, WV DESCRIPTION:The trees will enhance the wildlife habitat and increase tree c anopy of Berkeley County. By helping us plant trees and doing your part\, you will help to ensure more clean water and air for future generations. C ontact: Herb Peddicord for more information or to let us know you are comi ng: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov. Bring: Water to drink\, g arden-ing or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, Heavy hammer\, buckets. Wear: work clothes and boots X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The trees will enhance the wildlife habitat and increase tree canopy of Berkeley County. By helping us plant trees an d doing your part\, you will help to ensure more clean water and air for f uture generations.
Contact: Herb Peddicord for more information or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.go v.
Bring: Water to drink\, garden-ing or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, Heavy hammer\, buckets.
Wear:
work clothes and boots
Huntington Sustainability Fair
May 19\, 10 AM &ndash\; 4 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/1981229782143837/< /span>
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1653040Z-399841-606@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180418 SUMMARY:Three Rivers Avian Center 4-H project DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center 4-H project April 18th Summersville\, WV https://www.facebook.com/events/149452692435341/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Three Rivers Avian Center 4-H proje ct
April 18th
Summersville\, WV
https://www.facebook.com/events/1494 52692435341/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1649110Z-399841-603@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180624 SUMMARY:Elk River fishing tournament DESCRIPTION:Elk River fishing tournament https://www.facebook.com/events/16 21995664588850/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elk River fishing tournament
https://www.fac ebook.com/events/1621995664588850/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1710070Z-399841-619@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180515 SUMMARY:Mountain State Land Use Academy RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Mountain State Land Use Academy May 15-16 - Lansing\, WV Discus s pressing land use issues in West Virginia with certified planners\, lega l experts\, and other local leaders. Topics will include livable communiti es\, zoning\, dilapidated buildings\, affordable housing\, and more! https ://www.facebook.com/events/559490471066208/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mountain State Land Use Academy
May 15-16 - Lansing\, WV
Discuss pressing land use i ssues in West Virginia with certified planners\, legal experts\, and other local leaders. Topics will include livable communities\, zoning\, dilapid ated buildings\, affordable housing\, and more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/5594904710662
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1656560Z-399841-609@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 SUMMARY:Life’s a Hike DESCRIPTION:Life’s a Hike May 5 50 Rocky Branch Rd.\, Alum Creek\, WV https ://www.facebook.com/events/457318954706563/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Life&rsquo\;s a Hike
May 5
50 Rocky Branch Rd.\, Alum Creek\, WV
https://www.facebook.com/events/457318 954706563/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1705050Z-399841-615@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Southern WV DESCRIPTION:Try This WV - Southern WV Regional Gathering Let's get together to explore the great things happening in Southern WV. You’ll get to: Focu s on Cabell\, Logan\, McDowell\, Mason\, Mingo\, Wayne\, and Wyoming count ies. Learn about Try This minigrants and how you could get one in 2025. He ar why you should attend the 2025 Try This Youth Summit & Conference from June 5th-7th in Buckhannon and how you can participate\, plan\, present\, and more! Brainstorm new potential projects with fellow community members - maybe even yours! Come with ideas in mind or help support someone else's . --> Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Try This WV - Southern WV Regional Gathering
Let's get together to explore the great things happening in Southern WV. \;You&rsquo\;ll get to:
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CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Virtual UID:20241115T2114260Z-399841-6136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Kanawha Valley DESCRIPTION:Try This WV - Kanawha Valley Regional Gathering\, Fall 2024 Let 's get together to explore the great things happening in the Kanawha Valle y. You’ll get to: Focus on Boone\, Clay\, Fayette\, Kanawha\, Lincoln\, an d Putnam counties. Learn about Try This minigrants and how you could get o ne in 2025. Hear why you should attend the 2025 Try This Youth Summit & Co nference from June 5th-7th in Buckhannon and how you can participate\, pla n\, present\, and more! Brainstorm new potential projects with fellow comm unity members - maybe even yours! Come with ideas in mind or help support someone else's. --> Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Try This WV - Kanawha Valley Regional Gathering\, Fall 2024
Let's get together to explore the great things happeni ng in the Kanawha Valley. You&rsquo\;ll get to:
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CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Virtual UID:20241118T1506420Z-399841-6137@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Central DESCRIPTION:Let's get together to explore the great things happening in Cen tral WV. You’ll get to: Focus on Barbour\, Braxton\, Doddridge\, Gilmer\, Harrison\, Lewis\, and Upshur counties. Learn about Try This minigrants an d how you could get one in 2025. Hear why you should attend the 2025 Try T his Youth Summit & Conference from June 5th-7th in Buckhannon and how you can participate\, plan\, present\, and more! Brainstorm new potential proj ects with fellow community members - maybe even yours\, and come with idea s in mind or help support someone else's. --> [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let's get to gether to explore the great things happening in Central WV. You&rsquo\;ll get to:
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The Ohio River Valley Water Sa nitation Commission (ORSANCO) and the Foundation for Ohio River Education are bringing their mobile aquarium Life Below the Waterline to Morgantown.
Be sure to stop by for an up close look at the fish that call the Ohio River and its tributaries hom e. They'll be at Morgantown Marriott on the Mon River Rail Trail from Noon to 7pm. \;
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Come out and enjoy the Elk River Summer Float beginning at the Sutton Dam. This 5-mile float is the perfect trip for beginner kayakers or groups with varied ski ll levels. Registration\, check-in and gear drop starts at 9:00 a.m. at th e dam. The float officially starts at 11:00 a.m. but kayakers can enter th e water when they are ready.
Come early to check-in\, drop your gear\, then drive to the \;Elk River Camp and RV&nb sp\;to park your car and board the waiting shuttles. The shuttles will bri ng you back to the Sutton Dam to start your float. The registration fee is $20 per person which includes a free event shirt and shuttle service.
Day-of registration will be ava ilable\, but to be guaranteed a shirt\, please register by July 1st using the \;online registration. Note: \;On the day of registration will increase to $25.00.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Sutton Dam UID:20250605T1300330Z-399841-6575@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000 SUMMARY:Wood Co. community cleanup DESCRIPTION:The Wood County Solid Waste Authority is hosting a cleanup at M ountwood Park. Call 304-424-1873 if you have questions. Click-here for mo re details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wood Cou nty Solid Waste Authority is hosting a cleanup at Mountwood Park. Call 304 -424-1873 if you have questions. \;
Click-here for more details.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Mountwood Park UID:20250605T1254360Z-399841-6574@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T160000 SUMMARY:Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research a nd Development invites you to attend a free webinar titled\, “Restoring Aq uatic Ecosystems to Improve Human Health and Well-being”. Register Here V isit the U.S. EPA Healthy and Resilient Communities Research Webinar Serie s webpage for the presentation summary and past webinar recordings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development i nvites you to attend a free webinar titled\, &ldquo\;Restoring Aquatic Eco systems to Improve Human Health and Well-being&rdquo\;. \;
Visit the \;U.S. EPA Healthy and Resilient Co mmunities Research Webinar Series webpage \;for the presentat ion summary and past webinar recordings. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250605T1236320Z-399841-6571@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102 SUMMARY:CAPS conference DESCRIPTION:Share your work at the 2025 Conference for Advancing Participat ory Sciences (CAPS) in Portland\, Oregon\, May 27-31st. Elevate your uniqu e contributions to the field at this multi-disciplinary event\, where conn ections with science professionals\, engagement specialists\, funders\, ap p designers\, community leaders\, and others can inspire and enhance your work. Share your research\, story of lessons learned\, or emerging idea. S ubmit to present a talk or poster before the January 15th\, 2025. --> Clic k-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Share your work at the \;2025 Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS< /span>) \;in Portland\, Oregon\, May 27-31st.
Elevate your unique contributi ons to the field at this multi-disciplinary event\, where connections with science professionals\, engagement specialists\, funders\, app designers\ , community leaders\, and others can inspire and enhance your work.
Share your research\, story of les sons learned\, or emerging idea. Submit to present a \;talk \;or \;poster \;before the January 15t h\, 2025.
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The EPA Wate rshed Academy has opened registration for a webinar on \;EPA C lean Water Programs and Partnerships for Land Protection. It will take place on December 16 and address ways of integrating land protection across Clean Water Act programs. The webinar also will highlight how EPA tools like \;How&rsquo\;s My Waterway \;ca n help land conservation organizations and partners.
For more information and to register\, visit:&nbs p\;http s://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/us-epa-clean-water-programs-and-partnersh ips-land-protection
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241213T2053020Z-399841-6160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:November Newsletter Content: 2024 Buckhannon River Photo Contes t Opens New Map Released Welcome Our New Operations Coordinator! Water Qua lity Sampling on Swamp Run Myco-remediation Project Upcoming Volunteer Opp ortunity - Dec 3rd Buckhannon River Merchandise Septic Pumping Reimburseme nt Program Click-Here to read all the articles. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:November New sletter Content:
< em>Click-Here to read all the articles. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20241126T1421480Z-399841-6162@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T040000 SUMMARY:Ridenour Lake hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha Trail Club at the Nitro Ridenour Park Depart f rom the dog park for a four mile hike on some new trails. Click-Here for t he Facebook post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha Trail Club \;at the \;Nitro Ridenour Park
Depart from the dog park for a four mile hike on some new trai ls. \;Click-Here f or the Facebook post. \;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20241126T1404250Z-399841-6159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126 SUMMARY:We all take from the river - Game DESCRIPTION:We All Take from the River is a 1-5 player board game of enviro nmental policy\, inspired by real river ecosystems. You play as a camp on the river with great plans for the future. Build and move your structures along the river to gather resources as you pursue your unique pair of goa ls. Everyone can win individually\, but you might come into conflict in yo ur shared environment. If you cannot cooperate enough to protect that envi ronment\, you will all lose. Click-Here to learn more. Note: This is not a n endorsement. WeAllTakefromtheRiver.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We All Take from the River is a 1-5 player board game of environmental policy\, inspir ed by real river ecosystems. You play as a camp on the river with great pl ans for the future. \;
B uild and move your structures along the river to gather resources as you p ursue your unique pair of goals. Everyone can win individually\, but you m ight come into conflict in your shared environment. If you cannot cooperat e enough to protect that environment\, you will all lose.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Click-Here \;to learn more. Note: This is not an endorsement.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20241126T1419500Z-399841-6161@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T100000 SUMMARY:Coffee with cops DESCRIPTION:The mission of Coffee with Cops is to break the barriers betwee n police officers and the citizens they serve. Providing an opportunity to ask questions and share what's on their minds. Sponsored by the Kanawha C ity Community Association. https://www.facebook.com/events/210377082952331 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The mission of Coffee with Cops is to break the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve. Providi ng an opportunity to ask questions and share what's on their minds. Sponso red by the Kanawha City C ommunity Association.
https://www.facebook.com/events/210377082952331/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:City National Bank UID:20180725T1311190Z-399841-887@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241202 SUMMARY:Blackwater virtual guide DESCRIPTION:A trail explorer and field guide to help visitors enjoy the bea uty of the Blackwater River watershed virtually. Click-Here to explore. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A trail expl orer and field guide to help visitors enjoy the beauty of the Blackwater R iver watershed virtually.
This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
h ttps://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-7-week-of-february-17 -2020/
\;In th is issue&hellip\;
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200221T1915500Z-399841-2792@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206 SUMMARY:Stream Partner 2025 awards DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP’s Stream Partners Program announced Friday that 20 co mmunity watershed groups across the state will receive grant funds totalin g nearly $92\,000 to conduct water quality improvement and education proje cts in 2025. The funding supports activities to improve stream and river h ealth\, educate community members about their watershed\, and engage volun teers in watershed protection\, recreation\, and restoration activities. W atershed groups each applied for grant awards of up to $5\,000 to support stream cleanups\, riparian plantings\, water monitoring\, outreach events\ , water treatment from acid mine drainage\, recreational opportunities\, a nd more. Grant applications are due September 15th of each year. To be eli gible\, organizations must be a local watershed group and new applicants m ust reach out to the program’s Regional Basin Coordinator at least six mon ths in advance of the application deadline. To learn more\, visit the West Virginia Stream Partners webpage. To learn who recieved awards and more\, download the attached PDF. StreamPartners2025Awards.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP&rs quo\;s Stream Partners Program announced Friday that 20 community watershe d groups across the state will receive grant funds totaling nearly $92\,00 0 to conduct water quality improvement and education projects in 2025. The funding supports activities to improve stream and river health\, educate community members about their watershed\, and engage volunteers in watersh ed protection\, recreation\, and restoration activities. Watershed groups each applied for grant awards of up to $5\,000 to support stream cleanups\ , riparian plantings\, water monitoring\, outreach events\, water treatmen t from acid mine drainage\, recreational opportunities\, and more.< /p>
Grant applications are due Septembe r 15th of each year. To be eligible\, organizations must be a local waters hed group and new applicants must reach out to the program&rsquo\;s Region al Basin Coordinator at least six months in advance of the application dea dline. To learn more\, visit the West Virg inia Stream Partners webpage.
To learn who recieved awards and more\, download the attached PDF. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20241206T1629350Z-399841-6175@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180430 SUMMARY:River Rally DESCRIPTION:River Rally\, hosted annually by River Network\, is a national conference for river and water champions. Unique in its focus on providing practical education\, inspiring courage\, and celebrating achievements\, River Rally brings together hundreds of people from across the United Stat es and the world who care about rivers and water issues. Join NGO staff an d volunteers\, academics\, agency and foundation representatives\, industr y innovators\, and community leaders for the biggest (and most fun) water- focused event of the year! https://www.rivernetwork.org/events-learning/ river-rally/about/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Rally\, hosted annually by River Netw ork\, is a national conference for river and water champions. Unique in it s focus on providing practical education\, inspiring courage\, and celebra ting achievements\, River Rally brings together hundreds of people from ac ross the United States and the world who care about rivers and water issue s. Join NGO staff and volunteers\, academics\, agency and foundation repre sentatives\, industry innovators\, and community leaders for the biggest ( and most fun) water-focused event of the year!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley\, California UID:20180102T1348060Z-399841-504@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T150000 SUMMARY:Discover engineering DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of engineering and STEM with a special family fun day for all ages! Discover Engineering Day will showcase STEM educati on and the many branches of engineering with fun\, interactive activities and displays by a variety of local engineering firms\, colleges and univer sities. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/discover-engineering-day/1214755 305402008/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Explore the world of engineering and STEM with a special family fun day for all ages! Discover Engineering Day will showcase STEM education and the many branche s of engineering with fun\, interactive activities and displays by a varie ty of local engineering firms\, colleges and universities.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/discover-engineeri ng-day/1214755305402008/
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200129T1605340Z-399841-2722@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T203000 SUMMARY:ENCTU meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the February meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Tro ut Unlimited. It will be held at the South Charleston Public Library. The meeting will feature a guest speaker or program along with discussion of t he organization’s activities. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p .m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/member-meeting-february-6-2020/21909954 87875825/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the February meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited. It will b e held at the South Charleston Public Library. The meeting will feature a guest speaker or program along with discussion of the organization&rsquo\; s activities. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the meet ing will begin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/member-meeting-f ebruary-6-2020/2190995487875825/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Library UID:20200129T1611160Z-399841-2723@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180501 SUMMARY:River Rally DESCRIPTION:River Rally\, hosted annually by River Network\, is a national conference for river and water champions. Unique in its focus on providing practical education\, inspiring courage\, and celebrating achievements\, River Rally brings together hundreds of people from across the United Stat es and the world who care about rivers and water issues. Join NGO staff an d volunteers\, academics\, agency and foundation representatives\, industr y innovators\, and community leaders for the biggest (and most fun) water- focused event of the year! https://www.rivernetwork.org/events-learning/ river-rally/about/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Rally\, hosted annually by River Netw ork\, is a national conference for river and water champions. Unique in it s focus on providing practical education\, inspiring courage\, and celebra ting achievements\, River Rally brings together hundreds of people from ac ross the United States and the world who care about rivers and water issue s. Join NGO staff and volunteers\, academics\, agency and foundation repre sentatives\, industry innovators\, and community leaders for the biggest ( and most fun) water-focused event of the year!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley\, California UID:20180102T1348410Z-399841-505@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180429 SUMMARY:River Rally DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual gathering of the river and watershed com munity April 29th – May 2nd\, 2018\, in Olympic Valley\, California. Regis tration is now open! The 2018 conference will celebrate the 50th anniversa ry of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act and highlight some of the best ways com munities and individuals protect\, restore\, and conserve water for people and nature. This year's workshops are packed with content--success storie s\, tools\, resources\, and best practices--to help water champions of all types expand impact on the ground. Plus\, join field trips to learn and b e inspired by positive impact on local waters. Read about the full River R ally program. https://www.rivernetwork.org/events-learning/river-rally/a bout/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for our annual gathering of the riv
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley\, California UID:20180102T1346400Z-399841-503@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T140000 SUMMARY:PE drug take back DESCRIPTION:The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General and the Depart ment of Military Affairs and Public Safety will host a prescription drug t akeback site for state employees at the Capitol on Friday\, October 26\, 2 018. Employees can drop off their prescription drugs to the Division of P rotective Services Office (Capitol Police) located in Building 1\, Room 15 2-A\, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to be collected and turned in to the U.S . Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This event is in addition to the collection site that will be held on Saturday\, October 27\, 2018 for the DEA’s 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Office of the West Virginia Attorney Ge neral and the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety will host a prescription drug takeback site for state employees at the Capitol on Fri day\, October 26\, 2018. \; Employees can drop off their prescription drugs to the Division of Protective Services Office (Capitol Police) locat ed in Building 1\, Room 152-A\, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to be collecte d and turned in to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
This event is in addition to the collection site that will be held on Sat urday\, October 27\, 2018 for the DEA&rsquo\;s 16th National Pr escription Drug Take Back Day.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Capitol complex UID:20181015T1429270Z-399841-1295@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T100000 SUMMARY:rout in the classroom DESCRIPTION:Classroom-raised trout release\, Malden and Pratt Elementry X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Classroom-raised trout release\, Malden and Pratt Elementry
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Morris Creek Watershed Asso. Building UID:20180419T1921070Z-399841-688@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T140000 SUMMARY:Meet Volunteer WV DESCRIPTION:Volunteer West Virginia is a small state agency that promotes a nd supports AmeriCorps\, volunteerism\, and disaster preparedness\, in Wes t Virginia. Join us for this informative webinar to learn more about the s ervices we offer and how we might be able to support your organization in 2025! --> Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer We st Virginia is a small state agency that promotes and supports AmeriCorps\ , volunteerism\, and disaster preparedness\, in West Virginia. Join us for this informative webinar to learn more about the services we offer and ho w we might be able to support your organization in 2025!
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241216T1535150Z-399841-6185@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T130000 SUMMARY:Red Spruce Planting DESCRIPTION:Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge is inviting volunteers to come ou t and help plant red spruce seedlings. Meet at the Refuge Office at 9 AM. Learn why we are restoring red spruce in our forest and then help us plant trees. Come dressed for the weather\, wear sturdy shoes or boots and brin g water. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Dawn Washing ton @ 304-866-3858 or email Dawn_Washington@fws.gov. From Davis\, WV: Take SR 32 S approximately 8 mi. on the right. From Harman\, WV: Take SR 32 N approximately 9 mi on the left X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Canaan Valley Wildlife \;Refuge is invi ting volunteers to come out and help plant red spruce seedlings. Meet at t he Refuge Office at \;9 AM. Learn why we are restoring red spruce in o ur forest and then help us plant trees. Come dressed for the weather\, wea r sturdy shoes or boots and bring water. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Dawn Washington @ 304-866-3858 or email \;Dawn_Was hington@fws.gov.
From Davis\, WV: Take SR 32 S approximately 8 mi. on the right. \;
From Harman\, WV: Take SR 32 N approximately 9 mi on the left
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge UID:20160317T1346350Z-399841-209@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190219 SUMMARY:Data for better communication RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Interpret and visualize your data for better communication. Thi s two-day course\, led by the Integration & Application Network (IAN) of t he University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science\, provides part icipants with a data interpretation toolbox for effectively understanding and communicating their data. Participants will: Learn basic data interpre tation techniques\; Create their own science communication products\; and Gain experience using Excel\, Powerpoint\, Adobe Illustrator\, and the IAN Symbols Library. https://sites.google.com/umces.edu/datainterpretation/ho me X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interpret and visualize your data for bette r communication.
This two-day course\, led by the Integration &\; Application Network (IAN) of the Un iversity of Maryland Center for Environmental Science\, provides participa nts with a data interpretation toolbox for effectively understanding and c ommunicating their data.
Parti cipants will:
https://sites.google.com/umc es.edu/datainterpretation/home
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Dickinson College UID:20190111T1325470Z-399841-1426@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241223 SUMMARY:BRWA December newsletter DESCRIPTION:In this issue: 2024 Buckhannon River Photo Contest Winner! Enga gement Survey Join Our Team! Recruiting for Water Trail Coordinators Annua l Newsletter Preview And more. Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
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April 28-29\, 10 AM &ndash\; 2 PM
Drop box will be avail able at:
\; \; \; \; Division of Protective Servi ces
\; \; \; \; West Virginia State Capitol
\; \; \; \; Building One\, Room 152-A
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180423T1520210Z-399841-699@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! This past weekend\, we got to s ee a mayfly nymph crawl out of the water and molt into its sub-imago (dun) form! This stage is the next to last in the mayfly life cycle\; within a minute to a day or so of this\, mayflies molt one last time into their ima go (spinner) form\, swarm\, and mate so that a new life cycle can begin. T he video speed was increased\; actual time for molt was 1:30. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
This past weekend\, we got to see a mayfly nymph crawl out of t he water and molt into its sub-imago (dun) form! This stage is the next to last in the mayfly life cycle\; within a minute to a day or so of this\, mayflies molt one last time into their imago (spinner) form\, swarm\, and mate so that a new life cycle can begin.
The \;video speed was increased\; actual time for molt was 1:30.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250520T1625530Z-399841-6509@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506 SUMMARY:Stroud annual report DESCRIPTION:Read in-depth stories about Stroud Water Research Center’s work in our year-in-review publications. In addition to the cover stories\, al l annual reports also contain the following features: a message from the d irector\; project descriptions\; list of publications\; gift\, contributio n\, and sponsorship listings\; financial information\; and lists of staff\ , interns\, and volunteers. [Read the Annual Report] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Read in-dept h stories about Stroud Water Research Center&rsquo\;s work in our year-in- review publications. In addition to the cover stories\, all annual reports also contain the following features: a message from the director\; projec t descriptions\; list of publications\; gift\, contribution\, and sponsors hip listings\; financial information\; and lists of staff\, interns\, and volunteers.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250506T1514070Z-399841-6510@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426 SUMMARY:Kanawha Co cleanup DESCRIPTION:Kanawha County spring cleanups are coming up this April. These events are free to the public\, open from 8am-4pm on these dates and locat ions. Cabin Creek - April 12\, 2025 - 15127 MacCorkle Ave SE\, Chelyan\, W V Sissonville - April 26\, 2025 - 3298 Sissonville Dr\, Charleston\, WV Fo r more information\, please call Kanawha County Planning at 304-357-0570. 2025KanawhaCoCleanups X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha Coun ty spring cleanups are coming up this April. These events are free to the public\, open from 8am-4pm on these dates and locations.
For more informati on\, please call Kanawha County Planning at 304-357-0570.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250228T1353270Z-399841-6292@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412 SUMMARY:Kanawha Co cleanup DESCRIPTION:Kanawha County spring cleanups are coming up this April. These events are free to the public\, open from 8am-4pm on these dates and locat ions. Cabin Creek - April 12\, 2025 - 15127 MacCorkle Ave SE\, Chelyan\, W V Sissonville - April 26\, 2025 - 3298 Sissonville Dr\, Charleston\, WV Fo r more information\, please call Kanawha County Planning at 304-357-0570. 2025KanawhaCoCleanups X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha Coun ty spring cleanups are coming up this April. These events are free to the public\, open from 8am-4pm on these dates and locations.
For more informati on\, please call Kanawha County Planning at 304-357-0570.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250228T1352210Z-399841-6291@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006 SUMMARY:WVHC Fall Review DESCRIPTION:WV Highlands Conservancy Fall Review Saturday is a full day of food\, tours and activities beginning at 7AM. See the attached flyer for m ore information and Click-Here for registration. WVHC_FallReview.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Highlands Conservancy Fall Review
< p>Saturday is a full day of food\, tours and activities beginning at 7AM. See the attached flyer for more information and Click-Here for registration. CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Spruce Knob Learning Center UID:20180928T1951150Z-399841-1274@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T193000 SUMMARY:WV E-Day DESCRIPTION:This year\, the West Virginia Environmental Council E-Day will be hosted online via Zoom. The annual day of advocacy will include a legis lative update from a couple of our member groups\, West Virginia legislato rs\, and the WVEC lobby team on bills we’re following and other happenings at the Capitol. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This year\, the \;West Virginia Environmental Counci l \;E-Day will be hosted online via Zoom. The annual day of advocacy will include a legislative update from a couple of our member groups\, West Virginia legislators\, and the WVEC lobby team on bills we&r squo\;re following and other happenings at the Capitol.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220215T1503180Z-399841-4321@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624 SUMMARY:Tug of War cleanup DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Tug Fork River\, Inc. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES W e're looking for a few good people to staff a crew to help clean up our ri ver for three months this summer. If you are interested\, please contact T alyor or Wilder at the email addresses or phone numbers in the flyer. Tugo fWarEmployment.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Tug Fork River\, Inc.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We're looking for a few good people to staff a crew to help clean up our river for three months this summer. If you are intere sted\, please contact Talyor or Wilder at the email addresses or phone num bers in the flyer.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240624T1435240Z-399841-5861@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603 SUMMARY:How to win watershed of the year DESCRIPTION:This episode of The People Podcast is dedicated to the most uni que sign I've ever seen! I spotted the sign in Berkeley Springs\, West Vir ginia and it celebrated the Warm Springs Watershed Association for winning the 2012 Watershed Of The Year. I had a lot of questions\, and I finally got answers! Special thanks to Alana Hartman from the WV Dept. of Environm ental Protection\, Watershed Improvement Branch for joining the show and h ighlighting this awesome award. Click-Here to listen... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This episode
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In honor of Earth Day 2016\, volunteer with Wardensville Garden Market and the Cacapon &\; Lost Rivers Land Trust!
The Trust is partnering with (the soon to be new) Wardensville Ga rden Market and Wardensville Main Street Initiative to clean up a stretch of the Cacapon River just outside Wardensville. \;We hope you can joi n us - Wear Sturdy Shoes and Bring Work Gloves if you can! \; \;< /p>
For more information call (304) 874-3300
Meet at Wardensvi lle Garden Market at street address indicated.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160422T1209130Z-399841-218@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T160000 SUMMARY:Free fossil ID DESCRIPTION:Do you have a fossil\, mineral or other curiosity you’ve always wanted to have identified? Bring them or photos to T-Rex Science Center f or identification. Our staff paleontologist\, geologist and curator for th e WV Geological Survey Museum will be most happy to see and identify your discoveries. This is a free service of T-rex Science Center. Note: time ma y be limited but we will try to see everyone's discoveries. https://www.fa cebook.com/events/s/free-fossil-id-day/716585392443101/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have a fossil\, mineral or other curiosity you&rsquo\;ve always wanted to have identified? Bring them or photos to \;T- Rex Science Center for identification. Our staff paleontologist \, geologist and curator for the WV Geological Survey Museum will be most happy to see and identify your discoveries. This is a free service of T-re x Science Center. Note: time may be limited but we will try to see everyone's discoveries.< /p>
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/free-fossil-id-da y/716585392443101/
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:T-Rex Science Center UID:20200602T1302450Z-399841-3165@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T200000 SUMMARY:KV master naturalist orientation DESCRIPTION:Kanawha Valley Master Naturalist orientation. See the flyer for more details. KV_MasterNaturalistOrientation.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:K anawha Valley Master Naturalist \;orientation. See t he flyer for more details. \;
KV_MasterNaturalistOrientation.jpg
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest Nature Center UID:20240226T1320030Z-399841-5618@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T160000 SUMMARY:5th climate assessment DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research a nd Development invites you to attend a free webinar titled\, Social System s and Justice in the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Register Here Vi sit the U.S. EPA Healthy and Resilient Communities Research Webinar Series webpage for presentation summaries and past webinar recordings. If you wo uld like to be notified when new webinars are scheduled\, please sign up t o receive email invitations. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development i nvites you to attend a free webinar titled\, Social Systems and Justice in the \;Fifth National Climate Assessment.
Register Here \; \;
Visit the U.S. EPA Healthy and Resilient Communities Research W ebinar Series webpage for presentation summaries and past webinar reco rdings. If you would like to be notified when new webinars are scheduled\, please sign up to receive email invitations. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240226T1314150Z-399841-5617@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000 SUMMARY:Beaver walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge at the Freeland Boardwalk What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's lar gest rodent on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The walk starts at t he Freeland Boardwalk\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;C anaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge \;at the \ ;Freeland Boardwalk
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>What role do they play in the environment? W hat impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's largest rodent on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! T he walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible boa rdwalk trail.
This program m ay be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tune d to our website and \;Facebook page for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240226T1306540Z-399841-5616@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T200000 SUMMARY:Words from the land DESCRIPTION:Why Words from the Land Matter Event by Aldo Leopold Foundation Aldo Leopold's work and legacy provide one of the best examples of how tr ansformative nature writing can be\, but others before and since have also taken on the challenge of writing urgently towards a “better-than-present ” present. In a world caught between wilderness agendas and modern angst\, we find ourselves wondering: how do we write to beauty such that we conti nue to be fueled for the fight to save some for later? Famed author Dr. Dr ew Lanham guides us through a discussion of social movements\, diverse voi ces\, and how writing informs the conservation conversation. https://fb.me /e/86rwyCLoh X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Why Words fr om the Land Matter
Event by& nbsp\;Al do Leopold Foundation
Aldo Leopold's work and legacy provide one of the best examples of how transformative nature writing can be\, but others before and since hav e also taken on the challenge of writing urgently towards a &ldquo\;better -than-present&rdquo\; present. In a world caught between wilderness agenda s and modern angst\, we find ourselves wondering: how do we write to beaut y such that we continue to be fueled for the fight to save some for later? Famed author Dr. Drew Lanham guides us through a discussion of social mov ements\, diverse voices\, and how writing informs the conservation convers ation.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210301T1356390Z-399841-3684@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210325 SUMMARY:Earth Day poster contest DESCRIPTION:Earth Day poster contest Event by Generation New River Gorge Do you know anyone between the ages of 4-12 that LOVES to make art? We are h osting an Earth Day art contest! Design must be 11x14 and show what Earth Day means to you! Please scan and send all submissions to CassidyBBayes@gm ail.com with your name\, age\, and title of your project in the subject sp ace. The winner will have their design chosen for our Earth Day 2021 event poster and flyer! The runner-up will receive online and in person recogni tion. Submission deadline is March 25th. https://fb.me/e/1WAyYPBKT X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Eart h Day poster contest
Event by \;Generation New River Gorge
Do you know anyone between the age s of 4-12 that LOVES to make art? We are hosting an Earth Day art contest! Design must be 11x14 and show what Earth Day means to you! Please scan an d send all submissions to \;C assidyBBayes@gmail.com with your name\, age\, and title of your projec t in the subject space.
The winner will have their design chosen for our Earth Day 2021 event poster a nd flyer! The runner-up will receive online and in person recognition. Sub mission deadline is March 25th.
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Contact Suzy Campbell to RSVP at (304)263-4 376 ext. 3 or scampbell@wvca.us \;
Free lunch provided at the lodge if you RSVP by April 15th
Bring water to drink\, gardening o r work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, bucket.
Wear work clothes and boots.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park UID:20160328T1233560Z-399841-210@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210212 SUMMARY:Exploring other worlds RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Event by National Air and Space Museum\, Smithsonian Institutio n and Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Exploring other wor lds Join the National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History for a weekend of virtual activities all about our exploration of M ars and other worlds in the universe. Learn more: https://s.si.edu/2YOhswd https://fb.me/e/5dICNwXJB X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs
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d Space Museum\, Smithsonian Institution \;and \;
Exploring other worlds
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Online UID:20210210T1342120Z-399841-3658@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T140000 SUMMARY:Tree Planting with Trout Unlimited DESCRIPTION:Riparian Planting\, Lost River Tributary Where: Baughman Settle ment RD. McCauley\, WV. Please help the PHHRI plant trees along the headwa ters of a tributary to the Lost River near McCauley/Baker\, WV. Lunch and shovels will be provided\, but feel free to bring an extra shovel if you h ave one available. Remember to wear sturdy shoes/boots that can get muddy or wet. We will plant rain or shine\, unless it is raining heavily or stor ming. For more information\, directions\, carpooling possibilities\, or to RSVP\, please contact Travis Ferry at 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Riparian Planting\, Lost River Tributary
Where: Baughman Settlement RD. McCauley\, WV.
Please help the P
HHRI plant trees along the headwaters of a tributary to the Lost River nea
r McCauley/Baker\, WV. Lunch and shovels will be provided\, but feel free
to bring an extra shovel if you have one available. Remember to wear sturd
y shoes/boots that can get muddy or wet. We will plant rain or shine\, unl
ess it is raining heavily or storming. For more information\, directions\,
carpooling possibilities\, or to RSVP\, please contact Travis Ferry at 30
4-614-6699 or tferry@tu.org.
The Chesapea ke Bay Program has awarded nearly $13 million in grants throughout the Bay watershed. About $500\,000 of which was awarded to West Virginia to suppo rt clean water projects. \;Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20191017T1707120Z-399841-2495@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T113000 SUMMARY:Stream and floodplain enhancement DESCRIPTION:Below is an announcement for an upcoming Southeast Stormwater A ssociation webinar. We hope you will be able to join. Re-wilding streams a nd floodplains to enhance ecosystem services Click here to register This w ebinar will highlight the benefits and outcomes of re-wilding urban stream s and floodplains\, including daylighting piped streams\, stream channel r ealignment\, floodplain reconnection\, and more. Presenter: Greg Jennings\ , President\, Jennings Environmental X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Below is an announcement for an upcoming Southeast Stormwater Association webinar. We hope you will be able to join.
Re-wilding streams and floodplains to enhance ecosystem services
This webinar will highlight the benefit s and outcomes of re-wilding urban streams and floodplains\, including day lighting piped streams\, stream channel realignment\, floodplain reconnect ion\, and more. Presenter: Greg Jennings\, President\, Je nnings Environmental
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210113T1817370Z-399841-3621@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-33-week-of-september-23-2019/ In this issue... EPA Takes Two Important Steps Under PFAS Action Plan EPA Workshops and Web inars ACWA's Nutrient Reduction Progress Tracker 2.0 Meetings and more! AC WA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming acti vities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlig hts important information. Please direct comments to: kforeman@acwa-us.org . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
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In this issue...
WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a free tire collection event. \;
McDowell County: From 9 am - 4 pm at the old Walmart in Kimball. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping o ff tires. A list of other upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220503T1541450Z-399841-4557@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220505 SUMMARY:Barbour Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting a free tire collection event. Barbour Co unty: From 8 am. - 2 pm at the Barbour County Fairgrounds. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that i ndividuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of other upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP web site. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a free tire collection event. \;
Barbour County: From 8 am. - 2 pm at the Barbour County Fairgrounds. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The ti res must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accept ed. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when droppi ng off tires. A list of other upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website .
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220503T1536240Z-399841-4553@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519 SUMMARY:Greenbrier Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting a free tire collection event. Greenbrier County: From 8:30 am - 4 pm at the Greenbrier County Landfill. Individual s may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests t hat individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of other upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDE P website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a free tire collection event. \;
Greenbrier County: From 8:30 am - 4 pm at the Greenbrie r County Landfill. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. T he tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be a ccepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when d ropping off tires. A list of other upcoming tire collection events and upd ates can be found on the WVDEP websit e.
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Nicholas County: From 8 am - 4 pm at the Summersville A rena and Conference Center. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicl es when dropping off tires. A list of other upcoming tire collection event s and updates can be found on the WVD EP website.
The \;W
V Grant Resource Center is hosting a FREE grant training in the Fairmo
nt area.
Date / Time: Nov
ember 6\, 2025 | 10 am - 3 pm
Ready to take the next steps in your grant writing journey? On Thursday\
, November 6\, 2025\, the City of Pleasant Valley will host the West Virgi
nia Grant Resource Centers for a free Grants 101 Workshop! This comprehens
ive workshop\, developed and led by the Grant Centers&rsquo\; staff\, will
guide participants through each critical step of the pre-award process.
Register Here \;
West Virginia Development Office&nb sp\;Mitigation Team is excited to announce an online training for Natural Infrastructure with Capital Access. This 1-hour webinar with a 30-minute q uestion and answer session will cover natural infrastructure basics and ho w to incorporate them into infrastructure projects. Natural Infrastructure is new to many of us and is an important element of resiliency against fu ture risks. The webinar will cover a variety of options\, a case study\, a nd cost-benefit analysis.
Th is training is for stakeholders of the MIT program\, eligible applicants\, RPDC's\, and affected parties. We strongly encourage potential MIT applic ants to invite their engineers to this training.
Register at: https://attendee.gotow ebinar.com/register/3747894705132730637 \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210506T1900150Z-399841-3898@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220507 SUMMARY:Grant Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting a free tire collection event. Grant Coun ty: From 9 am - 3 pm at the RCS Transport Lot at 2 Airport Road in Petersb urg. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The W VDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off ti res. A list of other upcoming tire collection events and updates can be fo und on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a free tire collection event. \;
Grant County: From 9 am - 3 pm at the RCS Transport Lot at 2 Airport Road in Petersburg. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tire s per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of other upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
Clim ate change education
This is an event for all educators to explore how to adapt teaching and learning in response to the climate emergency. Come along and learn from r esearchers\, fellow practitioners\, and experts.
Click-Here \;to learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210408T1339370Z-399841-3760@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T200000 SUMMARY:Words to celebrate earth DESCRIPTION:Join us as we gather online to share writings that honor the ea rth. Bring a favorite poem\, essay\, or song to share or just come and enj oy listening. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as w e gather online to share writings that honor the earth. Bring a favorite p oem\, essay\, or song to share or just come and enjoy listening.
Click-Here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210408T1337320Z-399841-3759@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217 SUMMARY:G3 grants are open DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Bay Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3 ) Grant Program is funded by the EPA Region III\, WVDEP\, and the Chesapea ke Bay Trust. This grant program supports design and implementation of gre en streets\, community greening\, and urban tree canopy projects that enha nce livability in cities and communities\, in addition to white papers tha t address these topics. The goal of this grant program is to help communit ies develop and implement plans that reduce stormwater runoff\, increase t he number and amount of green spaces in urban areas\, improve the health o f local waters and the Chesapeake Bay\, and enhance quality of life and co mmunity livability. This program is a key component of EPA’s Green Streets \, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3) Partnership\, which promotes sustainable community greening and stormwater management solutions. The application de adline is March 13\, 2026 by 4pm. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chesapea ke Bay Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program is fund ed by the EPA Region III\, WVDEP\, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust. This gran t program supports design and implementation of green streets\, community greening\, and urban tree canopy projects that enhance livability in citie s and communities\, in addition to white papers that address these topics.
The goal of this grant pro gram is to help communities develop and implement plans that reduce stormw ater runoff\, increase the number and amount of green spaces in urban area s\, improve the health of local waters and the Chesapeake Bay\, and enhanc e quality of life and community livability. \; This program is a key component of \;EPA&rsquo\;s Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Tow ns (G3) Partnership\, which promotes sustainable co mmunity greening and stormwater management solutions.
< p>The application deadline is March 13\, 20 26 by 4pm. --->\; Learn more here. \; CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20251216T2025260Z-399841-6912@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606 SUMMARY:Volunteer for TU DESCRIPTION:The Southern Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for voluntee rs to help with a stream restoration project on Milligan Creek outside of Lewisburg. This is a 1/3 mile section that is leased as fly fishing only. The restoration work will entail erosion and sediment control\, keeping th e riparian habitat in good order. The DNR is assisting by bringing in som e heavy equipment and the work may take place over two Saturdays in the fa ll\, totaling about 20 - 30 hours\, probably in August or September. If yo u are interested in helping with this project\, please email Bronson Brown \, or call: 304-640-7625. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Southern Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for volunteers to help with a strea m restoration project on Milligan Creek outside of Lewisburg. This is a 1/ 3 mile section that is leased as fly fishing only. The restoration work wi ll entail erosion and sediment control\, keeping the riparian habitat in g ood order. \;
The DNR is assisting by bringing in some heavy equipment and the work may take place over two Saturdays in the fall\, totaling about 20 - 30 hours\, probably in August or September. If you are interested in helping with this project \, please email Bronson Brown< /a>\, or call: 304-640-7625. \;
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SUMMARY:River Voices
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the March 2026 edition of River Voices. This month w
e’re sharing an update from our board on our search for a new Executive Di
rector. Also\, general registration for River Rally is now open. In this i
ssue: River Network is looking for our next Executive Director Mastering t
he grant life cycle learning series River Rally: Register by April 17th Ev
ents and learning opportunities And more...
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Welcome to t he March 2026 edition of \;River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re sharing an update from our board on our searc h for a new Executive Director. \;Also\, general registration for Rive r Rally is now open.
In this issue:
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260304T2030010Z-399841-7008@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T123000 SUMMARY:Youth fishing tournament DESCRIPTION:Event by Coonskin Fishing Rodeo\, Coonskin Park Rain or Shine - Park Opens to the public at 9 but fish will not be counted until the offi cial start of the tournament. Please do not fish until 10:00 A.M. so it is fair for everyone. The children compete in 2 groups (boys and girls) and they compete for prizes in age brackets (3-4 and 5-7 and 8-10). Registrati on can be done -> https://forms.gle/2JqyMP54pPx2XodW9 https://fb.me/e/hsvm lQgAp X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Coonsk in Fishing Rodeo\, Coonskin Park
Rain or Shine - Park Opens to the publ ic at 9 but fish will not be counted until the official start of the tourn ament. Please do not fish until 10:00 A.M. so it is fair for everyone. The children compete in 2 groups (boys and girls) and they compete for prizes in age brackets (3-4 and 5-7 and 8-10).
Registration can be done ->\; \;https://forms.gle/2JqyMP54pPx2XodW9< /a>
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20210408T1342070Z-399841-3761@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T123000 SUMMARY:ROP meeting DESCRIPTION:Please see the attached agenda for the River of Promise (ROP) m eeting. Please note that the venue has changed for this meeting-- we will now be in the Laurel Room (2nd Floor) of the Mountainlair building at WVU (see here). An updated Buckley Table will be sent out prior to the meeting . ROP_1023219.docx Madison Ball\, FOC Restoration Manager 304-329-3621 x 7\; madison@cheat.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please see t he attached agenda for the River of Promise (ROP) meeting. Please note tha t the venue has changed for this meeting-- we will now be in the Laurel Ro om (2nd Floor) of the Mountainlair building at WVU (see \;here).
An updated Buckl ey Table will be sent out prior to the meeting.
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Madison Ball\, FOC Restoration Manager
304-329- 3621 x 7\; madison@cheat.org
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:WVU Mountainlair UID:20191017T1726570Z-399841-2496@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210113 SUMMARY:River otter population study DESCRIPTION:River otter population study WV Division of Natural Resources ( DNR) is asking trappers in the Mountain State to help collect data on rive r otter populations by donating otter carcasses. The division will use rep roductive and age data collected from donated carcasses to model the state ’s population and better determine how the otter population would respond to changes in bag limits and season lengths. Click-Here for more details a nd contacts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River otter population study< /a>
WV Divis ion of Natural Resources \;(DNR) is asking trappers in the Mountain State to help collect data on river otter populations by d onating otter carcasses. The division will use reproductive and age data c ollected from donated carcasses to model the state&rsquo\;s population and better determine how the otter population would respond to changes in bag limits and season lengths. \;< a href='https://wvexplorer.com/2021/01/10/wv-dnr-otters-in-west-virginia/' target='_blank'>Click-Here for more details and contacts.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20210113T1824530Z-399841-3622@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T140000 SUMMARY:Christmas tree recycling DESCRIPTION:Christmas Tree Recycling Event at Charleston’s Capitol Market W est Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Rehabilitati on Environmental Action Plan (REAP)\, in conjunction with West Virginia St ate Parks and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)\, is hosting a Christmas tree recycling event at Charleston’s Capitol Market. The collected trees are to be repurposed as fish habitat in lakes around t he state\, including Cheat\, Tygart\, Stonewall Jackson\, Stonecoal\, Burn sville\, Sutton\, Summersville\, Big Ditch\, Sherwood\, R.D. Baily\, Beech Fork\, and East Lynn Lakes\, and the Apple Grove Hatchery in Mason County . There is no limit to the number of trees each person can donate\, and th ere is no size limit. Prior to being donated\, all the decorations – inclu ding artificial snow\, lights\, tinsel\, and bulbs – must be removed from the tree. The trees must be real trees\, and the branches must be attached to the tree\; individual branches of trees cannot be accepted. WVDEP and WVDNR staff will be at the Capitol Market to help unload trees from cars a nd trucks. Those who donate trees can register for prizes\, including thre e one-night stays at North Bend State Park and $25 gift certificate to Cap itol Market. Each person who donates a tree will receive a free gift\, cou rtesy of WVDEP-REAP. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Christmas Tr ee Recycling Event at Charleston&rsquo\;s Capitol Market
West Virginia Department of Environmental Pro
tection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP)\,
in conjunction with West Virginia State Parks and the West Virginia Divis
ion of Natural Resources (WVDNR)\, is hosting a Christmas tree recycling e
vent at Charleston&rsquo\;s Capitol Market.
The collected trees are to be repurposed as fish habit at in lakes around the state\, including Cheat\, Tygart\, Stonewall Jackso n\, Stonecoal\, Burnsville\, Sutton\, Summersville\, Big Ditch\, Sherwood\ , R.D. Baily\, Beech Fork\, and East Lynn Lakes\, and the Apple Grove Hatc hery in Mason County. There is no limit to the number of trees each person can donate\, and there is no size limit. Prior to being donated\, all the decorations &ndash\; including artificial snow\, lights\, tinsel\, and bu lbs &ndash\; must be removed from the tree. The trees must be real trees\, and the branches must be attached to the tree\; individual branches of tr ees cannot be accepted.
WVDE P and WVDNR staff will be at the Capitol Market to help unload trees from cars and trucks. Those who donate trees can register for prizes\, includin g three one-night stays at North Bend State Park and $25 gift certificate to Capitol Market. Each person who donates a tree will receive a free gift \, courtesy of WVDEP-REAP.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Capitol Market UID:20191223T1330440Z-399841-2613@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T210000 SUMMARY:Full moon hike/bike DESCRIPTION:Join Community Captains on the McManus Trail in Beckley at 8pm for a Full Moon Bike/Walk. Make sure you use the link below to sign your o nline waiver before you arrive. Participants will be asked to sign an onli ne waiver found here. https://fb.me/e/LW2X44hS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Communi ty Captains on the \;McManus Trail in Beckley at 8pm for a Full Moon Bike/Walk. Make sure you use th e link below to sign your online waiver before you arrive. Participants wi ll be asked to sign an online waiver found here.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:McManus Trail UID:20210719T1304250Z-399841-4004@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221027 SUMMARY:Tomlinson Run trout stream restored DESCRIPTION:Nearly 8\,000 feet of the most northern trout stream in West Vi rginia have been restored at Tomlinson Run State Park\, according to Brett McMillion\, director of the WV Division of Natural Resources. A public-pr ivate partnership between the division and Water and Land Solutions restor ed nearly 8\,000 feet of stream\, improved forest conditions\, and created new wildlife viewing opportunities\, McMillion said. 'I'm excited to see the completion of the restoration of this beautiful trout stream\, especia lly with the limited opportunities in this area\,” McMillion said. Click-h ere to continue reading. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nearly 8\,00 0 feet of the most northern trout stream in West Virginia have been r estored at Tomlinson Run State Park \, according to Brett McMillion\, director of the WV Division of Na tural Resources. A public-private partnership between the division and Wat er and Land Solutions restored nearly 8\,000 feet of stream\, improved for est conditions\, and created new wildlife viewing opportunities\, McMillio n said.
'I'm excited to see the completion of the restoration of this beautiful trout stream\, especia lly with the limited opportunities in this area\,&rdquo\; McMillion said.
Click-here to continue read ing. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Tomlinson Run State Park UID:20221026T1749380Z-399841-4975@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T150000 SUMMARY:Coonskin hike DESCRIPTION:Join the Kanawha Trail Club for a hike at Coonskin Park. An eas y out and back on the mostly flat Elk River Trail. 2 miles. Leader: Gina G riffith We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast c orner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm. It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you bring water and leav e your dogs at home. https://www.facebook.com/events/419138432114969/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs
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for a hike at Coonskin Park. An easy out and back on the mostly flat
Elk River Trail. 2 miles. Leader: Gina Griffith
We will be departing from the small parking lot
at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston&rsquo\;s
west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm. It is not
necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that
you bring water and leave your dogs at home.
https://www.faceboo k.com/events/419138432114969/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20191119T1347570Z-399841-2547@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 SUMMARY:Osbra Eye nature walks DESCRIPTION:Increase your knowledge about the natural surroundings. The int erpretive walks discuss birds\, wildflowers and more. Registration: 8:30- 9:00am Introduction: 9:00-9:15am Walks begin at 9:15am. The fee is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Click-here for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Increase you r knowledge about the natural surroundings. The interpretive walks discuss birds\, wildflowers and more. \;
Walks begin at 9:15am. The fee is $7 for adults and $3 for children.
Click-here \;for more information.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20240415T1410010Z-399841-5780@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000 SUMMARY:Nature connection series DESCRIPTION:Come to WVU Core Arboretum for our free\, public Nature Connect ion Series at the Arboretum Amphitheater! This week's speaker is Doug Wood \, Historian of Connections between Humans and Environment\, and his talk is titled: The landscape and economy of the Monongahela River region at th e turn of the centuries (17th and 18th\, that is). Bring your friends\, an d don't miss this excellent talk! Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to WVU& nbsp\;Core Arboret um for our free\, public Nature Connection Series at the Arboretum Amphitheater! This week's speaker is Doug Wood\, Historian of C onnections between Humans and Environment\, and his talk is titled: The la ndscape and economy of the Monongahela River region at the turn of the cen turies (17th and 18th\, that is).
Bring your friends\, and don't miss this excellent talk! \;Read more here.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240626T1428000Z-399841-5862@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180630 SUMMARY:Hatfield & McCoy flotilla DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/233886554028403/ Let's make the biggest flotilla ever!! Floats\, canoes\, kayaks\, tubes\, if it floats\, bring it. Saturday\, June 30th\, 2018. We will start around 10 am from th e Boat Ramp near the Second Avenue bridge in Williamson\, WV to the boat r amp near El Azul Grande in South Williamson\, KY. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/233886554028403/
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et's make the biggest flotilla ever!! Floats\, canoes\, kayaks\, tubes\, i
f it floats\, bring it.
Saturday\, June 30th\, 2018. We will
start around 10 am from the Boat Ramp near the Second Avenue bridge in Wil
liamson\, WV to the boat ramp near El Azul Grande in South Williamson\, KY
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180507T1433070Z-399841-742@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T150000 SUMMARY:Meadow River hike DESCRIPTION:Join Active Southern WV as we walk or snow shoe along the Meado w River Rail Trail. This is a flat rail trail along the Beautiful Meadow R iver. This activity is perfect for families and kids Directions: From 41N Spur off of Route 60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 Miles from the turn onto 41N. Tak e a right on Quinwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhead is on the right (0.2 miles) along the Meadow River. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/meadow-ri ver-hike/2467914023432450/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Active Southern WV as we walk or snow shoe along the Meadow River Rail Trail. Thi s is a flat rail trail along the Beautiful Meadow River. This activity is perfect for families and kids
Directions: From 41N Spur off of Route 60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 Miles from the turn onto 41N. Take a right on Quinwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhea d is on the right (0.2 miles) along the Meadow River.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200129T1620260Z-399841-2724@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200224 SUMMARY:WVWRI RFP DESCRIPTION:WVWRI and USGS have funding for 2020 research opportunities. Do wnload the attached pdf for the RFP announcement. Intent to submit notice due to: wvwri@mail.wvu.edu by 5:00PM (EST) February 27th\, 2020. Please i nclude USGS104b in the subject line. Proposal due to: wvwri@mail.wvu.edu b y 5:00PM (EST) March 3rd\, 2020. WVWRI_RFP2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVWRI and US GS have funding for 2020 research opportunities. Download the attached pdf for the RFP announcement.
< span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Intent to submit notice d ue to: \;wvwri@mail.wvu.edu by 5:00PM (EST) February 27th\, 2020. \; Please include USGS104b in the subject line. Proposal due to: \;wvwri@mail.wvu.edu by 5:00PM (EST) March 3rd\, 2020.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200221T1941470Z-399841-2793@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200226 SUMMARY:Power of Citizen Science DESCRIPTION:The power of citizen science Citizen science is the involvement of the public in scientific research – whether community-driven research or global investigations. The Citizen Science Association unites expertise from educators\, scientists\, data managers\, and others to power citizen science. Join us and help speed innovation by sharing insights across dis ciplines. https://www.citizenscience.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The power of citizen science
Citizen science is the involvement of the public in scientific resea rch &ndash\; whether community-driven research or global investigations. T he Citizen Science Association unites expertise from educators\, scientist s\, data managers\, and others to power citizen science. Join us and help speed innovation by sharing insights across disciplines.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200224T1535170Z-399841-2794@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T120000 SUMMARY:Tree Planting in Berkeley Springs\, Morgan County DESCRIPTION:Join Warm Springs Watershed Association as we plant 24 more tre es at First United Methodist’s Big Blue Building at 440 Fearnow Road. A Pr uning and Mulching Workshop will follow the tree planting and will be taug ht by Tree Board member\, Lance Strait. Follow us at http://warmspringswat ershed.webs.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Warm Springs Watershed Association as we plant \;24 more trees at First United Methodist&rsquo\;s Big Blue&n bsp\;Building at 440 Fearnow Road. A Pruning and \;Mulching Workshop w ill follow the tree planting and \;will be taught by Tree Board member \, Lance Strait.
Follow us at http://warmspringswatershed.webs.com / \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:First United Methodist Church UID:20160411T1348340Z-399841-217@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T210000 SUMMARY:Annual Meeting\, Warm Springs Watershed Association DESCRIPTION:Our speaker is Dr. Marie Majarov who will make a presentation o n the plight of the Monarch butterfly and our native pollinators\, what is being done to help and how recent “numbers” look compared to past years. The presentation will precede the annual meeting. A short business meeting will be held to highlight the achievements of 2015 and to present our pla ns for 2016. Board members up for re-election are: Kate Lehman\, Betty Har mison and Rebecca MacLeod. Refreshments will be served. Follow us at http: //warmspringswatershed.webs.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our speaker is Dr. Marie Majarov who will&n bsp\;make a presentation on the plight of the Monarch butterfly and our na tive pollinators\, what is being done to help \;and how recent &ldquo\ ;numbers&rdquo\; look compared to past years. The presentation will preced e the annual meeting.
A short business meeting will be held
to highlight the achievements of 2015 and to present our plans for 2016.
Board members up for re-election are: Kate Lehman\, Betty Har
mison and Rebecca MacLeod. Refreshments will \;be served.
Foll ow us at http://warmspringswatershed.webs.com/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Morgan County Board of Education headquarters UID:20160411T1345480Z-399841-216@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200225 SUMMARY:Trees for fish habitat DESCRIPTION:Christmas trees for fish habitat Fisheries biologists with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are using old Christmas trees to improve habitat at popular fishing locations around the Mountain State. Aaron Yeager\, an assistant fisheries biologist\, said the program is ver y beneficial. 'Most of our reservoirs are lacking in complex woody cover\, so any type of structure we can make with the Christmas trees we collect or other types of brush is really beneficial\,” Yeager said. Visit the web site below to learn more. https://wvexplorer.com/2020/02/21/christmas-tree s-fish-habitat-west-virginia-wv/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Christmas tr ees for fish habitat
Fisheri es biologists with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are using old Chr istmas trees to improve habitat at popular fishing locations around the Mo untain State. Aaron Yeager\, an assistant fisheries biologist\, said the p rogram is very beneficial. 'Most of our reservoirs are lacking in complex woody cover\, so any type of structure we can make with the Christmas tree s we collect or other types of brush is really beneficial\,&rdquo\; Yeager said. Visit the website below to learn mor e.
https://wvexplorer.com/ 2020/02/21/christmas-trees-fish-habitat-west-virginia-wv/
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200224T1537180Z-399841-2795@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200225 SUMMARY:WVRC water policy news DESCRIPTION:WVRC water policy news In this issue: Committee passes resoluti on to study PFAS SB-583 (Pro-solar bill) passes Senate HB-4953 boost rural water systems De-regulation of Oil & Gas tanks near drinking water intake s stalls And more Visit: https://wvrivers.org/2020/02/policynews6-3/ to re ad the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVRC water p olicy news
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200224T1545500Z-399841-2796@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T160000 SUMMARY:C&O Canal walk in the woods DESCRIPTION:C&O Canal walk in the woods Join Shepherdstown area arborist an d forest therapy guide\, Shawn Walker\, to learn about trees along the C&O Canal. We will encounter upland communities as well as trees along the ed ge of the Potomac and discuss approaches to identifying these trees as the y transition from winter to spring. We will also discuss the importance of the Potomac River and what we all can do to protect this valuable natural resource. The river provides wildlife habitat\, recreation\, and drinking water for over 5 million people. The pace will be slow to moderate over v aried terrain\, with some rocky and steep conditions in various spots. We will meet at 1:45 outside the Ferry Hill Plantation Visitor Center. Note: The Visitor's Center is closed. Click-Here for tickets and registration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:C&\;O Can al walk in the woods
Join Sh epherdstown area arborist and forest therapy guide\, Shawn Walker\, to lea rn about trees along the C&\;O Canal. We will encounter upland communit ies as well as trees along the edge of the Potomac and discuss approaches to identifying these trees as they transition from winter to spring. We wi ll also discuss the importance of the Potomac River and what we all can do to protect this valuable natural resource. The river provides wildlife ha bitat\, recreation\, and drinking water for over 5 million people.< /p>
The pace will be slow to moderate o ver varied terrain\, with some rocky and steep conditions in various spots . We will meet at 1:45 outside the Ferry Hill Plantation Visitor Center. < span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Note: The Visitor's Cente r is closed. \;
Click-Here for tickets and registration.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200224T1552250Z-399841-2798@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190325 SUMMARY:National Monitoring Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:National Monitoring Conference Please join us for the National Water Quality Monitoring Council's 11th National Monitoring Conference\, s cheduled to be held in Denver\, Colorado\, from March 25-29\, 2019. This c onference provides many opportunities for water stakeholders – federal\, s tate\, tribal and local water professionals\, non-profits\, academia\, and volunteer citizen scientists – to network\, develop new skills and partne rships\, and exchange information. https://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/ 2019/index.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Monitoring Conference
Please join us for the National Water Quality Monitoring Coun cil's 11th National Monitoring Conference\, scheduled to be held in Denver \, Colorado\, from March 25-29\, 2019.
This conference provides ma ny opportunities for water stakeholders &ndash\; federal\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, non-profits\, academia\, and volunteer cit izen scientists &ndash\; to network\, develop new skills and partnerships\ , and exchange information.
https://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2019/ind ex.html
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190130T1553040Z-399841-917@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190429 SUMMARY:CWP Watershed Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Center for Watershed Protection Conference The conference will provide a forum for watershed and stormwater professionals throughout the nation to learn how to increase the resiliency of our communities in respo nse to emerging and persistent threats to our water resources — from headw aters to coasts. Over the two-and-a-half-day conference\, participants can network with water resource managers\, practitioners\, researchers and re gulators from all over the United States. The conference will include tech nical presentations\, case studies\, panel discussions\, workshops and fie ld trips. Field Trips are open to all attendees and anyone traveling with them. All trips will take place in the afternoon of May 1. There will also be a free reception for all attendees (including anyone traveling with an attendee) on Tuesday\, April 30\, 2019 in the evening. Please register fo r the reception during the conference registration process. To receive dis count rates\, become a CWPA member here. https://www.cwp.org/2019-national -conference/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cent er for Watershed Protection Conference
The conference will provide a forum for watershed and stormwater professionals throughout the nation to learn how to increase th e resiliency of our communities in response to emerging and persistent thr eats to our water resources &mdash\; from headwaters to coasts.
Over the two-and-a-half-day conference \, participants can network with water resource managers\, practitioners\, researchers and regulators from all over the United States. The conferenc e will include technical presentations\, case studies\, panel discussions\ , workshops and field trips. Fiel d Trips are open to all attendees and anyone traveling with them. All trip s will take place in the afternoon of May 1. There will also be a free rec eption for all attendees (including anyone traveling with an attendee) on Tuesday\, April 30\, 2019 in the evening. Please register for the receptio n during the conference registration process. To receive \;discount ra tes\, become a CWPA member here.
https://www.cwp.org/2019-nation al-conference/ \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Francis Marion Hotel UID:20190327T1251230Z-399841-918@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180815 SUMMARY:Wetlands in a Watershed at the Landscape Scale DESCRIPTION:Wetlands in a Watershed at the Landscape Scale This second webi nar in ASWM and NRCS’s jointly-developed nine-part wetland training webina r series begins with an overview of where wetlands can occur in landscapes . Next\, the webinar will explore the three key considerations with wetlan ds – hydrology\, geology (soils)\, and vegetation. https://www.aswm.org/as wm/aswm-webinarscalls/5606-aswm-nrcs-wetland-training-webinar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wetlands in a Watershed at the Land scape Scale
This second webinar in ASWM and NRCS&rsquo\;s jointly-developed nine-part wetland training webinar series begins with a n overview of where wetlands can occur in landscapes. Next\, the webinar w ill explore the three key considerations with wetlands &ndash\; hydrology\ , geology (soils)\, and vegetation.
https://w ww.aswm.org/aswm/aswm-webinarscalls/5606-aswm-nrcs-wetland-training-webina r
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1341500Z-399841-919@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T183000 SUMMARY:Meadow River hike DESCRIPTION:Join us as we hike/walk/run/bike along the Meadow River Rail Tr ail. This is a flat rail trail along the Beautiful Meadow River. This acti vity is perfect for families and kids Directions: From 41N Spur off of Rou te 60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 Miles from the turn onto 41N. Take a right on Qu inwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhead is on the right (.2 miles) along the Meadow River. The turn on to 41N is a left if you are coming from The Wes t (19N\, Fayetteville or Summersville)\, and a right if you are coming fro m the East (Rt. 60 Rainelle). Let me know if you need help arriving at the trailhead. For more information about bringing Active SWV programs and vo lunteer opportunities to your home town call 304-254-8488\, or email erin@ activeswv.com. https://www.facebook.com/events/247733762770504/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as w
e hike/walk/run/bike along the Meadow River Rail Trail. This is a flat rai
l trail along the Beautiful Meadow River. This activity is perfect for fam
ilies and kids
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rections: From 41N Spur off
of Route 60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 Miles from the turn onto 41N. Take a righ
t on Quinwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhead is on the right (.2 miles) al
ong the Meadow River. The turn on to 41N is a left if you are coming from
The West (19N\, Fayetteville or Summersville)\, and a right if you are com
ing from the East (Rt. 60 Rainelle). Let me know if you need help arriving
at the trailhead.
For mo
re information about bringing Active SWV programs and volunteer opportunit
ies to your home town call 304-254-8488\, or email erin@activeswv.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 247733762770504/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190301T1620480Z-399841-1660@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T120000 SUMMARY:Fossil ID day DESCRIPTION:Do you have a fossil\, mineral or other curiosity you’ve always wanted to have identified? Bring them or photos for identification. Our s taff paleontologist\, geologist and curator for the WV Geological Survey M useum will be most happy to see and identify your discoveries. This is a f ree service of T-rex Science Center. Note: time may be limited but we will try to see everyone's discoveries. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/free -fossil-id-day/567766493831955/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have a fossil\, mineral or other curiosity you&rsquo\;ve always wanted to have identified? Bring them or photos for identification. Our staff paleontolog ist\, geologist and curator for the WV Geological Survey Museum will be mo st happy to see and identify your discoveries. This is a free service of < a href='https://www.facebook.com/T-rex-Science-Center-439027309934625/'>T- rex Science Center.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/free-fossil-id-day/567766493831955/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200311T1818320Z-399841-2857@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T193000 SUMMARY:Nature connection series DESCRIPTION:Come to the WVU Core Arboretum for our free and public Nature C onnection Series at the Arboretum Amphitheater. This week's speaker is Chr istine Zawaski\, Service Assistant Professor and Biology Greenhouse Manage r at WVU\, and her talk is titled Rooted in Sustainability: Native plants and the role of community seed sharing. Bring your friends\, and don't mis s this excellent talk! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the& nbsp\; WVU Core Arboretum for our free and public Nature Connection Series at the Arboretum Amphitheater.
This week's speaker is Christine Zawaski\, Service Assistant Professor an d Biology Greenhouse Manager at WVU\, and her talk is titled Rooted in Sus tainability: Native plants and the role of community seed sharing. Bring y our friends\, and don't miss this excellent talk!
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Core Arboretum UID:20250623T1248100Z-399841-6609@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117 SUMMARY:PVMN cohort DESCRIPTION:Calling All Nature Enthusiasts! Ready to explore the outdoors\, learn about amphibians\, mushrooms\, monarchs\, and more\, and make a dif ference in your community? The Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Program is your chance to connect with nature\, gain hands-on experience\, and join a passionate group of nature lovers! Applications for the 2025 cohort are open\, but hurry—they close January 21! Apply here: https://www.potomacaud ubon.org/master-naturalists/about/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling All Nature Enthusiasts!
Ready t o explore the outdoors\, learn about amphibians\, mushrooms\, monarchs\, a nd more\, and make a difference in your community? The Potomac Valley Mast er Naturalist Program is your chance to connect with nature\, gain hands-o n experience\, and join a passionate group of nature lovers!
Applications for the 2025 cohort are ope n\, but hurry&mdash\;they close January 21! Apply here: https://www.pot omacaudubon.org/master-naturalists/about/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250116T1933080Z-399841-6224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122 SUMMARY:Tracking the Eastern Hemlock DESCRIPTION:Eastern hemlock forests across the eastern United States are fa cing a severe threat from the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid ( Adelges ts ugae )\, a tiny insect that infests and ultimately kills hemlock trees. Th e widespread decline of eastern hemlocks not only endangers this keystone species but also disrupts entire forest ecosystems\, affecting numerous wi ldlife species and essential ecosystem services like carbon sequestration and water regulation. Adventure Scientists is excited to partner with Hold en Forests & Gardens and other organizations to launch the Tracking Easter n Hemlock Project. Our goal is to identify and document eastern hemlock tr ees that have survived infestations and may possess genetic resistance to the hemlock woolly adelgid. By locating these resilient trees\, we aim to support conservation efforts to breed and propagate resistant hemlocks\, a iding in the restoration of these vital forest ecosystems. The data you co llect will be instrumental in the fight to save eastern hemlock forests fr om further devastation. [Click-Here to Join the Project] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Eastern heml ock forests across the eastern United States are facing a severe threat fr om the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid ( Adelges tsugae )\, a tin y insect that infests and ultimately kills hemlock trees. The widespread d ecline of eastern hemlocks not only endangers this keystone species but al so disrupts entire forest ecosystems\, affecting numerous wildlife species and essential ecosystem services like carbon sequestration and water regu lation.
Adventure Scientists is excited to partner with Holden Forests &\; Gardens and other organi zations to launch the \;Tracking Eastern Hemlock Project. Our goal is to identify and document eastern hemlock trees that have survived infestat ions and may possess genetic resistance to the hemlock woolly adelgid. By locating these resilient trees\, we aim to support conservation efforts to breed and propagate resistant hemlocks\, aiding in the restoration of the se vital forest ecosystems.
The data you collect will be instrumental in the fight to save eastern hem lock forests from further devastation. [Click-Here to Join the Pro ject]
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250116T1923200Z-399841-6226@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203 SUMMARY:Abandoned mine reclamation grants DESCRIPTION:The WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) will begi n accepting applications for the first round of local Abandoned Mine Recla mation and Drainage Treatment Grants in 2025 on March 3rd. The deadline to apply is April 25th. A second round is planned for September 2nd to Octob er 24th. Eligible applicants include a county or municipality\, conservati on district\, council of government\, municipal authority and nonprofit or ganizations. The grants are for the purpose of abandoned mine land (AML) r eclamation and abandoned mine drainage (AMD) treatment or abatement. All a pplicants must request and participate in an Initial Project Consultation at least one month prior to an application round opening to be considered an eligible applicant. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Depar tment of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) will begin accepting application s for the first round of local \;Abandoned Mine Reclamation and Drainage Treatment Grants \;in 2025 on March 3rd. The deadline to apply is April 25th. A second round is planned for Se ptember 2nd to October 24th.
Eligible applicants include a county or municipality\, conservation distr
ict\, council of government\, municipal authority and nonprofit organizati
ons. The grants are for the purpose of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamati
on and abandoned mine drainage (AMD) treatment or abatement. All applicant
s must request and participate in an Initial Project Consultation at least
one month prior to an application round opening to be considered an eligi
ble applicant.
Learn more
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We CAN Climb hike and trail run supports se rvices for child victims of sexual abuse. Proceeds support the essential s ervices of the Children's Advocacy Center at CAMC Woman's and Children's H ospital.
Register at: \;http://give.camcfoundation.org/weCANclimb
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180814T1327350Z-399841-925@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T170000 SUMMARY:Meet the Toads DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Join Naturalist Jess a t the KSF Nature Center for a presentation covering her observations of Am erican Toads at the T. K. Pauley Amphibian Loop! Learn about this amazing member of our forest community\, and see some of the photos and videos Nat uralist Jess took over the course of her observations! ---> Learn more her e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Join Naturalist Jess at the KSF Nature Center for a prese ntation covering her observations of American Toads at the T. K. Pauley Am phibian Loop! Learn about this amazing member of our forest community\, an d see some of the photos and videos Naturalist Jess took over the course o f her observations!
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In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
Join us for the \;Friends of the Cacapon River Fly Fishing Clinics at The River House in Capon Bridge! Dive into the art of fly fishing with expert guidance fr om Ryan Cooper of Trout Unlimited.
While these clinics are free\, we suggest a $20 donation per person to support our river conservation efforts. Don&rsquo\;t miss out on this chance to learn and enjoy fly fishing in the beautiful Cacapon River!
Sponsored by The Friends of the Cacapon River\, The River House\, and Trout Unlimited.
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is accessible
In this issue
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the pas t week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership o f important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to \;Katie Foreman.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190225T2014510Z-399841-1637@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200310T183000 SUMMARY:Clarksburg rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Clarksburg to offer Rain Barrel Workshop During the works hop\, Clarksburg staff will teach you how to assemble and install the barr el. One registration purchase will equal one barrel and kit per person. Spots will be limited to a first come first serve registration. Rain Barrel Workshop Information Rain Barrel Workshop Application http://cityo fclarksburgwv.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=337 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clar ksburg to offer Rain Barrel Workshop
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Park Mini Golf UID:20200310T1627170Z-399841-2841@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000 SUMMARY:Cacapon River snorkeling DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Cacapon River is partnering with the US Fore st Service to host a stream snorkeling adventure in the Cacapon River. The event will take place at Glennifer Farm (see map link and registration be low). Registration is required! Fish\, turtles\, crayfish\, insects\, snai ls\, mussels\, and invertebrates thrive in clear\, clean rivers like the C acapon! See creatures face-to-face in their own underwater world is an ama zing way to appreciate their diverse and fragile aquatic ecosystems. This activity allows people to explore beneath the surface while horizontally r ock climbing in shallow water looking for fish and other water creatures. Minimum age to participate is 6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Snorkel gear will be provided. Packing list: swim suit/clothes\, water\, snacks\, water shoes\, towel\, dry change of clothes. ---> Learn more here . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Friends o f the Cacapon River is partnering with the US Forest Service to host a stream snorkeling adventure in the Cacapon River. The event will take pla ce at Glennifer Farm (see map link and registration below). \;Registra tion is required!
Fish\, tur tles\, crayfish\, insects\, snails\, mussels\, and invertebrates thrive in clear\, clean rivers like the Cacapon! See creatures face-to-face in thei r own underwater world is an amazing way to appreciate their diverse and f ragile aquatic ecosystems.
T his activity allows people to explore beneath the surface while horizontal ly rock climbing in shallow water looking for fish and other water creatur es. Minimum age to participate is 6. Children must be accompanied by an ad ult. Snorkel gear will be provided.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Glennifer Farm UID:20250626T1633040Z-399841-6624@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726 SUMMARY:Kevin's Lazy River Adventure DESCRIPTION:Event by Teresa Perdue This is a 10.5 mile float trip down our beautiful Big Coal River. The float starts at John Slack Park in Racine an d ending at Dartmont Park in Ashford. This is the 18th annual Kevin’s Lazy River Adventure and we sure hope you can join us for a fun filled day on our beautiful Big Coal River. Learn more at the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Tere sa Perdue
This is a 10.5 mile float trip down our beautiful Big Coal River. The float starts at Jo hn Slack Park in Racine and ending at Dartmont Park in Ashford.
This is the 18th annual Kevin&rsquo\; s Lazy River Adventure and we sure hope you can join us for a fun filled d ay on our beautiful Big Coal River. \;
Learn more at the Facebook event post. \;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20250626T1637190Z-399841-6625@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626 SUMMARY:Buckhannon river trips DESCRIPTION:Summer is officially river season. Here are three ways to get s tarted planning your own paddling trip on the Buckhannon-Tygart Valley Wat er Trail: Stop by the Upshur County CVB and pick up a copy of our beautifu l Water Trail brochure. Visit our website. It is full of wonderful informa tion including maps https://btvwatertrail.org/access-maps-guides/ Join one of our Water Trail Stewards for a guided trip. The Hampton to Riverwalk - Community Paddle is upcoming this Sunday June 29! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summer is of ficially river season. Here are three ways to get started planning your ow n paddling trip on the Buckhannon-Tygart Valley Water Trail:
< ol>Friends of B lacwater - February newsletter
Our latest newsletter is now available online\, including action alert stories on threats to water quality from the injection well near the Cheat and strip mine along Beaver Creek of the Blackwater. New staff\, bumblebe es\, crayfish and donor lists are here as well.
Click-Here to re ad the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200226T1958060Z-399841-2807@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626 SUMMARY:FOSR E. coli testing DESCRIPTION:Check out and follow the Friends of the Shenandoah River (FOSR) summer E. coli testing results. Click on this link to find the most recen t results. Be sure to check back often! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Check out an d follow the \;Friends of the Shenandoah River (FOSR) summer E. coli testing resu lts. \;Click on \;this link to find the most recent results. Be sure to check back ofte n!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250626T1654290Z-399841-6626@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000 SUMMARY:Capon Bridge cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Cacapon in a community river clean up! Bring your boat\, your friends\, a packed lunch\, good water shoes\, sunsc reen\, hat\, water\, and anything else you will need for a day on the rive r. Clean up supplies provided.We are aiming to send one crew up river\, an d one crew down river. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Frie nds of the Cacapon \;in a community river clean up! Bring your boa t\, your friends\, a packed lunch\, good water shoes\, sunscreen\, hat\, w ater\, and anything else you will need for a day on the river. Clean up su pplies provided.We are aiming to send one crew up river\, and one crew dow n river.
--->\; Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250626T1928200Z-399841-6621@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190201 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA weekly wrap This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https:// www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-4-week-of-january-28-2019/ In this issue… EPA Year in Review Confusion over PFAS SCOTUS on Federal Agen cy Deference Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct an y Wrap comments to: kforman@acwa-us.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA weekly wrap
\ ;This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-4-week-of -january-28-2019/
In thi s issue&hellip\;
The Weekl y Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. Th e Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights import ant information. Please direct any Wrap comments to: kforman@acwa-us.org.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190201T1859490Z-399841-1585@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731 SUMMARY:AML revitalization grants DESCRIPTION:2025 AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program Application De adline: 7/31/2025 The WVDEP’s Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamati on (AML) administers funding for economic development projects on abandone d mine lands through its AMLER Program. This program helps projects locate d on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) on Aug. 3\, 1977. Learn more here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2025 AML Eco nomic Revitalization (AMLER) Program Application
Deadline: 7/31/2025
The WVDEP&rsquo\;s Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Recl
amation (AML) administers funding for economic development projects on aba
ndoned mine lands through its AMLER Program. This program helps projects l
ocated on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the si
gning of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) on Aug. 3\,
1977.
Learn more \;here!
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250626T1926140Z-399841-6628@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:If you want to be a part of making the Ohio River Basin a clean er\, healthier place for drinking water\, recreation\, industry\, and all the critters depending on it\, sign up today to host a cleanup\, volunteer at a public cleanup near you\, or donate to the Ohio River Sweep program. All volunteers that partake in an Ohio River Sweep litter cleanup are pro vided gloves\, trash bags\, and the new Ohio River Sweep t-shirt! We hope to continue to see a rise of river otter populations as the Ohio River Bas in continues to become litter free! Sign up today at: orsanco.org/river-sw eep/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you want to be a part of making the Ohio River Basin a cleaner\, healthier place fo r drinking water\, recreation\, industry\, and all the critters depending on it\, sign up today to host a cleanup\, volunteer at a public cleanup ne ar you\, or donate to the Ohio River Sweep program. All volunteers that pa rtake in an Ohio River Sweep litter cleanup are provided gloves\, trash ba gs\, and the new Ohio River Sweep t-shirt!
We hope to continue to see a rise of river otter population s as the Ohio River Basin continues to become litter free!
Sign up today at: \;orsanco.org/river-sweep/< /p> CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250203T1614420Z-399841-6242@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115 SUMMARY:Morris Creek Watershed Association DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to our friends at the Morris Creek Watershed As sociation - recipient of a 2025 Stream Partners Program grant. The group i s based out of Montgomery\, West Virginia and have been restoring Morris C reek for years with stream structures and bank stabilization projects\, tr eating acid mine drainage\, hosting litter cleanup events and much more. T hey offer wonderful educational tours and plenty of volunteering opportuni ties. Visit their Facebook page or website to learn more: https://morriscr eekwatershed.org/ [Stream Partners Photo] WVStreamPartners.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Congratulati ons to our friends at the Morris Creek Watershed Assoc iation - recipient of a 2025 Stream Partners Program grant. The g roup is based out of Montgomery\, West Virginia and have been restoring Mo rris Creek for years with stream structures and bank stabilization project s\, treating acid mine drainage\, hosting litter cleanup events and much m ore. They offer wonderful educational tours and plenty of volunteering opp ortunities. Visit their Facebook page or website to learn more: https://morriscreekwatershed.o rg/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250207T1614330Z-399841-6263@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205 SUMMARY:WWW - Greenbottom DESCRIPTION:We continue our virtual tour of some of West Virginia's Wild an d Wonderful Wetlands in honor of this year's World Wetland Day with a stop at Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area. Located along the Ohio River in Cabell and Mason Counties\, Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area feature s several different wetland habitat types including forested wetlands\, ma rsh\, shrub swamps\, open water\, and wet meadows making it a birding hots pot and a refuge for many different rare plants and animals. A series of b oardwalks and an observation platform allow visitors easy access to the co mplex. Green Bottom is located just off West Virginia Route 2 about sixtee n miles north of Huntington. [Watch the video] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We continue our virtual tour of some of West Virginia's Wild and Wonderful Wetlands in honor of this year's World Wetland Day with a stop at Green Bottom Wildli fe Management Area. Located along the Ohio River in Cabell and Mason Count ies\, Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area features several different wet land habitat types including forested wetlands\, marsh\, shrub swamps\, op en water\, and wet meadows making it a birding hotspot and a refuge for ma ny different rare plants and animals. A series of boardwalks and an observ ation platform allow visitors easy access to the complex. Green Bottom is located just off West Virginia Route 2 about sixteen miles north of Huntin gton.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250207T1355540Z-399841-6256@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205 SUMMARY:Friends of Mill Creek DESCRIPTION:Friends of Mill Creek is a watershed group based out of Ripley\ , WV. They are a 2025 Stream Partners Program grant recipient and will be utilizing their funds to offer a Try-A-Tri\, community floats\, stream cle anups\, and much more. Stay tuned to their page\, Mill Creek Water Trail\, as they launch their 'Monsters of Mill Creek' to celebrate and share info rmation about the aquatic life in their watershed. [Stream Partners Photo] WVStreamPartners X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of M ill Creek is a watershed group based out of Ripley\, WV. They are a 2025 S tream Partners Program grant recipient and will be utilizing their funds t o offer a Try-A-Tri\, community floats\, stream cleanups\, and much more. Stay tuned to their page\, Mill Creek Water Trail\, as they launch their 'Monsters of Mill Creek' to celebrate and share information about the aquatic life in their watershed.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1344040Z-399841-6255@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131 SUMMARY:Paint Creek Watershed Association DESCRIPTION:Paint Creek Watershed Association is a 2025 Stream Partners Pro gram grant recipient! This dedicated group of volunteers host several clea nups\, maintain a fishing pier with walking trails\, and kiosks\, and much more. Their beautiful creek flows alongside the WV Turnpike and is known as a great fishery. They invite you to bring your family down to their big event\, Take a Kid Fishing Day\, on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025. For more in formation\, follow their facebook page at Paint Creek Watershed Associatio n\, Inc. [Stream Partners Photo] WVStreamPartners X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Paint Creek Watershed Association is a 2025 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! T his dedicated group of volunteers host several cleanups\, maintain a fishi ng pier with walking trails\, and kiosks\, and much more. Their beautiful creek flows alongside the WV Turnpike and is known as a great fishery. The y invite you to bring your family down to their big event\, Take a Kid Fis hing Day\, on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025. For more information\, follow thei r facebook page at Paint Creek Watershed Association\, Inc.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1343360Z-399841-6260@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203 SUMMARY:WWW - Cool Springs DESCRIPTION:In honor of World Wetlands Day\, all this week we're highlighti ng some of West Virginia's Wild and Wonderful Wetlands. Learn about Cool S pring Preserve\, a marl marsh in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle\, and t he Potomac Valley Audubon Society's efforts to protect it while encouragin g youth to value nature. Cool Spring Preserve is located in Charles Town i n Jefferson County and is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It feature s walking trails and an outdoor classroom. [Watch the video] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In honor of World Wetlands Day\, all this week we're highlighting some of West Virgini a's Wild and Wonderful Wetlands. Learn about Cool Spring Preserve\, a marl marsh in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle\, and the Potomac Valley Audub on Society's efforts to protect it while encouraging youth to value nature . Cool Spring Preserve is located in Charles Town in Jefferson County and is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It features walking trails and an outdoor classroom.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250207T1404190Z-399841-6259@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115 SUMMARY:Twelvepole Creek Rising DESCRIPTION:Twelvepole Creek Rising is a watershed group based out of Wayne \, West Virginia and is a 2025 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! Tw elvepole Creek is working to gain water trail designation in 2025. Join th em this summer for a float\, monitoring workshop\, or check out their boot h at CreekFest in June! For more information visit their website and scrol l to the bottom for an interactive water trail map: https://getoutwayne.co m/ [Stream Partners Photo] WVStreamPartners.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Twelvepole C reek Rising is a watershed group based out of Wayne\, West Virginia and is a 2025 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! Twelvepole Creek is worki ng to gain water trail designation in 2025. Join them this summer for a fl oat\, monitoring workshop\, or check out their booth at CreekFest in June! For more information visit their website and scroll to the bottom for an interactive water trail map: https://getoutwayne.com/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250207T1613530Z-399841-6262@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206 SUMMARY:Sleepy Creek Watershed Association DESCRIPTION:Congratulations\, Sleepy Creek Watershed Association\, on your 2025 Stream Partners Grant! Sleepy Creek plans to host an educational work shop series\, covering topics such as rain barrel and composting bin insta llation and native plant riparian buffer restoration to slow runoff and pr otect stream health. They will provide a tour of the water quality improve ment projects that the watershed association has implemented over the year s to demonstrate how community involvement can protect and improve the wat ershed. The group will promote the Wild Yards program and encourage commun ity residents to enhance wildlife habitat while slowing stormwater runoff and preventing pollutants from entering the stream. [Stream Partners Photo ] WVStreamPartners X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Congratulati ons\, Sleepy Creek Watershed Association\, on your 2025 Stream Partners Grant! Sleepy Creek plans to host an educationa l workshop series\, covering topics such as rain barrel and composting bin installation and native plant riparian buffer restoration to slow runoff and protect stream health. They will provide a tour of the water quality i mprovement projects that the watershed association has implemented over th e years to demonstrate how community involvement can protect and improve t he watershed. The group will promote the Wild Yards program and encourage community residents to enhance wildlife habitat while slowing stormwater r unoff and preventing pollutants from entering the stream.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1344120Z-399841-6254@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607 SUMMARY:Discover nature day DESCRIPTION:Discover Nature Day happens every year\, and every year is diff erent. You can expect to experience interactive activities\, demonstration s\, live animals\, and so much more! We have all sorts of collaborating or ganizations who will be putting together activity stations with opportunit ies for giveaways and take-home crafts. There will be inside and outside s tations\, so don’t forget to visit them all. Bring friends and family to e njoy a Saturday full of new experiences and excitement! The purpose of Dis cover Nature Day is to find out what our public lands mean to you\, so get ready to learn and explore. Questions? Email Tracey Morgen. ---> Learn m ore here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover Nat ure Day happens every year\, and every year is different. You can expect t o experience interactive activities\, demonstrations\, live animals\, and so much more! We have all sorts of collaborating organizations who will be putting together activity stations with opportunities for giveaways and t ake-home crafts. There will be inside and outside stations\, so don&rsquo\ ;t forget to visit them all. Bring friends and family to enjoy a Saturday full of new experiences and excitement! The purpose of Discover Nature Day is to find out what our public lands mean to you\, so get ready to learn and explore.
Questions? Ema il Tracey Morgen. \;
--->\; < span style='color: #008000\;'>Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Seneca Rocks Discovery Center UID:20250527T1712300Z-399841-6548@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207 SUMMARY:WWW - Wolf Creek DESCRIPTION:We continue our virtual tour of some of West Virginia's Wild an d Wonderful Wetlands with a stop at Wolf Creek Wetland. Located at the New River Birding and Nature Center between Fayetteville and Oak Hill\, the W olf Creek wetland is a popular stopover site for migrating birds. Local vo lunteers established and maintain the center. The center features raised b oardwalks\, an outdoor classroom\, and woodland trails\, making it easy to watch wetland life. [Watch the video] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We continue our virtual tour of some of West Virginia's Wild and Wonderful Wetlands wi th a stop at Wolf Creek Wetland. Located at the New River Birding and Natu re Center between Fayetteville and Oak Hill\, the Wolf Creek wetland is a popular stopover site for migrating birds. Local volunteers established an d maintain the center. The center features raised boardwalks\, an outdoor classroom\, and woodland trails\, making it easy to watch wetland life.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250207T1349010Z-399841-6253@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000 SUMMARY:Building organizational membership DESCRIPTION:Building Your Organization’s Membership: A Community-Based Appr oach to Growth Host: Harry Enstrom Chapter of Izaak Walton and Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network 'Are you looking for ways to grow your organizat ion’s membership? It’s not just about the numbers—it’s about fostering mea ningful connections\, creating a sense of purpose\, and encouraging active participation. This event will focus on “Growing Your Organization: A Com munity-Based Approach to Membership Growth”—a vital conversation for anyon e invested in conservation\, community-building\, or water advocacy. Grif Pugh from the Minnesota Valley Chapter of Izaak Walton will share his insi ghts on how to engage individuals and groups of all ages in conservation a nd leadership opportunities. His work with the Minnesota Valley Chapter ha s been centered on creating hands-on\, interactive programs that bring com munity members into the fold and empower them to take leadership roles in environmental stewardship.' Full webinar description and RSVP for the Zoo m link here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building Your Organization&rsqu o\;s Membership: A Community-Based Approach to Growth
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Host: \;Harry Enstrom Chapter of Izaak W alton and Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network
'Are you looking for ways to grow your organization&rsq uo\;s membership? It&rsquo\;s not just about the numbers&mdash\;it&rsquo\; s about fostering meaningful connections\, creating a sense of purpose\, a nd encouraging active participation. \;This event will focus on &ldquo \;Growing Your Organization: A Community-Based Approach to Membership Grow th&rdquo\;&mdash\;a vital conversation for anyone invested in conservation \, community-building\, or water advocacy. \;Grif Pugh from the Minnes ota Valley Chapter of Izaak Walton will share his insights on how to engag e individuals and groups of all ages in conservation and leadership opport unities. His work with the Minnesota Valley Chapter has been centered on c reating hands-on\, interactive programs that bring community members into the fold and empower them to take leadership roles in environmental stewar dship.' \;
Full webinar description and RSV P for the Zoom link here. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250207T1556290Z-399841-6264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Watershed Network invites you to a Virtual So cial Hour hosted on Google Meet. The 2025 Virtual Social Hour series featu res sessions in which individual watershed groups share their stories\, th eir special strengths\, and their challenges. Fourpole Creek Watershed As sociation will be starring in the June Social Hour. Mark Buchanan will exp lain where Fourpole Creek is\, the landscape and community around it\, and the impact of recent flooding. Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yvj-qrqm-mma Or dial: (US) +1 361-524-8142 PIN: 39 5 511 692 # X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Watershed Network invites you to a Virtual Social Hour hosted on Goo gle Meet. The 2025 Virtual Social Hour series features sessions in which i ndividual watershed groups share their stories\, their special strengths\, and their challenges. \;
Fourpole Creek Watershed Associat ion \;will be starring in the June Social Hour. Mark Buchanan will explain where Fourpole \;Creek is\, the landscape and community around it\, and the impact of recent flooding.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: \;https:/
/meet.google.com/yvj-qrqm-mma
Or dial: (US) +1 361-524-8142 PIN: 395 511 692 #
Congratulati ons\, Warm Springs Watershed Association\, on your 2025 Stream Partners Grant! The group plans to identify a nd promote local businesses that follow best practices for reducing stormw ater runoff pollution. The participating businesses will be recognized wit h Stream Friendly Business signs and community members will be encouraged to support these businesses. The watershed group will host educational wor kshops\, implement invasive species control\, and continue water quality m onitoring efforts.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1344200Z-399841-6265@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000 SUMMARY:Project WET Workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET is hosting an educator workshop at Glenville State University. All Pre-K through twelfth grade and beyond educators are welc ome to attend. The workshop will feature the Foundations of Water Educatio n guide and Getting Little Feet Wet. It is offered for free\, but registra tion is required by Monday\, February 24th. To register\, please click th e link: https://forms.gle/136wfZ94wffdHD6M8. Feb2025_PWETGlenville X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project WET is hosting an educator workshop at Glenville State University. \; All Pre-K through twelfth grade and beyond educators are welcome to attend. Th e workshop will feature the Foundations of Water Education guide and Getti ng Little Feet Wet.
It is o ffered for free\, but registration is required by Monday\, February 24th.& nbsp\; To register\, please click the link: \;https://forms.gle/136wfZ94wffdHD6M8.
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20250207T1806240Z-399841-6267@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T150000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center and Kanawha State Forest Fou ndation at Kanawha State Forest The Wings of Wonder Program is coming to K anawha State Forest. The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habit ats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dan gers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping wild birds and get a c hance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the lawn in front of the Nature Center. Visit the Facebook event post to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Three Rivers Avian Center \;and \;Kanawha State Forest Foundation \;at \;< em>Kanawha State Forest
The Wings of Wonder Program is com ing to Kanawha State Forest. The event is free\, open to the public and gr eat for all ages. Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, in cluding live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis.
Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pic k up pro-active tips for helping wild birds and get a chance to ask questi ons during this award-winning interactive program.
Meet at the lawn in front of the Nature Center. Vi sit the \;Facebook event post to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250318T2005280Z-399841-6369@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T130000 SUMMARY:Paddle battle DESCRIPTION:Tickets are on sale now... This year\, proceeds go to support A ctive Southern West Virginia! If you don't know about them\, go check out their page. Early bird registation was only $33.00\, which has ended. Regi stration is now $40. Visit the FB event post for details. https://www.face book.com/events/s/almost-heaven-paddle-battle-20/2243556542535977/ Hosted by Mountain Surf Paddle Sports LLC and Active Southern West Virginia X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tickets are on sale now... This year\, proceeds go to support Active Southern West Virginia! If you don't know about them\, go check out their page. Early bird regist ation was only $33.00\, which has ended. Registration is now $40.
Visit the FB event post for details.
https://www.facebook.com/event s/s/almost-heaven-paddle-battle-20/2243556542535977/
Hosted by Mountain Surf Pa
ddle Sports LLC
The West Vir ginia Watershed Network invites you to a Virtual Watershed Social Hour.
Friends of Blackwater \;will talk about their wide array of activities\, s uch as diverting highways\, advocating for endangered species\, organizing nature walks\, producing plays about local history\, acid mine drainage t reatment\, and more.
https://meet.google.com/gnx-bzmc-kci
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20250303T1422260Z-399841-6298@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Watershed Network invites you to a Virtual Wa tershed Social Hour. Save the Tygart Watershed Association will talk about recent progress\, especially the redevelopment of the Carr China Brownfie ld site as a watershed headquarters\, historical museum\, and nature park. https://meet.google.com/zoe-ytpf-mpe X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir
ginia Watershed Network invites you to a Virtual Watershed Social Hour. Save the Tyg
art Watershed Association will talk about recent pr
ogress\, especially the redevelopment of the Carr China Brownfield site as
a watershed headquarters\, historical museum\, and nature park. \;
https://meet.google.co
m/zoe-ytpf-mpe
In lieu of t he usual January chapter meeting\, the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) is heading to downtown Charleston to tie some flies whil e having a brew. Do you tie a favorite fly you'd like to share with others ? Grab your vice and come on down where you'll be able to set up and provi de a simple fly-tying demonstration along with fellow chapter members.&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Fife Street Brewing UID:20250108T1918100Z-399841-6213@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: ACWA 2026 M id-Year Meeting - View the Latest Draft Agenda! 2026 Water Quality Standar ds Workshop - Updated Draft Agenda Now Available! EPA Initiative to Streng then Water Systems 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Registra tion Now Available CWA Hazardous Substance FRP Deadline Extension Proposal 2026 State Summit on Water Reuse - Registration Open! Webinars\, Job Oppo rtunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past wee k's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of imp ortant deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our me mbership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260306T1806180Z-399841-7013@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200521 SUMMARY:Esri Globe DESCRIPTION:Esri Globe Esri Globe is a collection of articles\, essays\, vi deos\, and podcasts\, delivered directly via a weekly email in a simple\, easy-to-read format designed for your smartphone. This free newsletter is a quick way to get the geospatial news you need\, especially in this chall enging time. Esri Podcast: The scientist behind the dashboard for coronavi rus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic discusses the science behind this rea l-time tool. Listen to the podcast. In this Issue New statewide food bank map shows Californians where to find food State launches California COVID- 19 testing sites website Scientists searching sewers for traces of COVID-1 9 Esri provides free COVID-19 resources to nonprofits High tech helping th e US military decide where to send medical troops Eight maps track where C OVID-19 is spreading or controlled as states reopen Esri offers profession als furloughed by COVID-19 free access to GIS training From Watts to Washi ngton Follow @EsriGlobe on Twitter or email Esri Glode to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Esri Globe
Esri Glo be is a collection of articles\, essays\, videos\, and podcasts\, del ivered directly via a weekly email in a simple\, easy-to-read format desig ned for your smartphone. This free newsletter is a quick way to get the ge ospatial news you need\, especially in this challenging time. Esri Pod cast: The scientist behind the dashboard for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic discusses the science behind this real-time tool. Listen to the podca st.
In this Issue
Follow @EsriGlobe on Twitter or email \;Esri Glode to learn more... \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200520T1758320Z-399841-3116@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240727 SUMMARY:Lazy River Adventure DESCRIPTION:This is a 10 1/2 mile float trip down the beautiful Big Coal Ri ver from John Slack Park at Racine to Dartmont Park with a free picnic to follow\, provided by West Madison Grocery\, Caldwell Insurance Co. and the Big Coal River Branch of the Coal River Group. Read more here. LazyRiver Adventure.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a 10 1/2 mile float trip down the beautiful Big Coal River from John Slack Par k at Racine to Dartmont Park with a free picnic to follow\, provided by We st Madison Grocery\, Caldwell Insurance Co. and the Big Coal River Branch of the Coal River Group.
Come watch a nd count bald eagles at Bluestone Lake and along the New River! Great Fun for all ages and abilities and a great family outing. Meet at the viewing area on Rt 20 at the Lilly Bridge over Bluestone Lake. A 'wrap-up' meeting where we exchange sighting information will be at the Hinton Dairy Queen starting around 2:00.-ish. For more information\, contact us at trac@tracwv.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/638226673688657/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Rt. 20 Lilly bridge UID:20200302T1444120Z-399841-2812@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421 SUMMARY:Internation mine water treatment conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=6 DESCRIPTION:West Virginia University scholars will join other water restora tion experts to provide the latest updates on regulations and practices du ring a joint conference hosted by WVU\, the West Virginia Mine Drainage Ta sk Force\, and the International Mine Water Association. “This is an annua l meeting where prominent researchers in reclamation and mine drainage can present their findings\,” said Jeff Skousen\, professor of soil science i n the WVU Davis College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design and WVU Extension land reclamation specialist. “The information presented her e can be applied to common issues throughout the nation\, including active and abandoned mines. Industry representatives also will be sharing the r esults of techniques they have applied at their own mine sites.” Click-her e to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia University< /a> \;scholars will join other water restoration experts to provide th e latest updates on regulations and practices during a joint conference ho sted by WVU\, the \;West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force\, and the&nbs p\;Interna tional Mine Water Association.
&ldquo\;This is an annual meeting where prominent researchers in re clamation and mine drainage can present their findings\,&rdquo\; said \;Jeff Skousen\, professor of soil science in the \;WVU D avis College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design \;and&n bsp\;W VU Extension \;land reclamation specialist. \;&ldquo\;The inf ormation presented here can be applied to common issues throughout the nat ion\, including active and abandoned mines. \;Industry representative s also will be sharing the results of techniques they have applied at thei r own mine sites.&rdquo\;
Click-here \;to register and learn more. \;
Staff from W VDEP have teamed up with Upshur County Trails to facilitate a Winter Hikin g Series!
The next hike beg ins at 10 a.m. on January 13th at the first trailhead on the road to the B uckhannon-Upshur High School. This hike is 1.5-3 miles long\, with options to add in more or opt out. \;Throughout the series\, participa nts will complete the entire 9-mile trail system! Questions regarding the Winter Hike Series can be directed via email to \;jessica.a.bryzek@wv.gov
Follow \;Upshur County Tr
ails for more events!
April \;11\, 17\, 22\, 24
Meet at Bartow Ranger Station
RSVP: Travis Ferry\; 304-614-6699 or tfer ry@tu.org
Help the US Forest Service and Trout Unlimited plant tre es in areas along the Pigs Ear in the Upper East Fork of the Greenbrier Ri ver. \;Lunch\, gloves\, and tools will be provided. \;Please wea r sturdy shoes/boots for hiking/planting trees. \;Remember to dress a ccording to the weather\; planting will be rain or shine\; we will stop pl anting for severe weather. \;These dates may be subject to change dep ending on weather\; please remember to RSVP so we know who is coming.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160328T1329250Z-399841-211@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 SUMMARY:Stream monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Sleepy Creek Watershed Association\, Warm Springs Run Watershed Association\, and the WVDEP's Save Our Stream Program for a stre am monitoring workshop! This hands-on workshop will include instruction on assessing stream habitat conditions\, water chemistry\, streamside benthi c macroinvertebrate identification\, and more! Pre-registration is requir ed at least five business days prior to the workshop date. Registered part icipants will receive study materials\, which they are encouraged to revie w prior to the workshop. What to Wear: Come prepared with weather appropr iate clothing for outside work such as a hat\, closed toed shoes such as s neakers\, boots or waders. The outside conditions should determine your ov erall manner of dress. What to Bring: Bag lunch\, plenty of water\, sunscr een and insect repellent. You may also need a pencil or pen and a small no tebook. Location: Spruce Pine Hollow Park Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Quest ions? Email Jessica Bryzek X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Sleepy Creek Watershed Association\, Warm Springs Ru n Watershed Association\, and the WVDEP's \; Save Our Stream Program \;for a stream monitori ng workshop! This hands-on workshop will include instruction on assessing stream habitat conditions\, water chemistry\, streamside benthic macroinve rtebrate identification\, and more! \;
Pre-registrati
on \;is required \;at least \;
Questions? Email \;Jessica Bryzek
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20260327T1306430Z-399841-7016@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002 SUMMARY:Nutrient Pollution Module DESCRIPTION:New Learning Module – Nutrient Pollution We are excited to anno unce that the Watershed Academy’s new Nutrient Pollution Module. This mo dule is intended to provide an overview of nutrient pollution and the asso ciated water quality and human health impacts. This module covers the scie nce behind the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus\, the impacts of nutrient pollution on human health and the environment\, the sources of nutrient p ollution\, and federal\, state\, tribal\, and territory actions underway t o mitigate nutrient pollution impacts. It also includes the current scienc e on how climate change may impact nutrient pollution. Finally\, the modul e covers the tools\, opportunities\, and activities available for the publ ic to get involved in these issues. This module is eligible for the Waters hed Management Training Certificate program. Click-Here to begin the cours e. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New Learning Module &ndash\; Nutrient Pollution
We are excited to announce that the Watershed Aca demy&rsquo\;s new \;Nutrient Pollution Module. \;
This module is intended to provide an overview of nutrient pollution and the associated water quality and hu man health impacts. This module covers the science behind the nutrients ni trogen and phosphorus\, the impacts of nutrient pollution on human health and the environment\, the sources of nutrient pollution\, and federal\, st ate\, tribal\, and territory actions underway to mitigate nutrient polluti on impacts. It also includes the current science on how climate change may impact nutrient pollution. Finally\, the module covers the tools\, opport unities\, and activities available for the public to get involved in these issues. This module is eligible for the Watershed Management Training Cer tificate program.
Click-Here \;to begin the cou rse.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20231002T1241050Z-399841-5435@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103 SUMMARY:CLRLT is hiring DESCRIPTION:The Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust (CLRLT) is hiring a Deput y Director. Click-Here for position details\, i.e. duties\, qualifications \, salary\, benefits and more. The deadline for applying is Feb. 1\, 2022. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust (CLRLT) is hiring a Deputy Director.
Click-Here \;for position details\, i.e. duties\, qualifications\, salary \, benefits and more. The deadline for applying is Feb. 1\, 2022. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211227T2031590Z-399841-4274@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722 SUMMARY:ECE Workshop DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Project WET\, Project Learning Tree\, and Project WILD are teaming up to offer early childhood educators a chance to get tr ained in all three environmental education curriculums! They are offering a Joint Workshop from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at WVU Jackson's Mill near Weston. Registration is required for this free workshop and attendees wil l leave with all three curriculum guides (Growing up WILD\, Trees & Me\, a nd Getting Little Feet WET) and certificates of completion from each progr am. Space is limited\, but utilizing our environment for education is not ! Please see the flyer for more details. 2023JointECEWorkshop.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a Project WET\, Project Learning Tree\, and Project WILD are teaming up to offer early childhood educators a chance to get trained in all three envi ronmental education curriculums!
They are offering \;a Joint Workshop from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p .m. at WVU Jack son's Mill \;near Weston. Registration is required f or this free workshop and attendees will leave with all three curriculum g uides (Growing up WILD\, Trees &\; Me\, and Getting Little Feet WET) an d certificates of completion \;from each program. \; Space is limi ted\, but utilizing our environment for education is not! \; Please se e the flyer for more details.
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Jackson's Mill UID:20230630T1738270Z-399841-5329@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200219 SUMMARY:Small farms conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:For nearly two decades\, the WVU Extension Service Small Farm C onference has offered the most authentic and inclusive view of agricultura l opportunities for West Virginia small farm. Annually\, the conference bo asts a variety of useful topics\, unique events and informative speakers a cross more than 100+ sessions. We hope you’ll join us! https://www.facebo ok.com/events/s/2020-west-virginia-small-farm-/801709203591759/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For nearly t wo decades\, the WVU Extension Service Small Farm Conference has offered t he most authentic and inclusive view of agricultural opportunities for Wes t Virginia small farm. Annually\, the conference boasts a variety of usefu l topics\, unique events and informative speakers across more than 100+ se ssions. \;
We hope you&r squo\;ll join us!
https://www.f acebook.com/events/s/2020-west-virginia-small-farm-/801709203591759/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Coliseum & Convention Center UID:20200129T1628480Z-399841-2726@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200202T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200202T163000 SUMMARY:KSF hike DESCRIPTION:Join the Kanawha Trail Club for a hike in Kanawha State Forest - Logtown and Middle Ridge Trails. This moderate hike is approximately 4 m iles with some tricky footing on Logtown Trail. Leader: Lois Ludwig We wil l be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Rando lph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Willia ms) at precisely 1:30pm. It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ksf-hike/1008318806213457/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Kan awha Trail Club for a hike in Kanawha State Forest - Logtown and Middle Ri dge Trails. This moderate hike is approximately 4 miles with some trick y footing on Logtown Trail. Leader: Lois Ludwig
We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston&rsquo\;s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm. It is not necess ary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you b ring water and leave your dogs at home.
https://www. facebook.com/events/s/ksf-hike/1008318806213457/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20200129T1625140Z-399841-2725@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T200000 SUMMARY:Hydrogen Cars DESCRIPTION:Hydrogen Cars This workshop will focus on using the cars to exp eriment on electrolytes\, concentrations\, voltage\, temperature\, and usi ng the slope of graphs to evaluate reaction rates. Click-Here to register. More info email: Joshua.M.Revels@nasa.gov NASA IV&V Education Resource Center\, 100 University Dr.\, Fairmont WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hydrogen Car s
This workshop will focus o n using the cars to experiment on electrolytes\, concentrations\, voltage\ , temperature\, and using the slope of graphs to evaluate reaction rates. Click-Here to register.
More info email: Joshua.M.Re vels@nasa.gov
\;
NASA IV&\;V Education Resource Center\, 100 University D r.\, Fairmont WV
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:NASA Education Resource Center UID:20191223T1444560Z-399841-2618@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200106 SUMMARY:NPS newsletter DESCRIPTION:Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Community Assistance newsle tter\, December 2019 In this issue: Enhancing visitors experience through art Experiences that last a lifetime Arts in the Parks Public art communit y toolkit and more Click-Here to read full articles. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Community Assistance newsletter\, December 2019
In this issue:
Click-He re to read full articles.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191223T1426300Z-399841-2617@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122 SUMMARY:Trout Lines DESCRIPTION:Trout Lines Newsletter of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unl imited Since we have not had a meeting since last spring\, there is not a lot of news. Thankfully now that the vaccinations have started maybe we ca n get back to close to normal by late summer. I am still looking for a new editor\, if there is a member so inclined\, please contact me via phone o r email. The listing of officers and board members is still valid. Keep sa fe! – Harry Moran In this issue: Record fish caught in the Snake River and Grasmere Reservoir WV winter trout stocking schedule Trout websites\, You Tube videos and more on-line resources Winter trout fishing Members Click- Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Lines< /span>
Newsletter of the Ernie Nest er Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Since we have not had a meeting since last spring\, there is not a lot o f news. Thankfully now that the vaccinations have started maybe we can get back to close to normal by late summer. I am still looking for a new edit or\, if there is a member so inclined\, please contact me via phone or email. The listing of officer s and board members is still valid. Keep safe! &ndash\; Harry Moran
In this issue:
Click-Here \;to read the d etails.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210122T1828020Z-399841-3638@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191230 SUMMARY:Berkeley Co holiday recycling DESCRIPTION:There are many holiday recycling options in Berkeley County. Do wnload the attachment to learn more... BerkeleyCo_holidayrecycling.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There are ma ny holiday recycling options in Berkeley County. Download the attachment to learn more...
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Viewing the universe
Gaze into the histo ry of astronomy to learn about the origin and evolution of the field of as tronomy alongside the technology used to explore the vast universe. Learn how to use celestial coordinates and star hopping techniques to navigate t he celestial sphere and create your own planisphere. Also\, develop an und erstanding of planetary orbits and use the SkyPortal App\, WiFi Refractor Telescope\, NexStar 4SE Computerized telescope\, and Celestron&rsquo\;s Fi rstscope to hunt for planets. Click-Here to regi ster.
More info\, email: Joshua.M.Revels@nasa.gov
NASA IV&\;V Education Resou rce Center\, 100 University Dr.\, Fairmont WV
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:NASA Education Resource Center UID:20191223T1448270Z-399841-2619@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T210000 SUMMARY:BRWA project team DESCRIPTION:The Buckhannon River Watershed Project Team will meet on Wednes day\, January 8\, at 7 pm at the West Virginia Farm Bureau building near B uckhannon. The meeting will follow the Buckhannon River Watershed Associat ion meeting at 6 pm at the same place. Topics will include the Swamp Run # 2 project and Bull Run\, and other things as needed. Question and more inf o Email Martin Christ Office: 304-368-2000 x 1022442040\; Cell: 304-932-57 41 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The \;Buckhannon River Watershed Proje
ct Team will meet on Wednesday\, January 8\, at 7 pm at the West Virginia
Farm Bureau building near Buckhannon. The meeting will follow the Buckhann
on River Watershed Association meeting at 6 pm at the same place. Topics w
ill include the Swamp Run #2 project and Bull Run\, and other things as ne
eded.
Question and more info Email \;Martin Christ
Office: 304-368-2000 x 1022442 040\; Cell: 304-932-5741
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20191223T1415120Z-399841-2616@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T150000 SUMMARY:Macroinvertebrates.org educator training DESCRIPTION:Audience: Informal and formal educators. Four hours of Act 48 a re available for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers (submit PPID through regi stration form). A certificate of participation will be provided for partic ipants outside of Pennsylvania (upon request at workshop sign-in). Attende es will also receive a modest stipend for attending and submitting feedbac k on the website and new app. Cost: Free\, includes prizes and giveaways! Bring your own lunch or money to order from local vendors. We will provide the knee boots for in-stream collecting but please bring a pair of socks. Mask wearing will be required. Registration is required and limited to 24 participants. https://stroudcenter.org/event/macroinvertebrates-org-websi te-educator-training/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Audi ence: \;Informal and formal educators. Four hours of Act 48 a re available for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers (submit PPID through regi stration form). A certificate of participation will be provided for partic ipants outside of Pennsylvania (upon request at workshop sign-in). \;A ttendees will also receive a modest stipend for attending and submitting f eedback on the website and new app.
Cost: \;Free\, includes prizes and giveaways! \;Bring your own lunch \;or money to order from local vendors. We will provide the knee boots for in-stream collecting but please \;bri ng a pair of socks.
Mask wea ring will be required. Registration is required and limited to 24 particip ants.
https://stroudcenter.org/event/macroinvertebrates-org-website-educator- training/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center Education Pavilion UID:20210719T1311240Z-399841-4005@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T143000 SUMMARY:Soak up the rain series DESCRIPTION:Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series Presents: Phytotech nology: A Nature-Based Approach to Containing Contamination Click Here to Register In this webinar\, speakers from EPA Region 1 and Boston-based Off shoots\, Inc. will explore New England case studies where plants were used to enhance or improve a sustainable cleanup process at brownfield sites\, including factories\, gas stations\, and industrial areas. Kate Kennan\, who has been conducting research in the field since 2006\, will discuss th e applicability of phytotechnology in her experience as a landscape archit ect. Jessica Dominguez and Juan Perez of EPA Region 1 will showcase region al examples where vegetation and tree plantings assisted in brownfields cl ean up to create cleaner and healthier landscapes\, groundwater systems\, and stormwater flows. Presentations will cover lessons learned from past p rojects and indications for future X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series Presents: Phytotechnology: A Nature-Based Approach to Containing Contamination
In this webinar\, speakers from EP A Region 1 and Boston-based Offshoots\, Inc. will explore New England case studies where plants were used to enhance or improve a sustainable cleanu p process at brownfield sites\, including factories\, gas stations\, and i ndustrial areas. Kate Kennan\, who has been conducting research in the fie ld since 2006\, will discuss the applicability of phytotechnology in her e xperience as a landscape architect. Jessica Dominguez and Juan Perez of EP A Region 1 will showcase regional examples where vegetation and tree plant ings assisted in brownfields clean up to create cleaner and healthier land scapes\, groundwater systems\, and stormwater flows. Presentations will co ver lessons learned from past projects and indications for future CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210719T1352320Z-399841-4006@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T140000 SUMMARY:Fundraising Essentials for Success DESCRIPTION:Event Info: Is your organization too reliant on one or two sour ces of funding? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your or ganization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealized donat ions? Is your Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fundraising? If you answered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundra ising Essentials for Success\, a series of fundraising webinars developed by River Network’s Leadership Development Institute. Session#1 – Start Fun draising: An Introduction to Fundamental Strategies Date: Thursday\, Nov. 2\, 2017 @ 1-2pm Eastern Learn more and register here. Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefit available only to current dues-paying members of River Network. Organizational members can register an unlimited number of individuals for any or these webinar sessions\, but each person must regis ter independently. If you are NOT a current member and would like to regis ter for this training\, please join our network HERE and gain access to th is and many other member benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about y our member status\, please contact Victoria Yu for assistance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Event Info: Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of funding? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organi zation? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealized donations ? Is your Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fundraising?&nbs p\; If you answered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundraising Essentials for Success\, a series of fundraising webinars developed by River Network&rsquo\;s Leadership Development Institute.
Session#1 &ndash\; Start Fundraising: An Introductio n to Fundamental Strategies
Date: Thursday\, Nov.
2\, 2017 @ 1-2pm Eastern \;Learn more and register \;here.
Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefit available only to current dues-paying mem bers of River Network. Organizational members can register an unlimited nu mber of individuals for any or these webinar sessions\, but each person mu st register independently. If you are NOT a current member and would like to register for this training\, please join our network HERE and gain access to this and many other member ben efits and discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, please < a href='https://www.rivernetwork.org/about/contact-us/?staff=vyu'>contact Victoria Yu for assistance.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1448360Z-399841-483@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T140000 SUMMARY:Fundraising Essentials for Success DESCRIPTION:Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of fundi ng? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealized donations? Is you r Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fundraising? If you answ ered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundraising Essenti als for Success\, a series of fundraising webinars developed by River Netw ork’s Leadership Development Institute. Session#2 – The Fundraising Plan: Your Framework for Success Date: Thursday\, Dec. 7\, 2017 @ 1-2pm Eastern Learn more and register here. Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefi t available only to current dues-paying members of River Network. Organiza tional members can register an unlimited number of individuals for any or these webinar sessions\, but each person must register independently. If y ou are NOT a current member and would like to register for this training\, please join our network HERE and gain access to this and many other membe r benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, ple ase contact Victoria Yu for assistance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of funding? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealiz ed donations? Is your Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fund raising? If you answered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundraising Essentials for Success\, a series of fundraising web inars developed by River Network&rsquo\;s Leadership Development Institute .
Session#2 &ndash\; The Fundraising Plan : Your Framework for Success
Date: Thur
sday\, Dec. 7\, 2017 @ 1-2pm Eastern \;
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Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefit available only to current dues-paying members of River Network. Organizational members c an register an unlimited number of individuals for any or these webinar se ssions\, but each person must register independently. If you are NOT a cur rent member and would like to register for this training\, please join our network HERE and gain access to thi s and many other member benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about yo ur member status\, please contact Victoria Yu for assistance.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1447190Z-399841-484@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T140000 SUMMARY:Fundraising Essentials for Success DESCRIPTION:Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of fundi ng? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealized donations? Is you r Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fundraising? If you answ ered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundraising Essenti als for Success\, a series of fundraising webinars developed by River Netw ork’s Leadership Development Institute. Session#3 – All In! How to Fundrai se as a Team Date: Thursday\, Jan. 11\, 2018 @ 1-2pm Eastern Learn more an d register here. Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefit available o nly to current dues-paying members of River Network. Organizational member s can register an unlimited number of individuals for any of these webinar sessions\, but each person must register independently. If you are NOT a current member and would like to register for this training\, please join our network HERE and gain access to this and many other member benefits an d discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, please contact V ictoria Yu for assistance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of funding? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealiz ed donations? Is your Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fund raising? If you answered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundraising Essentials for Success\, a series of fundraising web inars developed by River Network&rsquo\;s Leadership Development Institute .
Session#3 &ndash\; All In! How to Fundraise as a Team Date: Thursday\, Jan. 11\, 2018 @ 1-2pm Easter n \;Learn more and register \;here .
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Note : This webinar series is a FREE benefit available only to current dues-pay ing members of River Network. Organizational members can register an unlim ited number of individuals for any of these webinar sessions\, but each pe rson must register independently. If you are NOT a current member and woul d like to register for this training\, please join our network HERE and ga in access to this and many other member benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, please contact Victoria Yu for assistance.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1500490Z-399841-485@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T140000 SUMMARY:Fundraising Essentials for Success DESCRIPTION:Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of fundi ng? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealized donations? Is you r Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fundraising? If you answ ered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundraising Essenti als for Success\, a series of fundraising webinars developed by River Netw ork’s Leadership Development Institute. Session#4 – Making “the Ask” – Fro m Prospecting to Follow-up Date: Thursday\, Feb. 1\, 2018 @ 1-2pm Eastern Learn more and register here. Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefi t available only to current dues-paying members of River Network. Organiza tional members can register an unlimited number of individuals for any of these webinar sessions\, but each person must register independently. If y ou are NOT a current member and would like to register for this training\, please join our network HERE and gain access to this and many other membe r benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, ple ase contact Victoria Yu for assistance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of funding? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organi zation? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealized donations ? Is your Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fundraising? If you answered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundrai sing Essentials for Success\, a series of fundraising webinars develo ped by River Network&rsquo\;s Leadership Development Institute.
Session#4 &ndash\; Making &ldquo\;the Ask&rdq uo\; &ndash\; From Prospecting to Follow-up Date: Thursda y\, Feb. 1\, 2018 @ 1-2pm Eastern \;Learn more and register \;here.
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Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefi t available only to current dues-paying members of River Network. Organiza tional members can register an unlimited number of individuals for any of these webinar sessions\, but each person must register independently. If y ou are NOT a current member and would like to register for this training\, please join our network HERE and gain access to this and many other membe r benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, ple ase con tact Victoria Yu for assistance.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1503200Z-399841-486@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180301T140000 SUMMARY:Fundraising Essentials for Success DESCRIPTION:Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of fundi ng? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealized donations? Is you r Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fundraising? If you answ ered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundraising Essenti als for Success\, a series of fundraising webinars developed by River Netw ork’s Leadership Development Institute. Session#5 – Fundraising 2.0: New T actics and Technology Date: Thursday\, March 1\, 2018 @ 1-2pm Eastern Lear n more and register here. Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefit av ailable only to current dues-paying members of River Network. Organization al members can register an unlimited number of individuals for any of thes e webinar sessions\, but each person must register independently. If you a re NOT a current member and would like to register for this training\, ple ase join our network HERE and gain access to this and many other member be nefits and discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, please contact Victoria Yu for assistance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of funding? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealiz ed donations? Is your Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged in fund raising? If you answered YES to any of these questions\, take advantage of Fundraising Essentials for Success\, a series of fundraising web inars developed by River Network&rsquo\;s Leadership Development Institute .
Session#5 &ndash\; Fundraising 2.0: New Tactics and Technology Date: Thursday\, March 1\, 2018 @ 1-2 pm Eastern \;Learn more and register \;here.
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Note: This webinar series is a FREE benefit available only to current dues-paying members of River Networ k. Organizational members can register an unlimited number of individuals for any of these webinar sessions\, but each person must register independ ently. If you are NOT a current member and would like to register for this training\, please join our network HERE and gain access to this and many other member benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about your member s tatus\, please contact Victoria Yu for assistance.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1505120Z-399841-487@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T153000 SUMMARY:How to Track Grants in QuickBooks DESCRIPTION:How to Track Restricted Grants in QuickBooks Wouldn't it be gre at if at any point during a grant's life cycle you could simply push a but ton and see exactly how much and to which categories the grant dollars hav e been spent? Considered the country's foremost expert in using QuickBooks for nonprofits\, Gregg S. Bossen\, CPA\, will demonstrate how to easily a nd accurately track restricted grants in QuickBooks. Participants will lea rn how to set up a restricted grant\, enter the grant budget\, mark checks and bills as being paid out of the grant\, point payroll to the grant\, a nd finally create a memorized report to see how the dollars have been spen t and compare the results to the grant budget. Gregg will be working in Qu ickBooks throughout the webinar. No power point slides here! There will al so be plenty of time for questions. And one more thing: Gregg is really en tertaining! This webinar will be held on Thursday\, December 14\, 2017 fr om 2-3:30 PM. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wouldn't it be great if at any point during a gran t's life cycle you could simply push a button and see exactly how much and to which categories the grant dollars have been spent? Considered the cou ntry's foremost expert in using QuickBooks for nonprofits\, Gregg S. Bosse n\, CPA\, will demonstrate how to easily and accurately track restricted g rants in QuickBooks. Participants will learn how to set up a restricted gr ant\, enter the grant budget\, mark checks and bills as being paid out of the grant\, point payroll to the grant\, and finally create a memorized re port to see how the dollars have been spent and compare the results to the grant budget. Gregg will be working in QuickBooks throughout the webinar. No power point slides here! There will also be plenty of time for questio ns. And one more thing: Gregg is really entertaining!
\;This webinar will be held on Thursday\, December 14\, 2017 from 2-3:30 PM.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1510160Z-399841-489@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T153000 SUMMARY:Is Your Organization Grant Ready? DESCRIPTION:Is Your Organization Grant Ready? Date: January 25\, 2018 Time : 2-3:30 PM EST Almost all nonprofit organizations answer that question wi th a resounding\, 'Yes—we are ready to get grant money to support the impo rtant work of our organization!' However\, while most organizations are re ady to reap the benefits of grant awards\, many have not developed the inf rastructure necessary to be competitive in the application process. During this 90-minute webinar\, Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of The Grant Ad vantage\, will guide you through a process so you will be able to: Assess your organization's grant readiness through a comprehensive assessment too l that includes organizational structure\, programs\, finances\, partnersh ips\, evaluation\, leadership\, and more\; develop strategies to enhance a reas of weakness\; and\, use your enhanced capacity to write competitive g rants. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Is Your Organization Grant Ready? \;< /span>
Date: Jan uary 25\, 2018 Time: 2-3 :30 PM EST
Almost all nonprofit organizations answer that question with a resounding\, 'Yes&mdash\;we are ready to get grant money to suppor t the important work of our organization!' However\, while most organizati ons are ready to reap the benefits of grant awards\, many have not develop ed the infrastructure necessary to be competitive in the application proce ss. During this 90-minute webinar\, Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of Th e Grant Advantage\, will guide you through a process so you will be able t o:
Tracking In-Kind Contributions & amp\; Volunteers in QuickBooks (NEW) \;
&nbs p\;Want to learn the ins and outs of in-kind contributions? Not sure what counts as in-kind and what doesn't? Join Gregg Bossen and David Webb for a QuickBooks Made Easy training on how to enter and track in-kind contribut ions and volunteer hours in QuickBooks. Topics covered include:
This webinar will be held on Wednesday\, January 17\, 2018 from 2-3:30 PM.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1507460Z-399841-488@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T150000 SUMMARY:National Stormwater Calculator DESCRIPTION:National Stormwater Calculator for Managing Runoff Using Green Infrastructure EPA developed the National Stormwater Calculator (SWC) to h elp support local\, state\, and national stormwater management objectives and regulatory efforts to reduce runoff through infiltration and retention using green infrastructure practices as low impact development controls. It is designed to be used by anyone interested in reducing runoff from a p roperty\, including site developers\, landscape architects\, urban planner s\, and homeowners. It can be used for any location within the United Stat es\, including Puerto Rico. This webinar will provide potential and exampl e applications\, and will present the new cost module and mobile web appli cation version that can be used on mobile devices\, such as smartphones an d tablets. Date/time: January 31\, 2018 from 2-3 PM Visit: https://attende e.gotowebinar.com/register/5929804033268092674 to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Stormwater Calculator for Managing Runoff Using Green Infrastructure
EPA developed the National Stor mwater Calculator (SWC) to help support local\, state\, and national storm water management objectives and regulatory efforts to reduce runoff throug h infiltration and retention using green infrastructure practices as low i mpact development controls. It is designed to be used by anyone interested in reducing runoff from a property\, including site developers\, landscap e architects\, urban planners\, and homeowners. It can be used for any loc ation within the United States\, including Puerto Rico. This webinar will provide potential and example applications\, and will present the new cost module and mobile web application version that can be used on mobile devi ces\, such as smartphones and tablets.
Date/time: January 31\, 2018 from 2-3 PM
Vi sit: https://a ttendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5929804033268092674 to register.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1515420Z-399841-491@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230302 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the March 2023 edition of River Voices. This month\, learn about how we’re supporting communities across the country to addres s litter in their waterways\, thanks to the support of our corporate partn ers. Plus\, meet Luke Ramsey\, an ecologist\, artist\, and educator workin g for the Salt River. In this issue: Litter in Our Nation’s Waterways and Communities Become an SRF Advocate! Share a Photo for World Water Day Scie nce Corner: Trash to Action Member News & Tips and more. Visit the link be low for all the details. https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-march- 2023/ RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he March 2023 edition of River Voices. This month\, learn about how we&rsq uo\;re supporting communities across the country to address litter in thei r waterways\, thanks to the support of our corporate partners. Plus\, meet Luke Ramsey\, an ecologist\, artist\, and educator working for the Salt R iver.
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Visit the link below for all the details. \;
https://www.rivernetwork .org/river-voices-march-2023/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230302T2104230Z-399841-5164@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019 SUMMARY:Drinking water series DESCRIPTION:The objective of this series is to bring water operators\, rese archers\, and regulatory agencies together to discuss drinking water issue s affecting West Virginia and Pennsylvania\, with special focus on disinfe ction byproducts and emerging concerns such as PFAS. There will be 3 sessi ons\, taking place every other Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:00 am on Zoom. Drink ing Water Treatment Methods to Reduce THMs - 10/19/2021 Disinfection Bypro ducts Open Forum - 11/02/2021 Emerging Concerns Open Forum - 11/16/2021 Pr esentations will be given by researchers at West Virginia University as we ll as the U.S. Geological Survey. The sessions will also include open foru m discussions to allow participants to voice concerns\, share knowledge\, and ask technical and regulation-based questions. If you have any question s\, please reach out to Rachel Pell. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The objectiv e of this series is to bring water operators\, researchers\, and regulator y agencies together to discuss drinking water issues affecting West Virgin ia and Pennsylvania\, with special focus on disinfection byproducts and em erging concerns such as PFAS. There will be 3 sessions\, taking place ever y other Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:00 am on Zoom.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Presentations will be given by researchers a t West Virginia University as well as the U.S. Geological Survey. The sess ions will also include open forum discussions to allow participants to voi ce concerns\, share knowledge\, and ask technical and regulation-based que stions. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Rachel Pell. \;
Click -Here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211006T1343110Z-399841-4142@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Air pollution in the Pittsburgh region is respon sible for 3\,500 deaths in 2019. Learn more here. Environmental group find s elevated PFAS levels in waterways near Pittsburgh International Airport. Watch the report here. WV House Energy approves watered down version of b ill loosening regulations for storage tanks. Learn more here. WV Senate pa sses data center rules with new language urging developers to study potent ial water use. Learn more here. Widespread Microplastic Pollution in Centr al Appalachian Streams: Implications for Freshwater Ecosystem Sustainabili ty. Learn more here. Grants Labcorp Supports Food Access\, Healthcare\, an d STEM Education. Application deadline: None. Grant amount: $5\,000–$25\,0 00. Learn more here. Giant Eagle Foundation: Community Wellbeing Grants i n Health\, Hunger\, and Education. Application deadline: None. Grant amoun t: $1\,000–$2\,105\,000. Learn more here. Visit https://www.facebook.com/3 RiversQUEST to learn more about 3RQ activities X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Grants
Visit https://www.facebook.com/3Rivers QUEST to learn more about 3RQ activities
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260313T1521030Z-399841-7022@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: ACWA 2026 M id-Year Meeting - View the Latest Draft Agenda! 2026 Water Quality Standar ds Workshop - Updated Draft Agenda Now Available! EPA Releases FY2025 Fisc al Year Results 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Deadlines C oming! EPA Seeks NDWAC Nominations Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more ! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcom ing activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Week ly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. T he Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impor tant information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260313T1607030Z-399841-7023@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T153000 SUMMARY:Septic Systems DESCRIPTION:Free Septic System Webinar on CECs The UMN Onsite Sewage Treatm ent Program along with the Minnesota Department of Health are offering a f ree septic system and private well education webinar. The next webinar is scheduled for November 15\, 2018 from 1:30 to 3:30. This class will cove r the basics of how septic systems function\, well water testing\, and how to help protect your well from contamination sources. It will also provid e property owners information on chemicals of emerging concern (CEC) inclu ding pharmaceuticals\, personal care products\, and the potential impact o n ground and surface water. Information on proper maintenance of both sept ic systems and private drinking water systems will be covered to help prop erty owners protect their investments and the environment. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free Septic System Webinar on CECs
The UMN Onsite Sewage Treatment Program along with the Minnesota Departmen t of Health are offering a free septic system and private well education w ebinar. The next webinar is scheduled for November 15\, 2018 \; from 1 :30 to 3:30. \;
This class will cover the basics of how septic systems function\, well water testing\, and how to help protect your well from contamination sources. It will also provide property owners informat ion on chemicals of emerging concern (CEC) including pharmaceuticals\, per sonal care products\, and the potential impact on ground and surface water . Information on proper maintenance of both septic systems and private dri nking water systems will be covered to help property owners protect their investments and the environment. Register Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181109T2031320Z-399841-1366@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304 SUMMARY:Trees associated with lower heart disease risk DESCRIPTION:Trees — not grass and other greenery — associated with lower he art disease risk in citie. New research analyzing 350 million street view images finds urban tree canopies may reduce cardiovascular disease\, while grassy areas may increase it. ---> Lear more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trees &mdash \; not grass and other greenery &mdash\; associated with lower heart disea se risk in citie. New research analyzing 350 million street view images fi nds urban tree canopies may reduce cardiovascular disease\, while grassy a reas may increase it. \;
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20260304T2038450Z-399841-7011@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 SUMMARY:CANCELED: Tuscarora Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Kristen Bisom Stormwater Technician City of Martinsburg\, WV Ph one: (304) 263-7187 Email: kbisom@cityofmartinsburg.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kristen Bisom
Stormwater Technician
City of Martinsburg\, WV
< p>Phone: (304) 263-7187Email: k bisom@cityofmartinsburg.org
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180518T1643480Z-399841-736@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180518 SUMMARY:Bird watching weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION: Join expert presenter Casey Rucker and listen and look for bi rds as they make their spring homes on the Yew Mountain Center's 500 acres of diverse mountain habitat. A good mix of lecture\, walks\, free time\, good food and live music make this a great get-away for bird lovers at any level of expertise! https://www.facebook.com/events/960357494126626/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Yew Mountain Center UID:20180430T2008110Z-399841-737@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000 SUMMARY:Managing stormwater in small communities DESCRIPTION:This WaterNow Alliance webinar will explore how intermunicipal collaborations can enable communities to leverage their resources\, meet r egulatory requirements\, and unlock new funding and financing to pursue sh ared stormwater management goals. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This WaterNo w Alliance webinar will explore how intermunicipal collaborations can enab le communities to leverage their resources\, meet regulatory requirements\ , and unlock new funding and financing to pursue shared stormwater managem ent goals.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20260304T2032380Z-399841-7009@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T150000 SUMMARY:Communicating the value of nature-based solutions DESCRIPTION:Building on Session 1 “Integrating Ecological Economics into Wa tershed Restoration Projects\,” this second session focuses on tools and s trategies for applying and communicating ecological economics with advocac y and evaluation outcomes in mind. The session will feature insights from Healthy Community Services. Key Topics: Supporting watershed restoration p rojects with valuation Strengthening local advocacy and securing funding using valuation Connecting participants with free and low-cost resources p roject managers can use to replicate this work Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building on Session 1 &ldquo\;Integrating Ecological Economics into Watershed Restorat ion Projects\,&rdquo\; this second session focuses on tools and strategies for applying and communicating ecological economics with advocacy and eva luation outcomes in mind. The session will feature insights from Healthy C ommunity Services.
Key Topic s:
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Whether you&rsquo\;re brand new to advocacy or gearing u p for the 2026 session\, this free training will help you feel prepared an d confident. You&rsquo\;ll learn:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Register Now \;and join us &mda sh\; your voice matters. Questions? Email \;wvrivers@wvrivers.org
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20251216T2032000Z-399841-6913@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210827 SUMMARY:River network news DESCRIPTION:In this issue: EPA wants to hear from you! Learn how you can ta ke action to repeal the Dirty Water Rule. Upcoming learning opportunities from River Network and the community. Read how Gloria McNair engages commu nities in Groundwork Jacksonville's local restoration projects. River Rall y news! Save the date for River Rally 2022. The latest from the online com munity. And more... Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
Event by&nbs p\;Jason Garr etson \;and \;West Virginia litter getter
We will be picking up litter on c oal river road in St. Albans to the Tornado bridge by the upper falls. I w ant it done so bad it is just its time. Ill post other information as i ge t it. I must contact the sheriff&rsquo\;s office so\, keep your \;eyes on this page for updates. We will meet at Andrew Heights Elementary in To rnado near the Tornado Fire Department. @ 10:00 am. We will also discuss t he game plan.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210408T1345430Z-399841-3762@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220810 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the August 2022 edition of River Voices. This month\ , join us on the Wild and Scenic River system\, with a visit to Oregon’s U mpqua Watershed\, and meet the 2022 Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Par tnership grantees. We also have expert guidance on data visualization in a guest blog from Princeton Hydro\, Member News and Tips\, an update on the next River Rally and more… https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-augu st-2022/ RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he August 2022 edition of River Voices. This month\, join us on the Wild a nd Scenic River system\, with a visit to Oregon&rsquo\;s Umpqua Watershed\ , and meet the 2022 Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Partnership grantee s. We also have expert guidance on data visualization in a guest blog from Princeton Hydro\, Member News and Tips\, an update on the next River Rall y and more&hellip\;
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-august-2022/&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220812T1833370Z-399841-4807@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T150000 SUMMARY:Winter Tree-ID DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension Service at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center for a Winter Tree Identification workshop. Fall and winte r are great opportunities to explore the forest without fear of ticks or s nakes. Let's take a closer look at the miniature artworks nature provides in the form of twigs and buds\, and get to know our native trees better. T his workshop is free and open to the public. Participants will go home wit h a guide\, a hand lens\, and the confidence to explore. We will begin ind oors with a lecture\, but will go outside for the second half of the works hop. Please dress accordingly for the weather. We hope to see you there! L iz Moss\, Natural Resources Extension Educator X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex tension Service at the \;Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center for a Winter Tree Identification workshop. Fall and winter are great opportunities to explore the forest without fear of ticks or snakes. Let's take a closer look at the miniature artworks nature provides in the form of twigs and buds\, and get to know our native trees better.
< p>This workshop is free and open to the pub lic. Participants will go home with a guide\, a hand lens\, and the confid ence to explore. We will begin indoors with a lecture\, but will go outsid e for the second half of the workshop. Please dress accordingly for the we ather.We hope to see you th ere!
Liz Moss\, Natural Reso urces Extension Educator
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20251216T1342260Z-399841-6884@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220705 SUMMARY:Volunteer for TU DESCRIPTION:The Southern Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for voluntee rs to help with a stream restoration project on Milligan Creek outside of Lewisburg. This is a 1/3 mile section that is leased as fly fishing only. The restoration work will entail erosion and sediment control\, keeping th e riparian habitat in good order. The DNR is assisting by bringing in som e heavy equipment and the work may take place over two Saturdays in the fa ll\, totaling about 20 - 30 hours\, probably in August or September. If yo u are interested in helping with this project\, please email Bronson Brown \, or call: 304-640-7625. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Southern Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for volunteers to help with a strea m restoration project on Milligan Creek outside of Lewisburg. This is a 1/ 3 mile section that is leased as fly fishing only. The restoration work wi ll entail erosion and sediment control\, keeping the riparian habitat in g ood order. \;
The DNR is assisting by bringing in some heavy equipment and the work may take place over two Saturdays in the fall\, totaling about 20 - 30 hours\, probably in August or September. If you are interested in helping with this project \, please email Bronson Brown< /a>\, or call: 304-640-7625.
Please join WVSU Extension - Agriculture &\; Natural Resources for our monthly virt ual \;Ag Talk Tuesday \;speakers' series. Our special gue st \;Lacey Smith \;of \;WV Department of Natu ral Resources and Natural Resources Conservation Service \;will discuss native pollinators and their preferred plants as well a s common techniques of site preparation and methods of seed selection.&nbs p\; Additionally\, Lacey will discuss \;opportunities for financial an d technical assistance for landowners from NRCS.
Register HERE.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211006T1348430Z-399841-4143@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106 SUMMARY:G3 Grant Program workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop is intended for local governments and nonprofits new to the program who are interested in receiving free training and consu ltation on the Chesapeake Bay’s G3 Grant Program. Workshop topics will inc lude: G3 Grant Program details\, including how to apply and types of proje cts funded How green infrastructure can successfully manage stormwater and flooding Co-benefits created by green infrastructure (e.g.\, increased sa fety\, cleaner water/air) that increase quality of life How green streets save money Low-cost options for greening towns and cities using existing r esources If your community is interested in applying for funding from this popular program\, please consider attending this FREE workshop. Learn abo ut funding availability\, applicant eligibility\, and allowable grant proj ects! Questions\, additional information or to reserve a space contact: G3 Forum@TetraTech.com https://cbtrust.org/grants/green-streets-green-jobs-gr een-towns/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This worksho p is intended for local governments and nonprofits new to the program who are interested in receiving free training and consultation on the Chesapea ke Bay&rsquo\;s G3 Grant Program. Workshop topics will include:
If y our community is interested in applying for funding from this popular prog ram\, please consider attending this FREE workshop. Learn about funding av ailability\, applicant eligibility\, and allowable grant projects! Questio ns\, additional information or to reserve a space contact: G3Forum@TetraTech.com
https://cbtrust.org/grants/green-streets-green- jobs-green-towns/
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20191101T1323170Z-399841-2513@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210324 SUMMARY:American Conservation Film Festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The American Conservation Film Festival has an incredible line- up of FREE films. Please feel free to browse and watch the trailers of fi lms that fit your subject matter. Below are select recommendations but the re is more to choose from. All audiences: Wildlife: The Big Freeze. Octopu s: Making Contact. Coral Lights. Okavango - River of Dreams. Middle to Hig h School: Greta. Spawning Hope. Animal Detectives. High School to College: Kiss the Ground. Nature's Fear Factor. Earth from Space. H2O - The Molecu le that Made us. 50 Years of Earth Day. Check out trailers HERE and brows e films HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;American Conservation Film Festival has a n incredible line-up of FREE films. \; Please feel free to browse and watch the trailers of films that fit your subject matter. Below are select recommendations but there is more to choose from.
All aud iences: Wildlife: The Big Freeze. Octopus: Making Contact. Coral Lights. Okavango - River of Dreams. Middle to High School : Greta. Spawning Hope. Animal Detectives. High School to College< /strong>: Kiss the Ground. Nature's Fear Factor. Earth from Space. H2O - T he Molecule that Made us. 50 Years of Earth Day. \;
Check out trailers HER E and browse films HERE.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210322T1718400Z-399841-3733@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315 SUMMARY:Notice of funding opportunities DESCRIPTION:Attached please find a list of federal notice of funding opport unities (NOFOs). These are targeted to a wide variety of audiences such as communities\, businesses and organizations -- both for profit and non pro fit. There are several categories: Environment and Natural Resources Healt h and Human Resources Mining Tourism and Outdoor Recreation The closring d ates vary but some end soon. Take a look at the pdf attachment\, there may be something for your organization. Visit https://www.grants.gov/ to lear n more. 24315-NOFO.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Attached ple ase find a list of federal notice of funding opportunities (NOFOs). These are targeted to a wide variety of audiences such as communities\, business es and organizations -- both for profit and non profit. There are several categories:
The clos ring dates vary but some end soon. Take a look at the pdf attachment\, the re may be something for your organization. Visit \;https://www.grants.gov/ \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240315T1808160Z-399841-5695@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T200000 SUMMARY:Globe workshops DESCRIPTION:Globe workshops GLOBE (Soils): Learn more about what you walk o n! These field kits will allow you and your students to perform measuremen ts and observations of soils\, collecting that data for GLOBE\, a citizen science program. GLOBE (Heating Things Up): In this experiment\, use lamps to heat different samples\, collecting data to analyze how solar radiatio n affects the temperature of different surface types. The kit has everythi ng you need to replicate this in your classroom. Click-Here to register. More info\, email: Joshua.M.Revels@nasa.gov NASA IV&V Education Resource C enter\, 100 University Dr.\, Fairmont WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Globe worksh ops
GLOBE (Soils): Learn mor e about what you walk on! These field kits will allow you and your student s to perform measurements and observations of soils\, collecting that data for GLOBE\, a citizen science program.
GLOBE (Heating Things Up): In this experiment\, use lamps to h eat different samples\, collecting data to analyze how solar radiation aff ects the temperature of different surface types. The kit has everything yo u need to replicate this in your classroom. Click -Here to register.
\;More info\, email: Joshua.M.Re vels@nasa.gov
NASA I V&\;V Education Resource Center\, 100 University Dr.\, Fairmont WV
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:NASA Education Resource Center UID:20191223T1450420Z-399841-2620@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224 SUMMARY:YEP awards DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP's Youth Environmental Program distributes more than $ 15\,000 in cash awards and scholarships each year to youth groups\, school s\, clubs\, and individuals. The deadline to apply is March 15\, 2025. 202 5YEPAwards X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP's& nbsp\;< span style='color: #008000\;'>Youth Environmental Program< /span> distributes more than $15\,000 in cash awards and scholarships each year to youth groups\, schools\, clubs\, and individuals. The deadline to apply is March 15\, 2025.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250214T1735000Z-399841-6270@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214 SUMMARY:Buckhannon River Watershed Assoc. DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to our friends at the Buckhannon River Watershe d Association - recipients of a 2025 Stream Partners Grant. BRWA works tog ether with the community to protect\, restore\, and promote the health of rivers and streams in the Buckhannon River watershed. This funding support s their efforts in water quality monitoring\, community outreach\, and edu cational projects. The grant will also support community outreach projects to promote flatwater paddling as a gateway to stewardship and conservatio n for the river. [Stream Partners Photo] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Congratulati ons to our friends at the Buckhannon River Watershed Association - recipients of a 2025 Stream Partners Grant. BRWA works together with t he community to protect\, restore\, and promote the health of rivers and s treams in the Buckhannon River watershed. This funding supports their effo rts in water quality monitoring\, community outreach\, and educational pro jects. The grant will also support community outreach projects to promote flatwater paddling as a gateway to stewardship and conservation for the ri ver.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250214T1759400Z-399841-6274@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220326 SUMMARY:Kanawha tire collection DESCRIPTION:March 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Parking lot at the intersectio n of C Street and 4th Avenue. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires pe r person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tire s will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehi cles when dropping off tires. Note: There are multiple on-going events occ urring throughout the state. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:March 26 fro m 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Parking lot at the intersection of C Street and 4th A venue.
Individuals may dispo se of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only c ar and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individ uals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. Note: There are multi ple on-going events occurring throughout the state. A list of upcoming tir e collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-12-week-of-ma rch-30-2020/
In thi s issue&hellip\;
ACWA's Weekly Wrap i s a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap r eminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important info rmation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200403T1804140Z-399841-2936@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711 SUMMARY:PLT workshop DESCRIPTION:A Project Learning Tree workshop will take place at the Glade S prings Resort outside of Beckley. The workshop is open to educators from preK-12. There is no cost for attending the workshop and it is sponsored by the West Virginia Forestry Association. This workshop is open to forma l and informal educators (4-H\, Girl Scouts\, Boy Scouts\, Home School\, e tc.) For questions or more information please email Linda Carnell\, WV PL T Coordinator or call 304-541-8617. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A \; Project Learning Tree workshop will take place at the&n bsp\;Glade Springs Resort outside of Beckley. \;
The workshop is open to educators from preK-12. \; There is no cost for attending the workshop and it is spo nsored by the West Virginia Forestry Association. \; This workshop is open to formal and informal educators (4-H\, Girl Scouts\, Boy Scouts\, Ho me School\, etc.) \;
Fo r questions or more information please email Linda Carnell\, WV PLT Coord inator or call 304-541-8617.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Glade Springs Resort UID:20250630T1315550Z-399841-6632@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000 SUMMARY:High tunnel workshop series DESCRIPTION:High Tunnel Workshop Series: Pest and Disease Management Join W VSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for our High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are covering a variety of topics h elpful to high tunnel and small garden growers. The topic for July will be 'Pest and Disease Management'. The topic will cover ways to address commo n pests and disease found in WV. This event will be held at the Princeton NRCS Field Office. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:High Tunnel Workshop Series: Pest and Disease Management
Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resource s Conservation Service for our High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are coverin g a variety of topics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers.&nbs p\;The topic for July will be 'Pest and Disease Management'. The topic wil l cover ways to address common pests and disease found in WV.
This event will be held at the Princeton NRCS Field Office.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:NRCS Field Office UID:20250710T1724470Z-399841-6633@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T150000 SUMMARY:Immersive nature hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance Come join Andy McKee as he takes you on a nature hike through Meeks Mountain to learn all about ho w to interact with nature. This is a hands-on\, immersive experience that will be sure to invoke a love of all things outdoors. This is an amazing a nd interactive learning experience that is great for all ages\, so come ou t and join us on an amazingly fun nature hike! Please keep in mind that th is is a nature hike\, and we will be walking approximately 3 miles on one of Meeks Mountain Trails. We will meet at the Big Red Barn at the Hurrican e City Park. Then\, we will talk back to the Meeks shelter and take one of the many beautiful trails to learn about nature. The event begins at 12:0 0\, so arrive a couple minutes early. We can't wait to see you on the trai l! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance
Come join Andy McKee as he takes you on a nature hike through Meek s Mountain to learn all about how to interact with nature. This is a hands -on\, immersive experience that will be sure to invoke a love of all thing s outdoors.
This is an amazi ng and interactive learning experience that is great for all ages\, so com e out and join us on an amazingly fun nature hike! Please keep in mind tha t this is a nature hike\, and we will be walking approximately 3 miles on one of Meeks Mountain Trails.
We will meet at the Big Red Barn at the Hurricane City Park . Then\, we will talk back to the Meeks shelter and take one of t he many beautiful trails to learn about nature. The event begins at 12:00\ , so arrive a couple minutes early. We can't wait to see you on the trail!
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Hurricane City Park UID:20250630T1403510Z-399841-6634@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T100000 SUMMARY:Leave it to Beavers DESCRIPTION:Learn about hard working Beavers and how they are critical to t he survival of their neighbors. Meet at the Recreation Center for a short hike to a beaver pond that will show off the handiwork of these industriou s ecosystem engineers. Presented by Master Naturalist Cindy Joseph. For mo re info contact Dance Vance at (304) 866-2215 or vanced@canaanresort.com h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/220925295364234/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about hard working Beavers and how th ey are critical to the survival of their neighbors. Meet at the Recreation Center for a short hike to a beaver pond that will show off the handiwork of these industrious ecosystem engineers. Presented by Master Naturalist Cindy Joseph. For more info contact Dance Vance at (304) 866-2215 or vanced@canaanresort.com
https://www.facebook.com/even
ts/220925295364234/
Learn about hard working Beavers and how th ey are critical to the survival of their neighbors. Meet at the Recreation Center for a short hike to a beaver pond that will show off the handiwork of these industrious ecosystem engineers. Presented by Master Naturalist Cindy Joseph. For more info contact Dance Vance at (304) 866-2215 or vanced@canaanresort.com
https://www.facebook.com/even
ts/220925295364234/
In this issu e:
And more... \;
Read the stories at: \;https ://wvrivers.org/2025/06/wv-rivers-news-june-2025/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250701T1309570Z-399841-6638@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221013 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:ICPRB’s Comprehensive Water Resources Plan is a centerpiece of many of our activities and provides planning guidance for government and o ther groups working toward the basin’s sustainable water resources future. The multi-year plan is constantly evolving\, and now features a Measuring Environmental Success Story Map that displays preliminary metrics for tra cking environmental progress during the implementation of the comprehensiv e plan. In this issue: New Potomac River bridge to open\; judge allows dem olition of old span With 2025 Chesapeake Bay goal out of reach\, region pl ans for what’s next MD and VA could meet pollution-reduction commitments b y 2025 deadline Ian’s silver lining: Potomac River drought monitoring aver ted Judge gives go-ahead for Maryland to demolish old Nice-Middleton Bridg e Battlefield advances on preservation History: How the Potomac shaped our community And more… Click-here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB&rsquo\ ;s Comprehensive Water Resources Plan is a centerpiece of man y of our activities and provides planning guidance for government and othe r groups working toward the basin&rsquo\;s sustainable water resources fut ure. The multi-year plan is constantly evolving\, and now features a Measuring Environmental Success Story Map that displays preliminary metrics for tracking environmental progress during the implementation of the comprehensive plan.
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; Click-here to read the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20221013T1801360Z-399841-4951@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006 SUMMARY:Pipestem Octoberfest DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Oktoberfest featuring live music\, food trucks a nd only local craft bier's of West Virginia. Also like always we will have a full bar to choose from if beer is not your drink of choice. Oh yea did we mention entry to the event is FREE for everyone and all ages!! https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/607069439664163/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an Oktoberfest featuring live m usic\, food trucks and only local craft bier's of West Virginia. Also like always we will have a full bar to choose from if beer is not your drink o f choice. Oh yea did we mention entry to the event is FREE for everyone an d all ages!!
https: //www.facebook.com/events/607069439664163/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180820T1720380Z-399841-1009@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T150000 SUMMARY:Bookhounds run DESCRIPTION:Join our team or sponsor our Friends! The Elkins Bookhounds\, o ur Friends of the Library Fundraisers are at IT again\, and this time they 're going to RUN FOR IT! Click the link to Donate now and help build your library programs\, materials and services! https://www.facebook.com/events /437145776723796/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join our team or sponsor our Friends! The E lkins Bookhounds\, our Friends of the Library Fundraisers are at IT again\ , and this time they're going to RUN FOR IT! Click the link to Donate now and help build your library programs\, materials and services!
Congratulati ons to The Friends of the Cacapon River. The group plans to use the 2025 S tream Partner award to conduct water quality monitoring\, support the annu al Cacapon Riverfest event\, host the Cacapon River guided River Float\, p resent the Cacapon Film Fest\, and implement website and social media impr ovements. Learn more by visiting https://cacaponriver.org/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1341250Z-399841-6287@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 SUMMARY:Wastewater Access Gap Program DESCRIPTION:Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Program Expansion On Fe bruary 13\, 2024\, EPA announced the expansion of the Closing America’s Wa stewater Access Gap Program. The program provides no-cost technical assist ance to communities with failing septic systems or without wastewater infr astructure. Through the program\, EPA also helps communities apply for fun ding to address wastewater needs. This program\, along with historic fundi ng availability through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other federa l funding programs for water infrastructure\, will make an impactful diffe rence in the lives of countless people who are burdened by the lack of ade quate wastewater services. Communities with inadequate\, non-existent or f ailing wastewater infrastructure would be eligible for help through this p rogram. Recipients of technical assistance will access solutions-oriented guidance that focuses on community’s wastewater needs. EPA technical assis tance will help identify financial options to improve wastewater infrastru cture including finding funding sources. Participating communities will be matched with an EPA contractor or grantee organization that has expertise specific to the community’s needs with septic systems and wastewater mana gement. Communities will be selected on a rolling basis\; there is no dead line to apply. For questions\, email SepticHelp@epa.gov. Read the full pre ss release HERE. View the Fact Sheet HERE Request technical assistance thr ough the WaterTA Request Form HERE. Communities – including homeowners and utilities – and all states\, Tribes\, and territories can complete the re quest form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clos ing America&rsquo\;s Wastewater Access Gap Program Expansion
On February 13\, 2024\, EPA anno unced \;the expansion of the Cl osing America&rsquo\;s Wastewater Access Gap Program. The program prov ides no-cost technical assistance to communities with failing septic syste ms or without wastewater infrastructure. \;Through the program\, EPA a lso helps communities apply for funding to address wastewater needs. This program\, along with historic funding availability through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other federal funding programs for water infrastruc ture\, will make an impactful difference in the lives of countless people who are burdened by the lack of adequate wastewater services.
Communities with inadequate\, non-existe nt or failing wastewater infrastructure would be eligible for help through this program. Recipients of technical assistance will access solutions-or iented guidance that focuses on community&rsquo\;s wastewater needs. EPA t echnical assistance will help identify financial options to improve wastew ater infrastructure including finding funding sources. Participating commu nities will be matched with an EPA contractor or grantee organization that has expertise specific to the community&rsquo\;s needs with septic system s and wastewater management.
Communities will be selected on a rolling basis\; there is no deadline to apply. For questions\, email \;SepticHelp@epa.gov.
Check out up coming events where you&rsquo\;ll find ICPRB staff.
We&rsquo\;ll be adding more fun and informative events t hroughout the year. We also plan to bring our creek critter meet and greet to the Earth Day Celebration (April 20\, Frederick\, MD)\, Anac ostia River Festival (May 4\, DC)\, and many more! Stay tuned by check ing out ICPRB Events on our website.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240301T2035310Z-399841-5628@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T160000 SUMMARY:Becoming a 501(c)3 DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about starting your own nonprofit in West Virg inia\, but are unsure how to go about doing so? Then this workshop will be perfect for you! Representatives from the West Virginia Secretary of Stat e’s Office will teach attendees the necessary steps to applying for 501c3 (nonprofit) status in West Virginia. This program is part of our 2020 Nonp rofit and Grant Workshop Series\, which runs March - July. Register for th is event online at www.kanawhalibrary.org. Note: The workshop will take pl ace at the WV One Stop Business Center. https://www.facebook.com/events/s /how-to-become-a-501c3-in-wv-wv/519453902042528/ Hosted by Kanawha County Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you thin king about starting your own nonprofit in West Virginia\, but are unsure h ow to go about doing so? Then this workshop will be perfect for you! Repre sentatives from the West Virginia Secretary of State&rsquo\;s Office will teach attendees the necessary steps to applying for 501c3 (nonprofit) stat us in West Virginia. This program is part of our 2020 Nonprofit and Grant Workshop Series\, which runs March - July. Register for this event online at www .kanawhalibrary.org. Note: The workshop will take place at the WV One Stop Business Center. \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/how-to-become-a-501c3-in-wv-w v/519453902042528/
Hosted by Kanaw ha County Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200311T1749110Z-399841-2852@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200409 SUMMARY:CB healthy watershed assessment DESCRIPTION:The Healthy Watersheds Implementation Team of the Chesapeake Ba y (CB) Program has a goal of maintaining the long-term health of watershed s identified as healthy by its partner jurisdictions. Quantitative indicat ors are important to assess current watershed condition\, track future con dition\, and assess the vulnerability of these state-identified watersheds to future degradation. Building upon the USEPA’s PHWA framework\, a set o f candidate metrics characterizing multiple aspects of landscape condition \, hydrology\, geo-morphology\, habitat\, biological condition\, and water quality were assembled and evaluated for integration into an overall wate rshed health index. Metric were compiled for the nearly 84\,000 catchments . These indicators will be available as a geospatial tool\, providing crit ical information for maintaining watershed health. The CHWA provides a fra mework for tracking condition at future intervals\, with the ability to in tegrate new data that become available. The assessment framework\, metrics \, and geodatabase created are intended to be useful for a variety of mana gement applications. Click-Here to download the complete pdf document or v isit the CB Program website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Healthy Watersheds Implementation Team of the Chesapeake Bay (CB) Program has a go al of maintaining the long-term health of watersheds identified as healthy by its partner jurisdictions. Quantitative indicators are important to as sess current watershed condition\, track future condition\, and assess the vulnerability of these state-identified watersheds to future degradation. Building upon the USEPA&rsquo\;s PHWA framework\, a set of c andidate metrics characterizing multiple aspects of landscape condition\, hydrology\, geo-morphology\, habitat\, biological condition\, and water qu ality were assembled and evaluated for integration into an overall watersh ed health index. Metric were compiled for the nearly 84\,000 catchments. T hese indicators will be available as a geospatial tool\, providing critica l information for maintaining watershed health. The CHWA provides a framework for tracking condition at future i ntervals\, with the ability to integrate new data that become available. T he assessment framework\, metrics\, and geodatabase created are intended t o be useful for a variety of management applications.
Click- Here to download the complete pdf document or visit the CB Program website.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200408T1538290Z-399841-2956@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T200000 SUMMARY:Nature connection series DESCRIPTION:Come to WVU Core Arboretum for our free and public Nature Conne ction Series talk at the Arboretum Amphitheater! This week's speaker is Da ve McGill\, Professor and Extension Specialist in Forest Resource Manageme nt at WVU\, and his talk is titled Forest stewardship: Managing West Virgi nia's changing woodlands. Bring your friends\, and don't miss this excelle nt talk! ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to WVU Core Arboretum for our free and public Nature Connection Series talk at th e Arboretum Amphitheater! This week's speaker is Dave McGill\, Professor a nd Extension Specialist in Forest Resource Management at WVU\, and his tal k is titled Forest stewardship: Managing West Virginia's changing woodland s. Bring your friends\, and don't miss this excellent talk!
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Core Arboretum UID:20250708T1248080Z-399841-6653@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River hike DESCRIPTION:Our next guided nature walk is at Caldwell on the Greenbrier Ri ver Trail. Great for both adults and kids alike! It will be led by Adriann e Thackery\, an Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area AmeriCorps membe r serving with Monongahela National Forest’s Watershed team. Since complet ing their bachelor’s in environmental studies\, Adrianne has also served w ith the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Georgia and a county soil and wa ter conservation district in New York. As a naturalist\, Adrianne is alway s looking for opportunities to learn more about nature and participate in citizen science. No need to sign up - please come... ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our next gui ded nature walk is at Caldwell on the Greenbrier River Trail.
Great for both adults and kids alike! I t will be led by Adrianne Thackery\, an Appalachian Forest National Herita ge Area AmeriCorps member serving with Monongahela National Forest&rsquo\; s Watershed team. Since completing their bachelor&rsquo\;s in environmenta l studies\, Adrianne has also served with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servi ce in Georgia and a county soil and water conservation district in New Yor k. As a naturalist\, Adrianne is always looking for opportunities to learn more about nature and participate in citizen science. No need to sign up - please come...
--->\; Learn more here. \;
PPK Chapter of Trout Unlimited will held at the West Virginia Botanical Garden. We will be hosting some folks from Friends of Deckers Creek and we will also be discussing our fingerling stocking program.
All are welcome to attend. We'll have refre shments. Hope to see you there.
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:West Virginia Botanical Garden UID:20250708T1251480Z-399841-6654@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 SUMMARY:Wildlife habitat 101 DESCRIPTION:Build your own solitary bee house. Learn about solitary bees\, thier benefits\, their habitat\, and caring for your backyard friends. Cl ick-here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Build your o wn solitary bee house. Learn about solitary bees\, thier benefits\, their habitat\, and caring for your backyard friends. \;
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Meeting Agenda:
Adjourn Meeting
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250708T1240550Z-399841-6651@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307 SUMMARY:EJ Tool reconstruction DESCRIPTION:This is an initial reconstruction of the EPA’s EJScreen. Public access to the tool from EPA was discontinued on February 5\, 2025. Havard Environmental and Law Data (HELD) re-created the tool and made it publicl y accessible. Note: You can identify the EJScreen data and index percentil es for a given block group right now. Check back often as we put more time and resources toward the functionality of EJScreen. Go to: https://screen ing-tools.com/epa-ejscreen to explore the tool. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is an i nitial reconstruction of the EPA&rsquo\;s EJScreen. Public access to the t ool from EPA was discontinued on February 5\, 2025. Havard Environmental a nd Law Data (HELD) re-created the tool and made it publicly accessible.
Note: You can identify the EJScreen data and index per centiles for a given block group right now. \;Check back often as we p ut more time and resources toward the functionality of EJScreen.
Go to: \;https://screening-tools .com/epa-ejscreen \;to explore the tool. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250306T1804460Z-399841-6332@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T140000 SUMMARY:Stealey community cleanup DESCRIPTION:Cleaning up Clarksburg one neighborhood at a time! This time we ’ll be in Stealey picking up litter on Milford and Duff Streets\, Stealey Ave.\, and all points in between. We’ll provide all the trash bags\, glove s\, vests\, and litter pickers. We just need volunteers. Meeting location is at the Duff Street Church Parking Lot! https://www.facebook.com/events/ 377378606438138/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cleaning up Clarksburg one neighborhood at a time! This time we&rsquo\;ll be in Stealey picking up litter on Milford and Duff Streets\, Stealey Ave.\, and all points in between. We&rsquo\;ll provide all the trash bags\, gloves\, vests\, and litter pickers. We just need volunteers. Meeting location is at the Duff Street Church Parking Lot !
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/377378606438138/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190301T1401310Z-399841-1638@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T183000 SUMMARY:Doga at Ritter Park DESCRIPTION:Yoga has gone to the dogs! Join us for a fun\, all-levels yoga class with your dog followed by a special blessing for the dogs by Lisa Gr aves from St John's Episcopal Church and Fr Chip Graves From Trinity Episc opal Church. Donation-only: All funds will go to the Huntington Cabell-Way ne Animal Shelter. Class will take place behind the Ritter Park Fountain. Please bring your own mat or blanket for practice. https://www.facebook.co m/events/2247507285461116/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Yoga has gone to the dogs! Join us for a fu n\, all-levels yoga class with your dog followed by a special blessing for the dogs by Lisa Graves from St John's Episcopal Church and Fr Chip Grave s From Trinity Episcopal Church.
Donation-only: All funds will go
to the Huntington Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter.
Class will take place
behind the Ritter Park Fountain. Please bring your own mat or blanket for
practice.
https:// www.facebook.com/events/2247507285461116/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Ritter Park UID:20180823T1251570Z-399841-1047@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T160000 SUMMARY:Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk at Beall where we will discuss Nature Journa ling. A nature journal is a place to grow your thoughts\, feelings\, ideas \, observations\, and experiences with nature. Keeping one provides a rich opportunity to study the natural world and develop a deeper relationship with the earth. Meet at the Visitor Center. https://www.facebook.com/event s/2219520511635075/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a walk at Beall where we will d iscuss Nature Journaling. A nature journal is a place to grow your thought s\, feelings\, ideas\, observations\, and experiences with nature. Keeping one provides a rich opportunity to study the natural world and develop a deeper relationship with the earth. Meet at the Visitor Center.
https://www.facebook.com/eve
nts/2219520511635075/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20190225T2040210Z-399841-1639@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T090000 SUMMARY:Charleston distance run DESCRIPTION:Join us for America's only 15-mile race!! This is a scenic but challenging course\, starting at our majestic State Capitol\, and taking y ou throughout Charleston! https://wvtourism.com/event/charleston-distance- run-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for America's only 15-mile race!! T his is a scenic but challenging course\, starting at our majestic State Ca pitol\, and taking you throughout Charleston!
https://wvtourism.com/event/charleston-di stance-run-2/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:State Capitol UID:20180823T1451180Z-399841-1067@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180909 SUMMARY:Science Day and open house DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT! Where else can you... build and launch a rocket\, t est your engineering skills\, play with liquid nitrogen\, do fun science e xperiments and see some of the biggest telescopes in the whole world ALL I N ONE DAY? Telescope Tours will be available as well as rare peeks into th e control room of the world's largest fully-steerable telescope\, the GBT! https://wvtourism.com/event/family-science-day-open-house-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FREE EVENT! Where else can you... build and launch a rocket\, test your engineering skills\, play with liquid nitroge n\, do fun science experiments and see some of the biggest telescopes in t he whole world ALL IN ONE DAY? Telescope Tours will be available as well a s rare peeks into the control room of the world's largest fully-steerable telescope\, the GBT!
https://wvtourism.com/event/family-science-day-open-house-2/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180823T1458410Z-399841-1070@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313 SUMMARY:Comment on WVDNR regulations DESCRIPTION:The WV Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) hosted 12 in-perso n public meetings on March 10-11\, 2025 to discuss proposed 2025-2026 big game hunting regulations\, 2026-2027 small game hunting and trapping regul ations and 2026 fishing regulations. Hunters\, trappers\, anglers\, landow ners and other interested parties may review and comment on proposed regul ations online. Those who are wish to send a written comment on proposed hu nting\, trapping and fishing regulations\, may download the questionnaire below and submit comments to the WVDNR by April 3 at the following address : Keith Krantz WV Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section P.O. Box 67\, Elkins\, WV 26241 [Download questionaire] [Review and comme nt online] DNRlogo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Division of Natural Res ources (WVDNR) hosted 12 in-person public meetings on March 10-11\, 2025 to discuss proposed 2025-2026 big game hunting regul ations\, 2026-2027 small game hunting and trapping regulations and 2026 fi shing regulations.
Hunters\, trappers\, anglers\, landowners and other interested parties may review a nd comment on proposed regulations online. Those who are wish to send a wr itten comment on proposed hunting\, trapping and fishing regulations\, may download the questionnaire below and submit comments to the WVDNR by Apri l 3 at the following address:
Keith Krantz
WV Division of N
atural Resources Wildlife Resources Section
P.O. Box 67\, \;Elk
ins\, WV 26241
[Download questionaire] [Review and c omment online]
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250312T1848070Z-399841-6354@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T160000 SUMMARY:Meet the park Archeologist DESCRIPTION:Learn about archeology at Harpers Ferry and a day in the life o f an NPS archeologist. https://wvtourism.com/event/meet-your-park-archeolo gist-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about archeology at Harpers Ferry and a day in the life of an NPS archeologist.
https://wvtourism.com/event/meet-your-pa rk-archeologist-2/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Harpers Ferry NHP UID:20180823T1503390Z-399841-1072@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312 SUMMARY:Davis Creek Watershed Association DESCRIPTION:Davis Creek flows through Kanawha State Forest and into the Kan awha River in South Charleston. This watershed has a dedicated group of vo lunteers known as Davis Creek Watershed Association\, that hosts water mon itoring workshops\, roadside and stream cleanups\, educational outreach to urs\, distributes a newsletter and much more. Join them at on Saturday\, A pril 12th to help them collect trash from the Davis Creek Watershed! More information can be found on their website at: http://www.daviscreekwv.org/ . [Stream Partners Photo] WVStreamPartners X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Davis Creek flows through Kanawha State Forest and into the Kanawha River in South Cha rleston. This watershed has a dedicated group of volunteers known as Davis Creek Watershed Association\, that hosts water monitoring workshops\, roa dside and stream cleanups\, educational outreach tours\, distributes a new sletter and much more. Join them at on Saturday\, April 12th to help them collect trash from the Davis Creek Watershed!
More information can be found on their website at: \;http://www .daviscreekwv.org/.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1342120Z-399841-6352@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314 SUMMARY:Flood recovery volunteers needed DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed to help with flood recovery from the February 2025 floods. There are more than 300 residents who still need help cleani ng out mud and debris from damaged homes. This is a great opportunity for community\, faith-based\, college and athletic groups to volunteer! Depend ing on the site\, tools and resources will likely be provided\, but feel f ree to bring your own. Where: Kanawha\, Logan\, McDowell\, Mercer\, Mingo\ , Raleigh\, Wayne and Wyoming counties. For more information or to volunte er\, email Sandy Keener or call (304) 553-0927. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteers n eeded to help with flood recovery from the February 2025 floods.
There are more than 300 residents who still need help cleaning out mud and debris from damaged homes. This is a great opportunity for community\, faith-based\, college and athletic grou ps to volunteer! Depending on the site\, tools and resources will likely b e provided\, but feel free to bring your own.
Where : Kanawha\, Logan\, McDowell\, Mercer\, Mingo\, Raleigh\, Wayne and Wyomin g counties.
For more inform ation or to volunteer\, email \;Sandy Keener or call (304) 553-0927.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250312T1836000Z-399841-6355@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508 SUMMARY:WV Wildflower Pilgrimage RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Come discover why so many “pilgrims” return to Blackwater Falls State Park\, every May\, year after year! And why the “pilgrims” enjoy lo ng-lasting friendships with some of the most knowledgeable and fun leaders in this part of the country. Learn more Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come discove r why so many &ldquo\;pilgrims&rdquo\; return to Blackwater Falls State Pa rk\, every May\, year after year! And why the &ldquo\;pilgrims&rdquo\; enj oy long-lasting friendships with some of the most knowledgeable and fun le aders in this part of the country.
Learn more Here. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park UID:20250314T1913170Z-399841-6361@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000 SUMMARY:CRC Roundtable DESCRIPTION:What are the implications of changes to federal priorities on C hesapeake Bay restoration? Speakers from the Eastern Shore Land Conservanc y and Choose Clean Water Coalition will weigh in on how shifts in leadersh ip\, policy priorities\, and budgets impact regional environmental initiat ives. Register for the Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) Roundtable to hear the latest updates on advocacy efforts underway. Register at: https:/ /loom.ly/7tuxqnU. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What are the implications of changes to federal priorities on Chesapeake Bay restorati on?
Speakers from the Eastern Shore Land Co nservancy and Choose Clean Water Coalition will weigh in on h ow shifts in leadership\, policy priorities\, and budgets impact regional environmental initiatives. Register for the Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) Roundtable to hear the latest updates on advocacy efforts underway.
Register at: \;https://loom.ly/7tuxqnU.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250314T1908200Z-399841-6360@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 SUMMARY:Tygart River Rally DESCRIPTION:Event by Save The Tygart Watershed Association and The Annual T ygart Valley River Rally Get ready for the 2025 Tygart Valley River Rally! We are changing things up a bit this year. We will have a 6.6 mile kayak paddle in the morning followed by a 0.5 mile fun float in the evening. Joi n us on July 19th in Grafton\, WV to celebrate the Tygart Valley River. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Event by&nbs p\;Save The Tygart Watershed Association \;and \;The Annual Tygart Valley River Rally
Get ready for the 2025 Tygart Valley River Rally! W e are changing things up a bit this year. We will have a 6.6 mile kayak pa ddle in the morning followed by a 0.5 mile fun float in the evening. Join us on July 19th in Grafton\, WV to celebrate the Tygart Valley River.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250709T1515330Z-399841-6655@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180929 SUMMARY:WEFTEC conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is the not-for-profit or ganization that brings you WEFTEC. Learn more about WEF WEFTEC 2018 91st A nnual Technical Exhibition & Conference Conference: September 29 - October 3 Exhibition: October 1 - 3 Core Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily New Orlea ns Morial Convention Center New Orleans\, Louisiana USA https://www.weftec .org/attend/attend-weftec/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is t he not-for-profit organization that brings you WEFTEC.
WEFTEC 2018
91st Annual Technical E
xhibition &\; Conference
Conference: September 29 - October 3
Exhibition: October 1 - 3
Core Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm dailyNew Orleans Morial Convention Center
New Orleans\, Louisiana USA<
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https://www.weftec.org/ attend/attend-weftec/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180827T1241060Z-399841-1086@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180908 SUMMARY:Freshwater Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:FREE Live Music & Nature Activities 10am-10:30am: Country Blue 10:45am-12:45pm: Lady D and Her Band 1pm-3:00pm: Corey Lee McQuade FOOD\, ARTS\, AND CRAFTS FOR SALE https://www.facebook.com/events/305065563595848 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FREE Live Music &\; Nature Activities 10am-10:30am: Country Blue
10:45am-12:45pm: Lady D and Her Band <
br />1pm-3:00pm: Corey Lee McQuade
FOOD\, ARTS\, AND CRAFTS FOR SALE<
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https://www.faceboo k.com/events/305065563595848/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:National Fish Hatchery UID:20180827T1244280Z-399841-1087@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T220000 SUMMARY:Zombie paint ball DESCRIPTION:Travel back on our farm and help rescue humanity from the zombi e horde. $20.00 per person+tax includes 100 paint balls. Additional paint balls available during your ride for just $5.00 https://www.facebook.com/e vents/1984608011861224/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Travel back on our farm and help rescue hum anity from the zombie horde. $20.00 per person+tax includes 100 paint ball s. Additional paint balls available during your ride for just $5.00
< p>https://www.facebook.com /events/1984608011861224/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum UID:20180827T1250580Z-399841-1090@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180914 SUMMARY:Legacy of Mary Ingles RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will present the 2018 Legac y of Mary Ingles encampment and living history re-enactment at Beech Fork State Park\, September 14-16\, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/events/72423 9287966252/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will pr esent the 2018 Legacy of Mary Ingles encampment and living history re-enac tment at Beech Fork State Park\, September 14-16\, 2018.
https://www.facebook.com/events/7242 39287966252/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake SP UID:20180827T1246270Z-399841-1088@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 SUMMARY:Integrated pest management DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU and the Apple Orchard team to learn about apple pests and diseases. We will start with a lecture on campus and then migrate to the nearby Potager Farm in Hurricane to check out an apple orchard and spy any pests and diseases. Participants can expect to learn about Integrated Pest Management\, what is meant by pest signs vs. host symptoms\, the bas ics of spraying\, the life stages of apples\, and identification and contr ol tips for common pests and diseases of apples in WV. Go home with some c onfidence of where to begin in your orchard\, a hand lens\, and several fr ee guides. We will try to be outside before the day's heat sets in\, but dress for the weather. Light refreshments will be provided in the field! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU an d the Apple Orchard team to learn about apple pests and diseases. We will start with a lecture on campus and then migrate to the nearby \;Potager Farm in Hurricane to check out an ap ple orchard and spy any pests and diseases.
Participants can expect to learn about Integrated Pest Man agement\, what is meant by pest signs vs. host symptoms\, the basics of sp raying\, the life stages of apples\, and identification and control tips f or common pests and diseases of apples in WV. Go home with some confidence of where to begin in your orchard\, a hand lens\, and several free guides . \;
We will try to be o utside before the day's heat sets in\, but dress for the weather. Light re freshments will be provided in the field!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250709T2016100Z-399841-6656@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T190000 SUMMARY:Woods-and-Water symposium DESCRIPTION:Join the discussion about statewide initiatives for economic gr owth around woods and waters in our region. You will hear from keynote spe akers from WV Rivers Coalition\, WV Forest Farming Initiative\, and WVU Ex tension and USFS Specialists with Monongahela Forest Towns Initiative. Lin wood Community Library woods-and-waters-flyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the dis cussion about statewide initiatives for economic growth around woods and w aters in our region. You will hear from keynote speakers from WV Rivers Co alition\, WV Forest Farming Initiative\, and WVU Extension and USFS Specia lists with Monongahela Forest Towns Initiative.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Linwood Community Library UID:20200316T1401110Z-399841-2886@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T150000 SUMMARY:Snorkeling the Cheat River DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of the Cheat at 39.397583\, -79.687417 Public Snorkel Event – Join us for an afternoon of underwater exploration at the Driveway put-in on the Cheat River! Use coordinates and look for the FOC E vent signs along the road. Snorkels and masks will be provided by FOC whil e supplies last—feel free to bring your own gear\, too! Discover the vibra nt underwater world of the Cheat River alongside FOC staffers Madison and Lisa as they guide you through the experience.Come cool off\, connect with the river\, and see the Cheat from a whole new perspective! ---> Learn mo re here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Friends of the Cheat \;at \;39.397583\, -79.687417
Public Snorkel Ev ent &ndash\; Join us for an afternoon of underwater exploration at the Dri veway put-in on the Cheat River! Use coordinates and look for the FOC Even t signs along the road.
Snor kels and masks will be provided by FOC while supplies last&mdash\;feel fre e to bring your own gear\, too! Discover the vibrant underwater world of t he Cheat River alongside FOC staffers Madison and Lisa as they guide you t hrough the experience.Come cool off\, connect with the river\, and see the Cheat from a whole new perspective!
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250710T1312010Z-399841-6659@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T123000 SUMMARY:Beaver Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Please join the Piney Creek Watershed Association beginning at 9:30am in Glen Morgan at the Haunted Carwash\, located at the corner of C& O Shop Rd and Rte 19. Cleanup materials will be provided. We’ll be address ing both the roadside and our Adopt-A-Stream section of Beaver Creek. We h ave a limited set of waders\, so if you have them and are willing to wade\ , please bring them. The last bout of flooding did a number on this stretc h\, so we’ll have our work cut out for us. Send a direct message or email Nate Sydnor with any questions. Hope to see y’all out there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the \;Piney Creek Watershed Association beg inning at 9:30am in Glen Morgan at the Haunted Carwash\, located at the co rner of C&\;O Shop Rd and Rte 19.
Cleanup materials will be provided. We&rsquo\;ll be addressing b oth the roadside and our Adopt-A-Stream section of Beaver Creek. We have a limited set of waders\, so if you have them and are willing to wade\, ple ase bring them. The last bout of flooding did a number on this stretch\, s o we&rsquo\;ll have our work cut out for us.
Send a direct message or email \;Nate Sydno r with any questions. Hope to see y&rsquo\;all out there!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250318T1256020Z-399841-6365@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T080000 SUMMARY:Project crawl DESCRIPTION:Join the Sleepy Creek Watershed Association for an evening expl oring real streambank restoration work in action along Sleepy Creek! Meet at First United Methodist Church. Ride with us to two restoration sites. D ress for muddy conditions and creekside walking Let’s get our boots dirty and learn how restoration is making a real impact in Morgan County! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Sleepy Creek Watershed Association for an evening explori ng real streambank restoration work in action along Sleepy Creek!
Meet at First United Methodist Churc h. Ride with us to two restoration sites. Dress for muddy conditions and c reekside walking Let&rsquo\;s get our boots dirty and learn how restoratio n is making a real impact in Morgan County!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:First United Methodist Church UID:20250710T1308090Z-399841-6658@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250710 SUMMARY:WV cleanist river DESCRIPTION:The Cacapon River has been named one of West Virginia’s cleanes t rivers by PhillyBite Magazine! The Cacapon River stands out as a shining example of West Virginia's natural treasures. Its status as one of the st ate's cleanest rivers makes it not only an ecological gem\, but also a vit al hub for recreation and a source of local pride. ---> Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Cacapon River has been named one of West Virginia&rsquo\;s cleanest rivers by Phil lyBite Magazine!
The Cacapo n River stands out as a shining example of West Virginia's natural treasur es. Its status as one of the state's cleanest rivers makes it not only an ecological gem\, but also a vital hub for recreation and a source of local pride.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20250710T1304040Z-399841-6657@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T140000 SUMMARY:World snake day DESCRIPTION:Event by Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation Celebrate World Snake Day at the Forks of Coal Natural Area. Curious about the slit hery residents of West Virginia? Come meet some of our native snakes up cl ose\, including the Rat Snake\, Corn Snake\, and Milk Snake. Snake Craft S tation: Open all event long. Perfect for families\, nature lovers\, and an yone who wants to learn more about these fascinating reptiles. Don't miss it! Click-here to learn more about the event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation \;
Celebrate World Snake Day at the Fork s of Coal Natural Area. Curious about the slithery residents of West Virgi nia? Come meet some of our native snakes up close\, including the Rat Snak e\, Corn Snake\, and Milk Snake.
Snake Craft Station: Open all event long. Perfect for families\, natu re lovers\, and anyone who wants to learn more about these fascinating rep tiles. Don't miss it!
Click-here \;to learn more ab out the event. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250710T1536350Z-399841-6660@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T200000 SUMMARY:Paint Creek public meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how stream structures will enhance Paint Cree k's aquatic habitat. There will be a presentation and a Q&A. Materials wil l be provided. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us and learn how stream structures will enhance Paint Creek's aquatic habitat. Th ere will be a presentation and a Q&\;A. Materials will be provided.&nbs p\;
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Standard First Baptist Church UID:20250722T1656200Z-399841-6680@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T163000 SUMMARY:Little Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha Trail Club at Little Creek Park Depart from th e 1st parking lot at 1:30 for a 3-4 mile hike. Visit the Facebook event po st to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha Trail Club \;at \;Little Creek Park
Depart from the 1st parking lot at 1:30 for a 3-4 mile hike. Visit the&n bsp\;Facebook event post to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250324T1406020Z-399841-6385@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T150000 SUMMARY:Hungry Beech Preserve hike DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Nature Conservancy - 38°34'45.9'N 81°28' 19.8'W The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia is thrilled to invite you t o a celebration event and hike at our Hungry Beech Preserve on April 4\, 2 025. This event marks the grand opening of a new trail\, which will be ina ugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thanks to an $83\,400 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation\, this new trail offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the diverse ecosystems and scenic beauty o f the preserve. We are also proud to announce the designation of a 37-acre section of the forest as an old-growth forest. Visit the Facebook event p ost to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Nature Conservancy \;- \;38°\;34'45.9'N 81°\;28'19.8'W
The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia is thrilled to invite yo u to a celebration event and hike at our Hungry Beech Preserve on April 4\ , 2025. This event marks the grand opening of a new trail\, which will be inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thanks to an $83\,400 grant fr om the American Water Charitable Foundation\, this new trail offers visito rs a unique opportunity to explore the diverse ecosystems and scenic beaut y of the preserve.
We are al so proud to announce the designation of a 37-acre section of the forest as an old-growth forest. Visit the \; Facebook event post to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250324T1411140Z-399841-6386@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T163000 SUMMARY:Coonskin hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha Trail Club at Coonskin Park Depart at 1:30 fo r a flat three mile hike along the river. Visit the Facebook event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha Trail Club \;at \;Coonskin Park \;
Depart at 1:30 for a flat three mile hike along the river. Visit the \;Facebook event post to learn m ore. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250324T1416460Z-399841-6387@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Did you know that stonefly nymp hs molt multiple times\, with some species molting 30 or more times before they take their final adult form? Unlike most other aquatic insects\, a s tonefly nymph's final molt occurs on land. After crawling out of the water and molting for the last time\, the new adults have to wait for their win gs to dry and harden before they can fly. Video: Adult stonelfy getting us ed to its new wings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Did you know that stonefly nymphs molt multiple times\, with some species molting 30 or more times before they take their final adult form? Unlike most oth er aquatic insects\, a stonefly nymph's final molt occurs on \;land. A fter crawling out of the water and molting for the last time\, the new adu lts have to wait for their wings to dry and harden before they can fly.
Video: Adult stonelfy getting used to its new wings.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250325T1309550Z-399841-6389@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322 SUMMARY:Water is Love DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Rivers Coalition is excited to share that the doc umentary film Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration is now available to s tream! No better way to celebrate water than with this remarkable film. W atch it now! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a Rivers Coalition is excited to share that the documentary film \;Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration \;is now available to str eam! No better way to celebrate water than with this remarkable film. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250325T1258130Z-399841-6388@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325 SUMMARY:Mastering the grant lifecycle DESCRIPTION:Mastering the Grant Lifecycle: From Prospect to Execution Grant s are the backbone of funding for so many nonprofit organizations\, but ma naging them can often feel stressful\, reactive\, and disorganized. We’ve heard the challenges from across the network\, and many of them can be sol ved with improved processes and more seamless collaboration. If you’ve eve r hit a snag in your grant management process and thought there has to be a better way – this series is for you! The episodes in this series provide a playbook of processes\, tools\, and strategies that will make your gran t management more efficient and may even lead to more funding down the roa d. The three pillars of grant management Prosspecting Proposal development Budget development Grant execution X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mastering the Grant Lifecycle: From Prospect to Execution
Grants are the backbone of funding for so many nonprofit organizations\, but managin g them can often feel stressful\, reactive\, and disorganized. We&rsquo\;v e heard the challenges from across the network\, and many of them can be s olved with improved processes and more seamless collaboration. If you&rsqu o\;ve ever hit a snag in your grant management process and thought \;< em>there has to be a better way \;&ndash\; this series is for you ! The episodes in this series provide a playbook of processes\, tools\, an d strategies that will make your grant management more efficient and may e ven lead to more funding down the road.
The Intersta te Commission of the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) is proud to share our&nbs p\;2024 Annual Report\, highl ighting a year of impactful work protecting and enhancing the Potomac Rive r watershed.
Inside the repo rt:
Spring into Volunteering
In this issue: Help plant trees\, Urban repelling event\; Southern WV flood recovery\; Ma nnington Food Pantry and many more volunteer opportunities. Plus training and hiring news. \;Click-Here fo r all the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200312T1944420Z-399841-2872@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302 SUMMARY:Prairie restored DESCRIPTION:Prairie restored 15 years ago\, the Birdwell’s bought 14\,000 a cres ranch near Henrietta\, TX. The property had lost all of its native gr asses and was mostly bare earth. The couple set-out to restore the ranch t o conditions similar to when buffalo herds roamed the area. Now\, 95% of t he land is covered with native grasses and production is higher than it’s ever been. Click-Here to read their story. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Prairie rest ored
15 years ago\, the Bird well&rsquo\;s bought 14\,000 acres ranch near Henrietta\, TX. The property had lost all of its native grasses and was mostly bare earth. The couple set-out to restore the ranch to conditions similar to when buffalo herds r oamed the area. Now\, 95% of the land is covered with native grasses and p roduction is higher than it&rsquo\;s ever been.
Click-Here \;to read their story.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200302T1457520Z-399841-2814@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000 SUMMARY:Cheat River Narrows cleanup DESCRIPTION:Cheat River Narrows Clean Up Event Join FOC Board Member\, Dani Martin\, for a trash pick up along Rt 72 bordering the Cheat River Narro ws. Please RSVP on her Facebook event page. Participants will meet at th e Cheat River Trailhead at 10:00am. Dress appropriately (boots\, pants\, g loves). Wear high visibility vest if you have it. Trucks are helpful for d riving trash around. So if you own a truck please bring it. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cheat River Narrows \;Clean Up Event
Join FOC Board Member\, Dani Martin\, \;for a trash pick up along Rt
72 bordering the Cheat River Narrows. \;Pl
ease RSVP on her Facebook event page.
P articipants will meet at the \;Cheat River Trailhea d at 10:00am. Dress appropriately (boots\, pants\, gloves). Wear high visibility vest if you have it. Trucks are helpful for driving trash around. So if you own a truck please bring it.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250331T1749360Z-399841-6405@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000 SUMMARY:FOC AAH cleanup DESCRIPTION:FOC Spring Adopt-A-Highway Litter Cleanup Help FOC do some spri ng cleaning before Cheat Fest! Join us for our Adopt-a-Highway litter pick up along Rt. 26 in Albright\, WV. Meet at the Friends of the Cheat Campgro und at 11 am. FOC will provide gloves\, bags\, and vests. We will divide i nto groups\, each group driving to a different starting point\, as to cove r all 3 miles. We hope to see you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FOC Spring A dopt-A-Highway Litter Cleanup
Help FOC do some spring cleaning before Cheat Fest! Join us for our \;Adopt-a-Highway litter pickup \;along Rt. 26 in Albright\, WV.
Meet at the \;< em>Friends of the Cheat Campground at 11 am. FOC will provide gloves\, bags\, and vests. We will divide into groups\, each group driving to a different starting point\, a s to cover all 3 miles. We hope to see you there!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250331T1752070Z-399841-6406@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401 SUMMARY:PAN April activities DESCRIPTION:Click-Here for a list of Plateau Action Network (PAN) sponsored activities. To learn more visit PAN on Facebook or Instagram @plateauacti onnetwork_wv. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Click-Here \;for a list of Plateau Acti on Network (PAN) sponsored activities. To learn more visit \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>PAN on Facebook or In stagram @plateauactionnetwork_wv.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250331T1723210Z-399841-6403@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000 SUMMARY:Beaver walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge at the Freeland Boardwalk Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North Amer ica's ecosystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The wa lk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Trail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible bo ardwalk trail.These walks will take place every month on the fourth Saturd ay from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in t he event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge \;at the \;Freeland Boardwalk
Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they h ave on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's ecos ystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Tr ail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail.These walks will take pl ace every month on the fourth Saturday from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tu ned to our website and \;Facebook page \;for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250331T1817280Z-399841-6412@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 SUMMARY:Kanawha Falls cleanup DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the annual Make Is Shine Kanawha Falls trash clea n! This trash pick up is off the road so it’s a great spot to bring the ki ds and teach them to give back to the Earth. It’s also a great place to pu t in your SUP board and paddle around or bring your kayak and huck the fal ls after the clean up. Bags\, gloves\, and refreshments will be provided! Please share and invite friends! Learn more at the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It&rsquo\;s time for the annual Make Is Shine Kanawha Falls trash clean! This trash pi ck up is off the road so it&rsquo\;s a great spot to bring the kids and te ach them to give back to the Earth. It&rsquo\;s also a great place to put in your SUP board and paddle around or bring your kayak and huck the falls after the clean up. Bags\, gloves\, and refreshments will be provided! Pl ease share and invite friends! \;
Learn more at the Facebook event post.&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250331T1727130Z-399841-6404@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524 SUMMARY:Kids fishing derby DESCRIPTION:Event by White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery It's Derb y Time! Join us for the Kids Fishing Derby at the National Fish Hatchery. Please bring your own fishing poles. No live bait No spinners Single hooks encouraged Registration Age 3-6- Register at 8:30AM\, Fish from 9-10AM Ag e 7-9- Register at 9:30AM\, Fish form 10-11AM Age 10-13- Register at 10:30 AM\, Fish from 11AM-12 Noon Learn more on the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery
It's Derby Time! Join us for the Kids Fishing Derby at the National Fish Hatchery. Please bring your own fishing poles.
Registration
Learn more on the Facebook event post.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:National Fish Hatchery UID:20250519T1353210Z-399841-6408@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000 SUMMARY:Beaver walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge at the Freeland Boardwalk Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they have on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North Amer ica's ecosystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin! The wa lk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Trail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible bo ardwalk trail.These walks will take place every month on the fourth Saturd ay from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in t he event of inclement weather. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge \;at the \;Freeland Boardwalk
Beavers! What role do they play in the environment? What impact do they h ave on the areas they live? Come and learn more about North America's ecos ystem engineers on this guided hike with volunteer Robin!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The walk starts at the Freeland Boardwalk Tr ail\, a 0.5-mile\, ADA-accessible boardwalk trail.These walks will take pl ace every month on the fourth Saturday from April to October. This program may be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather. Stay tu ned to our website and \;Facebook page \;for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250331T1817030Z-399841-6411@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T220000 SUMMARY:Fly fishing film tour DESCRIPTION:Proceeds for this event go to Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unl imited. Tickets are $10 online and $10 at the door the night of the event. For more information\, contact Jimmy Easter at 304-552-0965 or jmeaster1@ gmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/events/1081166138732940/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Proceeds for this event go to Ernie Nester Chapter of Tr out Unlimited. Tickets are $10 online and $10 at the door the night of the event. For more information\, contact Jimmy Easter at 304-552-0965 or jmeaster1@gmail.com.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:La Belle Theater UID:20190110T1340370Z-399841-1501@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000 SUMMARY:BRWA cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Buckhannon River Watershed Association Join us for our spring Make It Shine Trash Clean Up to clean up the River Road Access sit e on the Buckhannon River! Please wear sturdy shoes\, clothes that can get dirty\, and a water bottle. We will provide trash bags and gloves. Meetin g location: 39.01265° N\, 80.19341° W. Parking is limited\, so please carp ool if possible. The site is approximately three miles north of Buckhannon off Hall Road. Learn more on the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Buckhannon River Watershed Association
Join us for our spring Make It Sh ine Trash Clean Up to clean up the River Road Access site on the Buckhanno n River! Please wear sturdy shoes\, clothes that can get dirty\, and a wat er bottle. We will provide trash bags and gloves.
Meeting location: \;39.01265°\; N\, 80.19341°\; W. Parking is l imited\, so please carpool if possible. The site is approximately three mi les north of Buckhannon off Hall Road.
Learn more on the Facebook event post. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:39.01265°N\, 80.19341°W UID:20250404T1307420Z-399841-6428@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T190000 SUMMARY:Basic rocketry DESCRIPTION: Basic rocketry Tired of your students asking you when they’re going to get to blow something up? This workshop is for you! The kit come s with a stomp launcher\, a straw rocket launcher\, and a dramatic water b ottle launcher. Click-Here to register. More info\, email: Joshua.M.Revels @nasa.gov NASA IV&V Education Resource Center\, 100 University Dr.\, Fairm ont WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Basic rocketry
Tired of your students asking you when they&rsquo\;re going to get to blow somethin g up? This workshop is for you! The kit comes with a stomp launcher\, a st raw rocket launcher\, and a dramatic water bottle launcher. Click-Here to register.
More info\, em ail: Joshua.M.Revels@nasa.gov
NASA IV&\;V Educati on Resource Center\, 100 University Dr.\, Fairmont WV
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:NASA Education Resource Center\, UID:20191223T1452560Z-399841-2621@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180207 SUMMARY:Advanced data workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The Integration and Application Network teaches courses in comm unicating science effectively and in integrated assessment (report cards). We provide semester-length online courses as well as immersive in-person short courses. For more information go to: http://ian.umces.edu/learn/scie nce_communication_course/ and click the [Course Details] tab to learn more . Advanced data workshop February 7-8\, 2018 Integration & Application N etwork Annapolis Office 429 Fourth Street\, Annapolis\, MD 21403 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Integration and Application Network tea ches courses in communicating science effectively and in integrated assess ment (report cards). We provide semester-length online courses as well as immersive in-person short courses.
For more information go to:
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< strong>Advanced data workshop
February 7-8\, 2018
Integration &\; Application Network Anna
polis Office
429 Fourth Street\, Annapolis\, MD 21
403
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Integration & Application Network Annapolis Office UID:20171208T1516110Z-399841-498@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180130 SUMMARY:Introductory data workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The Integration and Application Network teaches courses in comm unicating science effectively and in integrated assessment (report cards). We provide semester-length online courses as well as immersive in-person short courses. For more information go to: http://ian.umces.edu/learn/scie nce_communication_course/ and click the [Course Details] tab to learn more . Introductory data workshop January 30-31\, 2018 Audubon Naturalist Soc iety's Woodend Sanctuary Headquarters 8940 Jones Mill Road\, Chevy Chase\, MD X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Integration and Application Network tea ches courses in communicating science effectively and in integrated assess ment (report cards). We provide semester-length online courses as well as immersive in-person short courses.
For more information go to:
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< strong>Introductory data workshop
January 30-31\, 2018
Audubon Naturalist Society's Woodend Sanctu
ary Headquarters
8940 Jones Mill Road\, Chevy Chas
e\, MD
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Trout Lines &ndash\; April
In this issue: Event cancellations\; Request for articles\; Loop Creek\ ; Micro-patterns\; WV Gold Rush\; Contacts and more. \; Click-Here to download an d read the newsletter.
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Angling Art classes update: The Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited has canceled all its rem aining Angling Arts classes for this year. The closures include classes sc heduled for the Elkview and Hurricane locations.
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&ldquo\;This decision is based on the science and the recommen dations of the NIH and the CDC\; the recommendations of the West Virginia Governor&rsquo\;s Office\; plus considering the profile of those taking ou r classes\, and the question of schools reopening &mdash\; all coupled wit h the uncertainty and ramifications of the pandemic itself\, &ldquo\; said Ken Eigenbrod\, the chapter&rsquo\;s Angling Arts Class spokesperson. The chapter will offer classes again in January 2021.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200401T1300590Z-399841-2907@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000 SUMMARY:GRWA watershed day DESCRIPTION:Watershed Day @ Lost World Caverns Come by and visit the Greenb rier River Watershed Association's educational displays and lean about the GRWA work. There will be free cave entrance with a donation. There will a lso be t-shirts and hats\, music\, kids activities and food! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watershed Da y @ Lost World Caverns
Come by and visit the Greenbri er River Watershed Association's educational displa ys and lean about the GRWA work. There will be free cave entrance with a d onation. There will also be t-shirts and hats\, music\, kids activities an d food!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250311T1329310Z-399841-6347@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T200000 SUMMARY:Writing effective public comments DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Virginia for a workshop on writing effective public c omments\, a tool you can use to influence environmental decision-making. W ild Virginia can help you understand the commenting process and how to eng age effectively to make your voice heard. In this webinar\, we will provid e a step-by-step explanation of the commenting process\, as well as detail ed guidance and examples for how to write effective public comments. We'll also tell you how to find opportunities for public comment. Some of the t hings we'll teach you include: How to define your objectives for your comm ent How to review the document on which you will comment How to establish your authority to comment How to organize & write your comments so that th ey are clear\, persuasive\, and effective Deadlines and requirements for s ubmitting comments To learn more and register Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Wild Vi rginia for a workshop on writing effective public comments\, a tool you ca n use to influence environmental decision-making.
Wild Virginia can help you understand the commenting process and how to engage effectively to make your voice heard. \;In this webinar\, we will provide a step-by-step explanation of the commentin g process\, as well as detailed guidance and examples for how to write eff ective public comments. We'll also tell you how to find opportunities for public comment. Some of the things we'll teach you include:
To learn more and register Click-Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220215T1517320Z-399841-4323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Boaters and rowers return to the Potomac R iver after massive sewage spill Virginia lifts remaining Potomac River rec reational water advisory after sewage spill Montgomery County lifts most h ealth warnings for Potomac River after raw sewage spill Northern Virginia’ s Data Center Alley processes 70% of global internet traffic Road salt has increased Chloride levels in the Potomac by 85% Researchers at George Mas on and UVA use Phylogenomics to identify Cyanobacteria in Shenandoah River Liquid state: When it comes to water safety\, quality\, what’s the lay of the land? Adams County Conservation District\, Master Watershed Stewards host Earth Extravaganza [Blog] Fishing News Maryland Fishing Report X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News< /p>
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260319T1748440Z-399841-7042@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214 SUMMARY:Teacher of the year deadline DESCRIPTION:Click-Here for the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Click-Here \;for the detai ls.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240105T1657120Z-399841-5516@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191112 SUMMARY:Opportunity Appalachia Summit DESCRIPTION:On January 13\, 2020 the Opportunity Appalachia Summit will be held at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport\, WV. Save the date and plan to attend now. Download the attachment for more details. OASummi t2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On January 1 3\, 2020 the Opportunity Appalachia Summit will be held at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport\, WV. Save the date and plan to attend now .
Download the attachment f or more details.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20191106T1957120Z-399841-2530@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191216 SUMMARY:Opportunity Appalachia Summit DESCRIPTION:On January 13\, 2020 the Opportunity Appalachia Summit will be held at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport\, WV. Save the date and plan to attend now. Download the attachment for more details. OASummi t2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On January 1 3\, 2020 the Opportunity Appalachia Summit will be held at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport\, WV. Save the date and plan to attend now .
Download the attachment f or more details.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20191106T1958000Z-399841-2531@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T133000 SUMMARY:Path to digital transformation DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Nonprofit’s Path to Digital Transformation – For Free Join Felipe Reyes\, Director of Customer Development at TechSoup\, to learn about the TechSoup Digital Assessment Tool (DAT)\, a free web-based application that helps nonprofit organizations assess their technology ne eds and understand their digital capabilities. You will have the opportuni ty to do the Introductory Assessment module during this session. It provid es customized recommendations and tools to manage the digital transformati on journey. Signing up for the DAT is required prior to the event only if you would like to do the Introductory Assessment during this session. Clic k-here to learn more and Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover You r Nonprofit&rsquo\;s Path to Digital Transformation &ndash\; For Free
Join Felipe Reyes\, Director of Customer Development at TechSoup\, to learn about the TechSoup Digital Ass essment Tool (DAT)\, a free web-based application that helps nonprofit org anizations assess their technology needs and understand their digital capa bilities.
You will have the opportunity to do the Introductory Assessment module during this session. It provides customized recommendations and tools to manage the digital tra nsformation journey. Signing up for the DAT is required prior to the event only if you would like to do the Introductory Assessment during this sess ion.
Click-here to le arn more and Here to register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230512T1753310Z-399841-5300@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xii-issue-3-week-of-jan-18-2021/ In this issue: Biden t o Appoint Radhika Fox to Key OW Post Biden's List of Agency Actions for Re view EPA Publishes Draft Pesticide GP EPA Issues 2021 Multi Sector General Permit First PFAS-Based Great Lakes Fish Consumption Advisory Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's e vents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importan t deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible here: https://w ww.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xii-issue-3-week-of-jan-18-2021/
In this issue:
ACWA 's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activi ties. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlight s important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210122T1957060Z-399841-3639@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T130000 SUMMARY:WV Rivers Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Mountain Valley Pipeline - How to comment on upcoming permits. Two permits from federal agencies are pending approval and you have the op portunity to comment on them. Join our webinar on how you can craft and su bmit your comments. Register for the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Moun tain Valley Pipeline - How to comment on upcoming permits . Two permits from federal agencies are pending approval and you have the opportunity to comment on them. Join our webinar on how you can c raft and submit your comments. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230125T1930300Z-399841-5133@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T130000 SUMMARY:WV Rivers Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:PFAS In untreated drinking water. During this 30-minute lunch a nd learn\, you’ll hear from experts about PFAS contamination in West Virgi nia’s water and how the West Virginia Legislature can take meaningful acti on to help protect public and environmental health. Register for the webi nar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:PFAS In untreated drinking water. During this 30-minute lunch and lea rn\, you&rsquo\;ll hear from experts about PFAS contamination in West Virg inia&rsquo\;s water and how the West Virginia Legislature can take meaning ful action to help protect public and environmental health. \;< /p>
Register for the webinar.< /p>
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230125T1929240Z-399841-5132@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T130000 SUMMARY:WV Rivers Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Facts and concerns about your West Virginia public lands. Join us on February 16 at noon for a conversation about the local\, state\, and national lands we West Virginians own or manage! Join Mike Jones\, Public Lands Campaign Coordinator\, for some trivia\, learn about policy issues\ , and find out some ways you can get involved to ensure non-motorized recr eation on our outstanding\, Wild and Wonderful\, public lands is available for ALL! Register for the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fact s and concerns about your West Virginia public lands. Join us on February 16 at noon for a conversation about the local\, state\, and natio nal lands we West Virginians own or manage! Join Mike Jones\, Public Lands Campaign Coordinator\, for some trivia\, learn about policy issues\, and find out some ways you can get involved to ensure non-motorized recreation on our outstanding\, Wild and Wonderful\, public lands is available for A LL!
Register for the webinar.< /a>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230125T1932400Z-399841-5135@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T130000 SUMMARY:WV Rivers Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Methane\, climate change\, and an opportunity to comment on pro posed regulations. Learn about a proposed EPA rule to limit methane pollut ion and how you can comment. Register for the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meth ane\, climate change\, and an opportunity to comment on p roposed regulations. Learn about a proposed EPA rule to limit met hane pollution and how you can comment. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230125T1931340Z-399841-5134@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! This big\, beautiful mayfly is known as a 'March Brown.' One of the first mayflies to hatch in spring\, t hese large mayflies can send trout in a frenzy after a long\, sparse winte r. They're also a sign that there's clean\, cold\, fast-flowing water near by--because that's what mayfly nymphs need to survive. This mayfly spent t he first part of its life (the longest part) as a flathead mayfly nymph cl inging to rocks in Teter Creek\, one of our favorite places to find macroi nvertebrates! Video: Near Teter Creek in Nestorville X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
This bi g\, beautiful mayfly is known as a 'March Brown.' One of the first mayflie s to hatch in spring\, these large mayflies can send trout in a frenzy aft er a long\, sparse winter. They're also a sign that there's clean\, cold\, fast-flowing water nearby--because that's what mayfly nymphs need to surv ive. This mayfly spent the first part of its life (the longest part) as a flathead mayfly nymph clinging to rocks in Teter Creek\, one of our favori te places to find macroinvertebrates!
Video: Near Teter Creek in Nestorvill e
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260415T1948550Z-399841-7087@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000 SUMMARY:Container gardening workshop DESCRIPTION:Do you have limited space or poor soil\, but want to grow thing s? Did you know you can grow food and herbs for your family on a sunny por ch in containers? Join WVSU Extension for a Container Gardening workshop a t Guyan River Public Library. No need for fancy greenhouse kits- you can s prout seedlings in a milk jug\, grow herbs in a yogurt container\, or grow veggies in a kiddie pool! This workshop is free and open to the public\, but limited to 35 participants due to space so please register in advance. Questions? Email Austin Cochran\, Extension Educator or call 304 532 554 0. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have limited space or poor soil\, but want to grow things? Did you know you can grow food and herbs for your family on a sunny porch in containers? Join WVSU Extension for a Container Gardening workshop at \;Guyan River Public Library.
Questions? Email \; Austin Cochran \, \;Extension Educator or call 304 532 5540.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Guyan River Public Library UID:20260415T2007320Z-399841-7088@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415 SUMMARY:Dragonfly Mercury Project DESCRIPTION:Do you want to be a part of science in national parks? Are you curious about insects\, air pollution\, or what lives underwater? If so\, get involved in the Dragonfly Mercury Project! The Dragonfly Mercury Proje ct (DMP) is a nationwide study that works with citizen scientists and comm unity volunteers to collect dragonfly larvae for mercury analysis. Mercury is a global pollutant that\, in large amounts\, can be toxic to humans an d wildlife. The data from this field study help scientists and resource ma nagers better understand and fight mercury contamination. Since 2009\, ove r 8\,500 volunteers have helped collect dragonfly larvae at more than 190 parks and other protected areas across the U.S. The DMP is now the nation' s largest assessment of mercury contamination and environmental risk. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you want
to be a part of science in national parks? Are you curious about insects\,
air pollution\, or what lives underwater? If so\, get involved in the Dragonfly Mercury Project!
The \;Dragonfly Mercury Project (DMP)
is a nationwide study that works with citizen scientists and community vo
lunteers to collect dragonfly larvae for mercury analysis. Mercury is a gl
obal pollutant that\, in large amounts\, can be toxic to humans and wildli
fe. The data from this field study help scientists and resource managers b
etter understand and fight mercury contamination.
Since 2009\, over 8\,500 volunteers have helped col lect dragonfly larvae at more than 190 parks and other protected areas acr oss the U.S. The DMP is now the nation's largest assessment of mercury con tamination and environmental risk.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20260415T2015400Z-399841-7089@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220802 SUMMARY:Volunteer for TU DESCRIPTION:The Southern Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for voluntee rs to help with a stream restoration project on Milligan Creek outside of Lewisburg. This is a 1/3 mile section that is leased as fly fishing only. The restoration work will entail erosion and sediment control\, keeping th e riparian habitat in good order. The DNR is assisting by bringing in som e heavy equipment and the work may take place over two Saturdays in the fa ll\, totaling about 20 - 30 hours\, probably in August or September. If yo u are interested in helping with this project\, please email Bronson Brown \, or call: 304-640-7625. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Southern Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for volunteers to help with a strea m restoration project on Milligan Creek outside of Lewisburg. This is a 1/ 3 mile section that is leased as fly fishing only. The restoration work wi ll entail erosion and sediment control\, keeping the riparian habitat in g ood order. \;
The DNR is assisting by bringing in some heavy equipment and the work may take place over two Saturdays in the fall\, totaling about 20 - 30 hours\, probably in August or September. If you are interested in helping with this project \, please email Bronson Brown< /a>\, or call: 304-640-7625.
To commemora te WV earth week\, West Virginia American Water is hosting - Source Water Protection in the Classroom
This innovative programming will educate our young leaders on the importan ce of keep our sources of water clean\, water conservation and ways we can all keep our respective areas of earth green. For additional questions ab out this virtual event\, contact \;Bradley Harris.
Register at: \;http://bit.ly/SWPPintheclassroom
Note: The event format is Microsoft TEAMS.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210408T1638280Z-399841-3763@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T153000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center Beech Fork State Park The ev ent is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet six nat ive WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawks and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foo ds they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pr o-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask question s during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the Activities Ce nter. https://fb.me/e/3kkv49MjJ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center
The event is free\, open to the public and great for all a ges. Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawks and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Mee t at the Activities Center.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake SP UID:20220503T1551540Z-399841-4561@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T130000 SUMMARY:Trail Talk DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second TRAIL Talk to learn more about the wonde rful world of flatwater trails in West Virginia\, and efforts to establish the Ohio River Way on a 275-mile stretch of the Ohio River in Ohio and Ke ntucky. Our speakers include two members of the Governor-appointed WV Flat water Trail Commission and WV-based watershed organizations that are leadi ng major water quality protection and restoration efforts\, as well as an Ohio-based founder and organizer of one of the largest paddling events in the country. Register Here. Revisit the 2021 WV TRAIL Conference to learn more about the Coal River Trail and “Communicating Trail Impact” from Bil l Currey. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for the second TRAIL Talk to learn more about the wonderful world of flatwater trails in West Virginia\, and efforts to establish the Ohio River Way on a 275-mile stretch of the Ohio River in Ohio and Kentucky. Our speakers in clude two members of the Governor-appointed WV Flatwater Trail Commission and WV-based watershed organizations that are leading major water quality protection and restoration efforts\, as well as an Ohio-based founder and organizer of one of the largest paddling events in the country. \;
Register Here.
Revisit the 2021 WV TRAIL Conferen ce to learn more about the Coal River Trail and &ldquo\;Communicating Trail Impact&rd quo\; from Bill Currey.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220629T1447430Z-399841-4723@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T120000 SUMMARY:Getting little feet wet DESCRIPTION:Getting little feet wet This Project WET workshop is designed f or educators who work with children (ages 3-6). It teaches about water in fun\, age-appropriate ways. To attend this free opportunity\, you must reg ister in advance. To register\, Email Tomi Bergstrom or call (304) 926-049 9 x 1098. GLFW_Workshop-Morgantown.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Getting litt le feet wet
This Project WET workshop is designed for educators who work with children (ages 3-6). It teaches about water in fun\, age-appropriate ways. To attend this free opp ortunity\, you must register in advance. To register\, Email \;Tomi Bergstrom or call (304) 926-049 9 x 1098.
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Kreps Park UID:20191028T1948210Z-399841-2509@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210629 SUMMARY:Middle School Science Camps DESCRIPTION:Our camps still have some open registration spots for our Charl eston and Davis locations. They are free and we will be providing lunch to o\, so if y’all have any connections with folks who might be interested in attending\, please help us spread the word! I have attached our flyer whi ch has more info\, but I am happy to answer any questions folks may have. Ryan Haupt\, Ph.D. - Director of WV STEM Programming. National Youth Scien ce Foundation\, PO Box 3387\, Charleston WV 25333. (304) 205-9724 x 93 202 1ScienceCampFlyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our camps st ill have some open registration spots for our Charleston and Davis locatio ns. They are free and we will be providing lunch too\, so if y&rsquo\;all have any connections with folks who might be interested in attending\, ple ase help us spread the word! I have attached our flyer which has more info \, but I am happy to answer any questions folks may have.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Ryan Ha upt\, Ph.D. - Director of WV STEM Programming. \;National Youth Science Foundation< /a>\, \;PO Box 3387\, Charleston WV 25333. (304) 205- 9724 x 93
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210628T1756360Z-399841-3977@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T130000 SUMMARY:Getting started with community projects DESCRIPTION:In this conversation\, we will discuss how to get started with brainstorming projects\, prioritizing ideas\, and getting others involved in the work. We will be joined by Ray Smith of Lewis County and Sherri Jam es from the Monticello Neighborhood of Clarksburg who will discuss their o wn work in their communities and overcoming obstacles in getting started. Expect to leave this conversation excited and empowered to get started mak ing a difference in your own community. Click-Here to learn more and regis ter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this conv ersation\, we will discuss how to get started with brainstorming projects\ , prioritizing ideas\, and getting others involved in the work. \;We w ill be joined by Ray Smith of Lewis County and Sherri James from the Monti cello Neighborhood of Clarksburg who will discuss their own work in their communities and overcoming obstacles in getting started. Expect to leave t his conversation excited and empowered to get started making a difference in your own community.
Click-Here \;to learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220318T1536280Z-399841-4407@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: Notice – No Wrap the Week of March 23\, 2026 ACWA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting - View the La test Draft Agenda! 2026 Water Quality Standards Workshop - Updated Draft A genda Now Available! ACWA Again Joins Broad-Based Coalition Seeking Full F unding for USGS Stream Gauge Program. 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop – Registration Now Available! EPA Releases Update on 5th CCL Webi nars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our me mbership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week 's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impo rtant deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260320T1722250Z-399841-7046@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T130000 SUMMARY:WV Rivers Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:What is Blue Hydrogen? As industry and political interests incr ease around our state and country in using hydrogen as a fuel source\, it is important to understand the risks to our public and environmental healt h. While there are many ways to make hydrogen fuel\, one process gaining t raction in our state is called “blue hydrogen” — which will use natural ga s fracking to bring together methane and water and produce hydrogen with a carbon by-product\, which is then captured and stored. Before West Virgin ia volunteers to be the next “hydrogen hub\,” we need to consider the pote ntial impacts to our communities. Register for the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What is Blue Hydrogen? As industry and political interests increase a round our state and country in using hydrogen as a fuel source\, it is imp ortant to understand the risks to our public and environmental health. Whi le there are many ways to make hydrogen fuel\, one process gaining tractio n in our state is called &ldquo\;blue hydrogen&rdquo\; &mdash\; which will use natural gas fracking to bring together methane and water and produce hydrogen with a carbon by-product\, which is then captured and stored. Bef ore West Virginia volunteers to be the next &ldquo\;hydrogen hub\,&rdquo\; we need to consider the potential impacts to our communities. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230125T1933380Z-399841-5136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512 SUMMARY:WVDEP-DHHR PFAS water test results DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday\, May 12\, 2023 CONTACT: DHHRCommu nications@wv.gov DHHR and DEP Announce Drinking Water Test Results CHARLES TON\, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources ( DHHR) and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) h ave identified 27 public water systems with detectable levels of select pe rfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds in their fini shed drinking water\, per final sampling results released by the U.S. Geol ogical Survey (USGS). Of these 27 systems\, 19 had detections above at lea st one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed regula tory standards. Download the PDF file below to read the entire story. 202 3DHHRDEP_PFASPressRelease.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fri
day\, May 12\, 2023
CONTACT:&n
bsp\;DHHRCommunications@wv.gov
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>DHHR and DEP Announce Drinking Water Test Results
Download th e PDF file below to read the entire story. \;
2023DHHRDEP_PFASPressRelease.pd f
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230512T1835540Z-399841-5301@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191223 SUMMARY:WV CB newsletter DESCRIPTION:WV Chesapeake Bay Program - Winter 2019\, Issue 34 In This Issu e New to PVCD He Tends the Trees Summer Internship Project Communitree A nnual Legislative Forum Hands-on for Kids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Chesapeake Bay Program - \;W inter 2019\, Issue 34
In Thi s Issue
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Interested i
n deepening your knowledge about federal community development funding? Cu
rious about where to start when seeking federal community development fund
ing? The Hub is hosting its second \;Federal Community Develop
ment Funding Training on March 20th and 21st at the Bridgeport Conference Ce
nter.
T
he \;two-day in-person event \;will \;dive into the world of c
ommunity development funding\, exploring current and emerging funding and
technical assistance opportunities available. Whether you're a seasoned pr
ofessional or new to the field\, this event is designed to provide valuabl
e insights and networking opportunities.
Registration closes on March 9th. \;
Got old elec tronics collecting dust? Don&rsquo\;t let them end up in landfills! Join u s for the Kenova Electronics Recycling Event at the Kenova Municipal Build ing.
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Why recycle with us? Every device we save from landfill s helps protect our planet\, reduces waste\, and keeps our community clean &\; beautiful. Plus\, responsible recycling supports Goodwill KYOWVA&r squo\;s mission of sustainability\, job training\, and giving tech a secon d chance!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20250319T1303280Z-399841-6370@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200403 SUMMARY:DHHR COVID-19 updates DESCRIPTION:The WV Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is the o fficial reporting agency for COVID-19\, which in turn provides official ca se numbers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). M edical providers and laboratories are required to report positive test res ults to DHHR. The data in the daily reports include all known positive cas es but underreports the total number of individuals tested as not all labo ratories are able to electronically submit negative test results. Explore the website for updates specific to WV. https://dhhr.wv.gov/covid-19/pages /default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Depar tment of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is the official reporting agenc y for COVID-19\, which in turn provides official case numbers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Medical providers and la boratories are required to report positive test results to DHHR. The data in the daily reports include all known positive cases but underreports the total number of individuals tested as not all laboratories are able to el ectronically submit negative test results. Explore the website for updates specific to WV.
https://dhhr.wv.gov/cov id-19/pages/default.aspx
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200403T1945050Z-399841-2937@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150423 SUMMARY:Grant writing workshop DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Nellums will discuss the principles of effective gran t writing\, and walk us through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’ s (NFWF) Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund application process. Ms. Nellums is the manager of Chesapeake Programs at NFWF. The target audience for thi s workshop includes representatives of local governments in West Virginia’ s Potomac Basin (8 county “panhandle”)\, and non-profits\, watershed group s and others are most welcome to attend. The Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fu nd “request for proposals” can be accessed at: www.nfwf.org/chesapeake In- Person option: WVU Health Science Center\, Mountaineer Room\, 2500 Foundat ion Way\, Martinsburg\, WV 25401. On the campus of University Healthcare’s Berkeley Medical Center\, just off I-81 Exit 14. Refreshments provided!! If attending in person\, RSVP preferred but not required\, to Alana Hartma n at (304) 993-6814 or Email: alana.c.hartman@wv.gov Webinar option: You c an register for West Virginia Grant Writing Workshop on Apr 23\, 2015 9:00 AM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5661690301727163650 After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing inf ormation about joining the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elizabeth Nellums will discuss the principl es of effective grant writing\, and walk us through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation&rsquo\;s (NFWF) Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund applic ation process.
\nMs. Nellums is the manager of Chesapeake Programs a t NFWF. The target audience for this workshop includes representatives of local governments in West Virginia&rsquo\;s Potomac Basin (8 county &ldquo \;panhandle&rdquo\;)\, and non-profits\, watershed groups and others are m ost welcome to attend. The Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund &ldquo\;request for proposals&rdquo\; can be accessed at: www.nfwf.org/chesapeake
\nIn-Person option:
\nWV U Health Science Center\, Mountaineer Room\, 2500 Foundation Way\, Martins burg\, WV 25401. On the campus of University Healthcare&rsquo\;s Berkeley Medical Center\, just off I-81 Exit 14.
\nRefreshments provided!!
\nIf attending in person\, RSVP preferred but not required\, to Alana Hartman at (304) 993-6814 or Email: alana.c.hartman@wv.gov
\nWebinar option: You can register for West Virginia Grant Writing Workshop on Apr 23\, 2015 9:00 AM EDT at: https: //attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5661690301727163650 \;
\n< p>After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing inf ormation about joining the webinar.\n\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150415T1858510Z-399841-148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200414 SUMMARY:On The Creek DESCRIPTION:On the Creek Davis Creek Newsletter – Spring 2020 In this issue : Commentary\; Annual meeting\; Watershed news\; Nature notes\; History\, and more. Download the attached pdf to read all the details. DavisCreekSpr ing2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On the Creek
Davis Creek \;Newsletter &ndash\; Spring 2020
In this issue: Commentary\; Annual meeting\; Watershed news\; Nature notes\; History\, and more. Download th e attached pdf to read all the details.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200413T2012300Z-399841-2985@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313 SUMMARY:Candy Darter grant DESCRIPTION:Grant aimed at boosting endangered candy darter’s comeback An e ndangered fish could get a boost from grants aimed at restoring its popula tion in West Virginia. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is matching a $61\,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and use it for a program to increase numbers of the candy darter\, which was liste d as endangered in 2018\, The Charleston Gazette-Mail reported. Click-Here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grant aimed at boosting endangered candy darter&rsquo\;s comeback
An endangered fish could get a boost from grants aimed at restoring its population in West Virginia. The West Virginia Div ision of Natural Resources is matching a $61\,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and use it for a program to increase numbers of the candy darter\, which was listed as endangered in 2018\, The Charleston Gaz ette-Mail reported.
Click-Here \;for more details.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200313T1552530Z-399841-2878@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000 SUMMARY:National Flood Assessment DESCRIPTION:Please join the Natural Floodplain Functions Alliance (NFFA) fo r our upcoming webinar exploring American Rivers’ and Conservation Science Partners' National Floodplain Assessment. This project quantifies the deg ree of floodplain protection and alteration across the United States and w ill serve as a tool to increase the pace and scale of floodplain restorati on to meet the most pressing challenges of our time. How many acres of flo odplains are protected or altered in your watershed? In your state? In the nation? Learn how to interpret the National Floodplain Assessment data an d use it to inform and advance floodplain restoration projects. Learn mor e and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the Natural Floodplain Functions Alliance (NFFA) for our upcoming webinar exploring American Rivers&rsquo\; and Conservation Science Partners' \ ;National Floodplain Assessment.
This project quantifies the degree of floodplain protection and alte ration across the United States and will serve as a tool to increase the p ace and scale of floodplain restoration to meet the most pressing challeng es of our time. How many acres of floodplains are protected or altered in your watershed? In your state? In the nation? Learn how to interpret the N ational Floodplain Assessment data and use it to inform and advance floodp lain restoration projects. \;
Learn more an d register here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250716T1306570Z-399841-6662@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000 SUMMARY:Watoga wildflowers DESCRIPTION:Spring wildflowers are at the heart of this botanist lead progr am. Join the park naturalist at the Watoga Nature Center for this wildflow er program followed by a guided hike. This event is free and open to the p ublic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring wildf lowers are at the heart of this botanist lead program. Join the park natur alist at the Watoga Nature Center for this wildflower program followed by a guided hike. This event is free and open to the public.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Watoga State Park UID:20250414T1313490Z-399841-6454@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T123000 SUMMARY:Earth Day at Cacapon SP DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Earth Day at Cacapon Resort State Park at the na ture center. Join for a variety of activities from local environmental org anizations: WV Department of Environmental Protection\, Sleepy Creek Water shed\, Potomac Valley Master Naturalists\, WV Master Gardeners\, and West Virginia Forest Service with a special guest Smoky Bear! For more informat ion\, please call Cacapon Resort State Park at (304) 258-1022. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come celebra te Earth Day at Cacapon Resort State Park at the nature center. Join for a variety of activities from local environmental organizations: WV Departme nt of Environmental Protection\, Sleepy Creek Watershed\, Potomac Valley M aster Naturalists\, WV Master Gardeners\, and West Virginia Forest Service with a special guest Smoky Bear!
For more information\, please call Cacapon Resort State Park at (304 ) 258-1022.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park UID:20250414T1312110Z-399841-6453@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! If any macroinvertebrate gives us creepy crawlies\, it has to be the leech. Leeches are pretty fascinatin g though! While most people think of leeches as being blood-suckers\, ther e are actually only a few kinds that suck blood\; most leeches are piercer -predators that use a special tube (proboscis) that can be extended from t heir mouth\, which lies within the front sucker. With it\, they either suc k all the fluids from their prey or they swallow small prey whole\, suck t he fluids\, then dispose of the hard body parts. But it shouldn’t hurt muc h–leeches typically have an anesthetic component in their saliva that help s them feed without being noticed\, and those that feed on blood also have an anticoagulant component to keep the blood flowing. So what are they go od for? While not for the blood-letting of old\, some leeches are still us ed in various medical applications today\, and we also hear they’re pretty good bait for catching walleye. Click-Here to watch a video. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
If any macroinvertebrate gives us creepy crawlies\, it has to be the leech. Leech es are pretty fascinating though! While most people think of leeches as be ing blood-suckers\, there are actually only a few kinds that suck \;bl ood\; most leeches are piercer-predators that use a special tube (probosci s) that can be extended from their mouth\, which lies within the front suc ker. With it\, they either suck all the fluids from their prey or they swa llow small prey whole\, suck the fluids\, then dispose of the hard body pa rts. But it shouldn&rsquo\;t hurt much&ndash\;leeches typically have an an esthetic component in their saliva that helps them feed without being noti ced\, and those that feed on blood also have an anticoagulant component to keep the blood flowing. So what are they good for? While not for the bloo d-letting of old\, some leeches are still used in various medical applicat ions today\, and we also hear they&rsquo\;re pretty good bait for catching walleye.
Click-Here&nb sp\;to watch a video. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250716T1358340Z-399841-6664@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000 SUMMARY:Natural Resources Commission meeting DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission is a seven-membe r advisory board that helps guide the WVDNR on issues related to fish\, ga me and wildlife conservation. The Commission meets quarterly and is tasked with the following responsibilities: Reviews and approves hunting and fis hing regulations Sets season dates and bag\, creel\, size and possession l imits Hears public comments on proposed rule changes Advises the WVDNR on programs and conservation priorities Be part of the next meeting either vi rtual or attemd the multiple locations. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Natural Resources Commission is a seven-member advisory board that h elps guide the WVDNR on issues related to fish\, game and wildlife conserv ation. The Commission meets quarterly and is tasked with the following res ponsibilities:
Be part of the next meeting either virtual or attemd the multiple loc ations. \;Click-Here to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250716T1311320Z-399841-6663@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000 SUMMARY:National trails day - North Bend DESCRIPTION:Join our Naturalist for a guided hike on the Overhanging Rock T rail! This trail has beautiful views\, rock formations\, and a creek to ex plore! This hike is less than one mile but has some steep climbs. We will meet in front of the Nature Center. To register for this hike please conta ct our Naturalist\, Sarah\, at sarah.e.clark@wv.gov or (304) 643-2931 X 31 4. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join our Nat uralist for a guided hike on the Overhanging Rock Trail!
This trail has beautiful views\, rock formati
ons\, and a creek to explore! This hike is less than one mile but has some
steep climbs. We will meet in front of the Nature Center.
To register for this hike please contact ou r Naturalist\, Sarah\, at \;sarah.e.clark@wv.gov \;or (304) 643-2931 X 314.< /p>
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20250522T1632220Z-399841-6462@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T113000 SUMMARY:Tree Planting w/Opequon Creek Project Team DESCRIPTION:60 trees on Middle Creek so we should be done by 11. Directions to Planting Site: From Interstate 81… Take the Tablers Station exit 8 sou th of Ma-tinsburg and go west on Tablers Station Rd to-ward Arden. Turn le ft at the four-way stop onto Arden-Nollville Road. Travel .9 miles. Take a right on Sunken Bridge Lane Look for the tree planting signs after crossi ng over the bridge. 43 Sunken Bridge Lane (Optional to take Horners Sawmil l Rd off of Route 51 to Sunken Bridge Lane) From the Charles Town area… Ta ke Route 51 West to Inwood. WV. Go north on I 81 to Exit 8 and follow abov e. Bring: water to drink\, gardening or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spra y\, spade or shovel\, buckets Wear: work clothes and boots Contact: Herb P eddicord for more infor-mation or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229 -2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:60 trees on Middle Creek so we should be do ne by 11.
Directions to Planting Site:
From Interstate 81&hel
lip\;
Take the Tablers Station exit 8 south of Ma-tinsburg and go w
est on Tablers Station Rd to-ward Arden.
Turn left at the four-way
stop onto Arden-Nollville Road. Travel .9 miles.
Take a right on Su
nken Bridge Lane
Look for the tree planting signs after crossing ov
er the bridge. 43 Sunken Bridge Lane
(Optional to take Horners Sawm
ill Rd off of Route 51 to Sunken Bridge Lane)
From the Charles Town a
rea&hellip\;
Take Route 51 West to Inwood. WV.
Go north on I
81 to Exit 8 and follow above.
Bring: water to drink\, gardening or
work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets
Wear:
work clothes and boots
Contact: Herb Peddicord for more infor-mation
or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv
.gov.
Join Trout U nlimited on the North Branch of the Potomac cleanup from Westernport\, MD to Keyser\, WV. The team will meet at the Westernport boat ramp at 9 am.
Click-H ere \;to learn more. If you have questions or n eed additional information email \;Ryan Cooper or call 301-616-2136\, or email \;Jeffery Kresch or ca ll 304-940-1160.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250416T1604480Z-399841-6469@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180905 SUMMARY:West Virginia Brownfields Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The 2018 WV Brownfields Conference will include sessions coveri ng all aspects of brownfields redevelopment\, interactive workshops\, two networking receptions\, and the 2018 WV Brownfield Awards. This premier re development event attracts over 250 stakeholders including economic develo pment professionals\, environmental professionals\, real estate developers \, lawyers\, state and local officials\, EPA and other federal officials\, entrepreneurs\, planners\, bankers\, investors\, and community redevelopm ent professionals. http://www.wvbrownfields.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2018 WV Brownfields Conference will inc lude sessions covering all aspects of brownfields redevelopment\, interact ive workshops\, two networking receptions\, and the 2018 WV Brownfield Awa rds. This premier redevelopment event attracts over 250 stakeholders inclu ding economic development professionals\, environmental professionals\, re al estate developers\, lawyers\, state and local officials\, EPA and other federal officials\, entrepreneurs\, planners\, bankers\, investors\, and community redevelopment professionals.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Charleston Civic Center UID:20180703T1951560Z-399841-831@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T140000 SUMMARY:Elks Run tree planting DESCRIPTION:Elks Run tree planting Help the Elks Run Watershed Association\ , WV Conservation Agency and others plant 240 trees along Elks Run. The pr oject will create habitat for wildlife\, stabilize streambanks\, filter wa ter and improve the stream in many other ways. Free lunch is provided… Dre ss appropriately and bring: drinking water\, work gloves\, sturdy shoes\, sunscreen and bug spray\, spade or shovel\, bucket and rain gear if needed . RSVP Kristen Bisom by May 8th. To learn more Email Kristen or call: 681- 247-3011. Location: 3309 Flowing Springs Rd. Shenandoah Junction\, WV nort h of Dean’s Mower Shop. ElksRuntreeplanting.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elks Run tree planting
Help the Elks Run Watershed Association\, WV Conservation Agency and other s plant 240 trees along Elks Run. The project will create habitat for wild life\, stabilize streambanks\, filter water and improve the stream in many other ways.
Free lunch is p rovided&hellip\; Dress appropriately and bring: drinking water\, work gloves\, sturdy shoes\, suns creen and bug spray\, spade or shovel\, bucket and rain gear if needed. RS VP \;Kristen Bisom by May 8th . To learn more Email Kristen or call: 681-247-3011.
Location: 3309 Flowing Springs Rd. Shenandoah Junction\, WV north o f Dean&rsquo\;s Mower Shop.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190509T2017260Z-399841-1893@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T150000 SUMMARY:NRCS flood prone opportunities DESCRIPTION:Plan to join the National Watershed Coalition webinar to learn the latest information on NRCS Watershed Program Opportunities for Flood P rone Communities. Topic: NRCS Watershed Program Opportunities for Flood Pr one Communities Description: Participants will learn about NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program assistance with project sponsors for fl ooding and erosion protection following a natural disaster including struc tural solutions that protect communities from additional flooding threats and financial assistance for sponsor-led property buyouts. --> Register He re X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan to join the \;National Watershed Coalition webinar to learn the latest information on NRCS Watershed Program Opportunities for Flood Pron e Communities.
Topic : \;NRCS Watershed Program Opportunities for Flood Prone Comm unities
Description: \;Participants will learn about \;NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program assistance with project sponsors for flooding and erosio n protection following a natural disaster including structural solutions t hat protect communities from additional flooding threats and financial ass istance for sponsor-led property buyouts.
-->\; \;Register Here
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250418T1549240Z-399841-6475@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-10-week-of-march-9-2020/ In this issue... Mid- Year Meeting Virtual Event CDC guidance re: COVID-19 and water Bill to mod ernize water treatment systems DOD testimony on PFAS management USGS study on nitrate concentrations in groundwater Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming ac tivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highl ights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-10-week-of-mar ch-9-2020/
In this issue...
ACWA's Wee kly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impo rtant information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200313T1819110Z-399841-2882@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T120000 SUMMARY:Stream monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our Streams monitoring workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, a nd studying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) communitie s. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database (VAD) and contribu te to our knowledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to we ar clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, inclu ding muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please s pend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. The w orkshop will be held along the West Fork River at Jackson Mill. Questions? Email Hannah Blakely or Clare Talbott. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our Streams m onitoring \;workshop\, you will learn h ow to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemica l analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) \;communities.
Share your data in the \;Volunteer Assessment Database \;(VAD) and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure t o wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, i ncluding muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Plea se spend some time before the workshop looking over the \;study materials.
The workshop will be held along the West Fork River at Jackson Mill. Questions? Email \;Hannah Blakely \;or Clare Talbott. \;
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Jackson Mill UID:20250721T1851240Z-399841-6678@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150424T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T000000 SUMMARY:Friends of Deckers Creek Spring Meltdown DESCRIPTION:Spring Meltdown FODC will be holding the 9th annual Spring Me ltdown on Friday\, April 24th at the Morgantown Brewing Company from 6:30- 12. This year we will have live music performed by The Josh Arthurs Band. In addition to the live music we will hold live and silent auctions\, and serve free snacks after 10pm. This event has been an importat one for FODC and continues to grow each year. All of the proceeds from this even go to directly support a VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) in the FODC of fice. The VISTA program has been a critical factor in the growth and succe ss of FODC over the years. Below are some of the items you can expect to s ee in the live and silent auctions this year: Black Diamond trekking poles Three person backpacking tent Gift Bag from BlissBlissBliss Black Bear Gi ft Cards and pint glasses Petzl Headlamps An assortment of Patagonia cloth ing and outerwear Cabin Rentals Passes to the Phipps Mountain Stage Ticket s FOCUS and WV Living subscriptions Locally handmade scarves Spa Gift Cert ificates Mosaic form the WOW Factory GC from New Day Bakery Print and FOC merchandise Vintage Sega Genisis and games Eagles Nest Outfitters hammock and straps Timberline Resort-lift tickets and rentals for two adults Items added daily up to the event! See you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring Me ltdown
\nFODC will be holding the 9th annual Spring Meltdown on Friday\, April 24th at the Morgantown Brewing Co mpany from 6:30-12. This year we will have live music performed by The Jos h Arthurs Band. In addition to the live music we will hold live and silent auctions\, and serve free snacks after 10pm. This event has been an impor tat one for FODC and continues to grow each year. All of the proceeds from this even go to directly support a VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America ) in the FODC office. The VISTA program has been a critical factor in the growth and success of FODC over the years. Below are some of the items you can expect to see in the live and silent auctions this year:
\nItems adde d daily up to the event! See you there!
\nThe annual Cheat River Festival is a celebr ation of new life\, that which comes each Spring and the new life that can be found in the Cheat River watershed. Cheat Fest is Friends of the Cheat &rsquo\;s annual fundraiser which helps us advance our watershed projects and supports the organization&rsquo\;s administrative costs. Rain or shine \, Cheat Fest is always a good time!
\nFrom 11:30am &rsquo\;till 11:
30pm on Saturday\, May 2nd\, the festival grounds in Albright\, West Virgi
nia will once again transform into a haven for boaters\, music lovers\, an
d families. Bands from all over Appalachia will entertain crowds with live
music all day\, while Fest goers browse the Art Market\, learn about othe
r
non-profit organizations that share the FOC vision\, bid on a great
array of silent auction goods\, buy f
rom a va
riety of food and merchandise vendors\, and above all\, help support Frien
ds of the Cheat.
Another reason to love Cheat Fest: kids under twe lve are free! This year\, kids of all ages will congregate at the ever-gro wing Kid&rsquo\;s Tent from noon &rsquo\;till 5:00pm for a host of hands-o n activities.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20150415T2115560Z-399841-150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000 SUMMARY:Electronics recycling DESCRIPTION:Event by Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area\, Inc. at the Barbo ursville Farmer's Market Hey Barboursville (and beyond) – It's time to dum p your electronic junk for a good cause! Got a drawer full of old phones\, tangled cords\, or a laptop from the Stone Age? This is your sign to rec ycle it like a boss. No - you don’t have to live in Barboursville. Just sh ow up! Here’s the cool part: Goodwill KYOWVA has an exclusive partnership with Dell Reconnect (yep\, the big Dell tech company). We don’t just toss your tech—they shred it into confetti and give it a second life as brand n ew devices. ---> Learn more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area\, Inc. \;at the \ ;Barboursville Farmer's Market
Hey Barboursville (and beyond) &ndash\; It's time to dump your ele ctronic junk for a good cause! \;Got a drawer full of old phones\, tan gled cords\, or a laptop from the Stone Age? \; This is your sign to r ecycle it like a boss.
No - you don&rsquo\;t have to live in Barboursville. Just show up! Here&rsquo\; s the cool part: Goodwill KYOWVA has an exclusive partnership with Dell Re connect (yep\, the big Dell tech company). We don&rsquo\;t just toss your tech&mdash\;they shred it into confetti and give it a second life as brand new devices.
--->\; \ ;Learn more here
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Barboursville Farmer's Market UID:20250723T1309400Z-399841-6681@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200316 SUMMARY:WVRC water policy news DESCRIPTION:2020 Legislative session wrap-up In this issue: PFAS study reso lution passes\; Thanking the E-council team\; and Tracking water policy. V isit the website below for the details. https://wvrivers.org/2020/03/polic ynews8-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2020 Legisla tive session wrap-up
In this issue: PFAS study resolution passes\; Thanking the E-council team\; and T racking water policy. Visit the website below for the details.
https://wvrivers.org/2020/03/policynews8-2/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200313T1926390Z-399841-2883@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190425 SUMMARY:Buffal Creek\, Logan County DESCRIPTION:A nice little news article from WCHS about recovery of Buffalo Creek\, Logan County. Click-Here… to read it and feel free to share using this short link: http://bit.ly/2UT2IN8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A nice littl e news article from WCHS about recovery of Buffalo Creek\, Logan County. < span style='color: #3366ff\;'>Click-Here&hellip\; to read it and feel free to share using this sh ort link: http://bit.ly/2UT2 IN8
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190425T1325010Z-399841-1910@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180929 SUMMARY:Roadkill cookoff DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Roadkill Cook-off is one of the region’s most fun and exciting annual events. In years past\, the Food Network\, the Tr avel Channel and the Discovery Channel have all covered this wild and offb eat festival! If you’ve ever wanted to taste exotic dishes like squirrel g ravy over biscuits\, teriyaki-marinated bear or deer sausage\, this is the place to be! Please e-mail inquiries to pocahontascountychamber@gmail.com \, Bill Jordan or frielsrun@hotmail.com\; or you may call Linda Simmons at 304-799-2509. https://pccocwv.com/wv-roadkill-cook-off/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Roadkill Cook-off is one of the region&rsquo\;s most fun and exciting annual events. In years past\ , the Food Network\, the Travel Channel and the Discovery Channel have all covered this wild and offbeat festival! If you&rsquo\;ve ever wanted to t aste exotic dishes like squirrel gravy over biscuits\, teriyaki-marinated bear or deer sausage\, this is the place to be!
Please e-mail inqu iries to \;pocahont ascountychamber@gmail.com\, \;Bill Jordan \;or \; frielsrun@hotmail.com\; or you may call Linda Simmons at 304-799-2509.
https://pccocwv.com/wv-ro adkill-cook-off/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180928T1904040Z-399841-1272@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T130000 SUMMARY:WVHC Fall Review DESCRIPTION:Fall Review activities wrap-up on Sunday with a bird walk\, ann ual meeting and board meeting. Click-Here for more information and registr ation. WVHC_FallReview.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fall Review activities wrap-up on Sunday wi th a bird walk\, annual meeting and board meeting. Click-Here for more information and registration.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Spruce Knob Learning Center UID:20180928T1954000Z-399841-1275@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:The Buckhannon River Watershed Association is dedicated to pres erving\, conserving\, and monitoring the health of the Buckhannon River wa tershed by connecting our communities to clean water. In this issue: Buckh annon RiverFest Announcements Join our Citizen Science Project Volunteers of the Month - Heather Schneider & Kevin Campbell! Storytelling Workshop R ecap & Invitation Voices of Water Trail Stewards Click-Here to read all ab out the above\, and more. Visit the BRWA on Facebook. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Bu ckhannon River Watershed Association is dedicated to preserving\, cons erving\, and monitoring the health of the Buckhannon River watershed by co nnecting our communities to clean water.
In this issue:
Click-Here< /a> \;to read all about the above\, and more. Visit the BRWA on < em>Facebook.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250730T1731050Z-399841-6701@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T090000 SUMMARY:Transit of Venus DESCRIPTION:Transit of Venus and Viewing the Universe with Telescopes Kit C ertification: 3 hour workshop\; Suggested Grade Level: 6-9 Looking for rea l-world astronomical data to engage students in the study of geometry whil e reinforcing basic math skills? In this workshop\, use proportions and ra tios to model the size and structure of the solar system. Learn about plan etary orbits by applying the concepts of vertical angles and trigonometric ratios to calculate lengths and angles. Participate in a parallax lab ass ociated with the astronomical event known as the Transit of Venus and help your students improve their ability to determine congruent angles. Finall y\, learn to use the magnification formula to correctly use a telescope fo r planet hunting! To apply for the workshop\, complete this registration f orm. Closer to the date you will receive confirmation and event details. Josh Revels\, Education Specialist/Solar System Ambassador Office: (304) 367-8436 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Transit of Venus and Viewing the Universe with Telescopes
Kit Cert ification: 3 hour workshop\; Suggested Grade Level: 6-9
\;
Josh Re vels\, Education Specialist/Solar System Ambassador
Office: (304) 367-8436
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Katherine Johnson NASA IV&V Education Resource Center UID:20190913T1936500Z-399841-2311@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T210000 SUMMARY:WV3C DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Center on Climate Change (“WV3C”): WV3C-sponsored Zoom-based public webinar/discussion on the topic: What Now? How West Vir ginians Can Help Secure a Just Transition to a Safe and Secure Energy Econ omy. Click on the title to register for this program. You will receive a confirmation message (check your junk mail folder if you don't)\, and then e-mail reminders before the program date. A recording will be available to registrants. YouTube recordings of recent WV3C webinars: Who Speaks for the Trees? (all about forest carbon storage with William Moomaw and Sam D avis)\; and What Do We Tell the Kids\, and What Are They Telling Us? (all about “Climate Generations” with Dana Fisher and Danielle Lawson). More t han two hundred people attended these inspiring programs – click on the ti tles to check them out! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Vi rginia Center on Climate Change (&ldquo\;WV3C&rdquo\;):
WV3C-sponsored Zoom-based public webinar/d iscussion on the topic: W hat Now? How West Virginians Can Help Secure a Just Transition to a Safe a nd Secure Energy Economy. \;Click on the title to register for thi s program. \; You will receive a confirmation message (check your junk mail folder if you don't)\, and then e-mail reminders before the program date. \; A recording will be available to registrants.
YouTube recordings of recent WV3C webinars: Who Speaks for the Trees? \;(all about forest carbon s torage with William Moomaw and Sam Davis)\; and What Do We Tell the Kids\, and What Are They Telling Us? \;(all about &ldquo\;Cli mate Generations&rdquo\; with Dana Fisher and Danielle Lawson). \; Mor e than two hundred people attended these inspiring programs &ndash\; click on the titles to check them out!
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201106T2009160Z-399841-3523@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T010000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Greenbrier River MAKE IT SHINE Time to make the Greenbrier Rive r shine! Join us as we clean up the Anvil Rock swimming area this spring. WHEN: Sunday\, April 28\, 2019. WHERE: Meet at Anvil Rock swimming area. R t. 63 between Fort Spring and Alderson. 1 ½ miles past the Greenbrier Rive r Campground. TIME: 5-8 pm We will have gloves and bags. Hope to see you t here! For more information contact: info@greenbrier.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gree nbrier River MAKE IT SHINE
Time to make the Greenbrier River shine! Join us as we clean up th e Anvil Rock swimming area this spring.
WHEN: Sunday \, April 28\, 2019. WHERE: Meet at Anvil Rock swimming area. Rt. 63 between Fort Spring and Alders on. 1 ½\; miles past the Greenbrier River Campground. TIME: 5-8 pm
We will have gloves and bags. \;Hope to see you there!
For more information contact: info@greenbrier.org
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Greenbrier River Campground UID:20190425T2023090Z-399841-1913@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T140000 SUMMARY:Imaging the radio sky DESCRIPTION:Hosted by National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Meet Dr. Tyler Nordgren. He's an artist and astronomer (from Cornell\, Carl Sagan's department)\, and for over a decade he has worked closely with the U.S. N ational Park Service to develop science and astronomy programming within t he parks. His poster series\, Half the Park is After Dark\, inspired the c ommission of four radio-astronomy-themed posters. Join Education and Publi c Outreach's Assistant Director Suzy Gurton for a discussion with Tyler ab out the intersection of science and art\, and how he uses his astronomy ba ckground to promote science education in the national parks. https://www.f acebook.com/events/745509702681400/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by&nb sp\;National Radio Astronomy O bservatory (NRAO)
Meet D r. Tyler Nordgren. He's an artist and astronomer (from Cornell\, Carl Saga n's department)\, and for over a decade he has worked closely with the U.S . National Park Service to develop science and astronomy programming withi n the parks. His poster series\, Half the Park is After Dark\, inspired th e commission of four radio-astronomy-themed posters. Join Education and Pu blic Outreach's Assistant Director Suzy Gurton for a discussion with Tyler about the intersection of science and art\, and how he uses his astronomy background to promote science education in the national parks.
https://www.facebook.com/events/7 45509702681400/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200917T1939190Z-399841-3433@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402 SUMMARY:Litter Challenge DESCRIPTION:In partnership with WVDEP\, the newly organized WV Environmenta l Sustainability Network (WVESN) is offering a statewide litter pickup cha llenge as a friendly competition between six regions of the state. The win ning region will be highlighted on the WVESN and WVDEP websites. We challe nge people in all West Virginia counties to collect at least 51 pieces of litter each during the month of April to celebrate the 51th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) and to honor our wild and wonderful state. Make your outside walk more meaningful and pick up litter along the way. Get the ch ildren involved and make it a fun game! What better way to connect with fr iends and our community and help our environment statewide! To enter the challenge\, download the Litterati App on your phone and enter the Challen ge Code for the region in which you live. LitterChallenge.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In partnersh ip with WVDEP\, the newly organized WV Environmental Sustainability Networ k (WVESN) is offering a statewide litter pickup challenge as a friendly co mpetition between six regions of the state. \;The winning region will be highlighted on the WVESN and WVDEP websites.
We challenge people in all West Virginia counties to c ollect at least 51 pieces of litter each during the month of April to cele brate the 51th \;anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) and to honor our wild and wonderful state. Make your outsi de walk more meaningful and pick up litter along the way. Get the children involved and make it a fun game! What better way to connect with friends and our community and help our environment statewide! \;
To enter the challenge\, download the \;Litterati App on your phone and enter the Challenge Code for the region in whic h you live.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210401T1933300Z-399841-3749@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000 SUMMARY:Tire Tug-of-War DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Tug Fork River\, Inc. is kicking off their 2 025 Tire Tug of War cleanup event. They'll need some hardworking volunteer s to help them out! Learn more at: friendsofthetugfork.org/home X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Friends of the Tug Fork River\, Inc. \;is kicking off their 2025 Tire Tug of War cleanup event. They'll need some hardworking vo lunteers to help them out!
L earn more at: friendsofthetugfork.org/home
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:South Williamson boat ramp UID:20250808T1944520Z-399841-6721@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T140000 SUMMARY:Crossings cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Cacapon in a community river clean up!Bring your boat\, your friends\, a packed lunch\, good water shoes\, sunscreen\ , hat\, water\, and anything else you will need for a day on the river. He lp us in our mission to rid our river of trash! Clean up supplies provided . We will meet at The Crossings. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Friends of the Cacapon in a community river clean up!Bring your boat\, your frien ds\, a packed lunch\, good water shoes\, sunscreen\, hat\, water\, and any thing else you will need for a day on the river. \;Help us in our miss ion to rid our river of trash!
Clean up supplies provided. \;We will meet at The Crossings.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250808T1500160Z-399841-6720@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Rivers\, creeks\, and ponds are n’t the only places in our watershed that support aquatic macroinvertebrat es! The predacious diving beetle larva below was found in a vernal pool. T hese larvae\, also known as water tigers\, are voracious aquatic predators that will eat most anything that swims by\, even if it’s bigger than them --tadpoles beware! Once they catch their prey with their sickle-shaped mou thparts\, they inject digestive enzymes that partially digest the prey so that its juices can easily be sucked out. Water tigers don’t have gills li ke many other macros\; instead\, they have spiracles (little “snorkels”) a t the end of their abdomen. This means they have to come to the water’s su rface regularly for air\, backside first\, even if they’re in the middle o f eating\, just like our hungry friend below. Looks like that’s one less m osquito we have to worry about! Photo: Vernal pool near Moatsville X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Rivers\ , creeks\, and ponds aren&rsquo\;t the only places in our watershed that s upport aquatic macroinvertebrates! The predacious diving beetle larva belo w was found in a verna l pool. These larvae\, also known as water tigers\, \;are voracious aquatic predators that will eat most anything that sw ims by\, even if it&rsquo\;s bigger than them--tadpoles beware!
Once they catch their prey with their sickle-shaped mouthparts\, they inject digestive enzymes that partially d igest the prey so that its juices can easily be sucked out. Water tigers d on&rsquo\;t have gills like many other macros\; instead\, they have spirac les (little &ldquo\;snorkels&rdquo\;) at the end of their abdomen. This me ans they have to come to the water&rsquo\;s surface regularly for air\, ba ckside first\, even if they&rsquo\;re in the middle of eating\, just like our hungry friend below. Looks like that&rsquo\;s one less mosquito we hav e to worry about!
Photo: Vernal pool near \;Moatsville
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250811T1605580Z-399841-6726@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T130000 SUMMARY:Green Day hike DESCRIPTION:Green Day Hike - Blackwater Falls State Park Tuesday’s event wi ll be an interpretive walk along Balsam Fir Trail. Park naturalist Paulita Cousin will lead the hike. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Green Day Hi ke - Blackwater F alls State Park
Tuesday&rsquo\;s event will be an interpretive walk along Balsam Fir Trail. Park naturalist Paulita Cousin will lead the hike.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Blackwater Falls SP UID:20200316T1239040Z-399841-2885@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190607 SUMMARY:REAP cleanup numbers DESCRIPTION:WVDEP and volunteer groups removed more than 590\,000 pounds of litter during spring cleanups Over 9\,500 volunteers logged more than 31\ ,000 man-hours to clean up 1\,300 miles of roadways\, 132 miles of stream\ , and 48 illegal dumpsites. CHARLESTON\, W.Va. (June 7\, 2019) – More than 590\,000 pounds of litter was removed from West Virginia’s public roads\, highways\, and streams thanks to volunteer efforts this spring as part of the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program\, and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Make It Shine program. Numbers were re cently finalized for the Make It Shine and Adopt-A-Highway April cleanups. Make It Shine cleanup ran the first two weeks of April and brought in 5\, 654 volunteers. They participated in 189 projects that removed 371\,078 po unds of litter from 319 miles of roadway\, 132 miles of streams\, and 48 i llegal dumpsites. They also collected 1\,988 discarded tires. Adopt-A-High way spring cleanup took place on April 27. A total of 3\,881 volunteers re presenting 451 groups removed more than 220\,000 pounds of litter and 481 tires from just over 1\,000 miles of state roads and highways. WVDEP’s Reh abilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) oversees both the Make It Shi ne and Adopt-A-Highway programs and would like to thank each participant t his year for their efforts to keep West Virginia clean and beautiful. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP an d volunteer groups removed more than 590\,000 pounds of litter during spri ng cleanups Over 9\,500 volunteers logged more than 31\,000 man-hours to c lean up 1\,300 miles of roadways\, 132 miles of stream\, and 48 illegal du mpsites.
CHARLESTON\, W .Va. (June 7\, 2019) &ndash\; More than 590\,000 pounds of litter was remo ved from West Virginia&rsquo\;s public roads\, highways\, and streams than ks to volunteer efforts this spring as part of the state&rsquo\;s Adopt-A- Highway program\, and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protec tion&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Make It Shine program. Numbers were recently finaliz ed for the Make It Shine and Adopt-A-Highway April cleanups.
< p>Make It Shine cleanup ran the first two w eeks of April and brought in 5\,654 volunteers. They participated in 189 p rojects that removed 371\,078 pounds of litter from 319 miles of roadway\, 132 miles of streams\, and 48 illegal dumpsites. They also collected 1\,9 88 discarded tires. Adopt-A-Highway spring cleanup took place on April 27. A total of 3\,881 volunteers representing 451 groups removed more than 22 0\,000 pounds of litter and 481 tires from just over 1\,000 miles of state roads and highways.WVDEP&r squo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) oversees bot h the Make It Shine and Adopt-A-Highway programs and would like to thank e ach participant this year for their efforts to keep West Virginia clean an d beautiful.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190619T1722530Z-399841-2051@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T110000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Volunteer Management Building Capacity DESCRIPTION:(Rescheduled from Dec. 19) Leading the webinar is Caroline Bott the Leadership Development Manager at River Network. Caroline will provid e insight on what motivates volunteers\, tips for engagement and managemen t of volunteers\, and how to steward volunteers into leadership roles to b uild a successful watershed organization. Register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(Rescheduled from Dec. 19)
Leading
the webinar is \;Caroline Bott the Leadership Development Manager at River
Network.
Caroline will provide insight on what motivates vol
unteers\, tips for engagement and management of volunteers\, and how to st
eward volunteers into leadership roles to build a successful watershed org
anization. Register here. \;
In t his issue:
Service providers: Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay\, Izaak Walton League o f America\, Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM)\, an d the University of Maryland - Center for Environmental Science.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220817T1506240Z-399841-4825@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200406 SUMMARY:WVSU tree art contest DESCRIPTION:WVSU children's tree art contest. Deadline is April 20th. Visit the site below for details. https://wvexplorer.com/2020/04/03/wvsu-tree-a rt-arbor-day-covid19/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
WVSU childre n's tree art contest. Deadline is April 20th. Visit the site below for det ails.
https://wvexplorer.com /2020/04/03/wvsu-tree-art-arbor-day-covid19/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200403T2051150Z-399841-2938@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T133000 SUMMARY:Local level advocacy DESCRIPTION:Virginia Save Our Streams monitors will share how they've gone beyond monitoring and used their data in their local community - and how y ou can do the same. Speakers: Ashley Palmer\, Northern Virginia Soil and W ater Conservation District Communication and Education Specialist\; Amy Ul land\, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Board President and Stream Monitoring Program Coordinator\; Patricia Colatosti\, Town of Christiansburg Environm ental Program Supervisor\; Tonia Moxley\, certified monitor and Master Nat uralist. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virginia Sav e Our Streams monitors will share how they've gone beyond monitoring and u sed their data in their local community - and how you can do the same.
Speakers: Ashley Palmer\, Nort hern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Communication and Educa tion Specialist\; Amy Ulland\, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Board Presiden t and Stream Monitoring Program Coordinator\; Patricia Colatosti\, Town of Christiansburg Environmental Program Supervisor\; Tonia Moxley\, certifie d monitor and Master Naturalist.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20250820T1301430Z-399841-6745@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004 SUMMARY:Bulk goods collection DESCRIPTION:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority is hosting a bulk goo ds collection event. Take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispos e of bulky items such as appliances and furniture. The event is free! Ther e is a limit of five items per vehicle per day. Questions? Call our office at 304-267-9370 or email office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com. Download the attached flyer to learn more. BCSWA_BulkGoodsCollection.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority is hosting a bulk goods collection event. Ta ke advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of bulky items such a s appliances and furniture. The event is free!
There is a limit of five items per vehicle per day. Que stions? Call our office at 304-267-9370 or email office@berkeleycountyrecycling.c om. Download the attached flyer to learn more. \;
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20250820T1323510Z-399841-6748@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820 SUMMARY:Rock Snot DESCRIPTION:Didymosphenia geminate\, known as Rock Snot or Didymo is much d ifferent than bryozoans in that it is a diatom that forms thick mat-like g rowths on the bottoms of rivers and streams. It is considered an invasive species in some regions despite being native to parts of North America and Europe. Key Characteristics of Didymo: Appearance: Didymo appears as whit e\, tan\, or brown\, wooly or cottony on rocks and other hard surfaces in rivers and streams. Texture: Unlike other Algae\, Didymo is not slimy or s lippery\; it has a rough fibrous texture. Habitat: Thrives in cool\, clear \, and nutrient poor streams and rivers. Impact and spread: Didymo can alt er stream/river ecosystems by smothering out other organisms and impacting habitat. It can be easily spread by anglers and recreational users throug h contaminated gear. Please remember if you think you have been in a river or stream with Didymo to wash down your water crafts\, and all mentioned when returning home. Keeping down the spread of Didymo means keeping our s urface waters clean and healthy\, Photo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Didymospheni a geminate\, known as Rock Snot or \;Didymo is much different than bryozoans in that it is a diatom that forms thick mat-like growths on the bottoms of rivers and streams. It is considered an invasive species in some regions despite being native to par ts of North America and Europe.
Key Characteristics of Didymo:
Please remember if you think you have been in a river or stream with Didymo to wash down your wat er crafts\, and all mentioned when returning home. Keeping down the spread of Didymo means keeping our surface waters clean and healthy\,
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250820T1306410Z-399841-6746@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at : https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from around the Basin Bipartisa n Bill seeks funding for Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Perfect stor m for excess salt: How winter weather imperils Chesapeake Bay You can beau tify your property and protect the Potomac River Navy settles lawsuit over weapons testing in Potomac River Will lack of snow in February equate to summer drought woes? Strasburg RiverWalk preliminary engineering work in p rogress Maryland offers grant funding for tree plantings in underserved co mmunities Water protectors empowers community leaders! Virginia lawmakers grapple with tree canopy declines Fishing News Oyster numbers and distribu tion enjoyed a ‘remarkable’ 2023\, Pass the Channa!’ Can renaming snakehea ds spur public demand? Thinking spring? Trout stocking schedules are out M aryland DNR offers grants for invasive fish removal X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot omacriver.org/news/
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
This is an e vent for off-road areas on the \;East Lynn Lake Co rps of Engineers property in Wayne County. We are hoping to see a big turn out this year. \;
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:East Lynn Lake UID:20250822T1345060Z-399841-6750@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220304 SUMMARY:Pipeline newsletter DESCRIPTION:The 1st Quarter of the 2022 Pipeline Newsletter is now availabl e online and may be viewed at: http://www.psc.state.wv.us/Publications/Pip eline/2022/Pipeline2022QT1.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 1st Quarter of the 2022 Pipeline Newsle tter is now available online and may be viewed at: \;h ttp://www.psc.state.wv.us/Publications/Pipeline/2022/Pipeline2022QT1.pdf
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220304T2010370Z-399841-4365@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T140000 SUMMARY:Riverside tree planting DESCRIPTION:Email Zach Norris at: znorris@cacaponinstitute.org for details. This event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative. 2020-KeepCacapon CleanEvents.jpg Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends o f the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality iss ues and engage in ‘get-wet’ activities for river enthusiasts. For informat ion on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and website o r email: info@cacaponriver.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email Zach N orris at: \;znorris@caca poninstitute.org \;for details. This event is part of Keep the Cac apon Clean Initiative.
2020-KeepCacaponCleanEvents.jpg
Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, a nd Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality i ssues and engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for river enthusias ts. For information on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook pa ge and website or email: info@cacap onriver.org.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Wardensville Garden Market UID:20200312T1502370Z-399841-2859@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T140000 SUMMARY:Water Sampling Training DESCRIPTION:Email Zach Norris at: znorris@cacaponinstitute.org for details. The event is part of the Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative. 2020-KeepCaca ponCleanEvents.jpg Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friend s of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in ‘get-wet’ activities for river enthusiasts. For infor mation on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and websit e or email: info@cacaponriver.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email Zach N orris at: \;znorris@caca poninstitute.org for details. The event is part of the Keep the Cacapo n Clean Initiative.
2020-KeepCacaponCleanEvents.jpg
Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and C acapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issue s and engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page a nd website or email: info@cacaponri ver.org.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cacapon Institute UID:20200312T1503070Z-399841-2858@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000 SUMMARY:FOB birding tour DESCRIPTION:Birding along the Rail Trail Tour A naturalist-led birding walk along the Thomas rail trail! Meet at the parking lot by Douglas Falls. Th is is a beginner-friendly event\, and binoculars will be provided! ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Birding along the Rail Trail Tour
A naturalist-led birding walk alon g the Thomas rail trail! Meet at the parking lot by Douglas Falls. This is a beginner-friendly event\, and binoculars will be provided! \; \ ;
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250516T1253510Z-399841-6532@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000 SUMMARY:Green Drinks DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) and Appalachi an Headwaters is hosting the next 'Green Drinks' presentation at the Sport sman Tavern in Ronceverte\, starting at 6:00 pm. The April Green Drinks ev ent series will welcome Dr. Matthew Williams\, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the West Virginia School of Osteopath ic Medicine. Dr. Williams will present 'The Greenbrier River - Protecting It for the Future\,' covering preliminary findings from the GRWA's water q uality monitoring project. Grab a friend\, a drink\, and head on down to T he Sportsmans Tavern to learn about local science in your community! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Greenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) an
d Appalach
ian Headwaters \;is hosting the next 'Green Drinks' presentat
ion at the Sportsman Tavern in Ronceverte\, starting at 6:00 pm.
The April Green Drinks event series w ill welcome Dr. Matthew Williams\, Associate Professor in the Department o f Biomedical Sciences at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Williams will present 'The Greenbrier River - Protecting It for the F uture\,' covering preliminary findings from the GRWA's water quality monit oring project.
Grab a friend \, a drink\, and head on down to The Sportsmans Tavern to learn about loca l science in your community!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:The Sportsmans Tavern UID:20250421T1603120Z-399841-6477@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T200000 SUMMARY:Monarch ecology DESCRIPTION:Learn about the biology and ecology of monarchs and what you ca n do to help to conserve them. Register HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about the biology and ecology of monarchs and what you can do to help to conserv e them. Register H ERE.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210330T1644110Z-399841-3735@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T200000 SUMMARY:Agriculture community meeting DESCRIPTION:Plan to attend a community meeting being held in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in West Virginia. The WV A gricultural Advisory board is seeking your participation to develop strate gies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more th an 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opportunity areas. Meet ings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meeting s\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can i mplement. Meetings will begin at 6PM. A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agricu lture economy. The committee is comprised of the following agencies: the W V Department of Agriculture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\ ; USDA WV Natural Resources Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\ ; WVU Extension and College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\ ; and the WV State University Extension. To learn more visit http://www.wv agadvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virgini a-agriculture-advisory-board-17805387312 October 4th locations Berkeley Co unty Youth Fairgrounds\, Martinsburg South Branch Inn\, Moorefield X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan to attend a community meeting being he ld in your area next month and help shape the future of agriculture in Wes t Virginia. The WV Agricultural Advisory board is seeking your participati on to develop strategies to grow the agriculture economy. Based on survey results from more than 500 stakeholders\, we have identified eight key opp ortunity areas. Meetings are being held at 14 locations across the state. During those meetings\, you will help us turn those opportunity areas into strategies we can implement. \;Meetings will begin at 6PM.
A steering committee has been formed to guide the creation of this five-year strategic plan to grow the agriculture economy. The comm ittee is comprised of the following agencies: the WV Department of Agricul ture\; the WV Farm Bureau\; USDA Rural Development\; USDA WV Natural Resou rces Conservation Service\; WV Conservation Agency\; WVU Extension and Col lege of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Design\; and the WV State Univ ersity Extension.
To learn more visit http://www.wvagadvisory.org/ and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/west-virginia-agriculture-advisory-board -17805387312
Octobe r 4th locations
Berkeley County Youth Fairground s\, Martinsburg
South Branch Inn\, Moorefield
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Branch Inn UID:20180927T1748510Z-399841-1261@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210308 SUMMARY:Muddy Creek spill update DESCRIPTION:ALBRIGHT\, W.Va. WVDEP indicates that stream conditions for Mud dy Creek and the Cheat River are returning to normal after a recent high f low event at the former T&T Mine in Preston County. As of Monday morning\, the pH of Muddy Creek is within preferred water quality limits and flows coming from the T&T Mine have returned to normal. WVDEP is working with th e West Virginia University Water Research Institute (WVU-WRI)\, along with experts in the private sector and other state agencies to identify causat ion and develop solutions to prevent future events. WVDEP’s maintenance c ontractor determined that the sudden increase resulted in damage to the co nveyance pipe carrying AMD to the facility and caused a section of the man hole to separate\, which allowed 300-500 gpm to bypass the treatment syste m. The contractor is on site and making repairs. Staff from WVU-WRI are on site today for additional sampling and assistance. Click-Here for the ini tial press-release following the event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ALBRIGHT\, W .Va. WVDEP indicates that stream conditions for Muddy Creek and the Cheat River are returning to normal after a recent high flow event at the former T&\;T Mine in Preston County. As of Monday morning\, the pH of Muddy C reek is within preferred water quality limits and flows coming from the T& amp\;T Mine have returned to normal.
WVDEP is working with the \;West Virginia University Water Research Institute (W VU-WRI)\, along with experts in the private sector and other state agencie s to identify causation and develop solutions to prevent future events.&nb sp\;
WVDEP&rsquo\;s maintena nce contractor determined that the sudden increase resulted in damage to t he conveyance pipe carrying AMD to the facility and caused a section of th e manhole to separate\, which allowed 300-500 gpm to bypass the treatment system. The contractor is on site and making repairs. Staff from WVU-WRI a re on site today for additional sampling and assistance.
Click
-Here \;for the initial press-release following the
event.
Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examini ng the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodivers ity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) \;communities.
S hare your data in the \;Volunteer Assessment Database< /a> \;and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our stat e&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outd oors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\ , and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop&nbs p\;looking over the study materials.
Questions? Contact the local sponsor below\, or email& nbsp\;saveourstreams @wv.gov. \;
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20240315T1921310Z-399841-5697@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240730 SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! Du ring the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and stud ying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) communities. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database and contribute to our know ledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing ap propriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boot s or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. Questions? Email sa veourstreams@wv.gov. The workshope will be along Whitethorn Creek near Moy ers\, WV. WVDEPSOSLogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by exami ning the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodive rsity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) \;communities.
Share your data in the \;Volunteer Assessment Database \;and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our st ate&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day ou tdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spra y\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop&n bsp\;looking over the study materials.
Questions? Email \;saveourstreams@wv.gov. \;The workshope will be along Whitethorn Creek near Moyers\, WV. \;
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20240724T1557270Z-399841-5699@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401 SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! Du ring the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and stud ying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) communities. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database and contribute to our know ledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing ap propriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boot s or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. Questions? Contact the local sponsor below\, or email saveourstreams@wv.gov. Seneca Rocks Di scovery Center with the US Forest Service. Duration: 10:00am - 2:00pm. Sno rkeling with USFS 2:00pm - 4:00pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examini ng the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodivers ity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) \;communities.
Share your data in the \;V olunteer Assessment Database \;and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, includi ng muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spe nd some time before the workshop \;looking over the study mater ials.
Questions? Contact the local sponsor below\, or email \;saveourstreams@wv.gov. \;
Register here for a workshop opportunity for anyone interested i n attending.
Topic: LEGO WeDo Robotics 2.0
Date/time: Janu ary 3rd\, 2019\, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Jackson County Public Library
Grade Level: El ementary
\;
If you have any questions\, then please e -mail: Joshua.M.Revels@nasa.gov.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Jackson County Public Library UID:20190107T2043220Z-399841-1427@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T120000 SUMMARY:Neighborhood cleanup DESCRIPTION:https://facebook.com/events/s/neighborhood-watch-and-cleanup/13 18655138322422/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://facebook.com/events/s/neighborhood- watch-and-cleanup/1318655138322422/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20191128T0419220Z-399841-2563@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T200000 SUMMARY:Basic rocketry DESCRIPTION:Join us at the NASA IV&V Educator Resource Center (ERC) for one of the following professional development workshops and gain more insight for your classroom. Certificates are provided for completing the workshop \, which you can present to your district for professional development hou rs. Register at: http://bit.ly/2R1XWKm Upon completion of registration you will later be e-mailed with event specific details closer to the workshop . If you have any questions\, feel free to email: erc@ivv.nasa.gov. Januar y 24th\, 2019 (5pm-8pm): Kindernauts/STEM on Station (a.k.a Living and Wor king in Space) February 21st\, 2019 (5pm-8pm): Solar Energy March 21st\, 2 019 (5pm-8pm): Wind Energy April 4th\, 2019 (4pm-7pm): Basic Rocketry Josh Revels: joshua.m.revels@nasa.gov Fairmont State University NASA IV&V Educ ator Resource Center 100 University Drive\, Fairmont\, WV 26554 (304) 367- 8436 https://www.facebook.com/groups/nasaerc/ Note: The ERC will also trav el to your location and provide workshops for 10+ educators. Contact Josh for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at the NASA IV&\;V Educator Reso urce Center (ERC) for one of the following professional development worksh ops and gain more insight for your classroom. Certificates are provided fo r completing the workshop\, which you can present to your district for pro fessional development hours.
Register at: http://bit.ly/2R1XWKm
Upon completion of registration you will later be e-mailed with event specific details closer to the works hop. If you have any questions\, feel free to email: erc@ivv.nasa.gov.
Josh Revels: j oshua.m.revels@nasa.gov
Fairmont State University
NASA IV&\;V Educator Resource Center
100 University Drive\, Fairmon t\, WV 26554
(304) 367-8436
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nasaerc/
< p>Note: The ERC will also travel to your location and provide workshops fo r 10+ educators. Contact Josh for more information.\;
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:NASA IV&V Educator Resource Center UID:20190107T1448040Z-399841-1431@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T120000 SUMMARY:MNA performanc/feasibility DESCRIPTION:Want to save money with MNA? Join us on October 3rd at 11am to Noon EDT for a free webinar. Our president Dora Taggart and technical dire ctor Kate Clark illuminate the best tips to save money at your petroleum s ite by monitoring and documenting degradation with the proper tools. Learn how multiple lines of evidence can help you build your case for MNA perfo rmance and feasibility. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/12607652 96721123587 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Want to save money with MNA?
Join u s on October 3rd at 11am to Noon EDT for a free webinar. Our president Dor a Taggart and technical director Kate Clark illuminate the best tips to sa ve money at your petroleum site by monitoring and documenting degradation with the proper tools. Learn how multiple lines of evidence can help you b uild your case for MNA performance and feasibility.
https://register.gotowebinar .com/register/1260765296721123587
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CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180928T1328150Z-399841-1226@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T163000 SUMMARY:ACT cram session RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Join Marshall University math professors for an ACT cram sessio n. This is an opportunity for students to better prepare for the next ACT test. The sessions will focus on identifying strengths and weaknesses\, bu ilding math skills\, provide practice with challenging games\, and practic e pacing for questions. https://www.facebook.com/579246405613849/posts/887 091448162675/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Marshall University math professors fo r an ACT cram session. This is an opportunity for students to better prepa re for the next ACT test. The sessions will focus on identifying strengths and weaknesses\, building math skills\, provide practice with challenging games\, and practice pacing for questions.
https://www.facebook.com/579246405 613849/posts/887091448162675/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Marshall Univesity: Drinko 349 UID:20180925T1454380Z-399841-1228@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T130000 SUMMARY:Horse Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION: June 12\, 9AM-1PM https://www.facebook.com/events/202637913 4276518/?ti=icl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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June 12\, 9 AM-1PM
http s://www.facebook.com/events/2026379134276518/?ti=icl
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180605T1242160Z-399841-799@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T101500 SUMMARY:YMCA river swim DESCRIPTION:Please save the date to join us for a 1.6-mile open water swim from the WV State Capitol stairs to Haddad Riverfront Park in conjunction with Sports Fest. Registration and more details are coming soon. Please co ntact Courtney Crabtree at: ccrabtree@ymcaofkv.org with any questions or s ponsorship inquires. https://www.facebook.com/events/218601105536224/?ti=i cl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please save the date to join us for a 1.6-m ile open water swim from the WV State Capitol stairs to Haddad Riverfront Park in conjunction with Sports Fest. Registration and more details are co ming soon. Please contact Courtney Crabtree at: \;ccrabtree@ymcaofkv.org with any questions or spons orship inquires.
https://www.facebook.com/events/218601105536224/?ti=icl
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180605T1245400Z-399841-801@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T140000 SUMMARY:Global earth exchange DESCRIPTION:This event is sponsored by the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalit ion\, Marshall University\, Fourpole Creek Watershed Association and Tri-s tate Water Defense. Visit the links below for more details. https://www.fa cebook.com/events/133632454171605/?ti=icl https://ohvec.org/help-create-ou r-local-global-earth-exchange-2018/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event is sponsored by the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition\, Marshall University\, Fourpole Creek Watershed A ssociation and Tri-state Water Defense. Visit the links below for more det ails.
https://www.facebook.com/events/133632454171605/?ti=icl
https://ohvec.org/help-create-our-local-global-earth-exchange-2018/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Ritter Park UID:20180605T1248480Z-399841-803@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160429T120000 SUMMARY:Plant trees near Springfield\, WV DESCRIPTION:Directions to the planting site: From Romney … Take 28 north to Springfield\, WV. Turn right in Springfield onto Road. Travel @2.5 miles to Clarence Taylor Road. Make a left onto a gravel road and travel north t o the planting site. Look for signs. From Slanesville area… Follow Slanesv ille Pike west towards the Points intersection. Go straight through the fo ur way stop towards Springfield\, WV. After crossing the over the South Br anch bridge\, take next right onto Clarence Taylor Road. (It is 11.7 mi. t otal from Slanesville.) Look for signs Contact: Herb Peddicord for more in formation or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.ped dicord@wv.gov. Bring: water to drink and gar-dening or work gloves\, sun-s creen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, Small sledge hammer\, buckets Wear: work clothes and boots X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Directions to the planting site:
From
Romney &hellip\;
Take 28 north to Springfield\, WV. Turn right in Spr
ingfield onto Road. Travel @2.5 miles to Clarence Taylor Road. Make a left
onto a gravel road and travel north to the planting site. Look for signs.
From Slanesville area&hellip\;
Follow Slanesville Pike west t
owards the Points intersection. Go straight through the four way stop towa
rds Springfield\, WV. After crossing the over the South Branch bridge\, ta
ke next right onto Clarence Taylor Road. (It is 11.7 mi. total from Slanes
ville.) Look for signs
Contact: Herb Peddicord for more informa
tion or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicor
d@wv.gov.
Bring: water to drink and gar-dening or work gloves\, sun-s
creen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, Small sledge hammer\, buckets
W
ear: work clothes and boots
50 trees with holes pre-drilled.
Co ntact: Herb Peddicord for more information or to let us know you are comin g: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov.
Bring: water
to drink and gar-dening or work gloves\, sun-screen\, bug spray\, spade o
r shovel\, Small sledge hammer\, buckets
Wear: work clothes and bo ots
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160429T1236170Z-399841-222@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T110000 SUMMARY:Plant Trees for Bees\, Berkeley County DESCRIPTION:50 trees with holes pre-drilled. Contact: Herb Peddicord for mo re information or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb. f.peddicord@wv.gov. Bring: water to drink and gar-dening or work gloves\, sun-screen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, Small sledge hammer\, buckets W ear: work clothes and boots X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:50 trees with holes pre-drilled.
Co ntact: Herb Peddicord for more information or to let us know you are comin g: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov.
Bring: water
to drink and gar-dening or work gloves\, sun-screen\, bug spray\, spade o
r shovel\, Small sledge hammer\, buckets
Wear: work clothes and bo ots
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160429T1236280Z-399841-221@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414 SUMMARY:Citizen Science Day DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science Day is April 14th and the City Nature Challenge is April 27th – 30th. Hundreds of events will be held around the world. C lick the link to find them\, and to add your event. http://bit.ly/2GHBSzN X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Citizen Science Day is April 14th and the City Nature Challenge is April 27th &ndash\; 30t h. Hundreds of events will be held around the world. Click the link to find them\, and to add your event. http://bit.ly/2G HBSzN
2019 The Ame rican Rocketry Challenge (TARC) - October Sky Workshop\, October 19\, 9am- 6pm. Hosted by: NASA IV&\;V ERC\, Fairmont\, WV\; Sponsored by: \; WV Rocketry Association\, NASA IV&\;V ERC\, and Aurora Flight Sciences - www.wvrocketry.org
Objective
To design a rocket that can com pete in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). \; The 1-day rocke t workshop is for students in grades 6-12 and is held at NASA&rsquo\;s IV& amp\;V Educator Resource Center (ERC) in Fairmont\, WV. \; We will foc us on rocket design\, modeling and 3D CAD software\, as well as building a stable and suitable rocket for the 2019 challenge. \; \; \;
This unique opportunity is fo r coach(s) and/or chaperones and students to attend together and learn sid e-by-side. \; The coach/chaperone will be responsible for transporting the students to NASA&rsquo\;s IV&\;V Facility in Fairmont\, WV\, will serve as a chaperone\, and transport the students to the launch site in Mo rgantown where the workshop will end. \; Meals are the responsibility of each team.
PL EASE respond ASAP if you are interested\, available\, and have a few as 2 students you think are would benefit from this awesome experience. \;
To register\, email Todd Ensign at todd.ensign@fairmontstate.edu or call 304-685-3146.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191017T1834150Z-399841-2497@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T150000 SUMMARY:Christmas bird count DESCRIPTION:Event by SciStarter Discover how to get involved in the nation’ s longest-running citizen science bird project from the Audubon Society! T he 123rd Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14\, 2022 to January 5 \, 2023 and you can join in. Tonya Kieffer-Selby\, Conservation Outreach M anager with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be joining us to tell us all about the CBC! Registration is free and now open. Click-here to register for the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by SciStarter
Discover how to get involved in the nation&rsquo\;s longest-running citizen science bir d project from the Audubon Society! The 123rd Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14\, 2022 to January 5\, 2023 and you can join in. Tonya Ki effer-Selby\, Conservation Outreach Manager with the Utah Division of Wild life Resources will be joining us to tell us all about the CBC! Registrati on is free and now open. \;
Click-here to registe r for the webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20221206T1618210Z-399841-5025@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221206 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet - Fall DESCRIPTION:In this edition 2023 Watershed Symposium: Save the Date Western and Northern Watershed Symposiums: Sharing Our Successes Updates from Aro und the State: New Programs\, New Rounds of Funding\, and Watershed Groups as Trusted Community Organizations Click-here to read the stories. WVWate rNet.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this edit ion
Click-here to read t he stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20221206T1614460Z-399841-5024@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T190000 SUMMARY:I-Naturalist training DESCRIPTION:I-Naturalist training Class by Melanie Seiler Hames and NRG Com munity Scientist - powered by Active SWV I-Naturalist app online training - https://www.inaturalist.org/ Community Scientist Online Training – Phone app “I-Naturalist” One of the world’s most popular nature apps\, iNatural ist helps you identify the plants and animals around you. Get connected wi th a community of over a million scientists and naturalists who can help y ou learn more about nature! What’s more\, by recording and sharing your ob servations\, you’ll create research quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature. iNaturalist is a joint initiative b y the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. https://fb.me/e/19UbuPLea X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:I-Naturalist training
Class by \;Melanie Seiler Hames&n bsp\;and \;NRG Community Scientist - powered by Active SWV
I-Naturalist app online training - https://www.inaturalist.org/< /a>
Community Scientist Online Training &ndash\; Phone app &ldquo\;I-Naturalist&rdquo\;
One of the world&rsquo\;s most popula r nature apps\, iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals arou nd you. Get connected with a community of over a million scientists and na turalists who can help you learn more about nature! \;What&rsqu o\;s more\, by recording and sharing your observations\, you&rsquo\;ll cre ate research quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature. iNaturalist is a joint initiative by the California Academ y of Sciences and the National Geographic Society.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210907T1419360Z-399841-4092@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220519 SUMMARY:EP watershed gathering DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Panhandle Conservation District is pleased to annou nce that we are returning to an in-person meeting for the 2022 Eastern Pan handle Watershed Gathering. Join your fellow watershed associations\, nonp rofits\, local government agencies\, and community members to learn about topics in conservation and water quality\, update each other on your accom plishments over the past year (or more!)\, and develop partnerships with y our peers across the region. We are excited to offer a full day event this year that will include a variety of informative presentations and a netwo rking session. The attached flyer provides more details. Feel free to shar e this with anyone who might be interested in attending – all are welcome! Please RSVP by May 12th to me at kbisom@wvca.us or 681-247-3011. We look forward to seeing you there! 2022EPWatershedGathering.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Eastern Panhandle Conser
vation District is pleased to announce that we are retur
ning to an in-person meeting for the 2022 Eastern Panhandle Watershed Gath
ering. Join your fellow watershed associations\, nonprofits\, local govern
ment agencies\, and community members to learn about topics in conservatio
n and water quality\, update each other on your accomplishments over the p
ast year (or more!)\, and develop partnerships with your peers across the
region. We are excited to offer a full day event this year that will inclu
de a variety of informative presentations and a networking session. The at
tached flyer provides more details. Feel free to share this with anyone wh
o might be interested in attending &ndash\; all are welcome!
The \;Eastern Panhandle Conser
vation District \;is pleased to announce that we are
returning to an in-person meeting for the 2022 Eastern Panhandle Watershe
d Gathering. Join your fellow watershed associations\, nonprofits\, local
government agencies\, and community members to learn about topics in conse
rvation and water quality\, update each other on your accomplishments over
the past year (or more!)\, and develop partnerships with your peers acros
s the region. We are excited to offer a full day event this year that will
include a variety of informative presentations and a networking session.
The attached flyer provides more details. Feel free to share this with any
one who might be interested in attending &ndash\; all are welcome!<
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RSVP by May 12th. Email \;kbisom@wvca.us \;or call 681-247-3011. We look forward to seeing you there!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220411T2004110Z-399841-4409@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305 SUMMARY:SPP award for DCWA DESCRIPTION:We're excited to introduce another 2026 Stream Partners grant r ecipient - the Davis Creek Watershed Association! The group monitors the c reek from within Kanawha State Forest to its mouth in South Charleston. Jo in them for their annual spring stream cleanup on Saturday\, April 18. Sup plies will be distributed at 8:30 am in the W.Q. Watters Company parking a rea. SPP photo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We're excite d to introduce another 2026 Stream Partners grant recipient - the Davis Creek Watershed Association! The group monitors the creek from within Kanawha State Forest to its mouth in South Charleston.
Join them for their annual spring stre am cleanup on Saturday\, April 18. Supplies will be distributed at 8:30 am in the \;W.Q. Watters Company parking area.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260305T1325130Z-399841-7012@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T200000 SUMMARY:GRWA annual meeting DESCRIPTION:Greenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) will hold its ann ual meeting in the fellowship hall of Old Stone Presbyterian Church on Fos ter Street\, Lewisburg WV. Speakers invited are the US Forest Service\, US Fish and Wildlife Service and WV Conservation Agency to talk about projec ts\, water quality and conservation initiatives in the basin. Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! For questions or additional inf ormaiton email: info@greenbrier.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greenbri er River Watershed Association \;(GRWA) will hold its annual meeting in the fellowship hall of Old Stone Presbyterian Church on Foster Street\, Lewisburg WV. Speakers invited are the US Forest Service\, US Fish and Wildlife Service and WV Conservation Agency to talk about pro jects\, water quality and conservation initiatives in the basin. Refreshme nts will be served. We hope to see you there!
For questions or additional informaiton email: info@greenbrier.org.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Old Stone Presbyterian Church UID:20191011T1324480Z-399841-2489@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000 SUMMARY:Little Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha Trail Club Little Creek Park\, South Charlesto n\, WV 25309\, United States Depart from the second lot at 1:30pm. Easy to moderate loops totaling 3.5 - 4 miles. No creek crossings https://fb.me/e /2yybGNlPE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Kanawha Trail Club
Little Creek Park\, South Cha rleston\, WV 25309\, United States
Depart from the second lot at 1:30pm. Easy to moderate loops totali ng 3.5 - 4 miles. No creek crossings
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Little Creek Park UID:20220503T1553490Z-399841-4562@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T120000 SUMMARY:Dunloup Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:Event by Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited Location: Glen Jean ENC-TU spring stocking of Dunloup Creek. Check the FB event post for more details. https://fb.me/e/1bRCoDpLG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Ernie Nester Chapt er of Trout Unlimited
Location: Glen Jean
Join Trout Unlimited and stock trout in Fay ette County streams. Be at Midland Trail HS\, 10 AM. Suggested equipment 1 ) 5-gallon bucket\, 2) backpack\, 3) frozen water bottles.
For mor e information go to: https ://www.facebook.com/events/1480846561958690/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170626T1944300Z-399841-376@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T210000 SUMMARY:Source water protection DESCRIPTION:To commemorate WV earth week\, West Virginia American Water is hosting - Source Water Protection in the Classroom This innovative program ming will educate our young leaders on the importance of keep our sources of water clean\, water conservation and ways we can all keep our respectiv e areas of earth green. For additional questions about this virtual event\ , contact Bradley Harris. Register at: http://bit.ly/SWPPintheclassroom No te: The event format is Microsoft TEAMS. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To commemora te WV earth week\, West Virginia American Water is hosting - Source Water Protection in the Classroom
This innovative programming will educate our young leaders on the importan ce of keep our sources of water clean\, water conservation and ways we can all keep our respective areas of earth green. For additional questions ab out this virtual event\, contact \;Bradley Harris.
Register at: \;http://bit.ly/SWPPintheclassroom
Note: The event format is Microsoft TEAMS.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210408T1632030Z-399841-3764@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919 SUMMARY:4-H'ers make discovery in West Fork River DESCRIPTION:What began as a STEM activity at West Virginia University Jacks on’s Mill turned into a real-world lesson in science\, public health\, and the importance of protecting West Virginia’s waters. During WVU Extensi on Ultimate Outdoor Weekend\, students made a surprising discovery that sp arked further investigation into E. coli levels in the West Fork River\, a study that continued at two state 4-H camps\, Alpha I and II. ---> Read t he full story here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What began a s a STEM activity at \;West Virginia University \;Jackson&rsquo\;s Mill&n bsp\;turned into a real-world lesson in science\, public health\, and the importance of protecting West Virginia&rsquo\;s waters. \; \;
During \;WVU Extension \;< a href='https://extension.wvu.edu/youth-family/4h/camps/ultimate-outdoor-w eekend' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Ultimate Outdoor Weekend\, stud ents made a surprising discovery that sparked further investigation into E . coli levels in the West Fork River\, a study that continued at two state 4-H camps\, Alpha I and II.
--->\; Read the full story here. \;
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Jackson Mill UID:20250919T1521050Z-399841-6794@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190704 SUMMARY:CitSci cooperative DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science Cooperative is a diverse group of volunteers\, researchers\, and program administrators dedicated to promoting & enhancin g citizen science opportunities. http://citizensciencecooperative.weebly.c om/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Citizen Scie nce Cooperative is \;a diverse \;group of volunteers\, researchers \, and program administrators dedicated to promoting &\; enhancing citi zen science opportunities.
< em>http://citizensciencecoopera tive.weebly.com/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190702T1312270Z-399841-2148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T110000 SUMMARY:NCCC Fall 2021-Spring 2022 DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover the opportunities available to you r organization to host an AmeriCorps NCCC team during our Fall 2021-Spring 2022 Service Year. AmeriCorps: National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) i s a full time\, team based residential national service program for indivi duals aged 18-24. These members are organized into teams and serve in comm unities across the country on projects lasting anywhere from three to eigh t weeks. There is no cost share or match required to host an NCCC team. In addition\, we can bring our own PPE as well as cots\, we provide our memb ers with both a health benefit plan and worker’s compensation and cover th eir transportation and food budget. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This present ation will cover the opportunities available to your organization to host an AmeriCorps NCCC team during our Fall 2021-Spring 2022 Service Year. Ame riCorps: National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is a full time\, team ba sed residential national service program for individuals aged 18-24. These members are organized into teams and serve in communities across the coun try on projects lasting anywhere from three to eight weeks.
There is no cost share or match required t o host an NCCC team. In addition\, we can bring our own PPE as well as cot s\, we provide our members with both a health benefit plan and worker&rsqu o\;s compensation and cover their transportation and food budget.
Click-Here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210408T1723300Z-399841-3767@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T203000 SUMMARY:WV Rivers spring shindig DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers is putting some FUN in Science Fund\, by gathering fo r a virtual Spring Shindig. Not only are we going raise money for critical water policy advocacy\, but we are also going to have a lot of fun doing it! The Spring Shindig Fundraiser will feature great music\, greetings fro m WV Rivers' staff and board\, river trivia\, prizes\, and a very special toast to clean water! Where: On Zoom. We will share a link to join after you purchase your ticket. Cost: $75 VIP (Very Important Pint glass) ticket s include a limited edition Candy Darter pint glass\, to hoist as we toast to clean water. Or join the fun without a pint glass for a $50 donation. Purchase your ticket here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers is putting some FUN in Science Fund\, by gathering for a \;virtu al Spring Shindig. Not only are we going raise money for critical water policy advocacy\, but we are also going to have a lot of fun doing it! The Spring Shindig Fundraiser will feature great music\, greetings fro m WV Rivers' staff and board\, river trivia\, prizes\, and a very special toast to clean water! \;
Where: \;On Zoom. We will share a link to join after you purchase your ticket.
< strong>Cost: $75 VIP \;(Very Important Pint glass) tickets in clude a limited edition Candy Darter pint glass\, to hoist as we toast to clean water. \;Or join the fun without a pint glass for a \;$50 do nation. \;Purchase your ticket here!
The West Vir ginia Forest Farming Forum is a two-day event that will take place in down town Marlinton\, and at the Yew Mountain Center in nearby Hillsboro\, Satu rdays workshop topics will include an introduction to Appalachian herbs\, the cultivation of medicinal herbs and mushrooms\, maple syrup production\ , creative marketing for forest farmed products\, and how to make forest f arming work for you. \;
On Sunday\, guests can tour the Yew Mountain Center&rsquo\;s forest farm a nd take a deeper dive into site selection\, propagation\, and possibilitie s for producing value-added products. (Come prepared to be outdoors!)
Information on mini-grants and t echnical assistance will be available to get you started or to expand your forest farm. More information and registration - HERE.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Pocahontas County Opera House/Yew Mountain Center UID:20220503T1555410Z-399841-4563@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918 SUMMARY:Kanawha State Forest fall hikes DESCRIPTION:Those interested in participating in the walks should meet at t he Nature Center that morning where registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. T here is a fee to register – $7 for adults and $2 for children 12 to 18 yea rs old\, the foundation says. The walks are free for children under the ag e of 12. The walks will start at 9 a.m. The different choices for walks in clude wildflowers\, mushrooms\, trees\, medicinal plants\, and a children’ s event called “Critters in the Creek.” Click-Here for more information. h ttps://wvstateparks.com/park/kanawha-state-forest/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Those intere sted in participating in the walks should meet at the Nature Center that m orning where registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. There is a fee to regist er &ndash\; $7 for adults and $2 for children 12 to 18 years old\, the fou ndation says. The walks are free for children under the age of 12. The wal ks will start at 9 a.m. The different choices for walks include wildflower s\, mushrooms\, trees\, medicinal plants\, and a children&rsquo\;s event c alled &ldquo\;Critters in the Creek.&rdquo\;
Click-Here for more information.
https:
//wvstateparks.com/park/kanawha-state-forest/
WVDEP-DWWM i
s extending the comment period for revisions to the draft Total Maximum Da
ily Loads (TMDLs) for select streams in the Lower Guyandotte River watersh
ed (downstream of Logan\, WV). These TMDLs were originally released on Jun
e 15\, 2021.
Specific r
evisions were needed to correct a margin of safety calculation for one dis
solved aluminum TMDL and to reduce fecal coliform loads from pastureland u
se in the watershed to attain water quality standards. WVDEP is releasing
applicable allocation spreadsheets and a public report\, including notes o
n revisions. \;For detailed information and TMDL resources\, visit&nbs
p\;www.dep.wv.gov/wvtmdl \;
and navigate to the Lower Guyandotte watershed in the Hydrologic Group C.
An interactive overview of the project is available at: \;https://arcg.is/0qjmCm.
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Com
ments must be submitted on/before November 4\, 2021 and emailed or mailed
to: \;Mindy Neil (Mindy.S.Neil@wv.gov)
ATTN: Lower Guyandotte Draft TMDL comments
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection
601 57th \;St. S.E. Charlesto
n\, WV 25304
Even the tin iest streams can be home to little critters called \;aquatic macroinverte brates. 'Aquatic' means they live in water. 'Macro' mean s you can see them without a magnifying glass. And 'invertebrate' means th ey do not have a backbone. These itty-bitty animals\, affectionately known as 'stream bugs'\, are completely dependent on clean water &ndash\; espec ially those that are \;pollution sensitive\, or unable to sur vive in water contaminated with chemicals\, excess salt\, and other stuff that does not belong in waterways. Some of these stream bugs spend their e ntire lives in the water. Others grow up to become animals we are more fam iliar with\, from mysterious mayflies to delightful dragonflies.
These short videos (less than 10 minu tes in total) will introduce you to the fascinating creatures that live in streams. Go ahead &ndash\; \;Meet a Macro.
https://www.iwla.org/water/stream-monitoring/meet -a-macro
This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
< p> https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-ix-issue-44-week-of-december- 3-2018/In this issue . . .
What is the Wrap? The Weekly Wrap is a road map of th e past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our members hip of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please di rect any Wrap comments to Katie Fore man. \;
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20181210T2052060Z-399841-1402@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin DC deploys drones to inspect Potomac pipel ine after massive sewage spill Alexandria hits 90% reduction in sewage ove rflows Virginia drought conditions should improve this spring Lawmakers ad vance bill to give state additional oversight of new data center water use Locals speak out against $4 billion data center in Berkeley County Data c enters and water supply Conservationists warn data centers' water\, energy consumption threatens public lands Path cleared for massive data center i n Frederick World Water Day | Dozens of volunteers help remove trash along Potomac River Outdoor recreation industry provides $10.6 billion impact o n Maryland economy New plan unveiled after National Park Service sinks pum p station at Waterfront Park Fishing News Warm days spark bites for Perch and Stripers in Southern Maryland Maryland Fishing Report X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260326T1820300Z-399841-7054@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T120000 SUMMARY:Rain Garden Planting in Morgan County DESCRIPTION:We will be beautifying and improving the parking area at the ne w Alex Rickli Memorial Soccer Complex on 522 next to Dawson’s Home Center by planting two “rain gardens” in the center and front of the parking lot. These gardens are designed to receive storm water runoff from the parking lot\, reduce the amount of pollutants that wash off of the parking lot in to Sleepy Creek\, improve local water quality\, and create habitat for pol linators! **RSVP to Suzy Campbell\, WV Conservation Agency at 304-539-2682 or scampbell@wvca.us if you plan to volunteer!** Bring: Gardening gloves\ , water bottle\, sun screen\, bug spray\, and a trowel X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be beautifying and improving the pa
rking area at the new Alex Rickli
Memorial Soccer Complex on 522 next
to Dawson&rsquo\;s Home Center by planting two
&ldquo\;rain gardens&
rdquo\; in the center and front of the parking lot. These gardens are
designed to receive storm water runoff from the parking lot\, reduce the
amount
of pollutants that wash off of the parking lot into Sleepy Cre
ek\, improve local
water quality\, and create habitat for pollinators
!
**RSVP to Suzy Campbell\, WV Conservation Agency at 304-539-2682 or
scampbell@wvca.us if you plan to volunteer!**
Bring: Gardeni
ng gloves\, water bottle\, sun screen\, bug spray\,
and a trowel
WV Rivers E- news
In this issue
Click-Here \;to read all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200615T1336250Z-399841-3205@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Pennsylvania Publishes Long-Awaited Study on Rad ioactivity in Landfill Runoff. Learn more here. WV DEP Office Of Abandoned Mine Lands And Reclamation Will Hold Three Public Meetings To Discuss The Proposed Reclamation Projects. See the list here. Environmental group fil es intent to sue U.S. Steel over oil sheens in the Monongahela River. Lear n more here. Who owns the minerals in polluted mine water? Property rights and institutional barriers to rare earth elements recovery from acid mine drainage. Learn more here. Mon River sweep at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park fro m 10 am - 3 pm on April 18th. Learn more here. Friends of Deckers Creek ‘ Make-It-Shine’. Meet at the Outdoor Learning Park from 9 am - Noon on Apri l 4th. Learn more here. Grants BHE GTS Watershed Mini Grant Program (West ern PA). Learn more here. Giant Eagle Foundation: Community Wellbeing Gra nts in Health\, Hunger\, and Education. Learn more here. Labcorp Supports Food Access\, Healthcare\, and STEM Education. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Grants
Slee py Creek tree planting
Help the Sleepy Creek Watershed Association\, WV Conservation Agency a nd others plant 162 trees along Sleepy Creek. The project will create habi tat for wildlife\, stabilize streambanks\, filter water and improve the st ream in many other ways.
Dre ss appropriately and bring: snacks and/or lunch\, drinking water\, work gl oves\, sturdy shoes\, sunscreen and bug spray\, spade or shovel\, bucket a nd rain gear if needed. RSVP \;Kristen Bisom by May 1st. To learn more Email Kristen or call: 681-247-3011.< /span>
\;SleepyCreekt
reeplanting.pdf
Smart Polici es for a Changing Climate
Cl imate change is intensifying the negative impacts of standard development practices and putting people and communities at risk. We need a new paradi gm for building and enhancing communities that works in tandem with natura l systems and considers the needs of all. To meet that goal\, ASLA&rsquo\; s interdisciplinary Blue Ribbon Panel on Climate Change and Resilience ide ntified the following core principles\, key planning and design strategies \, and public policies that will promote healthy\, climate-smart\, and res ilient communities. Download the pdf from the link below.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200427T2015170Z-399841-3029@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: USACE Solic iting Public Input on Nationwide Permit Program SWC New Highlight: SWC Pub lishes Fact Sheet to Protect Groundwater Sources of Drinking Water Call fo r Speakers/Posters for the 2026 Potomac Conference: The Future of Water Su pply EPA Targets Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals 2026 Water Quality Stan dards Workshop - Updated Draft Agenda Now Available! Webinars\, Job Opport unities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week' s events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impor tant deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past w eek's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of i mportant deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260403T1613280Z-399841-7065@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420 SUMMARY:Pre-register for monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Sleepy Creek Watershed Association\, Warm Springs Run Watershed Association\, and the WVDEP's Save Our Stream Program for a stre am monitoring workshop! This hands-on workshop will include instruction on assessing stream habitat conditions\, water chemistry\, streamside benthi c macroinvertebrate identification\, and more! Pre-registration is requir ed at least five business days prior to the workshop date. Registered part icipants will receive study materials\, which they are encouraged to revie w prior to the workshop. What to Wear: Come prepared with weather appropr iate clothing for outside work such as a hat\, closed toed shoes such as s neakers\, boots or waders. The outside conditions should determine your ov erall manner of dress. What to Bring: Bag lunch\, plenty of water\, sunscr een and insect repellent. You may also need a pencil or pen and a small no tebook. Location: Spruce Pine Hollow Park Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Quest ions? Email Jessica Bryzek X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the \;Sleepy Creek Wate rshed Association\, \;Warm Springs Run Watershed Associa tion\, and the WVDEP's \;< a href='https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/default.aspx' target= '_blank' rel='nofollow'>Save Our Stream Pro gram \;for a stream monitoring workshop! This h ands-on workshop will include instruction on assessing stream habitat cond itions\, water chemistry\, streamside benthic macroinvertebrate identifica tion\, and more! \;
Pre-registration \;is requi red \;at least \;five business days \;prior t o the workshop date. \;Registered participants will receive study mate rials\, which they are encouraged to review prior to the workshop. \;< /span>
Questions? Email \;Jessica Bryzek
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20260327T1309260Z-399841-7058@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000 SUMMARY:FODC/MUB rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Morgantown Rain Barrel Workshop Hosted by the Friends of Decke rs Creek and the Morgantown Utility Board. The FODC and MUB rain barrel w orkshop is back! Learn about storm water and leave with your own rain barr el and kit! For the purchase of one registration\, you will receive a food -grade rain barrel and a universal diverter kit\, normally a $90-$200 valu e. During the workshop FODC and MUB staff will show you how to assemble an d install the barrel. One registration purchase will equal one barrel and kit per person/group registered. Spots are limited so please don't wait to register - last year's workshops sold out hours after registration opened . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Morgantown&n bsp\;Rain Barrel Workshop \;
Hosted by the \;Frie nds of Deckers Creek \;and the \;Morgantown Utility Board. \;
The FODC and MUB rain barrel workshop is back! Le arn about storm water and leave with your own rain barrel and kit! For the purchase of one registration\, you will receive a food-grade rain barrel and a universal diverter kit\, normally a $90-$200 value.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>During the workshop FODC and MUB staff will show you how to assemble and install the barrel. One registration pu rchase will equal one barrel and kit per person/group registered. Spots ar e limited so please don't wait to register - last year's workshops sold ou t hours after registration opened.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Morgantown Utility Board UID:20260327T1319190Z-399841-7059@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000 SUMMARY:Paper shredding event DESCRIPTION:Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) is partnering wit h Iron Mountain Inc. to offer a spring paper shredding event. Paper shredd ing is open to any WV resident (must provide proof of residency). Particip ants may dispose of a maximum of five medium sized boxes of paper for free . For questions or additional information call 304-267-9370 or email BCSWA . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) is partnering wi th Iron Mountain Inc. to offer a spring paper shredding event. Paper shred ding is open to any WV resident (must provide proof of residency). Partici pants may dispose of a maximum of five medium sized boxes of paper for fre e.
For questions or additional information call 304- 267-9370 or email BCSW A.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Grapevine Recycling Center UID:20190510T1229330Z-399841-1957@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220819 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: PA lawmakers tout increased state\, federal fund ing to fight climate change. Read more Here. PWSA supervisor gets probatio n for role in dumping sludge in Allegheny River. Read more Here. Ospreys r aising young atop crane along Monongahela River near Charleroi. Read more Here. Morgantown receives over $850\,000 for infrastructure improvements. Read more Here. Brownsville to host inaugural Riverfest. To get more infor mation on this upcoming event\, Click here. WVU studies climate change pot ential for carbon-hungry grasses planted on former mine lands. WVU researc hers are studying plots of switchgrass and miscanthus planted at a former surface mine site in Upshur County to determine whether the plants are mor e effective at capturing and storing carbon in soil than other grasses. Cl ick-Here to read more… 3RQ.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
WVU studies climate change potential for carbon-hu ngry grasses planted on former mine lands. WVU researchers are studying pl ots of switchgrass and miscanthus planted at a former surface mine site in Upshur County to determine whether the plants are more effective at captu ring and storing carbon in soil than other grasses. Click-Here to read more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220819T1852390Z-399841-4833@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-032620.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envr ionmentally minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-032620.pdf
The attached PDF document provides six-pages of \;funding opportunities \;that may be suitable for watershed groups\, communities and other non-profits. Note: All of the opport unities in the document do not have a specific deadline.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Others opportunities with deadlines are \;listed in WIB's calendar on the grant's due-date.
Anytimefundingopportunities.pdf
SciStarter h as created a curated \;Education Page \;featuring the projects highlighted i n the attachment and much more! These projects offer real-world science en gagement for face-to-face\, outdoor\, online\, remote\, blended\, and in-h ome learning settings. \;You'll find helpful 'getting started' videos\ , classroom connections\, printable data sheets and other free resources.< /span>
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200810T1355570Z-399841-3330@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T170000 SUMMARY:Graffiti cleanup KSF DESCRIPTION:There's been some major graffiti vandalism on the kiosk at the Mary Ingles Trailhead on McGhee Road. Tuesday\, May 7th\, we'll paint over the graffiti and prepare the kiosk for a new trail map\, protective plexi glas\, etc. Directions to the McGhee Road Trailhead - Exit I-64 at Oakwood Road Exit and turn right onto WV 214 (Corridor G). Go south on WV 214 for 5.8 miles to Ruth Road Exit\, turn left on Ruth Road for 0.3 miles and th en turn right onto Trace Fork Road (CO 11). Go 0.5 miles to forks in road and take left onto Trace Fork Road (CO 11/2). Go 1.3 miles to McGhee Road (CO 11/7) and turn left for 0.1 miles to trailhead parking on right. https ://www.facebook.com/events/316887842299503/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There's been
some major graffiti vandalism on the kiosk at the Mary Ingles Trailhead o
n McGhee Road. Tuesday\, May 7th\, we'll paint over the graffiti and prepa
re the kiosk for a new trail map\, protective plexiglas\, etc.
Directions to the McGhee Road Trailh
ead - Exit I-64 at Oakwood Road Exit and turn right onto WV 214 (Corridor
G). Go south on WV 214 for 5.8 miles to Ruth Road Exit\, turn left on Ruth
Road for 0.3 miles and then turn right onto Trace Fork Road (CO 11). Go 0
.5 miles to forks in road and take left onto Trace Fork Road (CO 11/2). Go
1.3 miles to McGhee Road (CO 11/7) and turn left for 0.1 miles to trailhe
ad parking on right.
https://www.facebook.com/events/316887842299503/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190502T1247380Z-399841-1917@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T163000 SUMMARY:NPSMP lessons learned DESCRIPTION:Please register for 319/Nonpoint Source Workgroup Webinar: Less ons Learned from NPS Management Plans on May 15\, 2019 3:00 PM EDT. ht tps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4324366436429622018 We will hear f rom Montana\, Kansas\, and EPA about their perspectives on NPSMPs. Montana and Kansas will speak on their own state's lessons learned\, while EPA's Cyd Curtis will discuss observations from HQ. Conference Number: 866-270- 1909 Participant Number: 211489# If you have questions\, contact Frances Bothfeld. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please regis
ter for 319/Nonpoint Source Workgroup Webinar: Lessons Learned from NPS Ma
nagement Plans on May 15\, 2019 3:00 PM EDT. \; \;
https://attend
ee.gotowebinar.com/register/4324366436429622018
We will hear from Montana\, Kansas\, and EPA
about their perspectives on NPSMPs. Montana and Kansas will speak on thei
r own state's lessons learned\, while EPA's Cyd Curtis will discuss observ
ations from HQ. \;
Conference Number: 866-270-1909 \;
Participant Number: 211489# \;
If you have questions\, contact \;Frances Bothfeld. \;
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190509T2015000Z-399841-1920@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200512 SUMMARY:Monterey Aquarium for educators DESCRIPTION:Monterey Bay Aquarium on-line learning Here are some guided act ivities for parents\, caregivers and educators to support children’s learn ing at home. We hope these resources will help you encourage a sense of wo nder and connection to the natural world\, even in this time of turmoil. h ttps://www.montereybayaquarium.org/for-educators X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monterey Bay \;Aquarium on-line learning
Here are some guided activities for parents\, caregivers and educator s to support children&rsquo\;s learning at home. We hope these resources w ill help you encourage a sense of wonder and connection to the natural wor ld\, even in this time of turmoil.
https://www.mo ntereybayaquarium.org/for-educators
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200511T1304130Z-399841-3082@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200511 SUMMARY:COVID-19 WV DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coron avirus designated SARS-CoV-2 that spreads person to person. COVID-19 was f irst identified in December 2019 in the Far East. It has since spread rapi dly to countries worldwide\, including the United States. This situation p oses a serious public health risk. COVID-19 can cause mild to severe illne ss. Some people have little to no symptoms\; many have mild disease but ca n spread it to others. Severe illness typically\, though not always\, occu rs in older adults or in those with chronic diseases. Social distancing an d other community mitigation measures are one of our most powerful tools t o reduce spread and protect each other\, our families\, and our communitie s. This is a rapidly evolving situation\, so information and recommendatio ns change. It is important to stay up to date with the most current inform ation. For WV COVID-19 resources\, go to: https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pag es/default.aspx. For additional information\, visit CDC’s website\, or cal l DHHR's COVID-19 information hotline 24/7\, toll-free at 1-800-887-4304 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus designated SARS- CoV-2 that spreads person to person. COVID-19 was first identified in Dece mber 2019 in the Far East. It has since spread rapidly to countries worldw ide\, including the United States. This situation poses a serious public h ealth risk.
COVID-19 can cau se mild to severe illness. Some people have little to no symptoms\; many h ave mild disease but can spread it to others. Severe illness typically\, t hough not always\, occurs in older adults or in those with chronic disease s. Social distancing and other community mitigation measures are one of ou r most powerful tools to reduce spread and protect each other\, our famili es\, and our communities. This is a rapidly evolving situation\, so inform ation and recommendations change. It is important to stay up to date with the most current information.
For WV COVID-19 resources\, go to: https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx. For additional information\, visit CDC&rsquo\;s website\, or call DHHR's COVID-19 information hotline 24/7\, toll-free at 1-800-887-4304
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200511T1256580Z-399841-3081@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190910 SUMMARY:Trees & Utilities conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss out on the dynamic growth and networking opportuniti es at the Trees & Utilities Conference\, September 10-12 in Cincinnati\, O hio. Register by May 13 to receive early bird pricing. See you there! Clic k-Here to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Don't miss o ut on the dynamic growth and networking opportunities at the Trees &\; Utilities Conference\, September 10-12 in Cincinnati\, Ohio. Register by M ay 13 to receive early bird pricing. See you there!
Click-Here \;to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20190506T1731540Z-399841-1932@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190513 SUMMARY:Tree and utilities conference DESCRIPTION:Don't miss out on the dynamic growth and networking opportuniti es at the Trees & Utilities Conference\, September 10-12 in Cincinnati\, O hio. Register by May 13 to receive early bird pricing. See you there! Clic k-Here to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Don't miss o ut on the dynamic growth and networking opportunities at the Trees &\; Utilities Conference\, September 10-12 in Cincinnati\, Ohio. Register by M ay 13 to receive early bird pricing. See you there!
Click -Here \;to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20190509T2013540Z-399841-1931@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T163000 SUMMARY:Signabration and hike DESCRIPTION:Join Piney Creek Watershed Association\, Active SWV\, and many others for our “Sign-a-bration” event at the YMCA Paul Cline Soccer Field Complex on Saturday May 25 starting at 1:30 PM. The event includes a dedic ation of the new signage in the area as well as a guided hike to the Beckl ey Mill on Piney Creek (~3.5 miles) hosted by Active SWV. https://www.face book.com/events/2418093215140967/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Piney C reek Watershed Association\, Active SWV\, and many others for our &ldquo\; Sign-a-bration&rdquo\; event at the YMCA Paul Cline Soccer Field Complex o n Saturday May 25 starting at 1:30 PM. The event includes a dedication of the new signage in the area as well as a guided hike to the Beckley Mill o n Piney Creek (~3.5 miles) hosted by Active SWV.
https://www.facebo ok.com/events/2418093215140967/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190506T1740050Z-399841-1934@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511 SUMMARY:KSF disc-golf installation DESCRIPTION:Please come out and help install the next 6-baskets for the fut ure 9-hole disc golf course at Kanawha State Forest. Meet course designer Brian Jeffers at the Johnson Hollow parking lot at 9 AM\, Saturday\, May 1 1th. (Johnson Hollow is located on the left\, just past the Kanawha State Forest Campground.) Some trail tools will be provided\, but please bring a ny appropriate tools you might own (gas weed whackers\, post-hole diggers\ , etc.). Note: All the picnic shelters are rented that day\, so we'll have a pop-up tent where you'll find a sign-in sheet\, water and snacks.** htt ps://www.facebook.com/events/328644114506841/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please come
out and help install the next 6-baskets for the future 9-hole disc golf co
urse at Kanawha State Forest. Meet course designer Brian Jeffers at the Jo
hnson Hollow parking lot at 9 AM\, Saturday\, May 11th. (Johnson Hollow is
located on the left\, just past the Kanawha State Forest Campground.)
Some trail tools will be pro
vided\, but please bring any appropriate tools you might own (gas weed wha
ckers\, post-hole diggers\, etc.). Note: All the picnic shelters are rented that day\, so we'll ha
ve a pop-up tent where you'll find a sign-in sheet\, water and snacks.**
https://www.facebook.com/events/328644114506841/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190506T1747000Z-399841-1936@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T110000 SUMMARY:Cunard trail ride DESCRIPTION:Tis the season for biking! Never biked on a trail before? Maybe you’ve biked but want to learn a little more to build your confidence? We have you covered. Learn basic skills and body positioning to kick off you r mountain biking career. Please RSVP if you would like to use one of our mountain bikes. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 30 4-894-2129 or emailing getactiveinthepark@gmail.com. Additional details\, directions etc. can be found on the Facebook event post https://www.facebo ok.com/events/317404842284669/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tis the seas on for biking! Never biked on a trail before? Maybe you&rsquo\;ve biked bu t want to learn a little more to build your confidence? We have you covere d. Learn basic skills and body positioning to kick off your mountain bikin g career. Please RSVP if you would like to use one of our mountain bikes. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 3 04-894-2129 or emailing geta ctiveinthepark@gmail.com.
Additional details\, directions etc. \;can be found \;on the Fa cebook event post
https://www.facebook.com/events/317404842284669/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cunard Trail UID:20190509T2020310Z-399841-1935@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220326 SUMMARY:PWET workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET is partnering with the Reconnecting McDowell to off er a Project WET Educator Workshop for both formal and informal K-12 grade educators. Space is limited and registration is required\, see the flyer for details. 032622_PWETWorkshop.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project WET is partnering with the Reconnecting McDowell to offer a Project WET Educat or Workshop for both formal and informal K-12 grade educators. Space is li mited and registration is required\, see the flyer for details.
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Renaissance Village community room UID:20220304T1349140Z-399841-4356@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T093000 SUMMARY:Arboretum field trip DESCRIPTION:Migration offers the unique experience to see many Neotropical migrants at this local hotspot. Meet at the entrance. Leaders: LeJay Graff ious or Larry Schwab. https://www.facebook.com/events/1292357967625082 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Migration of fers the unique experience to see many Neotropical migrants at this local hotspot. Meet at the entrance. Leaders: LeJay Graffious or Larry Schwab.
https://www.facebook.com/events/129235796762 5082
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20200512T1240260Z-399841-3085@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200517 SUMMARY:Sutton Lake tournament DESCRIPTION:Cyclone Trophy Club We will be having a club tournament at Sutt on Lake. Registration and lanuching will be conductied at the Marina. The tournament will be from 6AM to 2PM. We have to remember to follow all guid elines during the covid19 pandemic. Every angler is required by DNR to wea r a mask/face covering while traveling in boat and during registration and weigh-in procedures. We hope to see everyone out this weekend. Travel saf e and if you have any questions feel free to message or call any club comm ittee member from the list on our website. https://www.facebook.com/events /s/club-tournament/531349827493580/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be having a club tournament at Sutton Lake. Registration an d lanuching will be conductied at the Marina. The tournament will be from 6AM to 2PM. We have to remember to follow all guidelines during the covid1 9 pandemic. Every angler is required by DNR to wear a mask/face covering w hile traveling in boat and during registration and weigh-in procedures. We hope to see everyone out this weekend. Travel safe and if you have any qu estions feel free to message or call any club committee member from the li st on our website.
https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/s/club-tournament/531349827493580/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Sutton Lake UID:20200512T1248050Z-399841-3087@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T130000 SUMMARY:Grow This DESCRIPTION:WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program educators will be at Spe ncer Floral to pass out seeds and information about the Grow This program. Gardeners can also donate extra seedlings and gardening supplies for othe rs to pick up. Donations can be dropped off the morning of the event\, May 9th\, from 9:00-10:00am. The 'drive thru' seed distribution will go from 11:00-1:00. Participants will drive up to the site to receive seeds. Atten dees for the pick-up event are asked to wear masks\, gloves\, and observe proper social distancing behavior. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/grow- this-community-pick-up/279183759782626/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVU Extensio
n Family Nutrition Program educators will be at Spencer Floral to pass out
seeds and information about the Grow This program.
Att
endees for the pick-up event are asked to wear masks\, gloves\, and observ
e proper social distancing behavior.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/grow-this-community-pick-up/2791837597 82626/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200512T1243100Z-399841-3086@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T190000 SUMMARY:Shiitake log workshop DESCRIPTION:Make and Take Shiitake Logs Learn how to grow your own shiitake mushrooms. Inoculate logs with spores\, learn how to care for the logs\, and take some home to enjoy years of harvesting fresh mushrooms. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/677555039381293/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Make and Tak e Shiitake Logs
Learn how to grow your own shiitake mushrooms. Inoculate logs with spores\, learn how to care for the logs\, and take some home to enjoy years of harvesting fre sh mushrooms.
https://www.facebook.com/events/677555039381293/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Yew Mountain Center UID:20190422T1356030Z-399841-1895@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609 SUMMARY:In the shade of trees DESCRIPTION:What comes to mind when you think of forested stream buffers? I f you’re like most people\, it’s their role as filters — absorbing nutrien ts\, stabilizing soils\, and preventing pollutants from reaching our water ways. But what if that’s only half the story? ---> Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What comes t o mind when you think of forested stream buffers? If you&rsquo\;re like mo st people\, it&rsquo\;s their role as filters &mdash\; absorbing nutrients \, stabilizing soils\, and preventing pollutants from reaching our waterwa ys. But what if that&rsquo\;s only half the story?
--->\; Read more h ere.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250609T1307260Z-399841-6581@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T193000 SUMMARY:Mushrooming in WV DESCRIPTION:This program is part of the Core Arboretum's Nature Series. Th e program begins with a talk about the history of mushrooming in WV. We wi ll also learn all about mushrooms through a discussion and presentation. - --> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This program is part of the Core Arboretum's Nature Series. \;
The program begins with a talk about the history of mushrooming in WV. We will also learn all about mushrooms through a discussion and presentation.
--->\; Lea rn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Core Arboretum UID:20250609T1256330Z-399841-6580@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000 SUMMARY:KSF spring cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Volunteers are needed to help clear trash so the access road to Kanawha State Forest is ready fo r the peak Summer season. This spring clean-up will take place along Kanaw ha State Forest Drive between Connell Road and the entrance of the forest. Bags and other supplies will be available at the bottom of Connell Road. We could use some volunteers with trucks to transport filled bags to a cen tralized location for pick-up by the DEP. 'Wear appropriate clothing and c losed toe shoes'. Please RSVP if you plan to attend\, so we can provide en ough water and snacks. Visit the Facebook event post to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Volunteers are needed to help clear trash so the access r
oad to Kanawha State Forest is ready for the peak Summer season.
This spring clean-up will take
place along Kanawha State Forest Drive between Connell Road and the entran
ce of the forest. Bags and other supplies will be available at the bottom
of Connell Road. We could use some volunteers with trucks to transport fil
led bags to a centralized location for pick-up by the DEP. 'Wear appropria
te clothing and closed toe shoes'.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend\, so we can provide e
nough water and snacks. Visit the \;Facebook e
vent post to learn more...
A series of webinars with a WV focus. Hosted by WV Rivers Coalition.
Dr. Nathaniel (Than) Hitt\, a fish biolo gist with the USGS Leetown Science Center in Kearneysville WV. Dr. Hitt wi ll focus on population and community ecology in Appalachia.
His presentation summarizes climate chang e research for native brook trout conservation\, addressing: (a) evidence for stream flow and temperature change over recent decades\, (b) ecologica l mechanisms for fish population responses to flow and temperature change\ , and (c) on-going research to identify thermal refugia\, or temperature r efuges\, in Appalachian rivers and streams.
Additional information at: www.tiny.cc/ThanHitt
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Register HERE.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200513T1728330Z-399841-3089@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T200000 SUMMARY:I saw a bird DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to I Saw a Bird Audubon’s Spring Migration Show streaming to you weekly via Zoom and Facebook Live. Join us Wednesday at 7 p.m. EDT\, with Audubon’s Social Media Producer Christine Lin\, and Chief Network Officer David Ringer for a migration chat with friends and visits from special guests you won’t want to miss! How many times have friends o r family started a conversation with you by saying\, “I saw a bird and…” T oo many to count? Yeah\, us too. That’s what this show is all about: celeb rating being the “bird person” in someone’s life and connecting with other s. Spring migration this year might mean appreciating common birds from th e safety of your window or calling out bird IDs as they fly in the backgro und of your favorite TV show—and that’s OK. Register HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You&rsquo\;r e invited to I Saw a Bird
Au dubon&rsquo\;s Spring Migration Show streaming to you weekly via Zoom and Facebook Live. Join us Wednesday at 7 p.m. EDT\, with Audubon&rsquo\;s Soc ial Media Producer Christine Lin\, and Chief Network Officer David Ringer for a migration chat with friends and visits from special guests you won&r squo\;t want to miss! How many times have f riends or family started a conversation with you by saying\, &ldquo\;I saw a bird and&hellip\;&rdquo\; Too many to count? Yeah\, us too. That&rsquo\ ;s what this show is all about: celebrating being the &ldquo\;bird person& rdquo\; in someone&rsquo\;s life and connecting with others. Spring migrat ion this year might mean appreciating common birds from the safety of your window or calling out bird IDs as they fly in the background of your favo rite TV show&mdash\;and that&rsquo\;s OK.
Register < span style='color: #008000\;'>HERE.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200513T1306100Z-399841-3088@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000 SUMMARY:Earth Day art show DESCRIPTION:Bring your recycable art to be displayed at the War Memorial Bu ilding\, where the local community will vote on their favorites. [Click-he re] for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bring your recycable art to be displayed at the War Memorial Building\, where the local communi ty will vote on their favorites.
[Click-here ] for all the details. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250402T1312110Z-399841-6420@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:We're happy to welcome the Hatchery Program Manager from the WV DNR\, Jim Hedrick\, as our featured guest in April. There have been big de velopments around West Virginia's trout hatcheries in recent years which J im will broadly cover with a focus on the exciting updates done to the Bow den hatchery and its expanded role in our trout program. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We're happy to welcome the Hatchery Program Manager from the WVDNR\, Jim Hedrick\, as our featured guest in April.
There have been big developments around West Virg
inia's trout hatcheries in recent years which Jim will broadly cover with
a focus on the exciting updates done to the Bowden hatchery and its expand
ed role in our trout program.
Lunc h and Learn
A serie s of webinars with a WV focus. Hosted by WV Rivers Coalition.
Dr. Omar Abdul-Azi z\, Associate Professor of Civil &\; Environmental Engineering at West Virginia University\, will discuss his work on climate impacts\, increasin g hurricanes and storms\, and freshwater flooding in the coastal areas. Hi s current research activities include developing user-friendly engineering models to predict and assess (I) greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes and carbon s torage in ecosystems (e.g.\, wetlands\, forests) and natural gas fields\; (II) stream/river water quality and ecosystem health\; and (III) stormwate r flooding and drainage sustainability in large urban\, natural\, and coas tal environments under extreme climate events.
Register HERE.
Lunc h and Learn
A serie s of webinars with a WV focus. Hosted by WV Rivers Coalition.
Dr. Nicolas Zé\;gre\, Director of Mountain Hydrology Laboratory at West Virginia University will discuss Water Securi ty and Climate Change: A West Virginia Perspective.
Climate change has emerged as is one of greatest challenges for humanity in the 21st century\, with the strategic importanc e of water and natural resources expected to intensify as warming produces more frequent and intense extreme events that disrupt day-to-day life. Wh ile climate change poses significant risks to already stressed and vulnera ble communities\, ecosystems\, and economies throughout West Virginia\, it also provides opportunities for reshaping West Virginia&rsquo\;s future b y rethinking our relationship to water and natural resources of the mounta in state. This presentation will summarize West Virginia&rsquo\;s alternat ive climate futures\, explore implications of climate change for water sec urity\, and discuss opportunities for West Virginia to reshape its future by including climate change and sustainability in public discourse and dec ision making.
Register HERE.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200513T1729000Z-399841-3091@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T130000 SUMMARY:CRG volunteer appreciation DESCRIPTION: Come on out and enjoy a great day with old friends and make n ew ones. The event begins at 9 am\, lunch will be provided at 12 noon. Bri ng a dish if you wish and plan to help clean and fix up trails. https://ww w.facebook.com/events/2312385202343800/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Come on out and enjoy a great day with old friends and make new ones. The event begins at 9 am\, lunch will be provided at 12 noon. Bring a dish if you wish and plan to help clean and fix up trails.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Meadowood Park UID:20190402T1519060Z-399841-1803@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Flathead mayfly nymphs\, like the beauty below\, are not partic ularly strong swimmers. Instead\, their flattened body shape and tarsal (e nd of foot) claws help them cling to rocks in cool\, clean\, fast-moving s treams. Now that's one way to not get too carried away! [Photo]: Upper Min go\, Randolph County near the headwaters of the Tygart Valley River 3/27/2 5 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Flathead may fly nymphs\, like the beauty below\, are not particularly strong swimmers. Instead\, their flattened body shape and tarsal (end of foot) claws help them cling to rocks in cool\, clean\, fast-moving streams. Now that's one way to not get too carried away!
[Photo]: Upper Mingo\, R andolph County near the headwaters of the Tygart Valley River 3/27/25
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250401T1243060Z-399841-6417@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250219 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Stream Partners Award One Thing We All Share: Ou r River Annual Maple Syrup Festival Make it Shine Cleanup Volunteer Opport unity - Fundraising Coordinator Public BRWA Annual Meeting Meet Our Volunt eers - Abigail & Jay Jack Barker Memorial Fun Paddle And more... Click-Her e to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issue:
And more... \;Click-Here to read the stories. \;< /p> CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250219T1814230Z-399841-6276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190405 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-0405219.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinat or shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmental ly minded professionals and volunteers.
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Experienced Learning - Virtual Explorers Camp
Virtual Explorers Camp will combine interactive vir tual instruction sessions with outdoor explorations that are challenging a nd fun. We know that time spent outdoors can provide many benefits and we want to help your camper connect to the outside world and learn new skills along the way.
How it works: \;A few days ahead of the first meeting you will re ceive a packet in the mail filled with important information and tools nec essary for full participation in these activities. Zoom meetings will \;occur \;three times each week led by one of our course directors. Me etings will last 30-60 minutes. Participants will have specific instructio ns and materials to get outside on a self-led adventure in the backyard or local green space exploring characteristics unique to your area. Each mee ting will follow a similar format with participants reporting back next ti me to share their observations and data sets and to get their next assignm ent. Visit the website below to learn more&hellip\;
Overview
Many people mistakenly bel ieve they are not a target for cyber attackers: that they\, their systems\ , or accounts do not have any value. This could not be further from the tr uth. If you use technology in anyway\, at work or at home\, trust us - you have value to the bad guys. But\, you are in luck. You already have the b est defense there is against these cyber-attacks - you.
\;Why You Are a Target
There are lots of different cyber attackers on t he Internet today\, and they all have different motivations. So why would any of them want to attack you? Because by hacking you they help achieve t heir goal. Here are two common examples of cyber attackers and why they wo uld target you.
Cyber Criminals: These guys are out to make as muc h money as possible. What makes the Internet so valuable to them is they c an now easily target everyone in the world with just the push of a button. And there are A LOT of ways they can make money from you. Examples includ e stealing money from your bank or retirement accounts\, creating a credit card in your name and sending you the bill\, using your computer to hack other people\, or hacking your social media or gaming accounts and selling them to other criminals. The list is almost endless how bad guys can make money off you. There are hundreds of thousands of these bad guys who wake up each morning with the goal of hacking as many people as possible every single day\, including you.
Targeted Attackers: These are highly trained cyber attackers\, often working for governments\, criminal syndica tes\, or competitors targeting you at work. You may feel your job would no t attract much attention\, but you would be very surprised.
Subscribe to OUCH! and receive the latest security tips in your email every month.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20181213T1810320Z-399841-1409@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T143000 SUMMARY:National Stormwater Day DESCRIPTION:This year\, National Stormwater Day\, will be recognized throug h a free webinar led by the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA). It will bring together stormwater professionals to recognize leading stor mwater champions\, provide an overview of the newly established EPA Stormw ater Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Infrastructure Technologies (CES ITs) and other priorities for the Agency\, share updates on the 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card for Stormwater\, and celebrate the Water Enviro nment Federation (WEF) 2024 MS4 Award winning program in the City of Alexa ndria\, Virginia. To register for this free event\, please go to the Regis tration page. Note that 1.5 PDHs will be awarded for attending this webina r. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This year\,& nbsp\;National Stormwater Day\, \;will be recognized through a fr ee webinar led by the \;National Municipal Stormwater Alliance \;( NMSA).
It will bring togeth er stormwater professionals to recognize leading stormwater champions\, pr ovide an overview of the newly established EPA Stormwater Centers of Excel lence for Stormwater Infrastructure Technologies (CESITs) and other priori ties for the Agency\, share updates on the 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card for Stormwater\, and celebrate the Water Environment Federation (WEF ) 2024 MS4 Award winning program in the City of Alexandria\, Virginia.
To register for this free event \, please go to the \;Registration page. \;Note that 1.5 PD Hs will be awarded for attending this webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241030T1742160Z-399841-6112@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240827 SUMMARY:Pipeline newsletter DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Quarter of the 2024 Pipeline Newsletter is now availabl e online and may be viewed at: http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline /pipelinenewsletter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 3rd Quar ter of the 2024 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie wed at: \;http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline/pipelinenew sletter.cfm
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240827T1248350Z-399841-5993@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200502 SUMMARY:Teaching community without classrooms DESCRIPTION:Teaching community without classrooms Join Experience Learning\ , Inc.- Beyond the Classroom\, and educators from around the world\, in th is unique conference experience! There are a variety of presentations that will give teachers tools to help them during this time of remote learning . Join us for our presentation 'Unplugging in the Virtual World of Learnin g' that encourages students to get outside and explore the world around th em while connecting to academic and social-emotional learning objectives. There are scholarships available too! Please message us with questions. ht tps://www.facebook.com/613987488784126/posts/1474914679358065/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Teaching com munity without classrooms
Jo in Experience Learning\, Inc.- Beyond the C lassroom\, and educators from around the world\, in this unique confer ence experience! There are a variety of presentations that will give teach ers tools to help them during this time of remote learning. Join us for ou r presentation 'Unplugging in the Virtual World of Learning' that encourag es students to get outside and explore the world around them while connect ing to academic and social-emotional learning objectives. There are schola rships available too! Please message us with questions.
https://www.facebook.com/613987488784126/ posts/1474914679358065/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200427T2025410Z-399841-3030@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z SUMMARY:§319 Reporting Deadline RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20260501;BYMONTH=5;BYMONTHDAY=1 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DESCRIPTION:Semi-annual reports are due for watershed projects\, planning p rojects\, and AGO's. Click-Here to download a summary of the reporting gui delines. Note: Final reports do not have to follow the semi-annual schedul e. They are due no later than 30-days following the end of the performance period. However\, they can be submitted before that\, such as during the semi-annula period\, if the project is competed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Semi-annual reports are due for watershed projects\, planning projects\, and AGO's.&nb sp\;Click-Here to download a summary of the repo rting guidelines.
Note: Final reports do not have to follow the semi-annual schedule. They are due no later than 30-days follo wing the end of the performance period. However\, they can be submitted be fore that\, such as during the semi-annula period\, if the project is comp eted. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240424T1752530Z-399841-5806@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T170000 SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Fishing Camp DESCRIPTION:Email Tim Reese for details. The event is part of Keep the Caca pon River Clean initiative. 2020-KeepCacaponCleanEvents.jpg Keep the Cacap on Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land T rust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in ‘get-wet’ ac tivities for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring organiza tion visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email \;Tim Reese for details. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Ri ver Clean initiative.
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Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacap on and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues an d engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and w ebsite or email: info@cacaponriver.org.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:The River House UID:20200312T1457080Z-399841-2863@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017 SUMMARY:Ice Mountain hike DESCRIPTION:Email Tim Reese for more information. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Iniative. It is scheduled to start at 10AM. Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cac apon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River L and Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in ‘get-we t’ activities for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring org anization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponrive r.org. 2020-KeepCacaponCleanEvents.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email \; Tim Reese for more information. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Iniative. It is scheduled to s tart at 10AM.
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Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engag e in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for river enthusiasts. For informa tion on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Old Tavern UID:20200312T1509090Z-399841-2867@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200606 SUMMARY:Cacapon River cleanups DESCRIPTION:Riverside trash cleanup will occur at three locations: Capon Br idge\, Great Cacapon\, and Wardensville WV. Email Tim Reese for details. T he events are part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative. 2020-KeepCacaponC leanEvents.jpg Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issu es and engage in ‘get-wet’ activities for river enthusiasts. For informati on on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Riverside tr ash cleanup will occur at \;three locations: Capon Bridge\, Great Cacapon\, and \;Wardensville WV. Ema il \;Tim Reese for details. The events are part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative.
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Keep the Cacapon Clea n Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institu te\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsq uo\; activities for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring o rganization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20200312T1501450Z-399841-2861@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201115 SUMMARY:Environmental Short Films DESCRIPTION:Email Frank Rodgers for more information. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initative. It is scheduled to start at 2PM. Keep th e Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, C acapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in ‘get- wet’ activities for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring o rganization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponri ver.org. 2020-KeepCacaponCleanEvents.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email Frank Rodgers for more inform ation. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initative. It is schedu led to start at 2PM.
Keep th e Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, C acapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in &lsqu o\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for river enthusiasts. For information on an y sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org.
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Email \; Tim Reese for details. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative.
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Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiati ve\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus att ention on water quality issues and engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activ ities for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring organizatio n visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:The River House UID:20200804T2034010Z-399841-2865@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 SUMMARY:§319 Proposal Deadline DESCRIPTION:Your §319 workplans are due §319 timelines - §319 grants are ti med on a Federal fiscal year. Project planning and workplan developments a re focused on the next fiscal year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous fiscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We strongly encourage organizations to work with regi onal Basin Coordinator to develop technically and financially sound projec ts and workplans. For a detailed timeline of the grant application and re porting schedules download the table included below. WV-319timelines.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Your §\;319 workplans are due
§\;319 \;timelines&nb sp\;- \;§\;319 grants \;are timed on a \; Federal fiscal year. Project planning and workplan developments are fo cused on the next fiscal year while reporting activities are focused on th e current or previous fiscal year. The following timeline is general for a ny fiscal year. \;We \;strongly encourage organizations to work wi th \;regional \;Basin Coordinator&nbs p\;to develop technically and financially sound projects and workplans . \;
For a detailed time line of the grant application and reporting schedules download the table i ncluded below. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240424T1753280Z-399841-5805@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200714 SUMMARY:Open River Float DESCRIPTION:Email Frank Rodgers for details. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative. Approximate start time 1PM. 2020-KeepCacaponCl eanEvents.jpg Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and C acapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issue s and engage in ‘get-wet’ activities for river enthusiasts. For informatio n on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email \; Frank Rodgers \;for details. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative. Approxim ate start time 1PM.
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Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsor ed by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riv erkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on wa ter quality issues and engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for ri ver enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring organization visit thei r Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cacapon Lake UID:20200312T1456240Z-399841-2864@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200517 SUMMARY:Guided River Float DESCRIPTION:Cacapon River float\, Hampshire County WV. Email Brent Walls fo r details. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative. Approxi mate start time: 10AM 2020-KeepCacaponCleanEvents.jpg Keep the Cacapon Cle an Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapon Instit ute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust t o focus attention on water quality issues and engage in ‘get-wet’ activiti es for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring organization v isit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cacapon River float\, Hampshire County WV. Email \;Brent Walls for details. The event is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative. Appro ximate start time: 10AM
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Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of th e Cacapon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cac apon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for river enthusiasts. Fo r information on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponrive r.org.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:The River House UID:20200312T1502050Z-399841-2860@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T170000 SUMMARY:Beginning Fly Fishing Camp DESCRIPTION:Email Tim Reese for details. The event is part of Keep the Caca pon River Clean Initiative. 2020-KeepCacaponCleanEvents.jpg Keep the Cac apon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Cacapon River\, Cacapo n Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in ‘get-wet’ activities for river enthusiasts. For information on any sponsoring organi zation visit their Facebook page and websitesor email: info@cacaponriver.o rg. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email \; Tim Reese for details. \;The \;event \;is part of Keep the Cacapon River Clean Initiative.
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Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Ca capon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for river enthusiasts. For in formation on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and web sitesor email: info@cacaponriver.org.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:The River House UID:20200312T1456450Z-399841-2862@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200906 SUMMARY:Riverfest Float and Music DESCRIPTION:Email Tim Reese for details. Event is scheduled from Noon - 9PM . It is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Iniaitve. 2020-KeepCacaponCleanEve nts.jpg Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Ca capon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in ‘get-wet’ activities for river enthusiasts. For information on a ny sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and website or email: info@cacaponriver.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email \; Tim Reese for \;details. Eve nt is scheduled from Noon - 9PM. It is part of Keep the Cacapon Clean Inia itve. \;
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Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative\, sponsored by Friends of the Ca capon River\, Cacapon Institute\, Upper Potomac Riverkeepers\, and Cacapon and Lost River Land Trust to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in &lsquo\;get-wet&rsquo\; activities for river enthusiasts. For in formation on any sponsoring organization visit their Facebook page and web site or email: info@cacaponriver.or g.
CATEGORIES:Entertainment LOCATION:The River House UID:20200312T1506240Z-399841-2866@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T120000 SUMMARY:Long Point hike DESCRIPTION:Join us at 10am for a scenic 3.2 mile hike along the Long Point Trail! This trail features some of the best panoramic views of the gorge and the New River Gorge Bridge. This moderate trail winds through the fore st until meeting a steep section just before the outlook. Come hike with u s! Directions: From US 19\, follow WV16 south through the town of Fayettev ille. Turn left on Gatewood Road (sign indicates Kaymoor and Cunard). Foll ow Gatewood Road for 1.9 miles\, and turn left on Newton Road. The trailhe ad parking area is 50 yards on the left. https://www.facebook.com/events/3 37162233895473/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at 1
0am for a scenic 3.2 mile hike along the Long Point Trail! This trail feat
ures some of the best panoramic views of the gorge and the New River Gorge
Bridge. This moderate trail winds through the forest until meeting a stee
p section just before the outlook. Come hike with us!Di
rections: From US 19\, follow WV16 south through the town of Fayett
eville. Turn left on Gatewood Road (sign indicates Kaymoor and Cunard). Fo
llow Gatewood Road for 1.9 miles\, and turn left on Newton Road. The trail
head parking area is 50 yards on the left.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190815T1226170Z-399841-2327@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T140000 SUMMARY:Oak Ridge cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Generation New River Gorge The team is heading out to clean along Route 16 from the Fayetteville intersection to Balls Grocery S tore. Join us to keep WV wild and wonderful and help clean up your town fo r Earth Day! Meet us at Balls Grocery Parking Lot between 11am - 2pm to gr ab your supplies then head out… Drinks\, snacks\, and clean up equipment w ill be provided. Message our coordinator for more details - CassidyBBayes@ gmail.com. https://fb.me/e/GAFaQC7a X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Generation New River Gorge
The team is heading out to clean along Route 16 from the Fayetteville intersection to Balls Grocery Store. Join us to keep WV wild and wonderful and help cl ean up your town for Earth Day! Meet us at Balls Grocery Parking Lot betwe en 11am - 2pm to grab your supplies then head out&hellip\; Drinks\, snacks \, and clean up equipment will be provided. Message our coordinator for mo re details - CassidyBBayes@gmail. com.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210330T1658320Z-399841-3740@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T190000 SUMMARY:Trace Fork cleanup DESCRIPTION:Meet at Lions Field parking area in Little Creek park at 4:00 p m. Supplies provided include bags\, gloves\, and litter pickers. Items you should bring – water\, food\, sunscreen\, hand sanitizer\, mask\, muck bo ots/warders and a hat. If you need additional information or have question s\, contact John at 304-389-7625 or Dennis at 304-941-8302. TraceForkClean up.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at Lion s Field parking area in Little Creek park at 4:00 pm. Supplies provided in clude bags\, gloves\, and litter pickers. Items you should bring &ndash\; water\, food\, sunscreen\, hand sanitizer\, mask\, muck boots/warders and a hat. If you need additional information or have questions\, contact John at 304-389-7625 or Dennis at 304-941-8302.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Little Creek Park UID:20210330T1656020Z-399841-3739@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T120000 SUMMARY:Road salt management strategies DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Region 3’s Source Water Team will be hosting a webinar on road salt management strategies. This is the third and final webinar of a series of webinars leading up to their Source Water Leadership Forum. Th is is a webinar open to internal and external stakeholders. Two guest spe akers who will provide an overview of the localized problem and solutions\ , with key takeaways for those interested in developing a similar manageme nt strategy. The presenters are Daniel Kelting\, Executive Director of the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith’s College and Scott Simons\, Division Chief of the Highway Maintenance Division at Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Click here to join the m eeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s Region 3&rsquo\;s Source Water Team will be hosting a webinar on road sal t management strategies. \; This is the third and final webinar of a s eries of webinars leading up to their Source Water Leadership Forum. This is a webinar open to internal and external stakeholders. \; Two guest speakers who will provide an overview of the localized problem and solutio ns\, with key takeaways for those interested in developing a similar manag ement strategy. The presenters are Daniel Kelting\, Executive Director of the Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith&rsquo\;s College and Scot t Simons\, Division Chief of the Highway Maintenance Division at Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. \; Click here to join th e meeting. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210330T1652430Z-399841-3738@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T170000 SUMMARY:§319 guidance update DESCRIPTION:ACWA will host a states/interstates-only briefing with EPA offi cials to discuss current agency efforts to update and revise Section 319 N onpoint Source grant program guidelines. Please register for the briefing here. Additional information about EPA’s Section 319 Grant Guidance Update \, including background\, workgroup reports\, and presentation slides from a January 2023 EPA presentation to ACWA can be found here. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA will ho st a states/interstates-only briefing with EPA officials to discuss curren t agency efforts to update and revise Section 319 Nonpoint Source grant pr ogram guidelines. Please register for the briefing \;here.
Additional information about EPA&rsquo\;s Section 319 Grant Guidance Upda te\, including background\, workgroup reports\, and presentation slides fr om a January 2023 EPA presentation to ACWA can be found \;here.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20231024T1958400Z-399841-5472@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T200000 SUMMARY:BRWA celebrates 20 years! DESCRIPTION:Buckhannon River Watershed Association (BRWA) will hold its ann ual meeting via Zoom. This year’s event will feature a lecture by Dr. Joey Aloi\, Buckhannon native and current resident of Charleston\, WW. Aloi wi ll present\, “From Springs to Faucets: How Historic Transition Can Teach U s to Care for Our Water”. The lecture will explore the dynamic between the increased availability of tap water through municipal water systems durin g the late nineteenth century and the impact on mineral springs resort cul ture. With vast appreciation\, BRWA will also wish a fond farewell to Dr. Paul Richter as part of the event. Richter has served on the board since its inception in 2001\, as a founding and integral member and later as the Chairperson. Additionally\, the BRWA Board and WVDEP’s Watershed Improvem ent Branch will provide an update on the association’s current activities\ , future plans\, and a look back at some highlights of BRWA work during th e past twenty years. To join the meeting\, please register in advance HER E. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Buckhannon River Watershed Association \;(B RWA) will hold its annual meeting via Zoom. This year&rsquo\;s event will feature a lecture by Dr. Joey Aloi\, Buckhannon native and current residen t of Charleston\, WW. Aloi will present\, &ldquo\;From Springs to Faucets: How Historic Transition Can Teach Us to Care for Our Water&rdquo\;. The l ecture will explore the dynamic between the increased availability of tap water through municipal water systems during the late nineteenth century a nd the impact on mineral springs resort culture. \;
To join the meeting\, pleas e register in advance \;HERE .
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210330T1650280Z-399841-3737@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T170000 SUMMARY:Rain garden planting DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sam Michaels Park on October 21st! At 10:00 a.m. we will be participating in 'A Walk in the Woods' where we'll showcase recent projects focused on conservation. Then at 3:00 pm we'll be planting flowe rs and shrubs in the park's newly-constructed rain garden. WVCA_Raingarden Planting.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at S am Michaels Park on October 21st! At 10:00 a.m. we will be participating i n 'A Walk in the Woods' where we'll showcase recent projects focused on co nservation. Then at 3:00 pm we'll be planting flowers and shrubs in the pa rk's newly-constructed rain garden.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20231002T1501520Z-399841-5439@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231021 SUMMARY:WQ training on the Greenbrier DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about protecting our waterways and ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? This hands-on water quality tr aining along the stunning Greenbrier River is your chance to become a Volu nteer Water Quality Monitor and join a dedicated network of individuals co mmitted to safeguarding our precious water resources. Specifically design ed in response to the challenges posed by projects and other disturbances\ , this training will empower you to identify erosion and sedimentation imp acts resulting from pipeline development. Our trained volunteers play a cr itical role in collecting valuable data and conducting visual assessments before\, during\, and after pipeline construction. This is your opportuni ty to gain essential skills\, contribute to preserving our water resources \, and make a real difference in your community. Reserve your spot today! WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you pass ionate about protecting our waterways and ready to make a meaningful impac t in your community? This hands-on water quality training along the stunni ng Greenbrier River is your chance to become a Volunteer Water Quality Mon itor and join a dedicated network of individuals committed to safeguarding our precious water resources. \;
Specifically designed in response to the challenges posed by pro jects and other disturbances\, this training will empower you to identify erosion and sedimentation impacts resulting from pipeline development. Our trained volunteers play a critical role in collecting valuable data and c onducting visual assessments before\, during\, and after pipeline construc tion. \;
This is your op portunity to gain essential skills\, contribute to preserving our water re sources\, and make a real difference in your community. Reserve your spot today! \;
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:The Graham House UID:20231002T2008200Z-399841-5438@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T173000 SUMMARY:WV imparied streams list DESCRIPTION:The Clean Water Act requires the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) to submit a “303(d) List\,” which is a list of impaire d streams or streams that do not meet water quality standards\, to the Env ironmental Protection Agency (EPA) every two years. WVDEP recently submitt ed a combined impaired streams list for 2018\, 2020\, and 2022. In respons e to this submission\, EPA noted an additional 346 streams\, over 1\,600 s tream miles\, missing from the list. Join WV Rivers for a webinar to learn more about how the EPA identified additional streams and how this decisio n could affect your watershed. Before the webinar\, we encourage you to lo ok at the EPA web map to see which streams in your watershed have been ide ntified as impaired. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Clean Wa ter Act requires the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) to submit a &ldquo\;303(d) List\,&rdquo\; which is a list of impaired streams or streams that do not meet water quality standards\, to the Environmenta l Protection Agency (EPA) every two years. \;WVDEP recently sub mitted a combined impaired streams list for 2018\, 2020\, and 2022. In res ponse to this submission\, EPA noted an additional 346 streams\, over 1\,6 00 stream miles\, missing from the list.
Befor e the webinar\, we encourage you to look at the \;EPA w eb map \;to see which streams in your watershed have been identifi ed as impaired.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20231002T1450550Z-399841-5437@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211228 SUMMARY:Social network safety DESCRIPTION:Never share sensitive information on social networks - stay saf e... Click-Here and download the attached pdf to learn more. SocialNetwor kSafety.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Never share sensitive information on social networks - stay safe... \;Click-Here and download the attached pdf to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20211227T2056310Z-399841-4276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520 SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Brownsfield Grants DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced th at 30 recipients in EPA Region 3 have been selected to receive over $21 mi llion in Brownfields Grants to help communities across three states addres s contaminated sites\, fueling economic revitalization\, creating jobs\, a nd improving public health and the environment. These funds will empower local governments and non-profit organizations to address environmental ch allenges while revitalizing underused properties and stimulating local eco nomies. Federal grant recipients must meet legal and administrative requi rements to receive EPA funds. To view the full list of selected recipients \, visit the project list website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 30 recipients in EPA Region 3 have been selected to receive over \;$21 million \;in&nb sp\; Brownfields Grants \;to help communities across three states addre ss contaminated sites\, fueling economic revitalization\, creating jobs\, and improving public health and the environment. \;
To view the full list of selected recipients\, visit the \;project list website. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250520T1429130Z-399841-6541@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220819 SUMMARY:The HUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Farmer's markets are growing in popularity acros s West Virginia. Read more about the growing farmer's market economy in th e WV Explorer Here. Dolly Parton made a special visit to the Mountain Stat e to celebrate her Imagination Library. Learn more about Dolly's visit in The Herald-Dispatch Here. Morgan County tourism is booming with special at tention being focused on improving biking trails. Learn more about the wor k happening in Morgan County in The Journal Here. Opportunities T-Mobile h as partnered with Smart Growth America and Main Street America to create $ 25 million in grants to help small towns thrive over the next 5 years. Lea rn more about the grants Here. WV State Historic Preservation Office and t he WV Department of Tourism will host a webinar on August 18 for owners an d administrators of privately and publicly-owned historic buildings in Wes t Virginia associated with tourism initiatives. Learn more about the works hop in WV Explorer Here. TheHub.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
The West Vir ginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Series from December 2022 through February 2023 to highlight current water resear ch and remediation projects. Each session will feature three presentations pertaining to a particular theme followed by Q&\;A. Presenters will co nsist of various WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WVWRI. -- \;WVWRI Seminar Series Re gistration
Note: The recording a nd slides of previous seminars are available at the website below. \;< /span>
https://wvwri.wvu.edu/o utreach/seminar-series
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221206T1621150Z-399841-5026@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015 SUMMARY:Guyandotte TMDL DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-DWWM is extending the comment period for revisions to the draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for select streams in the Lower G uyandotte River watershed (downstream of Logan\, WV). These TMDLs were ori ginally released on June 15\, 2021. Specific revisions were needed to corr ect a margin of safety calculation for one dissolved aluminum TMDL and to reduce fecal coliform loads from pastureland use in the watershed to attai n water quality standards. WVDEP is releasing applicable allocation spread sheets and a public report\, including notes on revisions. For detailed in formation and TMDL resources\, visit www.dep.wv.gov/wvtmdl then navigate t o the Lower Guyandotte watershed in the Hydrologic Group C at the bottom o f the page. An interactive overview of the project is available HERE. Co mments must be submitted no later than November 4\, 2021 and should be ema iled or mailed to: Mindy Neil (Mindy.S.Neil@wv.gov) ATTN: Lower Guyandotte Draft TMDL comments WV Dept. of Environmental Protection 601 57th St. S.E . Charleston\, WV 25304 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-DWWM i
s extending the comment period for revisions to the draft Total Maximum Da
ily Loads (TMDLs) for select streams in the Lower Guyandotte River watersh
ed (downstream of Logan\, WV). These TMDLs were originally released on Jun
e 15\, 2021.
Specific rev
isions were needed to correct a margin of safety calculation for one disso
lved aluminum TMDL and to reduce fecal coliform loads from pastureland use
in the watershed to attain water quality standards. WVDEP is releasing ap
plicable allocation spreadsheets and a public report\, including notes on
revisions. \;For detailed information and TMDL resources\, visit \
;www.dep.wv.gov/wvt
mdl \;then navigate to the Lower Guyandotte watershed in the Hydro
logic Group C at the bottom of the page. An interactive overview of the pr
oject is available HERE.
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Comments must be submitted no later than November
4\, 2021 and should be emailed or mailed to: \;Mindy Neil (Mindy.S.Ne
il@wv.gov)
ATTN: Lower G
uyandotte Draft TMDL comments
W
V Dept. of Environmental Protection
601 57th \;St. S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304
A Watershed Academy Webcast: Integrating Water Quality and Nature-based Approa ches into Hazard Mitigation Plans Thursday\, March 14\, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
EPA is promoting integration of FEMA hazard mitigation plans and water qualit y plans to support projects that reduce natural hazards while emphasizing water quality benefits. This webcast will look at two completed pilot proj ects that have successfully integrated watershed planning\, green infrastr ucture practices\, and source water protection into FEMA hazard mitigation plans. Learn about community benefits\, including:
1) Better results through watershed planning that optimizes water quality\, floodplain management\, and hazard risk reductio n\; 2) More opportunity for green infrastructure solutions to hazards\; 3) Reduced flood insurance rates for communities that adopt stormwater polic ies that reduce risk\, including green infrastructure and watershed planni ng\; 3) Potentially meeting requirements for reducing water quality impair ments faster through risk management\; and 4) Availability of FEMA and oth er federal funding for water quality projects that also mitigate hazards.< /span>
Webcast participants are eli gible to receive a certificate for their attendance. The webcast presentat ions are posted in \;advance and participants are encourage d to download them prior to the webcast.Spe akers:
Myra Schwartz\ , EPA Region 1
Carr ie Robinette\, FEMA
Josh Bruce\, Oregon Partnership for Disaster ResilienceRegistration:
You must register in advance to attend this webcast. Regis ter at the link belowt: www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/wate rshed-academy-webcast-seminars
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190226T1953560Z-399841-1645@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210907 SUMMARY:Volunteer at the Canaan Valley refuge DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for the Canaan Valley refuge The refuge was establish ed to ensure the ecological integrity of Canaan Valley and the continued a vailability of its wetland\, botanical\, and wildlife resources to the cit izens of the United States. Volunteer opportunities are growing. Qualified volunteers are needed to lead refuge programs\, assist with maintenance p rojects\, staff the visitor center\, maintain refuge trails and help with special workdays or events. There are also a limited number of opportuniti es for qualified volunteers to help with biological work. The projects ran ge from a few hours to long-term. Schedules can be worked out to accommoda te the volunteer’s needs. If you are interested in volunteering on the ref uge please contact Matt Boarman at 304-202-5366\, or by e-mail to matthew_ boarman@fws.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer fo r the \;Canaan V alley refuge
The refuge was established to ensure the ecological integrity of Canaan Valley and the continued availability of its wetland\, botanical\, and wi ldlife resources to the citizens of the United States. Volunteer opportuni ties are growing. Qualified volunteers are needed to lead refuge programs\ , assist with maintenance projects\, staff the visitor center\, maintain r efuge trails and help with special workdays or events. There are also a li mited number of opportunities for qualified volunteers to help with biolog ical work. The projects range from a few hours to long-term. Schedules can be worked out to accommodate the volunteer&rsquo\;s needs.
If you are interested in volunteering on t he refuge please contact Matt Boarman at 304-202-5366\, or by e-mail to&nb sp\;matthew_boarman@fws.gov.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement LOCATION:Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge UID:20210907T1433590Z-399841-4096@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T160000 SUMMARY:Carriage Trail leaf walk DESCRIPTION:Event by FestivALL - Carriage Trail Revel in the colors of West Virginia's fall foliage at the Carriage Trail Leaf Walk. Enjoy vignettes from local theatre groups\, live music\, interactive art\, and other artfu l adventures. Take a stroll on the .65 mile trail and experience the arts in a not so typical place! __________________ Location: Sunrise Carriage T rail\, 746 Myrtle Rd-- parking at Farmer\, Cline\, Campbell PLLC\, at the bottom of the trail and across the bridge in downtown Charleston. https:// fb.me/e/2swwsqQje X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;FestivA LL \;- \;Carriage Trail
Revel in the colors of West Virginia's fall foliage at the Carriage Trail Leaf Walk. Enjoy vignettes from local theatre groups\, live music\, interactive art\, and other artful adventure s. Take a stroll on the .65 mile trail and experience the arts in a not so typical place!
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Location: Sunrise Carri
age Trail\, 746 Myrtle Rd-- parking at Farmer\, Cline\, Campbell PLLC\, at
the bottom of the trail and across the bridge in downtown Charleston.
Volunteer Wes t Virginia \;will be hosting a three-part virtual Vo lunteer Management Training this fall. \; This interactive training fo cuses on the basics of volunteer management with short lessons and virtual breakout rooms where you can share best practices with peers from across the state.
Dates:
To support all o f the wonderful and hard working volunteer programs in the state\, we have made this training free! \;Please register here. Registratio n will be open until the training reaches capacity. Questions - please con tact \;Hawley Carlson.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220823T1724060Z-399841-4836@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501 SUMMARY:Morgantown area flatwater paddling DESCRIPTION:Flatwater paddling – Morgantown Use the map to locate launch si tes in and around Morgantown. Click-Here to view the map! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Flatwater paddling &ndash\; Morgantown
Use the map to locate launch sites in and around Morgantown. \;
Volunteer Wes t Virginia \;will be hosting a three-part virtual Vo lunteer Management Training this fall. \; This interactive training fo cuses on the basics of volunteer management with short lessons and virtual breakout rooms where you can share best practices with peers from across the state.
Dates:
To support all o f the wonderful and hard working volunteer programs in the state\, we have made this training free! Please register here. Registration will be open until the training reaches capacity. Questions - please contact < a href='mailto:hawley.r.carlson@wv.gov' rel='nofollow'>Hawley Carlson.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220823T1723190Z-399841-4835@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504 SUMMARY:FASTER WV DESCRIPTION:Through its FASTER WV initiative\, Advantage Valley and its par tners are building a stronger culture of entrepreneurship in the region\, providing entrepreneurs and small business owners with access to informati onal webinars\, free one-on-one business coaching with professionals\, fre e basic business entrepreneurship classes\, and access to capital. Visit t he website below to learn more. Questions? Email Terrell Ellis. http://ad vantagevalley.com/faster-wv-initiative X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Through its& nbsp\;FASTER WV initiative\, Advantage Valley and its partners are buildin g a stronger culture of entrepreneurship in the region\, providing entrepr eneurs and small business owners with \;access to informational webina rs\, free one-on-one business coaching with professionals\, free basic bus iness entrepreneurship classes\, and access to capital. \;Visit the we bsite below to learn more. Questions? Email Terrell Ellis. \;
http://advantagevalley.com/faster-wv-initiative
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20210414T1253100Z-399841-3788@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Desirae Ellison will be joining us to share insights into Plate au Action Network’s ongoing Mycoremediation project. Mycoremediation is an innovative method of bioremediating environmental toxins using fungi. See the meeting information below to join and learn more! Video call link: ht tps://meet.google.com/etk-omue-wce or dial: (US) +1 929-336-5814 PIN: 2 30 025 564 #. More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/etk-omue-wce?pin=532697 2702353 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Desirae Elli son will be joining us to share insights into \;Plat eau Action Network&rsquo\;s ongoing Mycoremediation project. Myco remediation is an innovative method of bioremediating environmental toxins using fungi. See the meeting information below to join and learn more!
Video call link: \;https://meet.google.com/etk-omue-wce \;or dial: \; (US) +1 929-336-5814 \;PIN: \; 230 025 564 #. M ore phone numbers: \;https://tel.meet/etk-omue-wce?pin=5326972702353
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260403T1406170Z-399841-7048@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T140000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Wings of Wonder Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation and Th ree Rivers Avian Center Kanawha State Forest The event is free\, open to t he public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk\, and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping W V's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet on the Gift Shop Lawn. https://fb.me/e/1LT1cYzI v X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wings of Wonder
Ev ent by \;Kanawha Sta te Forest Foundation \;and \;Three Rivers Avian Center
The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors c lose\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk\, and our bald eagle Regis. Le arn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique ab ilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV' s wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning i nteractive program. Meet on the Gift Shop Lawn.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20210907T1424270Z-399841-4094@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414 SUMMARY:WVHUB - stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this issue: ASCEND – a program to attack talent to WV. Learn more and apply Showcase community assets with a resource guide. Download here. Pilot Program for young entrepreneurs. Learn more. Opportunities Hig h Rocks Small Communities Big Developments Workforce meets April 29th. And much more… Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Opportunities
And much more&hellip\; Click-Here to read the stories.
Local municipal project leaders will presen t summaries on riverfron enhancement efforts. Following presentations the group will discuss regional issues and commonalities of local efforts.
9:00AM - 10:30 AM: Mon River Coalition meeting
10:30AM - 11:0 0 AM: Networking and refreshments
11:00AM - 12:30PM: 3RQ roundtabl e
Join in an open discussion regarding bacteria monitoring. Help i dentify focus areas and explore potential collaborative funding opportunit ies.
https://monrivervalleycoalition3rq.eventbrite.com \;
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Marilla Center UID:20181105T1812580Z-399841-1326@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 SUMMARY:Make It Shine Belington DESCRIPTION:Event by Save The Tygart Watershed Association at the Belington Bakery Come help Save the Tygart Watershed Association 'Make It Shine' in Belington. The River road is a scenic drive along the Tygart between Beli ngton and Junior\, but right now\, the trash is getting all the attention- -we need your help to clean it up so that our beautiful Tygart Valley Rive r is the main attraction. Let us know you'll be there\, sign up at https:/ /forms.gle/9fhb83tNdGT2KYpMA Where: Meet across the street from the Golden Rule (Belington Bakery) to be shuttled out to River Road (unfortunately\, there isn't a good meeting/parking spot out there). ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Save The Tygart Watershed Association \;at the \;B elington Bakery
Come hel p Save the Tygart Watershed Association 'Make It Shine' in Belington. The River road is a scenic drive along the Tygart between Belington and Junior \, but right now\, the trash is getting all the attention--we need your he lp to clean it up so that our beautiful Tygart Valley River is the main at traction.
Let us know you'll be there\, sign up at \;https://forms.gle/9fhb83tNdGT2KYpMA
Where: Meet across the street from the Golden Rul e (Belington Bakery) to be shuttled out to River Road (unfortunately\, the re isn't a good meeting/parking spot out there).
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260323T1400390Z-399841-7047@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T120000 SUMMARY:Source Molecular DESCRIPTION:Source Molecular would like to invite you to participate in our 40-minute introduction to Microbial Source Tracking Webinar Presentation on December 19\, 2018 at 11:00 AM EDT. It will be followed by a 20-minute question and answer portion. Register Here Our laboratory provides testin g and analytical services to objectively identify sources of fecal contami nation in water bodies. I encourage you to invite your colleagues and othe r stakeholders that have a site where evaluating sources of fecal pollutio n would be valuable. This approach is an important step towards designing\ , implementing and evaluating best management practices for controlling fe cal pollution. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Source Molecular would like to invite you t o participate in our 40-minute introduction to Microbial Source Tracking W ebinar Presentation \;on \;December 19\, 2018 at 11:00 AM EDT. It will be followed by a 20-minute question and answer portion. \;
< p>Register HereOur laboratory provides testing and analytical services to objectively ide ntify sources of fecal contamination in water bodies. \;I encourage yo u to invite your colleagues and other stakeholders that have a site where evaluating sources of fecal pollution would be valuable. This approach is an important step towards designing\, implementing and evaluating best man agement practices for controlling fecal pollution. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181210T2055110Z-399841-1403@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419 SUMMARY:National water monitoring conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council will host its 12t h National Monitoring Conference online during the week of April 19\, 2021 . All federal\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, nonprofits \, academia\, and volunteer citizen scientists are welcome at this importa nt national forum. Networking and opportunities to create new relationship s will abound for attendees. Whether you seek to develop new skills\, lear n about the latest technologies\, or simply exchange information on a wide variety of topics relevant to water resources\, the National Monitoring C onference is for you. Lakes and wetlands\, rivers and streams\, coastal wa ters and estuaries\, groundwater\, and processed water—all water resources —will be represented. The conference attracts the highest quality professi onal papers and posters and is a destination conference for many in the fi eld. https://www.nalms.org/2021nmc/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council will host its \;12th National Monito ring Conference online \;during the week of April 19\, 2021. \;
All federal\, state\, tribal a nd local water professionals\, nonprofits\, academia\, and volunteer citiz en scientists are welcome at this important national forum.
Networking and opportunities to create new relationships will abound for attendees. Whether you seek to develop new skills\, learn about the latest technologies\, or simply exchange informat ion on a wide variety of topics relevant to water resources\, the National Monitoring Conference is for you. Lakes and wetlands\, rivers and streams \, coastal waters and estuaries\, groundwater\, and processed water&mdash\ ;all water resources&mdash\;will be represented. The conference attracts t he highest quality professional papers and posters and is a destination co nference for many in the field.
https://www.nalms.org /2021nmc/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210330T1702440Z-399841-3741@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T143000 SUMMARY:Volunteer management DESCRIPTION:Volunteer West Virginia will be hosting a three-part virtual Vo lunteer Management Training this fall. This interactive training focuses on the basics of volunteer management with short lessons and virtual break out rooms where you can share best practices with peers from across the st ate. Dates: October 5th\, 1:00PM-2:30PM October 19th\, 1:00PM-2:30PM Novem ber 2nd\, 1:00PM-2:30PM To support all of the wonderful and hard working v olunteer programs in the state\, we have made this training free! Please r egister here. Registration will be open until the training reaches capacit y. Questions - please contact Hawley Carlson. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer Wes t Virginia \;will be hosting a three-part virtual Vo lunteer Management Training this fall. \; This interactive training fo cuses on the basics of volunteer management with short lessons and virtual breakout rooms where you can share best practices with peers from across the state.
Dates:
To support all o f the wonderful and hard working volunteer programs in the state\, we have made this training free! \;Please register here. Registratio n will be open until the training reaches capacity. Questions - please con tact \;Hawley Carlson.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220823T1724470Z-399841-4837@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002 SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Stream DESCRIPTION:Check-out WVDEP-REAP new Adopt-A-Stream Program The Adopt-A-Str eam Program was established in 2023 and is housed in the DEP’s REAP Progra m. The program’s goal is to improve the quality of our environment by enco uraging public involvement in the elimination of stream litter. The progra m offers volunteers the opportunity to take charge of their environment by making a positive effort to create a cleaner\, more aesthetic place in wh ich to live. Click-Here to learn more. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Check-out WV DEP-REAP new Adopt-A-Stream Program
The Adopt-A-Stream Program was established in 2023 and is housed i n the DEP&rsquo\;s REAP Program. The program&rsquo\;s goal is to improve t he quality of our environment by encouraging public involvement in the eli mination of stream litter. The program offers volunteers the opportunity t o take charge of their environment by making a positive effort to create a cleaner\, more aesthetic place in which to live.
Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20231002T1509510Z-399841-5440@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408 SUMMARY:Esri map making course DESCRIPTION:Love maps? Make better ones Once\, only cartographers made maps . Today\, anyone can. With coaching from experienced cartographers and pra ctical\, hands-on exercises using ArcGIS Pro\, you'll become a smarter map maker\, ready to go beyond the defaults and make better maps. This free\, online course runs from April 10 to May 22\, 2019. Students can expect to spend a minimum of two to three hours per week on course material. Student s who complete all content earn a certificate of completion from Esri. Cli ck-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Once\, only cartographers made maps. Today\, anyone can. With coaching from exper ienced cartographers and practical\, hands-on exercises using ArcGIS Pro\, you'll become a smarter mapmaker\, ready to go beyond the defaults and ma ke better maps. This free\, online course runs from \;April 10 to May 22\, 2019. Students can expect to spend a minimum of two to three hours pe r week on course material. Students who complete all content earn a certif icate of completion from Esri.
Click-Here to register.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190402T1526010Z-399841-1804@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200616 SUMMARY:CBF newsletter DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Bay Foundation In This Newsletter It’s Chesapeake Ba y Awareness Week\, and we’re talking trash. Pick-up\, that is. Find out ho w Virginians have reimagined Clean the Bay Day during the pandemic. Discov er 10 steps you can take today to help clean the Bay and find more ways to make your home Bay-friendly with our Backyard Report Card. Learn about th e emerging issue of microplastic pollution and investigate the benefit of living shorelines. And if you’ve ever wondered what to call the aroma in t he air after a summer rainstorm\, find out as we wrap up our nature journa ling series! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake Bay Foundation< /span>
In This N ewsletter
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It&rsquo\;s Chesapeake Bay Awareness Wee
k\, and we&rsquo\;re talking trash. Pick-up\, that is. Find out how Virgin
ians have reimagined Clean the Bay Day during the pandemic. Di
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Join us this Saturday\, April 5th from 11am - 2pm! We are cleaning up our local wetlan ds in Elkins at the \;Kump Education Center as a pa rt of the WVDEP's Make It Shine initiative.
Email \;kieran@tedadams.com for details or to join the Kump Wetlands Wo rking Group!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250401T1314550Z-399841-6421@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220825 SUMMARY:Clean water photo contest DESCRIPTION:ACWA/EPA are asking for photos of the water bodies that you int eract with. Any US citizen or permanent resident living in the US or terri tories over the age of 13 can submit photos for consideration\, excluding current federal employees\, interns/fellows/externs\, or their partners an d/or children. ACWA will accept photo submissions between August 9 and Au gust 31. The photos will then be posted on ACWA’s website and people can v ote on their favorites—the winning photos will be used to promote the CWA anniversary. The top three images will also receive a cash prize! The gran d prize winner will receive a $500 Amazon gift card. Second and third plac e photos will each receive $250 Amazon gift cards. Winners will be announc ed in early October. You can find more information and submit your photos here. If you have questions about the contest\, please contact Kara McCa uley. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA/EPA are asking for photos of the water bodies that you interact with. Any US citi zen or permanent resident living in the US or territories over the age of 13 can submit photos for consideration\, excluding current federal employe es\, interns/fellows/externs\, or their partners and/or children. ACWA wil l accept photo submissions \; \;between August 9 and August 31.
The photos will then be posted on ACWA&rsquo\;s website and people can vote on their favorites&mdash\;the winning photos will be used to promote the CWA anniversary. The top three images will also receive a cash prize! The grand prize winner will receive a $500 Amazon gift card. Second and t hird place photos will each receive $250 Amazon gift cards. Winners will b e announced in early October.
You can find more information and submit your photos \; \;here. If you hav e questions about the contest\, please contact \; \;Ka ra McCauley.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220825T1303280Z-399841-4854@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220825 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:New products are being added to our Potomac Comprehensive Water Resources Plan. The latest updates to the plan include visual explanation s of the plan’s many concerns\, including the increasing saltiness of fres hwater streams\, reported and unreported water usage\, land use\, nutrient s\, and other issues that impact human use and the sustainable ecological health of the basin’s waters. In this issue: Bike advocates want to save P otomac bridge as demolition begins Data center decisions won’t wait for dr inking water study Councilman proposes deleting Sugarloaf plan reference t o future growth Tricolored Heron makes rare appearance at Kingman Island S henandoah River Smallmouth and conservation with Mark Frondorf ICPRB-logo. png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New products are being added to our Po tomac Comprehensive Water Resources Plan. The latest updates to the pl an include visual explanations of the plan&rsquo\;s many concerns\, includ ing the increasing saltiness of freshwater streams\, reported and unreport ed water usage\, land use\, nutrients\, and other issues that impact human use and the sustainable ecological health of the basin&rsquo\;s waters.
In this issue:
&ldquo\;Degrees of Dormancy: Who&rsquo\;s A
sleep\, Who&rsquo\;s Awake\, and Who&rsquo\;s Away in Winter&rdquo\; With
Doug Wood. Short educational hike about winter ecology\, followed by refre
shments.
Meet at the Nature Center (Old Pool).
https://www.facebook.com/events/690 870651298575/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190107T2043320Z-399841-1305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T203000 SUMMARY:Ernie Nester TU meeting DESCRIPTION:Ernie Nester TU meeting This is the monthly meeting of the Erni e Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited. It will be held at the South Charlest on Public Library. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will begin at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker for this meetin g will be John Shank\, who will present on fall flies. Everyone is welcome to attend! https://www.facebook.com/events/428995820922187/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ernie Nester TU meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unl imited. It will be held at the South Charleston Public Library. The meetin gs offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will begin a t 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker for this meeting will be John Shank\, who wi ll present on fall flies. Everyone is welcome to attend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/4289 95820922187/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Library UID:20180815T1719370Z-399841-928@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T190000 SUMMARY:Project WET Educator's Workshop (Day 1) DESCRIPTION:join us in learning to educate children about the most precious resource on the planet.. Water! This workshop is for K-12 educators to f amiliarize them with the Project WET materials for the purpose of using th e activities with students. All attendees will receive the Project WET Cur riculum and Activity Guide 2.0\, an online portal code\, and a certificate of completion. This Project WET Workshop is sponsored by the West Virgini a Department of Environmental Protection and Friends of the Hughes River W atershed Association. All Project WET Workshops are FREE to attend! Finger foods and refreshments will be provided during the workshop by the Friend s of the Hughes. You must register to attend! Email Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.go v or call 304-926-0499 ext. 1098. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:join us in learning to educate children abo
ut the most precious resource on the planet.. Water! \;
Thi
s workshop is for K-12 educators to familiarize them with the Project WET
materials for the purpose of using the activities with students. All atten
dees will receive the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide 2.0\, an o
nline portal code\, and a certificate of completion.
This Proje
ct WET Workshop is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmen
tal Protection and Friends of the Hughes River Watershed Association. All
Project WET Workshops are FREE to attend!
Finger foods and refr
eshments will be provided during the workshop by the \;Friends
of the Hughes.
You must register to attend!
Email Tomi
.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or call 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
Sci- Quest: Science Investigators Ages: 7-9
Descriptio n: You are part of a team of Sci-Quest Investigators and must use y our scientific investigation skills to solve some tricky problems!< /p>
Register: Full Week or Register: Individua l Days
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200528T1832530Z-399841-3147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: When Corporate Structure Becomes a Water Liabili ty Strategy. Learn more here. Environmental groups sue to block the Mounta in Valley Pipeline Southgate project. Learn more here. West Virginia stude nts tackle water crisis\; named finalists in national competition. Learn m ore here. PADEP says ‘no risk’ to the public from radioactive materials in oil and gas waste sent to landfills. Learn more here. Volunteer Opportuni ty: WVU Core Arboretum Work Day Wednesdays. Sign-up here. Morgantown Clean -up on April 25th 9:00 am - Noon. The cleanup will focus on the downtown W harf and surrounding areas. Meet on Chancery Row (next to the courthouse). Questions? Email clewis@morgantownwv.gov Abandoned mine drainage in La mbert Run. A dive into what remediation really looks like. Learn more here . Assessing Flood Resilience in West Virginia Communities Using Socioecono mic and Physical Vulnerability Indicators: Implications for Sustainable Pl anning. Learn more here. Grants Labcorp Supports Food Access\, Healthcare\ , and STEM Education. Learn more here. Dr Scholl Foundation. Learn more he re. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Grants
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
The ACWAs Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past w eek's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of i mportant deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260410T1745570Z-399841-7083@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200701 SUMMARY:Event Cancellations DESCRIPTION:Many events have been cancelled or postponed... Always verify t he event is scheduled before traveling to it. Reach-out to the organizer w ell in advance to determine its status. Note: I am deleting events that I know have been cancelled. Email Tim Craddock if you are aware of event can cellations. In your email\, please identify the event and date. Thank you! If you plan to attend any event listed on this calendar please do so with extreme caution. My advice is to refrain from participation until the thr eat from COVID-19 has lessened dramatically. Be smart and be safe... Clic k-Here for WHO's event planning guide. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many events& nbsp\;have been cancelled or postponed... Always verify the event is sched uled before traveling to it. Reach-out to the organizer well in advance to determine its status. Note: I am deleting events that I know have been cancelled. Email Tim Craddock \;if you are aware of event cancellations. In your email\, please identify the event and date . Thank you!
If you plan to attend any event listed on this calendar please do so with extreme caution . My advice is to refrain from participation until the threat from COVID-1 9 has lessened dramatically. Be smart and be safe... \;
Click-Here for WHO's event planning guide. \;
A wetland pl ant search of USDA&rsquo\;s Plant Database produced 1\,622 records. This l ist includes scientific and common name\, indicator status and region.
Click- Here \;to view the records.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200522T1327190Z-399841-3120@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200610 SUMMARY:Healthy Watersheds Consortium DESCRIPTION:Healthy Watersheds Consortium newsletter In this issue: EPA Upd ated Watersheds Data Available USDA Forest Service Updated “Forests to Fau cets” Data released State Forest Action Plans and Drinking Water Protectio n American Water Resources Association (AWRA): Watershed Protection and Fi nance American Water Works Association (AWWA): USDA Funding for Source Wat er USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Source Water Protection AWWA Releases “Drinking Water at the Source” Publication Click-Here for t he details… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Healthy Wate rsheds Consortium newsletter
In this issue:
Click-Here \;for the details&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200608T1922140Z-399841-3197@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190627 SUMMARY:Space challenge DESCRIPTION:This summer\, we invite you and your kids to take part in the S cience-U @Home Space Challenge! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the firs t humans landing on the Moon with fun space-related activities. Share a ph oto or a video of your exploration to enter to win! Visit the website to l earn more... https://science-u.org/spacechallenge/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This summer\ , we invite you and your kids to take part in the Science-U @Home Space Ch allenge! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the Moon with fun space-related activities. Share a photo or a video of your exploration to enter to win! Visit the website to learn more...
https://scie nce-u.org/spacechallenge/
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190627T1322080Z-399841-2115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190715 SUMMARY:NWQM call for articles DESCRIPTION:Dear Water Monitoring Colleagues and Friends\, We are solicitin g articles for the 19th edition of the Council newsletter (National Water Monitoring News). This electronic newsletter highlights recent activities of the national Council as well as those of state\, regional\, and tribal councils\, watershed partnerships\, and volunteer monitoring groups and mu ch more! If you or your colleagues wish to contribute\, we will need your draft text with any supporting figures and/or photos (with captions) by Au gust 15\, 2019. Articles or announcements should highlight recent successe s\, projects\, publications\, tools\, conferences\, or findings of interes t to this community or announce upcoming events that might be of interest. Please visit our website for further guidelines for contributors. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you\, The National Water Quality Monit oring Council X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dear Water M onitoring Colleagues and Friends\,
We are soliciting articles for the 19th edition of the Council new sletter (National Water Monitoring News). This electronic newsletter highl ights recent activities of the national Council as well as those of state\ , regional\, and tribal councils\, watershed partnerships\, and volunteer monitoring groups and much more! If you or your colleagues wish to contrib ute\, we will need your draft text with any supporting figures and/or phot os (with captions) by August 15\, 2019. Articles or announcements should h ighlight recent successes\, projects\, publications\, tools\, conferences\ , or findings of interest to this community or announce upcoming events th at might be of interest. Please visit our website for further guidelines for contributors. \;We look forwa rd to hearing from you!
Tha nk you\, The National Water Quality Monitoring Council
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190627T1325570Z-399841-2116@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T153000 SUMMARY:Total value proposal budget DESCRIPTION:An A+ proposal budget provides an honest\, complete\, and clear picture of the total value of everything it takes to do our work successf ully. It also stands as an invaluable management and evaluation tool when it comes to running the grant-funded program. So…how do we get there from here? That is the question Maryn Boess will explore in this down-to-earth\ , myth-busting session. https://fb.me/e/1d5Actaav X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An A+ propos al budget provides an honest\, complete\, and clear picture of the total v alue of everything it takes to do our work successfully. It also stands as an invaluable management and evaluation tool when it comes to running the grant-funded program. So&hellip\;how do we get there from here? That is t he question Maryn Boess will explore in this down-to-earth\, myth-busting session.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210115T1905300Z-399841-3624@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100615 SUMMARY:Projet Wet Wonders of Wetlands Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of wetland and watershed education at the Ohi o River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Click-here for more information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a day of wetland and watershed edu cation at the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. \; Click-here for more informationIn the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
< /p> CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260416T1841060Z-399841-7090@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190115 SUMMARY:Organizers for topics/workshops: 2019 ILM symposium DESCRIPTION:Special Sessions and Workshop Topics – Call for Organizers 2019 International Lake Management Symposium The 2019 North American Lake Mana gement Society (NALMS) symposium will be held in Burlington\, Vermont on N ovember 10-15. This symposium traditionally brings together a wide spectru m of lake researchers\, managers and enthusiasts. Presentations cover the range of limnological and watershed topics\, addressing science\, economic s and institutional aspects of lake management. Groups of 3-4 presentation s are given sequentially in a session of 90 minutes\, with 3-4 sessions in a daily track and 5 concurrent tracks. Topics may extend through multiple sessions on one or more days\, targeting November 12-14\, 2019. Technical Sessions: Topics are not restricted\, but there is strong interest in ses sions related to information on northeastern lake topics\, updates and eme rging information in remote sensing technologies and applications\, harmfu l algal blooms\, aquatic invasive species\, lake browning\, nutrient and s alt impacts\, effects of extreme events\, watershed management successes\, fishery management\, water supply management\, assessment of large lakes\ , paleolimnology\, use of long-term data sets\, regional lake monitoring n etwork development\, source water protection\, volunteer monitoring and th e role of protected species in lake and watershed management decisions. Vo lunteer/Layperson Sessions: We are also interested in developing tracks of more general lake and watershed management topics\, as we plan to include registration options for volunteer monitors and those looking for useful information relayed in a less technical manner over a condensed timeframe (one session day and one workshop day). Sessions could include the basics of monitoring\, what my data mean\, lake and watershed management options\ , and topics related to formation of lake/watershed associations. Workshop s: Workshops are normally held before and/or after the 3 days of contribut ed concurrent sessions and may be full or half day. Workshop topics addres s practical issues such as algae identification and control\, internal pho sphorus recycling\, phosphorus interception and inactivation\, water quali ty modeling\, and specific monitoring or management techniques. Workshops may involve classroom\, lab and/or field activities and provide more in-de pth coverage of a topic in a manner that equips participants to be more ef fective in lake management. Workshops may target lay or technical audience s and would likely be held on November 10\, 11 and/or 15\, 2019. Organizer s of special sessions or workshops take the lead in organizing the session \, soliciting specific presentations to round out the topic(s) of their ch oice\, and often will serve as session chair/moderator for the sessions on site during the conference (and also designate additional moderators\, as appropriate based on number of session). If you wish to organize a specia l session or workshop\, please send specific information to the 2019 Sympo sium Program Co-Chairs Amy Smagula and Ken Wagner. Be sure to include the title of the session for presentations or the workshop\, name(s) of the or ganizer(s)\, contact information for organizer(s)\, and a brief descriptio n of the topic. Include an anticipated number of presentations and any spe cific presentations and presenters you might target. For workshops\, indic ate full (8am to 5pm) or half day (8am to 12pm and/or 1pm to 5pm) duration and any restrictions on the number of attendees. A call for presentations is normally issued by NALMS in late January of the year of the symposium\ , so proposals to organize special sessions should be received by January 15\, 2019. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Special Sessions and Workshop Topics &ndash \; Call for Organizers
2019 International Lake Management Symposiu m
The 2019 North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) symposiu m will be held in Burlington\, Vermont on November 10-15. This symposium t raditionally brings together a wide spectrum of lake researchers\, manager s and enthusiasts. Presentations cover the range of limnological and water shed topics\, addressing science\, economics and institutional aspects of lake management. Groups of 3-4 presentations are given sequentially in a s ession of 90 minutes\, with 3-4 sessions in a daily track and 5 concurrent tracks. Topics may extend through multiple sessions on one or more days\, targeting November 12-14\, 2019.
Technical Sessions: Topics are not restricted\, but there is strong interest in sessions related to information on northeastern lake topics\, updates and emerging information in remote sensing technologies and applications\, harmful alga l blooms\, aquatic invasive species\, lake browning\, nutrient and salt im pacts\, effects of extreme events\, watershed management successes\, fishe ry management\, water supply management\, assessment of large lakes\, pale olimnology\, use of long-term data sets\, regional lake monitoring network development\, source water protection\, volunteer monitoring and the role of protected species in lake and watershed management decisions.
Volunteer/Layperson Sessions: We are also interested in d eveloping tracks of more general lake and watershed management topics\, as we plan to include registration options for volunteer monitors and those looking for useful information relayed in a less technical manner over a c ondensed timeframe (one session day and one workshop day). Sessions could include the basics of monitoring\, what my data mean\, lake and watershed management options\, and topics related to formation of lake/watershed ass ociations.
Workshops: Workshops are normally held before and/or after the 3 days of contributed concurrent sessions and may be full or half day. Workshop topics address practical issues such as alg ae identification and control\, internal phosphorus recycling\, phosphorus interception and inactivation\, water quality modeling\, and specific mon itoring or management techniques. Workshops may involve classroom\, lab an d/or field activities and provide more in-depth coverage of a topic in a m anner that equips participants to be more effective in lake management. Wo rkshops may target lay or technical audiences and would likely be held on November 10\, 11 and/or 15\, 2019.
Organizers of special sessions or workshops take the lead in organizing the session\, soliciting specific presentations to round out the topic(s) of their choice\, and often will serve as session chair/moderator for the sessions on site during the confe rence (and also designate additional moderators\, as appropriate based on number of session). If you wish to organize a special session or workshop\ , please send specific information to the 2019 Symposium Program Co-Chairs \;Amy Smagula and \;< a href='mailto:kjwagner@charter.net'>Ken Wagner. Be sure to include th e title of the session for presentations or the workshop\, name(s) of the organizer(s)\, contact information for organizer(s)\, and a brief descript ion of the topic. Include an anticipated number of presentations and any s pecific presentations and presenters you might target. For workshops\, ind icate full (8am to 5pm) or half day (8am to 12pm and/or 1pm to 5pm) durati on and any restrictions on the number of attendees.
A call for presentations is normally issued by NALMS in late January of the year of the symposium\, so proposals to organize special sessions should b e received by January 15\, 2019.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20181214T1758130Z-399841-1417@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200622 SUMMARY:TCWP stormwater webinars DESCRIPTION:Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners (TCWP) offers a stormwater web inar series to complement Ohio's annual stormwater conference\, which has been moved to August 26-28\, 2020 due to COVID-19. TCWP will be hosting we binars every other Wednesday from 9-11AM through August. You can register for multiple sessions and will receive a separate link to each webinar. Ea ch session earns 2 CEUs\, which will be delivered after the webinar. All s essions include speakers/topics related to stormwater practices\, restorat ion\, and engineering. Registration ends at 4 pm the day prior\, and each webinar has a $25 registration fee. For more information regarding the spe akers and session abstracts\, click on “show details” section of each webi nar date. If you have questions or need more information email Kate Chapel . https://tinkerscreek.org/events/tcwp-webinar-series-2020/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tinkers Creek W atershed Partners \;(TCWP) offers a stormwater webinar seri es to complement Ohio's annual stormwater conference\, which has been move d to August 26-28\, 2020 due to COVID-19. TCWP will be hosting webinars ev ery other Wednesday from 9-11AM through August. You can register for multi ple sessions and will receive a separate link to each webinar. Each sessio n earns 2 CEUs\, which will be delivered after the webinar. All sessions i nclude speakers/topics related to stormwater practices\, restoration\, and engineering.
Registration e nds at 4 pm the day prior\, and each webinar has a $25 registration fee. F or more information regarding the speakers and session abstracts\, click o n &ldquo\;show details&rdquo\; section of each webinar date. If you have q uestions or need more information email \;Kate Chapel.
https://tinkersc reek.org/events/tcwp-webinar-series-2020/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200611T1427200Z-399841-3202@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T160000 SUMMARY:WQS public meeting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is hosting a public meeting on water quality standards on May 14 at 2pm. You can view an agenda for the meeting here. Topics covere d include: an overview of the 2019 Water Quality Standards Triennial Revie w and process timeline\, a review of the 2015 Human Health Criteria propos ed by EPA\; and a review of West Virginia’s 2008 fish consumption study. I f you can’t make the meeting in person\, but are interested in listening i n\, a call-in option is available. WV Rivers will be at the meeting and we ’ll report back on developments. What: Water Quality Standards Public Meet ing When: Tuesday\, May 14 from 2-4PM Where: WVDEP Headquarters\; Coopers Rock Training Room Call-in option: 1-877-278-2734\; participant code: 8405 90 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is hos ting a \;public meeting on water quality stand ards \;on May 14 at 2pm. You can view an agenda for the meeting&nb sp\;here. Topics covered include: an overvie w of the 2019 Water Quality Standards Triennial Review and process timelin e\, a review of the 2015 Human Health Criteria proposed by EPA\; and a rev iew of West Virginia&rsquo\;s 2008 fish consumption study.
If you can&rsquo\;t make the meeting in per son\, but are interested in listening in\, a call-in option is available. WV Rivers will be at the meeting and we&rsquo\;ll report back on developme nts.
What: \;Water Quality Standards Public Meeting
When: \;Tuesday\, May 14 from 2-4PM
Wher e: \;WVDEP Headquarters\; Coopers Rock Training Room
Call-in option: \;1-877-278-273 4\; participant code: 840590
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:WVDEP Headquarters UID:20190513T1232490Z-399841-1967@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T140000 SUMMARY:Kids to park day DESCRIPTION: More fun than a barrel of monkeys is Kids Day to the Parks! K ids of all ages are invited to take part in this event. Fishing\, scavenge r hunts\, picnic and eat hot dogs with the Rec Center\, make smores with t he Fire Department\, shoot BB guns with the Scouts\, disc golf with the po lice department\, and so much more. Prizes food and fun! https://www.faceb ook.com/events/670515276739899/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/670515276739899/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190513T1236060Z-399841-1968@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200713 SUMMARY:Junior Engineering DESCRIPTION:Junior Engineering Ages: 7-9 Description: Work like a professio nal problem solver to solve some fun engineering challenges\, design build ings\, and have a ton of fun along the way! Register: Full Week or Registe r: Individual Days X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Juni or Engineering Ages: 7-9
Description: Work like a professional problem solver to solve some fun engineering challeng es\, design buildings\, and have a ton of fun along the way!
< p>Register: Full Week or Register: Individual Days CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200528T1832070Z-399841-3149@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200629 SUMMARY:Art & Science discovery DESCRIPTION:Art & Science Discoveries Ages: 7-10 Description: Many of the t hings we take for granted like flying in airplanes\, vacationing on a crui se ship or even making music would not have been possible without incredib le discoveries that make these things possible. Explore the work of some remarkable humans and the discoveries that have impacted our world! Regist er: Full Week or Register: Individual Days X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Art &\; Science Discoveries Ages: 7-10
Description : Many of the things we take for granted like flying in airplanes\, vacationing on a cruise ship or even making music would not have been pos sible without incredible discoveries that make these things possible. \; Explore the work of some remarkable humans and the discoveries that hav e impacted our world!
Register: Full W eek or Register: Individual Days
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200528T1832160Z-399841-3148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422 SUMMARY:WIB intern opportunities DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-DWWM-WIB: Project WET VISTA Intern. Start June 1\, 2026 - - End Aug 9\, 2026\; Charleston DEP Office Join the WV Project WET program to advance water education in the Mountain State by providing programming and resources to the youth and educators to understand water challenges a nd inspire local solutions. Link to Apply. Direct Supervisor: Tomi.M.Bergs trom@wv.gov ___________________________________ WVDEP-DWWM-WIB: Chesapeak e Bay Program Intern. Start June 15\, 2026 -- End Aug 23\, 2026\; Romney D EP Office The WVDEP Potomac Summer Associate will visit green infrastructu re sites to ensure water quality improvement in the Chesapeake Bay watersh ed. Other WVDEP collaboration opportunities will be available. Link to App ly. Direct Supervisor: Samuel.A.Canfield@wv.gov _________________________ ___________ WVDEP-DWWM-WIB: Northern Basin Watershed Association Scientifi c Support Intern. Start June 15\, 2026 -- End Aug 23\, 2026\; Fairmont DEP Office Join the Watershed Improvement Branch to work in the streams of W V’s Northern Basin\, conducting water monitoring\, building data sets\, an d observing the construction of best management practices. Link to Apply. Direct Supervisor: Martin.J.Christ@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-DWWM-W IB: Project WET VISTA Intern. \;Start June 1\, 2026 -- End Aug 9\, 202 6\; Charleston DEP Office
Jo in the WV Project WET program to advance water education in the Mountain S tate by providing programming and resources to the youth and educators to understand water challenges and inspire local solutions.
Link to Apply. \;Direct Supervisor: Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov
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WVDEP-DWWM-W IB: Chesapeake Bay Program Intern. \;Start June 15\, 2026 -- End Aug 2 3\, 2026\; Romney DEP Office
The WVDEP Potomac Summer Associate will visit green infrastructure sites to ensure water quality improvement in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Other WVDEP collaboration opportunities will be available.
Link to Apply. \;Direct Supervisor: Samuel.A.Canfield@wv.gov& nbsp\;
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WVDEP-DWWM-W IB: Northern Basin Watershed Association Scientific Support Intern. \; Start June 15\, 2026 -- End Aug 23\, 2026\; Fairmont DEP Office \;
Join the Watershed Improvement Branch to work in the streams of WV&rsquo\;s Northern Basin\, conducting w ater monitoring\, building data sets\, and observing the construction of b est management practices.
Link to Apply. \;D irect Supervisor: \; Martin.J.Christ@wv.gov \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260422T1455330Z-399841-7094@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423 SUMMARY:WQSAS intern opportunities DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-DWWM-WQSAS: Water Quality Data Management and Field Suppo rt Intern. Start June 29.2026 -- End Sept 6\, 2026\; Charleston DEP Office Protect the water quality and aquatic environmental efforts in waterbodi es across WV by supporting the assessment data needs\, and fieldwork proje cts of the WVDEP Water Quality Standards and Assessment Section (WQSAS). WQSAS goals are the assessment of waterbodies in WV to meet water quality standards and designated uses such as contact recreation and drinking wate r. This role will have a primary function of data assessment and secondari ly involves supporting field crew efforts. Link to Apply. Direct Supervis or: Nick.S.Murray@wv.gov ____________________________________ WVDEP-DWWM- WQSAS: National Wetlands Condition Assessment Field Work Intern. Start Jun e 1\, 2026 -- End Aug 9\, 2026\; Charleston DEP Office Take part in the Na tional Wetland Condition Assessment (NWCA) as part of the WVDEP field crew working in a variety of wetlands assessing habitat\, vegetation\, and soi l. This role will require travel to statewide field locations and involve working in varying weather conditions. Link to Apply. Direct Supervisor: Nick.S.Murray@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
WVDEP-DWWM-WQSAS: Water Quality Data Management and Field Suppor t Intern. \;Start June 29.2026 -- End Sept 6\, 2026\; Charleston DEP O ffice \;
Protect the wat er quality and aquatic environmental efforts in waterbodies across WV by s upporting the assessment data needs\, and fieldwork projects of the WVDEP Water Quality Standards and Assessment Section (WQSAS). \; WQSAS goals are the assessment of waterbodies in WV to meet water quality standards a nd designated uses such as contact recreation and drinking water. This rol e will have a primary function of data assessment and secondarily involves supporting field crew efforts.
\;Link to Apply. \;Direct Supervisor: Nick.S.Murray@wv.gov&nb sp\;
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WVDEP-DW WM-WQSAS: National Wetlands Condition Assessment Field Work Intern. \; Start June 1\, 2026 -- End Aug 9\, 2026\; Charleston DEP Office
Take part in the National Wetland Cond ition Assessment (NWCA) as part of the WVDEP field crew working in a varie ty of wetlands assessing habitat\, vegetation\, and soil. \; This role will require travel to statewide field locations and involve working in v arying weather conditions.
< a href='https://secure8.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservationlegacy.careers? ShowJob=721958855' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Link to Apply. \ ; \;Direct Supervisor: Nick.S.Murray@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260422T1852520Z-399841-7095@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T110000 SUMMARY:Junior ranger DESCRIPTION:It's May\, which means it's time to bring our Junior Rangers ba ck for another season. Our first activity will be Tree Identification on M ay 18th. Park down by the lake and we will head towards the tennis courts for our activity. Learn how to identify a tree by its leaves\, and how to tell how old it is without damaging the tree. Keep an eye on the Barboursv ille Parks & Recreation Facebook page and the event post for changes due t o weather. https://www.facebook.com/events/2350799958521780/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It's May\, w hich means it's time to bring our Junior Rangers back for another season. Our first activity will be Tree Identification on May 18th. Park down by t he lake and we will head towards the tennis courts for our activity. Learn how to identify a tree by its leaves\, and how to tell how old it is with out damaging the tree. Keep an eye on the \;Barboursville Parks &\; Recreation Faceboo k page and the event post for changes due to weather.
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/2350799958521780/
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Lake William UID:20190515T1222090Z-399841-1973@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190605 SUMMARY:River & ridge celebration DESCRIPTION:The Forks of Coal Foundation’s mission is to maintain\, conserv e\, protect and enhance the Forks of Coal State Natural Area by providing leadership in communication\, funding\, advocacy and conservation educatio n for children and the community. This includes helping to raise the funds to build the new Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center\, which is already in the planning and design stages. Trails\, signage and outdoor ex hibits are planned to enhance the outdoor experience for the Area. Flora\, fauna\, geologic and Coal River history exhibits\, an outdoor classroom\, stream restoration and much more are being developed. Educational events will be scheduled throughout the year. Join us for a River and Ridge celeb ration on June 2. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \; Forks of Coal Foundation&rsquo\;s mission is to maintain\, cons erve\, protect and enhance the Forks of Coal State Natural Area by providi ng leadership in communication\, funding\, advocacy and conservation educa tion for children and the community. This includes helping to raise the fu nds to build the new Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center\, which is already in the planning and design stages.
Trails\, signage and outdoor exhibits are planned to enh ance the outdoor experience for the Area. Flora\, fauna\, geologic and Coa l River history exhibits\, an outdoor classroom\, stream restoration and m uch more are being developed. Educational events will be scheduled through out the year.
Join us for a River and Ridge celebration on June 2. \;Click-Here to learn more&hellip\;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190530T1243590Z-399841-1976@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190515 SUMMARY:Understanding soil carbon DESCRIPTION:Northern forest can sequester twice as much carbon in the soil than above ground. Click-Here to learn more about soil carbon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Northern for est can sequester twice as much carbon in the soil than above ground. \;Cl ick-Here to learn more about soil carbon.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190515T1225460Z-399841-1974@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 SUMMARY:CitSci at home DESCRIPTION:Something to brighten your weekend. Now you can play a game to fight COVID-19\, take pictures of nature near you to help scientists docum ent biodiversity\, stargaze to monitor light pollution\, or choose from th ousands of other fun and rewarding activities to advance important researc h that needs you. Download the pdf to learn more. CitSci-AtHome.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Something to brighten your weekend. Now you can play a game to fight COVID-19\, take p ictures of nature near you to help scientists document biodiversity\, star gaze to monitor light pollution\, or choose from thousands of other fun an d rewarding activities to advance important research that needs you. Downl oad the pdf to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200427T2037390Z-399841-3031@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200410 SUMMARY:WVWRI position DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) is looking for a new team member. Do you love water research or know someone who does? We are seeking a Water Resources Specialist! Please share this opportunity… T his position provides general support for the coordination and implementat ion of WVWRI programs (e.g. Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) REACH program and aci d mine drainage (AMD) programs)\, assists with grant and report writing\, and conducts field sampling events. Coordinates WVWRI program activities ( e.g. 3RQ Roundtable events) and communicates frequently and effectively wi th various organizations. Incumbent assists with various aspects of WVWRI Programs\, conducting program implementation\, outreach\, and reporting. h ttps://wvwri.wvu.edu/opportunities/2020/03/05/staff-positions X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) is looking for a new team member. Do you love water research or know someone who does? We are seeking a Water Resources Specialist! Please share this opportunity&hellip\;
This po sition provides general support for the coordination and implementation of WVWRI programs (e.g. Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) REACH program and acid mine drainage (AMD) programs)\, assists with grant and report writing\, and co nducts field sampling events. Coordinates WVWRI program activities (e.g. 3 RQ Roundtable events) and communicates frequently and effectively with var ious organizations. Incumbent assists with various aspects of WVWRI Progra ms\, conducting program implementation\, outreach\, and reporting.< /p>
https://wvwri.wvu.edu/opportunit ies/2020/03/05/staff-positions
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200409T1914500Z-399841-2978@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA’s Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-14-week-of-april-15-2019/ In this issue... EP A Statement on Groundwater/Hydrologic Connection Steam Electric Rule Decis ion Water Reuse Action Plan Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road m ap of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. P lease direct comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA&rsquo\; s Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-14-week -of-april-15-2019/
In th is issue...
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events an d upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadli nes and highlights important information. Please direct comments to \; Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190422T1519220Z-399841-1897@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T200000 SUMMARY:Solar energy DESCRIPTION:Join us at the NASA IV&V Educator Resource Center (ERC) for one of the following professional development workshops and gain more insight for your classroom. Certificates are provided for completing the workshop \, which you can present to your district for professional development hou rs. Register at: http://bit.ly/2R1XWKm Upon completion of registration you will later be e-mailed with event specific details closer to the workshop . If you have any questions\, feel free to email: erc@ivv.nasa.gov. Januar y 24th\, 2019 (5pm-8pm): Kindernauts/STEM on Station (a.k.a Living and Wor king in Space) February 21st\, 2019 (5pm-8pm): Solar Energy March 21st\, 2 019 (5pm-8pm): Wind Energy April 4th\, 2019 (4pm-7pm): Basic Rocketry Josh Revels: joshua.m.revels@nasa.gov Fairmont State University NASA IV&V Educ ator Resource Center 100 University Drive\, Fairmont\, WV 26554 (304) 367- 8436 https://www.facebook.com/groups/nasaerc/ Note: The ERC will also trav el to your location and provide workshops for 10+ educators. Contact Josh for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at t he NASA IV&\;V Educator Resource Center (ERC) for one of the following professional development workshops and gain more insight for your classroo m. Certificates are provided for completing the workshop\, which you can p resent to your district for professional development hours. Register at: < a href='http://bit.ly/2R1XWKm'>http://bit.ly/2R1XWKm
Upon completion of registration you will late
r be e-mailed with event specific details closer to the workshop. If you h
ave any questions\, feel free to email:
erc@ivv.nasa.gov.
Josh Revels: joshua.m.revels@nasa.gov
Fairmont State University
100 University Drive\, Fairmont\, W
V 26554 (304) 367-8436 https://
www.facebook.com/groups/nasaerc/ Note: Th
e ERC will also travel to your location and provide workshops for 10+ educ
ators. Contact Josh for more information. Kanawha Coun
ty fifth-grade students will explore issues such as pollution in our ocean
s and the differences between tap and bottled water during the inaugural W
ild and Wonderful Water Science Fair. Organized by WVDEP&rsquo\;s \;Project
WET and the City of Charleston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Program\, the fair begins at 9 a.m. and presen
tations run until approximately 1:30 p.m. A reception\, during which proje
cts will be on display\, is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. The reception is op
en to the public. A panel of
four judges will evaluate 15 water science projects and select first-\, s
econd- and third-place winners. Each project was developed as a classroom
effort but will be presented to judges by a team of two students represent
ing their respective class. In addition to $250\, the winning class will r
eceive a trophy and individual medals. The second-place winner will receiv
e $150 and third-place $100. The goals of the Science Fair include providi
ng an opportunity for teachers to incorporate the West Virginia Next Gener
ation Content Standards and Objectives for science into classroom projects
\; to help students learn more and build confidence about science-related
careers\; and to demonstrate the importance of water to the world.<
/p> Science fair partners include West
Virginia State University\, National Park Service\, WVDEPs Youth Environme
ntal Program\, WV Division of Forestry and WV Division of Natural Resource
s. Additional sponsors include DuPont\, WV American Water\, Antero Resourc
es\, Waste Management and City National Bank. The \;ICPRB Sectio
n for Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac (CO-OP) \
;will conduct its annual \;d
rought exercise \;on November 16-18. Along with its partners\, met
ropolitan area drinking water suppliers\, state management agencies\, and
other managers annually practice procedures to help maintain drought prepa
redness. In this issue: \;Civil War Trails blazes new paths for historica
l sites in St. Mary&rsquo\;s County\; Former Jesuit plantation may hold quarters of the enslaved\; Pi
ney Point Lighthouse Museum reopens to visitors November 13\, 2020 featuri
ng new exhibits\; MDTA asks boaters to slow down in Potomac River near Nice/M
iddleton bridge construction\; The author\, Steve Chaconas\, is a
bass guide and ICPRB River Watcher. \;Fish Headed For Cover
Join us at t he NASA IV&\;V Educator Resource Center (ERC) for one of the following professional development workshops and gain more insight for your classroo m. Certificates are provided for completing the workshop\, which you can p resent to your district for professional development hours. Register at: http://bit.l y/2R1XWKm
Upon co mpletion of registration you will later be e-mailed with event specific de tails closer to the workshop. If you have any questions\, feel free to ema il: erc@ivv.nasa.gov.
Josh Revels: joshua.m .revels@nasa.gov
Fairmon t State University
NASA IV&a mp\;V Educator Resource Center
100 University Drive\, Fairmont\, WV 26554
(304) 367-8436
< span style='color: #008000\;'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/nasaerc/
Note: The ERC will also travel to your locat ion and provide workshops for 10+ educators. Contact Josh for more informa tion.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:NASA-ERC UID:20190110T1443130Z-399841-1428@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T210000 SUMMARY:Beckley hike/bike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia. Location: Beckley Rail- Trail - McManus Rail Trail\; meet at 3rd Avenue Parking Lot. Join Communit y Captains Jack\, Jacki\, and Amy for Beckley's famous Full Moon Bike/Walk . Bike/Walk events are family and beginner friendly. Bikers and walkers wi ll meet at the same location and travel the same route. Both the bike and walk group will be led by a volunteer Community Captain. Visit the FB even t post for more details\, the waiver form and COVID protocols. https://fb. me/e/34ZMA5FnY X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern W est Virginia. \;Location: Beckley Rail-Trail - McManus Rail Trail\; meet at 3rd Avenue Parking Lot.
Join Community Captains Jack\, Jacki \, and Amy for Beckley's famous Full Moon Bike/Walk. Bike/Walk events are family and beginner friendly. Bikers and walkers will meet at the same loc ation and travel the same route. Both the bike and walk group will be led by a volunteer Community Captain. Visit the FB event post for more details \, the waiver form and COVID protocols.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220304T1355300Z-399841-4357@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171215T150000 SUMMARY:Webinar: RCPP changes DESCRIPTION:Please join the Harvard Environmental Policy Initiative and sen ior staff from the offices of Senator Debbie Stabenow and Joni Ernst on De cember 15th at 1pm ET for a webinar on the Regional Conservation Partnersh ip Program (RCPP). Staff from Senator Stabenow’s office will provide an ov erview of proposed changes in the Regional Conservation Partnership Progra m Improvement Act that have important implications for watershed planning and implementation projects. Topics in the bill that will be covered inclu de: Project funding for planning\, monitoring\, education and outreach\, p roject coordination and other technical assistance Simplified application requirements New partnership grant agreements (replacing alternative fundi ng arrangements) Longer duration partnership agreements and simplified agr eement renewals Streamlined RCPP program producer contracts In-kind partne r match contributions State competitive process funding pool This is a uni que opportunity to clarify and provide feedback on the proposed future dir ection of the RCPP program. Participants are encouraged to submit question s and comments for senate staff in advance. RSVP and forward questions and comments to Jamie Konopacky. Meeting Information: Time: Dec 15\, 2017 1:0 0 PM Eastern Time Join from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android: https://zo om.us/j/655919541 iPhone one-tap: US: +14086380968\, 655919541# or +16468 769923\, 655919541# Telephone: US: +1 408 638 0968 or +1 646 876 9923 or + 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 655 919 541 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the Harvard Environmental Polic y Initiative and senior staff from the offices of Senator Debbie Stabenow and Joni Ernst on \;December 15th \;at 1pm ET \;for a webinar on the Regional Conservation Partnership Progr am (RCPP). Staff from Senator Stabenow&rsquo\;s office will provide an ove rview of proposed changes in the \;Regional Conserv ation Partnership Program Improvement Act \;that have impor tant implications for watershed planning and implementation projects. Topi cs in the bill that will be covered include:
This is a unique opportunity to clarify and provide feedback on the proposed future direction of the RC PP program. Participants are encouraged to submit questions and comments f or senate staff in advance. RSVP and forward questions and comments to Ja mie Konopacky.
Meeting Information:
Time: \;Dec 15\, 2017 1:00 PM Eastern Time \;
Join from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android:&n bsp\; https://zoom.us/j/655919541
iPhone one-tap: \; US: +14086380968\, 6559 19541# \;or +16468769923\, 655919541#
Telephone:
US: +1 408 638 0968 \;or +1 646 876 9923 \;or +1 669 9 00 6833
Meeting ID: 655 919 541
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20171212T1411400Z-399841-495@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T180000 SUMMARY:Kanawha River walk RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20220330;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia. Location: Kanawha Blvd at Dickenson St. Bridge Charleston\, WV Join Community Captain\, Jorene fo r a weekly 2 mile walk along the Kanawha River on the Kanawha Blvd meeting under the Dickinson St Bridge in downtown Charleston. Bring water\, and w ear sturdy shoes! Visit the FB event post for more information\, the waive r form and COVID protocols. https://fb.me/e/3pksG3Bo2 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virg inia. Location: Kanawha Blvd at Dickenson St. Bridge Charleston\, WV
Join Community Captain\, Jore ne for a weekly 2 mile walk along the Kanawha River on the Kanawha Blvd me eting under the Dickinson St Bridge in downtown Charleston. Bring water\, and wear sturdy shoes! Visit the FB event post for more information\, the waiver form and COVID protocols.
< p> \; CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:At the Bridge UID:20220304T1402280Z-399841-4358@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130 SUMMARY:Promoting our rivers DESCRIPTION:Help us grow and promote paddling and river events across West Virginia! Last year\, Jessica Bryzek compiled a master list of paddling re lated events across the state. It blew up and was shared around\, and peop le wanted their events added to the list. It was amazing to document this beautiful growth of local events that promote paddling\, rivers\, and comm unities. This year\, there is a 2025\, which will document and promote eve n more rivers events. I hope this is one way we can unify our water commun ity across the state and raise awareness of the impact of these local effo rts. If you are hosting a paddling related event or know of any\, please h elp by sharing this post and/or completing this form: https://tinyurl.com/ RiverEventsWV The information collected will be publically available to pr omote these wonderful events! RiverPromotion.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help us grow and promote paddling and river events across West Virginia!
< p>Last year\, Jessica Bryzek \;compiled a master list of paddling related events across the st ate. It blew up and was shared around\, and people wanted their events add ed to the list. It was amazing to document this beautiful growth of local events that promote paddling\, rivers\, and communities.< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>This year\, there is a 2025\, which will doc ument and promote even more rivers events. I hope this is one way we can u nify our water community across the state and raise awareness of the impac t of these local efforts.
I f you are hosting a paddling related event or know of any\, please help by sharing this post and/or completing this form: https://tinyurl.com/RiverEventsWV The information collected will be publically available to promote these wonde rful events!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250130T1708040Z-399841-6237@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016 SUMMARY:Chesapeake Bay Stewards newsletter DESCRIPTION:The Bay Stewards Newsletter shares information on Chesapeake Ba y Trust related projects and initiatives\, upcoming events sponsored by ou r partners and friends\, and news related to the environment and the Chesa peake Bay watershed. Read the latest issue ---> X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Bay Stew ards Newsletter shares information on Chesapeake Bay Trust related project s and initiatives\, upcoming events sponsored by our partners and friends\ , and news related to the environment and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Read the latest issue \;--->\; \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241016T1427140Z-399841-6087@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T200000 SUMMARY:Wind energy DESCRIPTION:Join us at the NASA IV&V Educator Resource Center (ERC) for one of the following professional development workshops and gain more insight for your classroom. Certificates are provided for completing the workshop \, which you can present to your district for professional development hou rs. Register at: http://bit.ly/2R1XWKm Upon completion of registration you will later be e-mailed with event specific details closer to the workshop . If you have any questions\, feel free to email: erc@ivv.nasa.gov. Januar y 24th\, 2019 (5pm-8pm): Kindernauts/STEM on Station (a.k.a Living and Wor king in Space) February 21st\, 2019 (5pm-8pm): Solar Energy March 21st\, 2 019 (5pm-8pm): Wind Energy April 4th\, 2019 (4pm-7pm): Basic Rocketry Josh Revels: joshua.m.revels@nasa.gov Fairmont State University NASA IV&V Educ ator Resource Center 100 University Drive\, Fairmont\, WV 26554 (304) 367- 8436 https://www.facebook.com/groups/nasaerc/ Note: The ERC will also trav el to your location and provide workshops for 10+ educators. Contact Josh for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at t he NASA IV&\;V Educator Resource Center (ERC) for one of the following professional development workshops and gain more insight for your classroo m. Certificates are provided for completing the workshop\, which you can p resent to your district for professional development hours. Register at: < a href='http://bit.ly/2R1XWKm'>http://bit.ly/2R1XWKm
Upon completion of registration you will late
r be e-mailed with event specific details closer to the workshop. If you h
ave any questions\, feel free to email:
erc@ivv.nasa.gov.
Josh Revels: joshua.m.revels@nasa.gov
Fairmont State University
100 University Drive\, Fairmont\, W
V 26554 (304) 367-8436 https://
www.facebook.com/groups/nasaerc/ Note: Th
e ERC will also travel to your location and provide workshops for 10+ educ
ators. Contact Josh for more information. Community Thrives national funding
for arts\, health\, and education The creators of USA Tod
ay are offering more than $2 million in grants to communities across the n
ation with a focus on: The funders say: &ldquo\;Our journalists across
the country tell your stories every day. We also hear your amazing ideas
to improve communities. So\, we created \;A Community Thrives\, part o
f the USA TODAY NETWORK\, to share your community building ideas on the na
tional stage\, gain support through donations and local connections\, and
get a chance at receiving a portion of $2\,000\,000 in grants to give your
project and organization the best possible chance to succeed.&rdquo\; Applications are due February 28th. \; Join Land Ma
nagement and Conservation AmeriCorps Members\, Katelyn and Lily in weekly
summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! <
span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Fr
ee and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropr
iate task for children\, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ag
es 16+. \; -->\; Register and learn more here. Join Land Ma
nagement and Conservation AmeriCorps Members\, Katelyn and Lily in weekly
summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves! <
span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Fr
ee and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropr
iate task for children\, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ag
es 16+. -->\; Register and learn more here. Event by&nbs
p\;Potomac Valley Audubon Society Connect with the amazing animals at the Case Nature
Center at Cool Spring Preserve! Watch Willow the wood turtle\, Scute the
box turtle\, and the rest of PVAS&rsquo\;s Animal Ambassadors as they munc
h their food and get exercise while a PVAS representative shares informati
on about these wonderful creatures in our care.This event is free and open
to the public\, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registratio
n is not required\, just show up! -->\; <
a href='https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/turtle-time-at-cool-spring-pr
eserve/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Learn more here. \;<
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CATEGORIES:Nature
LOCATION:Cool Spring Preserve
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SUMMARY:Star Party
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DESCRIPTION:Star party August 30 – September 4 The Almost Heaven Star Party
organized by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. The star party takes a
dvantage of the location of our SKMC which features some of the darkest sk
ies on the east coast. Almost 300 star gazers and amateur astronomers gath
er at the Spruce Knob Mountain Center to spend four nights exploring the n
ight sky. Over the course of the weekend there will be exploration and adv
enture events during the day — hiking\, caving\, canoeing and excursion tr
ain adventures. There will also be speakers and presentations about astron
omy and a gear swap. The event has always reached capacity ahead of time\,
so don’t delay in registering if you are interested. https://www.novac.co
m/wp/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Star party August 30 &ndash\; September 4 The Almost Heaven Star Party organized by the Northern V
irginia Astronomy Club. The star party takes advantage of the l
ocation of our SKMC which features some of the darkest skies on the east c
oast. Almost 300 star gazers and amateur astronomers gather at the Spruce
Knob Mountain Center to spend four nights exploring the night sky. Over th
e course of the weekend there will be exploration and adventure events dur
ing the day &mdash\; hiking\, caving\, canoeing and excursion train advent
ures. There will also be speakers and presentations about astronomy and a
gear swap. The event has always reached capacity ahead of time\, so don&rs
quo\;t delay in registering if you are inte
rested. Faye
tte walk in the park February 13\, 20\, 27 10:00 am &ndash\; 12:00 pm Active SWV is pleased to announce a partnership wi
th Fayette County Park to offer a free weekly physical activity program. S
tarting January 31\,2018 at 10:00am meet Community Captains Charity Wysong
and Hilarie Jones for a Walk in the Park at Fay
ette County Park in Beckwith\, WV. Both Active SWV and Fayette County Park
are excited to be able to offer this free weekly program to help increase
physical activity opportunities in our community. Increasing physical activity is a great way to decr
ease some of the negative health outcomes that our communities are facing.
The goal of this partnership is to decrease barriers that keep people fro
m starting a physical activity program. Walking groups are a great way to
overcome some of those barriers. It&rsquo\;s great for beginners\, people
of all ability levels and ages\, and it also provides a great social suppo
rt system that will help people continue with their personal physical acti
vity goals. If you would lik
e more information about this topic or starting a walking group of your ow
n\, please contact Erin Reid at 304-254-8488 or email erin@activeswv.com.<
/span> Where does y
our land drain? \; Enter an address in the search bar or explore the m
ap. \; Then click any location in Iowa to bring up your full 'watershe
d address.' \; You can also zoom in and out to view the boundaries of
the hydrologic units at each level of the hierarchy. Note: The home page is Iowa but if you click-on the overview map it is ea
sy to navigate to the region that interest you. \; Meet at the
Veteran's Admin park entering at the baseball entrance on the back side of
the VA hospital. Time: 10am &ndash\; Noon or longer. Two groups are cleaning up the Harrison South Ra
il-Trail from the VA park to Lost Creek. Supplies will be provided. Wear a
ppropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and potential mud. Stayed
tuned for more event details in case you are interested. <
span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Contacts are: Harrison Rail Tra
ils and Clarksburg Community Action.
WVDEP is tak
ing submissions for the 20th Adopt-A-Highway &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloom&rd
quo\; calendar contest. The deadline for entries is Sept. 15. The followin
g contest rules apply: Entries must be in electronic format
and can be submitted online or to \;dep.aah@wv.gov as email attachments. Entries ca
n also be submitted using CD or USB Drive and mailed to: WVDEP-REAP\, Adop
t-A-Highway Program\; 601 57th Street S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304 \; (M
ark envelope - RIB Calendar Contest) \; \; No more than three entries may be submitted per per
son and no more than one entry per person will be selected. \;<
/p> WVDEP is tak
ing submissions for the 20th Adopt-A-Highway &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloom&rd
quo\; calendar contest. The deadline for entries is Sept. 15. The followin
g contest rules apply: Entries must be in electronic format
and can be \;submitted online \;or to \;dep.aah@wv.gov \;as email attac
hments. Entries can also be submitted using CD or USB Drive and mailed to:
WVDEP-REAP\, Adopt-A-Highway Program\; 601 57th Street S.E. Charleston\,
WV 25304 \; (Mark envelope - RIB Calendar Contest) \; \; No more than three entries may be
submitted per person and no more than one entry per person will be select
ed. \; In t
his issue: EQT Foundation Grant - grant submissio
n dates: February 1\, May 1\, August 1 and November 1. Applications must b
e submitted online. To apply\, please click Here. To access more informat
ion\, click Here. \; The ICPRB is
using GIS-based Story Map to enhance how our projects and services reach
the public. Check out some of our recent efforts: Potomac Water Resources Plan\;
Wandering
the Watershed\; A Deep Dive into Potomac River History\; Land Prioritization Story M
ap\; Will Runoff Alter your S
treamflow: A look at flow alteration from impervious cover\; Potomac River Basin Atlas\; Watershed Group Directory. In this issue:
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read the stori
es. Know before
you go to the 2023 WV Watershed Network Symposium
. Download the attached PDF for the inside scoop.
Professional Development Symposium&
nbsp\; Join us in Charleston\, West Virginia\, USA\, at t
he beautiful Marriott Town Center hotel. Contact WSO World Management Cent
er at \;symposium@worldsafe
ty.org for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/354938184913370/<
/span> Professional Development Symposium&
nbsp\; Join us in Charleston\, West Virginia\, USA\, at t
he beautiful Marriott Town Center hotel. Contact WSO World Management Cent
er at \;symposium@worldsafe
ty.org for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/354938184913370/<
/span> City Nature Challenge is April 27th &ndash\; 30th. Hundreds of events will be held around
the world. Click the link to find them\, and to add your event. http://bit.ly/2GHBSzN November 15-
21\, 2020 is \;Geograph
y Awareness Week. This year\, geography affected us all as we watched
COVID-19 spread around the world. \;Now\, more than ever\, it&rsquo\;s
clear that geography impacts each of us. \;Geographic Information Sys
tems (GIS)\, or digital mapping is the technology that allows data to be d
isplayed and analyzed on maps. It&rsquo\;s one of the fastest growing area
s of the US labor market\, and a future opportunity for students. Please j
oin your fellow educators from all content areas in celebrating Geography
Awareness Week. \;GIS Day \;is celebrated on Th
ursday\, November 18. Happy Mapping! \; Erik
a Klose\, NBCT\, PAEMST\, Milken '17\, Coordinator Computer Sci
ence\, STEM\, and GIS \;WVDE Office of Teaching and Learning\, Middle and Secon
dary Services \; The annual W
V Trophy Hunter Association's Hunting and Fishing Show will be held Januar
y 20 through Sunday\, January 22\, 2023. \;ENCTU will maintain a booth at
this show\, and this is a request for volunteers to staff this booth. We w
ill be in the first booth that you see as you enter the Civic Center\, whi
ch is a fantastic location. \; Volunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts as follows:.
Rappahannock&rsquo\;s neighborin
g watershed sees dangerous bacteria levels
Volunteers will be provided a complimentary admission ticket. They will be expected to participate in selling trout flies\, ENCTU Catch &\; Release Stream Guides\, raff le tickets for a handmade fly rod and spin rod\, and answering questions a bout trout fishing. Most importantly\, ENCTU typically receives 10-15 new membership applications during this show. Please email Larry Orr or call 304 546 6555 to volunteer.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20221206T1753320Z-399841-5027@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 SUMMARY:RainWorks challenge DESCRIPTION:EPA is pleased to launch its 10th annual Campus RainWorks Chall enge\, a green infrastructure design competition for American colleges and universities that seeks to engage with the next generation of environment al professionals and showcase the environmental\, economic\, and social be nefits of green infrastructure practices. Stormwater pollution is a proble m that impacts public health and water quality in communities across the c ountry. To learn more about Campus RainWorks check out the official 2021 C ampus RainWorks Challenge Competition Brief. The brief contains details on the challenge's design categories\, submission requirements\, and rules f or participation. Registration: September 1 – October 1\, 2021. Deadline: December 10\, 2021. Winners announced: Spring 2022 If you have questions a bout the Campus RainWorks Challenge\, please direct them to RainWorks@epa. gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA is pleas ed to launch its 10th \;annual \; Campus RainWorks Challenge\, a green infrastructure design competition for American colleges and universities that seeks to engage with the next generation of environmental professionals and showcase the environmental\ , economic\, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. \; Stormwater pollution is \;a problem that impacts public health and wat er quality in communities across the country. To learn more about Campus R ainWorks check out the official \;2021 Campus RainWorks Challenge \;Competition Brief. The br ief contains details on the challenge's design categories\, submission req uirements\, and rules for participation.
Registration: September 1 &ndash\; October 1\, 2021. Deadline : December 10\, 2021. Winners announced: Spring 2022
If you have questions about the Campus RainWorks Challenge\, please direct them to \;RainWorks@epa.gov.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210712T1849250Z-399841-3988@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2024 Mid-Y ear Meeting Registration - Last Day for Early Bird Rate! EPA Publishes Ana lytical Methods for PFAS: Method 1633 and Method 1621 2024 National CAFO R oundtable - Registration Now Live! ECOS Publishes Risk Management Framewor k Meetings\, Webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membershi p of important deadlines and highlights important information. Sincerely - ACWA Staff ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
\;In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's e vents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importan t deadlines and highlights important information.
Sincerely - ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240209T1830570Z-399841-5592@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190201 SUMMARY:TU spring buffer plantings DESCRIPTION:Join Trout Unlimited in restoring coldwater resources in the Po tomac headwaters Trout Unlimited has been working to restore habitat and i mprove water quality for native brook trout in streams across the Potomac headwaters for over a decade. Why do we focus our restoration efforts on t iny streams that are often no more than a few meters wide? A river system is a continuum through time and space\; what happens upstream produces amp lified changes downstream. Large rivers are connected to their upstream co unterparts through the constant transportation of not only water\, but als o sediment\, organic matter\, wood\, and chemical components upon which al l aquatic organisms rely on to survive. Headwater streams contribute a lar ge component of total river mileage of a watershed and are extremely refle ctive of land use changes because of their small drainage area. Restoring stream and riparian habitat along these headwater corridors results in pos itive changes to the health of these systems\, resulting in amplified chan ges downstream. In 2018\, Trout Unlimited restored over 12 miles of stream s and\, along with a dedicated cohort of volunteers\, planted over 4000 tr ees and live stake cuttings to restore 30 riparian acres along headwater s treams throughout eastern West Virginia. Trout Unlimited is seeking volunt eers to continue this restoration initiative with its Spring 2019 riparian planting projects in Hardy\, Pendleton\, Hampshire\, and Grant counties. Be sure to like the Potomac Headwater Home River Initiative page on Facebo ok to receive the most up to date information on our restoration work and future volunteer planting dates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Trout Unlimited in restoring coldwater resources in the Potomac headwater s
Trout Unlimited h as been working to restore habitat and improve water quality for native br ook trout in streams across the Potomac headwaters for over a decade. Why do we focus our restoration efforts on tiny streams that are often no more than a few meters wide?
A r iver system is a continuum through time and space\; what happens upstream produces amplified changes downstream. Large rivers are connected to their upstream counterparts through the constant transportation of not only wat er\, but also sediment\, organic matter\, wood\, and chemical components u pon which all aquatic organisms rely on to survive. Headwater streams cont ribute a large component of total river mileage of a watershed and are ext remely reflective of land use changes because of their small drainage area . Restoring stream and riparian habitat along these headwater corridors re sults in positive changes to the health of these systems\, resulting in am plified changes downstream.
In 2018\, Trout Unlimited restored over 12 miles of streams and\, along wi th a dedicated cohort of volunteers\, planted over 4000 trees and live sta ke cuttings to restore 30 riparian acres along headwater streams throughou t eastern West Virginia. Trout Unlimited is seeking volunteers to continue this restoration initiative with its Spring 2019 riparian planting projec ts in Hardy\, Pendleton\, Hampshire\, and Grant counties.
Be sure to like the Potomac Headwater Home River Initiative page on Face book to receive the most up to date information on our restoration work an d future volunteer planting dates.
\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190102T1714180Z-399841-1438@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190422 SUMMARY:USEPA's Shellfish newsletter DESCRIPTION:Check out EPA’s March 2019 Fish and Shellfish Program Newslette r! Highlights for this month’s issue include: New Jersey Updates Fish Cons umption Advisories for Lower Delaware River Watershed\, Expands Testing to Include PFAS. EPA Administrator Announces First-Ever Comprehensive Nation wide PFAS Action Plan. Pearl in the Making. Research Brief 288: Alternativ e Flame Retardants May Lead to Neurobehavioral Effects. Re-establishing Oy ster Beds to Maximize Their Ecological Benefits. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Check out EP A&rsquo\;s March 2019 Fish and Shellf ish Program Newsletter! Highlights for this month&rsquo\;s issue inclu de:
In partnership with the Eastern Panhandle C
onservation District and West Virginia state-wide Day of Caring\, we will
be assembling protective tree cages at the Dawn White property on Sphors R
oad. \;Turn left on Spohrs Road off of Highland Ridge just before the
green steel bridge over Sleepy Creek. \;Go approximately 1/4 mile on
Spohrs Road and turn right on the dirt road immediately after the uninhab
ited clapboard house. \;Follow the dirt road and take the first right
to park on the grassy area behind the garages. \;Please call Suzy Lu
cas at 304-263-4376\, extension 3\, to volunteer.
in partnership with the Eastern Panhandle C
onservation District\, the Cacapon State Park Foundation and Cacapon State
Park\, we will be assembling protective tree cages at the maintenance fac
ility at the park. \;Follow the signs in the park located off of Rte.
522 south of Berkeley Springs. \;Call Suzy Lucas at 304-263-4376\, e
xtension 3\, to volunteer.
We will be planting 250 disease replacement
trees at Cacapon State Park (Morgan County) and lunch will be provided by
the park to all volunteers. \;We will assemble at the main lodge for
planting instructions and teaming. \;Please bring a shovel or small
spade and gloves. \; Once again\, please call Suzy Lucas at 304-263-4
376\, extension 3\, to volunteer by September 18.
Kick off - Cumberland to Spring Gap - 10.7 miles &ndash\; Open to the public (Camping at Spring Gap) \;
\nBrent Walls of
the Potomac River Keepers and Frank Rogers of the Cacapon Institute invite
you to participate in their Upper Potomac Float Trip on any or all of the
following days: September 19\, 22\, 23\, 25\, 27\, and 28. \;The ful
l float trip schedule is as follows:
Sept 19 - Kick off - Cum
berland to Spring Gap - 10.7 miles &ndash\; Open to the public (Camping at
Spring Gap) \;
Sept 20 - Spring Gap to Paw Paw - 19 mile
s \;
Sept 21 - Paw Paw to Great Cacapon/Cacapon Junction
- 28 miles
Sept 22 - Cacapon Junction or Great Cacapon to Han
cock - 9 miles - Open to public - Day Trip
Sept 23 - Hancock
to McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry - 14.5 miles - Open to the public - Day Trip
Sept 24 - McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry to Williamsport - 14 miles \;
Sept 25 - Williamsport to Big Slack Water (slow 15 miles) - Op
en to the public (Camping at Big Slack Water)
Sept 26 - Big S
lack Water to National Conservation Training Center - 2 miles
Sept 27 - World Rivers Day - Dam 4 to Shepherdstown - 11 miles - Open to
the public -Day trip
Sept 28 - Shepherdstown to Harper's Ferr
y Adventure Center - Open to the public (Camping at Adventure Center)
In particular\, the Cacapon Institute will support your participa
tion in the September 22nd trip tentatively scheduled from 10 AM to 3:30 P
M between Great Cacapon\, WV and Hancock\, MD by providing kayaks or canoe
s and carpooling support between Hancock and Great Cacapon as needed. &nbs
p\;Parking is available at the Cacapon Institute\, 10 Rock Ford Road\, Gre
at Cacapon\, WV (weather permitting). \;Parking is also available at
the C&\;O Canal Park at the bottom on South Pennsylvania Street in Hanc
ock\, MD.
If you are interested in participating\, please reg
ister with the Cacapon Institute at 304-258-8013\, or call Frank Rodgers a
t 304-258-7657 or email him at FRodgers@CacaponInstitute.org. \;Frank w
ill provide you additional details as the time nears.
Brent Walls of the Potomac River Keepers and Frank Rogers
of the Cacapon Institute invite you to participate in their Upper Potomac
Float Trip on any or all of the following days: September 19\, 22\, 23\,
25\, 27\, and 28. \;The full float trip schedule is as follows:
Sept 19 - Kick off - Cumberland to Spring Gap - 10.7 miles &ndash\
; Open to the public (Camping at Spring Gap) \;
Sept 20 -
Spring Gap to Paw Paw - 19 miles \;
Sept 21 - Paw Paw to
Great Cacapon/Cacapon Junction - 28 miles
Sept 22 - Cacapon
Junction or Great Cacapon to Hancock - 9 miles - Open to public - Day Trip
Sept 23 - Hancock to McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry - 14.5 miles - Ope
n to the public - Day Trip
Sept 24 - McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry to
Williamsport - 14 miles \;
Sept 25 - Williamsport to Big
Slack Water (slow 15 miles) - Open to the public (Camping at Big Slack Wat
er)
Sept 26 - Big Slack Water to National Conservation Traini
ng Center - 2 miles
Sept 27 - World Rivers Day - Dam 4 to She
pherdstown - 11 miles - Open to the public -Day trip
Sept 28
- Shepherdstown to Harper's Ferry Adventure Center - Open to the public (C
amping at Adventure Center)
In particular\, the Cacapon Insti
tute will support your participation in the September 22nd trip tentativel
y scheduled from 10 AM to 3:30 PM between Great Cacapon\, WV and Hancock\,
MD by providing kayaks or canoes and carpooling support between Hancock a
nd Great Cacapon as needed. \;Parking is available at the Cacapon Ins
titute\, 10 Rock Ford Road\, Great Cacapon\, WV (weather permitting). &nbs
p\;Parking is also available at the C&\;O Canal Park at the bottom on S
outh Pennsylvania Street in Hancock\, MD.
If you are interest
ed in participating\, please register with the Cacapon Institute at 304-25
8-8013\, or call Frank Rodgers at 304-258-7657 or email him at FRodgers@CacaponI
nstitute.org. \;Frank will provide you additional details as the
time nears.
Brent Walls of the Potomac River Keepers and Frank Rogers
of the Cacapon Institute invite you to participate in their Upper Potomac
Float Trip on any or all of the following days: September 19\, 22\, 23\,
25\, 27\, and 28. \;The full float trip schedule is as follows:
Sept 19 - Kick off - Cumberland to Spring Gap - 10.7 miles &ndash\
; Open to the public (Camping at Spring Gap) \;
Sept 20 -
Spring Gap to Paw Paw - 19 miles \;
Sept 21 - Paw Paw to
Great Cacapon/Cacapon Junction - 28 miles
Sept 22 - Cacapon
Junction or Great Cacapon to Hancock - 9 miles - Open to public - Day Trip
Sept 23 - Hancock to McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry - 14.5 miles - Ope
n to the public - Day Trip
Sept 24 - McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry to
Williamsport - 14 miles \;
Sept 25 - Williamsport to Big
Slack Water (slow 15 miles) - Open to the public (Camping at Big Slack Wat
er)
Sept 26 - Big Slack Water to National Conservation Traini
ng Center - 2 miles
Sept 27 - World Rivers Day - Dam 4 to She
pherdstown - 11 miles - Open to the public -Day trip
Sept 28
- Shepherdstown to Harper's Ferry Adventure Center - Open to the public (C
amping at Adventure Center)
In particular\, the Cacapon Insti
tute will support your participation in the September 22nd trip tentativel
y scheduled from 10 AM to 3:30 PM between Great Cacapon\, WV and Hancock\,
MD by providing kayaks or canoes and carpooling support between Hancock a
nd Great Cacapon as needed. \;Parking is available at the Cacapon Ins
titute\, 10 Rock Ford Road\, Great Cacapon\, WV (weather permitting). &nbs
p\;Parking is also available at the C&\;O Canal Park at the bottom on S
outh Pennsylvania Street in Hancock\, MD.
If you are interest
ed in participating\, please register with the Cacapon Institute at 304-25
8-8013\, or call Frank Rodgers at 304-258-7657 or email him at FRodgers@CacaponI
nstitute.org. \;Frank will provide you additional details as the
time nears.
Repo rt your Environmental Practices
How are you protecting our lands and waters? \;People li ke you\, who install stormwater best management practices (BMPs) on your p roperty and in the community\, help West Virginians achieve our goal of sa fe\, swimmable\, fishable\, and drinkable waterways. By reporting your BMP s\, you help us understand the beneficial impact you have made. \; Ple ase share your experience. \; You will help us help others improve the ir practices.
Report your: Tree plantings\, Rain barrels/cisterns\, Rain gardens\, Pe rmeable pavers\, Septic pumping\, Green roofs\, Downspout disconnections a nd more.
To report your BMP online go to cacaponinstitute.org\, then click 'What's Your B MP' logo. Together\, we are making our lands &\; rivers cleaner and healthier! If you have questions or commen ts on\, or suggestions for\, our BMP reporting tool contact \;Cacapon Institute.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190110T1445060Z-399841-1439@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T153000 SUMMARY:Water data for the public DESCRIPTION:This webcast presents examples of communities\, states\, and re gions turning discrete water quality data into live public information. Ex amples will include the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative\, Save the Sound 's Sound Health Explorer\, and examples from the Arizona Department of Env ironmental Quality. Join this webinar to learn more about solutions to the challenges of turning data into information\, from adopting standards and technologies\, building applications that harness data from the Water Qua lity Portal\, to scoring data for public communication products. Register in advance Here. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This webcast presents examples of communities\, states\, and regions turning discrete water quality data into live public information. Examples will include the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative\, Save the Sound's Sound Health Explore r\, and examples from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Join this webinar to learn more about solutions to the challenges of turning data into information\, from adopting standards and technologies\, building applications that harness data from the Water Quality Portal\, to scoring data for public communicat ion products.
Register in ad vance Here.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210610
SUMMARY:Tygart Trash-a-Thon
DESCRIPTION:How it works: You can register as a collector until midnight Ju
ne 10th. To register\, click the Become a Participant link in the heading.
If you participate as a collector\, you will collect trash within the Tyg
art Valley River watershed between 7:00 AM on June 12th and 5:00 PM on Jun
e 13th. Trash will be collected in bags provided by WVDEP-REAP. You also n
eed to find sponsors! Sponsors will support by pledging a designated amoun
t per bag collected. All funds will support Save the Tygart Watershed Asso
ciation throughout the upcoming year. Want to participate without collecti
ng? You can sponsor one of our registered collectors. Your pledge will be
per standard bag collected. Choose this option by clicking the Make a Pled
ge Button in the heading. Questions\, email savethetygartwatershed@gmail.c
om or visit: http://bit.ly/tygarttrash-a-thon.
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How it works: \;You can \;register as a collector until midnight June 10th.&n bsp\;To register\, click the \;Become a Participant \;lin k in the heading. If you participate as a collector\, you will collect tra sh \;within the \;Tygart Valley R iver watershed between 7:00 AM on June 12th and 5:00 PM on June 13th. Trash will be collected in bags provided by WVDEP-REAP . You also need to find sponsors! Sponsors will support by pled ging a designated amount per bag collected. All funds will support Save the Tygart Watershed As sociation \;throughout the upcoming year.
Want to participate without c
ollecting? You can sponsor one of our registered collectors. Your pledge w
ill be per standard bag collected. Choose this option by clicking the
\;Make a Pledge \;Button in the heading. \;Questions\,
In t his issue:
And much more&hellip\; visit the websi te below for all the details.
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-october-2021/
The National Water Quality Monitoring Council's Volunteer Monitoring Work Group is see king topics\, abstracts\, and presenter ideas for our 2026 webinar series. \;
The theme is &ldquo\ ;Data Management: From Data Sheets to Data Use&rdquo\; that are being effe ctively leveraged by volunteer monitoring (aquatic-based participatory sci ence) efforts. Please let us know if you have a data management success st ory to share or if you would like to recommend another speaker with a comp elling story that would benefit the volunteer monitoring community.Our hop e is to bring new ideas and voices to the table. We hope to host 3-4 webin ars connected to this theme. Each webinar will be an hour long with 40 min utes of content and 15 minutes of discussion\, with one\, two\, or three p resenters.
Please fill out t his \;google form \;with your topic and speaker recommend ations by \;12/31/25.
Liz Chu
doba\, \;Water Quality Monitoring Initiative Director
If there is a wetland nearby\, at night you may hear the peep-peep voice of the Spring Peeper frogs!. In the early sp ring male peepers select a small patch of wetlands and attempt to coax fem ales with their voices.
Click-Here to visit Massachusetts Audubon&rsquo\;s spring peeper activity page to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220321T1304300Z-399841-4414@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T150000 SUMMARY:Phenology walk DESCRIPTION:Phenology Walk Learn how to identify spring blooming species an d contribute to science at the same time. We need community scientists lik e you! RSVP Here. View the attached flyer for more information. Headwaters Park (near Lewisburg) PhenologyWalkFlyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Phen ology Walk
Learn ho w to identify spring blooming species and contribute to science at the sam e time. We need community scientists like you! \;RSVP \;Here. View the attached flyer for more information.
Headwa ters Park (near Lewisburg)
\; CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220321T1243580Z-399841-4413@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T200000 SUMMARY:PFAS community meeting DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmen tal Legal Services and WVDEP at the Country Inn of Berkeley Springs The We st Virginia PFAS Protection Act outlines a strategy to identify where PFAS is impacting public water systems\, determine which industries are using these chemicals\, and reduce the risks to people who rely on clean\, acces sible drinking water. In response\, the WVDEP has conducted extensive samp ling of drinking water across the state and is developing PFAS Action Plan s for every affected public water system. We need your help! WVDEP is work ing in collaboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizations to host commu nity meetings. These meetings will provide important information\, offer o pportunities to ask questions\, and allow community members to share feedb ack. Community knowledge plays a key role in developing effective and comp rehensive action plans. Your input is critical\, especially when it comes to identifying and mitigating potential sources of contamination. Where: The Country Inn ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Event by&nbs p\;West Virgini a Rivers Coalition\, \;Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services \;and& nbsp\;WVDEP&nb sp\;at the \;Country Inn of Berkeley Springs< /p>
The \;West Vir ginia PFAS Protection Act outlines a strategy to identify where P FAS is impacting public water systems\, determine which industries are usi ng these chemicals\, and reduce the risks to people who rely on clean\, ac cessible drinking water. \;In response\, the WVDEP has conducte d extensive sampling of drinking water across the state and is developing PFAS Action Plans for every affected public water system.
We need your help! WVDEP is working in collaboratio n with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizations to host community meetings. Thes e meetings will provide important information\, offer opportunities to ask questions\, and allow community members to share feedback.
Community knowledge plays a key role in de veloping effective and comprehensive action plans. Your input is critical\ , especially when it comes to identifying and mitigating potential sources of contamination. \;
Wh ere: \;The Country Inn \;--->\; \;Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250926T1321460Z-399841-6797@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416 SUMMARY:Mountaineer Trail Network DESCRIPTION:Mountaineer Trail Network is a planned multi-county network of trail systems focused on mountain biking in northern West Virginia. Modele d as a non-motorized equivalent to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails\, the network is poised to be a game-changing driver of trail-based tourism and economi c development in our region. The network will be governed by the Mountaine er Trail Network Authority\, created in 2019 through Senate Bill -317. It covers multiple counties including the new additions of Barbour\, Doddridg e\, Grant\, Harrison\, Marion\, Mineral\, Monongalia\, Preston\, Randolph\ , Ritchie\, Taylor\, Tucker\, Upshur\, and Wood. These and others are now joining forces to build out the Mountaineer Trail Network Authority and la unch the trail network. Click-Here to read more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Moun taineer Trail Network \;is a planned multi-county network of trail systems focused on mountain biking in northern West Virginia. Modele d as a non-motorized equivalent to the Hatfield-McCoy Trails\, the network is poised to be a game-changing driver of trail-based tourism and economi c development in our region.
The network will be governed by the \;Mountaineer Trail Netwo rk Authority\, created in 2019 through Senate Bill -317. I t covers multiple counties including the new additions of Barbour\, Doddri dge\, Grant\, Harrison\, Marion\, Mineral\, Monongalia\, Preston\, Randolp h\, Ritchie\, Taylor\, Tucker\, Upshur\, and Wood. These and others are no w joining forces to build out the Mountaineer Trail Network Authority and launch the trail network.
< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Click-Here to read more.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210414T1302020Z-399841-3790@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220322 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this edition: 48\,000 gallons of wastewater discharged into Allegheny River. To read more\, click here. River advocates for removing o ld dams. To read more\, click Here. Biden and USDA announce infrastructure funding. To read more\, click Here. Bill to prohibit use of fracking brin e on Ohio roadways. To read more\, click Here. 3RQ Virtual roundtable high lights. If you missed any of the presentation\, click Here to access summa ries and recordings! Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this edit ion:
Click-Here to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220321T1335010Z-399841-4415@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T150000 SUMMARY:Plant a community tree DESCRIPTION:Plant a community tree Hosted by WVSU Extension Service Join El izabeth Moss via Zoom as she plants a fruit tree in the WVSU Urban Orchard . Viewers will learn about the proper techniques for tree planting and ear n a free tree for attending. Sign-up to participate: http://bit.ly/WVSUTre es Facebook event post: https://fb.me/e/mndR3f7HR X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan t a community tree
Hosted by \;WVSU Extension Service
Join Elizabeth Moss via Zoom as she plants a fruit tree in the WVSU Urban Orchard. Viewers will learn about the proper techniques for tree planting and earn a free tree for attending. Sign-up to participate: \;http://bit.ly/WVSUTre es \;
Facebook event post: https://fb.me/e/mndR3f7HR
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201109T1546020Z-399841-3524@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210104 SUMMARY:WVRC - a year in review DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers Coalition – A Year in Review Learn about WVRC accomp lishments in 2020 in the following categories Water policy Safe Water for West Virginia Public lands Citizen’s oversight and regulatory advisory pro gram Climate action campaign Messaging Notable accomplishments\, and more Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers Coalition \;&ndash\; A Year in Review
\;Learn about WVRC accomplishments in 2020 in the following ca tegories
Click-Here \;f or all the details.
The 32nd ann
ual Great Kanawha River Cleanup\, sponsored by WVDEP-REAP Make It Shine Program\, is set for Saturday\,
Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon.
\;
Cleanup sites will be a
long the Kanawha River in Kanawha\, Putnam\, and Fayette counties. \;T
hose wishing to volunteer for this year&rsquo\;s cleanup should register w
ith the WVDEP so enough supplies can be obtained for each location. REAP w
ill supply bags and gloves for volunteers and arrange for trash to be haul
ed away. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt.
To volunteer or suggest a cleanup location\, contac
t Make It Shine coordinator \;Chris Cartwright or call 1-800-322-5530.
Tune into WV PB for the Debut of a New FOC Documentary
Friends of the Cheat is excited to announce the debut of a n ew documentary film\, The Friends of the Cheat Story\, directed by Robert Tinnell (Feast of the Seven Fishes) as an artist-in-residence working with students and alumni of George A. Romero&rsquo\;s Filmmaking Program at th e Douglas Education Center in Monessen\, PA.
For those with PBS Passport access\, the film will be str eamable after its debut. Don't have cable or PBS Passport? \; No probl em! In an effort to make the film available to the general public\, FOC ha s rented the historic Metropolitan Theater in downtown Morgantown\, WV\, f or a free public screening the evening of Thursday\, September 22\, 2022. Doors open at 5:30pm - showtime is 6:00pm to 7:00pm\, with a Q&\;A sess ion following. \;
For ad ditional event information and announcements\, visit FOC&rsquo\;s Face book event page.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220901T1256290Z-399841-4873@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T153000 SUMMARY:Workday at Yankauer Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join Land Management and Conservation AmeriCorps Members\, Kate lyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the prese rves! PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Free and open to the publi c. Please note that we may not have an age-appropriate task for children\, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ages 16+. --> Register and learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Land Ma nagement and Conservation AmeriCorps Members\, Katelyn and Lily in weekly summer workdays to maintain the trails at the preserves!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>PVAS Host: Katelyn Godfrey and Lily Davis Fr ee and open to the public. Please note that we may not have an age-appropr iate task for children\, as these volunteer workdays are geared towards ag es 16+.
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CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Yankauer Nature Preserve UID:20240814T1316280Z-399841-5968@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241016 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:All pieces of nature are interrelated\, and that includes human s\, too. We are part of a vast network of beings that all need clean water to survive. Thank you to each individual that continues to support our wo rk as we promote the value of clean water as a foundation for healthy indi viduals and resilient communities\, restore clean waters in the Buckhannon River watershed by removing and mitigating pollution\, and connect indivi duals\, organizations\, and agencies to create a network of empowerment. I n this issue: Join Our Team! Hiring for Part-Time Operations Coordinator B RWA Board Member Transition Buckhannon River Paddlers Receive Healthy WV A ward Upcoming Halloween Paddle Vote BRWA for Best of WV Septic Pumping Rei mbursement Program ---> Read all the stories here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All pieces o f nature are interrelated\, and that includes humans\, too. We are part of a vast network of beings that all need clean water to survive. Thank you to each individual that continues to support our work as we \; promote \;the value of clean water as a foundation for health y individuals and resilient communities\, \;restore \;clean waters in the Buckhannon River watershed by removing and mitiga ting pollution\, and connect \;individuals\, organiza tions\, and agencies to create a network of empowerment.
In this issue:
--->\; \;Read all the stories here
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241016T1608430Z-399841-6088@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T203000 SUMMARY:Fly fishing film tour DESCRIPTION:Event by Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited at the Labelle Theater. Tickets will be $5 and can be purchased online. A link to purcha se the tickets will be set up soon! Visit the FB event post for updates. Come join us to watch the highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour. Anglers\, outdoor enthusiasts\, and adventure seekers are invited to join the tour as it visits cities nationwide\, showcasing stunning cinema tography\, unforgettable stories\, and the heart-pounding excitement of fl y fishing. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet\, with a diver se lineup of films that highlight remote locations\, unique challenges\, a nd the passionate anglers who pursue them. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited \;at the \;Labelle Theater.
Tickets will be $5 and can be purchased online. A link t o purchase the tickets will be set up soon! Visit the \;FB event post for updates. \;
Come join us to watch the h ighly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour. Anglers\, outdoor ent husiasts\, and adventure seekers are invited to join the tour as it visits cities nationwide\, showcasing stunning cinematography\, unforgettable st ories\, and the heart-pounding excitement of fly fishing.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>This year&rsquo\;s event promises to be the biggest yet\, with a diverse lineup of films that highlight remote locatio ns\, unique challenges\, and the passionate anglers who pursue them.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Labelle Theater UID:20250130T1713370Z-399841-6238@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320 SUMMARY:NFWF grants DESCRIPTION:The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in partnersh ip with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)\, expect to soon begin so liciting proposals through the 2025 Chesapeake WILD Grants program to cons erve\, protect\, and restore vital sh and wildlife habitat of the Chesapea ke Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. NFWF expects to release the 2 025 Chesapeake WILD Request for Proposals in the coming weeks and will sen d a follow-up announcement once the RFP is live. Interested applicants sho uld prepare to submit full proposals no later than 12:00PM Tuesday\, May 1 3\, 2025. Final award decisions are anticipated in August 2025. Downlod th e PDF attachment for more details. 2025-NFWF_Grants.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in partnership with the U.S. Fish a nd Wildlife Service (FWS)\, expect to soon begin soliciting proposals thro ugh the 2025 Chesapeake WILD Grants program to conserve\, protect\, and re store vital sh and wildlife habitat of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributar y rivers and streams. NFWF expects to release the 2025 Chesapeake WILD Req uest for Proposals in the coming weeks and will send a follow-up announcem ent once the RFP is live. Interested applicants should prepare to submit f ull proposals no later than 12:00PM Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025. Final award d ecisions are anticipated in August 2025.
Downlod the PDF attachment for more details.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250319T1920340Z-399841-6371@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190704 SUMMARY:Freedom float DESCRIPTION:July 4th will officially be the inaugural Freedom Float on the beautiful Coal River. The money that will be raised will go towards local Vets and Veteran charities. We are currently working on a web page for pre registration and logistics along with other related information. Also\, w e are in the works of having a kayak and/or accessories raffled off as wel l as other surprises. Please stay tuned to this page as we will update it as things progress. Thank you for your patience and thank you for your sup port. https://www.facebook.com/events/322680015004324/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:July 4th wil l officially be the inaugural \;Freedom Float on the beautiful Coal River. The money that will be raised will go towa rds local Vets and Veteran charities. We are currently working on a web pa ge for pre registration and logistics along with other related information . Also\, we are in the works of having a kayak and/or accessories raffled off as well as other surprises. Please stay tuned to this page as we will update it as things progress. Thank you for your patience and thank you fo r your support.
https://www.facebook.com/events/322680015004324/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190509T2024270Z-399841-1537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T210000 SUMMARY:Taste of the Chesapeake DESCRIPTION:At our Taste of the Chesapeake\, the Alliance recognizes our en vironmental leadership award winners and showcases our programs and our pr ogress toward Chesapeake restoration. The Taste also helps raise critical funds to support our vital mission and increase the impact of our work acr oss the Chesapeake watershed. Join us at the Taste for an evening of uniqu e Chesapeake-inspired food and drink\, live music\, raffles\, and a silent auction! Items from last year’s silent auction included a weeklong Vermon t vacation\, Chesapeake waterway trips\, sports event tickets\, themed bas kets\, gift certificates\, and much more! https://www.facebook.com/events/ 2237739613220644/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:At our Taste
of the Chesapeake\, the \;A
lliance recognizes our environmental leadership award wi
nners and showcases our programs and our progress toward Chesapeake restor
ation. The Taste also helps raise critical funds to support our vital miss
ion and increase the impact of our work across the Chesapeake watershed. h
ttps://www.facebook.com/events/2237739613220644/ \; Join the Rec
laiming Appalachia Coalition for a webinar with presentations about outdoo
r recreation economic development projects sited on abandoned coal mine la
nds. We'll have presentations from around Appalachia and hear about best p
ractices and lessons learned from experts in the field! Register HERE.
Join us at the Taste for a
n evening of unique Chesapeake-inspired food and drink\, live music\, raff
les\, and a silent auction! Items from last year&rsquo\;s silent auction i
ncluded a weeklong Vermont vacation\, Chesapeake waterway trips\, sports e
vent tickets\, themed baskets\, gift certificates\, and much more!<
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Speakers include: Eliza
beth W. Hughes\, Earth Conservancy Director of Communications\; Zach Foster
\, Appalachian Conservation Corps Corps Director\; and Owen Mul
keen\, Friends of the Cheat Associate Directorhttps://www.facebook.com/events/s/webinar-out
door-recreation-on-/559837394970358/
Have you tak en the WV climate pledge?
We &rsquo\;re recognizing Earth Day 2022 by highlighting our WV Climate Pledge. The Pledge brings awarenes s to the existence\, causes\, and impacts of climate change on the lives o f West Virginians. But most importantly\, it builds the grassroots movemen t to advocate for climate action!
Trout Unlimited\, in partnership with the F orest Service\, needs volunteers to help plant Red Spruce seedlings on rec ently de-commissioned roads on September 22nd \;and 23 rd \;. Volunteers will meet at the Ranger Station in Bartow at 8 am each day. Feel free to attend either day or both if you are able. \ ;Please bring sturdy footwear\, water\, and lunch. If you have any questio ns or are interested in attending please contact Travis Ferry at 304-614-6 699 or tferry@tu.org.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Bartow Ranger Station UID:20150916T1723120Z-399841-171@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200615 SUMMARY:Virtual tree aging/ID DESCRIPTION:Virtual Hike and Tree Aging/ID with a Master Naturalist This vi rtual hike is an opportunity to meet and learn from New River Gorge Ranger Chance Raso! He is extremely knowledgeable about trees! Our plan is to le arn to identify trees and better understand what has happened in the life of each tree! It will be great fun! Along the way\, Master Naturalist and Active SWV Community Captain Linda Stein will show you how to measure tree s to determine age. Visit the Facebook event post for more details https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/s/virtual-hike-and-tree-agingid-/538031683553723/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual Hike and Tree Aging/ID with a Master Naturalist
This virtual hike is an opportunity to meet and learn from New River Gorge Ranger Chance Raso! He is extremely knowledgeable about t rees! Our plan is to learn to identify trees and better understand what ha s happened in the life of each tree! It will be great fun! Along the way\, Master Naturalist and Active SWV Community Captain Linda Stein will show you how to me asure trees to determine age. Visit the Facebook event post for more detai ls
htt ps://www.facebook.com/events/s/virtual-hike-and-tree-agingid-/538031683553 723/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200604T1655160Z-399841-3182@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200727 SUMMARY:Art & Science discovery DESCRIPTION:Art & Science Discoveries Ages: 6-8 Description: Many of the th ings we take for granted like flying in airplanes\, vacationing on a cruis e ship or even making music would not have been possible without incredibl e discoveries that make these things possible. Explore the work of some r emarkable humans and the discoveries that have impacted our world! Regist er: Full Week or Register: Individual Days X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Art &\; Science Discoveries Ages: 6-8
Description< /span>: Many of the things we take for granted like flying in airplanes\, vacationing on a cruise ship or even making music would not have been poss ible without incredible discoveries that make these things possible. \ ; Explore the work of some remarkable humans and the discoveries that have impacted our world! \;
Register: Full Week or Register: Individual Days
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200528T1837000Z-399841-3152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720 SUMMARY:Animal expedition DESCRIPTION:Going Wild: Animal Expedition Ages: 5-6 Description: Join us as we travel around the globe exploring different habitats and the secret wo rlds they contain! You’ll dive into oceans\, climb mountains\, cross deser ts\, and more! Register: Full Week or Register: Individual Days X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Goin g Wild: Animal Expedition Ages: 5-6
Description: Join us as we travel around the globe exploring different habitats and the secret worlds they contain! You&rsquo\;ll dive into oceans\, climb mountains\, cross deserts\, and more!
Register: Full Week or Register: Individual Days CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200528T1834210Z-399841-3150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at : https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from around the Basin The North east is snow-starved again this winter and time is running out The Bay Pro gram revamps the Chesapeake Healthy Watershed Assessment New Research to C onsolidate Tools to Manage Salt Contamination of Fresh Water Supplies Arli ngton Co. approves plan to maintain critical sewer infrastructure Shenando ah Valley natural area restoration efforts expand\; protection for rare si nkhole ponds\, wetlands funded by natural resources damage settlement Envi ronmental Justice Carmera Thomas-Wilhite: Putting Environmentalism on a Pa th Toward Justice The first Black yacht club: A journey down the Anacosti a and climate change A Night of Environmental Justice Tire Dumping Epide mic: DC Residents Fight Back Against Illegal and Dangerous Trash Fishing N ews Today's Sportsman: A shad fishing primer VA Anglers Push To Close Hick ory Shad Limits Loophole X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot omacriver.org/news/
Media from around the Basin
Environmental Justice
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240229T1955300Z-399841-5630@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: 2024 Mid-Ye ar Meeting Registration - Hotel Group Rate Extended! ACWA Joins Coalition Supporting USGS Streamgage Funding Congress Averts Shutdown EPA Request fo r State Clean Water Climate Success Stories Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Oppo rtunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of import ant deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \; here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds o ur membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
ACWA-logo.png CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240301T1847580Z-399841-5632@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200727 SUMMARY:Chemistry 101 DESCRIPTION:Chemistry 101 Ages: 7-9 Description: Crystals\, Polymers\, Reac tions\, OH MY! Create some exciting concoctions while learning the import ance of asking questions and taking accurate measurements. Register: Full Week or Register: Individual Days X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Chem istry 101 Ages: 7-9
Description: Crystals\ , Polymers\, Reactions\, OH MY! \; Create some exciting concoctions wh ile learning the importance of asking questions and taking accurate measur ements.
Register: Full Week or Regi ster: Individual Days
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200528T1835370Z-399841-3151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200522 SUMMARY:Rain Gardens DESCRIPTION:Rain Gardens - https://youtu.be/d9MZUs2FGs8 Hosted by Bill Land ry. This video encourages residential property owners to consider adding a rain garden to their home landscaping. The video covers the environmental benefits of rain garden landscaping\, the process of installing it and co vers the use of rain barrels. To learn more visit: http://raingardenallian ce.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rain Gardens - https://youtu.b e/d9MZUs2FGs8
Hosted by Bill Landry. This video encourages residential property owners to consider adding a rain garden to their home landscaping. The video covers the envi ronmental benefits of rain garden landscaping\, the process of installing it and covers the use of rain barrels.
To learn more visit: h ttp://raingardenalliance.org/
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CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20200521T1722410Z-399841-3118@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T120000 SUMMARY:Coalition building DESCRIPTION:Coalition Building with River Network and Cacapon Institute WV Rivers Coalition invites all WV watershed groups and small environmental n on-profits dedicated to water protection to an upcoming webinar with River Network. Join River Network's Brenna Goggin and the Cacapon Institute's F rank Rodgers to address key aspects of Coalition Building from a local and statewide perspective. You'll learn how to develop new partnerships and c ollaborations to make the work you do more effective. Help us tailor the w ebinar to meet your needs by sending your questions to Brenda Goggin prior to the webinar. Register HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coalition Bu ilding with River Network and Cacapon Institute
WV Rivers Coalition invites all WV watershed groups an d small environmental non-profits dedicated to water protection to an upco ming webinar with River Network. Join River Network's Brenna Goggin and th e Cacapon Institute's \;Frank Rodgers to address key aspects of Coalition Building from a loc al and statewide perspective. You'll learn how to develop new partnerships and collaborations to make the work you do more effective. Help us tailor the webinar to meet your needs by sending your questions to \;Brenda Goggin \;prior to the we binar.
Register HERE.
2019 Roadsides in Bloom Calendar Now Available to Order
< p>The 2019 Roadsides in Bloom Calendar is n ow available to order. The free calendar\, which is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and Department of Transportation (WVDOT)\, includes 12 pictures of Mountain State wildflower s growing naturally along roadways or in Operation Wildflower beds planted by the Division of Highways (WVDOH). The pictures were chosen from dozens of entries submitted by photographers from West Virginia and surrounding states. West Virginia&rsquo\;s Operation Wildflower beautification program is a joint effort between the WVDEP and the WVDOH. It includes more than 100 acres of wildflowers grown along West Virginia&rsquo\;s roadways. The photographers and flowers in this year&rsquo\;s calendar include:Cover: Melodee Price &ndash\; Golden rod on Up There Road\, Pendleton County
January: Mary Beth O&rsquo\;Dell &ndash\; Dogwood near Alta\, Greenbrier County
February: Charmagne Vecchio &ndash\; Wild Phlox along Sardis River Road\, Harrison C ounty
March: Jarrod Riffe &n dash\; Eastern Redbud Flower at I-64 Sandstone exit\, Summers County
April: Morgan Craddock &ndash\; Y ellow Ironweed on Price Creek Road\, Cabell County
May: Kilsong Cox &ndash\; Wild Azalea Bloom and Gol den Sun on Spruce Knob\, Pendleton County
June: Ann Walker &ndash\; Blackberry Blossom on Hill Creek R oad\, Pocahontas County
July : Allan Tucker &ndash\; Joe Pye Weed and Wingstem along Teter Road\, Upshu r County
August: Melodee Pri ce &ndash\; Goldenrod on Up There Road\, Pendleton County
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>September: Karl Boone &ndash\; Chicory along Edray Road\, Pocahontas County
October: Sandra Miller &ndash\; Yellow Daisies along Bickel Knob Road\ , Randolph County
November: Sharon &\; Gladys Carper &ndash\; Ironweed and Goldenrod\, Wood County< /span>
December: Ed Rehbein &ndash\ ; Bee Balm and Turk&rsquo\;s Cap Lily on Highland Scenic Highway\, Pocahon tas County
To order a calend ar go to: https: //apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/CalendarSignUp.cfm\, call 1-800-322-5530\, or e mail dep.aah@wv.gov. If you call and get voicemail\, please leave your nam e and address in the mailbox. Requests are limited to one calendar per household. West Virginia residents receive priority.< /p>
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20181206T2049070Z-399841-1399@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210823 SUMMARY:Western Basin meeting DESCRIPTION:The recording from the Western Basin meeting today can be viewe d here by clicking Here. You also have the option to select certain topics by clicking the links below. Watershed Group Updates & Introductions St ream Partners Grants - New Forms will be updated soon! Deadline is 9/15/20 21 WV Try This Mini-Grant WV American Water Environmental Grant CDBG-MIT G rants by Guest Speakers Justin Hunt and Alexandria Pharis Liability Insura nce for Watershed Associations by Guest Speaker Vincent King Volunteer Rec ognition The PDF exhibits that Vince King references in his talk can be vi ewed and downloaded from THIS FOLDER LINK. Let me know if you have any que stions. I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy some time along a creek or river! Tomi Bergstrom\, Western Basin and Project WET Coordinator X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The recordin
g from the Western Basin meeting today can be viewed here by clicking
The PDF exhibits that Vince King references in his talk can be viewed and downloaded from \;THIS FOLDER LINK. Let me know if you ha ve any questions. I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy some time alon g a creek or river!
Tomi Bergstrom\, \;Western Basin and Project WET Coordinator
Information on the Climate Superstars Challenge
Presented by NEEF\, Samsung\, and the \;EP A&rsquo\;s ENERGY STAR®\; program\, the \;Climat e Superstars Challenge \;is an online eco-challenge exclusively for midd le school classrooms (grades 6-8) that teaches students about the environm ent and how they can take an active role in caring for its future. The Cli mate Superstars program fits into both virtual and in-person classroom env ironments\, providing additional flexibility for teachers\, students\, and their families. \;
The 2021 Climate Superstars Challenge will take pl ace from October 1 to October 31. \;
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o receive your \;free Educators Guide \;with sugg
estions of how to include tasks into lesson plans\, tools to explore topic
s further\, and more! To get started\, visit \;www.neefus
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Several wate rshed groups from across have been wondering what guidance is available&nb sp\;to approach this field monitoring season in a 'COVID-compliant' manner . Several knowledgeable organizations decided to put together a Zoom call& nbsp\;to attempt to develop a list of &ldquo\;best practice&rdquo\; \; recommendations for citizen-based field sampling in the time of COVID.&nbs p\;If you would be willing to contribute your perspective on what measures should (and could) be employed\, \;please \;join us. \; Use the registration below to sign up.
We will record \;the call for those who can't p articipate and will share the list of recommendations afterward. \; I envision this focusing primarily on water monitoring\, but am happy to cre ate a break out group within the Zoom meeting for other types of field mon itoring if there is interest or if the conversation feels not relevant to other types of field monitoring. \;
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcscuispzktH dJuSH3RVKCdvRjP68p6HGTb \;
Kristine Stepenuck\, PhD (she/her/hers) University of Vermont - Ext ension Assistant\, 81 Carrigan Dr\, Rm 312F\, Burlington VT 05405 802-656- 8504
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200417T1903520Z-399841-2997@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T163000 SUMMARY:Fundraising lab DESCRIPTION:Join Qgiv for our first ever virtual fundraising lab! This even t is chock-full of valuable opportunities including a presentation from no nprofit thought leader Steven Shattuck\; a how-to presentation on building a multi-channel marketing plan for your next fundraiser\; and a spotlight on Qgiv features and customer examples. https://www.facebook.com/events/s /virtual-fundraising-lab/172957210657643/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join \;Q giv for our first ever virtual fundraising lab! This event is chock-full o f valuable opportunities including a presentation from nonprofit thought l eader Steven Shattuck\; a how-to presentation on building a multi-channel marketing plan for your next fundraiser\; and a spotlight on Qgiv features and customer examples.
h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/s/virtual-fundraising-lab/172957210657643/< /span>
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200417T1848530Z-399841-2996@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 SUMMARY:Stream monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our Streams monitoring workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, a nd studying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) communitie s. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database (VAD) and contribu te to our knowledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to we ar clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, inclu ding muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please s pend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. Quest ions? Email the Program Coordinator at: saveourstreams@wv.gov. —> Registe r Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our Streams m onitoring \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water qualit y by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying t he biodiversity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) \;co mmunities.
Share your data i n the \;Volunteer Assessment Database \;(VAD) and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state &rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdo ors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop look ing over the \;study materials.< /span>
Questions? Email \;the P rogram Coordinator at: saveourstreams@wv.gov. \;
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Year in Citizen Science: J une Calendar
We present to you a graphic-designed version of the m onth of June from our &ldquo\;Year in Citizen Science&rdquo\; Google Calendar.
https://blog.scistarter.com/ 2019/05/year-in-citizen-science-june-calendar/
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190604T1929540Z-399841-2037@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125 SUMMARY:WV Hunting & Fishing Show RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:About the Show Each year in January we present the West Virgini a Hunting and Fishing ShowSM at the Civic Center in Charleston\, West Virginia. All proceeds except for costs to run the show and club operatin g expenses\, are donated to programs that promote or protect hunting\, fi shing\, wildlife\, conservation\, and related educational activities. From 1995 through 2017 our donations to these causes exceeded $550\,000. In a ddition we also make many 'in kind' donations to various organizations. An other program that we sponsor is our nearly 600 acre Wildlife Study Projec t in Wirt County. We have raised over $400\,000 for that project. While ra ising funds is important\, the primary reason for hosting this show is to bring hunters and fishermen into contact with organizations that can provi de them with goods and services related to these activities. We only solic it vendors of high quality products and services related to the sport of h unting and fishing. We are all 100% volunteers. This will be the 32nd year we have held this show for the benefit of our exhibitors\, the hunters an d fishermen in our area and the hunting\, fishing\, wildlife\, and conserv ation organizations who benefit from our charitable donation program. Our past exhibitors tell us the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing ShowSM is o ne of the best run and more productive shows in the United States. http:/ /www.wvtrophyhunters.com/ Admission and Schedule Show schedule: Admission: January 25: 12pm to 9pm Adults - $9.00 Janua ry 26: 9am to 9pm Children ages 6 to 12 - $1.00 January 27: 9am t o 5pm Children under 6 - Free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:About the Sh ow
Each year in January we present the W
est Virginia \; Hunting \; and \; Fishing Show
This will be the 32nd year we have held this show for the benefit o
f our exhibitors\, the hunters and fisherm
en in our area and the hunting\, fishing\, wildlife\, and conservation org
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st exhibitors tell us the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show
http://www.wvtrophyhunters.com/
January 25: 12pm to 9pm \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \;Adults - $9.00
January 26: 9am to 9pm \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Children ages 6 to 12 - $1.00
January 27: 9am to 5pm \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Children under 6 - Fr ee
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Coliseum and Convention Center UID:20190110T1444230Z-399841-1441@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T130000 SUMMARY:Forest Farm tour DESCRIPTION:This tour will take place at Shady Grove Botanicals in Randolph County\, WV. All are welcome to attend! Please bring a dish to share for the potluck! Check out Shady Grove Botanicals. For more information and to RSVP please email Eryn. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/craft-tour-fore st-farming/627065751470757/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This tour wi ll take place at Shady Grove Botanicals in Randolph County\, WV. All are w elcome to attend! Please bring a dish to share for the potluck! Check out Shady Grove Botanicals. For more information and to RSVP ple ase email \;Eryn.
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/s/craft-tour-forest-farming/627065751470757/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200320T1243220Z-399841-2899@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) wi ll hold its quarterly business meeting virtually on August 31\, 2021. Memb ers of the public who wish to view the proceedings should request a link t o the meeting no later than close-of-business on August 26. You will be se nt a link to the meeting. In this issue: Frederick forest walk in the wood s\; New law could help save turtles\; County offers support for proposed r iver park\; Allegany County offers support for proposed river park\; Recov ering gravestones used as erosion control in Potomac River\; Algae bloom n ot impacting safety of Winchester's water And more. Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Intersta te Commission on the Potomac River Basin (< a href='https://www.potomacriver.org/' target='_blank'>ICPRB) will hold its quarterly business meet ing virtually on August 31\, 2021. Members of the public who wish to view the proceedings should \;request a link to the meeting \;no later than cl ose-of-business on August 26. You will be sent a link to the meeting.
In this issue:< /span>
Frederick forest walk in the woods\; New law c ould help save turtles\; County offers support for propo sed river park\; Allegany County o ffers support for proposed river park\; Recovering gravestones used as erosion control in Potomac River \; Algae bloom not impacting safety of Winchester's water And more.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter
UID:20210826T1645120Z-399841-4064@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826
SUMMARY:National coastal conditions assessment
DESCRIPTION:EPA is pleased to announce the release of the National Coastal
Condition Assessment 2015 report titled A Collaborative Survey of the Nati
on’s Estuaries and Great Lakes Nearshore Waters today. Also being released
today is an accompanying NCCA 2015 Technical Support Document (TSD)\, the
updated NCCA Data Dashboard and the NCCA 2015 Results Web Page. Please vi
sit https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/ncca to download
a copy of the report and TSD\, as well as for a link to an updated dashbo
ard. Data for this report are available on the NARS Data page (https://www
.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/data-national-aquatic-resource-
surveys)
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
EPA is pleas ed to announce the release of the \;National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 rep ort titled \;A Collaborative Survey of the Nation&rsquo\;s Estuari es and Great Lakes Nearshore Waters \;today. Also being relea sed today is an accompanying \;NCCA 2015 Technical Support D ocument \;(TSD)\, the updated \;NCCA Data Dashboard \;and& nbsp\;the NCCA 2015 Results Web Page.
Please visit \;https ://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/ncca \;to downloa d a copy of the report and TSD\, as well as for a link to an updated dashb oard. Data for this report are available on the NARS Data page (https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resourc e-surveys/data-national-aquatic-resource-surveys)
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210826T1709500Z-399841-4065@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 SUMMARY:Family trail day DESCRIPTION:The eight mile walk between the parks will highlight the activi ties. Other activities inclued walk-a-mile contest\, and shorther interpre tive walks. Registration: Adults $25\, Children (6-12) $15. Fees include e vent memento\, cookout lunch and shuttle service. Email David Vance or cal l: (304) 866-2215 for more information. Pre-registration is recommended... CV_HikesRegistration.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The eight mile walk between the parks will highlight the activities. Other activities inclued walk-a-mile contest\, a nd shorther interpretive walks.
Registration: Adults $25\, Childre n (6-12) $15. Fees include event memento\, cookout lunch and shuttle servi ce. \;Email \;David Vance or call: (304) 866-2215 for more information. Pre-registration is rec ommended...
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley SP UID:20190415T1314560Z-399841-1848@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011 SUMMARY:West Fork Watershed Day DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our second West Fork Watershed Day\, 10 to 4\ , Watters Smith State Park\, Duck Creek Road\, Lost Creek. This year we wi ll be adding short workshops which will require pre-registration – watch f or the full schedule and preregistration forms in September. We will have an introduction to our Watershed Champions Program – recognition for resid ents in the watershed who take steps to improve water quality and habitat in our watershed through actions they take in their own gardens\, yards\, and property. And activities to help you do that. Click-Here to learn more . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save the dat e for our second West Fork Watershed Day\, 10 to 4\, \;Watters Smith State Park\, Duck Creek Road\, Lost Creek.< /a>
This year we will be add ing short workshops which will require pre-registration &ndash\; watch for the full schedule and preregistration forms in September.
We will have an introduction to our \;< em>Watershed Champions Program \;&ndas h\; recognition for residents in the watershed who take steps to improve w ater quality and habitat in our watershed through actions they take in the ir own gardens\, yards\, and property. \;And activities to help you do that.
Click-Here \;to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Watters Smith State Park UID:20250723T1602270Z-399841-6682@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T140000 SUMMARY:Winona cleanup DESCRIPTION:Platea Action Network is sponsoring a cleanup We need strong vo lunteers dressed and ready for a dirty cleanup! Please wear good boots. Br ing gloves and bug spray. 4-wheelers needed and encouraged! Meet at the en d of the road in Winona. If interested in volunteering\, please shoot us a message to 304-520-1426. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Platea Action Network \;is sponsoring a cleanu p
We need strong volunteers dressed and ready for a dirty cleanup! Please wear good boots. Bring glove s and bug spray. 4-wheelers needed and encouraged! Meet at the end of the road in Winona.
If interest ed in volunteering\, please shoot us a message to 304-520-1426.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250609T1652150Z-399841-6582@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200708 SUMMARY:KSF park programs DESCRIPTION:KSF Park Programs 2 PM Volunteer Trail Clean-up: Meet at the Na ture Center at Camp Kanawha to pick-up a paper bag\, gloves and trail map. Together we can keep the forest litter free! 4 PM Pollination Station: Me et the KSF naturalist at the KSS Nature Center to explore the world of pol lination and go home with your own homemade bee hotel made of recycled mat erials. 7 PM Jeopardy: Come test your knowledge of nature at Shelter #7. C ategories will range from flora to fauna and the winners will receive 10% off coupons to the brand new gift shop\, opening July 4th. Kanawha State F orest Hosted by Kanawha State Forest Foundation https://www.facebook.com/e vents/s/park-programs-friday-july-3rd/572178986834361/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:KSF Park Programs
h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/s/park-programs-friday-july-3rd/57217898683 4361/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20200630T1251540Z-399841-3237@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250421 SUMMARY:NFWF grants DESCRIPTION:The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in partnersh ip with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)\, expect to soon begin so liciting proposals through the 2025 Chesapeake WILD Grants program to cons erve\, protect\, and restore vital sh and wildlife habitat of the Chesapea ke Bay and its tributary rivers and streams. NFWF expects to release the 2 025 Chesapeake WILD Request for Proposals in the coming weeks and will sen d a follow-up announcement once the RFP is live. Interested applicants sho uld prepare to submit full proposals no later than 12:00PM Tuesday\, May 1 3\, 2025. Final award decisions are anticipated in August 2025. Downlod th e PDF attachment for more details. 2025-NFWF_Grants.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)\, in partnership with the U.S. Fish a nd Wildlife Service (FWS)\, expect to soon begin soliciting proposals thro ugh the 2025 Chesapeake WILD Grants program to conserve\, protect\, and re store vital sh and wildlife habitat of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributar y rivers and streams. NFWF expects to release the 2025 Chesapeake WILD Req uest for Proposals in the coming weeks and will send a follow-up announcem ent once the RFP is live. Interested applicants should prepare to submit f ull proposals no later than 12:00PM Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025. Final award d ecisions are anticipated in August 2025.
Downlod the PDF attachment for more details.
< em>2025-NFWF_Grants.pdf
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250319T1921020Z-399841-6372@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 SUMMARY:Fundamentals of organizing DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Citizen Action Group and Huntington NOW at the Cabell County Public Library. [Click-Here to Register] WV Citizen A ction's free Fundamentals of Organizing: Building People Power training. O pen to all\, this workshop teaches essential skills for growing your organ ization and driving change. You'll learn to analyze power structures\, def ine self-interests\, build relational power\, and develop your base. Conne ct with fellow organizers and gain practical tools to impact your communit y\, regardless of your focus area. Snacks\, coffee\, and lunch provided\, X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Citizen Action Group \;and \;Huntington NOW \;at the \;Cabell County Publ ic Library. [< span style='color: #008000\; background-color: #ffff99\;'>Click-Here to Re gister]
WV Citizen Action's free Fundamentals of Organizing: Building People Power t raining. Open to all\, this workshop teaches essential skills for growing your organization and driving change. You'll learn to analyze power struct ures\, define self-interests\, build relational power\, and develop your b ase. Connect with fellow organizers and gain practical tools to impact you r community\, regardless of your focus area. Snacks\, coffee\, and lunch p rovided\, \;
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Cabell County Public Library UID:20250130T1717260Z-399841-6239@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Swimmable Potomac Report 2024 How droughts and extreme heat affect colorful fall foliage in DC area Alexandria is cl ose to fixing Its sewage woes Why reducing farm pollution in the Chesapeak e Bay region is a complex problem Into the Woods MD Public Works approves > $10.6 million for park improvements and conservation Alice Ferguson Foun dation set to celebrate its 70th Fishing News Bringing back Brook Trout [B log] After 20 years\, invasive snakehead fish haven't devoured the competi tion Researchers see startling Brook Trout declines in Shenandoah Streams Maryland Fishing Report – September 4 September brings peak fishing condit ions in southern Maryland Go Fish: Four great National Parks for wetting a line [Blog] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Botanic Garden \;
Often when people walk a woodland trail they are co nversing with friends or exploring their thoughts. Join Judith Clister for a different walk through the woods\, one where the focus will be on the s enses\, the quiet and the wonders of the forest. Together we will experien ce fun ways to enhance the senses\, explore mindful techniques to assist w ith the quiet and learn the wonder of tree communication and connection to the rest of the forest.
Tic kets: WVBG members\, $15 for non-members.
Visit the \;FB event post< /a> to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WV Botanic Garden UID:20240814T1551500Z-399841-5969@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000 SUMMARY:North Bend cleanup DESCRIPTION:Park and Lake Cleanup at North Bend! If you would to volunteer and help keep our park clean\, register with our park Naturalist\, Sarah o r call 304-643-2931 ext 314. Click-here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Park and Lak e Cleanup at North Bend! If you would to volunteer and help keep our park clean\, register with our park Naturalist\, \;Sarah or call 304-643-2931 ext 314.
Click-here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20240304T1324320Z-399841-5642@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T160000 SUMMARY:WaterTA for States DESCRIPTION:EPA Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) Update for States Regi stration link This webinar is for state water\, wastewater\, stormwater\, and technical assistance program staff. We will cover the purpose and fun ction of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) Water Technical Ass istance (WaterTA)\, provide examples of WaterTA supporting communities in addressing water challenges and accessing water infrastructure funding\, a nd review our process for coordinating with states on WaterTA requests. Co ntact for more info: WaterTA@epa.gov. WaterTA factsheet X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) Update for States
This webinar is for state water\, wastewater\, \; stormwater\, and technical assistance program staff. We will cover the purpose and functio n of the Environmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s (EPA's) Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA)\, provide examples of WaterTA supporting communities in addressing water challenges and accessing water infrastructure funding\ , and review our process for coordinating with states on WaterTA requests.
Contact for more info: \;WaterTA@epa.gov.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240304T1231450Z-399841-5641@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190405 SUMMARY:Wilderness first aid RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Wilderness first aid April 5 – April 7 Planning a trip to the b ackcountry where a 911 call cannot get through\, or where rescue may be ho urs away? Worried about hurricanes\, earthquakes\, or floods in your commu nity? Coach your child’s sports team or lead their boy or girl scouts troo p? Developing an interest in climbing\, mountain biking\, or caving? WFA i s the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family\, friends\, and outdoor groups. You will learn the basic skills of: Response and Asse ssment\, Musculoskeletal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies\, Survival S kills\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies. Course options and costs WFA: $230.00 (Includes course\, tent space\, access to bath house) CPR: $40 Meal Plan: $75 for dinner Friday – dinner Sunday Lodging: Beds in the dorm: $10.00 additional per night If you are taking WFA as WFR review \, SOLO requires a $15 payment on completion of the WFA course Register - https://experience-learning.org/event/wilderness-first-aid/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wild erness first aid
April 5 &ndash\; April 7
Planning a trip to the backcountry where a 911 call cannot get through\, or where rescue may be hours away? Worried about hurricanes\, e arthquakes\, or floods in your community? Coach your child&rsquo\;s sports team or lead their boy or girl scouts troop? Developing an interest in cl imbing\, mountain biking\, or caving? WFA is the perfect course for the ou tdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid train ing for short trips with family\, friends\, and outdoor groups. You will l earn the basic skills of: Response and Assessment\, Musculoskeletal Injuri es\, Environmental Emergencies\, Survival Skills\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies.
WFA: $230.00 (Includes course\, tent space\, access to \;ba th house)
CPR: $40
Meal Plan: \;$75 for dinner Frida y &ndash\; dinner Sunday
Lod ging: Beds in the dorm: $10.00 additional per night
If you are taking WFA as WFR review\, SOLO require s a $15 payment on completion of the WFA course
Register - https://experience-learning.or g/event/wilderness-first-aid/
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement LOCATION:Spruce Knob Mountain Center UID:20190201T2018080Z-399841-1586@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240205 SUMMARY:Coliform webinar series DESCRIPTION:The goal of this 5-week webinar series is to provide tools and information to help watershed associations reduce nonpoint source fecal co liform loads in streams. Topics will include: Septic pumping Septic syst em replacements BMPs for pastures Source tracking and load calculations f or TMDLs cluster systems - solutions where septic systems are no good The perspective from a public service district What the Nonpoint Source Progr am can do How the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and its partners work T he series begins at 2:30 pm on Feb. 8th and continue every Thursday until March 7th. Go to https://bit.ly/WVWNWastewaterWebinar to register. Session s are 90 minutes in lenght. 2024FecalColiformWebinarSeries.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The goal of this 5-week webinar series is to provide tools and information to help wat ershed associations reduce nonpoint source fecal coliform loads in streams . \; Topics will include:
T he series begins at 2:30 pm on Feb. 8th and continue every Thursday until March 7th. Go to \;https://bit.ly/WVWNWastewaterWebinar \;to register. Sessions are 90 minutes in lenght.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240131T1347300Z-399841-5563@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240130 SUMMARY:Coliform webinar series DESCRIPTION:The goal of this 5-week webinar series is to provide tools and information to help watershed associations reduce nonpoint source fecal co liform loads in streams. Topics will include: Septic pumping Septic syst em replacements BMPs for pastures Source tracking and load calculations f or TMDLs cluster systems - solutions where septic systems are no good The perspective from a public service district What the Nonpoint Source Progr am can do How the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and its partners work T he series begins at 2:30 pm on Feb. 8th and continue every Thursday until March 7th. Go to https://bit.ly/WVWNWastewaterWebinar to register. Session s are 90 minutes in lenght. 2024FecalColiformWebinarSeries.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The goal of this 5-week webinar series is to provide tools and information to help wat ershed associations reduce nonpoint source fecal coliform loads in streams . \; Topics will include:
The series begins at 2:30 pm on Feb. 8th and continue every Thursda y until March 7th. Go to \;https://bit.ly/WVWNWastewaterWebinar \;to register. Sessions are 90 minutes in lenght.&nb sp\;
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240208T2056110Z-399841-5562@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T150000 SUMMARY:Bat preservation II DESCRIPTION:This is the tentative date to move the steel for the constructi on of the protective bat gate to the opening of mine portal #6. This proje ct is weather dependent\, so email project director Doug Wood to confirm o r 304- 550-1006 (call\, no text). We will meet at the Middle Ridge Road (P ark Forest Road 801 on GoogleEarth) gated access on the Shooting Range Roa d downstream of the Superintendent’s residence. When driving into KSF from Loudendale (Charleston)\, see the entrance sign and turn Left onto Range Road. Follow for 0.58 mile to the gated road on Right. Park in this vicini ty without blocking the gate. This is Park Forest Road 801 (Middle Ridge R oad) at decimal degree coordinates 38.274131°N -81.639639° W or d/m/s coor dinates 38°16'26.87'N/81°38'22.70'W. The actual work site is up the road a short distance. https://www.facebook.com/events/317872342171617/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the
tentative date to move the steel for the construction of the protective ba
t gate to the opening of mine portal #6. This project is weather dependent
\, so \;email project director \;Doug Wood to confirm or 304- 550-1006 (call\, no text).
We will meet at the Middle Ridge
Road (Park Forest Road 801 on GoogleEarth) gated access on the Shooting Ra
nge Road downstream of the Superintendent&rsquo\;s residence. When driving
into KSF from Loudendale (Charleston)\, see the entrance sign and turn Le
ft onto Range Road. Follow for 0.58 mile to the gated road on Right. Park
in this vicinity without blocking the gate. This is Park Forest Road 801 (
Middle Ridge Road) at decimal degree coordinates 38.274131°\;N -81.6396
39°\; W or d/m/s coordinates 38°\;16'26.87'N/81°\;38'22.70'W. The
actual work site is up the road a short distance.
https://www.facebo ok.com/events/317872342171617/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190206T1941210Z-399841-1604@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T090000 SUMMARY:Kayak clinics DESCRIPTION:This event is still in the planning stage. Something new this y ear is to hold both clinics from the same base on the same weekend. There are rivers nearby to hold these clinics\, but details are not set in stone . Location: Camp Caesar https://www.facebook.com/events/1323111607830288/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event i s still in the planning stage. Something new this year is to hold both cli nics from the same base on the same weekend. There are rivers nearby to ho ld these clinics\, but details are not set in stone. \;
Location: \; Camp Caesar
https://www.facebook.com/events/132311 1607830288/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Camp Caesar UID:20190125T1352080Z-399841-1538@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190608 SUMMARY:Pond Fork showdown DESCRIPTION:Fishing begins at 7am and ends at 5pm. Check in will be at the waterways parking driveway by corridor G. Fish must be at least 8 inches. We will give out an ID the night before the tourney. Entry fee will be $20 per person or $40/team. Questions contact Jarred Thomas or Taylor Jarrell . https://www.facebook.com/events/1032369926947535/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fishing begi ns at 7am and ends at 5pm. Check in will be at the waterways parking drive way by corridor G. Fish must be at least 8 inches. We will give out an ID the night before the tourney. Entry fee will be $20 per person or $40/team . Questions contact Jarred Thomas or Taylor Jarrell.
https://www.fac ebook.com/events/1032369926947535/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190125T1329420Z-399841-1539@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T203000 SUMMARY:Charleston fly tying DESCRIPTION: Join us for our first Fly Tying Meetup in Charleston! This ev ent will be a fun social outing where attendees can order dinner\, a drink \, and enjoy fly tying! It is open to everyone and all skill levels who ar e interested in fly tying. We encourage you to bring your tying vise and m aterial and enjoy an evening with fellow anglers and those who enjoy the a rt of fly tying. https://www.facebook.com/events/2233970016924327/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:htt ps://www.facebook.com/events/2233970016924327/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille UID:20190104T2040390Z-399841-1476@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T213000 SUMMARY:Ducks Unlimited Banquet DESCRIPTION:Ducks Unlimited Banquet Join the members of the Charleston Duc ks Unlimited Chapter in raising money to support wetland conservation. Mor e details coming shortly. https://www.facebook.com/events/468314643612809/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ducks Unlimited Banquet \;
Join the members of the Charleston Ducks Unlimited Chapter in raising money to support wetland conservation. More details coming shortl y.
https://www.face book.com/events/468314643612809/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Beni Kedem Shriners UID:20180815T1740400Z-399841-940@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T140000 SUMMARY:Hawks Nest 1st day hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia Hawk's Nest Rail-Trail (38.132156\, -81.102219) Join Community Captains Jill\, Jacki\, and Jack! This 4.5 total mile hike down to the New River from Ansted follows the Mil l creek. This scenic trail includes a foundation from an old mill\, waterf alls\, mines and more. The trail head is on Hawks Nest Rd (turn by the Wal greens and go under route 60). See the best of the Southern West Virginia' s parks when you join one of our hikes. Click-Here for additional details \, the waiver form\, Covid-19 protocols and more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active So uthern West Virginia \;
Hawk's Nest Rail-Trail (38 .132156\, -81.102219)
Join Community Captains Jill\, Jacki\, and Jack! This 4.5 tota l mile hike down to the New River from Ansted follows the Mill creek. This scenic trail includes a foundation from an old mill\, waterfalls\, mines and more. The trail head is on Hawks Nest Rd (turn by the Walgreens and go under route 60). See the best of the Southern West Virginia's parks when you join one of our hikes. \;
Click-Here \;for additional details\, the waiver form\, Covid-1 9 protocols and more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20211221T1351110Z-399841-4266@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211222 SUMMARY:Capitol Currents DESCRIPTION:Volume 18\, Number 4 The latest issue of Waterways Council's ne wsletter\, Capitol Currents has been published. Please visit click here fo r the PDF version and here for the text-only version. In this issue: WCI t o the Administration/OMB: follow the CIS Corps Holds\, Secretary Attends I nland Waterways Industry Day WCI’s St. Louis Meetings A Great Success WCI Member Spotlight Conservation Column: How Healthy is Your River? Seamen’s Church Institute Honors WCI Members X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volume 18\, Number 4
The latest issue of \;Waterways Council's newsletter\, \;Capitol Currents \;has been published. \;Please visit click \;here \;for the PDF version and \;here \;for the text-only version.
In this issue:
The Elf on the Shelf might not be the only one causing mayhem this holiday season\, scammers are too and they might b e doing it through free public Wi-Fi at the airport. The risks associated with connecting to an unsecure network might not be top of mind\, but before you hop on a pl ane this December to visit friends and family (or to just avoid the holida ys all together) you&rsquo\;ll want to think twice about connecting your d evice to the free public Wi-Fi that airports generally offer. Let&rsquo\;s talk about the risks and why it should be top of mind\, not only this sea son but year round.
Threat: Free Airport Wi-Fi
Do You Need to Worry: Yes\, because so many airports offer free Wi-Fi\, you're even more likel y to fall for a spoofed network. For instan ce\, you're sitting at the lounge before your flight and notice 'FreeAirpo rtWiFi' network to connect and do some browsing before take-off. As soon a s you login to that unsecure network\, you might run the risk of your data being intercepted by a third party (an attacker)\; you might increase you r chances of distributing malware to your device\; hackers may be able to spy on everything you&rsquo\;re doing online. On top of that\, these are t he 10 airports you're more likely to be hacked.
What Can You Do About It: To keep your data safe\, con sider using a virtual private n etwork (VPN) to block any thief from seeing what you're doing. And\, i f you absolutely need to access public Wi-Fi and it can't wait until you'r e on a secure network\, switch to your device's data connection. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20181227T1611290Z-399841-1452@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210619 SUMMARY:Elk River clean-up DESCRIPTION:Event by Jeff Kresch Jr. and FRWV Cleanup Crew At ~ Elkview\, W va This is a potential date for a cleanup on the stretch of river in the c over photo. We will be focusing on tires\, so Jon boats and kayaks will be very useful for this event. More details to come! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by \;Jeff Kresch Jr. \;and \;
< a href='https://www.facebook.com/pages/At-Home-Elkview-Wva/172917566171058 '>At ~ Elkview\, Wva
This is a potenti al date for a cleanup on the stretch of river in the cover photo. We will be focusing on tires\, so Jon boats and kayaks will be very useful for thi s event. More details to come!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210104T1753580Z-399841-3598@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190102 SUMMARY:Water infrastructure delivery and finance DESCRIPTION:If the topic of water infrastructure in general and stormwater infrastructure are of interest to you\, you are likely aware of the ASCE’s study and its conclusion that the United States has a national investment gap of $82 billion per year to bring our water and wastewater systems to a state of good repair. To learn more review the animaitions below: Commun ity-based public-private partnerships (focused at lower delivery cost and a whole host of co-benefits\, currently there are two such frameworks in t he country\, in Prince George’s County in Maryland and in Chester\, Pennsy lvania) Environmental Impact Bonds (focused on private financing\, pay-for -performance\, and also a whole host of co-benefits\, current examples inc lude D.C. Water’s EIB\, and recent announcements by cities of Atlanta and Baltimore … we are aware of a number of other regions with interest in the se). Stormwater credit trading (focused on directly addressing the private parcel greening and optimal lower-cost distribution of projects across a watershed\, the first example that we know has been functioning in Washing ton\, D.C.\, since 2013). Our larger body of work is at: www.P3GreatLakes. Org or follow us on Twitter. We hope that you find these animations useful . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If the topic of water infrastructure in general and stormwater infrastructure are of i nterest to you\, you are likely aware of the ASCE&rsquo\;s study and its conclu sion that the United States has a national investment gap of $82 billion p er year to bring our water and wastewater systems to a state of good repai r. To learn more review the animaitions below:
Our larger body of work is at: www.P3GreatLakes.Org or follow us on Twitter. We hope that you find these animations useful.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20181227T1804050Z-399841-1453@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181227 SUMMARY:Fish and Shellfish newsletter DESCRIPTION:Check out EPA’s December 2018 Fish and Shellfish Program Newsle tter! Highlights for this month's issue include: Oregon Health Authority E xpands Health Advisory For Lower Willamette River: In 2018\, the Oregon He alth Authority updated an existing health advisory issued in June 2004 for resident fish in the Portland Harbor area due to the level of polychlorin ated biphenyls (PCBs) found in resident species. EPA's action plan to com bat harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie: Learn about the United States’ dome stic action plan for reducing phosphorus\, a major contributor to harmful algal blooms (HABs)\, in Lake Erie. What is Killing the Coho?: Researcher s are trying to determine which chemicals in stormwater are contributing t o the deaths of large numbers of coho salmon in Puget Sound. Study Assess es Fish Otoliths for Metal Exposure after Deepwater Horizon: Researchers h ave examined metal exposure patterns in otoliths from six offshore fish sp ecies with varying health status to identify changes corresponding with th e Deepwater Horizon incident. Innovative Technology that Promises Fast\, C ost-Efficient Age Data for Fisheries Management: NOAA Fisheries scientists are evaluating the use of machine-based technology – Fourier Transform-Ne ar Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-NIRS) of otoliths – to determine fish age. In itial results on Bering Sea walleye pollock otoliths suggest with this tec hnology NOAA Fisheries will be able to determine the age of fish more quic kly and cost-effectively. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Check out EP A&rsquo\;s \;December 2018 Fish a nd Shellfish Program Newsletter! Highlights for this month's issue inc lude:
Winter rapto r survey
Public ·\; Ho sted by \;Ha wk Migration Association of North America (HMANA)
Zoom link - https://bit.ly/2IacsgV
HMANA continues its monthly virtual series focusing on the upcoming Win ter Raptor Survey. As Fall migration comes to an end don't put your bins a way just yet! Winter Raptor Survey offers citizen scientists another form of counting. We are thrilled to be learning of this winter opportunity fro m Illinois hawk watcher and photographer Vic Berardi.
Facebook event post: https://fb.me/e/4OAgQiurw
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201109T1545520Z-399841-3525@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T210000 SUMMARY:Celebrate Mark Ehrnschwender DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the long-time contributions to protectin g the waters and lands of Fayette County WV in honor of Mark Ehrnschwender . See the attached PDF for all the event details. Questions? Contact Dave Bassage. MarkEInvitation.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us in c elebrating the long-time contributions to protecting the waters and lands of Fayette County WV in honor of Mark Ehrnschwender. See the attached PDF for all the event details.
Questions? Contact Dave Bass age. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Adventures of the Gorge UID:20210924T1300410Z-399841-4117@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201109 SUMMARY:Legg Wetland Nature Trail DESCRIPTION:Visit the Legg Wetland Nature Trail while the weather is still cooperating\, and plan a trip again in the spring\, summer and fall of 202 1. This trail boasts a variety of wetland types and provides a unique oppo rtunity to learn about the benefits of wetlands and observe the flora and fauna of these unique environments. The development of this trail was led by the Coal River Group in cooperation with a variety of agency and local partnerships. The nature trail is located in Meadowood Park\, Tornado WV. The trail and boardwalk are about ¼ mile in length. Also available at the park is the Coal River Group’s headquarters\, river trails\, boat launch a nd more. The physical address and coordinates are provided and a map is at tached. Spread the word and share the short-link below with your friends ( 38.342889\, -81.839167). http://bit.ly/LeggWetlandTrail CRG_LegWetlandNat ureTrail.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Visit the&nb sp\;Legg Wetland Nature Trail whil e the weather is still cooperating\, and plan a trip again in the spring\, summer and fall of 2021. This trail boasts a variety of wetland types and provides a unique opportunity to learn about the benefits of wetlands and observe the flora and fauna of these unique environments. The development of this trail was led by the \;Coal River Group \;in cooperation with a vari ety of agency and local partnerships.
The nature trail is located in
http://bit.ly/LeggWetlandTrail
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Meadowood Park UID:20201110T1503420Z-399841-3527@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T193000 SUMMARY:FOC documentary DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat is excited to announce the debut of a new documentary film\, The Friends of the Cheat Story\, directed by Robert Tin nell (Feast of the Seven Fishes) as an artist-in-residence working with st udents and alumni of George A. Romero’s Filmmaking Program at the Douglas Education Center in Monessen\, PA. In an effort to make the film available to the general public\, FOC has rented the historic Metropolitan Theater in downtown Morgantown for a free public screening. Doors open at 5:30pm - showtime is 6:00pm to 7:00pm\, with a Q&A session following. For additio nal event information and announcements\, visit FOC’s Facebook event page. FOC.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of t he Cheat is excited to announce the debut of a new documentary film\, The Friends of the Cheat Story\, directed by Robert Tinnell (Feast of the Seve n Fishes) as an artist-in-residence working with students and alumni of Ge orge A. Romero&rsquo\;s Filmmaking Program at the Douglas Education Center in Monessen\, PA.
In an eff ort to make the film available to the general public\, FOC has rented the historic \;Met ropolitan Theater in downtown Morgantown for a free publ ic screening. Doors open at 5:30pm - showtime is 6:00pm to 7:00pm\, with a Q&\;A session following. \;
For additional event information and announcements\, visit \;< a href='https://cheat.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7645dc68a8b480ac65 6568dea&\;id=e4f797abe0&\;e=8afe96032e' target='_blank' rel='nofollo w'>FOC&rsquo\;s Facebook event page.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Metropolitan Theater UID:20220906T1338000Z-399841-4874@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000 SUMMARY:Make-It-Shine cleanup DESCRIPTION:The 32nd annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup\, sponsored by WVDE P-REAP Make It Shine Program\, will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. Clea nup sites will be along the Kanawha River in Kanawha\, Putnam\, and Fayett e counties. Those wishing to volunteer for this year’s cleanup should regi ster with the WVDEP so enough supplies can be obtained for each location. REAP will supply bags and gloves for volunteers and arrange for trash to b e hauled away. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt. To volunteer or sugg est a cleanup location\, contact Make It Shine coordinator Chris Cartwrigh t or call 1-800-322-5530. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 32nd ann
ual Great Kanawha River Cleanup\, sponsored by WVDEP-REAP \;Make It Shine Program\, will take place
from 8 a.m. to noon. The 2nd Quar
ter of the 2022 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie
wed Here. \;
\;
Cleanup sites will be along the
Kanawha River in Kanawha\, Putnam\, and Fayette counties. \;Those wish
ing to volunteer for this year&rsquo\;s cleanup should register with the W
VDEP so enough supplies can be obtained for each location. REAP will suppl
y bags and gloves for volunteers and arrange for trash to be hauled away.
All volunteers will receive a T-shirt.
To volunteer or suggest a cleanup location\, contact Make It
Shine coordinator \;Chris Cartwright \;or call 1-800-322-5530.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP
UID:20220823T1738110Z-399841-4840@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
SUMMARY:Pipeline newsletter
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Quarter of the 2022 Pipeline Newsletter is now availabl
e online and may be viewed Here. Nancy A. Tincher\, Water and Wastewater
Division - Public Service Commission of West Virginia\; 201 Brooks Street\
, Charleston\, WV\; 304-340-0440
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nan
cy A. Tincher\, \;Water and Wastewater Division - Public Service&n
bsp\;Commission of West Virginia\; 201 Brooks Street\, Charleston\, WV\; 3
04-340-0440
Join Trout Unlimited for a stocking and pic nic event on Saturday August 5th. See the Facebook event link f or more information. If you plan to attend\, please contact Mike Sayre at: (304) 610-6235 or email: mike.sayre@hotmail.c om.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1730626376955176/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170802T1305510Z-399841-392@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220709 SUMMARY:South Branch paddle DESCRIPTION:Join your Upper Potomac Riverkeeper for this one-of-a-kind beau tiful and scenic river section of the South Branch Potomac—the Trough! The Trough received its name from the six-mile long trough-like wooded gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River with cliff faces almost 2\,000 fe et tall\, situated in the Allegheny Mountains. Visit the website for more information. https://www.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/south-branch- trough-2022/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join your Up per Potomac Riverkeeper for this one-of-a-kind beautiful and scenic river section of the South Branch Potomac&mdash\;the Trough! The Trough received its name from the six-mile long trough-like wooded gorge carved by the So uth Branch Potomac River with cliff faces almost 2\,000 feet tall\, situat ed in the Allegheny Mountains. Visit the website for more information.
https://www.p otomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/south-branch-trough-2022/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220511T1516520Z-399841-4580@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T160000 SUMMARY:Touch the Earth festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Free event: Pavilion at Marilla Park\, Morgantown WV. Co-hosted by: Mon Valley Greenspace Coalition\, West Virginia Land Tr ust\, Mon River Trails Conservancy\, Friends of Deckers Creek\, Recycle Ri ght Morgantown\, Mon Chapter of the Sierra Club\, Morgantown Green Team To uch the Earth Festival will include educational activities by members of p articipating organizations\, including guided tours of Marilla Park’s new trail\, a tree-planting party\, and a scavenger hunt in which participants will learn to identify trees and plants\, plus many more activities. Clic k-Here for details! Guided tours of the new trail will be given at 1:30 an d 3:30 PM. Tree-planting will occur at 2:30 PM. Live music: Mike Attfield and Friends 1:00-2:00 P.M. Autumn Equinox 2:00-3:00 PM. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a Free event: Pavilion at Marilla Park\, Morgantown WV. Co-hosted by: \; Mon Valley Greenspace Coalition\, West Virginia Land Trust\, Mon River Tra ils Conservancy\, Friends of Deckers Creek\, Recycle Right Morgantown\, Mo n Chapter of the Sierra Club\, Morgantown Green Team
Touch the Earth Festival will include educational activities by members of participating organizations\, including guided t ours of Marilla Park&rsquo\;s new trail\, a tree-planting party\, and a sc avenger hunt in which participants will learn to identify trees and plants \, plus many more activities. \;Click-Here for details!
Guided tour s of the new trail will be given at 1:30 and 3:30 PM. Tree-planting will o ccur at 2:30 PM. Live music: \;Mike Attfield and Friends 1:00-2:00 P.M . \;Autumn Equinox 2:00-3:00 PM.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Marilla Park UID:20210414T1315020Z-399841-3791@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T140000 SUMMARY:WV woodland mounds DESCRIPTION:WV Woodland Mounds Hosted by Aull Center and Morgantown Public Library Tune in to the Aull Center Facebook page for a discussion of West Virginia's Woodland Indian mounds with archaeologist Darla Spencer. The fi rst Europeans to arrive in the Ohio Valley were intrigued and puzzled by t he many conical earthen mounds they encountered there. They created wild t heories about who the mysterious 'mound builders' might be. It was not unt il the 1880s that Smithsonian Institution investigations revealed that the mound builders were the ancestors of living Native Americans. More than f our hundred mounds have been recorded in West Virginia. Join archaeologist Darla Spencer and learn about the Grave Creek Mound and sixteen additiona l Adena mounds from the fascinating Woodland period in West Virginia. Face book event post: https://fb.me/e/3KixsdQye X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Woodland Mounds
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Tune in to the Aull Center Facebook page for a discu ssion of West Virginia's Woodland Indian mounds with archaeologist Darla S pencer. The first Europeans to arrive in the Ohio Valley were intrigued an d puzzled by the many conical earthen mounds they encountered there. They created wild theories about who the mysterious 'mound builders' might be. It was not until the 1880s that Smithsonian Institution investigations rev ealed that the mound builders were the ancestors of living Native American s. More than four hundred mounds have been recorded in West Virginia. Join archaeologist Darla Spencer and learn about the Grave Creek Mound and six teen additional Adena mounds from the fascinating Woodland period in West Virginia.
Facebook event pos t: https://fb.me/e/3KixsdQye
CATEGORIES:General UID:20201109T1545390Z-399841-3526@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210924 SUMMARY:WV Wild Yard DESCRIPTION:In an effort to create more natural habitat for wildlife around the state\, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is encouragin g landowners to join its Wild Yards program. The program\, which has 300 m embers around the state\, recognizes the efforts of landowners who landsca pe for wildlife use. “We want to encourage private citizens\, whether they have a little bit of property or own a lot of land\, to help wildlife thr ive by providing them with food\, water\, shelter and space\,” said Jim Fr egonara\, a WVDNR wildlife biologist. Joining the Wild Yards program is ea sy. Fregonara says landowners who apply and provide a habitat plan and dem onstrate that their property meets the needs of native wildlife will be ce rtified and added to a state-wide register of wild yards. Successful appli cants also receive a certificate designating them as a participant in the program and a sign post to display in their yard. To learn more visit WVdn r.gov/plants-animals/conservation-education. To request a Wild Yards infor mation packet and application\, contact the WVDNR Wildlife Diversity Progr am at 304-637-0245. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In an effort to create more natural habitat for wildlife around the state\, the West V irginia Division of Natural Resources is encouraging landowners to join it s Wild Yards program. The program\, which has 300 members around the state \, recognizes the efforts of landowners who landscape for wildlife use.
&ldquo\;We want to encourage p rivate citizens\, whether they have a little bit of property or own a lot of land\, to help wildlife thrive by providing them with food\, water\, sh elter and space\,&rdquo\; said Jim Fregonara\, a WVDNR wildlife biologist.
Joining the Wild Yards prog ram is easy. Fregonara says landowners who apply and provide a habitat pla n and demonstrate that their property meets the needs of native wildlife w ill be certified and added to a state-wide register of wild yards. Success ful applicants also receive a certificate designating them as a participan t in the program and a sign post to display in their yard.
To learn more visit \;WVdnr. gov/plants-animals/conservation-education. To request a Wild Yard s information packet and application\, contact the WVDNR Wildlife Diversit y Program at 304-637-0245.
Project Lear ning Tree (PLT) uses trees and forests as windows on the world to increase student-teacher understanding of the environment and the actions they can take to conserve it. Water Education for Teachers (WET) adresses the hydr ologic cycle\, cultural and historical uses of water\, as well as water ma nagement issues such as stormwater and nonpoint source pollution.
This joint workshop \;demonstrat es hands-on interative activities that can be easily adapted to the classr oom and beyond. The activities correlate with state and national learning standards. Registration is required to attend this free workshop. To regis ter\, or for additional informaiton \;email Tomi Bergstrom \;or call (304) 926-0499 x 1098.
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:WVDNR Headquarters UID:20191101T1817260Z-399841-2514@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307 SUMMARY:Coliform webinar series DESCRIPTION:The goal of this 5-week webinar series is to provide tools and information to help watershed associations reduce nonpoint source fecal co liform loads in streams. Topics will include: Septic pumping Septic syst em replacements BMPs for pastures Source tracking and load calculations f or TMDLs cluster systems - solutions where septic systems are no good The perspective from a public service district What the Nonpoint Source Progr am can do How the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and its partners work T he series begins at 2:30 pm on Feb. 8th and continue every Thursday until March 7th. Go to https://bit.ly/WVWNWastewaterWebinar to register. Session s are 90 minutes in lenght. 2024FecalColiformWebinarSeries.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The goal of this 5-week webinar series is to provide tools and information to help wat ershed associations reduce nonpoint source fecal coliform loads in streams . \; Topics will include:
T he series begins at 2:30 pm on Feb. 8th and continue every Thursday until March 7th. Go to \;https://bit.ly/WVWNWastewaterWebinar \;to register. Sessions are 90 minutes in lenght.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240301T2038120Z-399841-5564@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240429 SUMMARY:New River nature and birdind festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=6 DESCRIPTION:Event by New River Birding and Nature Festival and Opossum Cree k Retreat Cabin Rentals SOLD OUT An immersive birding and nature vacation in and around the New River Gorge National Park region of West Virginia\, with three to six days of field trips\, meals\, knowledge and fun packed p resentations\, and time with world-class professionals and fellow nature e nthusiasts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;New River Birding and Nature Festival \;a nd \;Opossum Creek Retreat Cabin Rentals
SOLD OUT
An immersive birding and nature vacation in and arou nd the New River Gorge National Park region of West Virginia\, with three to six days of field trips\, meals\, knowledge and fun packed presentation s\, and time with world-class professionals and fellow nature enthusiasts.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240304T1330330Z-399841-5643@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125 SUMMARY:Spatial analysis course DESCRIPTION:Gain a deeper understanding of spatial data analysis. This cour se is for people who know something about data analysis and want to learn how the special capabilities of spatial data analysis provides deeper unde rstanding. You'll get free access to the full analytical capabilities of A rcGIS Online\, Esri's cloud-based GIS platform. Previous experience with G IS software is helpful but not necessary. Online: February 6 - March 21\, 2019 Note: This February 2019 course offering covers the same material and includes the same ArcGIS Online exercises as past offerings. Click HERE t o register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gain a deeper understanding of spatial data analysis.
This course is for people who know something about data analysis and want to learn how the special capabilities of spatial data a nalysis provides deeper understanding. You'll get free access to the full analytical capabilities of ArcGIS Online\, Esri's cloud-based GIS platform . Previous experience with GIS software is helpful but not necessary.
Online: February 6 - March 21\, 2019
Note: This February 2019 course offering covers t he same material and includes the same ArcGIS Online exercises as past off erings.
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190125T1835020Z-399841-1540@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618 SUMMARY:Enhance your land for wildlife DESCRIPTION:Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever in West Virginia will be host ing a new landowner workshop series starting this summer. Whether you mana ge 1 acre or 1\,000 there are opportunities to build or enhance habitat fo r local wildlife and pollinators. Come on out to learn how you can improve your property and meet fellow wildlife habitat enthusiasts. More details on events will be posted soon. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pheasants Forever &\; Quail Forever \;in West Virgini
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20250618T1314430Z-399841-6604@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T123000 SUMMARY:North Bend SP cleanup DESCRIPTION:Park and Lake Cleanup April 13 – 8:30AM - 1:00PM Do your part t o help keep North Bend State Park clean! Participants will meet in the low er parking lot of the North Bend lodge to get supplies and determine where to go. If you wish to work on the lake\, using your boat\, meet at the Co keley Recreation Area Boat Ramp for supplies and locations. Volunteers wil l be provided lunch (1:00pm) on the cleanup day and a choice of t-shirt or water bottle. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. You may want to bring snacks and a bottle of water to take with you. Rain or Shine – if you show\, we will go! For more information or to register\, call Ken\, Steve\, or Kathy at: 304-643-2931. https://wvstateparks.com/pa rk/north-bend-state-park/ NBSP_cleanup.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Park and Lake Cleanup
April 13 &ndash\; 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Do your part to help keep Nort h Bend State Park clean!
Par ticipants will meet in the lower parking lot of the North Bend lodge to ge t supplies and determine where to go. If yo u wish to work on the lake\, using your boat\, meet at the Cokeley Recreat ion Area Boat Ramp for supplies and locations. Volunteers will be provided lunch (1:00pm) on the cleanup day and a ch oice of t-shirt or water bottle. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. You may want to bring snacks and a bottle of water to ta ke with you.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:North Bend SP UID:20190301T1410170Z-399841-1641@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T120000 SUMMARY:Glen Elk cleanup DESCRIPTION:Come join Clarksburg Community Action as we will be cleaning up the streets of Glen Elk. We will also be inspecting former 4th Street bri dge encampment sites to see if they need a little cleaning. So\, bring you r boots just in case. We’ll provide the litter sticks\, trash bags\, glove s\, and safety vests https://www.facebook.com/events/563094281138832/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join&nb sp\;Clarksburg Community Action \;as we will be c leaning up the streets of Glen Elk. We will also be inspecting former 4th Street bridge encampment sites to see if they need a little cleaning. So\, bring your boots just in case. We&rsquo\;ll provide the litter sticks\, t rash bags\, gloves\, and safety vests
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20200102T1408540Z-399841-2648@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T150000 SUMMARY:CRCC DESCRIPTION:The Cyber Robotics Coding Competition (CRCC) is starting soon a nd we want to make sure that you obtain all the instructions and informati on needed to run the competition at your school. The webinars will take pl ace online and can give you an understanding about the phases and scoring of the competition\, and the knowledge and skills that students acquire. T he webinars will also provide information and training for teachers and sc hool administrators about the competition and about the competition platfo rm so they can manage and mentor their students to success in the competit ion. All sessions are 2-3 PM (EST) Session 1: Orientation – February 13th Session 2: Basic training - February 18th Session 3: Advanced training - F ebruary 20th Sign up for the orientation webinar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Cyber Ro botics Coding Competition (CRCC) is starting soon and we want to make sure that you obtain all the instructions and information needed to run the co mpetition at your school. The webinars will take place online and can give you an understanding about the phases and scoring of the competition\, an d the knowledge and skills that students acquire. The webinars will also p rovide information and training for teachers and school administrators abo ut the competition and about the competition platform so they can manage a nd mentor their students to success in the competition. All sessions are 2 -3 PM (EST)
Session 1: Orien tation &ndash\; February 13th
Session 2: Basic training - February 18th
Session 3: Advanced training - Febru ary 20th
Sign up for the orientation webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200213T2000350Z-399841-2767@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422 SUMMARY:CitSci Earth Day challenge DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day by joining a global citizen science effort to protect our planet. The Earth Day Network\, the U.S Department of State’s Eco-Capitals Forum\, and The Woodrow Wilson Int ernational Center for Scholars are launching Earth Challenge 2020\, the wo rld's most accessible and transparent citizen science database portal ever created. This initiative will combine data from existing citizen science projects with information from a new mobile app to grow citizen science wo rldwide. Discover how you can help on our blog X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrate th e 50th Anniversary of Earth Day by joining a global citizen science effort to protect our planet. The Earth Day Network\, the U.S Department of Stat e&rsquo\;s Eco-Capitals Forum\, and The Woodrow Wilson International Cente r for Scholars are launching Earth Challenge 2020\, the world's most acces sible and transparent citizen science database portal ever created. This i nitiative will combine data from existing citizen science projects with in formation from a new mobile app to grow citizen science worldwide.< /p>
Discover how you can help on our blog
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200417T1902560Z-399841-2998@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200518 SUMMARY:River eduction funding DESCRIPTION:Youth River Education\, Recreation Program Grants Now Available ! Due Date: June 10\, 2020 The National Park Service and River Network are pleased to announce a grant opportunity to fund projects that develop and /or expand “on-water” education\, recreation\, and/or cultural preservatio n programs for youth and young adults. Supported projects will include div erse partner organizations that work together to enhance and expand availa bility of recreational\, educational\, and cultural preservation opportuni ties and programming for youth and adults on land and on water. Award and Duration of Funding: Individual awards may range from $5\,000 to $25\,000. A total of $150\,000 is available through this opportunity. It is expecte d that 6-10 projects will be supported in total. Visit the website below a nd/or download the pdf for details. https://www.rivernetwork.org/youth-riv er-education-recreation-program-grants-now-available/ 2020_YouthRiverGrant s.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth River Education\, Recreation Program Grants Now Available! Due Date: June 10\, 2020
The National Park Service and River Network are pleased to announce a grant opportunity to fund projects that develop and/or expand &ldquo\;on-water&rdquo\; education\, recreation\, and/or cu ltural preservation programs for youth and young adults. Supported project s will include diverse partner organizations that work together to enhance and expand availability of recreational\, educational\, and cultural pres ervation opportunities and programming for youth and adults on land and on water.
Award and Du ration of Funding: Individual awards may range from $5\,000 to $2 5\,000. A total of $150\,000 is available through this opportunity. It is expected that 6-10 projects will be supported in total. Visit the website below and/or download the pdf for details.
https://www.rivernetwork.or g/youth-river-education-recreation-program-grants-now-available/
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200513T1901110Z-399841-3092@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T200000 SUMMARY:WV WQ public meeting DESCRIPTION:This new proposal released by the WV Department of Environmenta l Protection would adopt 24 of EPA’s proposed updates. View the proposed r ule at: https://bit.ly/2WXlC5l To attend this Zoom public hearing\, go to: https://zoom.us/j/429602549 Enter meeting ID: 429-602-549. To call in to meeting: 301-715-8592 and enter the ID: 429-602-549. If an in-person heari ng is allowable\, it will be held at DEP Headquarters in Coopers Rock Conf erence Room at 6 p.m. on May 19\, 2020. Alternatively\, you may submit com ments to Laura Cooper or by mail at: WV Dept. of Environmental Protection\ , 601 57th St SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304. Attention: Laura K. Cooper Oral and written comments will be accepted up until end of public hearing at 8 p.m. on May 19\, 2020. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This new pro posal released by the WV Department of Environmental Protection would adop t 24 of EPA&rsquo\;s proposed updates. View the proposed rule at: https://bit.ly/2WXlC5l To attend this Zoom public hearing\, go to: https://zoom.us/j/429602549 Enter meeting ID: 429- 602-549. To call in to meeting: 301-715-8592 and enter the ID: 429-602-549 .
If an in-person hearing is allowable\, it will be held at DEP Headquarters in Coopers Rock Conferenc e Room at 6 p.m. on May 19\, 2020. Alternatively\, you may submit comments to \;Laura Cooper or by ma il at:
WV Dept. of Environm ental Protection\, 601 57th St SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304. Attention: Laur a K. Cooper Oral and written comments will be accepted up until end of pub lic hearing at 8 p.m. on May 19\, 2020.
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Virtual firefly walk/count
Active SWV and the National Park Service (NPS) are striving to continue our efforts to keep our Get Active in the Park participants engaged with ideas to keep them physically active while staying safe. So\, just as in years past Act ive SWV and the NPS will be hosting our annual Firefly Walk with a twist. This year Community Captain Bob and NPS Ranger Leah would like you to join them online in a week-long Virtual Firefly Event. Visit the Facebook even t post for more details.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/virtual-fire-fly-wal k-and-coun/2663675303889751/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200604T1656570Z-399841-3183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T120000 SUMMARY:Family science saturday DESCRIPTION:FAMILY SERIES Science Saturdays for Families with Black Radish Kitchen & Kingfly Spirits Rivers of Steel Dock\, Pittsburgh North Shore\, PA 15212 Avoid the summer brain drain—round up the family and embark on a Science Saturday excursion on our 94-foot green riverboat classroom! On th e second Saturday of June\, July\, and August\, River of Steel’s educators invite families to join them for interactive\, hands-on workshops that ex plore our rivers’ ecosystems. Each month highlights a different theme\, in cluding watersheds\, adaptations\, and aquatic habitats! While kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy the cruise\, tour content is recommended for ag es 8+. Click-Here for tickets X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FAMILY SERIE S
Science Saturdays for Fami lies with Black Radish Kitchen &\; Kingf ly Spirits
Rivers of Steel Dock\ , Pittsburgh North Shore\, PA 15212
Avoid the summer brain drain&mdash\;round up the family and embark on a \;Science Saturday \;excursion on our 94-foot green riverboa t classroom! On the second Saturday of June\, July\, and August\, River of Steel&rsquo\;s educators invite families to join them for interactive\, h ands-on workshops that explore our rivers&rsquo\; ecosystems. Each month h ighlights a different theme\, including watersheds\, adaptations\, and aqu atic habitats!
While kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy the cruise\, tour content is recommended fo r ages 8+. \;Click-Here for tickets
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Rivers of Steel Dock UID:20190522T1508460Z-399841-1991@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190523 SUMMARY:Pitiful potties DESCRIPTION:The restrooms by the pond could definitely use a fresh coat of paint before the Memorial Day weekend. If you have free time on Thursday\, please stop by and help. Meet at the pond parking lot wearing old clothes \, shoes and a hat you don't mind 'decorating' with drops of paint. If you have free time on another weekday\, paint\, brushes and rollers are avail able for your use to freshen up other KSF restrooms. https://www.facebook. com/events/2314561058604193/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The restroom
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190522T1330500Z-399841-1987@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T200000 SUMMARY:GRWA membership picnic DESCRIPTION:GRWA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC MEMBERS AND FRIENDS! Come spend t he evening enjoying food\, music and friends along the Greenbrier River W HEN: June 2\, 2019 WHERE: Gary and Bonnie Brown's \,' The Cat Hole'\, Ren ick WV TIME: 4 pm - 8 pm Please RSVP by emailing Greenbrierh2o@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:GRWA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS! Come spend the evening e njoying food\, music \; and friends along the Greenbrier River
WHEN: June 2\, 2019
WHERE: Gary and Bon nie Brown's \,' The Cat Hole'\, \; Renick WV
TIME: 4 pm - 8 pm
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190522T1337140Z-399841-1989@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T120000 SUMMARY:Family science saturday DESCRIPTION:FAMILY SERIES Science Saturdays for Families with Black Radish Kitchen & Kingfly Spirits Rivers of Steel Dock\, Pittsburgh North Shore\, PA 15212 Avoid the summer brain drain—round up the family and embark on a Science Saturday excursion on our 94-foot green riverboat classroom! On th e second Saturday of June\, July\, and August\, River of Steel’s educators invite families to join them for interactive\, hands-on workshops that ex plore our rivers’ ecosystems. Each month highlights a different theme\, in cluding watersheds\, adaptations\, and aquatic habitats! While kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy the cruise\, tour content is recommended for ag es 8+. Click-Here for tickets X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FAMILY SERIE S
Science Saturdays for Fami lies with Black Radish Kitchen &\; Kingf ly Spirits
Rivers of Steel Dock\ , Pittsburgh North Shore\, PA 15212
Avoid the summer brain drain&mdash\;round up the family and embark on a \;Science Saturday \;excursion on our 94-foot green riverboa t classroom! On the second Saturday of June\, July\, and August\, River of Steel&rsquo\;s educators invite families to join them for interactive\, h ands-on workshops that explore our rivers&rsquo\; ecosystems. Each month h ighlights a different theme\, including watersheds\, adaptations\, and aqu atic habitats!
While kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy the cruise\, tour content is recommended fo r ages 8+. \;Click-Here for tickets
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Rivers of Steel Dock UID:20190522T1511000Z-399841-1993@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190522 SUMMARY:Source water protection public comments DESCRIPTION:https://amwater.com/wvaw/water-quality/source-water-protection/ provide-input-in-person The public comment period for the 2019 Source Wate r Protection Plan updates will be from April 20\, 2019 to May 30\, 2019. C omments may be submitted through the online feedback/request form\, webina rs\, in person meetings\, or in writing addressed to: West Virginia Americ an Water\, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue\, Charleston\, WV 25302 Attention: Sou rce Water Protection State Lead Click here to read our brochure on how to provide input X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://amwater.com/wvaw/water-q uality/source-water-protection/provide-input-in-person
The public comment period for the 2019 Source Water Protection Plan updates will be from April 20\, 2019 to May 30\, 2019. Comments may be su bmitted through the online feedback/request form\ , webinars\, in person meetings\, or in writing addressed to:
West Virginia American Water\, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue\, Charleston\, WV 2530 2 Attention: Source Water Protection State Lead \;
Click here to read our brochure on how to provide input
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190522T1311080Z-399841-1986@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T120000 SUMMARY:KSF bird hike DESCRIPTION:If you're looking for something additional to do with the famil y this weekend\, we will be having a bird hike at Kanawha State Forest thi s Saturday. We'll meet in the former pool parking lot (Turn left at Camp K anawha sign) at 9 a.m. and hike from there. The route will take roughly th ree hours and go along the following trails: Snipe\, Mossy Rock\, middle r idge\, and Alligator. The beginning is easy but becomes moderate to diffic ult. We'll be listening for warblers! https://www.facebook.com/events/3829 65022426048/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you're lo
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190522T1343460Z-399841-1988@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T120000 SUMMARY:Family science saturday DESCRIPTION:FAMILY SERIES Science Saturdays for Families with Black Radish Kitchen & Kingfly Spirits Rivers of Steel Dock\, Pittsburgh North Shore\, PA 15212 Avoid the summer brain drain—round up the family and embark on a Science Saturday excursion on our 94-foot green riverboat classroom! On th e second Saturday of June\, July\, and August\, River of Steel’s educators invite families to join them for interactive\, hands-on workshops that ex plore our rivers’ ecosystems. Each month highlights a different theme\, in cluding watersheds\, adaptations\, and aquatic habitats! While kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy the cruise\, tour content is recommended for ag es 8+. Click-Here for tickets X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FAMILY SERIE S
Science Saturdays for Fami lies with Black Radish Kitchen &\; Kingf ly Spirits
Rivers of Steel Dock\ , Pittsburgh North Shore\, PA 15212
Avoid the summer brain drain&mdash\;round up the family and embark on a \;Science Saturday \;excursion on our 94-foot green riverboa t classroom! On the second Saturday of June\, July\, and August\, River of Steel&rsquo\;s educators invite families to join them for interactive\, h ands-on workshops that explore our rivers&rsquo\; ecosystems. Each month h ighlights a different theme\, including watersheds\, adaptations\, and aqu atic habitats!
While kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy the cruise\, tour content is recommended fo r ages 8+. \;Click-Here for tickets
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Rivers of Steel Dock UID:20190708T1522190Z-399841-1992@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T173000 SUMMARY:AFNHA public meeting DESCRIPTION:AFNHA virtual public meeting You are invited to join our virtua l meeting regarding the Appalachian Forest Natural Heritage Area (AFNHA). We will introduce the management plan\, our consultants\, and AFNHA staff to you\, our stakeholders. Our team will be addressing questions about wha t a National Heritage Area is\, what the management plan is\, how it affec ts you\, and how you can participate. We would love to see you attend this meeting! Participants can either represent themselves as a stakeholder or represent an organization they are a part of. We encourage all participan ts to ask any questions they may have. Click-Here for registration. Once y ou register you will automatically receive an email with the meeting Zoom link. Phone-in option is also available. Please call 312-626-6799 at 3:45P M so we can gather information from you to begin the meeting on time. You will be asked for a Meeting ID (855 3448 6811). For more information visit : www.afnha.org/management-planning. Questions? Email Moira at planning@af nha.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/appalachian-forest-nha-virtual/ 257226392148185/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:AFNHA virtua l public meeting
You are inv ited to join our virtual meeting regarding the Appalachian Forest Nat ural Heritage Area (AFNHA). We will introduce the management pl an\, our consultants\, and AFNHA staff to you\, our stakeholders. Our team will be addressing questions about what a National Heritage Area is\, wha t the management plan is\, how it affects you\, and how you can participat e. We would love to see you attend this meeting! Participants can either r epresent themselves as a stakeholder or represent an organization they are a part of. We encourage all participants to ask any questions they may ha ve.
Click-Her e for registration. Once you register you will automatically receive a n email with the meeting Zoom link. Phone-in option is also available. Ple ase call 312-626-6799 at 3:45PM so we can gather information from you to b egin the meeting on time. You will be asked for a Meeting ID (855 3448 681 1).
For more information vi sit: www.afnha.org/mana gement-planning. Questions? Email Moira at planning@afnha.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/appalachian-f orest-nha-virtual/257226392148185/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20200604T1704180Z-399841-3184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720 SUMMARY:Destination SPACE DESCRIPTION:Our inaugural Destination SPACE summer camp has made the hard d ecision to go Virtual. We have a few spots remaining on this highly-respec ted program sponsored by Global Science and Technology. This shift means the door is open for students from anywhere in West Virginia!!! Space is limited\, so apply TODAY! (See the attached Flyer). Destination_Space.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our inaugura l Destination SPACE summer camp has made the hard decisio n to go Virtual. We have a few spots remaining on this highly-respected pr ogram sponsored by Global Science and Technology. \;This shift means the door is open for students from anywhere in West Virginia!!! \;Spa ce is limited\, so \;app ly TODAY! \; \;(See the attached Flyer).
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Katerine Johnson Education Center UID:20200528T1846290Z-399841-3153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T130000 SUMMARY:Community shred day DESCRIPTION:It's spring and that means spring cleaning is in full effect\, especially since we’ve been quarantined! Have you been working to organize your home and found yourself with documents that you need to safely get r id of? Real Estate Central is here to help with a FREE Community Shred Day \, which is open to everyone! All you have to do is drive up and hand us y our boxes of paperwork to shred. We will do the shredding right then and h and your boxes back to you. You don't even need to get out of the car! Ple ase register so we know how many boxes you plan to drop off (just an estim ate if possible). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It's spring and that means spring cleaning is in full effect\, especially since we&rsq uo\;ve been quarantined! Have you been working to organize your home and f ound yourself with documents that you need to safely get rid of? Real Esta te Central is here to help with a FREE Community Shred Day\, which is open to everyone! All you have to do is drive up and hand us your boxes of pap erwork to shred. We will do the shredding right then and hand your boxes b ack to you. You don't even need to get out of the car!
Medi a from around the Basin: November 21\, 2019
As the skies gray and the wind blows cold\, snow falls and cars of all colors adopt the white-gray of a road salt finish. W inter salt use provides many benefits\, but also has serious negative impa cts to the environment\, roads\, and cars. That&rsquo\;s why ICPRB\, Virgi nia Department of Environmental Quality and a group of stakeholders are ta king part in SaMS\, a Salt Management Strategy working to balance responsi ble environmental stewardship with safety in Northern Virginia. Learn more HERE. In this i ssue:
Greencastle mayor goes to bat on storm water fee relief\; Report flags 145 of Pennsylvania&rsquo\;s dams as dangerous\ ; Montgomery County Executive Elrich Announces More Sustainable Salt Management Practices at C ounty&rsquo\;s &lsquo\;Snow Summit&rsquo\; Event to Address Winter Storm P reparedness\; IC PRB Business Meeting Announcement\; 'River of Redemption' (Anacostia) wins National Outdoo r Book Award\; P iedmont continues search for water source\; Citizen Scientists Explore the Anacostia Water shed\; Brunswick water source could be back online after a year\; Washington\, D.C.\, Showcases the Archit ecture of Pumping Water\; Next phase of MD phosphorus regulation may be delayed another ye ar\; Group: Shut tered mill is leaking black liquor into Potomac\; New Fish Consumption Warning Signs at So me Md. Waterways\; The lower Potomac River is a part of this \; pr oblem...Chesapeake B ay dead zone was &ldquo\;high normal&rdquo\; for 2019
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191122T1940400Z-399841-2556@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 SUMMARY:Family trail day DESCRIPTION:Family trail day The 8-mile walk between the parks will highlig ht the activities. Others include shorter interpretive hikes and the walk- a-mile contest. Registration fees: $25 adults\, $15 children (6-12). Fees include lunch cookout\, memento and shuttle service. To learn more and to pre-register (recommended) call (304) 866-2215 or Email: David Vance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fami ly trail day
The 8-mile walk between the parks wil l highlight the activities. Others include shorter interpretive hikes and the walk-a-mile contest.
Registration fees: $25 adults\, $15 child ren (6-12). Fees include lunch cookout\, memento and shuttle service. To l earn more and to pre-register (recommended) call (304) 866-2215 or Email: David Vance.
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20190412T1950300Z-399841-1849@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210827 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: 2016 Seleni um Criterion Document Revised Life Cycle Assessment of Nutrient Treatment Costs State of the Climate in 2020 Report Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming ac tivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highl ights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf ormation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210827T1716080Z-399841-4069@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200417 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA's Weekly Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-14-week-of-april-13-2020/ In this issue… In this issue… Federal court nullifies CWA Nationwide Permit 12 New: state wa ter quality criteria search tool ITRC releases PFAS technical materials RC PP accepting alternative funding arrangement proposals COVID-19 impacts on state clean water program personnel Meetings\, webinars\, and more! What is the Wrap? The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and u pcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA's Weekl y Wrap is accessible here:
htt ps://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-14-week-of-april-13-202 0/
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What is the Wrap? The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap re minds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important infor mation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200417T1927290Z-399841-3000@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200420 SUMMARY:CitSci Box turtle project DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science Box turtle project West Virginia Division of Na tural Resources has launched a citizen science project to track the distri bution of eastern box turtles and is asking the public to report sightings of the important but declining reptile. Reporting box turtle sightings ca n be done by using coordinates on the division's map. Submitting a photo o f the turtle is encouraged. People can also use the Survey 123 mobile app to provide the same information and upload photos. Click-Here to learn mo re. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Citizen Scie nce Box turtle project
West Virginia D ivision of Natural Resources has launched a citizen science project to tra ck the distribution of eastern box turtles and is asking the public to rep ort sightings of the important but declining reptile. Reporting box turtle sightings can be done by using coordinates on the division's map. Submitting a photo of the turtle is encouraged. People can also use the Survey 123 mobile app to pr ovide the same information and upload photos. \;
Click-Here to learn mo re.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200417T1911180Z-399841-2999@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201 SUMMARY:Marshall STEM scholarships DESCRIPTION:Marshall University's College of Engineering and Computer Scien ces received an NSF S-STEM grant to support WV College students\, mainly f emale\, to study STEM at Marshall with scholarship of $7500/year for four years. The scholarship program starts in the fall of 2021 and MU is lookin g to recruit students to the program (10 students in 2021 and another 10 s tudents in 2022). Please see the attached brochure and application. You ca n locate additional information at https://www.marshall.edu/cecs/nsf-s-ste m/ and students can apply for the program online at https://tinyurl.com/y5 agn4kq. Teachers can upload a letter of recommendation at https://tinyurl. com/y2sa9b57. The application is due March 1\, 2021. You may direct questi ons to Dr. Yoo at the address below. Wook-Sung Yoo\, Ph.D. Professor and C hair\, Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering\, Colleg e of Engineering and Computer Sciences\, WAEC 3101A\, Marshall University \, Huntington\, WV 25755. Tel: 304-696-5452\; yoow@marshall.edu http://www .marshall.edu/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Marshall Uni versity's \;College of Engineering and Computer Sciences received \;an NSF S-STEM grant to support WV College students\, \;mainl y female\, \;to study STEM at Marshall with scholarship of $7 500/year for four years. The scholarship program starts in the fall of 202 1 and MU is looking to recruit students to the program (10 students in 202 1 and another 10 students in 2022). Please see the attached brochure and a pplication.
You can locate a dditional information at \;https://www.marshall.edu/cecs/nsf-s-stem/ \;and students can apply for the program online at \;https://tinyurl.com/y5agn4k q. Teachers \;can upload a letter of recommendation at \;https://tinyurl.com/y2sa 9b57. The application is due March 1\, 2021. \;You may direct ques tions to Dr. Yoo at the address below.
Wook-Sung Yoo\, Ph.D. \;Professor and Chair\, \;Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering\, College of Engineering and Computer Sciences\, WAEC 3101A\, \; \;Marshall Uni versity\, \;Huntington\, WV 25755. Tel: 304-696-5452\; \;yoow@marshall.edu
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20201118T1618350Z-399841-3545@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220908 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:During August\, some river sections were flirting with low flow s that approached record lows for that date. It is a reminder that the Pot omac has always been a “flashy” system that can display very high and low flows in a short stretch of time. The flows in the basin could become even flashier under the increasing effects of climate change\, which CO-OP exa mines as part of its periodic water supply reliability studies. In this is sue: Three local streams get ‘Meh’ quality ratings from Audubon Society Co unty Council extends deadline to vote on Sugarloaf plan One million oyster s to be “planted” in Breton Bay Summer 2022 Is all about oysters! These ex perts take whistleblowing on polluters to the next level Brunswick repairs leaks that were losing thousands of gallons of water Wave One: Swimming i n the Potomac River An invasive species may be playing a role in the summe r's high crab prices Read more Here. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:During Augus t\, some river sections were flirting with low flows that approached recor d lows for that date. It is a reminder that the Potomac has always been a &ldquo\;flashy&rdquo\; system that can display very high and low flows in a short stretch of time. The flows in the basin could become even flashier under the increasing effects of climate change\, which CO-OP examines as part of its periodic water supply reliability studies.
In this issue:
Read more Here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220908T1825170Z-399841-4894@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220908 SUMMARY:HUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Adventurers and nature lovers are flocking to We st Virginia and communities are benefiting. Learn more about how WV parks bring in money for gateway communities in WV News here » Apply for a gran t to grow your capacity building for emerging nonprofits! Learn more about the mini-grant opportunity here » Get started with your Kickstart Communi ty lessons today! Check out our lessons here » The New River Gorge Regiona l Development Authority (NRGRDA) addresses infrastructure needs to support the newest national park. Learn more about what the NRGRDA is doing to we lcome tourists in The Register-Herald » Opportunities The National Associa tion of Black Storytellers is seeking applications for the 2022-2023 Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship. Learn more about the fellowship and how to apply here » West Virginia Hive is hosting a Pitch Southern West Vi rginia business idea competition on September 13th at the WVU Tech campus in Beckley. Learn more about the competition in LootPress here » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Opportunities
CWA50: Celeb rating Clean Water photo contest received more than 200 submissions! We ha ve selected the top 10 and you can now vote for your favorite here. You can vote once a day\, so check back often to see how your favorite is doing! Voting is open until 11:58 PM EST on Septembe r 30.
The winning photos wi ll be announced on ACWA&rsquo\;s website and Twitter on October 18th.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220908T1728350Z-399841-4891@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190415 SUMMARY:Governor's service awards DESCRIPTION:Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Governor’s Serv ice Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards\, the state’s most prestigious v olunteer award\, honors individuals and groups who roll up their sleeves t o solve community problems in an innovative way. Outstanding West Virginia individuals and organizations that are selected as recipients will be hon ored at a special banquet at the Culture Center in Charleston on September 5th. Nominations are due May 17\, 2019... Nominate a local hero today! ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/1078575432326186/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nominations
are now being accepted for the 2019 Governor&rsquo\;s Service Awards.
The Governor&rsquo\;s Service
Awards\, the state&rsquo\;s most prestigious volunteer award\, honors ind
ividuals and groups who roll up their sleeves to solve community problems
in an innovative way. Outstanding West Virginia individuals and organizati
ons that are selected as recipients will be honored at a special banquet a
t the Culture Center in Charleston on September 5th. Nominations are due May 17\, 2019... Nominate a local hero today!
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/1078575432326186/
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20190319T1907080Z-399841-1755@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315 SUMMARY:Deadline for River Rally Scholarship Application DESCRIPTION:If you have already registered and applied for scholarship fund ing or the Emerging Leader Award\, thank you. We share your excitement abo ut this year's program! If you are on the fence about attending Rally beca use of funding\, we encourage you to register and apply no later than next Friday March 15th\, 2019. Apply today to join friends and colleagues at R iver Rally 2019! https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/re gistration/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you have already registered and applied for scholarship funding or the Emerging Leader Award\, \;thank you. We share your excitement about this year's program!
If you are on th e fence about attending Rally because of funding\, we encourage you to reg ister \;and apply no later than next Friday March 15th\, 2019.
Apply today to join friends and colleagues at River Rally 2019!
https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/registration/
Are you planning\, d
esigning\, or implementing on-the-ground restoration projects that will re
store river flows and/or recharge ground water? Would you like the opportu
nity to share your projects with businesses who may be interested in provi
ding support for your projects? If the answer is &ldquo\;Yes!&rdquo\; be s
ure to check out the Business for Water Stewardship
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190206T2018510Z-399841-1605@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804 SUMMARY:WV Rivers 35th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers 35th Anniversary Celebration Join us at The Confluen ce Event Center in Hico – in a space that overlooks the breathtaking confl uence of the Meadow and Gauley Rivers\, serving as a profoundly inspiring reminder of why we do the work we do. Come honor 35 years of advocacy\, vi ctories\, and resilience that would not have been possible without communi ty members like you. You and your passion\, your action\, and your belief in a future where every stream\, river\, and community thrives is truly th e current in our ongoing flow of ensuring clean and healthy water for all West Virginians. Reserve your ticket and celebrate 35 years of commitment to conservation and community with us\, and enjoy an evening full of grea t vibes and even better company. Jennie Smith \, Executive Director West V irginia Rivers Coalition X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers 35 th Anniversary Celebration \;
Join us at The \;Confluence Event Center \;in Hico &ndash\; in a space that overlooks the breathtaking confluence of the Meadow and Gauley Rivers\, serving as a profoundly inspiring reminder of why we do the work we do.
Co me honor 35 years of advocacy\, victories\, and resilience that would not have been possible without community members like you. You and your passio n\, your action\, and your belief in a future where every stream\, river\, and community thrives is truly the current in our ongoing flow of ensurin g clean and healthy water for all West Virginians. \;
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Jennie Smith \, Executive Director
West Virginia Rivers Coali
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WV Rivers 35 th Anniversary Celebration \;
Join us at The \;Confluence Event Center in Hico &ndash\; i n a space that overlooks the breathtaking confluence of the Meadow and Gau ley Rivers\, serving as a profoundly inspiring reminder of why we do the w ork we do.
Come honor 35 yea rs of advocacy\, victories\, and resilience that would not have been possi ble without community members like you. You and your passion\, your action \, and your belief in a future where every stream\, river\, and community thrives is truly the current in our ongoing flow of ensuring clean and hea lthy water for all West Virginians. \;
Reserve your ticket \; and celebrate 35 years of commitment to conservation and community with us \, and enjoy an evening full of great vibes and even better company. ---&g t\; Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Confluence Event Center UID:20250908T1645040Z-399841-6630@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190207 SUMMARY:E-Day at the Legislature DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 7\, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Speak out to protect our water\, our air\, our environment at E-day! (environmental day) at the state Capitol building Thursday\, February 7\, 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM\, as the 2019 Legislative Session reaches its half-way mark. Lobby your state lawmakers\, learn about environmental and social justice organizations fro m across the state. If you are interested in having a table at the Capitol \, contact fyoung@wvecouncil.org by February 4th. 5:30-9:00 PM: Green Jam fundraiser at the Empty Glass pub\, only 2 blocks from the Capitol. Food a nd music! $10 suggested donation. Musicians include Delegate Mike Pushkin\ , Andy Park and Karen Allen\, That High County Rival and Chet Lowther http s://www.facebook.com/events/139289283676548/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, F ebruary 7\, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Speak out to protect our water\, our air\, our environment at E-day! (en
vironmental day) at the state Capitol building Thursday\, February 7\, 9:0
0 AM until 2:00 PM\, as the 2019 Legislative Session reaches its half-way
mark. Lobby your state lawmakers\, learn about environmental and social ju
stice organizations from across the state. If you are interested in having
a table at the Capitol\, contact \;fyoung@wvecouncil.org by February 4th.
5:30-9:00 PM: Green Jam fundraiser at the Empty Gla
ss pub\, only 2 blocks from the Capitol. Food and music! $10 suggested don
ation. Musicians include Delegate Mike Pushkin\, Andy Park and Karen Allen
\, That High County Rival and Chet Lowther
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/139289283676548/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:State Capitol UID:20190125T1358030Z-399841-1541@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623 SUMMARY:GI solutions DESCRIPTION:Follow the journey of one drop of water to stream\, mighty rive r\, nourishment for wildlife\, and source of clean water. Learn about gree n infrastructure solutions that can make this one drop go even further: ht tps://lnkd.in/egvc8kDV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Follow the j ourney of one drop of water to stream\, mighty river\, nourishment for wil dlife\, and source of clean water. Learn about green infrastructure soluti ons that can make this one drop go even further: h ttps://lnkd.in/egvc8kDV
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250618T1317080Z-399841-6605@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315 SUMMARY:Conservation application deadline DESCRIPTION:Submit conservation applications to your local Conservation Dis trict Office by the March 15\, 2024. For more information visit the NRCS W V website at: www.wv.nrcs.usda.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Submit conse rvation applications to your local \;Conservation District Office< /span> by the March 15\, 2024. For more information visit the NRCS WV webs ite at: www.wv.nrcs.usda.gov
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240304T1334510Z-399841-5644@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304 SUMMARY:Canyon Rim Visitor Center DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the new and improved Canyon Rim Visitor Center! Afte r the winter remodel\, this National Park Service visitor center reopened in early March and is ready to explore. It is full of new exhibits highlig hting what you can see and do in this national park\, browse the upgraded park store\, and enjoy the same old friendly service. This visitor center is open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he new and improved Canyon Rim Visitor Center!
After the winter remodel\, this N ational Park Service visitor center reopened in early March and is ready t o explore. It is full of new exhibits highlighting what you can see and do in this national park\, browse the upgraded park store\, and enjoy the sa me old friendly service.
Th is visitor center is open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240304T1338510Z-399841-5645@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220909 SUMMARY:CWA-50 Stories DESCRIPTION:The Clean Water Act is about to turn 50! In celebration of this milestone\, ACWA\, the states\, and EPA have been gathering stories from members across the United States about how they have used the CWA to prote ct and restore their water resources. Click here to explore the story map! We will continue updating the map\, so check back to see new examples of the Clean Water Act at work! If you have a story from your state that you would like to be included in the map\, please reach out to Kara McCauley. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Clean Wa ter Act is about to turn 50! In celebration of this milestone\, ACWA\, the states\, and EPA have been gathering stories from members across the Unit ed States about how they have used the CWA to protect and restore their wa ter resources. \;Click here to explore th e story map!
We will con tinue updating the map\, so check back to see new examples of the Clean Wa ter Act at work! If you have a story from your state that you would like t o be included in the map\, please reach out to \;Kara McCauley.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220909T1943550Z-399841-4898@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181001 SUMMARY:Elk River stocking DESCRIPTION:We'll be placing thousands of fingerling brown trout in the Elk River. Meet at Elk Springs Resort at 10:00 a.m. and we will organize and head out in different directions with thousands of fingerling brown trout. After the stocking\, you're welcome to fish\, check out the fly shop at t he Elk Springs Resort\, or enjoy lunch at their restaurant on the patio ov erlooking the Elk River. https://www.facebook.com/events/470371156790619/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We'll be placing thousands of fingerling br own trout in the Elk River. Meet at Elk Springs Resort at 10:00 a.m. and w e will organize and head out in different directions with thousands of fin gerling brown trout. After the stocking\, you're welcome to fish\, check o ut the fly shop at the El k Springs Resort\, or enjoy lunch at their restaurant on the patio ove rlooking the Elk River.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Elk Springs Resort UID:20180914T1312440Z-399841-1210@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181105T203000 SUMMARY:Ernie Nester chapter meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trou t Unlimited. It will be held at the South Charleston Public Library. The m eetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will be Pamela Dunlap\, fly fishing host of Women\, Wine and Waders. A great meet ing to bring your wives\, girlfriends\, and daughters! https://www.faceboo k.com/events/236265233727655/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the monthly meeting of the Ernie Ne ster Chapter of Trout Unlimited. It will be held at the South Charleston P ublic Library. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the spe aker/program will be Pamela Dunlap\, fly fishing host of Women\, Wine and Waders. A great meeting to bring your wives\, girlfriends\, and daughters!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181105T1435030Z-399841-1209@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T203000 SUMMARY:Ernie Nester chapter meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trou t Unlimited. It will be held at the South Charleston Public Library. The m eetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will be gin at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker for this meeting will be Matt Kearns wi th the WV Rivers Coalition\, who will speak on public waters and lands and issues relevant to Trout Unlimited. Everyone is welcome to attend! https: //www.facebook.com/events/2167463416828926/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the monthly meeting of the Ernie Ne ster Chapter of Trout Unlimited. It will be held at the South Charleston P ublic Library. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the spe aker/program will begin at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker for this meeting wi ll be Matt Kearns with the WV Rivers Coalition\, who will speak on public waters and lands and issues relevant to Trout Unlimited. Everyone is welco me to attend!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180914T1307360Z-399841-1208@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230822 SUMMARY:Wetland News Digest DESCRIPTION:In this Issue: Editor’s Note Editor’s Choice National News Stat e and Tribal News Wetland Science News Resources and Publications Potpourr i Calendar of Events Download the PDF Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this Issu e:
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230821T1640330Z-399841-5385@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220912 SUMMARY:Volunteer WV new website DESCRIPTION:Volunteer West Virginia is happy to announce the launch of our new website! It's now easier than ever to share your volunteer opportuniti es. Here are the reasons you should post your volunteer opportunities on o ur new website: It takes less than five minutes! No login or password requ ired. Simple and easy to use. We will be kicking off a statewide advertis ing campaign this Fall. Don't miss out. We would love to promote your volu nteer opportunities! Take advantage of this free advertising by posting yo ur opportunities here. If you have any questions contact Gina Namay. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer West Virginia is happy to announce the launch of our new website! It's now easier than ever to share your volunteer opportunities. Here are the reasons you shoul d post your volunteer opportunities on our new website:
We will be kicki ng off a statew ide advertising campaign this Fall. Don't miss out. We would love to p romote your volunteer opportunities! Take advantage of this free advertisi ng by posting your opportunities here. If you have any questions contact Gina Namay.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20220912T1609020Z-399841-4901@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919 SUMMARY:Try This WV mini-grants DESCRIPTION:Try This WV has a small number of Minigrants available for our Mid-Ohio Valley Region and we want YOU to apply! Counties included in this round are: Calhoun\, Jackson\, Pleasants\, Ritchie\, Roane\, Tyler\, Wirt \, and Wood. Want to get started on the application process? Check out our updated How to Apply page. Some minigrant highlights: Funding is up to $3 \,000 Projects must increase access to physical activity and/or healthy fo od in your local community Projects must have grassroots teams of at least three folks from different organizations and/or backgrounds We have strea mlined our application process\, so it might be even easier than you remem ber We have added quarterly minigrant trainings that help you get started and feel supported beyond our regular supports Consultations are available (and encouraged!) to help you brainstorm your idea\, get feedback on your application\, and/or to walk you through the application process - contac t Brittney to schedule one today X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Try This WV has a small number of Minigrants available for our \;Mid-Ohio Valley R egion \;and we want YOU to apply! Counties included in this round are: Calhoun\, Jackson\, Pleasants\, Ritchie\, Roane\, Tyler\, Wirt\, and Wood . Want to get started on the application process? Check out our updated&nb sp\;How to Apply page. \;Some minigrant highlights:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Consultations \;are available (and encouraged!) to help you brainstorm your idea\, get feedback on your application\, and/or to walk you through the a pplication process - contact Brittney \;to sche dule one today
CATEGORIES:Funding LOCATION:Mid-Ohio Valley UID:20220914T1743090Z-399841-4906@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919 SUMMARY:Be Active WV grants DESCRIPTION:The Center for ActiveWV at the WVU College of Applied Human Sci ences\, through a partnership with WV HPCD\, is funding projects statewide to increase physical activity. These one-time Capacity-Building Grants ra nge from $1000 – $5000. Applications due October 14\, 2022\, at 11:59 pm. Successful projects will submit plans for: Increasing physical activity op portunities for children throughout the school day and beyond Increasing a nd/or improving pedestrian and bike infrastructure within West Virginia Cr eating opportunities for physical activity through clinical practice and c ommunity outreach Click here for more information and to submit a Partner Interest Survey and to read about their awesome past projects! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Center for ActiveWV&nbs p\;at the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences\, through a partnership wi th WV HPCD\, is funding projects statewide to increase physical activity. These one-time Capacity-Building Grants range from $1000 &ndash\; $5000. A pplications due October 14\, 2022\, at 11:59 pm. \;Successful projects will submit plans for:
Click here&nb sp\;for more information and to submit a Partner Interest Survey and to re ad about their awesome past projects!
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20220914T1742290Z-399841-4907@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211222 SUMMARY:EBTJV newsletter DESCRIPTION:An official publication of the EBTJV\, which provides informati on on the partnership's activities and other Brook Trout conservation news . Click-Here for December news and here for previous issues. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An official publication of the EBTJV\, which provides information on the partnership's activities and other Brook Trout conservation news. < strong>Click-Here for Decembe r news and here for previous issues. CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20211221T1602130Z-399841-4269@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T160000 SUMMARY:Kayak fishing guides DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Kayak Anglers will be in Cabela's with local ProStaffer- John Rapp. Come out and talk to John about everything you need to know about your upcoming kayak fishing trips. https://www.facebook.com /events/464815061134538/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The West Vir ginia Kayak Anglers will be in \;Cabela's with local ProStaffer- John Rapp. Come out and talk to John about everything you need to know about yo ur upcoming kayak fishing trips.
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 464815061134538/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cabela's UID:20200102T1413480Z-399841-2649@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk in the woods\, Frederick Municipal Forest. W hat does it take to protect drinking water for the residents of Frederick City? Join us on October 1 for a hike in the Municipal Forest of the City of Frederick\, Md. Our guide for this 3-mile hike is Jenny Willoughby\, th e Sustainability Manager of Frederick City. In this issue: Potomac River m ay need to withdraw from two reservoirs Fish killed by pool chlorine in No rthern VA stream DC could be moving closer to secondary water supply Water quality throughout the Chesapeake Bay shows mixed results Potential envir onmental impacts abandoned equipment can have in the Shenandoah River Plan ting bivalves To clean up the Potomac\, engineers are digging a 2-mile tun nel And more. Click-here to read the stories. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a Wal k in the woods\, Frederick Municipal Forest. What does it take to prot ect drinking water for the residents of Frederick City? Join us on October 1 for a hike in the Municipal Forest of the City of Frederick\, Md. Our g uide for this 3-mile hike is Jenny Willoughby\, the Sustainability Manager of Frederick City.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220915T1838160Z-399841-4912@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230323 SUMMARY:UpStream News DESCRIPTION:Stroud - UpStream News In this issue: Environmental literacy an d justice for all How fallen leaves are a tree’s gift to a stream Stroud C enter scientist to serve as Nature Conservancy trustee Stroud Center impro ves schoolyards for outdoor environmental education and stewardship with n ew grant Employment opportunity: Watershed and River Science Seasonal Tech nicians Upcoming events: Please visit our events page for the most up-to-d ate information. And more. Click-here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stroud - UpS tream News
In this issue:
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230322T1751590Z-399841-5201@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T150000 SUMMARY:Volunteer Management DESCRIPTION: Volunteer management Learn about one of the largest state-run volunteer stream stewardship programs and their ingredients for success t o maintaining and engaging their volunteers. From the sign-up process\, to training\, to continual communication strategies there are a number of st eps Missouri takes to retaining volunteers and creating layered engagement . This webinar is offered free of charge on Thursday\, November 7th\, 2019 at 2:00 pm EST (11:00 a.m. PST). Pre-registration is required. Click-He re to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Volunteer management
Lea rn about one of the largest state-run volunteer stream stewardship program s and their ingredients for success to maintaining and engaging their volu nteers. From the sign-up process\, to training\, to continual communicatio n strategies there are a number of steps Missouri takes to retaining volun teers and creating layered engagement.
This webinar is offered free of charge on Thursday\, November 7 th\, 2019 at 2:00 pm EST (11:00 a.m. PST). \; Pre-registration is requ ired. \; \;Click-Here to register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191101T1826070Z-399841-2515@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191101 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:Media from around the basin\, October 31st In this issue: ICPRB \, MD Dept. of the Environment and the ACOE are working to to develop man agement strategies for the North Branch of the Potomac River\; Mussels mul tiply in the Anacostia River\; Waynesboro transforms Mulberry Run wetland. Mineral County family has the Conservation Farm of the year\; and more... Click-Here to read the full stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Media from a round the basin\, October 31st
In this issue:
ICPRB\, M D Dept. of the Environment \; and the ACOE are working to to develop m anagement strategies for the North Branch of the Potomac River\; Mussels m ultiply in the Anacostia River\; Waynesboro transforms Mulberry Run wetlan d. Mineral County family has the Conservation Farm of the year\; and more. ..
Click-Here \; to \;read the full stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191101T1833230Z-399841-2516@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191030 SUMMARY:USEPA EE grants DESCRIPTION:Kathy Kirkland\, Region 3 Environmental Education Coordinator w ould like for you all to be aware of the release of the 2020 Environmental Education funding opportunity. Please share this information among your c olleagues and networks. Click-Here to go to the announcement on grant.gov. Questions? Contact Kathy... Kathy Kirkland\, Environmental Education Coor dinator Office of Communities\, Tribes and Environmental Assessment | Envi ronmental Protection Agency\, 1650 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19103 ( 215) 814-5176\; (215) 814-5102 (fax) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kathy Kirkland\, Region 3 Environmental Education Coordinator would like for you all to be aware of the release o f the 2020 Environmental Education funding opportunity. Please share this information among your colleagues and networks. \;Click-Here to go to the announcement on grant.gov. Questions? Contact Kathy...
Kathy Kirkland\, Environmen tal Education Coordinator
Of fice of Communities\, Tribes and Environmental Assessment | Environmental Protection Agency\, 1650 Arch Street\, Phil adelphia\, PA 19103
( 215) 814-5176\; (215) 814-5102 (fax)
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20191028T2000080Z-399841-2510@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915 SUMMARY:CMC summer wrap-up DESCRIPTION:Virginia Citizens for Water Quality (VCWQ) Summit - We are plea sed to announce that the Virginia Citizens for Water Quality Summit will b e held this year at Randolph Macon College\, in Ashland\, VA on Saturday\, October 22\, 2022. Registration is now open! Please visit the VCWQ Summit Website to register by October 14th. Highlights New Monitors in MD and VA - The Izaak Walton League established two goals for 2022\; to provide tra ining for the interested new monitors who had not been able to attend trai ning. Read the article. New Protocol Testing - In late August\, the Allian ce for the Chesapeake Bay (ACB) and Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitori ng (ALLARM) staff met with our partners. Read the article. Chesapeake Wate r Watch - Researchers at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center are developing new ways to assess water quality in the Chesapeake. Read the a rticle. Partners Stay up to date with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay by subscribing to their newsletter. Stay up to date with the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring by visiting their website. Stay up to date wit h the Izaak Walton League of America by subscribing to their newsletter. S tay up to date with the UMCES Integration and Application Network by subsc ribing to their newsletter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virg inia Citizens for Water Quality (VCWQ) S ummit - We are pleased to announce that the Virginia Citizens for Water Quality Summit will be held this year at Randolph Macon College\, i n Ashland\, VA on Saturday\, October 22\, 2022. Registration is now open! Please visit the VCWQ Summit Website to regist er by October 14th.
Highlights
Partners
Stay up to date with the A lliance for the Chesapeake Bay by subscribing to their newsletter. Stay up to date with the Alliance for Aquatic Resourc e Monitoring by visiting their website. Stay u p to date with the Izaak Walton League of America by subscribing to their newsletter. Stay up to date with the UMCES Int egration and Application Network by subscribing to their newsletter.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220915T1826550Z-399841-4911@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322 SUMMARY:Wetland News Digest DESCRIPTION:In this Issue: Editor’s Note Editor’s Choice National News S tate and Tribal News Wetland Science News Resources and Publications Po tpourri Calendar of Events Click-Here to view a pdf of the Wetland News D igest. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this Issu e:
Click-Here to view a pdf of the Wetland News Digest. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230322T1742410Z-399841-5200@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: WVU-led collaborative effort aims to improve wat er quality by boosting support for watershed groups. Read more here Mon Co mmission awards ARPA funds for sewer\, water projects. Read more here Volu nteers work to keep the Allegheny's riverbanks clean in Natrona\, Tarentum as part of 3 rivers effort. Read more here Events Gaps Assistance Program Information Session. To register to attend an information session\, click here Help pull plastics\, mattresses\, toys (and more) from the Allegheny River in Harrison\, Tarentum. Article Link here. To register to attend an information session\, click here 3RQ.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Events
Please save the date: February 20-2 1\, 2018 (9AM &ndash\; 7PM and 9AM &ndash\; 3PM\, for the Spring Conference of the Institute of Water Security and Science\, to be held at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown\, WV. The theme of the conference is &ldquo\;Advances in Water Resource Sci ence and Management in West Virginia\, and the Northeastern U.S.&rdquo\;
This conference will facilitate networking opportunities and encour ages attendance from a wide variety of groups. It will include a multi-dis ciplinary poster session to convey information about current research init iatives\, progress and discoveries. The program will feature a mixture of broad and focused perspectives and will include presentations by represent atives from the Federal Laboratory Consortium\, as well as research ers involved in West Virginia&rsquo\;s NSF EPSCoR project\, the Appalachian Freshwater Initiative. Program matic material will include a wide variety of water resource topics includ ing aquatic ecology\, climate change\, emerging contaminants\, agriculture \, wastewater management\, watershed modeling\, economic efficiency in wat er allocation\, and the energy industry. The first day of the conference w ill focus on watershed management and water quality\, while the second day will focus on water availability and treatment. Lunch and breaks will be included during the conference. To register for the Spring Conference\, pl ease visit the event registration site. Additional information regarding the event will be forthcoming. We encourage faculty to share this information with students who may wish to present posters.
Poster session and abstracts: Attendees (incl uding graduate and undergraduate students) are invited to submit an abstra ct for the conference&rsquo\;s poster session. To apply\, contact Laura Ti nny for an application\, which must be completed no later than January 8\, 2018.
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THE INSTITUTE OF WATER SECURITY AND SCIENCE
Office of the Director: Jason A. Hubbart\, Ph.D.
PO BOX 6108 | 31 09 Agricultural Sciences Bldg. | WVU Davis College
Morgantown\, WV 26506-6108
Office: 304-293-2472
Email: IWSS@mail.wvu.edu
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown\, WV UID:20171208T1511380Z-399841-496@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T143000 SUMMARY:Volunteer recruitment\, management & retention DESCRIPTION:Volnteer Recruitment\, Management\, & Retention Thursday\, 01/1 0/2019 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST Event Info: River and watershed groups de pend heavily on volunteers\, and while every nonprofit reaps the benefits of donated labor\, the value of volunteering action goes far beyond any pr ice that can be ascribed to their work. Every volunteer who takes your cau se to heart\, your message to the community\, and your mission into their lives brings you closer to achieving your goals. In this session we will s hare with you what motivates volunteers\, how to build a successful volunt eer program including tips for recruitment and management\, and how to ste ward your volunteers up the volunteer pyramid to help you create committed leaders for your organization. Presenter: Paco Ollervides\, River Network Leadership Development Manager Click Here to Register: Note - Premium web inars close for registration 48 hours prior to the start of the scheduled training. This PREMIUM webinar series is available only to current paid me mbers of River Network. If you have a free membership\, you must become a paid member to access this series. Paid member organizations can register an unlimited number of individuals for these webinar sessions\, but each p erson must register independently. If you are NOT a current paid member an d would like to register for this training\, please join our network as a paid member HERE and gain access to this and other benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, please contact Carly Schmidt for assistance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volnteer Recruitment\, Management\, &\; Retention
Thursday\, 01/10/2019
1:00 PM E ST - 2:30 PM EST
Event Info: River and watershed groups depend heavily on volunteers\, and while every nonprofit reaps the benefits of donated labor\, the value of volunteering action goes far beyond any price that can be ascribed to thei r work. Every volunteer who takes your cause to heart\, your message to th e community\, and your mission into their lives brings you closer to achie ving your goals. In this session we will share with you what motivates vol unteers\, how to build a successful volunteer program including tips for r ecruitment and management\, and how to steward your volunteers up the volu nteer pyramid to help you create committed leaders for your organization.< /p>
Presenter: Paco Ollervides\, River Network Leadership Development Manager
Click Here to Register: Note - Premium webinars close for reg istration 48 hours prior to the start of the scheduled training.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>This PREMIUM webinar series is avail able only to current paid members of River Network. \;If you have a free membership\, you must become a paid member to access this seri es. Paid member organizations can register an unlimited number of individu als for these webinar sessions\, but each person must register independent ly. If you are NOT a current paid member and would like to register for th is training\, please join our network \;as a paid member \;HERE \;and gain access to this and other benefits and discounts. \;If you are unsure about your member status\, please contact \;Carly Schmidt for assistance.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181107T1618350Z-399841-1362@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T143000 SUMMARY:Understanding nonprofit financial management DESCRIPTION:Understanding Nonprofit Financial Management Thursday\, 02/14/2 019 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST Event Info: Is your organization struggling to produce timely financial reports or to help the Board understand its fi nancial health? It is critical that any responsible nonprofit organization understands and has control over their finances and financial systems. Pu tting in place sound financial tools will help you make better decisions a nd be more effective in your programming and fundraising. This webinar wil l cover the basic concepts of fiduciary responsibilities for Board (Financ e committee\, Treasurer) and staff. We will discuss best practices for bud geting\, financial tracking and reporting and highlight useful dashboards that can help you visualize critical financial information for your organi zation. Presenter: River Network\, Director of Finance Click Here to Regis ter: Premium webinars close for registration 48 hours prior to the start o f the scheduled training. This PREMIUM webinar series is available only to current paid members of River Network. If you have a free membership\, yo u must become a paid member to access this series. Paid member organizatio ns can register an unlimited number of individuals for these webinar sessi ons\, but each person must register independently. If you are NOT a curren t paid member and would like to register for this training\, please join o ur network as a paid member HERE and gain access to this and other benefit s and discounts. If you are unsure about your member status\, please conta ct Carly Schmidt for assistance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Unde rstanding Nonprofit Financial Management
Thursday\, 02/14/2019
1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST
Event Info : Is your organization struggling to produce timely financial reports or t o help the Board understand its financial health? It is critical that any responsible nonprofit organization understands and has control over their finances and financial systems. Putting in place sound financial tools wil l help you make better decisions and be more effective in your programming and fundraising. This webinar will cover the basic concepts of fiduciary responsibilities for Board (Finance committee\, Treasurer) and staff. We w ill discuss best practices for budgeting\, financial tracking and reportin g and highlight useful dashboards that can help you visualize critical fin ancial information for your organization.
Presenter: River Network\, Director of Finance
Click Here to Register: Premium webinars close for registration 48 hours prior to the start of the scheduled training.
This PREMIUM webinar series is available only to current paid members of River Network. \;If you have a free membership\, you must become a paid member to a ccess this series. Paid member organizations can register an unlimited num ber of individuals for these webinar sessions\, but each person must regis ter independently. If you are NOT a current paid member and would like to register for this training\, please join our network \;as a paid membe r \;HERE \;and gain access to this and other benefits and discounts. \;If you are unsure about your member s tatus\, please contact \;Ca rly Schmidt for assistance.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190207T2058000Z-399841-1363@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191008 SUMMARY:River Runs blast DESCRIPTION:River Runs Through This – Bi-weekly Blast In this issue: Great Ohio River swim postponed\; Invasive fish caught in Mon River\; Tionesta L ake teeming with options\; Retaining young people is vital to economic dev elopment\; grant info and more. http://bit.ly/2Ov4nE8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Runs T hrough This &ndash\; Bi-weekly Blast
In this issue:
Grea t Ohio River swim postponed\; Invasive fish caught in Mon River\; Tionesta Lake teeming with options\; Retaining young people is vital to economic d evelopment\; grant info and more.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191008T1935210Z-399841-2483@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200102 SUMMARY:EL camp registration DESCRIPTION:Mountain Stewards Summer Camp registration opens today... We ar e excited to offer a full summer of awesome programming. You loved the For est Explorers camp for 8-11 year olds that debuted last year. So that prog ram is back with an extra session. Our classic middle and high school prog rams (called Mountain Trekkers and Rivers & Rocks\, respectively) are pack ed full of real adventure and service opportunities\, and graded for exper ience level all in a small-group setting. Our Wilderness Running Camp ente rs its third year. Don't miss your chance to take part in one or more of t hese unique programs. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mountain Stewards Summer Camp registration opens today...
We are excited to offer a full summer of awesome programming. Yo u loved the Forest Explorers camp for 8-11 year olds that debuted last year. So th at program is back with an extra session. Our classic middle and high scho ol programs (called Mountain Trekkers and Rivers &\; Rocks\, respectively) are packed f ull of real adventure and service opportunities\, and graded for experienc e level all in a small-group setting. Our Wilderness Running Camp enters its third year. Don't miss your chance to take part in one or more of these unique programs.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200102T1418180Z-399841-2651@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191009 SUMMARY:WCD 2020 DESCRIPTION:Greetings Watershed Groups! Watershed Celebration Day is schedu led for November 6-7th of 2020 at North Bend State Park. Please share the attached Save the Date with your members and save the date on your calenda r. Additionally\, the WCD Planning Committee would like for you take a mi nute to complete the survey below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7TWLTJ Please complete the two question survey by Monday\, November 11th. WCD2020 _STD.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greetings Wa tershed Groups!
Watershed Ce lebration Day is scheduled for November 6-7th of 2020 at North Bend State Park. Please share the attached Save the Date with your members and save the date on your calendar. \; Additionally\, the WCD Plannin g Committee would like for you take a minute to complete the survey below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7TWLTJ
Please complete the two que stion survey by Monday\, November 11th.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20191008T1951230Z-399841-2485@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103 SUMMARY:The HUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Montgomery & Smithers celebrate the completion o f The Hub's Cultivate WV program. Learn more here » Learn how to engage pa rtners and organizations with new Virtual Learning Lesson 2.5. Download t he lesson here » Our monthly Community Conversation series offers an onlin e space for community changemakers across West Virginia to connect\, share knowledge\, and learn from experts in the field. In upcoming Conversation s\, we're highlighting a different Kickstart Communities Virtual Learning Lesson and will hear local community leaders talk about their journey. Lea rn more and save the dates here » And more. Click-Here for the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more. \;Click-Here for the details.
Could your n onprofit\, school\, or State Agency use a \;free \;team of volunte ers \;to accomplish a big task or a series of tasks on your to-do list ?
AmeriCorps NCCC \;is hosting an inform ational webinar. The webinar will cover the basics of the program\, what N CCC teams can do\, and \;will walk you through the application process with plenty of time after for questions. Teams are available for the spring of 2022. \;These teams come at no cost and project s typically last 3-8 weeks.
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This hike is
an opportunity to meet and learn from New River Gorge Ranger Chance Raso!
He is extremely knowledgeable about trees! Our plan is to learn to identi
fy trees in winter and better understand what has happened in the life of
each tree! We will also have the measuring tapes and tree growth rate hand
out to consider the ages of some of the wonderful trees at Burnwood.
Along the way\, Master Natura
list and Active SWV Community Captain Linda Stein will show you how to mea
sure trees to determine age. Please come wearing covered toe shoes and ple
nty of water. Meet at the trailhead for the Burnwood Trail. The Burnwood T
rail is located directly across Route 19 from the Canyon Ri
m Visitor Center.
https://www.facebook.com/events/14 62756347216609/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canyon Rim Visitors Center UID:20200102T1429370Z-399841-2653@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T163000 SUMMARY:Beech Fork hike DESCRIPTION:Join the KTC for a hike along Beech Fork Lake. They will be dep arting from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St a nd Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at p recisely 12:30pm. It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home. https://www.facebook.com/events/544051563066225/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs
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of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston&rsquo\;s west side. (Across fro
m Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 12:30pm.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake UID:20191008T1939510Z-399841-2484@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191104 SUMMARY:WCD 2020 DESCRIPTION:Greetings Watershed Groups! Watershed Celebration Day is schedu led for November 6-7th of 2020 at North Bend State Park. Please share the attached Save the Date with your members and save the date on your calenda r. Additionally\, the WCD Planning Committee would like for you take a mi nute to complete the survey below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7TWLTJ Please complete the two question survey by Monday\, November 11th. WCD2020 _STD.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greetings Wa tershed Groups!
Watershed Ce lebration Day is scheduled for November 6-7th of 2020 at North Bend State Park. Please share the attached Save the Date with your members and save the date on your calendar. \; Additionally\, the WCD Plannin g Committee would like for you take a minute to complete the survey below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7TWLTJ
Please complete the two ques tion survey by Monday\, November 11th.< /p>
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20191008T1954570Z-399841-2486@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T200000 SUMMARY:USFS Upper Cheat project DESCRIPTION:USFS Upper Cheat project The US Forest Service has a plan in th e works called the Upper Cheat River project. It covers 86\,138-acres\, ne arly 10% of the entire Monongahela National Forest and is located north of Parsons in Tucker\, Barbour\, and Preston Counties in the Upper Cheat Riv er watershed. During the virtual open house\, Forest staff will present ba ckground information and potential management activities. Information rece ived from the public during these meetings will be used to help develop th e project proposal. Instructions for joining the meetings from your comput er or telephone are posted here\, and on the project webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USFS Upper C heat project
The US Forest S ervice has a plan in the works called the Upper Cheat River project. It co vers 86\,138-acres\, nearly 10% of the entire Monongahela National Forest and is located north of Parsons in Tucker\, Barbour\, and Preston Counties in the Upper Cheat River watershed.
During the virtual open house\, Forest staff wil l present background information and potential management activities. Info rmation received from the public during these meetings will be used to hel p develop the project proposal. Instructions for joining the meetings from your computer or telephone are posted here\, and on the project webpage.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20201119T2016570Z-399841-3547@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Opinion - Protect the Potomac MD communities To receive Chesapeake Bay Trust funding for GI projects The power of water Po tomac Riverkeepers propose settlement Supporting stream communities from b ottom to banks Chambersburg receives funding to address stormwater issues on rail trail Certain to 'stir stuff up': Snakeheads arrive DC water treat ment plant powers up for cleaner energy And more\, Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20200102T1415540Z-399841-2650@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T120000 SUMMARY:Snowshoe discovery DESCRIPTION:This Land is Your Land. History and management of The public’s lands in and around Canaan Valley with well-known local naturalist Dave Sa ville. https://www.facebook.com/events/461162267883353/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Land is Your Land. History and management of The public&rsquo\;s lands in and aro und Canaan Valley with well-known local naturalist Dave Saville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/461162267883353/
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200102T1423470Z-399841-2652@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200509 SUMMARY:Paddle battle DESCRIPTION:Tickets are on sale now! This year\, proceeds go to support Act ive Southern West Virginia! If you don't know about them\, go check out th eir page\, they rock! Registration and more info on the race can be found at the event page Almost Heaven Paddle Battle Youth Race. https://www.face book.com/events/2243556542535977/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tickets are on sale now! This year\, proceeds go to support Active Southern West Virginia! If you don't know about them\, go check out their page\, they rock! Registrat ion and more info on the race can be found at the event page Almost Heav en Paddle Battle Youth Race.
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/2243556542535977/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Summersville Lake UID:20200102T1433130Z-399841-2654@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T140000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\ , falcons\, hawks and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chanc e to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the Activities Center. https://fb.me/e/1PKPNW7q4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawks and o ur bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods the y eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-acti ve tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions duri ng this award-winning interactive program.
Meet at the Activities Center.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Lost River SP UID:20220601T1323090Z-399841-4641@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T150000 SUMMARY:USFS Upper Cheat project DESCRIPTION:USFS Upper Cheat project The US Forest Service has a plan in th e works called the Upper Cheat River project. It covers 86\,138-acres\, ne arly 10% of the entire Monongahela National Forest and is located north of Parsons in Tucker\, Barbour\, and Preston Counties in the Upper Cheat Riv er watershed. During the virtual open house\, Forest staff will present ba ckground information and potential management activities. Information rece ived from the public during these meetings will be used to help develop th e project proposal. Instructions for joining the meetings from your comput er or telephone are posted here\, and on the project webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USFS Upper Cheat project
The US Forest Service has a plan in the works called the Upper Cheat River project. It covers \;86\,138-acres\, nearly 10% of the entire Monongahela National Forest and is located north of Parsons in Tucker\, Barbour\, and Preston Counties in the Upper C heat River watershed.
During the virtual open house\, Forest staff will present background information and potential management activities. Information received from the public during these meetings will be used to help develop the project proposal. Instructions for joining the meetings from your computer or telephone are posted \;here\, and on the&n bsp\;project webpage.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20201119T2017490Z-399841-3548@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923 SUMMARY:Youth Conference scholarships DESCRIPTION:Scholarships are available for the 47th annual West Virginia Yo uth Environmental Conference\, scheduled for October 7-9 at Twin Falls Sta te Park in Wyoming County. The Youth Environmental Program\, the conferenc e is open to youth ages 13-18 and their chaperones at no cost with a schol arship. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come\, first-served basis. Onc e all scholarships have been allotted\, participants can still register at a cost of $200 each. The registration deadline is September 28 at 3 p.m. Among the activities planned for this year is a Saturday field trip with s tops at the Raleigh County Recycling Center and Landfill\, as well as the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum. Conference participants als o will learn about careers in environmental fields from a number of speake rs and can share environmental project ideas with other youth from around the state. For more scholarship information or to register\, visit https:/ /dep.wv.gov and type “Youth Environmental Conference” in the search bar. E mail Annette Hoskins\, or call 304-414-9759. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Scholarships are available for the 47th annual West Virginia Youth Environmental Confe rence\, scheduled for October 7-9 at \; Twin Falls State Park in Wyoming County. The Yo uth Environmental Program\, the conference is open to youth ages 13-18 and their chaperones at no cost with a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come\, first-served basis. Once all scholarships have been allo tted\, participants can still register at a cost of $200 each. The registr ation deadline is September 28 at 3 p.m.
Among the activities planned for this year is a Saturday fiel d trip with stops at the Raleigh County Recycling Center and Landfill\, as well as the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and Youth Museum. Conference par ticipants also will learn about careers in environmental fields from a num ber of speakers and can share environmental project ideas with other youth from around the state.
For
more scholarship information or to register\, visit
WV Native Pl ant Society (WVNPS) \;
E vent by Sarah Friend a nd West V irginia Native Plant Society
Come to the Marshall University Herbarium. After viewing the her barium there is a spring flora walk on the grounds of the Huntington Museu m of Art. The morning starts out with the WVNPS meeting. Details to follow !
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Marshall University Herbarium UID:20220401T1333480Z-399841-4439@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 SUMMARY:Pond life plein air DESCRIPTION:Event by Appalachian Headwaters and Curio Artistry Join Dr. Mer ri Collins and Artist Michele Pollina for a mashup of art and ecology (Art ology)!We will begin in the classroom with a short talk on pond ecology an d pond species communities with Dr. Collins--we will then walk together up to the newt pond at Wood Thrush Park\, where local artist Michele Pollina will guide participants in a plein air painting at the pond! Check out Mi cheles's website here: https://www.curioartistry.com. All materials will b e provided\, just bring yourself\, appropriate attire for the weather\, an d be ready to learn science through art! ---> Register and learn more here . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Appalachian Headwaters \;and \;Curio Artistry
Join Dr. Merri Collins and Artist Michele Pollina for a mashup of art and ecology (Artolo gy)!We will begin in the classroom with a short talk on pond ecology and p ond species communities with Dr. Collins--we will then walk together up to the newt pond at Wood Thrush Park\, where local artist Michele Pollina wi ll guide participants in a plein air painting at the pond!
Check out Micheles's website here: \;< em>https://www.cu rioartistry.com. \;All materials will be provided\, just brin g yourself\, appropriate attire for the weather\, and be ready to learn sc ience through art!
--->\; Register and learn m ore here.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20260324T1412370Z-399841-7050@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T120000 SUMMARY:Wildflower walk DESCRIPTION:A wildflower walk on Canaan Valley State Park trails to find wh at wildflowers are blooming. We will be exploring several habitats includi ng open field\, woodland\, and marshland. Hiking difficulty will be easy t o moderate and distance will be a little over one mile. We will meet at th e Canaan Valley Resort main lobby and drive a short distance to the Blackw ater River Trail head. This walk will be led by Jess Tucker\, Master Natu ralist WV. See our event Flier (PDF) for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A wildflower walk on Canaan Valley State Park trails to find what wildflowers are bloo ming. We will be exploring several habitats including open field\, woodlan d\, and marshland. Hiking difficulty will be easy to moderate and distance will be a little over one mile. We will meet at the Canaan Valley Resort main lobby and drive a short distance to the Blackwater River Trail head.& nbsp\;
This walk will be led by Jess Tucker\, Master Naturalist WV. See our event Flier (PDF) for more information.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20220922T1856080Z-399841-4923@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T133000 SUMMARY:Moon Rock hike DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk on the moo n? If so\, come join us for a hike to do just that! This trail is the Moon Rock Trail located beside the Blackwater River near. This trail includes massive formations of “moon rock” sandstone bedrock some 480 million years old as well as wetland areas that give way to areas of hardwoods. The hik e is approximately 4-miles and is considered to be strenuous. A shuttle b us will take us to our destination and bring us back to the main lodge. Pl ease wear waterproof hiking boots or shoes\, the trail may be wet\, muddy with rocks and roots. On our return to the resort\, we will have scheduled stops at local breweries to partake in the local craft beers. Visit the w ebsite below for registration\, cost/person and additional information. h ttps://www.canaanresort.com/events/moon-rocks-hike/2022/09/24/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have you eve r wondered what it would be like to walk on the moon? If so\, come join us for a hike to do just that! This trail is the Moon Rock Trail located bes ide the Blackwater River near. This trail includes massive formations of & ldquo\;moon rock&rdquo\; sandstone bedrock some 480 million years old as w ell as wetland areas that give way to areas of hardwoods. The hike is appr oximately 4-miles and is considered to be strenuous. \;
A shuttle bus will take us to our destinat ion and bring us back to the main lodge. Please wear waterproof hiking boo ts or shoes\, the trail may be wet\, muddy with rocks and roots. On our re turn to the resort\, we will have scheduled stops at local breweries to pa rtake in the local craft beers. Visit the website below for registration\, cost/person and additional information. \;
https://www.canaanresort.com/ev ents/moon-rocks-hike/2022/09/24/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20220922T1900130Z-399841-4925@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201207 SUMMARY:RU a soil geek? DESCRIPTION:How much do you know about soil biology? Put your soil biology knowledge to the test in this free online quiz - https://bit.ly/35OBcEL. T he Soil Foodweb School With Dr. Elaine Ingham X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How much do
you know about soil biology? 
Put your soil biology knowledge to the test
in this free online quiz - \;https://bit.ly/35OBcEL.
The Soil Foodweb School With Dr . Elaine Ingham
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20201204T1436170Z-399841-3574@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200417 SUMMARY:Into the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat - Into the Canyon Spring 2020 What's Insid e: FOC receives $100\,000 to study the removal of the Albright Power Stati on Dam 2020 Whitewater Access Fundraiser Cheat Fest From Home Sinuosity - 2020 Eternal And more! Click-Here to read all the details X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of t he Cheat - Into the Canyon
S pring 2020
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200417T1944220Z-399841-3001@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230327 SUMMARY:Outdoor heritage grant DESCRIPTION:Applications for Outdoor Heritage Conservation grants due April 28 The West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund is accepting appl ications through April 28 for large and small grants for projects that con serve unique and vital wildlife habitats\, natural areas\, forest lands\, farmlands\, and lands for hunting\, fishing\, and recreation. Applications will be accepted for large grants that are more than $25\,000. Read more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Applications for Outdoor Heritage Conservation grants due April 28
Since 1986\, the PSC of West Virginia has been publishing a newsletter dedicated to ke eping individuals associated with the water and wastewater industry in the know about regulatory items of interest from the Commission\, the West Vi rginia BPH\, the Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management and WVDEP. The&nb sp\;Pipeline is \;available quarterly.
Click \;Register\, to create your quarterly online subscription to&nbs p\;The Pipeline. Click \;Archives \;to select a newslett er from the Pipeline Archives (prior to 2000).
\;4th Quarter \;- \; 3rd Quarter \;- \;2nd Quarter&nb sp\;- \;1st Quarter
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201216T1940170Z-399841-3594@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923 SUMMARY:WVPA highlights DESCRIPTION:WVPA highlights one of our partner's work as part of the ACT No w Coalition's project in working throughout southern West Virginia The Wes t Virginia Hive\, a program of New River Gorge Regional Development Author ity\, was highlighted as one of the crucial partners working with The Hub to create\, promote\, and execute the Community and Business Resilience In itiative (CBRI) alongside Advantage Valley\, the Southern Brownfields Assi stance Center at Marshall University\, and the Northern Brownfields Assist ance Center at West Virginia University. The CBRI is a non-construction pr ogrammatic initiative of the ACT Now Coalition\, and will launch in early 2023 as a $9.3M program serving 21 counties in southern West Virginia. Thi s Initiative is a partnership-driven collaboration\, bringing together com munity coaches\, entrepreneurial development service providers\, climate r esilience experts\, and brownfields remediation and BAD buildings technica l assistance. Read more about the West Virginia Hive's role in the CBRI in WVPA here » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVPA highlig hts one of our partner's work as part of the ACT Now Coalition's project i n working throughout southern West Virginia
The West Virginia Hive\, a program of New River Gorge Regional Development Authority\, was highligh ted as one of the crucial partners working with The Hub to create\, promot e\, and execute the Community and Business Re silience Initiative (CBRI) alongside Advantage Valley \, the Southern Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University\, and the Norther n Brownfields Assistance Center at West Virginia University. The CBRI is a non-construction programmatic initiative of the ACT Now Coalition\, a nd will launch in early 2023 as a $9.3M program serving 21 counties in sou thern West Virginia. This Initiative is a partnership-driven collaboration \, bringing together community coaches\, entrepreneurial development servi ce providers\, climate resilience experts\, and brownfields remediation an d BAD buildings technical assistance.
Read more about the West Virginia Hive's role in the CBRI in WVPA here »\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220922T1847410Z-399841-4920@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T140000 SUMMARY:LITTLE COAL RIVER TIRE CLEANUP DESCRIPTION:HOPKINS ROAD DANVILLE WV Meet at Helen Sanders Park Boat Launch Volunteers with john boats\, kayaks or canoes are needed to help rescue o ver 350 tires that have been stranded in the Little Coal River along Hopki n's Road for years. Gloves\, water\, snacks\, and shuttle will be provided . Sturdy shoes and PFD's required. Pre-register to reserve your PFD. We al so reccomend you wear old clothes\, sunscreen\, and bring a tool for pryin g tires out of the mud (shovel\, graden spade or mattock). For more inform ation and to volunteer\, join the Little Coal River Branch/ Coal River Gro up on facebook and check interested for the event\, email TrashYourKayak@s uddenlink.net or call/text Michelle at 304-543-2606. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:HOPKINS ROAD DANVILLE WV
Meet at He len Sanders Park Boat Launch
Volunteers with john boats\, kayaks o r canoes are needed to help rescue over 350 tires that have been stranded in the Little Coal River along Hopkin's Road for years.
Gloves\, w ater\, snacks\, and shuttle will be provided. Sturdy shoes and PFD's requi red. Pre-register to reserve your PFD. We also reccomend you wear old clot hes\, sunscreen\, and bring a tool for prying tires out of the mud (shovel \, graden spade or mattock).
For more information and to volunteer \, join the Little Coal River Branch/ Coal River Group on facebook and che ck interested for the event\, email TrashYourKayak@suddenlink.net or call/ text Michelle at 304-543-2606.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170706T1750390Z-399841-377@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 SUMMARY:Paddlers protect lower Big Sandy DESCRIPTION:American Whitewater is thrilled to announce the purchase of a l arge portion of the classic Lower Big Sandy river landscape. Located in no rthern West Virginia\, the land includes 4.25 miles of river frontage span ning almost the entire river left side of the gorge\, the remainder of whi ch is already under conservation ownership. This purchase safeguards the r iver-left Rockville Access and portage routes at Wonder Falls and Big Spla t. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:American Whi tewater is thrilled to announce the purchase of a large portion of the cla ssic Lower Big Sandy river landscape. Located in northern West Virginia\, the land includes 4.25 miles of river frontage spanning almost the entire river left side of the gorge\, the remainder of which is already under con servation ownership. This purchase safeguards the river-left Rockville Acc ess and portage routes at Wonder Falls and Big Splat. \;
< p>Click-Here \;to learn more. \; CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240130T1702190Z-399841-5565@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209 SUMMARY:Wild and Scenic River training series DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive and collaborative training series that enhances your Wild and Scenic Rivers expertise! This series\, designed fo r professionals engaged with WSRs\, isn't just about learning—it's about f ostering a community of practice. We aim to educate individuals working di rectly or indirectly with Wild and Scenic Rivers and equip them with pract ical skills\, strategies\, and insights to optimize their roles. Expect mo re than passive learning\; anticipate engaging discussions\, interactive e lements\, and opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals. Div e into the world of Wild and Scenic Rivers\, learning practical skills tha t streamline your work and elevate your contribution to protecting and enh ancing these resources. Click-here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an immersive and collaborative training series that enhances your Wild and Scenic Rivers expertise! This series\, designed for professionals engaged with WSRs\, isn't just about learning&mdash\;it's about fostering a commu nity of practice. We aim to educate individuals working directly or indire ctly with Wild and Scenic Rivers and equip them with practical skills\, st rategies\, and insights to optimize their roles. Expect more than passive learning\; anticipate engaging discussions\, interactive elements\, and op portunities to connect with like-minded professionals. Dive into the world of Wild and Scenic Rivers\, learning practical skills that streamline you r work and elevate your contribution to protecting and enhancing these res ources.
Click-here to register and learn more.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240207T2044410Z-399841-5584@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122 SUMMARY:Charleston Science Fair DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Water Education for Teachers (WET)\, in conjunction wit h the City of Charleston’s Stormwater Program\, is hosting the first annua l “Wild and Wonderful Water Science Fair” on Monday\, Feb. 17\, 2020 in Ch arleston. The fair is open to fifth-grade classrooms in Kanawha County and offers an opportunity for teachers to integrate Next Generation Content S tandards and Objectives for Science into their classrooms with collaborati ve\, fun\, and hands-on learning. The goal is to support students in a for um that promotes creative thinking\, problem-solving\, and designing princ iples to study and protect the world's most precious resource – water. Awa rds will be given to first\, second\, and third-place winners. An award ce remony will be held the evening of the fair for the winners and will be op en to the public. Awards will also be presented to classrooms at their sch ool. For more information or to fill out an application\, visit the Water Science Fair’s webpage on the WVDEP website. Questions can be directed to WVDEP Project WET coordinator Tomi Bergstrom\, or Lee Ann Grogg with the C ity of Charleston’s Stormwater Program. Applications are due by Friday\, D ec. 6. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Wat er Education for Teachers (WET)\, in conjunction with the City of Char leston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Program\, is hosting the first annual &ldquo\;W ild and Wonderful Water Science Fair&rdquo\; on Monday\, Feb. 17\, 2020 in Charleston.
The fair is ope n to fifth-grade classrooms in Kanawha County and offers an opportunity fo r teachers to integrate Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives f or Science into their classrooms with collaborative\, fun\, and hands- on learning. The goal is to support students in a forum that promotes crea tive thinking\, problem-solving\, and designing principles to study and pr otect the world's most precious resource &ndash\; water. Awards will be gi ven to first\, second\, and third-place winners. An award ceremony will be held the evening of the fair for the winners and will be open to the publ ic. Awards will also be presented to classrooms at their school.
For more information or to fill out a n application\, visit the Water Science Fair&rsquo\;s webpage on the WVDEP website. Questions can be directed to WVDEP Proj ect WET coordinator \;Tomi Be rgstrom\, or \; Lee Ann Grogg with the City of Charleston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Program. Applications are due by Friday\, Dec. 6.
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CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20191119T1834010Z-399841-2548@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305 SUMMARY:Cultivate WV DESCRIPTION:Apply today to be a part of Cultivate WV! Who should apply? Com munities that are interested in making change but need support to get thin gs started. Who should be on my application team? A small group of local c hampions that are committed to finding success with the program. No formal community development experience is necessary. Click here to learn more a nd apply. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Apply today to be a part of Cultivate WV!
Who should apply? Communities that are interested in making change but n eed support to get things started. Who should be on my application team? A small group of local champions that are committed to finding success with the program. No formal community development experience is necessary.
Click here \;to learn more and apply.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240304T1348060Z-399841-5647@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T120000 SUMMARY:Bird hike DESCRIPTION:Please join Dave Dendler and me for our next bird walk. We will meet at the former pool parking lot (former Camp Kanawha/soon-to-be offic e) at 10 a.m. From there\, we'll drive up to Polly Hollow. A gravel road w ill wind us through the forest to the top of the ridge\, a long but gradua l uphill hike\, and end on the ridge top at the power line right-of-way. W e may find our sparrows and bluebirds in this opening. Hiking distance is roughly 3-4 miles. Bring hiking sticks if you like\, water\, a snack\, stu rdy shoes\, and binoculars if you have them. See you then! Sara J. Miller\ , Volunteer KSF Naturalist https://www.facebook.com/events/444273253123662 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join
Dave Dendler and me for our next bird walk. We will meet at the former poo
l parking lot (former Camp Kanawha/soon-to-be office) at 10 a.m. From ther
e\, we'll drive up to Polly Hollow. A gravel road will wind us through the
forest to the top of the ridge\, a long but gradual uphill hike\, and end
on the ridge top at the power line right-of-way. We may find our sparrows
and bluebirds in this opening. Hiking distance is roughly 3-4 miles. Brin
g hiking sticks if you like\, water\, a snack\, sturdy shoes\, and binocul
ars if you have them.
Se
e you then!
Sara J. Mille
r\, Volunteer KSF Naturalist
https://www.facebook.com/events/4442 73253123662/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20200102T1437160Z-399841-2655@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320 SUMMARY:Coal River Group DESCRIPTION:Coal River Group is a Stream Partners Program 2025 grant recipi ent. Their funding will support water education events\, cleanups\, water monitoring\, and more. Follow their page online to see all of the exciting work they are doing\, register for the Tour De Coal\, and download a wate r trail map. [Stream Partners Photo] WVStreamPartners X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coal River Group is a Stream Partners Program 2025 grant recipient. Their funding will suppor t water education events\, cleanups\, water monitoring\, and more. Follow their page online to see all of the exciting work they are doing\, registe r for the Tour De Coal\, and download a water trail map.
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Water Explorers Camp< /p>
The camp is for 4-6th graders and w ill be held at the Kanawha State Forest Nature Center. Each day we will ex plore water and introduce you to all things fascinating about Earth&rsquo\ ;s most precious resource. From close-up looks at aquatic bugs and fish yo u may have never seen before\, to how we keep our water clean for all life \, this camp has it covered. We&rsquo\;ll introduce you to mysterious wetl ands and the plants and creatures who live there and use our imaginations in hands-on activities and models. Lead educator will be Tomi Bergstrom\, WV Project WET Coordinator with WVDEP. The camp is free and snacks and lun ch are provided.
--->\; < em>Register here. \;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20250528T1330440Z-399841-6550@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609 SUMMARY:AMLR grant funding DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AMLR) i s now accepting applications for a portion of its 2025 AML Economic Revita lization Program funding. This federal grant program supports economic de velopment projects located on or near mine sites that ceased operations be fore the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) was signed into law on Aug. 3\, 1977. The 2025 grant application\, application tips and g uidelines\, and other helpful resources are available on the WVDEP's AMLER webpage. Completed applications are due Thursday\, July 31\, 2025. All pr ojects must receive final approval from the U.S. Department of the Interio r’s Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforcement (OSMRE). For more information about the AMLER program\, contact the WVDEP's Office of Abandoned Mine Lands at 304-926-0499 or DEPAMLER@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Offi
ce of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AMLR) is now accepting applica
tions for a portion of its 2025 AML Economic Revitalization Program fundin
g. \;
This federal gr
ant program supports economic development projects located on or near mine
sites that ceased operations before the Surface Mine Control and Reclamat
ion Act (SMCRA) was signed into law on Aug. 3\, 1977. \;
For more information about the AMLER program\, contact the WVDEP's Office of Abandoned Mine Lands at 304-926-0499 or \;DEPAMLER@wv.gov .
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250609T1927120Z-399841-6584@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the August 2025 edition of River Voices. This month we’re sharing the impacts and successes of the inaugural National State Re volving Fund Cohort. In this issue: People Power as Water Infrastructure Watch: Aquatic Litter & EPR Member News & Tips Events & Learning Opportuni ties And more. Click-Here to read all the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he August 2025 edition of \;River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re shar ing the impacts and successes of the inaugural National State Revolving Fu nd Cohort. \;
In this is sue:
And more. \;Click-Here to read all the stories. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250806T1249310Z-399841-6711@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T113000 SUMMARY:Test The Watters Trail Run DESCRIPTION:Third Annual Test the Watters 5K & 10K Trail Run held at the id yllic Watters Smith State Park in Lost Creek WV. The park's network groome d\, single-track trails provides a perfect venue for beginners and experts alike. All proceeds go to United Way of Harrison County. Online registrat ion and race details at www.unitedwayhcwv.org. Same-day registration opens 7:00 am\; races begin at 8:30 am. Pancakes\, T-Shirts\, attractive awards \, and a cool Kids! https://www.facebook.com/events/2139273236091989/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Third Annual Test the Watters 5K &\; 10K Trail Run held at the idyllic Watters Smith State Park in Lost Creek WV. The park's network groomed\, single-track trails provides a perfect venue for beginners and experts alike. All proceeds go to United Way of Harrison County. Online registration and race details at www.unitedwayhcwv.org. Same-day registration opens 7:00 am\; races begin at 8:30 am. Pancakes\, T-Shirts\, attractive a wards\, and a cool Kids!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2139273236091989/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Watters Smith State Park UID:20181003T1425520Z-399841-1284@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T143000 SUMMARY:Strategic planning DESCRIPTION:The Strategic Planning Process November 8\, 1:00–2:30 pm EST. S trategic planning is a disciplined approach to deciding what an organizati on is\, what it does\, and why it does it\, with a focus on the future and the health of the organization. Premium webinar open to paid River Networ k members only. Register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Strategic Planning Process
< strong>November 8\, 1:00&ndash\;2:30 pm EST.
Strategic planning is a disciplined approach to deciding what an or ganization is\, what it does\, and why it does it\, with a focus on the fu ture and the health of the organization. Premium webinar open to paid River Network members only.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181003T1453500Z-399841-1285@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T143000 SUMMARY:Building stronger boards DESCRIPTION:Building Strong Boards October 11\, 1:00-2:30 pm EST. Do you ha ve a committed board yet feel the internal effectiveness of your organizat ion is not there? Even the most engaged board members need clarity and dir ection. Learn how to guide your board effectively. Premium webinar open to paid River Network members only. Sign up. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:O ctober 11\, 1:00-2:30 pm EST.
Do you h ave a committed board yet feel the internal effectiveness of your organiza tion is not there? Even the most engaged board members need clarity and di rection. Learn how to guide your board effectively. Premium webinar o pen to paid River Network members only.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181003T1455100Z-399841-1286@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T143000 SUMMARY:Fundraising best practices DESCRIPTION:Fundraising Best Practices December 13\, 1:00-2:30pm EST. Fund raising offers donors the opportunity to invest in the change they want to see in the world. This session will explain the fundraising cycle\, the i mportance of planning\, fundraising strategies\, and tips for building a s trong development program. Premium webinar open to paid River Network memb ers only. Register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:December 13\, 1:00-2:30pm EST. \;
Fundraising offers donors the opportunity to invest in the change they want to see in the world. This session will explain the fu ndraising cycle\, the importance of planning\, fundraising strategies\, an d tips for building a strong development program. Premium webinar ope n to paid River Network members only.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181003T1456520Z-399841-1287@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181031 SUMMARY:River Rally proposals due DESCRIPTION:New Deadline: October 31st Been busy? We hear you! We are exten ding the deadline for River Rally 2019 proposals to October 31st. Presente rs are invited to submit up to two workshop proposals\, but each proposal must be submitted individually. Read the guidelines and submit a workshop proposal here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Been busy? We hear you! We are extending the deadline for River Rally 2019 proposals to October 31st. \;Present ers are invited to submit up to two workshop proposals\, but each proposal must be submitted individually.
ICPR B News
Chessie BIBI (Basin-wide Index of Biological Integrity ) was used to help assess benthic communities for Chesapeake Bay report ca rd. Using data from federal\, state\, county and volunteer monitoring prog rams\, the index measures stream biological health across the Chesapeake w atershed. \; ICPRB worked with the authors to aggregate Chessie BIBI s cores for individual stations up to the 23 'reporting regions' in the repo rt card. The results were then combined with measures for three other aqua tic indicators and one societal indicator.
To read all the news \;< a href='https://mailchi.mp/b341baea43a9/potomac-news-reservoir?e=8fe979485 9'>click-here.
\;
Last month\, USEPA finalized a sweeping rollback of Clean Water Act (CWA) protections for streams and wetlands. Under this rule\, many streams nationwide &ndash \; regardless of where they flow or how they affect water quality and publ ic health &ndash\; will lose protection. \; The change also eliminates protection for as many as 20 million acres of wetlands due to lack of sur face connection to a river or lake.
This rule reduces CWA protections. In doing so\, drinking water su pplies for millions of Americans\, habitat for fish and wildlife\, and the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy are threatened. Fortunately\, lea ders in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bill that woul d block the changes and force USEPA to issue a new rule that considers the best available science and allows ample time for public comment.
ACT NOW \; to help ensure full CWA protections.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200528T1951380Z-399841-3154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200615 SUMMARY:FOB Newsletter DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater June 2020 newsletter In this issue: Tucke r Mine Will Have First Online Public Hearing\; Flaws on the Monongahela Na tional Forest’s Greenbrier Southeast Timber Project\; Citizens Speak Out t o Protect Horseshoe Run\; Kids art contest winners\; FOB Receives Grant fo r Blackwater Loop Trail\; Beaver Creek restoration plans\; and more… Click -Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of Blackwater \;June 2020 news letter
In this issue: Tucker Mine Will Have First On line Public Hearing\; Flaws on the Monongahela National Forest&rsquo\;s Gr eenbrier Southeast Timber Project\; Citizens Speak Out to Protect Horsesho e Run\; Kids art contest winners\; FOB Receives Grant for Blackwater Loop Trail\; Beaver Creek restoration plans\; and more&hellip\;
Click-Here&nb sp\;to read all the details.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200615T1327590Z-399841-3204@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201124 SUMMARY:CitSci funding and more DESCRIPTION:We love funding\, and other opportunities come across the discu ssion listserv. Keep posting to the list and we will work to share them he re. See below for some recently posted opportunities: The 2021 Notice of F unding Opportunity for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program includes a top ic on Citizen Science and STEM education. Applications must be received by 01/13/2021. Citizen Science Seed Funding Program\, through NASA's Researc h Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES) Program. Full proposals due 12/11/2020. Full details are available via this site. National Scienc e Foundation's Advancing Informal Science Learning program (NSF - AISL). D etails available via the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Educat ion (CAISE). Proposals are due 01/12/2021. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We love funding\, and other opportunities c ome across the discussion listserv. Keep posting to the list and we will w ork to share them here. See below for some recently posted opportunities:< /p>
National Science Foundation's Advancing Informal Science Learning program (NSF - AISL). Details available via the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CA ISE). Proposals are due 01/12/2021. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20201119T2124520Z-399841-3551@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201119 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB Section for Cooperative Water Supply Operations on th e Potomac (CO-OP) just completed a three-day drought exercise for the Wash ington\, D.C.\, metropolitan area. In this issue: DC Citizen Science wate r quality monitoring report\; Trout fishing the watershed’s sweet spots\; Exotic fish dealer indicted for trafficking 'Invasive' Snakehead Species\; A new book paddles through the history of canoeing in Washington\; Commun ity members chosen for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council\; Life on the Potomac River: The Culture Keeper\; Foreve r chemicals’ found in Chesapeake seafood and Maryland drinking water And m uch so much more. Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB&nb sp\;Sectio n for Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac (CO-OP) \ ;just completed a three-day \;drought exercise \;for the Washington\, D.C.\, metropolitan area . \;
In this issue: \;DC Citizen Science wa ter quality monitoring report\; Trout fishing the watershe d&rsquo\;s sweet spots\; Exotic fish dealer indicted for trafficking 'Invasive' Snakehead Species< /a>\; A new book paddles through the history of can oeing in Washington\; Community members chosen for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council< /a>\; Life on the Potomac River: The Culture Keeper \; Forever chemicals&rsquo\; found in Ches apeake seafood and Maryland drinking water
And much so much more. \;Click-Here for all the details.< /p>
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T120000
SUMMARY:Junior ranger
DESCRIPTION:For our Fifth Junior Rangers Event\, we will take a guided hike
to the overlook at Barboursville Park. The road to the overlook is paved
and stroller friendly. We'll meet at the top of the Hill\, near shelter nu
mber 1 at the Park. There will be Popsicles and Bottled Water waiting for
us when we get there. It's about 3/4 of a mile each way\, and takes about
15 minutes. It's a breathtaking view and really showcases a lot of what ou
r park has to offer. Come join us! You do not need to sign up or be presen
t for each event to participate in our Junior Ranger Program. https://www.
facebook.com/events/391734108133240/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
For our Fift h Junior Rangers Event\, we will take a guided hike to the overlook at Barboursville Park. The road to the overl ook is paved and stroller friendly. We'll meet at the top of the Hill\, ne ar shelter number 1 at the Park. There will be Popsicles and Bottled Water waiting for us when we get there.
It's about 3/4 of a mile each way\, and takes about 15 minutes. It 's a breathtaking view and really showcases a lot of what our park has to offer. Come join us! You do not need to sign up or be present for each eve nt to participate in our Junior Ranger Program.
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/391734108133240/
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Barboursville Park UID:20190702T1305440Z-399841-2147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T120000 SUMMARY:KSF gun range cleanup RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20201207;BYMONTHDAY=1 DESCRIPTION:The Kanawha State Forest shooting range will be closed the firs t Monday of each month for cleaning and maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you would like to volunteer to help with this clean-up\, contact the forest office at 304-558-3500 Monday through Friday\, 8:00 AM -4:00 PM. Thank you\, Christopher Bartley\, Park Superintendent https://ww w.facebook.com/events/486760568620579/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Kanawha
State Forest shooting range will be closed the first Monday of each month
for cleaning and maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. <
span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>If you would like to volunteer to help with
this clean-up\, contact the forest office at 304-558-3500 Monday through F
riday\, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Thank you\,
Christopher B
artley\, Park Superintendent
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/486760568620579/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20200518T1408130Z-399841-3101@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T173000 SUMMARY:VU stormwater presentations DESCRIPTION:EWRI at VU May 20th starting at 12:30 pm\, Villanova\, with hel p from EWRI is presenting the research presentations that were accepted bu t not presented due to the cancelation of the EWRI conference in Nevada. The presentations are by Villanova and University of Maryland Graduate stu dents and Post-Doctoral research assistants. The sessions will be organiz ed as lightening rounds\, with a question and answer period. You must reg ister for the event to attend via Zoom\, space is limited. Click-Here for a list of the presentations and click the title to read the abstract. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EWRI at VU
May 20th starting at 12:30 pm \, \;Villanova\, with help from EWRI is presenting the research presen tations that were accepted but not presented due to the cancelation of the EWRI conference in Nevada. \; The presentations are by Villanova and University of Maryland Graduate students and Post-Doctoral research assist ants. \; The sessions will be organized as lightening rounds\, with a question and answer period. \; You must register for the event to attend via Zoom\, space is limited. \; < /p>
Click-Here \;for a list of the presentations an d click the title to read the abstract.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200518T1435460Z-399841-3102@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200518 SUMMARY:NWF nature apps DESCRIPTION:National Wildlife Federation Nature Guide Apps The COVID-19 cri sis is fundamentally changing our everyday lives\, but it also vividly hig hlights how wildlife and the outdoors are essential for our wellbeing. The National Wildlife Federation is working to highlight how connecting with the wonders of wildlife — online and safely outdoors — can help children a nd adults thrive during these unprecedented times. Visit the website below for many reasonably priced nature guide apps. Note: Some are available in bundles… https://www.nwf.org/natureguides X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Wil dlife Federation Nature Guide Apps
The COVID-19 crisis is fundamentally changing our everyday lives\, but it also vividly highlights how wildlife and the outdoors are essential for our wellbeing. The National Wildlife Federation is working to highlig ht how connecting with the wonders of wildlife &mdash\; online and safely outdoors &mdash\; can help children and adults thrive during these unprece dented times. Visit the website below for many reasonably priced nature gu ide apps. Note: Some are available in bundles&hellip\;
https://www.nwf.org/natureguides
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200518T1445270Z-399841-3103@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T153000 SUMMARY:Fostering community leadership DESCRIPTION:Fostering Community Leadership In November 2020\, River Network published “Fostering Community Leadership\,” the first of a two-part tool kit series on Equitable Climate Resilience. Hear from Defensores de la Cue nca and Wellington Water Watchers about how they’ve built two unique and r esponsive programs that elevate emerging leaders and changemakers. Learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fostering Community Leadership
In November 2020\, River
Network published &ldquo\;Fostering Community Lead
ership\,&rdquo\; the first of a two-part toolkit series on Eq
uitable Climate Resilience. \;Hear from \;
Defensores de la Cuenca \;and \;
This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www .acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-21-week-of-june-10-2019/
In this issue&hellip\;
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past we ek's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of im portant deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190614T1955340Z-399841-2087@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210830 SUMMARY:Dolly Sods stewards program DESCRIPTION:Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Program Dolly Sods Wilderness Ar ea has gained popularity in recent years\, especially since the beginning of the pandemic. To better handle this increase in traffic\, the West Virg inia Highlands Conservancy has started a volunteer stewards program. They are utilizing the help of volunteers to inform visitors about leave no tra ce practices and how to navigate the land. They also need help with trail maintenance\, traffic monitoring\, campsite inventory\, and maintenance of trailhead registers. Click here to learn more about the program and sign up! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dolly Sods W ilderness Stewards Program
D olly Sods Wilderness Area has gained popularity in recent years\, especial ly since the beginning of the pandemic. To better handle this increase in traffic\, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has started a volunteer stewards program. They are utilizing the help of volunteers to inform visi tors about leave no trace practices and how to navigate the land. They als o need help with trail maintenance\, traffic monitoring\, campsite invento ry\, and maintenance of trailhead registers. \;
Click here \;to learn more about the prog ram and sign up!
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210830T1302530Z-399841-4071@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831 SUMMARY:CMC summer newsletter DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) Summer 2021 The CMC tea m is looking to capture how many volunteers are monitoring within CMC netw ork. Fill out our brief survey and share with us how many volunteers your program engages with annually. In this issue: Announcements CMC Highlight s Tributary Trends Summaries from the Chesapeake Bay Program Izaak Walton League of America Welcomes New Save Our Streams Coordinator Beyond the riv er’s edge\, exciting collaborative approach to education And much more… Cl ick-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake M onitoring Cooperative (CMC)
Summer 2021
The CMC team is looking to capture how many volunteers are monitoring within CMC network. Fill out our \;brief survey and share w ith us how many volunteers your program engages with annually. \;
In this issue:< /span>
And much more&hellip\;
Catch and re lease fishing\, photo opportunity\, prizes\, seminars...all geared toward getting out there and casting a line! #takeakidfishing
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/459867881433499/
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cabela's UID:20190530T1237160Z-399841-2021@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sustainable Rivers Project Meetings DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh\, Huntingto n\, and Louisville Districts invite you to participate in the Ohio River S ustainable Rivers Project Stakeholder Engagement Program. As part of this effort\, USACE will be hosting a stakeholder meeting from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm EST to present the Districts’ findings and recommendations and to explo re initial opportunities for partnership in the management of the Ohio Riv er. The meeting will focus on the Ohio River mainstem and those tributari es in which USACE owns and/or operates locks and dams. The full study repo rt is available —> Here. The stakeholder meeting will be held in person a t each of the three participating USACE District Offices. Please identify which District meeting you would like to attend and RSVP to the appropria te District contact. Additional information\, including a meeting agenda and specific reporting information\, will be provided by the District cont acts prior to the meeting date. Districts/contacts Huntington - East/We st 1st floor conference Rm.\, 502 Eighth Street\, Huntington\, WV 25701-20 70. Megan Wilburn\, 304-399-5797 Louisville - Conference room\, McAlpine Dam\, 2700 Marine St\, Louisville\, KY 40212. Laura Mattingly\, 502-315-61 70 Pittsburgh - Room 1310\, 1000 Liberty Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206. Jen Brancho\, 412-395-7205 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The U.S. Arm y Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh\, Huntington\, and Louisville Dist ricts invite you to participate in the Ohio River Sustainable Rivers Proje ct Stakeholder Engagement Program. \;
As part of this effort\, USACE will be hosting a stakeholder meeting from 9:00 am &ndash\; 3:00 pm EST to present the Districts&rsquo\ ; findings and recommendations and to explore initial opportunities for pa rtnership in the management of the Ohio River. \; The meeting will foc us on the Ohio River mainstem and those tributaries in which USACE owns an d/or operates locks and dams. The full study report is available &mdash\;& gt\; Here. \;
The stakeholder meeting will be held in person at each of the three participating USACE District Offices. \; Please identify which D istrict meeting you would like to attend and RSVP to the appropriate Distr ict contact. \; Additional information\, including a meeting agenda an d specific reporting information\, will be provided by the District contac ts prior to the meeting date. \; \;
Districts/contacts
Catch and re lease fishing\, photo opportunity\, prizes\, seminars...all geared toward getting out there and casting a line! #takeakidfishing
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/459867881433499/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cabela's UID:20190612T2055400Z-399841-2022@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 SUMMARY:Tire fishing tournament DESCRIPTION:On Saturday volunteers from Opportunity House and the City of B uckhannon will gather at City Hall and disperse from there to clean up the river banks from just below the dam\, around the island area and to the N orth side park on Cleveland Ave. We encourage anyone who is interested to join us for a fun day of playing in the mud and helping make our community attractive. We believe wholeheartedly that Buckhannon is the best communi ty in West Virginia lets help make it look that way. https://www.facebook. com/events/2286671534906531/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On Saturday volunteers from \;Opportunity House and the City of Buckhannon will gather at City Hall and disperse from there to clean up the river banks from just below the dam\, around the island area and to the North side park on Cleveland A ve. We encourage anyone who is interested to join us for a fun day of play ing in the mud and helping make our community attractive. We believe whole heartedly that Buckhannon is the best community in West Virginia lets help make it look that way.
https://www.facebook.com/events/22866715349 06531/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190410T1346330Z-399841-1838@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000 SUMMARY:Create the Mon DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginians for Public Lands Join us for opening n ight of 'Create the Mon' - the celebration of Forest inspired art! The eve nt will be held on the 2nd floor of the Rivertown Building. Entertaintain includes poetry reading\, and learning about protecting our Mon National F orest and its 16 headwaters. Meet new friends and enjoy over 30 pieces of art! Light refreshments and music\, too! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginians for Public Lands
Join us for opening night of 'Create the Mon' - the cele bration of Forest inspired art!
The event will be held on the 2nd floor of the Rivertown Building. Ent ertaintain includes poetry reading\, and learning about protecting our Mon National Forest and its 16 headwaters. Meet new friends and enjoy over 30 pieces of art!
Light refre shments and music\, too!
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Rivertown Building UID:20250822T1636150Z-399841-6751@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T120000 SUMMARY:Snorkeling the Greenbrier River DESCRIPTION:Join the US Forest Service and Appalachian Forest National Heri tage as we take a deeper dive into the aquatic resources of the Monongahel a National Forest. You'll snap on your snorkel gear (provided) and explore the river. A guide will help you identify what you discover. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the US Forest Service and Appalachian Forest National Heritage as we take a deepe r dive into the aquatic resources of the Monongahela National Forest. You' ll snap on your snorkel gear (provided) and explore the river. A guide wil l help you identify what you discover. \;
--->\; \;Le arn more here.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cass State Park UID:20250528T1340160Z-399841-6552@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 SUMMARY:CAHS Request for Proposals DESCRIPTION:Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2025 Request for Proposals The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship (CAHS) Program will award grants to voluntarily restore and sustain healthy forests\, rivers a nd streams that provide habitat for diverse native bird and aquatic specie s populations. Major funding is provided by the Richard King Mellon Founda tion\, USDA’s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This year\, additional funding is provided by Altria Group and Cleveland-Cliffs. ---> Learn more here. CAH S will begin accepting RFP's on 6/2/25. The deadline is 7/17/25. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Central Appa lachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2025 Request for Proposals
The \;Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship (CAHS)<
span style='color: #000000\;'> Program \;will award
grants to voluntarily restore and sustain healthy forests\, rivers and str
eams that provide habitat for diverse native bird and aquatic species popu
lations. Major funding is provided by the Richard King Mellon Foundation\,
USDA&rsquo\;s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service\,
and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This year\, additional funding is
provided by Altria Group and Cleveland-Cliffs. \;
CAHS will begin ac cepting RFP's on 6/2/25. The deadline is 7/17/25. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250528T1358270Z-399841-6553@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000 SUMMARY:Snorkeling the Greenbrier River DESCRIPTION:Join the US Forest Service and Appalachian Forest National Heri tage as we take a deeper dive into the aquatic resources of the Monongahel a National Forest. You'll snap on your snorkel gear (provided) and explore the river. A guide will help you identify what you discover. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the US Forest Service and Appalachian Forest National Heritage as we take a deepe r dive into the aquatic resources of the Monongahela National Forest. You' ll snap on your snorkel gear (provided) and explore the river. A guide wil l help you identify what you discover. \;
--->\; Learn mo re here.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cass State Park UID:20250528T1339180Z-399841-6551@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606 SUMMARY:Headwaters to Ohio Conference DESCRIPTION:H2O Water Network and our partners are pulling together a lineu p that brings together leaders\, advocates\, and neighbors—all working tow ard a future of clean\, safe\, and just water systems. Visit the website b elow to learn more. https://h2owaternetwork.org/spring-confluence-sneak-pe ek/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:H2O Water Ne twork and our partners are pulling together a lineup that brings together leaders\, advocates\, and neighbors&mdash\;all working toward a future of clean\, safe\, and just water systems. Visit the website below to learn mo re.
https://h2owaternetwork.o rg/spring-confluence-sneak-peek/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250528T1401150Z-399841-6554@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T160000 SUMMARY:Winter Tree-ID DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension Service and the Capitol Conservation Distri ct at the West Sattes Community Center in Nitro to learn how to identify t rees in winter! We will begin inside\, but participants should dress warml y and be prepared for light hiking on moderate terrain in Ridenour Park fo r part of the second half of this workshop. We will cover basic winter tre e ID clues- leaf scar arrangement\, twigs\, buds\, lenticels\, bud scales\ , etc.- and learn to use a dichotomous key. Go home armed with some confid ence\, a pocket tree ID guide\, and a hand lens! [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex tension Service and the Capitol Conservation District at the \;West Sattes Com munity Center in Nitro to learn how to identify trees in winter! We wi ll begin inside\, but participants should dress warmly and be prepared for light hiking on moderate terrain in Ridenour Park for part of the second half of this workshop.
We wi ll cover basic winter tree ID clues- leaf scar arrangement\, twigs\, buds\ , lenticels\, bud scales\, etc.- and learn to use a dichotomous key. Go ho me armed with some confidence\, a pocket tree ID guide\, and a hand lens!< /span>
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:West Sattes Community Center UID:20250123T1353300Z-399841-6214@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T130000 SUMMARY:Chesapeake Make It Shine DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 6th we'll hold the third annual Chesapeake Spring Make It Shine Cleanup. This event is sponsored by the REAP Program through the WV DEP. REAP will provide gloves\, tools\, and bags for collec ting trash throughout town and will pay landfill fees for what we collect. We plan to meet at Town Hall at 8 AM to organize and assign areas\, and s tart by 8:30. We will work until 12:30 and then return to Town Hall where free lunch and drinks will be provided. We encourage churches\, youth grou ps\, and local middle school and high school groups to join us.We will pos t reminders as the date grows closer. https://www.facebook.com/events/3469 66619242354/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On Saturday\ , April 6th we'll hold the third annual Chesapeake Spring Make It Shine Cl eanup. This event is sponsored by the REAP Program through the WV DEP. REA P will provide gloves\, tools\, and bags for collecting trash throughout t own and will pay landfill fees for what we collect. We plan to meet at Tow n Hall at 8 AM to organize and assign areas\, and start by 8:30.
We will work until 12:30 and then re turn to Town Hall where free lunch and drinks will be provided. We encoura ge churches\, youth groups\, and local middle school and high school group s to join us.We will post reminders as the date grows closer.
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/346966619242354/
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190312T1456510Z-399841-1715@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T020000 SUMMARY:CWSRF for land conservation DESCRIPTION:CWSRF for land conservation Join the EPA CWSRF\, the U.S. Endow ment for Forestry and Communities\, and representatives from the Georgia E nvironmental Finance Authority\, Virginia Resources Authority\, and the Oh io EPA on Monday March 25th from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. EDT as we discuss fundi ng land conservation projects with the CWSRF\, followed by an open discuss ion and answer session. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CWSRF for land conservation
Join the EPA CWSRF\, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communi ties\, and representatives from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authorit y\, Virginia Resources Authority\, and the Ohio EPA on Monday March 25th f rom 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. EDT as we discuss funding land conservation projects with the CWSRF\, followed by an open discussion and answer session. \ ; \;
Click-Here \;to register .
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190312T1453390Z-399841-1714@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 SUMMARY:Musky Tournament & Benefit DESCRIPTION:The 5rd Annual Jesse Carper Memorial Musky Tournament and benef it will be on Saturday May 4th this year. Virginia and West Virgina state wide. The musky tournament will be from 5am-5pm. The benefit will be at th e moose lodge on 311 in Roanoke county from 6pm-10 or 11 pm. *******FISHER MAN******* Couple of changes this year and by majority vote the tournament will be going to teams this year and judging will be by point system. htt ps://www.facebook.com/events/1057487601100815/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 5rd Annual Jesse Carper Memorial Musky Tournament and benefit will be on Saturday May \;4th this year. Virgin ia and West Virgina state wide. The musky tournament will be from 5am-5pm. The benefit will be at the moose lodge on 311 in \;Roanoke county fro m 6pm-10 or 11 pm.
*******FISHERMAN*******
Couple of ch
anges this year and by majority vote the tournament will be going to teams
this year \;and judging will be by point system.
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/1057487601100815/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Roanoke Moose Family Center 284 On 311 UID:20190315T1400350Z-399841-1694@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T193000 SUMMARY:Morgantown Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Morgantown Utility Board UID:20190305T2129340Z-399841-1693@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA weekly wrap This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://w ww.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-8-week-of-february-25-2019/ In this issue . . . Wheeler Confirmed as EPA Administrator Water Reuse Actio n Plan Webinars on Wastewater Lagoons Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap i s a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap r eminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important info rmation. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman at: kforeman@acwa-us.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA weekly wrap
This W eek's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-8-week-of- february-25-2019/
In thi s issue . . .
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcomi ng activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman at: kforeman@acwa-us.org.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190315T1826440Z-399841-1662@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T200000 SUMMARY:Cheat Mtn salamander history DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Join us for a p resentation by Dr. Tom Pauley\, leading expert on the federally threatened Cheat Mountain salamander\, a protected species here at Canaan Valley Nat ional Wildlife Refuge. Come learn about the history of this species and wh at the future may hold for them. This program will take place at the Refug e Visitor Center. Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Canaa n Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Tom Pauley\, leading expert on the federally threatened Cheat Mountain salamander\, a protected species here at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Come learn about the histo ry of this species and what the future may hold for them. This program wil l take place at the Refuge Visitor Center.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240625T1252550Z-399841-5865@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625 SUMMARY:STTWA AmeriCorp position DESCRIPTION:Save the Tygart Wateshed Association (STTWA) is growing! If you 're interested in growing the potential of the Tygart Valley River\, come join us as an Americorps team members in the Appalachian Forest National H eritage Area. Applications are currently being reviewed! Learn more at: ht tps://www.appalachianforestnha.org/conservation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save the Tygart Wateshed A ssociation \;(STTWA) is growing! If you're intereste d in growing the potential of the Tygart Valley River\, come join us as an Americorps team members in the Appalachian Fo rest National Heritage Area. Applications are currently being reviewed !
Learn more at: \;https://www.appalachi anforestnha.org/conservation
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240625T1257020Z-399841-5866@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220223 SUMMARY:New River Summit call for presenters DESCRIPTION:The New River Symposium will once again celebrate the ecologica l and social values of the New River\, bringing together the river’s diver se constituents\, while providing a forum for partnership\, research\, and policy development. We invite you to join the roster of prestigious prese nters for our biennial New River Symposium. The 2022 Symposium will be hel d at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean\, WV (adjacent to the New Riv er Gorge National Park and Preserve)\, April 10-11\, 2022. We invite propo sals for presentations (15-20 minutes) or posters for the poster session. The submission deadline is February 23. Download the attached document for more information or go to: https://www.newriverconservancy.org/2022-event s/2022-new-river-symposium. PresentationCall_2022NewRiverSymposium.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The New Rive r Symposium will once again celebrate the ecological and social values of the New River\, bringing together the river&rsquo\;s diverse constituents\ , while providing a forum for partnership\, research\, and policy developm ent. We invite you to join the roster of prestigious presenters for our bi ennial New River Symposium. The 2022 Symposium will be held at the \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Summit Bechtel Reserve< /span> in Glen Jean\, WV (adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park an d Preserve)\, April 10-11\, 2022.
We invite proposals for presentations (15-20 minutes) or posters for the poster session. The submission deadline is February 23. Download the attached document for more information or go to: https:// www.newriverconservancy.org/2022-events/2022-new-river-symposium.
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WVDEP is acc epting submissions for the 19th Annual West Virginia Operation Wildflower 2022 &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloom&rdquo\; calendar contest. The deadline for entries is Wednesday\, Sept. 8th. The following rules for the contest app ly:
Entries can be submitted via email to \;DEP.AAH@wv.gov \;or regular mail to: WV Operation Wildflower - R oadsides in Bloom Calendar Contest\, WV Department of Environmental Protec tion/REAP\, 601 57th Street\, S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210901T1209290Z-399841-4080@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T143000 SUMMARY:Successes for dam removal and fish passage DESCRIPTION:Successes and Resources for Dam Removal and Fish Passage. This webcast will include discussions on The Interagency Fish Passage Task Forc e\, dam removal projects in New Hampshire and New Jersey\, post-dam remova l water quality and fish monitoring\, and technical resources on dam remov al. -- Register here. We would like to invite you to register for this web cast. As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exchange forum consists of 1.5 hou r webcasts covering a broad variety of NPS-related topics. Recordings of p ast webcasts can be found on EPA’s NPS webpage. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Successes an d Resources for Dam Removal and Fish Passage.
This webcast will include discussions on The Interagenc y Fish Passage Task Force\, dam removal projects in New Hampshire and New Jersey\, post-dam removal water quality and fish monitoring\, and technica l resources on dam removal. -- \; Register here.
We would like to invite you to register for this webcast. As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exchange forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts \;covering \;a broad variety of NPS-related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can b e found on \;EPA&rsquo\;s NPS webpa ge.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240308T1654160Z-399841-5619@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T143000 SUMMARY:Nutrient trading DESCRIPTION:Webcast: Nutrient Trading April 3rd\, 2019\, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST Nutrient trading is a tool that offers both risks and opportunities for m eeting Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)\, the pollution limits establishe d in certain waterways. Trading allows dischargers that have exceeded thei r nutrient discharge reduction goals to sell their excess reductions as cr edits to other dischargers. Some states have established nutrient trading or offset programs\, with varying degrees of participation. In this webcas t\, we will look at the increasing exploration of nutrient trading\, revie w case studies of trading programs\, and discuss the future of nutrient tr ading in meeting pollution reduction regulations. Register today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Webcast:
April 3rd\, 2019\, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST
Nutrient trading is a tool that offers both risks and opportu nities for meeting Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)\, the pollution limit s established in certain waterways. Trading allows dischargers that have e xceeded their nutrient discharge reduction goals to sell their excess redu ctions as credits to other dischargers. Some states have established nutri ent trading or offset programs\, with varying degrees of participation. In this webcast\, we will look at the increasing exploration of nutrient tra ding\, review case studies of trading programs\, and discuss the future of nutrient trading in meeting pollution reduction regulations.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190125T1412480Z-399841-1543@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240219 SUMMARY:CWA Owners Manual DESCRIPTION:For President’s Day we’re highlighting President Jimmy Carter’s Foreword written for River Network’s Clean Water Act Owner’s Manual. In i t\, President Carter speaks to the importance of clean water\, provides hi storical context of how the Act came to be\, shares how the Act is designe d to protect and restore our Nation’s waters\, and highlights what still r emains to be done: including a call to get involved using the Clean Water Act’s tools to protect your local waters. His words in the Foreword are in spiring. We encourage you to visit (or re-visit) them this President’s Day and learn more about the Clean Water Act Owner’s Manual. RiverNetwork_CWA OwnersManual.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For Presiden t&rsquo\;s Day we&rsquo\;re highlighting President Jimmy Carter&rsquo\;s F oreword written for River Network&rsquo\;s \;Clean Water Act Owner&rsquo\;s Manual. In it\, President Carter speaks to the importance of clean water\, provides h istorical context of how the Act came to be\, shares how the Act is design ed to protect and restore our Nation&rsquo\;s waters\, and highlights what still remains to be done: including a call to get involved using the Clea n Water Act&rsquo\;s tools to protect your local waters.
His words in the Foreword \;are inspiring. We
encourage you to visit (or re-visit) them this President&rsquo\;s Day and
learn more about the \;Clean W
ater Act Owner&rsquo\;s Manual.
RiverNetwork_CWAOwnersManual.jpg
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240207T2100550Z-399841-5586@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T170000 SUMMARY:Cabelas kid weekend DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend of FREE fun for the kids on Saturday\, Ma rch 2nd\, 2019 from Noon-5:00. Activities include: Catch & release pond. K ids photo opportunity (FREE 4X6 download). Wooden puzzle craft. Bait toss. .. Like a challenge? Win a prize for making 3 in a row. And\, a punch card Giveaway. Giveaway to the first 100 kids to get their punch card fully co mpleted! Receive a prize! Kids' Weekend Workshop/Seminar (SATURDAY ONLY AT 2:30 PM). The first 50 kids who attend the workshop/seminar will receive a 'Next Generation' patch. https://www.facebook.com/events/124951442522483 6/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a weekend of FREE fun for the kids on Saturday\, March 2nd\, 2019 from Noo n-5:00.
Activities include:
Catch &\; release pond. Kids photo opportunity (FREE 4X6 download). Woo
den puzzle craft. Bait toss... Like a challenge? Win a prize for making 3
in a row. And\, a punch card Giveaway. Giveaway to the first 100 kids to g
et their punch card fully completed! Receive a prize!Kids' Weekend Workshop/Seminar (SATURDAY ONLY
AT 2:30 PM). The first 50 kids who attend the workshop/seminar will recei
ve a 'Next Generation' patch.
https://www.facebook.com/events/124951 4425224836/
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Cabelas UID:20190207T2059380Z-399841-1542@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221 SUMMARY:Small Farms Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Event by WVU Extension Service Small Farm Location: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center For two decades\, the WVU Extension Small Far m Conference has offered the most authentic and inclusive view of agricult ural opportunities for West Virginia small farm. Annually\, the conference boasts a variety of useful topics\, unique events and informative speaker s across more than 80+ sessions. More information and tickets available He re. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;WV U Extension Service Small Farm
Location: \;Charleston Coliseum &\; Convention Center
For two decades\, the WVU Exten sion Small Farm Conference has offered the most authentic and inclusive vi ew of agricultural opportunities for West Virginia small farm. Annually\, the conference boasts a variety of useful topics\, unique events and infor mative speakers across more than 80+ sessions.
More information and tickets available \;Here .
CATEGORIES:Career Fairs & Trade Shows UID:20240130T1707210Z-399841-5566@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Last week ICPRB hosted the 2022 Potomac River Conference: A Con versation on PFAS. Videos and presentations from the webinar can be found on ICPRB’s Potomac River Conference website. On October 29\, we are joinin g the Izaak Walton League of America and the City of Gaithersburg for our next Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt. We will discuss how winter salt use is impacting our waterways and what we can do to help. Salt Watch kits will be available at the hike to anyone interested in get ting involved. In this issue: DC area could be moving closer to secondary water supply What to know about the Sugarloaf plan A massive sewer tunnel in Alexandria is part of a plan to clean up the Potomac Mt. Lebanon woman swims Potomac River Among the ‘last cold places\,’ a fish defies climate c hange Partners continue restoring oysters in Southern Maryland Master Wate rshed Steward Program working for Franklin County waters And more.. Click -here to read all the stories. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Last week IC PRB hosted the 2022 Potomac River Conference: A Conversation on PFAS. Vide os and presentations from the webinar can be found on ICPRB&rsquo\;s Potomac River Conference w ebsite. On October 29\, we are joining the Izaak Walton League of America and the City of Gaithersburg for our next Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt. We will discuss how winter salt use is impacting our wat erways and what we can do to help. Salt Watch kits will be available at th e hike to anyone interested in getting involved.
In this issue:
And more. . Click-here to read all the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220929T1859430Z-399841-4938@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T210000 SUMMARY:Rocktober DESCRIPTION:Event by U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest. At the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center Rock-tober - Enjoy a special evening pro gram with Dr. Joseph Lebold\, one of the authors of “Roadside Geology of W est Virginia\,” at 7:30 p.m. Click-Here to learn more on the FB event post X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;U.S. Fo rest Service - Monongahela National Forest. At the Seneca Rocks Discov ery Center
Rock-tober - Enjo
y a special evening program with Dr. Joseph Lebold\, one of the authors of
&ldquo\;Roadside Geology of West Virginia\,&rdquo\; at 7:30 p.m. \;Click-Here to learn more on the FB event
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Where It All Goes: Wastewater Treatment and Clean Water
Where does water go once it flows down the drain\, and how do we make sure it's clean when it comes back out of our faucets? Join us for an introduction to wastewater treatment and its critical role in prov iding clean water to citizens across the country. Emily Bialowas\, Chesape ake Monitoring and Outreach Program Coordinator\, and Melissa Atwood\, Out reach Manager of Fairfax County Wastewater Management\, will walk you thro ugh the history of wastewater management\, lessons learned\, current chall enges\, and goals for the future.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200602T1248440Z-399841-3163@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912 SUMMARY:WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference\, is West Virginia’ s premier redevelopment event with sessions and workshops on brownfields r edevelopment and downtown revitalization in rural communities. Attendees w ill learn about grant writing\, historic tax credits\, and much more. Reg ister for the 2023 WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference here » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Brown fields &\; Main Street Conference\, is West Virginia&rsquo\;s premier r edevelopment event with sessions and workshops on brownfields redevelopmen t and downtown revitalization in rural communities. Attendees will learn a bout grant writing\, historic tax credits\, and much more. \;
Register for the 2023 WV Brownfie lds &\; Main Street Conference here \;»\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Oglebay Resort UID:20230816T1354210Z-399841-5373@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724 SUMMARY:Firefly survey DESCRIPTION:You can be part of a WV sate-wide firefly (lightning bugs) surv e in 2023\, at state parks\, state forests\, and state rail trails! Learn to identify species with a 'Firefly Basics' video and 'Quick Flash Guide' from WV DNR. Click-Here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You can be p art of a WV sate-wide firefly (lightning bugs) surve in 2023\, at state pa rks\, state forests\, and state rail trails! Learn to identify species wit h a 'Firefly Basics' video and 'Quick Flash Guide' from WV DNR.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230724T1945040Z-399841-5344@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230816 SUMMARY:WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference DESCRIPTION:The WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference\, West Virginia’s p remier redevelopment event with sessions and workshops on brownfields rede velopment and downtown revitalization in rural communities\, is scheduled for September 12-14. Attendees can learn about grant writing\, historic ta x credits\, and much more. Register for the 2023 WV Brownfields & Main St reet Conference here » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Brown fields &\; Main Street Conference\, West Virginia&rsquo\;s premier rede velopment event with sessions and workshops on brownfields redevelopment a nd downtown revitalization in rural communities\, \;is scheduled for S eptember 12-14. Attendees can learn about grant writing\, historic tax cre dits\, and much more. \;
Register for the 2023 WV Brownfields &\; Main Street Conference her e \;»\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230816T1355190Z-399841-5374@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724 SUMMARY:Wetland News Digest DESCRIPTION:In this month’s edition of Wetland News Digest\, NAWM staff hav e included 3 stories in Editor’s Choice regarding the “now what?” question after the Sackett decision. In State & Tribal News\, we have two stories regarding Tribal treaties and rights to water in the Colorado River. We al so have an interesting story regarding a potential solar farm project in K ansas adjacent to a wildlife refuge\, causing concerns for migratory bird mortality. In addition\, we included a story regarding the battle in North Carolina to maintain its wetland protections. All of us at NAWM hope you enjoy our collection of news stories from the past month\, and we wish you all a safe and enjoyable remainder of the summer season! Click-here to do wnload the PDF. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this mont h&rsquo\;s edition of Wetland News Digest\, NAWM staff have included 3 sto ries in Editor&rsquo\;s Choice regarding the &ldquo\;now what?&rdquo\; que stion after the Sackett decision. In State &\; Tribal News\, we have tw o stories regarding Tribal treaties and rights to water in the Colorado Ri ver. We also have an interesting story regarding a potential solar farm pr oject in Kansas adjacent to a wildlife refuge\, causing concerns for migra tory bird mortality. In addition\, we included a story regarding the battl e in North Carolina to maintain its wetland protections. All of us at NAWM hope you enjoy our collection of news stories from the past month\, and w e wish you all a safe and enjoyable remainder of the summer season!
Click-here \;to downl oad the PDF. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230724T2006380Z-399841-5345@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191122 SUMMARY:Forest Discovery Center DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Forest Discovery Center | Elkins Do you have a pass ion for the history and natural beauty of Appalachia? - If so\, this is fo r you! Volunteers are needed in Elkins to help with visitor services and s pecial projects such as - Social Media\, Education Programs\, Exhibits\, & more! For more information Email Sarah Rosenkrans\, or call 304-637-6182. Click here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Appalachian Forest Discovery Center | Elkins
Do you have a passion for the history and natural beauty of Appalachi a? - If so\, this is for you! Volunteers are needed in Elkins to help with visitor services and special projects such as - Social Media\, Education Programs\, Exhibits\, &\; more! For more information Email Sarah Rosenkrans\, or call 304-637-6182.
Click here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20191119T1842370Z-399841-2550@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T130000 SUMMARY:Cacapon fly fishing classes RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Cacapon River\, The River House\, and Trout Unlimited are hosting a fly fishing celebration. In addition to a number o f arts related events\, we are hosting three 3-hour introductory clinics t hat will teach you fly casting in a fun atmosphere. Our instructors will g uide you through casting techniques as well as how to tie fishing knots. C lasses are Saturday July 22 at 9 AM and 1 PM and again on Sunday July 23 a t 9 AM. Pre-registration is required. Please do not RSVP unless you are ab le to attend as space is limited. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Friends of the Cacapon River\, The River House\, and Trout Unlimited are hosting a fly fishing celebration. In addition to a number of arts related events\, we are hosting three 3-hour introductory clinics that will teach you fly casting in a fun atmosphere. Our instructors will guide you through castin g techniques as well as how to tie fishing knots.
Classes are Saturday July 22 at 9 AM and 1 PM and a gain on Sunday July 23 at 9 AM. Pre-registration is required. Please do not RSVP unless you are abl e to attend as space is limited.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230630T1849490Z-399841-5331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206 SUMMARY:Charleston Science Fair DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Water Education for Teachers (WET)\, in conjunction wit h the City of Charleston’s Stormwater Program\, is hosting the first annua l “Wild and Wonderful Water Science Fair” on Monday\, Feb. 17\, 2020 in Ch arleston. The fair is open to fifth-grade classrooms in Kanawha County and offers an opportunity for teachers to integrate Next Generation Content S tandards and Objectives for Science into their classrooms with collaborati ve\, fun\, and hands-on learning. The goal is to support students in a for um that promotes creative thinking\, problem-solving\, and designing princ iples to study and protect the world's most precious resource – water. Awa rds will be given to first\, second\, and third-place winners. An award ce remony will be held the evening of the fair for the winners and will be op en to the public. Awards will also be presented to classrooms at their sch ool. For more information or to fill out an application\, visit the Water Science Fair’s webpage on the WVDEP website. Questions can be directed to WVDEP Project WET coordinator Tomi Bergstrom\, or Lee Ann Grogg with the C ity of Charleston’s Stormwater Program. Applications are due by Friday\, D ec. 6. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Wat er Education for Teachers (WET)\, in conjunction with the City of Char leston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Program\, is hosting the first annual &ldquo\;W ild and Wonderful Water Science Fair&rdquo\; on Monday\, Feb. 17\, 2020 in Charleston.
The fair is ope n to fifth-grade classrooms in Kanawha County and offers an opportunity fo r teachers to integrate Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives f or Science into their classrooms with collaborative\, fun\, and hands- on learning. The goal is to support students in a forum that promotes crea tive thinking\, problem-solving\, and designing principles to study and pr otect the world's most precious resource &ndash\; water. Awards will be gi ven to first\, second\, and third-place winners. An award ceremony will be held the evening of the fair for the winners and will be open to the publ ic. Awards will also be presented to classrooms at their school.
For more information or to fill out a n application\, visit the Water Science Fair&rsquo\;s webpage on the WVDEP website. Questions can be directed to WVDEP Proj ect WET coordinator \;Tomi Be rgstrom\, or \; Lee Ann Grogg with the City of Charleston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Program. Applications are due by Friday\, Dec. 6.
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20191119T1835110Z-399841-2549@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T163000 SUMMARY:Understanding cumulative impacts DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research a nd Development invites you to attend a free webinar titled\, “Available To ols to Advance Our Understanding of Cumulative Impacts.” Register Here Vis it U.S. EPA Healthy and Resilient Communities Research Webinar Series webp age for additional upcoming webinars and past webinar recordings. EPA_Unde rstandingCumulativeImpacts.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development i nvites you to attend a free webinar titled\, &ldquo\;Available Tools to Ad vance Our Understanding of Cumulative Impacts.&rdquo\;
EPA_UnderstandingCumulativeImpacts.jpg< /p> CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230630T1845390Z-399841-5330@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014 SUMMARY:Cacapon tree challenge DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cacapon (FOTC) encourages you to get involved in the '200 TREE CHALLENGE' this October. FOTC is working with the Cacapon I nstitute to plant 200 trees in the Cacapon River Valley this fall. We are limited to 50 participants (max of 4 trees each) planted within our water shed. Each 7-gallon tree costs just $30! Tree pickup will be held October 14th\, 10:00am\, at both Cacapon Institute (Great Cacapon) and The River House (Capon Bridge). Click-here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Friends of the Cacapon \;(FOTC) encourages you to get involved in the '200 TREE CHA LLENGE' this October.
FOTC i s working with the Cacapon Institute to plant 200 trees in the Cacapon Riv er Valley this fall. \;We are limited to 50 participants (max of 4 tr ees each) planted within our watershed. \;Each 7-gallon tree costs ju st $30!
Tree pickup will be
held October 14th\, 10:00am\, at both Cacapon Institute (Great Cacapon) an
d The River House (Capon Bridge). Click-he
re \;to register.
Join us to l earn and share about innovations in sustainable agriculture in the Potomac basin. The webinar will feature speakers from Swift Aeroseed LLC\, Frankl in County PA Soil and Water Conservation District\, Penn State University\ , and Rosetree Consulting LLC. Panelists will share case studies on innova tive sustainable agriculture including nutrient management\, cover croppin g\, energy and water efficiency\, and smart sensing. Presentations will be followed by Q&\;A with participants. This exciting event is being held as part of the implementation of the Potomac Bas in Comprehensive Water Resources Plan.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230413T1917200Z-399841-5238@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210104 SUMMARY:River Network - Our water our future DESCRIPTION:River Network is proud to release our 2020 trends report\, Our Water\, Our Future: State of River and Watershed Protection. The report ou tlines current conditions of waterways in the US including opportunities a nd threats\, and provides an analysis of the diversity of the workforce wi thin the river and watershed protection community\, building on River Netw ork's first trends report\, released in May 2016. Click-Here to download t he full report. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Networ k is proud to release our 2020 trends report\, Our Water\, Our Future: State of Ri ver and Watershed Protection.
The report outlines current conditions of waterways in the US including opportunities and threats\, and provides an analysis of the diversity of the workforce within the river and watershed protection c ommunity\, building on River Network's first trends report\, released in May 2016.< /p>
Click-Here \;to download the full report.
Applications for Outdoor Heritage Conservation grants due April 28
Event by&nbs p\;WVSU Castem
Open to All WV Youth Grades 6&ndash \;9. Learn about watershed design\, management\, connection\, and aquatic life while making your own Home Watershed model in this FREE 5-week virtua l camp! Supplies will be provided to participating students. Spots are lim ited\, so sign up today &ndash\; https://bit.ly/WVSUDEPCamp.
&bull\; Identify real-world water issues
&bull\; Learn about water on a global scale
&bull\; Conduct hands-on experime
nts
&bull\; See how streams\,
rivers and oceans interact
&bu
ll\; Discover careers in water management
This program is a partnership between WVDEP&rsquo\;s \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Pro ject WET and West Virginia State University Center for t he Advancement of STEM (CASTEM). To request disability accommodation c ontact: 304-766-4278 or email: sayre ca@wvstateu.edu. Concerns related to bias or equal opportunity in educ ation and in employment arising under Title IX should be directed to: carolyn.stuart@wvstateu.edu.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210104T1939300Z-399841-3599@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201204 SUMMARY:Stream Partner grantees DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Stream Partners Program (SPP) recently announced the recipients of its annual grant awards\, with 17 watershed groups recei ving funding. “SPP is proud to support the watershed volunteers across thi s state who have dedicated years to the love of West Virginia and our stre ams and rivers\,” said Stream Partners coordinator Jennifer Pauer. “Over t he past 25 years\, we have supported 122 organizations. The investment in these communities is matched with hundreds of volunteer hours and addition al project funds that have proven to improve our streams and the quality o f life within the watersheds and state.“ The following is a list of 2021 g rant recipients: Buckhannon River Watershed Assoc\, Coal River Group\, Coa l River Mountain Watch\, Davis Creek Watershed Assoc\, Forks of the Coal\, Fourpole Creek Watershed Assoc\, Friends of the Blackwater\, Friends of D eckers Creek\, Friends of Cacapon River\, Friends of the Cheat\, Friends o f the Hughes River\, Friends of Tug Fork\, Greenbrier River Watershed Asso c\, Morris Creek Watershed Assoc\, Piney Creek Watershed Assoc\, Save the Tygart Watershed Assoc and Warm Springs Watershed Assoc. Read the attached PDF for more details SPP_2021grantrecipients.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a \;Stream Partners Program (SPP) recently announced the recipients of its annual gra nt awards\, with 17 watershed groups receiving funding.
Applications
are now being accepted for the 2026 West Virginia \;Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup. This
annual event is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmenta
l Protection&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) Prog
ram.
The cleanup will be
held April 4\, 2026\, through April 19\, 2026. The Make It Shine program w
ill provide resources such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and land
fill fees to community groups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups in s
tate streams or on public lands. Applications must be received by Friday\,
March 6\, 2026.
This eve
nt is completely dependent on volunteers. \;Apply Online
The 4th Quar ter of the 2021 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie wed at the link below.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20211221T1355570Z-399841-4267@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201204 SUMMARY:CMC News DESCRIPTION:2020 has been a long and difficult year. But we made it through \, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We’ve taken the limitations o f this year as an opportunity to create new training resources\, dive into analyzing our data\, and work with our member organizations in brand new ways. Thank you for rolling with the punches\, pivoting with us\, and find ing creative approaches to monitoring during a pandemic. Here’s to meeting in-person sometime in 2021! In this issue: York County Stream Team Virtua l Training Was A Success Anacostia Riverkeeper Report Shows Water Quality Improvements in the District Public Solicitation of Water Quality Data for the MD 2020-2022 Combined Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality CMC Trainings and Events Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2020 has bee n a long and difficult year. But we made it through\, and we couldn&rsquo\ ;t have done it without you. We&rsquo\;ve taken the limitations of this ye ar as an opportunity to create new training resources\, dive into analyzin g our data\, and work with our member organizations in brand new ways.&nbs p\;Thank you for rolling with the punches\, pivoting with us\, and finding creative approaches to monitoring during a pandemic. Here&rsquo\;s to mee ting in-person sometime in 2021!
In this issue:
Click-Here \;for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201204T1724150Z-399841-3576@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324 SUMMARY:Public comment on wildlife action plan DESCRIPTION:West Virginia's Draft 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) is now available for its 30 day public comment period. This updated road map guides the WVDNR and its partners in conserving the state's amazing biodi versity. Key updates: Expanded Focus: Targets an expanded suite of 1\,292 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Four Core Goals: Aims to hal t the decline of at-risk species\, assist with the recovery of federally l isted species\, keep common species common\, and conserve all habitat type s. Action-Oriented: Concentrates efforts on 21 Conservation Focus Areas (C FAs) for the best conservation outcomes. The SWAP encourages all West Virg inians—landowners\, agencies\, organizations\, and the public—to get invol ved in collaborative and voluntary actions to conserve our wildlife herita ge. We invite the public to review the draft SWAP at https://wvdnr.gov/sta te-wildlife-action-plan/ and provide comments or recommendations to DNRSWA P@wv.gov. DNRlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a's Draft 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) is now available for its 30 day public comment period. \;This updated road map guides th e WVDNR and its partners in conserving the state's amazing biodiversity.
Key updates:
The SWAP encourages all West Virginians&mdash\;landowners\, agenc ies\, organizations\, and the public&mdash\;to get involved in collaborati ve and voluntary actions to conserve our wildlife heritage. \;We \ ;invite \;the public to review the draft SWAP at \;https://wvdnr.gov/state-wildlife-action- plan/ \;and provide comments or recommendations to \;DNRSWAP@wv.gov< /a>.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20260324T1418560Z-399841-7051@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201204 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-40-week-of-nov-30-2020/ In this issue: Water U tility Employees Included in COVID Vaccination Program EPA Offering Integr ated Planning Technical Assistance ELI Reports on Citizen Science New USGS Study Linking Groundwater to Stream Nitrate Concentrations PFAS Provision s Included in Proposed FY2021 NDAA Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This Week's Wrap is accessible here: h ttps://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-40-week-of-nov-30-202 0/
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remin ds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informat ion.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201204T1734390Z-399841-3578@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020 SUMMARY:Richard mine monster DESCRIPTION:Freinds of Deckers Creek (FODC) Richard Mine Monster design con test has concluded\, and we have 10 excellent entries! 10 local artists h ave put their pens to paper to show us what they think the Richard Mine Mo nster looks like. Show how much you appreciate their hard work by voting for your favorite entry. Take a look at the entrees here! The winning desi gn will be featured on FODC merchandise including shirts\, tote bags\, and stickers. Voting closes at 4:30 PM. RichardMineMonster.png Brian Hurle y\, Executive Director Office: 304-292-3970 brian@deckerscreek.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Freinds of D eckers Creek (FODC) Richard Mine Monster design contest has concluded\, an d we have 10 excellent entries! \; 10 local artists have put their pen s to paper to show us what they think the Richard Mine Monster looks like. \; Show how much you appreciate their hard work by voting for your fa vorite entry. \;Take \;a look at the entrees here!
WV W aterNet
For years\, the West Virginia Conservation Agency published the WaterNet through the Watershed Resources Center. When their coordinator left\, the WaterNet was no more. Last year\, WV Rivers Coalition became the fiscal sponsor of the WV Watershed Network\, and this \;year\, we are proud to announce the return of WaterNet. As we take on this re-vamp \;we want to h ear from you - \;our WV watershed groups. What else \;do you want to see in this \;new version? If you have ideas or a project you want to highlight\, please contact: \;acrowe@wvrivers.org.
In this issue:
Go to: https://wvrivers.salsalabs.org/waternetjan2 021 to read all the details.
The Try This Youth Summit &\; Conference are fast approaching\, and our annual roun d of June mini grant applications\, due June 1st\, are going live on Monda y\, May 1st. \; You can get $3\,000 for your healthy-community project \, and brainstorm your projects with others at our 2023 Spring Regional Ga therings. \; Each event will take place 10am-12pm. Click the link belo w to register. \;
Come ready to learn about the Try This mini grant process\, brainstor m a potential project\, and network with some awesome folks in your commun ities. 9 of our 22 mini grants from 2021 were brainstormed on a Try This R egional Gathering\, so don't miss this chance to get inspiration\, feedbac k\, and project partners!
CATEGORIES:Funding LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230501T1400130Z-399841-5275@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180917 SUMMARY:Stream Partners applications due DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Stream Partners Program applications are DUE. See the website below for more information. http://www.wvca.us/stream.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Stream Partners Program appli cations are DUE. See the website below for more information.
http://www.wvca.us/stream.cfm \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180927T1249050Z-399841-1185@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128 SUMMARY:Privacy Day DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Executive Branch Privacy Tip – Data Privacy Day Monday January 28th is Data Privacy Day. Data Privacy Day is an internatio nal effort to empower individuals and business to respect privacy\, safegu ard data and enable trust. Be privacy aware Think critically about privacy – What information do you collect? How are you handling the personally id entifiable information (PII) that crosses your desk? Are emails encrypted when they contain PII? Do you keep documents with PII in a secure area? St ay up-to-date with recent privacy and security incidents in the news. Don’ t say\, “This couldn’t happen in my office!” Instead\, learn from other’s mistakes. How did it happen? Could your office also be at risk? Take your privacy and security training SERIOUSLY. It isn’t a punishment to complete the training – it may save you from making mistakes that could have far-r eaching consequences. Talk to your Department Privacy Officer if you have questions. They know the laws and procedures that are specific to your dep artment. They are also trained in Executive Branch privacy policies\, whic h are used in most state agencies. Utilize the State Privacy Office websit e! (www.privacy.wv.gov) There are many resources to help you learn the ins and outs of privacy. Visit the Data Privacy Day website for more informat ion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Executive Branch \;
Privacy Tip &ndash\; Data Privacy Day
Monday January 28th< /sup> is Data Privacy Day. Data Privacy Day is an international effort to empower individuals and business to respect privacy\, safeguard data and e nable trust.
Be privacy aware
Visit the \;Data Privacy Day web site for more information.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190125T1419230Z-399841-1544@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Upcoming Paddles & Events Congratulating our Fir st Water Trail Stewards Cohort Volunteers BRWA selected for READY Non-Prof it Training Myco-Remediation Project Update Jack Barker Memorial Paddle Re cap Volunteer of the Month - Kevin Nicholson ---> Read all the stories her e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
--->\; Read all the stories here.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250618T1820110Z-399841-6606@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T160000 SUMMARY:Mini-grant advantages DESCRIPTION:Are you a nonprofit interested in exploring how Mini-Grants can benefit your organization? Join us April 10\, as Deputy Director of Try T his West Virginia\, Ashley Starcher\, will teach attendees about the many advantages of using Mini-Grants and how to apply. This program is part of our 2019 Nonprofit and Grant Workshop Series\, which runs March - July. Pl ease register for this event online at www.kanawhalibrary.org. Adult\, Sen iors. https://www.facebook.com/events/768138066902506/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you a no nprofit interested in exploring how Mini-Grants can benefit your organizat ion? Join us April 10\, as Deputy Director of Try This West Virginia\, Ash ley Starcher\, will teach attendees about the many advantages of using Min i-Grants and how to apply.
This program is part of our 2019 Nonprofit and Grant Workshop Series\, whi ch runs March - July. Please register for this event online at www.kanawhalibrary.org. Adult\, Seniors.
< a href='https://www.facebook.com/events/768138066902506/'>https://www.facebook.com/events/768138066902506/
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Kanawha County Library UID:20190312T1500520Z-399841-1716@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T143000 SUMMARY:Resilient design assistance DESCRIPTION:Please join EPA’s Office of Water for a free webcast: Resilient Design Assistance in the Mid-Atlantic - https://register.gotowebinar.com/ register/6150469439528785421 In 2019\, The U.S. Environmental Protection A gency (EPA) worked directly with stakeholder communities to identify and f acilitate policy and planning measures that promote green infrastructure a nd help address flood management and water quality needs. The Resilient De sign Assistance Tool\, developed as part of EPA’s Water Technology and Inn ovation Initiative\, is a design method that fosters multi-functional and distinct neighborhoods that provide communities with a variety of environm ental benefits. This approach was piloted in Seaford\, DE\, and Huntington \, WV\, to support and enhance existing community integrative hazard mitig ation objectives and address flooding from extreme storm events. These pil ot projects will serve as models for other interested communities. In this webcast\, Jason Bernagros with EPA’s Office of Research and Development\, Matthew Konfirst and Samantha Rachko with EPA Region 3\, and Breanna Shel l\, Planning Director for the City of Huntington\, WV\, will discuss how E PA is working with communities to advance the implementation of green infr astructure within hazard mitigation frameworks and promote sophisticated b ut feasible approaches to community resilience. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Water for a free webcast: Resilient Design Assistan ce in the Mid-Atlantic - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/615046943 9528785421
In 2019\, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) worked directly with stakehold er communities to identify and facilitate policy and planning measures tha t promote green infrastructure and help address flood management and water quality needs. The Resilient Design Assistance Tool\, developed as part o f EPA&rsquo\;s Water T echnology and Innovation Initiative\, is a design method that fosters multi-functional and distinct neighborhoods that provide communities with a variety of environmental benefits.
This approach was piloted in Seaford\, DE\, and Huntington\, WV\, to support and enhance existing community integrative hazard mitigation o bjectives and address flooding from extreme storm events. These pilot proj ects will serve as models for other interested communities. In this webcas t\, Jason Bernagros with EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development\, Matthew Konfirst and Samantha Rachko with EPA Region 3\, and Breanna Shel l\, Planning Director for the City of Huntington\, WV\, will discuss how E PA is working with communities to advance the implementation of green infr astructure within hazard mitigation frameworks and promote sophisticated b ut feasible approaches to community resilience.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200316T2032580Z-399841-2887@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200622T113000 SUMMARY:Path of trash DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Watershed Improvement Branch and Charleston’s Stormwate r Program is offering a free webinar extension for their virtual event\, F unky FestivALL Fish Find! The webinar is\, Path of Trash: From Charleston to the Atlantic Ocean. This webinar is open to the public and suitable for all ages but does require advanced registration. Register HERE. After reg istering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information ab out joining the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Watershed Improvement Branch and Charleston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Program is offering a free webinar extension for their virtual event\, Funky Fest ivALL Fish Find! The webinar is\, Path of Trash: From Charleston to the At lantic Ocean. This webinar is open to the public and suitable for all ages but does require advanced registration.
Register HERE. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Sour ce Water Collaborative
Twenty-eight national organizations have united to protect America&rsq uo\;s drinking water at the source &ndash\; in the lakes\, rivers\, stream s and aquifers we tap for drinking purposes. The Source Water Collaborativ e (SWC) was originally formed in 2006 with the goal to combine the strengt hs and tools of a diverse set of member organizations to act now and prote ct drinking water sources for generations to come.
Comprised of federal\, state\, and local partners\, the SWC has come together to further the goals of protecting sources of d rinking water &ndash\; recognizing that resources are extremely limited\, authorities are split\, and the actors who can protect source waters are d iffuse. Each organization in SWC understands and appreciates the importanc e of source water protection. Individually\, each promotes implementation of source water protection in their overall mission. Each organization rec ognizes the synergy of coordinated actions and the need for leveraging eac h other&rsquo\;s resources to increase the chances for success over each e ntity going it alone.
https://sourcewatercollaborative.org/
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Beth Altemus presents
Aq uatic Macroinvertebrates as Bioindicators of Stream Health in the Can andaigua Watershed.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200618T1333550Z-399841-3214@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T120000 SUMMARY:Piney Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:The Piney Creek Watershed Association will host it's monthly cl eanup on June 22nd starting at 9:00 AM. We will meet near the end of Shive r Avenue at the gravel parking lot. We will have all the supplies necessar y.We will also have water\,coffee and pastries for our volunteers. Come ou t and Join us! https://www.facebook.com/events/382740332357597/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Piney Cr eek Watershed Association will host it's monthly cleanup on June 22nd star ting at 9:00 AM. We will meet near the end of Shiver Avenue at the gravel parking lot. We will have all the supplies necessary.We will also have wat er\,coffee and pastries for our volunteers. Come out and Join us!
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190617T1917130Z-399841-2091@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T150000 SUMMARY:Hawks Nest hike DESCRIPTION:Join Community Captain Crysty Friday June 7th at 11am and take the tram to Hawks Nest Lake and a hike to see Turkey Creek Falls and the H awks Nest Rail Trail. This fun family friendly hike is great for all ages and abilities\, and a great way to get to know your local State Park. We l ook forward to seeing you one the trail. https://www.facebook.com/events/2 341347999417351/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Communi ty Captain Crysty Friday June 7th at 11am and take the tram to Hawks Nest Lake and a hike to see Turkey Creek Falls and the Hawks Nest Rail Trail. < /span>This fun family friendly hike is grea t for all ages and abilities\, and a great way to get to know your local S tate Park. We look forward to seeing you one the trail.
https://www
.facebook.com/events/2341347999417351/
STEM Speaker Series
Hak eem Oluseyi has had a long\, distinguished career in academia and scientif ic research. Currently he is stationed at NASA Headquarters in Washington\, D.C. via the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mo bility Program. The IPA program provides for the temporary assignment of e xperts between the federal government and eligible organizations like Flor ida Tech. As an Astrophysicist and Space Science Education Lead for NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD)\, he is responsible for co-managing 27 SMD Science Activation cooperative agreements totaling more than $40 milli on. He also provides strategic and scientific advising for SMD investments in STEM Education\, Citizen Science\, Diversity\, Equity &\; Inclusion \, and Strategic Communications.
Click-Here to learn more and register&hellip\;
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Culture Center UID:20190612T2056510Z-399841-2032@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615 SUMMARY:Meadow River hike/bike DESCRIPTION:Join Active SWV as we hike/walk/run/bike along the Meadow River Rail Trail. This is a flat rail trail along the Beautiful Meadow River. T his activity is perfect for families and kids Directions: From 41N Spur of f of Route 60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 Miles from the turn onto 41N. Take a rig ht on Quinwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhead is on the right (0.2 miles) along the Meadow River. https://www.facebook.com/events/382990432326927/ F or more information about bringing Active SWV programs and volunteer oppor tunities to your home town call 304-254-8488\, or email erin@activeswv.com . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join \;A
ctive SWV \;as we hike/walk/run/bike along the Meadow River Rail Trail
. This is a flat rail trail along the Beautiful Meadow River. This activit
y is perfect for families and kids
Directions: Fr
om 41N Spur off of Route 60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 Miles from the turn onto 4
1N. Take a right on Quinwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhead is on the righ
t (0.2 miles) along the Meadow River.
https://www.facebook.com/events /382990432326927/
For more information about bringing Active SWV programs and volunteer opp ortunities to your home town call 304-254-8488\, or email erin@activeswv.com.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190603T1457450Z-399841-2031@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190618 SUMMARY:Ecosystems – why are they important? DESCRIPTION:Ecosystems – why are they important? All the members of the sys tem are interconnected\, so the loss or change of one factor can have effe cts through the entire ecosystem. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ecosystems & ndash\; why are they important?
All the members of the system are interconnected\, so the loss or chan
ge of one factor can have effects through the entire ecosystem. \;
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190618T1225110Z-399841-2092@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190624 SUMMARY:EPA Green Intern Program DESCRIPTION:The EPA Green Interns Program is an entry-level program for ind ividuals interested in opportunities at EPA Headquarters offices in the Wa shington\, D.C. area\, as well as in our Regional offices in major cities throughout the U.S. EPA Green Interns will be part of a one-year program and will join the agency at the GS-7 level. After the one-year program end s\, Green Interns are eligible for a seamless conversion into a career-con ditional appointment with EPA. Learn more at: https://www.epa.gov/careers/ green-interns X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The EPA Gree n Interns Program is an entry-level program for individuals interested in opportunities at EPA Headqua rters offices in the Washington\, D.C. area\, \;as well as in our Regional offices in major ci ties throughout the U.S. \; EPA Green Interns will be part of a on e-year program and will join the agency at the GS-7 level. After t he one-year program ends\, Green Interns are eligible for a seamless conve rsion into a career-conditional appointment with EPA.
Learn more at: https://www.epa.gov/careers/green-interns< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190618T1650190Z-399841-2097@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T120000 SUMMARY:St Albans trail work DESCRIPTION:Individuals and groups are invited to be involved with the City Park Nature Trail upgrade work. Volunteers need only come ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Tools will be available\, but if you have hand tools you are comfortable using such as hammers\, saws\, cordless equipment\, etc\, bring them. Water will be provided. Community S ervice hours for volunteering will be logged for folks. Plan to work\, lea rn\, and have fun making a difference. Contact Debbie Keener at 304-415-12 23 or the St. Albans Parks office at 304-722-4625 to volunteer https://www .facebook.com/events/430073670876644/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Individuals
and groups are invited to be involved with the City Park Nature Trail upgr
ade work. Volunteers need only come ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes and a
ppropriate clothing. Tools will be available\, but if you have hand tools
you are comfortable using such as hammers\, saws\, cordless equipment\, et
c\, bring them. Water will be provided.
Community Service hours for volunteering will be logged for
folks. Plan to work\, learn\, and have fun making a difference. Contact D
ebbie Keener at 304-415-1223 or the St. Albans Parks office at 304-722-462
5 to volunteer
https://www.facebook.com/events/430073670876644/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190618T1645580Z-399841-2094@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T200000 SUMMARY:St Albans trail work DESCRIPTION: Individuals and groups are invited to be involved with the Ci ty Park Nature Trail upgrade work. Volunteers need only come ready to work . Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Tools will be available\, bu t if you have hand tools you are comfortable using such as hammers\, saws\ , cordless equipment\, etc\, bring them. Water will be provided. Community Service hours for volunteering will be logged for folks. Plan to work\, l earn\, and have fun making a difference. Contact Debbie Keener at 304-415- 1223 or the St. Albans Parks office at 304-722-4625 to volunteer https://w ww.facebook.com/events/430073670876644/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Individuals and groups are invited to be involved with the City Park N
ature Trail upgrade work. Volunteers need only come ready to work. Wear st
urdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Tools will be available\, but if you
have hand tools you are comfortable using such as hammers\, saws\, cordles
s equipment\, etc\, bring them. Water will be provided.
Community Service hours for volunteering wi
ll be logged for folks. Plan to work\, learn\, and have fun making a diffe
rence. Contact Debbie Keener at 304-415-1223 or the St. Albans Parks offic
e at 304-722-4625 to volunteer
https://www.facebook.com/events/430073 670876644/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190618T1644450Z-399841-2093@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T120000 SUMMARY:St Albans trail work DESCRIPTION:Individuals and groups are invited to be involved with the City Park Nature Trail upgrade work. Volunteers need only come ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Tools will be available\, but if you have hand tools you are comfortable using such as hammers\, saws\, cordless equipment\, etc\, bring them. Water will be provided. Community S ervice hours for volunteering will be logged for folks. Plan to work\, lea rn\, and have fun making a difference. Contact Debbie Keener at 304-415-12 23 or the St. Albans Parks office at 304-722-4625 to volunteer https://www .facebook.com/events/430073670876644/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Individuals
and groups are invited to be involved with the City Park Nature Trail upgr
ade work. Volunteers need only come ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes and a
ppropriate clothing. Tools will be available\, but if you have hand tools
you are comfortable using such as hammers\, saws\, cordless equipment\, et
c\, bring them. Water will be provided.
Community Service hours for volunteering will be logged for
folks. Plan to work\, learn\, and have fun making a difference. Contact D
ebbie Keener at 304-415-1223 or the St. Albans Parks office at 304-722-462
5 to volunteer
https://www.facebook.com/events/430073670876644/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190618T1648050Z-399841-2096@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T200000 SUMMARY:FODC monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:FODC will host a hands-on monitoring workshop at the Arthurdale Heritage\, Inc. on Wednesday June 5th\, and Wednesday June 26th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Each workshop will show citizens how we monitor stream quality a nd discuss issues facing the watershed. Participants will have the opportu nity to use water quality monitoring probes and sample benthic macroinvert ebrates in Kanes Creek\, a tributary to Deckers that runs through Arthurda le. This data will be utilized by FODC to create a Kanes Creek Report! We will also discuss future projects\, volunteer opportunities\, and future c itizen scientist workshops with individuals interested in learning more ab out their watershed and what they can do to protect it. Most appropriate f or ages 12 and up. Participants should come prepared to hike to and wade i n the stream. This event is FREE\, but does require registration through E ventbrite. Please click the Eventbrite tickets option on the FB event page to RSVP. Spots are limited. If you have any questions regarding this even t\, please call (304) 292-3970 or email info@deckerscreek.org. https://www .facebook.com/events/446464822794053 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FODC will ho
st a hands-on monitoring workshop at the Arthurdale Heritage\, Inc. on We
dnesday June 5th\, and Wednesday June 26th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Each worksho
p will show citizens how we monitor stream quality and discuss issues faci
ng the watershed. Participants will have the opportunity to use water qual
ity monitoring probes and sample benthic macroinvertebrates in Kanes Creek
\, a tributary to Deckers that runs through Arthurdale. This data will be
utilized by FODC to create a Kanes Creek Report! We will also discuss futu
re projects\, volunteer opportunities\, and future citizen scientist works
hops with individuals interested in learning more about their watershed an
d what they can do to protect it.
Most appropriate for ages 12 and up. Participants should come pre
pared to hike to and wade in the stream. This event is FREE\, but does req
uire registration through Eventbrite. Please click the \;Eventbrite tickets option on the FB e
vent page to RSVP. Spots are limited. If you have any questions regarding
this event\, please call (304) 292-3970 or email info@deckerscreek.org.
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/446464822794053
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190606T1251320Z-399841-2044@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190606 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION: Media from around the Potomac Basin The ICPRB Section for Coop erative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac (CO-OP) has issued its June 2019 Water Supply Outlook\, and unsurprisingly the chances the region wil l need a release of stored water to meet drinking water demand is very sma ll. The monthly report assess precipitation\, groundwater levels\, water d emand\, and the historical record to make the assessment. Rainfall has re mained above average for the past 12 months\, and in the event river level s do decrease during the summer\, basin reservoirs are full. Click the lin k below to read more... http://bit.ly/2wDSQs6 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;Media from around the Potomac Basin
The ICPRB Section for Cooperative Water Supply Operati ons on the Potomac (CO-OP) has issued its June 2019 Water Supply Outlook\, and unsurprisingl y the chances the region will need a release of stored water to meet drink ing water demand is very small. The monthly report assess precipitation\, groundwater levels\, water demand\, and the historical record to make the assessment. \; Rainfall has remained above average for the past 12 mon ths\, and in the event river levels do decrease during the summer\, basin reservoirs are full. Click the link below to read more... \; \;&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190607T1222580Z-399841-2048@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200514 SUMMARY:Brownfields grant recipients DESCRIPTION:EPA Announces FY20 Cleanup & Assessment Grants Congratulations to the FY20 EPA Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment Grant Recipients! Commu nities in WV received a total of $3.2 million to be used for assessment\, remediation\, and planning work on brownfield sites across the state. Cli ck-Here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Announces FY20 \;Cleanup &\; Assessment Grants
Congratulations to the FY20 \;EPA B rownfields Cleanup and Assessment Grant Recipients! Communities in WV rece ived a total of \;$3.2 \;million \;to be used for assessment\, remediation\, and planning work on brownfield sites across the state.&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200513T2028560Z-399841-3093@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200423 SUMMARY:River Rally scholarships DESCRIPTION:One Week Left for Scholarship Support Virtual River Rally schol arships are STILL AVAILABLE. Apply for support when you register before Th ursday\, April 30 - just one week from today! Our dynamic program will run for three weeks\, from May 18 – June 7\, 2020. During this period\, we wi ll have scheduled ‘live’ content including plenaries\, workshops\, discuss ions\, award celebrations\, movie nights\, open mic\, and other informal s ocial opportunities to connect. We are building new content daily to make this an extraordinary experience for everyone. We are also asking our comm unity\, including you. Contribute ideas and suggestions here. By inviting your contributions\, we aspire to remain true to our intent that Rally is an event built for and with our community. Read our latest blog post about the hope and inspiration we have planned for Rally and apply for a schola rship today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:One Week Left for Scholarship Support
Virtual River Rally scholarships are STILL AVAILABLE. Apply for support when you register before Thursday\, April 30 - just one week from today!
Our dynamic pro gram will run for three weeks\, from May 18 &ndash\; June 7\, 2020. During this period\, we will have scheduled &lsquo\;live&rsquo\; content includi ng plenaries\, workshops\, discussions\, award celebrations\, movie nights \, open mic\, and other informal social opportunities to connect. We are b uilding new content daily to make this an extraordinary experience for eve ryone. We are also asking our community\, including you. Contribute ideas and suggestions here.
By inviting your contributions \, we aspire to remain true to our intent that Rally is an event built for and with our community. Read our latest blog post about the hope and inspiration we have planned for Rally and apply for a scholarship today!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200423T1349440Z-399841-3023@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200417 SUMMARY:EL Virtual lessons DESCRIPTION:Virtual lessons from Experience Learning. Click-Here for access . Decomposers Map and compass Build your own journal X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual less ons from Experience Learning. \;Click-Here for access.
Welcome to t he February 2020 edition of River Voices. This month\, we&rsquo\; re reflecting on our commitment to equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. Hea r from President Nicole Silk and a few members of our staff on their own j ourneys and how this work is shaping River Network\, both internally and e xternally. Plus\, register for River Rally this month to take advantag e of discounted Early Bird rates.
https:/ /www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-march-2020/
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200304T2013440Z-399841-2815@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220307 SUMMARY:CMC highlights DESCRIPTION:CMC highlights DIY Inventions for cost savings in monitoring Us ing community science data in advocacy efforts The CMC Data Explorer is ex panding Training opportunities and more. Click-Here to read it all! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CMC highlights
Click-Here to read it all!< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220307T2001510Z-399841-4373@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T150000 SUMMARY:Rocky Hoover Memorial Bass Tournament DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/449033695449755/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/449033695449755/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Eldon J. Haught Recreation Park UID:20170509T1816320Z-399841-295@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410 SUMMARY:IWLA-SOS benthic ID DESCRIPTION:The YouTube video provides a good overview of the Izaak Walton League's Save Our Streams Program\, focusing on macroinvetebrate (macro) i dentification. Although procedures for collection\, evaluation etc. vary f rom state-to-state and program-to-program the basic concepts are consisten t\, epspcially when it comes to macro-identification. https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=AV-Ul9vRyfw&app=desktop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The YouTube video provides a good overview of the Izaak Walton League's Save Our Streams Program\, focusing on macroinvetebra te (macro) identification. Although procedures for collection\, evaluation etc. vary from state-to-state and program-to-program the basic concepts a re consistent\, epspcially when it comes to macro-identification.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV-Ul9vRyfw&\;app=desktop
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190410T1353250Z-399841-1839@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 SUMMARY:Cacapon Riverfest DESCRIPTION:There will be a Save Our Streams informational booth and macroi nvertebrate table at the Friends of Cacapon’s RiverFest on June 21st. --- Riverfest Schedule Visit the RiverFest website to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There will b e a Save Our Streams informational booth and macroinvertebrate table at th e Friends of Cacapon&rsquo\;s RiverFest on June 21st. --- \;Riverfest Schedule
Visit the \;R iverFest website to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20250618T1829490Z-399841-6607@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614 SUMMARY:Tour De Coal DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 2025 Tour De Coal! The nation’s largest flatw ater kayak event begins at Meadowood Park in Tornado\, WV. Embark on a 11- mile\, picturesque paddle along the beautiful Coal River\, concluding near the Kanawha River in St. Albans\, WV. ---> Learn more and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get ready fo r the 2025 Tour De Coal! The nation&rsquo\;s largest flatwater kayak event begins at \;Meadowood Park \;in Tornado\, WV. Embark on a 11 -mile\, picturesque paddle along the beautiful Coal River\, concluding nea r the Kanawha River in St. Albans\, WV.
--->\; Learn more and register here.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250528T1537270Z-399841-6555@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160906T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160906T200000 SUMMARY:Rockymarsh Run Total Maximum Daily Load public meeting DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a comment period on draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for selected streams in the Warm Spring Run and Rockymarsh Run watersheds\, bo th part of the Potomac Direct Drains. The comment period begins August 26\ , 2016 and extends through September 26\, 2016. The public meeting is sche duled in the watershed to present a general discussion of the TMDL develop ment process and to answer questions regarding the proposed TMDLs. The DEP invites public comment on all aspects of the draft TMDLs. Written commen ts may be submitted by U.S. Mail\, electronic mail\, and fax. The preferre d form for comment submissions is e-mail or disk in order to expedite the review and response process. Written comments should be postmarked no late r than September 26\, 2016. Comments should be sent to: Steve Young\, ATTN : PDD draft comments West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection 601 57th Street Charleston\, WV 25304 E-mail: stephen.a.young@wv.g ov The TMDLs are available for review on DEP’s webpage: www.dep.wv.gov/wvt mdl CDs may also be obtained by calling Steve Young at (304) 926-0495. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Department of Environment al Protection (DEP) announces a comment period on draft Total Maximum Dail y Loads (TMDLs) for selected streams in the Warm Spring Run and Rockymarsh Run watersheds\, both part of the Potomac Direct Drains. The comment peri od begins August 26\, 2016 and extends through September 26\, 2016.
< p>The public meeting \;is \;scheduled in the watershed to present a general discussion of the TMDL development process and to answer questio ns regarding the proposed TMDLs.The DEP invites public comment on all aspects of the draft TMDLs. \; Written comments may be submitted by U.S. Mail\, electronic mail\, and fax. The preferred form for comment s ubmissions is e-mail or disk in order to expedite the review and response process. Written comments should be postmarked no later than September 26\ , 2016. Comments should be sent to:
Steve Young\, ATTN: PDD draft comments
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
601 57th Street \; \; Charleston\, WV 25304 \; \; E-mail: stephen.a.young @wv.gov
The TMDLs are available for review on DEP&rsquo\;s web page: www.dep.wv.gov/wvtmdl&nbs p\; \; \;CDs may also be obtained by calling Steve Young at (304 ) 926-0495.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Freshwater Institute UID:20160830T1723120Z-399841-224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T210000 SUMMARY:The sixth annual Try This WV Conference DESCRIPTION:The sixth annual Try This WV Conference is coming this June 7-8 in Buckhannon\, WV\, and this is the perfect time to get started with bra instorming. If you have an idea for a community project that gets people m oving or eating healthy foods\, you can attend the conference with a team of three and apply for a mini-grant that qualifies for up to $3\,000. http ://trythiswv.com/conference/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The sixth annual Try This WV Conference is coming this June 7-8 in Buckhannon\, WV\, and this is \;the perfect ti me to get started with brainstorming. If you have an idea for a community project \;that gets people moving or eating healthy foods\, you can at tend the conference with a team of \;three and apply for a mini-grant that qualifies for up to $3\,000.
http://trythiswv.com/conference/
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:WV Wesleyan College\, Buckhannon UID:20190305T2143020Z-399841-1696@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T153000 SUMMARY:The sixth annual Try This WV Conference DESCRIPTION:The sixth annual Try This WV Conference is coming this June 7-8 in Buckhannon\, WV\, and this is the perfect time to get started with bra instorming. If you have an idea for a community project that gets people m oving or eating healthy foods\, you can attend the conference with a team of three and apply for a mini-grant that qualifies for up to $3\,000. http ://trythiswv.com/conference/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The sixth annual Try This WV Conference is coming this June 7-8 in Buckhannon\, WV\, and this is \;the perfect ti me to get started with brainstorming. If you have an idea for a community project \;that gets people moving or eating healthy foods\, you can at tend the conference with a team of \;three and apply for a mini-grant that qualifies for up to $3\,000.
http://trythiswv.com/conference/
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:WV Wesleyan College\, Buckhannon UID:20190305T2145040Z-399841-1697@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210924 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: EPW Approve s EPA General Counsel Nominee Regional Outreach Sessions on Revising WOTUS Monitoring Changes in Ocean and Coastal Chemistry Citizen Science Quality Assurance Resources Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap re minds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important infor mation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| <
div class='m_2006352873421274842block-grid'> This week's Wrap is accessible \;here. In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remin ds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informat ion. |
Join us for a public meeting about the proposed 45 mile Buckhannon and Tygart Valley R iver Water Trail. The meeting is open house style\, with information and m aps available.
We will have a brief overview presentation at 6:30 and 7:30. Please submit your commen ts at: \;tinyurl.com/btvwatertrail.&n bsp\;Interested in learning more about the water trail but can&rsquo\;t ma ke it to the meeting? Watch the overview presentation on \;Yo uTube.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:North Event Center UID:20240731T1519430Z-399841-5937@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731 SUMMARY:WV Wetlant Plants DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify the 100 most common wetland plants of our mou ntain state using our Field Guide to Common Wetland Plants of West Virgini a. Download the guide here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn to ide ntify the 100 most common wetland plants of our mountain state using our F ield Guide to Common Wetland Plants of West Virginia.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240731T1627580Z-399841-5936@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907 SUMMARY:Freshwater Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:See the flyer for details. 2024FreshwaterFolkFestival.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See the flye r for details.
20 24FreshwaterFolkFestival.jpg
CATEGORIES:Career Fairs & Trade Shows LOCATION:National Fish Hatchery UID:20240731T1509000Z-399841-5934@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T160000 SUMMARY:Poca River clean-up party DESCRIPTION:Event by Poca River Fest - Poca River Clean-Up Party Meet @ Val ley Cake & Cafe`at 11:00 am to sign up and register. Maps and details give n at the safety meeting. Any vessel that can help would be greatly appreci ated! Visit the FB event post to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Poca River Fest \;- Poca \;River Clea n-Up Party
Meet @ Valley Cak e &\; Cafe`at 11:00 am to sign up and register. Maps and details given at the safety meeting. Any vessel that can help would be greatly appreciat ed! Visit the \;FB event post to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240731T1512440Z-399841-5935@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203 SUMMARY:Town Run Watershed DESCRIPTION:Congratulations\, Town Run Watershed in Shepherdstown\, on your 2025 Stream Partners Grant! The group is starting the Backyard Buffers pr ogram\, which helps residents plant trees along the stream to slow runoff\ , reduce flooding\, and prevent pollutants from entering Town Run\, one of Shepherdstown’s drinking water sources. They'll also install educational storm drain markers this year and host a Water Smart workshop series to in crease awareness in the community about important watershed issues and how to protect our water resources while reducing the load on stormwater infr astructure. Without smart solutions like riparian buffers\, stormwater inf rastructure can be overwhelmed during heavy rain. Town Run Watershed works closely with stakeholders in the community to implement beneficial waters hed projects. Learn more about riparian buffers here. [Stream Partners Ph oto] WVStreamPartners X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Congratulati ons\, Town Run Water shed in Shepherdstown\, on your 2025 Stream Partners Grant! The group is starting the Backyard Buffers program\, which helps residents pl ant trees along the stream to slow runoff\, reduce flooding\, and prevent pollutants from entering Town Run\, one of Shepherdstown&rsquo\;s drinking water sources. They'll also install educational storm drain markers this year and host a Water Smart workshop series to increase awareness in the c ommunity about important watershed issues and how to protect our water res ources while reducing the load on stormwater infrastructure. Without smart solutions like riparian buffers\, stormwater infrastructure can be overwh elmed during heavy rain. Town Run Watershed works closely with stakeholder s in the community to implement beneficial watershed projects. Learn more about riparia n buffers here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1343460Z-399841-6258@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210410 SUMMARY:SPOT Til you drop DESCRIPTION:West Virginia's Science Public Outreach Team (SPOT) is hosting a virtual event for students of all ages and their families. Our team of u ndergraduate Ambassador will be presenting our most popular presentations and facilitating hands-on activities from 10 AM until 3:30 PM. Stop by and experience the program that has delivered quality shows focused on scienc e happening right here in West Virginia to over 19\,000 students! For more information visit wvspot.org or email spot.wv@gmail.com. Register here. S POTTilYoudrop.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a's Science Public Outreach Team (SPOT) is hosting a virtual event for stu dents of all ages and their families. Our team of undergraduate Ambassador will be presenting our most popular presentations and facilitating hands- on activities from 10 AM until 3:30 PM. Stop by and experience the program that has delivered quality shows focused on science happening right here in West Virginia to over 19\,000 students! For more information visit wvspot.org or email spot.wv@gmail.com.
Register here.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210330T1951370Z-399841-3744@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T150000 SUMMARY:Family science lab DESCRIPTION:This lab will highlight density and allows children to observe\ , predict\, test\, create\, and enjoy the wonders of their very own lava l amp! Get your family started in science! You and your kids\, ages 4-9\, wi ll love our hands-on\, fun-filled science projects. We provide all materia ls for the first 20 children who reserve a spot! Contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/178949479489238/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This lab will highlight density and allows
children to observe\, predict\, test\, create\, and enjoy the wonders of t
heir very own lava lamp! Get your family started in science! You and your
kids\, ages 4-9\, will love our hands-on\, fun-filled science projects. We
provide all materials for the first 20 children who reserve a spot! Conta
ct (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobse
rvatory.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/178949479489238/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180724T1247060Z-399841-884@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190117 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION:Media from around the Potomac Basin—January 17\, 2019. The ICPR B is assisting the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in an inno vative study to better understand the sources\, transport\, and fate of sa lts used to de-ice surfaces throughout the Northern Virginia region. The s tudy is a response to the increasing salt levels found in urban and suburb an streams\, and ICPRB is assisting with identifying stakeholder-based\, p ractical ways for reducing the negative impacts of salts. Stakeholders wor king on a Salt Management Strategy (SaMS) for Northern Virginia urge any g roup monitoring sodium or other ions in Northern Virginia streams to parti cipate in a survey to document existing and historical monitoring work. Yo ur participation is greatly appreciated! The survey closes on January 25. Click HERE for more news X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Media from a round the Potomac Basin&mdash\;January 17\, 2019.
Click \;HERE for more news
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190125T1448530Z-399841-1545@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T160000 SUMMARY:FODC water week RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T150000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T150000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T150000 DESCRIPTION:Water Week Event by Friends of Deckers Creek Come celebrate Wor ld Water Day with us and create some environmental crafts and learn about the environment with us on Zoom! We are collaborating with the WVDEP\, YEP \, Project WET\, and Project Learning Tree for this three-day virtual seri es beginning on World Water Day\, Monday\, March 22nd. The activities will last about an hour and are tailored to youth\, but everyone is welcome. W e have tiered the start times on different days in hopes to give everyone time to join in the fun! Please note that there are three different regist ration links for each day. Visit the FB event link below for more details. https://fb.me/e/3IDn4uum3 March 22 at 3:00 PM - Wise Watersheds. Register HERE March 23 at 4:00 PM - From the River to the Ocean - Keep the Current Clean. Register HERE March 24 at 5:00 - Excellent Ecosystems. Register HE RE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Week
Event by \;Friends of Deckers Creek
Come celebrate World Water Day with us and create some environmental crafts and learn about the environment with us on Zoom! We are collaborating with the WVDEP\, YEP\, Project WET\, and Project Learning Tree for this three-day virtual series beginning on World Water Day\, Monday\, March 22nd. The activities will la st about an hour and are tailored to youth\, but everyone is welcome. We h ave tiered the start times on different days in hopes to give everyone tim e to join in the fun! Please note that there are three different registrat ion links for each day. Visit the FB event link below for more details.
March 22 at 3:00 PM - Wise Watersheds.& nbsp\;Register \;HERE
March 23 at 4:00 PM - From the River to the Ocean - Keep th e Current Clean. \;Register \;HERE
March 24 at 5:00 - Excellent Ecosystems.&n bsp\;Register \;HERE
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210317T1249520Z-399841-3726@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T170000 SUMMARY:FODC water week DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of Deckers Creek Come celebrate World Water Da y with us and create some environmental crafts and learn about the environ ment with us on Zoom! We are collaborating with the WVDEP\, YEP\, Project WET\, and Project Learning Tree for this three-day virtual series beginnin g on World Water Day\, Monday\, March 22nd. The activities will last about an hour and are tailored to youth\, but everyone is welcome. We have tier ed the start times on different days in hopes to give everyone time to joi n in the fun! Please note that there are three different registration link s for each day. Visit the FB event link below for more details. https://fb .me/e/3IDn4uum3 From the River to the Ocean - Keep the Current Clean. Regi ster HERE... FODC_WaterWeek.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Friends of Dec kers Creek
Come celebrate World Water Day with us and create some environmental crafts an d learn about the environment with us on Zoom! We are collaborating with t he WVDEP\, YEP\, Project WET\, and Project Learning Tree for this three-da y virtual series beginning on World Water Day\, Monday\, March 22nd. The a ctivities will last about an hour and are tailored to youth\, but everyone is welcome. We have tiered the start times on different days in hopes to give everyone time to join in the fun! Please note that there are three di fferent registration links for each day. Visit the FB event link below for more details.
From the River to the Ocean - Keep the Current Clean. \;Register \;H ERE...
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210317T1312140Z-399841-3727@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T200000 SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Exhibit at Downtown Charleston Artwalk DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun public art event in Downtown Charleston! W VDEP and the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department will be releasing their 2018 rain barrel workshops and giving the public an opporunity to as k questions and sign up for one their workshops to build your own rain bar rel! For more information contact Tomi Bergstrom or Lee Ann Grogg by email at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov or leeann.grogg@cityofcharleston.org or give u s a call at 304-926-0499 ext. 1098. Visit this link for general rain bar rel information: https://dep.wv.gov/insidedep/Pages/rainbarrel.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for this fun public art event in Do wntown Charleston! WVDEP and the City of Charleston's Stormwater Departmen t will be releasing \;their 2018 rain barrel workshops and giving the public an opporunity to ask questions and sign up for one their workshops to build your own rain barrel!
For more information contact Tomi B ergstrom or Lee Ann Grogg by email at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov or leeann.gr ogg@cityofcharleston.org or give us a call at 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
\;
Visit this link for general rain barrel information:&n bsp\; https://dep.wv.gov/insidedep/Pages/rainbarrel.aspx \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Downtown Charleston UID:20180119T1534580Z-399841-514@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200228 SUMMARY:Yourh Science Camp DESCRIPTION:National Youth Science Camp Do you know an outstanding high sch ool senior with an interest in #STEM? Encourage them to apply for the 2020 National Youth Science Camp!#NYSCamp is offered free of charge to delegat es thanks to the planning and fundraising of the National Youth Science Fo undation. Application deadline is 28 February 2020\, apply at apply.nysc amp.org. https://www.facebook.com/groups/343172402282/permalink/1015686621 0592283/ NYSC_2020.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/groups/343172402282/
permalink/10156866210592283/
NYSC_2020.jpg
CATEGORIES:Science
UID:20200212T2007240Z-399841-2760@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T180000
SUMMARY:FODC water week
DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of Deckers Creek Come celebrate World Water Da
y with us and create some environmental crafts and learn about the environ
ment with us on Zoom! We are collaborating with the WVDEP\, YEP\, Project
WET\, and Project Learning Tree for this three-day virtual series beginnin
g on World Water Day\, Monday\, March 22nd. The activities will last about
an hour and are tailored to youth\, but everyone is welcome. We have tier
ed the start times on different days in hopes to give everyone time to joi
n in the fun! Please note that there are three different registration link
s for each day. Visit the FB event link below for more details. https://fb
.me/e/3IDn4uum3 Excellent Ecosystems. Register HERE... FODC_WaterWeek.jpg
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Event by&nbs p\;Friends of Dec kers Creek
Come celebrate World Water Day with us and create some environmental crafts an d learn about the environment with us on Zoom! We are collaborating with t he WVDEP\, YEP\, Project WET\, and Project Learning Tree for this three-da y virtual series beginning on World Water Day\, Monday\, March 22nd. The a ctivities will last about an hour and are tailored to youth\, but everyone is welcome. We have tiered the start times on different days in hopes to give everyone time to join in the fun! Please note that there are three di fferent registration links for each day. Visit the FB event link below for more details.
Excellent Ecosystems.& nbsp\;Register \;HERE...
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210317T1311580Z-399841-3728@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T120000 SUMMARY:Volunteers needed to help plant trees DESCRIPTION:Postponed from May 19th - let's try again! The trees will enhan ce a streamside area and improve the honey bee habitat in the Mor-gan Coun ty\, WV area. They will also help to increase the tree canopy cover in the Sleepy Creek watershed. By helping us plant trees you will help to ensure a future honey supply for local bee keepers. We are also helping to filte r a small runoff area and pond. Contact: Herb Peddicord for more informati on or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@ wv.gov. Bring: water to drink\, a snack\, gardening or work gloves\, sun-s creen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets. Wear: work clothes and boot s Kids welcome. The holes will be already dug! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Postponed from May 19th - let's try again!< br />The trees will enhance a streamside area and improve the honey bee ha bitat in the Mor-gan County\, WV area. They will also help to increase the tree canopy cover in the Sleepy Creek watershed. By helping us plant tree s you will help to ensure a future honey supply for local bee keepers. We are also helping to filter a small runoff area and pond.
Contact: Herb Peddicord for more information or to let us know you are coming: (304 ) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov.
Bring: water to drink\, a
snack\, gardening or work gloves\, sun-screen\, bug spray\, spade or shov
el\, buckets.
Wear: work clothes and boots
Kids welcome.
Th
e holes will be already dug!
Little Coal River Celebration
We will ki ck off the water/stream side cleanup at 9 am from the Madison City Park to the Danville Park\, until around 12 pm. Following the cleanup\, we will b reak for lunch\, provided by us\, then enjoy time on our newly-cleaned riv er! T-shirt's\, lunch\, and other items needed to clean will be provided\, but if you would like to join us to celebrate afterwards please bring you r own kayaks and paddleboards. We love our local river\, and we cannot wai t for you to help us MAKE IT SHINE!
Questions? Email Robert Mille r. \;
LittleCoalRiverCelebration.pdf
The Try This Youth Summit &\; Conference are fast approaching\, and our annual roun d of June mini grant applications\, due June 1st\, are going live on Monda y\, May 1st. \; You can get $3\,000 for your healthy-community project \, and brainstorm your projects with others at our 2023 Spring Regional Ga therings. \; Each event will take place 10am-12pm. Click the link belo w to register. \;
Come ready to learn about the Try This mini grant process\, brainstorm a potential proj ect\, and network with some awesome folks in your communities. 9 of our 22 mini grants from 2021 were brainstormed on a Try This Regional Gathering\ , so don't miss this chance to get inspiration\, feedback\, and project pa rtners!
CATEGORIES:Funding LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230501T1400550Z-399841-5278@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Northern Panhandle DESCRIPTION:The Try This Youth Summit & Conference are fast approaching\, a nd our annual round of June mini grant applications\, due June 1st\, are g oing live on Monday\, May 1st. You can get $3\,000 for your healthy-commu nity project\, and brainstorm your projects with others at our 2023 Spring Regional Gatherings. Each event will take place 10am-12pm. Click the lin k below to register. May 8th: Northern Panhandle - Brooke\, Hancock\, Mar shall\, Ohio\, and Wetzel counties. Click to Register for Northern Panhand le May 15th: Open Gathering - for all other counties or those who can't at tend their Region's event. Click to Register for the Open Gathering Come r eady to learn about the Try This mini grant process\, brainstorm a potenti al project\, and network with some awesome folks in your communities. 9 of our 22 mini grants from 2021 were brainstormed on a Try This Regional Gat hering\, so don't miss this chance to get inspiration\, feedback\, and pro ject partners! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Try This Youth Summit &\; Conference are fast approaching\, and our annual roun d of June mini grant applications\, due June 1st\, are going live on Monda y\, May 1st. \; You can get $3\,000 for your healthy-community project \, and brainstorm your projects with others at our 2023 Spring Regional Ga therings. \; Each event will take place 10am-12pm. Click the link belo w to register. \;
Come ready to learn a bout the Try This mini grant process\, brainstorm a potential project\, an d network with some awesome folks in your communities. 9 of our 22 mini gr ants from 2021 were brainstormed on a Try This Regional Gathering\, so don 't miss this chance to get inspiration\, feedback\, and project partners!< /span>
CATEGORIES:Funding LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230501T1400360Z-399841-5277@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Eastern Panhandle DESCRIPTION:The Try This Youth Summit & Conference are fast approaching\, a nd our annual round of June mini grant applications\, due June 1st\, are g oing live on Monday\, May 1st. You can get $3\,000 for your healthy-commu nity project\, and brainstorm your projects with others at our 2023 Spring Regional Gatherings. Each event will take place 10am-12pm. Click the lin k below to register. May 5th: Eastern WV - Berkeley\, Grant\, Hampshire\, Hardy\, Jefferson\, Mineral\, Morgan\, and Pendleton counties. Click to R egister for Eastern WV May 15th: Open Gathering - for all other counties o r those who can't attend their Region's event. Click to Register for the O pen Gathering Come ready to learn about the Try This mini grant process\, brainstorm a potential project\, and network with some awesome folks in yo ur communities. 9 of our 22 mini grants from 2021 were brainstormed on a T ry This Regional Gathering\, so don't miss this chance to get inspiration\ , feedback\, and project partners! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Try This Youth Summit &\; Conference are fast approaching\, and our annual roun d of June mini grant applications\, due June 1st\, are going live on Monda y\, May 1st. \; You can get $3\,000 for your healthy-community project \, and brainstorm your projects with others at our 2023 Spring Regional Ga therings. \; Each event will take place 10am-12pm. Click the link belo w to register. \;
C ome ready to learn about the Try This mini grant process\, brainstorm a po tential project\, and network with some awesome folks in your communities. 9 of our 22 mini grants from 2021 were brainstormed on a Try This Regiona l Gathering\, so don't miss this chance to get inspiration\, feedback\, an d project partners!
CATEGORIES:Funding LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230501T1359390Z-399841-5276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T140000 SUMMARY:Marion County Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:WVU Extension Marion County Master Gardener's Choose from dozen s of heirloom varieties. All plants have been grown from seed by the Maste r Gardeners and are sold at affordable prices. - Cash or check only - Vie w the attahced flyer for more information. WVUExtension_PlantSaleFlyer.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVU Extensio n Marion County Master Gardener's
Choose from dozens of heirloom varieties. All plants have been grown from seed by the Master Gardeners and are sold at affordable prices. - Ca sh or check only - \;
Vi ew the attahced flyer for more information.
WVUExtension_PlantSaleFlyer.png
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Prickett's Fort Visitor's Center UID:20230413T1933190Z-399841-5239@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150508T153000 SUMMARY:Volunteers needed to help plant trees DESCRIPTION:In case of rain\, or with questions\, contact Herb Peddicord at (304)229-2665 or Herb.F.Peddicord@wv.gov or Chris Overton at (304)262-848 9 or coverton@berkeleywv.gov Sponsors: The Berkeley County Council\, WV Di vision of Forestry\, and the Chesapeake Bay Community Grants Program X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In case of rain\, or with questions\, conta ct Herb Peddicord at (304)229-2665 or Herb.F.Peddicord@wv.gov or Chris Ove rton at (304)262-8489 or coverton@berkeleywv.gov
\nSponsors:
\nThe Berkeley County Council\, WV Division of Forestry\, and the Chesapeak e Bay Community Grants Program
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:406 and 412 S. Raleigh St. (next to the Dunn Building) UID:20150507T2043260Z-399841-151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T160000 SUMMARY:Vernal pool monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about vernal pools\, the temporary wetlands th at provide critical breeding habitat for amphibians and macroinvertebrates . We will visit a pool near the training\, looking for wood frog and salam ander egg masses\, fairy shrimp\, and more! Go home with the information\, skills\, and confidence you need to monitor vernal pools near you! Downlo ad the flyer to learn more and register in advance with Callie Sams. Kanaw ha State Forest is about 9-miles from Charleston\, WV. Flyer: VernalPoolWk spKanawhaSF Map link: Kanawha State Forest Nature Center KSFVernalPool.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us to l earn about vernal pools\, the temporary wetlands that provide critical bre eding habitat for amphibians and macroinvertebrates. We will visit a pool near the training\, looking for wood frog and salamander egg masses\, fair y shrimp\, and more! Go home with the information\, skills\, and confidenc e you need to monitor vernal pools near you!
Download the flyer to learn more and register in advance with Callie Sams . \;Kanawha State Forest is about 9-miles fro m Charleston\, WV.
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Map link: \;Kanawha State Forest Nature Center
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest Nature Center UID:20230120T1509460Z-399841-5113@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210105 SUMMARY:Winter Salt Watch DESCRIPTION:IWLA's Winter Salt Watch Road salt (sodium chloride) is abundan t during winter months. It keeps us safe on roads and sidewalks\, but it c an also pose a threat to fish and wildlife as well as human health. Fish a nd bugs that live in freshwater streams cannot survive in extra salty wate r. And many of us depend on local streams for drinking water. Water treatm ent plants are not equipped to filter out the extra salt\, so it can end u p in your tap water and even corrode your pipes. You can act. Request your FREE Salt Watch test kit. Your kit will include everything you need to fi nd out whether road salt pollution is a problem in your local stream. Wan t to learn more? Click-Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA 's Winter Salt Watch
Road salt (sodium chloride) is abundant during winter m onths. \;It keeps us safe on roads and sidewalks\, bu t it can also pose a threat to fish and wildlife as well as human health. Fish and bugs that live in freshwater streams cannot survive in extra salt y water. And many of us depend on local streams for drinking water. Water treatment plants are not equipped to filter out the extra salt\, so it can end up in your tap water and even corrode your pipes.
Want to lea rn more? \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Click-Here
Demo of QUIV ER Tool
Communicating the be nefits of undertaking watershed\, stormwater\, and green infrastructure pr ojects can be time-consuming and challenging. Join us on November 2\, 2021 \, as we explore solutions for determining the measurable benefits as well as communication and messaging strategies to make a strong business case for investment in these types of projects using the QUIVER tool. QUIVER is a triple-bottom line approach to quantifying the environmental\, financia l\, and socioeconomic impacts that benefit individuals\, households\, and communities. We will provide an overview of the tool as well as an interac tive live demonstration of its practical application for the States of Mar yland and Arizona.
If you ar e interested in participating\, please register HERE. This demo i s virtual and open to both regional SRF staff and state staff\, so please pass this information along to your state colleagues.
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As always\, if you don't want to fish in the tournament but want t o join us at the banquet for good food and fellowship\, meal tickets can b e purchased for $10 at the event.
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Tentative Agenda
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11:00 am &ndash\; Registration\, Apparel and Tick et Sale Tables Open
12:00 pm &ndash\; Raffle Items Open for Attend ees to Drop Tickets
1:30 pm &ndash\; Opening Prayer\, Dinner Serve d
2:00 pm &ndash\; Check-In Deadline
2:30 pm &ndash\; Open ing Remarks
3:00 pm &ndash\; Raffle Ticket Sales Close
3:0 0 pm &ndash\; Youth Presentations
Raffle Drawing for Youth
Trophy Presentation
Winner Announcement
3:30 pm &ndash\; Muskie Tournament Winners Announced
3:45 pm &ndash\; Raffle Drawin g
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Big Otter Elementary School\, exit 40 I-79 UID:20170512T1239390Z-399841-299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T183000 SUMMARY:Our Planet: Coastal Seas DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate World Oceans Month with a special event for Project WET's educators and supporters! Guest speaker Dr. Donald Boesch of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science wil l explain the effects of our changing climate on the ocean and recommend a ctions every person can take to help protect these delicate ecosystems. Af ter the presentation\, you will be invited to join a virtual watch party o f Our Planet: Coastal Seas. Click here to register for this fun\, free eve nt! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You are invi ted to celebrate World Oceans Month with a special event for Project WET's educators and supporters! \;Guest speaker Dr. Donald Boesch o f the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science&nbs p\;will explain the effects of our changing climate on the ocean and recom mend actions every person can take to help protect these delicate ecosyste ms. After the presentation\, you will be invited to join a virtual watch p arty of \;Our Planet: Coastal Seas.
Click here to registe r for this fun\, free event!
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210614T1640090Z-399841-3952@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T150000 SUMMARY:Clean water day DESCRIPTION:A special event will be held at the Berkeley 2000 Rec Center to highlight clean water initiatives! There will be many partners and other agencies to discuss how individuals can do their part for clean water! The re will even be activities for the kids! View Event X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A special ev ent will be held at the Berkeley 2000 Rec Center to highlight clean water initiatives! There will be many partners and other agencies to discuss how individuals can do their part for clean water! There will even be activit ies for the kids!
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20220823T1930540Z-399841-4843@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000 SUMMARY:Conservation field day DESCRIPTION:This will be an outdoor workshop. The stations will be set up w ithin walking distance of each other with a tent and minimal chairs set up . Feel free to bring your own chair. Snacks and water will be available at each station and a Porter John will be on site as well. To register pleas e email Amy Henry or call: (681) 247-3014. Topics: Stockpiling and Grazin g Management Extending Grazing season Nutrient Management Planning 2022EPC onservationFieldDay.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be an outdoor workshop. The stations will be set up within walking distance of each other with a tent and minimal chairs set up. Feel free to bring yo ur own chair. Snacks and water will be available at each station and a Por ter John will be on site as well. To register please email \;Amy Henry or call: (681) 247-301 4.
Topics: \;
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The Potomac Valley Conservation District will be holding a field day at the Reymann Me morial Farm in Wardensville. See the flier for more information.
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CATEGORIES:Education
LOCATION:Reymann Memorial Farm
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424
SUMMARY:AAH statewide cleanup
DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway (AAH)
Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday\, April 24. Co-sponsored by the
WVDEP and the state Division of Highways\, the AAH program is administered
by the WVDEP-REAP and improves the quality of the state’s environment by
encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Indiv
iduals\, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\
, government agencies and communities can register to pick up trash on alm
ost any state-maintained road\, back road\, or main route. Private roads a
nd interstate highways cannot be adopted. AAH provides garbage bags\, work
gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of disposing of co
llected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate. D
ue to COVID-19\, groups must register in advance and inform their county D
OH garage if they need supplies. Masks must be worn while picking up suppl
ies. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email to dep.aah@wv.gov.
If you reach the REAP voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\,
group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county wh
ere your adopted road is located. WVDEP encourages all volunteers to wear
a mask and stay socially distant during their cleanups to help prevent the
spread of COVID-19. More information is available on the REAP webpage.
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WVDEP is acc epting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Spring Statewide Cleanu p set for Saturday\, April 24. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Div ision of Highways\, the AAH program is administered by the WVDEP-REAP and improves the quality of the state&rsquo\;s environment by encouraging publ ic involvement in the elimination of highway litter.
Individuals\, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\, government agencies and communities can re gister to pick up trash on almost any state-maintained road\, back road\, or main route. Private roads and interstate highways cannot be adopted. AA H provides garbage bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of disposing of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 1 2 years old to participate. \;
Due to COVID-19\, groups must register in advance and inform their county DOH garage if they need supplies. Masks must be worn while picking up supplies. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email to dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicema il\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\ , number of participants\, and the county where your adopted road is locat ed. WVDEP encourages all volunteers to wear a mask and stay socially dista nt during their cleanups to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
More information is available on the REAP webpage.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210421T1948530Z-399841-3828@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220410 SUMMARY:New River symposium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20220410 DESCRIPTION:The New River Symposium is a bi-annual\, multi-disciplinary con ference open to all with either a professional or an amateur interest in t he New River. Previous presenters have included students\, teachers\, rese archers\, artists\, community leaders\, government officials\, stewards\, river keepers\, planners\, boaters\, birders\, and anglers. The 2022 sympo sium will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve\, just a 15 minute drive f rom the nation’s newest national park\, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Click-Here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The New Rive r Symposium is a bi-annual\, multi-disciplinary conference open to all wit h either a professional or an amateur interest in the New River. Previous presenters have included students\, teachers\, researchers\, artists\, com munity leaders\, government officials\, stewards\, river keepers\, planner s\, boaters\, birders\, and anglers. The 2022 symposium will be held at th e Summit Bechtel Reserve\, just a 15 minute drive from the nation&rsquo\;s newest nationa l park\, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Click-Here \;to register and learn more.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Summit Bechtel Reserve UID:20220329T1755520Z-399841-4440@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T193000 SUMMARY:WVU Planetarium Halloween DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take a look into the night sky to find what spook y things might be lurking! We will journey to beautiful astronomical objec ts that may look a bit like some Halloween decorations we know and love! C lick-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as w e take a look into the night sky to find what spooky things might be lurki ng! We will journey to beautiful astronomical objects that may look a bit like some Halloween decorations we know and love!
Click-Here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201029T2015250Z-399841-3519@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201029 SUMMARY:Malden Bat project DESCRIPTION:Malden - Morris Creek Bat Project Click-Here to learn more Lear n how Morris Creek Watershed worked with students at Malden Elementary Sch ool to track fireflies\, collect water quality data\, and increase the bat population along Morris Creek. Register for the Nov. 5-6 WV Watershed Sym posium for this and more presentations. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Malden - Mor ris Creek Bat Project
Cli ck-Here \;to learn more
Learn how Morris Creek Watershed \;worked with stude nts at Malden Elementary School to track fireflies\, collect water quality data\, and increase the bat population along Morris Creek. \; Re gister for the Nov. 5-6 WV Watershed Symposium for this and more presentations. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20201029T2025460Z-399841-3520@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T160000 SUMMARY:Addressing/managing plastic pollution DESCRIPTION:Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution This webinar will inc lude a broad introduction on plastic pollution and its resulting impacts\, a discussion on the need for systemic change\, and solutions and initiati ves that can be implemented to combat this urgent issue. Speakers will als o discuss current and anticipated federal strategies to address plastic po llution. For more information and to register Click-Here. For more informa tion about USEPA's Watershed Academy\, visit: https://www.epa.gov/watershe dacademy USEPAaddressingplasticpollution.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Addressing a nd Managing Plastic Pollution
This webinar will include a broad introduction on plastic pollution and its resulting impacts\, a discussion on the need for systemic change\, and solutions and initiatives that can be implemented to combat this urgent i ssue. Speakers will also discuss current and anticipated federal strategie s to address plastic pollution.
For more information and to register Click-Here< /span>. For more information about USEPA's Watershed Academy\, vi sit: \;https:// www.epa.gov/watershedacademy
Join us for the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) monthly meeting at the South Charleston Recreation Center\, Meeting Room 4 \;(map here). \;
The meeting is open to everyon
e\, \;and provides a social period at 6:30 p.m.\, and the business mee
ting will begin at 7:00 p.m. This meeting's program speaker will be announ
ced soon\, and we look forward to seeing everyone as we relaunch in-person
activities.
Jimmy Easter
\, President
<
a href='https://www.enctu.org/' target='_blank'>Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited
2:30 pm to 7 :30 pm at Spruce Pine Hollow Park\, Mo rgan County\, WV
Register Here. Please join faculty and students from Blue Ridge Community &\; Technical College\, Warm Springs Run Wa tershed Association\, and \;Sleepy Creek Watershed Association for a Save Our Streams Level 1 workshop.
< p>During the workshop\, you will learn to e valuate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analy sis\, and studying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate ( BMI) communities. Share your data in the&n bsp\;V AD and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds.Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying cloth ing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study materia ls.
Brian and Ke iran Wilson from Queen's Point Coffee are organizing a clean-up event alon g the North Branch River trail\, starting near Barnum. This is to gauge vo lunteerism for a possible new watershed group! If interested check out the ir Facebook page!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20220823T1932370Z-399841-4844@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T130000 SUMMARY:Mammoth preserve hike DESCRIPTION:A chance to explore a new preserve By Robert Saunders If you haven’t had a chance to explore the Mammoth Preserve yet\, a guided hike i s coming up that will provide a good opportunity to experience it. This hi ke was originally set for August\, but canceled due to flooding. It has be en rescheduled for Friday\, Sept. 23. For more details go to www.wvlandtru st.org. The Mammoth Preserve in eastern Kanawha County is a 5\,000-acre fo rmer surface mine site that is the focus of a forest and stream restoratio n project. The hike is suitable for beginners\, and is co-hosted by Appala chian Headwaters and the West Virginia Land Trust. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A chance to explore a new preserve
By&nb sp\;Robert Saund ers \; \;
If you haven&rsquo\;t had a chance to explore the Mammoth Preserve yet\, a gu ided hike is coming up that will provide a good opportunity to experience it. This hike was originally set for August\, but canceled due to flooding . It has been rescheduled for \;Friday\, Sept. 23. \;For more deta ils go to \;www.wvlandtrust.org.
The Mammoth Preserve in eastern Kanawha County is a 5\,000-acre former surface mine site that is the focus of a forest and st ream restoration project. The hike is suitable for beginners\, and is co-h osted by Appalachian Headwaters and the West Virginia Land Trust. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220912T1243150Z-399841-4899@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T160000 SUMMARY:FODC water week DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of Deckers Creek Come celebrate World Water Da y with us and create some environmental crafts and learn about the environ ment with us on Zoom! We are collaborating with the WVDEP\, YEP\, Project WET\, and Project Learning Tree for this three-day virtual series beginnin g on World Water Day\, Monday\, March 22nd. The activities will last about an hour and are tailored to youth\, but everyone is welcome. We have tier ed the start times on different days in hopes to give everyone time to joi n in the fun! Please note that there are three different registration link s for each day. Visit the FB event link below for more details. https://fb .me/e/3IDn4uum3 Wise Watersheds. Register HERE... FODC_WaterWeek.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Friends of Dec kers Creek
Come celebrate World Water Day with us and create some environmental crafts an d learn about the environment with us on Zoom! We are collaborating with t he WVDEP\, YEP\, Project WET\, and Project Learning Tree for this three-da y virtual series beginning on World Water Day\, Monday\, March 22nd. The a ctivities will last about an hour and are tailored to youth\, but everyone is welcome. We have tiered the start times on different days in hopes to give everyone time to join in the fun! Please note that there are three di fferent registration links for each day. Visit the FB event link below for more details.
Wise Watersheds. \ ;Register \;HERE...
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210317T1312280Z-399841-3730@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214 SUMMARY:RCPP public comment DESCRIPTION:USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks publ ic comments on its interim rule for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)\, which helps partners develop and implement unique conserv ation solutions that engage farmers\, ranchers and forest landowners. The rule (now available on the Federal Register) takes effect on publication a nd includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill. The 2 018 Farm Bill made RCPP a stand-alone program with its own dedicated fundi ng\, simplifying rules for partners and producers. Additionally\, the 2018 Farm Bill reduces the number of funding pools and emphasizes partner repo rting of conservation outcomes. The updated program also expands flexibi lity for alternative funding arrangements with partners and availability o f watershed program authorities to projects outside critical conservation areas. NRCS invites comments on this interim rule through April 13. If you think it would be worthwhile for ACWA to submit comments on this rule\, p lease email Mark Patrick McGuire. For more information\, visit the RCPP we bsite. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USDA&rsquo\;s Natural Resources Conservation Service (N RCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Regional Conservation Part nership Program (RCPP)\, which helps partners develop and implement un ique conservation solutions that engage farmers\, ranchers and forest land owners. The rule ( now available on the Federal Register) takes effect on publication and includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill.< /span>
The 2018 Farm Bill made RCPP a stand-alone program with its own dedicated funding\, simplifying rules for partners and producers. Additionally\, the 2018 Farm Bill reduces the number of funding pools and emphasizes partner reporting of conservation o utcomes. \; \; The updated program also expands flexibility for al ternative funding arrangements with partners and availability of watershed program authorities to projects outside critical conservation areas.
NRCS invites comments on this in terim rule through April 13. \;If you think it would be worthwhile for ACWA to submit comments on this rule\, please email Mark Patrick McGuire. For more info rmation\, visit the RCPP website.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200214T2021520Z-399841-2772@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T160000 SUMMARY:Aquatic and human health DESCRIPTION:Methods and Tools to Support Aquatic and Human Health This pres entation will discuss recent findings that sublethal toxicity is strongly related to both fluorinated chain length and the structure of the non-fluo rinated “head” group. These findings\, combined with information on bioacc umulation\, suggest that multiple mechanisms of toxic action exist. Mixtur e experiments to date have indicated additive\, but not synergistic\, inte ractions of PFASs within and between classes. We will discuss implications of these findings along with ongoing research directions to better unders tand risks to aquatic life. Click-here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meth ods and Tools to Support \;Aquatic and Human Health
This presentation wi ll discuss recent findings that sublethal toxicity is strongly related to both fluorinated chain length and the structure of the non-fluorinated &ld quo\;head&rdquo\; group. These findings\, combined with information on bio accumulation\, suggest that multiple mechanisms of toxic action exist. Mix ture experiments to date have indicated additive\, but not synergistic\, i nteractions of \;PFASs \;within and between classes. We will discu ss implications of these findings along with ongoing research directions t o better understand risks to aquatic life.
Click-here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20231010T1843590Z-399841-5449@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220 SUMMARY:Make It Shine applications available DESCRIPTION:Applications are now available for the 2024 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Spring Cleanup. This annual event is sponsored by WVDEP 's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) Program. This year's cl eanup will be held during the first two weeks of April (April 1st through April 14th) and applications are due by Friday\, March 8\, 2024. The Make It Shine program will provide resources such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to conduct li tter cleanups in state streams or on public lands. More than 3\,500 volunt eers from nearly 140 groups participated in the 2023 cleanup\, removing 21 5 tons of litter\, remediating 87 dumps\, and collecting 1\,267 tires from 281 acres of public lands and 87 miles of streams across West Virginia. A pplications are available online. Once your project is approved\, REAP sta ff will coordinate delivery of cleanup supplies\, waste hauling and dispos al. For more information\, email Chris Cartwright or call 1-800-322-5530. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Applications
are now available for the 2024 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Spri
ng Cleanup. This annual event is sponsored by WVDEP's Rehabilitation Envir
onmental Action Plan (REAP) Program. \;This year's cleanup will be hel
d during the first two weeks of April (April 1st through April 14th) and a
pplications are due by Friday\, March 8\, 2024.
The Make It Shine program will provide resources su
ch as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and landfill fees to community g
roups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups in state streams or on publi
c lands. \;More than 3\,500 volunteers from nearly 140 groups particip
ated in the 2023 cleanup\, removing 215 tons of litter\, remediating 87 du
mps\, and collecting 1\,267 tires from 281 acres of public lands and 87 mi
les of streams across West Virginia.
Applications are \;available online. Once your project is approved\, REAP staff w
ill coordinate delivery of cleanup supplies\, waste hauling and disposal.
For more information\, email \;Chris Cartwright or call \;1-800-322-5530.
Have you eve r wanted to be part of a team studying native wildlife? Now you can combin e your love of nature with your passion for discovery by helping the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources gather information for wildlife res earch. \;
Citizen scienc e\, also known as community science\, is a form of crowdsourcing in which the public voluntarily collects data as part of ongoing \; scientific research for an organization. You don&rsquo\;t need to have a degree in wi ldlife biology &mdash\; just a desire to learn and the ability to follow s imple instructions. In this case you&rsquo\;ll be assisting the WVDNR with data collection on the state&rsquo\;s populations of several native speci es. \;
The WVDNR is reev aluating the state status of all our species as part of the 2025 State Wil dlife Action Plan revision. Your data is used to calculate a species&rsquo \; area or occupancy and extent of occurrence in the state\, both of which directly feed into the determination of species&rsquo\; status ranking. N ow\, are you ready to put your citizen scientist observations to work?&nbs p\;Click-Here to lea rn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240513T1250110Z-399841-5814@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T153000 SUMMARY:CWSRF Ag funding overview DESCRIPTION:Join the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an overvi ew of how the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) can be used to fund the implementation of agricultural best management practices (BMPs). Stat e CWSRF programs can provide low-interest loans and grants to farmers\, co nservation districts and others for projects that reduce runoff\, enhance soil health\, and manage waste more effectively in cropland and animal fee ding operations. After an overview of CWSRF program funding for agricultur al BMPs\, the Washington Department of Ecology will share how their CWSRF program finances BMPs\, and the Spokane Conservation District will describ e how they have used the CWSRF for their Farmed Smart Certification and Di rect Seed Loan Implementation Program. ---> Register Here. CWSRFAgWebinar Flyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an overview of how the \;
After an overview of CWSRF pr ogram funding for agricultural BMPs\, the Washington Department of Ecology will share how their CWSRF program finances BMPs\, and the Spokane Conser vation District will describe how they have used the CWSRF for their Farme d Smart Certification and Direct Seed Loan Implementation Program. \;< /span>
--->\; \;Register Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241017T1322560Z-399841-6089@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125 SUMMARY:River Rally registration is open DESCRIPTION:Rally Registration is Now Open! VIEW THE PROGRAM GET EARLY-BIRD RATES Dear Friends and Colleagues\, River Rally 2019 takes pla ce along the banks of the Cuyahoga River and marks the last time that rive r caught fire from unregulated pollution fifty years ago\, a pivotal event that sparked the environmental movement that led to the establishment of the Clean Water Act. You don’t want to miss this one! This year\, our prog ram features speakers who will illuminate how far we have come over the pa st 50 years\, candidly reflect on where we stand today\, and deliver game- changing insight for ensuring everyone has access to clean water and healt hy rivers\, both urban and rural\, for the next 50 years. We will build yo ur toolbox and confidence so that you leave inspired\, informed\, and empo wered to build a more sustainable and equitable water future. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rally Registration is Now Open!
VIEW THE
PROGRAM \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
GET EARLY-B
IRD RATES
Dear Friends and Colleagues\,
River Rally 2019 takes place along the banks of the Cuyahoga River and marks the last time that river caught fire from unregulated pollution fift y years ago\, a pivotal event that sparked the environmental movement that led to the establishment of the Clean Water Act. You don&rsquo\;t want to miss this one! This year\, our program features speakers who will illumin ate how far we have come over the past 50 years\, candidly reflect on wher e we stand today\, and deliver game-changing insight for ensuring everyone has access to clean water and healthy rivers\, both urban and rural\, for the next 50 years. We will build your toolbox and confidence so that you leave inspired\, informed\, and empowered to build a more sustainable and equitable water future.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190125T1444090Z-399841-1546@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150601 SUMMARY:Homeschool Water Festival DESCRIPTION:Email:Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov for more details. http://www.dep. wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WET/Pages/WaterFestivals.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email:Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov for more details.
\nhttp://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WET/Pages/WaterFestivals .aspx
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1824050Z-399841-143@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150425 SUMMARY:SOS Workshop DESCRIPTION:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details. http://www.dep.wv.gov/so s X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Contact \;Glenn Nelson for more details.
\n CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1227210Z-399841-133@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150428 SUMMARY:SOS Workshop DESCRIPTION:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details. http://www.dep.wv.gov/so s X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details.
\n CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1441000Z-399841-134@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509 SUMMARY:Discovery Day DESCRIPTION:At Seneca Rocks - Contact Glenn Nelson for more details. http:/ /www.dep.wv.gov/sos X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:At \;Seneca Rocks - Contact Glenn Nelson for more details.
\n CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1825490Z-399841-136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150513 SUMMARY:Coal River Water Festival DESCRIPTION:Email: sara@coalrivergroup.com for more details. http://www.dep .wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WET/Pages/WaterFestivals.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email: sara@coalrivergroup.com \;for more details.
\nhttp://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WET/Pages/WaterFe stivals.aspx
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1820090Z-399841-137@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150519 SUMMARY:Ritchie County Water Festival DESCRIPTION:Email:Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov for more details. http://www.dep. wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WET/Pages/WaterFestivals.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email:Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov for more details.
\nhttp://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WET/Pages/WaterFestivals .aspx
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1823360Z-399841-138@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150508 SUMMARY:Hurricane Water Festival DESCRIPTION:Email:bnewhouse@hurricanewv.com for more details. http://www.d ep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WET/Pages/WaterFestivals.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Email:bnewhouse@hurricanewv.com \;for more details. \;
\nhttp://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WET/Pag es/WaterFestivals.aspx
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1829030Z-399841-135@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T150000 SUMMARY:Kids Day at Paint Creek DESCRIPTION:Join Paint Creek Watershed Association as they their local yout h geared up to fish on Paint Creek. Door prizes\, educational booths\, foo d vendors\, and outdoor fun await you and your family on Paint Creek! Thi s event is free and open to the public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Paint Creek Watershed Association as t hey their local youth geared up to fish on Paint Creek. Door prizes\, educ ational booths\, food vendors\, and outdoor fun await you and your family on Paint Creek! \;
This event is free and open to the public.< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Paint Creek Fishing Peir UID:20180119T1452050Z-399841-519@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T140000 SUMMARY:Ritchie County Water Festival DESCRIPTION:This water festival is sponsored by Friends of the Hughes River Watershed Association and is a closed invite to Ritchie County Elementary Schools. West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong wa ter festivals for 4th and 5th graders! The events are part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the critical need for water education. Water festivals include interactive learning stations and exhibits where studen ts engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities. Organizations t hat collaborate with the DEP to provide this fun and educational opportuni ty include the National Park Service\, MS4s\, and local watershed organiza tions. For information about hosting a water festival in your watershed\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This water festival is sponsored by Friends of the Hughes River Watershed Association and is a closed invite to Ritch ie County Elementary Schools.
West Virginia celebrates the importa
nce of water with daylong water festivals for 4th and 5th graders! The eve
nts are part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the critical nee
d for water education. Water festivals include interactive learning statio
ns and exhibits where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water
activities.
Organizations that collaborate with the DEP to pro
vide this fun and educational opportunity include the National Park Servic
e\, MS4s\, and local watershed organizations. For information about hostin
g a water festival in your watershed\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Be
rgstrom@wv.gov
Learn methods for studying stream quality w ith your students. Engaging and relevant ways to apply scientific inquiry\ , biology\, chemistry\, and ecology. Kids love it! Led by Glenn Nelson of WVDEP Save our Streams Program. < a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00146umModdUeTDDk2BbjD7665iEmOYMedN0CE 9csmXudewVNWfduytL63wDFOafpXelpYbmvkAqmHH1fRtaubZEKn3ZAuIY--VfE_RWMqFTp11s hsRxE8NceDRoDmftW6mWhmVajtYOsGPiB6FT4BYVoLkv_2-bJA3HXu1hW_-FyTG9t8uD2dXbVq Z8ClcSrJA&\;c=ThG7uwgs6pVvuVyiSS1mXCAcDY3tBEHDGwkARgdmHGsXLGlXlDv02Q==& amp\;ch=6r4ZhHOKkbs_RhD0AJ7fsO1O_0ajUb8ojzw-s0iUTlHDtgCMFbagow=='>Teaching Principal Dr. Dana McCauley will share her experience of reinvigorati ng her curriculum and the community through the creation of a living labor atory in the schoolyard. ANALYSE data through geographic information syste ms (GIS). Peter Skystad from Garrett College will provide instruction and lesson plans. Enjoy the beautiful highlands of Spruce Mountain! Naturalist and retired science teacher Paula Waggy will lead hikes in search of sala manders\, wildflowers and other hidden gems.
\nThe cost is $60 and i ncludes room\, board and materials. Scholarships and travel stipends are a vailable. Graduate credit may also be available. Guests (spouse\, children etc.) are welcome! For more information\, contact Kellee Waddell at 304. 567. 2632 or kwaddell@mountain.org.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1557420Z-399841-141@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150513 SUMMARY:AGO submission deadline DESCRIPTION:For more information visit the AGO website\; here you will find an overview of the AGO process. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information visit the AG O website\; here you will find an overview of the AGO process.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20150414T1556420Z-399841-142@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150713 SUMMARY:Appalachian Watershed and Stream Monitors DESCRIPTION:Learn methods for studying stream quality with your students. E ngaging and relevant ways to apply scientific inquiry\, biology\, chemistr y\, and ecology. Kids love it! Led by Glenn Nelson of WV DEP Save our Stre ams Program. Teaching Principal Dr. Dana McCauley will share her experienc e of reinvigorating her curriculum and the community through the creation of a living laboratory in the schoolyard. Analyse data through geographic information systems (GIS). Peter Skystad from Garrett College will provide instruction and lesson plans. Enjoy the beautiful highlands of Spruce Mou ntain! Naturalist and retired science teacher Paula Waggy will lead hikes in search of salamanders\, wildflowers and other hidden gems. The cost is $60 and includes room\, board and materials. Scholarships and travel stip ends are available. Graduate credit may also be available. Guests (spouse\ , children etc.) are welcome! For more information\, contact Kellee Waddel l at 304. 567. 2632 or kwaddell@mountain.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn methods for studying stream quality w ith your students. Engaging and relevant ways to apply scientific inquiry\ , biology\, chemistry\, and ecology. Kids love it! Led by Glenn Nelson of WV DEP Save our Streams Program. Teachin g Principal Dr. Dana McCauley will share her experience of reinvigorat ing her curriculum and the community through the creation of a living labo ratory in the schoolyard. \;Analyse data through geographic informatio n systems (GIS). Peter Skystad from Garrett College will provide instructi on and lesson plans. \;Enjoy the beautiful highlands of Spruce Mountai n! Naturalist and retired science teacher Paula Waggy will lead hikes in s earch of salamanders\, wildflowers and other hidden gems. \;
\nT he cost is $60 and includes room\, board and materials. Scholarships and t ravel stipends are available. Graduate credit may also be available. Guest s (spouse\, children etc.) are welcome! For more information\, contact Kel lee Waddell at 304. 567. 2632 or kwaddell@mountain.org.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1558490Z-399841-139@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150714 SUMMARY:Appalachian Watershed and Stream Monitors DESCRIPTION:Learn methods for studying stream quality with your students. E ngaging and relevant ways to apply scientific inquiry\, biology\, chemistr y\, and ecology. Kids love it! Led by Glenn Nelson of WV DEP Save our Stre ams Program. Teaching Principal Dr. Dana McCauley will share her experienc e of reinvigorating her curriculum and the community through the creation of a living laboratory in the schoolyard. Aanlyse data through geographic information systems (GIS). Peter Skystad from Garrett College will provide instruction and lesson plans. Enjoy the beautiful highlands of Spruce Mou ntain! Naturalist and retired science teacher Paula Waggy will lead hikes in search of salamanders\, wildflowers and other hidden gems. The cost is $60 and includes room\, board and materials. Scholarships and travel stipe nds are available. Graduate credit may also be available. Guests (spouse\, children etc.) are welcome! For more information\, contact Kellee Waddell at 304. 567. 2632 or kwaddell@mountain.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn methods for studying stream quality w ith your students. Engaging and relevant ways to apply scientific inquiry\ , biology\, chemistry\, and ecology. Kids love it! Led by Glenn Nelson of WV DEP Save our Streams Program. Teachin g Principal Dr. Dana McCauley will share her experience of reinvigorat ing her curriculum and the community through the creation of a living labo ratory in the schoolyard. Aanlyse data through geographic information syst ems (GIS). Peter Skystad from Garrett College will provide instruction and lesson plans. Enjoy the beautiful highlands of Spruce Mountain! Naturalis t and retired science teacher Paula Waggy will lead hikes in search of sal amanders\, wildflowers and other hidden gems.
\nThe cost is $60 and includes room\, board and materials. Scholarships and travel stipends are available. Graduate credit may also be available. Guests (spouse\, childre n etc.) are welcome! For more information\, contact Kellee Waddell at 304. 567. 2632 or kwaddell@mountain.org.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1558150Z-399841-140@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T160000 SUMMARY:Becoming a non-profit DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about starting your own nonprofit in West Virg inia\, but are unsure how to go about doing so? Then this workshop will be perfect for you! Representatives from the West Virginia Secretary of Stat e’s Office will teach attendees the necessary steps to applying for 501c3 (nonprofit) status in West Virginia. This program is part of our 2019 Nonp rofit and Grant Workshop Series\, which runs March - July. Please register for this event online at www.kanawhalibrary.org. Adult\, Seniors. https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/240732020136969/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you thin king about starting your own nonprofit in West Virginia\, but are unsure h ow to go about doing so? Then this workshop will be perfect for you! Repre sentatives from the West Virginia Secretary of State&rsquo\;s Office will teach attendees the necessary steps to applying for 501c3 (nonprofit) stat us in West Virginia.
This p rogram is part of our 2019 Nonprofit and Grant Workshop Series\, which run s March - July. Please register for this event online at www.kanawhalibrary.org. Adult\, Senio rs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/240732020136969/
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Kanawha County Library UID:20190312T1502460Z-399841-1717@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T200000 SUMMARY:Warm Springs Run Total Maximum Daily Load Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a comment period on draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for selected streams in the Warm Spring Run and Rockymarsh Run watersheds\, bo th part of the Potomac Direct Drains. The comment period begins August 26\ , 2016 and extends through September 26\, 2016. The public meeting is sche duled in the watershed to present a general discussion of the TMDL develop ment process and to answer questions regarding the proposed TMDLs. The DEP invites public comment on all aspects of the draft TMDLs. Written commen ts may be submitted by U.S. Mail\, electronic mail\, and fax. The preferre d form for comment submissions is e-mail or disk in order to expedite the review and response process. Written comments should be postmarked no late r than September 26\, 2016. Comments should be sent to: Steve Young\, ATTN : PDD draft comments West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection 601 57th Street Charleston\, WV 25304 E-mail: stephen.a.young@wv.g ov The TMDLs are available for review on DEP’s webpage: www.dep.wv.gov/wvt mdl CDs may also be obtained by calling Steve Young at (304) 926-0495. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Department of Environment al Protection (DEP) announces a comment period on draft Total Maximum Dail y Loads (TMDLs) for selected streams in the Warm Spring Run and Rockymarsh Run watersheds\, both part of the Potomac Direct Drains. The comment peri od begins August 26\, 2016 and extends through September 26\, 2016.
< p>The public meeting \;is \;scheduled in the watershed to present a general discussion of the TMDL development process and to answer questio ns regarding the proposed TMDLs.The DEP invites public comment on all aspects of the draft TMDLs. \; Written comments may be submitted by U.S. Mail\, electronic mail\, and fax. The preferred form for comment s ubmissions is e-mail or disk in order to expedite the review and response process. Written comments should be postmarked no later than September 26\ , 2016. Comments should be sent to:
Steve Young\, ATTN: PDD draft comments
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
601 57th \;Street \; \; Charleston\, WV 25304 \; \; E-mail: \;ste phen.a.young@wv.gov
The TMDLs are available for review on DEP& rsquo\;s webpage: \;www.dep.wv. gov/wvtmdl \; \; \;CDs may also be obtained by calling S teve Young at (304) 926-0495.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160830T1723510Z-399841-225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190607 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-20-week-of-june-3-2019/ In this issue . . . EPA issues CWA Section 401 Guidance EPA Construction General Permit EPA & FEM A Sign an MOU Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct c omments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https:/ /www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-20-week-of-june-3-2019/< /span>
In this issue . . .
The Weekly W rap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The W rap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190607T1900140Z-399841-2050@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200619 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-21-week-of-june-15-2020/ In this issue... EPA Releases How's My Waterway App Navigable Waters Protection Rule Webinar Se ries Senate Approves Great American Outdoors Act EPA OIG Report Outlines A gency's COVID-19 Challenges ACWA Seeking CWA Sec. 401 Questions Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importa nt deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: \;https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa- weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-21-week-of-june-15-2020/
In this issue...
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa tion.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200622T1251570Z-399841-3220@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T120000 SUMMARY:Family walk DESCRIPTION:Friday Family Walk Join WVBG Executive Director Philip Smith on the first Friday of July for a short nature-themed story followed by a wa lk around the Garden concluding with a simple craft. This easy\, casual wa lk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enj oy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free for WVBG member\, $15 suggested donation/famil y for non-members. Please register online at: https://www.wvbg.org/program s/events/ Details Date: July 5\, Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm\; West Virgin ia Botanic Garden\, 1061 Tyrone Road\, Morgantown\, WV 26508\; Website: ww w.wvbg.org Phone: 304-322-2093 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday Famil y Walk
Join WVBG Executive D irector Philip Smith on the first Friday of July for a short nature-themed story followed by a walk around the Garden concluding with a simple craft . This easy\, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate &ldquo\;off road&rdquo\; strollers. All ages. \; Free for WVBG member\, $15 suggested donation/family for non-members. Please regis ter online at: \;h ttps://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/
\;
Details
Date: July 5\, Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm\; West Virginia Botanic Garden\, 1061 Tyrone Road\, \;Morgantown\, \;WV 26508\; Website: www.wvbg.org
Phone: 304-322-2093
\;
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:West Virginia Botanic Garden UID:20190627T1527430Z-399841-2117@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150606 SUMMARY:SOS Workshop DESCRIPTION:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details. http://www.dep.wv.gov/so s X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details.
\n CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1441250Z-399841-144@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150616 SUMMARY:SOS Workshop DESCRIPTION:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details. http://www.dep.wv.gov/so s X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details.
\n CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1442310Z-399841-145@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150617 SUMMARY:SOS Workshop DESCRIPTION:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details. http://www.dep.wv.gov/so s X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Contact Glenn Nelson for more details.
\n CATEGORIES:Education UID:20150414T1443170Z-399841-147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200708 SUMMARY:ScIC3 Virtual Unconference DESCRIPTION:ScIC3 Virtual Unconference - http://www.scic-conference.com/ Sc IC3 'Science is Cool' is the third virtual unconference brought to you by PocketLab. PocketLab creates simple\, all-in-one science sensors that invi te kids to explore real science in traditional\, hybrid\, and remote learn ing settings. Join us on as we discuss remote learning\, equity\, and acce ssibility within STEM education as we near the end of summer and approach a very unique school year. After a stellar keynote\, we bring you a full d ay of amazing presenters\, speakers\, scientists\, innovators\, and passio nate educators. We will discuss returning to school remote-savvy\, hybrid learning empowered and all-around inspired. Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ScIC3 Virtua l Unconference - \;http://www .scic-conference.com/
ScIC3 'Science is Cool' is the third virtual unconference brough t to you by PocketLab. PocketLab creates simple\, all-in-one science senso rs that invite kids to explore real science in traditional\, hybrid\, and remote learning settings. Join us on as we discuss remote learning\, equit y\, and accessibility within STEM education as we near the end of summer a nd approach a very unique school year. After a stellar keynote\, we bring you a full day of amazing presenters\, speakers\, scientists\, innovators\ , and passionate educators. We will discuss returning to school remote-sav vy\, hybrid learning empowered and all-around inspired. \;
Register \;HERE
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200625T2008140Z-399841-3228@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200623 SUMMARY:Reducing pipeline impacts DESCRIPTION:Reducing Impacts of Pipelines Crossing Rivers and Streams Centr al Appalachia is home to a wealth of aquatic resources\, with a widely dis tributed network of small streams and larger rivers hosting abundant diver sity. The ongoing buildout of pipeline infrastructure involves major linea r construction and earth disturbance\, stretching hundreds of miles. Invar iably\, this requires the crossing of streams and rivers\, including many that host high-quality fisheries\, streams hosting sensitive or threatened organisms\, and drinking water sources. Click-Here to read the TU-WVRC re port. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Reducing Impacts of Pipelines Crossing Rive rs and Streams
Central Appalachia is home to a wealth of aquatic r esources\, with a widely distributed network of small streams and larger r ivers hosting abundant diversity. The ongoing buildout of pipeline infrast ructure involves major linear construction and earth disturbance\, stretch ing hundreds of miles. Invariably\, this requires the crossing of streams and rivers\, including many that host high-quality fisheries\, streams hos ting sensitive or threatened organisms\, and drinking water sources.
Click-Here \;to read the TU-WVRC report.
EPA Chief Sc ientists: Keeping Our Oceans Safe and Clean
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a video showcasing the work conducted by EPA Chief Scientists\, who are crit ical to ensuring that the marine environment is protected\, while supporti ng navigational safety\, national security\, and a multi-billion-dollar ma rine transportation economy.
Check out the video at: https://youtu.be/ vmOBI-TBIxk. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190624T1934080Z-399841-2108@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T143000 SUMMARY:Powerful nonprofit stories DESCRIPTION:Craft Powerful Nonprofit Stories Finding and crafting a story that evokes emotion takes time AND help from others. In this webinar\, Lo ri L. Jacobwith will teach you how to inspire your friends and colleagues to come up with compelling stories that can help you raise more money. If you've ever thought - our staff doesn't help me find good stories to share - this session is for you. You'll discover whom to talk to and what key q uestions to ask to uncover powerful stories. By the time this webinar is o ver\, you will (1) learn the true definition of a mission moment and ident ify at least one from your organization\; (2) identify your own clear\, bo ld\, communication for crafting your mission moment story\; and\, (3) rece ive a template used by thousands to craft your own powerful two-minute sto ry. Click-Here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Craft Powerf ul Nonprofit Stories
\;
Finding and crafting a story that evokes emotion tak es time AND help from others. In this webinar\, Lori L. Jacobwith will tea ch you how to inspire your friends and colleagues to come up with compelli ng stories that can help you raise more money. If you've ever thought - ou r staff doesn't help me find good stories to share - this session is for y ou. You'll discover whom to talk to and what key questions to ask to uncov er powerful stories. By the time this webinar is over\, you will (1) learn the true definition of a mission moment and identify at least one from yo ur organization\; (2) identify your own clear\, bold\, communication for c rafting your mission moment story\; and\, (3) receive a template used by t housands to craft your own powerful two-minute story.
Click-Here \;t o register
\;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190719T1655050Z-399841-2244@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T190000 SUMMARY:MSTA meeting DESCRIPTION:Mountain State Trail Alliance general membership meeting open t o the public. We hold our meetings every other month switching between the five counties in our service region. Everyone is welcome to these meeting s and you're encouraged to bring trail needs and ideas to discuss. Click-H ere for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mountain Sta te Trail Alliance general membership meeting open to the public. We hold o ur meetings every other month switching between the five counties in our s ervice region. Everyone is welcome to these meetings and you're encouraged to bring trail needs and ideas to discuss.
Click-Here \;for more details.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200304T2022250Z-399841-2816@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: EPA Publish es Draft Method 1633 for 40 PFAS Idaho Completes NPDES Authorization Trans ition District Court Vacates NWPR Nominations for Biosolids Risk Assessmen t Science Advisory Board Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wra p is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wra p reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important i nformation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| <
div class='m_-2808912914465125089block-grid'> This week's Wrap is accessible \;here. In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a r oad map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remind s our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informati on. |
Conservation Currents is a newletter from the Izzak Walton League of America. In this edition: Boundary waters\, Salt watch going strong\, Stream monitoring mad e easy\, Quick news and much more.
Go to: http://bit.ly/2Im4k9i f or details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200304T2026350Z-399841-2817@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903 SUMMARY:REAP tire collection events DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting five free tire collection events in Septe mber. The five events are: Doddridge County: Sep. 8th at the Antero gravel lot (Approximately 1/4 mile from the Shell station on Snowbird Road) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barbour County: Sep. 15th at the Barbour County Fairgrou nds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nicholas County: Sep. 15th at the Summersville A rena and Conference Center (3 Armory Way) in the lower level parking lot f rom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jackson County: Sep. 25th at the Jackson County Fairg rounds in Cottageville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raleigh County: Sep. 29th at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center (200 Armory Drive) in the upp er gravel parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and li ght truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, t he WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping of f tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be foun d on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting five free tire collection events in September. The five events a re:
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per pers on. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests th at individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of u pcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
Data Interpretation \;
Webinar: Online\, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Led by the Integration &\; Application Network (IAN) of th e University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science\, this one-day w ebinar is a follow up to the February workshop in Carlisle\, PA. Participa nts will gain the tools and knowhow for effectively understanding and comm unicating their data.
Registration Information Available Her e \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190409T1844580Z-399841-1836@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200219 SUMMARY:WVDEP spill line DESCRIPTION: In the event of a hazardous waste or hazardous material relea se or emergency\, please contact: 800-642-3074. Click-Here for a video ove rview. Additional Contact Information National Response Center: 800-424-88 02 WVDEP Elkview Emergency Response Unit: 304-558-5938 Email contact: Rust y.T.Joins@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
In the event of a hazardous waste or hazardous material release or eme rgency\, please contact: 800-642-3074. Click-Here \;for a vide o overview.
Additional Conta ct Information
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200219T1413230Z-399841-2773@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806 SUMMARY:Watershed Wednesday DESCRIPTION:It’s Watershed Wednesday! The first Water Resources Research Ac t\, signed into law in 1964\, established a framework for water resource r esearch in the U.S. and its territories. This framework provided for the c reation of the 54 federally designated Water Resource Research Institutes –one in each of the 50 states\, as well as in the District of Columbia\, P uerto Rico\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, and Guam–located at each state’s or territory’s '1862' land-grant university or at another college or univers ity designated by the governor or state legislature. Here in West Virginia \, that’s the West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) at WVU. One o f the many ways WVWRI works is by providing grant funding and partnering w ith nonprofit organizations like Save the Tygart Watershed Association on various projects\, like our Roaring Creek passive treatment system and the water sampling we conduct so they can test for rare earth elements. To le arn more about WVWRI and all of the great ways they work to improve and pr otect the quality of West Virginia’s water resources ---> Learn more about WVWRI here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It&rsquo\;s Watershed Wednesday!
The fi rst Water Reso urces Research Act\, signed into law in 1964\, established a fram ework for water resource research in the U.S. and its territories. This fr amework provided for the creation of the 54 federally designated Water Res ource Research Institutes &ndash\;one in each of the 50 states\, as well a s in the District of Columbia\, Puerto Rico\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, an d Guam&ndash\;located at each state&rsquo\;s or territory&rsquo\;s '1862' land-grant university or at another college or university designated by th e governor or state legislature.
Here in West Virginia\, that&rsquo\;s the West Virginia Water Resear
ch Institute (WVWRI) at WVU. One of the many ways WVWRI works is by provid
ing grant funding and partnering with nonprofit organizations like Save th
e Tygart Watershed Association on various projects\, like our \;Roa
ring Creek passive treatment system and the water s
ampling we conduct so they can test for rare earth elements. To learn more
about WVWRI and all of the great ways they work to improve and protect th
e quality of West Virginia&rsquo\;s water resources
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250806T1635360Z-399841-6712@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220304 SUMMARY:Appalachian Salmon DESCRIPTION:Austin Caperton\, former governor\, member of Gov. Jim Justice' s administration\, and a Beckley businessman with a coal mining background \, has founded and is launching Appalachian Salmon\, a land-based aquacult ure project that will provide the North American market with sustainably s ourced Coho salmon. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Austin Caper ton\, former governor\, member of Gov. Jim Justice's administration\, and a Beckley businessman with a coal mining background\, has founded and is l aunching Appalachian Salmon\, a land-based aquaculture project that will p rovide the North American market with sustainably sourced Coho salmon.
Click-Here< /span> \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220304T1415540Z-399841-4359@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109 SUMMARY:WV Hellbender’s DESCRIPTION:Monster “hellbenders” are lurking in West Virginia’s cleanest s treams Beneath the surface of clean-flowing streams in West Virginia\, a m ultitude of strange creatures lurk\, but none is perhaps more shocking to encounter than the hellbender. Also known as the devil dog\, the mud devil \, and the Allegheny alligator\, its names testify to the strangeness of w hat turns out to be an giant aquatic salamander that is at once both repul sive and magical\, depending on who you’re discussing them with. Lisa Stan sell Galitz says she thinks the creatures are indeed magical as they’ve be en indigenous to a specific region for so long\, though they’re often hard to find\, living among rocky river bottoms. Click-Here to read more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monster &ldq uo\;hellbenders&rdquo\; are lurking in West Virginia&rsquo\;s cleanest str eams
Beneath the surface of clean-flowing streams in West Virginia\, a multitude of strange creat ures lurk\, but none is perhaps more shocking to encounter than the hellbe nder. Also known as the devil dog\, the mud devil\, and the Allegheny alli gator\, its names testify to the strangeness of what turns out to be an gi ant aquatic salamander that is at once both repulsive and magical\, depend ing on who you&rsquo\;re discussing them with.
Lisa Stansell Galitz says she thinks the creatures are indeed magical as they&rsquo\;ve been indigenous to a specific region for so long\, though they&rsquo\;re often hard to find\, living among rocky ri ver bottoms.
Click-Here to read more.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250109T1319110Z-399841-6215@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T173000 SUMMARY:Modernize your fundraising DESCRIPTION:Join the 2019 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference as we discus s how automation will modernize your fundraising - and make it easier to r aise money! For those not attending the conference\, this session will str eam via Facebook Live. Tune in to the event page to listen and learn. Topi cs include: 1) How to use automation to enhance donor communication\, stew ardship\, and engagement strategies. 2) How to Incorporate technology and data to tell stories with greater impact. 3) Ways to Increase efficiency w ith today’s modern fundraising platforms. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 785233138519452/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the 201
9 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference as we discuss how automation will m
odernize your fundraising - and make it easier to raise money! For those n
ot attending the conference\, this session will stream via Facebook Live.
Tune in to the event pag
e to listen and learn. Topics include:
1) How to use automation to enhance donor communication\, stewa rdship\, and engagement strategies. 2) How to Incorporate technology and data to tell stories with greater imp act. 3) Ways to Increase efficiency with today&rsquo\;s modern fundraising platforms.
https://www.faceboo k.com/events/785233138519452/
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190312T1920370Z-399841-1719@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T120000 SUMMARY:Canyon rim trail work DESCRIPTION:Help Friends of Blackwater improve Canyon Rim Trail! Meet at ou r office (571 Douglas Road\, Thomas WV) at 9 a.m. on March 23rd to get sta rted. From the office\, we'll be going up to the trailhead for Canyon Rim Trail\, near the Olson Fire Tower. We will provide all the tools\, but com e prepared to walk\, carry materials\, and work on turnpiking or general c leanup. For more information email ian@saveblackwater.org. https://www.fac ebook.com/events/314934066046083/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help Friends of Blackwater improve Canyon Rim Trail! Meet at our office (571 Douglas R oad\, Thomas WV) at 9 a.m. on March 23rd to get started. From the office\, we'll be going up to the trailhead for Canyon Rim Trail\, near the Olson Fire Tower. We will provide all the tools\, but come prepared to walk\, ca rry materials\, and work on turnpiking or general cleanup. For more inform ation email ian@saveblackwater.org .
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190312T1505140Z-399841-1718@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T110000 SUMMARY:Ward Hollow cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat We'll have breakfast at t he Habitat shelter and then break off into groups for litter clean ups and other volunteer projects. Guests must be age 12 and up and sign a waiver to participate. Access the Habitat through the gate around the back of bui lding 6000\, WV Regional Technology Park. A security officer will be there to open the gate. All tools and supplies will be provided.Please respond 'going' if you plan to attend. Questions? Text or call Karen Kish at (304) 373-7569. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat
We'll have breakfast at the Habitat shelter and then break off into groups for litter clean ups and other volunteer projec ts. Guests must be age 12 and up and sign a waiver to participate. Access the Habitat through the gate around the back of building 6000\, WV Regiona l Technology Park. A security officer will be there to open the gate.
All tools and supplies will be provided.Please respond 'going' if you plan to attend. Questions? Text or call Karen Kish at (304) 373-7569.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20241017T1327470Z-399841-6090@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909 SUMMARY:WVRC photo contest DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers Coalition is proud to create a 2025 calendar that hig hlights the beauty of West Virginia’s rivers and streams -- and we want to feature your photos! We invite you to submit your best photographs for a chance to be included in our calendar and win a $100 prize. Guidelines Su bmission period: The contest will run from September 1\, 2024\, to Septemb er 30\, 2024. All entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST on September 30 \, 2024. File format: Photos must be submitted in JPEG format. Files shou ld be high resolution. Only photos formatted in landscape will be selected for the calendar. Entry limit: Participants may submit up to three photo s. Ready to share your favorite snaps? Learn more about our contest\, vie w the gallery so far\, and submit your photo(s) here: https://pollunit.com /polls/wildandwonderfulwaters. WVRCPhotoContest.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers Co alition is proud to create \;a 2025 calendar that highlights the beaut y of West Virginia&rsquo\;s rivers and streams -- and we want to feature y our photos! We invite you to submit your best photographs for a chance to be included in our calendar and win a $100 prize.
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Ready to share your favorite snaps? Learn more about our contest\, view the gallery so far\, and submit your photo(s) here: \;https://pollunit.com/polls/wildandwonder fulwaters.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240927T1917530Z-399841-6009@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906 SUMMARY:Brook Trout conservation DESCRIPTION:Brook trout are native to the eastern and the upper midwest reg ion of the US and are the state fish for nine US states\, the most of any fish species. So not only are they wide spread\, but they also are loved b y the anglers and people who call these area’s home. But unfortunately for some areas within the brook trout’s native range\, their populations are declining or just struggling to hold on. Changes of land use over time hav e caused some once incredible streams to suffer\, which hurts not only the specific streams that are suffering but also the entire river system as a whole. Luckily we have some very dedicated people who are doing their bes t to make sure the struggling streams don’t struggle any more. Watch this YouTube video to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Brook trout are native to the eastern and the upper midwest region of the US and are t he state fish for nine US states\, the most of any fish species. So not on ly are they wide spread\, but they also are loved by the anglers and peopl e who call these area&rsquo\;s home. But unfortunately for some areas with in the brook trout&rsquo\;s native range\, their populations are declining or just struggling to hold on.
Changes of land use over time have caused some once incredible stream s to suffer\, which hurts not only the specific streams that are suffering but also the entire river system as a whole. Luckily we have some very de dicated people who are doing their best to make sure the struggling stream s don&rsquo\;t struggle any more.
Watch this \;YouTube video to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240906T1304140Z-399841-6008@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906 SUMMARY:Tampling water quality monitoring DESCRIPTION:Use “Tampling” to monitor your local water for contamination. T ask: Deploy Tamples to monitor water for optical brightener contamination. Where: Streams\, ponds\, lakes\, rivers\, urban water outflows. Optical b rightener (OB) sampling using tampons is a low-cost method to detect the p resence of human sewage contamination in stormwater infrastructure systems and natural waterways. OBs are chemicals added to laundry detergents and other brightening agents and can be found in nearly all human wastewaters. “Tampling” (tampon + sampling) can serve as an early warning system for w astewater leaks by mobilizing community scientists to collect OB data on t heir own waterways. --> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Use &ldquo\; Tampling&rdquo\; to monitor your local water for contamination.
Task: \;Deploy Tamples to monitor water for optical bright ener contamination. Where: \;Streams\, ponds\, lakes\, rivers\, urban water outflows.
Optical brightener (OB) sampling usi ng tampons is a low-cost method to detect the presence of human sewage con tamination in stormwater infrastructure systems and natural waterways. OBs are chemicals added to laundry detergents and other brightening agents an d can be found in nearly all human wastewaters. &ldquo\;Tampling&rdquo\; ( tampon + sampling) can serve as an early warning system for wastewater lea ks by mobilizing community scientists to collect OB data on their own wate rways.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20240906T1259070Z-399841-6007@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T190000 SUMMARY:GRWA meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20210101;BYDAY=3WE DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association GRWA Board of Direct or meetings occur on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Meetings start at 6p m in the Lewisburg City Hall Council Chambers. For questions or more info email GRWA Coordinator Jen Baker or call 304-667-2799. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;
For que stions or more info email GRWA Coordinator \;Jen Baker \;or call 304-667-2799.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Lewisburg City Hall UID:20200113T1605530Z-399841-2687@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240626 SUMMARY:Notice of funding opportunities DESCRIPTION:Attached please find NOFOs for the following categories: Educat ion Environment and natural resources Heath and human services Tourism and outdoor recreation 24624-NOFOs.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Attached ple ase find NOFOs for the following categories:
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240625T2009330Z-399841-5869@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Upcoming Event - Jack Barker Memorial Race & Pad dle\, Sunday May 19 Upcoming Event - Book Tour and Music\, Tuesday May 14 Welcome Our New BRWA Board Members Save Our Stream Workshop Recap Water is a Human Right Event Recap Volunteers Conduct River Inventory BRWA Receive s Technical Assistance Grant Buckhannon River Paddlers April Meet Up Buckh annon RiverFest Date Announced - August 24! And more... Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more... \;Click-Here& nbsp\;to read the stories. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240513T1259080Z-399841-5816@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T150000 SUMMARY:Leveraging Participatory Science DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup Webcast Series: Leveraging Parti cipatory Science to Advance Water Quality Reporting and Partnership-Buildi ng Join a two-part series on participatory science hosted by the U.S. Envi ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) Watershed Academy in partnership the Nat ional Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup. T he Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup was developed in 2016 to encourage integ ration of volunteer monitoring activities with ongoing water-quality monit oring conducted by local\, state\, and federal agencies. Register Here for Part 1. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer Mo nitoring Workgroup Webcast Series: Leveraging Participatory Science to Adv ance Water Quality Reporting and Partnership-Building
Join a \;two-part series \;on participatory science hosted by the U.S. Environmenta l Protection Agency (EPA) \;Watershed Aca demy \;in partnership the \;National Water Quality Monitoring Council&r squo\;s Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup. \;The Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup was developed in 2016 to encourage integration of volunteer mon itoring activities with ongoing water-quality monitoring conducted by loca l\, state\, and federal agencies.
Register \;Here for Part 1.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240513T1303360Z-399841-5817@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240519 SUMMARY:BRWA paddling event DESCRIPTION:Come out and support the Buckhannon River Watershed Association at their Jack Barker Memorial Race and Fun Paddle! Register here: tiny.cc /JackBarkerPaddle This event supports the Buckhannon River Watershed Assoc iation’s clean water efforts. The cost to participate is $10 (kids paddle free!). All proceeds benefit BRWA. BRWA_FunPaddleFlyer.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out and support the Buckhannon River Watershed Ass ociation at their Jack Barker Memorial Race and Fun Paddle!
Register here: tiny.cc/JackBarkerPaddle
Come out and help Trout Unlimited and other partners keep the Lost River beautiful. Th e road/stream cleanup boundaries are from Hillside Dr. to the end of Rt. 2 59 in Baker. We start at 9:00 am!
See the attached flyer for more details.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240220T1610190Z-399841-5598@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T150000 SUMMARY:HABs forcasting science DESCRIPTION:Development and Application of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Fore casting Science - Register Here Forecasting Freshwater Cyanobacterial HABs for Sentinel-3 Satellite Resolved U.S. Lakes and Reservoirs Because cyano HABs are a concern for health throughout the United States\, there is a ne ed for a large-scale prediction model. To address this need\, we used a Ba yesian model to estimate the probability of a cyanobacterial bloom occurri ng in a given week. Specifically\, we used an Integrated Nested Laplace Ap proximation (INLA) model because it provided a complex and computationally efficient forecasting model that can work with missing data and irregular lake sampling. The INLA model used cyanobacteria presence data derived fr om Sentinel-3 Ocean Land Color Instrument along with environmental predict or variables from 2016 to 2022 in satellite resolvable lakes across CONUS. This model was applied to forecast World Health Organization recreation Alert Level 1 exceedance >12 μg L−1 chlorophyll-a with cyanobacteria domin ance for 2192 satellite resolved lakes in the United States. The predictio n results were compared to independent previous cyanobacteria presence sat ellite imagery to provide performance statistics. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Development and Application of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Forecasting Science - \;Regis ter Here
Because cyanoHABs are a concern for health throughout the Unit ed States\, there is a need for a large-scale prediction model. To address this need\, we used a Bayesian model to estimate the probability of a cya nobacterial bloom occurring in a given week. Specifically\, we used an Int egrated Nested Laplace Approximation (INLA) model because it provided a co mplex and computationally efficient forecasting model that can work with m issing data and irregular lake sampling. The INLA model used cyanobacteria presence data derived from Sentinel-3 Ocean Land Color Instrument along w ith environmental predictor variables from 2016 to 2022 in satellite resol vable lakes across CONUS. \; This model was applied to forecast World Health Organization recreation Alert Level 1 exceedance >\;12 &mu\;g L&m inus\;1 chlorophyll-a with cyanobacteria dominance for 2192 satellite reso lved lakes in the United States. The prediction results were compared to i ndependent previous cyanobacteria presence satellite imagery to provide pe rformance statistics.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240123T2017120Z-399841-5543@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231221 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet DESCRIPTION:WV WaterNet Fall Edition New groups in the Western Basin NIOSH experimental mine monitoring 2024 Stream Partner grant awards Town Run wat ershed group development and monitoring Funding and opportunity corner Cli ck-Here to read the newsletter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV WaterNet Fall Edition
Click-Here \;to rea d the newsletter.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20231221T1804120Z-399841-5503@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T140000 SUMMARY:Master Naturalist open house DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about trees\, insects\, soil\, w ildflowers\, birds\, and many other aspects of nature? If so\, the Master Naturalist program maybe a good place to expand the knowledge. We are holding two Open Houses to talk about the program. The second Open House and Trail Walk will be held on January 6th at the Cacapon Resort State Par k nature center. Go to: https://www.potomacaudubon.org/master-naturalists/ to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you inte rested in learning about trees\, insects\, soil\, wildflowers\, birds\, an d many other aspects of nature? \; If so\, the Master Naturalist progr am maybe a good place to expand the knowledge. \; \;
We are holding two Open Houses to talk a bout the program. \; The second Open House and Trail Walk will be held on January 6th at the Cacapon Resort State Park nature center.
Go to: \;https://www.pot omacaudubon.org/master-naturalists/ \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park UID:20231116T1557350Z-399841-5484@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T190000 SUMMARY:Master Naturalist open house DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about trees\, insects\, soil\, w ildflowers\, birds\, and many other aspects of nature? If so\, the Master Naturalist program maybe a good place to expand the knowledge. We are holding two Open Houses to talk about the program. The first one is Novem ber 28th 6-7pm at the Eastern Panhandle Hospice education building in Kear neysville. Go to: https://www.potomacaudubon.org/master-naturalists/ to le arn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you inte rested in learning about trees\, insects\, soil\, wildflowers\, birds\, an d many other aspects of nature? \; If so\, the Master Naturalist progr am maybe a good place to expand the knowledge. \; \;
We are holding two Open Houses to talk a bout the program. \; The first one is November 28th 6-7pm at the Easte rn Panhandle Hospice education building in Kearneysville.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Go to: \; https://www.potomacau dubon.org/master-naturalists/ to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Eastern Panhandle Hospice UID:20231116T1556010Z-399841-5483@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T200000 SUMMARY:Public Hearings for Jefferson County water systems DESCRIPTION:For more information\, contact Monica A. Whyte\, Environmental Resources Specialist Kearneysville District Office 1948 Wiltshire Road\, Suite 6 Kearneysville\, WV 25430 Website: http://www.wvdhhr.org/oehs/ eed/swap/ Telephone: 304-725-9453 Cell: 304-389-1674 Fax: 304-725-3 108 E:mail: monica.a.whyte@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information\, contact \;
Monica A. Whyte\, Environmental Resources Specialist
Kearneysvi lle District Office
1948 Wiltshire Road\, Suite 6 \; \; Kearneysville\, WV 25430
Website: \; http://www.wvdhhr.org/oehs/eed/swap/
Tel ephone: \; 304-725-9453 \; \; Cell: \; 304-389-1674
Fax: \; 304-725-3108
E:mail: \; monica.a.whyte@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Jefferson Co Health Services Center in Kearneysville UID:20160830T1727030Z-399841-226@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T193000 SUMMARY:Bio-rule public meeting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is once again accepting public comments on a revised rule that analyzes the aquatic life in the stream to assess whether the stream is meeting the state’s water quality standards. The latest iteration of t he procedural rule is being developed by WVDEP in response to SB 687 passe d in 2017. Its purpose is to define the aquatic life component in the narr ative water quality standards and the threshold at which the standard is b eing met or not. The narrative water quality standards state that a stream must be able to support aquatic life. The aquatic organisms used to measu re stream health are the benthic macroinvertebrates. Submit your comments by March 11 and join WVDEP's virtual public hearing on the rule March 9 at 6:00pm by following these instructions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is onc e again \;accepting public comments on a revised rule that analyzes th e aquatic life in the stream to assess whether the stream is meeting the s tate&rsquo\;s water quality standards. The latest iteration of the procedu ral rule is being developed by WVDEP in response to \;SB 687 \;passed in 2017. Its purpose is to define the aquatic life component in the narrative water quality standards and the threshold at which the standard is being met or not. The narrative water quality standards state that a stream must be ab le to support aquatic life. The aquatic organisms used to measure stream h ealth are the \;benthic macroinvertebrates.
Submit your comments b y March 11 and join WVDEP's virtual public hearing on the rule March 9 at 6:00pm by following these instructions. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210309T1407240Z-399841-3701@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428 SUMMARY:Arbor Day with Girl Scouts Tree Promise DESCRIPTION:Arbor Day is a yearly celebration of trees around the world. Jo in the Girl Scouts as they honor their Tree Promise by planting trees in t heir communities. You don't need to be a Girl Scout to participate\, all y ou need is a love for trees and maybe a shovel! Learn more about the Girl Scout Tree Promise X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Arbor Day&nb sp\;is a yearly celebration of trees around the world. Join the Girl Scout s as they honor their Tree Promise by planting trees in their communities. You don't need to be a Girl Scout to participate\, all you need is a love for trees and maybe a shovel!
Learn more about the Girl Scout Tree Promise
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230413T1947000Z-399841-5242@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T150000 SUMMARY:Pollinator Palooza DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Palooza: Resources and tools to plan your pollinator event This event is presented by the Citizen and Community Science librar y network to support libraries and other community based organizations to develop programming for their community. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pollinator P alooza: Resources and tools to plan your pollinator event
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>This event is presented by the Citizen and C ommunity Science library network to support libraries and other community based organizations to develop programming for their community.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230413T1943030Z-399841-5240@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T210000 SUMMARY:Biodiversity in your own backyard DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity is essential to healthy ecosystems. Join Science F riday and SciStarter for an interactive webinar where you’ll get to know r eal-world citizen science projects for tracking biodiversity in your own b ackyard. Collaborate with others during the City Nature Challenge BioBlitz or try apps like iNaturalist to explore on your own. Either way\, you’ll help researchers and make a positive impact in your community. Register He re X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Biodiversity is essential to healthy ecosystems. Join Science Friday and SciStarter fo r an interactive webinar where you&rsquo\;ll get to know real-world citize n science projects for tracking biodiversity in your own backyard. Collabo rate with others during the City Nature Challenge BioBlit z or try apps like iNaturalist to explore on your own. Either wa y\, you&rsquo\;ll help researchers and make a positive impact in your comm unity.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230413T1942470Z-399841-5241@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T210000 SUMMARY:Full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center for a Full Moon Hike! Remember to bring a buddy! For more information contact Ashley Anderson. https://m.facebook.com/events/1121556555206444?mibextid =Z0UBBX X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at t he \;Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center for a Full Moon Hike! Remember to bring a buddy! For more information contact Ashley Anderson. \;< /p>
https://m.facebook.com/even ts/1121556555206444?mibextid=Z0UBBX
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center UID:20230119T1440520Z-399841-5115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191031 SUMMARY:The Muddy Creek story DESCRIPTION:The Muddy Creek watershed has been severely impacted by AMD for decades but things have improved. Learn about the history and how partner ships restored Muddy Creek and the lower Cheat River. Click-Here to read the story. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Muddy Creek watershed has been severely impac ted by AMD for decades but things have improved. Learn about the history a nd how partnerships restored Muddy Creek and the lower Cheat River. \;
Click-Here \;to read the s tory. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20191029T1809230Z-399841-2512@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T130000 SUMMARY:Potts Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Potts Creek (Monroe County) Co-host: Friends of Hanging Rock De scription: Join us for a short / rugged hike to the Hanging Rock Raptor Ob servatory followed by a sneak peek tour of our Potts Creek Preserve! Join the afterparty at Potts Creek and share your favorite birding stories whil e roasting a marshmallow by the bonfire.To register and learn more visit t he website below. Distance: 2 miles - Level: Beginner / Intermediate https ://www.wvlandtrust.org/activities/hikingseries/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Potts Creek (Monroe County)
Co-host: Fri ends of Hanging Rock
Description: Join us for a short / rugged hike to the Hanging Ro ck Raptor Observatory followed by a sneak peek tour of our Potts Creek Pre serve! Join the afterparty at Potts Creek and share your favorite birding stories while roasting a marshmallow by the bonfire.To register and learn more visit the website below.
Distance: 2 miles - Level: Beginner / Intermediate
https://www.wvlandtr ust.org/activities/hikingseries/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220912T1419030Z-399841-4900@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T153000 SUMMARY:Piney Creek survey DESCRIPTION:12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. We will complete a SOS Level 1 stream surve y with Piney Creek Watershed Association. All are welcome\, but please reg ister in advance - Register here You will learn how to evaluate water qual ity of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream habitat\, condu cting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of benthic macroin vertebrate communities. Share your data in the online VAD and contribute t o our knowledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear c lothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the survey. looking over the study materials. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:12:30 pm - 3 :00 pm. \;We will complete a SOS Level 1 stream survey with Piney Creek Watershed Association . All are welcome\, but please register in advance -&nbs p\;Register here
You will learn how to evaluate water quality of wadea ble rivers and streams by examining the stream habitat\, conducting chemic al analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate communities. Share your data in the online \;VAD and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds.
Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fa st-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the survey. looking over the \;study materials.
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Violet Lane UID:20220329T1851290Z-399841-4442@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T163000 SUMMARY:WQ and community involvement DESCRIPTION:NWQMC JEDI Webinar Series - Please join us for a webinar by Ver onica Tangiri from the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District of Virginia. Water Quality and Community Involvement: Equity\, Diversity \, and Inclusion around water as a natural resource need a change in menta lity. This webinar will touch on the need to promote natural science with minority groups and aspects that relate human interactions and impact in a fast-changing environment. Click-Here to register. After the presentatio n\, there will be time for questions and we will also ask attendees if the y would like to briefly share any projects or upcoming events related to w ater quality and JEDI. Note: The webinar will be recorded and posted on ou r YouTube Channel. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NWQMC JEDI W ebinar Series - Please join us for a webinar by Veronica Tangiri from the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District of Virginia. \;
Water Quality and Comm unity Involvement: Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion around wate r as a natural resource need a change in mentality. This webinar will touc h on the need to promote natural science with minority groups and aspects that relate human interactions and impact in a fast-changing environment.< /span>
Click-Here to register. \;
After the presentation\, there will be time for questions and we will also ask attendees if they would l ike to briefly share any projects or upcoming events related to water qual ity and JEDI. Note: The webinar will be recorded and posted on our YouTube Channel.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220329T1833310Z-399841-4443@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210415 SUMMARY:WV Envirothon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Envirothon is a conservation education program an d competition for students in grades 9 through 12. WV's Envirothon focuses on five subject areas: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wildlife\, and a cur rent environmental topic. By participating in the Envirothon students lear n about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem and how they can help conserve a nd protect it for future generations. Rather than an in-person event in 20 21\, we are excited about the VIRTUAL WV Envirothon\, which will include s tation testing and an oral presentation component. For more information ex plore the website below. https://www.wvca.us/envirothon/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a Envirothon is a conservation education program and competition for stude nts in grades 9 through 12. WV's Envirothon focuses on five subject areas: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wildlife\, and a current environmental topi c. By participating in the Envirothon students learn about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem and how they can help conserve and protect it for futur e generations.
Rather than a n in-person event in 2021\, we are excited about the VIRTUAL WV Envirothon \, which will include station testing and an oral presentation component. For more information explore the website below.
http s://www.wvca.us/envirothon/
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210408T2044170Z-399841-3769@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220410 SUMMARY:New River symposium DESCRIPTION:The New River Symposium is a bi-annual\, multi-disciplinary con ference open to all with either a professional or an amateur interest in t he New River. Previous presenters have included students\, teachers\, rese archers\, artists\, community leaders\, government officials\, stewards\, river keepers\, planners\, boaters\, birders\, and anglers. The 2022 sympo sium will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve\, just a 15 minute drive f rom the nation’s newest national park\, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Click-Here to register and learn more. Note: We encourage yo u to participate in the Sunday workshops\, especially Save Our Streams! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The New Rive r Symposium is a bi-annual\, multi-disciplinary conference open to all wit h either a professional or an amateur interest in the New River. Previous presenters have included students\, teachers\, researchers\, artists\, com munity leaders\, government officials\, stewards\, river keepers\, planner s\, boaters\, birders\, and anglers. The 2022 symposium will be held at th e Summit Bechtel Reserve\, just a 15 minute drive from the nation&rsquo\;s newest nationa l park\, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Click-Here \;to register and learn more. \;Note: We encourage you to participat e in the Sunday workshops\, especially Save Our Streams!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Summit Bechtel Reserve UID:20220329T1900490Z-399841-4444@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306 SUMMARY:The HUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Apply now for Congressionally Directed Spending through Sen. Manchin's webpage. Learn more about the CDS application proc ess on Sen. Manchin's website here » Access resources to make applying for a POWER Grant easier. Learn more about The Hub's POWER Grant support here » Just Transition Fund wants to expand broadband access to rural communit ies with a new initiative. Learn more about Just Transition Fund's Broadb and Initiative here » TheHub.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Where are th ere capacity gaps around climate security?
WV Chesapeak e Bay - Trib Team News
In th is issue:
Past issues are availabl e Here\, and this issue will be posted very soon. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220823T2002520Z-399841-4845@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T130000 SUMMARY:Ohio River Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:The focus will be on the Ohio River Restoration Initiative with Jordan Lubetkin with the National Wildlife Federation moderating. Share widely with your contacts and those that may be interested in learning mor e about the Ohio River Basin Alliance and The Ohio River Restoration Initi ative. Register using the QR code on the flyer or the link below. https:// www.orsanco.org/ohio-river-discussion-series-registration-february-2023/ J en Bowman (she/her) Director of Environmental Programs\; Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service - Ohio University\, Athens OH 45701 • T: 740.597.3101 • F: 740.593.4398 l www.ohio.edu • www.ohio.edu/voinovichscho ol/ 2023Feb_ORBAWebinar.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The focus wi ll be on the Ohio River Restoration Initiative with Jordan Lubetkin with t he National Wildlife Federation moderating. \; Share widely with your contacts and those that may be interested in learning more about the Ohio River Basin Alliance and The Ohio River Restoration Initiative. Register u sing the QR code on the flyer or the link below.
https://www.o rsanco.org/ohio-river-discussion-series-registration-february-2023/
Jen Bowman (she/her) Director o f Environmental Programs\; Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Servi ce - Ohio University\, Athens OH 45701 &bull\; T: 740.597.3101 &bull\; F: 740.593.4398 l www.ohio.edu &bull\; www.ohio.edu/voinovichschool/
2023Feb_ORBAWebinar.png< /span>
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230126T1926580Z-399841-5138@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307 SUMMARY:Climate Literacy: Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Climate Literacy: Session 2 When: Thursday\, March 7\, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Where: Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center\, 3400 Discovery Roa d\, Petersburg\, PA 16669 Audience: Environmental educators (non-formal\, informal\, field-based\, naturalists) Cost: FREE! Includes a catered lunch . Pre-registration is required. Please join the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office \, Stroud Water Research Center\, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a two-part workshop series that will convene regional science and policy lea ders and educators in an collaborative learning opportunity designed to ex plore the science and solutions around climate change and consider how cli mate topics are and can be integrated within educational programming. Duri ng this workshop series participants will: Develop awareness/understanding of key aspects of locally relevant climate science\; Gain access to resou rces for teaching about climate change\; Experience hands-on activities fo r exploring issues related to climate change\; and Explore opportunities f or stewardship actions that can address the causes and consequences of a c hanging climate. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clim ate Literacy: Session 2
When: \;Thursday\, March 7\, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Where: Shaver&rsquo\;s Creek Environmental Center\, 3400 Discovery Road\, Petersburg\, PA 16669 Audience: \;En vironmental educators (non-formal\, informal\, field-based\, naturalists) Cost: \;FREE! Includes a catered lunch. \;Pre-registration< /em> is required.
Please join the NOAA Chesa peake Bay Office\, Stroud Water Research Center\, and the \;Chesapeake Bay Foundation \;for a two-part workshop series that will convene regional science and policy leaders and educators in an collaborative learning opportunity designed to explore th e science and solutions around climate change and consider how climate top ics are and can be integrated within educational programming. During this workshop series participants will:
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center UID:20190110T1608490Z-399841-1504@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T120000 SUMMARY:Lighthouse of Learning DESCRIPTION:Lighthouse of Learning field study trip: 30 students\, 6th-12th grade\, from Charleston private school Location: 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgom ery\, WV 25136 Contact: Beach Vickers\, Watershed Resource Specialist\, 95 1-847-0943\, Email: beachtex@msn.com Website: https://morriscreekwatershe d.org/ and Morris Creek Watershed Association is on Facebook X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Lighthouse of Learning field study trip: 30 students\, 6th-12th grade\, from C harleston private school
Location: 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgomery\, WV 25136
Contact: Beach Vickers\, Watersh ed Resource Specialist\, 951-847-0943\, Email: \;beachtex@msn.com \;
Website: https://morriscreekwatershed.org/ and Mo rris Creek Watershed Association is on Facebook
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180910T1515210Z-399841-1187@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T130000 SUMMARY:Town Run clean-up DESCRIPTION:Join friends and neighbors to clean up the Town Run – from the Potomac River to the Community Club. - https://www.fergusonfoundation.org/ event/town-run-cleanup/ County: Jefferson Site Type: Run/Creek/Stream Wate rshed: Upper Potomac Suitable for children under seven?: Yes RSVP Required : No Suitable for elderly?: Yes Who should participants contact for questi ons?: Carolyn Thomas Suitable for disabled?: No Maximum Volunteers: 30 Res trooms available?: Yes Directions: Morgan Grove Park - Kearneysville Pike\ , Shepherdstown X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join friends and neighbors to clean up the Town Run &ndash\; from the Potomac River to the Community Club. - \;https://www.fergusonfoundat ion.org/event/town-run-cleanup/
What we do a t home\, work\, and play has a direct impact on the health of the your loc al watershed. Want to know how you can help\, here's list of simple things you can do right now to help restore and protect watersheds. Learn more a bout getting involed by contacting your local Basin Coordinator.
Event by&nbs p\;FestivALL \;l \;Carriage Trail
Enjoy the arts outside during FestivFALL. Experienc e the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage. Along the 0.7 -mile trail take in music\, dance\, and art! Enjoy vignettes by Carli Mari neck\, live music\, visual art by Brianna Taft and more!
Be aware that the trail is a wide gravel way
approximately one half mile long and has a moderately steep incline. Dogs
on leashes are welcome.
Get Active i
n the Park in partnership with Active Southern West Virginia is proud to h
ost a special 'We Hike to Heal' event as we take part in the international
movement 'Women Everywhere: Hike to Heal' on March 30th\, 2019 at 10:00 a
m at the Longpoint Trailhead. Founded by The Outdoor Journal Tour\, #wehiket
oheal is a month-long women's empowerment and wellness campaign that c
ulminates on March 30th with #wehiketoheal hikes around the world. The goa
l of #wehiketoheal is to encourage women all over the world to tap into th
e healing and empowering influences within themselves and the Great Outdoo
rs.
On this hike\, we hop
e people will share their stories about the power of Mother Nature and its
ability to empower communities. We hike for ourselves\, for our collectiv
e healing\, and for the strong community of strong women we belong to. Get
Active in the Park and Active Southern West Virginia are proud to be invo
lved with this wonderful movement. Visit the website below or the \;Facebook post for more information. \;
https://www.wehiketoheal.org/
Virginia Sav e Our Streams is a fun way to test water quality in small streams by colle cting and identifying underwater critters\, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is providing a workshop for those w ho wish to learn how to test their local water quality and become a certif ied VA SOS Monitor. Training materials will be supplied for attendees.&nbs p\;Click-Here for more info.
Dress for the weather\, as we will be doing the field component i n rain or shine. Please bring rubber boots or shoes that can get wet. All class materials will be provided\, including ID books. Bring a bag lunch. Classes fill up quickly\, so \;regis ter now!
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20190708T1519240Z-399841-2150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190703 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB Basin News The ICPRB Commissioners and staff wish all a h appy Fourth of July holiday. Many\, many people will be boating on local waterways. Some of them will have alcohol along for the ride. Please be ca reful on the water this holiday. Be courteous to fellow boaters\, know the rules to stay safe\, avoid alcohol if piloting\, and try to avoid the aft ernoon thunderstorms and other hazards. Be safe and have a happy Fourth! C lick-Here to read more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB Basin News
The ICPRB Commissioners and staff wish all a happy Fourth of July holiday. Many\, many people wil l be boating on \;local waterways. Some of them will have alcohol alo ng for the ride. Please be careful on the water this holiday. Be courteous to fellow boaters\, know the rules to stay safe\, avoid alcohol if piloti ng\, and try to avoid the afternoon thunderstorms and other hazards. Be sa fe and have a happy Fourth!
Click-Here \;to read more &hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190703T1745560Z-399841-2159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T120000 SUMMARY:Wildflower walk DESCRIPTION:Wildflower Walk With local naturalist Ellen Hrabovsky\, we will explore the plethora of summer wildflowers found around the reservoir bas in. A wildflower book is helpful. All ages. Free for WVBG members\, $15 non-members. Register at: https://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/ WV Tourism calendar of events: https://wvtourism.com/event/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wildflower Walk
With local naturali
st Ellen Hrabovsky\, we will explore the plethora of summer wildflowers fo
und around the reservoir basin. A wildflower book is helpful. \; All a
ges. \; Free for WVBG members\, $15 non-members. Register at: \;
WV Tourism calendar of events: https://wvtourism.com/event/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:WV Botanical Gardens UID:20190627T1800100Z-399841-2126@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190705 SUMMARY:Stream snorkle registration DESCRIPTION:Registration for Freinds of the Cheat (FOC) free July 19 Snorke l Workshop is now open--we will be highlighting Horseshoe Run outside of P arsons\, WV. Sign up today and secure your spots here: https://signup.com/ go/kcBUBqX. Our site will be Horseshoe Campground\, found HERE. Look for the FOC Snorkeling Sign out front! Horseshoe Run is worth the drive--it ha s crystal clear waters protected by the Monongahela National Forest\, maki ng snorkeling conditions excellent. It is also designated as an area of si gnificant global importance for biodiversity. Afterwards\, explore the Fo rest on one of the many neighboring hiking trails\, or head to CJ's Pizzer ia in Parsons for some local fare. Feel free to reach out to Madison Ball with any questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration for Freinds of the Cheat \;(FOC) free July 19 \;Snorkel Workshop is now open--we will be highlighting Horseshoe Run outside of Parsons\, WV.
Sign up today and secure your spots here : \;https://signup.com/go/kcBUBqX. Our site will be Horseshoe Campground\, found \;HERE. \;
Look for the FOC Snorkeling Sign out front! Horses hoe Run is worth the drive--it has crystal clear waters protected by the M onongahela National Forest\, making snorkeling conditions excellent. It is also designated as an area of \;significant global importance for biodiversity. \; Afterwards\, explore the Forest on one of the many neighboring hiking trails\, or head to CJ's Pizzeria in Parson s for some local fare. Feel free to reach out to \;Madison Ball with any questions.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190703T1938560Z-399841-2160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190719 SUMMARY:Stream snorkling DESCRIPTION:Parsons Snorkel Workshops Join Friends of the Cheat as we explo re the underwater world at Horseshoe Campground! Participants will learn t o identify local fish species and learn their importance to the aquatic co mmunity\, all through underwater exploration. This event is free and open to the public. Please register to ensure gear can be provided to ALL. Chil dren under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to reach out to Madison Ball with questions! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pars ons Snorkel Workshops
Hunt ington Little Sweep
Meet at \;Heritage Station to pick-up bags and glove s. \;Fourpole Creek Watershed Association is providing food and drink for the volunteers. The scope of the c lean up is from Hal Greer Blvd to 9th St.\, and from 5th Ave. to Veterans Memorial Blvd. \;Click the FB event post to learn more.
https ://www.facebook.com/events/375836756449999/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Heritage Station UID:20190815T1223180Z-399841-2134@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190628 SUMMARY:ICPRB: Basin News DESCRIPTION:ICPRB: News from around the basin ICPRB is partnering with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engine ers to increase understanding of the ecology of the North Branch Potomac. The North Branch\, once a river severely contaminated by coal mining and h eavy industries\, is now better known as one of the state’s best cold wate r trout fisheries. Through the North Branch Task Force and Advisory Commit tee\, the ICPRB has for years sought flexible management of reservoir rele ases that provide the greatest ecological enhancement and human uses of th e reservoir and river. Click the link below to read more… http://bit.ly/2L rgAsa X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB: News from around the basin
ICPRB is partnering with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase understanding of the ecology of the North Branch Potomac. The North Branch\, once a river severely contaminat ed by coal mining and heavy industries\, is now better known as one of the state&rsquo\;s best cold water trout fisheries. Through the North Branch Task Force and A dvisory Committee\, the ICPRB has for years sought flexible manag ement of reservoir releases that provide the greatest ecological enhanceme nt and human uses of the reservoir and river. Click the link below to read more&hellip\;
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190628T1955010Z-399841-2135@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190628 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-23-week-of-june-24-2019/ In this issue... CEQ I ssues Draft NEPA GHG Guidance House Passes Appropriations Package Senate P asses PFAS Legislation in Defense Bill Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf ormation. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
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In this issue...
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dea dlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190628T1957570Z-399841-2136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T143000 SUMMARY:Redefining urban space DESCRIPTION:Redefining Urban Space Remediation and Green Infrastructure on Contaminated Properties in Lawrence\, MA Integrating sustainable green inf rastructure practices as part of Brownfields cleanup and site remediation practices can be a challenging endeavor. This webinar will showcase the pl anning\, design\, and implementation of green infrastructure practices at the Ferrous Site in Lawrence\, Massachusetts. Planning and implementation strategies for site remediation\, green infrastructure\, and climate adapt ation will be presented\, as well as the City of Lawrence’s efforts to fos ter inclusive public engagement and collaboration. Presenters: Brad Buschu r\, Project Director\, Groundwork Lawrence\; Spencer Buchholz\, Project Ma nager\, Lawrence CommunityWorks\; and Brian Pena\, Director of Public Work s\, City of Lawrence Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/registe r/7529923326995734797 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Redefining Urban Space
Remediation and Green Infrastr ucture on Contaminated Properties in Lawrence\, MA
< p>Integrating sustainable green infrastruct ure practices as part of Brownfields cleanup and site remediation practice s can be a challenging endeavor. This webinar will showcase the planning\, design\, and implementation of green infrastructure practices at the Ferr ous Site in Lawrence\, Massachusetts. Planning and implementation strategi es for site remediation\, green infrastructure\, and climate adaptation wi ll be presented\, as well as the City of Lawrence&rsquo\;s efforts to fost er inclusive public engagement and collaboration.Presenters: Brad Buschur\, Project Director\, Groundwork Lawrence\; Spencer Buchholz\, Proje ct Manager\, Lawrence CommunityWorks\; and Brian Pena\, D irector of Public Works\, City of Lawrence
Register at:&nbs p\;https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7529923326995734797
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200622T1900260Z-399841-3223@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017 SUMMARY:WVSTA conference DESCRIPTION:The following is an outline of our current plan. Please expect updates. The event will take place on October 17\, 2020. Opening session a nd technical workshops will be virtual\, featuring presentations\, demonst rations\, and live discussions. There will be opportunities for networking \, collaboration\, and real-time interaction. With each WVSTA Conference\, our community has grown\, evolved and improved. This year will be no exce ption. We are excited by the prospect of creating our first virtual confer ence. We'd like to thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. W e'd also like to take this occasion to acknowledge you for the hard work t hat I know each of you is doing during these difficult times. I want to as sure you that we will continue to do our very best to support your efforts . As always\, please stay safe and healthy. More information regarding reg istration will be coming via the WVSTA listserv. Plan to join us in person at our 2021 Conference at Stonewall Resort October 28-30. https://www.wvs ta.org/annual-conference/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The followin g is an outline of our current plan. Please expect updates.
With each WVSTA \;Conference\, our community has grown\, evolved a nd improved. This year will be no exception. We are excited by the prospec t of creating our first virtual conference. We'd like to thank you for you r understanding and ongoing support. We'd also like to take this occasion to acknowledge you for the hard work that I know each of you is doing duri ng these difficult times. I want to assure you that we will continue to do our very best to support your efforts. As always\, please stay safe and h ealthy. More information regarding registration will be coming via the WVS TA listserv. Plan to join us in person at our 2021 Conference at Stonewall Resort October 28-30.
https://www.wvsta.org/annual-confe rence/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200902T1950440Z-399841-3406@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T160000 SUMMARY:Helios Park dedication DESCRIPTION:Helios Park Partners\, I wanted everyone to be aware that there is a planned dedication and ribbon cutting scheduled for 2:00 pm on the d ay of the annual Richwood Feast of the Ramson (Ramp Festival)\, Saturday\, April 22\, 2017. For more information contact Ray Moeller at: 304-872-28 81 (office)\, or 269-719-0504 (mobile) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Helios Park Partners\, I wanted everyone to be aware that there is a planned dedication and \;ribbon cutting sche duled for 2:00 pm on the day of the annual Richwood Feast of the Ramson (R amp Festival)\, Saturday\, April 22\, 2017. \;
For more inform ation contact Ray Moeller at: 304-872-2881 (office)\, or 269-719-0504 (mob ile)
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170403T1252440Z-399841-266@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T140000 SUMMARY:TU Dunloup Creek clean-up DESCRIPTION:The Ernie Nester TU Chapter will conduct a stream cleanup of Du nloup Creek on Saturday\, April 22\, 2017. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Kilsy th Freewill Baptist Church in Mt. Hope\, West Virginia (Click here for a m ap). Participants should bring waders and gloves as they may be in the wat er. Contact Larry Orr at: edhorse@suddenlink.net if you plan to participa te. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Ernie Nester TU Chapter \;will cond uct a stream cleanup of Dunloup Creek on Saturday\, April 22\, 2017. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Kilsyth Freewill Baptist Church in Mt. Hope\, West Vi rginia (Click here for a map). Participants should bring wa ders and gloves as they may be in the water. \;
Contact Larry Orr at: edhorse@suddenlink.net< /a> if you plan to participate.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170403T1250350Z-399841-265@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170531T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170531T130000 SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop\, Capitol Market LUNCH INCLUDED DESCRIPTION:Rain Barrel Workshop\, Capitol Market\, Charleston Must REGISTE R to reserve barrel. Email the workshop date and your name to Tomi.M.Bergs trom@wv.gov. $10 Payment due at workshop! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rain Barrel Workshop\, Capitol Market\, Cha rleston
Must REGISTER to reserve barrel.
Email the worksho p date and your name to Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.g ov.
$10 Payment due at workshop!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Capitol Market\, Charleston UID:20170512T1256530Z-399841-300@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190701 SUMMARY:MLKCC summer camp DESCRIPTION:MLKCC Summer Camp From July 1 to July 19\, the Martin Luther Ki ng Jr. Community Center in Charleston will offer a free summer camp for ch ildren ages 5 to 16. Camp will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and will include lunch. Games\, crafts\, speakers and swimming are a few h ighlights of the camp. To register or receive further information\, contac t Dax Miller at 304-348-6404 or email shannon.gerencir@cityofcharleston.or g. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MLKC C Summer Camp
From July 1 to July 19\, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Charles ton will offer a free summer camp for children ages 5 to 16. Camp will tak e place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and will include lunch. Games\, cr afts\, speakers and swimming are a few highlights of the camp.
To register or receive further informa tion\, contact Dax Miller at 304-348-6404 or email \;shannon.gerencir@cityofcharleston.or g.
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:MLK Community Center UID:20190702T1458230Z-399841-2151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190707T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190707T120000 SUMMARY:Being with nature DESCRIPTION:Being with Nature Join Judith Clister 10:00-11:30 a.m. the firs t Sunday\, May-October\, for a time of contemplation/meditation with natur e. Our hosts will be the writings of world known authors such as Mary Oliv er\, Rumi and Wendell Berry. We will gather for some readings and then spe nd time Being in and with nature. Feel free to bring a journal\, sketch bo ok and/or camera to help record your discoveries. Ages 14 and up. Free for WVBG members\, $15 for non-members. For more information email: info@wvbg .org or call 304-322-2093 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Being with N ature
Join Judith Clister 10 :00-11:30 a.m. the first Sunday\, May-October\, for a time of contemplatio n/meditation with nature. Our hosts will be the writings of world known au thors such as Mary Oliver\, Rumi and Wendell Berry. We will gather for som e readings and then spend time Being in and with nature. Feel free to brin g a journal\, sketch book and/or camera to help record your discoveries. A ges 14 and up. Free for WVBG members\, $15 for non-members. For more infor mation email: \;info@wvbg.org or ca ll 304-322-2093
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:WV Botanical Gardens UID:20190627T1617380Z-399841-2120@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190707T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190707T160000 SUMMARY:Outlander plant walk DESCRIPTION:Outlander Plant Walk Are you an Outlander fan? Meet others who enjoy the books by Diana Gabaldon and the TV show on STARZ to find 10 plan ts in the Garden that are noted in the series. After locating these plants \, gather in the Education and Event Center for Scottish snacks and a pres entation by fellow Outlander fan Kay Jones that will include photos of pla nts\, quotes from the books\, and video-clips from the TV show about these plants and others. Learn how selected plants enrich the story and how the y were used by WW II Combat Nurse Claire to make medicines in 1745. Free for WVBG members\, $15 non-members. For more information email: info@wvbg. org or call 304-322-2093. Register online at: https://www.wvbg.org/program s/events/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Outlander Pl ant Walk
Are you an Outlande r fan? Meet others who enjoy the books by Diana Gabaldon and the TV show o n STARZ to find 10 plants in the Garden that are noted in the series. Afte r locating these plants\, gather in the Education and Event Center for Sco ttish snacks and a presentation by fellow Outlander fan Kay Jones that wil l include photos of plants\, quotes from the books\, and video-clips from the TV show about these plants and others. Learn how selected plants enric h the story and how they were used by WW II Combat Nurse Claire to make me dicines in 1745. \; Free for WVBG members\, $15 non-members. For more information email: \;info@wvbg.org or call 304-322-2093.
Regist er online at: \;ht tps://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:WV Botantical Gardens UID:20190627T1615390Z-399841-2119@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T200000 SUMMARY:BRWA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Buckhannon River Watershed Annual Meeting Mr Dustin Wichterman of Trout Unlimited is our guest speaker on 12 April 2017. The meeting will take place starting at 6 PM in the Upshur County Courthouse. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Buckhannon River Watershed Annual Meeting
Mr Dustin Wichterman of Trout Unlimited is our guest speaker on 12 April 2017.
The meeting will take place starting at 6 PM in the Up shur County Courthouse.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1757220Z-399841-251@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190703 SUMMARY:USEPA internship DESCRIPTION:An internship for USEPA is now available through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The focus of this research in ternship is to analyze the state and trends of decentralized wastewater tr eatment across the U.S. and to advance the goals of a broad decentralized wastewater MOU partnership between EPA and 18 other organizations. The app lication period closes on Aug 1. Please feel free to share within your net works or with anyone you might have in mind for this position. Refer any q uestions to Zach Lowenstein. Learn more about EPA’s decentralized wastewat er program at: www.epa.gov/septic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An intern ship for USEPA is now available through the Oak Ridge Institute for Sc ience and Education (ORISE). The focus of this research internship is to a nalyze the state and trends of decentralized wastewater treatment across t he U.S. and to advance the goals of a broad decentralized wastewater MOU p artnership between EPA and 18 other organizations.
The application period closes on Aug 1. Please feel free to share within your networks or with anyone you might have in mind for this position. Refer any questions to Zach Lowenstein.
Learn more about EPA&rsquo\;s decentralized wastewater program at: < a href='http://www.epa.gov/septic'>www.epa.gov/septic.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190702T1251160Z-399841-2145@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200509 SUMMARY:VASOS workshop DESCRIPTION:Virginia Save Our Streams (VASOS) is a fun way to test water qu ality in small streams by collecting and identifying underwater critters\, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is p roviding a workshop for those who wish to learn how to test their local wa ter quality and become a certified VA SOS Monitor. Training materials will be supplied for attendees. Visit http://www.vasos.org for more info. Dres s for the weather\, as we will be doing the field component in rain or shi ne. Please bring rubber boots or shoes that can get wet. All class materia ls will be provided\, including ID books. Please bring a water bottle and packed lunch. Click-here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virginia Sav e Our Streams (VASOS) is a fun way to test water quality in small streams by collecting and identifying underwater critters\, called macroinvertebra tes. The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is providing a workshop for those who wish to learn how to test their local water quality and become a certified VA SOS Monitor. Training materials will be supplied for attend ees. Visit http://www.vasos.org for more info.
Dress for the weather\, as we will be doing the field component in rain or shine. Pl ease bring rubber boots or shoes that can get wet. All class materials wil l be provided\, including ID books. Please bring a water bottle and packed lunch.
C lick-here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20200312T1236100Z-399841-2820@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304 SUMMARY:EL is hiring DESCRIPTION:This could be your office... Experienced Learning Inc. is looki ng for instructors for the spring season! Call 304-567-2632 to apply\, or go to experience-learning.org/jobs X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This could be your office... Experienced Learning Inc. is
looking for instructors for the spring season! Call 304-567-2632 to apply
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200304T2041200Z-399841-2822@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200815T200000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Wings of Wonder The event is free\, open to the public and grea t for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, includ ing live owls\, falcons\, hawk\, and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and t he dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactive program. Meet in the Azalea Room in the Lodge. Twin Falls Resort State Park\; Hosted by Th ree Rivers Avian Center https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wings-of-wonder- wv-birds-of-pr/634033144041607/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wing s of Wonder
The eve nt is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk\, a nd our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro- active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactive program. Meet in the Azalea Room in the Lodge.
Twin Falls Resort S tate Park\; Hosted by \;Three Rivers Avian Center
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20200807T1308300Z-399841-2821@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:A newsletter from Three Rivers Quest In this issue: Ohio River Feb flood stage\, Belle Vernon Mayor on fracking waste\, Federal budget bo osts locks and dam funding\, funding info and more. Click-here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A newsletter from Three Rivers Quest
In this issue: Ohio Ri ver Feb flood stage\, Belle Vernon Mayor on fracking waste\, Federal budge t boosts locks and dam funding\, funding info and more.
In this issu e:
Registration is open \;for the combined hybrid (in-person/virtual) Statewide Conferen ce for Watershed Organizations on November 7-8\, 2021 at the Wyndham Garde ns Hotel and Conference Center in State College\, PA. Click-Here to lear n more and register.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210917T1812370Z-399841-4113@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200224 SUMMARY:Katherine Johnson passing DESCRIPTION:Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient\, pioneering NASA mathe matician\, and West Virginia State University alumni Katherine Johnson pas sed away today at age 101\, according to university president Anthony L. J enkins. Jenkins lauded Johnson as one of the school's most gifted and gene rous graduates\, for which the Katherine Johnson Plaza was named last year . “Today is a sad day for West Virginia State University\, the entire Yell ow Jacket Nation\, and our country as we mourn the loss of one of our grea test alumni\, Katherine Johnson. Click-Here to read more and HERE for mor e from NASA. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient\, pioneering NASA mathematician\, and \;West Virginia \;State University alumni Katherine Johnson passed away today at age 101\, according to university president Anthony L. Jenkins.
< p>Jenkins lauded Johnson as one of the scho ol's most gifted and generous graduates\, for which the Katherine Johnson Plaza was named last year. &ldquo\;Today is a sad day for West Virginia State University \, the entire Yellow Jacket Nation\, and our country as we mourn the loss of one of our greatest alumni\, Katherine Johnson. \;< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Click-Here to read more and \;HERE for more from NASA.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200225T1332100Z-399841-2800@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420 SUMMARY:Needleye trail work DESCRIPTION:NRGTA is hosting a trail work day at Needleseye Park in Oak Hil l WV. Work will consist of brushing/clearing trails\, tread work / bench w ork\, and rock work. Come out for Earth Day and donate some of your time t o give back to your community. Come and go as you please. Take a break and go for a ride\, hike or bring your bouldering pads and shoes and experien ce what Needleye Park has to offer. Please bring water and snacks for your self. Wear appropriate footwear (closed toes shoes) and dress appropriatel y for the weather https://www.facebook.com/events/447868065953912/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NRGTA \;is hosting a trai l work day at Needleseye Park in Oak Hill WV. Work will consist of brushin g/clearing trails\, tread work / bench work\, and rock work. Come out for Earth Day and donate some of your time to give back to your community. Com e and go as you please. Take a break and go for a ride\, hike or bring you r bouldering pads and shoes and experience what Needleye Park has to offer .
Please bring water and sna cks for yourself. Wear appropriate footwear (closed toes shoes) and dress appropriately for the weather
https://www.facebook.com/events/4478680 65953912/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190308T1426160Z-399841-1709@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190308 SUMMARY:IWLA Conservation Currents DESCRIPTION:March issue of Izzak Walton League of America's Conservation Cu rrents https://www.iwla.org/publications/conservation-currents/issue/conse rvation-currents-march-2019 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:March issue of Izzak Walton League of Ameri ca's Conservation Currents
https://www.iwla.org /publications/conservation-currents/issue/conservation-currents-march-2019
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190308T2025130Z-399841-1708@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: EPA Rescin ds Maui Guidance ACWA Submits Pre-Proposal WOTUS Comments New EPA Report o n Nutrient Removal Technologies Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Pl an 15 Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membe rship of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| <
div class='m_-3732285069318631098block-grid'> This week's Wrap is accessible \;here. \;In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week' s events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impor tant deadlines and highlights important information. |
We will gather at 1:00 PM at the Buxton and Landstreet Building\, just outside of the Historic Town of Thomas. We wil l tour the old company store and Henry Gassaway Davis' corporate headquart ers. Then we will follow the Francis Grade along the Blackwater River to t he site of the Thomas Depot\, and walk the main line to the old coke ovens at Douglas. \; Hike ends at 4:00 PM. \; About 1.5 miles total of easy walking. \; Bikes and kids are welcome - even horses! \; Lots of great places to eat and visit in the area\, too.
mailto:info@saveblackwater.org
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Buxton and Landstreet Building\, just outside of the Historic Town of Thomas UID:20170523T2009260Z-399841-329@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T140000 SUMMARY:Loop Creek biosurvey DESCRIPTION:Loop Creek SOS Join TU for the Loop Creek Save Our Stream biosu rvey. The mission of Save Our Streams is to promote the preservation and r estoration of our state's waters by providing an understanding of their ec ological integrity. The program uses a bio-survey approach to stream study \, which includes the collection of data and an assessment of the stream's physiochemical conditions. These outings provide an opportunity for membe rs to learn about the quality and characteristics of a stream. Participant s examine insects\, habitat\, and chemistry of the stream. Learning about the insects in this stream will provide an understanding of what flies to fish with to imitate them. - https://www.enctu.org/save-our-streams If y ou are interested in participating\, have questions or need additional inf ormation contact the coordinator Larry Orr. https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/307374319927148/permalink/307374326593814 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Loop Creek SOS
Join TU for the Loop Creek Save Our Stream biosurvey.
T he mission of \;Save Our Streams is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state's waters by providing an understanding of their ecological integrity. The program use s a bio-survey approach to stream study\, which includes the collection of data and an assessment of the stream's physiochemical conditions. These o utings provide an opportunity for members to learn about the quality and c haracteristics of a stream. Participants examine insects\, habitat\, and c hemistry of the stream. Learning about the insects in this stream will pro vide an understanding of what flies to fish with to imitate them. - https://www.enctu.org/save-our- streams \; \;
If you are interested in \;participating\, have questions or need additi onal information contact \;the coordinator \;Larry Orr. \; \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/307374319927148/permalink/307374326593 814
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CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20190327T1241150Z-399841-1594@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T130000 SUMMARY:Elkhorn Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Elkhorn Creek Cleanup Near: Northfork\, WV Volunteers will clea n up various segments of Elkhorn Creek. Participants should bring waders a nd gloves as they may be in the water. If you have questions about this ev ent\, please contact Bronson Brown with the Southern West Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited. SWTU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/212067 059136954/ Additional details at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1675444 045935222/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elkhorn Creek Cleanup
Near: Northfork\, WV
Volunteers will clean up various segments of Elkhorn Creek. Participants should bring waders and gloves as they may be in the water. If you have questions about this event\, please contact& nbsp\;Bronson Brown with t he Southern West Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
SWTU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/212067059136954/& nbsp\;
Additional details at: https://www.faceb ook.com/events/1675444045935222/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190322T1414460Z-399841-1596@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000 SUMMARY:Saltlick Creek Watershed scoping meeting DESCRIPTION:Event by Elk Conservation District Public and agency scoping me eting for the Saltlick Creek Watershed Plan-EDs. Click-here to view the Fa cebook meeting notice. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Elk Conservation District
Public and agency scoping meeting for the Saltlick Cr eek Watershed Plan-EDs. \;Click- here to view the Facebook meeting notice. \;< /p> CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Elk Conservation District UID:20250121T1516060Z-399841-6232@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T203000 SUMMARY:What the poles tell us about climate change DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Center on Climate Change (“WV3C”) will host a fre e\, live\, audience-interactive “hybrid webinar” Zoom program. Join us on line or at the “smart conference room” facilities of the West Virginia Uni versity Media Innovation Center in the Evansdale Crossing Building. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The online program will go from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. The pro gram topic is “What Are the Poles (North and South) Telling Us About Earth ’s Climate Future?” To attend and participate in this program — either onl ine or in person — register here. https://wvclimate.org/event/what-are-t he-poles-north-and-south-telling-us-about-earths-climate-future/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
West Virgini a Center on Climate Change (&ldquo\;WV3C&rdquo\;) will host a free\, live\ , audience-interactive &ldquo\;hybrid webinar&rdquo\; Zoom program. \; \;Join us online or at the &ldquo\;smart conference room&rdquo\; faci lities of the West Virginia University Media Innovation Center in the Evan sdale Crossing Building. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The online program will go from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. \;
The program topic is \;&ldquo\;What Are the Poles (North and South)
Telling Us About Earth&rsquo\;s Climate Future?&rdquo\; To attend and part
icipate in this program &mdash\; either online or in person &mdash
\; \;register \;here. \;
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220222T1500160Z-399841-4338@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T040000 SUMMARY:KSF hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha Trail Club at Kanawha State Forest Depart from the nature center at 1:30 for a two or four mile hike with hills. Snipe\, Mossy\, Middle Ridge and Alligator Rock trails. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha Trail Club \;at \;Kanawha State Forest
Depart from the nature center at 1:30 for a two or four mile hike with hills. Snipe\, Mossy\, Middle Ridge and Alligator Rock trails.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Nature Center UID:20250109T1324040Z-399841-6216@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T173000 SUMMARY:Watershed social hour DESCRIPTION:Virtual Watershed Social Hour The topic will be '2024 Report on Volunteer Vernal Pool Monitoring.' Callie Cronin Sams with the Watershed Improvement Branch will provide an update on the 2024 vernal pool monitori ng and preview what's new for 2025. We will share which region of the stat e had the most volunteer vernal pool monitors! Did you participate in the vernal pool workshop and monitoring in 2024 or 2023? Please share your exp erience. What did you see at the vernal pools that you visited? How many a mphibian egg masses did you see? Other wildlife? Are you planning to surve y again next year? We hope to welcome returning and new vernal pool volunt eer monitors in 2025. Ask questions if you'd like to learn more. As alway s\, we will also be asking what to do in future social hours. Video call l ink: https://meet.google.com/boy-kvvh-vxm or dial: (US) +1 224-420-9820 PI N: 195 427 472 # X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual Wate
rshed Social Hour
The top
ic will be '2024 Report on Volunteer Vernal Pool Monitoring.' Callie Croni
n Sams with the Watershed Improvement Branch will provide an update on the
2024 vernal pool monitoring and preview what's new for 2025.
We will share which region of the state had the most volunteer \;vernal pool monitors! Did you participate in the vernal pool workshop and monitoring in \;2024 or 2023? Please sha re your experience. What did you see at the vernal pools that you visited? How many amphibian \;egg masses did you see? Other wildlife? Are you planning to survey again next year? \;We hope to welcome return ing and new vernal pool volunteer monitors in \;2025. Ask questions if you'd like to learn more. \;
As always\, we will also be aski ng what to do in future social hours.
Video call link: \;https://meet.google.c om/boy-kvvh-vxm \;or dial: (US) +1 224-420-9820 PIN: 195 427 47 2 #
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20241031T1844060Z-399841-6115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T120000 SUMMARY:Jeff Kovatch memorial cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the Fourpole Creek Watershed Association for a special cle anup event! This memorial cleanup honors the legacy of Dr. Jeff Kovatch\, a Marshall University biology professor\, who passed away on Nov. 5\, 2016 \, at the age of 43. Dr. Kovatch was a dedicated member of the Fourpole Cr eek Watershed Association\, an avid outdoorsman\, conservationist\, and pa ddler\, and he passionately researched the Ohio River and local waterways. Let’s come together with friends and family as we beautify our environmen t! Supplies will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own gloves and any extra tools!We can’t wait to see you there! Location: Harris Riverfron t Park\, 10th St and Veterans Memorial Blvd\, Huntington WV. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Fourpole Creek Watersh ed Association for a special cleanup event!
This memorial cleanup honors the legacy of Dr. Jeff Ko vatch\, a Marshall University biology professor\, who passed away on Nov. 5\, 2016\, at the age of 43. Dr. Kovatch was a dedicated member of the Fou rpole Creek Watershed Association\, an avid outdoorsman\, conservationist\ , and paddler\, and he passionately researched the Ohio River and local wa terways.
Let&rsquo\;s come t ogether with friends and family as we beautify our environment! \;Supp lies will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own gloves and any ext ra tools!We can&rsquo\;t wait to see you there!
Location: Harris Riverfront Park\, 10th St and Veteran s Memorial Blvd\, Huntington WV.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20241031T1840400Z-399841-6114@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T200000 SUMMARY:World Water Celebration Day DESCRIPTION:World Water Celebration Day Science Seminar Series II with Gues t Lecturer Brian Richter\, Water Conservationist Sponsored By: Chester Cou nty Community Foundation When: Thursday\, March 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. L ecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center Brian Richt er has been a global leader in water science and conservation for more tha n 25 years. He is the president of Sustainable Waters\, a global water ed ucation organization. More details coming soon. https://stroudcenter.org/e vent/world-water-day-celebration/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:World Water Celebration Day
Science Seminar Series II with Guest Lecturer Brian Richter\ , Water Conservationist Sponsored By: Chest er County Community Foundation
When: Thursday\, March 21. \;Doors open at 6 p.m. Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: \;Stroud Wa ter Research Center
Brian Ri chter has been a global leader in water science and conservation for more than 25 years. \; He is the president of Sustainable Waters\, a global water education organization. More details coming soon.
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ttps://stroudcenter.org/event/world-water-day-celebration/
Welcome to t he October 2024 edition of \;River Voices . In the wake of Hurricane Helene&rsquo\;s devastating floods\, we&rsquo\; re highlighting new floodplain management resources in the State Policy Hu b. Plus\, in recognition of Source Water Protection Week\, learn how holis tic river management safeguards our drinking water.
In this issue
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241003T1929430Z-399841-6061@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003 SUMMARY:NOFO GI and nature-based DESCRIPTION:Navigating Federal funding for green infrastructure and nature- based solutions. Download the attached PDF to learn more. FederalFunding_ GIandNaturebasedsolutions.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Navigating F ederal funding for green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. Downlo ad the attached PDF to learn more. \;
FederalFunding_GIandNaturebasedsolutions.pdf
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20241003T1942530Z-399841-6063@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241007 SUMMARY:Ohio Valley Paticipatory Fund DESCRIPTION:New grant opportunities at Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund Deadline:11/1/2024 RegionEastern Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, and West Virginia Amount: $15\,000 - $75\,000 Visit the Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund web page for details\, including downloadable Requests for Proposal (RFPs ) with information on general operating support and rapid response grant o fferings. The deadline to submit a general operating support application i s November 1\, 2024. Information sessions - 10/7/24 at 6 pm and 10/17/202 4 at 12 pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New grant op portunities at Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund
Visit the \;O hio River Valley Participatory Fund web page for details \, including downloadable Requests for Proposal (RFPs) with information on general operating support and rapid response grant offerings. The deadlin e to submit a general operating support application is November 1\, 2024.& nbsp\;
Information sessions - \;10/7/24 at 6 pm a nd \;10/17/2024 at 12 pm.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20241003T1950140Z-399841-6065@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T000000 SUMMARY:Waterfall Ecotour DESCRIPTION:See Albert and Douglas falls\, mine portal 29 and the historic coke ovens. Learn how coal mines have impacted the North Fork of the Blacw ater River\, and what is being done to treat it. Questions? Email: bella@s aveblackwater.org\, or call: 304-816-6930. FOB_WaterfallEcotour.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See Albert a nd Douglas falls\, mine portal 29 and the historic coke ovens. Learn how c oal mines have impacted the North Fork of the Blacwater River\, and what i s being done to treat it.
Qu estions? Email: b ella@saveblackwater.org\, or call: 304-816-6930.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20241003T1937070Z-399841-6062@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015 SUMMARY:Spark Good Grants DESCRIPTION:Walmart Spark Good Local Grants Deadlines: 10/15\, then again f rom 11/1 to 12/31 Scope: Company Communities Award: $250-$5\,000 Walmart’s Spark Good Local Grants aim to address the unique needs of the communitie s where Walmart operates in the United States. Grants are provided to orga nizations that operate locally and directly benefit the service area of lo cal facilities in U.S. communities where Walmart stores\, Sam’s Clubs\, an d distribution centers are located. Grants support a variety of organizati ons\, such as animal shelters\, elder services\, and community clean-up pr ojects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations\; st ate or local government entities\, including law enforcement or fire depar tments\; K-12 public or nonprofit private schools\, charter schools\, and higher education institutions\; and churches or other faith-based organiza tions with a proposed project that benefits the community at large\, such as food pantries\, soup kitchens\, and clothing closets. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Walmart&rsquo\;s Spark Good Local Grants aim to address the unique nee ds of the communities where Walmart operates in the United States. Grants are provided to organizations that operate locally and directly benefit th e service area of local facilities in U.S. communities where Walmart store s\, Sam&rsquo\;s Clubs\, and distribution centers are located. Grants supp ort a variety of organizations\, such as animal shelters\, elder services\ , and community clean-up projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) n onprofit organizations\; state or local government entities\, including la w enforcement or fire departments\; K-12 public or nonprofit private schoo ls\, charter schools\, and higher education institutions\; and churches or other faith-based organizations with a proposed project that benefits the community at large\, such as food pantries\, soup kitchens\, and clothing closets.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20241004T1427130Z-399841-6066@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Losing the Potomac River water supply coul d cost the region billions Helene remnants bring much needed rain to regio n Shenandoah flood creates dramatic picture in Harpers Ferry [Video] Earli er and shorter: What to expect for this fall foliage season in West Virgin ia MetCom provides funding for oyster revitalization efforts Virginia Dept of Health advises Virginians to avoid natural water bodies after Tropical cyclone Helene Pennsylvania factions spar over treating roads with drilli ng wastewater Environmental Justice in the Basin For a young Native advoca te\, public lands hold the key New study finds lakes in minority communiti es are less likely to be monitored Fishing News New name for invasive fish takes effect in Maryland Virginia's dual approach to invasive blue catfis h A massive decline in migratory fish populations X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media f rom around the Basin
GHHI&rsquo\;s Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program& nbsp\;is now accepting grant applications.
Purpose of Grants: \;Focus re sources on communities disproportionately affected by environmental\, clim ate\, and human health \;harms and risks.Support capacity building for local grassroots and community-based organizations.Provide assessment\, p lanning\, and project development funding support and technical assistance to organizations for projects to \;address local environmental justic e issues.Help transform disadvantaged and underserved communities into hea lthy\, thriving communities capable of overcoming historical environmental and \;public health challenges. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20241003T1945590Z-399841-6064@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241007 SUMMARY:CNX Foundation Grants DESCRIPTION:CNX Foundation Grants Period: Grants reviewed quarterly 10/1 - 11/30/2024 Region: Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, Virginia\, and West Virginia Unde r the lens of making a difference by being tangible\, impactful\, and loca l\, CNX Foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations that focus the ir efforts on addressing the following community initiatives: Food insecur ity\, Children's health and wellness\, Broadband and information technolog y access\, Recidivism and re-entry\, Domestic abuse awareness\, Opioid epi demic and societal impact\, Career awareness and technical - vocational tr aining on water quality safety and awareness. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Under the lens of making a difference by being ta ngible\, impactful\, and local\, CNX Foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations that focus their efforts on addressing the following commun ity initiatives: Food insecurity\, Children's health and wellness\, Broadb and and information technology access\, Recidivism and re-entry\, Domestic abuse awareness\, Opioid epidemic and societal impact\, Career awareness and technical - vocational training on water quality safety and awareness.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20241003T2002320Z-399841-6067@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T203000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:Mayflies are called mayflies for a reason. As we enter the peak season for these trout delicacies\, come join former chapter president an d longtime ENCTU member Ed Hayne as he shares a lifetime of experience fis hing West Virginia’s Bugs of Spring. He’ll cover how to tie the imitations \; how to fish the imitations\; and most importantly\, where to fish the i mitations from Second Creek up through the Monongahela Forest. The meeting officially begins at 7pm\, but we hope to see everyone early for some soc ializing and as always\, invite a friend and pass along this invite to oth ers. We look forward to seeing everyone there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mayflies are called \;mayflies for a reason. As we enter the peak season for these trout delicacies\, come join former chapter president and longti me ENCTU member Ed Hayne as he shares a lifetime of experience fishing Wes t Virginia&rsquo\;s Bugs of Spring. \;He&rsquo\;ll cover how to tie th e imitations\; how to fish the imitations\; and most importantly\, \;< em>where \;to fish the imitations from Second Creek up through th e Monongahela Forest.
The me eting officially begins at 7pm\, but we hope to see everyone early for som e socializing and as always\, invite a friend and pass along this invite t o others. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:City National Bank - Sam Bowling Conference Center UID:20240513T1455140Z-399841-5818@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221013 SUMMARY:WVHUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this edition: You still have time to nominate a leader who i s pushing West Virginia's economic and community development forward. Lear n more about the POWER of Performance Awards and how to nominate here » Yo u're invited to a Hub Community Conversation: Don't Go It Alone: Rural Vol unteer Engagement. Register for the Community Conversation here » Our Dive rsity\, Equity\, and Inclusion webpage is live and we are thrilled to shar e the work we have been doing internally. Check out our DEI Journey page h ere and learn more about the work we are doing internally » Opportunities - New VISTA positions The West Virginia Municipal League is seeking a WVM L Resource & Advocacy Program (WRAP) Coordinator VISTA to help better conn ect the 200+ municipalities in the state to resources that will allow them to grow. Learn more about the VISTA opportunity here » The Monticello Ong oing Revitalization Effort (M.O.R.E) is seeking a Community Engagement Coo rdinator VISTA who will continue to build the capacity of the M.O.R.E. by supporting community engagement and team development activities\, building local and regional technical resources\, establishing communications netw orks\, and tracking program progress. Learn more about the VISTA opportuni ty here » TheHub.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In this edit ion:
Oppo rtunities - New VISTA positions \;
In this issu e:
Events
Grants
EQT Foundation Grant: \;Submission dates: February 1st - May 1st - August 1st - November 1st. Applications must be submitted online. To apply\, clic k h ere. To access more information\, click here.< /p> CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20221014T1506450Z-399841-4952@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014 SUMMARY:WSIO version 2.4 released DESCRIPTION:The EPA Healthy Watersheds Team is pleased to announce the comp letion of Version 2.4 of the Watershed Index Online (WSIO) indicator libra ry\, a national library of attributes for evaluating watershed characteris tics anywhere in the continental United States. The newly updated WSIO lib rary contains 453 HUC12 indicators\, including indicators for climate chan ge and environmental justice. The WSIO indicator library can be accessed from the WSIO website by downloading Excel or geodatabase versions of the HUC12 indicator library\, or as a web service. For more information\, plea se visit the WSIO and RPS websites - accessed from the healthy watersheds hub. Additionally\, feel free to reach out to the following Healthy Waters heds Team contacts with any questions: Emily Cira (EPA\, Watershed Branch) oversees the WSIO and RPS Contractor support. Elizabeth Smith (EPA\, R4) supports WSIO\, RPS and data integration needs. Steve Epting (EPA\, Nonp oint Management Branch) oversees the Healthy Watersheds Protection program matic integration. Andy Somor (Cadmus Group\, Inc.) provides contractor s upport for state-specific and general projects as tasked by EPA. EPAlogo. png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The EPA Heal thy Watersheds Team is pleased to announce the completion of Version 2.4 of the Watershed Index Online (WSIO) indicator libr ary\, a national library of attributes for evaluating watershed characteri stics anywhere in the continental United States. The newly updated WSIO li brary contains 453 HUC12 indicators\, including indicators for climate cha nge and environmental justice. \; The WSIO indicator library can be ac cessed from the WSIO website by downloading Excel or geodatabase versions of the HUC12 indicator library\, or as a web service.
For more information\, please visit the WSIO and RPS webs ites - accessed from the healthy watersheds hub. Additionally\, f eel free to reach out to the following Healthy Watersheds Team contacts wi th any questions:
Event by&nbs p\;Capitol Conservation District
We're excited to bring forestry practices and
management to the forefront. We understand that not everyone we work with
has a farm or agricultural property\, but many of you have a woodland are
a! We know there is a lot of forested in WV... We want to help you learn m
ore about how to take care of our forest resources. \;
Presentations include:
Join us as experts speak to topics that matter for our WV forested lands. Note: Bring your own chair. Lunch will be served. \;Click-here to view the facebook event post.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240220T1830020Z-399841-5599@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T203000 SUMMARY:Virtual fly tying DESCRIPTION:Virtual fly tying Event by Nathan Leasure and Southern West Vir ginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Download the Zoom app\, click on the link\, grab your vise\, and join us for a couple hours of fly tying and storytell ing. https://fb.me/e/5m7pRRJ05 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual fly tying
Event by \;Nathan Leasure<
/a> \;and \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
Download the Zoom app\, click on the link\, grab your vise \, and join us for a couple hours of fly tying and storytelling.
< a href='https://fb.me/e/5m7pRRJ05' target='_blank'>https://fb.me/e/5m7pRRJ 05
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210211T1908460Z-399841-3659@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306 SUMMARY:CitSci - Trees DESCRIPTION:NASA Globe Observer: Trees Trees guide you on how to use your s martphone to report local tree height measurements that complement NASA sa tellite observations. NASA scientists need your help measuring how tall tr ees are. This simple observation tells scientists a lot about forest healt h! https://scistarter.org/girlscouts-trees/globe-observer-trees-girlscouts -trees ISeeChange Trees are critical to keeping water sources clean and he althy and preventing erosion. They are critical sources of food and liveli hood\, too. ISeeChange helps you track changes in the same trees each seas on. Help scientists document how trees are changing and if there are certa in species more susceptible to new climate conditions. https://scistarter. org/girlscouts-trees/iseechange2-girlscouts-trees X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NASA Globe O bserver: Trees
Trees guide y ou on how to use your smartphone to report local tree height measurements that complement NASA satellite observations. NASA scientists need your hel p measuring how tall trees are. This simple observation tells scientists a lot about forest health!
ISeeChange
Trees are critical to keeping water sources clean and hea lthy and preventing erosion. They are critical sources of food and livelih ood\, too. ISeeChange helps you track changes in the same trees each seaso n. Help scientists document how trees are changing and if there are certai n species more susceptible to new climate conditions.
https://scistarter.o rg/girlscouts-trees/iseechange2-girlscouts-trees
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20230306T1416330Z-399841-5172@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T130000 SUMMARY:EBTJV webinar DESCRIPTION:EBTJV Lunch n' Learn - Small giants: the critical role small tr ibutaries play in trout ecology We will use these findings to discuss mana gement implications and the importance of protecting small tributaries for native trout populations\, including brook trout. The webinar format is n ot typical (by design). Please watch Dr. Kanno's pre-recorded presentation first - available March 27 on our YouTube channel. The webinar will be de voted to discussion. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EBTJV Lunch n' Learn - \;Small giants: the critical role small tributaries play in trout ecology
We will use t hese findings to discuss management implications and the importance of pro tecting small tributaries for native trout populations\, including brook t rout. The webinar format is not typical (by design). Please watch Dr. Kann o's pre-recorded presentation first - available March 27 on our YouTube channel. The webinar will be devoted to discussion.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230306T1413150Z-399841-5170@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230126 SUMMARY:Try This mini-grants DESCRIPTION:Try This has a limited number of mini grants available for nine counties in the southern part of the state: Boone\, Cabell\, Kanawha\, Li ncoln\, Logan\, Mason\, Mingo\, western Putnam and Wayne. Want to get star ted on the application process? Check out our updated How to apply page. S ome mini grant highlights are provided below: Funding is up to $3\,000. Pr ojects must increase access to physical activity and/or healthy food in yo ur local community. Projects must have grassroots teams of at least three folks from different organizations and/or backgrounds. We have streamlined our application process\, so it might be even easier than you remember. W e have added quarterly mini grant trainings that help you get started and feel supported beyond our regular support. Consultations are available (an d encouraged!) to help you brainstorm your idea\, get feedback on your app lication\, and/or to walk you through the application process - contact Br ittney at director@trythiswv.com to schedule one today. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Try This has a limited number of mini grants available for nine counties in the southe rn part of the state: Boone\, Cabell\, Kanawha\, Lincoln\, Logan\, Mason\, Mingo\, western Putnam and Wayne. Want to get started on the application process? Check out our updated How to apply page. Some mini grant highlights are provided below:
The Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation will oversee a trio of events in Alum Creek\, commencing with a scavenger hunt on the grounds. The hunt will get underway in the main parking lot near the recently opened Claudia L. Work man Wildlife Education Center. Participants can pick up their lists of ite ms to be sought and found\, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Organizers said the Floating Nature Walk and other acti vities may be canceled if conditions are deemed unsafe. Click-Here for more details.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210916T1300480Z-399841-4107@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Unpacking federal water policy Workshop submissi ons & river hero nominations are OPEN! Building Strong Champions with Prof essional Development Explore Our Work: Robust & Effective Water Laws & Pol icies Science Corner: Managing River Health Assessment Data Learn more at: https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-september-2021/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
Learn more at: https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-september-2021 /
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210916T1316250Z-399841-4109@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T203000 SUMMARY:Bat night DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation This is a super popula r event at the forest because you'll learn all kinds of interesting facts about bats and have a ton of fun too! Biologist Doug Wood will discuss the importance of bats to the environment and delve into specifics about the 9-species of bats that call Kanawha State Forest home. For the kids\, ther e will be bat crafts\, bat games and bat cookies. We'll end the evening wi th a bonfire\, hot chocolate\, and s'mores. Donations gladly accepted. htt ps://fb.me/e/Rg1JKyPf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
This is a super popular event at the forest because you'll learn all k inds of interesting facts about bats and have a ton of fun too! Biologist Doug Wood will discuss the importance of bats to the environment and delve into specifics about the 9-species of bats that call Kanawha State Forest home.
For the kids\, there will be bat crafts\, bat games and bat cookies. We'll end the evening with a bonfire\, hot chocolate\, and s'mores. Donations gladly accepted.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20210916T1258550Z-399841-4106@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T150000 SUMMARY:Inflation reduction roadshow DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Solar United Neighb ors Cabell County Public Library Come to learn about how individuals\, mun icipalities\, and organizations in West Virginia can benefit from millions of dollars of investments contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. Last summer\, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act which includes histor ic investments in clean energy\, energy efficiency\, and community develop ment initiatives. At these events\, community members and elected official s will have the opportunity to learn from experts from around the state ab out how to put these investments to use in homes and communities. https:// m.facebook.com/events/1555392581609456?mibextid=Z0UBBX WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by W est Virginia Rivers Coalition and Solar United Neighbors
Come to learn about how individuals\, municipalities\, and organizations in We st Virginia can benefit from millions of dollars of investments contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. Last summer\, Congress passed the Inflatio n Reduction Act which includes historic investments in clean energy\, ener gy efficiency\, and community development initiatives. At these events\, c ommunity members and elected officials will have the opportunity to learn from experts from around the state about how to put these investments to u se in homes and communities.
https://m.facebook.com/events/1555392581609456?mibe xtid=Z0UBBX
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Cabell County Public Library UID:20230306T1408080Z-399841-5169@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916 SUMMARY:CMC fall news DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the fall events! In this issue: Virginia Water Mo nitoring Council Annual Conference Upcoming RiverTrends Trainings UMD’s En vironmental Justice Symposium Showed the Power of Community Science and En gagement Minecraft and Data Vis! Stream Team has started flowing through D auphin and Lebanon counties! Virginia State University Joins RiverTrends! And more… Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get ready fo r the fall events!
I n this issue:
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read all the details.
The Robert C . Byrd Institute at \;Marshall University \;and a statewide group of partners ar e announcing the fifth-annual Student Agriculture Innovation Challenge to encourage problem-solving and innovation among \;West Virginia \;students in terested in agriculture. Students in grades 7-through-12 are eligible to c ompete for multiple prizes\, including a grand prize of $1\,000 cash\, an iPad\, and a $200 gift card\, according to Evan Nelson\, manager of Agricu ltural Innovations at the institute.
The competition emphasizes solving an agricultural issue in one o f six focus areas&mdash\;agribusiness systems\; animal systems\; plant sys tems\; food products and processing systems\; and power\, structural and t echnical systems\; and environmental and natural resources management. The student challenge is the centerpiece of the W.Va. Agricultural Innovation Showcase\, presented annually by RCBI\, the WV Dept. of Agriculture\, WV Dept. of Education\, and Eastern WV Community and Technical College. The s howcase will take place Oct. 20 on the campus of Eastern in Moorefield.
Students can enter the ag chal lenge at \;RCBI.org/innovation2021. They must submit short videos expl aining their innovations by Oct. 10. \;
Go to: https://wvexplorer.com/2021/09/13/wv-rcbi-agricultural-innova tion-challenge/ to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210916T1256590Z-399841-4105@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T190000 SUMMARY:Upper Falls cleanup DESCRIPTION: Seeking Volunteers for a mini-cleanup\, at Upper Falls\, Coal River-Meadowood Park Launch\, Pettigrew Lane from 5pm to 7pm. Earlier\, w e took advantage of the low river and pulled up and staged 25 tires/trash along the river bank from Upper Falls to 1/2 mile downstream. We are going back Thursday with jon boats to retrieve them and could use a few more ha nds. Water level is ankle to knee deep. Gloves\, water and bags provided. Meet at the public launch inside the park. No worries if you can’t be ther e right at 5. https://www.facebook.com/events/2366849923433581/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Seeking Volunteers for a mini-cleanup\, at Upper Falls\, Coal River-Me
adowood Park Launch\, Pettigrew Lane from 5pm to 7pm. Earlier\, we took ad
vantage of the low river and pulled up \;and staged 25 tires/trash alo
ng the river bank from Upper Falls to 1/2 mile downstream. We are going ba
ck Thursday with jon boats to retrieve them and could use a few more hands
. Water level is ankle to knee deep. Gloves\, water and bags provided.
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nside the park. No worries if you can&rsquo\;t be there right at 5.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20191003T1218510Z-399841-2471@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T180000 SUMMARY:WWHS pollinator planting DESCRIPTION:Piney Creek Watershed Association is planning a work-day at WWH S starting at 4:00 pm. Our goal is to plant the pollinator bed. We have ov er 600 plants ready to go into our 2400 square foot bed that has been lime d\, tilled\, and fertilized. We need willing hands for this family friendl y event. Let me know if you can join us. Bring garden gloves and hand trow els if you have them. Please spread the word among folks that might be wil ling to help. If you have questions\, need more information or specific di rections please call 13042281680 or email Jim Fedders. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Piney Creek Watershed Assoc iation \;is planning a work-day at WWHS starting at 4:00 pm. Our goal is to plant the pollinator bed. We have \;over 600 p lants ready to go into our \;2400 square foot bed that has been limed\ , tilled\, and fertilized. We need willing hands for this family friendly event. Let me know if you can join us.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Woodrow Wilson High School UID:20210809T1857210Z-399841-4044@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T160000 SUMMARY:WQ standards meeting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is in the process of reviewing and updating West Virginia ’s water quality standards\, and will hold a public meeting to review reco mmendations made by the public regarding potential updates. You can read WV Rivers recommendations here. You can attend the meeting in person or vi rtually. In Person: WVDEP Headquarters 601 57th St SE Charleston WV 25304 Coopers Rock Conference Room Virtually: Google Meet X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is in the process of reviewing and updating West Virginia&rsquo\;s water quality standards\, and will hold a public meeting to review recommendations made by the public regarding potential updates. \; You can read WV Rivers recommendations h ere.
You can attend the meeting in person or virtually.
Event by Putnam County Library
Owls and eagles and falcons\, oh my! Come to the large shelter at Valley Park to meet some of the largest birds West Virginia ha s to offer\, cared for and rehabilitated by Three Rivers Avian Center.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Valley Park UID:20220601T1322530Z-399841-4642@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T160000 SUMMARY:WV Rivers hike DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Rivers Coalition Alice Knight Memorial T rail Join us for a serene 1.1 mile hike along the Coonskin Branch stream o n the Alice Knight Memorial Trail. This moderately difficult trail and muc h of the heart of Coonskin Park is proposed to be radically modified to ac commodate the requirements of a proposed airport expansion. The Yeager Air port Authority has projected this expansion would cut 400 acres of the par k to be used in the creation of a valley fill. This valley fill would crea te the foundation of a longer runway that could accommodate larger planes and therefore expand the capacity of Yeager Airport. Doing so would foreve r alter this stream and surrounding areas of the park. Rain date\, if nece ssary\, is Oct. 23rd. https://fb.me/e/1HcUe7K4c WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by West Virginia Rivers Coalition
Join us for a sere ne 1.1 mile hike along the Coonskin Branch stream on the Alice Knight Memo rial Trail. This moderately difficult trail and much of the heart of Coons kin Park is proposed to be radically modified to accommodate the requireme nts of a proposed airport expansion. The Yeager Airport Authority has proj ected this expansion would cut 400 acres of the park to be used in the cre ation of a valley fill. This valley fill would create the foundation of a longer runway that could accommodate larger planes and therefore expand th e capacity of Yeager Airport. Doing so would forever alter this stream and surrounding areas of the park.
Rain date\, if necessary\, is Oct. 23rd. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20220912T1612230Z-399841-4902@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 SUMMARY:Draft §319 proposals due DESCRIPTION:§319 timelines - §319 grants are timed on a Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We stro ngly encourage organizations to work with Basin Coordinator to develop tec hnically and financially sound projects and workplans. For a detailed tim eline of the grant application and reporting schedules download the table below. WV-319timelines.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&sec
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e \;strongly encourage organizations to work with \;Basin Coordinator \;to develop technically and fina
ncially sound projects and workplans. \;
For a detailed timeline of the grant application and repo rting schedules download the table below. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230403T1927310Z-399841-5117@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T170000 SUMMARY:Integrating EJ into WR management DESCRIPTION:Integrating Environmental Justice into Water Resource Managemen t During this webcast you’ll hear from states\, universities\, and NGOs t hat are working to integrate environmental justice into watershed and wate r quality management. Join us to learn more about using data for prioritiz ation of environmental justice work\, collective impact campaigns for wate rshed health\, empowering community members to combat climate change impac ts\, and the connection between flooding issues and housing accessibility. Presentations will focus on specific projects as well as bigger picture t hinking on how various entities are proactively including environmental ju stice in their work. Register Here. Speakers: Sara Schwartz\, US EPA\; Kwa me Owusu Daaku and Monica Woodruff\, University of West Florida\; Quinn Ca rr\, Amy Adrihan\, and José Luis Villaseñor\, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency\; Joe Fitzgerald\, Milwaukee Water Commons\; Alicia Lehrer and Jenn y Mercado\, Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Integrating Environmental Justice into Water Resource Management \;
During this webcast you&rsquo\;ll hear fro m states\, universities\, and NGOs that are working to integrate environme ntal justice into watershed and water quality management. Join us to learn more about using data for prioritization of environmental justice work\, collective impact campaigns for watershed health\, empowering community me mbers to combat climate change impacts\, and the connection between floodi ng issues and housing accessibility.
Presentations will focus on specific projects as well as bigger p icture thinking on how various entities are proactively including environm ental justice in their work. Register H ere.
Sp eakers: Sara Schwartz\, US EPA\; Kwame Owusu Daaku and Monica Woo druff\, University of West Florida\; Quinn Carr\, Amy Adrihan\, and Jos&ea cute\; Luis Villaseñ\;or\, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency\; Joe Fitzgerald\, Milwaukee Water Commons\; Alicia Lehrer and Jenny Mercado\, W oonasquatucket River Watershed Council.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230414T1257020Z-399841-5243@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014 SUMMARY:CMC fall updates DESCRIPTION:Announcements The Virginia Citizens for Water Quality Summit wi ll be held this year at Randolph Macon College\, in Ashland\, VA on Saturd ay\, October 22\, 2022. Please visit the VCWQ Summit Website for more info rmation. The 2022 Chesapeake Watershed Forum on Nov 4-6\, hosted by the Al liance for the Chesapeake Bay is sold out for in-person attendance\, but v irtual registration is open! Visit the Alliance website for more informati on. Highlights The Chesapeake Bay Program’s (CBP) monitoring work and pro grams have been highlighted in a recent article by The Guardian. Read arti cle VASOS is growing. Virginia Save Our Streams volunteers enjoyed the coo ler fall temperatures during our September training. Read article Stream T eam stories. In the spring of 2022\, Stream Team volunteers monitoring 62 sites participated in a data interpretation process and more. Read article Service providers Stay up to date with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Ba y by subscribing to their newsletter. Learn more Stay up to date with the Izaak Walton League of America by subscribing to their newsletter. Learn m ore Stay up to date with the UMCES Integration and Application Network by subscribing to their newsletter. Learn more Stay up to date with the Allia nce for Aquatic Resource Monitoring by visiting their website. Learn more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Announcements
Highlights
Service providers
Dark skies star gazing
7:30PM until?
https://www.facebook.com/events/46189380 4260081/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20180724T1249590Z-399841-885@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T130000 SUMMARY:TU bucket brigade DESCRIPTION:Bucket Brigade Lat/Lon coordinates: 38.19810 N\, -80.27518 W [G oogle map] Join us for this important project! The hand placement of tons of limestone sands in the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Williams Ri ver in the Monongahela National Forest. Meet in the parking lot of the Cra nberry Mountain Visitor's Center (Nature Center) at 9 AM. The Nature Cente r is located on Rt. 39 at the junction with the Highland Scenic Highway. T he work site is located nearby off the Highland Scenic Highway. If you ant icipate arriving after 9 AM\, please drive out the Scenic Highway until yo u locate the work crew. If you have questions regarding this event\, pleas e contact Jeff Nelsen at (304) 768-3933 (home) or (304) 951-2247 (Cell) or email: jefflnelsen@suddenlink.net. More info: https://www.enctu.org/bucke t-brigade X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Buck et Brigade
Lat/Lon coordinates: 38.19810 N\, -80.27518 W [Google map]
Join us for this important project! The hand placement of tons of limest one sands in the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Williams River in th e Monongahela National Forest. Meet in the parking lot of the Cranberry Mo untain Visitor's Center (Na ture Center) at 9 AM. The Nature Center is located on Rt. 39 at the junction with the Highland Scenic Highway.
The work site is located nearby off the Highland Scen ic Highway. If you anticipate arriving after 9 AM\, please drive out the S cenic Highway until you locate the work crew. If you have questions regard ing this event\, please contact Jeff Nelsen at (304) 768-3933 (home) or (3 04) 951-2247 (Cell) or email: jefflnelsen@suddenlink.net.
More info: https://www. enctu.org/bucket-brigade
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain Visitor's Center UID:20190520T1449470Z-399841-1597@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T183000 SUMMARY:Intro to High Tunnels DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Cons ervation Service for a workshop series on High Tunnel production. We will host these workshops in several locations. Our inaugural topic will be Int roduction to High Tunnels where we will discuss what a high tunnel is\, wh ether a high tunnel can help you with your production goals\, and cost-sha re programs offered by the NRCS. --> Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex tension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for a workshop series on High Tunnel production. We will host these workshops in several locations. Our inaugural topic will be Introduction to High Tunne ls where we will discuss what a high tunnel is\, whether a high tunnel can help you with your production goals\, and cost-share programs offered by the NRCS.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:NRCS Field Office UID:20241104T1635570Z-399841-6116@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200410 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-13-week-of-april-6-2020/ In this issue… EPA FY 21 National Water Program Guidance Addendum NRCS FY21 National Water Quali ty Initiative Update Review of EPA WaterSense Program maintains efficiency USGS developing next generation water observing system EPA presentation o n citizen science activities Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-13-week-of-april-6- 2020/
In this issue &hellip\;
ACWA's Weekly Wrap i s a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap r eminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important info rmation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200410T1510260Z-399841-2979@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T170000 SUMMARY:CRW community awards DESCRIPTION:It's the Charleston Area Alliance's annual 'We Love our Communi ty Awards' event! Join us at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center i n Terrace Rooms 215-217 as we honor some of the people\, projects\, progra ms and organizations that make the Charleston area such a great place to l ive\, work and play. The following awards will be presented: 1) Kanawha He ritage Award. 2) Best Development Award. 3) Best Re-development Award. 4) Jeff Miller Sustainable Development Award. 5) Community Celebration Award. 6) Arts to the Max Award – Organization. 7) Arts to the Max Award – Indiv idual. 8) James R. Thomas Outstanding Volunteer Award. 9) Youth Volunteer Award. 10) Do The Charleston Award. 11) Servant Leader Award. 12) Placemak ing Award Entertainment will be provided. There is no charge to attend tha nks to our sponsor: Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC. For more information con tact Susie Salisbury at 304-340-4253. https://www.facebook.com/events/9674 11133461885/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It's the Cha
rleston Area Alliance's annual 'We Love our Community Awards' event! Join
us at the Charleston Coliseum &\; Convention Center in Terrace Rooms 21
5-217 as we honor some of the people\, projects\, programs and organizatio
ns that make the Charleston area such a great place to live\, work and pla
y. The following awards will be presented:
1) Kanawha Heritage Award. 2) Best Development Award. 3) Best Re-development Award. 4) Je
ff Miller Sustainable Development Award. 5) Community Celebration Award. 6) Arts to the Max Award &ndash\; Organization. 7) Arts to the Max Award &ndash\; Individual. 8) James R. Thomas Outstanding Volunteer Award. 9)
Youth Volunteer Award. 10) Do The Charleston Award. 11) Servant Leader Award. 12) Placemaking Award
Entertainment will be provided. There is no charge to attend thanks t
o our sponsor: Spilman Thomas &\; Battle PLLC. For more information con
tact Susie Salisbury at 304-340-4253.
https://www.facebook.com/events /967411133461885/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center UID:20190308T1434380Z-399841-1710@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T193000 SUMMARY:Gardening with natives DESCRIPTION:Event by Weston Nurseries Wholesale\, Weston Nurseries Garden C enters and 3 others Gardening can be difficult at times\, whether you’re t rying to landscape an area under a dense pine canopy or grow the perfect t omato in a dry summer there are endless challenges to overcome. What if it were easier? What if there were plants that thrived under the pine trees\ , or on the sandy roadsides or could even take the place of all that waste d space we call lawn? What if you could grow beautiful\, ecologically bene ficial plants that evolved to deal with any problems that the New England landscape throws your way? Join Dan Jaffe Wilder to learn How to Make Your Life Easier with Native Plants https://fb.me/e/1tMuEhReG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Weston Nurseries Wh olesale\, \;We ston Nurseries Garden Centers \;and 3 others
Gardening can be difficult at times\, whether you &rsquo\;re trying to landscape an area under a dense pine canopy or grow t he perfect tomato in a dry summer there are endless challenges to overcome . What if it were easier? What if there were plants that thrived under the pine trees\, or on the sandy roadsides or could even take the place of al l that wasted space we call lawn? What if you could grow beautiful\, ecolo gically beneficial plants that evolved to deal with any problems that the New England landscape throws your way? Join Dan Jaffe Wilder to learn How to Make Your Life Easier with Native Plants
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220222T1501470Z-399841-4339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T140000 SUMMARY:Glade Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:Backpacks will be needed. At least a 30 liter pack to haul fish up and along the Glade Creek trail in the Catch and Release section. When you get loaded with fish\, there is typically 45 minutes of oxygen. That is always pending on the amount of water\, fish size\, and amount of fish in each pack of course. Host: Southern WV Chapter of TU https://www.faceb ook.com/events/s/2020-glade-creek-catch-and-rel/1836561449812394/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Backpacks wi ll be needed. At least a 30 liter pack to haul fish up and along the Glade Creek trail in the Catch and Release section. When you get loaded with fish\, there is typically 45 minutes o f oxygen. That is always pending on the amount of water\, fish size\, and amount of fish in each pack of course. \;
Host: Southern WV Chapter of TU
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/2020-glade-creek- catch-and-rel/1836561449812394/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200508T2008350Z-399841-3069@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200605 SUMMARY:Register for CB symposium DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Community Research Symposium 2020 will take plac e as virtually through Zoom from June 8-10. The symposium will be free of charge for all participants. Download the pdf for session details. When: J une 8-10\, 2020 Cost: Free! Register: http://bit.ly/ChesCRS20 CCRS_2020.pd f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chesapea ke Community Research Symposium 2020 will take place as virtually through Zoom from June 8-10. The symposium will be free of charge for all particip ants. Download the pdf for session details.
When: June 8-10\, 2020 Cost: Free!
Register : http://bit.ly/ChesCRS20
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200604T1926230Z-399841-3186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200608 SUMMARY:CB research symposium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Community Research Symposium 2020 will take plac e as virtually through Zoom. The symposium will be free of charge for all participants. Download the pdf for session details. Register: http://bit.l y/ChesCRS20 CCRS_2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chesapea ke Community Research Symposium 2020 will take place as virtually through Zoom. The symposium will be free of charge for all participants. Download the pdf for session details.
Register: htt p://bit.ly/ChesCRS20
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200604T1925370Z-399841-3187@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T161500 SUMMARY:Great Valley Stormwater Forum DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Stormwater Network\, WV Department of Environmental Protection Watershed Improvement Branch\, and others present this regional stormwater forum to meet the unique needs and challenges of communities i n the Great Valley of the Bay watershed\, which includes portions of WV\, VA\, MD\, and PA. Please RSVP to Alana Hartman\, alana.c.hartman@wv.gov i f you would like to learn how to register. Tentative Agenda: Putting it a ll Together: Linking State Stormwater Regulations\, MS4 Permits and the Ba y TMDL (9:00 to 9:15) Urban BMP Recipes for the Bay Pollution Diet for Gre at Valley Communities (9:15 to 10:00) BREAK (10:00 – 10:15) Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Practices (10:15 – 11:15) How Land Preservation is a Good Strategy for Restoration Goals (11:15 to 12:00)) LUNCH PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER (12:00 – 1:00) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (1:00 – 2:00) BREAK (2:00 – 2:15) Stormwater Techniques for M unicipal Public Works Yards (2:15 –2:45) Working Together: Creating Econom ies of Scale (2:45 to 3:45) DISCUSSION (3:45 to 4:15 PM) ADJOURN (4:15) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake Stormwater Network\, WV Departme nt of Environmental Protection Watershed Improvement Branch\, and others p resent this regional stormwater forum to meet the unique needs and challen ges of communities in the Great Valley of the Bay watershed\, which includ es portions of WV\, VA\, MD\, and PA. \;Please RSVP to Alana Hartman\ , alana.c.hartman@wv.gov if you would like to learn how to register.
Tentative Agenda: \;
Putting it all Together: Linki ng State Stormwater Regulations\, MS4 Permits and the Bay TMDL (9 :00 to 9:15)
Urban BMP Recipes for the Bay Pollution Diet for Great Valley Communities (9:15 to 10:00)
BREA K (10:00 &ndash\; 10:15)
Inspection and Maintenan ce of Stormwater Practices (10:15 &ndash\; 11:15)
How Land Preservation is a Good Strategy for Restoration Goals ( 11:15 to 12:00))
LUNCH PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER \;(12:00 &ndash\; 1:00)
Ill icit Discharge Detection and Elimination (1:00 &ndash\; 2:00)
BREAK (2:00 &ndash\; 2:15)
Stormwate r Techniques for Municipal Public Works Yards (2:15 &ndash\;2:45)
Working Together: Creating Economies of Scale (2 :45 to 3:45)
DISCUSSION (3:45 to 4:15 PM)
ADJOURN (4:15)
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Shenandoah University\, Winchester\, VA UID:20161026T1931210Z-399841-227@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T140000 SUMMARY:Wolf Creek potluck DESCRIPTION: Trail building/cleanup along Wolf Creek. https://www.facebook .com/events/702019080227433/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Trail building/cleanup alon g Wolf Creek.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190314T1317570Z-399841-1725@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200528 SUMMARY:Neuroscience camp DESCRIPTION:Neuroscience Camp is going virtual this year! Please pass this along to any of your high school students or 2020 grads who are interested in science and/or healthcare. Anyone interested should send an email: kwi nes@osteo.wvsom.edu. The camp is scheduled for July 15-19 and applications are due May 29th. For more information Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Neuroscience Camp \;is going virtual this year! Pl ease pass this along to any of your high school students or 2020 grads who are interested in science and/or healthcare. Anyone interested should sen d an email: kwines@osteo.wvsom.edu . The camp is scheduled for July 15-19 and applications are due May 29 th.
For more information Click-Here.
Wate r Week 2020 Webinar
Description: Join us to hear the latest water policy developments from E PA senior staff\, messages from Members of Congress about the value of wat er sector advocacy\, and updates from key Water Week partners. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to hear from these key policymakers.
NACWA\, WEF\, WateReuse and The Wa ter Research Foundation invite clean water utilities and all water profess ionals to participate in this webinar and urge you to reach out to Congres s during Water Week to advocate for support for the water sector. < /p>
Register HERE.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200428T1744240Z-399841-3033@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200312 SUMMARY:GRWA action alert DESCRIPTION:In this alert: PFAS study bill (SCR-46)\; local WVDEP public no tices\; Appalachian Trail and pipeline news\; WVPB clean water for coal co untry\; Greenbrier River race and more... Click-Here for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this aler t:
PFAS study bill (SCR-46)\ ; local WVDEP public notices\; Appalachian Trail and pipeline news\; WVPB clean water for coal country\; Greenbrier River race and more...
Click-He re \;for details.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200312T1329140Z-399841-2870@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T130000 SUMMARY:Paint Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:Paint Creek Catch & Release Stocking This is a fingerling brown trout stocking on the catch and release section of Paint Creek. Fingerlin g brown trout will be stocked by hand. It is recommended that participants wear waders or wading shorts. Directions: From Interstate 64/77 East take exit 60 (Mossy Exit). From the exit ramp turn toward Mossy\, go 1/4 mile\ , cross the first bridge and turn LEFT onto Paint Creek Scenic Road. Trave l 2.8 miles\, crossing over Interstate 77/64\, and the road will take a sh arp right turn near a mine entrance site along the road. The meeting locat ion called 'Boiler Tube Field' will be on the right\, meet at 10 a.m. and anticipate working until noon. If you have questions\, please Email Mike Sayre or call (304) 610-6235. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Paint Creek Catch &\; Releas e Stocking
This is a fingerling brown trout stocking on the catch and release section of Paint Creek. Fingerling brown trout w ill be stocked by hand. It is recommended that participants wear waders or wading shorts.
Directions: \;From Interstate
64/77 East take exit 60 (Mossy Exit). From the exit ramp turn toward Moss
y\, go 1/4 mile\, cross the first \;bridge and turn LEFT onto Paint Cr
eek Scenic Road. Travel 2.8 miles\, crossing over Interstate 77/64\, and t
he road will take a sharp right turn near a mine entrance site along the r
oad. The meeting location called 'Boiler Tube Field' will be on the right\
, meet at 10 a.m. and anticipate working until noon. \; If you have qu
estions\, please \;Email \;Mike Sayre \;or call (304) 610-6235.
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Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Buffalo Creek Disaster\, an event that left 12 5 people dead\, more than 1\,000 injured\, and over 4\,000 homeless.
To commemorate this occasion\, o
ur producer\, Mike Huff\, met with survivors of the tragedy to reflect on
how it changed their lives and how the legacy of Buffalo Creek continues t
o impact environmental policy today. The film\, 'Reflections in Black Wate
r\,' is available at: \;https://youtu.be/
Terry Fletcher\, Chief Communications Offic er\; West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection\; Phone: 304-926 -0499
EPA Mid-Atla ntic Region virtual summit - Empowering Communities for Environmental Equi ty. The summit is an opportunity to gather and exchange ideas about equita ble access to healthy and sustainable communities. \; \;
Who should a ttend? - \;The summit is free and open to the public. The sum mit will convene representatives from communities\; non-profit organizatio ns\; Tribes\; professional organizations and advocacy groups\; businesses\ ; academia\; and federal\, state\, and local government in the Mid-Atlanti c Region. However\, anyone interested in environmental and public health s hould attend the summit. \; \;
Event website and registration \;- \;The summit will be hosted using Zoom E vents\, a virtual meeting platform building off the functions of Zoom Meet ings &\; Webinars. Once registered\, you will have access to the Zoom E vent portal that will be a central hub for meeting activities and will be your route to the myriad sessions supporting this summit. \;Click-Here for Zoom registr ation instructions. \; \;
Requests for reasonable accommodations - \;If y ou need accommodation to participate in this workshop\, please email Joy Lee Pears on\, or call: 202-715-3851. \;TTY users should contact the Federal TTY Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Read more about EPA's Reasonable Accommodations. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240416T1854460Z-399841-5670@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000 SUMMARY:Stormwater mgmt 101 DESCRIPTION:Please join WVSU Extension for a stormwater management 101 work shop at Unlimited Future\, Inc. Participants can expect to learn what stor mwater is\, how it affects communities and ecosystems\, and some tips on m anaging it. Then we will demonstrate how to set up a simple rain barrel wi th a downspout diverter kit! Rain barrels and diverter kits will be availa ble for sale. Participants who stay through the presentation can purchase both for $40. Those wanting to purchase the barrel and kits without stayin g for the presentation will be charged $80. Payment can be accepted via ca sh or check. ---> Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join WVSU Extension for a stormwater management 101 workshop at \;Unlimi ted Future\, Inc. Participants can expect to learn what stormwate r is\, how it affects communities and ecosystems\, and some tips on managi ng it. Then we will demonstrate how to set up a simple rain barrel with a downspout diverter kit!
Rain barrels and diverter kits will be available for sale. Participants who st ay through the presentation can purchase both for $40. Those wanting to pu rchase the barrel and kits without staying for the presentation will be ch arged $80. Payment can be accepted via cash or check.
--->\; \;Register Here
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Unlimited Future\, Inc. UID:20250528T2029070Z-399841-6556@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T133000 SUMMARY:WWHS wetland ribbon cutting DESCRIPTION:The Piney Creek Watershed Association (PCWA) and Woodrow Wilson High School (WWHS) invites you to the ribbon cutting ceremony opening the new boardwalk that highlights the recent wetland restoration at the schoo l. Click-Here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;
Click-Here \;for more details . \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WWHS UID:20250519T1352230Z-399841-6511@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Dealing with the drought in Maryland Feder al cuts could 'spell disaster' for the Chesapeake Bay\, officials worry Af ter rejection\, developers ‘pursuing all options’ to build Middleway Bottl ing Plant Cuts to NPS could lead to long-term environmental damage Trump w ants a world without the EPA. Here is what that would actually look like W inter Salt Week unites those concerned about freshwater [Blog] Scientists parsing poop to aid DC’s forgotten river Microplastics lurk in freshwater environments across Pennsylvania Maryland to focus restoration efforts on five watersheds\, but funding is in doubt Fishing News Maryland Fishing Re port Officials issue urgent warning about health risks of eating area's lo cal fish No fishing gear? No problem this trout season WVDNR stocks 90 wat ers during week of March 10 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media fr om around the Basin
Fishing News
Volunteer We st Virginia is requesting applications for a Youth Commissioner (age 18-24 ). \;
Commissioners meet four times a year\, twice in person and twice virtually\, on Thursdays. Y outh commissioners also represent West Virginia at virtual and in-person e vents at nationwide \;youth commissioner convenings. This is an unpaid volunteer position\, appointed by the Governor\, but Volunteer West Virgi nia will cover the cost of all travel and registration associated with thi s work.
Deadline to apply is January 22nd. [Apply Today]
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250109T1559510Z-399841-6218@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121 SUMMARY:SCORP survey DESCRIPTION:Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) SCORP i s a plan designed to enhance and improve outdoor recreational opportunitie s across our state. Whether you enjoy hiking\, biking\, camping\, fishing\ , or simply spending time in nature\, SCORP aims to make these activities more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Your feedback is crucial in he lping us understand what outdoor activities are most important to you and how we can make them better. By sharing your experiences and suggestions\, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of outdoor recreation in ou r state and in guiding the allocation of resources from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Click-Here to begin the survey. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Statewide Co mprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
SCORP is a plan designed to enhance and improve outdoor re creational opportunities across our state. Whether you enjoy hiking\, biki ng\, camping\, fishing\, or simply spending time in nature\, SCORP aims to make these activities more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.< /p>
Your feedback is crucial in helping us understand what outdoor activities are most important to you and how w e can make them better. By sharing your experiences and suggestions\, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of outdoor recreation in our sta te and in guiding the allocation of resources from the Land and Water Cons ervation Fund.
Click-Here \;to begin the survey. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250116T1856130Z-399841-6225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610 SUMMARY:WaterNet DESCRIPTION:The winter/spring edition of the WaterNet can be accessed Here. In this issue: Quality Assurance Project Plans and Training Stream Partn ers Program 2023 2024 Summer Festival Floats 2024 Spring Vernal Pool Works hops a Success New River Symposium Recap Save the Date/Upcoming Events Don ’t forget to check out the Watershed Improvement Branch Event Calendar for more upcoming events! WVWaterNet.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The winter/s pring edition of the WaterNet can be accessed Here.&nb sp\;
In this issue:
Don&rsquo\;t forget to check out the \;Watershed Improvement Branch Event Calendar \;for more upcoming e vents! \; \;
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240610T1724320Z-399841-5850@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T120000 SUMMARY:EPA QAPP training DESCRIPTION:EPA Region III is excited to announce training on developing Qu ality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs). This training has been developed w ith your local partners and 319 subgrantees in mind\, so we are counting o n each of you to please share this as widely as possible so that we can ma ximize participation. The attached flyer includes more information and a l ink to registration. If you have any questions email: Hoffmann.Michael@epa .gov. EPAR3_319QAPPTraining.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Region I II is excited to announce training on developing Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs). \;
This training has been developed with your local partners and 319 subgrantees i n mind\, so we are counting on each of you to please share this as widely as possible so that we can maximize participation. The attached flyer incl udes more information and a link to registration.
If you have any questions email: Hoffmann.Michael@epa.gov.
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Kanawha Trail Club \;will hike the Davis Creek and Amphibian Loop trails at Kanawha State Forest beginning at 1:30 pm.
Hikers should meet in the parking lot at the lef t of the forest entrance.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230106T2014180Z-399841-5092@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217 SUMMARY:Engineering Day DESCRIPTION:Discover Engineering Day is an opportunity for both children an d adults to meet with engineers and scientists from all over West Virginia . Visitors to the Clay Center will get to try their hand at programming ro bots\, building contraptions\, and testing their ingenuity with representa tives from companies and universities that are on the cutting edge of the new developments that will impact our future. Whether you want to explore career possibilities\, learn about the latest technology\, or simply enjoy some fun challenges\, Discover Engineering Day will surely have something for you! Click-here to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover Eng ineering Day is an opportunity for both children and adults to meet with e ngineers and scientists from all over West Virginia. Visitors to the Clay Center will get to try their hand at programming robots\, building contrap tions\, and testing their ingenuity with representatives from companies an d universities that are on the cutting edge of the new developments that w ill impact our future.
Wheth er you want to explore career possibilities\, learn about the latest techn ology\, or simply enjoy some fun challenges\, Discover Engineering Day wil l surely have something for you! \;Click-here< /a> to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:The Clay Center UID:20240208T1328320Z-399841-5587@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210211 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:ICPRB staff and commissioners are celebrating the lives of two people who meant a lot to ICPRB and spent a part of their lives in protect ing and preserving the health of the Potomac River. In this issue: White’s Ferry to remain closed after both sides say negotiations failed\; Shenand oah National Park restoration project open for comment\; Proposed changes to MD fishing regulations\; Small Particles\, Big Problems?\; DuPont settl ement funds protect more than 900 acres in Page County. And more… Click-He re for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB staff and commissioners are celebrating the lives of two people who meant a lot to ICPRB and spent a part of their lives in protecting and preserving the health of the Potomac River.
In this issue:
White&rsquo\;s Ferry to remain closed after both sides say negotiations failed\; Shenandoah National Park restoration project op en for comment\; Proposed changes to MD fishing regulations\; Small Particles\, Big Problems?\; DuPont settlement funds p rotect more than 900 acres in Page County. And more&hellip\;
Click-Here \;for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210211T1948240Z-399841-3660@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 SUMMARY:Community EquiTree Grants DESCRIPTION:Community EquiTree Grants The Division of Forestry Urban and Co mmunity Forestry program is now providing funding to West Virginia municip alities\, public schools and nonprofits for the management of urban trees on public lands through the Community EquiTree (CET) Grant program. This n ew grant opportunity is provided by pass-through funding from the USDA For est Service Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program through the Inflati on Reduction Act (IRA). CET Grants promote urban tree planting and other u rban forestry projects on public property within communities and neighborh oods that are federally designated as disadvantaged. To learn more visit: https://wvforestry.com/urban-forestry/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Community Eq uiTree Grants
The Division o f Forestry Urban and Community Forestry program is now providing funding t o West Virginia municipalities\, public schools and nonprofits for the man agement of urban trees on public lands through the Community EquiTree (CET ) Grant program. This new grant opportunity is provided by pass-through fu nding from the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Prog ram through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). CET Grants promote urban tr ee planting and other urban forestry projects on public property within co mmunities and neighborhoods that are federally designated as disadvantaged .
To learn more visit: \;h ttps://wvforestry.com/urban-forestry/ \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240130T2116400Z-399841-5567@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114 SUMMARY:WVSP-VISTAs DESCRIPTION:WV Stream Partner (WVSP) VISTA’s will work with watershed group s across the state. The VISTA's will work to increase organizational capac ity and enhance environmental stewardship. Stream Partner VISTA's will foc us on projects that bring attention to watershed work\, spark tourism and bring economic development to the communities they serve. They will foster new partnerships\, increase membership and financial support by creating unique and exciting opportunities that connect economic development to our streams and rivers. Office locations: Benefits: 1) Charleston 2) Fairmon t 3) Fayetteville 4) Romney - $6469 Segal education award - Tuition waiver for WV residents - Housing and childcare assistance - Professional develo pment To learn more about WVDEP’s Stream Partners Program click-here. To l earn more about the WV Stream Partner VISTA opportunity read the attached flyer\, and then apply Here! If you need more information or have questio ns\, email Jennifer Pauer and Gwennan Richmond. WVStreamPartnersVISTA.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Stream Pa rtner (WVSP) VISTA&rsquo\;s will work with watershed groups across the sta te. The VISTA's will work to increase organizational capacity and enhance environmental stewardship. Stream Partner VISTA's will focus on projects t hat bring attention to watershed work\, spark tourism and bring economic d evelopment to the communities they serve. They will foster new partnership s\, increase membership and financial support by creating unique and excit ing opportunities that connect economic development to our streams and riv ers.
| Of fice locations: \; | Benefits: |
| 1) Charleston 2) Fai rmont 3) Fayetteville 4) Romney | - $6469 \;Segal educat
ion award - T uition waiver for WV residents - Housing and childcare assistance - Professional development |
To learn more about WVDEP&rsquo\;s Stream Partners Pr ogram \;click-here. To l earn more about the WV Stream Partner VISTA opportunity read the attached flyer\, and then apply \;Here ! \;
< p>If you need more information or have ques tions\, email \; Jennifer Pauer \;and \;Gwennan Richmond. \; CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20221101T1417100Z-399841-4984@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221219 SUMMARY:WVSP-VISTA apply by deadline DESCRIPTION:WV Stream Partner (WVSP) VISTA’s will work with watershed group s across the state. The VISTA's will work to increase organizational capac ity and enhance environmental stewardship. Stream Partner VISTA's will foc us on projects that bring attention to watershed work\, spark tourism and bring economic development to the communities they serve. They will foster new partnerships\, increase membership and financial support by creating unique and exciting opportunities that connect economic development to our streams and rivers. Office Locations: Benefits: Charleston Fairmont Fayetteville Romney $6469 Segal education award Tuition waiver for WV residents Housing and childcare assistance Professional development To l earn more about the Stream Partners Program click-here. To learn about the WVSP VISTA opportunity read the attached flyer\, and then apply Here! If you need more information or have questions\, email Jennifer Pauer and Gwe nnan Richmond. WVStreamPartnersVISTA.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Stream Pa rtner (WVSP) VISTA&rsquo\;s will work with watershed groups across the sta te. The VISTA's will work to increase organizational capacity and enhance environmental stewardship. Stream Partner VISTA's will focus on projects t hat bring attention to watershed work\, spark tourism and bring economic d evelopment to the communities they serve. They will foster new partnership s\, increase membership and financial support by creating unique and excit ing opportunities that connect economic development to our streams and riv ers.
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To learn more about the Stream Partners Program \;click-here. To learn about the WVSP VISTA oppor tunity read the attached flyer\, and then apply \;Here!&nb sp\;If you need more information or have questions\, email \;Jennifer Pauer&nbs p\;and \;Gwennan Richmond. \;
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Join Active Southern West Virginia Community Captain Linda for a walk through time! Expl ore 3.2 miles through the ghost town of Brooklyn\, among ruins of this his toric coal mining site. This walk is beginner-friendly and suitable for fa milies. The Brooklyn Mine trail is moderate with some hills and uneven foo ting. Reservation are required. Reserve your spot by calling (304) 894-212 9 or sending an email to: Ge tActiveinthePark@gmail.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/210903679719923/?ti=ic l
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180605T1240110Z-399841-798@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T180000 SUMMARY:Stand-up paddle board demo DESCRIPTION:Try out stand up paddle boarding with Active Southern West Virg inia on Wednesday\, June 6th. We will be set up at Battle Run Beach at Sum mersville Lake. We will be providing all the equipment and instruction nee ded to try out SUP. No reservation is required. https://www.facebook.com/e vents/2021919184506993/?ti=icl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Try out stand up paddle boarding with Activ e Southern West Virginia on Wednesday\, June 6th. We will be set up at Bat tle Run Beach at Summersville Lake. We will be providing all the equipment and instruction needed to try out SUP. No reservation is required.
< p>https://www.faceb ook.com/events/2021919184506993/?ti=icl\;< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Battle Run campground UID:20180605T1243540Z-399841-800@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180622 SUMMARY:Harpers Ferry outdoor festival DESCRIPTION:The 20th Annual and FINAL Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival takes place on June 22nd and 23rd at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Ste wardship just off Harpers Ferry Rd in Purcellville VA. Proceeds benefit th e following river and water conservation groups. The Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition\, Shenandoah and Potomac Riverkeepers\, West Virginia Rivers Coa lition\, Friends of the Cheat\, and Friends of the Blackwater. The event f eatures 10 live musical performances throughout the weekend and free campi ng with a weekend pass. https://www.facebook.com/events/886035911567641/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The 20th Annual and FINAL Harpers Ferry Out door Festival takes place on June 22nd and 23rd at the Blue Ridge Center fo r Environmental Stewardship just off Harpers Ferry Rd in Purcel lville VA. Proceeds benefit the following river and water conservation gro ups. The Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition\, Shenandoah and Potomac Riverkeep ers\, West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, Friends of the Cheat\, and Friends of the Blackwater. The event features 10 live musical performances through out the weekend and free camping with a weekend pass.
https://www.facebook.com/events/8860359 11567641/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180605T1247220Z-399841-802@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T140000 SUMMARY:Using otoliths to advance fisheries management DESCRIPTION:Webinar presented by: Andrew Carlson - Michigan State Universit y Otolith chemistry (aka\, otolith microchemistry) is an effective techniq ue for evaluating fish environmental history in diverse contexts. The scie nce of otolith chemistry spans a variety of fisheries topics (e.g.\, natal origins\, habitat use\, movement\, stock discrimination\, statistical the ory)\, yet management implications and applications of this tool remain la rgely unexplored. This webinar will focus on multiple aspects of otolith c hemistry (e.g.\, history\, current and future use\, study design)\, with e mphasis on how fisheries and aquatic resource professionals can use this t echnique to inform recreational and commercial fisheries management. Parti cipants will come away from the webinar with a firm understanding of how o tolith chemistry is advancing fisheries science and sustainability. https: //www.facebook.com/events/793937864327121/?ti=icl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Webinar presented by: Andrew Carlson - Mich igan State University
Otolith chemistry (aka\, otolith microchemis try) is an effective technique for evaluating fish environmental history i n diverse contexts. The science of otolith chemistry spans a variety of fi sheries topics (e.g.\, natal origins\, habitat use\, movement\, stock disc rimination\, statistical theory)\, yet management implications and applica tions of this tool remain largely unexplored. This webinar will focus on m ultiple aspects of otolith chemistry (e.g.\, history\, current and future use\, study design)\, with emphasis on how fisheries and aquatic resource professionals can use this technique to inform recreational and commercial fisheries management. Participants will come away from the webinar with a firm understanding of how otolith chemistry is advancing fisheries scienc e and sustainability.
https://www.facebook.com/events/793937864327121/?ti=icl
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180605T1250300Z-399841-804@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180706 SUMMARY:Solar Fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday\, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (closing cerem ony 11:30 a.m.) WHERE: Cantrell Ultimate Rafting\, 49 Cantrell Drive\, Fay etteville TICKETS: Adults weekend pass $35 (with camping $55). Kids weeken d pass $20. Kids under 5 free. INFO: 304-205-0920 or solarmusicfest.org ht tp://bit.ly/2KQZOiR X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday\, 9 a.m. Saturday and S unday (closing ceremony 11:30 a.m.)
WHERE: Cantrell Ultimate Rafti ng\, 49 Cantrell Drive\, Fayetteville
TICKETS: Adults weekend pass $35 (with camping $55). Kids weekend pass $20. Kids under 5 free.
INFO: 304-205-0920 or solarmusicfest.org
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cantrell Ultimate Rafting UID:20180706T1934350Z-399841-838@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180706T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T000000 SUMMARY:Catfish tournament DESCRIPTION:Ridenour Lake Anglers will sign in at the lake and pay a $15.00 entry fee for their chance to win cash\, prizes\, and a trophy. Children under 12 are free and will be awarded trophy’s. There will be a 2-pole lim it\, and awards will be given for the biggest fish in pounds\, and for len gth. https://www.facebook.com/events/367716027081771/ Gazette article: htt p://bit.ly/2KKtqBH X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ridenour Lake
Angl ers will sign in at the lake and pay a $15.00 entry fee for their chance t o win cash\, prizes\, and a trophy. Children under 12 are free and will be awarded trophy&rsquo\;s. There will be a 2-pole limit\, and awards will b e given for the biggest fish in pounds\, and for length.
https://www.facebook.com /events/367716027081771/
Gazette article: http://bit.ly/2KKtqBH
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Ridenour Lake UID:20180705T1250550Z-399841-836@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011 SUMMARY:IIJA newsletter DESCRIPTION:The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)\, aka Biparti san Infrastructure Law (BIL)\, was signed into law by President Biden in N ovember 2021. The law authorizes $1.2 trillion for transportation and infr astructure spending with $550 billion of that figure going toward “new” in vestments and programs. Attached is a summary of the most recent notice of funding opportunities (NOFOs). IIJA-IRANewsletter.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Infrastr ucture Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)\, aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)\, was signed into law by President Biden in November 2021. The law a uthorizes \;$1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spendi ng with $550 billion of that figure going toward &ldquo\;new&rdquo\; inves tments and programs.
Attache d is a summary of the most recent notice of funding opportunities (NOFOs). \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20231012T1924200Z-399841-5451@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010 SUMMARY:Wild & Wonderful Wetlands DESCRIPTION:Twelve wetlands across West Virginia are featured as part of ou r Wild & Wonderful Wetlands series. These wetlands were selected due to th eir unique habitat\, accessibility\, available parking\, and established t rails. This website contains a link to fact sheets and videos about each o f the twelve wetlands. The fact sheets highlight cool things to look for i ncluding birds\, flowers and local history. The videos take you on a mini- tour of each wetland. These resources can help you to plan your trip and e nhance your enjoyment while you are there. Click-Here to strat exploring t he fact sheets\, videos and more! Plan your trip soon to visit these Wild & Wonderful Wetlands! DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Twelve wetla nds across West Virginia are featured as part of our Wild &\; Wonderful Wetlands series. These wetlands were selected due to their unique habitat \, accessibility\, available parking\, and established trails.
This website contains a link to fact sh eets and videos about each of the twelve wetlands. The fact sheets highlig ht \;cool things to look for including birds\, flowers and local history. The videos take you on a mini-tour of each wetland. These resources can help you to plan y our trip and enhance your enjoyment while you are there.
Click-Here \;to strat exploring the fact sheets\, videos and more! \
; Plan your trip soon to visit these Wild &\; Wonderful Wetlands!
Join us in learning to education children a bout the most precious resource on the planet... Water!
This works hop is for K-12 educators\, including public school teachers\, 4-H leaders \, homeschool educators\, boy and girl scout leaders\, and others. \; After this workshop attendees will be familiar with the Project WET materi als and be inspired to utilize the activities within their own program and teaching. \; All attendees will receive the Project WET Curriculum an d Activity Guide 2.0\, an online portal code\, and a certificate of comple tion.
This Project WET Workshop is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. \; All Project WET Workshops a re FREE to attend\, but registration is required. \; \;
Re gister by contacting Tomi Bergstrom at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov or 304-926- 0499 ext. 1098.
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:WVDEP Office UID:20180502T1317540Z-399841-738@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230831 SUMMARY:WIB intern opportunities DESCRIPTION:Governor's Summer Internship Program with the WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB). Water Education Programing Watershed Improvemen t Projects Wetland Highlights Apply online at: https://intern.wv.gov/Pages /default.aspx 2023WIB SummerInternFlyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Governor's S ummer Internship Program with the WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB).
Apply online at:& nbsp\;https://intern.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230831T1307430Z-399841-5399@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426 SUMMARY:WSWA Hugelkultur project DESCRIPTION:Warm Spring Watershed Association (WSWA) Hugelkultur project C lick-Here to watch a WVDEP Environment Matters synopsis of the project\, a nd Here to watch WSWA creative explanation of the project. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Warm Spring Watershed As sociation \;(WSWA) \;
Hugelkultur project
Click-Here to watch a WVDEP Environme nt Matters synopsis of the project\, and Here to watch WSWA creative explanation of the project.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230426T1505370Z-399841-5265@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:Free fishing weeked RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is June 10-11. During thes e two days\, residents and nonresidents may fish in West Virginia for free . Each year\, this annual event gives novice and returning anglers the opp ortunity to try their luck and fish without buying a license. West Virgini a’s Free Fishing Weekend is part of National Fishing and Boating Week\, wh ich is June 3-11. DNR participates in several activities during National F ishing and Boating Week and Free Fishing Weekend. One of the largest event s is the Bowden Fishing Derby on June 10 at the Bowden Hatchery in Randolp h County. Another long-running event takes place June 10 at Little Beaver State Park near Beckley. These events give children an opportunity to rece ive basic fishing instruction and to enjoy time fishing with friends and f amily. The events are free to attend\, but registration is required. The w eek before Free Fishing Weekend\, DNR stocked catchable-size channel catfi sh in lakes at Babcock\, Blackwater\, Cacapon\, Cedar Creek\, Chief Logan\ , Little Beaver\, Moncove\, Pipestem\, Tomlinson Run and Watoga state park s\, and at Berwind and Pettigrew lakes. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2017news/17ne ws073.shtm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia&rsquo\;s Free Fishing Weekend is June 10-11. During these two days\, residents and nonresidents may fis h in West Virginia for free. Each year\, this annual event gives novice an d returning anglers the opportunity to try their luck and fish without buy ing a license. West Virginia&rsquo\;s Free Fishing Weekend is part of Nati onal Fishing and Boating Week\, which is June 3-11.
DNR participat es in several activities during National Fishing and Boating Week and Free Fishing Weekend. One of the largest events is the Bowden Fishing Derby on June 10 at the Bowden Hatchery in Randolph County. Another long-running event takes place June 10 at Little Beaver State Park near Beckley. These ev ents give children an opportunity to receive basic fishing instruction and to enjoy time fishing with friends and family. The events are free to att end\, but registration is required.
The week before Free Fishing W eekend\, DNR stocked catchable-size channel catfish in lakes at Babcock\, Blackwater\, Cacapon\, Cedar Creek\, Chief Logan\, Little Beaver\, Moncove \, Pipestem\, Tomlinson Run and Watoga state parks\, and at Berwind and Pe ttigrew lakes.
http://w ww.wvdnr.gov/2017news/17news073.shtm
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180605T1646480Z-399841-805@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201207 SUMMARY:3RQ virtual seminar DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) Virtu al Roundtable Series. This series will consist of monthly online meetings where organizations will be given a platform to speak about their current projects. The first session was an information about the WATERS database a nd 3RQ maps. During the second and third sessions\, four different speaker s will give a short presentation on their organization’s work followed by a Q&A session. The series will provide valuable information for groups wh o may be interested in joining 3RQ as well as anyone who is interested in the current work being done throughout the three rivers region by voluntee r-based organizations. Register through Eventbrite to receive Zoom link to attend. 3RQ Volunteer Groups Part I\, 1/6/21 2:00-3:00 pm Jacobs Creek Wa tershed Association - Taylor Robbins Washington County Conservation Distri ct - Jennifer Dann Guardians of the West Fork - John Ciesla Nine Mile Run Watershed Association - Lindsey-Rose Flowers 3RQ Volunteer Groups Part II\ , 2/3/21 2:00-3:00 pm Friends of the Cheat - Madison Ball Municipal Author ity of Westmoreland County - Laura Blood Captina Conservancy - Abbey Haywa rd Mountain Watershed Association/Youghiogheny Riverkeeper - Ashley Funk/E ric Harder X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for the Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) Virtual Roundtable Series. T his series will consist of monthly online meetings where organizations wil l be \;given a platform to speak about their current projects. The fir st session was an information about the WATERS database and 3RQ maps. Duri ng the second and third \;sessions\, four different speakers will give a short presentation on their organization&rsquo\;s work followed by a Q& amp\;A session. \;
The s eries will provide valuable information for groups who may be interested i n joining 3RQ as well as anyone who is interested in the current work bein g done throughout the three rivers region by volunteer-based organizations . Register through \;Eventbrite \;to receive Zoom link to atten d.
3RQ Volunteer Groups Part I\, 1/6/21 2:00-3:00 pm
3RQ Volunteer Groups Part II\, 2/3 /21 2:00-3:00 pm
An Educator& rsquo\;s Guide to Teaching over Zoom
Description: Zo om provides a secure unified communications platform for education\, featu ring flawless video\, wireless content sharing\, and chat to foster studen t learning and administration communication. As educators across the globe transition to teaching over Zoom\, come learn everything you need to know to get started. Zoom experts will walk you through the basics of the Zoom Meetings platform. In this webinar\, you will learn:
How to schedule a meeting/office hours
Tips for managing your online classroom
Helpful features and more!
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CitS ci in the night sky
Event by \;SciStarter< /a>\, \;Astronom y Magazine \;and \;NASA Night Sky Network
To celebrate Citizen Science Month\, join Dave Eicher\, Editor-in- Chief of Astronomy Magazine\, as he moderates a Q&\;A with the leaders of the Aurorasaurus\, Spiral Graph\, and Smartphone Astrophotography citiz en science projects. Discover all three projects before\, during\, and aft er the event at: https://SciStarter.org/AstronomyMag.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210429T1227190Z-399841-3871@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T190000 SUMMARY:Ansted trailblazers DESCRIPTION:Join Community Captain volunteers Jill O'Dell & Susan Walker fo r scenic walks along the Hawks Nest Rail Trail. Meet at the Ansted trail h ead at 6pm. Visit Active SWV'S website events page below for updates\, dri ving directions\, and more. For more infomation please check out activeswv .org/events https://www.facebook.com/events/684863698677350/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Communi
ty Captain volunteers Jill O'Dell &\; Susan Walker for scenic walks alo
ng the Hawks Nest Rail Trail. Meet at the Ansted trail head at 6pm. Visit
Active SWV'S website events page below for updates\, driving directions\,
and more.
For more infoma
tion please check out activeswv.org/events
https://www.facebook.com/events/684863698677350/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191003T1226120Z-399841-2472@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T160000 SUMMARY:Carriage Trail Leaf Walk DESCRIPTION:Carriage Trail Google Maps Revel in the colors of West Virginia 's fall foliage at the Carriage Trail Leaf Walk. Enjoy vignettes from loca l theatre groups\, live music\, interactive art and other artful adventure s. Take a stroll on this .65 mile trail and experience the arts in a not s o typical place. This event is free and open to all. Click-Here to learn m ore. Location/Parking: Sunrise Carriage Trail\, 746 Myrtle Rd. Parking is limited. We recommend parking at Farmer\, Cline\, Campbell PLLC at the top of the trail or across the bridge in downtown Charleston. From 12:45-4:15 a trolley will run on a continuous loop taking attendees from the top of the trail to the Founders Day Program at Spring Hill Cemetery. KRT will pr ovide free transportation between the Carriage Trail and Spring Hill Cemet ery with a stop at Taylor Books. Plan for 25 minute round trips. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Carriage Tra il Google Maps
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evel in the colors of West Virginia's \;fall foliage at the Carriage T
rail Leaf Walk. \;Enjoy vignettes from local theatre groups\, live mus
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his .65 mile trail and experience the arts in a not so typical place.
\;This event is free and open to all. \;Click-
From 12:45-4:15 a trolley will run on a continuous loop taking at tendees from the top of the trail to the Founders Day Program at Spring Hi ll Cemetery. KRT will provide free transpor tation between the Carriage Trail and Spring Hill Cemetery with a stop at Taylor Books. Plan for 25 minute round trips. \;
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191003T1235300Z-399841-2474@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110 SUMMARY:CMC Highlights DESCRIPTION:CMC Highlights In this issue: New Stream Team in Luzerne & Lack awanna Counties\, PA Bowie State University joins RiverTrends Winter Salt Watch is Kicking Off! CMC Trainings and Events And more… click-here for de tails. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CMC Highligh ts
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>click-here \; for details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201110T1437110Z-399841-3528@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220913 SUMMARY:Student water cycle DESCRIPTION:The Water Cycle for Schools and Students The water cycle descri bes how Earth's water is not only always changing forms\, between liquid ( rain)\, solid (ice)\, and gas (vapor)\, but also moving on\, above\, and i n the Earth. This process is always happening everywhere. Use this USGS to ol to explore and study the water cycle. Click-Here to begin. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Water Cy cle for Schools and Students
The water cycle describes how Earth's water is not only always changing f orms\, between liquid (rain)\, solid (ice)\, and gas (vapor)\, but also mo ving on\, above\, and in the Earth. This process is always happening every where. Use this USGS tool to explore and study the water cycle. \;
Click-< strong>Here to begin.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220912T1616300Z-399841-4904@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T160000 SUMMARY:EPA - BABA DESCRIPTION:Webinar - EPA's Build America\, Buy America (BABA) Act Implemen tation Memo. Please register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register /3992604224246012687 Description: EPA invites EPA Regions\, States\, and S tate Associations to a webinar to discuss the Office of Water’s Implementa tion Memo for the Build America\, Buy America Act. This webinar will be pr esented by EPA’s Clean Water (CW) and Drinking Water (DW) State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs and EPA's Water Infrastructure and Finance Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. The webinar will discuss BABA implementation\, projec t and product coverage\, the waiver request process\, and the national wai vers. Contact us: Send general inquiries\, concerns and comments about pro ducts\, projects\, and availability to: BABA-OW@epa.gov. Technical tips: Once you register for the webinar using the link provided\, you will recei ve an automated email from webcastinfo@cadmusgroup.com. Please retain this email\, as it includes a link for joining the webinar\, information on we binar audio\, an email contact for questions related to the webinar\, and a link for more information on using Gotowebinar. If you do not receive th is confirmation email shortly after registering for the webinar\, please c heck your spam/junk email folder. We recommend joining the webinar several minutes early to allow time to download or update the Gotowebinar softwar e. Please ensure that you are using a computer with working speakers or he adphones prior to joining the webinar. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Webinar - EP A's Build America\, Buy America (BABA) Act Implementation Memo. Please reg ister at: https://regist er.gotowebinar.com/register/3992604224246012687
De
scription: EPA invites EPA Regions\, States\, and State Association
s to a webinar to discuss the Office of Water&rsquo\;s Implementation Memo
for the Build America\, Buy America Act. This webinar will be presented b
y EPA&rsquo\;s Clean Water (CW) and Drinking Water (DW) State Revolving Fu
nd (SRF) programs and EPA's Water Infrastructure and Finance Innovation Ac
t (WIFIA) program. The webinar will discuss BABA implementation\, project
and product coverage\, the waiver request process\, and the national waive
rs.
Contact us: Send general inquiries\, concerns an d comments about products\, projects\, and availability to: BABA-OW@epa.gov. \;
Technical tips: Once you register for the webinar using the link provided\, you will receive an automated email from webcastinfo@cadmusgroup.com. Pl ease retain this email\, as it includes a link for joining the webinar\, i nformation on webinar audio\, an email contact for questions related to th e webinar\, and a link for more information on using Gotowebinar. If you d o not receive this confirmation email shortly after registering for the we binar\, please check your spam/junk email folder. We recommend joining the webinar several minutes early to allow time to download or update the Got owebinar software. Please ensure that you are using a computer with workin g speakers or headphones prior to joining the webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20221114T1801570Z-399841-4996@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB has been creating a variety of interactive online map s to better engage both water resources professionals and the general publ ic in basin data and resources. Want to know more about basin sub-watershe ds\, places to visit\, bioregions\, conservation lands\, and stormwater ru noff? The maps help visualize these and other topics. Take a look and let us know what you think. In this issue: Unearthing Native American history on an island in southern MD MD\, PA add tracts to Old-Growth Forest Networ k ‘Forever chemicals’ found in more than a dozen waterways in Chesapeake r egion MD nonprofit helps Latino residents implement climate solutions in t heir communities Join Salt Watch – It's Free! DEP documents farmers’ effor ts to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed Striped Bass f ishery managers deliver good news And more. Click here to read all the sto ries. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB ha s been creating a variety of interactive online maps to better engage both water resources prof essionals and the general public in basin data and resources. Want to know more about basin sub-watersheds\, places to visit\, bioregions\, conserva tion lands\, and stormwater runoff? The maps help visualize these and othe r topics. Take a look and let us know what you think.
In this issue:
And more. Click here to read all the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20221110T1916410Z-399841-5000@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T110000 SUMMARY:WVWRI vrtual seminar series DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Series from December 2022 through February 2023 to highlig ht current water research and remediation projects. Each session will feat ure three presentations pertaining to a particular theme followed by Q&A. Presenters will consist of various WVU researchers and specialists affilia ted with WVWRI. Note: All seminar and roundtable series will be 10:00 - 11 :00 AM EST. WVWRI Seminar Series Registration - 3RQ REACH Virtual Roundtab le Series Registration 50 years of the Clean Water Aci [Dec. 1st] https:// wvwri.wvu.edu/outreach/seminar-series X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Series from December 2022 through February 2023 to highlight current water resear ch and remediation projects. Each session will feature three presentations pertaining to a particular theme followed by Q&\;A. Presenters will co nsist of various WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WVWRI.&nb sp\;Note: All sem inar and roundtable series will be 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST.
WVWRI Semin ar Series Registration \;- \;3RQ REACH Virtual Roundtable Series Registration
< ul>https: //wvwri.wvu.edu/outreach/seminar-series
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221110T2115550Z-399841-5002@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T120000 SUMMARY:WVWRI vrtual seminar series DESCRIPTION:WV Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Series from December 2022 through February 2023 to highlight current wate r research and remediation projects. Each session will feature three prese ntations pertaining to a particular theme followed by Q&A. Presenters will consist of various WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WVWRI. Note: All seminar and roundtable series will be 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST. WVW RI Seminar Series Registration - 3RQ REACH Virtual Roundtable Series Regis tration Mine reclamation and research [Jan. 5th] https://wvwri.wvu.edu/out reach/seminar-series X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Water Res
earch Institute (W
VWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Series from December 2
022 through February 2023 to highlight current water research and remediat
ion projects. Each session will feature three presentations pertaining to
a particular theme followed by Q&\;A. Presenters will consist of variou
s WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WVWRI. \;
WVWRI Seminar Series Registration \;- \;3RQ R EACH Virtual Roundtable Series Registration
https://wvwri.wvu.edu /outreach/seminar-series
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221208T1611410Z-399841-5003@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T010000 SUMMARY:Piney Creek Preserve hike DESCRIPTION:Piney Creek Preserve (Raleigh County) Co-host: City of Beckley and Active Southern WV Description: Join us for a sneak peek hike into the incredibly beautiful and historic Piney Creek Gorge adjacent to Beckley. At over 1\,000 acres and containing an extensive system of old roads and t rails\, our Piney Creek property offers outstanding opportunities for outd oor recreation and tourism. To register and learn more visit the website b elow. Distance: 5 miles - Level: Beginner/intermediate. https://www.wvland trust.org/activities/hikingseries/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Piney Creek Preserve (Raleigh County)
Co -host: City of Beckley and Active Southern WV
Description: Join us for a sneak peek h ike into the incredibly beautiful and historic Piney Creek Gorge adjacent to Beckley. At over 1\,000 acres and containing an extensive system of old roads and trails\, our Piney Creek property offers outstanding opportunit ies for outdoor recreation and tourism. To register and learn more visit t he website below. Distance: 5 miles - Level: Beginner/int ermediate.
https ://www.wvlandtrust.org/activities/hikingseries/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220912T1614530Z-399841-4903@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713 SUMMARY:Family night RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Join your summer camper for an extra night on Spruce\, or bring your family up to experience Spruce Knob Mountain Center with a bunch of other families! You will have the opportunity to check out our mountain ca mpus\, go caving alongside our instructors or hike in the national forest\ , enjoy dinner served at our yurts\, and spend quality time around the cam pfire sharing s’mores\, the night sky\, and wonderful company. Meet other families and campers. New registration options this year allow you to mix and match options to meet your preferences and budget. https://www.faceboo k.com/events/2197783247143845/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join your su
mmer camper for an extra night on Spruce\, or bring your family up to expe
rience Spruce Knob Mountain Center with a bunch of other families!<
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You will have the opportunity to
check out our mountain campus\, go caving alongside our instructors or hi
ke in the national forest\, enjoy dinner served at our yurts\, and spend q
uality time around the campfire sharing s&rsquo\;mores\, the night sky\, a
nd wonderful company. Meet other families and campers.
New registration options this year allow yo
u to mix and match options to meet your preferences and budget.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2197783247143845/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Spruce Knob Learning Center UID:20190708T1523340Z-399841-1323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T190000 SUMMARY:Ansted trailblazers DESCRIPTION:Join Community Captain volunteers Jill O'Dell & Susan Walker fo r scenic walks along the Hawks Nest Rail Trail. Meet at the Ansted trail h ead at 6pm. Visit Active SWV'S website events page below for updates\, dri ving directions\, and more. For more infomation please check out activeswv .org/events https://www.facebook.com/events/684863698677350/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Communi
ty Captain volunteers Jill O'Dell &\; Susan Walker for scenic walks alo
ng the Hawks Nest Rail Trail. Meet at the Ansted trail head at 6pm. Visit
Active SWV'S website events page below for updates\, driving directions\,
and more.
For more infoma
tion please check out activeswv.org/events
https://www.facebook.com/events/684863698677350/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20191003T1226570Z-399841-2473@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114 SUMMARY:Citizen forestry podcase DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science Podcast: Citizen Forestry We need trees. They p rotect the air we breathe. Climate change\, deforestation\, pests and plag ues are real threats to trees. Hear from people planting\, protecting and researching trees and discover how you can take part. Listen to the podcas t. Speaking of trees: learn more about the Girl Scouts Tree Promise initia tive! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Citizen Scie
nce Podcast: \;Citizen Forestry
We need trees. T hey protect the air we breathe. Climate change\, deforestation\, pests and plagues are real threats to trees. \;Hear from people planting\, prot ecting and researching trees and discover how you can take part.
Listen to the podcast. \;Sp eaking of trees: learn more about the \;Girl Scouts Tree Promise initiative!
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20221114T1349560Z-399841-5008@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T170000 SUMMARY:Beckley Sanitary Board Plant Tour DESCRIPTION:The Piney Creek Watershed Association in conjunction with the B eckley Sanitary Board will host a tour of the Beckley Sanitary Board's pla nt. The purpose of this tour is to discuss the planned multi-million doll ar upgrades and how these upgrades will not only benefit Piney Creek\, but the entire community. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Piney Creek Watershed Association in co njunction with the Beckley Sanitary Board will host a tour of the Beckley Sanitary Board's plant. \;The purpose of this tour is to discuss the planned multi-million dollar upgrades and how these upgrades will not only benefit Piney Creek\, but the entire community.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:the Beckley Sanitary Board’s plant on Piney Creek Rd UID:20170615T1952150Z-399841-364@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617 SUMMARY:Tour de Coal DESCRIPTION: The Tour de Coal is an annual 11-mile float trip from Tornado to St. Albans sponsored by the Coal River Group. Registration after 7 am\ , depart between 9 and 10 am. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
The \;Tour de Coal \;is an annual 11-mile float trip from Tornado to St. Albans sponsored by the Coal River Group.
Registration after 7 am\, depart between 9 and 1 0 am.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Meadowood Park UID:20170615T1957360Z-399841-365@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T163000 SUMMARY:Ohio River restoration plan DESCRIPTION:The National Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alliance\, and partners in the 14-state Ohio River region are hosting a series of lis tening sessions this summer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and protect the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding ha bitat. The regional restoration plan has the potential to be a game-change r for the 14-state region to address historic pollution\, provide clean wa ter for all residents\, and reverse environmental injustices. Once comple te\, the plan will be delivered to Congress for the funding necessary to i mplement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold—and ref lects the priorities of local communities\, especially those impacted by p ollution and harm. Community input is essential. The sessions – both in-pe rson and on-line – are free. Register Here or use the links provided for t he individual session. June 29th – Regional session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alliance\, and partners in the 14- state Ohio River region are hosting a series of listening sessions this su mmer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and protect th e Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding habitat. The regional res toration plan has the potential to be a game-changer for the 14-state regi on to address historic pollution\, provide clean water for all residents\, and reverse environmental injustices. \;
Once complete\, the plan will be delivered to Congress f or the funding necessary to implement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold&mdash\;and reflects the priorities of local communit ies\, especially those impacted by pollution and harm. Community input is essential. The sessions &ndash\; both in-person and on-line &ndash\; are f ree. Register Here or use the links provided for the individual session.
June 29th &ndash\; Regional session
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220629T1423230Z-399841-4718@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220803 SUMMARY:New salamander species DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Herpetological Society Please join us in welc oming West Virginia's newest species of salamander\, Desmognathus kanawha! Our newest salamander was recently described after a study took a closer look at the black-bellied salamander (Desmognathus quadramaculatus). Diffe rences in size\, phenotype\, and DNA evidence lead to the discovery. This also led to the discovery of two additional species\, Desmognathus gvnigeu sgwotli and Desmognathus mavrokoilius. Of the three new species\, only D. kanawha can be found in WV and all salamanders within WV formerly known as D. quadramaculatus are now considered D. kanawha. NewWVSalamanderSpecies. jpg Photo Credit: Aaron Crank X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Herpetological Socie ty
Please join us in wel coming West Virginia's newest species of salamander\, Desmognathus kanawha ! Our newest salamander was recently described after a study took a closer look at the black-bellied salamander (Desmognathus quadramaculatus). Diff erences in size\, phenotype\, and DNA evidence lead to the discovery. This also led to the discovery of two additional species\, Desmognathus gvnige usgwotli and Desmognathus mavrokoilius.
Of the three new species\, only D. kanawha can be found in WV and all salamanders within WV formerly known as D. quadramaculatus are now considered D. kanawha.
Photo Credit: Aaron Crank
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220803T1349140Z-399841-4789@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170617T200000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier Watershed Annual Membership Picnic DESCRIPTION:GRWA is hosting a picnic to show our appreciation for our membe rs and volunteers. A float trip is planned prior to the picnic. Meet at the Renick Boat Launch at 2 pm. Questions? Contact us at info@greenbrier .org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:GRWA is hosting a picnic to show our apprec iation for our members and volunteers.
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A float tri p is planned prior to the picnic. Meet at the Renick Boat Launch at 2 pm.< /p>
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Questions? Contact us at info@greenbrier.org
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:At Renick\, turn onto Auto Road. Cross the river then take an imme diate right. Go into Jonah's Landing community UID:20170615T2002080Z-399841-366@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T143000 SUMMARY:RFP - Healthy Watersheds Grant Program DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Office of Wetlands\, Oceans\, and Watersheds released a R equest for Applications for entities interested in managing a second itera tion of the Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program. The EPA anticipat es awarding one cooperative agreement under this announcement for approxim ately $2.1M. The grantee will be responsible for a 40% non-federal cost sh are/match. The EPA will host two webinars for prospective applicants: Marc h 28 from 1:00-2:30 PM EST [register here] April 9 from 2:30-4:00 PM EST [ register here] EPA staff will provide an overview of the RFA and answer fr equently asked questions on these webinars. All applications must be recei ved by electronic submission through Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern on May 10\, 2024. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Wetlands\, Oceans\, and Watersheds \;released \;a \ ;Request for Applications \;for entities interested in managing a second i teration of the \;Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program. The EPA anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement under this announce ment for approximately $2.1M. The grantee will be responsible for a 40% no n-federal cost share/match. The EPA will host two webinars for prospective applicants:
EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Wetlands\, Oceans\, and Watersheds \;released \;a \ ;Request for Applications \;for entities interested in managing a second i teration of the \;Healthy Watersheds C onsortium Grant Program. The EPA anticipates awarding one coope rative agreement under this announcement for approximately $2.1M. The gran tee will be responsible for a 40% non-federal cost share/match. The EPA wi ll host two webinars for prospective applicants:
EPA staff w ill provide an overview of the RFA and answer \;frequently asked questions \;on these webinars. \; All applications \;must be received by electronic sub mission through Grants.gov by \;11:59 PM Eastern on May 10\, 2024.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240312T1955010Z-399841-5676@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T120000 SUMMARY:Intro to Zoom webinars DESCRIPTION:Intro to Zoom Webinars Whether you're hosting your first webina r or looking to up level your webinar program\, Zoom's got you covered! Zo om Video Webinars provides best-in-class audio and video\, along with a fu ll-featured platform to broaden your reach. In this live demo\, we will co ver: - The basics of hosting a successful webinar - A grand tour of the we binar platform - Tips and tricks to keep your audience engaged Bring your questions\, we will wrap things up with a live Q&A. Click-Here to register . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Intro to Zoo m Webinars
Whether you're ho sting your first webinar or looking to up level your webinar program\, Zoo m's got you covered! Zoom Video Webinars provides best-in-class audio and video\, along with a full-featured platform to broaden your reach. In this live demo\, we will cover:
- The basics of hosting a successful webinar
- A grand tour of the webinar platform
- Tips and tricks to keep your audience engaged
Bring your questions\, w
e will wrap things up with a live Q&\;A. \;Click-Here to register.
National Park ho sts fishing events for grandparents\, children
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Grand families are invited to participate fr ee of charge and enjoy time in the great outdoors fishing or learning to f ish for the big one\, according to Eve West\, Chief of Interpretation for the national park. The fishing events are scheduled for May 16\, June 5\, and June 26 from noon until 5 p.m. and will be held at the park's \;Camp Brooksid e Environmental Education Center \;near \;Hinton\, West Virginia. Participants are welcome to sign up for one or more of the d ays\, West said\, and grand families can attend whether they know how to f ish or not.
The event will f ocus on knot-tying\, casting techniques\, fish identification\, and Leave- No-Trace principles followed by the opportunity to cast into the \;New Ri ver. Each event starts at noon with lunch provided.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Camp Brookside UID:20210421T2133140Z-399841-3829@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210522 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River fly fishing classic DESCRIPTION:Greenbrier River Fly Fishing Classic Register now for the 2021 Greenbrier River Fly Fishing Classic. Visit their website and check out th e registration page link for TourneyX\, the rules and regs\, past event hi story\, river launch information and most importantly all current sponsors . If you are on the fence about competing\, you might as well jump on boar d\, you will not regret it. Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gree nbrier River Fly Fishing Classic
Register now for the 2021 Greenbrier River Fly Fishing Class ic. Visit their website and check out the registration page link for Tourn eyX\, the rules and regs\, past event history\, river launch information a nd most importantly all current sponsors. If you are on the fence about co mpeting\, you might as well jump on board\, you will not regret it.
Register \;HERE< /span>
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210429T1229580Z-399841-3872@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210709 SUMMARY:Piney Creek monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Piney Creek Watershed Association WV Save O ur Streams Workshop Meeting location is the New River Access Point at McCr eery Hollow. Actual stream site may be modified based on flow conditions\, but several suitable sites are nearby. The workshop will be conducted byW VDEP's Callie Cronin Sams\, the Save Our Streams Program Coordinator\, and Tim Craddock\, the Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator. Questions or more information contact Jim Fedders. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:10:0 0 AM - 4:00 PM \;
Piney Creek Watershed Association \;WV Save Our Streams \;Workshop
Meeting location is the \;New River Access Point at McCreery Hollow. Actual stream site may be mo dified based on flow conditions\, but several suitable sites are nearby.&n bsp\;The workshop will be conducted byWVDEP's \;Callie Cronin Sams\, the Save Our Streams Program Coor dinator\, and Tim Craddock\ , the Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator.
Questions or more information contact Jim Fedders.
The St. Alba ns Parks and Recreation Department and the Trail of Dreams Tournament Seri es have announced details about this spring&rsquo\;s Kenny Sutton Memorial Fishing Festival. \;The tournament serves as a tribute to community f igure and avid fisherman Kenny Sutton\, who died in October 2020. The Sutt on Landing boat ramp and launch at Roadside Park was named in his honor in April 2023.
The tournament takes place in the Kanawha River at St. Albans Roadside Park&rsquo\;s Sutt on Landing. \;The entry fee is $125 per boat\, and the tournament has a 100% payout. Registrations can be made by mail or paying cash at the Sut ton Landing ramp on the morning of the event. Pre-registered teams will re ceive complimentary event T-shirts.
Visit \;www.saparkswv.com \;or the St. Albans Park s and Recreation Department WV&rsquo\;s event page on Facebook\, call 304- 722-4625 or email \;hello@saparkswv.com \;for registration forms and more information about the tournament
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20240513T1940490Z-399841-5754@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T120000 SUMMARY:Meadow River hike/bike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia - Meadow River Rail Trai l Community Captains Jorene and Ken will lead tours on the Meadow River Ra il Trail. Both tours will start and end at the Russellville Trail Head. C C Jorene will lead a 3-4 mile hike up the MRRT with stops along the river to take in the views. CC Ken will lead a 8-10 mile bike ride (*bring your own bike and helmet) up the MRRT. Depending on the riding level of the gro up Ken would like to go to the Burdette Creek bridge which would turn into a 13 mile round trip ride. Bring water and snacks/lunch. Read more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virginia \;- \;Meadow River Rail Trail
Community Captains Jorene and Ken will lead tours on the Meadow River Rail Trail. Both tours will start and end at the Russellville Trail Head. \;
CC Joren e will lead a 3-4 mile hike up the MRRT with stops along the river to take in the views. \;CC Ken will lead a 8-10 mile bike ride (*bring your o wn bike and helmet) up the MRRT. Depending on the riding level of the grou p Ken would like to go to the Burdette Creek bridge which would turn into a 13 mile round trip ride. Bring water and snacks/lunch.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240626T1551040Z-399841-5871@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220706 SUMMARY:The HUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this edition: Appalachian outdoor recreation economy is grow ing. Read more about Appalachia's booming outdoor recreation economies in The Daily Yonder Berkeley Springs named 9th best historic small town. Lear n more about this honor bestowed on Berkeley Springs in The Journal Opport unities: The Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (GVEDC) is hosting its annual dinner July 28th. Register to attend the dinner The HU B is looking for a Rural Racial Equity Coordin VISTA. Learn more about thi s and other HUB opportunities here Appalshop is hiring a Community Develop ment Program Director. Learn more about the position here If you have an i dea for something to include\, please email your idea to Jorge Rodriquez-S tanley. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his edition:
Opportunities:
I f you have an idea for something to include\, please email your idea to Jorge Rodriquez-Stanley.
Fayette County Stream Stocking
Join us as we stock fingerling trout by hand in several s treams in Fayette County. Bring your family and friends for this fun outin g! \;Meet in the parking lot of Midland Trail High School (Google Map). \;If you have questio ns regarding this event\, please contact Ian McQuinn at (304) 638-1137 or& nbsp\;skianwv@gmail.com.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Midland Trail HS UID:20190708T1522080Z-399841-1599@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220707 SUMMARY:Advancing protection through conservation DESCRIPTION:The Healthy Watersheds team at EPA HQ has released a new resour ce guide\, entitled Advancing Watershed Protection Through Land Conservati on: A Guide for Land Trusts. There are >1\,300 land conservation organizat ions across the US who can be key partners in helping achieve water qualit y restoration and protection goals. This guide is aimed at helping orient staff within these organizations to EPA water programs\, resources\, and c oncepts relevant to watershed protection. The team worked closely with the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) in the development of this new guide\, and also provided feedback on their own\, complementary guide to support land trus ts in water quality work. Their guide was just published a couple weeks ag o and is available Here. We will be co-leading a session at the 2022 LTA N ational Land Conservation Conference this September highlighting key strat egies and resources featured in both guides (see Session C15 on the Rally agenda). If you’d like more info\, please contact Sequoya Bua-Iam or Steve Epting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Healthy
Watersheds team at EPA HQ has released a new resource guide\, entitled
The team worked closely with the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) in the development of this new guide\, and also provided f eedback on their own\, complementary guide to support land trusts in water quality work. Their guide was just published a couple weeks ago and is av ailable Here. We will be co-leading a session a t the 2022 LTA National Land Conservation Conference this September highli ghting key strategies and resources featured in both guides (see Session C15 on the Ral ly agenda).
If you&rsquo \;d like more info\, please contact Sequoya Bua-Iam or Steve Eptin g.
ICPRB will v irtually hold its first quarter business meeting on December 6\, 2022. Com missioners will be updated on ICPRB efforts to enhance drinking water supp ly resiliency\, a planned revision of the agency&rsquo\;s strategic plan\, and a discussion of topics for the 2023 Potomac Conference. The public is invited to view the virtual meeting. Please send a request to \;info@icprb.org for a link to the meeting.
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; click-here to read all the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20221117T1943010Z-399841-5012@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414 SUMMARY:REAP tire collection Kanawha County DESCRIPTION:(WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting seven tire collection events in April. Residents may dispose o f up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county i n which the tire collection event is being held. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires 16 inches or less will be accep ted. Haulers and businesses are not permitted to participate. This tire co llection is made possible in part through REAP\, which brings together all the state’s cleanup programs to maximize West Virginia’s cleanup efforts. Kanawha County – Saturday\, April 14\, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Herbert H oover High School\, 5096 Elk River Rd. N. Elkview https://dep.wv.gov/news/ Pages/WVDEP-REAP-Holding-Tire-Collection-Events-In-Six-Counties-In-April.a spx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting seven tire collection events in April. Res idents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being held. The t ires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires 16 inches o r less will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not permitted to parti cipate. This tire collection is made possible in part through REAP\, which brings together all the state&rsquo\;s cleanup programs to maximize West Virginia&rsquo\;s cleanup efforts.
Kanawha County &ndash\; Saturday\, April 14\, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Herbert Hoover Hi gh School\, 5096 Elk River Rd. N. Elkview
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180413T1943200Z-399841-665@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200624 SUMMARY:Back to business grants DESCRIPTION:Back to Business Kanawha Valley Grant Program offers grants to small consumer-focused businesses located in Kanawha County\, West Virgini a. The grants will support small businesses in Kanawha County to help prov ide temporary assistance as they resume operations following the COVID-19 pandemic. Awards are charitable and are intended to provide bridge/gap ass istance for small businesses in Kanawha County. The funds are managed by t he CADCO Foundation and Charleston Area Alliance. Visit the website below to learn more… http://charlestonareaalliance.org/back-to-business-kanawha- valley-grant-program X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Back to Busi ness Kanawha Valley Grant Program offers grants to small consumer-focused businesses located in Kanawha County\, West Virginia. The grants will supp ort small businesses in Kanawha County to help provide temporary assistanc e as they resume operations following the COVID-19 pandemic. \;Awards are charitable and are intended to provide bridge/gap assistance for small businesses in Kanawha County. \;The funds are managed by the CADCO Fo undation and Charleston Area Alliance. \;Visit the website below to le arn more&hellip\;
http://charlesto nareaalliance.org/back-to-business-kanawha-valley-grant-program
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200622T1933120Z-399841-3224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T130000 SUMMARY:Glade Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Pa rk. Location: Glade Creek Trail. Join Community Captains Jack and Jacki to hike along the Glade Creek. Follow WV 41 to the Prince area. Turn onto Gl ade Creek Road on the south end of the WV 41 bridge that crosses New River . Travel 6.0 miles to the trailhead parking area\, next to the primitive c ampground at Glade Creek. Visit the FB event post for more information\, t he waiver form and COVID protocols. https://fb.me/e/3uByHtUIy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virg inia \;and \;Get Active in the Park. Location: Glade Creek Trail.< /p>
Join Community Captains Jack and Ja cki to hike along the Glade Creek. Follow WV 41 to the Prince area. Turn o nto Glade Creek Road on the south end of the WV 41 bridge that crosses New River. Travel 6.0 miles to the trailhead parking area\, next to the primi tive campground at Glade Creek. Visit the FB event post for more informati on\, the waiver form and COVID protocols.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220304T1423330Z-399841-4360@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220707 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Progress is continuing with the ICPRB-led effort to provide the tools and information needed to assist water resources planners and manag ers in building sustainable water futures in the Potomac basin. As a guida nce document\, the Comprehensive Water Resources Plan facilitates achievem ent of common goals\, including protection of water supplies\, drinking wa ter sources\, water quality\, and aquatic life. In this issue: Tidal basin seawall To getting upgraded to withstand sea level rise DC water treatme nt plant powers up for cleaner energy Chesapeake Dolphin sightings 2017-2 022 Bay’s dead zone is predicted to be 13% smaller this summer What we’v e learned from exploring a century of nitrogen pollution And more… Click-H ere to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Progress is continuing with the ICPRB-led effort to provide the tools and information needed to assist water resources planners and managers in building sustain able water futures in the Potomac basin. As a guidance document\, the Comprehensive Water Resources Plan facilitates achievement of co mmon goals\, including protection of water supplies\, drinking water sourc es\, water quality\, and aquatic life.
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read the stories.
Beckley Art Center and Beckley Camera Club are proud to present an online exhibition o f the original artwork inspired by the blooming wildflowers of West Virgin ia.
https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/s/wv-wildflowers-online-exhibtii/905926939839852/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200428T1742030Z-399841-3032@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100609T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100609T160000 SUMMARY:Opequon Project Team Workshop DESCRIPTION:A stream-monitoring workshop\, sponsored by the Opequon Project Team will take place along Mill Creek. This is a low-gradient benthic su rvey of a restored section of the stream. Contact William Zinner for more information. If you plan to participate please register at least two busi ness days in advance of the workshop. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A stre
am-monitoring workshop\, sponsored by the Opequon Project Te
am will take place along Mill Creek. \; This is a low-gradient ben
thic survey of a restored section of the stream. \; Contact William Zinner
for more information.
If you plan to participate pl
ease register at least two
business days in advance of the workshop.
Come hear about opporunities to have an imp act in cleaning up the West Fork River!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Harrison County Emergency Services Building UID:20170509T1810320Z-399841-292@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T200000 SUMMARY:WVDNR public meetings RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:WVDNR will hold 12 in-person public meetings across the state o n March 14-15 from 6-8 pm to provide hunters\, trappers\, anglers\, landow ners\, and other interested parties an opportunity to review and comment o n proposed hunting\, trapping\, and fishing regulations. WVDNR will accept comments on proposed regulations. Click-Here for the locations and more i nformation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDNR will h old 12 in-person public meetings across the state on March 14-15 from 6-8 pm to provide hunters\, trappers\, anglers\, landowners\, and other intere sted parties an opportunity to review and comment on proposed hunting\, tr apping\, and fishing regulations. WVDNR will accept comments on proposed r egulations.
Click-Here for the locations and more information.
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ArcGIS Pro
Registration Deadline &ndash\; March 6\, 202 0\; Course dates: \;March 18-19\, 20 20\; Time: \;8.30-5.00\; Location: M organtown
D etails: This course is designed for professionals who have prior experience with desktop GIS and would like to learn more about web GIS. In this course\, you will learn to manage ArcGIS Online organizational accou nts\, connect to data services\, publish your own data\, symbolize data an d pop-ups\, make apps using templates and ArcGIS Web AppBuilder\, and make mobile apps for data collection. \;
REGISTER FOR Arc GIS ONLINE HERE \;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:GIS Technical Center UID:20200224T2148490Z-399841-2801@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T130000 SUMMARY:Camp Bartow Celebration & Tour DESCRIPTION: On this tour we’ll savor scenic landscapes\, trace Civil War earthworks\, cabins and forgotten cemeteries. We’ll learn of heroes\, colo rful commanders\, suffering soldiers\, runaway slaves and women caught in the crossfire of a bitter “war of brothers.” Time: 10am Location: Bartow\, West Virginia Cost: FREE Trip Leader: Ashton Berdine\, WVLT Lands Program Manager and avid history buff / with Author & Historian\, Hunter Lesser P acking List: Comfortable hiking shoes\, Water\, Snacks https://secure.lglf orms.com/form_engine/s/jJdtNu4UtSHA6tMmH6edAg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
On this tour we&rsquo\;ll s avor scenic landscapes\, trace Civil War earthworks\, cabins and forgotten cemeteries. We&rsquo\;ll learn of heroes\, colorful commanders\, sufferin g soldiers\, runaway slaves and women caught in the crossfire of a bitter &ldquo\;war of brothers.&rdquo\;
Time: 10am
Location: Bart ow\, West Virginia
Cost: FREE
Trip Leader: Ashton Berdine\ , WVLT Lands Program Manager and avid history buff / with Author &\; Hi storian\, Hunter Lesser
Packing List: Comfortable hiking shoes\, W ater\, Snacks
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170523T2020220Z-399841-336@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T193000 SUMMARY:KSFF events meeting DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join the Events Committee to help plan and prepare for a variety of events throughout the year. --1st Day Hike - -National Trails Day --Spring Hike --Outdoor Classroom --WV Birthday --Roc k The Park --Fall Hike --Bat Night Bonfire --Winter Hike --Christmas in th e Forest (Chris' idea) --Bird Hikes\, etc. Meet at the new Kanawha State F orest headquarters (former pool complex) at 6 PM to join Chris Bartley\, S uperintendent and other members of the Event Committee. Click-Here to lear n more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The public i
s invited to join the Events Committee to help plan and prepare for a vari
ety of events throughout the year.
--1st Day Hike
--National T
rails Day
--Spring Hike<
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--WV Birthday
--Rock The Park
--Fall
Hike
--Bat Night Bonfire
--Winter Hike
--Christmas in the Forest (Chris' idea)
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span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>--Bird Hikes\, etc.
Meet at the new Kanawha State Forest \;headqu
arters (former pool complex) at 6 PM to join Chris Bartley\, Superintenden
t \;and other members of the Event Committee. \;Click-Here to learn more...
YEP recycling class
Joi n artist Amanda Leasburg in creating your own recycled craft. Future class es are tentatively scheduled for Friday evening each month\; however\, fut ure dates may vary and will be announced on the \;Starving Artist or \;HCSWA Facebook page. You mus t register on/before Monday March 18 by calling: 304-326- 0086.
Sponsored by: Harrison County Solid Waste Authority (HCSWA) and WVDEP&rsquo\;s Youth Environment al Program
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Starving Artist UID:20190308T1829060Z-399841-1711@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000 SUMMARY:Long Point Trail work day DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Fayette Trail Coalition The National Park Service\, Friends of New Ri ver Gorge\, and Fayette Trail Coalition invite you to join a trail work da y. We need your help with the following tasks: Building approximately 120 feet of new causeway to improve drainage. Repairing trail sections by remo ving roots\, rebenching\, and improving water flow. Restoring the old rero ute with seeding\, leaf litter\, and debris. What to bring: Water\, snacks \, sturdy closed-toe shoes\, and weather-appropriate clothing. Provided: T ools and work glovesParking is limited! Volunteers are encouraged to carpo ol if possible.Volunteers are encouraged to bring a printed\, completed wa iver to the event. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve& nbsp\;and \;Fayette Trail Coalition \;< /span>
The National Park Service\, Friends of New River Gorge\, and Fayette Trail Coalition invite you to joi n a trail work day. \;We need your help with the following task s:
What to bring: Water\, snacks\, sturdy closed-toe shoes\, and weather-appropriate clothing. \;Provided: Tools and work glovesParking is limited! Volunteers are encouraged to carpool if possible.Volunteers are encouraged to bring a printed\, completed waiver to the event.
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250825T1319430Z-399841-6754@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250723 SUMMARY:Watershed Wednesday DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force was formed in 1978 b y WV Department of Natural Resources Director David Callaghan\, who assign ed an interdisciplinary committee to investigate the acid mine drainage (A MD) problem associated with surface mining in central West Virginia. The g roup outlined considerations that should be made before mining and identif ied specific techniques to mitigate the effects of AMD. Today\, 29 members composed of industry and regulatory representatives\, research scientists \, and private consulting firms are charged with keeping current on new de velopments in mine drainage research\, treatment\, and control practices a nd presenting their findings at an annual symposium that draws not only pe ople from WV\, but also from across the country and around the world. Thes e important partnerships help innovative AMD treatment and control techniq ues to be implemented\, including passive treatment sites like STTWA’s Roa ring Creek project (pictured below). Next week we’ll be talking about an i mportant contributor to the Task Force\, from WVU's West Virginia Water Re search Institute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;West Virgini
a Mine Drainage Task Force was formed in 1978 by WV
Department of Natural Resources Director David Callaghan\, who assigned a
n interdisciplinary committee to investigate the acid mine drainage (AMD)
problem associated with surface mining in central West Virginia. The group
outlined considerations that should be made before mining and identified
specific techniques to mitigate the effects of AMD.
Today\, 29 members composed of industry and regul atory representatives\, research scientists\, and private consulting firms are charged with keeping current on new developments in mine drainage res earch\, treatment\, and control practices and presenting their findings at an annual symposium that draws not only people from WV\, but also from ac ross the country and around the world.
These important partnerships help innovative AMD treatment and control techniques to be implemented\, including passive treatment sites like \;STTWA&rsquo\;s Roaring Creek project (pictured below). Next week we&rsquo\ ;ll be talking about an important contributor to the Task Force\, from WVU 's West Virginia Water Research Institute.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250724T1322130Z-399841-6683@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220806 SUMMARY:AAH Appreciation Picnic DESCRIPTION:The 33rd Annual Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appreciation Da y Picnic is set for Saturday\, August 6 at Pipestem Resort State Park. The state departments of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and Transportation (DOT) will host the day-long celebration of active volunteers who pick up litter along WV's highways. Festivities begin at 9 AM with bingo\, arts an d crafts\, children's games\, and more... Attendees will enjoy a complimen tary catered lunch at noon\, followed by the presentation of the annual AA H awards and the 2022 Volunteer of the Year. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP an d the state Division of Highways\, the AAH program is administered by the WVDEP-REAP and improves the quality of the state’s environment by encourag ing public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. For more info rmation about the AAH or Adopt-A-Spot programs\, visit the WVDEP website o r call 1-800-322-5530. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 33rd Ann ual Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appreciation Day Picnic is set for Sat urday\, August 6 at \;Pipestem Resort State Park . The state departments of Environmental Protection (WVD EP) and Transportation (DOT) will host the day-long celebration of active volunteers who pick up litter along WV's highways. Festivities begin at 9 AM with bingo\, arts and crafts\, children's games\, and more...
Attendees will enjoy a complimentary catered lunch at noon\, followed by the presentation of the annual AAH awa rds and the 2022 Volunteer of the Year. \;
Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Hig hways\, the AAH program is administered by the WVDEP-REAP and improves the quality of the state&rsquo\;s environment by encouraging public involveme nt in the elimination of highway litter. \;For more information about the AAH or Adopt-A-Spot programs\, visit the \;WVDEP website&nbs p\;or call 1-800-322-5530. \;
WV DEP Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation Planning Meetings: \;Participate in this meeting with WVDEP to learn about and support reclam ation projects that address the hazards left by abandoned coal mines.
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service Wolf Creek Dam Project Sc oping Meeting: Attend to discuss the future of the Wolf Creek Dam and ways to restore water quality\, fish passage\, and recreation opportunitie s in Fayetteville.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Town Hall UID:20241107T1927010Z-399841-6118@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 SUMMARY:Fourpole Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Fourpole Creek Earth Day cleanup Fourpole Creek starts in city limits in front of Kinetic Park and winds through Enslow Park Neighborhood and Southside Neighborhood down to Safetytown then underground to St Clou d Park at 17th Street West. We encourage churches\, volunteer groups\, and businesses and more. All are welcome to participate. Contact Carrie if yo u have questions or ideas. Additional details coming soon... Carrie Denvi r\, Stormwater Program Analyst - Huntington Stormwater Utility\; 555 7th A venue\, Huntington\, WV 25701\; Office: 304-781-1948\; Cell: 304-942-2525 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fourpole Cre ek Earth Day cleanup
Fourpol e Creek starts in city limits in front of Kinetic Park and winds through E nslow Park Neighborhood and Southside Neighborhood down to Safetytown then underground to St Cloud Park at 17th \;Street West. \;We encourag e churches\, volunteer groups\, and businesses and more. All are welcome t o participate.
Contact \;Carrie if you have questions or ideas. Additional details coming soon... \;
< p>Carrie Denvir\, Stormwater Program Analys t - Huntington Stormwater Utility\; 555 7th \;Avenue\, Huntington\, WV 25701\; Office: 304-781-1948\; Cell: 304-942-2525\;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20220408T1935070Z-399841-4327@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T140000 SUMMARY:Dunloup Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:Dunloup Creek stocking This outing will provide an opportunity to stock brown trout fingerlings in Dunloup Creek and then a fun and enjoy able picnic afterward. Meet at 10:00 AM in the parking lot of the National Park Headquarters in Glen Jean\, West Virginia\, for the fingerling stock ing. We will gather around noon at the picnic shelter at Dun Glen on the N ew River near the mouth of Dunloup Creek. Click Here for more details and a map with directions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dunl oup Creek stocking
This outing will provide an opportunity to stock brown trout fingerlings i n Dunloup Creek and then a fun and enjoyable picnic afterward. Meet at 10: 00 AM in the parking lot of the National Park Headquarters in Glen Jean\, West Virginia\, \;for the fingerling stocking. \;We will gather ar ound noon at the picnic shelter at Dun Glen on the New River near the mout h of Dunloup Creek.
Click Here for more details and a
map with directions. \;
EPA recently
announced a new version of AirToxScreen\, the tool by which it estimates
lifetime potential health risks from exposure to toxic air pollutants. The
tool also identifies Areas of Concern across the country that may be impa
cted by that exposure. \;
According to AirToxScreen\, \;some of the
residential areas in the eastern end of Huntington may have potential lif
etime health risks primarily due to their location near the Huntington All
oys facility and exposure to nickel emissions in the air. \;
WVDEP is holding a public meeting
in the Junior Ballroom/Hall 7 at \;Marshall Health Network Arena \;
to discuss the EPA&rsquo\;s new information. Staff from the agency&rsquo\;
s Division of Air Quality will provide a brief presentation on the EPA&rsq
uo\;s latest AirToxScreen results and answer questions. Staff from the Sta
te Department of Health&rsquo\;s Bureau for Public Health will also be par
ticipating in the meeting.
A Water-Trai l is in our future! Save The Tygart Watershed Association\, Buckhannon River Watershed Association and other community partners have teamed up to designate a 45 mile section of the Bu ckhannon and Tygart Valley Rivers as a WV Water Trail.
Please h elp us by providing your feedback on our proposed Water Trail via this sur vey form: tinyurl.co m/btvwatertrail.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240626T1302430Z-399841-5872@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240626 SUMMARY:What are PFAS? DESCRIPTION:What are PFAS? Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are to xic\, synthetic chemicals that are present in the air\, water\, and soil. They linger in the environment and build up in organisms\, taking so long to break down they have earned the name forever chemicals\, leading to wid espread contamination and long-lasting risk of exposure. Although not spec ific to WV this resource provides a good overview of PFAS and the problesm they prsent. --> Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What are PFA S?
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl s ubstances (PFAS) are toxic\, synthetic chemicals that are present in the a ir\, water\, and soil. They linger in the environment and build up in orga nisms\, taking so long to break down they have earned the name forever che micals\, leading to widespread contamination and long-lasting risk of expo sure.
Although not specific to WV this resource provides a good overview of PFAS and the problesm they prsent. -->\; Read more here.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240626T1344420Z-399841-5873@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T160000 SUMMARY:Ohio Valley Paticipatory Fund DESCRIPTION:The Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund will hold a virtual in formation sessions for potential applicants. The session will cover inform ation about the Fund’s goals and current grant opportunities. Register her e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Ohio
River Valley Participatory Fund will hold a virtual info
rmation sessions for potential applicants. The session will cover informat
ion about the Fund&rsquo\;s goals and current grant opportunities.<
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Between the parks hike
July 14 and August 4
Take the 8-mile guided hike between Canaan Valley Resort State Park and < a href='https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/'>Blackwater Falls State Park\, and enjo y a wonderful wild experience. Come enjoy the beauty of West Virginia&rsqu o\;s high-mountain scenery. The hike is moderately strenuous and there wil l be a shuttle service between the two parks.
Visit Tucker County CVB website to learn more: https://wvtourism.com/company/tucker-county-convent ion-visitors-bureau/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180418T1331320Z-399841-682@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180804 SUMMARY:Between the parks hike DESCRIPTION:Between the parks hike July 14 and August 4 Take the 8-mile gui ded hike between Canaan Valley Resort State Park and Blackwater Falls Stat e Park\, and enjoy a wonderful wild experience. Come enjoy the beauty of W est Virginia’s high-mountain scenery. The hike is moderately strenuous and there will be a shuttle service between the two parks. Visit Tucker Count y CVB website to learn more: https://wvtourism.com/company/tucker-county-c onvention-visitors-bureau/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Between the parks hike
July 14 and August 4
Take the 8-mile guided hike between Canaan Valley Resort State Park and < a href='https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/'>Blackwater Falls State Park\, and enjo y a wonderful wild experience. Come enjoy the beauty of West Virginia&rsqu o\;s high-mountain scenery. The hike is moderately strenuous and there wil l be a shuttle service between the two parks.
Visit Tucker County CVB website to learn more: https://wvtourism.com/company/tucker-county-convent ion-visitors-bureau/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180418T1331580Z-399841-683@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T140000 SUMMARY:Kanawha Falls cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Aleah Denny at Kanawha Falls Glen Ferris WV We are doi ng the annual Make It Shine cleanup below Kanawha Falls. Gloves\, bags\, l itter gitters\, snacks and beverages provided. Visit the Facebook event po st to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Aleah Denny \;at \;Kanawha Falls Glen Ferris WV
We are doing the annual Make It Shine cleanup below Kanawha Falls. \;Gloves\, bags\, litter gitters\, snacks and beverages provided. Visit the \;Facebook event post< /span> to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240401T1224300Z-399841-5755@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220714 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:As part of an ongoing process\, ICPRB recently held a two-day E nvironmental Flows Workshop to assess possible new approaches for determin ing sustainable environmental flows and the data\, tools\, and types of as sessment needed to create defensible new flow rules that protect the Potom ac. The stakeholder driven workshop provided some new perspectives on how to incorporate new concepts into the ongoing efforts to ensure the Potomac can meet ongoing needs while retaining its living resources and other val ues. In this issue: Anacostia River: US scientists use mussels to clear po llution\; Learn about American history on the Potomac Heritage National S cenic Trail\; Potomac Gorge/Bear Island\; Eight great waterfall hikes nea r DC\; PA lawmakers move to limit fertilizer use on developed lands\; MD 's Board of Public Works approve wetland licenses\; MD\, behind in cleani ng up Chesapeake\, beefs up restoration efforts And much more. Click-Here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As part of a n ongoing process\, ICPRB recently held a two-day Environmental Flows Workshop to assess p ossible new approaches for determining sustainable environmental flows and the data\, tools\, and types of assessment needed to create defensible ne w flow rules that protect the Potomac. The stakeholder driven workshop pro vided some new perspectives on how to incorporate new concepts into the on going efforts to ensure the Potomac can meet ongoing needs while retaining its living resources and other values.
In this issue:
And much more. Click-Here to read the stories.
In t his issue:
For past issues Click-Here
Events
Highlights
Download thi s free hands-on exercise to help middle school students put their knowledg e about the carbon cycle into practice. This activity is part of Project Learning Tree's new e- unit on Carbon &\; Climate for grades 6-8\, so be sure to check out the full curriculum!
https://www.facebook.com/projectlearningtree/posts/10155563 704512706
Welcome to the River Network \;Resource Library
Search through hundreds of publications\, recorded webinars\, newsl etters\, tools\, and templates to support your water work. Explore specifi c topics using the icons below\, or if you&rsquo\;re not sure what you nee d\, use the search bar. Type in keywords like &ldquo\;strategic planning\, &rdquo\; &ldquo\;State Revolving Fund\,&rdquo\; or &ldquo\;data collection .&rdquo\; The resources included here are intended to help you advance you r work and spark innovation and new ideas.
Can&rsquo\;t find what you&rsquo\;re looking for? \;Contact us. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230816T1824200Z-399841-5375@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T160000 SUMMARY:Science Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join the Clay Center here at Capitol Market from 12-4 on select Saturdays to learn all kinds of fun Science. Hands on experiments include d! This event is FREE and open to the public. Click-Here the links to lear n more. https://www.facebook.com/events/541640219551196/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Cla y Center here at Capitol Market from 12-4 on select Saturdays to learn all kinds of fun Science. Hands on experiments included! This event is FREE a nd open to the public. \;Cl ick-Here the links to learn more.
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/541640219551196/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Capitol Market UID:20180928T1237500Z-399841-697@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T160000 SUMMARY:Science Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join the Clay Center here at Capitol Market from 12-4 on select Saturdays to learn all kinds of fun Science. Hands on experiments include d! This event is FREE and open to the public. Click the links to learn mor e. http://capitolmarket.net/events/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=list &tribe-bar-search=science https://www.facebook.com/events/541640219551196/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Cla
y Center here at Capitol Market from 12-4 on select Saturdays to learn all
kinds of fun Science. Hands on experiments included!
This eve
nt is FREE and open to the public. \;Click the links to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180420T2012580Z-399841-692@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230323 SUMMARY:Morgantown Mayfly project DESCRIPTION:Are you a foster parent or adoptive parent with kids that want to learn how to fly fish with us? We have a few spaces left\, for kids age s 10+ who have experienced life in foster care\, to register for this year s' project! Kids learn all things fly fishing from our team\, go on local fly fishing adventures\, connect with the outdoors\, and get their own gea r to keep!!First come\, first served with spots filling quickly! Find out more and register - Mentee Registration Form | The Mayfly Project. Questio ns? Email Becca Myers MorgantownMayflyProject.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you a fo ster parent or adoptive parent with kids that want to learn how to fly fis h with us? We have a few spaces left\, for kids ages 10+ who have experien ced life in foster care\, to register for this years' project! Kids learn all things fly fishing from our team\, go on local fly fishing adventures\ , connect with the outdoors\, and get their own gear to keep!!First come\, first served with spots filling quickly!
Find out more and register - \;Mentee Registration Form | The Mayfly Project.
Questions? Email \;Becca Myers
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20230323T1259340Z-399841-5204@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910 SUMMARY:WV Hunting & Fishing Days RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Hunting and Fishing Days moves to New River Gorge Officials say West Virginia's annual Hunting and Fishing Days celebration will look qui te different as the outdoor exposition will be part of the inaugural 'Adve nture On! Freedom Festival' at the Summit Bechtel Reserve on the New River Gorge. Adjacent to the newly established New River Gorge National Park & Preserve\, the event will provide guests to experience the state as never before\, according to Stephen McDaniel\, director of the West Virginia Div ision of Natural Resources. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hunting and Fishing Days moves to New River Gorge
Officials say \;West Virginia's annual Hun ting and Fishing Days celebration will look quite different as the outdoor exposition will be part of the inaugural 'Adventure On! Freedom Festival' at the Summit Bechtel Reserve on the \;New River Gorge. Adjac ent to the newly established \; New River Gorge National Park &\; Preserve\, the event will provide guests to experience the state as never before\, according to Stephen McD aniel\, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Cl
ick-Here to learn more&hellip\;
Izzak Walton League of America: Save Our St reams
Save Our Streams (SOS) is a fun way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater insects\, called macroinvertebrates . The Izaak Walton League is working with the Franklin County Chapter to p rovide a workshop for those who wish to become a certified SOS Monitor. Wo rkshop registration will include materials and coffee. Please bring a lunc h and full water bottle. Event is rain or shine\, dress for the weather. W e will provide stream waders for you to use during the stream monitoring p ortion of the training. Visit www.iwla.org/sos for more info!
https://www.eventbrite. com/e/save-our-streams-franklin-county-chapter-tickets-44849388729< /a>
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180418T1951050Z-399841-685@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T140000 SUMMARY:Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Workshop DESCRIPTION:Information on Habitat Stewardship Program Information on work shop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Information on Habitat Stewardship Program< /span>
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170616T1639380Z-399841-367@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170620 SUMMARY:Learn to Monitor Water Quality Along Pipelines DESCRIPTION:The WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program will be hoting a pip eline monitoring training in partnership with Friends of the Lower Greenbr ier River in Alderson\, WV. Registration is required. Please register by W ednesday\, June 21. Contact Friends of the Lower Greenbrier River for de tails. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program will be hoting a pipeline monitoring training&n bsp\;in partnership with Fr iends of the Lower Greenbrier River \;in Alderson\, WV. Registrati on is required. Please register by Wednesday\, June 21.
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Contact \;Friends of the Lower Greenbrier River \;for details.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170615T2019000Z-399841-368@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001 SUMMARY:Source water in the classroom DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the inaugural Source Water Protection Week in We st Virginia\, West Virginia American Water is hosting “Source Water Protec tion in the Classroom”! The source water protection team will conduct two educational webinars on Friday\, October 1 at 8:30 a.m. for grades K-5 and 10:00 a.m. for grades 6-12. This innovative programming will educate our young leaders on the importance of keep our sources of water clean\, water conservation and ways we can all keep our respective areas of earth green ! For additional questions about this virtual event\, contact Bradley Har ris. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To commemora te the inaugural \;Source Water Protection Week in West Virgin ia\, West Virginia American Water is hosting &ldquo\;Source Water Protection in the Classroom&rdquo\;! The source water protection team wil l conduct two educational webinars on Friday\, October 1 at 8:30 a.m. for& nbsp\;grades K-5 a nd 10:00 a.m. for grades 6-12 . This innovative programming will educate our young leaders on t he importance of keep our sources of water clean\, water conservation and ways we can all keep our respective areas of earth green! \;
For additional questions about this v irtual event\, contact \;B radley Harris.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210924T2005210Z-399841-4120@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T160000 SUMMARY:New River old-growth hike DESCRIPTION:New River Old-growth Hike Where: Stone Cliff Trailhead at New R iver Gorge National Park and Preserve just over a mile from Thurmond\, WV. Bring water and lunch. Discover nature of the forest near New River\, inc luding old-growth trees\, on this six-mile round trip hike. Reservations r equired by April 23 (limit 25 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-b urr@nps.gov. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflo wer-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New River Old-growth Hike
Where: Stone C
liff Trailhead at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve just over a m
ile from Thurmond\, WV.
Bri ng water and lunch. Discover nature of the forest near New River\, includi ng old-growth trees\, on this six-mile round trip hike. Reservations requi red by April 23 (limit 25 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210421T2146440Z-399841-3835@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T100000 SUMMARY:Birding at Babcock DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding at Babcock. Where: Glade Creek Grist Mill at Bab cock State Park in Clifftop\, WV. Some binoculars will be available. Strol l the diverse habitats of Babcock in search of spring birds. Learn more at : https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spri ng Birding at Babcock.
Where: Glade Creek G rist Mill at Babcock State Park in Clifftop\, WV.
Some binoculars will be available. Stroll the diver se habitats of Babcock in search of spring birds. Learn more at: htt ps://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Babcock State Park UID:20210421T2140350Z-399841-3833@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T170000 SUMMARY:Fishing events for grand families DESCRIPTION:National Park hosts fishing events for grandparents\, children Grand families are invited to participate free of charge and enjoy time in the great outdoors fishing or learning to fish for the big one\, accordin g to Eve West\, Chief of Interpretation for the national park. The fishing events are scheduled for May 16\, June 5\, and June 26 from noon until 5 p.m. and will be held at the park's Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center near Hinton\, West Virginia. Participants are welcome to sign up f or one or more of the days\, West said\, and grand families can attend whe ther they know how to fish or not. The event will focus on knot-tying\, ca sting techniques\, fish identification\, and Leave-No-Trace principles fol lowed by the opportunity to cast into the New River. Each event starts at noon with lunch provided. https://wvexplorer.com/2021/04/14/new-river-gorg e-grandfamilies-2021/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Park ho sts fishing events for grandparents\, children
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Grand families are invited to participate fr ee of charge and enjoy time in the great outdoors fishing or learning to f ish for the big one\, according to Eve West\, Chief of Interpretation for the national park. The fishing events are scheduled for May 16\, June 5\, and June 26 from noon until 5 p.m. and will be held at the park's \;Camp Brooksid e Environmental Education Center \;near \;Hinton\, West Virginia. Participants are welcome to sign up for one or more of the d ays\, West said\, and grand families can attend whether they know how to f ish or not.
The event will f ocus on knot-tying\, casting techniques\, fish identification\, and Leave- No-Trace principles followed by the opportunity to cast into the \;New Ri ver. Each event starts at noon with lunch provided.
Building an interactive virtual event
Jo in \;HUB \;commu nity coaches Jenny Totten and Stacy Raffo as they show ideas for icebreake rs\, games\, and other ways to keep people engaged in online meetings. Thi s conversation is all about how to have a great time on Zoom\, so this eve nt will have a theme: ugly sweaters! Wear your favorite ugly sweater - or come as you are - and join us for the fun.
During the event\, we will: 1) Learn tools to boost energy and create engagement online (and try them out ourselves!)\, and 2) Hear r eal-world stories and strategies that leaders are using to create dynamic virtual events.
Click-Here \; to register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201110T1444560Z-399841-3531@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T200000 SUMMARY:Friday and Frogs DESCRIPTION:Where: Grandview Visitor Center at New River Gorge National Par k and Preserve in Grandview\, WV. Stroll to the small ponds at Grandview i n search of the sights and sounds of amphibians. Be prepared for moderate terrain on this 1.5-mile walk. Reservations required by April 22 (limit 25 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov. https://www.nps. gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Where: \;Grandview Visitor Cente r at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in Grandview\, WV.< /p>
Stroll to the small ponds at Grandv iew in search of the sights and sounds of amphibians. Be prepared for mode rate terrain on this 1.5-mile walk. Reservations required by April 22 (lim it 25 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov.
https://www.nps.g ov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
< p> \; CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Grandview State Park UID:20210421T2137120Z-399841-3832@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T120000 SUMMARY:Bird hike DESCRIPTION:We'll be hiking Ballard Trail up to Middle Ridge Road and down Lindy Trail. Meet Dave Dendler and me at the first parking lot on Range Ro ad\, and we'll disperse from there\, possibly re-parking a little further down the road before hitting the trail. Further location details: take a l eft at the forest entrance just prior to the pond and the parking lot with be on your right just across the bridge. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 466088317211509/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We'll be hiking Ballard Trail up to Middle Ridge Road and down Lindy Trail. Meet Dave Dendler and me at the first par king lot on Range Road\, and we'll disperse from there\, possibly re-parki ng a little further down the road before hitting the trail.
Furthe r location details: take a left at the forest entrance just prior to the p ond and the parking lot with be on your right just across the bridge.
https://www.facebook.co m/events/466088317211509/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180924T1227280Z-399841-1224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T170000 SUMMARY:Fishing events for grand families DESCRIPTION:National Park hosts fishing events for grandparents\, children Grand families are invited to participate free of charge and enjoy time in the great outdoors fishing or learning to fish for the big one\, accordin g to Eve West\, Chief of Interpretation for the national park. The fishing events are scheduled for May 16\, June 5\, and June 26 from noon until 5 p.m. and will be held at the park's Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center near Hinton\, West Virginia. Participants are welcome to sign up f or one or more of the days\, West said\, and grand families can attend whe ther they know how to fish or not. The event will focus on knot-tying\, ca sting techniques\, fish identification\, and Leave-No-Trace principles fol lowed by the opportunity to cast into the New River. Each event starts at noon with lunch provided. https://wvexplorer.com/2021/04/14/new-river-gorg e-grandfamilies-2021/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Park ho sts fishing events for grandparents\, children
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Grand families are invited to participate fr ee of charge and enjoy time in the great outdoors fishing or learning to f ish for the big one\, according to Eve West\, Chief of Interpretation for the national park. The fishing events are scheduled for May 16\, June 5\, and June 26 from noon until 5 p.m. and will be held at the park's \;Camp Brooksid e Environmental Education Center \;near \;Hinton\, West Virginia. Participants are welcome to sign up for one or more of the d ays\, West said\, and grand families can attend whether they know how to f ish or not.
The event will f ocus on knot-tying\, casting techniques\, fish identification\, and Leave- No-Trace principles followed by the opportunity to cast into the \;New Ri ver. Each event starts at noon with lunch provided.
Natu re Journaling with a Ranger
Where: \;L ower Glade Creek trailhead in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve ( near New River and next to Glade Creek Primitive Campground across the riv er from Prince\, WV.
Join a ranger to learn and practice nature journaling for ages 12 and up. Art sup plies provided or bring your own. Bring a camp stool if desired (if you do not want to sit on the ground). Reservations required by April 24 (limit 10 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov.
Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflowe r-weekend.htm
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210421T2142460Z-399841-3834@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T120000 SUMMARY:Economically healthy communities DESCRIPTION:How can you move your communities economic development in a hea lthy direction? One way or another\, development happens! How steer it in a healthy direction? This session will help you think about your community . Click-Here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How can you move your communities economic development in a healthy direction? One way or another\, development happens! How steer it in a healthy direction? Th is session will help you think about your community.
Click-Here to register and learn more.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210916T1408320Z-399841-4110@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210922 SUMMARY:AWRA Mid-Atlantic conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The 2021 AWRA Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) is an informative p rogram on interdisciplinary communication on any aspect of water resources . Click-Here to register and learn more. Questions? Email MAC2021info@gmai l.com. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021AWRAmac/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2021 AWR A Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) is an informative program on interdiscipli nary communication on any aspect of water resources.
Click-Here to register and learn more. \;Questions? Email&nb sp\;MAC2021info@gmail.com. Foll ow us on Facebook: \;https://www.facebook.com/2021AWRAmac/
\; CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210830T1312210Z-399841-4073@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T110000 SUMMARY:Old-growth Trek DESCRIPTION:Carnifex Old Growth Nature Trek Where: Patterson House at Carni fex Ferry Battlefield State Park in Summersville\, WV. Hike to Pierson Hol low’s old-growth forest to take a closer look at this diverse ecosystem\, including rare species. Be prepared for an easy one-mile hike with some mo derate terrain. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wild flower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Carn ifex Old Growth Nature Trek
Where: \;Patterson House at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park i n Summersville\, WV.
Hike to Pierson Hollow&rsquo\;s old-growth forest to take a closer look at this d iverse ecosystem\, including rare species. Be prepared for an easy one-mil e hike with some moderate terrain. Learn more at: https://www.nps.go v/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm< /p> CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Carnifex Ferry State Park UID:20210421T2148290Z-399841-3836@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T133000 SUMMARY:Ohio River restoration public comment DESCRIPTION:the Ohio River Basin Restoration & Protection Report — a new pl an that outlines federal investments needed to protect clean water from to xic pollution\, restore ecosystems\, increase recreation access\, strength en flood resilience across the region\, and more. You can find a fact shee t here. This plan\, which is now out for public comment\, will later be de livered to U.S. Congress with the goal of securing long-term investments t o implement the restoration and protection solutions proposed in the docum ent. Please join us in Huntington and ensure West Virginians' voices conti nue to guide the restoration and protection of our Ohio River. RSVP now. O HIO RIVER BASIN RESTORATION & PROTECTION PUBLIC SESSION - Marshall Univers ity\, Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation\, Room 113. For que stions\, email Carrie Decker at cdecker@wvrivers.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
the \;Ohio River Basin Restoration &\; Protection Report&nbs
p\;&mdash\; a new plan that outlines federal investments needed to protect
clean water from toxic pollution\, restore ecosystems\, increase recreati
on access\, strengthen flood resilience across the region\, and more. You
can find a fact sheet \;here.
ACWA's Week' s Wrap is accessible here: \; https://www.acwa-u s.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-26-week-of-july-27-2020/
In this issue...
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa tion.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200731T1648500Z-399841-3295@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220426 SUMMARY:Forestry stewardship program DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) announced the si gn-up period for the Forest Stewardship Program. Landowners in the Chesape ake Bay Watershed region\, which includes Berkeley\, Grant\, Hampshire\, H ardy\, Jefferson\, Mineral\, Morgan and Pendleton counties\, are encourage d to apply. The Program assists landowners with the management of the fore st on their properties and provides financial assistance to eligible appli cants. The application and all required forms are available online under t he “Steps for Enrolling in the Stewardship Program” section: wvforestry.co m/management-assistance/stewardship-program. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) announced the sign-up period for the Forest Stewardship Program. Landowners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed region \, which includes Berkeley\, Grant\, Hampshire\, Hardy\, Jefferson\, Miner al\, Morgan and Pendleton counties\, are encouraged to apply. The Program assists landowners with the management of the forest on their properties a nd provides financial assistance to eligible applicants.
The application and all required forms are av
ailable online under the &ldquo\;Steps for Enrolling in the Stewardship Pr
ogram&rdquo\; section: wvforestry.com/management-assistance/stewardship-pro
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220426T1235320Z-399841-4535@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T150000 SUMMARY:Spring garden beds DESCRIPTION:Are you eager to grow high-quality food but have little space o r don't know where to start? Join us for a primer on planning and prepar ing your Spring vegetable planting for home- or community garden-scale pro duction. In this first workshop of our 2022 Urban Agriculture series\, we' ll cover site selection\, soil basics\, strategies for overcoming limited space\, planting and harvest timing\, and choosing varieties to meet your needs. This is a free\, public\, outdoor event. Please dress appropriatel y for the weather. Participants will receive starter seeds and educational handouts. We have ten free two-year subscriptions to GrowVeg's Vegetable Garden Planner and Garden Design Software (growveg.com) available for part icipants\; however\, we ask that you only request a subscription if you in tend to use it. You can preview the service at the link above to see if it 's right for you. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you eage r to grow high-quality food but have little space or don't know where to s tart? \; \;
Join us for a primer on planning and preparing your Spring vegetable planting for home- or community garden-scale production. In this first workshop of our 2022 Urban Agriculture series\, we'll cover site selection\, soil basics\, strategies for overcoming limited space\, planting and harvest timing\, a nd choosing varieties to meet your needs. \;
This is a free\, public\, outdoor event. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Participants will receive starter seeds an d educational handouts. We have ten free two-year subscriptions to GrowVeg 's Vegetable G arden Planner and Garden Design Software (growveg.com) available for p articipants\; however\, we ask that you only request a subscription if you intend to use it. You can preview the service at the link above to see if it's right for you.
Click-H ere \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220426T1404300Z-399841-4537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220804 SUMMARY:Hydromorphological study of Piney Creek DESCRIPTION:Hydromorphological Characterization of the Piney Creek Watershe d. Gaiser\, Dane et. al. July 2022. West Virginia Academy of Science In th is study\, information was collected regarding the habitat condition\, cha nnel profile\, and discharge of key waterways within the Piney Creek water shed. Characterization of the watershed is important for establishing base line information as well as identifying important sites for future researc h and execution of improvement projects. The study defines an accessible r esearch locale and model watershed. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hydromorphol ogical Characterization of the Piney Creek Watershed. Gaiser\, Dane et. al . July 2022. West Virginia Academy of Science
In this study\, information was collected regarding the habitat condition\, channel profile\, and discharge of key waterways withi n the Piney Creek watershed. Characterization of the watershed is importan t for establishing baseline information as well as identifying important s ites for future research and execution of improvement projects. The study defines an accessible research locale and model watershed.
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SUMMARY:Sense of Place
DESCRIPTION:Sense of Place: Indigenous perspectives on earth and sky The we
binar features Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Dr. Kimmerer is the author of Brai
ding Sweetgrass: Indigenous wisdom\, scientific knowledge\, and the teachi
ng of plants. She continues her work as SUNY College distinguished profess
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Sense of Place: Indigenous perspectives on earth and sky
The webinar features Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. Dr. Kimmerer i s the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous wisdom\, scientific knowle dge\, and the teaching of plants. She continues her work as SUNY College d istinguished professor of Environmental Science and Forestry. Register HERE.
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Event by Get Act ive in the Park and Active Southern West Virginia
Southside Trailhead
Join Community Captains Jack and Jacki and Pat for a historical bike and hike to Red Ash Island. Reservation are required - Please cal l 304-254-8488 to reserve a bike/space in the event\, email \;volunteer@activeswv.com or complete t he Google Form.
More details at: \;https:/ /fb.me/e/3pkloehv1
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220701T1635320Z-399841-4730@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000 SUMMARY:Geospatial indicators to support conservation DESCRIPTION:Using Geospatial Indicators of Watershed Condition to Support F reshwater Conservation Actions Join this webinar to learn more about acces sing and using StreamCat and LakeCat datasets available across the conterm inous United States. Speakers will discuss how this data can be used to es timate and predict watershed integrity and healthy watershed functions. Ad ditionally\, attendees will learn how these metrics can be applied at the local level to identify water bodies and local biota that are underperform ing or overperforming relative to their watershed conditions. Applications such as this could be used\, in concert with local information\, to targe t resources and improve watershed restoration and protection decisions. Cl ick-Here to register. Webcast Flyer (pdf) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Using Geospa tial Indicators of Watershed Condition to Support Freshwater Conservation Actions
Join this webinar to learn more about accessing and using StreamCat and LakeCat datasets avail able across the conterminous United States. Speakers will discuss how this data can be used to estimate and predict watershed integrity and healthy watershed functions. Additionally\, attendees will learn how these metrics can be applied at the local level to identify water bodies and local biot a that are underperforming or overperforming relative to their watershed c onditions. Applications such as this could be used\, in concert with local information\, to target resources and improve watershed restoration and p rotection decisions.
Click-Here to register. \;
< p>Webcast Fl yer (pdf) CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220321T1756490Z-399841-4417@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200116 SUMMARY:ICPRB News DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB has worked with the Virginia Department of Environmen tal Quality and Arlington\, Va.\, to address salt contamination in Accotin k Creek. The project will result in a management plan to reduce sodium lev els in the stream\, the first in the area. Click the links below to read m ore stories from the basin. Environmentalists Mobilize to Clean Anacostia River\; Can the EPA enforce the Chesapeake Bay’s ‘pollution diet’?\; Hogan pursues legal action to preserve Bay\; Maryland’s Chesapeake Suit Could G o Straight to Supreme Court\; Report: Sen. Yaw: Raising Enough Money To Im plement PA’s Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Plan-- Isn't Going To Happen\; Our River: The Anacostia\; Town tackles water infrastructure issues\; Marylan d unveils plan to cut Chesapeake rockfish catch and delay start of spring trophy season to May 1\; Congress members demand answers from EPA on wheth er it’s ‘backing away’ from role enforcing Chesapeake Bay cleanup\; Plasti c Bags Could Be Banned In Maryland\, Taxed In Virginia\; Are Bobcats Back In D.C.? Researchers Document First Known Sighting In The City X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB ha s worked with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Arlingt on\, Va.\, to address salt contamination in Accotink Creek. The project will result in a m anagement plan to reduce sodium levels in the stream\, the first in the ar ea. Click the links below to read more stories from the basin.
Environmentalists Mobilize to Clean Anacostia River \; Can the EPA enforce the Chesapeake Bay&rsquo\ ;s &lsquo\;pollution diet&rsquo\;?\; Hogan pursues legal action to prese rve Bay\; Maryland&rsquo\;s Chesapeake Suit Could Go Str aight to Supreme Court\; Report: Sen. Yaw: Raising Enough Money To Implement PA&rsquo\;s Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Plan-- Isn't Going To Happen\; Our R iver: The Anacostia\; T own tackles water infrastructure issues\; Maryland unveils plan to cut Chesapeake rockfish catch and delay start of spring trophy season to May 1\; Congress members demand answers from EP A on whether it&rsquo\;s &lsquo\;backing away&rsquo\; from role enforcing Chesapeake Bay cleanup\; Plastic Bags Coul d Be Banned In Maryland\, Taxed In Virginia\; Are Bobcats Back In D.C.? Researchers Document First Known Sigh ting In The City
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200117T2047170Z-399841-2700@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T113000 SUMMARY:Twin Falls' falls hike DESCRIPTION:Twin Falls’ Falls Hike Where: lodge at Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens\, WV. See both waterfalls for which this park is named on this 1.25-mile moderate hike on the Falls Trail. Explore spring wildflower s and hear the history of these falls along the way. Learn more at: https: //www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Twin Falls&r squo\; Falls Hike
Where:&nbs p\;lodge at Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens\, WV.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>See both waterfalls for which this park is n amed on this 1.25-mile moderate hike on the Falls Trail. Explore spring wi ldflowers and hear the history of these falls along the way. Learn more at : https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
We recommend a visit to the Science on a Sphere (SOS)&hellip\; learn more on the website< /span>. Here\, you'll find contact information and information about how t o schedule a visit to the SOS. If you're near Charleston\, this would be a n amazing addition to a Charleston field trip\, or as a trip in and of its elf\, depending on your goals for the day.
For the full SOS catalog and playlist tool\, go here. In the catalog\, you'll see the available datasets and programs (videos) that can be viewed on the sphere. You'll notice in the catalog that you can se arch by keyword\, but also by connections to the disciplinary core ideas o f the NGSS\, as well as the connecting concepts. \;Also attache d is a flyer with additional information.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:WV Regional Technology Park UID:20221116T1801360Z-399841-5010@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508 SUMMARY:Jr Convervation Camp DESCRIPTION:Join WVDEP for Junior Conservation Camp June 19-23! Children ag es 11-14 are invited to join us for 5 days of learning and fun at the Ceda r Lakes Conference Center in Ripley\, WV. Cost is $175. Scholarships are a vailable. For more information\, access the camp brochure at: https://dep. wv.gov/environmental-advocate/YEP/Pages/YouthConservationCamp.aspx. Sign-u p soon. 2023JrConservationCamp.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVDEP f or Junior Conservation Camp June 19-23!
Children ages 11-14 are invited to join us for 5 days of learn ing and fun at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley\, WV. Cost is $ 175. Scholarships are available. For more information\, access the camp br ochure at: https://dep.w v.gov/environmental-advocate/YEP/Pages/YouthConservationCamp.aspx .
Sign-up soon.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Cedar Lakes UID:20230508T1308050Z-399841-5293@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T163000 SUMMARY:Inclusive communication DESCRIPTION:Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Communications: Guidelines for the Water Movement Join River Network and the Water Hub for a convers ation about making your digital and communications content more accessible \, inclusive\, and welcoming for all communities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join River Network and the Water Hub for a conversation about making yo ur digital and communications content more accessible\, inclusive\, and we lcoming for all communities.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230816T1827040Z-399841-5376@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424 SUMMARY:Elkhorn Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by the Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Loc ation: Elkhorn\, WV at the old Elkhorn post office. Note: It appears on go ogle maps. Coordinates: 37.385410\, -81.413451. Start time --> 900 am. Br ing: waders\, rain jacket\, extra clothes…the weather can be unpredictable in the spring. Bags and gloves will be provided. Lunch will also be provi ded with a location TBA.This kicks off our efforts to keep the trash out o f Elkhorn Creek. Please consider coming and bring friends. Go fishing afte rwards. Check the Facebook events post for updates and additional details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by the \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited< /span>
Location: Elkhorn\, WV at th
e old Elkhorn post office. Note
: It appears on google maps. \; Coordinates: 37.385410\, -81.41
3451. Start time -->\; 900 am.
Bring: waders\, rain jacket\, extra clothes&hellip\;the weather can be unpredictable in the spring.
Bags and gloves will be provided. Lunch will also be provided wit h a location TBA.This kicks off our efforts to keep the trash out of Elkho rn Creek. Please consider coming and bring friends. \;Go fishing after wards.
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I am pleased to announce the return of the West Virginia State Employee WV Day Bass Fi shing Tournament on Stonewall Jackson Lake (Marina Ramp). This tournament was a DEP and DNR tradition from 1999-2008 and we are bringing it back not for just those two state agencies but now ALL current and retired state e mployees will be eligible \;to fish. Each boat must have no more than two people in it and at least one of them has to be a current or retired W V state employee. \;
Ple ase pre-register with \;Scott Settle (contact information \;is be low) if you would like to fish so I can get an idea of the number of peopl e interested. Tournament rules and information will follow when we get a l ittle closer to the date but want to gauge the interest first and give any one interested time to plan and save the date. \; The entry fee will b e $50 per boat plus an additional optional $10 big bass pot. You do not ha ve \;to pay when you pre-register (all money will be taken the morning of the tournament) and I will be taking late registration at the ramp the night before and the day of the tournament for those that dont get pre-re gistered. \;
Scott S
ettle\, \;Assistant Director l \;
During this interactive webinar\, we'll explore the power of volunteerism in rural com munities and how it creates a vibrant tapestry of support and community. T his Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday webinar will be presented by special guest and expert in the field\, Jenny Keener\, Volunteer and Donation Coo rdinator for Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries in South Charleston.
Participants will learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of volunteering in rural areas\, disco ver innovative approaches to community engagement\, and share inspiring st ories of grassroots efforts. Together\, we'll stitch together the fabric o f rural volunteerism. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240626T1415440Z-399841-5874@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017 SUMMARY:CMC Database Explorer DESCRIPTION:Getting Started Guide Explore the new CMC Database Explorer hom epage! To help you get started\, we’ve created a helpful guide that introd uces you to the new layout and all its exciting features. Click the link a bove to access the guide. Stay tuned for even more updates as we continue working to make the CMC Database Explorer your go-to source for Chesapeake Bay volunteer water monitoring data. Note: In the near future West Virgin ia's Chesapeake Bay (CB) region will be added to the database. Callie is c urrently working with the CB team on the specifics X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Expl ore the new \;CMC Database Explorer homepage! \;To help you get start ed\, we&rsquo\;ve created a helpful guide that introduces you to the new l ayout and all its exciting features. Click the link above to access the gu ide. Stay tuned for even more updates as we continue working to make the C MC Database Explorer your go-to source for Chesapeake Bay volunteer water monitoring data.
Note: In the near future West Virginia's Chesapeake Bay (CB) region will be added to the database. Callie is currently working with the CB team on the specifics
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20241017T1957160Z-399841-6092@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927 SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate our public lands in West Virginia with a series of exciting statewide events! This year\, we have a diverse lineup of activities planned across our beautiful state parks\, forests\, and hi storical sites. From guided hikes and educational workshops to volunteer c lean-up projects and family-friendly festivals\, there's something for eve ryone to enjoy. Join us in preserving and appreciating our natural treasur es while connecting with fellow nature enthusiasts. Check out the schedule to find an event near you and be part of this nationwide effort to suppor t and enjoy our public lands. ---> Learn more here. NationalPublicLandsDa yActivities.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get ready to celebrate our public lands in West Virginia with a series of excit ing statewide events!
This year\, we have a diverse lineup of activities planned across our beautiful state parks\, forests\, and historical sites. From guided hikes and educa tional workshops to volunteer clean-up projects and family-friendly festiv als\, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us in preserving and a ppreciating our natural treasures while connecting with fellow nature enth usiasts.
Check out the sche dule to find an event near you and be part of this nationwide effort to su pport and enjoy our public lands. --->\; Learn more here. \;
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CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250825T2039200Z-399841-6755@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501 SUMMARY:Community leadership academy RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The Community Leadership Academy (CLA) helps emerging and estab lished leaders develop their leadership skills. The academy provides commu nity leaders with a solid foundation in public organizational and financia l management. Topics emphasize enhancing personal leadership skills and pr oviding an understanding of current\, complex issues affecting communities . The academy unites community leaders\, elected officials\, economic deve lopers\, Chambers of Commerce\, business owners and civic-minded residents of West Virginia and nearby states. The Community Leadership Academy was founded the by WVU Extension Service Community Resources and Economic Deve lopment (CRED) unit\, with the help of Extension partners. To find 2018's CLA recap and more info\, Click Here. https://www.facebook.com/events/5918 65037882259/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Community Leadership Academy (CLA) help
s emerging and established leaders develop their leadership skills. The ac
ademy provides community leaders with a solid foundation in public organiz
ational and financial management. Topics emphasize enhancing personal lead
ership skills and providing an understanding of current\, complex issues a
ffecting communities.
The academy unites community leaders\, el
ected officials\, economic developers\, Chambers of Commerce\, business ow
ners and civic-minded residents of West Virginia and nearby states. The Co
mmunity Leadership Academy was founded the by WVU Extension Service Commun
ity Resources and Economic Development (CRED) unit\, with the help of Exte
nsion partners.
To find 2018's CLA recap and more info\, Cli
ck Here.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190129T1539280Z-399841-1564@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T140000 SUMMARY:Loop Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:Loop Creek Stocking The Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited has been busy this summer with trout stockings and member activities acro ss West Virginia! If you plan to participate\, meet at 10:00 AM in the low er parking area of Meadow Haven Memorial Park Cemetery along Route 61 - cl ick here for a Google map. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Loop Creek Stocking
The Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited has been busy this summer with trout stockings and member activities across West Virginia!&n bsp\;If you plan to participate\, meet at 10:00 AM in the lower parking ar ea of Meadow Haven Memorial Park Cemetery along Route 61 \;- \;click here< /span> \;for a Google map. \;
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Meadow Haven Cemetery UID:20190204T1826100Z-399841-1601@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T150000 SUMMARY:Coastal wetland restoration DESCRIPTION:Coastal Wetland Restoration and Planning: Tools for Tidal Restr iction Avoidance and Removal This is the third webinar in a five part webi nar series with a focus on coastal resilience. Additional details on the o ther webinars will be posted on the Watershed Academy website as informati on is available. For information and to register visit: https://www.epa.go v/watershedacademy/coastal-webinar-series. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coas tal Wetland Restoration and Planning: Tools for Tidal Restriction Avoidanc e and Removal
This is the third webinar in a five part webinar series with a focus on coastal resilience. Additional details on the other webinars will be posted on th e \;Watershed Academy website as information is available.
For information and to register visit: https://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/coastal-webinar-series.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200514T1405460Z-399841-3095@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T160000 SUMMARY:COVID volunteer monitoring DESCRIPTION:In follow up to two recent web meetings related to citizen-base d aquatic field sampling and citizen science programming during COVID\, Ji ll Carr and I will moderate another virtual meeting for program leaders. This panel discussion will include four veteran volunteer monitoring progr am directors who have held and/or who are planning additional volunteer tr ainings during COVID. They will each describe their trainings and will sha re advice they have from challenges and successes they faced. These lightn ing round-style presentations will be followed by a question and answer se ssion. Please register in advance for this meeting. Kris Stepenuck X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In follow up to two recent web meetings \;related to \;citizen-based aquatic field sampling \;and \;citizen science programming \;during COVID\, Jill Carr and I will moderate another virtual meet ing for program leaders. \;
This panel discussion will include four veteran volunteer monitoring p rogram directors who have held and/or who are planning additional voluntee r trainings during COVID. They will each describe their trainings and will share advice they have from challenges and successes they faced. These li ghtning round-style presentations will be followed by a question and answe r session. \;
Please&nbs p\;register in advance for this me eting.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200708T1652100Z-399841-3225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200702 SUMMARY:WV Community Resources DESCRIPTION:The team at The Hub is scanning the landscape every day for new resources to connect people working on community development-related acti vities with information and support. This list is growing. If you have som ething to add here\, please email The Hub’s Director of Strategic Network Communications Emma Pepper. If you find that a resource is no longer avail able\, please tell Emma about this as well. Download the pdf to access the list. WVCommunityResources.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The team at The Hub is scanning the landscape every day for new resources to connect p eople working on community development-related activities with information and support. This list is growing. If you have something to add here\, pl ease email The Hub&rsquo\;s Director of Strategic Network Communications < a href='mailto:e.pepper@wvhub.org'>Emma Pepper. If you find that a res ource is no longer available\, please tell Emma about this as well.
Download the pdf to access the li st. \;
Climate\, wa ter and justice
Dr. Georgiana Logan will share her expert ise during a free webinar as part \;of WV Rivers' WV Climate and Water Series. During her presentat ion\, she will touch on the history of environmental justice in public hea lth\; the Minority Health Institute's current research and programs\; and will highlight the work of students on climate change and environmental ju stice.
Please note that a \;PLET trai ning video \;is now available! The training video has been compile d from excerpts of an Ohio Load Reduction Estimation workshop hosted by Ha milton County Conservation District in July 2022. This is a comprehensive training video showing how to get started\, review model input\, utilize t he BMP and Urban BMP calculators\, and download results. The YouTube video is on our EPA NPS channel and includes bookmarks to the various sections of the training which is just about 1hr long in total.
Alex Porteous \;National Coordinator\; Clean Water Act §\;319 Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS)\; EPA Office of Water - Water Data Integration Branch\; Phone: 202-564-3142< /span>
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221228T1335540Z-399841-5016@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T180000 SUMMARY:Needleseye Boulder Park Celebration DESCRIPTION:Needleseye Boulder Park Celebration May 19\, Noon – 6PM Last De cember\, the West Virginia Land Trust partnered with the City of Oak Hill to purchase 283 acres of land for public recreational use. This property w ill be the future site of the Oak Hill Needleseye Boulder Park\, to includ e rock climbing\, hiking trails and mountain biking. Enjoy food and bevera ges in The Lost Paddle (located at ACE)\, then catch a shuttle up to the N eedleseye Boulder Park for a guided hike! https://www.facebook.com/events/ 2085810331701186/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Needleseye Boulder Park Celebration
May 19\, Noon &ndash\; 6PM
Last December\, the W est Virginia Land Trust partnered with the City of Oak Hill to purchase 28 3 acres of land for public recreational use. This property will be the fut ure site of the Oak Hill Needleseye Boulder Park\, to include rock climbin g\, hiking trails and mountain biking. Enjoy food and beverages in The Los t Paddle (located at ACE)\, then catch a shuttle up to the Needleseye Boul der Park for a guided hike!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2085810331701186/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1650290Z-399841-604@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 SUMMARY:New River Gorge backpacking DESCRIPTION:New River Gorge backpacking May 5 - Thurmond\, WV We'll start o ur hike at the Thurmond Trailhead of Rend Trail. This predominantly level trail provides several overlooks and scenic views of Thurmond and the New River. The trail runs parallel with Dunloup Creek\, where a few foundation s of the town of South Boyd can be seen. We'll then take Arbuckle Connecto r Trail for 0.3 miles. This steep and rocky trail connects the Rend and So uth Side Trails. Located 1.2 miles from the Thurmond end of Rend Trail\, j ust past the third trestle\; this connector trail drops off to the right. This trail also provides glimpses of the stonework and coke ovens of the f ormer mining town of Wee Win. Finally\, we'll hike on Southside Trail. Thi s riverside trail provides great views of the New River\, and passes throu gh several abandoned New River Gorge mining towns. Rush Run\, Red Ash\, an d Brooklyn were all once bustling communities located along this abandoned railroad line. https://www.facebook.com/events/1503422493099384/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New River Gorge backpacking
May 5 - Thurmond\, WV
We'll start our hike at the Thurmo nd Trailhead of Rend Trail. This predominantly level trail provides severa l overlooks and scenic views of Thurmond and the New River. The trail runs parallel with Dunloup Creek\, where a few foundations of the town of Sout h Boyd can be seen. We'll then take Arbuckle Connector Trail for 0.3 miles . This steep and rocky trail connects the Rend and South Side Trails. Loca ted 1.2 miles from the Thurmond end of Rend Trail\, just past the third tr estle\; this connector trail drops off to the right. This trail also provi des glimpses of the stonework and coke ovens of the former mining town of Wee Win. Finally\, we'll hike on Southside Trail. This riverside trail pro vides great views of the New River\, and passes through several abandoned New River Gorge mining towns. Rush Run\, Red Ash\, and Brooklyn were all o nce bustling communities located along this abandoned railroad line.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1655250Z-399841-608@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180525 SUMMARY:Kanawha State Forest MTB Festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Kanawha State Forest MTB Festival May 25-28 The 32nd Annual Bla ck Bear 40k MTB Race will serve as the WV USAC State Championship Race as well as a USAC National MTB Qualifier in 2018. Join us at the 2018 Kanawha State Forest Mountain Bike Festival\, a showcase of the very best trails in Southern West Virginia. Four days of family fun in the dirt! Riding\, r acing\, food\, and more! Scheduled for Memorial Day weekend\, May 25-28\, 2018 – DETAILS AT: WWW.KSFMTBFEST.COM. https://www.facebook.com/events/203 6617166573768/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha State Forest MTB Festival
May 25-28
The 32nd Annual Black Bear 40k MTB Race will serve as the WV USAC State Championship Race as well as a USAC Nation al MTB Qualifier in 2018. Join us at the 2018 Kanawha State Forest Mountai n Bike Festival\, a showcase of the very best trails in Southern West Virg inia. Four days of family fun in the dirt! Riding\, racing\, food\, and mo re! Scheduled for Memorial Day weekend\, May 25-28\, 2018 &ndash\; DETAILS AT: < span style='color: #008000\;'>WWW.KSFMTBFEST.COM.
< p>https://www.facebook.com /events/2036617166573768/ CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1651500Z-399841-605@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180528 SUMMARY:Rubbin Rubberz raft race DESCRIPTION:We are super excited to bring you this unique raft race! This r ace will be held in the lower section of the NRG. The format of the race w ill be a head-to-head sprint race broken up into multiple elimination roun ds. Each heat will be held in a different rapid. For example\, Heat 1 will be held in Upper Railroad rapid. The winner of each heat will move onto t he next heat. Raft length will be 14 ft (give or take 1 foot in length. Ea ch team will have 4 paddlers. A video with a better explanation will soon be posted. GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER! https://www.facebook.com/events/1928725 904124260/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are super excited to bring you this uniq ue raft race! This race will be held in the lower section of the NRG. The format of the race will be a head-to-head sprint race broken up into multi ple elimination rounds. Each heat will be held in a different rapid. For e xample\, Heat 1 will be held in Upper Railroad rapid. The winner of each h eat will move onto the next heat. Raft length will be 14 ft (give or take 1 foot in length. Each team will have 4 paddlers. A video with a better ex planation will soon be posted. GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER!
https://www.facebook.com/ events/1928725904124260/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1719170Z-399841-607@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T193000 SUMMARY:Flint Water Study DESCRIPTION:Flint Water Study April 23\, 5:30-7:30 PM Blacksburg\, VA https ://www.facebook.com/events/285513615288071/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Flint Water Study
April 23\, 5:30-7:30 PM
Blacksburg\, VA
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1658170Z-399841-610@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180511 SUMMARY:Guided trail ride RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Coal Country Tourz is excited to announce a two-day guided ride May 11-12. Friday\, we will ride to War and High rocks\, Saturday we will ride to the Sophia Train tunnels. Each day will be little over 100 miles please be prepared for a full day out on the trails! Cost is $25 per machi ne per day with a Max of 20 machines each day. Once we have 20 machines we will be contacting each person with a link to our PayPal account for paym ent. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be issued due to weath er. Reserve your spot today!! Message us on FB or text 540-223-7139. Cabin reservations can be made with Pocahontas ATV Resort by calling 304-449-46 83. https://www.facebook.com/events/175790596509281/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coal Country Tourz is excited to announce a two-day guided ride May 11-12. Friday\, we will ride to War and High rock s\, Saturday we will ride to the Sophia Train tunnels. Each day will be li ttle over 100 miles please be prepared for a full day out on the trails! C ost is $25 per machine per day with a Max of 20 machines each day. Once we have 20 machines we will be contacting each person with a link to our Pay Pal account for payment. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be issued due to weather. Reserve your spot today!! Message us on FB or text 540-223-7139. Cabin reservations can be made with Pocahontas ATV Resort b y calling 304-449-4683.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1659480Z-399841-611@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427 SUMMARY:New River Gorge wildflower weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Become a citizen scientist at New River Gorge! Discover the eve r-changing face of the season from the rim of the gorge to the river with rangers and naturalists at free guided hikes in parks. Enjoy the spirit of spring at a variety of art demonstrations and exhibits. Contribute your n ature observations as well\, helping document the diversity of Appalachia. Join in on the fun at New River Gorge National River\, Tamarack\, and the West Virginia State Parks of Babcock\, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield\, Hawks Nest\, Pipestem Resort\, and Twin Falls Resort for this celebration of sp ring. All programs are free! Bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes for guided walks. Snacks\, binoculars\, a hand lens\, and a favorite field gui de are also useful. For more information on specific events\, call 304-466 -0417. To book your cabin at Country Road Cabins winter rates\, call 888-7 12-2246. https://www.facebook.com/events/883395671830137/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Become a citizen scientist at New River Gor ge! Discover the ever-changing face of the season from the rim of the gorg e to the river with rangers and naturalists at free guided hikes in parks. Enjoy the spirit of spring at a variety of art demonstrations and exhibit s. Contribute your nature observations as well\, helping document the dive rsity of Appalachia. Join in on the fun at New River Gorge National River\ , Tamarack\, and the West Virginia State Parks of Babcock\, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield\, Hawks Nest\, Pipestem Resort\, and Twin Falls Resort for th is celebration of spring. All programs are free! Bring water and wear stur dy hiking shoes for guided walks. Snacks\, binoculars\, a hand lens\, and a favorite field guide are also useful. For more information on specific e vents\, call 304-466-0417. To book your cabin at Country Road Cabins winte r rates\, call 888-712-2246.
https://www.facebook.com/events/883395671830137/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1702200Z-399841-613@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180504 SUMMARY:Introduction to Bee Keeping RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Spend the weekend with experienced beekeepers learning the skil ls you need to care for a hive of your own. You will build your own Lang t roth hive and receive some essentials (except for the bees) to start to we lcome your tiny fuzzy livestock in the spring. Topics will include basic b ee biology\, issues affecting bee health\, and benefits of keeping bees. F ree presentation on Saturday night with John Lewis\, Education Coordinator for the Beekeepers Association of the Northern Shenandoah. Live music to follow. Stay at the lodge\, camp\, or just come for the days' activities. Visit the Yew Mountain Center website to see the schedule and prices. http s://www.facebook.com/events/890668044445989/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spend the weekend with experienced beekeepe rs learning the skills you need to care for a hive of your own. You will b uild your own Lang troth hive and receive some essentials (except for the bees) to start to welcome your tiny fuzzy livestock in the spring. Topics will include basic bee biology\, issues affecting bee health\, and benefit s of keeping bees. Free presentation on Saturday night with John Lewis\, E ducation Coordinator for the Beekeepers Association of the Northern Shenan doah. Live music to follow. Stay at the lodge\, camp\, or just come for th e days' activities. Visit the Yew Mountain Center website to see the schedule and prices.
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 890668044445989/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1706350Z-399841-616@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180504 SUMMARY:Scout appreciation weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Scout appreciation weekend May 4-5 Summersville\, WV https://ww w.facebook.com/events/561421100877605/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Scout appreciation weekend
May 4-5
Summersville\, WV
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1707470Z-399841-617@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180623 SUMMARY:Wildlife Woman DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Woman Come join us for a fun day floating the Tug Rive r! This event is a FAMILY EVENT! So\, bring ya hubby and kiddos and don't forget the sunscreen!!! Anyone under 18 years old will require a parent to participate! The cost of this event is $10 per person. This includes a sh uttle to your vehicle and an entry to win our door prize! Location of star t and finish has not yet been determined\, but we will update you ASAP!! R equirements: Bring your own float\, kayak\, or canoe. Life jackets are REQ UIRED for anyone 16 years old or younger (life jackets for everyone is str ongly recommended) https://www.facebook.com/events/2093201404256454/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wildlife Woman
Com e join us for a fun day floating the Tug River! This event is a FAMILY EVE NT! So\, bring ya hubby and kiddos and don't forget the sunscreen!!! Anyon e under 18 years old will require a parent to participate! The cost of thi s event is $10 per person. This includes a shuttle to your vehicle and an entry to win our door prize! Location of start and finish has not yet been determined\, but we will update you ASAP!! Requirements: Bring your own f loat\, kayak\, or canoe. Life jackets are REQUIRED for anyone 16 years old or younger (life jackets for everyone is strongly recommended)
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Energy Community walk/run< /p>
The New River Gorge Region is invited to the energy Community Walk /Run powered by Active SWV on Saturday\, May 12th at Woodrow Wilson High S chool. Join us as we celebrate active lifestyles for a FREE 5k Community W alk/Run and the MedExpress Kids Run Club Dash. All ages are welcome to com e as an individual\, family\, or form your own team.
For full even t information\, visit: activeswv.org/en ergy-walk-run
https://www.facebook.com/events/1295535770546777/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1713420Z-399841-620@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180518 SUMMARY:Camptastic weekend DESCRIPTION:Camptastic weekend Enjoy the weekend with your sister Girl Scou ts at this charming\, rustic camp. Participate in traditional camp activit ies like creek stomping\, archery\, crafts\, and hikes. Of course\, you'll learn basic camping skills with guidance from camp staff. Camp is not com plete without all-camp games\, songs and a campfire. Experience everything camp has to offer: fun\, friendship and a fantastic weekend! This event i s open to girls in grades K-12. $45/girl. $25/adult. Register by April 27t h. https://www.facebook.com/events/162279974406983/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Camptastic weekend
Enjoy the weekend with your sister Girl Scouts at this c harming\, rustic camp. Participate in traditional camp activities like cre ek stomping\, archery\, crafts\, and hikes. Of course\, you'll learn basic camping skills with guidance from camp staff. Camp is not complete withou t all-camp games\, songs and a campfire. Experience everything camp has to offer: fun\, friendship and a fantastic weekend! This event is open to gi rls in grades K-12. $45/girl. $25/adult. Register by April 27th.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1717350Z-399841-623@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180613 SUMMARY:Grants management class RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Grants management class If your agency receives or plans to rec eive government grants\, this class is for you. Beginning and experienced grant managers and administrators from city\, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits\, K-12\, colleges and universities are encouraged to a ttend. You do not need to work in the same profession as the host agency. For complete details including tuition costs\, learning objectives\, class location\, graduate testimonials and online registration\, please visit: http://bit.ly/2ieA2sA https://www.facebook.com/events/848611535313061/?eve nt_time_id=848611545313060%3Fti X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grants management class
If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants\, this class is for you. Beginning and experienced grant managers and administra tors from city\, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits\, K-12\, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. You do not need to wor k in the same profession as the host agency. For complete details includin g tuition costs\, learning objectives\, class location\, graduate testimon ials and online registration\, please visit: http://b it.ly/2ieA2sA
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/848611535313061/?event_time_id=848611545313060%3Fti
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1716140Z-399841-622@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T130000 SUMMARY:Laurel Fork trout stocking DESCRIPTION:No mules this year\, so the more packs available\, the better. We will be maximizing our efforts in the North Wilderness. Bring sturdy bo ots\, a backpack (we have a few extras if you don't have one)\, water and snacks and come out for a beautiful day hike carrying trout to help us mai ntain a sufficient fishery in the Laurel Fork Wilderness. https://www.face book.com/events/1074520472724073/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:No mules this year\, so the more packs avai lable\, the better. We will be maximizing our efforts in the North Wildern ess. Bring sturdy boots\, a backpack (we have a few extras if you don't ha ve one)\, water and snacks and come out for a beautiful day hike carrying trout to help us maintain a sufficient fishery in the Laurel Fork Wilderness.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Laurel Fork Campground UID:20180924T1225020Z-399841-1223@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706 SUMMARY:Elk River trail DESCRIPTION:There was no ribbon cutting or public announcement when 10 mile s of the new Elk River Trail opened between Duck and Ivydale six weeks ago . Avid hikers and bikers who were looking for new outdoor trails found it any way. They’ve been coming ever since. Visit the link below for the full Charleston Gazette article. https://bit.ly/2AxhZdp X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There was no ribbon cutting or public announcement when 10 miles of the new Elk River Trail opened between Duck and Ivydale six weeks ago. Avid hikers and biker s who were looking for new outdoor trails found it any way. They&rsquo\;ve been coming ever since.
Vis it the link below for the full Charleston Gazette article.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20200706T1309300Z-399841-3253@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180608 SUMMARY:Princess in boots RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Princess in boots Does a princess wear hiking boots? Of course\ , she does! Experience the magic of camp where your imagination takes flig ht in a wonderland of nature. Express yourself through poetry or painting after hiking through the woods. Enjoy canoeing like Pocahontas\, or become an archer like Princess Merida. Then\, let your boots become glass slippe rs at the Royal Ball. Spend charmed moments singing around the campfire an d discovering the wonders of camp at night. This event is open to girls in grades 2-12. $45/girl. $25/adult. Brownies will earn the Outdoor Adventur er badge\; Juniors\, the Ultimate Recreation Challenge badge\; and Cadette s\, the Archery badge. Adults must be current members and have a successfu l background check on file with Black Diamond Council. Register by May 11t h. https://www.facebook.com/events/205242820052023/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Princess in boots
Does a princess wear hiking boots? Of course\, she does! Experience the ma gic of camp where your imagination takes flight in a wonderland of nature. Express yourself through poetry or painting after hiking through the wood s. Enjoy canoeing like Pocahontas\, or become an archer like Princess Meri da. Then\, let your boots become glass slippers at the Royal Ball. Spend c harmed moments singing around the campfire and discovering the wonders of camp at night. This event is open to girls in grades 2-12. $45/girl. $25/a dult. Brownies will earn the Outdoor Adventurer badge\; Juniors\, the Ulti mate Recreation Challenge badge\; and Cadettes\, the Archery badge. Adults must be current members and have a successful background check on file wi th Black Diamond Council. Register by May 11th.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1718480Z-399841-624@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512 SUMMARY:Cabela’s King Cat DESCRIPTION:Cabela’s King Cat Gallipolis\, OH Captains meeting/Registration will be on Friday May 11th from 5-7pm at the Super 8. Anglers can fish fr om 6:30am - 3pm. Weigh-In will start at 3pm at The Gallipolis City Park Bo at Ramp. You can find more information on our website at: www.kingkatusa.c om or give us a call at 502-384-5924. https://www.facebook.com/events/1898 26028268196/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cabela&rsquo\;s King Cat
Gallipolis\, OH
Captains meeting/Registration will be on Fr iday May 11th from 5-7pm at the Super 8. Anglers can fish from 6:30am - 3p m. Weigh-In will start at 3pm at The Gallipolis City Park Boat Ramp. You c an find more information on our website at: www.kingkatusa.com or gi ve us a call at 502-384-5924.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1720460Z-399841-625@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200919 SUMMARY:Stream Track-A-Thon DESCRIPTION:Stream Track-A-Thon Every year\, we try to create a snapshot in time of flow conditions across stream tracker sites during a period of hi gh streamflow (June) and a period of considerably less streamflow (Septemb er). Join us\, if you are able\, June 5- June 19 and September 19- October 2 to try to make as many flow observations within these periods as you ar e able. Prizes will be randomly drawn from the observations contributed. L ook for more information to come soon. - https://www.streamtracker.org/ St reamTracker.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stream Track -A-Thon
Every year\, we try to create a snapshot in time of flow condit ions across stream tracker sites during a period of high streamflow (June) and a period of considerably less streamflow (September). Join us\, if yo u are able\, June 5- June 19 and September 19- October 2 to try to make as many flow observations within these periods as you are able. Prizes will be randomly drawn from the observations contributed. Look for more informa tion to come soon. - https://www.streamtr acker.org/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200514T1416590Z-399841-3097@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200605 SUMMARY:Stream Track-A-Thon DESCRIPTION:Stream Track-A-Thon Every year\, we try to create a snapshot in time of flow conditions across stream tracker sites during a period of hi gh streamflow (June) and a period of considerably less streamflow (Septemb er). Join us\, if you are able\, June 5- June 19 and September 19- October 2 to try to make as many flow observations within these periods as you ar e able. Prizes will be randomly drawn from the observations contributed. L ook for more information to come soon. - https://www.streamtracker.org/ St reamTracker.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stream Track -A-Thon
Every year\, we try to create a snapshot in time of flow conditions across stream tracker site s during a period of high streamflow (June) and a period of considerably l ess streamflow (September). Join us\, if you are able\, June 5- June 19 an d September 19- October 2 to try to make as many flow observations within these periods as you are able. Prizes will be randomly drawn from the obse rvations contributed. Look for more information to come soon. - https://www.streamtracker.org/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200514T1416050Z-399841-3096@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220228 SUMMARY:TU Technicians DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited is hiring multiple seasonal technician position s in West Virginia. More information on the positions and guidance on how to apply can be found Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Unlimited \;is hiring multi ple seasonal technician positions in West Virginia. More information on th e positions and guidance on how to apply can be found H ere.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220228T1449440Z-399841-4345@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906 SUMMARY:Hunting and Fishing Day DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources at Stonewa ll Resort State Park Join the WVDNR at Stonewall Resort State Park for a f ull day of outdoor fun and family-friendly activities that celebrate our s tate’s rich hunting and fishing traditions. Whether you're a seasoned hunt er\, passionate angler or just love the outdoors\, there’s something for e veryone to enjoy. What to Expect: Outdoor Youth Challenge – Kids can try o utdoor activities for a chance to win awesome prizes like conservation cam p scholarships and even a lifetime hunting and fishing license! A Taste of West Virginia State Parks – Enjoy a delicious sampling of signature dishe s prepared by West Virginia State Parks chefs. Tickets are $10. Kids 14 an d under get in free. Each online purchase completed by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 5\, 2025 also comes with 5 complimentary tickets to A Taste of West Virgi nia State Parks.Don't miss out — get your tickets today! Learn more at: wv dnr.gov/national-hunting-and-fishing-day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Division of Natural Resources \;at \;Stone wall Resort State Park
Join the WVDNR at Stonewall Resort State Park for a full day of outdoor fun and family-friendly activities that celebrate our state&rsquo\;s rich hunting and fishing traditions. Whether you're a seasoned hunter\, passionate ang ler or just love the outdoors\, there&rsquo\;s something for everyone to e njoy.
What to Expect: Outdoo r Youth Challenge &ndash\; Kids can try outdoor activities for a chance to win awesome prizes like conservation camp scholarships and even a lifetim e hunting and fishing license! A Taste of West Virginia State Parks &ndash \; Enjoy a delicious sampling of signature dishes prepared by West Virgini a State Parks chefs.
Tickets are $10. Kids 14 and under get in free. Each online purchase completed by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 5\, 2025 also comes with 5 complimentary tickets to A Taste of West Virginia State Parks.Don't miss out &mdash\; get your ticke ts today!
Learn more at:&nb sp\;wvdnr.gov/national-hunting-and-fishing-da y.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Stonewall Resort UID:20250807T1239000Z-399841-6713@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 SUMMARY:Into the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat's Into the Canyon newsletter. ---> Read al l the stories here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of t he Cheat's Into the Canyon newsletter.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250924T1313570Z-399841-6800@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190415 SUMMARY:EQT grants DESCRIPTION:EQT grants EQT states that its “funding strategy endorses progr ams that directly touch the community and its residents\, …projects that d emonstrate positive\, significant\, measurable and sustainable impacts\, g rounded in solid research and analysis that demonstrate creative approache s to addressing critical issues. Projects should be in EQT’s service area. Funding priorities are arts\; culture\, community\; economic development\ , diversity\, education\, and environment. Organizations active in water q uality monitoring and watershed protection should investigate both the edu cation and environment areas. For education\, the relevant funding focus i s on enhancing student proficiency in STEM (science\, technology\, enginee ring\, and math) areas. For example\, funding might be requested to suppor t classes and training in water chemistry and biology that include actual field work. The “Environment” funding area focuses on the “preservation of natural resources through residents and businesses employing accepted con servation techniques and activities to minimize adverse impacts on the env ironment.” Watershed conservation is expressly noted as an example. For mo re information visit: https://www.eqt.com/our-communities/eqt-foundation/f unding-priorities. Inquiries should be directed to Ellen Rossi\, EQT Found ation Manager. 412.553.7703 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EQT grants
EQT states t hat its &ldquo\;funding strategy endorses programs that directly touch the community and its residents\, &hellip\;projects that demonstrate positive \, significant\, measurable and sustainable impacts\, grounded in solid re search and analysis that demonstrate creative approaches to addressing cri tical issues. Projects should be in EQT&rsquo\;s service area.
Funding priorities are arts\; culture\, community\; economic development\, diversity\, education\, and environmen t. Organizations active in water quality monitoring and watershed protecti on should investigate both the education and environment areas. For educat ion\, the relevant funding focus is on enhancing student proficiency in ST EM (science\, technology\, engineering\, and math) areas. For example\, fu nding might be requested to support classes and training in water chemistr y and biology that include actual field work. The &ldquo\;Environment&rdqu o\; funding area focuses on the &ldquo\;preservation of natural resources through residents and businesses employing accepted conservation technique s and activities to minimize adverse impacts on the environment.&rdquo\; W atershed conservation is expressly noted as an example.
With our new \;Clean Water Hub\, stream monitors now have a place to share \;monitor ing results with their communities\, the media\, and state and federal age ncies. \;What&rsquo\;s more\, new volunteers can see which streams are already being monitored\, and volunteers can connect with each other. Our goal is to have 1\,000 stream sites in the Clean Water Hub by the end of June! So\, dig out your Save Our Streams data sheets. Whether they're from 1999 or 2019\, this data provides a valuable picture of changes in water quality. \;
Need help ge tting started on the Hub? Join us for one of these live webinars: \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190402T1956290Z-399841-1806@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T160000 SUMMARY:Snorkeling the Cacapon River DESCRIPTION:Discover the underwater beauty of the Cacapon River led by a US Forest Service Ranger! Join us for a unique exploration of the river's aq uatic life and habitats. Masks and snorkels provided. Bring appropriate clothes and river shoes. Register here to Snorkel the Cacapon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover the underwater beauty of the Cacapon River led by a US Forest Service Ranger! Join us for a unique exploration of the river's aquatic life and habitats . \; Masks and snorkels provided. \; Bring appropriate clothes and river shoes. \; \;
Re gister here to Snorkel the Cacapon.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240709T2012380Z-399841-5890@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T133000 SUMMARY:Clean water webinar series DESCRIPTION:The Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration is pleased to announce this series exploring the vital connections and partnerships between plann ers and the health of our water resources and the Chesapeake Bay watershed . Each webinar will feature local planners who are engaged in initiatives that serve their community and further water quality and living resource g oals. AICP certificate maintenance credits will be available. All webinars will be recorded and posted to the Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration’s YouTube page. Look HERE for updated information on the series. Plan Integr ation for Resilience and Equity: Planners have several plans for which the y are responsible. Two factors\, climate resilience and equity\, are top-o f-mind as we try and integrate planning strategies to provide multiple ben efits. The webinar would explore examples of successful plan integration a nd their relation to building in more resilient approaches to local decisi on-making. REGISTER NOW! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Mid-Atla ntic Planning Collaboration is pleased to announce this series exploring t he vital connections and partnerships between planners and the health of o ur water resources and the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Each webinar will fea ture local planners who are engaged in initiatives that serve their commun ity and further water quality and living resource goals. AICP certificate maintenance credits will be available. All webinars will be recorded and p osted to the Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration&rsquo\;s YouTube page. Look HERE for updated information on the series.
Plan Integration for Resil ience and Equity: \;Planners have several plans for wh ich they are responsible. Two factors\, climate resilience and equity\, ar e top-of-mind as we try and integrate planning strategies to provide multi ple benefits. The webinar would explore examples of successful plan integr ation and their relation to building in more resilient approaches to local decision-making. REGISTER NOW!
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220214T1916080Z-399841-4312@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803 SUMMARY:Cacapon River cleanup RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Locations: Various spots along the Cacapon River Help us keep o ur river clean and pristine by participating in our upcoming cleanup days. Together\, we can make a significant impact on the health and sustainabil ity of our local environment. We will meet each day at The River House\, 2 4 Rickie Davie Lane\, Capon Bridge WV. You can participate either Sat or S un or both days. Sign up for August 3/4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Locations: Various spots a long the Cacapon River
Help us keep our river clean and pristine by participating in our upcoming cleanup day s. Together\, we can make a significant impact on the health and sustainab ility of our local environment. We will meet each day at The River House\, 24 Rickie Davie Lane\, Capon Bridge WV. You can participate either Sat or Sun or both days.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240710T1929030Z-399841-5892@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240713 SUMMARY:Beginner Fly Fishing Clinic DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-hour block of beginner fly fishing at the pictu resque River House in Capon Bridge led by Trout Unlimited's Ryan Cooper. W hether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport\, this event promises to be both educational and enjoyable. We are offering two Beginner Clinic s and will provide all gear. Come dressed for the weather and river shoes are a must. 9 AM - 12 PM Beginner Clinic 1 PM - 4 PM Beginner Clinic X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a 3-hour block of beginner fly fishing at the picturesque River House in C apon Bridge led by Trout Unlimited's Ryan Cooper. Whether you're a seasone d angler or new to the sport\, this event promises to be both educational and enjoyable. \; We are offering two Beginner Clinics and will provid e all gear. Come dressed for the weather and river shoes are a must. \ ;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:River House UID:20240709T2011020Z-399841-5889@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240709 SUMMARY:Cacapon River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Locations: Various spots along the Cacapon River Help us keep o ur river clean and pristine by participating in our upcoming cleanup days. Together\, we can make a significant impact on the health and sustainabil ity of our local environment. We will meet each day at The River House\, 2 4 Rickie Davie Lane\, Capon Bridge WV. You can participate either Sat or S un or both days. Sign up for August 3/4 Sign up for August 9/10 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Locations: Various spots a long the Cacapon River
Help us keep our river clean and pristine by participating in our upcoming cleanup day s. Together\, we can make a significant impact on the health and sustainab ility of our local environment. We will meet each day at The River House\, 24 Rickie Davie Lane\, Capon Bridge WV. You can participate either Sat or Sun or both days.
I am pleased to announce the return of the West Virginia State Employee WV Day Bass Fi shing Tournament on Stonewall Jackson Lake (Marina Ramp). This tournament was a DEP and DNR tradition from 1999-2008 and we are bringing it back not for just those two state agencies but now ALL current and retired state e mployees will be eligible \;to fish. Each boat must have no more than two people in it and at least one of them has to be a current or retired W V state employee. \;
Ple ase pre-register with \;Scott Settle \;(contact information \ ;is below) if you would like to fish so I can get an idea of the number of people interested. Tournament rules and information will follow when we g et a little closer to the date but want to gauge the interest first and gi ve anyone interested time to plan and save the date. \; The entry fee will be $50 per boat plus an additional optional $10 big bass pot. You do not have \;to pay when you pre-register (all money will be taken the m orning of the tournament) and I will be taking late registration at the ra mp the night before and the day of the tournament for those that dont get pre-registered. \;
S cott Settle\, \;Assistant Director \;l \;WVDEP Watershed Improvement Branch \;l& nbsp\;(304) 575-2015 \;l \;dallas.s.settl e@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Stonewall Jackson Lake UID:20240513T2000290Z-399841-5820@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center and Forks of Coal State Natu ral Area Foundation at the Forks of Coal State Natural Area The Wings of W onder: WV Birds of Prey program is coming to the Claudia Workman Environme ntal Center! The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages . Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owl s\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers the y face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chan ce to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the Claudia Workman Environmental Center at the Forks of Coal State Natur al Area. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Three Rivers Avian Center \;and \;Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation \;at the \;Forks of Coal State Natural Area
The Wings of Wonde
r: WV Birds of Prey program is coming to the Claudia Workman Environmental Center! The event is free\, open to the public and great for all a
ges. Come meet \;six \;native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, inc
luding live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about th
e habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and
the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds
and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive p
rogram. Meet at the Claudia Workman Environmental Center at the Forks of C
oal State Natural Area.
Come out and help Trout Unlimited and the US Forest Service get some trees in the grou nd!
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240401T1504590Z-399841-5662@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311 SUMMARY:Leatherwood Creek improvements DESCRIPTION:Check out this Leatherwood Creek Stormap to see how the WVDEP a nd the town of Bergoo worked cooperatively to reduce fecal coliform and im prove conditions in Leatherwood Creek with funding from CWSRF. Start readi ng the story here... DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Check out th is Leatherwood Creek Stormap to see how the WVDEP and the town of Bergoo w orked cooperatively to reduce fecal coliform and improve conditions in Lea therwood Creek with funding from CWSRF.
Start reading the story here< /span>...
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240311T1313220Z-399841-5664@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411 SUMMARY:TU tree planting DESCRIPTION:Come out and help Trout Unlimited and the US Forest Service get some trees in the ground! TU-USFS_TreePlanting.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out and help Trout Unlimited and the US Forest Service get some trees in the grou nd!
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240311T1247140Z-399841-5660@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T190000 SUMMARY:GRWA celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenbrier River Watershed Association at their annual Watershed Celebration Day at Lost World Caverns. Admission is free\, howe ver with a $10 donation you receive a Free Ticket to Lost World Caverns. A nd we greatly appreciate the donation. Learn about our water quality proje ct in the watershed in collaboration with WVSOM\, stream ecology\, and kar st geology! Food will be available for purchase\, kids activities\, our ra in barrel workshop and an auction. Please register here for the rain garde n workshop. More details here... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Gree nbrier River Watershed Association at their annual Watershed Celebration Day at Lost World Caverns. Admission is free\, howev er with a $10 donation you receive a Free Ticket to Lost World Caverns. An d we greatly appreciate the donation.
Learn about our water quality project in the watershed in collab oration with WVSOM\, stream ecology\, and karst geology! Food will be avai lable for purchase\, kids activities\, our rain barrel workshop and an auc tion. Please \; register here for the rain garden workshop.
More details here...
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240325T1420430Z-399841-5663@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413 SUMMARY:TU tree planting DESCRIPTION:Come out and help Trout Unlimited and the US Forest Service get some trees in the ground! TU-USFS_TreePlanting.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out and help Trout Unlimited and the US Forest Service get some trees in the grou nd!
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240311T1247520Z-399841-5661@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414 SUMMARY:Crane Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by the Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited The 2024 Crane Creek Cleanup is a collaboration with Mercer County Litter Con trol team. Location: McComas\, WV (in front of the old store at the inters ection with Giatto road/right fork of crane creek road). Coordinates: 37.3 90294\, -81.291236. Start time: 1000 am. Bring: waders\, rain jackets\, an d extra clothes. The weather can be unpredictable in the springtime. Glove s and bags will be provided. Lunch will be provided at the church on the R ight Fork of Crane Creek. Visit the Facebook event post for updates and a dditional details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by the \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited< /span>
The 2024 Crane Creek Cleanup is a collaboration with Mercer County Litter Control team.
Location: McComas\, WV (in front of the ol d store at the intersection with Giatto road/right fork of crane creek roa d). Coordinates: 37.390294\, -81.291236. Start time: 1000 am.
Bring: waders\, rain jackets\, and extra clothes. The weather can be unpredictable in the springtime. Gloves and b ags will be provided. Lunch will be provided at the church on the Right Fo rk of Crane Creek. \;
Vi sit the \;Facebook even t post for updates and additional details.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240227T1337210Z-399841-5621@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208 SUMMARY:Potomac drinking water protection DESCRIPTION:In water-sector jargon\, source water protection means protecti ng or improving the quality of water before it reaches the water treatment plant. Better water quality going into the plant means better water quali ty at your tap. One organization addressing source water protection in the region is the Potomac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partne rship (DWSPP). Coordinated by ICPRB\, this voluntary coalition of governme nt agencies and water suppliers work together to address source water prot ection in the Potomac River watershed. Learn about their work addressing P FAS\, conducting spill exercises\, tracking permits\, and addressing the w inter salt issue in DWSPP’s recently published 2023 Annual Report. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In water-sec tor jargon\, source water protection means protecting or improvin g the quality of water before it reaches the water treatment plant. Better water quality going into the plant means better water quality at your tap .
One organization addressi ng source water protection in the region is the Potomac River Basin Drinki ng Water Source Protection Partnership (DWSPP). Coordinated by ICPRB\, thi s voluntary coalition of government agencies and water suppliers work toge ther to address source water protection in the Potomac River watershed. Le arn about their work addressing PFAS\, conducting spill exercises\, tracki ng permits\, and addressing the winter salt issue in DWSPP&rsquo\;s recent ly published 2023 Annual Report.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240208T1656240Z-399841-5588@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Shenandoah National Park closing more facilities due to COVID-19\; Chesapeake seafood industry suffers as coronavirus clos es restaurants\; FERC: No rehearing on Potomac pipeline\; Statement releas ed on fishing at the Shenandoah National Park\; Researchers give mussels n ew power\; WVDEP still enforcing all applicable rules and regulations amid COVID-19 pandemic\; How To Enjoy Rock Creek Park While Still Practicing S ocial Distancing\; WVU expert: Long term air\, water pollution remain stea dy despite quarantines and more. Click-Here to read all the details. The I CPRB staff are working on holding its June business meeting virtually\, an d are working on the ability for the public to participate. Bandwidth and other technical issues are challenges to be met. We are brainstorming thes e issues and learning how other organizations are handling these responsib ilities. Please contact us with any questions or comments at info@icprb.or g. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e: Shenandoah Nati onal Park closing more facilities due to COVID-19\; Chesapeake seafood industry suffers as coronavirus closes restaurants\; FERC: No rehearing on Potomac pipeline\; Statement released on fishing at the Shenandoa h National Park\; Researchers give mussels new power\; WVDEP still enforcing all applicable rules and regulations amid COVID-19 pandemic\; How To Enjoy Rock Creek Park While Still P racticing Social Distancing\; WVU expert: Long term air\, water pollution remain steady despite quarantines and more.
Click-Here \;to read all the details.
The ICPRB staff are working on holding its June business meeting virtually\, and are working on the ability for the public to participate. Bandwidth and other technical issues are challenges to be met. We are brainstorming these issues and learning how other organ izations are handling these responsibilities. Please contact us with any q uestions or comments at info@icprb.org.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200403T1801450Z-399841-2935@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T141500 SUMMARY:Resilience Hubs DESCRIPTION:Resilience Hubs as Community Superheroes of Climate Preparednes s and Disaster Recovery Hear from national and local leaders experienced in establishing local Resilience Hubs\, central gathering places that brin g community members together and provide residents with resources and supp ort to prepare for and respond to climate emergencies. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hear from national and local leaders experienced in establishing local Resilience Hubs\, central gathering places that bring community members t ogether and provide residents with resources and support to prepare for an d respond to climate emergencies.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230816T1828530Z-399841-5377@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T141500 SUMMARY:Advocate for equitable climate resilience DESCRIPTION:Investing in Local Leadership to Advocate for Equitable Climate Resilience Learn from community-based organizations that are investing i n developing community leaders to build momentum for local water equity an d climate resilience. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Inv esting in Local Leadership to Advocate for Equitable Climate Resilience \;
Lea rn from community-based organizations that are investing in developing com munity leaders to build momentum for local water equity and climate resili ence.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230816T1831390Z-399841-5378@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T100000 SUMMARY:Tree inventory workshop DESCRIPTION:Please join WVSU Extension and the City of Charleston Public Wo rks Department for a workshop on urban tree inventories which will include information about tree identification\, measurements\, and health and con dition assessments at Spring Hill Cemetery. All materials and tools are p rovided. Register Now! Please call or email if you would like more informa tion about this workshop or experience any issues registering. We hope to see you! Eden Clymire-Stern\, WV Tree Minders Extension Educator X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join WVSU Extension and the City of Charleston Public Works Department for a wo rkshop on urban tree inventories which will include information about tree identification\, measurements\, and health and condition assessments at S pring Hill Cemetery. \; All materials and tools are provided. < /p>
Please call or email if you would like more information about this workshop or experience any iss ues registering. We hope to see you!
Eden Clymire-Ste rn\, WV Tree Minders Extension Educator
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Spring Hill Cemetary UID:20230508T1317150Z-399841-5296@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209 SUMMARY:Coopers Rock Winterfest DESCRIPTION:Coopers Rock WinterFest 2019 Events Schedule February 9th\, 10A M – 4PM\, at Day Use Parking Lot\, ¼ mile from I-68 Coopers Rock Exit. All events are “open house” from 10:00 – 4:00 unless otherwise stated. Hoste d by the Coopers Rock Foundation – coopersrock.org. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE. Food & Drink for sale\; donations accepted. http://coopersrock.org/2019 /01/28/winterfest-2019-events-schedule/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coopers Rock WinterFest 2019 Events Schedule
February 9th\, 10AM &ndash\; 4PM\, at Day Use Parking Lot\ , ¼\; mile from I-68 Coopers Rock Exit. All events are &ldquo\;open house&rdquo\; from 10:00 &ndash\; 4:00 unless otherwise stated. \; Hos ted by the Coopers Rock Foundation &ndash\; coopersrock.org. \; ALL EVENTS ARE FREE. \; &n bsp\;Food &\; Drink for sale\; donations accepted. \;
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190207T2057340Z-399841-1565@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513 SUMMARY:Migration celebration DESCRIPTION:A great outing for a family or just to get away on a spring day ! Guided birding walks\, guided nature walks\, interactive displays\, live birds of prey including Regis the Bald Eagle and food from our featured v endor\, Dickie's Barbecue Pit! Great fun for all ages\, and it's all free and open to the public. Visit our website for details: www.tracwv.org htt ps://wvstateparks.com/event/migration-celebration-little-beaver/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A great outi ng for a family or just to get away on a spring day! Guided birding walks\ , guided nature walks\, interactive displays\, live birds of prey includin g Regis the Bald Eagle and food from our featured vendor\, Dickie's Barbec ue Pit! Great fun for all ages\, and it's all free and open to the public.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Little Beaver State Park UID:20230508T1312030Z-399841-5295@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T140000 SUMMARY:Master Gardener's plant sale DESCRIPTION:Tons of beautiful plants from the Master Gardener's gardens ava ilable for sale at great prices. We will be in the Columbia Shelter near t he new entrance. https://www.facebook.com/events/396485787769896/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tons of beautiful plants from the Master Ga rdener's gardens available for sale at great prices. We will be in the Col umbia Shelter near the new entrance.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20190129T1551040Z-399841-1566@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230619 SUMMARY:Jr. Conservation Camp DESCRIPTION:Join WVDEP for Junior Conservation Camp June 19-23! Children ag es 11-14 are invited to join us for 5 days of learning and fun at the Ceda r Lakes Conference Center in Ripley\, WV. Cost is $175. Scholarships are a vailable. For more information\, access the camp brochure at: https://dep. wv.gov/environmental-advocate/YEP/Pages/YouthConservationCamp.aspx. 2023Jr ConservationCamp.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVDEP f or Junior Conservation Camp June 19-23!
Children ages 11-14 are invited to join us for 5 days of learn ing and fun at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley\, WV. Cost is $ 175. Scholarships are available. For more information\, access the camp br ochure at: \;https:/ /dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/YEP/Pages/YouthConservationCamp.aspx.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Cedar Lakes Conference Center UID:20230508T1307540Z-399841-5294@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T170000 SUMMARY:Confronting climate change DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Interfaith Power & Light This is the sec ond session of a five-part discussion series\, 'Standing Up for Appalachia : Dialogue for a Positive Change\,' hosted by West Virginia Interfaith Pow er and Light and funded with grant support from the West Virginia Rivers C oalition. The topic of March's event will be climate change\, its impacts on WV\, relevant policy/legislation updates\, and ideas for acting locally . All are welcome to tune in. Please register to receive the Zoom link. ht tps://fb.me/e/4gQIvjjCI X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Interfa ith Power &\; Light
This is the second session of a five-part discussion series\, 'Sta nding Up for Appalachia: Dialogue for a Positive Change\,' hosted by West Virginia Interfaith Power and Light and funded with grant support from the West Virginia Rivers Coalition. The topic of March's event will be climat e change\, its impacts on WV\, relevant policy/legislation updates\, and i deas for acting locally. All are welcome to tune in. Please register to re ceive the Zoom link.
Join the fes tivities by participating in any online and in-person events. Hear from re searchers in need of your help\, learn how people just like you are solvin g big challenges in science\, and discover new opportunities to engage in citizen science near you. We&rsquo\;re turning curiosity into real-life im pact all month long. See what SciStarter has planned!
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230403T1805090Z-399841-5219@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821 SUMMARY:NPS Toolkit DESCRIPTION:NPS Toolkit River Access Planning Guide: A Decision-Making Fram ework for Enhancing River Access The River Access Planning Guide provides communities and land managers a step-by-step process for planning river ac cess with recreation users in mind - on\, off\, and in the water. Develope d through a collaboration of federal agencies and nonprofits\, the guide’s approach is mindful of protecting natural resources. Access the guide onl ine. Water by the numbers In 1972\, Congress passed the Clean Water Act to restore and maintain the physical and biological integrity of the nation’ s waters. - Environmental Protection Agency One gallon of water weighs 8.3 4 pounds. Hikers should drink one gallon of water every four hours they sp end on the trail\; how many pounds of water would YOU need to carry on you r favorite hike? Rivers and streams provide 65% of the country’s drinking water. - American Rivers X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NPS Toolkit
River Access Planning Guide: A Decision-Making Framework for Enhancing River Access
The R iver Access Planning Guide provides communities and land managers a step-b y-step process for planning river access with recreation users in mind - o n\, off\, and in the water. Developed through a collaboration of federal a gencies and nonprofits\, the guide&rsquo\;s approach is mindful of protect ing natural resources. Access the guide online.
Water by the numbers
Big-game hun ters in West Virginia will have the opportunity to take part in West Virgi nia&rsquo\;s first &ldquo\;Mountaineer Heritage Season&rdquo\; this week. Running Thursday-through-Sunday\, Jan. 10-13\, hunters during the four-day season may take a deer or a bear using only primitive weapons. &ldquo\;Th is new season is a great opportunity to hunt in January and test your hunt ing skills. We&rsquo\;re calling it the Mountaineer Heritage Season becaus e hunters may use only the types of rifles and bows that the original moun taineer settlers had available. At a time of year when hunting activity is usually slow\, we hope this will encourage people to get outside and enjo y a hunting adventure without the aid of modern technology and that it wil l give them an understanding and appreciation for the historical significa nce of hunting in West Virginia.&rdquo\; said DNR Director Stephen McDanie l.
Because it&rsquo\;s a new year\, hunters are required to purchase a 2019 hunting license and stamps to participate in the Mountaineer Heritage Season. Bear hunters must buy a Bear Damage stamp\, unless they hold a senior lifetime license or qualif y for a free license. Hunting licenses and stamps can be purchased online at \;www.wvhunt.c om and at license agents or \;DNR district offices aro und the state.
During this s eason\, hunters are restricted to using only long or recurve bows or singl e-shot side-lock or flintlock muzzle-loading rifles of .38 caliber or larg er. Only long and recurve bows are legal in Logan\, McDowell\, Mingo and W yoming counties. \;Click-Here to learn mor e.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190109T1339160Z-399841-1493@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200901 SUMMARY:NWQMC abstracts DESCRIPTION:Hello NPS Community! Nonpoint Source will have multiple themes at the 12th National Monitoring Conference hosted by the National Water Qu ality Monitoring Council! “Assessing Nonpoint Source Impacts on Water Qua lity and Measuring Effectiveness of Best Management Practices” We’re encou raging those of you that integrate effective monitoring in your nonpoint s ource work to consider submitting an abstract to share your experience at the April 2021 conference. This is an excellent opportunity to share exper tise and learn from others. The call for abstracts is open through Septemb er 24th. Reach out to any session chairs if you have any questions\; and\, feel free to share widely with your networks. Download the pdf for import ant details. NPS_NWQMC.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hello NPS Co mmunity!
Nonpoint Source wil l have multiple themes at the 12th National Monitoring Conference hosted by the National Water Quality Monitoring Council! \;&ldquo\;Assessing Nonpoint So urce Impacts on Water Quality and Measuring Effectiveness of Best Manageme nt Practices&rdquo\;
We &rsquo\;re encouraging those of you that integrate effective monitoring in your nonpoint source work to consider submitting an abstract to share you r experience at the April 2021 conference. This \;is an excellent oppo rtunity to share expertise and learn from others. The call for abstracts is \ ;open through September 24th. Reach out to any session chairs if you have any questions\; and\, feel free to share widel y with your networks. \;Download the pdf for important details.
Join us as w
e hike/walk/run/bike along the Meadow River Rail Trail. This is a flat rai
l trail along the Beautiful Meadow River. This activity is perfect for fam
ilies and kids. For more information about bringing \;Ac
tive SWV programs and volunteer opportunities to your home town
call 304-254-8488\, or email erin@act
iveswv.com.
Directions: From 41N Spur off of
Route 60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 miles from the turn onto 41N. Take a right on
Quinwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhead is on the right (0.2 miles) along
the Meadow River. Let me know if you need help arriving at the trailhead.
The turn on to 41N is a left if you are coming from The West (19N\, Fayet
teville or Summersville)\, and a right if you are coming from the East (Rt
. 60 Rainelle).
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190111T1949270Z-399841-1492@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200415 SUMMARY:Acres for America DESCRIPTION:Acres for America 2020 Request for Proposals Acres for America is the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) premier land conserv ation program and was established to provide urgently needed funding for p rojects that conserve important large-scale habitats for fish\, wildlife\, and plants through land acquisitions and perpetual conservation easements . This (RFP) will collect pre-proposals from around the nation\; from whic h NFWF will select a small number of applicants to submit a more detailed full proposal. Prior to submitting a pre-proposal\, applicants are strongl y encouraged to contact the appropriate NFWF regional office (listed in th e Applicant Assistance section of this RFP). The purpose is to give the ap plicant an opportunity to share project concepts and ideas prior to fully preparing and submitting a pre-proposal. https://www.nfwf.org/programs/acr es-america/acres-america-2020-request-proposals X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Acres for Am erica 2020 Request for Proposals
Acres for America is the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFW F) premier land conservation program and was established to provide urgent ly needed funding for projects that conserve important large-scale habitat s for fish\, wildlife\, and plants through land acquisitions and perpetual conservation easements.
Thi s (RFP) will collect pre-proposals from around the nation\; from which NFW F will select a small number of applicants to submit a more detailed full proposal. Prior to submitting a pre-proposal\, applicants are strongly enc ouraged to contact the appropriate NFWF regional office (listed in the App licant Assistance section of this RFP). The purpose is to give the applica nt an opportunity to share project concepts and ideas prior to fully prepa ring and submitting a pre-proposal.
https://www.nfwf.org/programs/acres-america/acres -america-2020-request-proposals
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200327T1705530Z-399841-2916@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200406 SUMMARY:NEEF resources DESCRIPTION:Feel free to share… ? Water Quality Backyard Activity Guide Exp lore the topic of water quality in your area! With activities to do both o n and off the worksheet\, it's perfect for your next environmental investi gation. You can use this activity guide at a park (remember to practice “s ocial distancing”) or at home. - Grades 3-5 Watershed Sleuth In this Water shed Sleuth Challenge\, you will learn more about your watershed—what it i s\, why it’s important\, and what you can do to help protect it—as you ear n badges at each level of this three-part course. - Grades 3-5 Free eBird Lessons from The Cornell Lab These stand-alone guides provide educators wi th fun\, hands-on lessons that connect kids to nature through the world of birding. Children will learn how to make careful observations of avian li fe\, collect and explore data and patterns\, and build STEM practices. - G rades K-2\, 3-5\, 6-8\, 9-12 Urban Trees Lesson In this Urban Trees lesson \, presented by the Nature Conservancy\, students learn how trees renew ou r air supply by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen\, and how th ey clean our air by filtering out dust and greenhouse gases. - Grades 6-8 And\, there are many more resources available at NEEF X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Feel free to share&hellip\; ?
Water Quality Backyard Activity Gu ide
Explore the topic of water quality in your area! With activities to do both on and of f the worksheet\, it's perfect for your next environmental investigation. You can use this activity guide at a park (remember to practice &ldquo\;so cial distancing&rdquo\;) or at home. - Grades 3-5
In this Watershed Sleuth Challeng e\, you will learn more about your watershed&mdash\;what it is\, why it&rs quo\;s important\, and what you can do to help protect it&mdash\;as you ea rn badges at each level of this three-part course. - Grades 3-5
Free eBird Lessons from The Cornell Lab
These stand-alone guides provide educators with fun\, hands-on lessons t hat connect kids to nature through the world of birding. Children will lea rn how to make careful observations of avian life\, collect and explore da ta and patterns\, and build STEM practices. - Grades K-2\, 3-5\, 6-8\, 9-12
In this Urban Trees lesson\, presented by the Nature Conservancy\, studen ts learn how trees renew our air supply by absorbing carbon dioxide and pr oducing oxygen\, and how they clean our air by filtering out dust and gree nhouse gases. - Grades 6-8
And\, there are many more resources available at < a href='https://www.neefusa.org/education/environmental-education-home?utm _source=EEWeek2020&\;utm_medium=email&\;utm_campaign=03262020-Eblast '>NEEF
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200327T1846140Z-399841-2919@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T210000 SUMMARY:Garden for wildlife DESCRIPTION:Garden for Wildlife Event by New Hampshire Audubon\, National W ildlife Federation and Naturalist David Mizejewski Naturalist David Mizeje wski shares how to create a beautiful garden or landscape that fits into t he local ecosystem and supports birds\, butterflies\, bees\, and a whole h ost of other wonderful wildlife neighbors. David will discuss native plant s\, the four components of habitat and sustainable gardening. He will also share how you can achieve the National Wildlife Federation’s “Certified W ildlife Habitat” recognition for your garden space. Find out more: https:/ /www.nhaudubon.org/.../garden-for-wildlife.../ https://fb.me/e/24MlgdfmD X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Garden for W ildlife
Event by \;New Hampshire Audubon\, \;National Wildlife F ederation \;and \;Naturalist David Mizejewski
Naturalist David Mizejewski shares how to create a beautiful garden or landscape that fits into the local ecosystem and supports birds\, butt erflies\, bees\, and a whole host of other wonderful wildlife neighbors. D avid will discuss native plants\, the four components of habitat and susta inable gardening. He will also share how you can achieve the National Wild life Federation&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;Certified Wildlife Habitat&rdquo\; recogn ition for your garden space.
Find out more: \;https://www.nhaudubon.org/.../garden-for-wildlife.../
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210421T2200360Z-399841-3841@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T220000 SUMMARY:Star watch party DESCRIPTION:Star Watching Party Where: Boley Lake at Babcock State Park in Clifftop\, WV. Enjoy the wonders of the night sky while hanging out on the shores of the lake. Bring a blanket and red-filtered flashlight. Some sta r watching tools will be available. Reservations required by May 7 (limit 25 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Star Watching Party
Where: \;Boley L
ake at Babcock State Park in Clifftop\, WV.
Enjoy the wonders of the night sky while hanging out on th e shores of the lake. Bring a blanket and red-filtered flashlight. Some st ar watching tools will be available. Reservations required by May 7 (limit 25 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/ neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Babcock State Park UID:20210421T2154300Z-399841-3839@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T163000 SUMMARY:Turkey Spur Trek DESCRIPTION:Turkey Spur Orchid Trek Where: Grandview’s Shelter 1 parking at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in Grandview\, WV. Hike the Gr andview Rim Trail in search of orchids and other wildflowers. Be prepared for moderate terrain on this 3-mile walk. Reservations required by May 7 ( limit 25 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov. Learn mo re at: https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Turk ey Spur Orchid Trek
Where: \;Grandview& rsquo\;s Shelter 1 parking at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve i n Grandview\, WV.
Hike the G randview Rim Trail in search of orchids and other wildflowers. Be prepared for moderate terrain on this 3-mile walk. Reservations required by May 7 (limit 25 participants): 304-465-2632 or jodi_french-burr@nps.gov.
Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/wi ldflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Grandview State Park UID:20210421T2152450Z-399841-3838@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910 SUMMARY:Potomac River float DESCRIPTION:Get your reservation for this fun Potomac River Float led by th e one-and-only Mike Dudash. Mike is a seasoned river guide\, a wonderful naturalist and so much fun! We can only manage 25 boats so get your reserv ation in pronto. (Mike can provide a canoe / kayak if you need one.) This event will fill up quickly. Register and learn more here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get your res ervation for this fun Potomac River Float led by the one-and-only Mike Dud ash. \; Mike is a seasoned river guide\, a wonderful naturalist and so much fun! We can only manage 25 boats so get your reservation in pronto. (Mike can provide a canoe / kayak if you need one.) \; This event will fill up quickly. \; \;
Register and learn more \;here !
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Snyders Landing UID:20220819T1520400Z-399841-4830@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! This weather makes us want to c url up with a good book\, and we have just the one for you! You can't go w rong with a book about a caddisfly larva --- Casey's Winter Dream. And if you're interested in having your very own print copy complete with lots of caddisfly facts and photos (what a great Christmas present!)\, you can fi nd it on Amazon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
This we ather makes us want to curl up with a good book\, and we have just the one for you! You can't go wrong with a book about a caddisfly larva --- < a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYKk-PCB99E' target='_blank' rel=' nofollow'>Casey's Winter Dream.
And if you're interested in having your very own print copy c omplete with lots of caddisfly facts and photos (what a great Christmas pr esent!)\, you can find it on Amazon.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251218T2103170Z-399841-6916@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220822 SUMMARY:Potomac float registration DESCRIPTION:Get your reservation for this fun Potomac River Float led by th e one-and-only Mike Dudash. Mike is a seasoned river guide\, a wonderful naturalist and so much fun! We can only manage 25 boats so get your reserv ation in pronto. (Mike can provide a canoe / kayak if you need one.) This event will fill up quickly. Learn more here\, and register soon! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get your res ervation for this fun Potomac River Float led by the one-and-only Mike Dud ash. \; Mike is a seasoned river guide\, a wonderful naturalist and so much fun! We can only manage 25 boats so get your reservation in pronto. (Mike can provide a canoe / kayak if you need one.) \; This event will fill up quickly. \; \;
Learn more here\ , and register soon!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Snyders Landing UID:20220819T1520180Z-399841-4829@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200817 SUMMARY:Master Herpetology DESCRIPTION: Master Herpetologist Program The Master Herpetologist Certific ation Program is offered both at the Amphibian Foundation and online\, and is taught by a diversity of herpetologists from around the world. This c lass provides an introduction to herpetology and equips participants with amphibian and reptile identification skills and general knowledge of frogs \, salamanders\, turtles\, lizards and snakes — their life histories\, hab itat requirements and biodiversity. Course content includes classificati on and identification of amphibians and reptiles\, 'herping' equipment\, f rog calls\, attracting amphibians/reptiles and backyard wildlife habitat\, anatomy and physiology\, ecology\, behavior\, breeding migration\, and co nservation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;M as ter Herpetologist Program
The Master Herpetologist Certification Program is offered both at the Amphibian Foundation and \;online\, and is taugh t by \;a diversity of herpetologists from around the world.&n bsp\;
Tree s are Terrific Hike
Where: \;Burnwood Day Use Area picnic shelter at New River Gorge National Pa rk and Preserve in Lansing\, WV.
Hike the Burnwood Trail to discover the diversity of area tree specie s and how to identify these plants. Be prepared for some moderate terrain on this 1.5-mile walk. Reservations required by May 21 (limit 25 participa nts): 304-465-2632 or jodi_frenc h-burr@nps.gov. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyour visit/wildflower-weekend.htm
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210421T2156080Z-399841-3840@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170624T170000 SUMMARY:Appalachia Barnraising DESCRIPTION:The Appalachia Barnraising is an open event that seeks to bring participants together to share out about regional environmental concerns\ , advance technical knowledge\, and improve social ties. The event is host ed in an 'unconference style.' This means that people join to participate and collaborate rather than just present\, talk\, and listen. More inform ation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Appalachia Barnraising is an open event that seeks to bring participants together to share out about regional env ironmental concerns\, advance technical knowledge\, and improve social tie s. The event is hosted in an 'unconference style.' This means that people join to participate and collaborate rather than just present\, talk\, and listen. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:West Virginia University Reed College of Media UID:20170615T2027580Z-399841-371@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T170000 SUMMARY:Appalachia Barnraising DESCRIPTION:The Appalachia Barnraising is an open event that seeks to bring participants together to share out about regional environmental concerns\ , advance technical knowledge\, and improve social ties. The event is host ed in an 'unconference style.' This means that people join to participate and collaborate rather than just present\, talk\, and listen. More inform ation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Appalachia Barnraising is an open event that seeks to bring participants together to share out about regional env ironmental concerns\, advance technical knowledge\, and improve social tie s. The event is hosted in an 'unconference style.' This means that people join to participate and collaborate rather than just present\, talk\, and listen. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:West Virginia University Reed College of Media UID:20170615T2028130Z-399841-372@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T140000 SUMMARY:Camp Bartow Celebration & Tour DESCRIPTION:On this tour we'll savor scenic landscapes\, trace Civil War ea rthworks\, cabins\, and forgotten cemeteries. We'll learn of heroes\, colo rful commanders\, suffering soldiers\, runaway slaves and women caught in the crossfire of a bitter 'war of brothers.' Register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On this tour we'll savor scenic landscapes\ , trace Civil War earthworks\, cabins\, and forgotten cemeteries. We'll le arn of heroes\, colorful commanders\, suffering soldiers\, runaway slaves and women caught in the crossfire of a bitter 'war of brothers.'
< a href='https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jJdtNu4UtSHA6tMmH6edAg' target='_blank'>Register
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Bartow\, WV UID:20170615T2041130Z-399841-373@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T213000 SUMMARY:Power of old-growth forest DESCRIPTION:Power of Old-Growth Forests Event by The Wilderness Society Joi n us for a film screening and panel discussion surrounding the film UNDERS TORY: A Journey Through the Tongass! One of the world’s last intact temper ate rainforests is in jeopardy. Spend 40 minutes on a journey through the Tongass National Forest\, learning about its 800-year-old trees and the po licies and people that threaten its survival. Zoom registration link: http ://bit.ly/tongassfilm https://fb.me/e/64WOyEzNa X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Power of Old -Growth Forests
Event by&nbs p\;The Wi lderness Society
Join us for a film screening and panel discussion surrounding the film U NDERSTORY: A Journey Through the Tongass! One of the world&rsquo\;s last i ntact temperate rainforests is in jeopardy. Spend 40 minutes on a journey through the Tongass National Forest\, learning about its 800-year-old tree s and the policies and people that threaten its survival. Zoom registratio n link: \;http://bit.ly/tongassfilm
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210421T2205200Z-399841-3842@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T190000 SUMMARY:Track climate change near you DESCRIPTION:Track Climate Change Near You With ISeeChange ISeeChange is a f ree app to document your observations about local changes in the environme nt\, weather and climate. During this event\, you'll learn how to use the app so your observations can be synced with weather and climate data which is broadcast to the ISeeChange community to investigate bigger picture cl imate trends. Click here to learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Track Climat e Change Near You With ISeeChange
ISeeChange is a free app to document your observations about local c hanges in the environment\, weather and climate. During this event\, you'l l learn how to use the app so your observations can be synced with weather and climate data which is broadcast to the ISeeChange community to invest igate bigger picture climate trends.
Click here to learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230403T1806470Z-399841-5220@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200820 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB news ICPRB will hold its 4th quarter business meeting on September 1\, 2020. Topics will include updates on federal funding opportu nities and the status of federal stream gauges in the basin. Commissioners will also be briefed about ongoing development of the Chesapeake Bay Inde x of Biological Indicators. In this issue: Local program finds new ways to prevent salt runoff in the Accotink Creek\; Tuscarora Trail offers Tri-St ate social distancing options\; ICPRB and partners working to address this invasive plant. 'It overtakes everything:' Invasive aquatic plant threate ns to overrun Potomac\; 2020 State of the Blueprint\; While 'not perfect\, ' Potomac River shows progress\; Isaias causes a spike in bacteria levels for some of DC's waterways\; DC’s river tunnel is keeping billions of gall ons of sewage out of the Anacostia\; 20 Great Ways to get on the water of the Potomac\; Delaware: A promising new era in cleanup of an urban river\; DuPont settlement funds new Shenandoah River watershed access points\; Ch esapeake Executive Council tackles the issues of 2020 in a virtual way\; N ew tunnel stops 200 million gallons of sewage from flowing into Anacostia And more Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB news
ICPRB will hold its 4th< /sup> quarter business meeting on September 1\, 2020. Topics will include updates on federal funding opportunities and the status of federal stream gauges in the basin. Commissioners will also be briefed about ongoing deve lopment of the C hesapeake Bay Index of Biological Indicators.
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Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virginia
Where: Hawk's Nest Rail-Trail
Come join Co mmunity Captains Jack and Jacki for a hike on the Hawk's Nest Rail Trail. Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found Here. Visit the FB po st below to learn more. \;
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220603T1649170Z-399841-4651@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910 SUMMARY:Freshwater Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Family Fun at the Freshwater Folk Festival The Freshwater Folk Festival at the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery is a fun day for the whole family. The event features food\; live music\; crafts\; exh ibits\; and hands-on educational activities designed to foster understandi ng\, appreciation and conservation of freshwater resources. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Family Fun a t the Freshwater Folk Festival \;
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Freshwater Folk Festival at the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery is a fun day for the whole fami
ly. The event features food\; live music\; crafts\; exhibits\; and hands-o
n educational activities designed to foster understanding\, appreciation a
nd conservation of freshwater resources.
WVDEP-REAP a ccepting applications for 2020 Make It Shine Teacher of the Year awards
West Virginia Department of En vironmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Actio n Plan (REAP) is now accepting applications for the 2020 Make It Shine Env ironmental Teacher of the Year awards. REAP adjusted the program this year \, moving the application deadline to February 14\, 2020 and will be recognizing the winners at a school event of their choosing.
Winners will be chosen in the elementary\, middle and high school levels\, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award and a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM prog rams.
Educators eligible for nomination must teach either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a c lassroom setting in a West Virginia public or private K-12 school and have had their program established for at least one year. To nominate yourself or a fellow educator\, complete an application available at the website b elow.
https://de p.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200113T1912560Z-399841-2688@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T200000 SUMMARY:WV Master Naturalist classes DESCRIPTION:WVDNR Master Naturalist classes When: March 14\, 6-8PM. Where: WVDNR Elkins Operations Center (738 Ward Rd\, Elkins WV) This is an inform ational meeting to learn about the Master Naturalist Program\, WV Scenic T rail Association and other outdoor opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. To learn more contact Tommy Zeitz at: 304-866-7418. Press relea se\, click-here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDNR \; Master Naturalist class es
When: Ma rch 14\, 6-8PM. Where: WVDNR Elkins Operations Center (73 8 Ward Rd\, Elkins WV)
This is an informational meeting to learn about the Master Naturalist Program\, WV Scenic Trail Association and other outdoor opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. To le arn more contact Tommy Zeitz at: 304-866-7418. Press release\, click-here.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:WVDNR Operations Center UID:20190314T1522100Z-399841-1726@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T130000 SUMMARY:GRWA Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association and volunteers will be picking up along the river from Marlinton to the Buckeye bridge. We wil l meet at the park\, which is just upstream from the bridge on 1st Ave. Q uestions? Email greenbrierwatershed@gmail.com. GRWAMakeItShine.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Greenbrie
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240311T1326160Z-399841-5666@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T140000 SUMMARY:Kanawha Falls cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Aleah Denny at Kanawha Falls Glen Ferris WV We are doi ng the annual Make It Shine cleanup below Kanawha Falls. Gloves\, bags\, l itter gitters\, snacks and beverages provided. Visit the Facebook event po st to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Aleah Denny \;at \;Kanawha Falls Glen Ferris WV
We are doing the annual Make It Shine cleanup below Kanawha Falls. \;Gloves\, bags\, litter gitters\, snacks and beverages provided. Visit the \;Facebook event post< /span> to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240401T1455200Z-399841-5756@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T123000 SUMMARY:River of Promise meeting DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat (FOC) will be hosting our Fall River of Pr omise Meeting at the Preston County Economic Development Office in Kingwoo d. Click-here for directions. After project updates\, we will travel to ou r most recently completed passive acid mine drainage treatment site in Sov ern Run to walk through the treatment components and efficacy of the proje ct. The Spring River of Promise Meeting will be held April 16th\, 2025. L ocation and meeting time TBD. Madison Ball\, FOC Conservation Program Dire ctor l 304-329-3621 x 7 l madison@cheat.org ROP_Oct2024Agenda.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Cheat \;(FOC) will be hosting our Fall River of Promise Meeting at the Pres ton County Economic Development Office in Kingwood. \;Click-here for directions.
After project updates\, we will travel to our mos t recently completed passive acid mine drainage treatment site in Sovern R un to walk through the treatment components and efficacy of the project.
The Spring River of Promise M eeting will be held April 16th\, 2025. \; Location and meeting time TB D.
Madison Ball\, FOC Conser vation Program Director l \;304-329-3621 x 7 l \;madison@cheat.org
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20241015T1316020Z-399841-6070@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000 SUMMARY:High tunnel workshop series DESCRIPTION:WVSU/NRCS High Tunnel Workshop Series: Food Access Join WVSU Ex tension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for ou r High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are continuing to cover a variety of top ics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers. The topic for March w ill be 'Food Access'. The topic will cover what food access is and how pro ducers can help address food access limitations\, including programs like community gardening. This event will be held at the Princeton NRCS Field O ffice. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVSU/NRCS Hi gh Tunnel Workshop Series: Food Access
Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Cons ervation Service for our High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are continuing to cover a variety of topics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers .
The topic for March will b e 'Food Access'. The topic will cover what food access is and how producer s can help address food access limitations\, including programs like commu nity gardening.
This event w ill be held at the \;Princeton NRCS Field Office.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20250303T1651250Z-399841-6309@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T100000 SUMMARY:Mother's Day bird walk DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Land Trust and Mountaineer Audubon at To ms Run Preserve Join the West Virginia Land Trust and Mountaineer Audubon for a bird walk led by local expert\, Katie Fallon\, at Toms Run Preserve in Morgantown. The walk should last about an hour\, not more than two.Whil e there is no fee to participate\, registration is strongly encouraged for planning purposes. We will contact you with last minute details and chang es. Learn more here. Register at: www.wvlandtrust.org/tomsrun X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Land Trust \;and \;Mountainee r Audubon \;at \;Toms Run Pres erve
Join the West Virgi nia Land Trust and Mountaineer Audubon for a bird walk led by local expert \, Katie Fallon\, at Toms Run Preserve in Morgantown.
The walk should last about an hour\, not more th an two.While there is no fee to participate\, registration is strongly enc ouraged for planning purposes. We will contact you with last minute detail s and changes. Learn more here .
Register at:&n bsp\;www.wvlandtrust.org/tomsrun
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250507T1730350Z-399841-6513@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519 SUMMARY:Muddy Creek research DESCRIPTION:WV Water Research Intitute's (WVWRI) latest research on watersh ed-scale acid mine drainage remediation\, a case study evaluating the ecol ogical and economic benefits of this treatment approach in Muddy Creek\, h as recently been published with Springer Nature in Mine Water and the Envi ronment. Read the open-access article Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Water Research Inti tute's \;(WVWRI) latest research on watershed-scale acid mine drai nage remediation\, a case study evaluating the ecological and economic ben efits of this treatment approach in Muddy Creek\, has recently been publis hed with Springer Nature in Mine Water and the Environment.
Read the open-access article Here.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20250519T1256330Z-399841-6536@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T140000 SUMMARY:Clean Water Hub DESCRIPTION:With our new Clean Water Hub\, stream monitors now have a place to share monitoring results with their communities\, the media\, and stat e and federal agencies. What’s more\, new volunteers can see which streams are already being monitored\, and volunteers can connect with each other. Our goal is to have 1\,000 stream sites in the Clean Water Hub by the end of June! So\, dig out your Save Our Streams data sheets. Whether they're from 1999 or 2019\, this data provides a valuable picture of changes in wa ter quality. Need help getting started on the Hub? Join us for one of the se live webinars: Wednesday\, April 3\, at 2pm Eastern Time Thursday\, M ay 2\, at 1pm Eastern Time X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:With our new \;Clean Water Hub\, stream monitors now have a place to share \;monitor ing results with their communities\, the media\, and state and federal age ncies. \;What&rsquo\;s more\, new volunteers can see which streams are already being monitored\, and volunteers can connect with each other. Our goal is to have 1\,000 stream sites in the Clean Water Hub by the end of June! So\, dig out your Save Our Streams data sheets. Whether they're from 1999 or 2019\, this data provides a valuable picture of changes in water quality. \;
Need help ge tting started on the Hub? Join us for one of these live webinars: \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190402T1957110Z-399841-1807@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180428 SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway Statewide Clean-up DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup is April 28. T he Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage bags\, work gloves\, litter gr abbers and safety vests. The state also disposes of the collected trash. R egister by April 20 by emailing dep.aah@wv.gov or by calling 1-800-322-553 0. Our website has more details. http://bit.ly/2GG05XN https://www.faceboo k.com/depwv/posts/359433711131305 DEP logo green.tif X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statew ide Cleanup is April 28. The Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage bags \, work gloves\, litter grabbers and safety vests. The state also disposes of the collected trash. Register by April 20 by emailing dep.aah@wv.gov or by calling 1-800-322-5530. Our web site has more details. http://bit.ly/2GG05XN
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This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-25-week-of-july-15-2 019/
In this issue. ..
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dead lines and highlights important information. Please direct any comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190719T1637100Z-399841-2240@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T110000 SUMMARY:Meet the Cheat float DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Cheat are hosting their annual 'Meet the Cheat' float trip and this year we are collaborating with them! Float the Upper C heat River Water Trail from Holly Meadows to St. George. Meet at BOA at 10 am to conserve parking spaces and get a free shuttle to the put-in. (Launc h by 11am to join the floatilla.) Then join the paddling after-party at Bl ackwater Outdoor Adventures’ take-out around 4pm. Live music\, refreshment s\, and plenty of friends to share your big fish stories with around the c ampfire. Level: Beginner / Easy https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ KHwskJiieHBVkqhJOee-bg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Friends of Cheat are hosting their annu al 'Meet the Cheat' float trip and this year we are collaborating with the m! Float the Upper Cheat River Water Trail from Holly Meadows to St. Georg e. Meet at BOA at 10am to conserve parking spaces and get a free shuttle t o the put-in. (Launch by 11am to join the floatilla.) Then join the paddli ng after-party at Blackwater Outdoor Adventures&rsquo\; take-out around 4p m. Live music\, refreshments\, and plenty of friends to share your big fis h stories with around the campfire. Level: Beginner / Easy
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blackwater Outdoor Adventures\, St. George UID:20170523T2012420Z-399841-331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190716 SUMMARY:Volunteer West Virginia DESCRIPTION:Search the Volunteer WV website for opportunities or submit a v olunteer opportunity for your organization. https://volunteer.wv.gov/volun teer/Pages/default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Search the V olunteer WV website for opportunities or submit a volunteer opportunity fo r your organization.
https://volun teer.wv.gov/volunteer/Pages/default.aspx
\; CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20190716T1540240Z-399841-2211@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190720 SUMMARY:Cranberry family fest DESCRIPTION:Cranberry nature center hosts family fest this weekend. Familie s touring Cranberry Glades and the Falls of Hills Creek this weekend are i n store for extra fun on Cranberry Fun Day at Cranberry Mountain Nature Ce nter Saturday\, July 20\, 2019. Beginning at 11 a.m. and continue all afte rnoon\, the annual event is geared for youth and families with children an d includes a program on native snakes\, WV fish\, opportunity for children to have their photo taken with Smokey Bear and more\, according to Diana Stull\, director of the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. To learn more\, Click-Here or call 304-653-4826. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Cranberry na ture center hosts family fest this weekend.
Families touring \;Cranberry Glades and the Falls of Hills Creek this weekend are in store for extra fun on Cranberry Fun Day at Cranberry Mountain Nature C enter Saturday\, July 20\, 2019. Beginning at 11 a.m. and continue all aft ernoon\, the annual event is geared for youth and families with children a nd includes a program on native snakes\, WV fish\, opportunity for childre n to have their photo taken with Smokey Bear and more\, according to Diana Stull\, director of the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
To learn more\, \;Cl ick-Here or call 304-653-4826.
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids UID:20190717T1317370Z-399841-2215@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200716 SUMMARY:The Intake DESCRIPTION:The Intake - Your Source for Collaborative News Safe Water Cons ervation Collaborative partners\, we've heard from many of you that you'd like to receive more frequent updates on what's happening each month to ac hieve our mission of 'Protecting Drinking Water through Land Conservation' . We're proud to bring you 'The Intake' - a monthly round-up of everything happening in the world of the Collaborative. From source water protection and land conservation to stewardship and outreach\, from summaries of rec ent meetings to upcoming webinars\, and all things in between\, this will be your source for everything Collaborative. Like everything we do\, 'The Intake' depends on you to succeed. Here's what you can do to help: When yo u have exciting news\, please send it to us so we can share in next month' s newsletter. There are a few tasks that will go into making this newslett er each month. Please email me if you'd like to volunteer to be a part of 'The Intake' team - we need you! Tanner Haid\, Eastern Panhandle Field Coo rdinator Click-Here to read all the Intake news… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Intake - Your Source for Collaborative News
Safe Water Conservation Collabor ative partners\, we've heard from many of you that you'd like to receive m ore frequent updates on what's happening each month to achieve our mission of 'Protecting Drinking Water through Land Conservation'. We're proud to bring you \;'The Intake' \;- a& nbsp\;monthly round-up of everything happening in the world of the Collabo rative. From source water protection and land conservation to stewardship and outreach\, from summaries of recent meetings to upcoming webinars\, an d all things in between\, this will be your source for everything Collabor ative. Like everything we do\, 'The Intake' \;depends on you to succee d. \;Here's what you can do to help:
Tanner Haid< /a>\, Eastern Panhandle Field Coordinator
Click-Here& nbsp\;to read all the Intake news&hellip\;
No matter if you enjoy taking or just watching images of space\, NASA has a treat for you. They have made their entire collection of images\, sounds\, and video available a nd publicly searchable online. It&rsquo\;s 140\,000 photos and other resou rces available for you to see\, or even download and use it any way you li ke.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190718T1310150Z-399841-2223@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001 SUMMARY:319 training module DESCRIPTION:USEPA National Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program learni ng module has been posted! This module is designed to provide a high-level overview of the Clean Water Action (CWA) Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS ) Program for State and Territory NPS Programs. The first half of the trai ning provides general information applicable to a wide variety of audience s interested in learning more about the NPS program\, while the second hal f of the module is more specific information that would be beneficial to g rantees. We would also like to inform you that this learning module will b e updated in the future to include information specific to Tribes. We will send out another announcement when those updates have been made. To view the module you can visit EPA’s Watershed Academy Homepage and view the ann ouncement there\, or follow the direct link to the module here: https://ww w.epa.gov/watershedacademy/national-nonpoint-source-pollution-control-prog ram-basic-training. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USEPA National Nonpoint Source Pollution Cont
rol Program learning module has been posted! This module is designed to pr
ovide a high-level overview of the Clean Water Action (CWA) Section 319 No
npoint Source (NPS) Program for State and Territory NPS Programs. The firs
t half of the training provides general information applicable to a wide v
ariety of audiences interested in learning more about the NPS program\, wh
ile the second half of the module is more specific information that would
be beneficial to grantees. We would also like to inform you that this lear
ning module will be updated in the future to include information specific
to Tribes. We will send out another announcement when those updates have b
een made.
To view the module you can visit \;E
PA&rsquo\;s Watershed Academy Homepage \;and view the announcement
there\, or follow the direct link to the module here: \;ht
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Friends of Deckers Cre
ek \;(FODC) is hosting a FREE event at our Outdoor Learning P
ark located behind the Sabraton Kroger. FODC will lead a short lesson on t
he fish of Deckers Creek before turning it over to Eddie Spaghetti to lead
a fun fish printing workshop. Eddie Spaghetti Art is a locally f
amous artist who works with woodcut printmaking. There is no registration
necessary for this event\, just please try to show up on time at 6:00PM!
The Outdoor Learning Park
(OLP) is located directly on the Deckers Creek Rail Trail behind the Kroge
r in Sabraton. Parking is available at the back of the Kroger parking lot\
, on the side with the gas pumps. From the parking lot\, there is a small
trail that leads directly to the Rail Trail. The OLP features two pavilion
s\, gardens\, and creek access.
This event is made possible by generous funding from the Your Commu
nity Foundation of North Central West Virginia\, Inc
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:FODC Outdoor Learning Park UID:20190718T1256110Z-399841-2222@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T120000 SUMMARY:STEM camp DESCRIPTION:STEM Camp is a camp for preschoolers ages 3 thru 6. This will b e a hands on camp where campers will learn a new element of STEM daily: Sc ience\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math. A great place for child ren to learn\, grow\, explore\, and be creative Click-Here for details X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEM Camp is a camp for preschoolers ages 3 thru 6. This will be a hands on camp where campers will learn a new element of STEM daily: Science\, Technology\, En gineering\, Art\, and Math. A great place for children to learn\, grow\, e xplore\, and be creative
Click-Here \;for details
< p> \; CATEGORIES:Just for Kids UID:20190719T1229550Z-399841-2218@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T130000 SUMMARY:Forest adventure DESCRIPTION:We'll be meeting at the BAA academy\, 622 Kanawha Blvd W. and p roviding transportation over to Kanawha State forest where a ranger will h ave guided hike. Snacks will be provided\, but bring a sack lunch and wate r bottle! We are looking for volunteers to help with transportation or par ents willing to transport their own children. https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/340382436879739/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We'll be mee ting at the BAA academy\, 622 Kanawha Blvd W. and providing transportation over to Kanawha State forest where a ranger will have guided hike. Snacks will be provided\, but bring a sack lunch and water bottle! We are lookin g for volunteers to help with transportation or parents willing to transpo rt their own children.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190718T1245150Z-399841-2219@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190722 SUMMARY:American chestnut blight DESCRIPTION:The American Chestnut blight\, may be the greatest forest loss in history. Click-Here to watch the video. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The American Chestnut blight\, may be the greatest forest loss in history. \;Click-Here to watch the video.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20190722T1357520Z-399841-2221@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T120000 SUMMARY:Apollo moon landing DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing! Astr onaut food\, activities\, plus make and take projects. Refreshments provid ed by The Friends of the Library. https://www.facebook.com/events/72986359 7432954/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrate th e 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing! Astronaut food\, activities \, plus make and take projects. Refreshments provided by The Friends of th e Library.
https://www.facebook.com/events/72986359 7432954/
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Kanawha County Library UID:20190718T1239490Z-399841-2217@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T230000 SUMMARY:Ridenour catfish tournament DESCRIPTION:Ridenour Regatta Catfish Tournament will be held on Friday July 19th from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Ridenour Lake in Nitro\, WV. The tourname nt has a $15.00 entry fee with a 2 pole max limit. Cash\, prizes\, and tro phies will be awarded. Signups begin the day of the event at 5:00 PM at th e gazebo. Food and drinks will be sold during the event. https://www.faceb ook.com/events/731923807264148/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ridenour Reg atta Catfish Tournament will be held on Friday July 19th from 6:00 PM - 11 :00 PM at Ridenour Lake in Nitro\, WV. The tournament has a $15.00 entry f ee with a 2 pole max limit. Cash\, prizes\, and trophies will be awarded. Signups begin the day of the event at 5:00 PM at the gazebo. Food and drin ks will be sold during the event.
https://www.facebook.com/events /731923807264148/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Ridenour Lake UID:20190718T1247210Z-399841-2220@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200807T140000 SUMMARY:GBO virtual tour RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200925;BYDAY=FR DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Green Bank Observatory's (GBO) telescopes\, pro jects\, and history from our STEM Education Assistant\, Luci! Registration is required for this free event\, to keep the group size small\, and allo w for conversation and questions. Visit our Event calendar to register You will be sent an invitation to a Zoom meeting for the date of your tour. I f you are interested in donating to GBO to fund our outreach programs\, Cl ick-Here. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/virtual-tour/2801023760184762/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about the Green Bank Observatory's (GBO) telescopes\, projects\, and history fro m our STEM Education Assistant\, Luci! Registration is required for this f ree event\, to keep the group size small\, and allow for conversation and questions. Visit our \;Event calendar to register You will be sent an inv itation to a Zoom meeting for the date of your tour.
https ://www.facebook.com/events/s/virtual-tour/2801023760184762/
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual tour UID:20200805T1649080Z-399841-3316@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:Free fishing days RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Free fishing days Do you want to give fishing a try\, but don’t have a license? Take advantage of free fishing days on June 9-10 at Tomli nson Run State Park. Find a spot along King Creek\, Tomlinson Run or Tomli nson Run lake. You could catch bluegill\, bass\, catfish or even trout. Vi sit Top of WV CVB website to learn more: http://www.topofwv.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free fishing days
Do you want to give fishing a try\, but don&rsquo\;t have a license? Take advantage of free fishing days on June 9-10 at Toml inson Run State Park. Find a spot along King Creek\, Tomlinson Run or Tomlinson Run lake. You could catch bluegill\, bass\, catfish or ev en trout.
Visit Top of WV CVB website to learn more: http://www.topofwv.com/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180605T1647120Z-399841-681@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190819T190000 SUMMARY:FCF meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200819;BYDAY=3MO DESCRIPTION:Forks of Coal Foundation (FCF) conducts their meeting on the 3r d Monday of each month. The location varies but typically it is near Charl eston. Contact Diana Green for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Forks of Coal Foundation (FCF) conducts their meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month. The location varies but typically it is near Charle ston. Contact \;Diana Green f or more information.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200110T1722040Z-399841-2226@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T190000 SUMMARY:CRG meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200808;BYDAY=2TH DESCRIPTION:Coal River Group (CRG) meeting occurs on the 2nd Thursday of ea ch month. For more information email: coalrivergroup@gmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coal Rive r Group (CRG) meeting occurs on the 2nd Thursday of each m onth. For more information email: coalrivergroup@gmail.com.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:CRG building UID:20200110T1719270Z-399841-2224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T130000 SUMMARY:Ward Hollow Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate Earth Day with a free event at Ward Hollow Wildl ife Habitat. Educational displays and activities\, prizes and refreshments will be provided. Shuttle will run ~every 15 minutes from Cherry’s Café a nd Bridge Valley entrances of Building 2000\, Technology Park\, South Char leston. Open to all\, age 12 and older\, with visitor’s agreement. For mor e information contact karen.kish@ch2m.com or 304.747.3418. https://www.fac ebook.com/events/360375197803237/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come Celebrate Earth Day with a free event at Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat. Educational displays and activities\, pri zes and refreshments will be provided. Shuttle will run ~every 15 minutes from Cherry&rsquo\;s Café\; and Bridge Valley entrances of Building 2000\, Technology Park\, South Charleston. Open to all\, age 12 and older\ , with visitor&rsquo\;s agreement. For more information contact karen.kish@ch2m.com or 304.747.3418.
https://www.facebook.co m/events/360375197803237/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180410T1245350Z-399841-629@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T193000 SUMMARY:FCWA meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200813;BYDAY=2TU DESCRIPTION:The Fourpole Creek Watershed Association (FCWA) meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the OVEC building. FCWA typcially pos t the agenda and other information on their Facebook page in advance of th e meeting. To learn more contact: fourpolecreekwv@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Fourpole Creek Watershed Association (FC
WA) meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
To learn more contact: fourpolecreekwv@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:OVEC building UID:20190718T1637440Z-399841-2225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190812T193000 SUMMARY:MCWA meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200812;BYDAY=2MO DESCRIPTION:Morris Creek Watershed Association conducts their meeting on th e 2nd Monday of each month. Contact Mike King for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Morris Creek Watershed Association conducts their meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month. Contact&nb sp\;Mike King for more inform ation.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:MCWA building UID:20200110T1719410Z-399841-2228@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100414 SUMMARY:Warm Springs Run Monitoring Workshop DESCRIPTION:A stream-monitoring workshop sponsored by the Warm Springs Run Watershed Association will take place on April 14 beginning at 9:30 AM in Berkeley Springs\, WV on the grounds of the high school. For additional i nformation contact Kate Lehman. If you plan to attend\, please register t wo business days in advance. To learn more go to: http://www.dep.wv.gov/s os X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A stream-monitoring workshop sponsored by the Warm Springs Run Watershed Association will take place on April 14 beginning a t 9:30 AM in Berkeley Springs\, WV on the grounds of the high school. \;Paint Creek Watershed Association conduc ts their meeting on the last Tuesday of each month. Contact \;Bev Couch for more information.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200224T2001210Z-399841-2229@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T190000 SUMMARY:FOHR meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200806;BYDAY=1TU DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Hughes River conducts their meeting on the 1st T uesday of the month from 6-7PM. The location is the Historical Society bui lding. For more information contact Vickie Nutter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Hughes River conducts their meeting on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6-7PM. The location is the Historical Socie ty building.
For more \; information contact Vickie N utter. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Historical Society UID:20200110T1719010Z-399841-2227@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210922 SUMMARY:WV 2022 Science Bowl DESCRIPTION:Dear West Virginia Educators\, The NETL invites you to particip ate in the 2022 West Virginia Science Bowl Regional competitions. The 2022 West Virginia Regional Middle School & High School Science Bowls will be VIRTUAL events. The middle school competition will be held on February 4\, 2022. The high school competition will be held on February 5\, 2022. Pre- registration for both high school and middle school events will open on Oc tober 1. Please pre-register at: http://wvsciencebowl.org/registration/. F irst teams will be approved on December 16\, second teams will be approved on December 20 (space permitting) and third teams will be approved on Jan uary 1 (space permitting). We look forward to another successful WV Scienc e Bowl season. If you have any questions\, please e-mail Alicia Delmastro. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dear West Vi rginia Educators\,
The \ ;NETL invites you to participate in the 2022 West Virginia Science Bowl Regional competitions. The 2022 West Virginia Regional Middle School &\; High School Science Bowls will be \;VIRTUAL \;events.
Pre-registration for both hi gh school and middle school events will open on October 1. Please pre-regi ster at: \;http://wvsciencebowl.org/registration/. First teams will be approved on December 16\, second teams will be approved on December 20 (space permitting) and third \;teams wi ll be approved on January 1 \;(s pace permitting). We look forward to another successful WV Science Bowl se ason. If you have any questions\, please e-mail Alicia Delmastro< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210922T1656450Z-399841-4114@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200728 SUMMARY:Runoff Rundown DESCRIPTION:Runoff Rundown Runoff Rundown is the Center for Watershed Prote ction’s e-newsletter featuring project updates and the latest news from th e Center. Contact Karen Cappiella with questions or suggestions. July 2020 \, Issue #87 Project Update: An Evaluation of Municipal Policies and their Role in Protecting Forests from Development Impacts\; WSB Mill Pond Habit at Restoration\; New Watershed Science Bulletin\; Making Nature Great Agai n: Integrating Biodiversity and Nutrient Targets into Watershed Management \; Looking To Build A Stormwater Workforce In Your Community\; New Confere nce Sponsorship Prices\; Internship Available For Students!\; Upcoming Ev ents: CWPA Member Virtual Happy Hour\; Webcast 4: Impacts of Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CECs)\; Virtual Ohio Stormwater Conference\; Webcast 5: IDDE – New Technologies and Techniques\; 2020 CWP Virtual Coastal & Island Specialty Conference\, 2021\; National Watershed and Stormwater Conferenc e https://www.cwp.org/runoff-rundown/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Runo ff Rundown
Runoff R undown is the Center for Watershed Protection&rsquo\;s e-newsletter featur ing project updates and the latest news from the Center. Contact \;Karen Cappiella with questions or suggestions .
July 2020\, Issue #87
Project Update: An Evaluation of Municipal Policies and their Role in
Protecting Forests from Development Impacts\; \;WSB Mill Pond Habitat Restoration\; \;New Watershed Science Bulletin\; Making Nature Grea
t Again: Integrating Biodiversity and Nutrient Targets into Watershed Mana
gement\; Looking To Build A Stormwater Workforce In Your Community\; New C
onference Sponsorship Prices\; Internship Available For Students!\; \;
Upcoming Events: CWPA Membe r Virtual Happy Hour\; Webcast 4: Impacts of Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CECs)\; Virtual Ohio Stormwater Conference\; Webcast 5: IDDE &ndash\; Ne w Technologies and Techniques\; 2020 CWP Virtual Coastal &\; Island Spe cialty Conference\, 2021\; National Watershed and Stormwater Conference
https://www.cwp.org/runoff-rundown/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200728T1605570Z-399841-3291@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190102 SUMMARY:NASA education ambassadors DESCRIPTION:Dear Educators\, We hope your new year has gotten off to a grea t start and want to remind you that West Virginia has a fantastic program\ , which offers you the opportunity to invite undergraduate students to pre sent standards-based presentations\, about science and ongoing research ha ppening in WV\, to your classroom or school! We have ambassadors from WVU\ , Fairmont\, Marshall\, WV State\, Shepherd University\, and WV Wesleyan C ollege who are exceptional at delivering interactive STEM presentations an d hands-on activities to schools around the Mountain State. Find out more and fill out an online request today! - www.wvspot.org Our Ambassadors are awesome role models- mostly science and education students- who have been specially trained in science communication and young audience engagement. 'The Invisible Universe 2.0' presentation focuses on radio astronomy\, de tailing new discoveries by West Virginia students and professors (ex: thro ugh the Pulsar Search Collaboratory). 'Water: The Source of Life' focuses on West Virginia's water resources and invites students to be stewards of our environment (ex: joining Save Our Streams). Countless other presentati ons explore space-science including chemistry of molecules\, engineering o f the International Space Station and so much more! Hands-on activities ar e optional additions to the presentations\, designed for groups up to 30 s tudents. Payment of $50 to cover travel is requested\, but we can work wit h you if your school cannot afford this. Questions? Email spot.wv@gmail.co m Sophie Knudsen\, Coordinator Science Public Outreach Team X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dear Educators\,
We hope your new y ear has gotten off to a great start and want to remind you that West Virgi nia has a fantastic program\, which offers you the opportunity to invite u ndergraduate students to present standards-based presentations\, about sci ence and ongoing research happening in WV\, to your classroom or school! W e have ambassadors from WVU\, Fairmont\, Marshall\, WV State\, Shepherd Un iversity\, and WV Wesleyan College who are exceptional at delivering inter active STEM presentations and hands-on activities to schools around the Mo untain State. Find out more and fill out an online request today! - www.wvspot.org
Questions? Email spot .wv@gmail.com
Sophie Knudsen\, Coordinator
Science Public Outreach Team \;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190102T1402510Z-399841-1455@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190719 SUMMARY:AmeriCorp position with TU DESCRIPTION:Potomac Headwaters Home Rivers Initiative - Trout Unlimited The West Virginia Field Office is seeking applicants for our shared AmeriCorp position based out of Davis\, WV. Come join our motivated team of conserv ation professionals\, while we work to restore the cold water fisheries of West Virginia. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Potomac Head waters Home Rivers Initiative - Trout Unlimited
The West Virginia Field Office is seeking applicants f or our shared AmeriCorp position based out of Davis\, WV. Come join our mo tivated team of conservation professionals\, while we work to restore the cold water fisheries of West Virginia.
Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190719T1227370Z-399841-2230@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190719 SUMMARY:Northern basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-071919.pdf BI G NEWS: Need a computer? The OSMRE sent surplus computers and Toughpad tab lets to Friends of the Cheat to distribute to watershed associations. If y ou need one for your watershed association\, please contact Friends of the Cheat. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envr ionmentally minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-071919.pdf
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BIG NEWS: Need a computer? The OSMRE sent surplus computers and Toughpad tablets to Friend s of the Cheat to distribute to watershed associations. If you need one fo r your watershed association\, please contact Friends of the Cheat.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190926T1748430Z-399841-2231@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210926 SUMMARY:World Rivers Day DESCRIPTION: Every year\, river enthusiasts come together from across the globe to participate in World Rivers Day. The event highlights the many va lues of our waterways\, increases public awareness\, and encourages better stewardship of rivers around the world. In West Virginia\, our Project W ET program is accepting River art submissions from classrooms and the publ ic for our 2021 World Rivers Day event! We want art submissions of your f avorite West Virginia river. We encourage you to learn about geographical features\, plants\, animals\, water quality\, people\, historical events\, celebrations\, and human activity that are found within the river's water shed and highlight one or more of these components in your art. To partici pate\, make your art (use pencils\, ink\, watercolor\, marker\, etc.)\, ta ke a photo\, then SUBMIT the photo by midnight\, October 3\, 2021! Of the entries\, a single classroom will be randomly selected to receive $25 wort h of water education resources and an entry from the general public will b e randomly selected to receive a reusable tote bag. Resources will be mail ed the following week. Did you miss what we did in 2020? Check out our 202 0 World Rivers Day story map! 2021WorldRiversDay.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Who Speaks for the Trees? &ndash\; How Forests that Store Carbon Can Help Save the Planet
Description: Over the past four decades\, forests have moderated climate change by absorbing about one-qu arter of the carbon emitted by human activities. Forests are a vital part of the carbon cycle\, storing and releasing this element in a dynamic proc ess of growth\, decay\, disturbance\, and renewal. At this free program yo u can learn what forest management strategies are most successful in solvi ng the climate crisis &ndash\; and why!
Speakers: Dr . William Moomaw\, PhD. is Emeritus Professor of international environment al policy and founding director of the Center for International Environmen t and Resource Policy at The Fletcher School. Dr. Sam Davis\, PhD. of the Dogwood Alliance was a principal researcher for &ldquo\;The Great American Stand\,&rdquo\; a report that examines forest management opportunities fo r combating the climate crisis in the United States.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SbwWofGbSauGMJiGPYBiSw
Accelerating global warming and climate change are affecting every facet of human life and well-being. Economic\, physical\, and mental injuries from climate ch ange and extreme weather &ndash\; as well as the deadly political and nati onal security impacts of global disease\, food scarcity\, and forced migra tion &ndash\; these growing impacts and more threaten human health and saf ety worldwide. What is at stake\, and what can we do? https://www.facebook.com/e vents/425204315001541/
At this free public educational program\, attendees will hear and discuss presentations from experts in the field of climate chang e and public health. \; Attendees will learn about the latest developm ents\, issues\, and the practices that we can use to successfully confront this crisis. \;
Livest ream: https://energy.law.wvu.edu/events/climate-change-and-public-h ealth
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:WVU College of Law UID:20190913T1942030Z-399841-2241@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200605 SUMMARY:NWQMC webinars DESCRIPTION:National Water Quality Monitoring Council webinars Applying the biological condition gradient to support water quality management Connect ing volunteer data to the water quality portal Introduction to environment al DNA (eDNA) Non detects and data analysis Protecting public health with open recreational water Water quality multivariate statistical analysis Fi nd more at: https://www.youtube.com/user/NWQMC X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Wat er Quality Monitoring Council webinars
Find more at: https://www .youtube.com/user/NWQMC
USEPA is cur rently seeking presentations from Federal\, State\, Tribal\, and EPA progr am staff\, NPS practitioners\, and the NPS community. \;We ask that y ou please share this Call for Abstracts with your colleagues. Selected speakers will be invited to attend the National Nonpoint Source conference. Abstra ct deadline is June 14th.
Th is workshop is being funded by the U.S. EPA&rsquo\;s Nonpoint Source Manag ement Branch and is also co-sponsored by U.S. EPA Region 6. Thanks to our New Mexico colleagues for welcoming us to the Land of Enchantment! Any que stions on abstract submittals please email Cyd Curtis.
Location: Santa Fe\, New Mexico
Conference website: http://projects.erg.com/conferences/n
ps2020/
Following th e launch of \;EJScreen \;2.0 on February 18\, 2022\, EPA will host a virtual public training on the updated version of the Agency's award-wi nning environmental justice (EJ) screening and mapping tool. This webinar will include information on the updates made to EJScreen\, a demonstration of the newly available features\, and tips on how to use the tool. The we binar is free and registration is not required.
Join the webinar here: \;https ://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1611366191
May 13 &ndas h\; May 26
Take a hike on on e of the trails near Beckley and submit your photo of WV&rsquo\;s State Fl ower to the 2019 Rhododendron Festival event page with hashtag #WVRhodofes t19 by May 26 for a chance to win a prize with the most likes &ndash\; the contest is for amateur photographers only. More info at: www.beckleyevents.com
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190503T1246170Z-399841-1922@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T170000 SUMMARY:Rhododendron walks DESCRIPTION:Join the National Park Service ranger for a walk to view rhodod endrons in bloom and learn about the diversity of plant life at the park. The easy one-mile walk includes excellent views at the Main and North over looks. Grandview State Park is located near Beaver\, WV. Click-Here to vi ew on Google maps. RhododendronWalks.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Nat ional Park Service ranger for a walk to view rhododendrons in bloom and le arn about the diversity of plant life at the park. The easy one-mile walk includes excellent views at the Main and North overlooks. \;
Grandview State Park is located near Beaver\ , WV. Click-Here to view on Google maps.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Grandview State Park UID:20190503T1244510Z-399841-1921@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T220000 SUMMARY:Flower/Moon walk DESCRIPTION:Come join Active SWV Community Captains Bob Matson and Andi Amy Evans for the second full moon event of the season. We will be biking and walking the McManus Rail Trail under the full moon. Headlamps\, reflector s\, helmets and glow stick will be provided for all participant. We will b e meeting at the 3rd Ave parking area by the McManus Trial in uptown Beckl ey at 8pm May 18th. Come have fun and get physically active in an awesome safe group setting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join Ac
tive SWV Community Captains Bob Matson and Andi Amy Evans for the second full moo
n event of the season. We will be biking and walking the McManus Rail Trai
l under the full moon. Headlamps\, reflectors\, helmets and glow stick wil
l be provided for all participant.
We will be meeting at the 3rd Ave parking area by the McManus Tr
ial in uptown Beckley at 8pm May 18th. Come have fun and get physically ac
tive in an awesome safe group setting.
Stormwater p ollution solutions challenge
In this challenge sponsored by EPA\, students will combine design thinkin g and environmental knowledge to create a unique solution that addresses s tormwater pollution and helps protect their local watershed. After your st udents draw and describe their solutions\, submit their work for a chance to have their ideas recognized by EPA.
Resource links - lessons: \;Keeping Watersheds and Children \;Healthy &rsaquo\;Reducing Stormwater Pollution &rsaquo\;
Reading passages + diagrams: \;Tour a Healthy Watershed &rsaquo\;< a href='https://www.scholastic.com/waterpollution/pdfs/CausesOfWaterPollut ionGraphic.pdf'>Identify Causes of Water Pollution &rsaquo\;Water Pollution and You &rsaquo\;Wa tch Out for Stormwater &rsaquo\;Search for Stormw ater Solutions &rsaquo\;
Challenge materials: \;Pla nner A: Research Pollution \;Solutions &rsaquo\;Planner B: Pl an Your Pollution \;Solution &rsaquo\;Entry Form &rsaquo\;Rubric &rsaqu o\;
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by 4/26/21. All entries must be received by 5/3/21.< /p>
https://www.scholastic.com/waterpollu tion
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210421T1938030Z-399841-3827@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T180000 SUMMARY:4H at Power Park DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, April 28 at Power Park as the Kanawha Count y 4-H Leaders Association is the community organization of the game for Fa mily Sunday Funday. We'll be giving out information about summer camps\, a nd doing make & take crafts and STEM activities. Buy your ticket with us b efore the game and $2 from each ticket will go to the Kanawha County 4-H L eaders Association. Go to TicketReturn.com and log in with the UserID: 4H and Password: Leaders. Tickets are limited\, so get yours early. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/510071659523215/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us on S
unday\, April 28 at Power Park as the Kanawha County 4-H Leaders Associati
on is the community organization of the game for Family Sunday Funday. We'
ll be giving out information about summer camps\, and doing make &\; ta
ke crafts and STEM activities.
Buy your ticket with us before the game and $2 from each ticket wil
l go to the Kanawha County 4-H Leaders Association. Go to TicketReturn.com and log in with the UserI
D: 4H and Password: Leaders. Tickets are limited\, so get yours early.
https://www.facebook.com/events/510071659523215/
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Power Park UID:20190422T1957140Z-399841-1900@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330 SUMMARY:CWP runoff rundown DESCRIPTION:Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) Runoff Rundown March 2020 : Issue 85 In this issue: COVID-19 updates from CWP’s executive director\; Wyomissing – Municipalities work to achieve clean water goal\; Member spo tlight\; CWP news and upcoming events. Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Center for W atershed Protection (CWP) Runoff Rundown
March 2020: Issue 85
In this issue: COVID-19 updates from CWP&rsquo\;s executive director \; Wyomissing &ndash\; Municipalities work to achieve clean water goal\; M ember spotlight\; CWP news and upcoming events. \;Click-Here for all the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200330T1656350Z-399841-2921@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000 SUMMARY:OLP Gardening DESCRIPTION:Event by Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC) at their Outdoor Learn ing Park (OLP) behind Kroger Join FODC for our gardening work day! We will be removing weeds and invasive species\, picking up trash\, and more. We will be at the OLP located behind Kroger in Sabraton. Gardening has so man y benefits such as attracting pollinators\, improving soil and water healt h\, preventing erosion\, and so many more! Plus sunshine and soil makes ev erything better. We hope to see you there. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Friends of Deckers Creek \;(FODC) at their Outdoor Learning Park (OLP) beh ind \;Kroger
Join FODC for our gardening work day! We will be removing weeds and invasi ve species\, picking up trash\, and more. We will be at the OLP located be hind Kroger in Sabraton. Gardening has so many benefits such as attracting pollinators\, improving soil and water health\, preventing erosion\, and so many more! Plus sunshine and soil makes everything better.
We hope to see you there.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250519T1309410Z-399841-6537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609 SUMMARY:Teachers workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Event by Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat Two-day workshop for 6th- 12th grade teachers. WVDNR\, WVDOF\, and WVDEP educators present hands-on Project WILD\, Project Learning Tree\, and Project WET curricula. Visit th e Facebook event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat
Two-day workshop for 6th-12th grade teachers. WV DNR\, WVDOF\, and WVDEP educators present hands-on Project WILD\, Project Learning T ree\, and \;Project WET curric ula.
Visit the Facebook event post to learn more.& nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20250321T1258590Z-399841-6377@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000 SUMMARY:Old growth forest dedication DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Land Trust at the Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve Join us for a hike and dedication at the Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve. Note: Due to limited parking\, we will park at a local school an d a shuttle will be provided. More details will be emailed to you upon reg istration. [Register Here] This 52-acre natural area is owned and managed by the West Virginia Land Trust. The property is open to the public for no n-motorized recreational and educational opportunities\, habitat protectio n\, and scenic enjoyment. The trails at Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve ha ve been developed and maintained with volunteer support from local boy sco uts\, corporate trail workdays\, and community volunteers. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Event by&nbs p\;West Virg inia Land Trust \;at the \;W allace Hartman Nature Preserve
Join us for a hike and dedication at the Wallace Hartman Nature Pre serve. Note: Due to limi ted parking\, we will park at a local school and a shuttle will be provide d. More details will be emailed to you upon registration.
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This 52-acre natural area is owned and managed by the West Virginia Land Trust. The property is open to the public for non-motorized recreational and educational opportunities\, habi tat protection\, and scenic enjoyment. The trails at Wallace Hartman Natur e Preserve have been developed and maintained with volunteer support from local boy scouts\, corporate trail workdays\, and community volunteers.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve UID:20250321T1304450Z-399841-6378@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River Watershed Association DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association\, based in Lewisburg \, West Virginia\, is a 2025 Stream Partners Grant recipient. This dedicat ed board will use the funding to support volunteer events like Make It Shi ne\, water quality monitoring\, and educational nature walks on topics suc h as pollination\, bird identification\, and river ecology. To learn more about this impressive group and see how you can get involved\, visit their website at wordpress.greenbrier.org or on Facebook at Greenbrier Watershe d. [Stream Partners Photo] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Greenbri er River Watershed Association\, based in Lewisburg\, West Virginia\, is a 2025 Stream Partners Grant recipient. This dedicated board will use the f unding to support volunteer events like Make It Shine\, water quality moni toring\, and educational nature walks on topics such as pollination\, bird identification\, and river ecology. To learn more about this impressive g roup and see how you can get involved\, visit their website at \;< a href='http://wordpress.greenbrier.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1QFr7m PDzR4fqBG2u3BitFXaP2zLQsZBJr3N-32lv0W25q3dFnJsgNpWg_aem_c4fRl7RFlvblMQZusH tK4w' target='_blank' rel='nofollow noreferrer'>wordpress.greenbrier.org \;or on Facebook at \;Greenbrier Watershed.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250321T1253020Z-399841-6376@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303 SUMMARY:AGO annoucement DESCRIPTION:The WV Department of Environmental Protection’s Nonpoint Source Program has issued an AGO announcement for proposals that will focus on n onpoint source pollution issues. The amount available is approximately $95 \,000. We will accept one or two year proposals with a funding range betwe en $2\,000 and $20\,000. You must submit your letter of intent (LOI) using our online form at the link below or scan the QR code. The submission dea dline is March 25th -- https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/Programs/nonptsource/submit/ Pages/LOI.aspx AGO-QRcode X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Department of Environmental Protec tion&rsquo\;s Nonpoint Source Program has issued an AGO announcement for p roposals that will focus on nonpoint source pollution issues. The amount a vailable is approximately $95\,000. We will accept one or two year proposa ls with a funding range between $2\,000 and $20\,000. You must submit your letter of intent (LOI) using our online form at the link below or scan th e QR code. The submission deadline is March 25th -- \;https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/Programs/nonptsource/submit/Pages/LOI.aspx
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250305T2040220Z-399841-6310@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206 SUMMARY:Butterfly Waystation grants DESCRIPTION:Event by Potomac Valley Audubon Society Create a Monarch Butter fly Waystation in your community! The Monarch Alliance is now accepting ap plications for the 2025 grant cycle. Award up to 400 plants per applicatio n. Deadline: Applications are due on/before December 15th. Requirements: A pplications must be associated with a community organization (civic group\ , garden club\, school\, university\, nature center\, etc.). Proposed gard en must be located in Jefferson\, Berkeley\, or Morgan County\, WV\, or Wa shington County\, MD. Visit the Facebook post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\; Potomac Valley Audubon Society
Create a Monarch Butterfly Waystation in your community! The Monarc h Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2025 grant cycle. Award u p to 400 plants per application.
Deadline: Applications are due on/before December 15 th. \;Requirements: Applications must be associated w ith a community organization (civic group\, garden club\, school\, univers ity\, nature center\, etc.). Proposed garden must be located in Jefferson\ , Berkeley\, or Morgan County\, WV\, or Washington County\, MD.
Visit the Facebook post to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20241206T1630030Z-399841-6174@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T120000 SUMMARY:Walk on the wild side DESCRIPTION:A free family oriented event featuring hikes\, special programs \, kids activities\, door prizes\, food\, and fun for the family. Learn ab out nature at this year's event themed: 'Earth\, Wind\, and Fire' https:// www.facebook.com/events/s/7th-annual-take-a-walk-on-the-/463835537633778/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A free famil y oriented event featuring hikes\, special programs\, kids activities\, do or prizes\, food\, and fun for the family. Learn about nature at this year 's event themed: 'Earth\, Wind\, and Fire'
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/7th-annual-take-a-walk-on-the -/463835537633778/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:City Park UID:20200319T1524090Z-399841-2777@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191219 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB Media from around the Basin The commissioners and staff o f ICPRB wish all a happy holiday! Join us in a New Year of renewed effort toward a cleaner Potomac\, safer drinking water\, and a growing number of residents committed to those values. In this issue: Exelon dam agreement w ill give $200 million to MD\, Bay cleanup efforts\; Conowingo deal barely addresses PA runoff\, imperiling cleanup\; How much land is in each quadra nt of the District?\; Swimming in the Anacostia Nears Reality\; No delay u rged in MD restrictions on use of animal manure as fertilizer\; Tucker Car lson Says Immigrants’ Litter Is Dirtying Potomac River\; Lawsuit orders Ve rso Corp. to stop “black liquid” pollution in Potomac River\; Ten Virginia farms awarded for efforts to improve water quality\; By 2025\, we could f ish and swim in the once notoriously-polluted Anacostia River\; Waterskiin g Santa\, A 34-Year Tradition\, Returns To Alexandria\; U.S. Supreme Court directs Maryland to respond to Carroll in case on stormwater regulation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB Media from around the Basin
The co mmissioners and staff of ICPRB wish all a happy holiday! Join us in a New Year of renewed effort toward a cleaner Potomac\, safer drinking water\, a nd a growing number of residents committed to those values.
In this issue:
E
xelon dam agreement will give $200 million to MD\, Bay cleanup efforts
The Spring Run Project Team meets to discu
ss what's next.
Contact (timothy.d.craddock@wv.gov) for more information about the project
\, especially if you would like to be involved in future monitoring.
WVDEP-REAP a ccepting applications for 2020 Make It Shine Teacher of the Year awards
West Virginia Department of En vironmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Actio n Plan (REAP) is now accepting applications for the 2020 Make It Shine Env ironmental Teacher of the Year awards. REAP adjusted the program this year \, moving the application deadline to February 14\, 2020 and will be recognizing the winners at a school event of their choosing.
Winners will be chosen in the elementary\, middle and high school levels\, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award and a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM prog rams.
Educators eligible for nomination must teach either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a c lassroom setting in a West Virginia public or private K-12 school and have had their program established for at least one year. To nominate yourself or a fellow educator\, complete an application available at the website b elow.
https://de p.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200113T1914000Z-399841-2689@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100425 SUMMARY:National Water Quality Monitoring Conference DESCRIPTION:http://acwi.gov/monitoring/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://a cwi.gov/monitoring/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Denver\, CO UID:20100305T2006070Z-399841-6@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100426 SUMMARY:National Water Quality Monitoring Conference DESCRIPTION:http://acwi.gov/monitoring/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://a cwi.gov/monitoring/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Denver\, CO UID:20100305T2006320Z-399841-10@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T120000 SUMMARY:Kanawha River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Great Kanawha River Cleanup The 30th annual Great Kanawha Riv er Cleanup\, sponsored by WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan ’s (REAP) Make It Shine program\, is set for Saturday\, Sept. 7. Cleanup s ites include Winfield Beach\, the South Charleston boat ramp\, and Kanawha Falls at Glen Ferris. Other sites could be added as the event date approa ches. Those wishing to volunteer for this year’s cleanup should register with the WVDEP\, so enough supplies can be obtained for each location. RE AP will supply bags and gloves for volunteers and arrange for trash to be hauled away. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt. To volunteer or sugges t a cleanup location\, contact Make It Shine coordinator Josh Hamrick or c all: 1-800-322-5530. https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/ Pages/default.aspx The 2018 Great Kanawha River Cleanup focused the effo rts of more than 65 volunteers\, who spent more than 200 man-hours collect ing nearly 1.5 tons of waste and six tires from sites in three counties. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grea t Kanawha River Cleanup
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The 30th annual Great Kanawha River Cleanu p\, sponsored by WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan&r squo\;s (REAP) Make It Shine program\, is set for Saturday\, Sept. 7. Clea nup sites include Winfield Beach\, the South Charleston boat ramp\, and Ka nawha Falls at Glen Ferris. Other sites could be added as the event date a pproaches.
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T hose wishing to volunteer for this year&rsquo\;s cleanup should register w ith the WVDEP\, so enough supplies can be obtained for each location. REAP will supply bags and gloves for volunteers and arrange for trash to be ha uled away. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt. To volunteer or suggest a cleanup location\, contact Make It Shine coordinator \;Josh Hamrick or call: 1-800-322-5530.
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< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The 2018 Great Kanawha River Cleanup focused the efforts of more than 65 volunteers\, who spent more than 200 man-hour s collecting nearly 1.5 tons of waste and six tires from sites in three co unties. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190815T1948030Z-399841-1569@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402 SUMMARY:Hellbender/Mudpuppy surveys DESCRIPTION:Help WVDNR Biologists track the distibution og Hellbenders and Mudpuppies in WV Be a citizen scientist and help us learn more about the d istribution of hellbenders and mudpuppies in West Virginia by participatin g in our Hellbender and Mudpuppy Survey. This project will take two years to complete\, and gives anglers\, science enthusiasts and members of the p ublic a chance to help map the distribution of hellbenders and mudpuppies and protect these unique amphibians and their habitats. WVDNR biologists w ill use data collected during the survey to inform future conservation eff orts. Visit the website below to learn more. https://wvdnr.gov/plants-ani mals/surveys/hellbender-mudpuppy-survey/ DNRlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help WVDNR B iologists track the distibution og Hellbenders and Mudpuppies in WV
Be a citizen scientist and help us learn more about the distribution of hellbenders and mudpuppies in West V irginia by participating in our Hellbender and Mudpuppy Survey.
This project will take two years to co mplete\, and gives anglers\, science enthusiasts and members of the public a chance to help map the distribution of hellbenders and mudpuppies and p rotect these unique amphibians and their habitats. WVDNR biologists will u se data collected during the survey to inform future conservation efforts. Visit the website below to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240401T1458360Z-399841-5757@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000 SUMMARY:Volunteer management training DESCRIPTION:It's National Volunteer Month - a great time to celebrate the s uccess of West Virginia’s volunteer programs! During this Volunteer West V irginia Wednesday webinar\, we will present an abbreviated version of our Volunteer Management Training. If you have not taken this training with us before\, be sure to register. We will share tips and tricks on how to rec ruit volunteers in your community and will provide plenty of time for netw orking with fellow volunteer managers from across the state. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It's Nationa l Volunteer Month - a great time to celebrate the success of \;West Vi rginia&rsquo\;s volunteer programs!
During this \;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday \;webinar\, we will prese nt an abbreviated version of our Volunteer Management Training. If you hav e not taken this training with us before\, be sure to register.
We will share tips and tricks on how t
o recruit volunteers in your community and will provide plenty of time for
networking with fellow volunteer managers from across the state. \;Click-Here t
o register. \;
Trout Unlimt ed is partnering with the US Forest Service to plant 3\,200 along Reed Cre ek. There are three different opportunities to volunteer your time for thi s worthwhile effort.
The location is at the intersection of Dry Ru
n Road and Reeds Creek Road just past the Reed's Creek Hatchery. \;
The \;Greenbrie
r River Watershed Association \;and volunteers
will be picking up along Angler Lane at Hinton and the Graham House in Pen
ce Springs. Coffee\, muffins and water will be provided as well as all sup
plies. \;
Questions? Ema il \;gre enbrierwatershed@gmail.com \;or call 304-647-4792.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240311T1329560Z-399841-5667@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T123000 SUMMARY:Dow health walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat Meet at the gate behind b uilding 6000. Take a walk to the shelter for lunch and back\, and enjoy na ture along the way (about a mile round trip). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat
Meet at the gate behind building 6000 . Take a walk to the shelter for lunch and back\, and enjoy nature along t he way (about a mile round trip). \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240311T1332210Z-399841-5668@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311 SUMMARY:WV Forest and Drinking Water Forum DESCRIPTION:Partners representing West Virginia’s forestry and drinking wat er sectors convened to explore common interests between the two sectors in April 2023. Building off those conversations\, we are pleased to invite y ou to the 2024 West Virginia Forests & Drinking Water Forum on May 13th-14 th in Martinsburg\, WV! Registration is now open and space is limited so sign-up today! What should I do now? Register! If you plan to attend this event\, please register by completing this form by April 30th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Partners rep resenting West Virginia&rsquo\;s forestry and drinking water sectors conve ned to explore common interests between the two sectors in April 2023. Bui lding off those conversations\, we are pleased to invite you to the \; 2024 West Virginia Forests &\; Drinking Water Forum on May 13th-14th&nb sp\;in Martinsburg\, WV! \;
Registration is now open and space is limited so sign-up today! \;What should I do now?
\;Register! If you plan to attend this event\, please r
egister by completing \;
Project WET Educator Workshop
Teaching about the earth&rsquo\;s most precious resource... water! Workshop is free for all types of educators\, but reg istration is required. View the attached flyer to learn more.
ProjectWETWorkshop_Mathias.pdf
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Mathias School Community Center UID:20240306T2108280Z-399841-5648@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190423 SUMMARY:Make-It-Shine Earth Day celebration DESCRIPTION:WV Make It Shine Earth Day Celebration Each year\, the Make It Shine Program sponsors an Earth Day celebration at The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia\, in Charleston. During this event\, sch ool children are exposed to various displays regarding environmental prote ction\, resource conservation\, and energy efficiency. Many of these displ ays are 'hands on' for the students. If you would like to be an exhibitor for this event\, click HERE. If you would like to register your class or s chool\, click HERE. https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/P ages/default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV M ake It Shine Earth Day Celebration
Each year\, the Make It Shine Program sponsors an Ea
rth Day celebration at \;The Clay Center for the Arts &\; Sciences
of West Virginia\, in Charleston. During this event\, school children are
exposed to various displays regarding environmental protection\, resource
conservation\, and energy efficiency. Many of these displays are 'hands on
' for the students.
If you w ould like to be an exhibitor for this event\, click HERE. If you would like to r egister your class or school\, click HERE.
https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.a spx
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20190129T1724170Z-399841-1570@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315 SUMMARY:Register for Make-It-Shine statewide cleanups DESCRIPTION:WV Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup The statewide cleanup is h eld during the first two weeks of April each year. During this time\, volu nteers can receive assistance in conducting cleanups on public lands. The resources available include gloves\, bags\, hauling (in conjunction with t he DOH)\, and landfill fees. For an application form\, Email Terry Carrin gton\, Make It Shine Coordinator\, or 304-926-0499 ext. 1359\, or to downl oad the pdf application click HERE. https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advoc ate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV M
ake It Shine Statewide Cleanup
\;
The statewide c
leanup is held during the first two weeks of April each year. During this
time\, volunteers can receive assistance in conducting cleanups on public
lands. The resources available include gloves\, bags\, hauling (in conjunc
tion with the DOH)\, \;and landfill fees. \;
For an application form\, \;Email Terry Carrington\, Make It Shine Coor dinator\, or 304-926-0499 ext. 1359\, or to download the pdf application c lick HERE.
https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmi s/Pages/default.aspx
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190129T1642390Z-399841-1567@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190318 SUMMARY:Make-It-Shine Earth Day celebration is coming DESCRIPTION:WV Make It Shine Earth Day Celebration April 23\, 2019 Each y ear\, the Make It Shine Program sponsors an Earth Day celebration at The C lay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia\, in Charleston. Durin g this event\, school children are exposed to various displays regarding e nvironmental protection\, resource conservation\, and energy efficiency. M any of these displays are 'hands on' for the students. If you would like t o be an exhibitor for this event\, click HERE. If you would like to regist er your class or school\, click HERE. https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-adv ocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV M ake It Shine Earth Day Celebration
April 23\, 2019
\;
Each year\, the Make It Shine Program sponsors an Earth D ay celebration at \;The Clay Center for the Arts &\; Sciences of We st Virginia\, in Charleston. During this event\, school children are expos ed to various displays regarding environmental protection\, resource conse rvation\, and energy efficiency. Many of these displays are 'hands on' for the students.
If you would like to be an exhibitor for this event\, click HERE. If you would like to regist er your class or school\, click HERE.
https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20190129T1722480Z-399841-1568@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181221 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-ix-issue-46-week-of-december-17-2018/ In this issue . . . 2018 Farm Bill Signed Federal Budget Agreement Uncertain Updated Alumin um Aquatic Life Criteria And more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the pa st week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
< p>https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-ix-issue-46-week-of-decem ber-17-2018/In this issue . . .
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20181221T1801340Z-399841-1442@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T200000 SUMMARY:Avian Conservation Center DESCRIPTION:Please join WVSU Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources fo r our monthly virtual Ag Talk Tuesday speakers' series. Our special guest Katie Fallon\, Executive Director and co-founder of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) discusses what to do if you find an injured w ild bird as well as some typical injuries and causes. She also talks about the ACCA and ways to help wild birds in general. The ACCA is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to conserving the region's wild birds throug h research\, education\, and rehabilitation. Each year it admits more than 500 injured wild birds and gives environmental education programs featuri ng 13 non-releasable raptors. Register now! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join
WVSU Extension - Agriculture &\; Natural Resources for our monthly virt
ual \;Ag Talk Tuesday \;speakers' series. Our special gue
st \;Katie Fallon\, Executive Director and co-founder of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia \;(ACCA) discusses what to do if you find an injured wild
bird as well as some typical injuries and causes. She also talks about th
e ACCA and ways to help wild birds in general. \;
The ACCA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedic ated to conserving the region's wild birds through research\, education\, and rehabilitation. Each year it admits more than 500 injured wild birds a nd gives environmental education programs featuring 13 non-releasable rapt ors.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211207T1358180Z-399841-4245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T210000 SUMMARY:Ribbit DESCRIPTION:Ribbit! Citizen Science for National Frog Month Join Science Fr iday to Celebrate National Frog Month. Great for educators! Science Friday and SciStarter are teaming up to give some extra love to amphibians. Lear n about FrogWatch and HerpMapper and how to incorporate them into lesson p lans in this fun\, interactive webinar. Learn more and register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ribbit! Citi zen Science for National Frog Month
Join Science Friday to Celebrate National Frog Month. Great for ed ucators! Science Friday and SciStarter are teaming up to give some extra l ove to amphibians. Learn about FrogWatch and HerpMapper and how to incorpo rate them into lesson plans in this fun\, interactive webinar.
Learn more and register Here
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20230403T1808460Z-399841-5221@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201019 SUMMARY:Climate superstar challenge DESCRIPTION:Climate Superstars Challenge Looking for educational classroom activities that work online or in-person? The Climate Superstars Challenge is a 10-day online environmental challenge comprised of short tasks that get kids excited to learn about the environment. Plus\, if your classroom completes 7 of the 10 tasks\, you'll have the chance to win a Samsung Flip 2 digital flip chart! Who Can Enter? US middle school teachers (grades-6- 8). How Does it Work? Register your class online and visit the Climate Sup erstars portal each day during the contest period to see your daily task a nd record your activities. How Do I Win? You will earn one point for each completed task. Classrooms that earn at least 7 points by midnight on Octo ber 30 will be entered into a drawing for a Samsung Flip 2 digital flip ch art. Registration Contest starts Contest ends Now open October 19\, 2020 O ctober 30\, 2020 Click-here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Climate Superstars Challenge
Looking for educational classroo m activities that work online or in-person? The Climate Superstars Challen ge is a 10-day online environmental challenge comprised of short tasks tha t get kids excited to learn about the environment. Plus\, if your classroo m completes 7 of the 10 tasks\, you'll have the chance to win a Samsung Fl ip 2 digital flip chart!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220210T2011240Z-399841-4309@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220210 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB has been using its Story Map and other platforms to p roduce several videos and interactive maps on a wide range of Potomac issu es. Check it all out here. In this issue: National Arboretum a green and g rand oasis in the nation’s capital\; The big picture on river recovery fro m Tommy Wells\; The Pearl Incident – An indelible part of the Wharf’s hist ory\; Interactive tool reveals how the area’s infrastructure will fare in a wetter future\; WV Attorney General objects to Potomac River dam removal \; Public comment period open for 2023 Maryland State Forest work plans in cluding Green Ridge. And more… Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB ha s been using its Story Map and other platforms to produce several videos a nd interactive maps on a wide range of Potomac issues. \;Check it all out here.
In this issue:
National Arboretum a green and grand oas is in the nation&rsquo\;s capital\; The big pic ture on river recovery from Tommy Wells\; The Pearl Incident &ndas h\; An indelible part of the Wharf&rsquo\;s history\; Interactive tool reveals how the area &rsquo\;s infrastructure will fare in a wetter future\; WV Attorney General objects to Potomac River dam re moval\; Public comment period open for 2023 Maryland State Forest work pl ans including Green Ridge.
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read the details.
EPA has held
a series of regional discussions on NPS equity and environmental justice
efforts since the beginning of January\, and will be sharing some of the m
ain themes on this call. You may \;
The call will focus on some key themes that emerged from these discu ssions as well as a request for your continued engagement on next steps.&n bsp\; The Zoom conference link\, an agenda\, and additional details will b e provided closer to the call.
Please reach out to Cyd Curtis (curtis.cynthia@epa.gov\, 202-566-0340) with any additional thoughts o r questions as we move forward. \; Additionally\, please reach out to Steve Epting (epting.steve@epa.gov\, 202-566-1074) if you have questions or ideas to share regarding the T ribal focus of this effort.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220302T1649500Z-399841-4355@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200618 SUMMARY:NMC sessions call DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 12th National Monitoring Conference duri ng the week of April 19\, 2021\, likely in Providence\, RI. This conferen ce provides opportunities for water stakeholders – federal\, state\, triba l and local water professionals\, non-profits\, academia\, and volunteer c itizen scientists – to network\, develop new skills and partnerships\, and exchange information. The National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQM C) is requesting proposals for concurrent sessions that align with the 202 1 conference themes. Session proposals are due June 18\, 2020. Download th e pdf for more details. 12th_NWQMC-April2021.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plea se join us for the 12th National Monitoring Conference during t he week of April 19\, 2021\, likely in Providence\, RI. \;
This conference provides oppor tunities for water stakeholders &ndash\; federal\, state\, tribal and loca l water professionals\, non-profits\, academia\, and volunteer citizen sci entists &ndash\; to network\, develop new skills and partnerships\, and ex change information. The National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) is requesting proposals for concurrent sessions that align with the 2021 c onference themes. Session proposals are due June 18\, 2020.
Download the pdf for mor e details.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200602T1946010Z-399841-3079@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117 SUMMARY:Mingo Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events in November. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be of f the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help li mit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in t heir vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. Mingo County: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mingo County Impound Lot on Rt. 52 near 84 Lumber. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events in November. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID -19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when drop ping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website .
Mingo County: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mingo County Impound Lot on Rt. 52 near 84 Lumber.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20211105T1530580Z-399841-4184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211120 SUMMARY:Hampshire Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events in November. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be of f the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help li mit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in t heir vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. Hampshire County: Fr om 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hampshire County Fairgrounds in Augusta. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events in November. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID -19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when drop ping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website .
Hampshire County: F rom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hampshire County Fairgrounds in Augusta.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:County Fairgrounds UID:20211105T1537240Z-399841-4187@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211120 SUMMARY:Wirt Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events in November. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be of f the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help li mit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in t heir vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. Wirt County: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ellison's Dozer Service in Elizabeth. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events in November. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID -19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when drop ping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website .
Wirt County: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ellison's Dozer Service in Elizabeth.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20211105T1535450Z-399841-4186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T133000 SUMMARY:Virtual field trip DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual field trip with Appalachian Headwaters. This wee k Kristen Blecher will talk about WV's wilderness areas and thier wildlife . Regsiter at: https://tinyurl.com/yyr7mrc7 VirtualFieldTrip2021.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a virtual field trip with Appalachian Headwaters. This week Kristen Blecher will talk about WV's wilderness area s and thier wildlife.
Regsiter at:& nbsp\;https://t inyurl.com/yyr7mrc7
< p> \; CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211130T1634440Z-399841-4234@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T133000 SUMMARY:Virtual field trip DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual field trip with Appalachian Headwaters. This wee k Tomi Bergstrom will talk about WV's Wonderful Wetlands. Regsiter at: htt ps://tinyurl.com/yyr7mrc7 VirtualFieldTrip2021.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a virtu al field trip with Appalachian Headwaters. This week Tomi Bergstrom will t alk about WV's Wonderful Wetlands.
Regsiter at: \;https://tinyurl.com/yyr7mrc7
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211130T1633130Z-399841-4233@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T143000 SUMMARY:SRF Part 3 DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of SRF Administration & Influencing Equitable Infrastructure in Your Community – A Three Part Series The Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) form the largest source of fe deral funding for water infrastructure\, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated historic levels to both SRFs. Please join us for a 3-part training series focused on unpacking the fundamentals of State Rev olving Fund (SRF) administration – how they work\, how to influence the pr ocess and how to understand the intersection of water affordability and wa ter infrastructure funding. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Fundamen tals of SRF Administration &\; Influencing Equitable Infrastructure in Your Community &ndash\; A Three Part Series
The Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (
SRFs) form the largest source of federal funding for water infrastructure\
, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated historic levels
to both SRFs.
Please j
oin us for a 3-part training series focused on unpacking the fundamentals
of State Revolving Fund (SRF) administration &ndash\; how they work\, how
to influence the process and how to understand the intersection of water a
ffordability and water infrastructure funding. \;
Click-Here to register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220314T1418330Z-399841-4390@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210720 SUMMARY:PLT - PWET workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a combined Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Projet W ater Education (PWET) educator's workshop. To register scan of QR-code on the attached image or email Tomi Bergstrom. 071221_PLTWETWorkshop.jpg Not e: Participants will recieve both educator guidebooks! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a combined \;Project Learning Tree< /span> (PLT) and \;Projet Water Education (PWET) educator's workshop. To register scan of QR-code on the attached image or email Tomi Bergstrom. \;
Note: Participants will recieve both educator guide books!
Fall Stream Track-a-thon September 17 - October 1
September m arks the start of the Stream Track-a-thon! This is \; a two week challenge to visit as many Stream Tracker points as possible.&n bsp\;What this will create is a snapshot in time describing \;the flow conditions during this transitional period of the \;sites that have b een monitored \;throughout the season. By visiting each point at least once during this time\, we can better distinguish the channels that are s till flowing and the channels that have dried up. \;Want to join in!? Here is how to get involved:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Tell your Stream Tracking stories from the r oad or trail! Use #StreamTracking to share your photos! F or every observation you contribute\, your name will be entered a drawing for prizes awarded at the end. This is a great time to get friends and fam ily stream tracking with you visiting your sites or establishing new sites ! \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180926T1313380Z-399841-1206@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T170000 SUMMARY:Wetland ecology for planners DESCRIPTION: Wetland Ecology for Planners: Examples of Variation Across th e United States This is the fourth webinar in ASWM and NRCS’s jointly-deve loped nine-part wetland training webinar series. The webinar will begin wi th a presentation on the variability in wetlands across the country\, incl uding how specific wetland functions and services vary by wetland type. Th e webinar will review these functions and services\, which include wildlif e habitat\, flood attenuation\, water quality improvement\, recreational o pportunities and more. The webinar will then move to a second presentation on wetland benefits and their impact on other resources at the watershed scale. This topic will be explored through three cases examining how clima tic fluctuation\, flooding and water quality are impacted by the presence and/or absence of wetlands (wetland loss/wetland restoration). Participant s will come away from the webinar with an increased understanding of varia bility of wetlands and their associated functions and services nationwide\ , as well as how wetland loss and wetland restoration can have impacts at the watershed scale. https://www.aswm.org/aswm/aswm-webinarscalls/5606-asw m-nrcs-wetland-training-webinar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Wetland Ecology for Planners: Examples of Variation Across the United States
This is the fourth webinar in ASWM and NRCS&rsquo\;s joi ntly-developed nine-part wetland training webinar series. The webinar will begin with a presentation on the variability in wetlands across the count ry\, including how specific wetland functions and services vary by wetland type. The webinar will review these functions and services\, which includ e wildlife habitat\, flood attenuation\, water quality improvement\, recre ational opportunities and more. The webinar will then move to a second pre sentation on wetland benefits and their impact on other resources at the w atershed scale. This topic will be explored through three cases examining how climatic fluctuation\, flooding and water quality are impacted by the presence and/or absence of wetlands (wetland loss/wetland restoration). Pa rticipants will come away from the webinar with an increased understanding of variability of wetlands and their associated functions and services na tionwide\, as well as how wetland loss and wetland restoration can have im pacts at the watershed scale.
https://www.aswm.org/aswm/a swm-webinarscalls/5606-aswm-nrcs-wetland-training-webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181128T1537340Z-399841-1392@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T170000 SUMMARY:Mitigation plan reviews DESCRIPTION:An Ecological Framework for Reviewing Compensatory Mitigation ( Plan Reviews) Over the past three decades compensatory mitigation has beco me an important strategy for addressing the adverse environmental impacts that result from dredge and fill activities. Compensatory mitigation proje cts should be designed to replace lost ecological services at an alternati ve location by either the permitted or a third party in a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program. Federal and State regulatory and resource agency s taff routinely review these proposals to ensure that projects will achieve the desired outcomes. But what exactly should compensatory mitigation pro ject reviewers consider in evaluating a proposal? The purpose of the fourt h of four webinars is to help plan reviewers evaluate whether a project as proposed is likely to achieve its objectives by examining some of the mos t important aspects of a project. Examples(including both successful and l ess than successful projects) from riverine\, palustrine freshwater and co astal projects will be provided to highlight the importance of site select ion\, water budgets\, soils\, monitoring\, adaptation\, and resiliency in evaluating a restoration plan. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8 5805182152684801 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An Ecological Framework for Reviewi ng Compensatory Mitigation
(Plan Reviews )
Over the past three decades compensatory mitigation has become a n important strategy for addressing the adverse environmental impacts that result from dredge and fill activities. Compensatory mitigation projects should be designed to replace lost ecological services at an alternative l ocation by either the permitted or a third party in a mitigation bank or i n-lieu fee program. Federal and State regulatory and resource agency staff routinely review these proposals to ensure that projects will achieve the desired outcomes. But what exactly should compensatory mitigation project reviewers consider in evaluating a proposal? The purpose of the fourth of four webinars is to help plan reviewers evaluate whether a project as pro posed is likely to achieve its objectives by examining some of the most im portant aspects of a project. Examples(including both successful and less than successful projects) from riverine\, palustrine freshwater and coasta l projects will be provided to highlight the importance of site selection\ , water budgets\, soils\, monitoring\, adaptation\, and resiliency in eval uating a restoration plan.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8580518215268 4801
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181128T1540240Z-399841-1393@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201218 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-42-week-of-dec-14-2020/ In this issue: New EPA Administrator: Michael Regan EPA Approves Florida's 404 Request OMB Appro ves Interim PFAS Disposal Guidance Draft EPA Compliance Guide for Imported Items with PFAS EPA Offers Integrated Planning Technical Assistance Meeti ngs\, webinars\, and more! ACWA Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week 's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impo rtant deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.a cwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-42-week-of-dec-14-2020/
In this issue:
ACWA \;Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activiti es. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201218T1746410Z-399841-3596@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 SUMMARY:Try This WV news DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Conference sessions move online 22 new minigrant projects AmeriCorp opportunities A message from the Direction And more... Go to: https://conta.cc/3kyy85i for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Go to: \;htt ps://conta.cc/3kyy85i \;for all the details.&nb sp\;
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210830T2025520Z-399841-4078@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506 SUMMARY:Trout fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:See the attached flyer to learn more about this festival. 2022T routFest.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See the atta ched flyer to learn more about this festival.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220504T1343450Z-399841-4564@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430 SUMMARY:Vance Run planting DESCRIPTION:Event by Mountaineer Chapter of Trout Unlimited Vance Run is be tween Bartow and Circleville in Pendleton County. Take Rt 28 to Rt 106\, t o FR 60. We will be camping nearby at Laurel Run Campground. Bring a lunch \, water\, and a dibble\, mattock\, or shovel if you have it. https://fb.m e/e/2d0GK7JpI X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Mountaineer Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Vance Run is between Bartow a nd Circleville in Pendleton County. Take Rt 28 to Rt 106\, to FR 60. We wi ll be camping nearby at Laurel Run Campground. Bring a lunch\, water\, and a dibble\, mattock\, or shovel if you have it.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:WV Rt. 28 UID:20220330T1256020Z-399841-4445@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220323 SUMMARY:EXPO RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:EXPO IS BACK for an in-person return. Join us for the region’s largest trade show for West Virginia’s construction & design industries! E XPO’s keynote sessions will focus on economic and workforce development\, as well as the billions of dollars West Virginia is set to receive through the historic federal package passed in November. Admission is FREE to qua lified attendees. Network with the industry’s finest. Over 250 exhibitors are signed up to do business with you! To see the list of 2022 exhibitors\ , click here. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Over 70 seminars and meetings are available\, most offering free continuing education credit. To see this y ear’s impressive line-up\, click here. EXPO will host dozens of quality se minars for specific industry professionals including Architects\, Engineer s\, HVAC Practitioners\, Landscape Architects\, Lawyers\, Surveyors\, Wate r & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators … and more! EXHIBIT HALL HOURS We dnesday\, March 23 - 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. After Hours Reception – Wednesday 5:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday\, March 24 - 8:00 a.m. until Noon. Bus iness Over Breakfast (BOB) – Thursday 8:00-10:00 a.m. Registration is FREE to anyone that works directly\, or indirectly\, with West Virginia’s cons truction industry. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Attendees can also register at the show. Click\, Print\, Clip & Carry! Print your name badge ahead of tim e and avoid the registration line at the show. Your name badge will be ema iled instantly to the address you provide. Badge holders will be available at the EXPO Registration area in the Main Lobby. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EXPO IS BACK \;for an in-person return. Join us for the region&rs quo\;s largest trade show for West Virginia&rsquo\;s construction &\; d esign industries! EXPO&rsquo\;s keynote sessions will focus on economic an d workforce development\, as well as the billions of dollars West Virginia is set to receive through the historic federal package passed in November . Admission is \;FREE to qualified attendees.
Network with the industry&rsquo\;s finest. Over 250 exhibitors are signed up to do business with you! To see the list of 2022 exhibitors\, \;click here. \;
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Over 70 seminars and meetings are available\, most offering free continuing education credit. \;To see this year&rsquo\;s impressive line-up\, \;click here. \;EXPO will host dozens of quality seminars for specific industry professionals including Architects\, \;Engineers\, HVAC Practitioners\, \;Landscape Architects\, Lawyers\, \;Su rveyors\, Water &\; Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators &hellip\; and more!
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
Wednesday\, March 23 \; \;- \; 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. After Hours Reception &ndash\; Wednesday 5:30-8:00 p.m. Thur sday\, March 24 \; \;- \; 8:00 a.m. until Noon. Business O ver Breakfast (BOB) &ndash\; Thursday 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Registration is \;FREE \;to anyone that works directly\, or indirectly\, with West Virginia& rsquo\;s construction industry. CLICK HERE \;TO REGISTER. Attend ees can also register at the show. Click\, Print\, Clip &\; Carry! \;Print your name badge ahead of time and avoid the registration line at t he show. Your name badge will be emailed instantly to the address you prov ide. Badge holders will be available at the EXPO Registration area in the Main Lobby.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center UID:20220218T2043570Z-399841-4334@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool 2022 CWA Financial Capability Assistance Guidance Biological Responses to Stream Nutrients $1 Billion for Great Lak es Clean Up and Restoration Meetings\, webinars\, and more! What is the Wr ap? The ACWAs Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upco ming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines an d highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
What is the Wrap? The ACWAs Weekly Wrap is a road ma p of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220218T1856520Z-399841-4333@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T210000 SUMMARY:Environmental justice forum DESCRIPTION:Environmental Justice Forum open to the community. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc. Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter in partnership with The Pe arl Elegance Foundation\, Inc.\, Environmental Justice Committee and the C ommunity Engagement\, Environmental Justice\, and Health (CEEJH) Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health School of Public Health at the University of Maryland\, is hosting an online\, community wide Zoom Worksh op and discussion around discussion around national and local environmenta l topics\, impacts and legislation affecting our neighborhoods. Click-Here to learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Environmenta l Justice Forum open to the community.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc. Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter in partnership with The Pearl Elegance Foundation\, Inc.\, Environmental Just ice Committee and the Community Engagement\, Environmental Justice\, and H ealth (CEEJH) Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health School o f Public Health at the University of Maryland\, is hosting an online\, com munity wide Zoom Workshop and discussion around discussion around national and local environmental topics\, impacts and legislation affecting our ne ighborhoods.
Click-Here to learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210414T2012210Z-399841-3793@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T140000 SUMMARY:RD Bailey Lake cleanup DESCRIPTION:RD Bailey Lake is having a Lake Clean-up on Saturday\, May 5\, 2018 It is the perfect chance to gather your friends\, grab your kayak\, c anoe\, pontoon\, or john boat\, and come make a difference. There are volu nteer opportunities to clean up around the local area for those who do not have a boat as well. On-site registration will begin at 9:30 AM at the Gu yandotte Point Rec. area and clean-up will be from 10 AM - 2 PM. Trash bag s and gloves will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to register ahead of time on our Facebook page (send us a message) or give us a call at: 30 4-664-3229. Please wear the proper shoes. Boots provide the greatest prote ction\, although tennis shoes are acceptable. Sandals\, “crocs”\, and othe r open shoes are not acceptable. Safety toed shoes are required for anyone moving objects over 40 pounds. If you have trash grabbers\, nets\, and li fejackets please bring with you. If you need throwable devices or lifejack ets\, please contact the R. D. Bailey Lake staff in advance. Come and enjo y a great day on R. D. Bailey Lake while making a difference! We look forw ard to hearing from you. https://www.facebook.com/events/360675857770992/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:RD Bailey Lake \; is having a Lake Clean-up on Saturday\, May 5\, 2018
It is the per fect chance to gather your friends\, grab your kayak\, canoe\, pontoon\, o r john boat\, and come make a difference. There are volunteer opportunitie s to clean up around the local area for those who do not have a boat as we ll. On-site registration will begin at 9:30 AM at the Guyandotte Point Rec . area and clean-up will be from 10 AM - 2 PM. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to register ahead of time on our Fa cebook page (send us a message) or give us a call at: 304-664-3229.
< p>Please wear the proper shoes. Boots provide the greatest protection\, al though tennis shoes are acceptable. Sandals\, &ldquo\;crocs&rdquo\;\, and other open shoes are not acceptable. Safety toed shoes are required for an yone moving objects over 40 pounds. If you have trash grabbers\, nets\, an d lifejackets please bring with you. If you need throwable devices or life jackets\, please contact the R. D. Bailey Lake staff in advance. Come and enjoy a great day on R. D. Bailey Lake while making a difference! We look forward to hearing from you.https://www.facebook.com/events/360675857770992/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180413T1457370Z-399841-659@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180522 SUMMARY:Brownfield grant writing workshop DESCRIPTION:The WV Brownfields Assistance Centers\, is partnership with WVD EP and the USEPA are excited to be hosting a Brownfield grant writing work shop. Presenters will provide an overview of the brownfield assessment and cleanup process\, followed by detailed presentations on building your pro ject description\, coordinating threshold criteria\, community engagement\ , and other components needed for a successful brownfield cleanup project. The workshop will be held at the Girl Scout & Volunteer Resource Center\ , 321 Virginia Street East Charleston\, WV\, 10am-3pm. Please register by May 15th to reserve your seat. Lunch will be provided. We encourage all participants to collect background about your brownfield project(s) prior to the workshop\, concerning site conditions\, previous use\, and reuse p lans. Please complete the Brownfield Project Description worksheet and bri ng it to the event. If you have questions about the workshop or completing the worksheet\, email Anna Withrow or George Carico to schedule a time to discuss your project. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Brownfields Assistance Centers\, is
partnership with WVDEP and the USEPA are excited to be hosting a Brownfiel
d grant writing workshop. Presenters will provide an overview of the brown
field assessment and cleanup process\, followed by detailed presentations
on building your project description\, coordinating threshold criteria\, c
ommunity engagement\, and other components needed for a successful brownfi
eld cleanup project. \;
The workshop will
be held at the Girl Scout &\; Volunteer Resource Center\, 321 Virginia
Street East Charleston\, WV\, 10am-3pm. Please register by May \; 15
th to reserve your seat. \;Lunch will be provided. \; \;
We encourage all participants to colle ct background about your brownfield project(s) prior to the workshop\, con cerning site conditions\, previous use\, and reuse plans. Please complete the Brownfield Project Description workshe et and bring it to the event. \;If you have questions about the worksh op or completing the worksheet\, email \;Anna Withrow or \ ;Georg e Carico to schedule a time to discuss your project. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180411T1342340Z-399841-646@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T120000 SUMMARY:Community shred day DESCRIPTION:Spring is among us\, which means it's time to get rid of the cl utter. Have you been working to organize your home and found yourself with documents that you need to safely get rid of? Better Homes and Gardens Re al Estate Central is here to help with a free Community Shred Day. The eve nt is open to everyone! All you have to do is drive up and hand us your bo xes of paperwork to shred. We will do the shredding right then and hand yo ur boxes back to you. You don't even need to get out of the car! https://f b.me/e/1MyJH1uoP X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring is am ong us\, which means it's time to get rid of the clutter. Have you been wo rking to organize your home and found yourself with documents that you nee d to safely get rid of? Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central is he re to help with a free Community Shred Day.
The event is open to everyone! All you have to do is drive up and hand us your boxes of paperwork to shred. We will do the shredding right then and hand your boxes back to you. You don't even need to get ou t of the car!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220504T1345180Z-399841-4565@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918 SUMMARY:Kanawha cleanup DESCRIPTION:Kanawha County Fall Clean-up 2021 Sissonville\, September 18th Call the Kanawha County Planning Office at 304-357-0570 for more informat ion. https://www.facebook.com/147503441948402/posts/4493100737388629/ 2021 KanawhaCleanups.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha Coun ty Fall Clean-up 2021
Call the Kanawha County Planning Office at 304-357-0570 f or more information.
https://www.facebook.com/147503441948402/posts/4493100737388 629/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210810T1328260Z-399841-4046@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T130000 SUMMARY:Watershed group boards DESCRIPTION:Serving on the board of directors for a nonprofit is both chall enging and rewarding! This webinar will help make your watershed organizat ion’s board of directors more effective by providing an overview of duties \, roles and responsibilities\, ways to be an exceptional board member\, a nd three tips to implement right away! During the webinar you’ll learn fro m: Tasha Anderson\, who has 15 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector\, she is focused on nonprofit administration\, board governance\, and capac ity building. Tasha has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University o f South Dakota with a concentration in Public and Nonprofit Administration . Click-here to register This free webinar is part of WV Rivers’ capacity building webinar series for watershed organizations. You can find past web inars in the series - Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Serving on t he board of directors for a nonprofit is both challenging and rewarding! T his webinar will help make your watershed organization&rsquo\;s board of d irectors more effective by providing an overview of duties\, roles and res ponsibilities\, ways to be an exceptional board member\, and three tips to implement right away!
During the webinar you&rsquo\;ll lea rn from: Tasha Anderson\, who has 15 years&rsquo\; experience in th e nonprofit sector\, she is focused on nonprofit administration\, board go vernance\, and capacity building. Tasha has a Ph.D. in Political Science f rom the University of South Dakota with a concentration in Public and Nonp rofit Administration.
This free webinar is part of WV Rivers&rsquo\; capacity b uilding webinar series for watershed organizations. You can find past webi nars in the series \;- Here.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191021T1239410Z-399841-2503@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T170000 SUMMARY:Return of periodical Cicadas DESCRIPTION:Return of Periodical Cicadas: Fear\, Fascination\, and Fun in 2 021 Presenter: Michael J. Rupp\, University of Maryland Register HERE. Aft er 17 years\, the cicadas are due to emerge this year to take the buzz of the world to a higher pitch. NSTA will present a free Science Update web s eminar on cicadas. Brood X Cicadas will emerge from the ground throughout 15 different states - Delaware\, Georgia\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Kentucky\, Maryland\, Michigan\, New Jersey\, New York\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, Pen nsylvania\, Tennessee\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. Please note to regis ter for the webinar\, you must have an account\, which is free and only ta kes a minute to create. To create a free account goto: https://www.nsta.or g/free-account X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Return of Pe riodical Cicadas: Fear\, Fascination\, and Fun in 2021
After 17 years\, the cicadas are due to emerge this year t o take the buzz of the world to a higher pitch. NSTA will present a free S cience Update web seminar on cicadas. \;Brood X Cicadas will emerge fr om the ground throughout 15 different states - Delaware\, Georgia\, Illino is\, Indiana\, Kentucky\, Maryland\, Michigan\, New Jersey\, New York\, No rth Carolina\, Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, Tennessee\, Virginia\, and West Virgi nia.
Please note to register for the webinar\, you must have an account\, which is free and only takes a minute to create. \;To create a free account goto: https://www.nsta.org/free- account
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210429T1810360Z-399841-3875@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201 SUMMARY:Mountain Stewards Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:At Experience Learning we believe in the power of wild places t o inspire\, engage\, and empower us all. At our summer camps kids complete ly disconnect from technology and focus on building connections with the p eople and world around them. Then we step back and give campers the luxury of space and time to truly explore\, adventure in\, and enjoy the wild an d wonderful forests\, caves\, and streams of West Virginia. Our Mountain S tewards summer camps are expedition-style programs with a stewardship focu s. We offer different camps for ages 8-adult and all experience levels. Br owse our options and please contact us if you have questions about the bes t fit for your family. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:At \;Experience Learning we believe in the power of wild places to inspire\, engage\, and empower us all. At our summer ca mps \;kids completely disconnect from technology and focus on buil ding connections with the people and world around them. Then we step back and give campers the luxury of space and time to truly explore\, adve nture in\, and enjoy the wild and wonderful forests\, caves\, and streams of West Virginia.
Our Mountain Stew ards summer camps are expedition-style programs with a stewardship focus. We offer different camps for ages 8-adult and all experience levels. Brows e our options and please \;c ontact us \;if you have questions about the best fit for your family.
Click -Here \;to learn more&hell ip\;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210105T2134040Z-399841-3602@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180419 SUMMARY:Make It Shine Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration Each year\, the Make It Shine Program spo nsors an Earth Day celebration at The Clay Center in Charleston. During th is event\, school children are exposed to various displays regarding envir onmental protection\, resource conservation\, and energy efficiency. Many of these displays are 'hands on' for the students. Date/Time: Starts: 04/1 9/2018 9:00 AM Ends: 2:00 PM Contact Information: Terry Carrington 304-926 -0499\, ext. 1359 Terry.L.Carrington@wv.gov Links REAP Clay Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Earth Day Celebration
Each year\, t he Make It Shine Program sponsors an Earth Day celebration at The Clay Cen ter in Charleston. During this event\, school children are exposed to vari ous displays regarding environmental protection\, resource conservation\, and energy efficiency. Many of these displays are 'hands on' for the stude nts.
Date/Time: Starts: 04/19/2018 \;9:00 AM Ends: 2:00 PM
Contact Information: Terry Carring ton 304-926-0499\, ext. 1359 Terry.L.Carrin gton@wv.gov
Links REAP Cl ay Center
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180416T1730550Z-399841-647@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201 SUMMARY:STEM classroom presentations DESCRIPTION:Dear Educators\, Engage your students with our quality presenta tions and activities and introduce your students to the countless STEM opp ortunities available to them\, right here in West Virginia! Find out more by visiting our website: www.wvspot.org and fill out an online request tod ay! Climate Change in the Mountain State is our newest presentation. It di scusses how global changes will affect West Virginia climate and gives aud iences the tools and information needed to start a conversation and act in their own communities. The Star of Our World introduces students to resea rch conducted by WV scientists at WVU. It engages young audiences by devel oping understanding of the connection between The Earth and The Sun and ol der audiences with concepts like fusion. The Invisible Universe 2.0 is our most popular presentation for middle and high school audiences. It shows students the incredible instruments at Green Bank Observatory\, focusing o n radio astronomy and detailing new discoveries by West Virginia students and professors (ex: through the Pulsar Search Collaboratory). Water: The S ource of Life focuses on West Virginia's water resources and invites stude nts to be stewards of our environment (ex: joining Save Our Streams). Chec k out our commercial! Other presentations explore space-science including chemistry of molecules\, human exploration of Mars\, and the engineering o f the International Space Station. Questions? Email spot.wv@gmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dear Educato rs\,
Engage your students wi th our quality presentations and activities and introduce your students to the countless STEM opportunities available to them\, right here in West V irginia! Find out more by visiting our website: \;www.wvspot.org \;and fill out an \;online request \;today!< /span>
Other presentations explore space-science including chemistry o f molecules\, human exploration of Mars\, and the engineering of the Inter national Space Station. Questions? Email \;spot.wv@gmail.com.
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20211130T1821000Z-399841-4235@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T150000 SUMMARY:How to submit your project for funding DESCRIPTION:How to Submit Your Project for Funding Thursday\, 11/29/2018\, 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST REGISTER HERE Are you planning\, designing\, or implem enting on-the-ground restoration projects that will restore river flows an d/or recharge ground water? Would you like the opportunity to share your p rojects with businesses who may be interested in providing support for you r project(s)? If the answer is “Yes!” you’ll want to sign up for this webi nar to learn about the Business for Water Stewardship Project Bank (BWS Pr oject Bank). Developed in response to growing business interest in project s that restore river flows and recharge ground water\, the BWS Project Ban k offers an opportunity for organizations to represent their water restora tion projects on a national platform. The Bonneville Environmental Foundat ion (BEF) uses the Project Bank to share and learn about organizations and restoration projects and to represent specific projects to businesses see king opportunities to support environmental water stewardship. Where there is a match between corporate water stewardship goals and restoration proj ects\, the companies may elect to support those efforts. River Network and BEF teamed up to create easy access for River Network dues paying members to submit their projects for inclusion in the BWS Project Bank. In this w ebinar we will provide an overview of the BWS Project Bank’s purpose\, the types of projects that are eligible for inclusion\, how to add your proje cts\, and answer any questions. http://bit.ly/2OTBluj X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to Submit Your Project for Fund ing
Thursday\, 11/29/2018\, 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST REGISTER HERE
Are you planning\, designing\, or implementing on-the-ground restoration projects that will restore river flows and/or recharge ground water? Would you like the opportunity to share your projects with busines ses who may be interested in providing support for your project(s)? If the answer is &ldquo\;Yes!&rdquo\; you&rsquo\;ll want to sign up for this web inar to learn about the Business for Water Stewardship Project Bank (BWS P roject Bank).
Developed in response to growing business interest i n projects that restore river flows and recharge ground water\, the BWS Pr oject Bank offers an opportunity for organizations to represent their wate r restoration projects on a national platform. The Bonneville Environmenta l Foundation (BEF) uses the Project Bank to share and learn about organiza tions and restoration projects and to represent specific projects to busin esses seeking opportunities to support environmental water stewardship. Wh ere there is a match between corporate water stewardship goals and restora tion projects\, the companies may elect to support those efforts.
River Network and BEF teamed up to create easy access for River Network du es paying members to submit their projects for inclusion in the BWS Projec t Bank. In this webinar we will provide an overview of the BWS Project Ban k&rsquo\;s purpose\, the types of projects that are eligible for inclusion \, how to add your projects\, and answer any questions.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181119T2104240Z-399841-1377@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231226 SUMMARY:3RQ roundtable series DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Virtual Roundtable Series 3RQ will host a three-par t virtual series to learn about the research\, conservation\, and educatio n-based efforts being undertaken by 3RQ member organizations and 3RQ partn er researchers in the Upper Ohio River Basin from December 2023 - February 2024. Sessions will be held on the first Thursday of each month from Dece mber through February at 10 am following the topics outlined below. Regist er online to get a Zoom link to join any occurrence in this webinar series . 2024 GAPS Program Information Session | 12/7/23 10:00 - 11:00 am Erosion and Stormwater | 1/4/24 10:00 - 11:00 am Acid Mine Drainage Monitoring an d Evaluation | 2/1/24 10:00 - 11:00 am View here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Annual V
irtual Roundtable Series \;
3RQ will host a three-part virtual series to learn about the resear
ch\, conservation\, and education-based efforts being undertaken by 3RQ me
mber organizations and 3RQ partner researchers in the Upper Ohio River Bas
in from December 2023 - February 2024. Sessions will be held on the first
Thursday of each month from December through February at 10 am following t
he topics outlined below. \;
Register online \;to get a Zoom link to j
oin any occurrence in this webinar series.
View \;here.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20231211T1925260Z-399841-5500@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416 SUMMARY:Outdoor Woman registration DESCRIPTION:The WVDNR is now taking registrations for its Becoming An Outdo ors Woman spring workshop at Twin Falls Resort State Park on May 3–5.The p rogram is designed to introduce women to various outdoor-related activitie s. In the workshops participants can learn and explore outdoor activities with encouragement and support from instructors\, other participants and s taff from the WVDNR’s Wildlife Resources\, Law Enforcement and State Parks sections. The workshop is limited to 75 participants and spots fill up fa st\, so outdoor enthusiasts are invited to learn more and register online at: WVdnr.gov/becoming-an-outdoor-woman. Each participant enrolled in a fi shing course must purchase a fishing license and trout stamp and send a co py of their license with their registration and fees. Fishing licenses and stamps may be purchased online at WVfish.com. DNRlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDNR is
now taking registrations for its Becoming An Outdoors Woman spring worksh
op at \;
The workshop is limited to 75 participants and spots fill up fast\, so outdoor enthusiasts are invited to learn more and register onlin e at: \;WVdnr.gov/becoming-an-outdoor-woman.
Each participant enrolled in a fishing course must purchase a fishing license and trout stamp and send a copy of their license with their registration and fees. Fishing licenses and stamps may be purchased online at WVfish.com.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20240416T1306370Z-399841-5785@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000 SUMMARY:KSF pollinator garden DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation June 1st\, is National Trails Day\, a great day to volunteer and help make Kanawha State Forest an even better place to visit. The plans are to prepare a space for a poll inator garden by removing invasive plants such as multiflora rose\, Asiati c bittersweet and Japanese honeysuckle from a field across the road from t he KSF Archery Range. To get to the KSF Archery Range\, drive past the mai n headquarters' parking lot and look for a dirt lot on your right. (If you get to the Spotted Salamander Trail parking lot\, you've gone too far). W e'll wrap with a light lunch of hotdogs\, chips and drinks\, then you can join a guided hike\, or head out on a trail of your choice and enjoy the r est of the day in the forest. Click-here to view the FB event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kan awha State Forest Foundation
June 1st\, is National Trails Day\, a great day to volu nteer and help make Kanawha State Forest an even better place to visit. Th e plans are to prepare a space for a pollinator garden by removing invasiv e plants such as multiflora rose\, Asiatic bittersweet and Japanese honeys uckle from a field across the road from the KSF Archery Range.
To get to the KSF Archery Range\, drive past the main headquarters' parking lot and look for a dirt lot on your r ight. (If you get to the Spotted Salamander Trail parking lot\, you've gon e too far). We'll wrap with a light lunch of hotdogs\, chips and drinks\, then you can join a guided hike\, or head out on a trail of your choice an d enjoy the rest of the day in the forest.
Click-here \;to v iew the FB event post.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240522T1455160Z-399841-5830@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T150000 SUMMARY:PAN cleanup day DESCRIPTION:Clean-Up Day with Plateau Action Network Location: Meet at the Fern Creek Parking Lot (Endless Wall Trail access #1) along Lansing Edmond Road\, near Fayetteville Details: Our friends at Plateau Action Network a re organizing a clean-up day in the beautiful area near Fayetteville. This event will focus on cleaning up local streams and ensuring that the area remains pristine for all to enjoy. Join us for an afternoon of community s pirit and environmental stewardship! Questions: Contact Desirae at 304-520 -1426 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clea n-Up Day with \;Plateau Action Network
Location: \;Meet at the Fern Creek Parking Lot (Endless Wall Trail<
/span> access #1) along Lansing Edmond Road\, near Fayetteville
Details: \;Our friends at Plat
eau Action Network are organizing a clean-up day in the beautiful area nea
r Fayetteville. This event will focus on cleaning up local streams and ens
uring that the area remains pristine for all to enjoy. Join us for an afte
rnoon of community spirit and environmental stewardship!
Questions: \;Contact Desirae at 304-5 20-1426
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240816T1918150Z-399841-5973@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203 SUMMARY:WV Rivers Updates DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Settlement targets coal mining pollution in Sout hern WV streams. Science Corner: What is conductivity and ionic pollution? Community Meetings Recap: Fairmont Brine Facility. Community pushback del ays Water Bottling Plant plans. Now Hiring: Community Ambassadors. And mor e... Click-Here to read the stories. WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more...
< strong>Click-Here to read the stories.&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241202T1417050Z-399841-6164@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000 SUMMARY:Closeout Process DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an overview of the closeout process p resented by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's grant services bra nch. [Register Here] Please visit and bookmark the EPA Grants Webinars pag e where you will find tips for preparing for EPA webinars\, presentation m aterials\, helpful resources\, and webinar recordings. We also invite you to visit and bookmark the Community Library of Frequently Asked Questions to find answers to questions about EPA grants that were asked by previous webinar participants. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This webinar will provide an overview of the closeout process presented by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's grant services branch.
Please visit and bookm ark the \;EPA Grants Webinars \;page where you will find tips for preparing for EPA web inars\, presentation materials\, helpful resources\, and webinar recording s. \;We also invite you to visit and bookmark the \;Community Library of Frequently Asked Questions \;to find answers to questions about EPA grants that were asked by previous webinar participants.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250304T1711430Z-399841-6319@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T150000 SUMMARY:Forest Ecology hike DESCRIPTION:Our last forest ecology hike got rained out\, but don't worry\, you can still learn about red spruce ecosystems. Meet at the petting zoo in Blackwater Falls State Park on June 2nd at 1 p.m. for a tour on gentle trails\, led by a former Forest Service ecologist. We expect the tour to t ake roughly 2 hours. Hosted by Friends of Blackwater https://www.facebook. com/events/205941046877051/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our last forest ecology hike got rained out \, but don't worry\, you can still learn about red spruce ecosystems. Meet at the petting zoo in Blackwater Falls State Park on June 2nd at 1 p.m. f or a tour on gentle trails\, led by a former Forest Service ecologist. We expect the tour to take roughly 2 hours.
Hosted by Friends of Blackwater
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park UID:20180525T1804510Z-399841-785@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190109 SUMMARY:IECA conference registration DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the IECA 2019 Annual Conference an d Expo! Check out the new conference schedule\, browse the over 100 techni cal sessions\, view what’s happening in the Expo Hall and make time to att end the Mountain States Welcome Reception. Visit the conference website fo r full details and register today. Register before January 15 and save. ___________________________________________________________________ Joann a Fetherolf\, CMP Education Director International Erosion Control Associa tion (Region One) 3033 S Parker Rd | Suite 410 | Aurora\, CO 80014 | Dire ct Line: (303) 468-2237 | Fax: 303-468-2237 Email: joanna@ieca.org | Websi te: www.ieca.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for the IECA 2019 Annual Conference and Expo! Check out the new conference schedule\ , browse the over 100 technical sessions\, view what&rs quo\;s happening in the Expo Hall and make time to attend th e Mountain States Welcome Reception. Visit the conference website for full details and regi ster today. Register before January 15 and save. \; \;
__________________________________________ _________________________
Joanna Fetherolf\, CMP Education Directo r
International Erosion Control Association (Region One)
3 033 S Parker Rd | Suite 410 | Aurora\, CO 80014 \;|
Direct Li ne: (303) 468-2237 | Fax: 303-468-2237
Email: \;joanna@ieca.org | Website: www.ieca.org
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190109T1435250Z-399841-1496@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T120000 SUMMARY:Kid's fishing day DESCRIPTION:Kid's Fishing Day ( For ages 12 & under) Date/time: March 30\, 2019\, 8 AM – Noon Location: Registration at Camp Carson Picnic Shelter De scription: All participants must register. Registration begins at 8 a.m. a t Camp Carson picnic shelter. Fishing will begin at 9 a.m. A section of Wi lson Creek will be marked. No permit or license needed. Door prizes will b e raffled off. A parking pass is required at $5 per vehicle. Douthat State Park 14239 Douthat State Park Rd.\, Millboro\, VA 24460 Phone: 540-862-81 00 Email: Douthat@dcr.virginia.gov http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-pa rks/douthat X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kid's Fishing Day ( For ag es 12 &\; under)
Date/time: March 30\, 2019\, 8 AM &ndash\; Noo n
Location: Registration at Camp Carson Picnic Shelter
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Rd.\, Millboro\, VA 24460 Phone: 540-862-8100 \; \; \;
Email: \;Douthat@dcr. virginia.gov
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/douthat
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Douthat State Park UID:20190304T1349350Z-399841-1665@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190308 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-9-week-of-march-4-2019/ In this issue… House H olds Hearing on State Revolving Funds and Infrastructure Additional WOTUS State Outreach Wheeler Orders EPA’s ORD to Research PFAS in Agriculture Me etings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events a nd upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadl ines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-9-week-of-march-4-20 19/
\;In this issue &hellip\;
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190315T1825560Z-399841-1713@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200902 SUMMARY:ORBFHP RFP DESCRIPTION:Greetings Conservation Partners\, Please find attached the FY21 Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat Partnership Request for Proposals. The dead line for submission is October 2\, 2020. Details for submitting a proposal are in the attached document. Please email with any questions. Please als o pass along to anyone who might have a conservation need in the Ohio Rive r Basin. Thank you and look forward to another year of great projects! Don ovan Henry (donovan_herny@fws.gov) USFWS - Carterville Fish and Wildlife C onservation Office\, 292 San Diego Rd.\, Carbondale\, IL 62901 ORBFHP_RFPF Y21.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greetings Co nservation Partners\,
Please find attached the FY21 Ohio River Basin Fish Ha bitat Partnership Request for Proposals. The deadline fo r submission is \;October 2\, 2020. Details for submi tting a proposal are in the attached document. Please email with any quest ions. Please also pass along to anyone who might have a conservation need in the Ohio River Basin.
Tha nk you and look forward to another year of great projects!
Donovan Henry (donovan_herny@fws.gov) USFWS - Carterville Fish and Wildlif e Conservation Office\, 292 San Diego Rd.\, Carbondale\, IL 62901
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200814T1613030Z-399841-3348@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200814 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/a cwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-27-week-of-august-10-2020/ In this issue... E PA Webinars on Water Quality Certification Rule Changes OIG on EPA's BEACH Act Reporting OIG to Review EPA's Efforts on HABs Member Organization Ros ter Updates ECHO Dashboard of the Week: NPDES Data Sharing Dashboard Meeti ngs\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past we ek's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of im portant deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: \; https://www.acwa-u s.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-27-week-of-august-10-2020/
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< ul>ACWA's W eekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities . The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights im portant information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200814T1638400Z-399841-3350@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T193000 SUMMARY:Farming for clean water DESCRIPTION:Farming for Clean Water It is estimated that widespread use of priority practices on Chesapeake Bay-region farms can reduce the amount of nitrogen pollution going into the Bay by as much as 60 percent. CBF works alongside the agriculture community to advise and advocate for the best m anagement practices that will not only improve the agriculture community's bottom line\, but also clean up creeks\, rivers\, and the Bay. Featured s peakers include CBF experts Matt Kowalski\, Watershed Restoration Speciali st\, and Alston Horn\, Restoration Specialist. Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Farm ing for Clean Water
It is estimated that widespread use of priority practices on Chesapeake B ay-region farms can reduce the amount of nitrogen pollution going into the Bay by as much as 60 percent. CBF wo rks alongside the agriculture community to advise and advocate for the bes t management practices that will not only improve the agriculture communit y's bottom line\, but also clean up creeks\, rivers\, and the Bay.< /p>
Featured speakers include CBF e xperts Matt Kowalski\, Watershed Restoration Specialist\, and Alston Horn\ , Restoration Specialist.
Register \;HERE
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200825T2013090Z-399841-3389@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180618 SUMMARY:Junior Conservation Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Junior Conservation Camp WVDEP’s Junior Conservat ion Camp in June is open to anyone between the ages of 11 and 14. The camp offers a wide variety of classes that will enhance the participant’s know ledge of the environment and enable them to become good stewards of our na tural resources. Classes include forestry\, wildlife\, archery\, water stu dy\, recycling\, hunter education\, fishing\, and many others. Sports acti vities include basketball\, kickball\, volleyball\, and more. Starts: 06/1 8 8:00 AM Ends: 06/22 12:00 PM Contact Information: Annette Hoskins 304-92 6-0499\, ext. 1659 Annette.L.Hoskins@wv.gov Links Junior Conservation Camp Location: Cedar Lakes Conference Center 82 FFA Drive\, Ripley\, WV 25271 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Junior Conservation C amp
WVDEP&rsquo\;s Junior Conservation Camp in June is op en to anyone between the ages of 11 and 14. The camp offers a wide variety of classes that will enhance the participant&rsquo\;s knowledge of the en vironment and enable them to become good stewards of our natural resources . Classes include forestry\, wildlife\, archery\, water study\, recycling\ , hunter education\, fishing\, and many others. Sports activities include basketball\, kickball\, volleyball\, and more.
Starts: 06/18 8:00 AM Ends: 06/22 12:00 PM
Contact Information: Anne tte Hoskins 304-926-0499\, ext. 1659 Annette .L.Hoskins@wv.gov
Links Junior Conservation Camp
Location: Ce dar Lakes Conference Center 82 FFA Drive\, Ripley\, WV \; 25271
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180523T1415280Z-399841-648@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 SUMMARY:Youth Environmental Day DESCRIPTION:Youth Environmental Day Youth Environmental Day is celebrated a nnually at North Bend State Park\, the third Saturday in May. Approximatel y 1\,100 participants attend. Highlighting the activities is the presentat ion of more than $15\,000 in cash awards and scholarships in recognition o f outstanding environmental accomplishments by the youth groups enrolled i n the program. Contact Information: Annette Hoskins 304-926-0499\, ext. 16 59 Annette.L.Hoskins@wv.gov Links Youth Environmental Day Youth Environmen tal Program Location: North Bend State Park 202 North Bend State Park\, Ca iro\, WV 26337 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Environmental Day
Youth Environmental Day is celebrated annually at North Bend State P ark\, the third Saturday in May. Approximately 1\,100 participants attend. Highlighting the activities is the presentation of more than $15\,000 in cash awards and scholarships in recognition of outstanding environmental a ccomplishments by the youth groups enrolled in the program.
Annette.L.Hoskins@wv.gov
Links Youth Environmental Day Youth Environmental Program
Location: North Bend State Park 202 North Bend State Park\, Cairo\, WV \; 26337
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180411T1658520Z-399841-649@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190625 SUMMARY:WV Chesapeake Bay newsletter DESCRIPTION:WV Chesapeake Bay newsletter - Summer 2019: Issue 32 In this i ssue: BUBBA Award Chesapeake Bay Week Project eTrout Trib Team CREP Signup has Begun The River is Their Classroom WV Rivers Coalition adds two WV En virothon Results and more Visit the link below to view the current issue a nd Click-Here for previous newsletters. http://www.wvchesapeakebay.us/news letter/2019/Summer-19.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Chesapeak e Bay newsletter - Summer 2019: Issue 32
\;In this issue:
Visit the link below to view the current issue and \;Click-Here for previous newsletters.
http://www .wvchesapeakebay.us/newsletter/2019/Summer-19.pdf
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190625T1342510Z-399841-2110@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T120000 SUMMARY:Pollinators workshop DESCRIPTION:Pollinators Workshop Please join Dave Davis\, PhD.\, groundskee per of the WVBG\, at our new pollinator garden to learn about native butte rflies and pollinators in West Virginia. Dave will focus on swallowtail an d monarch butterflies\, their host plants\, and many native bees that occu r in the area. Participants will also can take home some pollinator-friend ly plants to get them started on supporting these wonderful insects at hom e. All ages. Free for WVBG members\, $15 non-members. Register at: https ://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/ WV Tourism calendar of events: https://wv tourism.com/event/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pollinators Workshop
Please join Dave Da vis\, PhD.\, groundskeeper of the WVBG\, at our new pollinator garden to l earn about native butterflies and pollinators in West Virginia. Dave will focus on swallowtail and monarch butterflies\, their host plants\, and man y native bees that occur in the area. Participants will also can take home some pollinator-friendly plants to get them started on supporting these w onderful insects at home. \; All ages. \; Free for WVBG members\, $15 non-members. Register at: \;https://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/
< p>WV Tourism calendar of events: https://wv tourism.com/event/\;
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:WV Botanical Gardens UID:20190627T1803090Z-399841-2127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201002 SUMMARY:ORBFHP RFP deadline DESCRIPTION:Greetings Conservation Partners\, Please find attached the FY21 Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat Partnership Request for Proposals. The dead line for submission is TODAY. Details for submitting a proposal are in the attached document. Please email with any questions. Donovan Henry (donov an_herny@fws.gov) USFWS - Carterville Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offic e\, 292 San Diego Rd.\, Carbondale\, IL 62901 ORBFHP_RFPFY21.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greetings Co nservation Partners\,
Please find attached the FY21 \;Ohio River Basin F ish Habitat Partnership \;Request for Proposals. The deadline for submission is TODAY. Details for submitting a proposal are in the attached document. Please email with any questions. \;
Donovan Henry (donovan_herny@fws.gov) USFWS - Carte rville Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office\, 292 San Diego Rd.\, Carbond ale\, IL 62901
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200814T1614400Z-399841-3349@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180929 SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway statewide fall cleanup DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Highway statewide fall cleanup The Adopt-A-Highway Prog ram is co-sponsored by the Division of Highways and the Department of Envi ronmental Protection. It was established in the late 1980's under the DNR (now a REAP Program) to improve the quality of our environment by encourag ing public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Its objective is to save taxpayers money by increasing public awareness and to serve as an educational tool by focusing on the consequences which result when lit tering can continue unchecked. Contact Information: Kim Smith 304-926-0499 \, ext. 1198 Kim.L.Smith@wv.gov Links Adopt-A-Highway Location: Throughout West Virginia Fall_AAHCleanup.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Adopt-A-Highway statewide fall clea nup
The \;Adopt-A-Highway Program is co-spo nsored by the Division of Highways and the Department of Environmental Pro tection. It was established in the late 1980's under the DNR (now a REAP P rogram) to improve the quality of our environment by encouraging public in volvement in the elimination of highway litter. Its objective is to save t axpayers money by increasing public awareness and to serve as an education al tool by focusing on the consequences which result when littering can co ntinue unchecked.
Contact Information: Kim Smith 304-926-0499\, ext. 1198
Links Adopt-A-Highway
Location: Throughout West Virginia
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20180928T1325390Z-399841-652@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113 SUMMARY:Stormwater Solutions Conference and Exhibition RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Stormwater Solutions Conference and Exhibition Be a part of the solution Share your expertise with the storm water and erosion control pr ofessionals who will gather in the Chicago area this November to explore s olutions to today’s and tomorrow’s industry challenges. As a presenter\, y ou’ll directly interact with federal\, state and local agencies\, educatio nal institutions\, storm water managers\, consultants\, engineers\, contra ctors\, and designers. http://www.swsconferenceexpo.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stormwater Solutions Conference and Exhibition
Be a part of the solution
Share your expertise with the storm water and erosion control professionals who will gather in the Chicago area this November to explore solutions to today&rsq uo\;s and tomorrow&rsquo\;s industry challenges. As a presenter\, you&rsqu o\;ll directly interact with federal\, state and local agencies\, educatio nal institutions\, storm water managers\, consultants\, engineers\, contra ctors\, and designers.
http://www.swsconferenceexpo.com/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1336240Z-399841-915@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181012 SUMMARY:Youth Environmental Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Youth Environmental Conference The YEC is a weekend conference in the fall filled with environmental activities geared toward youth betwe en the ages of 14 and 18. The participants attend environmental workshops on such subjects as recycling\, clean water\, wildlife\, etc. Starts: 10/1 2 4:00 PM Ends: 10/14 11:00 AM Contact Information: Annette Hoskins 304-92 6-0499\, ext. 1659 Annette.L.Hoskins@wv.gov Links YEC Location: Charleston Marriott X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Youth Environmental Conference
The YEC is a weekend conference in the fall filled with envir onmental activities geared toward youth between the ages of 14 and 18. The participants attend environmental workshops on such subjects as recycling \, clean water\, wildlife\, etc.
Starts: 10/12 4:00 PM Ends: 10/14 11:00 AM
Contact Information: Annette Hoskins 30 4-926-0499\, ext. 1659 Annette.L.Hoskins@wv. gov
Links YEC
Location: Charleston Marriott
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20180928T1327350Z-399841-653@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T120000 SUMMARY:Being with nature DESCRIPTION:Join Judith Clister 10:00-11:30 a.m. the first Sunday\, May-Oct ober\, for a time of contemplation/meditation with nature. Our hosts will be the writings of world known authors such as Mary Oliver\, Rumi and Wend ell Berry. We will gather for some readings and then spend time BEing in a nd with nature. Feel free to bring a journal\, sketchbook and/or camera to help record your discoveries. Ages 14 and up. Free for WVBG members\, $15 for non-members. REGISTER HERE WV Tourism calendar of events: https://wvt ourism.com/event/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Judith Clister 10:00-11:30 a.m. the first Sunday\, May-October\, for a time of contemplation/meditation with nature. Our hosts will be the writings of world known authors such as Mary Oliver\, Rumi and Wendell Berry. We wi ll gather for some readings and then spend time BEing in and with nature. Feel free to bring a journal\, sketchbook and/or camera to help record you r discoveries. Ages 14 and up. Free for WVBG members\, $15 for non-members . REGISTER HERE
WV Tourism calendar of events: https://wvtourism.com/event/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:WV Botanical Gardens UID:20190627T1806340Z-399841-2128@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T093000 SUMMARY:Fall bird walk DESCRIPTION:Orion Metheny with Mountaineer Audubon will lead us on an early morning bird walk in search of fall migrants and other resident birds fou nd in the diverse habitats of the WVBG. Bring binoculars and a bird guide if you have them. All ages. Free for WVBG & Audubon members\, $15 non-memb ers. REGISTER HERE WV Tourism calendar of events: https://wvtourism.com/ event/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Orion Metheny with Mountaineer Audubon will lead us on an early morning bird walk in search of fall migrants and othe r resident birds found in the diverse habitats of the WVBG. Bring binocula rs and a bird guide if you have them. All ages. Free for WVBG &\; Audub on members\, $15 non-members.
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:WV Botanical Gardens UID:20190627T1809300Z-399841-2129@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T120000 SUMMARY:Family walk DESCRIPTION:Friday Family Walk Join WVBG Executive Director Philip Smith on the first Friday of July for a short nature-themed story followed by a wa lk around the Garden concluding with a simple craft. This easy\, casual wa lk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enj oy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” strollers. All ages. Free for WVBG member\, $15 suggested donation/famil y for non-members. For more information email: info@wvbg.org or call 304-3 22-2093. Register at: https://www.wvbg.org/programs/events/ WV Tourism cal endar of events: https://wvtourism.com/event/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Execut ive Director Philip Smith on the first Friday of July for a short nature-t hemed story followed by a walk around the Garden concluding with a simple craft. This easy\, casual walk is a great way for children and their caret akers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate &ldquo\;off road&rdquo\; strollers. All ages. \; Fre e for WVBG member\, $15 suggested donation/family for non-members. For mor e information email: info@wvbg.org or call 304-322-2093.
Register at: \;https://www. wvbg.org/programs/events/
WV Tourism calendar of events: https://wvtourism.com/event/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:WV Botanical Garden UID:20190627T1811420Z-399841-2130@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T120000 SUMMARY:Being with nature DESCRIPTION:Being with nature Join Judith Clister 10:00-11:30 a.m. the firs t Sunday\, May-October\, for a time of contemplation/meditation with natur e. Our hosts will be the writings of world known authors such as Mary Oliv er\, Rumi and Wendell Berry. We will gather for some readings and then spe nd time Being in and with nature. Feel free to bring a journal\, sketchboo k and/or camera to help record your discoveries. Ages 14 and up. Free for WVBG members\, $15 for non-members. REGISTER HERE WV Tourism calendar of e vents: https://wvtourism.com/event/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Being with n ature
Join Judith Clister 10 :00-11:30 a.m. the first Sunday\, May-October\, for a time of contemplatio n/meditation with nature. Our hosts will be the writings of world known au thors such as Mary Oliver\, Rumi and Wendell Berry. We will gather for som e readings and then spend time Being in and with nature. Feel free to brin g a journal\, sketchbook and/or camera to help record your discoveries. Ag es 14 and up. Free for WVBG members\, $15 for non-members.
WV Tourism calendar of even ts: https://wvtourism.com/event /
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:WV Botanical Garden UID:20190828T1641480Z-399841-2131@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210620 SUMMARY:Virtual STEM spin DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia 4-H In this four-week virtual camp\, you th will learn about the engineering design process to plan and build their own inventions. Each week will focus on a different branch of engineering . The camp will also include hands-on activities and projects for each top ic area. Registered participants will be mailed a kit with the needed mate rials. When: The camp will meet virtually every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 PM throughout the month of July starting July 6th. The Zoom platform to host the camp meetings. Who: This camp is for WV youth who will be enrolled in 3rd - 6th grade for the 2021-2022 school year. Minimum Age: 8 As of: Sept 1\, 2021 Maximum Age: 11 As of: Sept 1\, 2021 Signing up: Choose a topic o f interest to you\, then register online through ZSuite. To register for a summer virtual 4-H experience\, go to 4h.zsuite.org and enroll in 4-H wit h your county. Once your enrollment has been approved\, you will be able t o select 'Events' and see all the open event registrations. Registration w ill close June 20. Cost: $20 For full schedule please visit: https://exten sion.wvu.edu/youth-family/4h https://fb.me/e/1glE2zFzA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia 4-H
In this four-week virtual camp\, youth will learn about the engineering design process to plan and b uild their own inventions. Each week will focus on a different branch of e ngineering. The camp will also include hands-on activities and projects fo r each topic area. Registered participants will be mailed a kit with the n eeded materials.
Whe n: The camp will meet virtually every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 PM t hroughout the month of July starting July 6th. The Zoom platform to host t he camp meetings.
Wh o: This camp is for WV youth who will be enrolled in 3rd - 6th gr ade for the 2021-2022 school year. Minimum Age: 8 As of: Sept 1\, 2021 Max imum Age: 11 As of: Sept 1\, 2021
Signing up: Choose a topic of interest to you\, the n register online through ZSuite. To register for a summer virtual 4-H exp erience\, go to \;4h.zsuite.o rg \;and enroll in 4-H with your county. Once your enrollment has been approved\, you will be able to select 'Events' and see all the o pen event registrations. Registration will close June 20.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Cost: $20
For full schedule please visit: \;https://extens
ion.wvu.edu/youth-family/4h
Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia 4-H
In this four-week virtual camp\, youth will learn about the engineering design process to plan and b uild their own inventions. Each week will focus on a different branch of e ngineering. The camp will also include hands-on activities and projects fo r each topic area. Registered participants will be mailed a kit with the n eeded materials.
Whe n: The camp will meet virtually every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 PM t hroughout the month of July starting July 6th. The Zoom platform to host t he camp meetings.
Wh o: This camp is for WV youth who will be enrolled in 3rd - 6th gr ade for the 2021-2022 school year. Minimum Age: 8 As of: Sept 1\, 2021 Max imum Age: 11 As of: Sept 1\, 2021
Signing up: Choose a topic of interest to you\, the n register online through ZSuite. To register for a summer virtual 4-H exp erience\, go to \;4h.zsuite.o rg \;and enroll in 4-H with your county. Once your enrollment has been approved\, you will be able to select 'Events' and see all the o pen event registrations. Registration will close June 20.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Cost: $20
For full schedule please visit: \;https://extens
ion.wvu.edu/youth-family/4h
Join \;< a href='mailto:Josh.Revels@FAIRMONTSTATE.EDU'>Josh in engaging activit ies in the GLOBE Cloud Module for Elementary students. He will demonstrate instructional activities related to cloud shape and type and use the 'Clo uds Have Names?' book to help students identify clouds. \;Audience: Educators (Elementary)&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200730T2052300Z-399841-3293@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007 SUMMARY:FOB News DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater News What's up with the Forest Service's Gauley Healthy Forest project? What progress has been made on the North Fo rk restoration project? When can folks help out with the botanical restora tion project on the Blackwater Rail Trail? What do the new historic Davis signs look like and where are they going? Check out the October newsletter for answers to these questions and so much more! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Frie nds of Blackwater News
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Deadline: \;October 31. \ ;Please \;e-mail your entries to \;Tara Granke. \;
In honor of World Wetlands Day\, WVDEP is announcing it has received a wetland program development grant of $322\,702 from EPA. The grant will allow the WVDEP t o update wetland mapping for 23 counties in West Virginia and develop publ ic outreach programs to encourage community involvement in citizen science and wetland protection.
We
tlands are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world &ndash\; co
mparable to rain forests and coral reefs &ndash\; and can be thought of as
'biological supermarkets.' They provide great volumes of food that attrac
t many animal species\, such as small insects\, shellfish\, fish\, reptile
s\, amphibians\, birds\, and mammals. Many species of birds and mammals re
ly on wetlands for food\, water\, and shelter\, especially during migratio
n and breeding.
In addi
tion to providing a natural habitat to fish and wildlife\, wetlands functi
on as natural sponges that trap and slowly release surface water\, rain\,
snowmelt\, groundwater\, and flood waters. Trees\, root mats and other wet
land vegetation also slow the speed of flood waters and distribute them mo
re slowly over the floodplain. This combined water storage and braking act
ion lowers flood heights and reduces erosion. Wetlands also act as natural
water purifiers\, filtering sediment and absorbing many pollutants in sur
face waters. Wetlands are vital to the health of our communities and perfo
rm valuable ecosystem functions\, including water purification\, shore sta
bilization\, floodwater retention\, groundwater recharge\, and more. West
Virginia is home to numerous types of wetlands\, such as swamps\, fens\, m
arshes\, and vernal pools\, and can be found in every county in the state.
To learn more about We
st Virginia wetlands and how you can help to protect them\, visit the WVDE
P's \;wetlands video playlist on YouTube \;or its&
nbsp\;Wetland Resour
ces web page.
Event by&nbs p\;Grace Williams \;and \;Friends of the Tug Fork River
Do you know what&rsquo\;s in your stream or creek? Lea rn how to sample and test the water in our local streams. If so\, you're i nvited to attend a KY/WV workshop on April 9th from Noon - 5:00 pm at \;P anther State Forest \;- Sandy Bottom picnic area (see attached map ). \;RSVP to reserve your spot and get more info!
Interact and learn from representatives of Kentucky Watershed Watch an d West Virginia's \;Save Our Strea m programs. This training will teach volunteers how to e valuate streams that feed into the Tug Fork River. Once trained\, voluntee r teams will provide valuable water quality findings throughout the spring \, summer\, and fall. With consistent\, reliable data and evidence\, toget her we can work towards cleaner water! - \;https://fb.me/ e/34STjxsII
If your attending or just want to learn more\, \;click-he re \;for study resources.
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Panther State Forest (37.42330\, -81.87640) UID:20220322T1708020Z-399841-4292@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION:Luke\, Md.\, mill closing\, striped bass restrictions\, love fo r the hellbender\, citizen monitoring\, and more in the Potomac News Reser voir. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Luke\, Md.\, mill closing\, striped ba ss restrictions\, love for the hellbender\, citizen monitoring\, and more in the \;Potomac News Reservoir.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190523T1934240Z-399841-1999@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION:Water chestnut\, catfish\, crabs\, cleaner Potomac\, Coast Guar d study\, and more in the Potomac News Reservoir. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water chestnut\, catfish\, crabs\, cle aner Potomac\, Coast Guard study\, and more in the \;Potomac News Reservoir.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190523T1932250Z-399841-1998@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014617Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220307 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Friends of the Cheat is looking for residents wh o own land along the Cheat River\, and who are willing to set-aside a port ion for riparian buffers. To read more\, click here. WV Make it Shine is h eld April 2 through April 16\, and applications are due March 11. To acces s more information\, click here. To apply\, click here. Emergency Communit y Water Assistance Grant. Applications are accepted year-round. To access more information\, click here. Partners for Places matching grants. The d eadline is April 13th at 11:59pm. To access more information\, click here ORBFHP anticipates receiving appropriations in FY23 to support the partner ship and its efforts to complete enhancement projects. The deadline is Mar ch 9th. If you have any questions\, please contact Kevin Haupt. To downloa d the RFP\, click here. There are many more stories and information\, cli ck-here to read it all! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
There are many more stories an
d information\, click-here to read
it all!
\;
| This week's Wrap i s accessible \;here. I n this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf ormation. | ||
| West Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Upda te Click -Here \;to download the pdf.
In this issue | ||
| Meet Skylar Martin\; Free Meetings on Stormwater Topics\; Envirothon 2021\; Cover C rop Signs\; Citizen Scientists Needed\ ; Hands-on for Kids\; Land Conservation Accomplishments\; Trout Unlimited is Cacapon Conservation Champion |
Applied Protection Approaches at the Watershed Scale \;< /span>
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210223T1849410Z-399841-3672@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181205 SUMMARY:StormCon abstracts due DESCRIPTION:StormCon\, the conference exclusively for stormwater and surfac e-water professionals\, is seeking abstracts for presentation at StormCon 2019\, which will take place in Atlanta\, GA\, on August 18 – 22\, 2019. T he deadline for submitting abstracts is Wednesday\, December 5\, 2018. We are accepting abstracts in six conference tracks: Stormwater Infrastructur e and Best Management Practices\; Green Infrastructure\; Stormwater Permit Compliance\; Funding\, Staffing\, and Managing the Stormwater Program\; I ndustrial Stormwater Management\; and Research and Testing. For descriptio ns of the tracks and more information about submitting an abstract\, pleas e visit www.StormCon.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:StormCon\, the conference exclusively for s tormwater and surface-water professionals\, is seeking abstracts for prese ntation at StormCon 2019\, which will take place in Atlanta\, GA\, on Augu st 18 &ndash\; 22\, 2019. The deadline for submitting abstracts is Wednesd ay\, December 5\, 2018.
We are accepting abstracts in six conferen ce tracks: Stormwater Infrastructure and Best Management Practices\; Green Infrastructure\; Stormwater Permit Compliance\; Funding\, Staffing\, and Managing the Stormwater Program\; Industrial Stormwater Management\; and R esearch and Testing. For descriptions of the tracks and more information a bout submitting an abstract\, please visit www.StormCon.com. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20181204T1728300Z-399841-1398@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728 SUMMARY:WVHC summer splash DESCRIPTION:As the summer heat settles in\, we're excited to invite our com munity of water enthusiasts and nature lovers to join us on a breathtaking 4-mile paddle down the scenic waters of the Cheat River with Blackwater O utdoor Adventures! Whether you're a seasoned paddler or looking to try som ething new\, the Summer Splash is the perfect opportunity to soak in the s unshine\, experience the fun of the river\, and bask in the magnificence o f the mighty Cheat. So prepare for a day filled with laughter\, camaraderi e\, and the great outdoors! Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As the summe r heat settles in\, we're excited to invite our community of water enthusi asts and nature lovers to join us on a \;breathtaking \;4-mile pad dle down the scenic waters of the \;Cheat River with \;Blackwater Outdoor Adventures!
Whether you're a seasoned paddler or looking to try something new \, the Summer Splash is the perfect opportunity to soak in the sunshine\, experience the fun of the river\, and bask in the \;magnificence of th e mighty Cheat. So prepare for a day filled with laughter\, camaraderie\, and the great outdoors! \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240724T1344440Z-399841-5915@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the February 2025 edition of River Voices. This mont h\, we’re sharing organizations’ stories and lessons on creating community leadership and stewardship programs\, from planning and design stages all the way to launching a successful program. Plus\, explore our newest lear ning series! Building Local Leadership for Community Resilience New Online Learning Series A Note on the Federal Funding Pause Events and Learning O pportunities Member News and Tips And more… Go to: https://www.rivernetwor k.org/river-voices-february-2025/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he February 2025 edition of River Voices. This month\, we&rsquo\;re sharin g organizations&rsquo\; stories and lessons on creating community leadersh ip and stewardship programs\, from planning and design stages all the way to launching a successful program. Plus\, explore our newest learning seri es!
And more&hellip\; Go to: \;https://ww w.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-february-2025/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250305T1417230Z-399841-6323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T113000 SUMMARY:Intro to MTB RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20180901;BYDAY=TU,SA DESCRIPTION:1.5 hour clinic introducing the basic fundamentals of mountain biking and ride to Long Point\, the quintessential New River Gorge viewpoi nt. Skills taught will include basic body position\, braking control\, shi fting gears\, and balance forward\, back and side-to-side on the bike. Bri ng your own bike or rent one from The Farm. https://www.facebook.com/event s/2128742207404891/?event_time_id=2128742214071557%3Fti X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:1.5 hour clinic introducing the basic funda
mentals of mountain biking and ride to Long Point\, the quintessential New
River Gorge viewpoint. Skills taught will include basic body position\, b
raking control\, shifting gears\, and balance forward\, back and side-to-s
ide on the bike.
Bring your own bike or rent one from The Farm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2128742207404891/?event _time_id=2128742214071557%3Fti
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Arrowhead Bike Farm UID:20180821T1259440Z-399841-1025@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T143000 SUMMARY:Environmental Protection Advisory Council DESCRIPTION:Environmental Protection Advisory Council Meeting Regular Quart erly Meeting Date/Time: Starts: 12/13/2018 1:00 PM Ends: 2:30 PM Contact I nformation: Kenna DeRaimo 304-926-0499 Ext. 1544 Kenna.M.DeRaimo@wv.gov Lo cation: West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection WVDEP Headqua rters - West Virginia Conference Room 3001 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Environmental Protection Advisory C ouncil Meeting
Regular Quarterly Meeting
Date/Time: Starts: 12/13/2018 \;1:00 PM Ends: 2:30 PM
< p>Contact Information: Kenna DeRaimo 304-926-0499 Ext. 15 44 Kenna.M.DeRaimo@wv.govLocation: West Virginia Department of Environmenta l Protection WVDEP Headquarters - West Virginia Conference Room 3001
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180827T1858460Z-399841-1124@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T160000 SUMMARY:GIS storytelling for conservation DESCRIPTION:Discover how conservation organizations are harnessing the powe r of ArcGIS StoryMaps to amplify advocacy efforts and share inspiring stor ies of those working to protect our planet. Join River Network and the ESR I StoryMaps team for an engaging lesson on the impact of storytelling thro ugh mapping! Our expert presenters will deliver an insightful overview of ArcGIS StoryMaps\, showcase example stories tailored to the River Network community\, share nine essential tips for impactful storytelling\, and pro vide a hands-on demonstration of the platform. Register and learn more [He re] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover how conservation organizations are harnessing the power of \;ArcGIS Stor yMaps \;to amplify advocacy efforts and share inspiring stori es of those working to protect our planet. Join River Network and the \;ESRI \;StoryMaps team for an engaging lesson on the impa ct of storytelling through mapping! Our expert presenters will deliver an insightful overview of ArcGIS StoryMaps\, showcase example stories tailore d to the River Network community\, share nine essential tips for impactful storytelling\, and provide a hands-on demonstration of the platform.
Register and learn more [Here< /a>]
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250509T1302570Z-399841-6520@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200427 SUMMARY:Monongahela blooming schedule DESCRIPTION:Monongahela National Forest blooming schedule Maurice Brooks Th is is a brief catalog of some of our favorite plant displays in West Virgi nia. It suggests times to see them\, and how to get there. Dates given are only suggestive\; in any given year vagaries of weather can upset any nat ural calendar by a week or more. I know of no other area in West Virginia which displays so many botanical climaxes as Dolly Sods. There will be fre quent references to it. I have tried\, however\, to cover the state a litt le more thoroughly\, and to follow a chronological pattern from spring to late autumn. Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monongahela National Forest blooming schedule
Maurice Brooks
This is a brief catalog of some of our favorite plant displays in West Virginia. It suggests times to see them\, and how to get there. Dates given are only suggestive\; in any given year vagaries of weather can upset any natural calendar by a week or more. I know of no other area in West Virginia which displays so many botanical climaxes as Dolly Sods. There will be frequent references to it. I have tried\, however\, to cover the state a little mo re thoroughly\, and to follow a chronological pattern from spring to late autumn.
Click-Here \;for all the details.
\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Monongahela National Forest UID:20200420T1336450Z-399841-3004@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200713 SUMMARY:WVRC E-news DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers E-News In this issue: House votes on Great American O utdoors Act\; Dominion and Duke abandon ACP\; WVDEP finalizes water qualit y standards recommendations\; Dr. Logan’s climate-water-justice webinar on 7/17\; Visualizing drinking water protection through land conservation\; Virtual engagement webinar 7/23\; WV Rivers in the news\; and more. Read a ll the details HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV R ivers E-News
In this issue:
House votes on Great American Outdoors Act\ ; Dominion and Duke abandon ACP\; WVDEP finalizes water quality standards recommendations\; Dr. Logan&rsquo\;s climate-water-justice webinar on 7/17 \; Visualizing drinking water protection through land conservation\; Virtu al engagement webinar 7/23\; WV Rivers in the news\; and more.
Read all the details HERE.
Advancing Ra cial Justice
Join us for an open discussion on the role of racial justice in our movement and beyond. Be sure to complete the pre-meeting survey \;so we can better underst and how you are coming into this conversation on racial justice. \;
Cryptobranch us alleganiensis \;(Eastern Hellbender) is a fully aquatic salamander species that shelters under cobble and boulder as both a juvenile and as a n adult. Herein\, we document mortality associated with anthropogenic habi tat disturbance (i.e.\, moving and stacking of rocks). To our knowledge\, these observations are the first of their kind in the scientific literatur e. Given the high number of visitors to and increasing recreational use of rivers on public lands in the southeastern US\, managers should consider implementing outreach education programs and monitoring popular recreation areas to deter in-stream habitat alteration. \;Click-Here for the full study.
\;
To learn more about the Hellbender salamander and why rock stacking is bad\, enjoy this 10 minute documentary\, \; The Last Dragons.
\;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200803T1313300Z-399841-3299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190524 SUMMARY:CB watershed forum RFP DESCRIPTION:Request for Proposals Registration is Open We accepting proposa ls for sessions and field experiences. Please read the Request for Proposa ls Guidelines and Best Practices linked below before registering your prop osal. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11:59 PM on Friday\, May 24\, 2019 For further information or questions regarding guidelines and proposal submission\, p lease contact Jenny McGarvey at jmcgarvey@allianceforthebay.org or (804) 9 77-1657. https://www.allianceforthebay.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Requ est for Proposals Registration is Open
We accepting proposals for sessions and field experien ces. Please read the Request for Proposals Guidelines and Best Practices l inked below before registering your proposal. \;
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 11:59 PM on Friday\, May 24\, 2019
For further information or questions regarding guidelines and proposal submiss ion\, please contact Jenny McGarvey at \;jmcgarvey@allianceforthebay.org or (804) 977-1657.
https://www.allianceforthebay.org/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190509T2018370Z-399841-1830@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170422 SUMMARY:March For Science - Morgantown DESCRIPTION:March For Science April 22nd | Morgantown Celebrate Earth Da y by paying-it-forward at this special event! Volunteers are needed to mak e posters\, plan children's activities\, monitor the march\, and more.Sign up here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:March For Science \;< /p>
April 22nd | Morgantown \;
Celebrate Earth Day by paying-it-forward at this special even t! Volunteers are needed to make posters\, plan children's activities\, mo nitor the march\, and more. Sign up here. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170419T1929430Z-399841-278@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603 SUMMARY:WVRC supports WV's watershed movement DESCRIPTION:WVRC supports West Virginia’s watershed movement Watershed grou ps from around the region convened in May to share ideas\, learn from each other\, and find ways to collaborate during three regional watershed grou p gatherings. Watershed groups have a profound impact on the health of our rivers and streams. But watershed groups throughout the state are underfu nded and have little or no staff. Even with these challenges\, they still manage to accomplish a great deal! Thanks to support from the West Virgini a Department of Environmental Protection\, WV Rivers developed a Watershed Capacity Building program to support the good work of these grassroots or ganizations. See the attached pdf for more… Watershedmovement.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVRC supports West Virginia&rsquo\;s watershed movement
< p>Watershed groups from around the region c onvened in May to share ideas\, learn from each other\, and find ways to c ollaborate during three regional watershed group gatherings. Watershed gro ups have a profound impact on the health of our rivers and streams. But wa tershed groups throughout the state are underfunded and have little or no staff. Even with these challenges\, they still manage to accomplish a grea t deal!Thanks to support fr om the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection\, WV Rivers de veloped a Watershed Capacity Building program to support the good work of these grassroots organizations. See the attached pdf for more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190529T1401090Z-399841-2009@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T193000 SUMMARY:Solar info session DESCRIPTION:In this free session\, learn about solar energy and how the Sol ar United Neighbors nonprofit co-op model simplifies the process of going solar on your home or small business. Solar co-ops have helped thousands o f people save money by leveraging the power of group purchasing\, and our independent experts can teach you everything you need to know to decide wh ether solar is right for you. Email: wvteam@solarunitedneighbors.org to le arn more. https://www.facebook.com/events/349616079321893/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this free
session\, learn about solar energy and how the \;Solar Unite
d Neighbors nonprofit co-op model simplifies the process o
f going solar on your home or small business. Solar co-ops have helped tho
usands of people save money by leveraging the power of group purchasing\,
and our independent experts can teach you everything you need to know to d
ecide whether solar is right for you.
Email: \;wvteam@solarunitedneighbors.org to learn more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/349616079321893/
\;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Kanawha County Library UID:20190723T1316250Z-399841-2262@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190810 SUMMARY:Dino day DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs invade the Brushcreek RV Resort on Saturday August 10 th! Come see and learn about some of the giants that once roamed the earth . Dino’s interact with you hourly as you dig in the fossil pit\, or gem mi ne in hopes to hit the mother load. Take pictures with the baby Dino’s or the giant adolescent. Many activities to see and do such as https://www.fa cebook.com/events/2277486405621805/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dinosaurs in vade the \;Brushcreek RV Resort on Saturday August 10th! Come see and learn about some of the giants that once roamed the ea rth. Dino&rsquo\;s interact with you hourly as you dig in the fossil pit\, or gem mine in hopes to hit the mother load. Take pictures with the baby Dino&rsquo\;s or the giant adolescent. Many activities to see and do such as
https://www.facebook.com/events/2277486405621805/< /span>
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Brushcreek RV Resort UID:20190809T1235410Z-399841-2305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210506 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Potomac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partnershi p (DWSPP) held its virtual meeting on May 5\, and the group learned about the Virginia Department of Health’s plans to assess the presence of PFAS c hemicals in drinking and groundwater\, and management priorities in Maryla nd. In this issue: DC is working on a futuristic plan: Less parking\, tall er buildings and a transformed city\; Interest in Pennsylvania’s state par ks has only grown as pandemic restrictions lift\; Kingman\, Heritage to be come Anacostia’s treasure islands\; Trashing Mother Earth\; Silt buildup i mpacting recreational activities on the Potomac\; NPS selects option to re store impaired watershed in Shenandoah National Park\; Shopping carts\, an d more removed From Little Hunting Creek\; Taking Out the Trash And more… Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pot omac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership (DWSPP)& nbsp\;held its virtual meeting on May 5\, and the group learned about the Virginia Department of Health&rsquo\;s plans to assess the presence of PFA S chemicals in drinking and groundwater\, and management priorities in Mar yland.
In this issue: D C is working on a futuristic plan: Less parking\, taller buildings and a t ransformed city\; Inte rest in Pennsylvania&rsquo\;s state parks has only grown as pandemic restr ictions lift\; Kingman\, Heritage to become Anacostia&rsquo\;s treasure islands\; Trashing Mother Earth\; Silt buildup im pacting recreational activities on the Potomac\; NPS selects option to restore impaired wa tershed in Shenandoah National Park\; Shopping carts\, and more removed From Little Huntin g Creek\; Taking Out the Trash And more&hellip\; Click-He re.
Hello Volunteer Monitoring and Citizen Scie nce Colleagues:
\;
I am super excited for June 13\, 2 pm EST when James Beckley from Virginia\, Jo Latimore from Michigan\, and Jody Arthur from Indiana discuss state uses of volunteer monitoring data! They will explore data use strategies and tools that helped to facilitate data use.
It promises to be a rich\, information-filled hour! For more information about the webinar\, including information on how to regis ter\, visit: https://acwi.gov/monitoring/webinars/VMDiverseDataUse_13J un2017.pdf
\;
Happy monitoring\,
Julie
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170523T2031160Z-399841-342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211206 SUMMARY:River Network State Policy Hub DESCRIPTION:The State Policy Hub currently highlights policies\, resolution s\, and plans related to drinking water focus areas: Access\, Affordabilit y\, Lead\, PFAS\, Regionalization & Consolidation\, and Water Data Access & Availability. Drinking water is just the beginning! We plan to continue expanding the scope of the state policy hub to include other topics such a s climate adaptation\, flooding\, and agriculture. We invite you to search the Hub by focus area\, state\, or relevant keywords. In the Hub you’ll f ind: Overviews of each major topic. Snapshots of exemplary policies by sta te. Deep dives highlighting advocacy strategies\, victories\, and specific policy language. Relevant lessons from network leaders. Go to: https://ww w.rivernetwork.org/state-policy-hub/ to start your search. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The State Policy Hub \;currently \; highlights policies\, resolutions\, and plans related to \;drinking wa ter focus areas: \;Access\, \;Affordability\, \;Lead\, \;PFAS\, \;Regionalization &\; Consolidation\, and \ ;Water Data Access &\; Availability. \;Drinki ng water is just the beginning! We \;plan to continue \;expanding& nbsp\;the scope of the state policy hub to include other topics such as cl imate adaptation\, flooding\, \;and agriculture. We invite you to sear ch the Hub by focus area\, state\, or relevant keywords.
In the Hub you&rsquo\;ll find:
Go to: http s://www.rivernetwork.org/state-policy-hub/ to start your search.
FOC Staff Guide d Cheat River Interpretive Float
Join FOC staff and local experts for a guided interpreti ve float on the Cheat River Water Trail from Saint George to Hannahsville WV. \;Participants will learn about the Cheat River's storied past fr om polluted to prosperous\, its geologic and cultural history\, and the cr eatures that call this section of river home. Dependent on the weather\, F OC will also bring snorkeling gear including masks and snorkels to see the Cheat's aquatic residents up close! \;Participants will learn native fish and amphibian identification and immerse themselves in the Cheat's u nderwater world.
Registration is $10 and is required. \;Due to COVID and logistics\, FOC is limiting registration to 25 participants. \;Please reserve your spot today. \;Partici pants may bring their own boats or boat rentals can be provided through&nb sp\;Blackwater Outdoor Adve ntures. If you are bringing you own boat/s\, please have your shuttle set and be ready to put on the water at 10:30am at the St. George public r iver access site. \;If you are renting a boat - an FOC staff member w ill meet you at BOA that morning - make sure your rental is for 10:00am. & nbsp\;If you need assistance setting up a shuttle or have any questions\, FOC would be happy to help-- contact Ma dison Ball.
\;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210510T1301020Z-399841-3901@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170624T120000 SUMMARY:FODC Citizen Science Program DESCRIPTION:FODC is recruiting local residents to collect water quality dat a to help monitor and protect the health of our watershed. With our newly revived Citizen Scientist Program we ask our volunteers for only two hours of their time a month\, with all sampling done on their own schedule. We provide all the tools necessary along with an instruction manual. Call 30 4-292-3970\, or email: info@deckerscreek.org 9 AM - Noon 1851 Earl L Core Rd\, Morgantown http://bit.ly/2qptSe4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FODC is recruiting local residents to colle ct water quality data to help monitor and protect the health of our waters hed. With our newly revived Citizen Scientist Program we ask our volunteer s for only two hours of their time a month\, with all sampling done on the ir own schedule. We provide all the tools necessary along with an instruct ion manual. \; Call 304-292-3970\, or email: info@deckerscreek.org
9 AM - Noon
1851 Earl L Core Rd\, Morgantown
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170517T1248410Z-399841-324@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014 SUMMARY:WV Rivers E-news DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Opportunities to learn about climate\; Have you made a plan to vote\; Congress passes America’s Conservation Enhancement A ct\; Permits reissued for Mountain Valley Pipeline\; Volunteer water quali ty monitoring training on 10/29\; Safe Water Conservation Collaborative – Landowner legacy video\; Save the date for the virtual Watershed Symposium November 6-7\; WV Rivers in the News Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issue: Opportunities to lear n about climate\; Have you made a plan to vote\; Congress passes America&r squo\;s Conservation Enhancement Act\; Permits reissued for Mountain Valle y Pipeline\; Volunteer water quality monitoring \;training on 10/29\; Safe Water Conservation Collaborative &ndash\; Lan downer legacy < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>video\; Save the date for the virtual \;Watershed Symposium November 6-7\; WV Riv ers in the News
Click-Here< /span> \;to read all the details.
Moni toring pipeline construction in rivers and streams
Description: This training is part of the WV Rivers and Trout Unli mited WV-VA Water Quality Monitoring program. In this training you will le arn the different methods used during pipeline construction to cross river s and streams. We'll show you where problems may occur\, what to look for\ , and how to document and report potential pollution issues.
< p>Click-Here \;to register \;
We are planting 270 trees and the holes are already dug. All ages are welcome!
Bring: water to drink\, garden
ing or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or
shovel.
We
ar: work clothes and boots
Contact: Herb Peddicord for more informati
on or to let us know you are coming:
(304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov
Directi
ons to the planting site:
From Interstate 81 in WV&hellip\;
Tak
e exit 13 (King Street) and turn west on
Tuscarora Pike. Take the fir
st right onto Showers Lane.
Take the next left on Woolen Mill Road i
nto the Mountain Brook Estates Subdivison and park along Woolen Mill.
The Planting will be along the creek on the left.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Just off Showers Lane UID:20170504T1734010Z-399841-283@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201012 SUMMARY:TU essay contest DESCRIPTION:TU Essay Contest This year’s topic is: Describe the moment you felt a responsibility to become involved with conservation. See contest ru les and additional information Here. There will be two judging categories for prize winners in 8th grade through 10th grade and 11th grade to 12th g rade. Deadline: Extended to October 31. Please e-mail your entries to Tara Granke. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:TU E ssay Contest
Deadline: Extended to October 31. \ ;Please \;e-mail your entries to \;Tara Granke. \;
In t his issue
See you at CitSci 2021 - CMC will be attending and presenting at&
nbsp\;C
itSci2021. The virtual conference is spread throughout May\, with post
ers\, workshops\, and plenary speakers. There's still time to \;register&
nbsp\;and attend! \;
Choose Clean Water conference is May 24-26\, 2021. This
virtual conference will focus on the changes we are seeing not only in th
e Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams\, but also within our organiza
tions. View sessions and register HERE. \;
Chesapeake Watersh
ed Forum proposals due May 14th: The \;November Chesapeak
e Watershed Forum\, will be virtual this year. \;Submissions for sessions
\;are due next week. \;The theme is The Future is Now: Gettin
g to (and Moving Beyond) 2025. \; \;
MDE guidance for bacteria sampling: MDE has produced a \;bacteria factsheet \;to help guide monitoring g
roups collect bacteria that can be used in Maryland's Integrated Report. T
he factsheet is part of their \;water quality data and Integrated Report work
.
A successful\, virtual Nation al Monitoring Conference
CMC Trainings and Events and more&hellip\; Click-Here for all the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210510T1749120Z-399841-3906@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200805 SUMMARY:STTWA summer newsletter DESCRIPTION:Save The Tygart Watershed Association Newsletter STTWA_Newslett er.pdf In this issue: Triple threats to the Tygart Roaring Creek remediati on Outreach and Education Getting to know the Roaring Creek watershed X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save The Tyg art Watershed Association Newsletter
In this issue:
WVDEP and th e U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service&rsquo\;s (USFWS) National Wetlands Invent ory (NWI) to complete new wetland maps covering 2.8 million acres across e ight counties in West Virginia. The mapping project\, which targeted some of the state&rsquo\;s most critical wetland habitats\, is dramatically ill ustrated in a story map in honor of American We tlands Month.
Wetlands are s ome of the most productive ecosystems in the world - comparable to rain fo rests and coral reefs. \; They provide a multitude of ecological\, eco nomic\, and social benefits\, including habitat for fish\, wildlife\, and plants. They are nurseries for fish of commercial and recreational importa nce and provide a home and breeding ground for 40% of the world&rsquo\;s s pecies. The foundation of our nation&rsquo\;s water supply\, wetlands are vital to the health of our communities and perform valuable ecosystem func tions\, including water purification\, shore stabilization\, floodwater re tention\, groundwater recharge\, and more. West Virginia is home to numero us types of wetlands\, such as swamps\, fens\, marshes\, and vernal pools.
Wetlands were historically misunderstood and often viewed as wastelands to be drained and converted t o other uses. Agriculture\, construction\, and extractive industries led t o many wetlands being filled or destroyed. Additional stresses include pol lution\, habitat degradation\, climate change\, artificial drainage\, and invasive species. Over half of America&rsquo\;s wetlands have been lost si nce 1780\, and wetland losses continue today. In West Virginia\, where lev el land is at a premium\, we have lost 80-90% of our wetlands. Learn more about West Virginia wetlands and how you can help to protect them at: \;http: //bit.ly/WVDEPwetlandstudyguide \;
Elizabeth A. Byers\, Senior Wetland Scientist
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210511T1252080Z-399841-3908@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T010000 SUMMARY:Community organizing DESCRIPTION:Community Organizing: Shared Stores Part II Join us for a facil itated conversation to share the challenges and opportunities of community organizing during COVID-19\, the uncertainty around what will be open and permitted in the fall and connect with other organizers facing similar ch allenges around the country. Register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Community Or ganizing: Shared Stores Part II
Join us for a facilitated conversation to share the challenges and opp ortunities of community organizing during COVID-19\, the uncertainty aroun d what will be open and permitted in the fall and connect with other organ izers facing similar challenges around the country.
Planning Vir tual Meetings and Conferences
Join River Network staff as we share our experience planning and hosting Virtual River Rally\, a 3-week virtual conference that attracted over 500 participants. Bring questions and/or \;your own insights into \;w hat has \;worked for you when hosting or participating in similar even ts.
WV P eer Learning Call-Online Connections
Connecting with your members\, donors\, and volunteers i s more important than ever! Join River Network staff as we share different ways\, we are moving in person events online\, keeping our Network connec ted\, and providing ways for individuals and organizations to act!< /p>
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To help us prepare\ , please provide questions or topics related to virtual connecting you wou ld us to cover in this webinar.
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Register \; HERE
IWLA Conservation Currents
July 2020
In this issue: Land and Water Conservation funding\; National sport s shooting month\; Highlights\; Quick news\; and more&hellip\; Visit the l ink above for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200707T1431090Z-399841-3254@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190815 SUMMARY:Turf to tree for Sleepy Creek deadline DESCRIPTION:Help Restore Sleepy Creek When You Convert Turf To Trees - Buy up to 6 trees through special SWCA partnership\, order by August 15\, 2019 You can sense it in the early morning chill\, the shortening of the days\ , and the sounds of the cicadas. It might be 90 degrees in the afternoon\, but fall is on its way. Along Sleepy Creek\, September is the time for pl anting trees. Not only do they beautify your property and provide shade an d food — for you and for wildlife — they help keep Sleepy Creek clean by s lowing down stormwater that can pollute and damage the stream. Sleepy Cree k Watershed Association has teamed up with Cacapon Institute’s Turf-to-Tre e program to offer each homeowner in the watershed up to 6 trees at the lo w cost of $25 each for flowering\, shade\, and evergreen trees. Fruit tree s are available for only $30. Warm season grasses are also available. Thes e are large stock-size trees (5-7 gallon containers that are 1” caliper an d 6–8 feet tall at time of planting). Stakes\, tubes\, and arbor ties are provided. You are required to attend a one-hour tree-planting workshop. Vi sit the website for the order form and more information. https://sleepycre ekwatershed.org/turf-to-trees/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help Restore Sleepy Creek When You Convert Turf To Trees - Buy up to 6 trees through s pecial SWCA partnership\, order by August 15\, 2019
You can sense it in the early morning chill\, the shortening of the days\, and the sounds of the cicadas. It might be 90 deg rees in the afternoon\, but fall is on its way. Along Sleepy Creek\, Septe mber is the time for planting trees. Not only do they beautify your proper ty and provide shade and food &mdash\; for you and for wildlife &mdash\; t hey help keep Sleepy Creek clean by slowing down stormwater that can pollu te and damage the stream.
Sl eepy Creek Watershed Association has teamed up with Cacapon Institute&rsqu o\;s Turf-to-Tree program to offer each homeowner in the watershed up to 6 trees at the low cost of $25 each for flowering\, shade\, and evergreen t rees. Fruit trees are available for only $30. Warm season grasses are also available.
These are
https://sleepycreekwatershed.org/turf-to-t rees/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190809T1520020Z-399841-2306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804 SUMMARY:Invasive plant conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for this 10th Mid-Atlantic Invasive Pl ant Conference. MAIPC is presenting a two-day conference at Juniata Colleg e in Huntingdon\, Pennsylvania. The conference agenda explores a variety o f topics relating to invasion biology and restoration: impacts of invasive plants on whole ecosystems\, invasive plant management partnerships at mu ltiple spatial scales\, the news in latest biocontrol\, and melding restor ation with working landscapes. Additionally\, we will present two rapid-fi re sessions of short\, 7-minute talks\, a Monday evening poster pub\, and field trips to local restoration sites. Plenty of time will be available f or questions\, discussion\, and networking with speakers and attendees. Pe sticide continuing education credits are being offered. Registration and i nformation at: http://www.maipc.org/2019-conference/ Donna Marie Foster\, Landscape Architect Forest Service - Eastern Region p: 304-285-1547 c: 304 -276-8989 f: 304-285-1505 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We invite yo u to join us for this 10th Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Conference. MAIPC i s presenting a two-day conference at \;Juniata College in Huntingdon\, Pennsylvania.
The conference agenda explores a variety of topics relating to in vasion biology and restoration: impacts of invasive plants on whole ecosys tems\, invasive plant management partnerships at multiple spatial scales\, the news in latest biocontrol\, and melding restoration with working land scapes. Additionally\, we will present two rapid-fire sessions of short\, 7-minute talks\, a Monday evening poster pub\, and field trips to local re storation sites. Plenty of time will be available for questions\, discussi on\, and networking with speakers and attendees. Pesticide continuing educ ation credits are being offered.
Registration and information at: http://www.maipc.org/2019-conference/
Donna Marie Foster\, Landscape Architect
Forest Service - Eastern Region
p: 304-285-1547 c: 304-276-8989 f: 304-285-1505< /span>
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Juniata College UID:20190730T1950330Z-399841-2266@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T120000 SUMMARY:Hike and tree aging DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 1.2 mile hike of the Burnwood Trail on August 24t h at 10am! Along the way\, Master Naturalist Linda Stein will show you how to measure trees to determine age. Please come wearing covered toe shoes and plenty of water! Directions: To reach the trailhead\, park at the Burn wood Day Use Area across US Rt 19 from Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansin g. Look for the trailhead sign just past the restroom facility at the end of the parking lot. https://www.facebook.com/events/389294511719447/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for
a 1.2 mile hike of the Burnwood Trail on August 24th at 10am! Along the wa
y\, Master Naturalist Linda Stein will show you how to measure trees to de
termine age. Please come wearing covered toe shoes and plenty of water!
Directions: To reach the trailhead\, park at the B
urnwood Day Use Area across US Rt 19 from Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lan
sing. Look for the trailhead sign just past the restroom facility at the e
nd of the parking lot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3892945117 19447/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Burnwood Day-use area UID:20190730T1953240Z-399841-2267@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210114 SUMMARY:Environmental teacher awards DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is accepting applications for the 2021 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. Winners will be chosen on the e lementary\, middle\, and high school levels\, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM ( Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) programs at their school. The deadline to apply is February 14\, 2021. Educators eligible for nominatio n must teach either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a classroom s etting in a West Virginia public\, private or charter school and have had their program established for at least one year. Teachers can be nominated by themselves\, colleagues\, principals\, students\, or anyone familiar w ith their environmental program. Awards will be presented to educators who have demonstrated exemplary environmental leadership through the creation of lesson plans\, implementation of school programs\, or participation in activities that promote environmental stewardship. Applications are avail able from the website below. For more information\, email Annette.L.Hoskin s@wv.gov or call 1-800-322-5530. https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate /reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP- REAP \;is accepting applications for the 2021 Make I t Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. Winners will be chosen o n the elementary\, middle\, and high school levels\, with each winner rece iving a $500 personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) programs at their scho ol. The deadline to apply is February 14\, 2021.
Educators eligible for nomination mu st teach either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a classroom setti ng in a West Virginia public\, private or charter school and have had thei r program established for at least one year. Teachers can be nominated by themselves\, colleagues\, principals\, students\, or anyone familiar with their environmental program. Awards will be presented to educators who hav e demonstrated exemplary environmental leadership through the creation of lesson plans\, implementation of school programs\, or participation in act ivities that promote environmental stewardship. Applications are available from the website below. For more information\, email Annette.L.Hoskins@wv.gov or call 1-800-322-553 0.
https://dep.wv.gov/environm ental-advocate/reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx
Working Toge ther in the Community: Volunteer Engagement Experiences
Monitoring can be done alone or with a small
team\, but there is power in numbers! Locally-led\, community-based volunt
eer monitoring groups can effectively engage more neighbors\, friends\, co
-workers\, and community partners to monitor more sites on a consistent ba
sis\, and the data produced can in turn be utilized by local stakeholders
to make a difference on locally-relevant water quality issues. However\, i
t can sometimes be challenging or intimidating to get these movements star
ted and keep them sustained.
Join us to hear stories and experiences from some leaders who have effect ively recruited\, mobilized\, and coordinated volunteer monitors within th eir watersheds. Expect to hear about challenges they faced\, what they&rsq uo\;ve learned along the way\, and some tips they can pass on. Hopefully y ou leave inspired to create and lead your own local monitoring movement or join up with one already in progress!
Register at: \;https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/ 1730837318185610768
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200622T1419060Z-399841-3198@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200408 SUMMARY:IWLA webinar Wednesday DESCRIPTION:IWLA Webinar Wednesday Things you can do for clean water while social distancing The Izaak Walton League's Save Our Streams staff share i deas about activities you and your family can take part in to protect clea n water while protecting your community through social distancing. Click-H ere for the YouTube video presentation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA Webinar Wednesday
Things you can do for clean water while social distancing
The Izaak Walton League's Save Our Streams staff share ideas about activities you and your family can take part in to protect clean wat er while protecting your community through social distancing. \;Click-Here for the YouTube video presentation.
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20200406T1637550Z-399841-2949@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603 SUMMARY:River Arts Festival and Triathlon DESCRIPTION:River Arts Festival and Triathlon June 3rd | Montgomery Love th e great outdoors? If so\, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for yo u! Volunteers are needed to help with the Community Float the Upper Kanawh a Falls\, River Arts Festival\, and triathlon. If you're interested in lea rning more\, sign up here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Arts Festival and Triathlon
June 3rd \;| Montgomery
Love the great outdoors? If so\, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! Volunteers are needed to help with the Community Flo at the Upper Kanawha Falls\, River Arts Festival\, and \;triathlon. If you're interested in learning more\, sign up here.& nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20181217T1834520Z-399841-279@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210512 SUMMARY:Escaped Trash Assessment Protocol DESCRIPTION:The Escaped Trash Assessment Protocol (ETAP) is a quantitative survey tool which provides a standard method for collecting and assessing litter data. This method will provide users with a comprehensive protocol for collecting and sorting mismanaged trash pollution that has escaped int o the environment. ETAP is highly adaptable and was designed to be applied to a broad range of site types and environmental conditions. The protocol can also be used to assess item age and level of fouling and compare acro ss categories of collected material. ETAP has two main parts: Reference ma nual: A step-by-step guide for how to use the protocol\, including selecti ng sites\, conducting cleanups and categorizations\, and entering data int o the tool for analysis. ETAP site summary sheet\, field data\, field refe rence sheet\, and additional materials in the document’s appendix. Excel s preadsheet: A data entry tool which can be used in company with the refere nce manual to record\, manage\, and analyze data collected in the field us ing the ETAP methodology. After inputting field data\, the tool autogenera tes summary statistics and plots. Please click HERE to download the refere nce guide and spreadsheet Tool. For any questions and feedback\, please co ntact marshall.layne@epa.gov. We would appreciate any suggestions on how t o improve the protocol in the future. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Escaped Trash Assessment Protocol (ETAP) is a quantitative survey tool which provi des a standard method for collecting and assessing litter data. This metho d will provide users with a comprehensive protocol for collecting and sort ing mismanaged trash pollution that has escaped into the environment. ETAP is highly adaptable and was designed to be applied to a broad range of si te types and environmental conditions. The protocol can also be used to as sess item age and level of fouling and compare across categories of collec ted material. ETAP has two main parts:
Please click \;HERE to download the reference guide and spreadsheet Tool. \;For any questions and feedback\, please contact marshall.layne@epa.gov. We would appreciate any suggestions on how to improve the protocol in the future. \;
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210512T1939530Z-399841-3909@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210214 SUMMARY:Environmental teacher awards deadline DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is accepting applications for the 2021 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. Winners will be chosen on the e lementary\, middle\, and high school levels\, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM ( Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math) programs at their school. The deadline to apply is February 14\, 2021. Educators eligible for nominatio n must teach either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a classroom s etting in a West Virginia public\, private or charter school and have had their program established for at least one year. Teachers can be nominated by themselves\, colleagues\, principals\, students\, or anyone familiar w ith their environmental program. Awards will be presented to educators who have demonstrated exemplary environmental leadership through the creation of lesson plans\, implementation of school programs\, or participation in activities that promote environmental stewardship. Applications are avail able from the website below. For more information\, email Annette.L.Hoskin s@wv.gov or call 1-800-322-5530. https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate /reap/wvmis/Pages/default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP \;is accept ing applications for the 2021 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Y ear awards. Winners will be chosen on the elementary\, middle\, and high s chool levels\, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award\, plus a $ 1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineer ing and Math) programs at their school. \;The deadline to appl y is February 14\, 2021.
Educators eligible for nomination must teach either full-time or par t-time\, or volunteer in a classroom setting in a West Virginia public\, p rivate or charter school and have had their program established for at lea st one year. Teachers can be nominated by themselves\, colleagues\, princi pals\, students\, or anyone familiar with their environmental program. Awa rds will be presented to educators who have demonstrated exemplary environ mental leadership through the creation of lesson plans\, implementation of school programs\, or participation in activities that promote environment al stewardship. Applications are available from the website below. For mor e information\, email \;Annette.L.Hoskin s@wv.gov \;or call 1-800-322-5530.
Happy Mortic ia Macroinvertebrate Monday!
Meet the \;damselfly nymp h &ndash\; the Morticia of the aquatic world! These graceful macros glide with an elegant\, poised air\, much like Morticia h erself. They're often subtle and reserved\, camouflaged in their surroundi ngs\, yet quick to strike with a burst of passionate intensity when huntin g. It's a sudden\, decisive move that would make Gomez proud!Next time you 're near the water\, look for these tiny\, fascinating creatures &ndash\; embodying the dark beauty and vibrant spirit of Morticia Addams!
Join us this Saturday for a paddle alon
g the Tygart and stay for some Addams Family Fun at Lurch Fest! Check out
our event: 2025 Lurch Fest Paddle.
Join Friends of the Ch eat\, the Upper Cheat River Water Trail Committee\, and Blackwate r Outdoor Adventures from 10:00am to 7:00pm for the 2025 Meet the Cheat Co mmunity Paddle.
Details and registration at https://cheatriverwatertrail.org/events/
All participants must register in advanc e &ndash\; whether you're renting a boat or bringing your own.For you post -float dinner\, Screech Owl Brewing will be onsite from 3:00pm to 7:00pm w ith plenty of food options.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Blackwater Outdoor Adventures UID:20250509T1309150Z-399841-6521@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509 SUMMARY:Life in the Chesapeake Bay DESCRIPTION:Sea Around Us and the Lenfest Ocean Futures Project partnered w ith NOAA Chesapeake Bay to develop this six minute animated documentary de scribing the past\, present and future of the Chesapeake Bay. Click-Here t o watch the video. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sea Around U s and the Lenfest Ocean Futures Project partnered with NOAA Chesapeake Bay to develop this six minute animated documentary describing the past\, pre sent and future of the Chesapeake Bay.
Click-Here \;to watch the video.&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250509T1314580Z-399841-6522@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000 SUMMARY:Herb workshop and hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Join us for a second S aturday with Emily! This workshop will feature the process of creating a p oultice with foragable herbs native to West Virginia and Kanawha State For est. There will be a herb nature hike right following the presentation. Th e hike will be easy to moderate with frequent stops. Emily is an herbalist who studied both through the Herb Academy and with a master herbalist for many years. --> Learn more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Join us for a second Saturday with Emily! This workshop will feature the process of creating a poultice with foragable herbs native to West Virgini a and Kanawha State Forest. There will be a herb nature hike right followi ng the presentation. The hike will be easy to moderate with frequent stops .
Emily is an herbalist who studied both through the Herb Academy and with a master herbalist for many years. -->\; \;Learn more here
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250509T1318560Z-399841-6523@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423 SUMMARY:WVDEP DMR awards DESCRIPTION:DMR Mining Awards This Story Map—an interactive look at cutting ‑edge mining and reclamation achievements across West Virginia. Congratula tions to the 12 award winners for their innovation\, environmental steward ship\, and commitment to safe\, sustainable operations. Click-Here to read the story. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DMR Mining A wards
This Story Map&mdash\ ;an interactive look at cutting‑edge mining and reclamation achievements a cross West Virginia. Congratulations to the 12 award winners for their inn ovation\, environmental stewardship\, and commitment to safe\, sustainable operations.
Click-Here \;to read the story . \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250423T1419030Z-399841-6484@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250329 SUMMARY:Lost River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Come and join Trout Unlimited to help clean-up the Lost River. Gloves\, pickers\, bags and lunch will be provided. The details are provid ed in the attachement. Questions? Email Jeff Kresch. Register Here. LostR iverCleanup X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come and joi n Trout Unlimited to help clean-up the Lost River. Gloves\, pickers\, bags and lunch will be provided. The details are provided in the attachement. Questions? Email Jef f Kresch. Register Here. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250324T1413290Z-399841-6324@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301 SUMMARY:Chesapeake Bay graphic DESCRIPTION:This beautiful graphic was created by the Chesapeake Bay Progra m at the request of West Virginia partners to show an example of a healthy and unhealthy stream in the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. To learn mo re visit: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/what/publications/34473 or click-h ere for the Facebook post. CB_graphic.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This beautiful graphic was created by the C hesapeake Bay Program at the request of West Virginia partners to show an example of a healthy and unhealthy stream in the headwaters of the Chesape ake Bay.
To learn more visit: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/what/publications/34473 \;or \; clic k-here for the Facebook post.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190228T1812020Z-399841-1650@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T200000 SUMMARY:UIC public hearing DESCRIPTION:Public hearing concerning UIC permit [2D09300081] - Click-Here for a fact sheet 5-6PM: Document review and WVDEP Q&A 6-8PM: Public hearin g X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Public heari ng concerning UIC permit [2D09300081] - \;Click-Here for a fact sheet
5-6PM: Document r eview and WVDEP Q&\;A
6-8 PM: Public hearing
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Tucker Co BOA Auxillary Gym UID:20200214T1900080Z-399841-2769@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305 SUMMARY:Piney Creek Watershed Association DESCRIPTION:Piney Creek Watershed Association\, based in Beckley\, West Vir ginia\, is a 2025 Stream Partners Grant recipient. The members and staff o f this dedicated board will use this funding to support wastewater improve ments to septic systems within the watershed\, encourage and train communi ty members at their Fly Fishing with the Youth event\, stream cleanups\, a nd more. To learn more about this impressive group and see how you can get involved\, visit their website at https://www.pineycreekwatersheershed. [ Stream Partners Photo] WVStreamPartners X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Piney Creek Wa tershed Association\, based in Beckley\, West Virginia\, is a 202 5 Stream Partners Grant recipient. The members and staff of this dedicated board will use this funding to support wastewater improvements to septic systems within the watershed\, encourage and train community members at th eir Fly Fishing with the Youth event\, stream cleanups\, and more. To lear n more about this impressive group and see how you can get involved\, visi t their website at https://www.pineycreekwatersheershed.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1340450Z-399841-6325@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T210000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:ENCTU is very happy to feature David Thorne as our presenter fo r the evening. David is the Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and Stream Habit at Coordinator for the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. His presentation will focus on new and ongoing activities in wild trout conser vation and management across West Virginia. From microscopic DNA analysis to excavators placing rocks and logs in streams\, he will give us the scoo p on stream management and outcomes so you can better plan your next angli ng adventure. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ENCTU \;is v
ery happy to feature David Thorne as our presenter for the evening. David
is the Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and Stream Habitat Coordinator for th
e West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. His presentation \;wi
ll focus on new and ongoing activities in wild trout conservation and mana
gement across West Virginia. From microscopic DNA analysis to excavators p
lacing rocks \;and logs in streams\, he will give us the scoop on stre
am management and outcomes so you can better plan your next angling advent
ure. \;
Register \;for the 2025 West Virginia Forests & \; Drinking Water Forum!
The WV Forests and Drinking Water Partnership is excited to convene our third annual West Virginia Forests and Drinking Water Forum to bring together f orestry\, drinking water\, and conservation professionals from across the state. The Forum will highlight national and state-wide programs as well a s local projects. There will be a focus on sharing knowledge and insights\ , forging meaningful partnerships\, and advancing implementation projects that promote healthy forests and clean drinking water in West Virginia.&nb sp\;
When and where is the w orkshop? May 7th &ndash\; 8th. The forum will include a field trip on the afternoon of May 7th and a full-day meeting at the \;NRCS West Virgin ia State Office \;on May 8th. \;
Who should attend? Forestry\, drinking water\, and conservation se ctor professionals who work in West Virginia. This forum provides a unique opportunity to collaborate\, learn\, and plant seeds for impactful projec ts across West Virginia. \; [Register Here]
Join us to h elp keep \;Summersville Lake clean and enjoyable for all of our vi sitors!
--->\; Learn more here. \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Salmon Run Point Trail UID:20250729T1229580Z-399841-6694@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T123000 SUMMARY:Long Point hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Get Active in the Park and Active Southern West Virgin ia Join Community Captain Leah for a hike at Long Point! This hike will in corporate trail data collection information and adaption options. Please f ill out this form to help us ascertain any special accommodations. ---> Le arn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Get Active in the Park \;and \;Active Southern West Virginia
Join Comm unity Captain Leah for a hike at Long Point! This hike will incorporate tr ail data collection information and adaption options. Please fill out \;this form to help u s ascertain any special accommodations.
--->\; Learn more here .
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240925T1548000Z-399841-6039@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:During the peak of summer\, as the natural world blossoms and g rows\, the Buckhannon River Watershed Association (BRWA) extends a special thank you to all the community members and partners that support our clea n water efforts. It takes an entire community to protect and restore our w aterways\, and our efforts are on-going. Click-here to read our July newsl etter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:During the p eak of summer\, as the natural world blossoms and grows\, the \;Buckhannon River Watershed Association (BR WA) extends a special thank you to all the community mem bers and partners that support our clean water efforts. It takes an entire community to protect and restore our waterways\, and our efforts are on-g oing.
Click-here \;to read our July newsletter.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240724T1352400Z-399841-5917@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240727 SUMMARY:Fundamentals of organizing DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Citizen Action Group Kanawha County Publ ic Library - Floor 3\, Room 311 You’re invited to a FREE Fundamentals of O rganizing: Building People Power training hosted by WV Citizen Action!This training is open to all and designed to empower you\, whether you’re staf f\, a member\, or a volunteer\, to become a strong trainer and leader in a movement. Visit the FB even post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Citizen Action Group
Kanawha County Public Library - Floor 3\, Room 311
You&rsquo\;re invited to a FREE Fundame
ntals of Organizing: Building People Power training hosted by WV Citizen A
ction!This training is open to all and designed to empower you\, whether y
ou&rsquo\;re staff\, a member\, or a volunteer\, to become a strong traine
r and leader in a movement.
Visit the \;FB even post t o learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Kanawha County Library UID:20240724T1348140Z-399841-5916@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519 SUMMARY:WVDEP tire collection DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is host ing two tire collection events later this month. The two events are: Summe rs County: May 19 from 8 am - 4 p.m. on Grace Street next to Gore's Auto B ody in Hinton. Greenbrier County: May 27 from 8:30 am - 4 pm at the Greenb rier County Landfill in Lewisburg. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tir es per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. Ongoing tire collection events occur in the following count ies: Boone every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 am - 2:30 pm at the Boone Co unty Recycling Center. Brooke every Tuesday\, Thursday\, and Wednesday fro m 8 am - 1 pm at the Brooke County Recycling Center. Fayette third Wednesd ay of each month from 10 am - 2 pm at New River Health in Oak Hill. Hancoc k: Call Hancock County Solid Waste Authority at 304-459-3269 for more info rmation. Mason: Call Mason County Recycling Center at 304-675-7855 for mor e information. Mercer first Friday of each month from 9 am - 2 pm at the M ercer County Landfill. Monroe second Wednesday of each month from 9 am - n oon at the Monroe County Recycling Center. Pocahontas: Call Pocahontas Cou nty Landfill at 304-799-4199 for more information. Tucker first Thursday o f each month from 7:30 am - 4 pm at the Tucker County Landfill. Wayne firs t Monday of each month from 9 am - 3 pm at the Wayne County Solid Waste Au thority. Wyoming first Tuesday of each month from 10 am - 2 pm at the Wyom ing County Landfill. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosting two tire col lection events later this month. The two events are: Summers Count y: May 19 from 8 am - 4 p.m. on Grace Street next to Gore's Auto Body in Hinton. Greenbrier County: May 2 7 from 8:30 am - 4 pm at the Greenbrier County Landfill in Lewisburg.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and ligh t truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP \;website.
Ongoing tire collection events occur in the follo wing counties:
Boon
e every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 am - 2:30 pm at the Boone Co
unty Recycling Center. Brooke every Tuesday\, Thursday\,
and Wednesday from 8 am - 1 pm at the Brooke County Recycling Center.
WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosting two tire col lection events later this month. The two events are: \;Summers County: May 19 from 8 am - 4 p.m. on Grace Street next to Gore's Auto Body in Hinton. \;Greenbrier \;Coun ty: May 27 from 8:30 am - 4 pm at the Greenbrier County Landfill in Lewisburg.
Individuals ma y dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and upd ates can be found on the WVDEP \;website.
Ongoing tire collection events occur in the following counties:
Boone \;every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 am - 2:30 pm at the Boone County Recycling Center. \;Brooke \;every Tuesday\, Thursday\, and Wednesday from 8 am - 1 pm at the B rooke County Recycling Center. \;Fayette \;third Wednesday of each month from 10 am - 2 pm at New River Health in Oak Hill. \;Hancock: Call Hancock County Solid Waste Authority at 304-459-3269 for more information. \;Mason: Call Mason County Recycling Center at 304-675-7855 for more information. \; Mercer \;first Friday of each month from 9 am - 2 pm at the Mercer County Landfill. \;Monroe \;second Wednesday of each month from 9 am - noon at the Monroe County Recycling Ce nter. \;Pocahontas: Call Pocahontas County Landfill a t 304-799-4199 for more information. \;Tucker \;f irst Thursday of each month from 7:30 am - 4 pm at the Tucker County Landf ill. \;Wayne \;first Monday of each month from 9 am - 3 pm at the Wayne County Solid Waste Authority. \;Wyoming \;first Tuesday of each month from 10 am - 2 pm at the Wyomi ng County Landfill.
Join us for
an Earth Day Celebration at our \;
Learn more about our s cience\, at: \;https://www.usgs.gov/cent ers/ees
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Leetown Research Lab UID:20240405T1907370Z-399841-5762@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210107 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Salt Management Strategy (SaMS) Toolkit was developed by stakeh olders to provide resources and recommendations necessary to strike a bala nce between the benefits and harmful impacts of winter salt use. The effo rt will enable jurisdictions throughout the basin to reduce the impacts of road salting. In this issue: A rare visit from a brilliantly colored bird draws crowds to Maryland park\; Williamsport museum to get new look and w ebsite\; Oyster harvest in section of St. Mary’s River restricted due to s ewage\; Freezing' for a good cause along the banks of the Potomac\; DEP an nounces $12 Million to fund clean-up projects In PA’s Southcentral region\ ; Tree rings show evidence of droughts\, floods along the Potomac River\; 2020 State of the Bay report And more… Click-Here for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e: A rare visit from a brilliantly co lored bird draws crowds to Maryland park\; Williamsport museum to g et new look and website\; Oyst er harvest in section of St. Mary&rsquo\;s River restricted due to sewage< /a>\; Freezing' for a good cause along the banks of the Potomac \; DEP announces $12 Million t o fund clean-up projects In PA&rsquo\;s Southcentral region\; Tree rings sh ow evidence of droughts\, floods along the Potomac River\; 2020 State of the Bay report And more&hellip\; \;
Click-Here for details.
Advocacy can be difficult and frustrating\, but WV Rivers\, in partnership with the WV Environmental Council and others\, made significant progress on many of o ur legislative priorities this year.
From passage of PFAS Protection Act\, to additional funding for s tate oil and gas inspectors\, and a ban on any further expansion of motori zed off-road trails in state parks and forests - WV Rivers\, with your act ive involvement\, has proven that advocacy works.
Advocacy is essential to clean water for all\, and i t&rsquo\;s fun! If this seems like something that is up your alley\, pleas e join us to \;discuss strategies that build relationships with legisl ators.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230726T1548350Z-399841-5346@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230103 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: The STREAM act\, which was introduced as a part of a bill to the senate 3/30/22\, has passed through the senate and now si ts at the house. You can view a live tracker of the bill as it processes t hrough the government bodies here. Final budget bill includes unprecedente d AMLER investment and STREAM Act\, but neglects critically needed black l ung benefits improvements. Read more here. Environmental group finds high benzene levels at homes near U.S. Steel plants in Mon Valley. Read more he re. Three Rivers Quest featured in a new textbook. Read more here. Events and Updates WVWRI Virtual Seminar Series & 3RQ Virtual Roundtables. For mo re information\, click here. 3RQ Mapping Tool. Read more here - Launch too l here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Events and Updates
The CMC team would like to extend an end of the year thank you to all of our partner o rganizations and volunteer monitors working to track the water quality acr oss the entire Chesapeake Bay watershed. Community and volunteer science c ontinues to be a foundational piece to solving and ensuring the health of our waterways. We look forward to continuing to collaborate and enhance wa ter quality monitoring as we enter 2023.
Highlights
COVID-19 forced many organizations to transition their annual fundraisers to online events. As you prepare for your own event\, hear from West Mich igan Environmental Action Council and Cahaba River Society about their own experiences\, their lessons learned\, and plans for 2021.
Register today&n bsp\;and \;watch recordings from previous virtual roundtables.< /p> CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210203T1549580Z-399841-3653@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180727T150000 SUMMARY:WV Snakes DESCRIPTION:WV Snakes By Roy Moose\, interpreter More information about the campground below. http://summersvillelakewv.com/reservations-at-battle-ru n-campground/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
WV Snakes
By Roy Moose\, interprete r
More information about the campground below.
http://summersvill elakewv.com/reservations-at-battle-run-campground/ \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Battle Run Campground UID:20180710T1340220Z-399841-840@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T153000 SUMMARY:Addressing NPS w/CWSRF DESCRIPTION:Addressing Nonpoint Source Pollution with Clean Water State Rev olving Funds During this webinar\, coordinated by NEIWPCC\, three presenta tions will demonstrate how to use CWSRF to address NPS challenges. Hear ab out the new CWSRF Best Practices Guide for Financing Nonpoint Source Solut ions from US EPA\, explore Iowa’s approach to using CWSRF to manage a vari ety of nonpoint sources\, and dive deep on a project to address agricultur al runoff and stream bank erosion in Virginia using CWSRF. Register Here Speakers: Don Waye\, US EPA\; Lee Wagner\, Iowa SRF Finance Authority\; R ob Davis\, Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\; Phil Davis\, V irginia Dept. of Environmental Quality Click-Here for more information. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the email list for NE IWPCC’s SRF-related meetings and events\, contact James Plummer. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Addressing N onpoint Source Pollution with Clean Water State Revolving Funds
During this webinar\, coordinated by N EIWPCC\, three presentations will demonstrate how to use CWSRF to address NPS challenges. Hear about the new CWSRF Best Practices Guide for Financin g Nonpoint Source Solutions from US EPA\, explore Iowa&rsquo\;s approach t o using CWSRF to manage a variety of nonpoint sources\, and dive deep on a project to address agricultural runoff and stream bank erosion in Virgini a using CWSRF. Register Here
\;
Speakers: Don Waye\, US EPA\; Lee Wagner\, Iowa SRF Finance
Authority\; Rob Davis\, Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\;
Phil Davis\, Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality
Click-Here \;for more information. If you h ave any questions or would like to be added to the email list for NEIWPCC& rsquo\;s SRF-related meetings and events\, contact James Plummer.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211215T1428310Z-399841-4247@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221209 SUMMARY:CWA 303(d) Resource Library DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Environmental Law Institute’s Resource Library f or the listing of impaired waters and development and implementation of To tal Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Please follow the link below to access th e materials. If you would like to add content to the library\, please cont act schempp@eli.org. https://www.eli.org/freshwater-ocean/cwa-303d-resourc e-library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he Environmental Law Institute&rsquo\;s Resource Library for the listing o f impaired waters and development and implementation of Total Maximum Dail y Loads (TMDLs). Please follow the link below to access the materials. If you would like to add content to the library\, please contact schempp@eli.org.
The M apping Inequality Project created a foundational resource for unprecedente d research\, education\, organizing\, and policy advocacy on redlining and current environmental challenges. Two of its founders will discuss the im pact of this game changing project.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210203T1549350Z-399841-3654@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T220000 SUMMARY:Watershed Celebration Day DESCRIPTION:Canaan Valley State Park First Day: Wetland Tour at 2:00\, then option of going to the Purple Fiddle and/or having s'mores see http://www .wvca.us/wvwn/wcdn.cfm Second Day: see October 22 entry X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Canaan Valley State Park
First Day: Wetland Tour at 2:00\, then option of going to the Purple Fiddle and/or h aving s'mores
see \;http://www.wvca.us/wvwn/wcdn.cfm \;
Second Day: see October 22 entry
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160830T1742230Z-399841-214@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T140000 SUMMARY:Watershed Celebration Day DESCRIPTION:Canaan Valley State Park AGENDA 9:00 a.m. Registration & Displa y Set Up 9:30 a.m. Welcome 9:45 a.m. Legislative Update Angie Ross er\, WV Rivers Coalition 10:30 a.m. Break/ Look at Displays 10:45 a.m. Affinity Group *Will select topics from 5 of the nomination questions . *Three 20 minute sessions 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:40 p.m. Presenatio n by Friends of Blackwater David Young\, Project Coordinator 1:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony Showing of 'Currents' video at end of Ceremony 2:00 p .m. Safe Journey Home! For additional information on Canaan Valley Resor t State Park visit: www.canaanresort.com For additional information on age nda\, scholarships\, etc.\, see printable\, mail–in brochure: 2016 WCD Reg istration Form X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Canaan Valley State Park
| 9:00 a.m. | |
| &n bsp\; | \; |
| 9:30 a.m. | Welcome |
| \; | \; |
| 9:45 a.m. | Legislative Update
Angie Rosser\, WV Rivers Coalition |
| & nbsp\; | \; |
| 10:30 a.m. | Break / Look at Displays |
| \; | \; |
| 10:45 a.m. | Affinity Group *Will select topics from 5 of the nomination questions. *Th ree 20 minute sessions |
| \; | \; |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lu nch |
| \; | \; |
| Presenation by Friends of BlackwaterDavid Young\, Project Coordinator | |
| \; | \; |
| 1:00 p.m. | Award
s Ceremony Showing of 'Currents' video at end of Ceremony |
| \; | \; |
| 2:00 p.m. | Safe Journey Home! |
| \; | For add itional information on Canaan Valley Resort State Park visit: \;www.canaanresort.com |
For additional information on agenda\, scholarships\, etc.\, see printable\, mail&ndash\;in brochure: \;2016 WCD Registration Form
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley State Park UID:20160830T1743190Z-399841-215@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T203000 SUMMARY:Safe Water Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Join the West Virginia Rivers Coalition for a workshop on citiz en participation in protecting drinking water. Attendees will receive WV R ivers' new drinking water protection toolkit and learn about potential sou rces of local contamination. For more information call 304-637-7201\, or e mail us here. Sign-up to receive email updates from WV Rivers here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the West Virginia Rivers Coalition for a workshop on citizen participation in protecting drinking water. Attende es will receive WV Rivers' new drinking water protection toolkit and learn about potential sources of local contamination.
For more informat ion call 304-637-7201\, or email us \;here. Sign-up to receive email updates from WV Rivers&nbs p\;here. CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Clarion Hotel UID:20160405T1633310Z-399841-213@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220902 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: EPA Release s FY23-24 National Program Guidelines BIL Emerging Contaminants FAQs Cyber security in Drinking Water Sector EPA Releases EJ Permitting FAQs Meetings \, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week' s events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impor tant deadlines and highlights important information. Sincerely\, ACWA Staf f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This week's Wrap is accessible Here.
In this issue:< /span>
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds ou r membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.< /span>
Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220902T1222590Z-399841-4879@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000 SUMMARY:Make It Shine Greenbrier River DESCRIPTION:Event by Greenbrier Watershed at Caldwell\, WV Our last cleanup was such a hit\, we decided to do another one! This time we will meet at the Caldwell Public Stream Access. We hope you can join us! ---> Learn mor e here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Greenbrier Watershed \;at \;Caldwell\, WV
Our last cleanup was such a hit\, we decided to do another one! T his time we will meet at the Caldwell Public Stream Access. We hope you ca n join us!
--->\; Learn more here. \ ;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260421T1923130Z-399841-7093@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 SUMMARY:EPA Environmental Education Grants DESCRIPTION:The EPA is seeking applicants for its Environmental Education G rant Program\, announcing up to $3.2 million in funding to support local\, community-based projects that promote environmental awareness and steward ship. The EPA expects to award up to 16 grants nationwide\, with individua l awards ranging from $200\,000 to $250\,000. The grants are designed to h elp communities develop hands-on educational projects that encourage Ameri cans to protect their water\, health\, and natural surroundings. According to the agency\, the program focuses on giving people the knowledge and sk ills needed to make informed environmental decisions\, from safeguarding l ocal waterways to promoting responsible practices at home. Funded projects emphasize real-world learning\, community engagement\, and practical solu tions tailored to local environmental challenges. The Notice of Funding Op portunity is now available on Grants.gov and the EPA’s Environmental Educa tion Grant webpage. Applications are due March 3. The EPA’s Environmental Education and Stewardship Division will host a webinar on Feb. 5 to provid e an overview of the funding opportunity\, offer guidance on writing compe titive applications\, and answer frequently asked questions. Registration information will be posted on the EPA’s environmental education grants web page. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The EPA is s eeking applicants for its Environmental Education Grant Program\, announci ng up to $3.2 million in funding to support local\, community-based projec ts that promote environmental awareness and stewardship.
The EPA expects to award up to 16 grants nati
onwide\, with individual awards ranging from $200\,000 to $250\,000. The g
rants are designed to help communities develop hands-on educational projec
ts that encourage Americans to protect their water\, health\, and natural
surroundings.
According to t he agency\, the program focuses on giving people the knowledge and skills needed to make informed environmental decisions\, from safeguarding local waterways to promoting responsible practices at home. Funded projects emph asize real-world learning\, community engagement\, and practical solutions tailored to local environmental challenges.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity is now available on Gra nts.gov and the EPA&rsquo\;s Environmental Education Grant webpage. Applic ations are due March 3.
The EPA&rsquo\;s Environmental Education and Stewardship Division will host a webinar on Feb. 5 to provide an overview of the funding opportunity\, offe r guidance on writing competitive applications\, and answer frequently ask ed questions. Registration information will be posted on the EPA&rsquo\;s environmental educatio n grants webpage.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20260129T2058530Z-399841-6949@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200406 SUMMARY:CMC April newsletter DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) April Newsletter In thi s issue: Statement on COVID-19\; Chesapeake Data Explorer milestone\; Subm issions for the Chesapeake watershed forum\; and How to get involved Click -Here to read the details. Note: All in-person training has been postponed until further notice. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake M onitoring Cooperative (CMC) April Newsletter
In this issue:
Click-Her e \;to read the details. Note: All in-person training has been pos tponed until further notice.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200406T1648240Z-399841-2950@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T140000 SUMMARY:Marshall University Water Festivals DESCRIPTION:(invite only) Buskirk Field X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(invite only)
Buskirk Field
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170713T1834250Z-399841-382@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T140000 SUMMARY:Morris Creek Outing DESCRIPTION:(Invite only) Morris Creek Watershed Association Building in Mo ntgomery\, WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:(Invite only)
Morris Creek Watershe d Association Building in Montgomery\, WV
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170713T1827590Z-399841-381@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T210000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:For December\, ENCTU will host another of its always popular ge ar swaps. Bring any fishing or outdoor gear you would like to trade\, sell or just give away to others in attendance. Sales are between individuals and the chapter will not be able to make change or facilitate sales. But w ait\, there's more! Remember the Trout Unlimited classic\, The Way of a Tr out\, made years ago in collaboration with Scientific Anglers? It will be playing in the background. If you've somehow managed to elude seeing this timeless classic\, that alone is reason to be sure to come on out. And if it's been years since you saw it last\, well\, come take a little walk dow n memory lane. Being that it's only 30 minutes in length\, it will run on continuous loop\, so no need to be on-time. See everyone there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For December
\, \;E
NCTU will host another of its always popular \;gear swaps. Bring a
ny fishing or outdoor gear you would like to trade\, sell or just give awa
y to others in attendance. Sales are between individuals and the chapter w
ill not be able to make change or facilitate sales.
See everyone there!
The Wonders of Water camp will introduce students to different water-focused careers a nd to highlight the importance of water in our environment and daily life. Young biologists and environmental enthusiasts will learn about water use \, their local watersheds\, and wetlands\, and how to identify aquatic lif e\, such as macroinvertebrates and fish\, while conducting hands-on Projec t WET activities that connect them to their local water resource. \;
Camp dates are listed below:< /span>
Trou t release on Morris Creek
9:00am to 1:00 pm (approximate) \;
Malden Elementary students raised brown trout all winter and will be releasing them into Morris Creek. Email \;Mike King with questions.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220408T1934290Z-399841-4496@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220408 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet DESCRIPTION:WV WaterNet - Spring Edition In this issue: AMD Funding Opportu nities for Watershed Groups New Wetland Resources Webpage from WVDEP Regio nal Watershed Gatherings Scheduled Upcoming Spring Events Watershed Groups in the News Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV WaterNet - Spring Edition
In this iss ue:
Cl ick-Here to read all the details.
Are you taki ng action to make a difference in West Virginia communities? Are you ready to grow in your own leadership development? For the first time\, \;The Hub is offering an Advanced Track of the Community Coachin g Fellowship \;that will deepen your understanding of coaching and your own personal development\, and will provide opportunities for resour ce development and collaboration with peers from around the state. \;< /span>
If you are interested in thi s fellowship\, \;please check out our website for more information a nd to apply. This program is ideal for people who have b een involved with the Hub in a community development program\, attended a previous training or workshop in our Coaching Fellowship program\, or have experience doing this work in their own community. \;
Please see t he attached agenda for next week's ROP meeting at 10:40 am on Wednesday at the Mon County Health Department in Morgantown\, WV. \; \;
The meeting has been pushed back 1 0 minutes due to a scheduling conflict at the Health Department--we have a ccess to the room at 10:30\, please feel welcome to come at 10:30 and get settled in while we load up our presentations. The Buckley Table is the 2n d attachment below.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:County Health Dept. UID:20200121T2029470Z-399841-2701@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T150000 SUMMARY:Fishing Creek Survey Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:Get to know Fishing Creek in Wetzel County up close and persona l! This event is training for a watershed survey of water quality and cond itions in the Fishing Creek watershed. Come volunteer! The training worksh op will feature Glenn Nelson of the West Virginia Save Our Streams program . Contact Martin.J.Christ@wv.gov with questions or to register. Location: Wetzel County 4-H camp http://www.wetzelcountycommission.com/4H_camp.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get to know Fishing Creek in Wetzel County up close and personal!
This event is training for a watershed surv ey of water quality and conditions in the Fishing Creek watershed. Come vo lunteer! The training workshop will feature Glenn Nelson of the \;West Virgin ia Save Our Streams program.
Contact \;Martin.J.Christ@wv.gov with questions or to register.
Location: Wetzel County 4-H camp
http://www.wetzelcountycommission.com /4H_camp.htm
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Wetzel County 4H camp UID:20180424T1412220Z-399841-701@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209 SUMMARY:ArcGIS Earth DESCRIPTION:What is ArcGIS Earth? ArcGIS® Earth is a free and easy-to-use t ool to plan\, visualize\, and evaluate events\, using 3D data on the globe . Ingest and interact with data in different formats to explore areas of i nterest in 3D\, and manipulate KML in its entirety to understand changing circumstances. ArcGIS Earth provides situational awareness on desktop and mobile devices for improved decision-making and collaboration. arcgisearth flier.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What is ArcG IS Earth? \;ArcGIS®\; Earth i s a free and easy-to-use tool to plan\, visualize\, and evaluate events\, using 3D data on the globe. Ingest and interact with data in different for mats to explore areas of interest in 3D\, and manipulate KML in its entire ty to understand changing circumstances. ArcGIS Earth provides situational awareness on desktop and mobile devices for improved decision-making and collaboration.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240209T1623240Z-399841-5591@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T163000 SUMMARY:Collaborative fundraising DESCRIPTION:Key Principles of Collaborative Fundraising Together\, we’ll d emystify multi-partner grant applications and learn ways to define roles\, responsibilities\, and expectations when collaborating for greater impact . Register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Key Principle s of Collaborative Fundraising \;
Together\, we&rsquo\;ll demystify multi-par tner grant applications and learn ways to define roles\, responsibilities\ , and expectations when collaborating for greater impact. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240222T1348180Z-399841-5602@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T160000 SUMMARY:Mars landing party II DESCRIPTION:Time: 2-4pm with landing happening at approximately 3pm Descrip tion: As NASA’s Mars InSight Lander makes its nail-biting descent to the s urface of the red planet\, the Green Bank Telescope will be watching! InSi ght\, short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations\, Geodes y\, and Heat Transport\, will give the Red Planet its first thorough check up since it formed nearly 4.5 billion years ago. Using cutting edge instru ments\, the Lander will delve deep beneath the surface and seek the finger prints of the processes that formed Mars. InSight will measure the planet’ s “vital signs”: its “pulse” (seismology)\, “temperature” (heat flow)\, an d “reflexes” (precision tracking). NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will use the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) to directly intercept and track th e signal from InSight during the Lander’s Entry\, Descent\, and Landing (E DL) to the Martian surface. The event is free\, but space is limited. Go t o: https://bit.ly/2DtB9ki or call 304-561-3570 to register today! https:// www.facebook.com/events/577557026030808/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Time: 2-4pm with landing happening at appro
ximately 3pm
Description: As NASA&rsquo\;s Mars InSight Lander
makes its nail-biting descent to the surface of the red planet\, the Green
Bank Telescope will be watching!
InSight\, short for Interior
Exploration using Seismic Investigations\, Geodesy\, and Heat Transport\,
will give the Red Planet its first thorough checkup since it formed nearly
4.5 billion years ago. Using cutting edge instruments\, the Lander will d
elve deep beneath the surface and seek the fingerprints of the processes t
hat formed Mars. InSight will measure the planet&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;vital si
gns&rdquo\;: its &ldquo\;pulse&rdquo\; (seismology)\, &ldquo\;temperature&
rdquo\; (heat flow)\, and &ldquo\;reflexes&rdquo\; (precision tracking). N
ASA&rsquo\;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will use the Green Bank Teles
cope (GBT) to directly intercept and track the signal from InSight during
the Lander&rsquo\;s Entry\, Descent\, and Landing (EDL) to the Martian sur
face.
The event is free\, but space is limited. \;Go to:&nb
sp\;https://bit.ly/2DtB9ki
or call 304-561-3570 to register today!
https://www.facebook.com/events/577557026030808/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20181120T1354140Z-399841-1378@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102 SUMMARY:Rain barrel DIY DESCRIPTION:There are multiple ways to build a rain barrel system for your home. The attached image provides an example. The internet and YouTube has quality resources -- Here is one example. Make sure you vet your sources! If you live in a watershed with an active watershed group they may offer periodic workshops. Often\, these workshops offer low or no cost rain barr els. I encourage you to contact your local watershed group and/or WVDEP's Basin Coordinators to learn more. RainbarrelDIY.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There are mu ltiple ways to build a rain barrel system for your home. The attached imag e provides an example. The internet and YouTube has quality resources --&n bsp\;Here is one example. Make sure you vet your sources!
If you live in a watershed with an acti ve watershed group they may offer periodic workshops. Often\, these worksh ops offer low or no cost rain barrels. I encourage you to contact your loc al watershed group and/or \;WVDEP's Basin Coordinators to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20250102T1434110Z-399841-6200@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 SUMMARY:Grant Writing Training - Clarksburg RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Grant Writing Training May 17-19th | Clarksburg Area Get that m oney! Join Volunteer West Virginia for one of their most requested trainin gs\, Strength-Based Grant Writing. Learn the ins and outs from Alice Ruhn ke. Sign up here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Gran t Writing Training
May 17-19th | Clarksburg Area
Get that money! Join Volunteer West Virginia for one of their most requested trainings\, Strength-Based Grant Writing. Learn the ins and outs from \; \;Alice Ruhnke. Sig n up here. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190509T2016260Z-399841-280@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200420 SUMMARY:WVDNR COVID policy DESCRIPTION:WVDNR COVID policy Policy changes and guidelines for hunters an d anglers To protect employees as well as hunters and anglers during the C OVID-19 outbreak\, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has imp lemented several policy changes to mitigate the spread of the virus while continuing to provide safe public services. Examples include changes to th e stocking schedules\, WLM and state park closers etc. Click-Here for the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDNR COVID policy
Policy changes an d guidelines for hunters and anglers
To protect employees as well as hunters and anglers during t he COVID-19 outbreak\, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has implemented several policy changes to mitigate the spread of the virus wh ile continuing to provide safe public services. Examples include changes t o the stocking schedules\, WLM and state park closers etc. \;
Click-Here for the details.
\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200420T1339400Z-399841-3005@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170602 SUMMARY:Birds of the WV mountains RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:http://bit.ly/2qv1GYe Begins 6 PM June 2 and continues until 10 AM June 4. Click the link above for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Begins 6 PM June 2 and continues until 10 AM June 4. \; Click the link above for more information.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170515T1240410Z-399841-318@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000 SUMMARY:Dog Run Lake cleanup DESCRIPTION:The Doddridge County 4-H livestock Club will be hosting a clean up event at Dog Run Lake Saturday May 18th starting at 7 a.m. Lunch will b e provided to all volunteers at noon. Supplies such as trash bags gloves a nd paint brushes provided.. dress accordingly. https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/2332675036791619/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Doddridg e County 4-H livestock Club will be hosting a cleanup event at Dog Run Lak e Saturday May 18th starting at 7 a.m. Lunch will be provided to all volun teers at noon. Supplies such as trash bags gloves and paint brushes provid ed.. dress accordingly.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190509T2019320Z-399841-1873@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T130000 SUMMARY:WonderFall walk DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Join KSF naturalist C asey Nicole Sizemore in welcoming the Fall season with a WonderFALL walk! Meet in front of the Gift shop on Saturday October 17th at 11 AM where hik ers will take Davis Creek trail down to Ellison Pond and back up totaling roughly 2.5 miles! Masks are required at the start but once you’ve establi shed some distance between yourself and other participants you may use you r best judgement. For the safety of our staff and participants\, this walk will be cancelled if Kanawha County is in the “red” on the school color c alendar. The forest will remain open and you are welcome to walk/hike on y our own. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes and dress for the weathe r – October we never know\, but if you show\, we go! Call the forest offic e at 304-558-3500 with any questions. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wo nderfall-nature-walk/803885997110531/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by \;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Join KSF naturalist Casey Nicole Sizemore in welcoming the Fall season with a WonderFALL walk! Meet in fron t of the Gift shop on Saturday October 17th at 11 AM where hikers will tak e Davis Creek trail down to Ellison Pond and back up totaling roughly 2.5 miles! Masks are required at the start but once you&rsquo\;ve established some distance between yourself and other participants you may use your bes t judgement.
For the safety of our staff and participants\, this walk will be cancelled if Kanawha Cou nty is in the &ldquo\;red&rdquo\; on the school color calendar. The forest will remain open and you are welcome to walk/hike on your own. Wear comfo rtable walking or hiking shoes and dress for the weather &ndash\; October we never know\, but if you show\, we go! Call the forest office at 304-558 -3500 with any questions.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wonderfall-n ature-walk/803885997110531/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20201014T1521010Z-399841-3511@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T173000 SUMMARY:Girl powered DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal\, virtual Girl Powered workshop to get excited about STEM! Participants will hear from our keynote speaker about her experience and career path as a woman in STEM fields\, and then partic ipate in a fun and interactive guided programming activity. No programming experience or special equipment will be required to join us - just a comp uter and an internet connection. To learn more about the event\, visit our RobotEvents page here. To register for the event\, click here. The Roboti cs Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX Robotics are working t o make robotics reflective of the diverse world we live in\, and to ensure no one is left behind. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an informal\, virtual Girl Powered workshop to get excited about STEM! Par ticipants will hear from our keynote speaker about her experience and care er path as a woman in STEM fields\, and then participate in a fun and inte ractive guided programming activity. \;No programming experience or sp ecial equipment will be required to join us - just a computer and an inter net connection.
To learn mor e about the event\, visit our RobotEvents page \;here. \;To register for the event\, click \;here. The&n bsp\;Robotics Education &\; Competition (REC) Foundation \;and \;VEX Robotics \;are working to make robotics reflective of the divers e world we live in\, and to ensure no one is left behind.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20201013T1409360Z-399841-3504@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T203000 SUMMARY:Fayette Co community meeting DESCRIPTION:Ready for some good news about Fayette County? Good things are happening right here in our county and we’re hosting a community meeting t o share the good news. Come hear about all the good work and positive effo rts underway to improve our Fayette County communities. If you’ve got some good news\, you’re welcome to share as well. Hear about the Cradle To Car eer initiative from Christopher Motley\, Senior Manager of Policy and Part nerships\, of StriveTogether\, an organization that partners with communit ies nationwide to provide coaching\, resources and rigorous approaches to create opportunities and close gaps in education\, housing and so much mor e. https://www.facebook.com/events/451085655727029/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ready for so
me good news about Fayette County? Good things are happening right here in
our county and we&rsquo\;re hosting a community meeting to share the good
news. Come hear about all the good work and positive efforts underway to
improve our Fayette County communities. If you&rsquo\;ve got some good new
s\, you&rsquo\;re welcome to share as well.
Hear about the Cradle To Career initiative from Christo
pher Motley\, Senior Manager of Policy and Partnerships\, of StriveTogethe
r\, an organization that partners with communities nationwide to provide c
oaching\, resources and rigorous approaches to create opportunities and cl
ose gaps in education\, housing and so much more.
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Lewis Community Foundation UID:20190730T2001080Z-399841-2269@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200918 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/a cwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-31-week-of-september-14-2020/ In this issue.. . Army Corps Proposal to Reissue and Modify NWPs EPA SNC NCI Compliance Ad visory EPA Proposes New Financial Capability Assessment for CWA OECA Termi nates Temporary Advisory for NPDES Reporting NOAA Releases State-Specific Index of Drought Vulnerability Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Week ly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. T he Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impor tant information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This Week's Wrap is accessible here: \; https://www.acwa -us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-31-week-of-september-14-2020/
In this issue...
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200918T1929360Z-399841-3442@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200323T160000 SUMMARY:Soil health case studies DESCRIPTION:ACWA Nutrients Policy Committee Webinar – American Farmland Tru st Soil Health Case Studies Many farmers believe the scientific evidence t hat soil health practices improve soil and water quality. However\, they a re reluctant to change management techniques without knowing the costs and benefits of soil health practices. In response to this\, American Farmlan d Trust (AFT) began a study to quantify the costs and benefits of investin g in soil health. AFT used a variety of methods to estimate the net econo mic benefits eight farmers experienced from investing in soil health pract ices. AFT also quantified the water quality and climate benefits of these practices. The result of the study was eight two-page case studies. To l earn more\, go here. Michelle Perez\, Water Initiative Director at America n Farmland Trust\, will present on these case studies and speak on the stu dy’s findings relative to nutrients. Click-here to register for the webina r. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA Nutrients Policy Committee Webinar &ndash\; American Far mland Trust Soil Health Case Studies
Many farmers believe the scientific evidence that soil h ealth practices improve soil and water quality. However\, they are relucta nt to change management techniques without knowing the costs and benefits of soil health practices. In response to this\, American Farmland Trust (A FT) began a study to quantify the costs and benefits of investing in soil health. \; AFT used a variety of methods to estimate the net economic benefits eight farmers experienced from investing in soil health practices . AFT also quantified the water quality and climate benefits of these prac tices. \; The result of the study was eight two-page case studies.&nbs p\; To learn more\, go here< /a>.
Michelle Perez\, Water Initiative Director at American Farmland Trust\, will present on these cas e studies and speak on the study&rsquo\;s findings relative to nutrients.& nbsp\;Click- here to register for the webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200304T2112220Z-399841-2824@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Brunswick hosts not-so-frigid polar bear plunge Record-breaking fish: Huge catches that made headlines in 2022 How road sa lting impacts PA waterways A crunchy\, slushy Potomac EPA\, Army restore W OTUS definition to 2015 protections White’s Ferry service resumption sough t two years after ending And more… Click-here ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
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Save the Dat e - https: //www.nalms.org/2023nmc/
The National Water Quality Monitoring Council will hos t its 13th National Monitoring Conference during the week of April 24&ndas h\;28\, 2023\, in Virginia Beach\, Virginia. All federal\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, nonprofits\, academia\, water consultants and industry\, and volunteer scientists are welcome at this important nati onal forum. The conference will be offered in a hybrid format primarily i n person\, including a limited virtual format.
2023 Conference Themes Include:
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Questions? Learn more about the Council and p
revious conferences HERE. Contact the 2023 National Water Monitoring Confer
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nielle Grunzke\, Felipe Arzayus\, and Candice Hopkins. To get on our conference mailing list\, please co
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Save the Dat e - \; https://www.nalms.org/2023nmc/
The National Water Quality Monitoring Council wi ll host its 13th National Monitoring Conference during the week of April 2 4&ndash\;28\, 2023\, in Virginia Beach\, Virginia. All federal\, state\, t ribal and local water professionals\, nonprofits\, academia\, water consul tants and industry\, and volunteer scientists are welcome at this importan t national forum. The conference will be offered in a hybrid format prima rily in person\, including a limited virtual format.
2023 Conference Themes Include:
[PDF flyer] download and share
Questions? Learn more about the Council and previous conferences \;HERE. Contact the 2023 National Water Monit oring Conference Co-Chairs \;Danielle Grunzke\, \;Felipe Arzayus\, and \;Candice Hopkins. To get on our confe rence mailing list\, please contact \;Philip Forsberg.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230315T1947200Z-399841-5089@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230223 SUMMARY:NWQMC 2023 DESCRIPTION:Save the Date - https://www.nalms.org/2023nmc/ The National Wat er Quality Monitoring Council will host its 13th National Monitoring Confe rence during the week of April 24–28\, 2023\, in Virginia Beach\, Virginia . All federal\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, nonprofits\ , academia\, water consultants and industry\, and volunteer scientists are welcome at this important national forum. The conference will be offered in a hybrid format primarily in person\, including a limited virtual form at. 2023 Conference Themes Include: 50 Years After the Clean Water Act and Similar Efforts Effectiveness Monitoring — Are management actions working ? Protecting High Quality Waters Monitoring Collaboration Volunteer and Community-Based Monitoring Aggregating\, Analyzing\,Visualizing & Dissemi nating Data and Information Hot Topics in Monitoring and Analysis [PDF fl yer] download and share Questions? Learn more about the Council and previo us conferences HERE. Contact the 2023 National Water Monitoring Conference Co-Chairs Danielle Grunzke\, Felipe Arzayus\, and Candice Hopkins. To get on our conference mailing list\, please contact Philip Forsberg. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save the Dat e - \; https://www.nalms.org/2023nmc/
The National Water Quality Monitoring Council wi ll host its 13th National Monitoring Conference during the week of April 2 4&ndash\;28\, 2023\, in Virginia Beach\, Virginia. All federal\, state\, t ribal and local water professionals\, nonprofits\, academia\, water consul tants and industry\, and volunteer scientists are welcome at this importan t national forum. The conference will be offered in a hybrid format prima rily in person\, including a limited virtual format.
2023 Conference Themes Include:
[PDF flyer] download and share
Questions? Learn more about the Council and previous conferences \;HERE. Contact the 2023 National Water Monit oring Conference Co-Chairs \;Danielle Grunzke\, \;Felipe Arzayus\, and \;Candice Hopkins. To get on our confe rence mailing list\, please contact \;Philip Forsberg.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230105T2056080Z-399841-5088@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T200000 SUMMARY:Agriculture & gardening workshop series DESCRIPTION:Please join WVSU Extension and USDA NRCS for a workshop about p lanting plans and to create your own planting calendar! This is a free\, fun hands-on workshop but our supplies are limited\, so registration for e ach participant is required. Register Here Eden Clymire-Stern\, Extension Educator l anr@wvstateu.edu l 304-204-4065 Future topics February 16\, 202 3: Garden Plant Seeding March 16\, 2023: Transplanting - Pansy Plugs Apr il 20\, 2023: Pesticide Management May 18\, 2023: Planting a Community G arden June 22\, 2023: Community Garden Management July 20\, 2023: Garden to Table Banquet August 17\, 2023: Proper Canning/Food Preservation Sep tember 21\, 2023: Proper Food Preservation October 19\, 2023: Harvesting & Post-Harvest X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join WVSU Extension and USDA NRCS for a workshop about planting plans and to cr eate your own planting calendar! \; This is a free\, fun hands-on work shop but our supplies are limited\, so registration for each participant i s required.
Eden Clymire-Stern\, Extension Educator l \;anr@wvstateu.edu l 304-204-4065
Future topics
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION: St Mary's Marina\, Saint Marys\, West Virginia 26170 UID:20170509T1819110Z-399841-297@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T190000 SUMMARY:Ag talk Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Hosted by WVSU Extension Service Join us for a monthly series o f live question and answer sessions with agricultural experts! WVSU Ag Tal k Tuesday sessions will take place the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p .m. EST via Zoom. Register ---> http://bit.ly/AgTalkTuesday Events: 10/13 – Low Tunnel season extension with Dr. Annette Ericksen and Kristie Martin \, WVSU Extension Service. 11/10 – Grazing management with Inetta Fluharty \, WVSU Extension Service. 12/8 – Climate study update with Liz Moss\, WVS U Extension Service. Submit questions ---> extension@wvstateu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by&nb sp\;WVSU Extension Service
Join us for a monthly series of live question and answe r sessions with agricultural experts! WVSU Ag Talk Tuesday sessions will t ake place the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. EST via Zoom.< /p>
Register --->\; \;http://bit.ly/AgTalkTuesday
Events: 10/13 \;&ndash\; Low Tunnel season extension with Dr. Annette Ericksen and Kristie Martin\, WVSU Extension Service. 11/10 \;&ndash\; Grazing man agement with Inetta Fluharty\, WVSU Extension Service. \;12/8< /strong> \;&ndash\; Climate study update with Liz Moss\, WVSU Extensio n Service. Submit questions --->\; \;extension@wvstateu.edu
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20201013T1418030Z-399841-3506@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T190000 SUMMARY:Ag talk Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Hosted by WVSU Extension Service Join us for a monthly series o f live question and answer sessions with agricultural experts! WVSU Ag Tal k Tuesday sessions will take place the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p .m. EST via Zoom. Register >>> http://bit.ly/AgTalkTuesday Events: 10/13 – Low Tunnel season extension with Dr. Annette Ericksen and Kristie Martin\ , WVSU Extension Service. 11/10 – Grazing management with Inetta Fluharty\ , WVSU Extension Service. 12/8 – Climate study update with Liz Moss\, WVSU Extension Service. Submit questions >>> extension@wvstateu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by&nb sp\;WVSU Extension Service
Join us for a monthly series of live question and answe r sessions with agricultural experts! WVSU Ag Talk Tuesday sessions will t ake place the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. EST via Zoom.< /p>
Register >\;>\;>\; \; http://bit.ly/AgTalkTues day
Events: 10/13 &ndash\; Low Tunnel season extension with Dr. Annette Ericksen and Kristie Martin\ , WVSU Extension Service. 11/10 &ndash\; Grazing manageme nt with Inetta Fluharty\, WVSU Extension Service. 12/8 &n dash\; Climate study update with Liz Moss\, WVSU Extension Service. Submit questions >\;>\;>\; \;e xtension@wvstateu.edu
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20201013T1417510Z-399841-3505@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T193000 SUMMARY:WVU Planetarium RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20201211;BYDAY=FR DESCRIPTION:The WVU Planetarium is offering free virtual presentations ever y Friday at 6:30pm\, including a variety of family-friendly and advanced e vents. Please share and join us! Register at planetarium.wvu.edu and follo w us on Facebook and Twitter. We also have a quarterly newsletter\, Mounta ineer Skies\, if you want our schedule sent to your email! WVU Planetariu m Staff WVUPlanetariumFalllFlyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVU Plan etarium is offering free virtual presentations every Friday at 6:30pm\, in cluding a variety of family-friendly and advanced events. Please share and join us! Register at \;planetarium.wvu.edu \;and follow us on Facebook and Twi tter. We also have a quarterly newsletter\, Mountaineer Skies\, if you wan t our schedule sent to your email!
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201009T2319550Z-399841-3495@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T160000 SUMMARY:Rebels on the River Paddle Race DESCRIPTION:The Blue and Gray Reunion along with Tygart River Outfitters ar e hosting a kayak and a standup paddle board race On the Tygart Valley Riv er June 3\, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Philippi\, WV. The Blue and Gray Reuni on is a celebration of the first land battle of the Civil War which took p lace in Philippi. ( http://blueandgrayreunion.org/ ) The race is a Recr eational Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board event. Therefore\, the recreation al category is intended for NON-COMPETITIVE kayaks only. Most commercial recreational kayaks qualify for this category. Please go to http://www .tygartriveroutfitters.com and click on EVENTS to go to the race rules. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE RACE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Blue and Gray Reunion along with Tygart River Outfitters are hosting a kayak and a standup paddle board race On t he Tygart Valley River June 3\, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Philippi\, WV. \; & nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Philippi\, WV UID:20170509T1832510Z-399841-302@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170818 SUMMARY:Watershed Celebration Day DESCRIPTION:Spend a couple days with watershed volunteers from across the s tate! Camp Dawson Event Center near Kingwood\, Preston County\, with visit s to the Cheat River. Watch hear for details: http://www.wvca.us/wvwn/wcdn .cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spend a couple days with watershed voluntee rs from across the state!
Camp Dawson Event Center near Kingwood\, Preston County\, with visits to the Cheat River.
Watch hear for d etails: http://www.wvca.us/wvwn /wcdn.cfm
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Camp Dawson\, Preston County UID:20170509T1839370Z-399841-306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922 SUMMARY:Fall at NASA-ERC DESCRIPTION:We now have a webinar catalog\, where you can see programs we h ave to offer. Most are an hour long with many different topics. You can r equest a student webinar\, or an educator webinar. If you know of folks lo oking for resources please feel free to pass this along. We also are conti nually adding videos to our YouTube channel. Thank you for being so willi ng to go above and beyond to inspire your students. I love that I get to w ork with those are so excited and passionate about STEM education. I'm loo king forward to hearing from you about how we can help. Emily - ehelton@ fairmontstate.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We now have a webinar catalog\, where you can see programs we have to offer. Mos t are an hour long with many different topics. \; You can request a student webinar\, or an educator webinar. If you k now of folks looking for resources please feel free to pass this along. We also are continually adding videos to our YouTube channel . \;
Thank you for being so wil ling to go above and beyond to inspire your students. I love that I get to work with those are so excited and passionate about STEM education. I'm l ooking forward to hearing from you about how we can help. \; \;
Emily - \;ehelton@fairmontstate.edu
Register now for The Appalachian Watershed &\; Stream Monitors (AWSM) professional development workshop. It will p rovide resources and inspiration for educators who want to engage students and enhance curriculum through the outdoor classroom.
This year's AWSM workshop includes:
1) Frameworks that work! Meaningful Water shed Educational Experiences and U.S. Green Ribbon Schools (Peter M. Mecca and Vicki Fenwick-Judy. 2) How to implement a stream study using Save our Streams citizen-science protocols (Glenn Nelson). 3) Project Learning Tre e training and curriculum (Linda Carnell). And\, optional Caving at the Si nks of Gandy\, exploring Spruce Knob\, astronomy\, and more!
Works hop details:
Cost is $300 and includes room\, board and materials.
Scholarships are available for WV educators.
Guests (spou se\, children\, friend\, etc) are invited to attend for the discounted rat e of $50/person.
3 continuing education graduate credit hours are available through Marshall University for an additional $365.
Regi ster at www.expe rience-learning.org/professional-development \; Cont act Kellee Waddell for more details: 304.567.2632 or kwaddell@experience-learning.org
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170511T1854230Z-399841-303@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T143000 SUMMARY:Monitoring Water Quality with HOBO Data Loggers DESCRIPTION:Join Rebecca Fish for a 30-minute webinar to discover our famil y of HOBO data loggers for monitoring conductivity\, salinity\, dissolved oxygen\, and more\, in lakes\, streams\, rivers\, estuaries\, and coastal waters. You'll learn how each logger provides accurate\, reliable measurem ents with all the following advantages...at prices you can afford. Quick a nd simple deployment and maintenance Easy setup and analysis with HOBOware software Waterproof shuttles for field data offload Rugged designs for ha rsh environments The presentation will be brief\, with plenty of time for Q&A. Submit your questions in advance\, right on the registration form! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7215401403635551490 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Rebecca Fish for a 30-minute webinar to discover our family of HOBO data logg ers for monitoring conductivity\, salinity\, dissolved oxygen\, and more\, in lakes\, streams\, rivers\, estuaries\, and coastal waters. You'll lear n how each logger provides accurate\, reliable measurements with all the f ollowing advantages...at prices you can afford.
The presentatio n will be brief\, with plenty of time for Q&\;A. \;Submit y our questions in advance\, right on the registration form!
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https://register.gotowebinar.c om/register/7215401403635551490
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170509T1850470Z-399841-313@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170601T193000 SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:Must register to reserve barrel! To register: email the worksho p date and your name to Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov $10 payment due at worksho p. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Must register to reserve barrel!
To register: email the workshop date and your name to
Tomi.M.Bergstr om@wv.gov
$10 payment due at workshop.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVDEP Headquarters UID:20170509T1829510Z-399841-301@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170819 SUMMARY:Watershed Celebration Day DESCRIPTION:Spend a couple days with watershed volunteers from across the s tate! Camp Dawson Event Center near Kingwood\, Preston County\, with visit s to the Cheat River. Watch hear for details: http://www.wvca.us/wvwn/wcdn .cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spend a couple days with watershed voluntee rs from across the state!
Camp Dawson Event Center near Kingwood\, Preston County\, with visits to the Cheat River.
Watch hear for d etails: http://www.wvca.us/wvwn /wcdn.cfm
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Camp Dawson\, Preston County UID:20170509T1839270Z-399841-307@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T133000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Why Watersheds Matter DESCRIPTION:In these uncertain watershed times\, it is important to take a step back and remind ourselves about the reasons that urban watersheds ma tter in our communities\, what we can expect to happen to them in the comi ng years and how we can all practice better personal stewardship in our ho me watersheds. Join Tom Schueler of the Chesapeake Stormwater Network as h e makes a persuasive case about why urban watersheds matter\, presents pe erless future watershed forecasts\, and outlines some painless steps you c an make to a watershed difference. This interactive webcast will provide a bundant time for everyone to add their voice to this important watershed c onversation. Register Now! http://chesapeakestormwater.net/events/webcast- why-watersheds-matter/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In these uncertain watershed times\, it is important to take a step back and remind ourselves about the reasons that& Acirc\; \;urban watersheds matter in our communities\, what we can exp ect to happen to them in the coming years and how we can all practice bett er personal stewardship in our home watersheds. Join Tom Schueler of the C hesapeake Stormwater Network as he makes aÂ\; \;persuasive case a bout why urban watersheds matter\, presents peerless future watershed fore casts\, and outlines some painless steps you can make to a watershed diffe rence. This interactive webcast will provide abundant time for everyone to add their voice to this important watershed conversation.
http://chesapeakestormwater.net/events/webcast-wh y-watersheds-matter/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170509T1847120Z-399841-311@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T150000 SUMMARY:North Fork Cherry River Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:SFTU will host a stream cleanup on North Fork Cherry River. We will meet at North Bend Picnic Area just east of Richwood WV at 9am. SFTU will provide the bags. You will need gloves\, boots\, waders\, and friends . Come out and help clean up a river that is in much need. Food will be pr ovided\, please bring your own drinks. https://www.facebook.com/events/3 01361346954958/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SFTU will host a stream cleanup on North Fo rk Cherry River. We will meet at North Bend Picnic Area just east of Richw ood WV at 9am. SFTU will provide the bags. You will need gloves\, boots\, waders\, and friends. Come out and help clean up a river that is in much n eed. Food will be provided\, please bring your own drinks.
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https: //www.facebook.com/events/301361346954958/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170509T1835040Z-399841-304@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T153000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Everything is Marketing DESCRIPTION:Many people assume that marketing is just advertising\, but it is so much more. In today's world\, everything that you do is marketing\, from answering the telephone\, to signage\, to written materials\, to sayi ng thank you. Marketing is imperative to the sustainability and growth of your organization. In this webinar taught by Pat Bohse\, participants will : understand the importance of having a marketing plan and the elements of a marketing plan\; develop a template to create a marketing plan for thei r organization\; learn the six P's that are elements of every marketing pl an (Place\, Products\, People\, Price\, Production\, and Promotions)\; and explore a variety of marketing tools to help implement the plan. This web inar is relevant for anyone who works for a nonprofit and wants their orga nization to thrive https://grantstation.com/everything-marketing-and-marke ting-everything-new X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many people assume that marketing is just a dvertising\, but it is so much more. In today's world\, everything that yo u do is marketing\, from answering the telephone\, to signage\, to written materials\, to saying thank you. Marketing is imperative to the sustainab ility and growth of your organization. In this webinar taught by Pat Bohse \, participants will: understand the importance of having a marketing plan and the elements of a marketing plan\; develop a template to create a mar keting plan for their organization\; learn the six P's that are elements o f every marketing plan (Place\, Products\, People\, Price\, Production\, a nd Promotions)\; and explore a variety of marketing tools to help implemen t the plan. This webinar is relevant for anyone who works for a nonprofit and wants their organization to thrive
https://grantstation.com/eve rything-marketing-and-marketing-everything-new
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170512T1255480Z-399841-312@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T143000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Nutrient Trading DESCRIPTION:Nutrient credit trading is a concept that has been around for a number of years\, but infrequently applied. Some states have established nutrient trading or offset programs\, with most current trades involving w astewater treatment plants and limited involvement from the stormwater sec tor. Such programs offer both risks and opportunities for meeting water qu ality management plan goals and total maximum daily load (TMDL) nutrient r eduction targets. There is sufficient experience now with nutrient trading and credits nationally that these programs do not need to be built from s cratch. This webcast will be with a team of water quality trading professi onals who are active nationally developing nutrient trading guidance\, too ls\, and programs\, as well as facilitating and tracking water quality tra des. In the webcast\, we will look at the necessary elements of a nutrient trading program\, tools and resources for structuring a nutrient trading program\, high profile nutrient trading projects\, and how MS4s permits ar e beginning to incorporate nutrient trades http://www.cwp.org/events/webca st-2-nutrient-trading/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nutrient credit trading is a concept that h as been around for a number of years\, but infrequently applied. Some stat es have established nutrient trading or offset programs\, with most curren t trades involving wastewater treatment plants and limited involvement fro m the stormwater sector. Such programs offer both risks and opportunities for meeting water quality management plan goals and total maximum daily lo ad (TMDL) nutrient reduction targets.
There is sufficient experien ce now with nutrient trading and credits nationally that these programs do not need to be built from scratch. This webcast will be with a team of wa ter quality trading professionals who are active nationally developing nut rient trading guidance\, tools\, and programs\, as well as facilitating an d tracking water quality trades. In the webcast\, we will look at the nece ssary elements of a nutrient trading program\, tools and resources for str ucturing a nutrient trading program\, high profile nutrient trading projec ts\, and how MS4s permits are beginning to incorporate nutrient trades
http://www.cwp.or g/events/webcast-2-nutrient-trading/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170512T1257550Z-399841-310@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T140000 SUMMARY:Glade Creek hike DESCRIPTION:For more info: http://bit.ly/2qxAEPW X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more info: http://bit.ly/2qxAEPW
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170512T1237460Z-399841-317@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190909 SUMMARY:CB Exe council meeting DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Bay Program will host the 2019 Executive Council meeting from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. State agency representatives\, governors \, EPA representatives and others will be in attendance. A public poster session and press conference will follow the meeting. Click-Here for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chesapea ke Bay Program will host the 2019 Executive Council meeting from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. State agency representatives\, governors \, EPA representatives and others will be in attendance. A public poster session and press confe rence will follow the meeting.
Click-Here for more info rmation.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Oxon Hill Manor UID:20190829T1327150Z-399841-2356@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928 SUMMARY:National public lands day DESCRIPTION:Join the Stewards Individual Placement Program and West Virgini ans for Public Lands for an exciting morning of trail work and an afternoo n of recreation for Southern West Virginia's National Public Lands Day Pro ject! This event is both for novice and advance users of trails to explore and help maintain a public land. Come learn some introductory skills in t rail maintenance\, work along side your neighbors\, and meet other organiz ations within the Southern West Virginia area who have a vested interest i n Public Lands. Lunch and give-aways are provided with participation. Guid ed bicycle rides and hikes will be offered after the trail work concludes. Other entertainment and recreation will take place as well. https://www.f acebook.com/events/307015303439269/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Ste
wards Individual Placement Program and West Virginians for Public Lands fo
r an exciting morning of trail work and an afternoon of recreation for Sou
thern West Virginia's National Public Lands Day Project!
This event is both for novice and advance
users of trails to explore and help maintain a public land. Come learn som
e introductory skills in trail maintenance\, work along side your neighbor
s\, and meet other organizations within the Southern West Virginia area wh
o have a vested interest in Public Lands.
Lunch and give-aways are provided with participation. Gui
ded bicycle rides and hikes will be offered after the trail work concludes
. Other entertainment and recreation will take place as well.
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/307015303439269/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Little Beaver SP UID:20190826T1236000Z-399841-2331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T133000 SUMMARY:Little Coal River Tire River Rescue DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 12 at 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM PDT We'll be using ka yaks\, canoes and john boats to clean tires from a section of the Little C oal River. Section to be decided later. https://www.facebook.com/groups/21 2830319086782/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Saturday\, August 12 at 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM P DT
We'll be using kayaks\, canoes and john boats to clean tires fr om a section of the Little Coal River. Section to be decided later.
< p>https://www.facebook.com/ groups/212830319086782/ CATEGORIES:General UID:20170802T1358540Z-399841-394@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200901 SUMMARY:Campus RainWorks Challenge DESCRIPTION:USEPA is pleased to launch its 9th annual Campus RainWorks Chal lenge\, a green infrastructure design competition for American colleges an d universities that seeks to engage with the next generation of environmen tal professionals\, foster a dialogue about the need for innovative stormw ater management\, and showcase the benefits of green infrastructure practi ces. Campus RainWorks Challenge invites today’s students to become part of the solution. To learn more check out the official 2020 Campus RainWorks Challenge Competition Brief\, which contains details on the challenge's de sign categories\, submission requirements\, and rules for participation. R egistration: September 1 – October 1\, 2020\; Deadline for entries: Decemb er 11\, 2020\; Winners announced: Spring 2021 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USEPA is ple
ased to launch its 9th annual Campus Rain
Works Challenge\, a green infrastructure design competition for Americ
an colleges and universities that seeks to engage with the next generation
of environmental professionals\, foster a dialogue about the need for inn
ovative stormwater management\, and showcase the benefits of green infrast
ructure practices. Campus RainWorks Challenge invites today&rsquo\;s stude
nts to become part of the solution. To learn more check out the official
Registration: September 1 &ndash\; Oct ober 1\, 2020\; Deadline for en tries: December 11\, 2020\; Winners announced: Spring 2021
Volunteers w ith or without john boats\, kayaks or canoes are needed to help remove tir es from the River. Gloves\, water\, lunch\, shuttle and some boats provide d. Wear old clothes\, sturdy shoes\, sunscreen and bring a tool for prying (shovel or mattock). Note: Event is scheduled from 9:30 &ndash\; 3:30 but all day participation i s not required.
To volunteer \, connect with the event on Facebook [Trash Your Kayak Cleanup Crew] https://www.fac ebook.com/events/494948301310492/
Call/Text 304-543-2606 or email Trashyourkayak@suddenlink.net.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Bridge (Rt. 3 just off 119) UID:20190813T1307480Z-399841-2319@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190902 SUMMARY:USGS Water School DESCRIPTION:Hello science-education professional\, The U.S. Geological Surv ey (USGS) is proud to announce a revised Web-based water-science education tool\, The USGS Water Science School\, where students (of any age) and ad ults (of any age) can learn all about water\, from what it is\, to where a nd how much there is\, to the most in-depth discussions of the natural wat er cycle anywhere. We hope you or your teachers will find it useful in the classroom. USGSWaterScienceSchool.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hello scienc e-education professional\,
T he U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proud to announce a revised Web-based water-science education tool\, The USGS Water Science School\, whe re students (of any age) and adults (of any age) can learn all about water \, from what it is\, to where and how much there is\, to the most in-depth discussions of the natural water cycle anywhere. We hope you or your teac hers will find it useful in the classroom.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190813T1310040Z-399841-2320@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190825 SUMMARY:Upper New River cleanup DESCRIPTION:What: Boat Based Upper New River Clean-Up Where: Glade to McCre ery Meet at: NPS Building at McCreery We need volunteers for this collabor ative river clean-up sponsored by Generation NRG in partnership with The N ew River Conservancy. RSVP to Glen_Conklin@nps.gov by Aug. 23 if you need equipment or more details. The group will meet at 9am at the NPS building at McCreery where we will stage for the trip and set shuttle. If you have a boat and your own PFD (life jacket)\, please feel free to bring them wit h you. If you want to participate but don’t have a boat or PFD\, no proble m! The park can supply these for you\, just let us know when you RSVP. You will also want to bring shoes that you can wade in\, clothes that you can swim in\, sunscreen\, lunch\, water and a willingness to get a little dir ty while having fun at the same time! https://www.facebook.com/events/4048 86736827958/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What: Boat Based Upper New River Cle
an-Up
Where: Glade to McCreery
Meet at: NPS Building at \;McCreery
We need volunteers for this collaborative river clean-up spons
ored by Generation NRG in partnership with The New River Conservancy. RSVP
to \;Glen_Conklin@nps.gov b
y Aug. 23 if you need equipment or more details.
The group will meet at 9am at the NPS building at
McCreery where we will stage for the trip and set shuttle. If you have a b
oat and your own PFD (life jacket)\, please feel free to bring them with y
ou. If you want to participate but don&rsquo\;t have a boat or PFD\, no pr
oblem! The park can supply these for you\, just let us know when you RSVP.
You will also want to bring shoes that you can wade in\, clothes that you
can swim in\, sunscreen\, lunch\, water and a willingness to get a little
dirty while having fun at the same time!
https://www.facebook.c om/events/404886736827958/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190813T1303030Z-399841-2318@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190809 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:River Voices a is publication of the River Network. In this iss ue: Mapping waters for recreation\, updates in the southeastern flows repo rt\, River Rally 2020 call for proposals\, upcoming webinars and events\, staff profiles and more. Click-Here to read August 2019. Past articles ava ilable at: https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-newsletter/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Voices a is publication of the River Network.
In this issue:
Mapping waters for recreation\, updates in the southeastern flows report\, River Rally 2020 call for proposals\, upcoming webinars and events\, staf f profiles and more. \;Click-Here to read August 2019.
Past articles available at: https://www.rivernetwork.or g/river-voices-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190807T1804480Z-399841-2297@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200803 SUMMARY:REAP litter control grants DESCRIPTION:WV Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environme ntal Action Plan (WVDEP-REAP) announced the recipients of Litter Control G rants. The grants\, totaling $48\,367\, were awarded to 29 applicants comp rised of state solid waste authorities\, county commissions\, and municipa lities. Funding is generated from civil penalties imposed for unlawful dis posal of litter and revenue from state recycling facilities pursuant to WV Code §22-15A-4 and §22-15A-5. WVDEP_Littercontrolgrants.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Dept. of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (WVDEP-REAP) announced the recipients of Litter Control Grants. The grant s\, totaling $48\,367\, were awarded to 29 applicants comprised of state s olid waste authorities\, county commissions\, and municipalities. Funding is generated from civil penalties imposed for unlawful disposal of litter and revenue from state recycling facilities pursuant to WV Code §\;22- 15A-4 and §\;22-15A-5.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200803T1453440Z-399841-3301@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T113000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora project team DESCRIPTION:Hi Tuscarora Creek Project Team members and other interested pe ople: We are scheduled June 19\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m in Room 116 of the Shepherd University Martinsburg. Email Alana Hartman or call 30 4.822.7266 x 3623 for more information. TuscaroraCreekPT.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hi Tuscarora Creek Project Team members and other interested people:
We are scheduled June 19\, 2019 from 10:00 a.
m. - 11:30 a.m in Room 116 of the Shepherd University Martinsburg. Email&n
bsp\;Alana Hartman or call 304
.822.7266 x 3623 for more information.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Shepherd University - Martinsburg UID:20190614T2003570Z-399841-2070@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T230000 SUMMARY:Ridenour Lake catfish tournament DESCRIPTION:The Nitro catfish tournament will be held at the city's 27 acre Ridenour Lake. The lake is at the end of 21st St. The registration for th e catfish tournament begins at 4:30 pm at the lake's gazebo. ---> Learn m ore here. Note: There are many more options other than recreation associat ed with the lake. Check-out the extensive trail system! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Nitro ca tfish tournament will be held at the city's 27 acre Ridenour Lake. The lak e is at the end of 21st St. The registration for the catfish tournament be gins at 4:30 pm at the lake's gazebo. \;
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Note: Ther e are many more options other than recreation associated with the lake. Ch eck-out the extensive \;trail system!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Ridenour Lake UID:20250814T1257050Z-399841-6727@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T193000 SUMMARY:Nature connection series DESCRIPTION:Come to WVU Core Arboretum for our free and public Nature Conne ction Series talk at the Arboretum Amphitheater! This week's speaker is Am anda Pitzer\, Executive Director at Friends of the Cheat\, and her talk is titled With a little help from its Friends: The fall and rise of the Chea t River. Bring your friends\, and don't miss this excellent talk! Click-He re to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to WVU& nbsp\;Core Arboretum for our free and public Nature Connection Series talk at the Arboretum Amphitheater!
Click- Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Core Arboretum UID:20250729T1517060Z-399841-6695@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 SUMMARY:NALMS abstracts due DESCRIPTION:The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) encourages y ou to submit your abstracts for our 39th International Symposium to be hel d in Burlington\, Vermont\, November 10–15\, 2019. Abstracts are due by May 17\, 2019. Visit the symposium website at: www.nalms.org/nalms2019 t o view the Call for Abstracts and to submit your abstract. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The North Am erican Lake Management Society (NALMS) encourages you to submit your abstr acts for our 39th International Symposium to be held in Burlington\, Vermo nt\, November 10&ndash\;15\, 2019. \;
Abstracts are due by May 17\, 2019. \ ;
Visit the symposium websit e at: www.nalms.org/na lms2019 to view the Call for Abstracts and to submit your abstrac t.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190509T2015450Z-399841-1876@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190725 SUMMARY:BTW summer teacher institute DESCRIPTION:BTW Summer Teacher Institute - Western Maryland This teacher pr ofessional development session is required for teachers who plan to bring their class to participate in the Bridging The Watershed (BTW) program. Ap ply here: Summer Teacher Institute Application Form Questions? Contact us: 301.292.5665 / jmiller@fergusonfoundation.org Date/Time: 07/23/2019 - 07/ 25/2019\, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Harpers Ferry NHP (Harpers Ferry\, W V) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BTW Summer T eacher Institute - Western Maryland
This teacher professional development session is required for teac hers who plan to bring their class to participate in the Bridging The Wate rshed (BTW) program. Apply here: Summer Teacher Institute Application Form
Questions? Contact \;us: 301.292.5665 / jmiller@fergusonfoundation.org
Date/Time: 07/23/2019 - 07/25/2 019\, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Harpers Ferry NH P (Harpers Ferry\, WV)
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Harpers Ferry NHP UID:20190416T1740080Z-399841-1875@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T140000 SUMMARY:Twin Falls green day hike DESCRIPTION:From the campground contact center at Twin Falls Resort State P ark\, hike along Cliffside Trail to one of the park’s best scenic views\, led by park staffers Bugs Stover and Deana Cook. Call: 304-294-4000 to lea rn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From the campground contact center at Twin Falls Resort State Park\, hike along Cliffside Trail to one of the park&rs quo\;s best scenic views\, led by park staffers Bugs Stover and Deana Cook.
Call: 304-294-4000 to l earn more...
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Twin Falls SP UID:20190315T1342430Z-399841-1734@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 SUMMARY:Fishing derby DESCRIPTION:Wallback Lake youth fishing derby is planned for April 13 begin ning at 8AM. Check the Facebook event for updates... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wallback Lake youth fishing derby is planne d for April 13 beginning at 8AM. Check the \;Facebook event for updates...
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids UID:20190315T1306260Z-399841-1731@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T140000 SUMMARY:Blackwater Falls green day hike DESCRIPTION:From the Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park\, 90-minu te hike along Balsam Fir Trail\, followed by lime sherbet floats with hike leader\, naturalist Paulita Cousin. Call: 304-259-5216 to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From the Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park\, 90-minute hike along Balsam Fir Trail\, followed by lime sher bet floats with hike leader\, naturalist Paulita Cousin.
Call: 304-259-5216 to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Blackwater Falls SP UID:20190315T1342200Z-399841-1732@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T130000 SUMMARY:Chief Logan green day hike DESCRIPTION:From the museum at Chief Logan State\, naturalist Lauren Cole w ill lead a hike along a to-be-announced trail. Call: 304-855-6100 to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From the museum at Chief Logan State\, natu ralist \;Lauren Cole will le ad a hike along a to-be-announced trail.
Call: 304-855-6100 to lea rn more...
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Chief Logan SP UID:20190315T1342310Z-399841-1733@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190316 SUMMARY:Trout tournament DESCRIPTION:Trout tournament is a $25.00 fee for two fishing poles. There i s a 10 fish limit and 100% payout for 1st place. The tournament will be he ld at Off the Hook Fishing Lake near Hurricane WV. https://www.facebook.co m/events/1816046371833764/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout tournament is a $25.00 fee for two fi shing poles. There is a 10 fish limit and 100% payout for 1st place. The t ournament will be held at Off the Hook Fishing Lake near Hurricane WV.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Off the Hook Fishing Lake UID:20190315T1241070Z-399841-1730@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408 SUMMARY:Eclipse science DESCRIPTION:Be your best science nerd. Visit: https://bit.ly/SciStarterEcli pse. Feel free to share... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Be your best science nerd. Visit: \;https://bit.ly/SciStart erEclipse. \;
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240405T1938070Z-399841-5766@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321 SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day with WVDEP and the Clay Center DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP and the Clay Center are partnering again for their an nual Earth Day Celebration. This year’s free event is scheduled from 10 a. m. to 1 p.m. on April 23 and will include a day of environmental education for area grade school-age students. Earth Day is officially observed on A pril 22. Exhibitors from various state and federal agencies will be on han d with educational displays and activities promoting environmental steward ship and resource conservation. Activities will take place on the terrace in front of the Clay Center but move indoors in case of bad weather. In ad dition to outdoor activities\, the Clay Center is offering free entrance t o the Caperton Planetarium and Theater to view a short\, educational film\ , as well as access to explore the Avampato Discovery Museum. Space for th ese events might be limited so it’s important to register soon. To registe r a school group\, email the Clay Center or call 304-561-3570 or. For addi tional WVDEP information\, email Annette Hoskins or call 304-926-0499 x 49 759. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP an d the Clay Cen ter are partnering again for their annual Earth Day Cele bration. This year&rsquo\;s free event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 23 and will include a day of environmental education for area gr ade school-age students. Earth Day is officially observed on April 22.
Exhibitors from various state an d federal agencies will be on hand with educational displays and activitie s promoting environmental stewardship and resource conservation. Activitie s will take place on the terrace in front of the Clay Center but move indo ors in case of bad weather. In addition to outdoor activities\, the Clay C enter is offering free entrance to the Caperton Planetarium and Theater to view a short\, educational film\, as well as access to explore the Avampa to Discovery Museum. Space for these events might be limited so it&rsquo\; s important to register soon.
To register a school group\, email the \;Clay Center or call 304-561-3 570 or. For additional WVDEP information\, email Annette Hoskins or call 304-926-0499 x 49759.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240321T1847460Z-399841-5719@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615 SUMMARY:Wild Yard workshop Morgantown DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Private Lands C onservation Program is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These work shops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants fo r wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat. The workshops will cover the importance of native plants for wildlife\, co mmon backyard invasive plants and native lookalikes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, and go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to create and maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participants will be able to practi ce their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard . To register\, email DNRWildYards@wv.gov. WVDNRWYWorkshopMorgantown.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Division of Natural Resources \;< a href='https://wvdnr.gov/wvdnr-encourages-private-landowners-to-apply-for -wild-yard-certification/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Private Lands Conservation Program \; is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These workshops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants for wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat.
The workshops will cover the importance of nativ e plants for wildlife\, common backyard invasive plants and native lookali kes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, a nd go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to cre ate and maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participa nts will be able to practice their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard.
To register\, email \;DNRWildYards@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240318T1306110Z-399841-5706@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402 SUMMARY:Wild Yard workshops DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Private Lands C onservation Program is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These work shops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants fo r wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat. The workshops will cover the importance of native plants for wildlife\, co mmon backyard invasive plants and native lookalikes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, and go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to create and maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participants will be able to practi ce their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard . To register for one of the workshops\, email DNRWildYards@wv.gov with yo ur name and the workshop you wish to attend. WVDNR_WildYardWorkshops.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Division of Natural Resources \;< a href='https://wvdnr.gov/wvdnr-encourages-private-landowners-to-apply-for -wild-yard-certification/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Private Lands Conservation Program is exc ited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops takin g place across the state this summer. These workshops aim to educate parti cipants about the importance of native plants for wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat.
The workshops will cover the importance of native plan ts for wildlife\, common backyard invasive plants and native lookalikes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, and go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to create an d maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participants wi ll be able to practice their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard.
To reg ister for one of the workshops\, email \;DNRWildYards@wv.gov \;with your name and th e workshop you wish to attend.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240318T1325530Z-399841-5704@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240629 SUMMARY:Wild Yard workshop Charleston DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Private Lands C onservation Program is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These work shops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants fo r wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat. The workshops will cover the importance of native plants for wildlife\, co mmon backyard invasive plants and native lookalikes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, and go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to create and maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participants will be able to practi ce their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard . To register\, email DNRWildYards@wv.gov. WVDNRWYWorkshopCharleston.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Division of Natural Resources \;< a href='https://wvdnr.gov/wvdnr-encourages-private-landowners-to-apply-for -wild-yard-certification/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Private Lands Conservation Program \; is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These workshops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants for wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat.
The workshops will cover the importance of nativ e plants for wildlife\, common backyard invasive plants and native lookali kes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, a nd go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to cre ate and maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participa nts will be able to practice their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard.
To register\, email \;DNRWildYards@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240318T1304400Z-399841-5705@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206 SUMMARY:Stroud Water Research Center training DESCRIPTION:Here are some exciting options from Stroud Water Research Cente r. Taxonomic Certification - March 26 @ Cacapon State Park. Online course: Science of freshwater streams - February 6 through March 5 on Tuesday's f rom 9 - 10:15 am. #2 is focused on adult learning in partnership OLLI at t he University of Delaware. The cost for the class isn't expensive and a me mbership in OLLI isn't required. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Here are som e exciting options from Stroud Water Research Center.
#2 is focused on adult learning in partnership OLLI at the University of Delaware. The cost for the class isn't expensive and a membership \;i n OLLI isn't required. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240201T2042330Z-399841-5573@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T143000 SUMMARY:MOECD public meeting DESCRIPTION:The Mayor's Office of Economic and Community Development will b e holding a public meeting on Thursday\, January 24 from 1 - 2:30 pm at th e City Service Center at 915 Quarrier Street. Learn about how non-profit o rganizations can apply for grants to create more economic and community de velopment in Charleston. Applications are due by February 19th. https://ww w.facebook.com/1479820238939441/posts/2230798387174952/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Mayor's Office of Economic and Communit y Development will be holding a public meeting on Thursday\, January 24 fr om 1 - 2:30 pm at the City Service Center at 915 Quarrier Street. Learn ab out how non-profit organizations can apply for grants to create more econo mic and community development in Charleston.
Applications are due by February 19th.
https://www.facebook.com/1479820238939441/posts/2230798387 174952/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190117T1351570Z-399841-1520@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210313 SUMMARY:Southern WV Fishing Expo DESCRIPTION:Williamson Parks and Recreation Commission has partnered with t he Friends of Tug Fork to hold its inaugural Southern West Virginia Fishin g Expo. The event will be held at the Historic Field House in Williamson\, WV. To learn more\, download the attached flyer. Click-Here for an articl e from the Williamson Daily News. SouthernWVFishingExpo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Williamson P arks and Recreation Commission has partnered with the Friends of Tug Fork to hold its inaugural Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo. The event will be held at the Historic Field House in Williamson\, WV.
To learn more\, download the attached flyer.
Click-Here \;for
an article from the Williamson Daily News.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20210223T1918230Z-399841-3675@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 SUMMARY:Beech Fork Lake clean-up DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beech Fork's Annual Spring Clean Up! Volunteers nee ded. We clean the whole park! Groups encouraged and welcome. Normally\, sp ring clean up is held the first Saturday in April\, but this year\, the da te has changed to accommodate another event. Signup is required. We will b e releasing more information of how and when the closer we get to April. h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/2165618780321915/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for Beech Fork's Annual Spring Clea
n Up! Volunteers needed. We clean the whole park! Groups encouraged and we
lcome. Normally\, spring clean up is held the first Saturday in April\, bu
t this year\, the date has changed to accommodate another event.
Signup is required. We will be releasing more information of how and whe
n the closer we get to April.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2165618780321915/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake UID:20190304T1433320Z-399841-1519@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T191500 SUMMARY:Black astronomers contribution DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive in the contributions of Black astronomers. W e will touch on the inventions\, discoveries\, and research that Black ast ronomers have advanced astronomy and space sciences. Our winner of the Cel estron FirstScope telescope giveaway will be drawn during this show as wel l. All you need to do is head over to our Showtimes tab or CLICK HERE to r egister for this show! BlackAstronomersContributions.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us \;as we dive in the contributions of Black astronomers. We will touch on t he inventions\, discoveries\, and research that Black astronomers have adv anced astronomy and space sciences. Our winner of the Celestron FirstScope telescope giveaway will be drawn during this show as well. \;All you need to do is head over to our \;Showtimes tab \;or \;CLICK H ERE \;to register for this show!
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The \;WV \;Infra structure and Jobs Development Council announced $4.25 m illion in funding for sewer and water projects throughout West Virginia\, including those in Davis\, Nitro\, Hinton\, Fairview\, New Haven and more.
Click-here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20231012T1813270Z-399841-5452@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180901 SUMMARY:WV Disc Golf Tour DESCRIPTION:September 1st: Founding Flyers Present The Innaugural Putnam Co unty Flying Disc Classic - Hurricane (C-Tier) Click HERE to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:September 1st: Founding Flyers Present The Innaugural Putnam County Flying Disc Classic - Hurricane (C-Tier)
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180821T1320000Z-399841-1032@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T140000 SUMMARY:Charleston Water Festival DESCRIPTION:This event is by invite only for local elementary schools in Ka nawha County West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong water festivals for 5th graders! The events are part of a nationwide effo rt to raise awareness of the critical need for water education. Water fest ivals include interactive learning stations and exhibits where students en gage in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities. Organizations that c ollaborate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity include the National Park Service\,MS4s\, and local watershed organization s. For information about hosting a water festival in your watershed\, cont act Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event is by invite only for local elementary schools in Kanawha County
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st Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong water festival
s for 5th graders! The events are part of a nationwide effort to raise awa
reness of the critical need for water education. Water festivals include i
nteractive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in curricu
lum based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations that collaborate
with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity include th
e National Park Service\,MS4s\, and local watershed organizations. For inf
ormation about hosting a water festival in your watershed\, contact Tomi B
ergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov
Media from around the Basin - December 5\, 2019
ICPRB Aquatic Biologist Mike Selckmann briefed the commission ers on ICPRB&rsquo\;s ongoing assessment of the North Branch Potomac that is looking at how operations at Jennings Randolph Lake affect downstream pollution control \, water supply\, flooding\, and recreation. More data are needed to fill gaps in knowledge\, made even more important with changes from the closure of the paper mill at Luke\, Md. The ICPRB is coordinating with other agen cies to get better information on fish habitat and other studies to increa se beneficial uses from dam operations.
Click-Here \;to read recent articles.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191206T1736290Z-399841-2582@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T123000 SUMMARY:Home school day at Clay DESCRIPTION:STEM Lab: Da Vinci’s Engineering In this workshop your students will explore the work of Leonardo Da Vinci as an inventor and engineer! A fter a quick tour in the Juliet Art Museum\, where we will see some reprod uctions of his inventions\, we will construct our own invention and see if we can think just like Leonardo did! Ages 6-13... Due to limited space\, parents will not be able to attend the workshop. Accommodations can be mad e for students with special needs who require assistance. https://www.fac ebook.com/events/170436410503045/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEM Lab: Da Vinci&rsquo\;s Engineering
In this workshop your students will explore the work of Leonard
o Da Vinci as an inventor and engineer! After a quick tour in the Juliet A
rt Museum\, where we will see some reproductions of his inventions\, we wi
ll construct our own invention and see if we can think just like Leonardo
did!
Ages 6-13... Due to limited space\, parents will not be able to attend the workshop. Accommodations can be made for students with speci al needs who require assistance. \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/170436410503045/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20181120T1400430Z-399841-1379@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T100000 SUMMARY:Charleston park run DESCRIPTION:Join us for Charleston WV parkrun! Our free\, timed 5k runs/wal ks take place every Saturday morning\, starting and finishing at Magic Isl and Park. What should you bring? 1) Your parkrun barcode - register here: https://www.parkrun.us/register/ 2) Weather-appropriate clothing and runni ng/walking shoes 3) A full water bottle and post-race snack - these WILL N OT be provided to participants https://www.facebook.com/events/31059788287 4825/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for Charleston WV parkrun! Our free
\, timed 5k runs/walks take place every Saturday morning\, starting and fi
nishing at Magic Island Park. What should you bring?
1) Your p
arkrun barcode - register here: https://www.parkr
un.us/register/
2) Weather-appropriate clothing and running/walki
ng shoes
3) A full water bottle and post-race snack - these WILL NOT
be provided to participants
https://www.facebook.com/events/310597882874825/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181120T1403310Z-399841-1380@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T150000 SUMMARY:Eastern Panhandle Watershed Gathering DESCRIPTION:Tracks: Water Quality\, Stream Monitoring\, Funding\, Chesapeak e Bay Morning Refreshments Provided. Lunch on your own. RSVP by May 5 to S uzy Campbell\, scampbell@wvca.us or (304)790-6278 Sponsored by the Eastern Panhnandle Conservation District X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tracks: Water Quality\, Stream Monitoring\, Funding\, Chesapeake Bay
Morning Refreshments Provided. Lunch on your own.
RSVP by May 5 to Suzy Campbell\, scampbell@wvca.us or (3 04)790-6278
Sponsored by the Eastern Panhnandle Conservation Distr ict
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community and Technical College UID:20180329T1544540Z-399841-540@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108 SUMMARY:WVHUB Report DESCRIPTION:Community development and innovation Preliminary findings on pr ogress\, successful strategies and persistent challenges facing West Virgi nia’s community development field. WVHUBReport_Communitydevelopmentinovati on.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Community de velopment and innovation
Pre liminary findings on progress\, successful strategies and persistent chall enges facing West Virginia&rsquo\;s community development field.
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t_Communitydevelopmentinovation.pdf
We invite yo u to join Experience Learning as we set out on a backpacking adventure to the \;Dolly Sods Wilderness area.
Your guide for this trip will be K atrina\, who has been in the outdoor professional world for over 17 years\ , has clocked in over 600+ nights in the backcountry\, and has thru hiked the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. She is a master of her craft and is excited to share her knowledge of long-distance backpack ing with everyone she meets! \;
Throughout this three day\, two night backpacking expedition\, you
will be rewarded with incredible scenic views\, growing your backcountry
living skills\, camaraderie among like-minded adventurers\, and a huge sen
se of accomplishment at the end of the journey! \;
Com e join us on this exploration that will surely spark your inner adventurer \, as we navigate the most beloved wilderness area in the mountain state! Learn more and register here.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Dolly Sods UID:20220923T1241260Z-399841-4930@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211213 SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure training DESCRIPTION:January 11 through February 10 8:00 am to 12:00 pm every Tuesda y and Thursday mornings. Online Via Zoom. Application & Class Fees - $185 Testing & Certification Fees - $150 Register at: https://envirocert.org/ev ent/ngicp-virtual-training-4/. Financial assistance may be available for q ualifying individuals! Email Dennis Burns for details. What is GI Stormwat er management practices that protect\, restore\, or mimic the natural wate r cycle are referred to as green infrastructure (GI). It is a collection o f engineered systems that utilize natural or “green” approaches to manage stormwater locally. Stormwater is stored temporarily at or near where it f alls to be used by trees and vegetation\, stored\, and used later for irri gation\, or allowed to soak into the ground through layers of soil\, wh ich remove pollutants from the stormwater through natural processes. Visit : https://ngicp.org/ to learn more about the certification and training. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:January 11 t hrough February 10
8:00 am t o 12:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Online Via Zoom.
Application &\; Class Fees - $185< /span>
Testing &\; Certification Fees - $150
Register at: . Financial assistance may be available for qualifying indi
viduals! Email \;Dennis Burns for
details.
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Stormwater manageme nt practices that protect\, restore\, or mimic the natural water cycle are referred to as green infrastructure (GI). It is a collection of engineere d systems that utilize natural or &ldquo\;green&rdquo\; approaches to mana ge stormwater locally. Stormwater is stored temporarily at or near where i t falls to be used by trees and vegetation\, stored\, and used later for i rrigation\, or \; \; \; \;allowed to soak into the ground through layers of soil\, which remove pollutants from the stormwater throu gh natural processes. Visit: https:// ngicp.org/ to learn more about the certification an d training.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211028T1255070Z-399841-4168@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220 SUMMARY:Judge on the snowbank DESCRIPTION:You are cross-country skiing or hiking along a riverbank in Feb ruary. You look down at the pristine white snow and see hundreds of small\ , black insects crawling purposefully across the ice. Your instinct is to check your glasses. Insects shouldn’t be awake in freezing temperatures. T his isn't a glitch. It is a verdict. You are looking at Winter Stoneflies (Families Capniidae and Taeniopterygidae). And their presence on that snow bank is the most reliable water quality report you will read all year. --- > Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You are cros s-country skiing or hiking along a riverbank in February. You look down at the pristine white snow and see hundreds of small\, black insects crawlin g purposefully across the ice. \;Your instinct is to check your glasse s. Insects shouldn&rsquo\;t be awake in freezing temperatures.
This isn't a glitch. It is a verdict.&n bsp\;You are looking at Winter Stoneflies (Families Capniidae and Taeniopt erygidae). And their presence on that snowbank is the most reliable water quality report you will read all year.
--->\; < span style='color: #008000\;'>Learn more here. \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260220T1413130Z-399841-6994@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 SUMMARY:YourBMP Trees DESCRIPTION:Town of Romney invites you to participate in Cacapon Institute' s Your Community BMP Tree Planting. YourBMP (Best Management Practice) pro vides trees at cost-share. This means federal funds are supporting this di stribution of a trees for planting on private lands. Participants are ask ed to donate approximately half the cost. Please complete this form to si gn up. After signing up\, you will receive an email directing you to an on line form where you can choose your trees. Tree orders will be taken onli ne through March 1st. This program is made possible with support from the US EPA\, USDA Forest Service\, WVDOF\, WVDEP\, and the Cacapon Institute. Federal funding is made possible because trees improve quality of life fo r everyone in a community\, not just the owner of the tree. Benefits inclu de reduced stormwater runoff pollution\, cleaner air\, and lower summer te mperatures. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Town of Romn ey invites you to participate in Cacapon Instit ute's Your Community BMP Tree Planting. YourBMP (Be st Management Practice) provides trees at cost-share. This means federal f unds are supporting this distribution of a trees for planting on private l ands. \; Participants are asked to donate approximately half the cost. \;
Please \;com plete this form to sign up. \;After signing up\, you will r eceive an email directing you to an online form where you can choose your trees. \; Tree orders will be taken online through March 1st.
This program is made possible with support from the US EPA\, USDA Forest Service\, WVDOF\, WVDEP\, and the Cacapon In stitute. \; Federal funding is made possible because trees improve qua lity of life for everyone in a community\, not just the owner of the tree. Benefits include reduced stormwater runoff pollution\, cleaner air\, and lower summer temperatures.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20260220T1417190Z-399841-6995@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T130000 SUMMARY:KCMG plant sale DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha County Master Gardener Program and Sheri Shelt on Meadows Coonskin Park The annual Kanawha County Master Gardener Plant S ale is back! New Location - We will be at Coonskin but this year we will b e in the Riverside Pavilion. https://fb.me/e/16Yaiq0o2 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha County Master Gar dener Program \;and \;Sheri Shelton Meadows
Th e annual Kanawha County Master Gardener Plant Sale is back! New Location - We will be at Coonskin but this year we will be in the Riverside Pavilion .
\;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210405T1430590Z-399841-3752@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181101 SUMMARY:Stormwater symposium DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Integrated Water & Stormwater Infrastructure Symposium. This event\, hosted by the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP)\, will focus on the challenges and opp ortunities associated with solutions that seek to integrate across various water infrastructure sectors. Discussions on how emerging technologies\, public-private partnerships\, and other alternative delivery models that e mphasize community benefits\, cost efficiencies\, and enhanced economic ac tivities. Who should attend? Practitioners\, consultants\, nonprofits\, public sector representatives\, and private entities who focus on water t echnologies and services\, public-private frameworks\, legal services\, an d infrastructure project delivery services. November 1\, 2018 8:00 - 5:30 PM\, EST For more information\, please go to: https://waterinfrastructure .org Click here to register! (Water Environment Federation and American So ciety of Civil Engineers members can register at a discounted rate\, and a ll public sector professionals are free of charge) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration \;is now open for the Integrated Water &\; Stormwater Infrastructure Symposium. \;This \;event\, hoste d by the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP)\, will f ocus on the challenges and opportunities associated with solutions that se ek to integrate across various water infrastructure sectors. Discussions o n how emerging technologies\, public-private partnerships\, and other alte rnative delivery models that emphasize community benefits\, cost efficienc ies\, and enhanced economic activities. \; \; \;
January 11 t hrough February 10
8:00 am t o 12:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Online Via Zoom.
Application &\; Class Fees - $185< /span>
Testing &\; Certification Fees - $150
Register at:&nb sp\;https://envirocert.org/event/ngicp-virtual-training-4/< /em>. \;Financial assistance may be available for qua lifying individuals! Email \;Dennis Bu rns \;for details.
< strong>What is GI
S tormwater management practices that protect\, restore\, or mimic the natur al water cycle are referred to as green infrastructure (GI). It is a colle ction of engineered systems that utilize natural or &ldquo\;green&rdquo\; approaches to manage stormwater locally. Stormwater is stored temporarily at or near where it falls to be used by trees and vegetation\, stored\, an d used later for irrigation\, or \; \; \; \;allowed to soa k into the ground through layers of soil\, which remove pollutants from th e stormwater through natural processes. Visit: \;https://ngicp.org/ \;to learn m ore about the certification and training.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211028T1255500Z-399841-4169@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250416 SUMMARY:WV Envirothon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Envirothon is a conservation education progra m and competition for students in grades 9 through 12. The West Virginia E nvirothon focuses on five subject areas: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wil dlife\, and a current environmental topic. By participating in the Envirot hon program students learn about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem and how they can help conserve and protect it for future generations. Visit: http s://www.wvca.us/envirothon/ to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Envirothon is a conservation education program and competition for s tudents in grades 9 through 12. The West Virginia Envirothon focuses on fi ve subject areas: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wildlife\, and a current e nvironmental topic. By participating in the Envirothon program students le arn about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem and how they can help conserve and protect it for future generations.
Visit: \;https://www.wvca.us/envirothon/ to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Cedar Lakes Conference Center UID:20250305T1623570Z-399841-6327@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T120000 SUMMARY:WV Forest Health Forum DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Woodland Stewards Nonnative invasive pla nts (NNIPs) plants are always primary discussion topics in natural resourc es conservation efforts. In this WV Forest Health Forum\, participants wil l be introduced to the various organizations and agencies that engage in t he management of NNIPs and some of their projects. To register go to: http s://wvu.zoom.us/.../tJwkcu-trjksHdQybUp14ATcANWcac0pWTi9 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Woodland Stewards
Nonnative invasive plants (NNIPs) plants are always pr imary discussion topics in natural resources conservation efforts. In this WV Forest Health Forum\, participants will be introduced to the various o rganizations and agencies that engage in the management of NNIPs and some of their projects.
To regist er go to: https://wvu.zoom.us/.../tJwkcu-trjksHdQybUp14ATcANW cac0pWTi9
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210223T1923000Z-399841-3676@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 SUMMARY:Kanawha Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events. Kanawha Cou nty: From 8-4 behind the Go-Mart in Cabin Creek. Individuals may dispose o f up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car a nd light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire c ollection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events. \;
Kanawha County: From 8-4 behind the Go- Mart in Cabin Creek. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires.
A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
Treat yourself\, family\, and friends and 1 0% of purchases will go back into the rail-trails you love!
Terra Café\; is located near Edith Barill R iverfront Park at mile 6.7 of the Mon River Rail-Trail in Star City. \ ; \;This makes for an easy combination of a trail walk or cycle advent ure with a tasty meal and dessert. \; \;MRTC will have a tent outs ide with trail project info\, maps\, and fun swag.
Bonus- \;At Edith Barill Park is the Star City Farmers Market\, held every Friday from 3-7PM. \; Vendors will be sell ing produce\, baked goods\, crafts\, and more.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220902T1443220Z-399841-4880@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Possibility of fracking wastewater to move along the Three Rivers Catfish survey instrumental in the Monongahela River PFA S found in 1/3 of Pennsylvania water tests No-wake zone coming to Monongah ela River Morgantown Utility Board installs river monitoring pontoon Wate r Resources Research Act Program National Competitive Grants FY2021 And m ore… click-here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issue:
And more&hellip\; click-here fo r all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210622T1903220Z-399841-3965@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230424 SUMMARY:National Monitoring Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council will host its 13t h National Monitoring Conference during the week of April 24–28\, 2023\, i n Virginia Beach\, Virginia. Monitoring for water quality/quantity and pub lic and ecological health in all water resources will be represented\, inc luding lakes and wetlands\, rivers and streams\, coastal waters and estuar ies\, and groundwater. All federal\, state\, tribal and local water profes sionals\, nonprofits\, academia\, water consultants and industry\, and vol unteer scientists are welcome at this important national forum. The confe rence will be offered in a hybrid format primarily in person\, including a limited virtual format. https://www.nalms.org/2023nmc/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council will host its \;13th National Monito ring Conference \;during the week of April 24&ndash\;28\, 2023\, in Vi rginia Beach\, Virginia. \;Monitoring for water quality/quantity and p ublic and ecological health \;in all water resources \;wi ll be represented\, including lakes and wetlands\, rivers and streams\, co astal waters and estuaries\, and groundwater. \;All federal\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, nonprofits\, academia\, water consu ltants and industry\, and volunteer scientists are welcome at this importa nt national forum. The conference will be offered in a hybrid format prim arily in person\, including a limited virtual format.
https://www.nalms.org/2023nmc/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230315T1947460Z-399841-5122@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T153000 SUMMARY:Little Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Little Creek Park. Explore Trace Fork Canyon . This is a modera te hike with some tricky footing if the trails are wet. Hike is 4.5 miles. T here is a shorter version which is 3 miles. Leader: Ron Cockeram We wil l be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Rando lph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Willia ms) at precisely 1:30pm. It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home. https://www.facebook.com/events/562149011237843/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Little Creek
Park. Explore Trace Fork Canyon . This is a moderate hike with some t
ricky footing if the trails are wet. Hike is 4.5 miles. T here is a sho
rter version which is 3 miles. Leader: Ron Cockeram
We will be departing from the small parking
lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston&rsq
uo\;s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm. It is
not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask
that you bring water and leave your dogs at home.
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Little Creek Park UID:20191206T1738540Z-399841-2583@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000 SUMMARY:Watershed insurance basics DESCRIPTION:Insurance Basics for Watershed Protection River Network members face risk management challenges that are as diverse and far-reaching as t he lands and waters they protect. Join Meghan Mullee (Alliant Insurance) t o learn about the types of insurance you should be considering for your bo ard and staff\, your volunteers\, your on-the-water operations and events\ , invasive species removal\, planting and restoration work\, and more. Re gister Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Insurance Basics for Watershed Protectio n
River Network members face risk management challenges that are as diverse and far-reaching as th e lands and waters they protect. Join Meghan Mullee (Alliant Insurance) to learn about the types of insurance you should be considering for your boa rd and staff\, your volunteers\, your on-the-water operations and events\, invasive species removal\, planting and restoration work\, and more. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230315T1346110Z-399841-5189@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230706 SUMMARY:GRWA needs volunteer monitors DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association is collaborating wit h the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine on a multi-county water quality te sting project. We are hoping to engage volunteers in the counties of Pocah ontas\, Greenbrier\, and Summers willing to learn how to take water sample s and help with transporting them to the lab in Lewisburg. The water sampl es will be obtained from designated areas on the same day\, once a month. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a long term project that w ill provide information on the health of our watershed and give insight on how to make it even better! Please email Louanne\, or call 304-647-4792. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Greenbri er River Watershed Association is collaborating with the WV School of Oste opathic Medicine on a multi-county water quality testing project.
We are hoping to engage volunteers i n the counties of Pocahontas\, Greenbrier\, and Summers willing to learn h ow to take water samples and help with transporting them to the lab in Lew isburg. The water samples will be obtained from designated areas on the sa me day\, once a month.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a long term project that will p rovide information on the health of our watershed and give insight on how to make it even better! Please email Louanne\, or call 304-647-4792.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230705T2003000Z-399841-5334@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720 SUMMARY:Wild Yard workshop Bath DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Private Lands C onservation Program is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These work shops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants fo r wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat. The workshops will cover the importance of native plants for wildlife\, co mmon backyard invasive plants and native lookalikes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, and go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to create and maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participants will be able to practi ce their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard . To register\, email DNRWildYards@wv.gov. WVDNRWYWorkshopBath.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Division of Natural Resources \;< a href='https://wvdnr.gov/wvdnr-encourages-private-landowners-to-apply-for -wild-yard-certification/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Private Lands Conservation Program \; is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These workshops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants for wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat.
The workshops will cover the importance of nativ e plants for wildlife\, common backyard invasive plants and native lookali kes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, a nd go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to cre ate and maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participa nts will be able to practice their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard.
To register\, email \;DNRWildYards@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240318T1308130Z-399841-5707@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000 SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Clay DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP and the Clay Center are partnering again for their an nual Earth Day Celebration. This year’s free event is scheduled from 10 a. m. to 1 p.m. on April 23 and will include a day of environmental education for area grade school-age students. Earth Day is officially observed on A pril 22. Exhibitors from various state and federal agencies will be on han d with educational displays and activities promoting environmental steward ship and resource conservation. Activities will take place on the terrace in front of the Clay Center but move indoors in case of bad weather. In ad dition to outdoor activities\, the Clay Center is offering free entrance t o the Caperton Planetarium and Theater to view a short\, educational film\ , as well as access to explore the Avampato Discovery Museum. Space for th ese events might be limited so it’s important to register soon. To registe r a school group\, email the Clay Center or call 304-561-3570 or. For addi tional WVDEP information\, email Annette Hoskins or call 304-926-0499 x 49 759. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP an d the \;Cl ay Center \;are partnering again for their annual Ea rth Day Celebration. This year&rsquo\;s free event is scheduled from 10 a. m. to 1 p.m. on April 23 and will include a day of environmental education for area grade school-age students. \; Earth Day is officially observed on April 22.
Exhibitors fro m various state and federal agencies will be on hand with educational disp lays and activities promoting environmental stewardship and resource conse rvation. Activities will take place on the terrace in front of the Clay Ce nter but move indoors in case of bad weather. In addition to outdoor activ ities\, the Clay Center is offering free entrance to the Caperton Planetar ium and Theater to view a short\, educational film\, as well as access to explore the Avampato Discovery Museum. Space for these events might be lim ited so it&rsquo\;s important to register soon.
To register a school group\, email the \;Clay Center \;or call 304-561-3570 or. For additional WVDEP information\, email&n bsp\;Annette Hosk ins \;or call 304-926-0499 x 49759.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240321T1831020Z-399841-5720@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T143000 SUMMARY:Shelter in the storm DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Appalachian Network and ReImagine Appalachia f or the third webinar in a series exploring disaster resiliency in Appalach ia. This webinar will discuss how communities\, houses of worship\, local governments and more can be transformed into resilience hubs\, which help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters. These hubs can provide safe spaces\, clean energy through solar panels and battery stora ge\, and other precautions when weather events\, outages\, and other probl ems strike. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Central Appalachian Network and \;ReImagine Appalachia< /a> for the third webinar in a series exploring disaster resiliency i n Appalachia.
This webinar will discuss how communities\, houses of worship\, local governments and m ore can be transformed into resilience hubs\, which help communities prepa re for and recover from natural disasters. These hubs can provide safe spa ces\, clean energy through solar panels and battery storage\, and other pr ecautions when weather events\, outages\, and other problems strike.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250611T2003070Z-399841-6590@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 SUMMARY:WVRC mini-grants DESCRIPTION:The mini-grant is a project of the West Virginia Rivers Coaliti on and provides small grants to grassroots groups and advocates working to ward social change on environmental justice issues related to the presence of industrial pollution in their immediate communities and more. The fund ing is made possible by The Cloud Mountain Foundation\, The Justice and Pe ace Fund\, The Heinz Foundation\, Erol Foundation\, and Beyond Petrochemic als\, a project of Resources Legacy Fund made possible by support from Blo omberg Philanthropies. This program is also made possible by the support o f individual donors – people like you who share our belief that small\, lo calized actions can make a powerful difference. Learn more at: https://wvr ivers.org/minigrant/ Proposals will be considered in January\, March\, Jun e\, August\, and October and awarded by the 15th of each month. A final co mpletion form is required within 30 days of project completion. Note: June applications are due on June 15 and will be awarded by the 30th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The mini-gra nt is a project of the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and provides small g rants to grassroots groups and advocates working toward social change on e nvironmental justice issues related to the presence of industrial pollutio n in their immediate communities and more. The funding is made possible by The Cloud Mountain Foundation\, The Justice and Peace Fund\, The Heinz Fo undation\, Erol Foundation\, and Beyond Petrochemicals\, a project of Reso urces Legacy Fund made possible by support from Bloomberg Philanthropies. This program is also made possible by the support of individual donors &nd ash\; people like you who share our belief that small\, localized actions can make a powerful difference. Learn more at: \;https://wvrivers.o rg/minigrant/
Proposals will be considered \;in \;January\, March\, June\, August\, and October and aw arded by the 15th of each month. A final completion form is required withi n 30 days of project completion. Note: June applications are due on June 15 and will be awarded by the 30th.
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250520T2002390Z-399841-6542@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T200000 SUMMARY:FCWA meeting DESCRIPTION:Fourpole Creek Watershed Association meeting. We hope you can j oin us! Meeting agenda: Call meeting to order Welcome Treasurer report Old business Update on WBP 319 reimbursable funds Cy Pres dog park Stream Par tners Rain barrel workshop New business Adjourn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fourpole Creek Watershed Association \;meeting . \;We hope you can join us!
Meeting agenda:
The WV Urban
Ag Conference is back...with a slightly different spin. This year\, we're
expanding our community-friendly offerings and keeping the event FREE!
On Friday\, we'll have info
rmation and resources for farmers\, producers and agricultural agencies. O
n Saturday\, we're offering creative ideas for your home and garden.
More details to come as planni
ng continues. For now\, save the dates and watch this page for updates. If
you're interested in being a vendor or session presenter\, send us a mess
age through the Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/22608 76747516969/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WV State University UID:20190117T1409310Z-399841-1523@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T000000 SUMMARY:FODC spring meltdown DESCRIPTION:Come to Friends of Deckers Creek's 13th Annual Spring Meltdown on April 13th\, 2019\, at Morgantown Brewing Company from 6 pm to midnight ! It's a family-friendly event featuring live music and a silent and live auction. Proceeds will help support water remediation and environmental ed ucation in the Deckers Creek Watershed! Live music all night! Stay tuned f or event schedule and a catalog of all the great auction items available! Entry to the event is FREE\, but donations are always welcomed and encoura ged :) https://www.facebook.com/events/1371710402970699/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to
\;Friends of Deckers Cree
k's 13th Annual Spring Meltdown on April 13th\, 2019\, at Morgantown B
rewing Company from 6 pm to midnight! It's a family-friendly event featuri
ng live music and a silent and live auction. Proceeds will help support wa
ter remediation and environmental education in the Deckers Creek Watershed
!
Live music all night!
Stay tuned for event schedule and a catalog of all the great auction items
available! Entry to the event is FREE\, but donations are always welcomed
and encouraged :)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1371710402970699/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190214T1845080Z-399841-1612@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA’s Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-6-week-of-february-10-2020/ In this issue… P resident's Proposed Budget Released ECOS Releases PFAS Standards White Pap er WEF Releases Coronavirus Resources Job Opportunities Meetings and More! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming acti vities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlig hts important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA&rsquo\; s Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-6-week -of-february-10-2020/
In this issue&hellip\;
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming act ivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highli ghts important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200214T1944410Z-399841-2770@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190507 SUMMARY:It's stream monitoring season DESCRIPTION:It's Stream Monitoring Season! The weather is warm\, the stream s are flowing\, and it’s time to monitor some macroinvertebrates! Grab a b uddy (it’s safer and more fun) and stake out your stream site. Help Izaak Walton League’s Save Our Streams Program reach their goal of 1\,000 stream sites monitored before July by choosing a location you haven’t been to be fore! After you monitor – or if you’ve already done your monitoring for th e spring season – add your data to the Clean Water Hub to ensure they coun t toward our Clean Water Challenge goal. Plus\, they’ll be available for d ecision makers and the public to use in their efforts to understand and im prove local water quality. Need a little help getting started with the Hub ? Check out our quick video tutorials. Haven’t gotten your feet wet with s tream monitoring? Come to one of our trainings and learn how to test strea m health in your community. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It's Stream Monitoring Season!
The weather is warm\, the streams are flowing\, and it&rsquo\;s t ime to monitor some macroinvertebrates! Grab a buddy (it&rsquo\;s safer an d more fun) and stake out your stream site. Help Izaak Walton League&rsquo \;s Save Our Streams Program reach their goal of 1\,000 stream sites monit ored before July by choosing a location you haven&rsquo\;t been to before!
After you monitor &ndash\; or if you&rsquo\;ve already done your monitoring for the spring season &nd ash\; add your data to the Clean Water Hub to ensure they count toward our Clean Water Challenge goal. Plus\, they&rsquo\;ll be available for decisi on makers and the public to use in their efforts to understand and improve local water quality.
Need a little help getting started with the Hub? Check out our q uick video tutorials. Haven&rsquo\;t gotten your feet wet with stream monitoring? Come to one of our trainings and learn how to test stream heal th in your community.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190507T1900340Z-399841-1941@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191022 SUMMARY:NPS bi-annual meeting RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the workshop is to identify issues\, refine coor dination\, and explore new concepts found within Region III State Water Re source Professionals (WQS\, WQM\, TMDL\, NPS\, SRF)\, and the EPA. It is o ur goal to bring together scientists\, engineers\, managers\, and policy m akers who are actively involved in and/or affected by all aspects of water quality and nonpoint sources of pollution. This includes federal\, state\ , and local agency personnel\, water resource engineers\, water resource m anagers\, environmental consultants\, environmental policy managers\, ecol ogical scientists and researchers\, hydrological modelers\, students\, and environmental interest groups. We encourage your participation and look f orward to your attendance. 2019Bi-annualMeetingAgenda.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The purpose of the workshop is to identify issues\, refine coordination\, and explore new concepts found within Region III State Water Resource Professionals (W QS\, WQM\, TMDL\, NPS\, SRF)\, and the EPA. It is our goal to bring togeth er scientists\, engineers\, managers\, and policy makers who are actively involved in and/or affected by all aspects of water quality and nonpoint s ources of pollution. This includes federal\, state\, and local agency pers onnel\, water resource engineers\, water resource managers\, environmental consultants\, environmental policy managers\, ecological scientists and r esearchers\, hydrological modelers\, students\, and environmental interest groups. We encourage your participation and look forward to your attendan ce.
2019Bi-annualMeetingAgenda.
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The Pipeline &ndash\; Summer 2020
News a nd Views from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia\, West Virgin ia Board of Risk Management\, and WV Department of Environmental Protectio n.
In this issue: Interest on Security Deposit Refu nds\; Application for Water &\; Sewer Service\; CWSRF Program Status\; Consequences of Tampering with Utility Services\; Work Zone Safety\; Tappe r Says\; Contacts. \;Click-Here to read the Pipeline...
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200918T2121050Z-399841-3444@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T190000 SUMMARY:Ag talk Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Hosted by WVSU Extension Service Join us for a monthly series o f live question and answer sessions with agricultural experts! WVSU Ag Tal k Tuesday sessions will take place the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p .m. EST via Zoom. Register ---> http://bit.ly/AgTalkTuesday Events: 10/13 – Low Tunnel season extension with Dr. Annette Ericksen and Kristie Martin \, WVSU Extension Service. 11/10 – Grazing management with Inetta Fluharty \, WVSU Extension Service. 12/8 – Climate study update with Liz Moss\, WVS U Extension Service. Submit questions ---> extension@wvstateu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by&nb sp\;WVSU Extension Service
Join us for a monthly series of live question and answe r sessions with agricultural experts! WVSU Ag Talk Tuesday sessions will t ake place the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. EST via Zoom.< /p>
Register --->\; \;http://bit.ly/AgTalkTuesday
Events: \;10/13 \;&nd ash\; Low Tunnel season extension with Dr. Annette Ericksen and Kristie Ma rtin\, WVSU Extension Service. \;11/10 \;&ndash\; Grazing management with Inetta Fluharty\, WVSU Extension Service. \;< strong>12/8 \;&ndash\; Climate study update with Liz Moss\, W VSU Extension Service. Submit questions --->\; \;extension@wvstateu.edu
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20201013T1417080Z-399841-3507@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170624T140000 SUMMARY:Gandy Creek clean-up DESCRIPTION:Gandy Creek clean-up 9 AM - 2 PM To learn more go to: http://bi t.ly/2sGPvYB X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gandy Creek clean-up
9 AM - 2 PM
To learn more go to: http://bit.ly/2sGPvYB
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170626T1945130Z-399841-375@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921 SUMMARY:Hidden world of stream insects DESCRIPTION:For 35 years\, Stroud Entomologist\, David Funk\, has collected and sampled macro-invertebrates in streams around the world. In the proce ss\, he has taken stunning photos using special equipment he developed. Fu nk’s photographs have appeared in numerous books and magazines\, including Natural History\, Scientific American\, Ranger Rick\, National Wildlife\, Wings (Xerces Society) and more. On August 14\, 2020\, as part of Lancast er Water Week\, Funk introduced a new audience to the natural histories of some of the most fascinating stream insects he's photographed. Watch the video HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For 35 years \, Stroud Entomologist\, \;David Funk\, has collected and sampled macro-invertebrates in str eams around the world. In the process\, he has taken stunning photos using special equipment he developed. Funk&rsquo\;s photographs have appeared i n numerous books and magazines\, including Natural History\, Scientific Am erican\, Ranger Rick\, National Wildlife\, Wings (Xerces Society) and more . On August 14\, 2020\, as part of \;Lancaster Water Week\, Funk introduced a new audience to the natural histories of some of the most fascinating stream insects he's photographed.
Watch the video HERE.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200918T2128530Z-399841-3445@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T193000 SUMMARY:Inviting wildlife to your garden DESCRIPTION:Inviting wildlife to your garden https://www.facebook.com/event s/s/inviting-wildlife-into-the-gar/649173092363897/ Hosted by Mt. Cuba Cen ter Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of benef icial wildlife\, including birds\, mammals\, amphibians\, and a wide varie ty of insects. Unlock the important connections between the roles of polli nators and the plants and habitats they require. Explore Mt. Cuba Center's naturalistic gardens to observe the best native plants for migrating and resident birds. Learn the importance of having water in the garden to supp ort turtles\, damselflies\, and bats and the value of creating environment s that sustain wildlife year-round. Fee: $199. This class will take place virtually online via GoToTraining. Please register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Inviting wildlife to your garden
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/s/inviting-wildlife-into-the-gar/649173092363897/< /span>
Hosted by \;Mt. Cuba Center
Transform your landscape into a garden that a
ttracts a wealth of beneficial wildlife\, including birds\, mammals\, amph
ibians\, and a wide variety of insects. Unlock the important connections b
etween the roles of pollinators and the plants and habitats they require.
Explore Mt. Cuba Center's naturalistic gardens to observe the best native
plants for migrating and resident birds. Learn the importance of having wa
ter in the garden to support turtles\, damselflies\, and bats and the valu
e of creating environments that sustain wildlife year-round.
Read some in spiring stories/news from the WV HUB. Did you know there&rsquo\;s a Rails- to-Trails Hall of Fame list? Two trails in West Virginia made the list&hel lip\; ?
Click-her
e \;for all the details.
USGS water q uality feedback
Do you use U
SGS water quality data? \;What would you like to see improved?
\;Tell us in this survey. \;A survey for all \;users
\;of USGS water quality data and information \;is being \;adm
inistered to better understand users&rsquo\; needs and prioritize future d
ata delivery work. The survey can be distributed broadly to users of USGS
water quality data and is located \;
P lease pass this survey along to interested colleagues who may want to cont ribute feedback. \;Questions and comments can be directed to the Water Data for the Nation \;prod uct owner team. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200811T1746530Z-399841-3335@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200824 SUMMARY:USGS water quality feedback DESCRIPTION:USGS water quality feedback Do you use USGS water quality data? What would you like to see improved? Tell us in this survey. A survey for all users of USGS water quality data and information is being administere d to better understand users’ needs and prioritize future data delivery wo rk. The survey can be distributed broadly to users of USGS water quality d ata and is located HERE. The deadline is September 15\, 2020. Please pass this survey along to interested colleagues who may want to contribute feed back. Questions and comments can be directed to the Water Data for the Nat ion product owner team. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USGS water q uality feedback
Do you use U SGS water quality data? \;What would you like to see improved? \;Tell us in this survey. A survey for all \;users \ ;of USGS water quality data and information \;is being \;administe red to better understand users&rsquo\; needs and prioritize future data de livery work. The survey can be distributed broadly to users of USGS water quality data and is located HERE. The deadline is Septem ber 15\, 2020.
Please pass t his survey along to interested colleagues who may want to contribute feedb ack. \;Questions and comments can be directed to the Water Data for th e Nation product owner team . \; \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200811T1745320Z-399841-3334@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200825 SUMMARY:Buckhannon Riverfest DESCRIPTION:Riverfest: A celebration of our water Come out for the 2nd annu al Riverfest: a celebration of our water to learn about local conservation efforts\, enjoy some good music\, and paddle\, float or fish the beautifu l Buckhannon River. Join Mountain Lakes Preservation Alliance (MLPA)\, the City of Buckhannon\, and the Buckhannon-Upshur Parks and Recreation Advis ory Board for this family-friendly event\, which takes place from 8:00 a.m . to 6:00 p.m. at Elizabeth J. “Binky” Poundstone Riverwalk Park. It will be a big day full of activities\, learning\, and fun that you do not want to miss. Click-Here for more details… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rive rfest: A celebration of our water
Come out for the 2nd annual \;Riverfest: a celebration of our water \;to learn about local conservation efforts\, enj oy some good music\, and paddle\, float or fish the beautiful Buckhannon R iver. Join Mountain Lakes Preservation Alliance (MLPA)\, the City of Buckh annon\, and the Buckhannon-Upshur Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for this family-friendly event\, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at E lizabeth J. &ldquo\;Binky&rdquo\; Poundstone Riverwalk Park. It will be a big day full of activities\, learning\, and fun that you do not want to miss.
Click-Here for more details&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20200811T1829390Z-399841-3336@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T150000 SUMMARY:WV Save our Streams workshop near Upper Tract DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Save our Streams Program and Trout Unlimited’s Potomac Headwaters Home Rivers Initiative (PHHRI) are teaming up on a project that will help Reeds Creek\ , off Reeds Creek Rd. near Upper Tract\, WV. The workshop will be held fro m 10am - 3pm\, and will focus on assessing and sampling water chemistry\, benthic macro-invertebrates\, and stream and riparian habitat. Lunch will be provided\, but please bring appropriate gear for getting your feet wet. For directions to the meeting site or for more information on how you can become involved in this project or others please contact Brooke Andrew at bandrew@tu.org or 304-614-6699. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Department of Environment
al Protection&rsquo\;s Save our Streams Program and Trout Unlimited&rsquo\
;s Potomac Headwaters Home Rivers Initiative (PHHRI) are teaming up on a p
roject that will help Reeds Creek\, off Reeds Creek Rd. near Upper Tract\,
WV. The workshop will be held from 10am - 3pm\, and will focus on assessi
ng and sampling water chemistry\, benthic macro-invertebrates\, and stream
and riparian habitat. Lunch will be provided\, but please bring appropria
te gear for getting your feet wet.
For directions to the meeting site
or for more information on how you can become involved in this project or
others please contact Brooke Andrew at bandrew@tu.org or 304-614-6699.
Come build y our skills in preparation for the Youth Stand Up Paddle Board Race on Sept ember 22nd! Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) is a great way to experience th e park and get exercise! We'll provide the instruction and the equipment\, just come ready to learn and possibly get wet! Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 304-894-2129 or emailing getactiveinthepark@gmail.com
https ://www.facebook.com/events/344055609848982/
Directions: Coming south from Beckley on Route 19 turn right onto Wood Mountain Rd. Take a left onto 16 N/61 N. Turn left onto Glen Jean Ln. Make a left on Mckell Ave and another left onto Thurmond road. Stay on Th urmond Rd for about 5 miles and make a right onto Mckendree Rd. A sign for Dun Glen will be on your left.
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Dun Glen boat launch UID:20190807T1907530Z-399841-2298@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T130000 SUMMARY:North Bend cleanup DESCRIPTION:Friends of North Bend Cleanup Meet at North Bend State Park Lod ge 9 am on April 8. Contact Vickie Nutter for more information: friendsof thehughes@yahoo.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of North Bend Cleanup
Meet at North Bend State Park Lodge 9 am on April 8. \; Contact Vickie Nutt er for more information: \;friendsof thehughes@yahoo.com
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170410T1453540Z-399841-269@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T173000 SUMMARY:ACOE Public meeting DESCRIPTION:Public Information Meeting - Army Corp of Engineers Mitigation Banking and Mountain State Mitigation Credits Company's proposed Indian C reek Mitigation North Bend State Park\, April 12\, 2017 3:30 - 5:30 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Public Information Meeting - Army Corp of E ngineers
Mitigation Banking and Mountain State Mitigation \;C redits Company's proposed Indian Creek Mitigation North Bend State Park\, April 12\, 2017 3:30 - 5:30
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170410T1455360Z-399841-270@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T150000 SUMMARY:Volunteer Monitoring - Starting Strong DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Volunteer Monitoring - Starting Strong You need to reg ister: https://doilearn2.webex.com/doilearn2/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea592607c4 baa7c6d44711faea5e6799f Description: Are you interested in starting a vo lunteer monitoring or aquatic citizen science program? Are you curious abo ut the different types of volunteer monitoring programs out there? This we binar will do an overview of the common types of volunteer monitoring prog rams in the US followed by an exploration of the fundamental building bloc ks of a strong volunteer monitoring program. Participants will leave the w ebinar with an understanding of the ten steps in the Study Design process as well as the role of Quality Assurance Project Plans in assuring that yo ur volunteer monitoring data are of known quality. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Webinar: Volunteer Monitoring - Starting St rong
You need to register: https://doilearn2.webex. com/doilearn2/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea592607c4baa7c6d44711faea5e6799f< /a>
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Description: Are you interested in star ting a volunteer monitoring or aquatic citizen science program? Are you cu rious about the different types of volunteer monitoring programs out there ? This webinar will do an overview of the common types of volunteer monito ring programs in the US followed by an exploration of the fundamental buil ding blocks of a strong volunteer monitoring program. Participants will le ave the webinar with an understanding of the ten steps in the Study Design process as well as the role of Quality Assurance Project Plans in assurin g that your volunteer monitoring data are of known quality.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170410T1449560Z-399841-268@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 SUMMARY:Charleston cleanup (Kanawha City) DESCRIPTION:Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston\, in partnership with WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan’s Make I t Shine Program\, will host the 'Capital City Team Up to Clean Up” city-wi de clean up every Saturday in April. Local businesses\, organizations and members of the community are invited to help clean and beautify neighborho ods throughout Charleston. Projects will include litter collection\, lands caping\, fence painting\, creation of public art and more. “There’s nothin g more fulfilling than working side-by-side with fellow community members to accomplish a common goal. This city-wide cleanup is an excellent way to engage with our friends and neighbors to create more vibrant communities throughout Charleston\,” said Mayor Goodwin. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at charlestonwv. gov/cleanup or by calling 304-348-8000 ext. 260. April 13: Kanawha City – meet at City National Bank.The cleanup will take place from 8AM – 12PM and 1PM – 5PM. CRWcleanups.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mayor Amy Sh uler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston\, in partnership with WVDEP& rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan&rsquo\;s Make It Shine Program\, will host the 'Capital City Team Up to Clean Up&rdquo \; city-wide clean up every Saturday in April. Local businesses\, organiza tions and members of the community are invited to help clean and beautify neighborhoods throughout Charleston. Projects will include litter collecti on\, landscaping\, fence painting\, creation of public art and more. &ldqu o\;There&rsquo\;s nothing more fulfilling than working side-by-side with f ellow community members to accomplish a common goal. This city-wide cleanu p is an excellent way to engage with our friends and neighbors to create m ore vibrant communities throughout Charleston\,&rdquo\; said Mayor Goodwin .
Individuals and organizat ions are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at charlestonwv.gov/cleanup or by calling 304 -348-8000 ext. 260.
April 13: Kanawha City &ndash\; me et at City National Bank.The cleanup will take place from 8AM &ndash\; 12P M and 1PM &ndash\; 5PM.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:City National Bank UID:20190314T1336360Z-399841-1722@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 SUMMARY:Charleston cleanup (South Hills) DESCRIPTION:Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston\, in partnership with WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan’s Make I t Shine Program\, will host the 'Capital City Team Up to Clean Up” city-wi de clean up every Saturday in April. Local businesses\, organizations and members of the community are invited to help clean and beautify neighborho ods throughout Charleston. Projects will include litter collection\, lands caping\, fence painting\, creation of public art and more. “There’s nothin g more fulfilling than working side-by-side with fellow community members to accomplish a common goal. This city-wide cleanup is an excellent way to engage with our friends and neighbors to create more vibrant communities throughout Charleston\,” said Mayor Goodwin. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at charlestonwv. gov/cleanup or by calling 304-348-8000 ext. 260. April 27: South Hills – m eet at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. The cleanup will take place from 8A M – 12PM and 1PM – 5PM CRWcleanups.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mayor Amy Sh uler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston\, in partnership with WVDEP& rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan&rsquo\;s Make It Shine Program\, will host the 'Capital City Team Up to Clean Up&rdquo \; city-wide clean up every Saturday in April. Local businesses\, organiza tions and members of the community are invited to help clean and beautify neighborhoods throughout Charleston. Projects will include litter collecti on\, landscaping\, fence painting\, creation of public art and more. &ldqu o\;There&rsquo\;s nothing more fulfilling than working side-by-side with f ellow community members to accomplish a common goal. This city-wide cleanu p is an excellent way to engage with our friends and neighbors to create m ore vibrant communities throughout Charleston\,&rdquo\; said Mayor Goodwin .
Individuals and organizat ions are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at charlestonwv.gov/cleanup or by calling 304 -348-8000 ext. 260.
April 27: South Hills &ndash\; meet at St. Matthew&rsquo\;s Episc opal Church. The cleanup will take place from 8AM &ndash\; 12PM and 1PM &n dash\; 5PM
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Stream Function Pyramid Workshop
This course is for individuals involved in strea m assessment and restoration/mitigation projects and provides a framework for assessing stream functions. Participants will learn that stream functi ons follow a hierarchical structure\, which has been organized by the foll owing categories: hydrology\, hydraulics\, geomorphology\, physicochemical and biology. The course starts with lectures and exercises on stream func tions following the Pyramid Framework and then moves into applications.&nb sp\;Participants will work with function-based parameters\, measurement me thods\, and associated performance standards.
Participants will also work with the Stream Quantificati on Tool (SQT) to calculate the difference between a restored and existing stream condition. Field data will be collected and entered the tool to det ermine the existing condition. Participants will then model the proposed c ondition to calculate functional lift. Learn how the framework can be used to:
The workshop includes lectures\, classroom exercises/di scussion\, and field exercises. \;
Who Should Attend?
Email \;Will Harman or call: 919-747-9448 for more information.
Click-Here \;t o register.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:National Conservation Training Center UID:20190314T1930330Z-399841-1727@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T120000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek meeting DESCRIPTION:We will plan projects to reduce pollution in Tuscarora Creek an d its tributary\, Dry Run\, which are in Berkeley County\, WV Room 116 She pherd University\, Martinsburg Center. Email Alana Hartman\, or call (304) 993-6814. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will plan projects to reduce pollution i n Tuscarora Creek and its tributary\, Dry Run\, which are in Berkeley Coun ty\, WV Room 116 Shepherd University\, Martinsburg Center. Email Alana Hartma n\, or call (304) 993-6814.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170329T1516020Z-399841-238@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406 SUMMARY:Charleston cleanup (East End) DESCRIPTION:Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston\, in partnership with WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan’s Make I t Shine Program\, will host the 'Capital City Team Up to Clean Up” city-wi de clean up every Saturday in April. Local businesses\, organizations and members of the community are invited to help clean and beautify neighborho ods throughout Charleston. Projects will include litter collection\, lands caping\, fence painting\, creation of public art and more. “There’s nothin g more fulfilling than working side-by-side with fellow community members to accomplish a common goal. This city-wide cleanup is an excellent way to engage with our friends and neighbors to create more vibrant communities throughout Charleston\,” said Mayor Goodwin. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at charlestonwv. gov/cleanup or by calling 304-348-8000 ext. 260 April 6: East End – meet a t the Morris Street parking lot behind Appalachian Power Park. The cleanup will take place from 8AM – 12PM and 1PM – 5PM. CRWcleanups.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mayor Amy Sh uler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston\, in partnership with WVDEP& rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan&rsquo\;s Make It Shine Program\, will host the 'Capital City Team Up to Clean Up&rdquo \; city-wide clean up every Saturday in April. Local businesses\, organiza tions and members of the community are invited to help clean and beautify neighborhoods throughout Charleston. Projects will include litter collecti on\, landscaping\, fence painting\, creation of public art and more. &ldqu o\;There&rsquo\;s nothing more fulfilling than working side-by-side with f ellow community members to accomplish a common goal. This city-wide cleanu p is an excellent way to engage with our friends and neighbors to create m ore vibrant communities throughout Charleston\,&rdquo\; said Mayor Goodwin .
Individuals and organizat ions are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at charlestonwv.gov/cleanup or by calling 304 -348-8000 ext. 260
April 6: East End &ndash\; meet at the Morris Street parking lot behind Appalachian Power Park. The cleanup w ill take place from 8AM &ndash\; 12PM and 1PM &ndash\; 5PM.< /p>
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Parking lot behind Appalachian Power Park UID:20190314T1335040Z-399841-1721@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420 SUMMARY:Charleston cleanup (West Side) DESCRIPTION:Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston\, in partnership with WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan’s Make I t Shine Program\, will host the 'Capital City Team Up to Clean Up” city-wi de clean up every Saturday in April. Local businesses\, organizations and members of the community are invited to help clean and beautify neighborho ods throughout Charleston. Projects will include litter collection\, lands caping\, fence painting\, creation of public art and more. “There’s nothin g more fulfilling than working side-by-side with fellow community members to accomplish a common goal. This city-wide cleanup is an excellent way to engage with our friends and neighbors to create more vibrant communities throughout Charleston\,” said Mayor Goodwin. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at charlestonwv. gov/cleanup or by calling 304-348-8000 ext. 260. April 20: North Charlesto n and West Side – meet at the Farmer’s Market\, corner of Beatrice and Was hington (grassy area). The cleanup will take place from 8AM – 12PM and 1PM – 5PM. CRWcleanups.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mayor Amy Sh uler Goodwin announced the City of Charleston\, in partnership with WVDEP& rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan&rsquo\;s Make It Shine Program\, will host the 'Capital City Team Up to Clean Up&rdquo \; city-wide clean up every Saturday in April. Local businesses\, organiza tions and members of the community are invited to help clean and beautify neighborhoods throughout Charleston. Projects will include litter collecti on\, landscaping\, fence painting\, creation of public art and more. &ldqu o\;There&rsquo\;s nothing more fulfilling than working side-by-side with f ellow community members to accomplish a common goal. This city-wide cleanu p is an excellent way to engage with our friends and neighbors to create m ore vibrant communities throughout Charleston\,&rdquo\; said Mayor Goodwin .
Individuals and organizat ions are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at charlestonwv.gov/cleanup or by calling 304 -348-8000 ext. 260.
April 20: North Charleston and Wes t Side &ndash\; meet at the Farmer&rsquo\;s Market\, corner of Beatrice an d Washington (grassy area). The cleanup will take place from 8AM &ndash\; 12PM and 1PM &ndash\; 5PM.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Grassy area UID:20190315T1852560Z-399841-1723@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T200000 SUMMARY:Developments in COVID-19 response DESCRIPTION:Developments in COVID-19 response We have learned about the new coronavirus in the months since it emerged. What are the realities of per son-to-person viral spread and how can we test for\, prevent\, and treat i nfection? What remains unknown about the virus? How will the epidemic in t he US compare with those in China and Europe\, and is there an end in sigh t? These questions will form the starting point for a discussion among pub lic health experts on the impact of COVID-19. Click-Here to register and l earn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Developments in COVID-19 response
We hav e learned about the new coronavirus in the months since it emerged. What a re the realities of person-to-person viral spread and how can we test for\ , prevent\, and treat infection? What remains unknown about the virus? How will the epidemic in the US compare with those in China and Europe\, and is there an end in sight? These questions will form the starting point for a discussion among public health experts on the impact of COVID-19.
Click-Here \;to register and learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200420T1342380Z-399841-3006@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210623 SUMMARY:SciStarter explorers DESCRIPTION:If you’re exploring the forests\, oceans or even urban areas ar ound you\, don’t forget to bring one of the most powerful tools in science : a smartphone. Easy-to-use citizen science apps like Seek\, by iNaturalis t\, allow volunteers from around the world to identify and log species the y see in just seconds. Plus\, anyone can use the main iNaturalist app on t heir computer\, tablet or smartphone to explore the plants and animals aro und them. Tip: iNaturalist is a SciStarter affiliate\, so make sure you ad d your username to your SciStarter Info&Settings to get credit for your co ntributions! If you’re on the coast in the US\, you can also try the MyCoa st app to report on flooding near you. And no matter where you are\, try o ur Project Finder to explore more great projects for both outdoor and indo or citizen science. Take your expertise to the next level with an upcoming virtual forum on sea level rise on June 23. Learn about citizen science p rojects to study this phenomenon and then put your knowledge to the test t o make decisions for a fictional town grappling with sea level rise. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you&rsquo\;re exploring the forests\, oceans or even urban areas around y ou\, don&rsquo\;t forget to bring one of the most powerful tools in scienc e: a smartphone. Easy-to-use citizen science apps like \;Seek\, by iNaturalist\, allow volunteers from around th e world to identify and log species they see in just seconds. Plus\, anyon e can use the main \;iNaturalist \;app on their co mputer\, tablet or smartphone to explore the plants and animals around the m. Tip: iNaturalist is a SciStarter affiliate\, so make sure you add your username to your SciStarter \;Info&\;Sett ings \;to get credit for your contributions!
If you&rsquo\;re on the coast in the US \, you can also try the \;MyCoast \;app to report on flood ing near you. And no matter where you are\, try our \;Project Finder \;to explore more great projects for both outdoor and indoor citi zen science.
Take your exper tise to the next level with an upcoming \;virtual foru m on sea level rise \;on June 23. Learn about citizen science proj ects to study this phenomenon and then put your knowledge to the test to m ake decisions for a fictional town grappling with sea level rise. CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210622T1241220Z-399841-3960@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210622 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: Senate Conf irms Radhika Fox ACWA Cybersecurity Survey New EPA Resources: Disruption o f Chemical Supply Compliance Tips for Small\, Mechanical Wastewater Treatm ent Plants National CWA and Data Management Training Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadline s and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcom ing activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210622T1358040Z-399841-3961@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200305 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:Join us and thousands of Potomac basin activists for the 32nd a nnual Potomac Watershed Cleanup. The ICPRB is partnered with host Alice Fe rguson Foundation. Hundreds of sites will be cleaned on April 18\, and ICP RB is sponsoring a cleanup at Baker Park in Frederick\, Md. Find a site ne ar you! In this issue: Spotsylvania agrees to work with city on wastewater treatment plant\; Adopt a stream training\; EPA Releases PFAS Action Plan : Update\; Will Our Rivers Ever Be Sewage-Free?\; New wetlands rule imperi ls Bay cleanup\, groups say and more. Click-here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us and thousands of Potomac basin activists for the 32nd annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup. The ICPRB is partnered with host Alice Ferguson Foundation. Hund reds of sites will be cleaned on April 18\, and ICPRB is sponsoring a clea nup at Baker Park in Frederick\, Md. Find a site near you!
In this issue: Spotsylvania agrees to work with city on wastew ater treatment plant\; Adopt a stream training\; EPA Releases PFAS Action Plan: Update\; Will Our Rivers Ever Be Sewage-Fr ee?\; New wetlan ds rule imperils Bay cleanup\, groups say and more.
Click-here to read the details.
Love to Fly Fish? Then learn to how to fly tie.
Forks of Coal \;is partnering with Trout Unlimited to bring back the art of fly tying. Whether you're new to tying or just want a refresher\, this hands-on class will introduce you to the basics of fly tying and explore the different styles of flies used in the sport.
Supplies provide d &ndash\; but feel free to bring your own tools if you prefer! Class size is limited to six participants &ndash\; secure your spot today! \;
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20250812T1633000Z-399841-6730@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815 SUMMARY:Kanawha State Forest hikes RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The Kanawha State Forest Foundation and the Kanawha Trail Club is hosting three days of hiking at Kanawha State Forest. August 15th 8-8:4 5 pm - Meet at KTC Lodge for an easy 2.5 mile hike and enjoy some s’mores afterwards at the Lodge. Bring a light source. Directions: Make a left at the entrance of Kanawha State Forest on Range Rd. Pass by the Superintende nt's house on right and park on the left at the KTC sign or by the dumpste rs on right. Leader: Barb Koster August 16th 9-9:00 am - Meet at Pigeon Ro ost Trail parking area for a moderate 4.8 mile hike up Pigeon Roost\, on B oundary Rd.\, and then down the new Black Bear Trail. Directions: Drive th rough Kanawha State Forest past campground\; Past Johnson Hollow shelters parking lot\; to Pigeon Roost parking area on the left. Leader: Barb Koste r August 17th 10-1:30 pm - Meet at the Rattlesnake parking area for a 2.5 mile hike up Rattlesnake Trail and steep down Crabapple Trail. Moderate di fficulty. Directions: Meet at the parking lot at the mouth of Rattlesnake Hollow. Leader: Barb Koster. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Kanawha State Forest Foundation and the \;Kanawha Tra
il Club is hosting three days of hiking at Kanawha State Forest.
August 15th 8-8:45 pm - Meet a
t KTC Lodge for an easy 2.5 mile hike and enjoy some s&rsquo\;mores afterw
ards at the Lodge. Bring a light source. \;Directions: Make a left at
the entrance of Kanawha State Forest on Range Rd. Pass by the Superintende
nt's house on right and park on the left at the KTC sign or by the dumpste
rs on right. Leader: Barb Koster
August 16th 9-9:00 am - Meet at Pigeon Roost Trail parking area fo
r a moderate 4.8 mile hike up Pigeon Roost\, on Boundary Rd.\, and then do
wn the new Black Bear Trail. \;Directions: Drive through Kanawha State
Forest past campground\; Past Johnson Hollow shelters parking lot\; to Pi
geon Roost parking area on the left. Leader: Barb Koster
August 17th 10-1:30 pm - Meet at the Rattl
esnake parking area for a 2.5 mile hike up Rattlesnake Trail and steep dow
n Crabapple Trail. Moderate difficulty. \;Directions: Meet at the park
ing lot at the mouth of Rattlesnake Hollow. \;Leader: Barb Koste
r.
This is a 12 and under kids tournament and we will payout 1st 2nd and 3rd places $10.0 0 entry 2 pole limit.
WEST VIRGINI A PUBLIC MEETING ON PLAN TO IMPROVE CHESPAPEAKE BAY
Local stakeholders are invited to provide input on WV Phase Three Watershed Improvement Plan.
Please join us for a public meeting on July 30 from 6:00-7 :00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Council Chambers in Martinsburg or July 31 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical Colle ge in Moorefield.
WV tributa ry Team will present information on past progress\, new goals\, and ways t o contribute to West Virginia's WIP3 development and invite public input. If you have any questions\, please don't hesitate to contact \;Alana Hartman or call: (304) 993-6814 . Updates on West Virginia's Chesapeake Bay progress can be found at the w ebsite below.
http://www.wvchesapeakebay.us/WIP/WIP3.cfm< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Berkeley Co Council UID:20190416T1752080Z-399841-1877@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 SUMMARY:Cacapon Riverfest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DESCRIPTION:There will be a Save Our Streams informational booth and macroi nvertebrate table at the Friends of Cacapon’s RiverFest on June 21st. --- Riverfest Schedule Visit the RiverFest website to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There will b e a Save Our Streams informational booth and macroinvertebrate table at th e Friends of Cacapon&rsquo\;s RiverFest on June 21st. --- \;Riverfest Schedule
Visit the \;R iverFest website to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20250606T1429520Z-399841-6544@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321 SUMMARY:WV Chesapeake Bay newsletter DESCRIPTION:Spring 2019 issue 31 of West Virginia's Chesapeake Bay tributar y team newsletter. Highlights include: The best time to plant\, WIP 3 upda tes\, Envirothon\, personnel changes and more. It will be posted at: http: //www.wvchesapeakebay.us/newsletter.cfm in the near future. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring 2019 \;issue 31 of West Virginia 's Chesapeake Bay tributary team newsletter. Highlights include: The best time to plant\, WIP 3 updates\, Envirothon\, personnel changes and more.
It will be posted at: http://www.wvchesapeakebay.us/newsletter.cfm \;in the ne ar future.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190321T1252010Z-399841-1757@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Sweep season What began as a one-day volunteer clean up has expended to a whole season running from March through October. The event is sponsored by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSAN CO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: orsanco.org. WVDEP Environment Matters video X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River S weep season
What began as a one-day volunteer cleanup has expended to a whole season running from Marc h through October. The event is sponsored by \;Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: \;orsanco.org.
WVDEP Environment Matters video
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250414T1346300Z-399841-6305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321 SUMMARY:Fish and Shellfish newsletter DESCRIPTION:Check out EPA’s February 2019 Fish and Shellfish Program Newsle tter! Highlights for this month's issue include: TDEC Issues Precautionary Fish Consumption Fish Advisory for Humboldt Bay Offers Safe Eating Advice for Eight Fish Species Mussel Watch Detects New Contaminants in Great Lak es DDT in Alaska Meltwater Poses Cancer Risk for People Who Eat A Lot of F ish How Mussels Handle Microplastic Fiber Pollution The Fish and Shellfish Program Newsletter is published monthly and highlights current informatio n about fish and shellfish. The newsletter provides a snapshot of recent a dvisories\, federal agency activities\, publications\, awarded research\, tech and tools\, and future meetings and conferences. Click-Here to downlo ad the PDF. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Check out EP A&rsquo\;s \;February 2019 Fish and Shellfish Program Newsletter! Highlights for this month's issue i nclude:
The Fish and Shellfish Program Newsletter is publis hed monthly and highlights current information about fish and shellfish. T he newsletter provides a snapshot of recent advisories\, federal agency ac tivities\, publications\, awarded research\, tech and tools\, and future m eetings and conferences. \;Click-Here< /strong> to download the PDF.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190321T1229460Z-399841-1756@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-032019.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinat or shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmental ly minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-032019.pdf
From the Nature Center at Tygart Lake State Park\, naturalist \;Jacob Jac kson will lead a hike along a to-be-announced trail.
Call: 304 -265-6144 to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Tygart Lake SP UID:20190315T1342090Z-399841-1735@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812 SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! Du ring the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and stud ying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) communities. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database and contribute to our know ledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing ap propriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boot s or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. Questions? Email sa veourstreams@wv.gov. The workshope will be along Piney Creek at McCreey Ho llow. SOSNRG_Workshop.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn ho w to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of \;ben thic macroinvertebrate (BM) \;communities.
Share your data in the \;Volunteer Assessment Database \;and contribute to o ur knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to we ar clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, inclu ding muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please s pend some time before the workshop \;looking over the study materials.
Questions? Email \;saveourstreams@wv.gov. \;The workshope will be along Piney Cr eek at McCreey Hollow. \;
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20240820T1806090Z-399841-5919@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T210000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center brings 6 of our Raptor Ambassadors to Pipestem Resort State Park for a special program at 7 PM on March 2\, 201 9. The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come mee t our native WV Ambassadors close up\, learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face . Learn pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to as k questions during this interactive program. https://www.facebook.com/even ts/2311519239067289/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Three Rivers Avian Center \;brings 6 of our Raptor Ambassadors to Pipestem Resort State Park for a special program at 7 PM on March 2\, 2019 . The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet our native WV Ambassadors close up\, learn about the habitats they live i n\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Learn pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactive program.
https://www.facebook.com /events/2311519239067289/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Pipestem Resort SP UID:20190214T1848470Z-399841-1613@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:Buckhannon River Wartershed Association quarterly newsletter De dicated to preserving\, conserving\, and monitoring the health of the Buck hannon River watershed and promoting our West Virginia heritage through pu blic awareness. Click-Here to read the news X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Buckhannon River Wartershed Association \;quarterly newsletter
Dedicated to preserving\, conserving\, and monitoring the hea lth of the Buckhannon River watershed and promoting our West Virginia heri tage through public awareness. \;Click-Here \;to r ead the news
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240321T1919200Z-399841-5724@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T180000 SUMMARY:Tour the Three Rivers Avian Center DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center Visit with our live Raptor A mbassadors featuring Hawks\, Owls\, Falcons\, Vulture and Bald Eagle\, enj oy interactive educational displays\, tour the Three Rivers Avian Center F acility and visit with our friends from Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory. B ring your family & friends! Admission is free\, but donations are very wel come. The last tour starts at 4:30 pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Three Rivers Avian Center
Visit with our live Raptor Ambassadors featuring Hawks\, Owls\ , Falcons\, Vulture and Bald Eagle\, enjoy interactive educational display s\, tour the Three Rivers Avian Center Facility and visit with our friends from Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory. Bring your family &\; friends! A dmission is free\, but donations are very welcome.
The last tour starts at 4:30 pm.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240321T1850450Z-399841-5722@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T140000 SUMMARY:EPA grants - competitive process DESCRIPTION:The EPA Competition Process Webinar This webinar is intended to help grant applicants learn how to find and successfully apply for compet itive EPA grants. EPA will also provide an overview of the competition pro cess from application through evaluation and selection. Participants will be able to ask questions of EPA presenters during the webinar. Advance reg istration is required. Click here to register. If you have already regist ered\, you should have received a confirmation email with the link to the webinar. Presentation materials and a list of helpful links will be availa ble at this website before the webinar. After the webinar\, a recording wi ll be posted to the same webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The EPA Competition Process \;Webinar
This webinar is intended to help grant applicants lear n how to find and successfully apply for competitive EPA grants. EPA will also provide an overview of the competition process from application throu gh evaluation and selection. Participants will be able to ask questions of EPA presenters during the webinar. Advance \;registration is required . \;
Clic k here to register. \;If you have already r egistered\, you should have received a confirmation email with the link to the webinar. \;Presentation materials and a list of helpful links wil l be available at \;this website before the webinar. \;After the webinar\, a recording will be poste d to the same webpage.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240318T1313290Z-399841-5708@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 SUMMARY:Wild Yard workshops DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Private Lands C onservation Program is excited to announce a series of Wild Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this summer. These work shops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants fo r wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wildlife habitat. The workshops will cover the importance of native plants for wildlife\, co mmon backyard invasive plants and native lookalikes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, and go over common mistakes and pitfalls encountered when attempting to create and maintain wildlife habitat. After the classroom portion\, participants will be able to practi ce their habitat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard . To register for one of the workshops\, email DNRWildYards@wv.gov with yo ur name and the workshop you wish to attend. WVDNR_WildYardWorkshops.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Division of Natural Resources \;< a href='https://wvdnr.gov/wvdnr-encourages-private-landowners-to-apply-for -wild-yard-certification/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Private Lands Co nservation Program \;is excited to announce a series of Wil d Yards Habitat Assessment Workshops taking place across the state this su mmer. These workshops aim to educate participants about the importance of native plants for wildlife and train them to be able to assess backyard wi ldlife habitat.
The workshop s will cover the importance of native plants for wildlife\, common backyar d invasive plants and native lookalikes\, habitat features to attract and support wildlife in the backyard\, and go over common mistakes and pitfall s encountered when attempting to create and maintain wildlife habitat. Aft er the classroom portion\, participants will be able to practice their hab itat assessment skills by visiting a local certified Wild Yard.
To register for one of the workshops\, email \;DNRWildYa rds@wv.gov \;with your name and the workshop you wish to attend.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240318T1326360Z-399841-5709@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216 SUMMARY:Clean County/Community awards DESCRIPTION:WVDEP has announced the winners of its 2021 Clean County and Cl ean Community awards. The awards are given through REAP’s Make It Shine pr ogram. Applicants are judged on their implementation of\, and dedication t o\, beautification and cleanup efforts and programs. The Clean County awar d is given to counties who have developed and implemented a comprehensive environmental program. The three recipients of the award are: Randolph Cou nty ($2\,000 first place award) Berkeley County ($1\,000 second place awar d) Greenbrier County ($500 third place award) The Clean Community Award is presented to communities who have worked to keep their environment clean and who have participated regularly in REAP programs. This year's Clean Co mmunity award winner is the City of Huntington\, which will receive a $1\, 000 grand prize and a glass award. For more WVDEP news and information\, g o to www.dep.wv.gov. Also\, connect with the agency on all social media pl atforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook\, and find us on Y ouTube at Environment Matters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP has an nounced the winners of its 2021 Clean County and Clean Community awards. T he awards are given through REAP&rsquo\;s Make It Shine program. Applicant s are judged on their implementation of\, and dedication to\, beautificati on and cleanup efforts and programs.
The Clean County award is given to counties \;who have devel oped and implemented a comprehensive environmental program. The three reci pients of the award are:
The Clean Community Award is presented to \;communities who have worked to keep their environment clean and who have participated regularly in REAP progra ms. This year's Clean Community award winner is the City of Huntington\, w hich will receive a $1\,000 grand prize and a glass award.
For more WVDEP news and information\, go to \;www.dep.wv.gov. Also\ , connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow \;@DEPWV \;on Twit ter\, Like us on Facebook\, and find us on YouTube at \;Environment Matter s.
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October 13th: JCDC&rsquo\;s Give a Flick Ch arity Disc Golf Open - Ripley (B-Tier)
Click \;HERE to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180821T1321480Z-399841-1034@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T160000 SUMMARY:Watoga old-growth hike DESCRIPTION:Watoga State Park Old-Growth Forest Hike Join us for a round tr ip hike through Watoga State Park to visit a stand of old-growth forest wi th ecologist Doug Wood. Located in the mountains of Pocahontas County\, Wa toga State Park is West Virginia’s largest state park with nearly 10\,100 acres of land. Ecologist Doug Wood will lead us on a moderately difficult three to four mile round-trip hike to the old-growth tract.The mixed hardw ood forest stand consists of white oak\, red oak\, chestnut oak\, as well as some 100+ year-old black oak\, yellow poplar\, black gum\, pitch pine\, white pine\, mockernut hickory\, and cucumber tree.Many oaks in the 300-5 00 year range have been found and the forest is a part of the Old-Growth F orest Network. Click-here to learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wato ga State Park Old-Growth Forest Hike
Join us for a round trip hike through W atoga State Park to visit a stand of old-growth forest with ecologist Doug Wood. \;Located in the mountains of Pocahontas County\, \; Watoga State Park is West Virginia&rsquo\;s largest state park with nearly 10\,100 acres of land.
Ecologist Doug Wood will lead us on a moderately difficult thre e to four mile round-trip hike to the old-growth tract.The mixed hardwood forest stand consists of white oak\, red oak\, chestnut oak\, as well as s ome 100+ year-old black oak\, yellow poplar\, black gum\, pitch pine\, whi te pine\, mockernut hickory\, and cucumber tree.Many oaks in the 300-500 y ear range have been found and the forest is a part of the \;Old-Growth Forest Network.
Click-her
e \;to learn more and register.
Who Is and Who Coul d Be at the Table for Your Planning Process
Join River Network and Strategic by Nature to learn ab out considerations for your stakeholder and community engagement processes . Through a guided presentation\, small group discussions\, and examples s hared by Stream Management Plan (SMP) leads\, we will explore and define w hat equity\, diversity\, and inclusion mean for stakeholder and community engagement within the context of stream management planning. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230315T1341490Z-399841-5190@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315 SUMMARY:River Network's resource library DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the River Network Resource Library. Search through h undreds of publications\, recorded webinars\, newsletters\, tools\, and te mplates to support your water work. Explore by a specific program (drinkin g water\, strong organizations\, etc.) or resource type. Not sure what pro gram or type to use? Just enter what you’re looking for into the search ba r: “strategic planning\,” “State Revolving Fund\,” “data collection.” The resources included here are intended to help you advance your work and spa rk innovation and new ideas. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact u s. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he River Network Resource Library.
Search through hundreds of publications\, recorded webinars\, newsletters\, tools\, and templates to support your water work. Explore by a specific program (drinking water \, strong organizations\, etc.) or resource type. Not sure what program or type to use? Just enter what you&rsquo\;re looking for into the search ba r: &ldquo\;strategic planning\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;State Revolving Fund\,&rdq uo\; &ldquo\;data collection.&rdquo\; The resources included here are inte nded to help you advance your work and spark innovation and new ideas.
Can&rsquo\;t find what you&rsqu o\;re looking for? Contact us. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230315T1345530Z-399841-5192@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315 SUMMARY:River Network events & education DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Luke Ramsey's take on finding the best litter ca pture solutions for your waterway ICYMI: The search for River Network's ne xt President & CEO continues! New events and learning sessions from River Network and the community A new funding opportunity from the Keith Campbel l Foundation for the Environment New job opportunities from across the net work And the latest from the Online Community RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In this issu e:
Integrating Water Quality and Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning
December 17\, 2019\, 1:00-2:30 PM\, EDT
Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4464476107799364364
Water program integration and green infrastructure solutions in urban-to-agricultural settings can aid in resilience to flooding\, drought\, water contamination\, erosion\, urban heat island\, and airborne dust particulates. This webinar will prov ide tools to help integrate water protection planning (e.g.\, water qualit y protection\, watershed planning\, source water protection) into hazard m itigation planning\, provide an overview for hazard mitigation specialists and watershed planners on how to align program goals and activities\, and illustrate how planning efforts can be enhanced through a cooperative\, c oordinated approach. When collaborative concepts are applied during goal-s etting and preparation of planning documents\, professionals can better le verage the resources available from all programs and stakeholders and achi eve multiple benefits. State Hazard Mitigation Plans that have natural res ource protection as a goal will be highlighted\, as their approaches help mitigate both the impacts of sudden natural disasters as well as the risks to health and water resources in a changing world.
Click here to learn more about green infrastructure at EPA and check ou t upcoming webcast opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20191203T1354400Z-399841-2573@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T160000 SUMMARY:Integration of CWA Programs with Hazard Mitigation DESCRIPTION:Advancing the Integration of Clean Water Act Programs with Natu ral Hazard Mitigation Planning & Implementation Join us for a 60-minute i nformational webinar regarding a new project designed to aid states\, loca l communities\, and tribes in integrating their Clean Water Act programs w ith their natural hazard mitigation programs. This project is being implem ented by the National Association of Wetland Managers and the Association of State Floodplain Managers in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Pr otection Agency (EPA). Beginning in 2023 and over the course of five years \, we will host one annual in-person training workshop in five pre-determi ned regions. This introductory webinar will include a background discussio n of water and natural hazard mitigation\, an overview of current EPA reso urces to get started\, and an outline of the goals and processes of this p roject in addressing deeper needs. There will be 30 minutes set aside for Q&A and information on the nominating process for those interested in atte nding a workshop. Presenters Marla Stelk\, National Association of Wetland Managers Ellie Flaherty\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Jenna Mora n\, Association of State Floodplain Managers Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Advancing th e Integration of Clean Water Act Programs with Natural Hazard Mitigation P lanning &\; Implementation \;
Join us for a 60-minute informational webinar regarding a new pro ject designed to aid states\, local communities\, and tribes in integratin g their Clean Water Act programs with their natural hazard mitigation prog rams. This project is being implemented by the National Association of Wet land Managers and the Association of State Floodplain Managers in partners hip with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Beginning in 2023 and over the course of five years\, we will host one annual in-person tra ining workshop in five pre-determined regions. This introductory webinar w ill include a background discussion of water and natural hazard mitigation \, an overview of current EPA resources to get started\, and an outline of the goals and processes of this project in addressing deeper needs. There will be 30 minutes set aside for Q&\;A and information on the nominati ng process for those interested in attending a workshop.
Presenters
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Save Our Streams \;is hosting a stream monitor photo contest! Submit your best photos in the following categories: Macroinvertebrates\, Monitoring in Ac tion\, Community\, Pets and Streams\, and Nature and Wildlife.
One Grand Prize winner will receive a c opy of Dr. Reese Voshell&rsquo\;s A Guide to Common Freshwater Inverte brates of North America\, a LaMotte 4.5x MacroLens\, a limited-editio n Save Our Streams anniversary t-shirt\, a Save Our Streams waterproof pho ne pouch\, and a collection of original macroinvertebrate stickers. Five C ategory Winners will each receive a limited-edition Save Our Streams anniv ersary t-shirt\, a Save Our Streams waterproof phone pouch\, and a collect ion of original macroinvertebrate stickers. Contest ends December 31\, 201 9.
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20191212T1336150Z-399841-2594@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211030 SUMMARY:WVHC Fall Review RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Save the date and RSVP! WVHC is having our annual Fall Review virtually this year. Come lear n about what WVHC and our regional allies have been doing and find ways th at you can act. The Fall Review and meetings are open to the public. Visit the link below for details. https://fb.me/e/55Ab1iqHK WVHCFallReview2021. jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
Save the date and RSVP! WVHC is having our annual Fall Revi ew virtually this year. Come learn about what WVHC and our regional allies have been doing and find ways that you can act. The Fall Review and meeti ngs are open to the public. Visit the link below for details.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20211028T1306320Z-399841-4170@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210430 SUMMARY:Micro-plastics pollution DESCRIPTION:Vimeo Videos on Plastics and Microplastic Pollution Around Us V ideo Presentation by Dr. Sherri Mason\, Penn State — Erie Campus Plastic p ollution in the world’s oceans has been publicized widely\; we have heard about the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Lesser known is the prevalence of microplastics in freshwater systems\, which are conduits from land to the sea. Dr. Sherri Mason\, cutting-edge plastic pollution researcher and Sus tainability Coordinator at Penn State Erie\, will present an overview of w hat plastic is\, its proliferation in our society\, and its emergence as o ne of the most prominent environmental pollutants. Microplastics: An emerg ing threat to the Chesapeake Bay\, David Alan The tiny specks of plastic — some invisible to the naked eye — pose a significant risk to a host of ju venile finfish found in the Chesapeake Bay. There are concerns that oyster s and clams may be trying to filter microplastics and cannot. Microplastic contamination is not just a concern for the environment. A 2016 study sho wed the commercial seafood industry in Virginia and Maryland contributed $ 1.4 billion in sales and 30\,000 jobs to the local economy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Vimeo Videos on Plasti cs and Microplastic Pollution Around Us
Video Presentation by Dr. Sherri Mason\, Penn State &mdash\; Erie Campus
Pla stic pollution in the world&rsquo\;s oceans has been publicized widely\; w e have heard about the &ldquo\;Great Pacific Garbage Patch.&rdquo\; Lesser known is the prevalence of microplastics in freshwater systems\, which ar e conduits from land to the sea. Dr. Sherri Mason\, cutting-edge plastic p ollution researcher and Sustainability Coordinator at Penn State Erie\, wi ll present an overview of what plastic is\, its proliferation in our socie ty\, and its emergence as one of the most prominent environmental pollutan ts.
Microplastics: An emerging threat to the Chesapeake Bay \, David Alan
The tiny s pecks of plastic &mdash\; some invisible to the naked eye &mdash\; pose a significant risk to a host of juvenile finfish found in the Chesapeake Bay . There are concerns that oysters and clams may be trying to filter microp lastics and cannot. Microplastic contamination is not just a concern for t he environment. A 2016 study showed the commercial seafood industry in Vir ginia and Maryland contributed $1.4 billion in sales and 30\,000 jobs to t he local economy.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210430T1415290Z-399841-3877@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T200000 SUMMARY:STEM speaker series DESCRIPTION:STEM Speaker Series: 'Coral Kingdoms and Empires of Ice' with D avid Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes Description: David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes are a photographic team for National Geographic Magazine focusing on ocean environments. Their photography is a universal language to create a visual voice for a fragile and finite world. Register HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEM Speaker Series: 'Coral Kingdoms and Empires of Ice' with David D oubilet and Jennifer Hayes
< strong>Description: David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes are a photo graphic team for National Geographic Magazine focusing on ocean environmen ts. Their photography is a universal language to create a visual voice for a fragile and finite world.
Register \;HERE.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210510T1803090Z-399841-3907@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T120000 SUMMARY:Kid's Health Roundtable DESCRIPTION:A generation of West Virginia's kids is drowning in the devasta ting effects of the opioid crisis. Many have no permanent place to call ho me\, no stable\, caring adult in their lives\, and no plan to get back on their feet. They float between government systems that they rely on for ca re -- like schools\, foster care\, or child welfare. A growing number of k ids are homeless\, living in extended families\, in foster care\, and in r esidential facilities. Some even stay in WVDHHR offices and hotels. What kind of childhood is this? Come discuss problems and solutions with a pane l of experts from systems that serve our kids-- health care\, public educa tion\, child welfare\, and foster/kinship care. Attendance is free. Refres hments provided. https://www.facebook.com/events/1315126655294451/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A generation of West Virginia's kids is dro
wning in the devastating effects of the opioid crisis. Many have no perman
ent place to call home\, no stable\, caring adult in their lives\, and no
plan to get back on their feet. They float between government systems that
they rely on for care -- like schools\, foster care\, or child welfare. A
growing number of kids are homeless\, living in extended families\, in fo
ster care\, and in residential facilities. Some even stay in WVDHHR office
s and hotels. \;
What kind of childhood is this?
Come discuss problems and solutions with a panel of experts from systems
that serve our kids-- health care\, public education\, child welfare\, an
d foster/kinship care. Attendance is free. Refreshments provided.
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/1315126655294451/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:University of Charleston UID:20181025T1315530Z-399841-1317@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 SUMMARY:Watershed Wednesday DESCRIPTION:This week: The case against tires. While we don’t like that the water levels are so low\, it sometimes helps us see where there are probl ems\, and tires in the Tygart Valley River are definitely a problem! The b reakdown of tires releases tiny rubber particles\, toxic chemicals\, and h eavy metals into the water\, making them a significant source of pollution that harms aquatic ecosystems. These pollutants accumulate in the digesti ve systems of fish and other animals\, altering their behavior\, causing d evelopmental problems\, and leading to death. Over time\, they can also en ter the food chain\, posing a threat to the entire ecosystem. What can we do about it? Removing tires from rivers is no easy feat! To see how the Fr iends of the Tug Fork is making it happen - click here. But what about the tires that haven’t ended up in the river yet? Counties throughout WV have scheduled tire collection events for proper tire disposal–for free (more information can be found Here). The bottom line is this: please dispose of tires properly–stop them from ending up in the river so we can keep the w ater clean for us and for all of the critters that call it home! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week: < a href='https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1235708238594475& \;id=100064659313480' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>The case against tire s.
While we don&rsquo\; t like that the water levels are so low\, it sometimes helps us see where there are problems\, and tires in the Tygart Valley River are definitely a problem! The breakdown of tires releases tiny rubber particles\, toxic ch emicals\, and heavy metals into the water\, making them a significant sour ce of pollution that harms aquatic ecosystems. These pollutants accumulate in the digestive systems of fish and other animals\, altering their behav ior\, causing developmental problems\, and leading to death. Over time\, t hey can also enter the food chain\, posing a threat to the entire ecosyste m.
What can we do about it?
Removing tires from rivers is no easy feat! To see how the Friends of the
Tug Fork is making it happen - click here. But what about the tires that haven&rsquo\;t ended up in the r
iver yet? Counties throughout WV have scheduled tire collection events for
proper tire disposal&ndash\;for free (more information can be found
Dr. Roger Blanford of the Kavli Institute f
or Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology at Stanford University will illustr
ate the remarkable history and international development of radio astronom
y\, paying special attention to cosmology\, pulsars\, massive black holes\
, and using one of the most fascinating recent discoveries\, fast radio bu
rsts. He will be giving a talk entitled: 'The Radio Harvest: The Remarkabl
e History and International Development of Radio Astronomy.'
J
oin us in the Green Bank Science Center Auditorium for this free community
event! Reception with light refreshments to follow.
https://www.facebook.com/events/52869302 4264274/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20181025T1309100Z-399841-1314@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000 SUMMARY:Huntington cleanup DESCRIPTION:Huntington Earth Day cleanup will cover approximately 4 miles f rom Hal Greer Blvd. to St. Cloud Commons. Organizations and neighbors will be working together to clean along Fourpole Creek. Please join the Enslow Park Neighborhood Association - at Enslow Park Church\, Fourpole Creek Wa tershed Association - Ritter Park Shelter #1\, Southside Neighborhood Orga nization - 3rd Street and North Blvd.\, Ohio Valley Environmental Coalitio n - parking lot at Memorial Park\, and Expression Church - St. Cloud Commo ns. For more information on Huntington Earth Day Clean Up find us on Face book. https://www.facebook.com/events/353663739162632 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Huntington E
arth Day cleanup will cover approximately 4 miles from Hal Greer Blvd. to
St. Cloud Commons. Organizations and neighbors will be working together to
clean along Fourpole Creek. Please join the Enslow Park Neighborhood Asso
ciation - at Enslow Park Church\, Fourpole Creek Watershed Association - R
itter Park Shelter #1\, Southside Neighborhood Organization - 3
For more information on Huntington Earth Day Clean Up find us on Facebook. \; \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/353663739162632
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Various locations UID:20210405T1700400Z-399841-3754@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181124T160000 SUMMARY:Turkey trot DESCRIPTION:Enjoy your turkey and fixin's guilt free! Trot off those calori es with a 5K road race\, a 10K trail race\, or a Gobble Wobble 1K for the little runners! This annual race event winds through gorgeous scenery amon g the world's great radio telescopes. Even better? It raises funds for the local high school track team and scholarship fund! For information and re gistration visit: https://greenbankobservatory.org/turkeytrot/ https://www .facebook.com/events/378645512676978/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy your turkey and fixin's guilt free! T
rot off those calories with a 5K road race\, a 10K trail race\, or a Gobbl
e Wobble 1K for the little runners! This annual race event winds through g
orgeous scenery among the world's great radio telescopes. Even better? It
raises funds for the local high school track team and scholarship fund!
For information and registration visit: https://greenbankobservatory.org/turkeytrot/
https://www.facebook .com/events/378645512676978/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20181108T1348280Z-399841-1315@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000 SUMMARY:Veteran's paddle DESCRIPTION:Event by Save The Tygart Watershed Association (STTWA) at the D NR Boat Ramp (above the Philippi low head dam). Join STTWA and the BRWA on the Tygart Valley River Water Trail for a group paddle to honor our milit ary Veterans. If you're a Veteran\, wear your military pride apparel\, and come share your stories with us! This paddle is open to all\, and canoes and SUPs are welcome. STTWA has a few kayaks we can loan to those who need them! All participants must wear a life vest--please let us know if you n eed one. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and snacks. Pre-Register at https://forms.gle/vYWKGbecTVdDrizg9. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Save The Tygart Watershed Association \;(STTWA) at the&nb sp\;DNR Boat Ramp (above the Philippi low head dam).
Join STTWA and the \;BRWA on the Tygart Valley River Water Trail for a group paddle to hon or our military Veterans. If you're a Veteran\, wear your military pride a pparel\, and come share your stories with us!
This paddle is open to all\, and canoes and SUPs are we lcome. STTWA has a few kayaks we can loan to those who need them!
All participants must wear a life ve st--please let us know if you need one. Don't forget to bring a water bott le and snacks. \;Pre-Register at \;https://fo rms.gle/vYWKGbecTVdDrizg9.
--->\; Learn mo re here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250909T1913460Z-399841-6783@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T210000 SUMMARY:MAGIC for schools DESCRIPTION:Join this introduction to ArcGIS Online for schools and clubs. With just a web browser\, easily construct maps\, create and analyze data\ , and make presentations. Students and teachers can go hands-on in seconds \, and build powerful results\, in any grade\, any subject. Online maps connect to any device\, anytime\, anywhere. Any K-12 school or youth club can have ArcGIS software for free for instruction. Learn how your mapping can enhance your classroom environment. In this webinar\, you will learn: - How educators can use pre-created maps and apps in different subject are as. - How students can do projects that build both skills and background k nowledge. - How schools can support collaboration\, interdisciplinary lear ning\, and cross-age activities. https://www.directionsmag.com/webinar/815 7 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join this introduction to ArcGIS Online for schools and clubs. With just a web browser\, easily construct maps\, crea te and analyze data\, and make presentations. Students and teachers can go hands-on in seconds\, and build powerful results\, in any grade\, any sub ject. \; \;Online maps connect to any device\, anytime\, anywhere . \;Any K-12 school or youth club can have ArcGIS software for free fo r instruction. Learn how your mapping can enhance your classroom environme nt.
In this webinar\, you will learn:
- H ow educators can use pre-created maps and apps in different subject areas.
- How students can do projects that build both skills and backgro und knowledge.
- How schools can support collaboration\, interdisc iplinary learning\, and cross-age activities.
https://www.directionsmag.com/webinar/8157
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181025T1411050Z-399841-1320@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T140000 SUMMARY:EtO public forum DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is hosting a community open house to provide information and update the public on its actions to address Ethylene Oxide (EtO) air e missions in the western areas of Kanawha County. The open house is set for March 26 from 10-2 at the Dunbar Recreation Center. Doors will open at 9: 30 am. Staff from different sections within the WVDEP's Division of Air Qu ality will be present\, along with staff from the State Department of Heal th and Human Resources' Bureau for Public Health and the U.S. Environmenta l Protection Agency (EPA). A brief introduction and overview will be given to start the forum and then citizens will have the opportunity to meet wi th WVDEP staff and ask questions. A second introduction and overview will be given around 12:30 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend and come and go as they please. No formal agenda will be followed. Additional information about EtO and the steps the WVDEP has taken to address the iss ue are available on the WVDEP's EtO webpage. To receive future updates on EtO from the WVDEP\, sign up for the agency's EtO mailing list. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is hos ting a community open house to provide information and update the public o n its actions to address Ethylene Oxide (EtO) air emissions in the western areas of Kanawha County. The open house is set for March 26 from 10-2 at the Dunbar Recr eation Center. Doors will open at 9:30 am.
< p> Staff from different sections within the WVDEP's Division of Air Quality will be present\, along with staff from t he State Department of Health and Human Resources' Bureau for Public Healt h and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A brief introduction and overview will be given to start the forum and then citizens will have the opportunity to meet with WVDEP staff and ask questions. \;A secon d introduction and overview will be given around 12:30 p.m. Community memb ers are encouraged to attend and come and go as they please. No formal age nda will be followed.
This will be a stream/roadside cleanup. Bags and gloves will be provided.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/crane-creek-clea nup-2020/499845057399202/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20200325T1306550Z-399841-2911@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004 SUMMARY:Imagine a day without water DESCRIPTION:Event by Beckley Sanitary Board Contest overview What would it look like if you turned on the tap and nothing happened\, if you couldn't flush the toilet\, if we couldn't grow our food or produce the things\, we use every day? Here’s where you come in. It’s time to get creative and sh ow the value of water in each one of our lives. Submit your DRAWING\, show ing us “Imagining a Day Without Water” to our 2021 Art Contest! Can you... Imagine a Day Without Water? More details at: https://fb.me/e/GhCmNqeH X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Beckley Sanitary Board
Contest overview
What would it look like if you turned on the tap and nothing happen ed\, if you couldn't flush the toilet\, if we couldn't grow our food or pr oduce the things\, we use every day? Here&rsquo\;s where you come in. It&r squo\;s time to get creative and show the value of water in each one of ou r lives. Submit your DRAWING\, showing us &ldquo\;Imagining a Day Without Water&rdquo\; to our 2021 Art Contest! Can you... Imagine a Day Without Wa ter?
More details at: \; https://fb.me/e/GhCmNqeH
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210927T1948070Z-399841-4121@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191229T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191229T170000 SUMMARY:Little Beaver SP hike DESCRIPTION:Join Active Southern WV Community Captains Vickie and Chris for two hike at Little Beaver State Park. Trails TBA. Please wear sturdy shoe s\, bring plenty of water\, and we suggest wearing layers with the colder temps. We look forward to seeing you on the trails https://www.facebook.co m/events/841099579638124/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Active
Southern WV Community Captains Vickie and Chris for two hike at Little Beaver State Park
. Trails TBA. Please wear sturdy shoes\, bring plenty of water\, and we su
ggest wearing layers with the colder temps.
We look forward to seeing you on the trails
h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/841099579638124/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Little Beaver State Park UID:20191203T1403070Z-399841-2574@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T130000 SUMMARY:Master Gardeners plant sale DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha County Extension Master Gardener Program and S heri Shelton Meadows West Virginia University Extension Service’s Master G ardener program in Kanawha County is holding its annual plant sale at the Riverside Pavilion at Coonskin Park. It is free and open to the public. Ka nawha Master Gardeners will offer for sale perennials\, annuals\, housepla nts\, vegetable plants\, many grown in Master Gardeners’ own gardens. The sale will also include handmade papercrete pots filled with succulents and other plants\, garden tools\, pots\, and anything garden related!! You wi ll find some nice plants and garden-related items at great prices! https: //www.facebook.com/events/831024811623418/ For more information\, visit t he Kanawha County Extension Master Gardener Association’s Facebook page. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Kanawha County Extension Master Gardener Program and Sheri Shelton Meadows
West Virginia University Extension Service&rsquo\;s Master Gardener pro gram in Kanawha County is holding its annual plant sale at the Riverside P avilion at Coonskin Park. It is free and open to the public.
< p>Kanawha Master Gardeners will offer for s ale perennials\, annuals\, houseplants\, vegetable plants\, many grown in Master Gardeners&rsquo\; own gardens. The sale will also include handmade papercrete pots filled with succulents and other plants\, garden tools\, p ots\, and anything garden related!! You will find some nice plants and gar den-related items at great prices! \; \;https://www.facebook. com/events/831024811623418/ \;For more information\, visit the Kanawha County Extension Master Gardener Association&rsquo\;s \;Facebook page.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20220411T1248270Z-399841-4497@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T140000 SUMMARY:Roots Community farm tour DESCRIPTION:Try This WV is excited to facilitate this free Kanawha Valley M eeting + Farm Tour at New Roots Community Farm! Come ready to network\, dr eam big\, eat some delicious locally-made food\, and take a gentle hike as we continue the conversation in nature. Open to all and free to attend\, but space is limited so register today. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Try This WV \;is excited to facilitate this free Kanawha Valley Meeting + Farm Tour at New Roots Community Farm! Come ready to network\, dream big\, eat some de licious locally-made food\, and take a gentle hike as we continue the conv ersation in nature.
Open to all and free to attend\, but space is limited so register today.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220812T1640410Z-399841-4809@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T190000 SUMMARY:Mosquito habitat mapper DESCRIPTION:Register at: bit.ly/july22mosquito What is a summer without .. . BUGS! Learn why NASA is interested in mosquitos and how climate change i s affecting the spread of mosquito populations. Find out how you can put y our selfie skills to work during the July 25- August 25 Mosquito Habitat P hoto Challenge and help science research teams working on artificial intel ligence programs to identify mosquito larvae that can help prevent outbrea ks of mosquito-borne disease in your neighborhood. This family-friendly we binar is for ages 8 and up. For more information about the challenge visit : https://observer.globe.gov/mosquito-challenge\, or watch this short (5mi n) video. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Register at: \; \;bit.l y/july22mosquito
What is a summer without ... BUGS! Learn why NASA is interested in mosquitos and how climate change is affecting the \;spread of mosquito \;populat ions. Find out how you can \;put your selfie skills to work during the July 25- August 25 Mosquito Habitat Photo Challenge \;and help scienc e research teams working on artificial intelligence programs to identify m osquito larvae that can help prevent outbreaks of mosquito-borne disease i n your neighborhood. \;This family-friendly webinar is for ages 8 and up.
For more information abo ut the challenge visit: \;https://observer.globe.gov/mosquito-challenge< /a>\, or watch this short (5min) video.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210721T1536010Z-399841-4009@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221021 SUMMARY:RC&D provides local grants DESCRIPTION:The Mountain RC&D Council announces over $19\,000 in grants to local organizations promoting education and conservation in the region. Th e WV Conservation Agency and contributing counties provided a portion of t he funding. Greenbrier Watershed Association - $3\,000 to host its rain ba rrel workshop\, providing educational information about stormwater runoff and conservation. Town of Marlinton - $5\,000 to further work on an educat ional wetland park between a stretch of the Greenbrier River Trail and 4th Avenue. Beckley’s Piney Creek Adventure Preserve - $2500 funding will all ow the construction of trailhead kiosks to provide community education on trail etiquette\, wilderness management practices\, and more. Piney Creek Watershed Association - $2\,970 to prevent further streambank erosion on one of the most popular areas for waterfall viewing. Woodrow Wilson High S chool - $3000 for their wetland project to create an overlook of the wetla nd area for students to learn more about the environment and nature. WV Ri vers Coalition - $3\,000 grant to train and educate local landowners and c onservationists on testing water quality to protect critical habitats for native species. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Mountain RC&\;D Coun
cil \;announces over $19\,000 in grants to local org
anizations promoting education and conservation in the region. The \;<
span style='color: #008000\;'>WV Conservation Agency and contributing counties provided a portion of the fundin
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The US Envir onmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development inv ites you to attend a free webinar titled\, &ldquo\;Next Generation Emissio n Measurements: Helping to Improve Air Quality and Source Understanding&rd quo\;.
Visit \;EPA Air\, Clim
ate\, and Energy webpage \;for additional upcoming w
ebinars and past webinar recordings.
The Beech Fork Creek Group Paddle will star
t at 4:30 p.m. and participants should meet at the Beech Fork State Park b
oat launch by 4:00 p.m. to catch a shuttle to the start site.
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iles and will last about two hours. Wildlife and special habitats will be
observed along the way. Paddlers should wear comfortable\, weather-appropr
iate clothing and sun screen. Guests may bring a canoe and kayak of their
own or rent one at the park. Beech Fork State Park has an affordable selec
tion of canoes and kayaks available to rent if you don&rsquo\;t have one o
f your own.
Preregistrati
on for the Beech Fork event is recommended to assure room on the shuttle.
Participants should sign up at Beech Fork State Park headquarters by calli
ng 304-528-5794 or by sending an email to beechforksp@wv.gov.
https://www.facebook.com/events/532131007 195815/
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake SP UID:20190611T1303440Z-399841-1736@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T190000 SUMMARY:WVCB-WIP public meeting DESCRIPTION:WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC MEETING ON PLAN TO IMPROVE CHESPAPEAKE BAY Local stakeholders are invited to provide input on WV Phase Three Watersh ed Improvement Plan. Please join us for a public meeting on July 30 from 6 :00-7:00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Council Chambers in Martinsburg or Ju ly 31 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Moorefield. WV tributary Team will present information on past progress\, new goals\, and ways to contribute to West Virginia's WIP3 deve lopment and invite public input. If you have any questions\, please don't hesitate to contact Alana Hartman or call: (304) 993-6814. Updates on West Virginia's Chesapeake Bay progress can be found at the website below. htt p://www.wvchesapeakebay.us/WIP/WIP3.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WEST VIRGINI A PUBLIC MEETING ON PLAN TO IMPROVE CHESPAPEAKE BAY
Local stakeholders are invited to provide input on WV Phase Three Watershed Improvement Plan.
Please join us for a public meeting on July 30 from 6:00-7 :00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Council Chambers in Martinsburg or July 31 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical Colle ge in Moorefield.
WV tributa ry Team will present information on past progress\, new goals\, and ways t o contribute to West Virginia's WIP3 development and invite public input. If you have any questions\, please don't hesitate to contact \;Alana Hartman or call: (304) 993-6814 . Updates on West Virginia's Chesapeake Bay progress can be found at the w ebsite below.
http://www.wvchesapeakebay.us/WIP/WIP3.cfm< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Eastern WV Comm and Technical College UID:20190509T2025320Z-399841-1878@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 SUMMARY:Potomac Paddle DESCRIPTION:POTOMAC PADDLE TRIP - BRUNSWICK TO MONOCACY AQUEDUCT Paddle tri p on the Potomac from Brunswick to the Monocacy Aqueduct (approx. 13 miles ) organized by the C&O Canal Association. For more information and to make reservations\, contact canoemaster@candocanal.org. Website: http://candoc anal.org/calendar.html Organizer C&O Canal Association http://candocanal.o rg Brunswick\, Maryland Google Map X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:POTOMAC PADD LE TRIP - BRUNSWICK TO MONOCACY AQUEDUCT
Paddle trip on the Potomac from Brunswick to the Monocacy Aqu educt (approx. 13 miles) organized by the C&\;O Canal Association. For more information and to make reservations\, contact \;canoemaster@candocanal.org.
Website: http://candocanal.org/calen dar.html
Organizer
C&\;O Canal Association http://candoc anal.org
Brunswick\, \;Maryland Google Map
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids UID:20190507T1929030Z-399841-1942@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190718 SUMMARY:Nonprofit planning DESCRIPTION:Growing pains. It’s likely that your organization has them whet her you’re just starting out or you’ve been around a long time\, whether y ou’re a staff of one or a staff of 100. This workshop on Nonprofit Lifecyc les ™ will help you strengthen your organizational capacity in practical w ays by analyzing where you are in your Lifecycle and helping you maximize organizational capacity in the areas of management\, governance\, financia l resources\, and administrative systems. Only then can you do your best p lanning to progress positively to the next development stage. You’ll also learn how succession planning can ensure your organization remains viable during transitions. WVNPA Members: $25\, Non-members: $45 (includes lunch) . Registation is required: http://bit.ly/2Yaf5SB https://www.facebook.com/ events/359327964686874/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Growing pain
s. It&rsquo\;s likely that your organization has them whether you&rsquo\;r
e just starting out or you&rsquo\;ve been around a long time\, whether you
&rsquo\;re a staff of one or a staff of 100. This workshop on Nonprofit Li
fecycles &trade\; will help you strengthen your organizational capacity in
practical ways by analyzing where you are in your Lifecycle and helping y
ou maximize organizational capacity in the areas of management\, governanc
e\, financial resources\, and administrative systems. Only then can you do
your best planning to progress positively to the next development stage.
You&rsquo\;ll also learn how succession planning can ensure your organizat
ion remains viable during transitions.
WVNPA Members: $25\, Non-members: $45 (includes lunch). Regi
station is required: http:/
/bit.ly/2Yaf5SB
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/359327964686874/
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Days Inn & Suites UID:20190718T1506200Z-399841-2111@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T020000 SUMMARY:New River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by New River Conservancy Please register for our New Riv er Clean up from Hinton to Camp Brookside. The meeting place and time is y et to be determined. Bring your own boat if you have the skills to maneuve r this river stretch. Limited raft seats and pfd's available. Lunch\, glov es\, bags\, and litter pickers provided. Once you register\, event leader Dave Bassage will be in touch with more details.Dress for the river and to get dirty. Bring a clean set of clothes for after. We look forward to see ing you! Learn more and check for updates at the Facebook event post. Reg istration form: https://forms.gle/UkCeQP7VgduiD7mW6 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs
p\;New River Conservancy \;
Please register for our New River Clean up from Hinton to Camp Brookside. The meeting place and time is yet to be determin ed. Bring your own boat if you have the skills to maneuver this river stre tch. Limited raft seats and pfd's available.
Lunch\, gloves\, bags\, and litter pickers provided. Onc e you register\, event leader Dave Bassage will be in touch with more deta ils.Dress for the river and to get dirty. Bring a clean set of clothes for after. We look forward to seeing you! Learn more and check for updates at the Facebook event post. \;
Registration form: \;https://forms.gle/UkCeQP7VgduiD7mW6
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250305T1709430Z-399841-6328@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T200000 SUMMARY:Youth SUP DESCRIPTION:Come build your skills in preparation for the Youth Stand Up Pa ddle Board Race on September 22nd! Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) is a gre at way to experience the park and get exercise! We'll provide the instruct ion and the equipment\, just come ready to learn and possibly get wet! Res ervations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 304-894-2129 or email ing getactiveinthepark@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/events/344055609 848982/ Directions: Coming south from Beckley on Route 19 turn right onto Wood Mountain Rd. Take a left onto 16 N/61 N. Turn left onto Glen Jean Ln. Make a left on Mckell Ave and another left onto Thurmond road. Stay on Th urmond Rd for about 5 miles and make a right onto Mckendree Rd. A sign for Dun Glen will be on your left. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come build y our skills in preparation for the Youth Stand Up Paddle Board Race on Sept ember 22nd! Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) is a great way to experience th e park and get exercise! We'll provide the instruction and the equipment\, just come ready to learn and possibly get wet! Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 304-894-2129 or emailing getactiveinthepark@gmail.com
https ://www.facebook.com/events/344055609848982/
Directions: Coming south from Beckley on Route 19 turn right onto Wood Mountain Rd. Take a left onto 16 N/61 N. Turn left onto Glen Jean Ln. Make a left on Mckell Ave and another left onto Thurmond road. Stay on Th urmond Rd for about 5 miles and make a right onto Mckendree Rd. A sign for Dun Glen will be on your left.
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Dun Glenn boat launch UID:20190807T1908100Z-399841-2299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200519 SUMMARY:CitSci newsletter DESCRIPTION:Spring is often a time of growth and new life - and a source of inspiration. Nowhere is that truer than in citizen science. Observations of plants\, algae\, streams\, and more are flowing in and new projects are too. Over 900 projects now call CitSci.org home and we couldn’t be more h onored to serve each and every one of them. In this newsletter we’re highl ighting a few of the people and projects inspiring us this season. Take a moment to recharge and celebrate spring by checking out highlighted storie s and projects Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring is of ten a time of growth and new life - and a source of inspiration. Nowhere i s that truer than in citizen science. Observations of plants\, algae\, str eams\, and more are flowing in and new projects are too. Over 900 projects now call \;CitSci.org home and we couldn&rsquo\;t be more h onored to serve each and every one of them. In this newsletter we&rsquo\;r e highlighting a few of the people and projects inspiring us this season. Take a moment to recharge and celebrate spring by checking out highlighted stories and projects
Click-Here \;to learn more&hellip\ ;
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200519T2015360Z-399841-3108@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T130000 SUMMARY:SCWA Make It Shine clean-up DESCRIPTION:We will pick up litter and other debris adjacent to a Sleeping Creek tributary along Spohrs Road\, Berkeley Springs\, WV. People and fami lies interested in helping in this worthwhile endeavor will meet at the co rner of Spohrs and Eckerd Roads at 9 AM that morning. You can access the m eeting point via Ridersville or Spohrs Road off WV Route 9 East. The clean -up will be held rain or shine. Participants should wear weather appropria te clothing\, including long pants and sturdy shoes or boots. If you have one\, bring along a large bucket to facilitate pickup. The Association wil l provide gloves\, bottled water\, and trash bags. Please let Bob Meadows\ , 304-258-2075\, know if you would like to help\; he can answer any questi ons you may have. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will pick up litter and other debris adj acent to a Sleeping Creek tributary along Spohrs Road\, Berkeley Springs\, WV. People and families interested in helping in this worthwhile endeavor will meet at the corner of Spohrs and Eckerd Roads at 9 AM that morning. You can access the meeting point via Ridersville or Spohrs Road off WV Rou te 9 East. The clean-up will be held rain or shine. Participants should we ar weather appropriate clothing\, including long pants and sturdy shoes or boots. If you have one\, bring along a large bucket to facilitate pickup. The Association will provide gloves\, bottled water\, and trash bags. Ple ase let Bob Meadows\, 304-258-2075\, know if you would like to help\; he c an answer any questions you may have.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170329T1518120Z-399841-239@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170527T170000 SUMMARY:Lower Coal River Branch's Poker Run DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Start Madison Rec Center – End Danville City Park UID:20170523T1911590Z-399841-326@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T190000 SUMMARY:Tour de Coal\, Pre-Registration Party DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Coal River Group Cabin UID:20170523T1914330Z-399841-327@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T160000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River float for Rivers of Fun Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 10th\, 2017\, in coloring the river with paddle boards\, canoes\, kayaks\, duckies and inner tubes. We will pu t in at Summers County 4-H Camp and float The Greenbrier River to Willowwo od. Later that same day\, The Kind Thieves will take the stage on the Cour thouse lawn for our second evening of outdoor concerts in downtown Hinton. https://www.facebook.com/events/1572129856144656/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us on Saturday\, June 10th\, 2017\, in coloring the river with paddle boards\, canoes\, kayaks\, duckies and inn er tubes. We will put in at Summers County 4-H Camp and float The Greenbri er River to Willowwood. Later that same day\, The Kind Thieves will take t he stage on the Courthouse lawn for our second evening of outdoor concerts in downtown Hinton.
\;https://www.facebook.com/events/1572129856144656/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170523T2014110Z-399841-332@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T130000 SUMMARY:North Fork Cherry River Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:SFTU will host a stream cleanup on North Fork Cherry River. We will meet at North Bend Picnic Area just east of Richwood WV at 9am. SFTU will provide the bags. You will need gloves\, boots\, waders\, and friends . Come out and help clean up a river that is in much need. Food will be pr ovided\, please bring your own drinks. https://www.facebook.com/events/3 01361346954958/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SFTU will host a stream cleanup on North Fo rk Cherry River. We will meet at North Bend Picnic Area just east of Richw ood WV at 9am. SFTU will provide the bags. You will need gloves\, boots\, waders\, and friends. Come out and help clean up a river that is in much n eed. Food will be provided\, please bring your own drinks.
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https: //www.facebook.com/events/301361346954958/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:North Bend Picnic Area just east of Richwood WV UID:20170523T2019070Z-399841-335@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T130000 SUMMARY:RiverPalooza Kick Off: Tubing\, Rafting &\; Kick Off Party DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss our upcoming RiverPalooza Kick Off event on June 3rd! We have a day of paddle trips planned in Harpers Ferry follo wed by a BBQ & Bluegrass Party. Music will be provided by Barefoot Movemen t\, called the future of Tennessee bluegrass by Rollling Stone. Sign up on line today! If you can’t make it that day we have over a dozen other adv entures from June through September for all ages and skill levels. While m ost involve a canoe\, kayak\, raft\, tube or stand up paddle board\, there is also a bike trip and snorkeling in Shenandoah. Participation in any of these trips gets you a free membership to Potomac Riverkeeper Network a nd supports our work fighting to keep our rivers clean. Upper Potomac Rive rkeeper Brent Walls said it best: “If you’re thinking of getting out on th e river this year\, RiverPalooza is the best way to do it. You can save a little money while saving our rivers.” There could not be a more relevant time to have such a fun\, uplifting and impactful series of events on our rivers. We can’t do our work without the support of our local communities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You don&rsquo\;t want to miss our upcoming RiverPalooza Kick Off \;event on June 3rd! We have a d ay of paddle trips planned in Harpers Ferry followed by a BBQ &\; Blueg rass Party. Music will be provided by Barefoot Movement\, called the futur e of Tennessee bluegrass by Rollling Stone. Sign up online today!
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If you can&rsquo\;t make it that day we have over a dozen other adventures from June through September for all ages and skill levels . While most involve a canoe\, kayak\, raft\, tube or stand up paddle boar d\, there is also a bike trip and snorkeling in Shenandoah.
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Participation in any of these trips gets you a free membership \;to Potomac Riverkeeper Network and supports our work fighting to keep our rivers clean. Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Bren t Walls said it best: \;&ldquo\;If you&rsquo\;re thinking of getting o ut on the river this year\, RiverPalooza is the best way to do it. You can save a little money while saving our rivers.&rdquo\; There could not be a more relevant time to have such a fun\, uplifting \;and impactful ser ies of events on our rivers. \;We can&rsquo\;t do our work without the support of our local communities.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170523T2010380Z-399841-330@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T110000 SUMMARY:Free Webinar on Implementing Source Water Protection Plans DESCRIPTION:Thanks to legislation passed in 2014\, water utilities have dev eloped Source Water Protection Plans (SWPP) to protect public drinking wat er sources. Now\, utilities and their partners are implementing those plan s. There are opportunities for watershed organizations and other community groups to collaborate on SWPP implementation and find common goals for wa tershed improvement\, specifically through Watershed-based Plans (WBP) We' ve developed a new guide\, Source Water Protection Plan Implementation for Utilities\, Watershed or Other Community Groups\, to help utilities and w atershed organizations collaborate during the implementation process\, inc luding opportunities for public involvement. Download the guide here. We'l l be holding a FREE webinar on Tuesday\, June 6 at 10am\, to describe the guide. You can register for the webinar here. After registering\, you wil l receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the we binar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thanks to legislation passed in 2014\, wate r utilities have developed Source Water Protection Plans (SWPP) to protect public drinking water sources. Now\, utilities and their partners are imp lementing those plans. There are opportunities for watershed organizations and other community groups to collaborate on SWPP implementation and find common goals for watershed improvement\, specifically through Watershed-b ased Plans (WBP) We've developed a new guide\, Source Water Protection Plan Implementation for Utilities\, Watershed or Other Community Groups\, \;to help utilities and watershed organiz ations collaborate during the implementation process\, including opportuni ties for public involvement. Download the guide here. We'll be holding a FREE webinar on Tuesday\, June 6 at 10am\, to describe the guide. You can register for the webinar < a href='https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8175089237523718401'>her e. \; After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email co ntaining information about joining the webinar.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170523T2028330Z-399841-340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170531T150000 SUMMARY: EPA's Safe and Sustainable Water Resources Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for EPA’s Safe and Sustainable Water R esources Research Program webinar\, which will present EPA’s Global Change Explorer Web Tools Collection. After registering for the webinar\, you sh ould receive an automatic reply from GoToMeeting with a link to test your computer’s compatibility with the webinar software. A webinar will be offe red every other month that will focus on EPA water research. Please spread the word! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1208629743139931394 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for EPA&rsquo\;s S afe and Sustainable Water Resources Research Program webinar\, which will present EPA&rsquo\;s Global Change Explorer Web Tools Collection. After re gistering for the webinar\, you should receive an automatic reply from GoT oMeeting with a link to test your computer&rsquo\;s compatibility with the webinar software.
A webinar will be offered every other month tha t will focus on EPA water research. Please spread the word!
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https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1208629743139931394< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170523T2026540Z-399841-339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T160000 SUMMARY:Enhance your municipal storm water inspections DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on how municipal storm water programs c an more effectively inspect construction sites\, post-construction BMPs an d commercial/industrial sites. Technical considerations will be discussed\ , including identifying\, reducing and eliminating illicit discharges and identifying problematic or missing BMPs on construction and industrial sit es. In addition\, training programs for municipal staff will be discussed to better equip both inspectors and regular employees to identify potentia l storm water issues. The webinar will look at BMPs that should be at most construction and industrial sites\, which will give the viewer tips on ho w to best approach their next site inspection as a municipal inspector wit h an understanding of the site’s challenges and how to best achieve permit compliance. From an inspection perspective\, this webinar will focus on i dentifying potential problems with post-construction BMPs and some of the recent best practices in the industry on tracking\, inspecting and mapping BMPs. http://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=4371618235154923 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This webinar will focus on how municipal st orm water programs can more effectively inspect construction sites\, post- construction BMPs and commercial/industrial sites. Technical consideration s will be discussed\, including identifying\, reducing and eliminating ill icit discharges and identifying problematic or missing BMPs on constructio n and industrial sites. In addition\, training programs for municipal staf f will be discussed to better equip both inspectors and regular employees to identify potential storm water issues. The webinar will look at BMPs th at should be at most construction and industrial sites\, which will give t he viewer tips on how to best approach their next site inspection as a mun icipal inspector with an understanding of the site&rsquo\;s challenges and how to best achieve permit compliance. From an inspection perspective\, t his webinar will focus on identifying potential problems with post-constru ction BMPs and some of the recent best practices in the industry on tracki ng\, inspecting and mapping BMPs.
http://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=437 1618235154923
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170523T2030140Z-399841-341@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217 SUMMARY:River Network events and education DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Take a moment to recognize all we have achieved in 2021! Register or sign in to the River Network Online Community to shar e your proudest achievements of the last year. Meet Gary Ananian and read about his transformative approach to social media and community outreach. Registration for River Rally 2022 opens on February 1\, 2022! Don't miss a n update. Watch recorded learning sessions from River Network and the comm unity. Resources from 2021 to spark innovation in the new year. And more\, Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more\, Click-Here.
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Watershed Snapshot Day is an event brings together our v olunteers from the entire region to monitor as many site s as possible within the Monongahela National Forest. < span style='font-size: 10pt\;'>See the attachment for more informa tion.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:38.920627\, -79.777623 UID:20170825T1401530Z-399841-411@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170729T090000 SUMMARY:Kevin’s Lazy River – Start at Racine Park and end at Dartmont Park DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20170530T1709060Z-399841-345@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170819 SUMMARY:Tire Clean Up-Start Time TBA DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20170530T1718020Z-399841-346@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171104 SUMMARY:Waggin Tails chili cookoff DESCRIPTION:Waggin Tails Chili Cookoff – Robert Milam to make chili – City event Contact the Coal River Group for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Waggin Tails Chili Cookoff &ndash\; Robert Milam to make chili &ndash\; City event
Contact the \;Coal River Group for more information.
WV Rivers Coalition
Source water pr otection plan implementation webinar
10:00 AM
To learn mor
e go to: http://bit.ly/2rxoKli
WV Rivers wi ll be holding a Rivers Celebration in Tucker County\, WV! We&rsquo\;re spe nding the day along the \;Black Fork of the Cheat River \;in Hendricks a nd would love to have you join us. It has been quite a while since we have been able to gather and we&rsquo\;re so excited to do so in one of the mo st beautiful places we know!
We hope you will join us for a day of free\, family friendly activities b oth on and off the river. During the evening we&rsquo\;re hosting a ticket ed after party featuring live music with the \;Chaga Tea Project\, dinner ca tered by \;White Grass Café\;\, and libations from local brewers.
Meet new people\, catch up with longtime friends\, and celebrate our wild &\; wonderful rivers and stre ams! \;RSVP for activities and let us know you are coming. \;Click-Here to explore the many activities that will occur throughout the day.
An important tool in protecting the region&rsquo\;s sources of drinking water is in li miting contamination from nearby land use. Preserving and conserving speci fic parcels of land could protect the source of drinking water for people downstream. The \;Potomac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership&nbs p\;is helping conservation interests target the most valuable lands for pr otecting water sources through its \;Land Prioritization Mapping for Protecting Drinking W ater Quality.
In this issue: DNR raising awareness on keeping parks
clean and green\; Public\, private partnerships help plant over 900 trees to protect Harpe
rs Ferry drinking water\; Canaan Valley Institute receives grant toward Chesapeake restora
tion efforts\; E
PA and ACOE intend to revise definition of waters of the US\; Loudoun Supervisors look to
expand waterway buffers\; University of Maryland environmental scientists give the Chesape
ake Bay a C\; Fu
ture of Chesapeake Bay should be 'reimagined' with climate change in mind\
, scientist reports\; Find your score and help create tree equity across America\; Potomac River crossing
frustrations in Maryland and Virginia\; Peregrine Falcon hatched at Harpers Ferry National
Historical Park. And more&hellip\;
The data-dri ven\, \;Potoma c Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership-supported \;Land Prioritization Project& nbsp\;now has an interactive online map that allows anyone to search their local region for land parcels that are important for protecting our drink ing water. \;
In this issue:
WV tourist town confronts flooding with green infrastructure\; Report says VA h as thousands of unregulated aboveground chemical storage tanks\; Pr ince William County&rsquo\;s first floating trash catcher in Neabsco Creek \; Survey of Cyanobacteria levels downstream of North Fork Shenandoah River after Tropi cal Storm Ida\; ICPRB is looking fo r Spring/Summer 2022 interns\; S mithsonian says its treasures are threatened by floods\, storms\, and clim ate change\; New underwater trash bins help the Anacostia River\; and more Click-Here.
Learn more at\; http://www.wvca.us/envirothon/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170413T1521580Z-399841-271@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210625 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: David Uhlma nn Nominated for Assistant Administrator of OECA EPA WIFIA Loans Updates C ybersecurity Funding Under CWSRF Emerging Contaminant Research Initiative Tools for Getting Chemical Release Data Meetings\, webinars\, and more! AC WA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming acti vities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlig hts important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming a ctivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and high lights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210625T1902580Z-399841-3972@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T150000 SUMMARY:Stormwater pond maintenance DESCRIPTION:The National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) is hosting a no-charge webcast\, which is the last in a four-part series focusing on st ormwater ponds. This webcast will provide the perspective of municipal st ormwater program leaders and efforts to inspect\, maintain\, correct\, and /or stormwater ponds. Speakers in this event include Lee Sherman with the City of Austin\, TX\, Scott Smedley with Chesterfield County\, VA\, Trey S hanks with Freese and Nichols\, and Dave Smith with U.S. EPA Region 9. Th is event is made possible through a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/616214735671308443 1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Municipal Stormwate r Alliance (NMSA) is hosting a no-charge webcast\, which is the last in a four-part series focusing on stormwater ponds. \; Th is webcast will provide the perspective of municipal stormwater program le aders and efforts to inspect\, maintain\, correct\, and/or stormwater pond s. Speakers in this event include Lee Sherman with the City of Austin\, TX \, Scott Smedley with Chesterfield County\, VA\, Trey Shanks with Freese a nd Nichols\, and Dave Smith with U.S. EPA Region 9. \; \;This even t is made possible through a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. \;&n bsp\;
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6162147356713084431
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20201014T1723440Z-399841-3512@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T190000 SUMMARY:Safe Water for WV DESCRIPTION:Safe Water for WV Forum\, Marlinton\; 5 pm to 7 pm\; Marlinton Municipal Building. Public forum discussing the threats to drinking water and way to help protect it\, Autumn Crowe\, phone #304-992-6070\; WV River s Coalition. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Water for WV \;Forum\, Marli nton\; 5 pm to 7 pm\; Marlinton Municipal Building. Public forum discussin g the threats to drinking water and way to help protect it\, Autumn Crowe\ , phone #304-992-6070\; WV Rivers Coalition.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170329T1532210Z-399841-245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170415T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170415T130000 SUMMARY:Elkhorn Creek clean-up DESCRIPTION:Elkhorn Clean up\; 9 am to 1 pm\; Town of Northfork\; Trash cle anup on the Elkhorn creek. Steven Pugh\, cell # 304-308-7645\, Southern We st Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the old (close d now) Elkhorn Post Office in Elkhorn\, West Virginia (Click here for a ma p). Participants should bring waders and gloves as they may be in the wate r. Lunch will be provided after the cleanup work. If you have questions a bout this event\, please contact Steve Pugh with the Southern West Virgini a Chapter of Trout Unlimited at foxhuntr2@suddenlink.net. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elkhorn Clean up\; 9 am to 1 pm\; Town of N orthfork\; Trash cleanup on the Elkhorn creek. Steven Pugh\, cell # 304-30 8-7645\, Southern West Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the old (closed now) Elkhorn Post Office in Elkhorn\, West V irginia (Click here for a map). Participants should bring w aders and gloves as they may be in the water. Lunch will be provided after the cleanup work. \; If you have questions about this event\, please contact Steve Pugh with the Southern West Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimi ted at foxhuntr2@suddenlink.net.& nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170413T1518100Z-399841-243@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T140000 SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Clay Center DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration at the Clay Center Terry Carrington\, Ter ry.R.Carrington@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Earth Day Celebration at the Clay Center Te rry Carrington\, Terry.R.Carrin gton@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170329T1524050Z-399841-241@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T180000 SUMMARY:Earth Day with the Lorax DESCRIPTION:Earth Day with the Lorax in Fayetteville Sara Prior\, Sara.A.Pr ior@wv.gov. The movie\, The Lorax\, showing at 6pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Earth Day with the Lorax in Fayetteville Sa ra Prior\, Sara.A.Prior@wv.gov. T he movie\, The Lorax\, showing at 6pm. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170329T1541440Z-399841-242@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T170000 SUMMARY:Destination Downtown Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Destination Downtown Earth Day\; 3 pm to 5 pm\; Lewis Community Center. Kids activities and learning in relation to Earth Day\, Sara Prio r\, phone # 304-574-4465 ext. 3121\; Youth Environmental Program. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Destination Downtown Earth Day\; 3 pm to 5 pm\; Lewis Community Center. Kids activities and learning in relation to E arth Day\, Sara Prior\, phone # 304-574-4465 ext. 3121\; Youth Environment al Program.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170329T1530410Z-399841-244@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200911 SUMMARY:Craft funding DESCRIPTION:National Craft Futures Fund will support craft communities with grants of $5\,000 for craft-based education projects that seed resilience \, foster community\, and amplify impact. Application deadline is Septembe r 11th. Find out more » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Cra
ft Futures Fund will support craft communities with grants of $5\,
000 for craft-based education projects that seed resilience\, fos
ter community\, and amplify impact. Application deadline is September 11th
Find out more »\;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200902T1939170Z-399841-3403@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628 SUMMARY:Stream watch App DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers and Trout Unlimited have developed a new component to our monitoring program – a smart phone enabled Stream Watch App! The App is a quick and effective tool to document erosion and sedimentation\, wate r quality impacts\, and habitat issues. Citizen scientists can easily subm it photos of water pollution or habitat degradation. The photographic data will populate an interactive map that will inform follow-up on enforcemen t actions or restoration needs. To learn how to download and use the Strea m Watch App check out the video\, download presentation slides\, and other handouts here -> https://wvrivers.org/2021/06/app/ Autumn Crowe\, Staff S cientist West Virginia Rivers Coalition 304-992-6070 WVRivers.org ⎪ Sign u p for E-news X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers an d Trout Unlimited have \;developed \;a new component to our \; monitoring program \;&ndash\; a smart phone enabled Stream Watch A pp! The App is a quick and effective tool to document erosion and sediment ation\, water quality impacts\, and habitat issues.
Citizen scientists can easily submit photos of wat er pollution or habitat degradation. The photographic data will populate a n interactive map that will inform follow-up on enforcement actions or res toration needs. \;To learn how to download and use the Stream W atch App check out the video\, download presentation slides\, and other ha ndouts here ->\; \;https://wvrivers.org/2021/06 /app/
Autumn Crowe\, Staff Scientist
West Virginia Rivers Coalition
304-992-6070
WVRivers.or g \;⎪ \;Sign up for E-ne ws
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210625T1702440Z-399841-3970@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210625 SUMMARY:FOB newsletter DESCRIPTION:Summer has finally arrived! Check out our summer newsletter for the latest updates on employee highlights\, the Blackwater watershed\, se asonal species\, a new Forest Service review\, local trails\, job opportun ities\, and historic signs. Click here to access the digital newsletter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summer has finally arrived! Check out our summer newsletter for the l atest updates on employee highlights\, the Blackwater watershed\, seasonal species\, a new Forest Service review\, local trails\, job opportunities\ , and historic signs.
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Today is the deadline for the Operation Wil dflower 2021 calendar photo contest. \; Click-Here for the original po st.
WVDEP's Offi ce of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) has created a program to help \;projects located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased opera tions prior to the signing of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation A ct (SMCRA). \;West Virginia coalfields have been donated over $130 \;million since 2016 through the AML Pilot Program. To view a map of WV AML sites\, click \;here.
To submit an application for the 2021 round of grant finding\,
click here! The deadline is July 31\, 2021.<
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Website link
Contact \;Travis Parsons
\, Planning Administrator\, for more information.
Phone: (304) 414-1185
Email: \;Travis.G.Parsons@wv.gov
The U.S. Fis h and Wildlife Service (USFWS) anticipates receiving appropriations in FY 2020 to support the Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat Partnership (ORBFHP) and its efforts to complete on-the-ground\, aquatic habitat protection\, rest oration\, and enhancement projects. USFWS and ORBFHP recognize that a subs tantial amount of the protection\, restoration and enhancement of aquatic habitat will be done at the local level by local watershed associations\, municipalities\, tribes\, states and nongovernmental organizations. USFWS and ORBFHP will work with organizations to encourage local conservation ac tions that fit within the ORBFHP&rsquo\;s Strategic Plan priorities. A &ld quo\;project&rdquo\; is defined as an action that will protect\, restore o r enhance Ohio River Basin fish/mussel habitat. Project proposals will be reviewed and ranked by ORBFHP. USFWS will use the recommendations provided to them by ORBFHP in making final decisions regarding project funds and a nticipates making final decisions regarding project selection by spring 20 20.
Please use the attached guidelines in this RFP to submit your proposal to \;Donovan Henry and \;Collin Moratz by October 4\, 2019. For questions\, please email or call Donovan or Collin\, USFWS\, at 618-997-68 69\, ext. 104 or ex. 122\, respectively.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190826T1248210Z-399841-2332@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001 SUMMARY:Ohio River fish habitat RFP DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) anticipates receivin g appropriations in FY 2020 to support the Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat P artnership (ORBFHP) and its efforts to complete on-the-ground\, aquatic ha bitat protection\, restoration\, and enhancement projects. USFWS and ORBFH P recognize that a substantial amount of the protection\, restoration and enhancement of aquatic habitat will be done at the local level by local wa tershed associations\, municipalities\, tribes\, states and nongovernmenta l organizations. USFWS and ORBFHP will work with organizations to encourag e local conservation actions that fit within the ORBFHP’s Strategic Plan p riorities. A “project” is defined as an action that will protect\, restore or enhance Ohio River Basin fish/mussel habitat. Project proposals will b e reviewed and ranked by ORBFHP. USFWS will use the recommendations provid ed to them by ORBFHP in making final decisions regarding project funds and anticipates making final decisions regarding project selection by spring 2020. Please use the attached guidelines in this RFP to submit your propos al to Donovan Henry and Collin Moratz by October 4\, 2019. For questions\, please email or call Donovan or Collin\, USFWS\, at 618-997-6869\, ext. 1 04 or ex. 122\, respectively. ORBFHP_RFP2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Fis h and Wildlife Service (USFWS) anticipates receiving appropriations in FY 2020 to support the Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat Partnership (ORBFHP) and its efforts to complete on-the-ground\, aquatic habitat protection\, rest oration\, and enhancement projects. USFWS and ORBFHP recognize that a subs tantial amount of the protection\, restoration and enhancement of aquatic habitat will be done at the local level by local watershed associations\, municipalities\, tribes\, states and nongovernmental organizations. USFWS and ORBFHP will work with organizations to encourage local conservation ac tions that fit within the ORBFHP&rsquo\;s Strategic Plan priorities. A &ld quo\;project&rdquo\; is defined as an action that will protect\, restore o r enhance Ohio River Basin fish/mussel habitat. Project proposals will be reviewed and ranked by ORBFHP. USFWS will use the recommendations provided to them by ORBFHP in making final decisions regarding project funds and a nticipates making final decisions regarding project selection by spring 20 20.
Please use the attached guidelines in this RFP to submit your proposal to \;Donovan Henry and \;Collin Moratz by October 4\, 2019. For questions\, please email or call Donovan or Collin\, USFWS\, at 618-997-68 69\, ext. 104 or ex. 122\, respectively.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190826T1248560Z-399841-2333@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T200000 SUMMARY:Youth SUP DESCRIPTION:Come build your skills in preparation for the Youth Stand Up Pa ddle Board Race on September 22nd! Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) is a gre at way to experience the park and get exercise! We'll provide the instruct ion and the equipment\, just come ready to learn and possibly get wet! Res ervations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 304-894-2129 or email ing getactiveinthepark@gmail.com. This event will be held at Camp Brooksid e https://www.facebook.com/events/344055609848982/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come build y our skills in preparation for the Youth Stand Up Paddle Board Race on Sept ember 22nd! Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) is a great way to experience th e park and get exercise! We'll provide the instruction and the equipment\, just come ready to learn and possibly get wet! Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 304-894-2129 or emailing getactiveinthepark@gmail.com.
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Camp Brookside UID:20190807T1905240Z-399841-2300@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T160000 SUMMARY:Youth SUP race DESCRIPTION:The 8th semi-annual New River Gorge Stand Up Paddle Board Race will be held at Fayette Station on the New River. This event coincides wit h Gauley Festival to offer the America's Best Whitewater venues\, the New River and the Gauley River. The event will consist of three race events. T he fee is $30 per person flat rate. There is no fee for the youth race. ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/151414208867653/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 8th semi -annual New River Gorge Stand Up Paddle Board Race will be held at Fayette Station on the New River. This event coincides with Gauley Festival to of fer the America's Best Whitewater venues\, the New River and the Gauley Ri ver. The event will consist of three race events. The fee is $30 per perso n flat rate. There is no fee for the youth race.
https://www.face book.com/events/151414208867653/
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Fayette Station UID:20190807T1907130Z-399841-2301@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921 SUMMARY:Camp Creek fall festival DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the rich\, fall colors while enjoying music and food at C amp Creek State Park. There will be a pig roast\, apple butter\, and corn meal making\, Appalachian crafts and displays\, and music. https://www.fac ebook.com/events/613282009084868/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy the ri ch\, fall colors while enjoying music and food at Camp Creek State Park. T here will be a pig roast\, apple butter\, and corn meal making\, Appalachi an crafts and displays\, and music.
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/613282009084868/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Camp Creek State Forest UID:20190625T1924440Z-399841-2112@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: EPA Release s $14.1 Million for EJ Grants Lead and Copper Rule Update Bipartisan Infra structure Law Webpage Great Lakes Restoration Proposals Requested Meetings \, webinars\, and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's e vents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importan t deadlines and highlights important information. Sincerely\, ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \; Here.
In this i ssue:
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our me mbership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20211217T1633460Z-399841-4256@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422 SUMMARY:Stream Selfie Blitz DESCRIPTION:Stream Selfie Blitz With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day upon us\, IWLA-SOS always intended to do something big! Unfortunately\, many m onitors are not able to get out in their usual monitoring groups\, stream cleanup events have been canceled\, and group gatherings are discouraged.. . but we have another great opportunity for you all to get outside and do something for clean water\, all while maintaining social distancing practi ces – the Earth Day Stream Selfie Blitz! The blitz is scheduled for April 22 through April 30. Visit the Stream Selfie website and download the anno uncement to learn more. Questions? Contact Samantha Briggs. IWLA_StreamSel fieBlitz.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stream Selfi e Blitz
With the 50th annive rsary of Earth Day upon us\, IWLA-SOS always intended to do something big! Unfortunately\, many monitors are not able to get out in their usual monitoring groups\, stream cleanup events have been canceled\, and group gatherings are discou raged... but we have another great opportunity for you all to get outside and do something for clean water\, all while maintaining social distancing practices &ndash\; the Earth Day Stream Selfie Blitz!
The blitz is scheduled for Apr il 22 through April 30. Visit the Stream Selfie \;website and \;download the announcement to le arn more. Questions? Contact Samantha Br iggs.
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20200420T1629190Z-399841-3007@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA’s Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-16-week-of-april-29-2019/ In this issue . . . Water Infrastructure Project Funding Permitting Council Holds First Stake holder Engagement Forum Goodbye\, Julian! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our memb ership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA&rsquo\; s Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-16-week-of-april-29-2 019/
In this issue . . .
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's ev ents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to \;Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190503T1736170Z-399841-1930@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000 SUMMARY:Wardenville cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the Youth Giving Committee and other volunteers. The clean up will start at Town Hall and continue along main street. WardensvilleCl eanup X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the You th Giving Committee and other volunteers. The cleanup will start at Town H all and continue along main street. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250415T1728440Z-399841-6466@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 SUMMARY:Ephemeral wildflower walk DESCRIPTION:Event by WVU Core Arboretum at the WVU Core Arboretum We are ha ppy to be able to share the Arboretum's ephemeral wildflowers with people again this spring! We are offering our traditional WVU Department of Biolo gy Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walks to the public. We are requesting regi stration again this year to help us keep track of numbers and keep groups sizes reasonable\, but registration is free as always. Register at: https: //wvuarboretumflowerwalks2025.eventbrite.com. Wildflower walks will be on all Sundays in April (6\, 13\, 20\, 27) at 12:00\, 12:30\, 3:00\, and 3:30 each day. Additional walks may be scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays if volunteer guides are available. Visit the Facebook event post to learn mor e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;WVU Core Arboretum \;at the \;WVU Core Arboretum
We are happy to be able to sh are the Arboretum's ephemeral wildflowers with people again this spring! W e are offering our traditional WVU Department of Biology Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walks to the public. We are requesting registration again this year to help us keep track of numbers and keep groups sizes reasonable\, b ut registration is free as always. Register at: \;https://wvuarboretumfl owerwalks2025.eventbrite.com.
Wildflower walks will be on all Sundays in April (6\, 13\ , 20\, 27) at 12:00\, 12:30\, 3:00\, and 3:30 each day. Additional walks m ay be scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays if volunteer guides are availabl e.
Visit the&n bsp\;Facebook event post< /a> to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250324T1402550Z-399841-6384@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000 SUMMARY:Seed and plant swap DESCRIPTION:Event by Putnam County Library Want more green in your life? Sw ap plants and seeds with other green thumbs at the Poca Library. Thanks to Rabbit Ridge Farm in Poca for helping facilitate this exchange\, and for bringing additional plants and seeds so that no one goes home empty-handed . This swap is cash-free\, meaning you bring what you can and take what yo u need. No selling. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;P utnam County Library
Want more green in your life? Swap plants and seeds with other green thumbs at the Poca Library. Thanks to Rabbit Ridge Farm in Poca for helping facilitate this exchange\, and for bringing additional plants and seeds so that no one goes home empty-handed.
This swap is cash-free\, meaning you bring what you can a nd take what you need. No selling.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Poca Library UID:20250415T1721250Z-399841-6465@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T150000 SUMMARY:Forks of Coal Day DESCRIPTION:The Foundation will hold its first major education and outreach event on Saturday\, May 6\, 2017 at the Forks of Coal State Natural Area. Tomi Bergstrom\, Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov 304-926-0499 ext. 1098 ForksofCo al_Flyer2017.pdfhttps://forksofcoalfoundation.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Foundation will hold its first major ed ucation and outreach event on Saturday\, May 6\, 2017 at the Forks of Coal State Natural Area.
Tomi Bergstrom\, Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov 304-926-0499 ext. 1098 
For
ksofCoal_Flyer2017.pdfhtt
ps://forksofcoalfoundation.org/
2025 G roMoreGood Grassroots Grant
Dea dline: 1/31/2025 -- Amount: $1\,500
The GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant\, a collaboration between The Sco tts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening\, aims to bring the life-enha ncing benefits of gardens to communities across the United States. In 2025 \, 170 programs will receive $500 in funding to start or expand youth gard ens or greenspaces and will have the opportunity to apply for additional f unding through specialty award categories\, up to a total of $1\,500. Elig ible applicants include nonprofit organizations\, school districts\, unive rsities\, government entities\, organizations with a nonprofit fiscal spon sor\, and other tax-exempt organizations such as religious organizations a nd tribal governments\, serving at least 15 youth. Funds must be used to i nstall new or improve existing youth gardens or greenspaces and organizati ons must support\, work with\, or serve communities with a majority of ind ividuals that are under-resourced.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250102T1738350Z-399841-6202@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130 SUMMARY:Getting the grant workshop DESCRIPTION:Successfully Applying for ARC's 2025 Funding Opportunities The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is hosting the Getting the Grant Wor kshop in Charleston\, West Virginia on 01/30/25 from 8am to 4pm. Join prog ram staff\, state partners\, and grantees to learn about ARC's funding opp ortunities\, hear updates about grant application timelines and processes\ , and engage with community leaders who are working to strengthen economie s across the Appalachian Region! Register for the Getting the Grant Worksh op in Charleston\, West Virginia\, at the link above. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Successfully Applying for ARC's 2025 Funding Opportunities
The Appalachian Regional C ommission (ARC) is hosting the Getting the Grant Workshop in Charleston\, West Virginia on 01/30/25 from 8am to 4pm. Join program staff\, state part ners\, and grantees to learn about ARC's funding opportunities\, hear upda tes about grant application timelines and processes\, and engage with comm unity leaders who are working to strengthen economies across the Appalachi an Region!
Register for the Getting the Grant Workshop in Charleston\, West Virginia\, at the link ab ove.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250102T1736240Z-399841-6201@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T170000 SUMMARY:First day hike - Kanawha SF DESCRIPTION:Join the KSF staff for a hike that ranges from two to five mile s. Meet at the Nature Center (Old Pool). First Day hikes were started by t he National Association of State Park Direstors to encourage the use of pu blic lands year round. Make a New Years resolution to stay fit and active while enjoying the outdoors. Bring water and appropriate shoes/chlothes fo r the weather. https://www.facebook.com/events/255662785141327/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the KSF staff for a hike that ranges f
rom two to five miles. Meet at the Nature Center (Old Pool).
F
irst Day hikes were started by the \;National Association of State Park Dir
estors to encourage the use of public lands year round. Make a
New Years resolution to stay fit and active while enjoying the outdoors. B
ring water and appropriate shoes/chlothes for the weather.
https://www.facebook.com/events/25 5662785141327/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20181218T1421000Z-399841-1306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T193000 SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Spring Hill Park and Arboretum for activities re lated to the magnificant Monarch Butterfly. Walk along the nature trail wi th a guide\, experience the butterfly realease at 7pm\, and more. WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch representatives will be on-hand showing off WVDEP's planting tool and offering youth conservation activities. WVMonar chButterflyDay.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at t he \;Spring Hill Park and Arboretum for a ctivities related to the magnificant Monarch Butterfly. Walk along the nat ure trail with a guide\, experience the butterfly realease at 7pm\, and mo re. \;
WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch representatives will be on-hand showing off WVDEP's&nb sp\;planting tool and offering youth c onservation activities. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Spring Hill Park and Arboretum UID:20240911T1641230Z-399841-6010@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T200000 SUMMARY:Float the Fork planning DESCRIPTION:Guardians of the West Fork is hosting a Float the Fork planning meeting starting at 6:30 PM in the West Milford Community Center. All are welcome. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guardians of the West Fork \;is hosting a Float the Fork \;< span style='color: #008000\;'>planning meeting starting at 6:30 PM in the West Milford Community Center. All are welcome.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Community Center UID:20200219T2022010Z-399841-2781@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000 SUMMARY:WVDA training DESCRIPTION:How do you get rid of tree of heaven (TOH)? How do you keep #Sp ottedLanternfly (SLF) at bay? We've got the answers! Join us TOH/SLF Hands -on Training. Learn from the experts at WVDA and USDA Natural Resources Co nservation Service and kick those invasive pests off your property! --> Le anr more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How do you g et rid of tree of heaven (TOH)? How do you keep #SpottedLanternfly (SLF) at bay? We've got the answers! Join us TOH/SLF Hands-on Training. Learn from the experts at WVDA and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and kick those invasive pests off your property!
--& gt\; Leanr more here. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Mon Co Extension Office UID:20240911T1648170Z-399841-6011@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200305 SUMMARY:Stream and wetland protection DESCRIPTION:Small stream and wetland protection The Clean Water Act (CWA) w as intended to protect all of our waters – from the small streams to the m ightiest rivers. And for 30 years\, that’s how the law was interpreted. In recent years\, however\, Supreme Court decisions and subsequent agency gu idance have jeopardized protections for over half of our streams that prov ide drinking water to 117 million Americans and removed protections for 20 million acres of wetlands. Click-Here to learn how our waters are connect ed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Small stream and wetland protection
The& nbsp\;Clean Water Ac t \;(CWA) was intended to protect all of our waters &ndash\; from the small streams to the mightiest rivers. And for 30 years\, that&rsquo\; s how the law was interpreted.
In recent years\, however\, Supreme Court decisions and subsequent agen cy guidance have jeopardized protections for over half of our streams that provide drinking water to 117 million Americans and removed protections f or 20 million acres of wetlands. \;Click-Here to le arn how our waters are connected.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200214T2013260Z-399841-2771@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T113000 SUMMARY:Romney rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Conservation Agency will be offering a Rain B arrel Workshop on Saturday\, April 13th at the Hampshire County Co-op and Heritage Marketplace\, located at 56 S. Marsham Street in Romney. The cost is $20.00 per person\, and each participant will leave with a rain barrel . The workshop will be offered at 8:30 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. Call A ndrea Mongold at 304-790-6475 to sign up! Romeyrainbarrelworkshop.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Conservation Agency will be offering a Rain Barrel Workshop on Satur day\, April 13th at the Hampshire County Co-op and Heritage Marketplace\, located at 56 S. Marsham Street in Romney. The cost is $20.00 per person\, and each participant will leave with a rain barrel.
The workshop will be offered at 8:30 a.m. and ag ain at 10:30 a.m. Call Andrea Mongold at 304-790-6475 to sign up!
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190315T1352240Z-399841-1737@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531 SUMMARY:The West Virginia Herpetological Society Symposium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Herpetological Society is excited to invite y ou to join us at Kanawha State Forest for our inaugural Spring Symposium! This weekend of adventure will feature presentations from prominent figure s in the field of WV herpetology\, day and night hikes\, camping at the Du nlop Hollow group site\, and many fantastic door prizes donated by our gen erous sponsors! This is a family friendly event and all ages are welcome\, but we are limiting adult attendance to 50 adults to keep things manageab le so be sure to sign up soon! For more information and to register visit: https://www.wvherpsociety.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Herpetol ogical Society \;is \;excited to invite you to join us at Kanawha State Forest for our inaugural Spring Symposium!
< p>This weekend of adventure will feature pr esentations from prominent figures in the field of WV herpetology\, day an d night hikes\, camping at the Dunlop Hollow group site\, and many fantast ic door prizes donated by our generous sponsors! This is a family friendly event and all ages are welcome\, but we are limiting adult attendance to 50 adults to keep things manageable so be sure to sign up soon!For more information and to register visit: \;https://www.wvherpsociety.org/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20240321T2004230Z-399841-5727@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T200000 SUMMARY:Bit of Science - Fairmont DESCRIPTION:Bite of Science - Fairmont March 27\, 2019 | 5:00 PM Teacher En richment Program - Bite of Science. Sponsored by Amgen Foundation\, Lockhe ed Martin\, Parker Hannifin\, and Vulcan Materials 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Check-i n begins at 4:30 PM. Dinner provided Fairmont State University\, Falcon Ce nter - 3rd Floor Dining 1201 Locust Ave\, Fairmont\, WV 26554 RSVP Deadli ne: 12:00 PM – Monday\, March 25th. All attendees will receive a Certifica te of Attendance. Join us for an interactive\, cost free dinner workshop b ringing together 30 middle and high school teachers with two leading scien tists and/or engineers from industry\, academia\, or government. Hear abou t exciting science and engineering research and development in the local c ommunity\; View models\, simulations\, videos\, and/or demos\; Network wit h peers and interface with the speakers\; and Find out about TEP’s free re sources and CEE’s student programs. Register online at: https://ceetep.wuf oo.com/forms/tep-west-virginia X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bite of Science - Fairmont
March 27\, 2019 | 5:00 PM
Teacher Enrichment Program - Bite of Science. Sponsored by Amgen Foundat ion\, Lockheed Martin\, Parker Hannifin\, and Vulcan Materials
| 5:00 &ndash\; 8:00 PM. Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Dinner provided Fairmont State Univ ersity\, Falcon Center - 3rd Floor Dining 1201 Locust Ave\, Fairmont\, WV 26554 \; | |
| RSVP Deadline: \;12:00 PM &ndash\; Monday\, March 25t h. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance. | |
Join us for an interactive\, \;cost free \;dinner workshop bring ing together 30 middle and high school teachers with two leading scientist s and/or engineers from industry\, academia\, or government.
Hear abou t exciting science and engineering research and development in the local c ommunity\; View models\, simulations\, videos\, and/or demos\; Network wit h peers and interface with the speakers\; and Find out about TEP&rsquo\;s free resources and CEE&rsquo\;s student programs.
Register online at: \;https://ceetep.wufoo.com/forms/te
p-west-virginia
Farms Work W onders has been hosting Earth Day celebrations every year since 2016\, fro m river clean-ups to tree planting trees and\, most recently\, our Earth D ay Farm Fest event.
For our Earth Day activity this year\, our Youth Giving Committee is gearing up fo r a park clean-up extravaganza at Wardensville Town Park. In support of th e Friends of J Allen Hawkins Community Park group&rsquo\;s ongoing efforts to clean\, beautify\, and restore that space for our community\, we welco me volunteers to help us for a work day.
Possible activities include trash and debris removal\, painti ng\, and creek clean-up. We&rsquo\;re also planning a small post-workday c elebration with food and drinks (bring a picnic blanket!). This event is o pen to the general public to volunteer.
Keep an eye out on our \;socia l media + newsletter for more information\, or email \;hol ly@farmsworkwonders.org with any questions.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240321T2008190Z-399841-5728@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T123000 SUMMARY:DCWA Cleanup DESCRIPTION:The Davis Creek Watershed Association (DCWA) is hosting a volun teer based cleanup on Saturday\, March 23rd at 8:30am. Participants will m eet at W.Q. Watters Company. Lunch will be provided! 2024DCWACleanup.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Davis Cr eek Watershed Association (DCWA) is hosting a volunteer based cleanup on S aturday\, March 23rd at 8:30am. Participants will meet at W.Q. Watters Com pany. Lunch will be provided!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240321T1959200Z-399841-5726@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200109 SUMMARY:ICPRB News DESCRIPTION:The commissioners and staff of ICPRB are celebrating more than a New Year\, as 2020 marks ICPRB’s 80th anniversary! These 80 years have s een incredible change in the Potomac basin\, and much has been accomplishe d by ICPRB and many others to return the Potomac to a resource that its r esidents so gratefully use and rely on for drinking water\, recreation\, c ommercial/agricultural use\, and a way to appreciate nature. The commissio n will be telling its story during the year in a number of ways\, includin g a social media “Throwback Thursday” series. During the year\, ICPRB will highlight the history of the river and the efforts to protect and preserv e it. Stay tuned! Click-Here to read more In the Media stories from around the Potomac Basin. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The commissi oners and staff of ICPRB are celebrating more than a New Year\, as 2020 ma rks ICPRB&rsquo\;s 80th anniversary! These 80 years have seen i ncredible change in the Potomac basin\, and much has been accomplished by ICPRB and many others \; to return the Potomac to a resource that its residents so gratefully use and rely on for drinking water\, recreation\, commercial/agricultural use\, and a way to appreciate nature. The commissi on will be telling its story during the year in a number of ways\, includi ng a social media &l dquo\;Throwback Thursday&rdquo\; series. During the year\, ICPRB will highlight the history of the river and the efforts to protect and preserve it. Stay tuned!
Click-Here to read more In the Media stories from around the Potomac Basin.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200110T1613520Z-399841-2676@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T132500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T142500 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center brings 6 of our Raptor Ambassadors fo r a special program! The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet our native WV Ambassadors close up\, learn about the h abitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Learn pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactive program. https://www .facebook.com/events/323581758267953/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Three Rivers Avian Center brings 6 of our Raptor Ambassadors for a special program! Th e event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet our native WV Ambassadors close up\, learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Lea rn pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask que stions during this interactive program.
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/323581758267953/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blennerhasset Island SP UID:20190408T1524440Z-399841-1614@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T110000 SUMMARY:Engineering is for everyone DESCRIPTION:Engineering is for everyone. STEM seminar series - WV-native Ja cob Stump of Club Scientific who will be speaking about how engineering is for everyone. Please reference the attached flyer for additional informat ion. If you signed up for any of the previous seminars\, you will automati cally get the Zoom link for the virtual event next week and the follow-up YouTube link to the recording shortly thereafter. If you missed it\, plea se sign up at: https://www.nysf.com/w/programs/stem-seminar/ NYSF_STEM_Sem inar.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Engineering is for everyone.
STEM semina r series - WV-native Jacob Stump of Club Scientific who will be speaking a bout how engineering is for everyone. Please reference the attached flyer for additional information. If you signed up for any of the previous semin ars\, you will automatically get the Zoom link for the virtual event next week and the follow-up YouTube link to the recording shortly thereafter.&n bsp\;
If you missed it\, ple ase sign up at: \; https://www.nysf.com/w/programs/stem-seminar/
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210414T2046410Z-399841-3794@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504 SUMMARY:Wildflower and nature festival DESCRIPTION:Wildflower Arts and Nature Festival is a one day spring festiva l celebrating the arts and nature. It is May 4th\, 2019\, from starting at 10am\, at Beech Fork State Park (the campgrounds) in Barboursville\, WV. We will have a day of wildflower hikes\, local artisans\, a farmer's marke t\, nature educators\, live music\, other Appalachian performers\, an art show\, and more. Free admission although some activities charge a fee. Cam psites are at a fee on a first come\, first serve basis. Cabins are availa ble for reservation. Contact the State Park office for lodging. Contact th e Foundation for Festival at: info@bfspf.org with questions etc. More info available at www.thewildflowerfestival.org https://www.facebook.com/event s/541003446367015/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wildflower A
rts and Nature Festival is a one day spring festival celebrating the arts
and nature. It is May 4th\, 2019\, from starting at 10am\, at Beech Fork S
tate Park (the campgrounds) in Barboursville\, WV.
We will have a day of wildflower hikes\, local a
rtisans\, a farmer's market\, nature educators\, live music\, other Appala
chian performers\, an art show\, and more. Free admission although some ac
tivities charge a fee. Campsites are at a fee on a first come\, first serv
e basis. Cabins are available for reservation. Contact the State Park offi
ce for lodging.
Contact t
he Foundation for Festival at: \;info@
bfspf.org with questions etc. More info available at www.thewildflowerfestival.org
https://www.facebook .com/events/541003446367015/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake SP UID:20190117T1528330Z-399841-1525@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207 SUMMARY:Speak up for the Ohio River DESCRIPTION:In partnership with organizations across the Ohio River Basin\, West Virginia Rivers Coalition is leading the creation of a short video t hat highlights what’s wonderful and so worthy of protecting in the Ohio Ri ver Valley. This video will be used in a campaign to support the Ohio Rive r Restoration Initiative. Our request is for you to please make a mini-vid eo using a smartphone to name what is most beloved to you in the Ohio Rive r Valley. The videos need to be submitted by Monday February 13th. Our hop e is that you can film with the river in the background and make a short c lip (5 – 15 seconds) stating “My Ohio River deserves ___.” If you can’t ma ke it to the river\, clips taken elsewhere will be ok. Watch an example he re. When filming\, please: Keep your phone horizontal\; Try to film in a q uiet area Start with a brief introduction (your name\, location and organi zation\, if you are part of one)\; If you want\, you can send 2 - 3 versio ns of your “My Ohio River deserves XXX” Speak plainly and clearly as if yo u were talking with someone next to you. Videos need to be in .mp4 formats (this is how most phones film) and uploaded to our google drive\; or emai l them to hsprouse@wvrivers.org. https://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/Missions/ ORBA/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In partnersh ip with organizations across the Ohio River Basin\, West Virginia Rivers C oalition is leading the creation of a short video that highlights what&rsq uo\;s wonderful and so worthy of protecting in the Ohio River Valley. This video will be used in a campaign to support the Ohio River Restoration In itiative. Our request is for you to please make a mini-video using a smart phone to name what is most beloved to you in the Ohio River Valley. The vi deos need to be submitted by Monday February 13th.
Our hope is that you can film with the river in the background and make a short clip (5 &ndash\; 15 seconds) stating &ldquo\; My Ohio River deserves ___.&rdquo\; If you can&rsquo\;t make it to the riv er\, clips taken elsewhere will be ok. Watch an example here. When filmi ng\, please:
https://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/Missions/ORBA/
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230207T2040090Z-399841-5152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206 SUMMARY:Climate change impacts - Alleghency highlands DESCRIPTION:Climate change impacts Allegheny Highlands As the climate conti nues to heat up\, a cascade of ecosystem effects could pose more risk to t he salamander and other species tucked inside these Allegheny Mountains—st arting with further declines in red spruce\, whose reddish-brown trunks st and tall on the landscape and in the lives of West Virginians. Click-Here to read the entire article. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Climate chan ge impacts Allegheny Highlands
As the climate continues to heat up\, a cascade of ecosystem effects co uld pose more risk to the salamander and other species tucked inside these Allegheny Mountains&mdash\;starting with further declines in red spruce\, whose reddish-brown trunks stand tall on the landscape and in the lives o f West Virginians.
Click-Here \;to read the entire article.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191206T1743160Z-399841-2584@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191209 SUMMARY:WVRC wants your input DESCRIPTION:2020 marks the start of WV Rivers Coalition's (WVRC) new three- year strategic plan. We need your feedback! Let us know how we are doing\, and how we can better serve you and the waters of West Virginia. Help WVR C prioritize work by sharing your thoughts through an easy and confedentia l survey. Start the survey by clicking the link below. https://www.surveym onkey.com/r/wvrivers X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2020 marks t he start of WV Rivers Coalition's (WVRC) new three-year strategic plan. We need your feedback!
Let \;us know how we are doing\, and how
we can better serve you and the waters of West Virginia. Help WVRC priorit
ize work by sharing your thoughts through an easy and confedential survey.
Start the survey by clicking the link below.
ht tps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvrivers
CATEGORIES:General UID:20191206T1758350Z-399841-2585@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T130000 SUMMARY:Beckley lunch hike DESCRIPTION:Join Active Southern WV Community Captain Suleka for two lunch time hikes at the YMCA Soccer Complex through the Piney Creek Gorge. Pleas e wear sturdy shoes\, bring plenty of water\, and we suggest wearing layer s with the colder temps. We look forward to seeing you on the trails. http s://www.facebook.com/events/438714043481719/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Active
Southern WV Community Captain Suleka for two lunch time hikes at the YMCA
Soccer Complex through the Piney Creek Gorge. Please wear sturdy shoes\, b
ring plenty of water\, and we suggest wearing layers with the colder temps
.
We look forward to see
ing you on the trails.
https://www.facebook.com/events/4387140434 81719/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:YMCA soccer complex UID:20191203T1407110Z-399841-2576@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T170000 SUMMARY:Little Beaver SP hike DESCRIPTION:Join Active Southern WV Community Captains Vickie and Chris for two hike at Little Beaver State Park. Trails TBA. Please wear sturdy shoe s\, bring plenty of water\, and we suggest wearing layers with the colder temps. We look forward to seeing you on the trails https://www.facebook.co m/events/841099579638124/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Active
Southern WV Community Captains Vickie and Chris for two hike at Little Beaver State Park
. Trails TBA. Please wear sturdy shoes\, bring plenty of water\, and we su
ggest wearing layers with the colder temps.
We look forward to seeing you on the trails
h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/841099579638124/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Little Beaver State Park UID:20191203T1404080Z-399841-2575@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T130000 SUMMARY:Beckley lunch hike DESCRIPTION:Join Active Southern WV Community Captain Suleka for two lunch time hikes at the YMCA Soccer Complex through the Piney Creek Gorge. Pleas e wear sturdy shoes\, bring plenty of water\, and we suggest wearing layer s with the colder temps. We look forward to seeing you on the trails. http s://www.facebook.com/events/438714043481719/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Active
Southern WV Community Captain Suleka for two lunch time hikes at the YMCA
Soccer Complex through the Piney Creek Gorge. Please wear sturdy shoes\, b
ring plenty of water\, and we suggest wearing layers with the colder temps
.
We look forward to see
ing you on the trails.
https://www.facebook.com/events/4387140434 81719/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:YMCA soccer complex UID:20191203T1408030Z-399841-2577@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101015 SUMMARY:New position starts DESCRIPTION:Start new position as WVDEP's Nonpoint Program Coordinator X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Start new position as WVDEP'\;s Nonpoint Program Coordinator CATEGORIES:General LOCATION: UID:20101008T0924560Z-399841-61@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417 SUMMARY:FOB newsletter DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blacwater (FOB) spring newsletter has been mailed ou t. If you haven't got a chance to read it yet\, a digital version is avail able online! It contains updates about our current projects\, interesting facts\, and more! Click here to check it out. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Friends of B
lacwater (FOB) spring newsletter has been mailed out. If you haven't got a
chance to read it yet\, a digital version is available online! \;
Clic k here \;to check it out. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230417T1436170Z-399841-5245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180407 SUMMARY:Community Organizing Summit hosted by the Appalachian Gas Working G roup DESCRIPTION:http://wvrivers.org/2018/02/communityorganizingsummit/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://wvrivers.org/2018/02/communityorganizingsummi t/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180329T1558570Z-399841-542@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191111 SUMMARY:Call for WQ data DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP ) is accepting water quality data collected from the state’s waters for th e development of a combined 2018/2020 Integrated Report. The report fulfil ls the reporting requirements of the federal Clean Water Act\, Section 303 (d) to provide a list of impaired waters and Section 305(b) to provide an overall assessment of West Virginia's waters to the U.S. Environmental Pro tection Agency. The term 'waters' refers to lakes\, wetlands\, and streams . WVDEP staff will evaluate any existing and readily available data collec ted from July 1\, 2012 to June 30\, 2019 that is submitted by Monday\, Dec . 16\, 2019. During the development of the report\, the Section 303(d) lis t of impaired waters will be available for public review and comment. More information about the Integrated Report and data submissions can be viewe d HERE. Data can be submitted via email to Johnsely Cyrus or regular mail to: Division of Water and Waste Management\, Watershed Assessment Branch\, 601 57th St. SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304 Attn: Johnsely Cyrus X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is accepting water qu ality data collected from the state&rsquo\;s waters for the development of a combined 2018/2020 Integrated Report.
The report fulfills the reporting requirements of the federal Clean Water Act\, Section 303(d) to provide a list of impaired waters and Section 305(b) to provide an overall assessment of West Virginia's waters to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The term 'waters' refers to lakes\, wetlands\, and streams.
WVDEP staff will evaluate any existing and readily available data coll ected from July 1\, 2012 to June 30\, 2019 that is submitted by Monday\, D ec. 16\, 2019. During the development of the report\, the Section 303(d) l ist of impaired waters will be available for public review and comment. Mo re information about the Integrated Report and data submissions can be vie wed HER E.
Data can be submitted via email to \;Johnsely Cyrus< /a> or regular mail to:
Divi sion of Water and Waste Management\, Watershed Assessment Branch\, 601 57< sup>th St. SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304 Attn: Johnsely Cyrus
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20191107T2234270Z-399841-2535@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T123000 SUMMARY:Chesapeake Bay agriculture partners workshop DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Bay agriculture partners workshop - Hosted by NRCS\, USEPA\, and USGS To register for the virtual workshop for agriculture par tners in the Chesapeake Bay watershed\, click HERE. See the attached agend a for more information. Please register on/before 7/27. NRCS\, USEAP\, and USGS will share the results of a year-long\, federal coordination effort to enhance communication and coordination of federal funding in the Chesap eake Bay watershed for agricultural conservation practice implementation a nd water quality monitoring. These Federal agencies are seeking feedback f rom the agricultural community on the recommendations for how to improve f ederal coordination\, with the goal of providing ease and flexibility for conservation agricultural partners and producers alike. Agenda attached. All other meeting materials and the link to the MS Teams virtual meeting w ill be sent to all registrants. NRCSEPAUSGS_AgWorkshop.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake B ay agriculture partners workshop - Hosted by NRCS\, USEPA\, and USGS
To register for the virtual works
hop for agriculture partners in the Chesapeake Bay watershed\, click
NRCS\, USEAP\, and USGS will share the results of a year-long\, federal coordination eff ort to enhance communication and coordination of federal funding in the Ch esapeake Bay watershed for agricultural conservation practice implementati on and water quality monitoring. These Federal agencies are seeking feedba ck from the agricultural community on the recommendations for how to impro ve federal coordination\, with the goal of providing ease and flexibility for conservation agricultural partners and producers alike. Agenda attache d. \; All other meeting materials and the link to the MS Teams virtual meeting will be sent to all registrants. \;
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Upda tes to EPA&rsquo\;s Storm Water Management Model (SWMM)
This presentation will be an update t o the February 2018 WMW Webinar &ldquo\;Introduction to SWMM&rdquo\;. EPA& rsquo\;s Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) is used throughout the world for planning\, analysis\, and design related to stormwater runoff\, combin ed and sanitary sewers\, and other drainage systems in urban areas. There are many applications for drainage systems in urban and non-urban areas.&n bsp\; SWMM is a dynamic hydrology-hydraulic water quality simulation model . It is used for single event or long-term (continuous) simulation of runo ff quantity and quality. You must register in advance to participate in th is free Webcast.
Spe
akers: \;Michele Simon\, EPA
Advance Registration: \;Water
Quality Modeling: SQWMM Updates Registration \; \;
Flyer: \;SWMM Updates Flyer
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210430T1444590Z-399841-3879@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221115 SUMMARY:RC&D funding DESCRIPTION:The Mountain RC&D is currently accepting proposals for conserva tion and education projects in its service area which are the counties of Monroe\, Greenbrier\, Pocahontas\, Wyoming\, Braxton\, Raleigh\, Summers\, Fayette\, Nicholas\, Mercer\, Webster\, and McDowell. Projects should inv olve conservation and environmental projects related to soil\, water\, or wildlife. The deadline for 2023 funding is March 31\, 2023. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Mountain RC&\;D is currently accepting proposals for conservation and educat
ion projects in its service area which are the counties of Monroe\, Greenb
rier\, Pocahontas\, Wyoming\, Braxton\, Raleigh\, Summers\, Fayette\, Nich
olas\, Mercer\, Webster\, and McDowell.
Projects should involve conservation and environmental projec ts related to soil\, water\, or wildlife. The deadline for 2023 funding is March 31\, 2023.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20221021T1943260Z-399841-4971@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210705 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River photo contest DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association and the Monongahela National Forest have partnered to sponsor a photo contest for the Greenbri er River! The Forest Service has recently improved the Anthony Boat Launch . A new kiosk with information and educational facts will be part of the k iosk. We welcome the public to enter this photo contest for a chance to ha ve your photo displayed on one of the new signs! There are 4 categories in the contest: Scenic: no signs of human activity Recreation: fishing\, boa ting\, biking\, swimming etc. Wildlife: critters living by or in the river Volunteers: people improving the river\, trail work\, trash cleanup\, etc . Deadline to enter your photos is July 5th at midnight. To enter: Post ph oto on Facebook\, Make the post public\, and Use the hashtag #BestoftheGre enbrier You may also email photos to info@greenbrier.org. Additional prize s include hats. t-shirts\, and a rain barrel! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Greenbrier River Watershed As
sociation and the \;Mono
ngahela National Forest have partnered to sponsor a photo contest for
the Greenbrier River! The Forest Service has recently improved the Anthony
Boat Launch. A new kiosk with information and educational facts will be p
art of the kiosk. We welcome the public to enter this photo contest for a
chance to have your photo displayed on one of the new signs! There are 4 c
ategories in the contest:
Deadline to enter your photos i s July 5th at midnight. \;To enter:
You may also email photos to \;info@ greenbrier.org. Additional prizes include hats. t-shirts\, and a rain barrel!
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210629T1958360Z-399841-3980@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007 SUMMARY:Soil Carbon and Red Spruce DESCRIPTION:Trees take carbon from the atmosphere and produce oxygen\, but it's the forest and forest soils that store and sequester carbon for exten ded periods. Click the Story Map to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trees take c arbon from the atmosphere and produce oxygen\, but it's the forest and for est soils that store and sequester carbon for extended periods.
Click the Story Map to learn more.
Trout Lines
Newsle
tter of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU). Click-Here to download the PDF.
In this issue:
Editor\, Trout Lines Newsletter Doug Chambers
The Adopt-A- Highway (AAH) Statewide Cleanup is set for Sep. 24th. to participate\, gro ups must have registered by Sep. 16th and inform their county DOH garage i f they need supplies. \;
Private roads and interstate highways cannot be adopted. The AAH program provides garbage bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, and t akes care of disposing of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate. \;Read more about AAH \;here.
Questions? Call 1-800-322-5530 or email \;dep.aah@wv.gov.
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SUMMARY:Register for AAH cleanup
DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway (A
AH) Statewide Cleanup is set for Sep. 24th. Groups must register by Sep. 1
6th and inform their county DOH garage if they need supplies. Supplies may
be picked up during normal business hours at your local DOH garage. Indi
viduals\, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations
\, government agencies and communities can register to pick up trash on al
most any state-maintained road\, back road\, or main route. Private roads
and interstate highways cannot be adopted. The AAH program provides garbag
e bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of di
sposing of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to pa
rticipate. Read more about AAH here. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or
email dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the voicemail\, please leave your name\
, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, a
nd the county where your adopted road is located. DEPlogo.jpg
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WVDEP is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Statewide Cleanup i s set for Sep. 24th. Groups must register by Sep. 16th and inform their co unty DOH garage if they need supplies. Supplies may be picked up during no rmal business hours at your local DOH garage. \;
Individuals\, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\, government agencies and communities can re gister to pick up trash on almost any state-maintained road\, back road\, or main route. Private roads and interstate highways cannot be adopted. Th e AAH program provides garbage bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volu nteers\, and takes care of disposing of collected trash. Volunteers must b e at least 12 years old to participate. \;Read more about AAH&nb sp\;here.
To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or email dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\ , date of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county where your ado pted road is located.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220902T1728050Z-399841-4881@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409 SUMMARY:Kanawha Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events. Kanawha Cou nty: From 8-4 at the former Herbert Hoover High School parking lot. Indivi duals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP reques ts that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A comp lete list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on t he WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events. \;
Kanawha County: From 8-4 at the former Herbert Hoover High School parking lot. Individuals may dispose of up to 1 0 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires.
A complete list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website.
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SUMMARY:Eastern Panhandle meet/hike
DESCRIPTION:Try This WV and WVU Medicine are excited to host this free East
ern Panhandle Meeting & Hike at the Poor House Farm - Kester Pavilion! Com
e ready to network\, dream big\, eat some delicious locally-made food\, an
d take a gentle hike as we continue the conversation in nature. Open to al
l and free to attend\, but space is limited so click here to register.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Try This WV and WVU Medicine are excited to host this free Eastern Panhandle Meeting &\ ; Hike at the \;Poor House Farm \;- Kester Pavilion! Come ready to network\, dream big\, eat some d elicious locally-made food\, and take a gentle hike as we continue the con versation in nature.
Open t o all and free to attend\, but space is limited so click here to register.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Poor House Farm Park UID:20220815T2009280Z-399841-4811@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T140000 SUMMARY:Central WV meet/hike DESCRIPTION:Try This WV and the Upshur County Trails are excited to host th is free Central WV Meeting & Hike at the Upshur County Recreational Park! Come ready to network\, dream big\, eat some delicious locally-made food\, and take a gentle hike as we continue the conversation in nature. Open to all and free to attend\, but space is limited so click here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Try This WV and the Upshur County Trails are excited to host this free Central WV Meeting &\; Hike at the Upshur County Recreational Park! Come ready to network\ , dream big\, eat some delicious locally-made food\, and take a gentle hik e as we continue the conversation in nature.
Open to all and free to attend\, but space is limited so click here to register.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Large pavillon UID:20220812T1311570Z-399841-4810@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000 SUMMARY:Habitat for pollinators DESCRIPTION:Event by The Xerces Society Join Stephanie Frischie\, Agronomis t and Native Plant Materials Specialist with the Xerces Society\, for this Women4theLand Conservation Conversation via Zoom. Mid-September can feel like summer or like fall from one day to another. At this learning circle\ , the panelists will talk about what happened in your pollinator habitat o ver the summer. They’ll also talk about what is blooming this time of year \, which pollinators and insects are active\, and what will happen to them in a few months when winter sets in. Join them to learn about providing o verwintering habitat and some good books to add to winter reading lists. h ttps://fb.me/e/eHgVBquB2 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by The Xerces Society
J oin Stephanie Frischie\, Agronomist and Native Plant Materials Specialist with the Xerces Society\, for this Women4theLand Conservation Conversation via Zoom. Mid-September can feel like summer or like fall from one day to another. At this learning circle\, the panelists will talk about what hap pened in your pollinator habitat over the summer. They&rsquo\;ll also talk about what is blooming this time of year\, which pollinators and insects are active\, and what will happen to them in a few months when winter sets in. Join them to learn about providing overwintering habitat and some goo d books to add to winter reading lists.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220812T1641030Z-399841-4812@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Draft FY23- 24 NPMG Available for Comment CWA Sec. 401 Water Quality Certification Imp rovement Rule Universe of Lagoons Report and Dataset Released ACWA Annual Meeting Agenda Available Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wra p is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wra p reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important i nformation. Sincerely\, ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible Here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a roa d map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information .
Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
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River Voices: October 2019
Welcome to the Octobe r 2019 edition of River Voices\, with a recap of our 2018-2019 Pr oject Rain Barrel season and next steps from the River Rally Idea Exchange s. Meet our new Institutional Relations Director\, Katie Murphy along with network member Kevin Jeffery. Plus\, the River Rally workshop submission deadline has been extended: you can now submit until October 8. Click the link below for the details.
https://www.rive rnetwork.org/river-voices-october-2019/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191004T1455500Z-399841-2476@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:We're excited to share some updates about the West Virginia Wat ershed Network's Virtual Social Hours. Beginning in 2026\, Izabella Hubbar d and Mary DeWees will be hosting these monthly gatherings. Our goal is to bring watershed partners from across West Virginia together to learn from one another\, share what's happening in our communities\, and stay connec ted statewide. In the year ahead\, we aim to keep these hours a welcoming space where we can: Spotlight local watershed groups - sharing projects\, partnerships\, and community impact. Celebrate success stories from restor ation\, clean-ups\, monitoring\, education\, and volunteer efforts. Featur e guest speakers who offer new skills\, ideas\, and perspectives. Strength en connection and collaboration across the state. Look ahead together at c hallenges\, opportunities\, and future visions for our watersheds. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We're excite d to share some updates about the West Virginia Watershed Network's Virtua l Social Hours. Beginning in 2026\, \;Izabella Hubbard and \;Mary DeWees will be hosting these monthly \;gatherings. Our goal is to bring watershed partners from acr oss \;West Virginia together to learn from one another\, share what's happening in our communities\, and stay connected statewide.
< p>In the year ahead\, we aim to keep these hours a welcoming space where we can:WVDEP recent ly recognized four educators as &ldquo\;Environmental Teachers of the Year &rdquo\; and announced the recipients of the &ldquo\;Clean County and Clea n Community Awards.&rdquo\; The awards were presented at the Annual REAP/A ssociation of West Virginia SWA&rsquo\;s Joint Conference at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.
The Envi ronmental Teachers of the Year are:
Elementary: Meghan Salter and Ann Henry (cowinner s for collaborative effort)\, Martha Elementary in Cabell County. Intermediate: Stephanie Diamond\, Charles Town Middle School in J efferson County. High School: Brittany Bauer\, Wyoming Ea st High School in Wyoming County
Each award winner will receive a $500 personal award and a $1\,000 aw ard to promote Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM) educat ion in the classroom.
The tw o counties recognized as Clean Counties are: Greenbrier County Solid Waste Authority ($2\,000 first place award)\; Berkeley County Solid Waste Autho rity ($1\,000 second place award)
The five municipalities recognized as Clean Communities are: Montgom ery\, Fayette/Kanawha County ($500 grand prize)\; Beech Bottom\, Brooke Co unty\; Hamlin\, Lincoln County\; New Cumberland\, Hancock County\; Ravensw ood\, Jackson County
The gra nd prize winners also received a glass award\, while other winners receive d signs designating their community as a Make It Shine Clean C ommunity.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20191107T2243190Z-399841-2536@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T160000 SUMMARY:Water Day at the Clay DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/1517803498323121 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/1517803498323121
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20171120T1437210Z-399841-470@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210514 SUMMARY:Draft 319 proposals due DESCRIPTION:§319 timelines - §319 grants are timed on a Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We stro ngly encourage organizations to work with regional Basin Coordinator to de velop technically and financially sound projects and workplans. For a det ailed timeline of the grant application and reporting schedules download t he table included below. WV-319timelines.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&sec t\;319 \;timelines \;- \;§\;319 grants&n bsp\;are timed on a \;Federal fiscal year. Project planning and workpla n developments are focused on the next fiscal year while reporting activit ies are focused on the current or previous fiscal year. The following time line is general for any fiscal year. \;We \;strongly encourage org anizations to work with \;regional \;Basin Coordinator \;to develop technically and financially sound projects and wor kplans. \;
For a detaile d timeline of the grant application and reporting schedules download the t able included below. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210510T1749520Z-399841-3880@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220120 SUMMARY:E-Day at the Capitol DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) Location: W est Virginia State Capitol Please plan to join other environmental groups from across the state for this annual day of advocacy at the WV State Capi tol from 10am-2pm. There will be an after party at The Red Carpet (more de tails to come)! E-Day will include a rally with environmental activists an d legislators to update you on key pieces of legislation to prep to speak to YOUR legislators. The WVEC lobby team will be on hand to help you find your way. Help us lobby to protect our state's environment on our annual d ay of action! https://fb.me/e/35joQ2F3F X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Environmen tal Council (WVEC)
Locat ion: West Virginia State Capitol
Please plan to join other environmental groups from ac ross the state for this annual day of advocacy at the WV State Capitol fro m 10am-2pm. There will be an after party at The Red Carpet (more details t o come)!
E-Day will include a rally with environmental activists and legislators to update you on key pieces of legislation to prep to speak to YOUR legislators. The WVEC lobby team will be on hand to help you find your way. Help us lobby to protect our state's environment on our annual day of action!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220103T1451210Z-399841-4278@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T220000 SUMMARY:Moonlight ride DESCRIPTION:Line up at the General Store at 7pm. We will take off between 7 :15 and 7:30 to catch sunset at the overlook. $10 participation fee. Call the General Store for details - 304.683.9242. https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/2187882158135683/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Line up at the General Store at 7pm. We wil l take off between 7:15 and 7:30 to catch sunset at the overlook. $10 part icipation fee. Call the General Store for details - 304.683.9242.
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/2187882158135683/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180821T1335270Z-399841-1037@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181013 SUMMARY:Beech Fork Heron Fest DESCRIPTION:A family day of events with free hayrides\, pontoon boat rides\ , pumpkin decorating contests\, cruise in car display\, camper display\, a s well as food\, craft\, and flea market-style vendors. Open to the public . No charge to attend festivities. Campsites are at a fee on a first-come- first-serve basis. Call the Beech Fork park office at: 304-528-5794 for mo re information. https://www.facebook.com/events/2098706960140688/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A family day of events with free hayrides\, pontoon boat rides\, pumpkin decorating contests\, cruise in car display\ , camper display\, as well as food\, craft\, and flea market-style vendors . Open to the public. No charge to attend festivities. Campsites are at a fee on a first-come-first-serve basis. Call the Beech Fork park office at: 304-528-5794 for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2098706960140688/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Beech Fork State Park UID:20180928T1230150Z-399841-1265@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T160000 SUMMARY:Composting 101 DESCRIPTION:Event by Capitol Conservation District Join us as we work Marsh all University and their Sustainability & Compost Facilitator. We'll be le arning about the use of backyard compost\, how to make it yourself at home \, and vermiculture with composting barrels. Barrels will be available on a first come\, first serve basis. Please register in advance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Capitol Conservation District
Join us as we work Marshall University and their Sustainability &\; Compost Facilitator. We'll be learning about t he use of backyard compost\, how to make it yourself at home\, and vermicu lture with composting barrels. Barrels will be available on a first come\, first serve basis. Pl ease register in advance.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240318T1512050Z-399841-5711@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240914 SUMMARY:iNaturalist BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:Join the NEEF National Public Lands Day BioBlitz on iNaturalist Calling all nature enthusiasts and learners of all ages! Help NEEF celebr ate National Public Lands Day (NPLD)\, America's largest single-day volunt eer effort for public lands\, by observing and identifying species using i Naturalist. Share what you see\, help track the species you protect and th e invasive plants you remove\, and join the collective impact! The BioBlit z will take place from September 14 to October 12. --> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the NEE F National Public Lands Day BioBlitz on iNaturalist
Calling all nature enthusiasts and learners of all ages! Help NEEF celebrate National Public Lands Day (N PLD)\, America's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands\, by observing and identifying species using iNaturalist. Sh are what you see\, help track the species you protect and the invasive pla nts you remove\, and join the collective impact! The BioBlitz will take pl ace from September 14 to October 12.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240911T1654190Z-399841-6012@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Watershed Social Hour DESCRIPTION:WVWN Virtual Watershed Social Hour Google Meet joining info: ht tps://meet.google.com/jxr-vfbe-jcz or dial: (US) +1 318-612-0075 PIN: 284 329 596 # Topiics What would you like to see in 2025 Social Hours? One pro posal is to invite various watershed groups to share their stories\, succe sses\, and challenges. - What would you like to see at the West Virginia W atershed Symposium on October 17 and 18\, 2025 (at Battlers Knob in Philip pi\, WV). - Watershed Group New Year's Resolutions? Send your thoughts to Martin Christ. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVWN Virtual Watershed Social Hour
Googl e Meet joining info: \;https://meet.google. com/jxr-vfbe-jcz \;or dial: (US) +1 318-612-0075 PIN: 284 329 5 96 #
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2025 Social Hours? One proposal is to invite various watershed groups to
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ike to see at the West Virginia Watershed Symposium on October 17 and 18\,
2025 (at Battlers Knob in Philippi\, WV). \;- Watershed Group New Yea
r's Resolutions?
Send your thoughts to Martin Christ. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250102T1745260Z-399841-6203@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200323 SUMMARY:We are Rivers podcasts DESCRIPTION:To further the conversation about the value and complexity of r ivers\, American Rivers launched our podcast series\, “We are Rivers: Conv ersations about the Rivers that Connect Us.” “We Are Rivers” takes its lis teners on a journey to tell the stories of rivers and the important relati onship they have with us. It explores the culture and history of the west and our nation by talking with adventurers\, writers\, water experts\, and artists about their connection to rivers\, and how they impact their live s. The podcast series covers a wide array of topics across the Colorado Ba sin and other rivers across the country. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To further t he conversation about the value and complexity of rivers\, American Rivers launched our podcast series\, &ldquo\;We are Rivers: Conversations about the Rivers that Connect Us.&rdquo\;
&ldquo\;We Are Rivers&rdquo\; takes its listeners on a journey to tell the stories of rivers and the important relationship they have with u s. It explores the culture and history of the west and our nation by talki ng with adventurers\, writers\, water experts\, and artists about their co nnection to rivers\, and how they impact their lives. The podcast series c overs a wide array of topics across the Colorado Basin and other rivers ac ross the country.
Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200323T1238380Z-399841-2903@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T193000 SUMMARY:Mapping the Milky Way DESCRIPTION:You Can Map the Milky Way led by Dr. Kathryn Williamson How do we figure out the shape of our galaxy if we are stuck inside it? The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy\, right? How do we know? Most light from the far r eaches of the galaxy is blocked from ever reaching us by interstellar dust clouds. But by using radio telescopes\, we can tune in to hydrogen signal s from beyond the clouds. Audience: middle school and above Click Here to Register https://planetarium.wvu.edu/showtimes X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You Can Map the Milky Way led by \;Dr. Kathryn Williamson
< p>How do we figure out the shape of our gal axy if we are stuck inside it? The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy\, right? H ow do we know? Most light from the far reaches of the galaxy \;is bloc ked from ever reaching us by interstellar dust clouds. But by using radio telescopes\, we can tune in to hydrogen signals from beyond the clouds.https://plane tarium.wvu.edu/showtimes
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200707T1722060Z-399841-3255@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170501 SUMMARY:§319 semi-annual report due DESCRIPTION:§319 semi-annual report documents progress and activities betwe en October 1 - March 31\; it is due May 1. Email to NPS Coordinator if you have questions. Note: If reports are not recieved on-time your grant awa rd may be compromised. More information at: http://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/Prog rams/nonptsource/Pages/Reports.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:§\;319 semi-annual report \;documen ts progress and \;activities \;between \;October 1 \;- Mar ch 31\; it is due May 1. Email to \; NPS Coordinator if you have questions. \; Note: If reports are not recieved on-time your grant award may be compromised.
More information at: http://www.dep.wv.gov/WWE/Programs/nonptsource/P ages/Reports.aspx
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1822510Z-399841-248@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200803 SUMMARY:Diving into eeBLUE DESCRIPTION:Diving into eeBLUE: NOAA and NAAEE Offer Watershed STEM Educati on Grants These grants will support programming for a total of 91 local 21 st Century Community Learning Center sites and their students\, many of wh om live in high-poverty and underserved areas. https://naaee.org/our-work/ programs/eeblue/21CCLC For questions\, please contact: T’Noya Thompson\, N AAEE\; Bronwen Rice\, NOAA Office of Education: 202-482-6797\; Y4Y NOAA su pport team. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Diving into eeBLUE: NOAA and NAAEE Offer Watershed STEM Education Grants
< p>These grants will support programming for a total of 91 local 21st Century Community Learning Center sites and thei r students\, many of whom live in high-poverty and underserved areas.https://naaee.org/our-work/programs/eeblue/21CCLC< /em>
For questions\, \;please c ontact: T&rsquo\;Noya Thompson\, NAAE E\; Bronwen Rice\, NOAA Office of Education: \;202-482-6797\; \;Y4Y NOAA support team.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200717T1643460Z-399841-3274@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220308 SUMMARY:Infrastructure bill updates DESCRIPTION:The Infrastructure Law\, also known as the Infrastructure Inve stment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides $918 million for watershed programs th at address new\, ongoing\, emergent\, and relief to all communities to add ress watershed resource concerns. The amount provided to protect our water sheds is historic and highlights the priorities set by Secretary Vilsack t o address the effects of climate change\, ensure equity\, and create a pat h toward climate resiliency. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Servic e is funding projects in rounds. In the first wave of funding\, NRCS will invest more than $166.5 million in 108 projects in 23 states. Go Here to e xplore the project map to get additional details from West Virginia and th roughout the US. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Infrastructure Law\, also known as the \; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides $918 million for watershed programs that address new\, ongoing\, emergent \, and relief to all communities to address watershed resource concerns. T he amount provided to protect our watersheds is historic and highlights th e priorities set by Secretary Vilsack to address the effects of climate ch ange\, ensure equity\, and create a path toward climate resiliency. \;
USDA&rsquo\;s Natural Resou rces Conservation Service is funding projects in rounds. In the first wave of funding\, NRCS will invest more than $166.5 million in 108 projects in 23 states. \;Go Here t o explore the project map to get additional details from West Virginia and throughout the US. \; \;
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220308T1514450Z-399841-4374@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T160000 SUMMARY:West Fork Clean-Up #9 DESCRIPTION:West Fork Clean-Up #9 https://www.facebook.com/events/177269576 123094/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Fork Clean-Up #9
https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/177269576123094/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South of Clarksburg UID:20170525T1331380Z-399841-343@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170708T160000 SUMMARY:West Fork Clean-Up #10 DESCRIPTION:West Fork Clean-Up #10 https://www.facebook.com/events/19442843 65799909/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Fork Clean-Up #10
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/1944284365799909/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:To be announced UID:20170525T1332400Z-399841-344@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110425 SUMMARY:WAB Stream Training DESCRIPTION:Doug Wood of WVDEP's Watershed Assessment Branch (WAB) will pro vide a one-day training covering basic SOPs for stream bioassessments. Th e training will take place along Roaring Fork near Elkins\, WV. We will s tart at 9:30 AM and end at about 4:30 PM. For more information contact th e Nonpoint Program Coordinator. Click-here to download a portion of the Ro aring Creek topo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Doug Wood of WVDEP '\;s Watershed Assessment Branch (WAB) will provide a one-day training covering basic SOPs for stream bioassessments. \; The training will take place along Roaring Fork nea r Elkins\, WV. \; We will start at 9:30 AM and end at about 4:30 PM.&n bsp\; For more information contact the Nonpoint Program Coordinator.Try out creek-related activites and view re cent creek improvment projects!
We will be set up between the lacr osse games and the restrooms.
Call Alana Hartman\, WVDEP\, for mor e details (304)993-6814.
Partners involved: City of Martinsburg\, Canaan Valley Institute\, others.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Poor House Farm Park UID:20170516T1804580Z-399841-319@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210114 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the popular maps section of the ICPRB website\, the basin ma p for the 117th Congress has been updated to list the congressmen and sena tors who represent the basin. In this issue: Start the year off fresh with these cleanup activities\; RFP\, Natural Stream Restoration\; Former DuPo nt site to be utilized for solar energy\; NPS names new operator for Belle Haven Marina\; 2021: Year of Plastic Pollution awareness in Prince Willia m County\; Plans call for solar facility at brownfield site\; Public input for Washington channel navigation restrictions\; Security Zones: Potomac River\, Anacostia River\, and adjacent waters\; Webinar: Salt Watch Update and more. Click-Here for the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the popul ar maps section of the ICPRB website\, the basin \;map for the 117th \;Congress \;has been updated to list the congressmen and senators who represent the basin.
In this issue: Start the year off fresh with these cleanup activities\; RFP\, Nat ural Stream Restoration\; Former DuPont site to be utilized for solar energy\; NPS n ames new operator for Belle Haven Marina\; 2021: Year of Plastic Pollution awareness in Prince William Co unty\; Plans call for solar facility at brownfield sit e\; Publi c input for Washington channel navigation restrictions\; Secur ity Zones: Potomac River\, Anacostia River\, and adjacent waters\; Webina r: Salt Watch Update and more. \;
Click-Here for the details.
Native plants for gardens
https://www.facebook.co m/events/s/native-plants-for-every-garden/2636668109886983/
Hosted by \;Mt. Cuba Center \;and&nbs p\;Haverford College Arboretum
Ticke ts: mtcubacenter.org/ev ent/native-plants-for-every-garden-haverford-college
From full sun to dense shade\, dry soils to wet sites\, and front to back yards\, there are many native plants tha t can be successfully grown in our area. Using the &ldquo\;right plant\, r ight place&rdquo\; approach\, Nancy Bell presents a variety of trees\, shr ubs\, perennials\, and groundcovers for your garden\, emphasizing wildlife value and aesthetics.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200908T1324360Z-399841-3414@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T110000 SUMMARY:Build a live map DESCRIPTION:Build a live map Are you curious about how FracTracker turns da ta into real-world impact? During this event\, you’ll gain a firsthand und erstanding\, and get to know the FracTracker team along the way. Hosted by FracTracker https://www.facebook.com/events/s/build-a-live-map-with-fract rac/3403495196348926/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Buil d a live map
Are yo u curious about how FracTracker turns data into real-world impact? During this event\, you&rsquo\;ll gain a firsthand understanding\, and get to kno w the FracTracker team along the way.
Hosted by \;FracTracker
https://www.facebook.com/event s/s/build-a-live-map-with-fractrac/3403495196348926/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200817T1259220Z-399841-3352@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T193000 SUMMARY:Mars: past-present-future DESCRIPTION:Mars: Past\, Present\, Future led by WVU Planetarium Staff Expl ore human-kind's understanding of Mars through the ages. Detail missions\, which increased our collective understanding of what the environment of M ars is like. Present what might occur in the future\, including the possib ility that humans will step foot on or even live on Mars. Dive into curren t projects in West Virginia that support these missions. Audience: middle school and above Click Here to Register https://planetarium.wvu.edu/showti mes X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mars: Past\, Present\, Future led by WVU Planetarium Staff
Explore human-kind's understanding of Mars through the ages. Detail missions\, which increased our collective understanding of wh at the environment of Mars is like. Present what might occur in the future \, including the possibility that humans will step foot on or even live on Mars. Dive into current projects in West Virginia that support these miss ions. Audience: middle s chool and above
https://p lanetarium.wvu.edu/showtimes
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200707T1724010Z-399841-3256@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T163000 SUMMARY:Stream monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:A WV Save Our Streams monitoring workshop will be held on Secon d Creek. For more information contact Jennifer Dupree. If you plan to at tend please register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A WV Sav e Our Streams monitoring workshop will be held on Second Creek. \; For more information contact Jennifer Dupree. \; If you plan to attend please register.
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Secondcreek\, WV UID:20110602T1103040Z-399841-69@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T120000 SUMMARY:MBT: Economics of Innovation DESCRIPTION:Deeper knowledge of contaminant degradation pathways and analyt ical capability to demonstrate degradation is fundamentally changing the c ourse of remediation approaches toward in situ remedies. A key aspect of i mplementing successful in situ remedies is the use of molecular biological tools (MBTs) to provide actionable data on treatment efficacy along highl y site-specific degradation pathways. … MoreThese data enable the cost to closure for in situ remedies to be better defined when compared to convent ional liability management strategies https://register.gotowebinar.com/reg ister/7345478038128777985 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Deeper knowledge of c ontaminant degradation pathways and analytical capability to demonstrate d egradation is fundamentally changing the course of remediation approaches toward in situ remedies. A key aspect of implementing successful in situ r emedies is the use of molecular biological tools (MBTs) to provide actiona ble data on treatment efficacy along highly site-specific degradation path ways.
https://register.goto webinar.com/register/7345478038128777985
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181022T1854560Z-399841-1307@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324 SUMMARY:Spring Peeper lessons DESCRIPTION:The woods have been filled with a chorus of high-pitched noises in recent weeks\, giving West Virginians familiar with the sound a clue t hat spring is almost here\, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources st aff say. It’s not a bird making the noise\, but rather a tiny frog called a spring peeper. Taks you kids to your local pond\, wetlands and vernal po ols to enjoy the music. Click-Here for the WOWK news story and more inform ation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The woods ha ve been filled with a chorus of high-pitched noises in recent weeks\, givi ng West Virginians familiar with the sound a clue that spring is almost he re\, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources \;staff say.
It&rsquo\;s not a bird making th
e noise\, but rather a tiny frog called a spring peeper. Taks you kids to
your local pond\, wetlands and vernal pools to enjoy the music. \;
Kanawha Coun ty Emergency Services has created an ArcGIS Operations Dashboard to track the spread of the virus in WV.
Here is the link: \; https://a rcg.is/SSbGC
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200323T1241050Z-399841-2904@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324 SUMMARY:ACWA COVID-19 updates DESCRIPTION:In order to best serve your programs as the COVID-19 situation evolves\, we ask for your assistance to make key resources available. We h ave sought to minimize the time required to assist in this effort. ACWA is building a webpage pointing to state/interstate and other-entity resource s on COVID-19. We are also identifying key concerns and open questions reg arding COVID-19’s impacts to the state/interstate clean water programs and emerging issues inhibiting clean water program implementation. Because yo ur operating environments are constantly changing\, ACWA is also evaluatin g means to support peer-to-peer information sharing as frequently and expe ditiously as possible. Please go HERE to identify your resources\, informa tion needs\, and other concerns. We will collect information and revise ou r repository on a rolling basis\, so please revise your input and/or conta ct jadler@acwa-us.org going forward. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In order to best serve your programs as the COVID-19 situation evolves\, we ask for yo ur assistance to make key resources available. We have sought to minimize the time required to assist in this effort.
ACWA is building a webpage pointing to state/interstate an d other-entity resources on COVID-19. We are also identifying key concerns and open questions regarding COVID-19&rsquo\;s impacts to the state/inter state clean water programs and emerging issues inhibiting clean water prog ram implementation. Because your operating environments are constantly cha nging\, ACWA is also evaluating means to support peer-to-peer information sharing as frequently and expeditiously as possible.
Please go HERE t o identify your resources\, information needs\, and other concerns. We wil l collect information and revise our repository on a rolling basis\, so pl ease revise your input and/or contact jadler@acwa-us.org going forward.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200323T1320320Z-399841-2908@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730 SUMMARY:Buffalo biodiversity trail DESCRIPTION:Among the fields and wetlands of the lower Kanawha Valley is a green haven for biodiversity has taken root and become one of the most eco logically vibrant and educationally rich trail systems in the state. A 2.7 5-mile network of walking paths winds through wetlands\, restored habitats \, and pollinator gardens\, where the Buffalo Biodiversity Trail provide a n outdoor classroom and peaceful retreat for birders\, hikers\, and curiou s minds. ---> Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Among the fi elds and wetlands of the lower Kanawha Valley is \;a green haven for b iodiversity has taken root and become one of the most ecologically vibrant and educationally rich trail systems in the state.
A 2.75-mile network of walking paths winds through wetlands\, restored habitats\, and pollinator gardens\, where the \;< span style='color: #008000\;'>Buffalo Biod iversity Trail provide an outdoor classroom and pea ceful retreat for birders\, hikers\, and curious minds.
Join us virt ually for our annual Conference! Due to the current state of the world\, w e had to change our Conference format\, but we will keep the same dates an d the same great speakers as Dr. Hayhoe!
Registration: https://www.cwp.org/new-2020-confe rence-registration/
Email \;Karen Titus or call 410-461-8323 ext.216 with any questions or if you need more i nformation. #CWPConference20
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200401T1258540Z-399841-2906@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 SUMMARY:VA Save Our Streams DESCRIPTION:VA Save Our Streams (SOS) is a fun way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater insects\, called macroinvertebrates . The Izaak Walton League is working with the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter to provide a workshop for those who wish to become a certified VA SOS Monitor. Visit http://www.vasos.org/ for more info about VA-SOS. We wi ll start at 10 am at the chapter house and move to Alum Springs in the aft ernoon for practice in the stream. Please bring boots or waders if you hav e them\, a water bottle\, and a bag lunch! Register HERE… View Map X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:VA Save Our Streams (SOS) is a fun way to test water quality by collecting and identif ying underwater insects\, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton Leag ue is working with the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter to provide a wo rkshop for those who wish to become a certified VA SOS Monitor. Visit http://www.v asos.org/ for more info about VA-SOS.
We will start at 10 am at the chapter house and move to Alum
Springs in the afternoon for practice in the stream. Please bring boots o
r waders if you have them\, a water bottle\, and a bag lunch! Register
Winter Sa
lt Awareness Week is coming up January 27-31. Join
national and regional webinars and in-person events to learn more about wh
at is being done on this important issue. Enter your state when registerin
g and you will receive a calendar invite for the webinar. Learn more and r
egister
SKYWARN spot ters VOLUNTEER to become the &ldquo\;eyes and ears&rdquo\; of the National Weather Service. Spotters SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY by acting as a valuable s ource of information when dangerous storms approach! This class is FREE\, open to the public and no registrati on is required.
https://www.facebook.com/events/368122400449536/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190306T1845420Z-399841-1701@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the September 2024 edition of River Voices! This mon th\, we’re excited to announce our latest Equitable Development Toolkit: C ommunity-Centered Solutions for Green Gentrification and Displacement. Che ck out our recap of the 2024 Urban Waters Learning Forum\, and consider ap plying for our upcoming paid SRF Advocacy Cohort. Plus\, hear from one of the organizations represented in the new toolkit with a Meet Your Network interview from Arif Ullah. --> Read all of the stories here. In case you missed it: we are now accepting applications for funding through our Rooti ng Resilience program! Apply by October 23\, 2024. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to the September 2024 edition of&nb sp\;River Voices! \;This month\, we&rsquo\;re excited to announce our latest Equitable Development Toolkit: Community-Centered Solutions for Gre en Gentrification and Displacement. Check out our recap of the 2024 Urban Waters Learning Forum\, and consider applying for our upcoming paid SRF Ad vocacy Cohort. \;Plus\, hear from one of the organizations represented in the new toolkit with a Meet Your Network interview from Arif Ullah. -- >\; Read all of the stories here. \;
In cas e you missed it: we are now accepting applications for funding through our \;Rootin g Resilience program! Apply by October 23\, 2024.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240911T1723470Z-399841-6013@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T193000 SUMMARY:DOJs EJ public meeting DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Environmental Justice invites you to attend an important community meeting in Institute\, WV. Yo ur input is crucial in shaping the DOJ's Environmental Justice Strategic P lan. Meeting Details: Location: West Virginia State University\, Davis The ater Davis Fine Arts Building\, 5000 Fairlawn Ave\, Institute\, WV 25112 R egister here: https://dojenrd.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VeySc1jSnTLu V8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The U.S. Dep artment of Justice Office of Environmental Justice invites you to attend a n important community meeting in Institute\, WV. Your input is crucial in shaping the DOJ's Environmental Justice Strategic Plan.
Location: West Virginia State University
\, Davis Theater Davis Fine Arts Building\, 5000 Fairlawn Ave\, Institute\
, WV 25112
Register here: \
;https://dojenrd.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VeySc1
jSnTLuV8
We recently received news from our friends at the \;Society of Arakawa\, a citizen s group working to protect the Ara\, our sister river in Japan. \;Like the Potomac\, the Ara begins in mountain regions and flows through urban areas (the Ara flows through Tokyo). The group recently worked with studen ts on a cleanup of the river shore in Tokyo. River cleanups and stewardshi p are values shared around the world.
In this issue: \;Dolphins all ov er the place in Chesapeake Bay\; DC water&rsquo\ ;s flood protection is paying off\; Supreme Court Decision could revive the Potomac pipeline projec t\; MD Go vernor announces $13.5 million in Maryland waterway improvement awards \; Potomac Conservancy looks at local impacts of clima te change\; The Potomac w inds through the history and soul of Frederick County\; PennEast pipe decision makes pipeline under Poto mac River likely\; Arlington naturalists unite in common cause and More!
Click-here to read the details .
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210701T1931370Z-399841-3983@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T140000 SUMMARY:Go outside & volunteer DESCRIPTION:Join us for Volunteer WV Wednesday\, a free monthly webinar ser ies. In honor of National Parks and Recreation month\, we will be sharing different ways you can 'Go Outside & Volunteer'. Special guests include: N ew River Gorge National Park\, Adopt-A-Highway\, and Conservation Legacy. Mark your calendar and be sure to register today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for& nbsp\;Volunteer WV Wednesday\, a free mo nthly webinar series.
In hon
or of National Parks and Recreation month\, we will be sharing different w
ays you can 'Go Outside &\; Volunteer'. \;Special guests include: New River Gorge National Park\, Adopt-A-H
ighway\, and Conservation Legacy.
Mark your calendar and be sure to
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210701T1954150Z-399841-3984@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T193000 SUMMARY:Protect your water DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know what YOU can do to protect our rivers and s treams from contamination due to runoff? Join us at our FREE event! The Pi ney Creek Watershed Association invites you to attend our Winter 2019 Gene ral Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday\, February 21\, 2019 at the Raleigh P layhouse and Theater in Beckley\, WV to learn how to monitor water runoff from construction sites\, best management practices to prevent runoff\, an d how to report violations of state and local storm water runoff regulatio ns. West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and West Virginia Rivers Coalition will provide expert information on what you can do to pr otect our watershed. In addition\, we will recognize our 2018 Volunteer of the Year\, Katie Stanley\, and discuss our plans for 2019. Light food and refreshments will be provided. If you would like additional information\, please contact us at (304) 228-1680 or email at pineycreekwatershedassoci ation@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there... https://www.facebo ok.com/events/239486500335056/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you want
to know what YOU can do to protect our rivers and streams from contaminati
on due to runoff? Join us at our FREE event!
The Piney Creek Watershed Association invites you to a
ttend our Winter 2019 General Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday\, February
21\, 2019 at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theater in Beckley\, WV to learn ho
w to monitor water runoff from construction sites\, best management practi
ces to prevent runoff\, and how to report violations of state and local st
orm water runoff regulations. West Virginia Department of Environmental Pr
otection and West Virginia Rivers Coalition will provide expert informatio
n on what you can do to protect our watershed.
In addition\, we will recognize our 2018 Volunteer
of the Year\, Katie Stanley\, and discuss our plans for 2019. Light food a
nd refreshments will be provided. If you would like additional information
\, please contact us at (304) 228-1680 or email at pineycreekwatershedassociation@gmail.co
m. We look forward to seeing you there...
https://www.facebook.co m/events/239486500335056/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Raleigh Playhouse UID:20190214T1856240Z-399841-1615@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190216T140000 SUMMARY:Tadpole Project cleanups RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191121;BYDAY=3SA DESCRIPTION:On the 3rd Saturday of each month from February 16 – November 2 1 the Tadpole Project will host a cleanup… weather permitting. Visit the F acebook event announcement for future updates and more information. Our mo nthly cleanups are the 3rd Saturday of each month. 11am - 2pm. We meet up at our Naoma office\, the Judy Bonds Center and go from there. Drinks and snacks are provided. Call 304 854-2182\, ask for Peg or Debbie. We do othe r cleanups but those will be posted separately from the monthly ones we ha ve scheduled and mainly work on the Marsh Fork and it's tributaries in thi s area of the Big Coal River. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On the 3rd Saturday of each month from February 16 &ndash\; November 21 the \;Tadpole Project will host a cleanup&hellip\; weat her permitting. Visit the \;Facebook event announcement for future update s and more information.
Our monthly cleanups are the 3rd Saturday of each month. 11am - 2pm. We meet u p at our Naoma office\, the Judy Bonds Center and go from there. Drinks an d snacks are provided. Call 304 854-2182\, ask for Peg or Debbie. We do ot her cleanups but those will be posted separately from the monthly ones we have scheduled and mainly work on the Marsh Fork and it's tributaries in t his area of the Big Coal River.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Judy Bonds Center UID:20190509T2019060Z-399841-1616@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503 SUMMARY:Cheat Fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The annual Cheat River Festival (Cheat Fest) is a celebration o f new life\, that which comes each spring and the new life that can be fou nd in the Cheat River watershed. Cheat Fest is Friends of the Cheat’s annu al fundraiser which helps us advance our watershed projects and supports t he organization’s administrative costs. Rain or shine\, Cheat Fest is alwa ys a good time! The festival grounds in Albright\, West Virginia will tran sform into a haven for boaters\, music lovers\, and families. Once again w e'll be celebrating for two days! Gates open 5:00pm on Friday\, May 3rd wi th music from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Gates will open again on Saturday\, May 5 4h from 11:30am with music from noon to 11:00pm. Like and visit the Facebo ok page for more information and updates... https://www.facebook.com/event s/2111794592464506/ 2019_CheatFest.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The annual C
heat River Festival (Cheat Fest) is a celebrat
ion of new life\, that which comes each spring and the new life that can b
e found in the Cheat River watershed. Cheat Fest is Friends of the Cheat&r
squo\;s annual fundraiser which helps us advance our watershed projects an
d supports the organization&rsquo\;s administrative costs. Rain or shine\,
Cheat Fest is always a good time!
The festival grounds in Albright\, West Virginia will transform
into a haven for boaters\, music lovers\, and families. Once again we'll b
e celebrating for two days! Gates open 5:00pm on Friday\, May 3rd with mus
ic from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Gates will open again on Saturday\, May 54h fro
m 11:30am with music from noon to 11:00pm. Like and visit the Facebook pag
e for more information and updates...
https://www.facebook.com/event s/2111794592464506/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190314T1354510Z-399841-1572@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T130000 SUMMARY:CitSci 2019 DESCRIPTION:CitSci2019 Are you curious about CitSci2019\, the upcoming Citi zen Science Conference (March 13-17 in Raleigh\, NC)? Not sure what to exp ect\, whether to attend\, or what to plan for? Hear agenda highlights (inc luding opportunities to still present)\, logistic basics\, fun features (p arty at the Museum!)\, and the many opportunities to enhance your citizen science through chances to network\, connect\, and share ideas. Details wi ll be shared by Program Chair Angel Harding (NC Wildlife Federation) and t he Citizen Science Association's Interim Executive Director Jennifer Shirk for an overview of the event. Webinar host Julie Vastine (ALLARM) will ke ep things active and engaged. Bring your questions. Register HERE info@cit izenscience.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CitS ci2019
Are you curi ous about CitSci2019\, the upcoming Citizen Science Conference (March 13-1 7 in Raleigh\, NC)? Not sure what to expect\, whether to attend\, or what to plan for? Hear agenda highlights (including opportunities to still pres ent)\, logistic basics\, fun features (party at the Museum!)\, and the man y opportunities to enhance your citizen science through chances to network \, connect\, and share ideas. Details will be shared by Program Chair Ange l Harding (NC Wildlife Federation) and the Citizen Science Association's I nterim Executive Director Jennifer Shirk for an overview of the event. Web inar host Julie Vastine (ALLARM) will keep things active and engaged. Brin g your questions. Register HERE< /span>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190130T1540370Z-399841-1571@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310 SUMMARY:Coming soon - Cheat Festival DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for May 2nd and 3rd and get ready to join F riends of the Cheat in Albright\, WV for great music\, chill vibes\, and a foot-stomping good time. For more information\, check-in often at the Che at Festival Facebook page. Festival Volunteers needed: Join us as a volunt eer at Cheat Fest! Volunteers enjoy free festival admission\, on-site prim itive camping\, and access to the exclusive Saturday backstage charcuterie spread with food and drinks. 2025CheatRiverFestival X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mark your ca lendars for May 2nd and 3rd and get ready to join \;Friends of the Cheat \;in Albright\, WV for great music\, chill vibes\, and a foot-stom ping good time. For more information\, check-in often at the \;Cheat Festival \;Facebook page.
Festival Volunteers needed: Join us as a volunteer at Cheat Fest! Volunteers enjoy free festival ad mission\, on-site primitive camping\, and access to the exclusive Saturday backstage charcuterie spread with food and drinks.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250303T1828000Z-399841-6300@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at : https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from the Basin 10 remarkable fa cts about the Potomac River Should 1\,200 trees be removed from Rock Creek Park to better the golf course? Loudoun farm pilots invisible fencing in Virginia push for rotational grazing Potomac Riverkeeper Network helps mon itor health of Potomac River\, Monroe Bay Anacostia sewage and stormwater project wraps\, signaling cleaner DC waters ahead Spill of plastic pellets in Maryland reveals the polluting potential of ‘nurdles’ High levels of h uman\, animal waste contaminating Shenandoah and its tributaries Why we're expecting more snow\, chance for blizzards in DC this winter Fishing News from the Basin Juvenile striped bass populations low in annual Bay waters hed survey DNR reports fall trout stocking Maryland Fishing Report Plentif ul catches and fall delights await anglers in southern Maryland Waters ICP RB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.potomacriver.or g/news/
Media from the Basin
Fishing News from the Basin
Join your favorite New River Yoga teachers along side the gorge for pool deck yoga at AOTG\, Sunday at 9am. Click&nbs p\;HERE to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180821T1339030Z-399841-1038@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T200000 SUMMARY:OH-Kill 5K glow run DESCRIPTION:We will be co-hosting with Destination Downtown Oak Hill 1st An nual OH! Kill 5K Glow Run or 2 Mile Walk. Runners/Walkers must register by Oct 19th via our link below or in person at Active Fitness Center to get the T-shirt (same design as the banner) and goodie bag. You can bring extr a glow sticks but we will provide for everyone attending the race. https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/294475731284193/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be co-hosting with Destination \;Downtown Oak H ill \;1st Annual OH! Kill 5K Glow Run or 2 Mile Walk. Runners/Walk ers must register by Oct 19th via our link below or in person at Active Fi tness Center to get the T-shirt (same design as the banner) and goodie bag . You can bring extra glow sticks but we will provide for everyone attendi ng the race.
https: //www.facebook.com/events/294475731284193/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180928T1243530Z-399841-1268@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T110000 SUMMARY:Salinization Syndrome DESCRIPTION:EPA's Office of Research and Development invites you to attend a free webinar – Salinization Syndrome. The webinar examines the fate and transport of salts and chemical cocktails\, describes the litany of enviro nmental impacts\, and discusses the use of real-time sensor data to charac terize trends. Finally\, presenters will describe approaches to help manag e this growing environmental and health problem. Register Here… Visit the Water Research Webinar Series website for upcoming webinars and past webin ar recordings. EPA_SalinizationSyndrome.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA's Office of Research and Development invites you to attend a free webinar &ndash\; Salinization Syndrome. The webinar examines the fate and transport of salts and chemical cocktails\, describes the litany of envir onmental impacts\, and discusses the use of real-time sensor data to chara cterize trends. Finally\, presenters will describe approaches to help mana ge this growing environmental and health problem.
Register Here&hellip\; Visit the \;Water Research Webina r Series website \;for upcoming webinars and past webinar recordin gs.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210608T1500080Z-399841-3950@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221028 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: EPA Strateg y to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities Pesticide Registration Review E PA Releases Lagoon Action Plan Open Comment Period for CIRCIA Reporting Re quirements Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road ma p of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Si ncerely - ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible here.
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s We ekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights imp ortant information.
Sincerel y - ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20221028T2002370Z-399841-4981@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171219 SUMMARY:WET/PLT workshops DESCRIPTION:9AM-5PM Greenbank Observatory\, 155 Observatory Rd.\, Greenbank \, WV. Read the attached flyer and contact Tomi Bergstom\, if needed\, to learn more. PLTWET_121917.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:9AM-5PM
Greenbank Observatory\, 155 Observatory Rd.\, Greenbank\, WV. Read the attached flyer and contact Tomi Bergstom\, if needed\, \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171130T1801280Z-399841-471@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210902 SUMMARY:Growing Native DESCRIPTION:Engaging students in Growing Native - Article by Julianne Nikir k\, USDA Forest Service Cacapon Institute’s Potomac Headwaters Leaders of Watersheds is fostering Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences and g rowing connections between students and conservation through their program \, “Growing Native.” Visit the website below for more details. https://ch esapeaketrees.net/2021/08/30/growing-native-in-west-virginia/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Engaging stu dents in Growing Native - Article by Julianne Nikirk\, USDA Forest Service
Cacapon Institute&rsquo\;s& nbsp\;P otomac Headwaters Leaders of Watersheds \;is fostering Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences and growing connections between students and conservation through their program\, &ldquo\;Growing Native.&rdquo\; Visit the website below for more details.
\;https://chesapeaketre es.net/2021/08/30/growing-native-in-west-virginia/ \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210901T1239070Z-399841-4082@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311 SUMMARY:The puddle DESCRIPTION:There's a puddle in the low spot behind your yard that appears every March and vanishes by June. It looks like a drainage problem. It loo ks like something the landscaper should fix. It has no inlet and no outlet . It fills with rain and snowmelt and sits there\, shallow and brown\, col lecting leaves. It is the most productive habitat per square foot on your property. Vernal pools exist because they disappear. No permanent water me ans no fish. No fish means no predation on eggs. Every amphibian that bree ds in your region evolved to find exactly this — a temporary\, fishless bo dy of water where eggs can develop without being eaten. ---> Learn more he re X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There's a pu ddle in the low spot behind your yard that appears every March and vanishe s by June.
It looks like a d rainage problem. It looks like something the landscaper should fix. It has no inlet and no outlet. It fills with rain and snowmelt and sits there\, shallow and brown\, collecting leaves.
It is the most productive habitat per square foot on your prope rty.
Vernal pools exist beca use they disappear. No permanent water means no fish. No fish means no pre dation on eggs. Every amphibian that breeds in your region evolved to find exactly this &mdash\; a temporary\, fishless body of water where eggs can develop without being eaten.
--->\; \;Learn more here
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260311T1757160Z-399841-7017@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T113000 SUMMARY:American Rescue Plan DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-hour webinar will provide an overview of the ARP\, det ail how funds can support stormwater and wastewater\, share several exampl es of local government plans for funding\, and a follow-up document with j urisdiction and national resources for additional questions. The webinar g oals are to address questions\, learn of examples\, and consider funding p rojects that address long-standing water infrastructure needs. Speakers in clude: Diana Esher\, EPA Region 3 Acting Director\; Adam Pugh\, National A ssociation of Counties Associate Legislative Director\; Carolyn Berndt\, N ational League of Cities Sustainability Legislative Director\; and Jasmine Gore\, Local Government Advisory Committee Chair If interested\, please r egister for the webinar by following this link. You must register to recei ve virtual access to the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This 1.5-hou r webinar will provide an overview of the ARP\, detail how funds can suppo rt stormwater and wastewater\, share several examples of local government plans for funding\, and a follow-up document with jurisdiction and nationa l resources for additional questions. The webinar goals are to address que stions\, learn of examples\, and consider funding projects that address lo ng-standing water infrastructure needs.
Speakers include: Diana Esher\, EPA Region 3 Acting Director\; Adam Pugh\, National Association of Counties Associate L egislative Director\; Carolyn Berndt\, National League of Cities Sustainab ility Legislative Director\; and Jasmine Gore\, Local Government Advisory Committee Chair
If intereste d\, please register for the webinar by following this \;link. Y ou must register to receive virtual access to the webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210901T1213530Z-399841-4081@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T143000 SUMMARY:Basic Silviculture DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension Service at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center for a Basic Silviculture for Landowners workshop. Partici pants will learn how forests develop based on the growing characteristics of WV's most prominent forest species\, and how human activities alter thi s succession. We will also discuss tree measurements and make a Biltmore s tick. This workshop is free and open to the public. There will be an outdo or component with moderate hiking to discuss species in the field\, so ple ase dress appropriately for the weather. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex
tension Service at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center for a
Basic Silviculture for Landowners workshop. Participants will learn how fo
rests develop based on the growing characteristics of WV's most prominent
forest species\, and how human activities alter this succession. We will a
lso discuss tree measurements and make a Biltmore stick.
This workshop is free and open to the publ
ic. There will be an outdoor component with moderate hiking to discuss spe
cies in the field\, so please dress appropriately for the weather.<
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Event by&nbs p\;Warm Springs Watershed Association \;and \;Berkele y Springs \;at the \;Morgan County Wellness Center
Help keep our stream clean by joining u s for monthly stream cleanups along the Warm Springs Run! It's the perfect chance to meet new friends\, protect clean water\, and get outside!
The Warm Springs Watershed Associ ation is an award-winning organization made up of volunteers whose mission it is to protect the Warm Springs Run and its watershed.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260311T1802260Z-399841-7018@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201119 SUMMARY:GIS Day DESCRIPTION:As a tradition\, the GIS user community at the WV Dept. of Tran sportation (WVDOT) will celebrate GIS Day again. This year the event will be virtual. Attached please find the agenda. While the afternoon technical workshop is reserved for WVDOT GIS users ONLY\, you are invited to join o ur morning session\, listening to presentations\, and answering fun trivia questions (the top five winners each will get a prize). If you are intere sted\, please register online at https://arcg.is/1miCeO or email Sevin Eld ridge to sign up before EOB 11/13/2020. AgendaGISDay_112020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As a traditi on\, the GIS user community at the WV Dept. of Transportation (WVDOT) will celebrate GIS Day again. This year the event will be virtual. Attached pl ease find the agenda.
While the afternoon technical workshop is reserved for WVDOT GIS users ONLY\, yo u are invited to join our morning session\, listening to presentations\, a nd answering fun trivia questions (the top five winners each will get a pr ize). If you are interested\, please register online at https://arcg.is/1miCeO or email \;< a href='mailto:Sevin.C.Eldridge@wv.gov'>Sevin Eldridge to sign up befo re EOB 11/13/2020.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20201112T1350080Z-399841-3532@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T120000 SUMMARY:Long Point hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Pa rk Join Community Captain Pat for a hike on the Long Point Trail. See the best of the New River Gorge National Park when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace\, and are led by Community Captains with an i ntro by an NPS ranger when available.. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring wal king sticks/hiking poles for assistance\, and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscreen. The length of each hike may vary. Please contact us\, or find our Facebook event page for each hike for more details. http s://fb.me/e/2b8wNWVgf?mibextid=Z0UBBX X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Park
https://fb.me/e/2b8 wNWVgf?mibextid=Z0UBBX
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230103T1457530Z-399841-5062@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617 SUMMARY:North Fork site tours DESCRIPTION:This series of five events are designed to give volunteers a ta ste of what different conservation efforts look like on a watershed-based scale. The event lineup includes a stream cleanup\, tree planting\, site tour visit\, education day\, and past project maintenance day. The second event will be a tour of restoration practices implemented by Trout Unlimi ted on both private and public land in the North Fork watershed. Transpor tation from meeting location and lunch will be provided. Please wear comf ortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing as there will be some walki ng involved. Meeting location is in the back parking lot at the Seneca Di scovery Center at 9 am. Click-Here to reserve your spot and get more information. 2023HealtheNorthForkSiteTour.JPG X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This series of five events are designed to give volunteers a taste of what different conservation efforts look like on a watershed-based scale. \; The event lineup includes a stream cleanup\, tree planting\, site tour visit\, education day\, and past project maintenance day. \;
The second event will be a tour of restoration practices implemented by Trout Unlimited on both private a nd public land in the North Fork watershed. \; Transportation from mee ting location and lunch will be provided. \; Please wear comfortable s hoes and weather appropriate clothing as there will be some walking involv ed. \; Meeting location is in the back parking lot at the Seneca Disco very Center at 9 am. \; \; \; \;
Cl ick-Here \;to reserve your spot and get more information. \;
2023HealtheNorthForkSiteTour.JPG
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Seneca Rocks Discovery Center UID:20230531T1839140Z-399841-5313@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000 SUMMARY:PVAS volunteer workday DESCRIPTION:Join USDA-APHIS Pest Technician Dana Burton for a volunteer wor kday at Cool Spring Preserve to manage Spotted Lanternfly populations. Sh e will teach us the techniques and tools of her trade and then we will hea d out on the preserve with one of the tools- soybean oil\, to attack Spott ed Lanternfly egg masses on trees. Click here to learn more and sign up to help! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join USDA-AP HIS Pest Technician Dana Burton for a volunteer workday \; at \;Co ol Spring Preserve \;to manage Spotted Lanternfly populations. She wil l teach us the techniques and tools of her trade and then we will head out on the preserve with one of the tools- soybean oil\, to attack Spotted La nternfly egg masses on trees.
Click here \;to lea rn more and sign up to help! \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240228T1502100Z-399841-5624@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715 SUMMARY:Fish contaminants update DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published update d recommendations for contaminants that Tribal\, state\, and territorial f ish advisory programs should consider monitoring in locally caught fish to protect public health. The EPA’s latest recommendations consist of two li sts of fish tissue contaminants\, both of which include several per- and p olyfluorinated substances (PFAS). Read the press release and view the list s of contaminants to monitor on the EPA’s website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Env ironmental \;Protection Agency (EPA) published updated recommendations for contaminants that Tribal\, state\, and territorial fish advisory prog rams should consider monitoring in locally caught fish to \;protect pu blic health. The EPA&rsquo\;s latest recommendations consist of two lists of fish tissue contaminants\, both of which include several per- and polyf luorinated substances (PFAS).
Read the \;press release \;and& nbsp\;view the lists of contaminants to monitor \;on the EPA&rsquo\;s web site.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240715T1937070Z-399841-5906@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190311T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190311T190000 SUMMARY:Morgantown rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC) and Morgantown Utility Board ar e joining forces again to hold a series of rain barrel workshops this spri ng. For the purchase of one registration\, you will receive a food-grade 5 5 gallon rain barrel and a universal diverter kit\, normally a $75-$100 va lue. During the workshop\, FODC and MUB staff will teach you how to assemb le and install the barrel. One registration purchase will equal one barrel and kit. You may bring along family to learn about stormwater runoff and rain barrels\, but only one rain barrel kit will be provided. Spots are li mited\, so please don’t wait to register. To register\, please visit Event brite. There\, you can view event details\, choose your date\, and purchas e your ticket! You may only register for one of the four workshops. Please verify that you are registering for the correct date before purchasing yo ur ticket. Please contact: info@deckerscreek.org or call (304) 292-3970 wi th any questions. https://www.facebook.com/events/2190710881246953/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of D
eckers Creek (FODC) and Morgantown Utility Board are joining forces a
gain to hold a series of rain barrel workshops this spring. For the purcha
se of one registration\, you will receive a food-grade 55 gallon rain barr
el and a universal diverter kit\, normally a $75-$100 value.
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br />During the workshop\, FODC and MUB sta
ff will teach you how to assemble and install the barrel. One registration
purchase will equal one barrel and kit. You may bring along family to lea
rn about stormwater runoff and rain barrels\, but only one rain barrel kit
will be provided. Spots are limited\, so please don&rsquo\;t wait to regi
ster.
To register\, pleas
e visit Eventbrite. There\, you can view event details\, choose your date\, and purchase you
r ticket! You may only register for one of the four workshops. Please veri
fy that you are registering for the correct date before purchasing your ti
cket. Please contact: info@deckerscreek.org or call (304) 29
2-3970 with any questions.
https://www.facebook.com/events/219071088 1246953/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190305T2130520Z-399841-1573@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T230000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier bird walk DESCRIPTION:Meet at 8:30 to enjoy coffee and muffins\, then join us for a w alk along the Greenbrier River via the Greenbrier River Trail with Dr. Mer ri Collins. Dr. Collins has a strong research background on Appalachian wi ldlfie ecology so this will be a great learning experience. The event is sponsored by the Greenbrier River Watershed Association and Appalachian He adwaters. GreenbrierBirdWalk.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at 8:30 to enjoy coffee and muffins\, then join us for a walk along the Greenbrie r River via the \;< span style='color: #008000\;'>Greenbrier River Trail with Dr. Merri Collins. Dr. Collins has a strong research background on Appalachian wildlfie ecology so this will be a great learning experience.& nbsp\;
The event is sponsore d by the \;Greenbrier River Watershed Association and Appalachian Headwaters. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Greenbrier River Trail UID:20250415T1818540Z-399841-6467@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T120000 SUMMARY:Native plant social DESCRIPTION:Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at our office in Eastp ort for a morning of socializing and discussing why native plants are bene ficial for the Chesapeake Bay watershed! ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have FREE native plants for everyone to take home (one pe r person)\, coffee and refreshments! We will also be providing information about the plants\, including the maintenance of the plants and why they a re important for the health and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Stop by and stay for as long as you would like! We will be set up outside our off ice from 9am-12pm. Our staff is excited to meet everyone and get to know t he community! https://www.facebook.com/events/292274504771619/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the All
iance for the Chesapeake Bay at our office in Eastport for a morning of so
cializing and discussing why native plants are beneficial for the Chesapea
ke Bay watershed! ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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everyone and get to know the community!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190214T1914470Z-399841-1617@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T150000 SUMMARY:Meet the grantmakers DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this series of conversations with leaders from the world of philanthropy. Hear about the issues that concern you and that shape gra ntmaking today. Meet the people who understand what drives decisions at th e top levels of philanthropic giving. We think you'll be impressed and ins pired by the panelists' commitment to their communities and their passion to work in partnership with dedicated nonprofit and government professiona ls achieving meaningful change. Come enjoy an hour that’s sure to offer ne w insights and lift your spirits. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy this s eries of conversations with leaders from the world of philanthropy. \; Hear about the issues that concern you and that shape grantmaking today. M eet the people who understand what drives decisions at the top levels of p hilanthropic giving.
We thin k you'll be impressed and inspired by the panelists' commitment to their c ommunities and their passion to work in partnership with dedicated nonprof it and government professionals achieving meaningful change. Come enjoy an hour that&rsquo\;s sure to offer new insights and lift your spirits.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250730T1435580Z-399841-6698@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200413 SUMMARY:Plogging DESCRIPTION:A Different Kind of Litter Cleanup The DEP's annual Make It Shi ne Statewide Cleanup had to be cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pan demic\, but there is something you can still do to help (while practicing social distancing) and you can get some exercise\, too. It's called 'plogg ing'. The original version of this story aired in July 2018 and is availab le on the DEP's Environment Matters YouTube channel. https://www.facebook. com/depwv/videos/vb.333203273754349/866825673744331/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Different Kind of Litter Cleanup
The D EP's annual Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup had to be cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, but there is something you can still do to help (while practicing social distancing) and you can get some exercise\, too. It's called 'ploggin g'. The original version of this story aired in July 2018 and is avail able on the DEP's Environment Matters YouTube channel.
https://www.facebook.com/depwv/vi deos/vb.333203273754349/866825673744331/
\; CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200413T1340310Z-399841-2981@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T160000 SUMMARY:Grandview Hike DESCRIPTION:Join Community Captain Pat for a 1.5 mile hike on the Big Buck/ Woodland Loop trails Sunday July 19th at 1pm. Meet at shelter #2 and check out www.activeswv.org/events for more information. Participants will be a sked to sign an online waiver found HERE. https://www.facebook.com/events/ s/grandview-hike/2538495389814397/ Hosted by New River Gorge National Rive r - Active Southern West Virginia - Get Active in the Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join Communi ty Captain Pat for a 1.5 mile hike on the Big Buck/Woodland Loop trails Su nday July 19th at 1pm. Meet at shelter #2 and check out \;www.activeswv. org/events \;for more information. Participants will be asked to s ign an online waiver found HERE.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/grandview-hike/25 38495389814397/
Hos ted by \;New River Gorge National River&n bsp\;- \;Active Southern West Virginia \;- \;Get Active in the P ark
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Grandview SP UID:20200717T1658000Z-399841-3277@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200826 SUMMARY:GBO DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory (GBO) Learning from home? Need STEM reso urces for your students? The GBO’s Galaxy Gift shop has a back-to-school s ale\, get 25% off purchases of $10 or more. From science and astronomy boo ks to games\, we have it all! Click-here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Green Bank O bservatory (GBO)
Learning from home? Need STEM resources for your students? The GBO&rsquo\;s Galaxy Gift shop has a back- to-school sale\, get 25% off purchases of $10 or more. From science and as tronomy books to games\, we have it all!
Click-here to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200826T1346170Z-399841-3390@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201006 SUMMARY:Youth Environmental Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:It’s time the 45th annual Youth Environmental Conference. This year's theme\, 'Careers in Conservation'. Due to COVID-19 the conference i s virtual through WVDEP’s Facebook and YouTube channel and a live Zoom Mee ting. In addition to live video\, we will have fun\, informative pre-reco rded videos posted HERE\, on Facebook\, and the YouTube channel\, “Environ ment Matters”. We will have special guests\, nature photography\, careers in DNR law enforcement the water industry and more. We also have video of awesome places to visit in West Virginia - you won’t want to miss that! E arth Bingo is available until October 9. You can find it HERE. Want to win a prize? Submit a photo of your completed BINGO. Text it to 304-545-9403 or email Annette Hoskins. To receive a prize for participating in the conf erence\, you must register by October 5. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It&rsquo\;s time the 45th \;annual Youth Environmental Conference. \;This year's theme\, 'Careers in Conservation'. Due to COVID-19 the confe rence is virtual through WVDEP&rsquo\;s Facebook and YouTube channel and a live Zoom Meeting. \; In addition to live video\, we will have fun\, informative pre-recorded videos posted HERE\, on Facebook\, and the YouTube channel\, &ldquo\;Environment Matters &rdquo\;. \;
We will have special guests\, nature photography\, careers in DNR law enforcement the water industry and more. We also have video of awesome places to visi t in West Virginia - you won&rsquo\;t want to miss that! Earth Bingo is av ailable until October 9. You can find it \;HERE.
Want to win a prize? Su bmit a photo of your completed BINGO. Text it to 304-545-9403 or email Annette Hoskins. \;T o receive a prize for participating in the conference\, you must < a href='https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=As8mikpDHkOMrX 6u-X70hMNWY07cl_lJgcbwjWyEJp9UNzdIOVA2N1FRVTNKRUg3N1FLRzNUWEtWSi4u'>regist er by October 5. \;
This week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week 's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impo rtant deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210702T1628440Z-399841-3986@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930 SUMMARY:Wyoming County Days DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20170530T1845310Z-399841-355@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170624T110000 SUMMARY:Regetta Race and Float DESCRIPTION:Branchland Park Registration on site the day of www.facebook.co m/TheLincolnLogWV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Branchland Park
Registration on sit e the day of
www.facebook.co m/TheLincolnLogWV
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170619T1249500Z-399841-357@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200403 SUMMARY:Volunteer WV updates DESCRIPTION:Update From Volunteer West Virginia Over the past few weeks we have been inspired by the many ways West Virginians are stepping up to hel p with the COVID-19 pandemic. At Volunteer West Virginia we are collecting safe and creative ways to volunteer and posting them on our website. Plea se be safe while volunteering. Remember to practice prevention through soc ial distancing\, hand-washing and following all CDC Guidelines & Precautio ns. How To Share a Volunteer Opportunity To share a COVID Volunteer Opport unity on our website please email Dana Bryant. Be sure to include: Your or ganization\, location\, a brief description\, and contact information. Loo king for safe ways to engage your volunteers during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Check out this free webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Upda te From Volunteer West Virginia
Over the past few weeks we have been inspired by the many way s West Virginians are stepping up to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. At < a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fPzifWU-6xulEN6B6SPXeqP01MK37kTRCnu YL9vC1LLdM5wIQYT4Ko60K9XIvmuSDB7d2GEd5IzsDPiCd-F0TlWPZzjPPxDyQhP3dviHDtTl9 Quru85F51MORVLGWMrK-r1PUM1fcpKT0kRXlL7oFQ==&\;c=yf66R3dlPV38uBIuthXVnEi 0dWsiv_I7kePT7vb1J9AhYv0q2E-9nw==&\;ch=JZWrPOV1XfG4nzprO0L9nF9JbsUUWGAX P14KRVT9CkahzCQWY23OEQ=='>Volunteer West Virginia we are coll ecting safe and creative ways to volunteer and posting them on our website. P lease be safe while volunteering. Remember to \;practice prevention th rough social distancing\, hand-washing and following all CDC Guidelines &\; Precautions.
How To Share a Volunteer Opportunity
To share a COVID Volunteer Opportunity on our website please email Dana Bryant. Be sure to include: Your organizatio n\, location\, a brief description\, and contact information. Looking for safe ways to engage your volunteers during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Check out t his free webinar.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200402T1934180Z-399841-2934@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T110000 SUMMARY:Going Off the Deep End DESCRIPTION:Both homade and modified floating water crafts Various categori es and prizes 11 a.m. Check-in. Branchland Park. Info:ckarr@coalfield-deve lopment.org / 304-951-8223 www.eventbrite.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Both homade and modified floating water cra fts
Various categories and prizes
11 a.m. Check-in. Branch land Park.
Info:ckarr@coalfield-development.org / 304-951-8223
www.eventbrite.com
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170531T1209520Z-399841-358@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170722 SUMMARY:Mt. State Anglers Tournament on the Guyandotte DESCRIPTION:Host location TBA info: mskawv@gmail.com / 304-942-1122 Registr ation: www.facebook.com/mskawv X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Host location TBA
info: mskawv@gmai l.com / 304-942-1122
Registration: www.facebook.com/mskawv
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170531T1212300Z-399841-359@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230320 SUMMARY:Into the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Inside you’ll find: Saturday\, April 8th - Join FOC AllStars Da ni Martin and Chrissy Zeltner for a Cheat Narrows Spring Clean Up! Sunday\ , April 23rd - Join FOC on April 23rd for our Spring Adopt-a-Highway Litte r Pickup Event - let's clean up Rt. 26 for Cheat Fest! Sign up to receive emails about tree planting opportunities in the Upper Cheat River watershe d this spring. FOC’s Riparian Tree Planting program aims to reforest strea mbanks along the Cheat River main stem and select tributaries with native trees and shrubs. 2023 planting events will likely happen in April or May\ , and again in November. Cheat River Narrows Receives Funding for Future I mproved Access 29th Annual Cheat River Festival Details Sinuosity with FOC E.D.\, Amanda Pitzer And more! → Click-here to download ‘Into the Canyon’ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Inside you&r squo\;ll find:
And more! &rarr\; Click-here to dow nload &lsquo\;Into the Canyon&rsquo\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230320T1851520Z-399841-5193@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230322 SUMMARY:World Water Day DESCRIPTION:World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focu sing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sust ainable management of freshwater resources. It is about taking action to t ackle the global water crisis\, in support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. In 2023\, World Water Day focuses on accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis\, and UNESCO is the lead UN agency. A new World Water Development Report is released each year on or near World Water Day\, to provide decision-makers with tools to formulate and implement sustainable water policies. This re port is coordinated by UNESCO’s World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP) on behalf of UN-Water. The annual theme for World Water Day is aligned with the focus of the report. LEARN. SHARE.ACT X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:World Water Day \;is held annually on&n bsp\;22 March \;as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater res ources. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis\, in s upport of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for a ll by 2030. \;In 2023\, World Water Day focuses on accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis\, and UNESCO is the lead UN agen cy.
A new World Water Develo pment Report is released each year on or near World Water Day\, to provide decision-makers with tools to formulate and implement sustainable water p olicies. This report is coordinated by UNESCO&rsquo\;s World Water Assessm ent Programme (WWAP) on behalf of UN-Water. The annual theme for World Wat er Day is aligned with the focus of the report.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230323T1334500Z-399841-5194@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170619 SUMMARY:Junior Conservation Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The DEP's Junior Conservation camp is a weeklong camp for youth ages 11-14 at Cedar Lakes\, just outside of Ripley in Jackson County. Sta rts: 06/19/2017 Ends: 06/23/2017 Contact Information: Diana Haid: Diana. K.Haid@wv.gov 304-926-0499\, ext. 1114 Links Youth Environmental Program L ocation: Cedar Lakes 82 FFA Drive Ripley\, WV 25271 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DEP's Junior Conservation camp is a wee klong camp for youth ages 11-14 at Cedar Lakes\, just outside of Ripley in Jackson County.
Starts: 06/19/2017 \; Ends: 06/23/2017 \;
Contact Information: Diana Haid: < a href='mailto:Diana.K.Haid@wv.gov'>Diana.K .Haid@wv.gov
304-926-0499\, ext. 1114
L inks Youth Environmental Pr ogram
Location: Cedar Lakes 82 FFA Drive Ripley\ , WV \; 25271
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170417T1827360Z-399841-275@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170520 SUMMARY:Youth Environmental Day DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the DEP's Youth Environmental Program\, Youth Envi ronmental Day honors YEP award winners from across West Virginia. Starts: 9:00 AM Ends: 5:00 PM Contact Information: Diana Haid 304-926-0499\, ext. 1114 Diana.K.Haid@wv.gov Links - Youth Environmental Program Location: Nor th Bend State Park 202 North Bend Park Road\, Cairo\, WV 26337 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sponsored by the DEP's Youth Environmental Program\, Youth Environmental Day honors YEP award winners from across Wes t Virginia.
Starts: 9:00 AM Ends: 5:00 PM
Contact Information: Diana Haid 304-926-0499\, ext. 1114
Lin ks - Youth Environ mental Program
Location: North Bend State Park 202 North Bend Park Road\, Cairo\, WV \; 26337
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170417T1823530Z-399841-274@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100617T160000 SUMMARY:Bio-monitoring demo DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Nonpoint Section will be conducting a benthic collectio n and evaluation demonstration on Second Creek (the blue hole area) from 1 00 - 300 PM. Contact Dixie for more information. Sponsored by: Freinds of the Second Creek X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP'\;s Nonpoint Section will be conducti ng a benthic collection and evaluation demonstration on Second Creek (the blue hole area) from 100 - 300 PM. \; Contact Dixie for more information.Events:
In this issue:
This Week's Wrap is accessible here: \;https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa- weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-34-week-of-october-5-2020/
< p>In this issue...ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membershi p of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201009T1758360Z-399841-3496@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110428 SUMMARY:Envirothon DESCRIPTION:Teaching Day at the WV Envirothon WVDEP's Nonpoint Source Progr am Coordinator will participate in the evening judging of the 5th topic an d the Western and Southern Basin Coordinators will be part of the aquatics teaching team. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Teaching Day at the WV Envirothon< /a>Did you know you can find strategies for financing environmental projects in CAST?&nbs p\;These resources can be found in CAST under \;Financing BMP Implementation for Urban Stormwater.
Upcoming webinars - \;This month's webinar will review the framework for develop ing nutrient and sediment reduction plan using CAST. In addition\, Jennife r Egan\, from UMD's Environmental Finance Center\, will present on the fin ancial planning resources available for implementing a watershed treatment plan.
Time: April 8th< /sup> at noon EDT. Topic: Local Engagement Resources. \;Join Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 989 9739 2609
Past webinars - \;February's webinar\, \;Stream Restoration Calculator\, defines the stream restoration BMPs and protocols . This\, and other past webinar recordings\, are available in the \;Learning \;section of CAST under Free Training Videos and Develop a Plan.
Upd ates - \;CAST has a new architecture and design that will gre atly speed up scenario runs. The Bay Program Partnership made the decision to have CAST data updates every two years. A full list of changes is avai lable on CAST's \;Upgrade History. The new CAST version is Pha se 6 - 7.0.1.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220311T1510330Z-399841-4382@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200804 SUMMARY:WVCA news and updates DESCRIPTION:WV Conservation Agency News and updates – August 2020 In this e dition: Conservation Matters video Forage and grassland certification for conservation specialist Essential work during Covid-19 Urban agriculture s potlight Agriculture Enhancement Program (AgEP) accomplishments And much m ore Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV C onservation Agency
News and updates &ndash\; August 2020
In this edition:
Click-Here< /span> \;to read all the details.
Titl e: \;Revegetation of Mine Wastes in Arid Environments: Linkin g Above- and Below-Ground Performance
Speakers: \;Julia Neilson and Raina Maier
Sponsored:&n bsp\;U.S. EPA\, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation< /span>
Presentation type: < /strong>Live webinar
Registration: https://clu-in.org/conf/tio/mining-reveg/
Abstract: \;Hard
rock mining results in extensive land disturbance due to economic mineral
extraction and residual mine waste deposition. Revegetation accelerates re
clamation of land disturbed by mining\; however\, the revegetation of mine
waste sites in arid regions of the world has unique environmental challen
ges due to low water availability and sensitive ecologies. Further complic
ating the issue is the myriad of wastes that exist. In this presentation\,
we will discuss what we have learned over the last decade about how below
-ground metrics are related to and can predict revegetation success under
a variety of conditions and revegetation approaches. We will present data
from legacy and modern waste sites examining both direct planting into min
e waste and cap and plant scenarios.
Connecting w ith Community: Community Engagement 101
Join \;Mid-Atlantic TAB for best practices and discuss ions around what successful\, genuine\, community engagement looks like an d how to use it throughout the brownfield redevelopment process!
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250730T1608430Z-399841-6699@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110325 SUMMARY:WVEEA Conference DESCRIPTION:The WV Environmental Education Association Conference will be h eld at the new Canaan Valley Institute facility. Go to: http://www.wveea. org/ for more information. An abbreviated WV Save Our Streams (WVSOS) clas s will be offered to participants on Friday. We will leave CVI and travel to a local stream for the demonstration. We will return to the conferenc e and meet again for a wrap-up following the keynote speakers. Click-here for more information about WVSOS. Note: Registration is required and the ir will be a limit to the number of participants. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Environmental Education Association Con ference will be held at the new Canaan Valley Institute facility. \; Go to: http://www.wveea.org/ \;for more information.Check out th e events scheduled for July in the Capitol Conservation District (CCD). Th ere are a wide variety to choose from. Learn more here...
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250702T1411010Z-399841-6644@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702 SUMMARY:Reducing AMD and collecting rare earth minerals DESCRIPTION:How West Virginia is Pulling Pollution\, and Rare Earths\, Out of Its Streams Abandoned coal mines had left waterways acidic and rusty or ange. Local residents are cleaning them up\, and recovering valuable miner als in the process. ---> Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How West Vir ginia is Pulling Pollution\, and Rare Earths\, Out of Its Streams
Abandoned coal mines had left waterw ays acidic and rusty orange. Local residents are cleaning them up\, and re covering valuable minerals in the process.
--->\; Read more here.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250702T1416460Z-399841-6645@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531 SUMMARY:Tire recycling event DESCRIPTION:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) and WVDEP is sponsoring a spring tire collection event at the South Berkeley Recycling Center. This event is open only to WV residents. Tires do not have to be r emoved from rims\, and all tires are subject to inspection. Questions? Cal l 304-267-9370 or email office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com. BerkeleyCoTire RecyclingEvent.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA)
and WVDEP is sponsoring a spring tire collection event at the South Berkel
ey Recycling Center.
This ev ent is open only to WV residents. Tires do not have to be removed from rim s\, and all tires are subject to inspection.
Questions? Call 304-267-9370 or email office@berkeleycountyrecy cling.com.
BerkeleyCoTireRecyclingEvent.jpg
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250415T1836550Z-399841-6468@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T133000 SUMMARY:DEP rule making process DESCRIPTION:DEP Lunch and Learn: The Rule Making Process The 2020 Legislat ive Session is just around the corner! Join the Office of Legal Services and the Public Information Office for an overview of the rule making proce ss. Learn how to prepare and what to expect all along the way\, now thru March 2020. Date: Monday\, April 22\, 2019\, Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: West Virginia Room\, WVDEP Headquarters All individuals who will be involved in rule making this year\, plan to be involved in rule making next year\, or who are generally interested in the process should attend. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Casey E. Korbini Deputy Director for Remediation Programs West Virginia Department of Environmental Protec tion 131A Peninsula Street\, Wheeling\, WV 26003 304-238-1220 x 3506 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DEP Lunch an d Learn: \; The Rule Making Process
The 2020 Legislative Session is just around t
he corner! \; Join the Office of Legal Services and the Public Informa
tion Office for an overview of the rule making process. \; Learn how t
o prepare and what to expect all along the way\, now thru March 2020.
Date: Monday\, April 22\, 2019\, Time: 12:00 p.m. &ndash\; 1:30 p.m. Location: West Virginia Room\, WVDEP Headquarters
All individuals who will be involved in rule making this year\, plan to be involved in ru le making next year\, or who are generally interested in the process shoul d attend. \; Please feel free to bring your lunch.
&nbs p\;
Deputy Director for Remediation Programs
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
131A Peninsula Street\, Wheeling\, WV 26003
304-238-1220 x 350 6
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVDEP - WV Room UID:20190416T1833200Z-399841-1879@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T100000 SUMMARY:Study Design for monitoring DESCRIPTION:National Water Quality Monitoring Council webinar: Study Design - developing a monitoring program that delivers results Developing a wate r quality monitoring program is an effective means of reaching diverse aud iences\, providing education and raising awareness of local water resource issues that can lead to results – in understanding\, protecting and resto ring local waters. Prior to developing a monitoring program\, it is essent ial to think through the scientific process\, where and how decisions are made and where you have the greatest impact. Independent of program age\, objectives\, rigor or organization type\, the study design process facili tates making essential decisions to create measurable results\, impacts an d outcomes. This 90-minute\, interactive session will explore how to creat e an information rich monitoring program and now to track and communicate results. This study design workshop is an overview and program evaluation for existing or new monitoring coordinators\, regardless of organization type.. Session objectives include: 1) Understand the purpose and value of planning a monitoring program that produces measurable impacts\, change\, outcomes and results. 2) Review and evaluate key questions and best pra ctices to effective design in four key areas: Why/Who\, Technical\, Inform ation and Evaluation. 3) Understand how to identify targeted decision mak ers\, information needs and align monitoring objectives. 4) Learn how to design\, communicate and deliver data quality\, data management and inform ation products to meet monitoring program information needs. 5) Learn how to design monitoring program evaluation to capture measurable results\, ad just and evolve monitoring program. 6) Program elements to build the capa city of volunteers to implement program\, including how to start\, trainin g\, recruitment\, verification and available resources. If you miss one of these webinars and would like to view them later\, please visit their You Tube page to view their archive of webinars\, or\, visit the website for m ore information. To register for the webinar\, click here. https://www.na pawatersheds.org/events/view/11197 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Water Quality Monitoring Council \; webinar: Study Design - developing a monitoring program that delivers results
Developing a water quality monitoring program is an e ffective means of reaching diverse audiences\, providing education and rai sing awareness of local water resource issues that can lead to results &nd ash\; in understanding\, protecting and restoring local waters. Prior to d eveloping a monitoring program\, it is essential to think through the scie ntific process\, where and how decisions are made and where you have the g reatest impact. \; Independent of program age\, objectives\, rigor or organization type\, the study design process facilitates making essential decisions to create measurable results\, impacts and outcomes. This 90-min ute\, interactive session will explore how to create an information rich m onitoring program and now to track and communicate results. \; \;T his study design workshop is an overview and program evaluation for existi ng or new monitoring coordinators\, regardless of organization type.. Sess ion objectives include:
1)&n bsp\; \;Understand the purpose and value of planning a monitoring prog ram that produces measurable impacts\, change\, outcomes and results. \; \;2) \; Review and evaluate key questions and best practices to effective design in four key areas: Why/Who\, Technical\, Information and Evaluation. 3) \; Understand how to identify targeted decision makers \, information needs and align monitoring objectives. 4) \; Learn how to design\, communicate and deliver data quality\, data management and inf ormation products to meet monitoring program information needs. 5) Learn h ow to design monitoring program evaluation to capture measurable results\, adjust and evolve monitoring program. 6) \; Program elements to build the capacity of volunteers to implement program\, including how to start\ , training\, recruitment\, verification and available resources.
If you miss one of these webinars and would like to view them later\, please visit their \;YouTube page \;to view their archive of \;webinars\, or\, visit the \;website \;for more information. To regist er for the webinar\, click here . \;
https://www.napawatersheds.org /events/view/11197
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190322T1442400Z-399841-1768@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200504 SUMMARY:Globe at night DESCRIPTION:Globe at Night is an international citizen-science campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citize n-scientists to measure & submit their night sky brightness observations. It's easy to get involved - all you need is computer or smart phone and fo llow these 5 Simple Steps! Join us for the May 2020 campaign! So far in 20 20 citizen scientists from around the world have contributed 6\,471 data p oints! Help us achieve our goal of 15\,000 data points this year! Check ou t the Campaign dates & Constellations for 2020! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Globe at Nig ht is an international citizen-science campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citizen-scientists to measure &\; submit their night sky brightness observations. It's easy to get i nvolved - all you need is computer or smart phone and follow these 5 Simple Steps!
Join us for the May 2020 campaign! So far in 2020 citizen scientists from around the world have contr ibuted 6\,471 data points! Help us achieve our goal o f 15\,000 data points this year! Check out the Campaign da tes &\; Constellations for 2020!
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200420T1632550Z-399841-3008@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200424 SUMMARY:Biomonitoring why's and how's DESCRIPTION:Biomonitoring Why’s and How’s Biomonitoring uses aquatic organi sms as biological indicators of water quality. These organisms\, called be nthic macroinvertebrates\, only thrive under certain water quality conditi ons\, so their abundance\, distribution\, and overall presence can indicat e watershed health. Learn more from NEEF here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Biomonitorin g Why&rsquo\;s and How&rsquo\;s
Biomonitoring uses aquatic organisms as biological indicators of water quality. These organisms\, called benthic macroinvertebrates\, only thrive under certain water quality conditions\, so their abundance\, distributio n\, and overall presence can indicate watershed health. Learn more from NE EF he re.
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SUMMARY:WET digital lessons
DESCRIPTION:Project WET Digital Lessons and Tutorials These lessons were de
veloped for educators and parents to assign lessons for students at home.
We will be adding regularly and will have something for anyone wanting to
use Project WET activities at home! Click on a lesson or tutorial to begin
. https://www.projectwet.org/distancelearning#DigitalLessons
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Project WET Digital Lessons and Tutorials
These lessons were developed for educators and parents to assign lessons for \;students at home. We will be adding regularly and will have som ething \;for anyone wanting to use Project WET activities at home!&nbs p\;Click on a lesson or tutorial to begin.
https://www.projectwet.org/distancelearning#DigitalLessons
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20200406T1529070Z-399841-2948@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T150000 SUMMARY:Painting project DESCRIPTION:We're going to do some painting on the picnic shelters in Johns on Hollow\, located on the left\, just past the Kanawha State Forest campg round. This project involves getting on a ladder. If that's not your thing \, you can sand and prep a wooden bridge which needs a coat of stain. http s://www.facebook.com/events/505391693258186/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We're going to do some painting on the picn ic shelters in Johnson Hollow\, located on the left\, just past the Kanawh a State Forest campground. This project involves getting on a ladder. If t hat's not your thing\, you can sand and prep a wooden bridge which needs a coat of stain.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180920T1502060Z-399841-1221@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T140000 SUMMARY:Joes Creek clean-up DESCRIPTION:Come out and join the Tadpole Project as we partner with Active Southern West Virginia and take part in cleaning up Joes Creek hollow on August 29th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Gloves and bags will be provided. All vol unteers are welcome! We will be meeting up at the car wash at the mouth of Joes Creek hollow at 9:30 to group everyone. We hope to see you all out t here taking part in our community... https://www.facebook.com/events/22726 9037922714/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out and join the \;Tadpole Project a s we partner with Active Southern West Virginia and take part in cleaning up Joes Creek hollow on August 29th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Gloves and bags w ill be provided. All volunteers are welcome! We will be meeting up at the car wash at the mouth of Joes Creek hollow at 9:30 to group everyone. We h ope to see you all out there taking part in our community...
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 227269037922714/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180829T1218450Z-399841-1126@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190531 SUMMARY:Float the Fork RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the second annual padding event on the West F ork River! This year we will be celebrating the 75.4 mile West Fork Water Trail with a two day celebration on the river! Friday night we will get to gether at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksburg for early registration\, ri ver education and other entertainment.. Saturday we will float from Goodho pe to West Milford Park where boats will be unloaded and more festivities will ensue!Registration begins at 8am\, Float begins at 9am All celebratio ns are open to the public! Stay tuned\, more details to come! https://www. facebook.com/events/823905084613769/ FloattheFork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save the dat
e for the second annual padding event on the West Fork River! This year we
will be celebrating the 75.4 mile West Fork Water Trail with a two day ce
lebration on the river!
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riday night we will get together at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksburg f
or early registration\, river education and other entertainment.. Saturday
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aded and more festivities will ensue!Registration begins at 8am\, Float be
gins at 9am
All celebrati
ons are open to the public! Stay tuned\, more details to come!
https: //www.facebook.com/events/823905084613769/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190509T2018460Z-399841-1619@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T160000 SUMMARY:Valley vibes - Karst DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Canaan Valley NWR Visitor Center to find out wha t Karst Topography is and how it affects the landscape here in West Virgin ia. https://www.facebook.com/events/977841992411184/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at the \;Ca naan Valley NWR Visitor Center to find out what Karst Topograph y is and how it affects the landscape here in West Virginia.
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 977841992411184/
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190214T1920380Z-399841-1618@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T190000 SUMMARY:Morgantown rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC) and Morgantown Utility Board ar e joining forces again to hold a series of rain barrel workshops this spri ng. For the purchase of one registration\, you will receive a food-grade 5 5 gallon rain barrel and a universal diverter kit\, normally a $75-$100 va lue. During the workshop\, FODC and MUB staff will teach you how to assemb le and install the barrel. One registration purchase will equal one barrel and kit. You may bring along family to learn about stormwater runoff and rain barrels\, but only one rain barrel kit will be provided. Spots are li mited\, so please don’t wait to register. To register\, please visit Event brite. There\, you can view event details\, choose your date\, and purchas e your ticket! You may only register for one of the four workshops. Please verify that you are registering for the correct date before purchasing yo ur ticket. Please contact: info@deckerscreek.org or call (304) 292-3970 wi th any questions. https://www.facebook.com/events/2190710881246953/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of D
eckers Creek (FODC) and Morgantown Utility Board are joining forces a
gain to hold a series of rain barrel workshops this spring. For the purcha
se of one registration\, you will receive a food-grade 55 gallon rain barr
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190305T1432450Z-399841-1574@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220104 SUMMARY:EL summer camp registration DESCRIPTION:Summer camp registration is open --> Sign Up Here. Camp updates New Small Fries overnight program for campers entering grades 1 - 2 Exp anded NICA adventure mountain biking camps 5 options for high school campe rs 2022 marks the return to river trips And more… Questions? Click-Here an d/or email: mbrooks@experience-learning.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summer \ ;camp registration is open -->\; \;Sign Up Here.
Camp updates \;
Questions? Click -Here and/or email: mbrooks@experience-learning.org.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220103T1604570Z-399841-4280@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T163000 SUMMARY:Addressing nonpoint source pollution DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for EPA’s Watershed Academy webinar on addressing nonpoint source pollution through EPA’s National Nonpoint Sour ce Program. During this webcast\, you will learn more about the national n onpoint source program and the various ways this program helps restore wat er quality across the United States. For more information on this webinar and to register\, click-here. 2023AddressingNonpointSourcePollution.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for EPA&rsquo\;s Watershed Academy webinar on \;< /strong>addressing nonpoint source pollutio n through EPA&rsquo\;s National Nonpoint Source Program. During thi s webcast\, you will learn more about the national nonpoint source program and the various ways this program helps restore water quality across the United States.
For more info rmation on this webinar and to register\, < a href='https://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/addressing-nonpoint-source-po llution-through-epas-national-nonpoint-source-program' target='_blank' rel ='nofollow'>click-here.&n bsp\;
2023AddressingNonpointSourcePollution.pdf
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230707T1322400Z-399841-5336@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180407 SUMMARY:Opening Day for Trails in Salem WV! DESCRIPTION:http://www.HarrisonRailTrails.org We are excited to be hostin g our 3rd Annual Opening Day for Trails again this year! Our event flyer i s attached and the event is FREE to the public! We will be holding it at t he Salem Depot Park in Salem\, WV again this year and have plenty of fun a ctivities planned for the family and FREE items for the kids! So mark your calendars\, bring the family and your bicycles and join us April 7th on t he North Bend Rail-Trail! Happy Trails! Diana C. Druga President Harrison Rail Trails X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://www.HarrisonRailTrails.org
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We are exci ted to be hosting our 3rd Annual Opening Day for Trails again this year!Our event flyer is attached and the event is FREE to the public!
We will be holding it at the Salem Depot Park in Salem\, WV again
this year and have plenty of fun \;activities planned for the family
and FREE items for the kids!
So mark your calendars\, bring
the family and your bicycles and join us April 7th on the North Bend \
;Rail-Trail!
Happy Trails!
Diana C. Druga
Presi
dent Harrison Rail Trails
Climate Chan ge Education Professional Development Day
Through a Teacher Professional Development grant from the We st Virginia Space Grant Consortium\, the WVU Physics &\; Astronomy Depa rtment\, the WV Water Research Institute\, and the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&\;V Educator Resource Center are teaming up to offer day-long climat e change education professional development pilot workshop for West Virgin ia middle and high school teachers. Download the flyer to learn more. Appl ications are available at the \;HERE and are due Feb. 3rd.
131 Wiley St.\, Fairmont WV (White Hall). Date: Fe< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>b. 29th back-up date: March 13th.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200110T1746390Z-399841-2677@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200229 SUMMARY:Climate change PD day DESCRIPTION:Climate Change Education Professional Development Day Through a Teacher Professional Development grant from the West Virginia Space Grant Consortium\, the WVU Physics & Astronomy Department\, the WV Water Resear ch Institute\, and the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&V Educator Resource Cente r are teaming up to offer day-long climate change education professional d evelopment pilot workshop for West Virginia middle and high school teacher s. Download the flyer to learn more. ClimatePDworkshop.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Climate Chan ge Education Professional Development Day
Through a Teacher Professional Development grant from the We st Virginia Space Grant Consortium\, the WVU Physics &\; Astronomy Depa rtment\, the WV Water Research Institute\, and the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&\;V Educator Resource Center are teaming up to offer day-long climat e change education professional development pilot workshop for West Virgin ia middle and high school teachers. Download the flyer to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:White Hall UID:20200110T1748160Z-399841-2678@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T120000 SUMMARY:Fall nature hikes DESCRIPTION: Meet at the Nature Center (Old Pool) for registration at 8:30 . HIkes begin at 9:00. Multiple interpretive hikes are available. Here's t he line-up: Wildflowers: Snipe Trail and Shrewsberry Hollow – easy to mode rate. Leaders: Mark Watson\, Jim Smith. Trees and Wilflowers: Polly Trail – Moderate. Leaders: Chris Gatens\, Sara Miller. Edible and useful plants: shooting range road – slow and easy. Leaders: Becky Linger\, Roger Hardwa y. Birds and trees: Overlook Rock Trail\, loaner binoculars available – mo derate to difficult. Leaders: Dave Dendler\, Hunter Smith. Insects: Dunlop Hollow – Easy. Leader: Laura Miller. Aquatic life: Davis Creek – Easy. Le aders: Carissa Turley\, Debby Mullins\, Laura Ceperley\, Martha Hopper. Na ture for kids and parents: areas walkable from parking lot – Easy. Leaders : Kevin Cade\, Frank Snyder\, Sally Snyder https://www.facebook.com/events /1183244451829375/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Meet at the Nature Center (Old Pool) for registration at 8:30. HIkes b
egin at 9:00. Multiple interpretive hikes are available. Here's the line-up:
Wildflowers: Snipe Trail and Shrewsberry Hollow &ndas
h\; easy to moderate. Leaders: Mark Watson\, Jim Smith. Trees and Wilflowers: Polly Trail &ndash\;
Moderate. Leaders: Chris Gatens\, Sara Miller. Edible and useful plants: shooting range road &nda
sh\; slow and easy. Leaders: Becky Linger\, Roger Hardway. Birds and \;trees: Overlook Rock Tr
ail\, loaner binoculars available &ndash\; moderate to difficult. Leaders:
Dave Dendler\, Hunter Smith. Insects: Dunlop Hollow &ndash\; Easy. Leader
: Laura Miller. Aquatic life: Davis Creek &ndash\; Easy. Leaders: Carissa Turley\, Debby Mullins\,
Laura Ceperley\, Martha Hopper. Nature for kids and parents: areas walkable from parking lot &nda
sh\; Easy. Leaders: Kevin Cade\, Frank Snyder\, Sally Snyder
https://www.facebook.com/events/1183244451829375/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190910T1259550Z-399841-1456@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210505 SUMMARY:How art can help shape landuses DESCRIPTION:The intersection of art and science: How art can help shape lan duses Art has played an essential role at Stroud Water Research Center fro m the beginning. Stroud Center co-founders Joan and Dick Stroud believed t hat art inspired the scientific mind and encouraged creativity. In the fir st episode of our 2021 webinar series exploring the intersection of art an d science\, eco-revelatory artist Stacy Levy tells the story of how artful collaborations with engineers\, ecologists\, and landscape architects can begin to change the way we live with nature. https://stroudcenter.org/new s/how-art-can-help-shape-land-use/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The intersec tion of art and science: How art can help shape landuses
Art has played an essential role \
;at Stroud Water Research Center from the beginning. Stroud Center co-foun
ders Joan and Dick Stroud believed that art inspired the scientific mind a
nd encouraged creativity. In the first episode of our 2021 webinar series
exploring the intersection of art and science\, eco-revelatory artist
\;Stacy Levy&nbs
p\;tells the story of how artful collaborations with engineers\, ecologist
s\, and landscape architects can begin to change the way we live with natu
re.
https://stroudcenter.org/news/h ow-art-can-help-shape-land-use/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210430T1923060Z-399841-3881@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423 SUMMARY:The Intake DESCRIPTION:The Intake Your source for collaborative news In this issue: Up dated prioritization map Upcoming partnership meeting EPCD watershed gathe ring (Skype) Land-use decisions in the Potomac Valley Partner spotlight An d more… Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Intake
Your so urce for collaborative news
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; \;Click-Here to read all the details
.
This Novembe r we&rsquo\;re grateful for you - the CitSci community. You inspire us wit h your perseverance and passion. In the face of wildfires\, hurricanes\, p andemics\, and social injustices\, you&rsquo\;ve not only continued your e xisting projects\, but some of you also even created new ones. You have ne w questions that need answering and we're here to support you in those eff orts.
Click-Here \;to read about citizen scientists pursuing answers to questions about potential uses of roof rainwater runoff and find two new tutorials to help you do even more with your projects on CitSci. Thank you for all y ou do.
Log-in or sign-up to CitSci.org HERE.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20201112T1401550Z-399841-3534@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T143000 SUMMARY:Soak up the rain series DESCRIPTION:Soak Up the Rain Series: Burlington Great Streets Initiative Re gister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/125210450829 Finding space for sto rmwater management infrastructure in New England cities can be a challenge \, but public streets offer a unique opportunity: create a “green street\, ” which incorporates vegetation\, soil\, and engineered systems to slow\, filter\, and cleanse stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces. The webin ar will showcase the City of Burlington’s Great Streets Initiative\, which supports a vibrant\, walkable\, and environmentally sustainable urban cen ter. Speakers will showcase creative solutions to challenges faced during the construction process\, including contaminated soils\, limited construc tion space\, and a dense network of aging subsurface utilities. Presenters : Jenna Olson\, Robert Goulding\, and James Sherrard\, City of Burlington. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Soak Up the Rain Series: Burlington Great Streets Initiative< /strong>
Register at: https:/ /www.eventbrite.com/e/125210450829
Finding space for stormwater management infrastructure in New E ngland cities can be a challenge\, but public streets offer a unique oppor tunity: create a &ldquo\;green street\,&rdquo\; which incorporates vegetat ion\, \;soil\, and engineered systems to slow\, filter\, and cleanse s tormwater runoff from impervious surfaces.
The webinar will showcase the City of Burlington&rsquo\;s G reat Streets Initiative\, which supports a vibrant\, walkable\, and enviro nmentally sustainable urban center. Speakers will showcase creative soluti ons to challenges faced during the construction process\, including contam inated soils\, limited construction space\, and a dense network of aging s ubsurface utilities. \;Presenters: Jenna Olson\, Robert Gouldin g\, and James Sherrard\, City of Burlington.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20201112T1410320Z-399841-3535@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000 SUMMARY:Conservation planning DESCRIPTION:WVSU Extension Service will host a live Zoom meeting as an oppo rtunity for land managers\, farmers\, and ranchers to interact with NRCS C onservationist Julie Stutler and WVSU Extension regarding conservation pla nning for farms\, woodlands\, wetlands\, and other natural resources. This is part of the online series on Sustainable Production through Spatial An alysis. The accompanying self-paced course will remain open for enrollment through May 2021 at http://wvsuextensionservice.com/. Register at https:/ /bit.ly/3eFzCrj to receive a login link and dial-in options for this works hop. For more information please contact Annette Ericksen. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVSU Extensi on Service will host a live Zoom meeting as an opportunity for land manage rs\, farmers\, and ranchers to interact with NRCS Conservationist Julie St utler and WVSU Extension regarding conservation planning for farms\, woodl ands\, wetlands\, and other natural resources. This is part of the online series on Sustainable Production through Spatial Analysis . The accompanying self-paced course will remain open for enrollm ent through May 2021 at \;http://wvsuextensionservice.com/.
Register at \;https://bit.ly/3eFzCrj to \;receive \;a logi n link and dial-in options for this workshop. For more information please contact \;Annette Erick sen.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20201112T1352590Z-399841-3533@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 SUMMARY:WV Wild Yard DESCRIPTION:WV Wild Yard West Virginia residents who landscape for wildlife use can have their land designated a “wild yard.” The program has 300 mem bers around the state and is operated through the Division of Natural Reso urces to create more natural habitat for wildlife around the state. Click- Here to learn more… and HERE for the Wild Yard information packet. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Wild Yard
West Virginia residents who landscape for wildlife use can have their land designated a &ldquo\;wild yard.&rdquo\; The program has 300 members around the state and is operated through the Division of Natural Resources to create more natural habitat for wildlife around the state.
Click-Here to learn more&hellip\; and&nb sp\;HERE for the Wild Yard informat ion packet. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210901T1244490Z-399841-4083@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220902 SUMMARY:Pipeline newsletter DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Quarter of the 2022 Pipeline Newsletter is now availabl e online and may be viewed Here. Nancy A. Tincher\, Water and Wastewater D ivision - Public Service Commission of West Virginia\; 201 Brooks Street\, Charleston\, WV 25323\; Phone: 304-340-0440 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 3rd Quar ter of the 2022 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie wed Here.< /p>
Nancy A. Tincher\, Water and Wastewater Division - Public Service Commission of West Virginia\; 201 Brooks Street\, Charle ston\, WV \; 25323\; Phone: 304-340-0440
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220902T1923370Z-399841-4883@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 SUMMARY:Dilapidated Properties Program DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is excited to share our recently completed ArcGIS StoryMa p detailing the real-world impact of the WVDEP Dilapidated Properties Prog ram (DLAP). Through strong state and local partnerships\, this program has successfully funded the demolition of over 2\,000 hazardous structures ac ross West Virginia. This interactive presentation highlights not just the data\, but the incredible stories behind it\, from immediate drops in crim e and 911 calls\, to clearing the way for new housing and multi-million do llar economic development projects. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is exc
ited to share our recently completed \;ArcGIS StoryMap detailing
the real-world impact of the \;WVDEP Dilapidated Properties Program (DLAP).
Throug
h strong state and local partnerships\, this program has successfully fund
ed the demolition of over 2\,000 hazardous structures across West Virginia
. This interactive presentation highlights not just the data\, but the inc
redible stories behind it\, from immediate drops in crime and 911 calls\,
to clearing the way for new housing and multi-million dollar economic deve
lopment projects.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230330T1941360Z-399841-5213@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170824 SUMMARY:Little Coal poker float DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/263156087521575 This is a fund raising and community awareness event that supports improving the Little C oal River. Saturday at 11 AM. Little Coal River At Madison\, WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/263156087521575
This is a fund raising and community awareness event that supports impr oving the Little Coal River.
Saturday at 11 AM.
Little Coa l River At Madison\, WV
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170824T1958350Z-399841-414@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100721 SUMMARY:Stream Scholars DESCRIPTION:A multi-day field based program that includes training and expe riences in a wide variety of watershed subjects. Go to: http://www.cacapo ninstitute.org/index.htm to learn more. Note: This is a non-residential c amp for middle and high scool students. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A multi-day field based program that includes training and experiences in a wide variety of watershed subjects. \; G o to: http://www.cacaponinstitute.org/index.htm \;to learn more. \;The Eastern Panhandle Conservation District is hosting their annual Eastern Pa nhandle Watershed Group Gathering via Skype.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210607T2003160Z-399841-3850@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210506 SUMMARY:BMIs can guide stream restoration DESCRIPTION:Stream degradation and restoration with aquatic insects as our guide As part of the 2021 All-Bay Agriculture Network Forum presented by t he National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund \, this webinar session by John Jackson\, Ph.D.\, aimed to help the region ’s agricultural conservation and ecosystem restoration practitioners reori ent ongoing stream and riparian restoration efforts towards local stream h ealth\, aquatic habitat improvements\, and watershed-scale approaches to a chieve local restoration goals. https://stroudcenter.org/news/stream-degra dation-and-restoration-with-aquatic-insects-as-our-guide/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stream degra dation and restoration with aquatic insects as our guide
As part of the 2021 All-Bay Agriculture Netwo
rk Forum presented by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation&rsquo\;s&n
bsp\;Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund\, this webinar ses
sion by \;J
ohn Jackson\, Ph.D.\, aimed to help the region&rsquo\;s agric
ultural conservation and ecosystem restoration practitioners reorient ongo
ing stream and riparian restoration efforts towards local stream health\,
aquatic habitat improvements\, and watershed-scale approaches to achieve l
ocal restoration goals.
https://stroudcenter.org/news/stream-degradation -and-restoration-with-aquatic-insects-as-our-guide/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210430T1925530Z-399841-3882@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200109 SUMMARY:Clean Water Challenge DESCRIPTION:IWLA Clean Water Challenge In this issue: Full steam ahead for Salt Watch\; SOS photo contest\; SOS annual report coming soon\; 2020 trai ning and more. Click-Here to read the articles. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA Clean W ater Challenge
In this issue : Full steam ahead for Salt Watch\; SOS photo contest\; SOS annual report coming soon\; 2020 training and more. \;Click-Here to read the articles.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200108T1732070Z-399841-2674@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220908 SUMMARY:Stream monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:[10:00 AM to 3:00 PM] - Dry Fork Farm with WV Conservation Agen cy Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the stream! During th e Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream habitat\, conducti ng chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of benthic macroinver tebrate communities. Share your data in the online Volunteer Assessment Da tabase and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state’s waters heds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and aroun d the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the stu dy materials. Register Here or by emailing Callie Sams\, Save Our Streams Coordinator. WVDEPSOSLogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:[10:00 AM to 3:00 PM] - Dry Fork Farm with WV Conservation Agency
Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evalu ate water quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream h abitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of b enthic macroinvertebrate communities. Share your data in the online Volunteer Assessment Database and contribute to our k nowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear c lothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials . \;
< a href='https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/sos/Pages/Register.aspx' target ='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Register Here or by emailing Callie Sams\, Save Our Streams Co ordinator. \;
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Dry Fork of Cheat River UID:20220812T1824430Z-399841-4816@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T160000 SUMMARY:Xavier Riddle DESCRIPTION:Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum at the Clay Center In partn ership with WV Public Broadcasting Join us for a special showing of the ne w PBS Kids show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum and enjoy a day of dis covery as you uncover inventors from history in a Museum scavenger hunt\, watch science happen right before your eyes and meet Clifford the Big Red Dog in person! Activities and showings of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Mus eum are free\, museum exploration is $9 for adults\, $7.50 for children\, and free for Clay Center Members. Showings of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum will start at 11am\, 12\, 1\, 2 and 3pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Xavi er Riddle and the Secret Museum at the Clay Center In par tnership with WV Public Broadcasting
Join us for a special showing of the new PBS Kids show X avier Riddle and the Secret Museum and enjoy a day of discovery as you unc over inventors from history in a Museum scavenger hunt\, watch science hap pen right before your eyes and meet Clifford the Big Red Dog in person! Ac tivities and showings of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum \;are fre e\, museum exploration is $9 for adults\, $7.50 for children\, and free fo r Clay Center Members. Showings of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum wil l start at 11am\, 12\, 1\, 2 and 3pm.
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200110T1750540Z-399841-2679@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230627 SUMMARY:Joint Educators Workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Project WET\, Project WILD\, and Project Learning Tree are team ing up to offer a 2-Day Educator Workshop in Glen Jean on Tuesday\, June 2 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday\, June 28th rom 9:00 a.m. un til 12:30 p.m. This workshop will provide attendees with wildlife\, water \, forestry\, and environmental education hands-on activities to utilize w ith students. Space is limited\, please register for this free workshop by emailing Ashley Anderson. 2023JointEducatorWorkshop.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project WET\ , Project WILD\, and Project Learning Tree are teaming up to offer a 2-Day Educator Workshop in Glen Jean on Tuesday\, June 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 5 :00 p.m. and Wednesday\, June 28th rom 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. \; < /span>
This workshop will provide a ttendees with wildlife\, water\, forestry\, and environmental education ha nds-on activities to utilize with students. Space is limited\, please regi ster for this free workshop by emailing Ashley Anderson.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230522T1943160Z-399841-5306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T190000 SUMMARY:Morgantown rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC) and Morgantown Utility Board ar e joining forces again to hold a series of rain barrel workshops this spri ng. For the purchase of one registration\, you will receive a food-grade 5 5 gallon rain barrel and a universal diverter kit\, normally a $75-$100 va lue. During the workshop\, FODC and MUB staff will teach you how to assemb le and install the barrel. One registration purchase will equal one barrel and kit. You may bring along family to learn about stormwater runoff and rain barrels\, but only one rain barrel kit will be provided. Spots are li mited\, so please don’t wait to register. To register\, please visit Event brite. There\, you can view event details\, choose your date\, and purchas e your ticket! You may only register for one of the four workshops. Please verify that you are registering for the correct date before purchasing yo ur ticket. Please contact: info@deckerscreek.org or call (304) 292-3970 wi th any questions. https://www.facebook.com/events/2190710881246953/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of D
eckers Creek (FODC) and Morgantown Utility Board are joining forces a
gain to hold a series of rain barrel workshops this spring. For the purcha
se of one registration\, you will receive a food-grade 55 gallon rain barr
el and a universal diverter kit\, normally a $75-$100 value.
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rn about stormwater runoff and rain barrels\, but only one rain barrel kit
will be provided. Spots are limited\, so please don&rsquo\;t wait to regi
ster.
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choose your date\, and purchase your ticket! You may only register for on
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190301T1410580Z-399841-1575@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T140000 SUMMARY:Water trail clean-up DESCRIPTION:The clean-up crew will depart from BOA at 10 am. We will decide the section to be cleaned based on water levels closer to Sunday. Work gl oves will be provided\, and so will LUNCH. Wear appropriate attire to trud ge around the river banks\, and bring any water or beverages that you may want. Please RSVP by selecting 'going' on this event page\, or call us at 304-478-3775. https://www.facebook.com/events/313362675856056/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The clean-up crew will depart from BOA at 1
0 am. We will decide the section to be cleaned based on water levels close
r to Sunday. Work gloves will be provided\, and so will LUNCH. Wear approp
riate attire to trudge around the river banks\, and bring any water or bev
erages that you may want.
Please RSVP by selecting 'going' on
this event page\, or call us at 304-478-3775.
https://www.facebook .com/events/313362675856056/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180420T2012210Z-399841-693@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T203000 SUMMARY:ENTU meeting DESCRIPTION:The monthly meetings of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlim ited are held at the South Charleston Public Library. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will begin at 7:00 p.m . Our program speaker will be Max Robertson\, who will be sharing his year s of experience on fishing on Loop Creek. If you want to know when\, where \, and what to fish on Loop Creek make plans to attend. https://www.facebo ok.com/events/2119960898295627/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The monthly
meetings of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited are held at the So
uth Charleston Public Library. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30
p.m. and the speaker/program will begin at 7:00 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2119960898295627/
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:South Charleston Public Library UID:20190214T1927070Z-399841-1620@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703 SUMMARY:WVDNR Wildlife Plan public input opportunities DESCRIPTION:The WV Division of Natural Resouces (WVDNR) seeks public input on wildlife plan at July open houses The WVDNR will hold a series of publi c meetings in July to collect input on its State Wildlife Action Plan\, wh ich is currently under review. The plan\, also known as SWAP\, serves as a roadmap for conserving West Virginia’s wildlife and natural habitats. Upd ated roughly every decade\, the document helps determine how the state pro tects species and ecosystems\, ensuring eligibility for federal conservati on funding. Brett McMillion\, director of the division\, said the meetings are vital in helping guide the state's wildlife management efforts. “This is a chance for West Virginians to take an active role in conservation\,” McMillion said. “Public input is vital to our work\, and hearing directly from our residents helps us shape programs that reflect the values and ne eds of West Virginia.” ---> Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Division of Natural Resouces (WVDNR) seeks public input on wildlife plan at July open houses
The \;WVDNR will hold a series of public meetings in July to collect input on its State Wildlife Action Pla n\, which is currently under review. \;The plan\, also known as SWAP\, serves as a roadmap for conserving West Virginia&rsquo\;s wildlife and na tural habitats. Updated roughly every decade\, the document helps determin e how the state protects species and ecosystems\, ensuring eligibility for federal conservation funding.
Brett McMillion\, director of the division\, said the meetings are vita l in helping guide the state's wildlife management efforts. &ldquo\;This i s a chance for West Virginians to take an active role in conservation\,&rd quo\; McMillion said. &ldquo\;Public input is vital to our work\, and hear ing directly from our residents helps us shape programs that reflect the v alues and needs of West Virginia.&rdquo\;
--->\; Read mo re here. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250702T1627510Z-399841-6646@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422 SUMMARY:WVU Planetarium climate change DESCRIPTION:WVU Planetarium and WV SPOT is hosting two climate change zoom presentations. Times and registration links are provided below. 1PM: Clima te change in the mountain state https://wvu.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Ekd emrrjsshDF7Gm0HkWfOY1hoRoCIgg 7PM: Climate change science perspective htt ps://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZUscemoqzovoKfv55_w-LQ-mVNwMWZYOA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVU \;Planetarium and WV \;
SPOT is hosting two clima
te change zoom presentations. Times and registration links are provided be
low.
1PM: Climate change in the mountain state
https://wvu.zoom.us/mee ting/register/u5EkdemrrjsshDF7Gm0HkWfOY1hoRoCIgg
7PM: Climate change science perspecti ve \;
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZU scemoqzovoKfv55_w-LQ-mVNwMWZYOA
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200420T1651510Z-399841-3010@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T150000 SUMMARY:Designing pervious concrete DESCRIPTION:Designing Pervious Concrete Pervious concrete pavement is consi dered a best management practice by the Environmental Protection Agency (E PA) and is a recommended solution to reducing runoff in the LEED Green Bui lding Rating System. Pervious concrete pavement is ideal for parking areas \, sidewalks\, patios\, tennis courts\, roads and driveway. This one-hour webinar introduces designing a pervious concrete pavement infiltration sys tem. click here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pervious c oncrete pavement is considered a best management practice by the Environme ntal Protection Agency (EPA) and is a recommended solution to reducing run off in the LEED Green Building Rating System. Pervious concrete pavement i s ideal for parking areas\, sidewalks\, patios\, tennis courts\, roads and driveway. This one-hour webinar introduces designing a pervious concrete pavement infiltration system.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200519T2043510Z-399841-3109@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828 SUMMARY:CBF newsletter DESCRIPTION:CBF Newsletter Find out where smallmouth bass are making a come back in some Chesapeake Bay tributaries. Track progress toward science-bas ed management of the Bay’s menhaden fishery. Watch CBF’s Maryland Senior S cientist Doug Myers explain the science behind fish kills and what we can do to reduce them. Learn how to increase fish survival rates by using catc h and release best practices. And finish your summer strong with our Bay B ucket List of fun ways to experience the watershed. Click-here to learn mo re… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CBF Newsletter
Find out where \;smallmouth bass are making a comeback \;in some Chesapeake Bay tributaries. \;Track progress \;toward science-based management of the Bay&rsquo\;s menhaden fishery. Watch CBF&rsquo\;s Maryland Senior Scienti st Doug Myers explain the \;science behind fish kills \;and what we can do to reduce them. Learn how to increase fish survival rates by using&nbs p\;catch and release best practices. And finish your summer strong with our&nbs p\;Bay Bu cket List \;of fun ways to experience the \;watershed.< /p>
Click- here to learn more&hellip\;
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200828T1711330Z-399841-3398@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T150000 SUMMARY:Climate 101 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by OVEC - Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition COVID-19 \, the climate crisis\, and a global reckoning on racial justice have forc ed us to rethink normal and create a new world of possibilities. Now is th e time to ask ourselves one simple question: What is the future we want? F rom October 10-11\, former Vice President Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project will do just that with 24 Hours of Reality: Countdown to the Futur e\, a global conversation on the future we want and how we get there\, hel d in partnership with TED Countdown. Join us on October 10 at 2 p.m. for a virtual presentation led by Climate Reality Leader Dr. Randi Pokladnik as part of the worldwide two-day event. Attend the Zoom meeting by using the link above or follow our page to watch the event on Facebook Live. For mo re information\, visit www.24hoursofreality.org/#learnmore https://fb.me/ e/1I9rvqMBO X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by \;OVEC - Ohio Valley Environmental Coalitio n
\;
COVID-19\, th e climate crisis\, and a global reckoning on racial justice have forced us to rethink normal and create a new world of possibilities. Now is the tim e to ask ourselves one simple question: What is the future we want?
From October 10-11\, former Vice P resident Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project will do just that with 24 Hours of Reality: Countdown to the Future\, a global conversation on the future we want and how we get there\, held in partnership with TED Countdo wn. Join us on October 10 at 2 p.m. for a virtual presentation led by Clim ate Reality Leader Dr. Randi Pokladnik as part of the worldwide two-day ev ent. Attend the Zoom meeting by using the link above or follow our page to watch the event on Facebook Live.
For more information\, visit \;< a href='http://www.24hoursofreality.org/?fbclid=IwAR042JgFQ68wQsjt9H3IJpyP YbGXC8EOU4aiLl4fReWrzs5ZRREJmA2U30g#learnmore' target='_blank'>www.24hoursofreality.org/#learnmore \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201009T1807160Z-399841-3497@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T120000 SUMMARY:Great Kanawha River Cleanup DESCRIPTION:As part of the DEP Make It Shine Program\, volunteers clean up the banks of the Kanawha at various locations in several counties. Date/Ti me: 09/09/2017 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact Information Terry Carrington: Te rry.R.Carrington@wv.gov 304-926-0499\, ext. 1359 Links Make It Shine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As part of the DEP Make It Shine Program\, volunteers clean up the banks of the Kanawha at various locations in sever al counties.
Date/Time: 09/09/2017 \;8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
< p>Contact InformationTerry Carrington: Terry.R.Carrington @wv.gov
304-926-0499\, ext. 1359
Links Make It Shine
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170417T1831280Z-399841-276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210121 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:ICPRB has been working with the Virginia Department of Environm ental Quality on a salt management project designed to decrease salt level s in area streams. One of the products to come from the project is a stake holder-developed Salt Management Toolkit to help guide use of salt to incr ease public safety. To introduce the Toolkit\, VDEQ is holding a public me eting on Thursday\, January 21\, 2021 followed by a 30-day public comment period. The public meeting will be held electronically at 6:30 p.m. Regist er for this meeting Here. In this issue: You can pick up trash now\; no ne ed to wait for a date\; Distillery\, operator face charges related to dump ing waste water\; Electric resource plans suggest hotly contested path to WV's energy future\; D.C. to begin revamp of Rock Creek Park bike path\; H ere's how we reinvented our big cleanup\; Tax relief agreement approved fo r solar power project in Falling Waters\, W.Va.\; Oyster prices plummet as diners stay home amid pandemic\; How the Coast Guard is helping secure th e presidential inauguration and more. Click-Here for the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB has be en working with the \;Virgi nia Department of Environmental Quality \;on a salt managemen t project designed to decrease salt levels in area streams. One of the pro ducts to come from the project is a stakeholder-developed \;Salt Management Toolkit \;to help guide use of salt to increase public safety. To int roduce the Toolkit\, VDEQ is holding a public meeting on Thursday\, Januar y 21\, 2021 followed by a 30-day public comment period. The public meeting will be held electronically at 6:30 p.m. Register for this meeting Here< /a>.
In this issue: You can pick up trash now\; no need to wait for a date\; Distillery\, operator face charges related to dumping w aste water\; Electric reso urce plans suggest hotly contested path to WV's energy future\; D.C. to begin revamp of Rock Creek Park bike path\; Here's how we \;reinvented our big cleanup\; Tax relief agreement appro ved for solar power project in Falling Waters\, W.Va.\; Oyst er prices plummet as diners stay home amid pandemic\; How the Coast Guard is helping secure the presi dential inauguration and more. \;
Click-Here for the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210121T2007420Z-399841-3635@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230406 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Media from around the Basin MD agencies to treat Potomac River for black fly control Anacostia River bridge park aims to bring people bac k to river Shenandoah River Report More protections for forests in Potomac The Occoquan River Shad run: Who knew? Occoquan installs river monitoring stations\, needs volunteers And more at: https://www.potomacriver.org/new s/. The stories will be posted in the near future. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Media from a round the Basin
And more at: https://www.potomacriver.org/news/. The stories will be posted in the near future.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230406T1430240Z-399841-5225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: 2023 Natio nal Pretreatment Coordinators Workshop - Registration is Live! ACWA Legal Affairs Committee Quarterly Call Technical Assistance Offered for State CW SRF Programs to Expand into Nonpoint Source Needs Proposed Steam Electric Rule Hearings Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds o ur membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
\;In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa tion.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230407T1914440Z-399841-5228@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170904 SUMMARY:Elkspedition Picnic & Paddle DESCRIPTION:Make a SPLASH and join West Virginia Rivers Coalition at Coonsk in Park in Charleston\, WV for a celebration of the Elk River on Labor Day \, September 4\, 2017\, during our 2nd Annual Elkspedition Picnic & Paddle ! Join a flotilla of kayaks\, canoes\, rafts or anything else that floats for a celebratory 3.5-mile paddle on the Elk River! After the paddle\, you ’ll be treated to a good old-fashioned BBQ picnic. Want to join the celebr ation but would rather stay on land? During the afternoon\, we'll be hosti ng a free family-friendly Elk River festival featuring games\, music\, giv eaways\, and booths from local organizations that support clean water in W est Virginia. Interested in tabling during the festival? Email: ktyner@wvr ivers.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Make a SPLASH and join West Virginia Rivers Coalition at Coonskin Park in Charleston\, WV for a celebration of the El k River on Labor Day\, September 4\, 2017\, during our 2nd Annual Elkspedi tion Picnic &\; Paddle! \;Join a flotilla of kayaks\, canoes\, raft s or anything else that floats for a celebratory 3.5-mile paddle on the El k River! After the paddle\, you&rsquo\;ll be treated to a good old-fashion ed BBQ picnic.
Want to join the celebration but would rather stay on land? During the afternoon\, we'll \;be hosting a free family-frien dly Elk River festival featuring games\, music\, giveaways\, \;and boo ths from local organizations that support clean water in West Virginia. In terested in tabling during the festival? Email: k tyner@wvrivers.org
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170802T1401440Z-399841-396@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T130000 SUMMARY:North Bend clean-up DESCRIPTION:North Bend State Park: 39.220800\, -81.109700 Public · Hosted b y North Bend State Park Foundation Do your part to help keep North Bend St ate Park clean! Participants will meet in the Jughandle Recreation Area to get supplies and determine where to go. If you wish to work on the lake\, using your boat\, meet at the Cokeley Recreation Area Boat Ramp for suppl ies and locations. Volunteers will be provided a choice of t-shirt or wate r bottle. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. You m ay want to bring snacks and a bottle of water to take with you. Rain or Sh ine – if you show\, we will go! This event is free and open to anyone! For more information or to register\, please call Maddy at 304.643.2931 X 323 . https://www.facebook.com/events/1497259850478644 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:North Bend S tate Park: 39.220800\, -81.109700
Public ·\; Hosted by \;North Bend State Park Foundation< /p>
Do your part to help keep North Ben d State Park clean! Participants will meet in the Jughandle Recreation Are a to get supplies and determine where to go. If you wish to work on the la ke\, using your boat\, meet at the Cokeley Recreation Area Boat Ramp for s upplies and locations.
Volun teers will be provided a choice of t-shirt or water bottle. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. You may want to bring snacks and a bottle of water to take with you. Rain or Shine &ndash\; if you show \, we will go! This event is free and open to anyone! For more information or to register\, please call Maddy at 304.643.2931 X 323.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1497259850478644
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20201009T1809560Z-399841-3498@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190904 SUMMARY:New River gorge September hikes DESCRIPTION:Hike with us in the New River gorge this September! We have a v ariety of hikes aimed to get you out and moving. Meet new friends along th e way. All hikes start at 9 or 10AM with one exception and range from 1.4 – 3 miles in length. Click-Here to visit the Facebook post. 9/7 - @ 9am (1 .5 miles) - Butcher's Branch\, Kaymoor Top Parking Lot 9/8 - @ 9am (1.4 mi les) Kaymoor Mine\, Kaymoor Top Parking Lot 9/14 - @ 10am (3 miles) Stone Cliff Tree Measuring Hike\, Stone Cliff Parking Lot 9/15 - @ 5pm (3 miles) Grandview Rim Trail\, Grandview Visitor Center 9/15 - @ 10am (3 miles) Lo ng Point\, Long Point Parking Lot 9/22 - @ 9am (3 miles) Grandview Rim Tra il\, Grandview Visitor Center 9/27 - @ 10 am (3 miles) Endless Wall\, Fern Creek Trail Head 9/29 - @ 9am (2.7 miles) Brooklyn Mine\, Brooklyn Mine T rail Head 9/29 - @ 10am (3 miles) Glade Creek\, Glade Creek Campground Tra il Head Get Active in the Park activities are perfect for grand-families\, groups with multiple interests\, and individuals. All are welcome! Youth are encouraged to attend but must be accompanied by a guardian and the adu lt must stay on site during the activity. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hike with us in the New River gorge this September! We have a variety of hikes aimed t o get you out and moving. Meet new friends along the way. All hikes start at 9 or 10AM with one exception and range from 1.4 &ndash\; 3 miles in len gth. \;Click-Here to visit the Fa cebook post.
9/7 - @ 9am (1 .5 miles) - Butcher's Branch\, Kaymoor Top Parking Lot
9/14 - @ 1 0am (3 miles) Stone Cliff Tree Measuring Hike\, Stone Cliff Parking Lot
9/15 - @ 5pm (3 miles) Grandv iew Rim Trail\, Grandview Visitor Center
9/15 - @ 10am (3 miles) Long Point\, Long Point Parking Lot
9/22 - @ 9am (3 miles) Gran dview Rim Trail\, Grandview Visitor Center
9/27 - @ 10 am (3 miles) Endless Wall\, Fern Creek Trail H ead
9/29 - @ 9am (2.7 miles ) Brooklyn Mine\, Brooklyn Mine Trail Head
9/29 - @ 10am (3 miles) Glade Creek\, Glade Creek Campgrou nd Trail Head
Get Active in the Park activities are perfect for grand-families\, groups with multiple interests\, and individuals. All are welcome! Youth are encouraged to att end but must be accompanied by a guardian and the adult must stay on site during the activity.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190903T1954370Z-399841-2368@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/a cwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-29-week-of-august-24-2020/ In this issue... E PA Emergency COVID-19 Impact Study Army Corps Releases Changes to NWP ACWA /ASDWA Comment on EPA's Draft LNNC Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: \; https://www. acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-29-week-of-august-24-2020/
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ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dea dlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200828T1713240Z-399841-3399@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T183000 SUMMARY:GWT meeting DESCRIPTION:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and provides recreational opportunities for non- motorized boaters and fishermen. National Coal Heritage Authority and GWT Alliance will hold public meetings to share information about the trail an d recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, according to authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins. Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last appr oximately one hour. It will be held outside and social distancing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and p rovides recreational opportunities for non-motorized boaters and fishermen . National Coal Heritage \;Aut hority and GWT Alliance will hold public meetings to share information abo ut the trail and recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are schedu led in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, accordin g to authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins.
Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. It will be held outside and social distancing will be observed. Mas ks and hand sanitizer will be available.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Town Hall UID:20200824T1325530Z-399841-3383@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T183000 SUMMARY:GWT meeting DESCRIPTION:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and provides recreational opportunities for non- motorized boaters and fishermen. The National Coal Heritage Authority and GWT Alliance will hold public meetings to share information about the trai l and recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, according to author ity spokesperson Linda Hawkins. Meeting begins at 5:30 pm and will last ap proximately one hour. It will be held outside and social distancing will b e observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially reco gnized as a West Virginia water trail and provides recreational opportunit ies for non-motorized boaters and fishermen. The \;National Coal Heritage Authority and GWT Alliance wil l hold public meetings to share information about the trail and recruit vo lunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five cou nties through which the trail passes\, according to authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins.
Meeting begins at 5 :30 pm and will last approximately one hour. It will be held outside and s ocial distancing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be availa ble.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Park UID:20200824T1325280Z-399841-3382@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T183000 SUMMARY:GWT meeting DESCRIPTION:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and provides recreational opportunities for non- motorized boaters and fishermen. National Coal Heritage Authority and GWT Alliance will hold a series of public meetings to share information about the trail and recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, according t o authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins. Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and w ill last approximately one hour. It will be held outside and social distan cing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available. Chief L ogan State Park picnic shelter X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and p rovides recreational opportunities for non-motorized boaters and fishermen . National Coal Herita ge \;Authority and GWT Alliance will hold a series of public meeti ngs to share information about the trail and recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, according to authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins.&nbs p\;
Meeting begins at 5:30 p .m. and will last approximately one hour. It will be held outside and soci al distancing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available .
Chief Logan State Park \;picnic shelter
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Chief Logan State Park UID:20200824T1324410Z-399841-3381@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200820 SUMMARY:Shorebird ID-guide DESCRIPTION:Shorebird ID-guide Become familiar with the diversity of shoreb irds from plovers to peeps\, and more! Get tips on the best ways to get st arted identifying them— for shorebirds it’s paying attention to shape\, si ze\, and behavior. Whether you're at home or out in the field\, this helpf ul shorebird ID guide has full-color photos\, ID tips\, and a size referen ce chart. You can download\, print out\, and bring this guide with you\, c ourtesy of Dr. Kevin McGowan and Bird Academy. Click-here to get started. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Shor ebird ID-guide
Become familiar with the diversity of shorebirds from plovers to peeps\, and more! Get tips on the best ways to get started identifying them&mdash\; for shorebirds it&rsquo\;s paying attention to shape\, size\ , and behavior. Whether you're at home or out in the field\, this helpful shorebird ID guide has full-color photos\, ID tips\, and a size reference chart. You can download\, print out\, and bring this guide with you\, cour tesy of Dr. Kevin McGowan and \;Bird Academy.
Cl ick-here \;to get started.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200817T1413200Z-399841-3353@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200817 SUMMARY:National Nonprofit Day DESCRIPTION:On this National Nonprofit Day celebrate the nonprofits locally and throughout West Virginia and the country. They bring strength\, hope\ , and happiness to the communities they serve. Give a little of your time\ , and maybe consider a donation… https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/na tional-nonprofit-day-august-17/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On this \;National Nonpro fit Day celebrate the nonprofits locally and throughout West Virginia and the country. They bring strength\, hope\, and happiness to the communi ties they serve. Give a little of your time\, and maybe consider a donatio n&hellip\;
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-nonprofit-day-august-17/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200817T1546030Z-399841-3354@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190906 SUMMARY:Western Basin gatering DESCRIPTION:WIB's Western Basin Watershed Gathering will occur at Coonskin Park beginning at 11AM. Lunch is provided. See the attachment for more det ails. WWBG_Agenda.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WIB's Wester n Basin Watershed Gathering will occur at \;Coonskin Park beginning at 11AM. Lunch is provided. See the attachm ent for more details.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20190904T1937570Z-399841-2334@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230413 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Innovations in sustainable agriculture - May 12th Noon -1:15 pm Media from around the Basin Dry weather taking a toll on DC regi on C&O Canal boat tours return starting May 5th NSF grant to investigate t he role of macrobiota in carbon cycling in estuaries Maryland spring trout stocking program continues Environmental events to celebrate our planet E astern PWC drinking water exceeds limit on ‘forever chemicals’ Bald Eagles return to Bladensburg Waterfront Park How you can prepare during Flood Aw areness Month And much more. Visit: https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:W ebinar: Innovations in sustainable agriculture - May 12th Noon -1:15 p m
Media from around the Basi n
And much more. Visit: https://www.poto macriver.org/news/ \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230413T1914180Z-399841-5237@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713 SUMMARY:Paw Paw Bends RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Paw Paw Bends Join your Upper Potomac Riverkeeper on RiverPaloo za 2019’s 4th annual iconic float through the entrenched meandering bends on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail near Paw Paw\, WV. The Paw P aw Bends are the classic signature of the Upper Potomac River. The rural\, almost wild-like scenery and sky-high rocky cliffs literally feel like a walk back in time. This two-day trip leaves from Paw Paw\, WV\, camping at Bond’s Landing at the edge of the Green Ridge State Forest and ends at th e Fifteen Mile Creek Campground on the C&O Canal. Click-Here to learn mor e and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Paw Paw Bends
Join your Upper Potomac Riverkeeper on RiverPalooza 2019&rsquo\;s 4th annual iconic float through the entrenched meandering bends on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail near P aw Paw\, WV. The Paw Paw Bends are the classic signature of the Upper Poto mac River. The rural\, almost wild-like scenery and sky-high rocky cliffs literally feel like a walk back in time. This two-day trip leaves from Paw Paw\, WV\, camping at Bond&rsquo\;s Landing at the edge of the Green Ridg e State Forest and ends at the Fifteen Mile Creek Campground on the C&\ ;O Canal. \;
Click-Here to learn more and registe
r.
Pervious concrete pavement is considered a best management practices by the Environ mental Protection Agency (EPA) and is a recommended solution to reducing r unoff in the LEED Green Building Rating System. Pervious concrete pavement is ideal for parking areas\, sidewalks\, patios\, tennis courts\, roads a nd driveway. This one-hour webinar will address the proper methods of inst alling pervious concrete per the recommendations of the National Ready Mix ed Concrete Association (NRMCA).
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200519T2045300Z-399841-3111@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T150000 SUMMARY:Pervious concrete maintenance DESCRIPTION:Maintenance Guidelines for Pervious Concrete Because pervious c oncrete pavement is part of a designed stormwater management system\, main tenance differs from what is typically done on conventional pavements. Mai ntenance and cleaning are the owner’s responsibility. Awareness of mainten ance requirements by the owner\, and strict adherence to scheduled mainten ance activities are critical to ensuring the longevity of pervious pavemen t systems. click here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Maintenance Gu idelines for Pervious Concrete
Because pervious concrete pavement is part of a designed stormwater management system\, maintenance differs from what is typically done on co nventional pavements. Maintenance and cleaning are the owner&rsquo\;s resp onsibility. Awareness of maintenance requirements by the owner\, and stric t adherence to scheduled maintenance activities are critical to ensuring t he longevity of pervious pavement systems.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200519T2046400Z-399841-3112@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T150000 SUMMARY:Specifying pervious concrete DESCRIPTION: Specifying Pervious Concrete Pervious concrete pavement is co nsidered a best management practices by the Environmental Protection Agenc y (EPA) and is a recommended solution to reducing runoff in the LEED Green Building Rating System. Pervious concrete pavement is ideal for parking a reas\, sidewalks\, patios\, tennis courts\, roads and driveway. This one-h our webinar will address specifying pervious concrete per the recommendati ons of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA). click here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Pervious concrete pavement is considered a best management practice s by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is a recommended soluti on to reducing runoff in the LEED Green Building Rating System. Pervious c oncrete pavement is ideal for parking areas\, sidewalks\, patios\, tennis courts\, roads and driveway. This one-hour webinar will address specifying pervious concrete per the recommendations of the American Concrete Instit ute (ACI) and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA).
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200519T2043390Z-399841-3110@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200420 SUMMARY:WVDEP classroom series DESCRIPTION:WVDEP introduces ‘Classroom Series’ videos for educators In an effort to help teachers\, youth group leaders\, and other educators during the COVID-19 pandemic\, WVDEP is launching playlists on its YouTube chann el\, “Environment Matters.” The first playlist features stories on water m onitoring and pollution\, stream restoration\, acid mine drainage\, and re cycling. New playlists will be announced and released in the coming weeks. The videos can be found HERE or by searching “Environment Matters” on You Tube. Questions\, feedback\, or requests for a a certain topic should be d irected to Annette Hoskins. DEP_ClassroomResources.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP introd uces &lsquo\;Classroom Series&rsquo\; videos for educators
In an effort to help teachers\, youth group leaders\, and other educators during the COVID-19 pandemic\, WVDEP is lau nching playlists on its YouTube channel\, &ldquo\;Environment Matters.&rdq uo\; The first playlist features stories on water monitoring and pollution \, stream restoration\, acid mine drainage\, and recycling. New playlists will be announced and released in the coming weeks.
The videos can be found HERE or by searching &ldquo\;Environm ent Matters&rdquo\; on YouTube. Questions\, feedback\, or requests for a a certain topic should be directed to \;Annette Hoskins.
\;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200424T2018130Z-399841-3011@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200417 SUMMARY:WVRC Facebook Friday's DESCRIPTION:Keeping clean water a priority during uncertain times While we are all social distancing\, the WV Rivers team is embracing new ways to co nnect with you virtually. We’re leaning into our creativity and hoping to come out of this difficult time with even stronger relationships with memb ers of our clean water community. One way we’re doing this is though our F acebook page. On Friday afternoons\, team members are reading story books with clean water messages. Check out last week’s video here. We’re also pl anning to host Facebook Live Q & A sessions\; hope you can join us! No mat ter what happens in the coming months\, you can rest assured that WV River s isn’t going to stop doing what we do best – advocating for safe\, clean water for all West Virginians. With gratitude\, The WV Rivers Team X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Keep ing clean water a priority during uncertain times
While we are all social distancing\, the WV Rivers team is embracing new ways to connect with you virtually. We&rsquo \;re leaning into our creativity and hoping to come out of this difficult time with even stronger relationships with members of our clean water comm unity.
One way we&rsquo\;re doing this is though our Facebook page. On Friday afternoons\, team members are reading story books wit h clean water messages. Check out last week&rsquo\;s video here. We&rsquo\;re also planning to host&nbs p\;Facebook Live Q &\; A sessions\; hope you can join us! No matter wha t happens in the coming months\, you can rest assured that WV Rivers isn&r squo\;t going to stop doing what we do best &ndash\; advocating for safe\, clean water for all West Virginians. \;
With gratitude\,
The WV Rivers Team
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200413T1443440Z-399841-2983@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200413 SUMMARY:Stream canaries DESCRIPTION:Stoneflies and mayflies\, canaries of our streams Experienced a nglers recognize that for a trout\, the ultimate “steak dinner” is a stone fly or mayfly. That’s why fly fishing enthusiasts will go to extreme lengt hs to imitate these graceful\, elegant and fragile insects. I share their passion\, but for different reasons. As a an entomologist who has studied stoneflies and mayflies for over 40 years\, I’ve discovered these insects have value far beyond luring trout – they are indicators of water quality in streams and are a crucial piece of the larger food web. And they are in trouble. Click-Here to read the entire article and take a look at the ima ge below for examples. StreamCanaries.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ston eflies and mayflies\, canaries of our \;streams
< p>Experienced anglers recognize that for a trout\, the ultimate &ldquo\;steak dinner&rdquo\; is a stonefly or mayfly. That&rsquo\;s why fly fishing enthusiasts will go to extreme lengths to i mitate these graceful\, elegant and fragile insects. I share their passion \, but for different reasons. As a an entomologist who has studi ed stoneflies and mayflies for over 40 years\, I&rsquo\;ve discovered these insects have value far beyond luring trout &ndash\; they are indicat ors of water quality in streams and are a crucial piece of the larger food web. And they are in trouble.Click-Here to read the entire article and take a look at the image below for examples.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200413T1428280Z-399841-2982@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510 SUMMARY:Migration Celebration DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center at Pipestem Resort State Par k The Migration Celebration is moving to Pipestem Resort State Park this y ear! We will be located in the Festival Area around the Headquarters. Lots of kids activities\, birding and nature walks\, a free photography worksh op\, owl pellet dissections\, magic\, live birds of prey on display and so much more. There will be great food available from Swiftwater General Sto re too. Bring your family and bring your friends for a fun adventurous day ! --> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Three Rivers Avian Center \;at \;Pipestem Resort State Park
The Migration Celebration is movi
ng to \;Pipestem Resort State Park this year! We will be located in the Festival Area around the Headqua
rters. Lots of kids activities\, birding and nature walks\, a free photogr
aphy workshop\, owl pellet dissections\, magic\, live birds of prey on dis
play and so much more. There will be great food available from Swiftwater
General Store too. Bring your family and bring your friends for a fun adve
nturous day!
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Pipestem State Park UID:20250430T1309140Z-399841-6496@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T140000 SUMMARY:Brush Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Nature Conservancy Fall in love with Bru sh Creek Preserve! We are thrilled to invite you to hike with us at Brush Creek Preserve. Last year\, this trail underwent significant improvements\ , and a brand new trail kiosk will be installed soon to officially wrap up the project. Please RSVP here https://bit.ly/BrushCreekHike by 5/9/2025. Preserve Coordinates: 37.466450\, -81.060586. If you have any questions\, email Hannah Snyder at hannah.snyder@tnc.org\, and visit the Facebook even t post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Nature Conservancy
Fall in love with Brush Creek Preserve! We are thrilled to invite you to hike with us at Brush Creek Preserve. Las t year\, this trail underwent significant improvements\, and a brand new t rail kiosk will be installed soon to officially wrap up the project.
Please RSVP here \;ht tps://bit.ly/BrushCreekHike \;by 5/9/2025.
Event by&nbs p\;Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation< /span>
Celebrate World Salamander D ay with Us! \;We're teaming up with West Virginia State University (WV SU) for an exciting day dedicated to some of West Virginia&rsquo\;s most f ascinating creatures&mdash\;salamanders! \;Join us starting at noon fo r an up-close look at both native and exotic amphibians\, plus a few surpr ise reptile guests! \;
T he event will feature presentations by the Herpetological Society and othe r experts in the field\, sharing their knowledge and love for these incred ible animals. Whether you&rsquo\;re a herp enthusiast or just curious\, th ere&rsquo\;s something for everyone! A full event schedule will be posted soon&mdash\;stay tuned!Don&rsquo\;t miss this fun\, educational\, and fami ly-friendly event&mdash\;we can&rsquo\;t wait to see you there! \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250502T1916550Z-399841-6495@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417 SUMMARY:George and Miriam Foundation DESCRIPTION:George and Miriam Martin Foundation The George and Miriam Marti n Foundation tells prospective applicants to send a brief letter describin g how a grant will help your organization preserve streams and wetlands. T here are no deadlines and no formal grant guidelines. Grants have ranged f rom $1\,000 to $200\,000. Previous funded projects can be seen at: http:// themartinfoundation.org/default.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Geor ge and Miriam Martin Foundation
The George and Miriam Martin Foundation tells prospective app licants to send a brief letter describing how a grant will help your organ ization preserve streams and wetlands. There are no deadlines and no forma l grant guidelines. Grants have ranged from $1\,000 to $200\,000.
Previous funded projects can be seen at: http://themartin foundation.org/default.htm
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190508T1853140Z-399841-1880@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190523 SUMMARY:Eastern Panhandle watershed gathering DESCRIPTION:WIP III updates\, water quality patterns\, conservation easemen ts\, BMP tracking tool Afternoon workshop on social media fundraising and grant-writing\, great for watershed groups and others! Morning refreshment s provided\; lunch is on your own. Email your RSVP by May 9 to Kristen Bi som or call: (681) 247-3011. EPGaterring2019.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WIP III updates\, water quality patterns\, conservation easements\, BMP tracking tool
Afternoon workshop on s ocial media fundraising and grant-writing\, \;great for watershed grou ps and others! \;Morning refreshments provided\; lunch is on your own. \;
Email your RSVP by May 9 to \;Kristen Bisom or call: (681) 247-3011.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community & Technical College UID:20190522T1344310Z-399841-1761@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000 SUMMARY:Film showing: Living Soil DESCRIPTION:Free Film Documentary Showing Come for a morning of fellowship meeting your local conservation-minded organzations and businesses. A vend or fair will open the morning\, followed by a 1-hour documentary that show cases the evolution of soil health and conservation. Free activities for c hildren during the film! For more information or to reserve a booth contac t Heather Duncan hishman@epcd.us (681)247-3013. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free Film Documentary Showing
Come for a morning of fellowship meeting your local conservation-minded organza tions and businesses. A vendor fair will open the morning\, followed by a 1-hour documentary that showcases the evolution of soil health and conserv ation. Free activities for children during the film! For more information or to reserve a booth contact Heather Duncan hishman@epcd.us (681)247-3013 . \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Ranson Civic Center UID:20190321T1551010Z-399841-1760@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000 SUMMARY:Adaptive learning and exploration DESCRIPTION:Event by Get Active in the Park and Active Southern West Virgin ia Public Lands Day program at Burnwood. We will meet in the pavilion on t he right (closest to the Burnwood Trailhead). Activities will be held in a n outdoor pavilion setting\, please dress for the weather. Active SWV will be hosting a learning session about adaptive and beginner friendly activi ties\; how to lead them\, equipment modifications\, and a listening sessio n from participants. You should attend this workshop to learn leadership s kills for diverse groups of beginners and persons with disabilities. You s hould attend this workshop if you are or can represent beginners or person s with disabilities. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Get Active in the Park \;and \;Active Southern West Virginia
Public La nds Day program at Burnwood. We will meet in the pavilion on the right (cl osest to the Burnwood Trailhead). Activities will be held in an outdoor pa vilion setting\, please dress for the weather. Active SWV will be hosting a learning session about adaptive and beginner friendly activities\; how t o lead them\, equipment modifications\, and a listening session from parti cipants. You should attend this workshop to learn leadership skills for di verse groups of beginners and persons with disabilities. You should attend this workshop if you are or can represent beginners or persons with disab ilities. \;
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The EPA has released the \; National Lakes Assessment: The Fourth Collaborative Survey of the Lakes in the United States. \;
This report presents the results of the 2022 survey of the nation's lak es. The NLA is a statistical survey designed to provide information on che mical\, biological and physical indicators of the health of our nation's l akes. Healthy lakes enhance our quality of life and provide many critical services and recreational opportunities. \;Results from the NLA can he lp us better understand the condition of lakes in the United States and so me of the stressors affecting them.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240830T1809360Z-399841-6001@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509 SUMMARY:Night owl star party RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Event by Experience Learning at the Spruce Knob Mountain Center You are invited to our Night Owl Star Party! Located ner Circleville\, WV and among the darkest skies on the east coast\, our mountain campus provi des a phenomenal space for star enthusiasts of all levels and ages to gath er and celebrate the wonders of the night sky! For more details go to the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Experience Learning \;at the \;Spruce Knob Mo untain Center
You are invite d to our Night Owl Star Party! Located ner Circleville\, WV and among the darkest skies on the east coast\, our mountain campus provides a phenomena l space for star enthusiasts of all levels and ages to gather and celebrat e the wonders of the night sky!
For more details go to the Facebook event post. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240202T1430140Z-399841-5574@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190609 SUMMARY:River and Rocks RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION:The Rivers and Rocks camp will take our high school campers on a greatest hits adventure tour of the Pendleton County area. We will go pa ddle the Potomac\, climb at Seneca Rocks\, dive into caving and deepen eve ryone's backpacking and wilderness skills. Our mindfulness and reflection exercises will help each camper identify their strengths\, weaknesses\, an d preferences and the supportive environment will help them develop confid ence in the value and importance of their unique offerings. As with all ou r camps\, there will be a significant stewardship component as we will ass ist the US Forest Service in developing a trail on our National Forest Lan d! https://www.facebook.com/events/474573266385976/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Rivers a
nd Rocks camp will take our high school campers on a greatest hits adventu
re tour of the Pendleton County area. We will go paddle the Potomac\, clim
b at Seneca Rocks\, dive into caving and deepen everyone's backpacking and
wilderness skills.
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mindfulness and reflection exercises will help each camper identify their
strengths\, weaknesses\, and preferences and the supportive environment wi
ll help them develop confidence in the value and importance of their uniqu
e offerings.
As with all
our camps\, there will be a significant stewardship component as we will a
ssist the US Forest Service in developing a trail on our National Forest L
and!
https://www.facebook.com/events/474573266385976/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190612T2055000Z-399841-1621@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T203000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Come join Three Rivers Avian Center and our feathered Ambassado rs at Pipestem Resort State Park for a family friendly\, interactive progr am featuring live birds of prey. Come meet our owls\, falcons\, hawks and Regis the Bald Eagle. The program is free and open to the public! We will be joined by our friends from Bibbee Nature Club and Hanging Rock Raptor O bservatory too! Bring your camera\, bring your friends and family. The eve nt is free and open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wings -of-wonder-wv-birds-of-pr/459787454686514/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join Th ree Rivers Avian Center and our feathered Ambassadors at Pipestem Resort State Park for a family friendly\, interactiv e program featuring live birds of prey. Come meet our owls\, falcons\, haw ks and Regis the Bald Eagle. The program is free and open to the public! W e will be joined by our friends from Bibbee Nature Club and Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory too! Bring your camer a\, bring your friends and family. The event is free and open to the publi c.
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/s/wings-of-wonder-wv-birds-of-pr/459787454686514/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Pipestem Resort SP UID:20200110T1756050Z-399841-2681@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T150000 SUMMARY:WV energy infrastructure summit DESCRIPTION:Energy Speaks and West Virginia Roundtable present the first En ergy Infrastructure Summit\, a free event designed to share information an d ideas about West Virginia's growing oil and natural gas industry. We're putting together a wide-ranging roster of speakers and panelists who discu ss industry trends\, technology and legislative impacts\, along with updat es regarding pipeline projects and the Storage Hub. It's an exciting and i mportant time for West Virginia\, and the Summit is an opporunity for thos e who want to learn more about the future of energy in the Mountain State. Registration begins at 11:00 am. The program begins soon after. Lunch fol lows at noon. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce\, Charleston Area Alli ance\, Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia\, West Virgini a Oil & Natural Gas Association\, Chemical Alliance Zone\, Inc. and West V irginia Manufacturers Association are Summit partners. https://www.faceboo k.com/events/1939605232743978/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Energy Speaks and West Virginia Roundtable
present the first Energy Infrastructure Summit\, a free event designed to
share information and ideas about West Virginia's growing oil and natural
gas industry. We're putting together a wide-ranging roster of speakers and
panelists who discuss industry trends\, technology and legislative impact
s\, along with updates regarding pipeline projects and the Storage Hub.
It's an exciting and important time for West Virginia\, and the
Summit is an opporunity for those who want to learn more about the future
of energy in the Mountain State.
Registration begins at 11:00 am. Th
e program begins soon after. Lunch follows at noon.
The West Virginia Chamb
er of Commerce\, Charleston Area Alliance\, Independent Oil and Gas Association
of West Virginia\, West Virginia Oil &\; Natural Gas Association\, Chemical All
iance Zone\, Inc. and West Virginia Manufacturers Association are Summit
partners.
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/1939605232743978/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Embassy Suites UID:20190102T1423040Z-399841-1458@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200123 SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Wild & Scenic Film Festival The Alliance is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed! Mark your cale ndars for a night of food\, films\, and fun!Wild & Scenic Film Festival br ings together incredible selections of films that inform\, inspire\, and i gnite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communiti es while creating a positive future for the next generation. Festival-goer s can expect to see award winning films about nature\, community activism\ , adventure\, conservation\, water\, energy and climate change\, wildlife\ , environmental justice\, agriculture\, Native American and indigenous cul tures. https://www.allianceforthebay.org/news-and-events/wild-scenic-film- festival/ Click the orange button under the location closest to you to lea rn about that venue’s raffle items\, ticket prices\, food\, sponsors\, and more! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wild &\; Scenic Film Festival
The Allian ce is bringing the Wild &\; Scenic Film Festival back to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed! Mark your calendars for a night of food\, films\, and fun! Wild &\; Scenic Film Festival brings t ogether incredible selections of films that inform\, inspire\, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities whi le creating a positive future for the next generation. Festival-goers can expect to see award winning films about nature\, community activism\, adve nture\, conservation\, water\, energy and climate change\, wildlife\, envi ronmental justice\, agriculture\, Native American and indigenous cultures.
https://www.all ianceforthebay.org/news-and-events/wild-scenic-film-festival/
Forks of Coa l Natural Area \;Foun dation will host two hikes with varying levels of diffic ulty. The hikes will get underway about 11:00 am at the facility located&n bsp\; at 50 Rocky Branch Rd.\, Alum Creek WV.
Click-Here \;for m ore details.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Forks of Coal Natural Area UID:20211229T1416180Z-399841-4277@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible HERE. In this issue... EPA Seeks Nominations for Environmental Financial Advisory Board PFAS Legislation i n Flux Despite Deadlines\, EPA Actions Proposed Changes to Environmental A ppeals Board Process Meetings and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map o f the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our mem bership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Pleas e direct any comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible HERE. In this issue...
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membe rship of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any comments to Katie Foreman .
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191213T1859270Z-399841-2586@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422 SUMMARY:GRWA celebration DESCRIPTION:Event by Greenbrier Watershed at Lost World Caverns The Greenbr ier River Watershed Association is hosting a large watershed celebration a t Lost World Caverns from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. Free cave tours\, kids activiti es\, live music\, silent auction and food for purchase. A mini macroinvert ebrate workshop/display will be presented by Callie Sams\, WVDEP Save Our Streams Program\, as well as our own GRWA educational materials available for discussion and take home. Through a grant from the Mountain Resource C onservation & Development\, we will also be hosting a rain barrel workshop during the afternoon with a free rain barrel to take home by registered p articipants. There is a limit on the number of barrels so register here to save your spot. Admission is a $10 minimum donation. Other watershed grou ps are invited to participate and show off their accomplishments! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Greenbrier Watershed \;at \;Lost World Caverns
The Greenbrier River Watershed Association is hosting a large watersh ed celebration at Lost World Caverns from 2:00 to 8:00 pm.
Free cave tours\, kids activities\, live mu sic\, silent auction and food for purchase. A mini macroinvertebrate works hop/display will be presented by Callie Sams\, WVDEP < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Save Our Streams Program\, as well as our own GRWA educational materials available for discussion an d take home. Through a grant from the Mountain Resource Conservation &\ ; Development\, we will also be hosting a rain barrel workshop during the afternoon with a free rain barrel to take home by registered participants. There is a limit on the number of barrels so register here to save your spot.
Admission is a $ 10 minimum donation. Other watershed groups are invited to participate and show off their accomplishments!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230407T1915200Z-399841-5222@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T190000 SUMMARY:Town Hall DESCRIPTION:WVDEP Environmental Advocate’s Office Town Hall The public is i nvited to attend and bring their questions and concerns. Advanced registra tion is required. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP Enviro nmental Advocate&rsquo\;s Office Town Hall
The public is invited to attend and bring their questions a nd concerns. Advanced registration is required. Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20211118T2100310Z-399841-4224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T030000 SUMMARY:GI benefits and applications DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research a nd Development invites you to attend a free webinar\, 'Green Infrastructur e Ecosystem Benefits and Applications.' Download the attached flyer for mo re details. Register Here. EPAWebinar_GIBenefitsandApplications.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development i nvites you to attend a free webinar\, 'Green Infrastructure Ecosystem Bene fits and Applications.' Download the attached flyer for more details. \;
Register Here.& nbsp\;
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Please join Grand Traverse Area Citizens' Climate Lobby from for a virtual Regenerativ e Agriculture Forum. We will hear from local experts in soil health\, sust ainable farming\, and rotational grazing. The panelists will be discussing how soil health impacts farming in northern Michigan and how regenerative agriculture can be used to restore the earth and make our planet more res ilient.
If you are unfamilia r with sustainable farming and methods to improve soil health\, consider w atching the film 'Kiss the Ground ' available on Netflix or 'Living So il' available on YouTube prior to the forum\, or listen to How to Save a Planet podcast 'Soil: The Dirty Climate Solution '.
Register
After a seri es of virtual workshops and meetings\, the second-year highlights and acti vities of the Potoma c Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan have been published.
In this issue: Public input notice for impaired waters in VA to prioritize TMDLs \; Seneca boat launch g ives veterans access to Potomac River\; Escaping to th e Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens\; Anacostia watershed surve y 2020\; Re solution commemorating escape attempt by slaves in DC\; DC residents turn to fishing during the pandemic\; Ongoing project could&rsquo\;ve prevented Northe ast sewage flooding\; Do Your Par t\, Be Septic Smart!
Future Chesa peake Bay health will depend on the combined influence of environmental ch anges and peoples' responses to those changes. Dr. Lisa Wainger will descr ibe research into these combined effects that found that adaptations that farmers are already making to improve crop growth under changing weather a re likely to prevent some harm to Chesapeake Bay water quality. This benef icial effect could be enhanced by looking for additional opportunities to change the timing of nutrients to water bodies.
Where: \;ZOOM Webinar - you will receive a participant link after register ing \;Pre-registration required: \;http://www.usmf.org/sciencef orcitizens/. \;Who : \;Members of the general public. No scientific background nee ded\; everyone is welcome!
https://www.chesapeakebay.net/action/attend/science_for _citizens_changing_weather_changing_farms
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210423T1235360Z-399841-3855@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T130000 SUMMARY:Land-use in the Potomac basin DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Event to Support Land Use Decision-Makers in the Poto mac basin This event features a webinar series designed to encourage sust ainable land and water resources management in the Potomac basin by creati ng an opportunity for participants to share tools and techniques\, includi ng a demonstration of the Chesapeake Healthy Watershed Assessment. Registr ation is free\, and space is limited. Erfaneh Sharifi is a Water Resources Scientist at the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and can be contacted at esharifi@icprb.org with questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Vi rtual Event to Support Land Use Decision-Makers in the Potomac basin
This event features a w ebinar series designed to encourage sustainable land and water resources m anagement in the Potomac basin by creating an opportunity for participants to share tools and techniques\, including \;a demonstration of the&nb sp\;Chesapeake Healthy Watershed Assessment. \;Registration \;is free\, and space is limited.
Erfaneh Sharifi is a Water Re sources Scientist at the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and can be contacted at \;esh arifi@icprb.org \;with questions.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210423T1205500Z-399841-3851@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T110000 SUMMARY:Rail-Trail nature walk DESCRIPTION:Masontown Trailhead Pavilion Join Preston County Parks & Recrea tion and Mon River Trails Conservancy for Celebrate Trails Day! Zach Fowle r\, Director of WVU’s Core Arboretum\, will lead the walk. Meet at 10AM at the Masontown Trailhead Shelter and walk along the Deckers Creek Rail-Tra il identifying and appreciating spring wildflowers\, birds\, and more! Wea r sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. https://www. railstotrails.org/experience-trails/celebrate-trails/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Masontown Tr ailhead Pavilion
Join \; Preston Co unty Parks &\; Recreation \;and Mon River Trails Conservancy fo r \;Celebrate Trails Day! \;Zach Fowler\, Directo r of WVU&rsquo\;s Core Arboretum\, will lead the walk. \;Meet at 10AM at the Masontown Trailhead Shelter and walk along the Deckers Creek Rail-T rail identifying and appreciating spring wildflowers\, birds\, and more!&n bsp\;Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
https://www.railstotra ils.org/experience-trails/celebrate-trails/< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210423T1210500Z-399841-3852@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423 SUMMARY:Making communities and our world better DESCRIPTION:Environmentalists make their communities and our world a better place. From inner-city Chicago to rural West Virginia and beyond\, these people are making sure Earth Day is every day. Click-Here to read more abo ut these three outstanding females contributions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Environmenta lists make their communities and our world a better place.
From inner-city Chicago to rural West Virgi nia and beyond\, these people are making sure Earth Day is every day. \;Click-Here to read more about these three outstanding females contri butions.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210423T1230430Z-399841-3854@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000 SUMMARY:Leveraging community and science DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Water Cooler Talk: Leveraging Power of Communit y and Science event and gather around the virtual water cooler as one coll ective water resource community! Have you wondered how to build scientific and environmental literacy while collecting meaningful data? Developing a community-based science project can be an effective means of collecting d ata and reaching diverse audiences while providing education on how to use science to understand the world around us. It is also an opportunity to e ngage local communities and volunteers in collecting data that can lead to results in understanding\, protecting\, and restoring local environments. Explore models of community-based science\, Pennsylvania’s history with a quatic monitoring\, and case studies that illustrate the power of communit y-led efforts! Host: Penn State Extension https://www.chesapeakebay.net/ac tion/attend/water_cooler_talk_leveraging_power_of_community_and_science X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for the Water Cooler Talk: Leveraging Power of Community and Science event and gather around the virtual water cooler as one collective water resource c ommunity!
Have you wondered how to build scientific and environmental literacy while collecting meanin gful data? Developing a community-based science project can be an effectiv e means of collecting data and reaching diverse audiences while providing education on how to use science to understand the world around us. It is a lso an opportunity to engage local communities and volunteers in collectin g data that can lead to results in understanding\, protecting\, and restor ing local environments. Explore models of community-based science\, Pennsy lvania&rsquo\;s history with aquatic monitoring\, and case studies that il lustrate the power of community-led efforts!
Host: Penn State Extension
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210423T1225240Z-399841-3853@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209 SUMMARY:SPP award for GWF DESCRIPTION:Congratulations\, Guardians of the West Fork Watershed for bein g a 2026 Stream Partners Program Grant recipient. Learn more about how the group plans to utilize the funding and events planned to celebrate 25 yea rs of cleaning up the West Fork River. SPP photo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Congratulati ons\, Guardians of the West Fork Wat ershed for being a 2026 Stream Partners Program Grant recipient.
Learn more \;about how the gro up plans to utilize the funding and events planned to celebrate 25 years o f cleaning up the West Fork River.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260209T1356520Z-399841-6966@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916 SUMMARY:Stream monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:10:00 AM to 3:00PM at Blue Bend Recreation Area with WVCA Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the stream! During the Save O ur Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality of wade able rivers and streams by examining the stream habitat\, conducting chemi cal analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate communities. Share your data in the online Volunteer Assessment Database a nd contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the wa ter\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothin g. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study mater ials. Register Here or by emailing Callie Sams\, WV Save Our Streams Coord inator WVDEPSOSLogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:10:00 AM to 3:00PM at \;Blue Bend Recreation Area \;with WVCA
Join us f or a fun\, educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our S treams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate comm unities. Share your data in the online \;Volunteer Assessment Database \;and contribute to our knowledge of the h ealth of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropria te for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or wa ders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the \;study materials .
Register Here \;or by emailing \;Callie Sams\, WV Save Our Streams Coordinator
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Anthony Creek UID:20220812T1826000Z-399841-4817@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T170000 SUMMARY:Fostering community leadership DESCRIPTION:Fostering Community Leadership: Designing Effective Development Programs In November 2020\, River Network published Tools for Equitable C limate Resilience: Fostering Community-Led Research and Knowledge. Two of the featured organizations are joining us to offer training on building co mmunity-based leadership initiatives. Register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In November 2020\, River Network publi shed \;Tools for Equitable Climate Resilience: Fosteri ng Community-Led Research and Knowledge. Two of the featured organizat ions are joining us to offer training on building community-based leadersh ip initiatives. \;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210423T1244470Z-399841-3857@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T140000 SUMMARY:Water infrastructure support DESCRIPTION:Public Support for Water Infrastructure by US Water Alliance Jo in the US Water Alliance for this webinar discussion with a pollster\, a r esearcher\, and a utility leader on the issue of public support for water infrastructure and what it means for the future of the nation’s water and wastewater systems. Register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the US Water Alliance for this webinar discussion with a poll ster\, a researcher\, and a utility leader on the issue of public support for water infrastructure and what it means for the future of the nation&rs quo\;s water and wastewater systems. \;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210423T1245580Z-399841-3858@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T193000 SUMMARY:Friday hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex Explore local trails with Community Captain Elizabeth.Meet at the first parking lot at the YMCA soccer complex. We will walk the Pin ey Bluff Trail\, approximately 4 miles total distance. (includes some port ions of two other trails) Participants will be asked to sign an online wai ver form. https://fb.me/e/3z3SbKEEU X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia
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Explore local trails with Co mmunity Captain Elizabeth.Meet at the first parking lot at the YMCA soccer complex. We will walk the Piney Bluff Trail\, approximately 4 miles total distance. (includes some portions of two other trails)
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220629T1340200Z-399841-4716@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T183000 SUMMARY:Science\, engineering and art DESCRIPTION:Calling all creative\, curious\, confident girls everywhere! If you’re a girl who loves to get hands-on and tinker\, here’s your chance t o create to your heart’s content. Full of imaginative stuff to do and make \, Curious Jane offers plenty of spectacular projects and DIY fun. From fa ntastic crafts to inspirational ideas for budding designers and inventors\ , the perfect projects for every cool\, creative young girl! Grades:3rd-5t h 4 wk program\, must pay and Pre-Register. Last session Jan 29 Cost $50 - PayPal.me/karencartersmith/50 https://www.facebook.com/events/26524630080 6336/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling all creative\, curious\, confident
girls everywhere!
If you&rsquo\;re a girl who loves to get han
ds-on and tinker\, here&rsquo\;s your chance to create to your heart&rsquo
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:CRE8 Studio UID:20190102T1430340Z-399841-1459@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T150000 SUMMARY:Uses of volunteer data DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Volunteer Monit oring Work Group is hosting its last webinar focused on the diverse uses o f aquatic-based community collected data. Please join us on. If you cannot attend but are interested in seeing the recording\, please register. Titl e: Regional\, State\, and Local Uses of Volunteer-collected data: Spotligh t on the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative Description: Across the country there are hundreds of water quality programs that involve members of the public in collecting data\, but how are these data used? This webinar will highlight efforts by the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) to facil itate data use efforts on the local\, state\, and regional scales to help assess progress on Bay cleanup efforts. CMC will explore the essential bui lding blocks for a coordinated multi-state monitoring effort as well as ca se studies highlighting data use success stories and lessons learned. Pres enters: Liz Chudoba\, Alliance for the Chesapeake\; Peter Tango\, USGS at the Chesapeake Bay Program\; Samantha Briggs\, Izaak Walton League of Amer ica\; Julie Vastine\, Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring at Dickinso n College X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council&rsquo\;s Volunteer Monitoring Work Group is hosting its last webinar focused on the diverse uses of aquatic-based community collected data. Please join us on. If you cannot attend but are interested in seeing the recording\, please register.
Title: Regio nal\, State\, and Local Uses of Volunteer-collected data: Spotlight on the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative
Description: Across the country there are hundreds of water quality programs that involve members of the public in collectin g data\, but how are these data used? This webinar will highlight efforts by the \;Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) to fac ilitate data use efforts on the local\, state\, and regional scales to hel p assess progress on Bay cleanup efforts. CMC will explore the essential b uilding blocks for a coordinated multi-state monitoring effort as well as case studies highlighting data use success stories and lessons learned.
Presenters: L iz Chudoba\, Alliance for the Chesapeake\; Peter Tango\, USGS at the Chesa peake Bay Program\; Samantha Briggs\, Izaak Walton League of America\; Jul ie Vastine\, Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring at Dickinson College
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20221118T1516280Z-399841-5013@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230103 SUMMARY:WVRC 2022 report DESCRIPTION:In this report\, WVRC celebrates our programmatic achievements towards our mission over the past year. Our programs are guided by our thr ee-year strategic plan\, which was developed at the start of 2020. All of our programs hinge on coalition-building\, public education and citizen ac tion. Click-here to download the report. WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this repo rt\, WVRC celebrates our programmatic achievements towards our mission ove r the past year. Our programs are guided by our three-year strategic plan\ , which was developed at the start of 2020. All of our programs hinge on c oalition-building\, public education and citizen action.
Click-here
to download the report.
Join the US
Fish and Wildlife Service West Virginia Field Office and the WV Division o
f Natural Resources for the 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count! We will meet a
t Glendale Park in Elkins at 9am on Saturday\, February 16th.
No experience necessary\; we will hav
e some experienced birders on hand to guide you! Bring binoculars if you h
ave them! We will have a few pairs to loan out\, as well as some guidebook
s. New to birding\, or want to introduce birding to your kids? This is the
perfect place to start!
This worldwide annual event helps scientists all over the globe collect an
d analyze data on bird populations. In 2018\, Great Backyard Bird Count pa
rticipants in more than 100 countries counted more than 6\,459 bird specie
s on 180\,569 checklists!
Check out http://g
bbc.birdcount.org/about/ to learn more!
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\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Glendale Park UID:20190214T1947170Z-399841-1622@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T160000 SUMMARY:Long Point hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Jacki Wright at Summ ersville Lake / Long Point Join Community Captains Jacki and Jack to disco ver nature along the trail on tis hike to a scenic view of Summersville La ke on Long Point Trail. Most of this trail is an easy walk\, except for th e last\, steep section of trail to Long Point. Bring water. Note: This is not the Long Point trail in New River Gorge area Waiver - Participants wil l be asked to sign an online waiver found here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Jacki Wright \;at \;Su mmersville Lake / Long Point
Join Community Captains Jacki and Jack to discover nature along the t rail on tis hike to a scenic view of Summersville Lake on Long Point Trail . Most of this trail is an easy walk\, except for the last\, steep section of trail to Long Point. Bring water. Note: This is not the Long Point trail in New River Gorge ar ea
Waiver - Participants wil l be asked to sign an online waiver found here. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230405T1400480Z-399841-5223@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 SUMMARY:Woodlore weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists\, Ltd. Join Naturali sts Doug Wood\, Dianne Anestis\, Tammy Cooper\, and Barry Curry as you ste p back in time to the 18th century\, when American Indians and European Am ericans lived closer to nature. Learn some of the skills that were necessa ry for everyday life and learn of the cultural sharing that has made our m odern lives richer. Enjoy nature\, drama\, tracking\, and history in outdo or and indoor settings. You'll learn about Tracking\; Medicinal\, Edible\, and Useful Plants\; and how Nature Copes with Winter.The weekend event in cludes two snack breaks and a thematic group supper on Saturday evening.Th is event is open to the public! E-mail Twin Falls State Park or call 304-2 94-4000 for weekend package prices. Reservations are required X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists\, Ltd.
Join Naturalists Doug Wood\, Di anne Anestis\, Tammy Cooper\, and Barry Curry as you step back in time to the 18th century\, when American Indians and European Americans lived clos er to nature. Learn some of the skills that were necessary for everyday li fe and learn of the cultural sharing that has made our modern lives richer . Enjoy nature\, drama\, tracking\, and history in outdoor and indoor sett ings.
You'll learn about Tr acking\; Medicinal\, Edible\, and Useful Plants\; and how Nature Copes wit h Winter.The weekend event includes two snack breaks and a thematic group supper on Saturday evening.This event is open to the public!
< p>E-mail \;Twin Falls State Park \;or call 304-294-400 0 for weekend package prices. Reservations are required CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20240209T2058440Z-399841-5593@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202 SUMMARY:World Wetland Day DESCRIPTION:World Wetland Day Watch the Environment Matters video Here. To learn even more about the unique and critical environments visit WVDEP's m ultiple wetland resouces websites ---> the Wetland Resource Guide\, Wild W onder Wetlands\, and the Vernal Pool Monitoring Program DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:World Wetlan d Day
Watch the Environment Matters video \;Here. To learn even more about the unique and cr itical environments visit WVDEP's multiple wetland resouces website s --->\; the \;Wetland Resource Guide\, \;Wil d Wonder Wetlands\, and the \;Vernal Pool Monitoring Program \;&nb sp\;
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240202T1519110Z-399841-5575@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313 SUMMARY:Tug Fork Water Trail DESCRIPTION:Tug Fork River Water Trail The development of the Tug Fork Rive r as a water trail presents many opportunities for attracting new populati ons to West Virginia’s southern region by providing recreational opportuni ties\, which could have dramatic impacts on the local economy. Click-Here for a draft of the Tug Fork River Water Trail access plan. Steering commit tee: Friends of the Tug Fork River\, McDowell County Sportsman Club\, Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce\, The Coal House Pikeville KY\, National Coal H eritage Authority\, City of Welch WV\, City of Williamson WV\, Town of For t Gay WV and the City of Louisa KY. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tug Fork Riv er Water Trail
The developme nt of the Tug Fork River as a water trail presents many opportunities for attracting new populations to West Virginia&rsquo\;s southern region by pr oviding recreational opportunities\, which could have dramatic impacts on the local economy. \;Click-Here for a draf t of the Tug Fork River Water Trail access plan.
Steering c ommittee: Friends of the Tug Fork River\, McDowell County Sportsman Club\, Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce\, The Coal House Pikeville KY\, Nat ional Coal Heritage Authority\, City of Welch WV\, City of Williamson WV\, Town of Fort Gay WV and the City of Louisa KY.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200313T1454460Z-399841-2876@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425 SUMMARY:JMK Innovative Prize deadline DESCRIPTION:Prize Advances Innovative Heritage Conservation\, Environment\, and Social Justice Projects - JMK Innovation Prize Application deadline: April 25\, 2025 Grant amount: $150\,000 in unrestricted funding over three years\, plus $25\,000 in technical assistance funds Description: The J.M. K. Innovation Prize will support ten early-stage projects with transformat ive potential in the fields of heritage conservation\, the environment\, a nd/or social justice. The Prize is open to nonprofit and mission-driven fo r-profit organizations making an impact in the United States\; most awarde es have been active less than five years and operate with annual budgets o f less than $500\,000. Applicant projects should represent a game-changing answer to a clearly identified need\, demonstrate the potential to develo p an actionable pilot or prototype with Prize funding\, and hold out the p romise to benefit multiple individuals\, communities\, or sectors through a clearly articulated theory of change. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Prize Advanc es Innovative Heritage Conservation\, Environment\, and Social Justice Pro jects - \;JMK Innovation Prize
Application deadli
ne: \;April 25\, 2025
Grant amount: \;$150\,000 in unrestricted funding
over three years\, plus $25\,000 in technical assistance funds
Description: \;Th e J.M.K. Innovation Prize will support ten early-stage projects with trans formative potential in the fields of heritage conservation\, the environme nt\, and/or social justice. The Prize is open to nonprofit and mission-dri ven for-profit organizations making an impact in the United States\; most awardees have been active less than five years and operate with annual bud gets of less than $500\,000. Applicant projects should represent a game-ch anging answer to a clearly identified need\, demonstrate the potential to develop an actionable pilot or prototype with Prize funding\, and hold out the promise to benefit multiple individuals\, communities\, or sectors th rough a clearly articulated theory of change.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250306T1635300Z-399841-6329@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T130000 SUMMARY:Invasive Spotted Lanternfly DESCRIPTION:Brown Bag Lecture: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly FREE and open to the public thanks to our sponsor\, Solitude Lake Management. Bring your o wn lunch on Tuesday\, April 23\, and join us to learn about this threat to Pennsylvania forests and agriculture. Emelie Swackhamer\, horticulture educator with Penn State Extension\, will present her experience with the spotted lanternfly\, a new invasive species that threatens agriculture in Pennsylvania. The spotted lanternfly was first discovered in September 20 14 in eastern Pennsylvania. It has the potential to impact grapes\, stone fruits\, ornamental plants\, and forest product industries. Early detectio n is vital for the protection of Pennsylvania businesses and agriculture. RSVPs are optional but appreciated! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Brown Bag Lecture: Invas ive Spotted Lanternfly
FREE and open to the public thanks to our sponsor\, Solitude Lake Management. Bring your own lunch \;on Tuesday\, April 23\, and join us to learn about this threat to Pennsylvania forests and agriculture. \; \; \;
Emelie Swa ckhamer\, horticulture educator with Penn State Extension\, will present h er experience with the spotted lanternfly\, a new invasive species that th reatens agriculture in Pennsylvania. The spotted lanternfly was first disc overed in September 2014 in eastern Pennsylvania. It has the potential to impact grapes\, stone fruits\, ornamental plants\, and forest product indu stries. Early detection is vital for the protection of Pennsylvania busine sses and agriculture.
Stories from \;WVRC staff on Facebook Fridays\; plus updates and more on the April 20th virtual public meeting for WVDEP's biological assessment rule. WVRC has made it easy to s ubmit your comments. Download the attached pdf for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200413T1455240Z-399841-2984@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T130000 SUMMARY:TU Bucket Brigade DESCRIPTION:Join TU for this important project! The hand placement of limes tone sands into the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Williams River in the Monongahela National Forest. Everyone is welcome\, bring family and f riends! You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to help with this c onservation project! Meeting Place: Meet in the parking lot of the Cranber ry Mountain Visitor's Center (Nature Center) at 9 a.m. The Nature Center i s located on Rt. 39 at the junction with the Highland Scenic Highway. Clic k here for a Google map. Work Site: The work site is located nearby on th e Highland Scenic Highway. If you anticipate arriving after 9 a.m.\, pleas e drive out the Scenic Highway until you locate the work crew. What To Br ing: Work gloves - expect to get wet and dirty\, please wear appropriate s hoes and clothing. Safety: Please be careful at all times and do not exce ed your normal capabilities. The buckets with limestone sands may contain up to 25 pounds of sand. Always watch out for traffic when you are near th e Highland Scenic Highway. Food: Drinks\, a mid-morning snack\, and lunch will be provided. Other: Our Chapter is a non-profit organization. So if any of your kids need community work as part of their school requirements\ , this is a fun activity that impacts our environment and not only sustain s our State's brook trout growth but enhances all aquatic life as well as the birds and animals in this watershed adding to its enjoyment by everyon e. Contact: If you have questions regarding this event\, please contact Je ff Nelsen\, Bucket Brigade Coordinator\, at (304) 951-2247 (Cell) or jeffl nelsen@suddenlink.net X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| Join \;TU for this important project! The hand placement of limestone sands into th e headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Williams River in the Monongahela N ational Forest. Everyone is welcome\, bring family and friends! You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to help with this conservation projec t! Meeting Place: Meet in the parking lot of the Cranberry Mountain Visitor's Center (Nature Center) at 9 a.m. The Nature C enter is located on Rt. 39 at the junction with the Highland Scenic Highwa y. Click here for a Google map. \; Work Site: The work site is located nearby on the Highland Scenic Highway. If you antici pate arriving after 9 a.m.\, please drive out the Scenic Highway until you locate the work crew. \; What To Bring: Work gloves - expect to get wet and dirty\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Safety: \;Please be careful at all times and do not exceed your normal capabilities. The buckets with limest one sands may contain up to 25 pounds of sand. Always watch out for traffi c when you are near the Highland Scenic Highway. \; Fo od: Drinks\, a mid-morning snack\, and lunch will be provided. Other: Our Chapter is a non-profit organization. So if any of your kids need community work as part of their school requireme nts\, this is a fun activity that impacts our environment and not only sus tains our State's brook trout growth but enhances all aquatic life as well as the birds and animals in this watershed adding to its enjoyment by eve ryone. |
Contact: If you have questions regarding this event\, please contact Jeff Nelsen\, Bucket Brigade Coordinator\, at (304) 951-2247 (Cell) or jefflnelsen@suddenlink.net
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170516T1821110Z-399841-287@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617 SUMMARY:WV Science camp DESCRIPTION:WV Science Adventure camp June 17-21 Dinosaurs\, Dig and Discov er K-2\, 9:00-12:00\; Grades 3-6\, 1:00-4:00\, $145/week In this camp we t ravel back in time to learn about life’s incredible ancient creatures and environments–not just dinosaurs\, but amazing life before and after! The p aleontologists in training will learn about the tools and methods paleonto logist use to learn about life’s history and dig up their own cool take ho mes! Learn how fossils are made and replicated and make your own to take h ome fossils. If you like animals like T. rex\, Dimetrodon\, Megalodon\, Tr ilobites\, and Mastodons then come be a paleontologist for a week! Leader educator will be Liz Lester\, Marshall University paleontology graduate st udent. Camp size 10-24. This session is available for a STAR partnership w rap-around full day camp. Click Here for REGISTRATION For more information \, please contact us at SummerScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the we bsite at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-adventures-2/ 2019WVSci-campflye r.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:June 17-21
Dinosaurs\, Dig and Discover K-2\, 9:00-12:00\; Grades 3-6\, 1:00-4:00\, $145/week
In this camp we travel back in time to learn abo ut life&rsquo\;s incredible ancient creatures and environments&ndash\;not just dinosaurs\, but amazing life before and after! The paleontologists in training will learn about the tools and methods paleontologist use to lea rn about life&rsquo\;s history and dig up their own cool take homes! Learn how fossils are made and replicated and make your own to take home fossil s. If you like animals like \;T. \;rex\, \;< em>Dimetrodon\, \;Megalodon\, Trilobites\, and Mastodons then come be a paleontologist for a week! Leader educator will be Liz Les ter\, Marshall University paleontology graduate student. Camp size 10-24. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp .
For more information\, \;please co ntact us at \;Summe rScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-a dventures-2/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190529T1904470Z-399841-2013@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T120000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Project Team DESCRIPTION:We scheduled our next meeting for a week from today\, Tuesday A ugust 27th 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. We will meet at the Shepherd Univ ersity Martinsburg Center\, as usual. Please let me know by COB on Thursda y if you have agenda items you would like to present or discuss. Otherwise \, we can work from the last meeting’s notes\, which are attached. Alana C . Hartman\, Potomac Basin Coordinator work cell (304) 993-6814 TuscaroraCr eekPT.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We scheduled our next meeting for a week from today\, Tuesday August 27th 2 019 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. We will meet at the Shepherd University Marti nsburg Center\, as usual. Please let me know by COB on Thursday if you hav e agenda items you would like to present or discuss. Otherwise\, we can wo rk from the last meeting&rsquo\;s notes\, which are attached.
Alana C. Hartman\, Potomac Basin Coordinator
work cell (304) 993-6814
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Shepherd University UID:20190826T1346110Z-399841-2335@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191026 SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers Coalition and Trout Unlimited’s WV/VA Water Quality M onitoring Program is partnering with WV Save Our Streams Program to train volunteer water quality monitors to conduct benthic macroinvertebrate asse ssments. Collecting\, identifying and counting aquatic insects is a great way to understand the long-term and cumulative health of a stream. Read ab out the previous Save Our Streams workshop we hosted HERE. Join us for our next Save Our Streams workshop at Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center on October 26. To learn more and register for the workshop\, please email acrowe@wvrivers.org. SOS_April2019.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers Co alition and Trout Unlimited&rsquo\;s WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Progra m is partnering with WV \;Save Our Str eams Program \;to train volunteer water quality monitors to c onduct \;benthic macroinvertebrate< /em> assessments. Collecting\, identifying and counting aquatic insect s is a great way to understand the long-term and cumulative health of a st ream. Read about the previous Save Our Streams workshop we hosted HERE.
Join us for our next \;Save Our Streams workshop at Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center on Octobe r 26. To learn more and register for the workshop\, please email \;acrowe@wvrivers.org.
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center UID:20190925T1225250Z-399841-2452@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T183000 SUMMARY:GWT meeting DESCRIPTION:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and provides recreational opportunities for non- motorized boaters and fishermen. National Coal Heritage Authority and GWT Alliance will hold public meetings to share information about the trail an d recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, according to authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins. Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last appr oximately one hour. It will be held outside and social distancing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and p rovides recreational opportunities for non-motorized boaters and fishermen . National Coal Heritage Authority and GWT Alliance will hold public meetings to share information about the trail and recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, according to a uthority spokesperson Linda Hawkins.
Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. It will be held outside and social distancing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Palisades Park UID:20200824T1323000Z-399841-3384@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T140000 SUMMARY:EPA's Small Water Systems Webinar: Water System Partnerships DESCRIPTION:Small systems face unique challenges in providing affordable dr inking water that meets federal and state regulations. These challenges in clude aging infrastructure\, increasing costs and declining rate bases\, a nd limited technical and managerial capabilities. Water systems can overco me these challenges by developing partnerships with other systems. Partner ships provide opportunities to collaborate on compliance solutions and ope rations and maintenance activities and to share costs with other nearby sy stems This increases capacity and enables systems to provide safe and affo rdable water to their communities. This presentation will provide an intro duction to the various types of water system partnerships and how these ca n benefit small water systems. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Small sys tems face unique challenges in providing affordable drinking water that mee ts federal and state regulations. These challenges include aging infrastru cture\, increasing costs and declining rate bases\, and limited technical and managerial capabilities. Water systems can overcome these challenges b y developing partnerships with other systems. Partnerships provide opportu nities to collaborate on compliance solutions and operations and maintenan ce activities and to share costs with other nearby systems This increases capacity and enables systems to provide safe and affordable water to their communities. This presentation < /span>wi ll provide an introduction to the various types of water system partnerships and how these can benefit smal l water systems.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170516T1905140Z-399841-320@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T150000 SUMMARY:WV water festival curriculum DESCRIPTION:As part of the West Virginia Water Festival Curriculum\, traini ng sessions will be offered to any interested educator through the online Zoom platform. The curriculum is most suitable for fifth grade classrooms but can be adjusted. Four sessions are currently scheduled (additional ses sions may be requested or added). Educators interested in attending should register in advance. Learn more about the curriculum Here… Monday\, Octob er 12th at 2:00 PM - Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As part of t he West Virginia Water Festival Curriculum\, training sessions will be off ered to any interested educator through the online Zoom platform. The curr iculum is most suitable for fifth grade classrooms but can be adjusted. Fo ur sessions are currently scheduled (additional sessions may be requested or added). Educators interested in attending should register in advance. L earn more about the curriculum Here&hellip\;
Monday\, October 12th at 2:00 PM -&nb sp\;Registration
Guyandotte Water Trail Dedication &\; Li ncoln County&rsquo\;s 150th celebration\, Branchland\, WV @ 10:00am
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170616T1523500Z-399841-351@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170615 SUMMARY:Wyoming County Float (still in planning process) DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20170530T1842520Z-399841-352@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: District Co urt Enjoins WOTUS Rule in 24 States Coal Company Failed to Renew Permits B ipartisan Infrastructure Law SRF Funding Status FY 2024 Member Dues Update s: Nebraska First to Pay 2023 Nutrients Permitting Workshop: May 1-3\, 202 3 2023 Clean Water Cross-Program Workshop: May 4-5\, 2023 2023 National Pr etreatment Coordinators Workshop: May 15-16\, 2023 ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap rem inds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inform ation. - ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In th is issue:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. - \;ACWA St aff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230417T1433500Z-399841-5244@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419 SUMMARY:12.7 milion in block grant funds awarded DESCRIPTION:Gov. Jim Justice released today more than $12.7 million in Comm unity Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds dedicated to infrastructure renovation\, dam restoration\, stream restoration\, and wastewater treatm ent projects. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) p rovides Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds to the state. T he Community Development and Advancement Division of the West Virginia Dep artment of Economic Development manages these funds. The projects funded a re describe below. Webster County - County Commission : $1\,000\,000. This project will renovate infrastructure and a dam at Camp Caesar. In times o f emergency\, the camp is designated as an emergency shelter for a nearby nursing home\, a space for the National Guard\, and the 8\,386 residents o f Webster County. Renovations will include upgrading the dam\, modifying t he main and emergency spillways to bring it into compliance\, improving st reamflow\, and reinforcing stream banks. Fayette County - City of Mount Ho pe: $1\,052\,162. The project will protect and stabilize the Dunloup Creek stream banks\, improve stream habitat\, and reduce flood impacts in Mount Hope in Fayette County. The area has experienced extensive flooding on mu ltiple occasions\, prompting the Natural Resources Conservation Service to conduct a buyout of property owners within the floodplain. Nicholas Count y - City of Richwood: $10\,000\,000. The project will relocate the existin g wastewater treatment plant to an area outside the floodway\, protecting infrastructure and ensuring service for any future flooding or high-water event. City of Hinton - Wastewater Treatment Plant Bridge Replacement: $66 0\,000. The project will replace a makeshift wooden bridge representing th e only vehicle access to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The bridge sits atop culverts which will be removed\, and the wooden bridge replaced with a concrete bridge. The project will provide more flood-resilient acc ess to the treatment plant in case of flooding or high water events and im prove water flow by removing existing culverts. https://governor.wv.gov/Ne ws/press-releases/2023/Pages/default.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gov. Jim Jus tice released today more than $12.7 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds dedicated to infrastructure renovation\, dam resto ration\, stream restoration\, and wastewater treatment projects. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Community Devel opment Block Grant Mitigation Funds to the state. The Community Developmen t and Advancement Division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Dev elopment manages these funds. The projects funded are describe below.
Webster County - County Commission : $1\,000\,000. This project will renovate infrastruct ure and a dam at Camp Caesar. In times of emergency\, the camp is designat ed as an emergency shelter for a nearby nursing home\, a space for the Nat ional Guard\, and the 8\,386 residents of Webster County. Renovations will include upgrading the dam\, modifying the main and emergency spillways to bring it into compliance\, improving streamflow\, and reinforcing stream banks.
Fayette Count y - City of Mount Hope: $1\,052\,162. The project will protect an d stabilize the Dunloup Creek stream banks\, improve stream habitat\, and reduce flood impacts in Mount Hope in Fayette County. The area has experie nced extensive flooding on multiple occasions\, prompting the Natural Reso urces Conservation Service to conduct a buyout of property owners within t he floodplain.
Nicho las County - City of Richwood: $10\,000\,000. The project will re locate the existing wastewater treatment plant to an area outside the floo dway\, protecting infrastructure and ensuring service for any future flood ing or high-water event.
https://gover nor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/default.aspx
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230419T1809520Z-399841-5253@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230420 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:This is our 400th electronic issue of the Potomac News Reservoi r. We look forward to providing you with 400 more issues with news and inf ormation about the Potomac River watershed. Upcoming ICPRB events. Find th ese and other events around the Potomac watershed on our events calendar. Walk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest (April 29 near Frederick\, M D) Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture (May 12\, Virtual) Media from ar ound the Basin Maryland authorities investigating hatchery valve closure t hat killed thousands of trout 'Nightmare concern' | Biologists warn NoVa r esidents to report invasive plant species This year so far has been D.C.’s warmest on record Streamside Scavenger Hunt: Can you find these flowers? Warming climate will affect streamflow in the northeast\, says study Alexa ndria returning millions in grant funding after Taylor Run kerfuffle Forme r fire tower gives students a bird's eye view of local waterways And more… Visit: https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ to read all the stories. They w ill be available in the very near future\, so check back often. ICPRB-log o.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is our 400th electronic issue of the Potomac News Reservoir. We look forward to p roviding you with 400 more issues with news and information about the Poto mac River watershed.
Upcomin g ICPRB events. \;Find these and other events around the Potomac watershed on our \;events calendar.
Media from around th e Basin
And more&hellip\; Visit:
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here :
In this issue:
2023 Nutrients Permitting a nd Clean Water Cross-Program Workshops &ndash\; Last Chance to Register!
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information. - \;ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230421T1646480Z-399841-5261@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170803T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170803T150000 SUMMARY:Project WET Workshops RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Join us in educating children about the most precious resource on the planet. Water! The Piney Creek Watershed Association is working in conjunction with the WVDEP and the Beckley Area Foundation to host two Pro ject WET Educator Workshops in August! August 3\, 2017 from 9-3pm AND Augu st 4\, 2017 from 9-3pm The training is limited to 20 teachers per session. All materials and lunch will be provided. In addition\, each teacher will receive a $50 gift card to purchase classroom supplies as a thanks you fo r attending the training! For more information or to sign up for on the tr aining session\, please contact David Steward\, Executive Director of Pine y Creek Watershed Association at 304-228-1680 or pineycreekwatershedassoci ation@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/events/468661680145944/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us in educating children about the mos t precious resource on the planet. Water! The Piney Creek Watershed Associ ation is working in conjunction with the WVDEP and the Beckley Area Founda tion to host two Project WET Educator Workshops in August!
August 3\, 2017 from 9-3pm AND August 4\, 2017 from 9-3pm
The training is limited to 20 teachers per session. All materials and lunch will be provi ded. In addition\, each teacher will receive a $50 gift card to purchase c lassroom supplies as a thanks you for attending the training! For more inf ormation or to sign up for on the training session\, please contact David Steward\, Executive Director of Piney Creek Watershed Association at 304-2 28-1680 or pineycreekwatersh edassociation@gmail.com
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170802T1357140Z-399841-393@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T140000 SUMMARY:Native Wildlife & You: Interactive Field Day DESCRIPTION:9 AM to 2 PM This fun and educational event will look at native species and their habitats. More info: 304-457-3026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:9 AM to 2 PM
This fun and education al event will look at native species and their habitats.
More info : 304-457-3026
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WV Wildlife Center\, French Creek\, WV UID:20170509T1801460Z-399841-288@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140409 SUMMARY:SOS Workshop - Roane Jackson Technical School DESCRIPTION:Annual SOS workshop for Roan-Jackson Technical Center students along Mill Creek. For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Annual SOS workshop for Roan-Jackson Techni
cal Center students along Mill Creek. \; For more information contact:
For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov \;or go to: http://www.n ps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/science-youth-nature-camp.htm \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Jumping Branch\, WV 25967 UID:20140403T1340520Z-399841-81@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140424 SUMMARY:WV Envirothon DESCRIPTION:Teaching Day and Oral presentaiton for the WV Envirothon compet ition. For more information go to: http://www.wvca.us/envirothon/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Teaching Day and Oral presentaiton for the WV Envirothon competition. \; For more information go to: http://www.wvca.us/envirothon/
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Butcher Bend Rd\, Mineral Wells\, WV 26150 UID:20140403T1317470Z-399841-82@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T170000 SUMMARY:NR Gorge photo contest DESCRIPTION:Do you love to to take pictures of your time spent on our beaut iful WV national rivers? Take a look at this opportunity to display your f avorite ones and possibly win some cash. Rules\, fees and additional infor maiton are available on the Facebook event link below. Photos can be submi tted in advance or in person during the event at the Canyon Rim Visitors C enter. https://www.facebook.com/events/506416553506054/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you love to to take pictures of your time spent on our beautiful WV national rivers ? Take a look at this opportunity to display your favorite ones and possib ly win some cash. Rules\, fees and additional informaiton \;are availa ble on the Facebook event link below.
Photos can be submitted in advance or in person during the event at the Canyon Rim Visitors Center.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canyon Rim Visitors Center UID:20190923T1948030Z-399841-2453@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T110000 SUMMARY:WV water festival curriculum DESCRIPTION:As part of the West Virginia Water Festival Curriculum\, traini ng sessions will be offered to any interested educator through the online Zoom platform. The curriculum is most suitable for fifth grade classrooms but can be adjusted. Four sessions are currently scheduled (additional ses sions may be requested or added). Educators interested in attending should register in advance. Learn more about the curriculum Here… Wednesday\, Oc tober 14th at 10:00 AM - Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As part of t he West Virginia Water Festival Curriculum\, training sessions will be off ered to any interested educator through the online Zoom platform. The curr iculum is most suitable for fifth grade classrooms but can be adjusted. Fo ur sessions are currently scheduled (additional sessions may be requested or added). Educators interested in attending should register in advance. L earn more about the curriculum \;Here&hellip\;
Wednesday\, October 14th at 10: 00 AM - \;Registration
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SUMMARY:Land ethics and social justice
DESCRIPTION:Land ethics\, social justice\, and Aldo Leopold Event by Aldo L
eopold Foundation Join Drs. Curt Meine\, Eduardo Santana Castellón\, Lin Q
i Feng\, and Priscilla Ybarra as they examine the broad arc of Western con
servation history\, the evolution of a shared land ethic\, and the progres
s and work ahead of us in realizing an ethic of responsibility and recipro
city among people\, and between people and land. This event is free\, but
spots are limited. Registrations is required. This event is part of the Bu
ilding an Ethic of Care series hosted by the Aldo Leopold Foundation in ce
lebration of Leopold Week 2021 (March 5-14th). You can view the full lineu
p of free\, virtual events by clicking here. → https://bit.ly/3bcmwQP http
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Event by \;Aldo Leopold Foundation
Join Drs. Curt Meine\, Eduardo San tana Castelló\;n\, Lin Qi Feng\, and Priscilla Ybarra as they examin e the broad arc of Western conservation history\, the evolution of a share d land ethic\, and the progress and work ahead of us in realizing an ethic of responsibility and reciprocity among people\, and between people and l and. This event is free\, but spots are limited. Registrations is required .
This event is part of the Building an Ethic of Care series hosted by the Aldo Leopold Foundation in celebration of Leopold Week 2021 (March 5-14th). You can view the full lin eup of free\, virtual events by clicking here. &rarr\; \;https://bit.ly/3bcmwQP
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210223T1856060Z-399841-3673@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T113000 SUMMARY:Climate video conference DESCRIPTION:Do your students have questions about climate change in West Vi rginia? Join the conversation with Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw (R - Clay) and Delegate Evan Hansen (D - Monongalia). Students will be able to ask questions directly to our elected representatives and get answers in real time! https://www.facebook.com/events/2530708980369866/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do your stud ents have questions about climate change in West Virginia? Join the conver sation with Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw (R - Clay) and Delegate Eva n Hansen (D - Monongalia). Students will be able to ask questions directly to our elected representatives and get answers in real time!
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190913T1340320Z-399841-2387@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191016 SUMMARY:Conifer Colloquium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:CASRI invites the public to join us at a Conifer Health Colloqu ium to learn more about some of the challenges facing our Hemlocks and Bal sam Fir Trees. The first day is presentations and project updates and on d ay two\, multiple site visits and tours will occur. Click-Here for more de tails. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CASRI \;invites the public to join us at a Conifer Health C olloquium to learn more about some of the challenges facing our Hemlocks a nd Balsam Fir Trees. The first day is presentations and project updates an d on day two\, multiple site visits and tours will occur.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blackwater State Park UID:20190913T1407220Z-399841-2388@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140416 SUMMARY:Coal River Group Water Festival DESCRIPTION:For more information go to: http://coalrivergroup.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information go to: http://coalrivergroup.com/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Tornado\, WV UID:20140403T1343390Z-399841-80@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T183000 SUMMARY:GWT meeting DESCRIPTION:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and provides recreational opportunities for non- motorized boaters and fishermen. National Coal Heritage Authority and GWT Alliance will hold public meetings to share information about the trail an d recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, according to authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins. Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last appr oximately one hour. It will be held outside and social distancing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and p rovides recreational opportunities for non-motorized boaters and fishermen . National Coal Heritage Authority and GWT Alliance will hold public meetings to share information about the trail and recruit volunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties through which the trail passes\, according to a uthority spokesperson Linda Hawkins.
Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. It will be held outside and social distancing will be observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Barboursville City Park UID:20200824T1321370Z-399841-3385@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220311 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Congress Pa sses FY22 Omnibus EPA BIL Implementation Memo Mapping Benthic Algae via Re mote Sensing Strategies for Navigating the NPDES Permitting Process Meetin gs\, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past wee k's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of imp ortant deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;Here< /strong>.
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ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220311T2025170Z-399841-4386@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190719 SUMMARY:Snorkeling the Shenandoah DESCRIPTION:Snorkeling the Shenandoah When we are paddling we only see the tippy top of the water’s surface. What is going on in the middle of the wa ter column? What’s happening on the bottom? How many fish species do you t hink you can identify? Want to learn about the critters swimming on the bo ttom? Want to experience the thrill of snorkeling the Shenandoah? Well\, y ou’re in luck—this is the trip for you! Join us along with our good friend s and partners – the U.S. Forest Service and North Bay Adventure – as we p ut in at Hazard Mill on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River and paddle down to the Bentonville boat ramp. Along the way we’re going to stop a few times and check out some juicy snorkeling spots and do what so very few o f us have done before—snorkel the Shenandoah River! Click-Here to learn mo re and register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Snor keling the Shenandoah
When we are paddling we only see the tippy top of the water&rsquo\;s su rface. What is going on in the middle of the water column? What&rsquo\;s h appening on the bottom? How many fish species do you think you can identif y? Want to learn about the critters swimming on the bottom? Want to experi ence the thrill of snorkeling the Shenandoah? Well\, you&rsquo\;re in luck &mdash\;this is the trip for you! Join us along with our good friends and partners &ndash\; the U.S. Forest Service and North Bay Adventure &ndash\; as we put in at Hazard Mill on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River and paddle down to the Bentonville boat ramp. Along the way we&rsquo\;re goin g to stop a few times and check out some juicy snorkeling spots and do wha t so very few of us have done before&mdash\;snorkel the Shenandoah River!< /span>
Cli ck-Here \;to learn more and register
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20190719T1228380Z-399841-2179@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824 SUMMARY:Goodbye summer blowout DESCRIPTION:Goodbye summer blowout Brent Walls\, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper\ ; Dean Naujoks\, Potomac Riverkeeper\; and Mark Frondorf\, Shenandoah Rive rkeeper\, are thrilled to announce this year’s RiverPalooza Goodbye Summer Celebration! Join them and Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) for our exc iting whitewater day-long celebration. Click-Here to learn more and regist er. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Good bye summer blowout
Brent Walls\, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper\; Dean Naujoks\, Potomac Riverkeep er\; and Mark Frondorf\, Shenandoah Riverkeeper\, are thrilled to announce this year&rsquo\;s RiverPalooza Goodbye Summer Celebration! Join them and Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) for our exciting whitewater day-long c elebration.
Click-Here \;to learn more and regi ster.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190710T1333280Z-399841-2180@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190616T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190616T160000 SUMMARY:Carriage trail walk DESCRIPTION:Take a shaded stroll on the charming Sunrise Carriage Trail and enjoy music\, dance and art along the way. Performances and entertainment include dances by local groups\, live music\, interactive art\, and more. The .65 mile trail is on an incline\, so the walk is mildly strenuous. Th is is a FREE event + dog friendly! Location: Sunrise Carriage Trail\, Adja cent to Bridge Road\, the Southside Bridge\, and downtown between Myrtle R oad and Justice Row -- 746 Myrtle Rd.\, Charleston\, W.V. https://www.face book.com/events/300140607577463/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a shade
d stroll on the charming Sunrise Carriage Trail and enjoy music\, dance an
d art along the way. Performances and entertainment include dances by loca
l groups\, live music\, interactive art\, and more. The .65 mile trail is
on an incline\, so the walk is mildly strenuous. This is a FREE event + do
g friendly!
Location: Sun
rise Carriage Trail\, Adjacent to Bridge Road\, the Southside Bridge\, and
downtown between Myrtle Road and Justice Row -- 746 Myrtle Rd.\, Charlest
on\, W.V.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190605T1251170Z-399841-2041@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190608 SUMMARY:Community conversations for change DESCRIPTION:Community Conversations for Change: Building Power One Neighbor at a Time Who/what: Anyone wanting to make a change in their community! A ll kinds welcome. FREE training + FREE lunch When: Saturday\, June 8th fro m 10am - 4pm Why: Join us for this FREE training to learn more about havin g conversations with fellow community members via one-on-one meetings\, do or knocking\, and more! One conversation at a time\, we can change hearts and minds\, expand our capacity\, and build power to achieve the change we want to see in our neighborhood\, state\, and/or country. https://www.fac ebook.com/events/327513694832734/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Community Co
nversations for Change: Building Power One Neighbor at a Time
Who/what: Anyone wanting to make a ch
ange in their community! All kinds welcome. FREE training + FREE lunch
When: Saturday\, June 8th from 10a
m - 4pm
Why: Join us for this F
REE training to learn more about having conversations with fellow communit
y members via one-on-one meetings\, door knocking\, and more! One conversa
tion at a time\, we can change hearts and minds\, expand our capacity\, an
d build power to achieve the change we want to see in our neighborhood\, s
tate\, and/or country.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Episcopal Church UID:20190605T1245370Z-399841-2039@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190624 SUMMARY:WV Science camp DESCRIPTION:WV Science Adventure camp June 24-28 Legos Building Blocks and Brains K-2\, 9:00-12:00\; Grades 3-6\, 1:00-4:00\, $145/week Help us build structures and simple machines that really work\, using gears\, levers\, pulleys\, and motors while building confidence\, fine motor skills\, and h aving fun. Open play\, daily building challenges\, and an introduction to Lego robotics. Strongly suggested for those that want to join our Fall Leg o robotics Competition teams. Leader educator will be Terry Dillman\, who coaches our Lego Robotics team and is a teacher at the STEM+M High School. Camp size 10-22. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-ar ound full day camp. Click Here for REGISTRATION For more information\, ple ase contact us at SummerScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-adventures-2/ 2019WVSci-campflyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:June 24-28
Legos Building Bloc ks and Brains
Help us build structures and simple machines that really work\, using gears\, levers\, pulleys\, and motors wh ile building confidence\, fine motor skills\, and having fun. Open play\, daily building challenges\, and an introduction to Lego robotics. Strongly suggested for those that want to join our Fall Lego robotics Competition teams. Leader educator will be Terry Dillman\, who coaches our Lego Roboti cs team and is a teacher at the STEM+M High School. Camp size 10-22. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp.
< p>For more information\, \;please conta ct us at \;SummerSc ienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-adve ntures-2/ CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190529T1904260Z-399841-2014@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T200000 SUMMARY:Outlier: Katherine Johnson story DESCRIPTION:FREE Event... Outlier: The Story of Katherine Johnson\, an hour -long documentary produced by MotionMasters\, focuses on the young woman f rom West Virginia who graduated high school at age 14\, college at age 18 and went on to become a physicist\, space scientist and mathematician famo us for accuracy in celestial navigation. This documentary includes an inte rview with Johnson herself\, as well as interviews with NASA's chief histo rian\, a curator at the Smithsonian's Air & Space Museum\, and an intervie w with author Margot Lee Shetterly. https://www.facebook.com/events/365884 614045908/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FREE Event.. . Outlier: The Story of Katherine Johnson\, an hour-long documentary produ ced by MotionMasters\, focuses on the young woman from West Virginia who g raduated high school at age 14\, college at age 18 and went on to become a physicist\, space scientist and mathematician famous for accuracy in cele stial navigation. This documentary includes an interview with Johnson hers elf\, as well as interviews with NASA's chief historian\, a curator at the Smithsonian's Air &\; Space Museum\, and an interview with author Marg ot Lee Shetterly.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190605T1248290Z-399841-2040@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190708 SUMMARY:WV Science camp DESCRIPTION:WV Science Adventure camp July 8-12 Awesome Animal Camp: K-2 9: 00-12:00\, $145/week In this camp we will explore the amazing kingdom of a nimals. Through games and activities campers will learn about different an imals and environments they live. Students will get to meet some animal am bassadors including sugar gliders\, snakes\, ferrets\, and hedgehogs. If y ou love animals\, then this is the camp for you! Lead educator will be Liz Lester\, Marshall University graduate student and pet crazed mom of 27 in cluding 15 sugar gliders\, 2 short-tailed opossums\, 3 ferrets\, 2 guinea pigs\, 2 crested geckos\, a Syrian hamster\, hedgehog\, and a millipede. C amp class size 10- 25. This session is available for a STAR partnership wr ap-around full day camp. Vet Camp: Grades 3-6 1:00-4:00\, $145/week Veteri narians take care of a lot of different animals from pets to zoo animals a nd must learn about each animal. In this camp we will be vets in training and learn some basic anatomy and veterinary practices to discover how vets take care of cats\, dogs\, and exotic animals! Campers will get to meet s ome pets from the common\, like cats and dogs\, to the uncommon like ferre ts\, sugar gliders\, and snakes and learn how they are cared for. Lead edu cator will be Liz Lester\, Marshall University graduate student and pet cr azed mom of 27 including 15 sugar gliders\, 2 short-tailed opossums\, 3 fe rrets\, 2 guinea pigs\, 2 crested geckos\, a Syrian hamster\, one hedgehog \, and a millipede. Camp class size 10- 25. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp. ACT boot-camp (Grades 9-12 s uggested): 1:00-4:30\, $300/week Identify your math strengths and weakness es\, build on existing skills\, play fun and challenging math games\, dail y practice in an average pacing of 1 question per minute\, and reassessmen t at the end of the week so students are prepared to continuing studying i ndependently. Taught by the Marshall University Math Department. Camp clas s size 5-12. July 8-9 Catapults! Grades 6-10\, 1:00-4:00\, $55/two days Sp end two exciting afternoons building catapults\, learning some of the basi cs physics behind their operation\, and have fun launching projectile from them. The workshop will conclude with a competition with prizes based on accuracy and ability to hit targets! Taught by the Marshall Physics Depart ment fun faculty Dr. Sean McBride & Dr. Sachiko McBride. Click Here for RE GISTRATION For more information\, please contact us at SummerScienceAdvent ures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-a dventures-2/ 2019WVSci-campflyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:July 8-12< /span>
Awesome Animal Camp: K-2 9:00-12:00\, $145/week
In this camp we will explore the amazing kingdom of animals. Through games and activities campers will learn about differe nt animals and environments they live. Students will get to meet some anim al ambassadors including sugar gliders\, snakes\, ferrets\, and hedgehogs. If you love animals\, then this is the camp for you! Lead educator will b e Liz Lester\, Marshall University graduate student and pet crazed mom of 27 including 15 sugar gliders\, 2 short-tailed opossums\, 3 ferrets\, 2 gu inea pigs\, 2 crested geckos\, a Syrian hamster\, hedgehog\, and a millipe de. Camp class size 10- 25. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp.
Vet Camp: Grades 3-6 1:00-4:00\, $145/week
Veterinarians take care of a lot of differ ent animals from pets to zoo animals and must learn about each animal. In this camp we will be vets in training and learn some basic anatomy and vet erinary practices to discover how vets take care of cats\, dogs\, and exot ic animals! Campers will get to meet some pets from the common\, like cats and dogs\, to the uncommon like ferrets\, sugar gliders\, and snakes and learn how they are cared for. Lead educator will be Liz Lester\, Marshall University graduate student and pet crazed mom of 27 including 15 sugar gl iders\, 2 short-tailed opossums\, 3 ferrets\, 2 guinea pigs\, 2 crested ge ckos\, a Syrian hamster\, one hedgehog\, and a millipede. Camp class size 10- 25. This session is available for a STA R partnership wrap-around full day camp.
ACT boot-camp (Grades 9-12 suggested): 1:00-4:30\, $300/week
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Identify your math strengths and weaknesses\ , build on existing skills\, play fun and challenging math games\, daily p ractice in an average pacing of 1 question per minute\, and reassessment a t the end of the week so students are prepared to continuing studying inde pendently. Taught by the Marshall University Math Department. Camp class size 5-12.
July 8-9 Catapults! < strong>Grades 6-10\, 1:00-4:00\, $55/two days
Spend two exciting afternoons building catapults\, learning some of the basics physics behind their ope ration\, and have fun launching projectile from them. The workshop will co nclude with a competition with prizes based on accuracy and ability to hit targets! Taught by the Marshall Physics Department fun faculty Dr. Sean M cBride &\; Dr. Sachiko McBride.
For mo re information\, \;please contact us at \;SummerScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: h ttp://ssawv.com/summer-science-adventures-2/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190708T1518590Z-399841-2015@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301 SUMMARY:Cheat Fest is coming soon DESCRIPTION:Event by Cheat Fest Come join us in person at Cheat Fest 2022. Tickets will go on sale in early March at: https://cheatfest.org/. Check b ack HERE frequently for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;C heat Fest
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join us in person at Cheat Fest 2022. Tickets will go on sale in early Mar
ch at: \;https://cheat
fest.org/. Check back \;
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220225T2052030Z-399841-4342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:A couple weeks ago\, our AmeriCorps got to spend some time iden tifying macros at the DEP's Water Lab in Charleston (thank you\, Garrett!) . All of the bugs in the pictures are in the order Trichoptera (caddisflie s)\, which\, in general\, are intolerant of pollution. So why bother takin g it down to the family level or further? Check out the comments to see so me good reasons to break out the microscope! Trumpet-net caddisfly Little Northeastern casemaker caddisfly Finger-net and Free-living caddislfy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A couple wee ks ago\, our AmeriCorps got to spend some time identifying macros at the D EP's Water Lab in Charleston (thank you\, Garrett!). All of the bugs in th e pictures are in the order Trichoptera (caddisflies)\, which\, in general \, are intolerant of pollution. So why bother taking it down to the family level or further?
Check out the comments \;to see some good reasons to break out the microscope!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250708T1237170Z-399841-6650@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200423 SUMMARY:Mountain - Mayapple DESCRIPTION:Edible Mountain - Mayapple\, The Most Harvested Plant In Appala chia Native Appalachian plants are a largely untapped and understudied nat ural resource. The mayapple is a prime example. Wild-crafted for generatio ns\, studies now reveal the plant has life-saving properties. Dr. Eric Bur khart\, a field botany expert\, explains the uses of mayapple\, and how it could be a special crop that offers economic befits throughout the Appala chian region. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Edible Mount ain - Mayapple\, The Most Harvested Plant In Appalachia
Prize Advanc es Innovative Heritage Conservation\, Environment\, and Social Justice Pro jects - \;JMK Innovation Prize
Application deadli
ne: \;April 25\, 2025
Grant amount: \;$150\,000 in unrestricted funding
over three years\, plus $25\,000 in technical assistance funds
Description: \;Th e J.M.K. Innovation Prize will support ten early-stage projects with trans formative potential in the fields of heritage conservation\, the environme nt\, and/or social justice. The Prize is open to nonprofit and mission-dri ven for-profit organizations making an impact in the United States\; most awardees have been active less than five years and operate with annual bud gets of less than $500\,000. Applicant projects should represent a game-ch anging answer to a clearly identified need\, demonstrate the potential to develop an actionable pilot or prototype with Prize funding\, and hold out the promise to benefit multiple individuals\, communities\, or sectors th rough a clearly articulated theory of change.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250306T1636100Z-399841-6330@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T160000 SUMMARY:Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 DESCRIPTION:The Uniform Administrative Requirements\, Cost Principles\, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly called the Uniform Grants Guidance) is a government-wide framework for grants management and a set of rules and requirements for federal awards. During this webinar\, the EP A will provide an overview of recent changes to the Uniform Grants Guidanc e that became effective on October 1\, 2024\, with a particular focus on c hanges that impact Tribal governments as federal award recipients. [Regist er Here] Please visit and bookmark the EPA Grants Webinars page where you will find tips for preparing for EPA webinars\, presentation materials\, h elpful resources\, and webinar recordings. We also invite you to visit and bookmark the Community Library of Frequently Asked Questions to find answ ers to questions about EPA grants that were asked by previous webinar part icipants. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Uniform Administrative Requirements\, Cost Principles\, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly called the Uniform Grants Guidance) is a governm ent-wide framework for grants management and a set of rules and requiremen ts for federal awards. During this webinar\, the EPA will provide an overv iew of recent changes to the Uniform Grants Guidance that became effective on October 1\, 2024\, with a particular focus on changes that impact Trib al governments as federal award recipients.
This webinar will provide information on Federal regulations and EPA policies governin g participant support costs. These types of payments\, which EPA has expan ded in 2 CFR 1500.1 to encompass a wide range of activities to encourage e nvironmental stewardship\, are an important feature of many EPA financial assistance programs.
Please visit and bookmark the \;EPA Grants Webinars \;page where you will find ti ps for preparing for EPA webinars\, presentation materials\, helpful resou rces\, and webinar recordings. \;We also invite you to visit and bookm ark the \;Community Library of Frequ ently Asked Questions \;to find answers to questions ab out EPA grants that were asked by previous webinar participants.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241120T1418490Z-399841-6144@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T033000 SUMMARY:EJ community grant making DESCRIPTION:EPA Region 3 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantma king Does your organization work on environmental concerns related to air or water quality\, stormwater issues\, improving food access\, local clean up projects\, illegal dumping activities\, healthy housing\, toxin remedia tion\, or other efforts to address environmental injustices in your commun ity? Are you looking for ways to fund your work that don’t require lengthy and complicated grant applications? Funding to support assessment and pla nning\, as well as implementation? If you answered YES to any of these que stions\, this event is for you! --> Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Region 3 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking
Does your organization work on environmental
concerns related to air or water quality\, stormwater issues\, improving f
ood access\, local cleanup projects\, illegal dumping activities\, healthy
housing\, toxin remediation\, or other efforts to address environmental i
njustices in your community?
Are you looking for ways to fund your work that don&rsquo\;t require leng thy and complicated grant applications? Funding to support assessment and planning\, as well as implementation?
If you answered YES to any of these questions\, this event i s for you!
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CATEGORIES:Funding LOCATION:South Charleston Library UID:20241104T1635160Z-399841-6120@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T140000 SUMMARY:2 CFR Appendix\, NOFOs and Competition DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides potential grant applicants with a summary of changes to 2 CFR 200 Appendix I and their impact on Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) issued by EPA. [Register Here] Please visit and boo kmark the EPA Grants Webinars page where you will find tips for preparing for EPA webinars\, presentation materials\, helpful resources\, and webina r recordings. We also invite you to visit and bookmark the Community Libra ry of Frequently Asked Questions to find answers to questions about EPA gr ants that were asked by previous webinar participants. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This webinar provides potential grant applicants with a summary of changes to 2 CFR 20 0 Appendix I and their impact on Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) issued by EPA.
[< span style='color: #0000ff\; background-color: #ffff99\;'>Register Her e]
Please visit and bookmark the \;
EPA Grants Webinars \;page where you will find tips for
preparing for EPA webinars\, presentation materials\, helpful resources\,
and webinar recordings. \;We also invite you to visit and bookmark th
e \;Community Library of Frequently
Asked Questions \;to find answers to questions about EP
A grants that were asked by previous webinar participants.
CATEGORIES:Webinar
UID:20241120T1418010Z-399841-6146@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T120000
SUMMARY:Tree planting with TU
DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited is restoring the riparian canopy in the Potomac
headwaters\, and we need your help! By volunteering at our riparian plant
ing\, you’re helping create natural buffers to erosion\, enrich habitat fo
r aquatic and upland wildlife\, and restore cold\, clean water in our back
yard watersheds. Tools and lunch will be provided\, but feel free to bring
your own gloves\, snacks and extra water. Remember to dress for the weath
er and wear clothes/shoes that can muddy or wet\; except in cases of sever
e weather\, we will plant rain or shine. So that we can adequately provide
lunches and arrange carpools\, please RSVP to Jessica Bryzek at Jessica.B
ryzek@tu.org.
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Trout Unlimi ted is restoring the riparian canopy in the Potomac headwaters\, and we ne ed your help! By volunteering at our riparian planting\, you&rsquo\;re hel ping create natural buffers to erosion\, enrich habitat for aquatic and up land wildlife\, and restore cold\, clean water in our backyard watersheds. Tools and lunch will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own gloves \, snacks and extra water. Remember to dress for the weather and wear clot hes/shoes that can muddy or wet\; except in cases of severe weather\, we w ill plant rain or shine. So that we can adequately provide lunches and arr ange carpools\, please RSVP to Jessica Bryzek at Jessica.Bryzek@tu.org.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190411T2001460Z-399841-1808@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190422 SUMMARY:Earth Day tree planting DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day 2019 by planting Canaan Balsam Fir and Red Spruce trees at Canaan Valley State Park. The Nature Conservancy staff and interested volunteers will meet at the Canaan Valley Fire Hall at 9:30 on April 22 to restore habitat in one of the most picturesque and least visi ted parts of the park. Efforts by TNC and Central Appalachian Spruce Resto ration Initiative (CASRI) partners are restoring vital parts of the heart of Canaan Fir and Red Spruce habitat and connecting areas from the valley floor to the ridges surrounding. Resiliency science by TNC shows that Cana an Valley and Cabin Mountain/Dolly Sods are crucial strongholds of biodive rsity and important connectors as species move further north in the light of climate change. Your efforts will be rewarding\, knowing that these are as add to the restoration of what has been described as one of the best ex amples of spruce forests known to man. You will be able to return and see the trees you've planted as they grow well into the future. Please direct additional questions to westvirginia@tnc.org. https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/1533174166815583/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrate Ea
rth Day 2019 by planting Canaan Balsam Fir and Red Spruce trees at Canaan
Valley State Park. The Nature Conservancy staff and interested volunteers
will meet at the Canaan Valley Fire Hall at 9:30 on April 22 to restore ha
bitat in one of the most picturesque and least visited parts of the park.
Efforts by TNC and Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CASR
I) partners are restoring vital parts of the heart of Canaan Fir and Red S
pruce habitat and connecting areas from the valley floor to the ridges sur
rounding.
Resiliency sci
ence by TNC shows that Canaan Valley and Cabin Mountain/Dolly Sods are cru
cial strongholds of biodiversity and important connectors as species move
further north in the light of climate change. Your efforts will be rewardi
ng\, knowing that these areas add to the restoration of what has been desc
ribed as one of the best examples of spruce forests known to man. You will
be able to return and see the trees you've planted as they grow well into
the future.
Please dire
ct additional questions to westvirgi
nia@tnc.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1533174166815583/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley Fire Hall UID:20190401T1314010Z-399841-1790@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 SUMMARY:Youth fishing rodeo DESCRIPTION:Tournament starts at 10:00 am and goes until 11:45 am. Park Ope ns at 8:30 but fish will not be counted until the official start of the to urnament. It will occur - Rain or Shine. Ages 3-10 years old. The children compete in 2 groups (boys and girls) and they compete for 3 prizes in 3 a ge brackets. Ages 3-4\, ages 5-7\, ages 8-10. Registration can be done the morning of at the registration table. It is free for eligible children. T here will be an opportunity to donate to some local outreach groups and th ere will be snacks available for purchase from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. We are p roud to offer this to the community every year at no charge to our communi ty members. This tournament is brought to you by Kanawha County parks and recreation\, Spectrum Printing & Graphics\, and many others. If you are in terested in becoming a sponsor\, Making a donation\, volunteering\, or any thing else please contact us. Updates will be posted as they become availa ble. https://www.facebook.com/events/2831365287087787/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tournament s
tarts at 10:00 am and goes until 11:45 am. Park Opens at 8:30 but fish wil
l not be counted until the official start of the tournament. It will occur
- Rain or Shine. Ages 3-10 years old.
The children compete in 2 groups (boys and girls) and they
compete for 3 prizes in 3 age brackets. Ages 3-4\, ages 5-7\, ages 8-10. R
egistration can be done the morning of at the registration table. It is fr
ee for eligible children. There will be an opportunity to donate to some l
ocal outreach groups and there will be snacks available for purchase from
10:00 am-12:00 pm. We are proud to offer this to the community every year
at no charge to our community members.
This tournament is brought to you by Kanawha County parks a
nd recreation\, Spectrum Printing &\; Graphics\, and many others. If yo
u are interested in becoming a sponsor\, Making a donation\, volunteering\
, or anything else please contact us. Updates will be posted as they becom
e available.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2831365287087787/
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20190401T1317190Z-399841-1791@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613 SUMMARY:PIney Creek podcast DESCRIPTION:This episode describes the current land use in our watershed an d begins to show the connection between land use and stream conditions in the Piney Creek Watershed. Click-here to listen. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This episode describes the current land use in our watershed and begins to show the co nnection between land use and stream conditions in the Piney Creek Watersh ed.
Click-here \;to listen.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240613T1437340Z-399841-5853@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000 SUMMARY:Elkhorn Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Location: Elkhorn\, WV. (At the old Elkhorn post office. I t appears on google maps). Coordinates: 37.385410\, -81.413451 Bring wader s\, rain jacket\, and extra clothesBags and gloves will be providedLunch w ill be provided with a location TBA at the event start. Clean it - then - Fish it! Let’s continue to keep the trash out of Elkhorn Creek. Please con sider coming and bring friends.Go fishing afterwards. Check back at the FB event post for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Bronson Cody Brown \;and \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
Location: Elkhorn\, WV. (At the old Elkhorn post office. It appears on google maps). Coordinates: 37.385410\, -81.413451
Bring waders\, rain jacket\, and extra c lothesBags and gloves will be providedLunch will be provided with a locati on TBA at the event start. Clean it - then - Fish it! Let&rsquo\;s continu e to keep the trash out of Elkhorn Creek. Please consider coming and bring friends.Go fishing afterwards.
Check back at the \;FB event post for updates. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240417T1326450Z-399841-5789@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T200000 SUMMARY:Project WET workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET Educator Workshop PWET addresses atmospheric water\ , surface water\, groundwater\, cultural and historical uses of water\, an d contemporary water management issues such as stormwater management and n onpoint source pollution. The activities are designed to complement existi ng curricula rather than displace or add additional concepts in the classr oom. All PWET Workshops are hands-on\, interactive\, interdisciplinary\, a nd developed by teachers and resource professionals. Each workshop partici pant will receive a Project WET 2.0 Curriculum and Activity Guide\, a cert ificate\, and an online portal code. You must register to attend this free workshop by contacting Tomi Bergstrom. Call 304-926-0499 x 1098 or email Tomi. WETWorkshop-Wayne.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Proj ect WET Educator Workshop
PWET addresses atmospheric water\, surface water\, groundwater\, cu ltural and historical uses of water\, and contemporary water management is sues such as stormwater management and nonpoint source pollution.
The activities are designed to compl ement existing curricula rather than displace or add additional concepts i n the classroom. All PWET Workshops are hands-on\, interactive\, interdisc iplinary\, and developed by teachers and resource professionals. Each work shop participant will receive a Project WET 2.0 Curriculum and Activity Gu ide\, a certificate\, and an online portal code.
You must register to attend this free workshop by con tacting Tomi Bergstrom. Call 304-926-0499 x 1098 or email Tomi.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Wayne Co Fire Dept UID:20190719T1229270Z-399841-1643@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301 SUMMARY:Endangered species art contest DESCRIPTION:National deadline: March 1st\; Local deadline: April 1st The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, Appalachian Forest Heritage Area AmeriCorps program\, U.S. Forest Service\, and WV Division of Natural Resources are excited announce the 2019 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest\, op en to anyone in grades K-12. Use your artistic talents to become an ambass ador for our threatened and endangered species by submitting an original p iece of artwork. Your artwork can be part of a local or national contest\, or both! The rules for the national and local contest are the same\, and can be found at: http://bit.ly/ESArtContest Click-Here for Facebook event information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National dea dline: March 1st\; Local deadline: April 1st
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, Appalachian Forest H
eritage Area AmeriCorps program\, U.S. Forest Service\, and WV Division of
Natural Resources are excited announce the 2019 Saving Endangered Species
Youth Art Contest\, open to anyone in grades K-12. Use your artistic tale
nts to become an ambassador for our threatened and endangered species by s
ubmitting an original piece of artwork.
Your artwork can be part of a local or national contest\,
or both! The rules for the national
and local contest are the same\, and can be found at: http://bit.ly/ESArtContest
Click-Here \;for Fa cebook event information
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids UID:20190214T1952050Z-399841-1623@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 SUMMARY:Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat DESCRIPTION:150 acers of certified wildlife habitat and outdoor classroom a vailable for community and education groups. Email Karen Kish with questio ns or call 304-373-7569. Learn more on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.c om/WardHollowWildlifeHabitat WardHollowWildlifeHabitat.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:150 acers of certified wildlife habitat and outdoor classroom available for community and education groups. Email \;Karen Kish with questions or call 304-373-7569. Learn mo re on Facebook at: \;https://www.facebook.com/WardHollowWild lifeHabitat
W ardHollowWildlifeHabitat.jpg
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240202T1514270Z-399841-5576@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200125 SUMMARY:Elk River stocking DESCRIPTION:The Kanawha County Commission announced today they are planning to stock a thousand pounds of Rainbow Trout in Elk River near Clendenin. The trout will be provided by the Indian Lake hatchery. This will be the s econd recent stock provided by the Kanawha Country Commission to Clendenin . https://www.facebook.com/events/s/elk-river-trout-stocking/5488851190350 09/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Kanawha County Commission announced today they are planning to stock a thousand po unds of Rainbow Trout in Elk River near Clendenin. The trout will be provi ded by the Indian Lake hatchery. This will be the second recent stock prov ided by the Kanawha Country Commission to Clendenin.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/elk-river-trout-stocking/
548885119035009/
WVDEP's Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $29.3 million in grant funding available for economic development projects. \;Ap plications are due Friday\, June 30th.
The federal funding is available through the Abandoned Mine Lan ds Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) on Aug. 3\, 1977. A m ap of known AML sites in West Virginia can be found here.
The 2023 grant application\, application tips and guidelines\, an d other helpful resources are available on the WVDEP's AMLER web page. Completed applications are due Friday\, June 30\, 2023. All projects must receive final approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior&rsquo\;s Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforc ement (OSMRE).
An advisory c ommittee composed of representatives from the WVDEP\, state Departments of Commerce\, Tourism\, and Transportation\, and the Governor's Office\, is responsible for determining project eligibility and advancing recommended projects to OSMRE.
For more information about the AMLER program\, contact the WVDEP's Office of Abando ned Mine Lands at 304-926-0499 or DEPAMLER@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230427T1900390Z-399841-5270@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130 SUMMARY:Appyling for federal funds training DESCRIPTION:Do you have a community development project you need assistance with? Are you curious about how to find the right federal program or fund ing to push your project forward? Did you receive federal funding recently and want to make sure you’re following legal and financial federal requir ements for your project? Join us for a special training from the West Virg inia Community Development Hub\, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation \, and federal partners as we share our knowledge about how to best secure and find federal funds and programs to match your needs. This one-day con ference will dive into locating federal grants\, applying for federal gran ts\, and how to secure and manage federal grants. The full agenda is here . You can register for the event here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have
a community development project you need assistance with? Are you curious
about how to find the right federal program or funding to push your projec
t forward? Did you receive federal funding recently and want to make sure
you&rsquo\;re following legal and financial federal requirements for your
project?
Join us for a sp
ecial training \;from the West Virginia Community Development Hub\, th
e Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation\, and federal partners as we share
our \;knowledge about how to best secure and find federal funds and p
rograms to match your needs. \;This one-day conference will dive into&
nbsp\;locating federal grants\, applying for federal grants\, and how to s
ecure and manage federal grants. \; \;The full agenda is here.
You can register for the event here.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20231121T1904010Z-399841-5467@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T120000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek PT DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Tuscaroa Creek project team (PT). Agenda items i nclude comparison of source water protection plan (SWPP) and watershed bas ed plan (WBP)\, Boydville project\, Berkeley Co youth fair and more. For m ore information or questions\, email Alana Hartman or call 304-993-6814. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meeting of t he Tuscaroa Creek project team (PT). Agenda items include comparison of so urce water protection plan (SWPP) and watershed based plan (WBP)\, Boydvil le project\, Berkeley Co youth fair and more.
For more information or questions\, email \;Alana Hartman or call 304-993-6814. < /span>
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Shepherd University UID:20200121T1439350Z-399841-2703@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210721 SUMMARY:Trail bike system on former strip mines DESCRIPTION:A new mountain bike trail system developed on a former strip mi ne in the Monongahela National Forest is now part of a single-track trail network rated among the world’s best by the International Mountain Bicycli ng Association. The Mower Basin Trails System\, which officially opened Ju ne 5\, is composed of four linked loop trails\, each ranging from 1.5 to 2 .5 miles\, making possible rides of varying lengths and terrain types. The trails carry riders through open meadows with big-sky vistas into dense\, shady stands of red spruce and along former mine benches overlooking newl y created wetlands below and the ancient ridgelines of the Allegheny highl ands in the distance. Click-Here to read more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A new mounta in bike trail system developed on a former strip mine in the Monongahela N ational Forest is now part of a single-track trail network rated among the world&rsquo\;s best by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.< /span>
The Mower Basin Trails Syste m\, which officially opened June 5\, is composed of four linked loop trail s\, each ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 miles\, making possible rides of varying lengths and terrain types. The trails carry riders through open meadows wi th big-sky vistas into dense\, shady stands of red spruce and along former mine benches overlooking newly created wetlands below and the ancient rid gelines of the Allegheny highlands in the distance.
Click-Her e to read more details.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210721T1804540Z-399841-4011@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230630 SUMMARY:Economic Development for AMLs - deadline DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $29.3 million in grant funding avail able for economic development projects. Applications are due Friday\, June 30th. The federal funding is available through the Abandoned Mine Lands E conomic Revitalization (AMLER) Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) on Aug. 3\, 1977. A map o f known AML sites in West Virginia can be found here. The 2023 grant appli cation\, application tips and guidelines\, and other helpful resources are available on the WVDEP's AMLER web page. Completed applications are due F riday\, June 30\, 2023. All projects must receive final approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforcement (OSMRE). An advisory committee composed of representative s from the WVDEP\, state Departments of Commerce\, Tourism\, and Transport ation\, and the Governor's Office\, is responsible for determining project eligibility and advancing recommended projects to OSMRE. For more informa tion about the AMLER program\, contact the WVDEP's Office of Abandoned Min e Lands at 304-926-0499 or DEPAMLER@wv.gov. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $29.3 million in grant funding available for economic development projects. \;Applicat ions are due Friday\, June 30th.
Th e federal funding is available through the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic R evitalization (AMLER) Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface M ine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) on Aug. 3\, 1977. A map of known A ML sites in West Virginia can be found \;here.
The 2023 grant application\, application tips and guidelines\, and other helpful resources are available on the WVDEP's \;AMLER web page. Completed applications are due Friday\, June 30\, 2 023. All projects must receive final approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior&rsquo\;s Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforce ment (OSMRE).
An advisory co mmittee composed of representatives from the WVDEP\, state Departments of Commerce\, Tourism\, and Transportation\, and the Governor's Office\, is r esponsible for determining project eligibility and advancing recommended p rojects to OSMRE.
For more i nformation about the AMLER program\, contact the WVDEP's Office of Abandon ed Mine Lands at 304-926-0499 or \;DEPAMLER@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230427T1901220Z-399841-5271@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200127 SUMMARY:NatGeo on-line courses DESCRIPTION:National Geographic’s free online courses for educators equip t eachers with powerful tools to transform their classrooms. Through these c ourses\, educators build their own skills and knowledge so they can foster the mindset of a National Geographic Explorer in their students. National Geographic online professional learning courses vary in their lengths and schedules so that busy educators can find a program that fits their needs . Courses are open to any educator from anywhere in the world who works wi th students in either a formal or informal setting. In many of our courses \, learners can earn graduate credits through our university partnerships. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Geo graphic&rsquo\;s free online courses for educators equip teachers with pow erful tools to transform their classrooms. Through these courses\, educato rs build their own skills and knowledge so they can foster the mindset of a National Geographic Explorer in their students. National Geographic onli ne professional learning courses vary in their lengths and schedules so th at busy educators can find a program that fits their needs.
Courses are open to any educator from anyw here in the world who works with students in either a formal or informal s etting. In many of our courses\, learners can earn graduate credits throug h our university partnerships. \;Click-Here to lear n more.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200121T1432160Z-399841-2702@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522 SUMMARY:Wetland News Digest DESCRIPTION:Wetland News Digest is available Here. In this edition Editor's note - Editor's choice National News State and Tribal News Wetland Scienc e News Resources and Publications Potpourri Calendar of events X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wetland News Digest is available Here.
In this edition
ICPRB in the Community\; Find these and other events around the Potomac watershed on o ur events calendar.
Media from around the basin:
And much more. Visit https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ to read all the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230427T2005120Z-399841-5272@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200131 SUMMARY:4H Space camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION: Join us for our first-ever Space Camp weekend in collaboratio n with WVSU 4-H. We're going to have a weekend packed with hands on\, out of this world activities like: Star gazing at Breezy Point Observatory at Camp Tate\; Learning about the constellations in the StarLab planetarium\; Participating in citizen science using the 4-H SkyNet program\; Making ga laxy pour art and galaxy slime\; Taking on the astronaut obstacle course\; and lots more! If you love all things space\, this is the camp for you. S pace Camp Weekend is open to all kids ages 11-17. The cost is $70. Here is the link for more info and to register: http://bit.ly/kcspacecamp2020. Qu estions? Email Jocelyn Crawford or call: 304-720-9889. https://www.faceboo k.com/events/s/4-h-space-camp-weekend/940704002991229/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Join us for our first-ever Space Camp weekend in collaboration with WV SU 4-H. We're going to have a weekend packed with hands on\, out of this w orld activities like: Star gazing at Breezy Point Observatory at Camp Tate \; Learning about the constellations in the StarLab planetarium\; Particip ating in citizen science using the 4-H SkyNet program\; Making galaxy pour art and galaxy slime\; Taking on the astronaut obstacle course\; and lots more!
If you love all thing s space\, this is the camp for you. Space Camp Weekend is open to all kids ages 11-17. The cost is $70. Here is the link for more info and to regist er: http://bit.ly/kcspacecamp2020. Questions? \ ;Email \;Jocelyn Crawfo rd or call: 304-720-9889.
https://ww w.facebook.com/events/s/4-h-space-camp-weekend/940704002991229/
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Camp Virgil Tate UID:20200110T1802030Z-399841-2682@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T210000 SUMMARY:Buckhannon community town hall DESCRIPTION:Please join the City of Buckhannon Planning Commission for a co mmunity town hall on January 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex meeting room. The commission will present information on the comprehensive planning process and collect feedback from the public for analysis and gu idance in creating the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Take the survey at: http:/ /buckhannonwv.org/buckhannon-2025/ Citizen input is critical for the succe ss of the planning process: thank you for your participation in local gove rnment and democracy. We encourage all area residents (including those out side of city limits) to participate and complete the survey\, regardless o f race\, sex\, age\, national origin\, creed\, disability\, familial statu s\, sexual orientation or political affiliation. Every voice is equally im portant\, and we want to hear yours. https://www.facebook.com/events/27232 7190098342/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the City of Buckhannon Planning Commission for a community town hall on January 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pu blic Safety Complex meeting room. The commission will present information on the comprehensive planning process and collect feedback from the public for analysis and guidance in creating the 2025 Comprehensive Plan.
Take the survey at: http://buck
hannonwv.org/buckhannon-2025/
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r the success of the planning process: thank you for your participation in
local government and democracy. We encourage all area residents (includin
g those outside of city limits) to participate and complete the survey\, r
egardless of race\, sex\, age\, national origin\, creed\, disability\, fam
ilial status\, sexual orientation or political affiliation. Every voice is
equally important\, and we want to hear yours.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190102T1441270Z-399841-1460@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T203000 SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial farming and food workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop will give participants the 411 on farming and foo d manufacturing. Topics of discussion include the state of agriculture in West Virginia\; what produce\, livestock and WV-made goods are in demand l ocally and nationally\; where ag entrepreneurs can go to find grants\, cos t-share programs and low-interest loans to startup or expand their busines ses\; taxes and regulations\; and the benefits and risks associated with f arming and food manufacturing. An established farmer\, a new farmer and a food manufacturor will be present to paint a realistic\, accurate picture of modern-day agriculture in West Virginia. A representative from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will discuss funding opportunities. Military veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to attend. The ev ent is one of several forthcoming workshops leading up to the 2019 WV Urba n Agriculture Conference and Community Expo taking place May 3 and 4 on th e campus of West Virginia State University. To RSVP: Contact Jeremy Branno n with WVSU Extension Service at (304) 720-1401. https://www.facebook.com/ events/791112761247232/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This worksho
p will give participants the 411 on farming and food manufacturing. Topics
of discussion include the state of agriculture in West Virginia\; what pr
oduce\, livestock and WV-made goods are in demand locally and nationally\;
where ag entrepreneurs can go to find grants\, cost-share programs and lo
w-interest loans to startup or expand their businesses\; taxes and regulat
ions\; and the benefits and risks associated with farming and food manufac
turing.
An established f
armer\, a new farmer and a food manufacturor will be present to paint a re
alistic\, accurate picture of modern-day agriculture in West Virginia. A r
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event is one of several forthcoming workshops leading up to the 2019 WV Ur
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the campus of West Virginia State University. To RSVP: Contact \;Jeremy Brannon with WVSU Extension S
ervice at (304) 720-1401.
https://www.facebook.com/events/79111276124 7232/
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Schoenbaum Center UID:20190111T1325230Z-399841-1507@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: Water Quali ty Standards Academy Virtual May Session: Registration Open\, Seats Availa ble State Review Framework ICR Renewal First-ever EPA CWA enforcement acti on to address PFAS discharges at facility in WV President Biden Signs Exec utive Order to Revitalize Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our me mbership of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACW A-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here :
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road m ap of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.&n bsp\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230428T1559200Z-399841-5273@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230104 SUMMARY:WV Geologic map DESCRIPTION:A sneak peak of the new WV Geologic map It's been long in the m aking (and a bit overdue) but we now have an interactive geologic map! The map is not yet on our website\, but we're letting you have first dibs at trying it out. Please let us know what you think. There are a lot of lay ers and tools so this experience is beyond 'Google maps'. Go to the WVGES FB post to learn more about map\, and try it on your laptop\, tablet or ev en a cell phone! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A sn eak peak of the new WV Geologic map
It's been long in the making (and a bit overdue) but we n ow have an interactive geologic map! The map is not yet on our website\, b ut we're letting you have first dibs at trying it out. \; Please let u s know what you think. \; There are a lot of layers and tools so this experience is beyond 'Google maps'.
Go to the WVGES FB post to learn mor e about map\, and try it on your laptop\, tablet or even a cell phone!
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230103T1455380Z-399841-5072@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T130000 SUMMARY:Rend trail hike DESCRIPTION:Join Community Captain Pat for a hike on the wide and friendly Rend Trail. Hike is approximately 4 miles. See the best of the New River G orge National Park when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace\, and are led by Community Captains with an intro by an NPS ranger w hen available.. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear st urdy closed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hiking pole s for assistance\, and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscree n. The length of each hike may vary. Please contact us\, or find our Faceb ook event page for each hike for more details. https://fb.me/e/1Zos9zHuV?m ibextid=Z0UBBX X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Communi ty Captain Pat for a hike on the wide and friendly Rend Trail. Hike is app roximately 4 miles.
See the best of the New River Gorge National Park when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace\, and are led by Community Captains with an i ntro by an NPS ranger when available.. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring wal king sticks/hiking poles for assistance\, and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscreen. The length of each hike may vary. Please contact us\, or find our Facebook event page for each hike for more details.
https://fb.me/e/1Zos9zHuV?mibex tid=Z0UBBX
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230103T1457230Z-399841-5073@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 SUMMARY:Cheat Fest DESCRIPTION:http://cheatfest.org/ May 4th and May 5th\, 2018 Tickets are limited in order to maintain the signature grassroots\, family-friendly\, reunion vibe of Cheat Fest. Click here to purchase tickets. May will be he re before we know it\, so here is what you need to know so far. •Tickets a re available here. Tickets are limited. •Art Market applica ons are availa ble here. Deadlines are in February. •Vendor applica on are available here . Deadlines are in February. Stay tuned for volunteer sign up\, race regis tration\, and lineup announcements. Follow us on Facebook! CheatFestSchedu le.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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adlines are in February.
Stay tuned for volunteer sign up\, race regi
stration\, and lineup announcements.
Follow us on Facebook!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180423T1530430Z-399841-552@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T120000 SUMMARY:Fourpole Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:Each participant must register to reserv barrel and parts. To register email your full name and the date of the workshop to Thomas.c.thu rman@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Each participant must register to reserv ba rrel and parts. \; To register email your full name and the date of th e workshop to Thomas.c.thurman@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:National Guard Building UID:20180320T1316410Z-399841-536@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230103 SUMMARY:Register for How's My Waterway DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for EPA’s Watershed Academy webinar on How’s My Waterway\, which will take place on January 25\, 2023. This webc ast will include a live demonstration of the recently enhanced How’s My Wa terway application. For more information on this webinar and to register click-here. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for EPA&rsquo\;s Watershed Academy webinar on \;How&rsquo \;s My Waterway\, which will take place on January 25\, 2023. This webcast will include a live demonstration of the recently enhanced How&rsquo\;s M y Waterway application. \; \;
For more information on this webinar and to register click-here.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230103T1506450Z-399841-5075@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221222 SUMMARY:River Network resource library DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the River Network Resource Library https://www.river network.org/connect-learn/resources/ Search through hundreds of publicati ons\, recorded webinars\, newsletters\, tools\, and templates to support y our water work. Explore by a specific program (drinking water\, strong org anizations\, etc.) or resource type. Not sure what program or type to use? Just enter what you’re looking for into the search bar: ‘strategic planni ng\,’ ‘State Revolving Fund\,’ ‘data collection.’ The resources included h ere are intended to help you advance your work and spark innovation and ne w ideas. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us. RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he River Network Resource Library
https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/resources/ \;
Search through hundreds of publications\, recorded webinars\, newsletters \, tools\, and templates to support your water work. Explore by a specific program (drinking water\, strong organizations\, etc.) or resource type. Not sure what program or type to use? Just enter what you&rsquo\;re lookin g for into the search bar: &lsquo\;strategic planning\,&rsquo\; &lsquo\;St ate Revolving Fund\,&rsquo\; &lsquo\;data collection.&rsquo\; The resource s included here are intended to help you advance your work and spark innov ation and new ideas.
Can&rsq uo\;t find what you&rsquo\;re looking for? Contact us. \;< /p>
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20221220T1917320Z-399841-5063@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T140000 SUMMARY:Glade Creek trail hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Pa rk Glade Creek Trail Meet Community Captain team Jacki and Jack on the Pri nce side of the Glade Creek trail. Hiking around 3 miles total\, right alo ng the bank of the creek. See the best of the New River Gorge National Par k when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurely pace\, and are l ed by Community Captains with an intro by an NPS ranger when available.. B e sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe s hoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hiking poles for assistance\ , and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscreen. The length of each hike may vary. Please contact us\, or find our Facebook event page fo r each hike for more details. https://fb.me/e/5psKkB4oL?mibextid=Z0UBBX X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Park
Meet Community Captain team Jacki and Jack on the Prince side of the Glade Creek trail. Hiking around 3 miles total\, right along the bank of the cr eek.
See the best of the New River Gorge National Park when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a l eisurely pace\, and are led by Community Captains with an intro by an NPS ranger when available.. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. You are welcome to bring walking sticks/hik ing poles for assistance\, and are encouraged to bring your own water and sunscreen. The length of each hike may vary. Please contact us\, or find o ur Facebook event page for each hike for more details.
https://fb.me/e/5psKkB4oL?mibextid=Z0UBBX< /em>
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230103T1503400Z-399841-5074@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230103 SUMMARY:State of the Cheat River wateshed DESCRIPTION:Based in Preston County\, WV\, Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization working to restore\, preserve\, and promo te the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed. Formed in 1994 in response to a catastrophic coal mine blowout\, FOC has spent de cades mapping and monitoring abandoned mine seeps\, implementing acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment systems in partnership with local landowners\, a nd building coalitions with local businesses and state and federal agencie s - all of which has led to the successful remediation of the once devasta tingly impaired Cheat River main stem\, now home again to sensitive aquati c species such as Walleye\, Eastern Hellbender\, and most recently\, fresh water mussels. Click-here to learn more… FOC.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Based in Pre ston County\, WV\, Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organizatio n working to restore\, preserve\, and promote the outstanding natural qual ities of the Cheat River watershed. Formed in 1994 in response to a catast rophic coal mine blowout\, FOC has spent decades mapping and monitoring ab andoned mine seeps\, implementing acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment syste ms in partnership with local landowners\, and building coalitions with loc al businesses and state and federal agencies - all of which has led to the successful remediation of the once devastatingly impaired Cheat River mai n stem\, now home again to sensitive aquatic species such as Walleye\, Eastern Hellbender\, and most recently\, freshwater mussels.& nbsp\;
Click-here to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230103T1453530Z-399841-5071@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190102 SUMMARY:Experienced Learning summer camps DESCRIPTION:Experienced Learning summer camp registration is now open Our M ountain Stewards summer camps combine the best of backcountry adventure wi th service projects that really make a difference in our communities. Base d out of the Seneca Creek Backcountry and our Spruce Knob Mountain Center you can expect small groups\, spectacular scenery\, and a large variety of self-confidence and skill-building activities in Wild\, Wonderful West Vi rginia. Check out our expanded camp offering to find the best fit for your family. Here's a sampling of what's new: Forest Explorers: A new camp for 8-11 year-olds. Leadership Adventure: Now 2 full weeks of adventure\, ser vice\, and wilderness leadership skills. All Boys: Our All-Girls camp has been a perennial favorite so we are now offering a similar program for boy s as well. Running Camps: Our Wilderness Running Camp returns + a long-wee kend session in August for adults. Stargazing and Summer Solstice Family N ights (hint: Family Nights are open to anyone\, whether you have a camper that week or not!). Dates\, registration info\, and lots more details abou t each program on our website. #GetThemOutside https://experience-learning .org/camps/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experienced Learning summer camp re gistration is now open
Our Mountain Stewards summer camps combine the best of backcountry adventure with service projects that real ly make a difference in our communities. Based out of the Seneca Creek Bac kcountry and our Spruce Knob Mountain Center you can expect small groups\, spectacular scenery\, and a large variety of self-confidence and skill-bu ilding activities in Wild\, Wonderful West Virginia.
Check out our expanded camp offering to find the best fit for your family. Here's a sam pling of what's new:
Dates\, registration info\, and lots more details about each program on our website. \;#GetThemOut side
https://expe rience-learning.org/camps/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190102T1714420Z-399841-1462@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T200000 SUMMARY:Water\, a sacred gift DESCRIPTION:Join your neighbors and community leaders as we examine West Vi rginia water justice issues through a moral and faith-based lens. We will discuss current and legacy water pollution issues our community faces and ways you can be proactive in protecting safe drinking water and hold a can dlelight vigil on the banks of the Kanawha River to mark the fifth anniver sary of the 2014 water crisis. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. Invited speakers include: Delegates Barbara Fle ischauer and Mike Pushkin Co-sponsoring groups: West Virginia Council of C hurches\, Creation Justice Ministries\, OVEC\, WV Interfaith Power & Light \, WV Rivers Coalition\, WV Citizen Action Group and Christians for the Mo untains https://www.facebook.com/events/777938339234213/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join your ne
ighbors and community leaders as we examine West Virginia water justice is
sues through a moral and faith-based lens. We will discuss current and leg
acy water pollution issues our community faces and ways you can be proacti
ve in protecting safe drinking water and hold a candlelight vigil on the b
anks of the Kanawha River to mark the fifth anniversary of the 2014 water
crisis.
This event is fre
e and open to the public. Light refreshments served. Invited speakers incl
ude: Delegates Barbara Fleischauer and Mike Pushkin
https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/777938339234213/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190102T1444510Z-399841-1461@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210506 SUMMARY:ArcGIS story maps DESCRIPTION:ArcGIS Story Maps Getting started… Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ArcGIS Story Maps
Getting started&hellip \; Click-Here .
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210430T2039250Z-399841-3883@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T133000 SUMMARY:Endangered animals and border walls DESCRIPTION:Endangered Animals and Border Walls Event by Wolf Conservation Center\, and Defenders of Wildlife Scientists\, lawyers & politicians dis cuss whether impenetrable\, man-made border walls harm endangered species and accelerate extinction. https://fb.me/e/44gAjaZ1W X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Endangered A nimals and Border Walls
Even t by \;Wolf Conservation Center\, \;and Defenders of Wildlife \;
Scientists\, lawyers &\; politicians discuss whether impenet rable\, man-made border walls harm endangered species and accelerate extin ction.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210423T1254490Z-399841-3859@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171127T153000 SUMMARY:CRS webinar series DESCRIPTION:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood insuran ce discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions to red uce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve success in the green elements of the program. Webinar 1 Oct 30: Green Guide Webinar 2 Nov 6: Success Stories Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space Preservation Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Management Click the date for each event to register . All sessions are from 2–3:30PM EST. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood in surance discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions t o reduce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve succe ss in the \;green elements< span style='color: #008000\;'> \;of the program.
Webinar 1 Oct 30< /strong>: Green Guide
Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space P reservation
Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Mana gement
Click the date for each event to register. \;All sessio ns are from 2&ndash\;3:30PM EST.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171016T2002410Z-399841-463@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T153000 SUMMARY:CRS webinar series DESCRIPTION:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood insuran ce discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions to red uce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve success in the green elements of the program. Webinar 1 Oct 30: Green Guide Webinar 2 Nov 6: Success Stories Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space Preservation Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Management Click the date for each event to register . All sessions are from 2–3:30PM EST. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood in surance discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions t o reduce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve succe ss in the \;green elements< span style='color: #008000\;'> \;of the program.
Webinar 1 Oct 30< /strong>: Green Guide
Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space P reservation
Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Mana gement
Click the date for each event to register. \;All sessio ns are from 2&ndash\;3:30PM EST.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171016T2000120Z-399841-460@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T153000 SUMMARY:CRS webinar series DESCRIPTION:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood insuran ce discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions to red uce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve success in the green elements of the program. Webinar 1 Oct 30: Green Guide Webinar 2 Nov 6: Success Stories Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space Preservation Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Management Click the date for each event to register . All sessions are from 2–3:30PM EST. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood in surance discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions t o reduce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve succe ss in the \;green elements< span style='color: #008000\;'> \;of the program.
Webinar 1 Oct 30< /strong>: Green Guide
Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space P reservation
Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Mana gement
Click the date for each event to register. \;All sessio ns are from 2&ndash\;3:30PM EST.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171016T1959090Z-399841-459@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171106T153000 SUMMARY:CRS webinar series DESCRIPTION:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood insuran ce discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions to red uce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve success in the green elements of the program. Webinar 1 Oct 30: Green Guide Webinar 2 Nov 6: Success Stories Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space Preservation Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Management Click the date for each event to register . All sessions are from 2–3:30PM EST. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood in surance discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions t o reduce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve succe ss in the \;green elements< span style='color: #008000\;'> \;of the program.
Webinar 1 Oct 30< /strong>: Green Guide
Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space P reservation
Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Mana gement
Click the date for each event to register. \;All sessio ns are from 2&ndash\;3:30PM EST.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171016T2001590Z-399841-462@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171113T153000 SUMMARY:CRS webinar series DESCRIPTION:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood insuran ce discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions to red uce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve success in the green elements of the program. Webinar 1 Oct 30: Green Guide Webinar 2 Nov 6: Success Stories Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space Preservation Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Management Click the date for each event to register . All sessions are from 2–3:30PM EST. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NFIP and CRS are incentive programs that provides flood in surance discounts on premiums in exchange for communities taking actions t o reduce flood risk. The webinars highlight communities that achieve succe ss in the \;green elements< span style='color: #008000\;'> \;of the program.
Webinar 1 Oct 30< /strong>: Green Guide
Webinar 3 Nov 13: Open Space P reservation
Webinar 4 Nov 27: Stormwater Mana gement
Click the date for each event to register. \;All sessio ns are from 2&ndash\;3:30PM EST.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171016T2001080Z-399841-461@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T120000 SUMMARY:Who owns the Potomac? DESCRIPTION:Who Owns the Potomac? Speaker: Michael Nardolilli\, Executive D irector of ICPRB Why are the state boundary lines along the Potomac River so irregular? Why doesn’t the line run neatly down the middle of the river \, as it does in many other states? Join ICPRB to learn about the fascinat ing story behind the Potomac’s peculiar borders involves colonial land gra nts\, centuries-old legal disputes\, and evolving interpretations of land and water rights. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Who Owns the Potomac?
Speaker: Micha el Nardolilli\, Executive Director of ICPRB
Why are the state boundary lines along the Potomac Ri ver so \;irregular? Why doesn&rsquo\;t the line run neatly do wn the middle of the river\, as it does in many other states? Join ICPRB t o learn about the fascinating story behind the Potomac&rsquo\;s peculiar b orders involves colonial land grants\, centuries-old legal disputes\, and evolving interpretations of land and water rights.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20251016T1641330Z-399841-6825@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210412 SUMMARY:FOB needs volunteers DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater is continuing our Blackwater Rail Trail B otanical Restoration Project we started last year\, where we tagged invasi ve plants and started to remove them. If you are interested in helping\, a nd have yet to sign up\, please email cheyenne@saveblackwater.org with the day(s) you are interested in. Dates to volunteer include April 14th\, 21s t\, May 8th\, 16th\, 19th\, and 22nd. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of B lackwater is continuing our Blackw ater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration Project we started last year\, where we tagged invasive plants and started to remove them.
If you are interested in helping\ , and have yet to sign up\, please email cheyenne@saveblackwater.org \;with the day(s) you are interested in. \;Dates to volunteer include April 14th\, 21st\, May 8th\, 16th\, 19th\, and 22nd. \;
Reconsiderin g Connectivity: A North Branch Potomac Case Study
Speaker: Gordon &ldquo\;Mike&rdquo\; Selckmann\, Associate Director of Aquatic Biology\, ICPRB
The North Branch of the Potomac River has come a l ong way. Arguably best known for its industrial recent past\, this webinar puts the current state of the western-most Potomac region into perspectiv e. Starting with the geological formation of the mountains\, we will then tour the North Branch watershed through time and space\, describing the pr e-colonial period\, the industrialized period\, and ending at the current state of the region. Given all discussed we ask &ldquo\;what&rsquo\;s next for this region?&rdquo\;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20251114T2148510Z-399841-6828@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000 SUMMARY:Unsung heroes of the Potomac River DESCRIPTION:Unsung Heroes of the Potomac River: American Eels Speaker: Gord on “Mike” Selckmann\, Associate Director of Aquatic Biology\, ICPRB Americ an eels have a long and important history in the Potomac River basin. Join ICPRB to learn about their historical importance to the region\, their fa scinating life cycle\, and their importance to both water quality and the ecosystem. Also hear about ICPRB’s work to help restore these fish (yes\, they are fish!) to their native range. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Unsung Heroe s of the Potomac River: American Eels
Speaker: Gordon &ldquo\;Mike&rdquo\; Selckmann\, Associate D irector of Aquatic Biology\, ICPRB
American eels have a long and important history in the Potomac River basin. Join ICPRB to learn about their historical importance to the region\, their fascinating life cycle\, and their importance to both wate r quality and the ecosystem. Also hear about ICPRB&rsquo\;s work to help r estore these fish (yes\, they are fish!) to their native range.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20251114T2146190Z-399841-6827@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T120000 SUMMARY:Water impacts from Data Centers DESCRIPTION:Water Impacts from Data Centers Speaker: Dr. Alimatou Seck\, Se nior Water Resources Scientist of ICPRB Data centers are rapidly expanding across the Potomac watershed and beyond\, raising important questions abo ut their impacts on regional water resources. This webinar will share the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin’s research on data center consumptive use under different growth scenarios through 2050\, evaluatin g implications for regional water supply reliability and long-term plannin g. The findings provide insights to help decision-makers and stakeholders navigate the intersection of water\, energy\, technology\, and infrastruct ure in support of regional resilience. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Impact s from Data Centers
Spea ker: Dr. Alimatou Seck\, Senior Water Resources Scientist of ICPRB
Data centers are rapidly expan ding across the Potomac watershed and beyond\, raising important questions about their impacts on regional water resources. This webinar will share the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin&rsquo\;s research on data center consumptive use under different growth scenarios through 2050\ , evaluating implications for regional water supply reliability and long-t erm planning. The findings provide insights to help decision-makers and st akeholders navigate the intersection of water\, energy\, technology\, and infrastructure in support of regional resilience.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20251016T1643220Z-399841-6826@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319 SUMMARY:SPP award for WSWA DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to Warm Springs Watershed Association (WSWA)\, a 2026 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! They plan to use these fun ds to continue their purple loosestrife biocontrol project and to support stream monitoring efforts in response to the Bypass construction in Berkel ey Springs. Check out their website for more details and ways to get invol ved. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Congratulations to Warm Springs Watershed Association \;(WSWA)\, \;a 2026 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! They plan to use these fu nds to continue their purple loosestrife biocontrol project and to support stream monitoring efforts in response to the Bypass construction in Berke ley Springs.
Check out their \;website< /em> for more details and ways to get involved. \; \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260319T1848340Z-399841-7043@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T143000 SUMMARY:Green infrastructre at Superfund sites DESCRIPTION:Please join EPA’s Office of Wastewater Management for a free we binar on the implementation of green infrastructure at Superfund sites. Re gister at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4237314798254256643 EPA’s Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of the nation’ s most contaminated land and responding to environmental emergencies\, oil spills and natural disasters. To protect public health and the environmen t\, the Superfund program focuses on making a visible and lasting differen ce in communities\, ensuring that people can live and work in healthy\, vi brant places. As Superfund communities plan for redevelopment\, many are i ncorporating innovative green infrastructure projects to naturally manage stormwater and improve site sustainability and resiliency. In this webcast \, speakers from EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management\, EPA Regio n 9\, Environmental Resources & Consulting LLC\, and Skeo Solutions will i ntroduce attendees to the Superfund program\, highlight examples of succes sful green infrastructure implementation\, and discuss the ways in which g reen infrastructure practices are changing how public stakeholders view th e long term potential of contaminated sites. Visit https://www.epa.gov/gre en-infrastructure to learn more about green infrastructure at EPA and chec k out upcoming webcast opportunities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Wastewat er Management for a free webinar on the implementation of green infrastruc ture at Superfund sites.
Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.c om/register/4237314798254256643
\;EPA&rsquo\;s Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of the nation&rsquo\;s most co ntaminated land and responding to environmental emergencies\, oil spills a nd natural disasters. To protect public health and the environment\, the S uperfund program focuses on making a visible and lasting difference in com munities\, ensuring that people can live and work in healthy\, vibrant pla ces. As Superfund communities plan for redevelopment\, many are incorporat ing innovative green infrastructure projects to naturally manage stormwate r and improve site sustainability and resiliency. In this webcast\, speake rs from EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Land and Emergency Management\, EPA Region 9\, Environmental Resources &\; Consulting LLC\, and Skeo Solutions wil l introduce attendees to the Superfund program\, highlight examples of suc cessful green infrastructure implementation\, and discuss the ways in whic h green infrastructure practices are changing how public stakeholders view the long term potential of contaminated sites.
Visit https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastru cture to learn more about green infrastructure at EPA and check out up coming webcast opportunities.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181206T2056120Z-399841-1400@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T150000 SUMMARY:STEM - Statistics DESCRIPTION:STEM seminar: Statistics Ever wanted to compare the number of c hocolate chips between two cookies? What about how to design a rocket boos ter? Statistics can help. Learn more from Dr. Herbie Lee\, University of C alifornia – Santa Cruz. Download the attachment for more details. Question s? Email Dr. Ryan Haupt\, Director the WV STEM Program or call: 304-621-55 70. NYSFSTEM_Statistics.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEM seminar : Statistics
Ever wanted to compare the number of chocolate chips between two cookies? What about how to design a rocket booster? Statistics can help. Learn more from Dr. Herbi e Lee\, University of California &ndash\; Santa Cruz. Download the attachm ent for more details. Questions? Email Dr. Ryan Haupt\, Director the WV STEM Program or call: 304-621-5570.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210423T1446520Z-399841-3860@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T130000 SUMMARY:Winter salt management DESCRIPTION:Join ICPRB for a Winter Salt Management in the Potomac Basin. T his event is part of the implementation of the Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan and will feature a panel of speakers from the Maryla nd State Highway Administration\, City of Gaithersburg\, Fairfax Water\, a nd Izaak Walton League of America. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join ICPRB f or a \;Winter Salt Manageme nt in the Potomac Basin. This event is part of the implementation of t he \;Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan \;and will fea ture a panel of speakers from the Maryland State Highway Administration\, City of Gaithersburg\, Fairfax Water\, and \;Izaak Walton League of Am erica.
Do believe e
very West Virginian deserves access to healthcare and a clean environment?
Join us for workshops to learn how you or your organization can join stat
ewide organizing efforts around Healthcare for All and Environmental Justi
ce. Then\, we'll walk over to the Capitol to lobby these issues together a
t the statehouse!
More de
tails and registration at: http://tinyurl.com/grassrootsWV2020
Hosted by: WV Citizen Action Education F
und\, WV Working Families\, WV Rivers Coalition and Our Future WV.
How&rsquo\;s My Waterway has new features!
It is a user-friendly tool that was designed for anyone to easily find \, access and understand information about their water quality. When a wat ershed is shown to have pollution or other issues\, it inspires people to get involved to monitor\, protect and restore their waterways. By displayi ng all of this information visually\, it gives this data more perspective and transparency which results in the drive for change and innovation.
How&rsquo\;s My Waterway answer s questions about aquatic life\, eating fish\, swimming\, drinking water\, monitoring\, restoration and protection. The public has access to water i nformation in their community and state and at a national level.
Click-here to register for the Webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230109T1435280Z-399841-5076@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T200000 SUMMARY:Project WET workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET Educator Workshop PWET addresses atmospheric water\ , surface water\, groundwater\, cultural and historical uses of water\, an d contemporary water management issues such as stormwater management and n onpoint source pollution. The activities are designed to complement existi ng curricula rather than displace or add additional concepts in the classr oom. All PWET Workshops are hands-on\, interactive\, interdisciplinary\, a nd developed by teachers and resource professionals. Each workshop partici pant will receive a Project WET 2.0 Curriculum and Activity Guide\, a cert ificate\, and an online portal code. You must register to attend this free workshop by contacting Tomi Bergstrom. Call 304-926-0499 x 1098 or email Tomi. WETWorkshop-Wayne.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Proj ect WET Educator Workshop
PWET addresses atmospheric water\, surface water\, groundwater\, cu ltural and historical uses of water\, and contemporary water management is sues such as stormwater management and nonpoint source pollution.
The activities are designed to compl ement existing curricula rather than displace or add additional concepts i n the classroom. All PWET Workshops are hands-on\, interactive\, interdisc iplinary\, and developed by teachers and resource professionals. Each work shop participant will receive a Project WET 2.0 Curriculum and Activity Gu ide\, a certificate\, and an online portal code.
You must register to attend this free workshop by con tacting Tomi Bergstrom. Call 304-926-0499 x 1098 or email Tomi.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Wayne Co Fire Dept UID:20190719T1229350Z-399841-1644@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422 SUMMARY:Adventure camp registration DESCRIPTION:Join us in Alum Creek on Saturday\, June 1st from 10am-4pm. We will have endless activities for the kids such as fishing\, archery\, a pe tting zoo\, laser tag\, games\, prizes\, and so much more! This event is F REE and open to families everywhere. Register in advance at: http://beyond thebackyard.org/campregistration. OutdoorAdvntureCamp.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us in A lum Creek on Saturday\, June 1st from 10am-4pm. We will have endless activ ities for the kids such as fishing\, archery\, a petting zoo\, laser tag\, games\, prizes\, and so much more! This event is FREE and open to familie s everywhere. Register in advance at: http://beyondthebackyard.org/campregistration.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240417T1331020Z-399841-5790@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313 SUMMARY:2020 Legislative Session DESCRIPTION:A total of 188 House and 168 Senate bills were discussed in thi s year’s legislative session. Many relate to and/or have impacts on enviro nmental issues in West Virginia. The attached pdf provides a short list. F or a complete list of House and Senate bills and their current status Clic k-Here. 2020_WVLegislativeBills.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A total of 1 88 House and 168 Senate bills were discussed in this year&rsquo\;s legisla tive session. Many relate to and/or have impacts on environmental issues i n West Virginia. The attached pdf provides a short list. For a complete li st of House and Senate bills and their current status Click-Here.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20200313T1534400Z-399841-2877@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T063000 SUMMARY:Intro to High Tunnels DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Cons ervation Service for a workshop series on High Tunnel production. We will host these workshops in several locations. Our inaugural topic will be Int roduction to High Tunnels where we will discuss what a high tunnel is\, wh ether a high tunnel can help you with your production goals\, and cost-sha re programs offered by the NRCS. --> Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex tension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for a workshop series on High Tunnel production. We will host these workshops in several locations. Our inaugural topic will be Introduction to High Tunne ls where we will discuss what a high tunnel is\, whether a high tunnel can help you with your production goals\, and cost-share programs offered by the NRCS.
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Event by&nbs p\;Buckhannon River Watershed Association
Join us at the Buckhannon Riverwa lk Park boat ramp for a furry friends paddle for an out and back paddle\, starting and ending in the same location so no shuttle is required. The ri ver is calm flatwater\, so it is appropriate for beginners and is family f riendly.
Bring your own furr y friend or just enjoy the company of others! After the paddle\, we&rsquo\ ;ll continue the fun with a doggie play date at the Dog Park\, convenientl y located right next to the boat ramp. Life jackets are required to be wor n while on the water. Bring your own equipment\, including a boat\, paddle \, life jacket\, water/snacks\, and sun protection.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250718T1825110Z-399841-6667@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190715 SUMMARY:WV Science camp DESCRIPTION:WV Science Adventure camp July 15-19 Flight Science! Grades 2-4 \, 9:00-12:00\, Grades 5-8 1:00-4:00 pm\, $145/week From the earliest days people have been fascinated by flight and dreamed of soaring like the bir ds. What makes flight possible? How can we build machines capable of fli ght? How can they carry us beyond Earth? In this course students will le arn the basic principles of flight and build their own devices to achieve this ancient dream\, from simple planes to rockets. Be prepared to get me ssy as you soar\, crash\, and rise to soar again. This camp will be design ed and run by Marshall University physics professor and super Dad – Dr. Jo n Saken. Camp class size 8-24. This session is available for a STAR partne rship wrap-around full day camp. Click Here for REGISTRATION For more info rmation\, please contact us at SummerScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-adventures-2/ 2019WVSci-c ampflyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:July 15-19< /strong>
Fl ight Science! Grades 2-4\, 9:00-12:00\, Grades 5-8 1:00-4:00 pm\, $145/week
From the earliest days people have been fascinated by flight and dreamed o f soaring like the birds. \; What makes flight possible? \; How ca n we build machines capable of flight? \; How can they carry us beyond Earth? \; In this course students will learn the basic principles of flight and build their own devices to achieve this ancient dream\, from si mple planes to rockets. \; Be prepared to get messy as you soar\, cras h\, and rise to soar again. This camp will be designed and run by Marshall University physics professor and super Dad &ndash\; Dr. Jon Saken. Camp c lass size 8-24. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-arou nd full day camp.
< a href='http://ssawv.com/registration'>Click Here for REGISTRATION
For more information\, \;please contact us at \;SummerScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/ summer-science-adventures-2/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190718T1506360Z-399841-2016@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170902 SUMMARY:Namaste 5K Yoga Run DESCRIPTION:The Namaste 5K Yoga Run will allow participants to unwind along the banks of Deckers Creek\, connecting with nature while finding oneself . First\, runners will stretch out doing yoga at the beautiful Marilla Cen ter. Participants will then run an out and back 5K along the Deckers Creek Trail from Marilla Park to Hazel Ruby McQuain Waterfront Park\, with two water-stops along the route. Upon return\, an awards ceremony will feature the top three male and female winners of the race\, along with additional activities\, including educational workshops\, a water blessing ceremony\ , and other activities along the banks of Deckers Creek. Spots are limited ! Learn more and register at: http://deckerscreek.org/yogarun/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Namaste 5K Yoga Run will allow particip ants to unwind along the banks of Deckers Creek\, connecting with nature w hile finding oneself.
First\, runners will stretch out doing yoga at the beautiful Marilla Center. Participants will then run an out and bac k 5K along the Deckers Creek Trail from Marilla Park to Hazel Ruby McQuain Waterfront Park\, with two water-stops along the route. Upon return\, an awards ceremony will feature the top three male and female winners of the race\, along with additional activities\, including educational workshops\ , a water blessing ceremony\, and other activities along the banks of Deck ers Creek.
Spots are limited! Learn more and register at: http://deckerscreek.org/yogarun/< /p> CATEGORIES:General UID:20170802T1400220Z-399841-395@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200603 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:River Voices – June 2020 Welcome to the June 2020 edition of Ri ver Voices\, with a focus on what we’re seeing at Virtual River Rally so f ar\, a brand new toolkit for aquatic litter removal\, and River Network’s statement on Central Park racism. In this issue: Waste in our water’s tool kit\; Funding for community water science and youth education\; Events and learning opportunities\; Member news and tips\; and more Visit the websit e below for all the details. https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-jun e-2020/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Rive r Voices &ndash\; June 2020
Welcome to the June 2020 edition of River Vo ices\, with a focus on what we&rsquo\;re seeing at Virtual River Rall y so far\, a brand new toolkit for aquatic litter removal\, and River Network&rsquo\;s statement on Central Park racism.
In this issue:
Visit the website below for all the details.< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200603T1713430Z-399841-3175@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506 SUMMARY:Cheat River Festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Event by Cheat Fest Come join us in person at Cheat Fest 2022. Tickets on sale at: https://cheatfest.org/. Check back HERE frequently for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by \;Cheat Fest
Come join us in person at Cheat Fest 2022. Tickets on sale at: \; https://cheatfest.org/. Check back \;HERE \;frequently f or more details. \;
Join as Sher ri Mason\, Ph.D.\, \;of Penn State Behrend presents her lecture\, &ldq uo\;Perils of Plastics.&rdquo\; The Heinz Family Foundation named Dr. Sher ri Mason as the recipient of the prestigious 23rd Heinz Award in the Publi c Policy category. She is recognized for her groundbreaking research ident ifying the presence of microbeads and microfibers in fresh water\, and for raising awareness of the potential impact of microplastics and associated contaminants on the food chain and human health\, resulting in state\, fe deral and international policy change.
https://stroudcenter.org/event/joan-dick-stroud-memorial-lecture/
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center UID:20190913T1414040Z-399841-2389@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T140000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Wings of Wonder Lost River State Park\; Hosted by Three Rivers Avian Center The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages . Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\ , falcons\, hawk\, and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers the y face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chan ce to ask questions during this interactive program. Meet at the Activitie s Building https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wings-of-wonder-wv-birds-of-p r/1069366843399042/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wing s of Wonder
Lo st River State Park\; Hosted by \;Three Rivers Avian Center
The event is free\, open to t he public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk\, and our bald eagle Regi s. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their uniq ue abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helpin g WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactiv e program. Meet at the Activities Building
https://www.facebook .com/events/s/wings-of-wonder-wv-birds-of-pr/1069366843399042/< /em>
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Lost River SP UID:20200807T1302280Z-399841-3318@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T143000 SUMMARY:How's My Waterway DESCRIPTION:How's My Waterway: A Tool for Exploring Your Water Quality Regi ster at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5817186578460639246 An updated version of How’s My Waterway (HMW) was released in June 2020. HMW provides a comprehensive overview of water quality data and information in the United States on three different scales: community\, state and nation al. HMW pulls in data from eight databases across EPA through web services with the goal of answering questions about aquatic life\, eating fish\, s wimming\, drinking water\, restoration\, and protection. During this webca st Stephanie Santell and Kiki Schneider with EPA’s Office of Wetlands\, Oc eans\, and Watersheds will provide a live demonstration of the recently en hanced version of HMW and showcase the user-friendly\, accessible\, data-r ich\, and map-centric HMW application. Participants will feel empowered to communicate water quality information to their communities in order to pr otect and restore their waters\, and potentially identify new opportunitie s for green infrastructure application. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How's My Wat erway: A Tool for Exploring Your Water Quality
Register at: https://register.gotoweb inar.com/register/5817186578460639246
An updated version of \;How&rsquo\;s My Waterway \;(HMW) was released in June 2020. HMW provides a comprehensive overv iew of water quality data and information in the United States on three di fferent scales: community\, state and national. HMW pulls in data from eig ht databases across EPA through web services with the goal of answering qu estions about aquatic life\, eating fish\, swimming\, drinking water\, res toration\, and protection.
D uring this webcast Stephanie Santell and Kiki Schneider with EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Wetlands\, Oceans\, and Watersheds will provide a live demonstra tion of the recently enhanced version of HMW and showcase the user-friendl y\, accessible\, data-rich\, and map-centric HMW application. Participants will feel empowered to communicate water quality information to their com munities in order to protect and restore their waters\, and potentially id entify new opportunities for green infrastructure application.
As part of t he West Virginia Water Festival Curriculum\, training sessions will be off ered to any interested educator through the online Zoom platform. The curr iculum is most suitable for fifth grade classrooms but can be adjusted. Fo ur sessions are currently scheduled (additional sessions may be requested or added). Educators interested in attending should register in advance. L earn more about the curriculum \;Here&hellip\;
Tuesday\, October 20th at 6:00 PM - \;Registration
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230630T1705330Z-399841-5326@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170722 SUMMARY:West Virginia Training for Trainers APPLICATION DEADLINE 5/29 DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Training for Trainers Training and facilitation skills are key to the success of community engagement and organizing. Peop le who have these skills support the groups they work with by developing n ew leaders\, transferring knowledge between generations\, creating more pa rticipation within their groups\, educating and engaging constituents\, su pporting effective meetings and decision making\, resolving conflict and p roviding skills for successful\, creative and disciplined actions. Yet\, few people who play the role of educator\, trainer or facilitator in thei r work are offered an opportunity to hone their skills among a community o f peers in their context. With this in mind\, Training for Change has te amed up with a network of West Virginia organizers to create The West Virg inia Trainers Project. If you're a West Virginia organizer who wants to ta ke their training and facilitation skills to the next level and build a cu lture of learning into the fabric of organizing in the state\, this summer is your chance to plug in. Last year\, 25 West Virginians in 16 organiz ations across the state participated. This graduating class is already at work applying new tools and approaches. Now it's your turn. Apply today! Participants in this summer’s West Virginia Training for Trainers will: • Gain greater awareness about themselves and their strengths as facilitator s\; •Get a chance to take risks\, experiment and refine skills in a safe a nd supportive environment\; •Get the stimulation of fresh approaches and i ncreased options\; •Receive personal guidance from experienced trainers in a small group setting\; •Learn new tools that are easily adapted\, princi ples of workshop design\, skills for working with diversity and a better u nderstanding of how to use experiential education methods effectively. W e encourage participants to come with someone they work or volunteer with. We have found that when participants attend in teams\, they're able to be tter apply the skills and frameworks they learn when they return. Due to g rowing interest in this training opportunity\, we will be unable to accept more than 3 people per group. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Training for T rainers \;
Training and facilitation skills are key to the success of community engagement and organizing. People who have these ski lls support the groups they work with by developing new leaders\, transfer ring knowledge between generations\, creating more participation within th eir groups\, educating and engaging constituents\, supporting effective me etings and decision making\, resolving conflict and providing skills for s uccessful\, creative and disciplined actions.
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Yet\ , few people who play the role of educator\, trainer or facilitator in the ir work are offered an opportunity to hone their skills among a community of peers in their context.
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With this in mind\, Tra ining for Change has teamed up with a network of West Virginia organizers to create The West Virginia Trainers Project. If you're a West Virginia or ganizer who wants to take their training and facilitation skills to the ne xt level and build a culture of learning into the fabric of organizing in the state\, this summer is your chance to plug in.
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Last year\, 25 West Virginians in 16 organizations across the state parti cipated. This graduating class is already at work applying new tools and a pproaches. Now it's your turn. Apply today!
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Partic ipants in this summer&rsquo\;s West Virginia Training for Trainers will:
&bull\;Gain greater awareness about themselves and their strengths as facilitators\;
&bull\;Get a chance to take risks\, experiment a nd refine skills in a safe and supportive environment\;
&bull\;Get the stimulation of fresh approaches and increased options\;
&bull \;Receive personal guidance from experienced trainers in a small group set ting\;
&bull\;Learn new tools that are easily adapted\, principles of workshop design\, skills for working with diversity and a better under standing of how to use experiential education methods effectively.
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We encourage participants to come with someone they work or volunteer with. We have found that when participants attend in teams\, they're able to better apply the skills and frameworks they learn when the y return. Due to growing interest in this training opportunity\, we will b e unable to accept more than 3 people per group.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170509T1837360Z-399841-305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170617T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170617T093000 SUMMARY:Friends of Hughes Trash Cleanup DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20170607T1305470Z-399841-361@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T150000 SUMMARY:WV water festival curriculum DESCRIPTION:As part of the West Virginia Water Festival Curriculum\, traini ng sessions will be offered to any interested educator through the online Zoom platform. The curriculum is most suitable for fifth grade classrooms but can be adjusted. Four sessions are currently scheduled (additional ses sions may be requested or added). Educators interested in attending should register in advance. Learn more about the curriculum Here… Wednesday\, Oc tober 21st at 2:00 PM - Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As part of t he West Virginia Water Festival Curriculum\, training sessions will be off ered to any interested educator through the online Zoom platform. The curr iculum is most suitable for fifth grade classrooms but can be adjusted. Fo ur sessions are currently scheduled (additional sessions may be requested or added). Educators interested in attending should register in advance. L earn more about the curriculum \;Here&hellip\;
Wednesday\, October 21st at 2:0 0 PM - \; Registration
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Welcome to the on line IWLA&rsquo\;s Save Our Streams (SOS) certification program! The first step is to register for your virtual classroom trainings. Be sure to regi ster for both workshops.
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CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20201008T1956270Z-399841-3481@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T200000 SUMMARY:IWLA SOS WQ intro DESCRIPTION:Online Certification - Register for Training Welcome to the onl ine IWLA’s Save Our Streams (SOS) certification program! The first step is to register for your virtual classroom trainings. Be sure to register for both workshops. Introduction to water quality: In this session\, you'll l earn about IWLA’s SOS program and how your data will be used at the local\ , state\, and federal level. We'll discuss the various water quality threa ts our streams are facing across the country and how monitoring can help u s protect and advocate for America's waterways. Click-Here to register. I f you prefer to watch on your own schedule - Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Onli ne Certification - \;Register for Training< /a>
Welcome to the on line IWLA&rsquo\;s Save Our Streams (SOS) certification program! The first step is to register for your virtual classroom trainings. Be sure to regi ster for both workshops.
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Onli ne Certification - \;Register for Training< /a>
Welcome to the on line IWLA&rsquo\;s Save Our Streams (SOS) certification program! The first step is to register for your virtual classroom trainings. Be sure to regi ster for both workshops.
If you p refer to watch on your own schedule - \;Click-Here .
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20201008T1956580Z-399841-3484@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T150000 SUMMARY:Stormwater pond problems DESCRIPTION:Stormwater pond problems National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) is hosting a no-charge webcast\, which will be the first in a four -part series focusing on stormwater ponds. This webcast will present rese arch on challenges with stormwater pond performance\, design\, and mainten ance. In addition\, a proposed framework to help communities plan for eff orts to investigate\, analyze\, and implement investments to address storm water ponds will be presented. Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.c om/register/3387402220648187917 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stormwater p ond problems
National Municipal Stormwater Allia nce \;(NMSA) is hosting a no-charge webcast\, which will be the first in a four-part series focusing on stormwater ponds. \; This webcast will present research on challenges with stormwater pond p erformance\, design\, and maintenance. \; In addition\, a proposed fra mework to help communities plan for efforts to investigate\, analyze\, and implement investments to address stormwater ponds will be presented.
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3387402220648187917
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200915T1505480Z-399841-3423@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T160000 SUMMARY:KSF hike DESCRIPTION:Kanawha Trail Club KSF hike Kanawha State Forest. Johnson Hollo w\, Middle Ridge\, and a NEW trail. Approx. 4 miles. Long climb up Johnson Hollow Trail and then rolling hills. Leader: Lois Ludwig We will be depar ting from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at pre cisely 1:30pm. It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend ou r hikes. We only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home. htt ps://www.facebook.com/events/2592919740786503/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha Trail Club \;KSF hike
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190920T1343320Z-399841-2428@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200831 SUMMARY:Discovery camp DESCRIPTION:Discovery camp August 31 – September 4 - Ages: 7-10 End the sum mer with fun and gear up for the school year to come! Investigate science through experiments and observation\, try storytelling with technology\, a pply logic with engineering challenges and discover how math relates to th em all! Camps are available for ages 7-10. Camps are $130 per week. We wil l offer one camp per week and will use our largest classroom space to allo w students to adequately social distance. Camps will take place 9am – 4pm daily. Upon arrival\, students will go directly to classrooms A&B on the M useum lower level to begin a pre-camp activity until all students arrive. During free exploration times\, when students typically visit the Museum g alleries\, we will plan special activities to take place outdoors or in ou r open Grand Lobby to minimize contact with general public guests. All stu dents will need to bring a packed lunch\, or parents can bring food to stu dents during the designated lunch time. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ discovery-academy-camp/312632123449863/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Disc overy camp
August 3 1 &ndash\; September 4 - Ages: 7-10
End the summer with fun and gear up for the school year to come! I nvestigate science through experiments and observation\, try storytelling with technology\, apply logic with engineering challenges and discover how math relates to them all! Camps are available for ages 7-10. Camps are $1 30 per week. We will offer one camp per week and will use our largest clas sroom space to allow students to adequately social distance. Camps will ta ke place 9am &ndash\; 4pm daily.
Upon arrival\, students will go directly to classrooms A&\;B on th e Museum lower level to begin a pre-camp activity until all students arriv e. During free exploration times\, when students typically visit the Museu m galleries\, we will plan special activities to take place outdoors or in our open Grand Lobby to minimize contact with general public guests. All students will need to bring a packed lunch\, or parents can bring food to students during the designated lunch time.
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/s/discovery-academy-camp/312632123449863/
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20200807T1310460Z-399841-3321@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T140000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Wings of Wonder Hosted by Three Rivers Avian Center and Kanawha State Forest Foundation The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, includin g live owls\, falcons\, hawk\, and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the h abitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds an d get a chance to ask questions during this interactive program. Meet at t he Forest Headquarters (old swimming pool area). https://www.facebook.com/ events/s/wings-of-wonderwv-birds-of-pre/1524144844428210/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wing s of Wonder
Hosted by \;Three Rivers Avian Center \;and \;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
The event is free\, open to the pu blic and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors clos e up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk\, and our bald eagle Regis. Le arn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique ab ilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV' s wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactive pro gram. Meet at the Forest Headquarters (old swimming pool area).
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wings-of-wonderwv-birds-of-pre/15241448 44428210/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20200807T1306340Z-399841-3320@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200808T203000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Wings of Wonder Cacapon Resort State Park\; Hosted by Three Riv ers Avian Center The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live o wls\, falcons\, hawk\, and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this interactive program. Meet at the Bath House by the Lake. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wings-of-wonder-wv-bi rds-of-pr/615403449299808/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wing s of Wonder
Cacapon Resort State Park\; Hosted by \;Three Rivers Avian Cent er
The event is free\, o pen to the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Amb assadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk\, and our bald ea gle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, th eir unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips fo r helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this in teractive program. Meet at the Bath House by the Lake.
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/s/wings-of-wonder-wv-birds-of-pr/615403449299808/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cacapon Resort SP UID:20200807T1304450Z-399841-3319@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005 SUMMARY:Slimy leaves - healthy streams DESCRIPTION:The Leaf Pack Experiment is a fun\, hands-on research and outre ach tool for citizens of all ages and teachers\, demonstrating how our act ions on land impact life in streams and water quality. Leaf Pack promotes inquiry-based interdisciplinary watershed education and engages diverse au diences in conducting their own experiments\, gathering relevant ecologica l data\, exploring food webs\, learning classification skills\, using tech nology to share data\, comparing data with those of other communities and applying that information to protect local watersheds. Join us at our work shop\, we’ll show you how! https://stroudcenter.org/event/lpn-workshop-oct -2019/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Leaf Pac k Experiment is a fun\, hands-on research and outreach tool for citizens o f all ages and teachers\, demonstrating how our actions on land impact lif e in streams and water quality. Leaf Pack promotes inquiry-based interdisc iplinary watershed education and engages diverse audiences in conducting t heir own experiments\, gathering relevant ecological data\, exploring food webs\, learning classification skills\, using technology to share data\, comparing data with those of other communities and applying that informati on to protect local watersheds. Join us at our workshop\, we&rsquo \;ll show you how!
https://stroudcent er.org/event/lpn-workshop-oct-2019/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center UID:20190913T1416270Z-399841-2390@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170626 SUMMARY:Logan County Adventure Camp DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20170530T1843260Z-399841-353@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170929 SUMMARY:Wyoming County Days DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20170530T1844560Z-399841-354@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190809 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-28-week-of-august-5-2019/ In this issue... USAC E Issues Regulatory Guidance Letter IG Report – FY2019 Management Challeng es EPA Exceeded Deregulatory Goals Meetings and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap i s a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap r eminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important info rmation. Please direct any comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https ://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-28-week-of-august-5-2019/< /a>
In this issue...
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week 's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impo rtant deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any co mments to Katie Foreman.< /p> CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190809T1808420Z-399841-2309@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T150000 SUMMARY:Enhance your municipal storm water inspections DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on how municipal storm water programs c an more effectively inspect construction sites\, post-construction BMPs an d commercial/industrial sites. Technical considerations will be discussed\ , including identifying\, reducing and eliminating illicit discharges and identifying problematic or missing BMPs on construction and industrial sit es. In addition\, training programs for municipal staff will be discussed to better equip both inspectors and regular employees to identify potentia l storm water issues. The webinar will look at BMPs that should be at most construction and industrial sites\, which will give the viewer tips on ho w to best approach their next site inspection as a municipal inspector wit h an understanding of the site’s challenges and how to best achieve permit compliance. From an inspection perspective\, this webinar will focus on i dentifying potential problems with post-construction BMPs and some of the recent best practices in the industry on tracking\, inspecting and mapping BMPs. http://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=4371618235154923 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This webinar will focus on how municipal st orm water programs can more effectively inspect construction sites\, post- construction BMPs and commercial/industrial sites. Technical consideration s will be discussed\, including identifying\, reducing and eliminating ill icit discharges and identifying problematic or missing BMPs on constructio n and industrial sites. In addition\, training programs for municipal staf f will be discussed to better equip both inspectors and regular employees to identify potential storm water issues. The webinar will look at BMPs th at should be at most construction and industrial sites\, which will give t he viewer tips on how to best approach their next site inspection as a mun icipal inspector with an understanding of the site&rsquo\;s challenges and how to best achieve permit compliance. From an inspection perspective\, t his webinar will focus on identifying potential problems with post-constru ction BMPs and some of the recent best practices in the industry on tracki ng\, inspecting and mapping BMPs.
http://www.workcast.com/register ?cpak=4371618235154923
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170516T1912210Z-399841-321@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230706 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at : https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from around the Basin Swimming in the Anacostia River will be legal for one day in July Exploring the cli ffs Colonial Beach: A long-awaited revival for the 'Playground of the Poto mac' Freedom on the water: Experience the rivers of the Shenandoah Valley Where to find waterfall views in NoVA this summer Am I 'outdoorsy' enough ? Farmers wary of how current drought conditions will affect operations Wh at’s left behind: Canton mill closure leaves complex environmental footpri nt Fishing news from around the Basin Maryland Fishing Report Summer seaso n in full swing with abundant catches of Spot\, Cobia\, Rockfish\, and mor e Garrett County angler catches record Fallfish WVDNR reports 19 percent i ncrease in number of stocked trout in 2023 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.potomacriver.or g/news/
Media from around the Basin
Friends of Deckers Creek Spring Meltdown
This Earth Day\, shake off the winter blues while supporting Friends of Deckers Creek at the 11th Annual Spring Meltdown. Free entry\, silent a nd live auction\, live music\, great beer\, and clean water. \; Saturd ay\, April 22nd from 6:00 PM to Midnight at Morgantown Brewing Company.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1759230Z-399841-252@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T160000 SUMMARY:Little Sandy clean-Up DESCRIPTION:Little Sandy (of Tygart) Clean-Up\, Fellowsville to Evansville Saturday\, May 6\, 9 AM to 4 PM Meet at the Fellowsville Fire Hall X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Little Sandy (of Tygart) Clean-Up\, Fellows ville to Evansville
Saturday\, May 6\, 9 AM to 4 PM
Meet a t the Fellowsville Fire Hall
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1806530Z-399841-256@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524 SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop\, WVDEP Office DESCRIPTION:Rain Barrel Workshop\, WVDEP Office\, Kanawha City Must REGISTE R to reserve barrel. Email the workshop date and your name to Tomi.M.Bergs trom@wv.gov. $10 Payment due at workshop! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rain Barrel Workshop\, WVDEP Office\, Kanaw ha City
Must REGISTER to reserve barrel.
Email the worksho p date and your name to Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.g ov.
$10 Payment due at workshop!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1823110Z-399841-261@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170520 SUMMARY:Best of Birthplace of Rivers Weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Best of Birthplace of Rivers Weekend Save the date and bring yo ur family to the Best of Birthplace of Rivers Weekend\, May 20-21\, 2017 i n Slatyfork\, WV! Join West Virginia Rivers to explore some of the best We st Virginia's public lands have to offer during our Best of Birthplace of Rivers Weekend in the Monongahela National Forest! This weekend is designe d to get families outside enjoying and learning about public lands! Stay tuned to WV Rivers\, we'll be sharing event registration and more informat ion soon! www.WVRivers.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Best of Birthplace of Rivers Weekend
< p>Save the date and bring your family to the Best of Birthplace of Rivers Weekend\, May 20-21\, 2017 in Slatyfork\, WV! Join West V irginia Rivers to explore some of the best West Virginia's public lands ha ve to offer during our Best of Birthplace of Rivers Weekend in the Monongahela National Forest! This weekend is designed to get fa milies outside enjoying and learning about public lands! \; St ay tuned to WV Rivers\, we'll be sharing event registration and more infor mation soon! CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1812200Z-399841-259@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T193000 SUMMARY:FODC rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Friends of Deckers Creek Rain Barrel Workshop Registration is n ow open for the third Morgantown Utility Board and Friends of Deckers Cree k rain barrel workshop of the year. Date: Thursday\, May 18th\, from 5:30- 7:00 pm. Location: Morgantown Utility Board Grab 'em while you can. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of Deckers Creek Rain Barrel Worksh op
Registration is now open for the third Morgantown Utility Board and Friends of Deckers Creek rain barrel workshop of the year.
Da te: Thursday\, May 18th\, from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Location: Morgantown Utility Board
Grab 'em while you can.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1808210Z-399841-257@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T150000 SUMMARY:PCWA clean-up DESCRIPTION:We have a new project and sponsor! Mountain State Centers for I ndependent Living will host a cleanup of Prince Street in Beckley on April 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer with the m\, you can go to their offices at 329 Prince Street. They will have vests \, bags\, grabbers\, and gloves available so please join them in their pro ject! Contact: dstewart.pcwa@gmail.com for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We have a new project and sponsor! Mountain State Centers for Independent Living will host a cleanup of Prince Street in Beckley on April 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you would like t o volunteer with them\, you can go to their offices at 329 Prince Street. They will have vests\, bags\, grabbers\, and gloves available so please jo in them in their project!
Contact: \;dstewart.pcwa@gmail.com for more information.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170403T1945100Z-399841-253@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T160000 SUMMARY:TU Loop Creek monitoring DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited’s Ernie Nester Chapter will conduct a West Virg inia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Save Our Streams (SOS) Level 3 assessment on Loop Creek in Fayette County on Saturday\, April 8\ , 2017. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the upper end of the Meadow Havens Memorial Park Cemetery. Please bring waders as you will be wading in the stream\, a dditional assessment equipment and tools will be provided by Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited Contact Larry Orr at edhorse@suddenlink.net if you plan to participate. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Unlimited&rsquo\;s Ernie Nester Chapt er will conduct a West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) Save Our Streams (SOS) Level 3 assessment on Loop Creek in Fayette Co unty on Saturday\, April 8\, 2017. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the upper end of the Meadow Havens Memorial Park Cemetery. Please bring waders as you will be wading in the stream\, additional assessment equipment and tools will b e provided by Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Contact Larr y Orr at edhorse@suddenlink.net if you plan to participate.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1755590Z-399841-250@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T040000 SUMMARY:WVRC/TU monitoring training DESCRIPTION:Vulnerable headwater streams are at risk from shale gas develop ment. That’s why WV Rivers and Trout Unlimited are training volunteers\, a s part of the WV-VA Water Quality Monitoring Program\, to effectively moni tor water quality in areas with the potential to experience impacts from s hale gas development. The program will be hosting a training in Charleston \, WV on Saturday\, April 8. What: Shale Gas Volunteer Water Quality Monit oring Training When: Saturday\, April 8\, 10:00am - 4:00pm Where: Unitaria n Universalist Congregation Church\, 520 Kanawha Boulevard W\, Charleston\ , WV 25302 Webb Room Pre-registration is required for the training. Please fill out this form to register\, or call 304-637-7201. Please apply by We dnesday\, April 5. Directions to the training session and an agenda will b e provided the week of the training. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Vulnerable headwater streams are at risk fr om shale gas development. That&rsquo\;s why WV Rivers and Trout Unlimited are training volunteers\, as part of the WV-VA Water Quality Monitoring Pr ogram\, to effectively monitor water quality in areas with the potential t o experience impacts from shale gas development.
The program will be hosting a training in Charleston\, WV on Saturday\, April 8.
Wh at: Shale Gas Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Training
When: Sa turday\, April 8\, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church\, 520 Kanawha Boulevard W\, Charleston\, WV 25302
Webb Room
Pre-registration is required for the trainin g. Please fill out this form to register\, or ca ll 304-637-7201. Please apply by Wednesday\, April 5. Directions to the tr aining session and an agenda will be provided the week of the training.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1754090Z-399841-249@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T143000 SUMMARY:Soak up the rain DESCRIPTION:Soak Up the Rain webinar series: Smart Cities and Parks: Resili ent Environmental Design and Infrastructure in Chelsea\, MA This webinar w ill showcase the planning\, design\, and implementation of green and resil ient infrastructure practices in Chelsea\, Massachusetts. Chelsea is a den se\, urban community with a socioeconomically and demographically diverse population. Chelsea’s unique coastal orientation and geography as a design ated port area expose it to a disproportionate risk of environmental and p ublic health impacts\, compounded by a high concentration of critical regi onal and local industry. Current land use patterns coupled with large area s of impervious surfaces have yielded unique design challenges\, particula rly related to storm water management and heat reduction. Cognizant of the se realities\, the City of Chelsea is undertaking the planning\, design\, and construction necessary to increase resiliency and improve local enviro nmental quality. Planning and implementation strategies for open space\, c oastal infrastructure\, and green infrastructure will be presented as well as the City’s effective and inclusive public engagement and collaborative processes\, given its multiple\, diverse partners who are frequently invo lved in these projects. Presenters: Alexander Train\, AICP\, Assistant Dir ector\, Planning and Development Department\, Chelsea\, Massachusetts Fid el Maltez\, Commissioner\, Department of Public Works\, Chelsea\, Registra tion site: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5846926157926349826 F or information on Soak Up the Rain and the webinar series Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Soak Up the Rain webinar series: Smart Cities and Parks: Resilient En vironmental Design and Infrastructure in Chelsea\, MA
This webinar will showcase the planning\, design \, and implementation of green and resilient infrastructure practices in C helsea\, Massachusetts. Chelsea is a dense\, urban community with a socioe conomically and demographically diverse population. Chelsea&rsquo\;s uniqu e coastal orientation and geography as a designated port area expose it to a disproportionate risk of environmental and public health impacts\, comp ounded by a high concentration of critical regional and local industry. Cu rrent land use patterns coupled with large areas of impervious surfaces ha ve yielded unique design challenges\, particularly related to storm water management and heat reduction. Cognizant of these realities\, the City of Chelsea is undertaking the planning\, design\, and construction necessary to increase resiliency and improve local environmental quality.
Planning and implementation strategies for open space\, coastal infrastructure\, and green infrastructure will b e presented as well as the City&rsquo\;s effective and inclusive public en gagement and collaborative processes\, given its multiple\, diverse partne rs who are frequently involved in these projects.
Presenters: Alexander Train\, AICP\ , Assistant Director\, Planning and \;Development Department\, Chelse a\, Massachusetts Fidel Maltez\, Commissioner\, Department of Public Works \, Chelsea\,
Registration si te: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5846926157926349826
For information on Soak U p the Rain and the webinar series Click-Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190516T1818540Z-399841-1979@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190616T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190616T213000 SUMMARY:Full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Strawberry Moon Hike departs from the Ca ss Visitor Center at 8:30 p.m. https://wvtourism.com/event/full-moon-hike- 14/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy a ligh t walk down the Greenbrier River Trail \; to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Strawberry Moon Hike departs from the Cass Visitor Center at 8:30 p.m.
https://wvtourism.com/event/full-moon-hike-14/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cass Scenic Railroad State Park UID:20190613T1336010Z-399841-2072@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T213000 SUMMARY:Meteor hike DESCRIPTION:National Meteor Watch Day is every June 30. If it is cloudless at Cass and you’re looking up\, the night sky can be magical. Meet Nature Interpreter Kailey Price at the Visitors Center in the Town of Cass at 8:3 0 p.m. A short walk is part of the evening outdoors activity. There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend. https://wvtourism.com/event/mete or-hike/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Met eor Watch Day is every June 30. If it is cloudless at Cass and you&rsquo\; re looking up\, the night sky can be magical. Meet Nature Interpreter Kail ey Price at the Visitors Center in the Town of Cass at 8:30 p.m. A short w alk is part of the evening outdoors activity. There is no charge and every one is welcome to attend.
https://wvtourism.com/event/meteor-hike/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cass Scenic Railroad State Park UID:20190613T1338160Z-399841-2073@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T200000 SUMMARY:Full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park t o take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Frost Moon Hike departs from t he Cass Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. This event is free and everyone is enc ouraged to attend. https://wvtourism.com/event/full-moon-hike-12/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy a ligh t walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Frost Moon Hike departs from the Cass Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. This event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cass Scenic Railroad SP UID:20190613T1326020Z-399841-2071@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190722 SUMMARY:WV Science camp DESCRIPTION:WV Science Adventure camp July 22-26 Rocks Rock K-2\, 9:00-12:0 0\; Grades 3-6\, 1:00-4:00\, $145/week Have you ever wanted to learn how t o tell quartz from a diamond? In this camp we will learn about the rocks a nd minerals that make up the Earth and how to identify them. Campers will explore the rock cycle making our own edible rocks. From volcanoes to rive rs we will discover what makes up our planet and what we can do to protect it. Camp size 10-24. This session is available for a STAR partnership wra p-around full day camp. Kids\, Code & Creativity 2.0 Grades 5-8 1:00-4:00 $145/week Spend a week learning to write a game\, compose music\, or makin g software art! Here we will do all those things and learn a few fundament al concepts of programming. This is a class where there is no right (or wr ong) answers if you are having fun. We will start out learning the basics of the MIT-developed programing software for kids “Scratch”. It’s a drag a nd drop programming environment and can support you in creating whatever y ou want. Class size for this new addition to our line-up is limited to 15 so sign up early. Taught by Archer Sully\, a Silicon Valley veteran (and d ad) who has worked for innovative companies on digital media products. Cam p class sizes 8-15. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap- around full day camp. Click Here for REGISTRATION For more information\, p lease contact us at SummerScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the websit e at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-adventures-2/ 2019WVSci-campflyer.pd f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:July 22-26 Rocks Rock K-2\, 9:00-12:00\; Grades 3-6\, 1:00-4 :00\, $145/week
Have you ever wanted to learn how to tell quartz from a dia mond? In this camp we will learn about the rocks and minerals that make up the Earth and how to identify them. Campers will explore the rock cycle m aking our own edible rocks. From volcanoes to rivers we will discover what makes up our planet and what we can do to protect it. Camp size 10-24. Th is session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp.< /span>
Kids\, Code &\; C reativity 2.0 Grades 5-8 1:00-4:00 $145/week
Spend a week learning to write a game\, compose music\, or making software art! Here we will do all those things and learn a few fundamental concepts of programming. This is a cla ss where there is no right (or wrong) answers if you are having fun. We wi ll start out learning the basics of the MIT-developed programing software for kids &ldquo\;Scratch&rdquo\;. It&rsquo\;s a drag and drop programming environment and can support you in creating whatever you want. Class size for this new addition to our line-up is limited to 15 so sign up early. Ta ught by Archer Sully\, a Silicon Valley veteran (and dad) who has worked f or innovative companies on digital media products. Camp class sizes 8-15. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp .
For more information\, \;please con tact us at \;Summer ScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-ad ventures-2/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190718T1507350Z-399841-2017@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190712 SUMMARY:Explorer weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Park naturalists invite but all youth to “Scout & Explorer Week end.” A variety of hands-on activities are planned and scheduled outdoors. Open to the public\, activities are designed for youth ages 6-16\, howeve r\, any age is welcome to participate. Activities planned at Watoga State Park will focus on “night owls\, trees and animal habitats.” Activities ty pically include a hike and a hands-on project and last for about an hour. For activities\, times or participation interest by youth groups such as G irl Scouts\, please contact Chris Bartley\, Naturalist/Interpreter at 304- 799-4087. If calling for activity information or to plan activities for a group\, please leave a message if the naturalist is not available to take your call or email chris.r.bartley@wv.gov. https://wvtourism.com/event/sco ut-explorer-weekend/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Park natural ists invite but all youth to &ldquo\;Scout &\; Explorer Weekend.&rdquo\ ; A variety of hands-on activities are planned and scheduled outdoors. Ope n to the public\, activities are designed for youth ages 6-16\, however\, any age is welcome to participate. Activities planned at Watoga State Park will focus on &ldquo\;night owls\, trees and animal habitats.&rdquo\; Act ivities typically include a hike and a hands-on project and last for about an hour.
For activities\, t imes or participation interest by youth groups such as Girl Scouts\, pleas e contact Chris Bartley\, Naturalist/Interpreter at 304-799-4087. If calli ng for activity information or to plan activities for a group\, please lea ve a message if the naturalist is not available to take your call or email chris.r.bartley@wv.gov.
https://wvtourism.com/event/scout-explorer-weekend/ CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Watoga State Park UID:20190708T1521450Z-399841-2075@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T213000 SUMMARY:Firefly hike DESCRIPTION:Why do lightning bugs flash? Are Lightning Bugs and Fireflies t he same insect? As evening turns to night\, flashes are signals to each ot her and not all flashes mean the same thing. Fireflies are nature’s micro- lanterns. They are not flies\, but are members of a particular family of t he Beetle Order. The Firefly Family is technically known as the Lampyridae . Meet Nature Interpreter Kailey Price at the Visitors Center in the Town of Cass at 8:30 p.m. A short walk is part of the evening outdoors activity . There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend. https://wvtourism. com/event/firefly-evening-hike/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Why do light ning bugs flash? Are Lightning Bugs and Fireflies the same insect? As even ing turns to night\, flashes are signals to each other and not all flashes mean the same thing. Fireflies are nature&rsquo\;s micro-lanterns. They a re not flies\, but are members of a particular family of the Beetle Order. The Firefly Family is technically known as the Lampyridae.
Meet Nature Interpreter Kailey Price at th e Visitors Center in the Town of Cass at 8:30 p.m. A short walk is part of the evening outdoors activity. There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend.
https://wvtourism.com/event/firefly-evening-hike/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cass Scenic Railroad State Park UID:20190708T1523210Z-399841-2076@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190706 SUMMARY:Bat awareness day DESCRIPTION:Bats are amazing creatures that play an important role in contr olling insects and pollinating plants. Come to the Town of Cass on July 6\ , 2019\, and learn more about these amazing mammals and their habitats. We st Virginia has over 4\,000 natural caves. They range from very small ones to the 46-mile Friars Hole Cave System. In addition to learning about bat s (and other cave-dwelling animals)\, there will be information on how cav es are formed and their importance in the natural world. Event displays wi ll include a simulated bat cave designed to introduce kids of all ages to the cave environment where bats are at home. The “cave” will have a biolog ist to help you learn about bats and explain how bats live in the darkness \, why they are very beneficial animals\, and why they should be protected and not feared. There is no charge for the bat cave and everyone is welco me to attend. The cave and other exhibits will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday\, July 6\, 2019\, at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. h ttps://wvtourism.com/event/bats-caves-awareness-day/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bats are ama zing creatures that play an important role in controlling insects and poll inating plants. Come to the Town of Cass on July 6\, 2019\, and learn more about these amazing mammals and their habitats. West Virginia has over 4\ ,000 natural caves. They range from very small ones to the 46-mile Friars Hole Cave System. In addition to learning about bats (and other cave-dwell ing animals)\, there will be information on how caves are formed and their importance in the natural world.
Event displays will include a simulated bat cave designed to introdu ce kids of all ages to the cave environment where bats are at home. The &l dquo\;cave&rdquo\; will have a biologist to help you learn about bats and explain how bats live in the darkness\, why they are very beneficial anima ls\, and why they should be protected and not feared. There is no charge for the bat cave and everyone is welcome to attend. The cave and other exhibits will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday\, July 6\, 2019\, at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.< /span>
https://wvtourism.com/event/bats-caves-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cass Scenic Railroad State Park UID:20190613T1341440Z-399841-2074@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T140000 SUMMARY:Stream snorkeling DESCRIPTION:WV Land Trust is partnering with the US Forest Service for an u nderwater adventure in the Shavers Fork at the Stuart Recreation Area near Elkins. (Meet at Shelter 4) This activity allows people to explore beneat h the surface while horizontally rock climbing in shallow water looking fo r fish and other water creatures. Minimum age to participate is 6. Childre n must be accompanied by an adult. Snorkel gear will be provided. There is a fee of $10 per person (Free for adults accompanying a child). Please r egister HERE. https://www.facebook.com/events/467917620445583/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Land Trus
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Stuart Recreation Area UID:20190708T1522460Z-399841-2000@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T120000 SUMMARY:Loop Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:The Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited has been busy this summer with trout stockings and member activities across West Virginia! Th e next stocking will be Loop Creek this Saturday\, August 19\, 2017 at 10 a.m. If you plan to participate\, meet at 10:00 a.m. in the lower parking area of Meadow Haven Memorial Park Cemetery along Route 61 in Scarbro\, W est Virginia - click here for a Google map. We will coordinate from the M eadow Haven Memorial Park Cemetery and be placing thousands of fingerling trout in Loop Creek. We hope to see you on Saturday! - Ernie Nester Chapt er of Trout Unlimited X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited has been busy this summer with trout stockings and member activities acro ss West Virginia! The next stocking will be Loop Creek this Saturday\, Aug ust 19\, 2017 at 10 a.m. \;
If you plan to participate\, meet at 10:00 a.m. in the lower parking area of Meadow Haven Memorial Park Ceme tery along Route 61 in Scarbro\, West Virginia - click here for a Google map. \; We will co ordinate from the Meadow Haven Memorial Park Cemetery and be placing thous ands of fingerling trout in Loop Creek. We hope to see you on Saturday!
\;- Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170815T1704570Z-399841-407@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T210000 SUMMARY:Live stream - Mayflies DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with WV PHWFF and Fly Fishing West Virginia we w ill be doing a video covering the basics of mayfly stages and the a few va riations of flies to mimic them. Be sure to share and tune in. Host: River Tactical Flies https://www.facebook.com/events/s/live-stream-mayflies-fro m-bott/1104541149923068/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In conjuncti on with WV PHWFF and Fly Fishing West Virginia we will be doing a video co vering the basics of mayfly stages and the a few variations of flies to mi mic them. Be sure to share and tune in.
Host: River Tactical Flies
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/live-stream-mayflies- from-bott/1104541149923068/
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200401T1311330Z-399841-2923@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190620 SUMMARY:Critter camp DESCRIPTION:Wild Heritage is hosting a day-long Critter Camp from 9am to 3p m on June 20th for kids in the 1st-5th grades. Participants must register ahead of time! Possible activities include owl pellet dissection\, nature hikes\, creek exploration\, animal identification\, scavenger hunts\, wago n ride\, petting zoo fun and more! Lunch will be provided. Please make us aware of any dietary needs or allergies ahead of time. Please dress your c hild in appropriate clothing to be outdoors\; waterproof shoes recommended for creek play. https://www.facebook.com/events/430522854173052/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wild Heritag e is hosting a day-long Critter Camp from 9am to 3pm on June 20th for kids in the 1st-5th grades. Participants must register ahead of time! Possible activities include owl pellet dissection\, nature hikes\, creek explorati on\, animal identification\, scavenger hunts\, wagon ride\, petting zoo fu n and more!
Lunch will be p rovided. Please make us aware of any dietary needs or allergies ahead of t ime. Please dress your child in appropriate clothing to be outdoors\; wate rproof shoes recommended for creek play.
https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/430522854173052/
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Heritage Farm Museum & Village UID:20190524T1430450Z-399841-2001@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T210000 SUMMARY:Bird class DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Waggy at Kanaeha State Forest for this core class on b irds. Hosted by: Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists https://www.facebook.co m/events/612630212589252/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Jim Wag gy at Kanaeha State Forest for this core class on birds. Hosted by: Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists
https://www.facebook.com/events/6126302125892
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190514T1517530Z-399841-1972@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T193000 SUMMARY:Ecosystems of Canaan Valley DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Canaan Valley\, with its moniker 'A Little Bit of Canada Gone Astray\,' is home to a uniq ue landscape that supports many plant and animal species usually found muc h further north. Join us for this presentation by naturalist John Northeim er about the ecosystems of West Virginia with a focus on the Canaan Valley region. This program takes place at the refuge Visitor Center. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates to this event X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Canaan Valley\, with its moniker 'A Little Bit o f Canada Gone Astray\,' is home to a unique landscape that supports many p lant and animal species usually found much further north.
Join us for this presentation by naturalist John Northeimer about the ecosystems of West Virginia with a focus on the Canaan Valley region. This program takes place at the refuge Visitor Cent er. Stay tuned to our website and \;Facebook page for updates to this event
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250814T1254570Z-399841-6732@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000 SUMMARY:USDA Service Ctr open house DESCRIPTION:Join us and connect with your local experts on everything from farms to forests. Learn about financial and technical assistance. Get to k now your local service providers. Watch demonstrations on fencing\, soil s ampling\, beekeeping and micro-irrigation. Plus\, there will be free givea ways! Light refreshments will be served. For questions or more information about the event call 304-776-5256 x 108. USDAServiceCtr_OpenHouse.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us and connect with your local experts on everything from farms to forests.
Light refreshments will be served. For questions or more infor mation about the event call 304-776-5256 x 108.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250530T1800000Z-399841-6564@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424 SUMMARY:Tire collection events DESCRIPTION:Scheduled Tire Collection Events Visit this website to learn ab out the collection events occuring in each county. A summary of the guidel ines are provided below. Only tires from state residents will be accepted. Please have your WV ID ready when you sign in. A ten tire limit per perso n will be strictly enforced. Tires must be off the rim. We only accept tir es from cars or light trucks. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Scheduled Ti re Collection Events
Visit&n bsp\;this website to learn about the collection events occuring in each county. A summary of the guidelines are provided below.
Whether your cleanup is as simple as you\, a friend\, and a couple trash bags or a lar ger affair\, the Interstate Commission of the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) has all the tips and tricks you need to \;Organize a Stream Cleanup.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250306T1825190Z-399841-6333@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T130000 SUMMARY:Piney Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:Piney Creek Stocking Approximately 8\,000 brown trout fingerlin gs will be stocked 3-4 sections of Piney Creek\, depending on the number o f people who volunteer. Please consider joining this effort to replenish P iney Creek... Sponsored by SWCTU. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/piney- creek-brown-trout-finger/247705269585980/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Piney Creek Stocking
Approximately 8\,00 0 brown trout fingerlings will be stocked 3-4 sections of Piney Creek\, de pending on the number of people who volunteer. Please consider joining thi s effort to replenish Piney Creek... Sponsored by SWCTU.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/piney-creek-brown-trout-fi nger/247705269585980/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200309T1808070Z-399841-2834@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200309 SUMMARY:ADF nursery DESCRIPTION:Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) nursery Discounts are provided to me mbers and free shipping is available for oders > $75. Watch for other prom otions in the near future. The ADF also has tools such as the hardiness zo ne lookup to help you select the right species. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Arbor Day Fo undation (ADF) \;nursery
Discounts are provided to members and free shipping is available for oders >\; $75. Watch for other promotions in the near future. The ADF also ha s tools such as the \;hardiness zone lookup to help you select the right species.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200309T1754080Z-399841-2832@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211222 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue Vote for the PA River of the Year. The public can vote for a favorite waterway through 5:00 PM Friday\, 1/14/22. A POWR web site enables voting and offers details on nominated waterways and the Rive r of the Year program. Reintroduction of the eel to PA waters. To read mor e\, click here. Upcoming 3RQ Roundtable Webinars. Click here to learn mor e. Click here to register. To access the recording from the first session\ , click here. 3RQ has launched a short survey aimed at assessing watershed group needs regarding the implementation of acid mine drainage treatment projects. To complete or share the survey\, please click here. Grants The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture is requesting project proposals focusing on Brook Trout conservation actions. The application deadline is 1/21/22. Questions? Contact Lori Maloney. To access more information\, click here. And more... Click-Here the read the details X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue
Upcoming 3RQ Roundtable Webinars. \;Click \;here \;to learn more. \;Click \;here \;to register. \;To access the r ecording from the first session\, click \;here.
3RQ has launched a short \;survey \;a imed at assessing watershed group needs regarding the implementation of ac id mine drainage treatment projects. To complete or share the survey\, ple ase click \;here.
Grants
The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture \;is \;requesting project proposals \;focusin g on Brook Trout conservation actions. The application deadline is 1/21/22 . \;Questions? Contact \;Lori Maloney. \;To access more information\, click \;here. \;
And more... \;Click-Here the read the details
Second Creek and Milligan Stockings
Appr oximately 4000-6000 fish will be stocked depending on the number of volunt eers available. Meet on the I-64 side of the parking lot at Walmart in Lew isburg. Please consider helping in spreading out fish in Second Creek. Spo nsored by SWCTU .
< a href='https://www.facebook.com/events/s/greenbrier-county-brown-trout-/5 14242255960369/'>https://www.facebook.com/e vents/s/greenbrier-county-brown-trout-/514242255960369/< /em>
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200309T1811460Z-399841-2835@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200604 SUMMARY:BCSWA composting seminar RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) is offering a 3-day backyard composting seminar. The first two-days are from 6-9 PM. th e last day (Saturday) is 8:30AM - 5:00 PM. Participants will gain a wealth of knowledge along with references and tools. A tour of Tabb and Sons Com posting facility will also be provided. The cost is $40/person. For more i nformation email BCSWA or call: (304) 267-9370. 2020_BCSWAcompostingsemina r.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) is offering a 3-day backyard compost ing seminar. The first two-days are from 6-9 PM. the last day (Saturday) i s 8:30AM - 5:00 PM.
Particip ants will gain a wealth of knowledge along with references and tools. A to ur of Tabb and Sons Composting facility will also be provided. The cost is $40/person. For more information email \;BCSWA or call: (304) 267-9370.
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The 4nd Quar ter of the 2024 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie wed at: \;http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline/pipelinenew sletter.cfm
Nancy A. T incher \;l Water and Wastewater Division - Public Service \;Commission of West Virginia l 201 Brooks S treet\, \; Charleston\, WV \; 25323 l 304-340-044 0
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241120T1440080Z-399841-6149@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T160000 SUMMARY:Participatory Science at EPA DESCRIPTION:Participatory science uses the collective strength and knowledg e of the public to collect\, analyze\, and use data to answer environmenta l and public health questions. Participatory science is the involvement of the public in scientific research and includes a broad and inclusive arra y of activities. Projects answer wide ranging questions\, can engage the p ublic in any or all steps of the scientific process\, and operate using di verse models ranging from community-led to institutionally driven. These e fforts facilitate community engagement and an increase in place-based conn ections\, environmental stewardship\, and scientific literacy. EPA has a l ong history of engaging data collected by the public. This webinar will ex plore three areas of participatory science focus at EPA: role of participa tory science at EPA\, key considerations and resources available when star ting a project\, and lessons learned and project spotlights. [Register He re] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Participator y science uses the collective strength and knowledge of the public to coll ect\, analyze\, and use data to answer environmental and public health que stions. Participatory science is the involvement of the public in scientif ic research and includes a broad and inclusive array of activities. Projec ts answer wide ranging questions\, can engage the public in any or all ste ps of the scientific process\, and operate using diverse models ranging fr om community-led to institutionally driven.
These efforts facilitate community engagement and an incr ease in place-based connections\, environmental stewardship\, and scientif ic literacy. EPA has a long history of engaging data collected by the publ ic. This webinar will explore three areas of participatory science focus a t EPA: role of participatory science at EPA\, key considerations and resou rces available when starting a project\, and lessons learned and project s potlights.
\;[Register Here]
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241120T1436340Z-399841-6148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T160000 SUMMARY:ECOTOX and PFAS Updates DESCRIPTION:This webinar will demonstrate EPA’s Ecotoxicology Knowledgebase (ECOTOX) tool\, which gives quick access to reliable and up-to-date infor mation about how chemicals potentially affect ecologically relevant specie s. ECOTOX is a comprehensive\, publicly available knowledgebase providing single chemical environmental toxicity data for over 12\,000 chemicals and species\, including aquatic life\, terrestrial plants\, and wildlife. By leveraging this knowledge\, EPA remains committed to providing clear\, act ionable\, and accessible information about PFAS to the public\, researcher s\, and risk assessors. This presentation will include information on upda tes to ECOTOX data for PFAS to support hazard evaluation and development o f ecological risk assessment screening values. The ECOTOX Knowledgebase Re source Hub can be accessed here. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This webinar will demonstrate EPA&rsquo\;s Ecotoxicology Knowledgebase (ECOTOX) tool\, which gives quick access to reliable and up-to-date information about how chemicals potentially affect ecologically relevant species. ECOTOX is a c omprehensive\, publicly available knowledgebase providing single chemical environmental toxicity data for over 12\,000 chemicals and species\, inclu ding aquatic life\, terrestrial plants\, and wildlife. By leveraging this knowledge\, EPA remains committed to providing clear\, actionable\, and ac cessible information about PFAS to the public\, researchers\, and risk ass essors. This presentation will include information on updates to ECOTOX da ta for PFAS to support hazard evaluation and development of ecological ris k assessment screening values. \;The ECOTOX Knowledgebase Resource Hub can be accessed here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241120T1433220Z-399841-6147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203 SUMMARY:SARP funding opportunity DESCRIPTION:The Southeat Aquatic Resource Partnership (SARP) is now accepti ng aquatic habitat restoration project ideas for FY 2026 funding! SARP\, w ith funding from the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP)\, will suppo rt projects in the conservation opportunity areas designated throughout th e SARP geography that focus on restoration and enhancement. NFHP funding p rovides an opportunity for state\, federal\, and local governments\, nongo vernmental organizations\, and universities to participate in the ongoing process of conservation\, management\, and restoration in the SARP geograp hy. We expect awards to range from $10\,000 to $100\,000. These funds can only be used for direct on-the-ground habitat restoration\, acquisition\, or enhancement projects and should have a minimum of a 50% non-federal mat ch. Download the attached RFP and application to learn more. --> SARP_FY26 RFP.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Southeat Aquatic Resource Partnership (SARP) is now accepting aquatic habitat restoration project i deas for FY 2026 funding! SARP\, with funding from the National Fish Habit at Partnership (NFHP)\, will support projects in the conservation opportun ity areas designated throughout the SARP geography that focus on restorati on and enhancement. NFHP funding provides an opportunity for state\, feder al\, and local governments\, nongovernmental organizations\, and universit ies to participate in the ongoing process of conservation\, management\, a nd restoration in the SARP geography.
We expect awards to range from $10\,000 to $100\,000. These fund s can only be used for direct on-the-ground habitat restoration\, acquisit ion\, or enhancement projects and should have a minimum of a 50% non-feder al match.
Download the attac hed RFP and application to learn more. -->\; \;SA RP_FY26RFP.pdf
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20241202T2003390Z-399841-6169@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T133000 SUMMARY:Phosphorus recovery and management DESCRIPTION:Phosphorus is a limited and essential resource\, but it has bee n demonstrated that it can be extracted from wastewater\, proving that wat er resource recovery facilities are important parts of the global circular bio-economy. This webcast will highlight what the Global Water Research C oalition\, Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance\, U.S. EPA\, and The Water Rese arch Foundation are doing to further the science\, collaboration\, and rec overy practices of phosphorus. Presenters: Christian Kabbe\, PhD\, Founde r\, P-REX® Environment Matt Scholz\, PhD\, Program Manager\, Sustainable P hosphorus Alliance Joseph Ziobro\, Physical Scientist\, U.S. EPA Moderator : Christine Radke\, Program Director\, The Water Research Foundation Regi ster at: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1233530&tp_key=b4a675 225f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Phosphorus i s a limited and essential resource\, but it has been demonstrated that it can be extracted from wastewater\, proving that water resource recovery fa cilities are important parts of the global circular bio-economy. This webc ast will highlight what the Global Water Research Coalition\, Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance\, U.S. EPA\, and The Water Research Foundation are doi ng to further the science\, collaboration\, and recovery practices of phos phorus.
Presenters: \;
Christian Kabbe\, PhD\, Founder\, P-REX&
reg\; Environment
Matt Scholz\, PhD\, Program M
anager\, Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance
Joseph
Ziobro\, Physical Scientist\, U.S. EPA
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strong>Moderator: \;
Christine Radke\,
Program Director\, The Water Research Foundation
Register at: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp? ei=1233530&\;tp_key=b4a675225f
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190315T1653090Z-399841-1738@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601 SUMMARY:Outdoor Adventure Camp DESCRIPTION:Join us in Alum Creek from 10am-4pm. We will have endless activ ities for the kids such as fishing\, archery\, a petting zoo\, laser tag\, games\, prizes\, and so much more! This event is FREE and open to familie s everywhere. Register in advance at: http://beyondthebackyard.org/campreg istration. OutdoorAdvntureCamp.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us in A lum Creek from 10am-4pm. We will have endless activities for the kids such as fishing\, archery\, a petting zoo\, laser tag\, games\, prizes\, and s o much more! \;This event is FREE and open to families everywhere.
Register in advance at: \; http://beyondthe backyard.org/campregistration.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240417T1332120Z-399841-5791@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 SUMMARY:Green Day hikes DESCRIPTION:We will be doing two hikes on the same day March 15th first hik e leaves at noon and then again at 4:00p.m. We will be doing the falls tra il which is 1 1/4 mile we will pass by both falls that gave our beautiful park its name..Twin Falls! Join Tammy and shake off the winter blues! All participants will receive a Green Day hike patch after the hike. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/s/2020-green-day-hike/177402153612426/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be d oing two hikes on the same day March 15th first hike leaves at noon and th en again at 4:00p.m. We will be doing the falls trail which is 1 1/4 mile we will pass by both falls that gave our beautiful park its name..Twin Fal ls! Join Tammy and shake off the winter blues! All participants will recei ve a Green Day hike patch after the hike.
h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/s/2020-green-day-hike/177402153612426/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20200311T1812470Z-399841-2707@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T140000 SUMMARY:Meet Volunteer WV DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday of 2022 . During this webinar\, we will introduce you to all the things that Volun teer West Virginia does including supporting AmeriCorps programs\, encoura ging volunteerism across the state\, providing grants\, and more! We are e xcited to introduce you to our staff and let you know how we can be of ser vice to you! Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for our first Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday of 2022.
During this webinar\, we will introduce you to al l the things that Volunteer We st Virginia \;does including supporting AmeriCorps programs\, enco uraging volunteerism across the state\, providing grants\, and more! We ar e excited to introduce you to our staff and let you know how we can be of service to you! Register Here< /strong>.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220106T2127140Z-399841-4286@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220110 SUMMARY:Health community mini-grants DESCRIPTION: Have a healthy-community project idea? Live or work in Boone\ , Cabell\, Kanawha\, Lincoln\, Logan\, Mason\, Mingo western Putnam\, or W ayne counties? Then this round of limited minigrants is for YOU! Get $500- $3\,000 for your team to create a project that increases access to healthy food and/or physical activity for folks in your community. Not sure what a Try This minigrant is? Click here to check out past minigrant ideas\, an d learn what it takes to apply\, and get step-by-step instructions on the application process. Don't forget to download our minigrant packet for a u seful one-stop-shop on what you'll need for a successful application. Want to set up a minigrant consult? Email Try This WV Executive Director Britt ney Barlett at director@trythiswv.com to schedule a time to talk. Deadline is 2/10/22. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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Live or work in \;Boone\, Cabell\, Kanawha\, Lincoln\, Logan\, Mason\, Mingo western Putnam\, or Wayne \ ;counties? Then this round of limited minigrants is for YOU! < p>Get \;$500-$3\,000 \;for your tea m to create a project that increases access to healthy food and/or physica l activity for folks in your community. Not sure what a Try This minigrant is? \;Click here \;to che ck out past minigrant ideas\, and learn what it takes to apply\, and get s tep-by-step instructions on the application process. Don't forget to \ ;download our minigrant packet&n bsp\;for a useful one-stop-shop on what you'll need for a successful appli cation. Want to set up a \;minigrant consult? Email Try This WV Execut ive Director Brittney Barlett at \;director@trythiswv.com \;to schedule a time to talk.Deadline is 2/10/22. |
Hey folks\, attached is the agenda for our Safe Water Harpers Ferry meeting. We&rsquo\ ;ll be meeting at Harpers Ferry Town Hall. Let me know if you can&rsquo\;t attend in person. There is a call-in optio n &ndash\; 605-313-5111\, access code 439117#
SafeWaterAg
enda_HarpersFerry.pdf
Stop Mowing\ , Start Growing! 3rd Annual Native Plant Symposium for Beginners
Event by \;Prince William Wildflower Society\, a Virgin ia Native Plant Society Chapter\, \;VCE - Prince William Master Gardeners \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210204T1314180Z-399841-3655@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T193000 SUMMARY:50 years of amphibians and reptiles DESCRIPTION:50 years of searching West Virginia’s mountains and valleys for amphibians and reptiles. Dr. Thomas Pauley\, professor emeritus from Mars hall University\, will talk about this and more at WVU’s Core Arboretum. h ttps://arboretum.wvu.edu/ 072721_DrThomasPauley.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:50 years of searching West Virginia&rsquo\;s mountains and valleys for amphibians and reptiles. Dr. Thomas Pauley\, professor emeritus from Marshall University\ , will talk about this and more at WVU&rsquo\;s Core Arboretum.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Core Arboretum UID:20210727T1512190Z-399841-4031@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T180000 SUMMARY:Improving Schoolyards for Environmental Education DESCRIPTION:Improving Schoolyards for Outdoor Environmental Education and S tewardship In this workshop\, you will hear directly from participating te achers (elementary to high school level) and Stroud Center education staff on this collaborative approach at all phases\, from design and building t o lesson creation. Presenters will share tips on how to get started\, fund ing outlets\, design tools\, and successful ways of communicating with key staff in the district\, as well as examples of their learning spaces to b e completed by the end of the 2023 school year. In addition\, you will hea r from a landscape professional on plant suggestions and more in the outdo or learning landscape! Register now Stroud.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Improving Schoolyards for Outdoor Environmental Education and Ste wardship
In this workshop\, you will hear directly from participating teachers (elementary to high school level) and Stroud Center education staff on this collaborat ive approach at all phases\, from design and building to lesson creation.< /span>
Presenters will share tips o n how to get started\, funding outlets\, design tools\, and successful way s of communicating with key staff in the district\, as well as examples of their learning spaces to be completed by the end of the 2023 school year. In addition\, you will hear from a landscape professional on plant sugges tions and more in the outdoor learning landscape!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Register now
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20221220T1924590Z-399841-5064@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200110 SUMMARY:ACWA's weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-1-week-of-january-6-2020/ In this issue… Weste rn Governors' Federal-State Relationship Resolution SAB Public Meeting PFA S: EPA Method\; Veto Threat of Pending Legislation Bromide Management Reso urce Meetings and more! Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's event s and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important de adlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Pa trick McGuire at mpmcguire@acwa-us.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-1-week-of-janua ry-6-2020/
In this issue&hellip\;
Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membersh ip of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please dir ect comments to Patrick McGuire at mpmcguire@acwa-us.org.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200110T1817130Z-399841-2686@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T193000 SUMMARY:Water in WV DESCRIPTION:'Water in West Virginia' is the second webinar in a series prov ided by the West Virginia Climate Change Professional Development Communit y for educators who are interested in: Increase the collaboration and coll ective impact of West Virginia physical science experts\, social science e xperts\, community activists\, and teachers. Empower West Virginia science and social studies teachers to work together to engage in Science Fair an d Social Studies Fair projects related to climate change. Highlight\, rewa rd\, and promote climate change engagement of WV teachers and students thr ough civic action and public media campaigns. Register now for the webinar using the Virtual Webinars tab. https://sites.google.com/view/wvclimatech angepd/home X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:'Water in We st Virginia' is the second webinar in a series provided by the West Virgin ia Climate \;Change \;Professional Development Community for educators who are interested in:
Register now for the webinar using the Virtual Webinar s tab. https://sites.google.com/view/wvclimatechangepd/home
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201112T1938260Z-399841-3538@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T100000 SUMMARY:Reverse the Red DESCRIPTION:Hosted by IUCN Species Survival Commission\, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Smithsonian Earth Optimism Reverse the Red is a global movement that ignites strategic cooperation and action to ensure th e survival of wild species and ecosystems. Data-driven and collaborative\, we provide the tools and partnerships to unite stakeholders and catalyze conservation impact. In anticipation of the official launch\, please join us for a series of Reverse the Red webinars with the IUCN presidential can didates and other inspiring conservation leaders. Tune in live on IUCN Spe cies Survival Commission Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/IUCNssc X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by&nb sp\;IUCN Species Survival Commission\, \;Worl d Association of Zoos and Aquariums \;and \;Smithsonian Earth Optimism
Reverse the Red is a global movement th at ignites strategic cooperation and action to ensure the survival of wild species and ecosystems. Data-driven and collaborative\, we provide the to ols and partnerships to unite stakeholders and catalyze conservation impac t. In anticipation of the official launch\, please join us for a series of Reverse the Red webinars with the IUCN presidential candidates and other inspiring conservation leaders. Tune in live on IUCN Species Survival Comm ission Facebook page! \;
https://www.facebook.com/IUCNssc
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20201112T1935320Z-399841-3537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T143000 SUMMARY:NPS monitoring research and updates DESCRIPTION:NPS Tech Exchange Webcast: Monitoring Research and Program Upda tes US EPA's NPS Program invites state/tribal/territory program staff and partners for a discussion on monitoring related projects and research. If you require special accommodations\, please contact Ellie Flaherty by May 24th to make arrangements. Speakers: John Bullough\, USDA Martin Lowenfis h\, USDA Leif Olmanson\, University of Minnesota Paul Thomas\, US EPA Jose ph Ziobro\, US EPA Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NPS Tech Exc hange Webcast: Monitoring Research and Program Updates
Sp eakers: \;
R egister Here.
Applications
are now being accepted for the 2026 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup. This annua
l event is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Prot
ection&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) Program.
The cleanup will be held A
pril 4\, 2026\, through April 19\, 2026. The Make It Shine program will pr
ovide resources such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and landfill f
ees to community groups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups in state s
treams or on public lands. Applications must be received by Friday\, March
6\, 2026.
This event is
completely dependent on volunteers. Apply Online. Once a project is approved\, REAP staff will coordinate delivery of cle
anup supplies\, waste hauling\, and disposal. For more information\, email
\;Chr
is Cartwright \;or call 304-389-8389.
Join park na turalist Allen and Potomac Valley Master Naturalist Clark. Learn how to bu ild a bluebird house and discover more about the eastern bluebird. Houses are $10/each but free if donated to the park. RSVP allenjmiller@gmail.com only 12 houses are available. \;
Can&rs quo\;t make the workshop\, here is an article for a DIY bluebird house.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park UID:20220812T1638480Z-399841-4818@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T160000 SUMMARY:Upcycle crafts DESCRIPTION:Event by Putnam County Library Show our planet some love this E arth Day by using materials you already have to create a masterpiece. Mega n guides us through some ideas for upcycled and recycled crafts virtually on Facebook. https://fb.me/e/4wHKBs2tf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Putnam County Library
Show our planet some love t his Earth Day by using materials you already have to create a masterpiece. Megan guides us through some ideas for upcycled and recycled crafts virtu ally on Facebook.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Putnam County Library UID:20220418T1308250Z-399841-4515@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210903 SUMMARY:The HUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:The HUB stories of hope In this issue: The community of Hinton is building a new economy for the future What is redefined? Learn how to u se data to build your community--new Virtual Learning Tool Create Buckhann on awarded grant to improve farmers market Opportunties And much more… Cli ck-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The HUB stor ies of hope
In this issue:
And much more&hellip\; Click-Here for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210901T1804160Z-399841-4084@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422 SUMMARY:Invasive species removal DESCRIPTION:Event by Warm Springs Watershed Association at Widmyer Elementa ry School Make new friends\, help protect clean water\, and learn about pl ants! Join us for our monthly invasive species removal workshop on the War m Springs Run. We will be conducting our workshop in the Widmeyer Wetlands directly beside the track at Widmeyer Elementary School. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Warm Springs Watershed Association \;at \;Widmyer Elem entary School
Make new f riends\, help protect clean water\, and learn about plants! Join us for ou r monthly invasive species removal workshop on the Warm Springs Run. We wi ll be conducting our workshop in the Widmeyer Wetlands directly beside the track at Widmeyer Elementary School.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260312T1356480Z-399841-7019@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000 SUMMARY:Volunteer data management DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Volunteer Monit oring Workgroup is kicking off our data management webinar series! The web inar will highlight the Lake Erie Volunteer Science Network and their appr oach to data driven collaborations. Speakers: Max Herzog\, Deputy Director of Programs and Partnerships\, Cleveland Water Alliance R. John Dawes\, E xecutive Director\, The Commons Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;
Speakers: Max Herzog\, Deputy Director of Programs and Partnerships\, Cleveland Water Alliance R. John Dawes\, Executive Dir ector\, The Commons
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20260422T1950250Z-399841-7096@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191211 SUMMARY:Community innovation report DESCRIPTION:Do you have 15-minutre? Download the 12 page Community Developm ent Innovation Report\, including... Best practices for rural community de velopment as exemplified by 22 West Virginian towns\; Suggested approach for demonstrating collective impact across organizations and volunteer gro ups\; and Recommendations for next steps. Give us your feedback by email o r by visiting http://wvhub.org/shareyourvoice. If you have an hour… Downlo ad the 12 page Community Development Innovation Report. Share 3-5 critique s\, questions\, or things you would change about the information presented in this report at: http://wvhub.org/shareyourvoice/. Share a story about community development work happening in your town or through your organiza tion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have 15-minutre? Download the 1 2 \;page Community Development Innovation Report\, including...
Give us yo ur feedback by \;email or by vi siting \;http://wv hub.org/shareyourvoice.
If you have an hour&hellip\;
Share a story about community development work happening in your town or through your organization.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20191211T1542170Z-399841-2587@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T200000 SUMMARY:STEM speaker series DESCRIPTION:The Age of Viruses and Viral Disinformation: Making Sense of th e Pandemic Carl Zimmer is the author of fourteen books about science. His latest book is Life’s Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive (hard cover\, Kindle\, or audio.) Zimmer’s column Matter appears each week in th e New York Times. His writing has earned a number of awards\, including th e Stephen Jay Gould Prize\, awarded by the Society for the Study of Evolut ion. In 2021 he was a member of the team at The New York Times that won th e Pulitzer Prize in Public Service for coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic. Three of his books have been named Notable Books of the Year by the New Yo rk Times Book Review. Register Here. Visit https://wvresearch.org/outreach /stem-speaker-series to learn more about the STEM speaker series. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Age of Viruses and Viral Disinformation: Making Sense of the Pandemic
Carl Zimmer is the author of fourteen books about science. His latest book is Life&rsquo\;s Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive (hardcover\, Kindle\, or audio.) Zimm er&rsquo\;s column Matter appears each week in the New York Times. His wri ting has earned a number of awards\, including the Stephen Jay Gould Prize \, awarded by the Society for the Study of Evolution. In 2021 he was a mem ber of the team at The New York Times that won the Pulitzer Prize in Publi c Service for coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic. Three of his books have b een named Notable Books of the Year by the New York Times Book Review.
Register Here.
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GRWA and
WVRC are
co-sponsoring the showing of Dark Waters at The Lewis Theatre January 24-27th.
Dark Waters is based on
a shocking true story that took place in Parkersburg\, WV. A tenacious at
torney (Ma
rk Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of u
nexplained deaths due to one of the world's largest corporations\, DuPont.
In the process\, he risks everything &ndash\; his future\, his family\, a
nd his own life - to expose the truth.
On the opening night\, Jan. 24th\, WVRC will facilitate a Q&\;A se
ssion following the movie to discuss the chemical contamination\, the thre
ats that still exist\, and what we can do to better protect our water reso
urces. GRWA members will receive $2 off the door price on Jan 24th only
.
https://www.facebook.com/events/460966254809907/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200121T1503450Z-399841-2708@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20020101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20020101T150000 SUMMARY:1st Day hikes DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Kanawha State Forest ( 38.279292\, -81.650820) The first day of the New Year is always a good tim e to get outside for a hike a Kanawha State Forest. The KSFF will offer en ough hikes to accommodate social distancing. Additional details will be ad ded soon. Friendly dogs on leash OK Check-the FB post at: https://www.face book.com/events/327751795830970/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Kanaw ha State Forest (38.279292\, -81.650820)
The first day of the New Year is always a good time to get outside for a hike a Kanawha State Forest. The KSFF will offer enou gh hikes to accommodate social distancing. Additional details will be added soon. Friendly dogs on leash OK
Check-the FB post at: https://www.facebook.com /events/327751795830970/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20211216T1506480Z-399841-4249@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: Section 401 Changes Proposed ACWA Photo Contest CWA Proclamations EPA's Web-ICE Toxic ity Extrapolation Tool Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf ormation. Sincerely - ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible here.
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information.
Sincer ely - ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220923T2007530Z-399841-4931@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422 SUMMARY:Earth Day challenge DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. As our wo rld continues to struggle under the weight of the coronavirus\, we can't t hink of a better time to do something positive for our planet. So\, from A pril 13-26\, the WVDEP's Youth Environmental Program (YEP) is challenging all young West Virginians to make a difference and tell us about it! Plant a tree\, garden\, or flowers. Pick up litter around your property. Use le ss water. Start recycling. Turn off lights and unplug electronics. Whateve r you do\, share a photo or post about it on Facebook\, Twitter\, or Insta gram using the hashtag #YEPEarthDay2020. We'll pick our favorite post thro ugh a hashtag search and award a prize. Participants must make their posts public in order to win. And\, of course\, remember to maintain social dis tancing. For more Earth Day tips\, visit: https://bit.ly/2R9OljE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:April 22\, 2 020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. As our world continues to strugg le under the weight of the coronavirus\, we can't think of a better time t o do something positive for our planet. So\, from April 13-26\, the WVDEP' s Youth Environmental Program (YEP) is challenging all young West Virginia ns to make a difference and tell us about it! Plant a tree\, garden\, or f lowers. Pick up litter around your property. Use less water. Start recycli ng. Turn off lights and unplug electronics. Whatever you do\, share a phot o or post about it on Facebook\, Twitter\, or Instagram using the hashtag #YEPEarthDay2020. We'll pick our f avorite post through a hashtag search and award a prize. Participants must make their posts public in order to win. And\, of course\, remember to ma intain social distancing. For more Earth Day tips\, visit: https://bit.ly/2R9OljE
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200417T1903190Z-399841-2986@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T141500 SUMMARY:How trees influence stormwater mgmt DESCRIPTION:More Than Good Looks: How trees influence urban stormwater mana gement in green infrastructure practices Webinar: Wednesday\, May 8\, 2019 | 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. CONNECT TO THE WEBINAR: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/ ucf/ Questions? Contact the Urban Forest Technology & Science Delivery Tea m at: urban@fs.fed.us While green stormwater infrastructure increases in p opularity\, we are still learning about the role of trees in these innovat ive practices. In this webinar\, Andrew Tirpak will discuss recent researc h results from studies designed to characterize the health of trees in bio retention practices and the benefits they provide to urban stormwater mana gement. Lyn Rutherford will share observations from managing bioretention and detention ponds\, noting how design\, installation\, and maintenance p ractices affect tree health and water quality function. This information c an help stormwater engineers\, urban foresters\, and landscape professiona ls be successful in integrating trees into stormwater management efforts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:More Than Good Looks: How trees influence urban stormwater management in green infrastructure practices
Webinar: Wednesday\, May 8\, 2019 | 1:00 &ndash\; 2:15 p.m.< /p>
CONNECT TO THE WEBINAR: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/ucf/
Questions? Contact the Urban Forest Technology &\; Sc ience Delivery Team at: urban@fs.fed.us
While green stormwater infrastructure increases in popularity\ , we are still learning about the role of trees in these innovative practi ces. In this webinar\, Andrew Tirpak will discuss recent research results from studies designed to characterize the health of trees in bioretention practices and the benefits they provide to urban stormwat er management. Lyn Rutherford will share observations fro m managing bioretention and detention ponds\, noting how design\, installa tion\, and maintenance practices affect tree health and water quality func tion. This information can help stormwater engineers\, urban foresters\, a nd landscape professionals be successful in integrating trees into stormwa ter management efforts.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190411T1810140Z-399841-1840@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727 SUMMARY:Potomac conferene registration DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce registration is open for ICPRB’s 202 3 Potomac River Conference on September 21 in Lorton\, Va. The event will highlight climate change in the Potomac River basin\, including trends\, r egional resilience\, government innovations\, and implementation. In addit ion to informative speakers and panel discussions\, a poster session will share the latest research on the Potomac River basin. Click here to see th e full agenda and register >>> X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are excit ed to announce registration is open for ICPRB&rsquo\;s 2023 Potomac River Conference on September 21 in Lorton\, Va. The event will highlight climat e change in the Potomac River basin\, including trends\, regional resilien ce\, government innovations\, and implementation. In addition to informati ve speakers and panel discussions\, a poster session will share the latest research on the Potomac River basin.
Click here to see the full agenda and register >\;>\;>\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230727T1752310Z-399841-5347@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T110000 SUMMARY:Bird walk DESCRIPTION:Dave Dendler and I are going to have a bird walk at Kanawha SF. Sadly\, we missed the Spring migration this year due to Covid-19\, but I hope everyone took some time on their own to enjoy the birds and the migra tion excitement! We will meet at the Camp Kanawha/former pool/new office p arking lot and walk from there. The walk will be along Davis Creek trail a nd out to Range Road and back\, so it will be an easy walk. But\, feel fre e to turn back if you need to leave us sooner. Since Covid-19 remains a co ncern\, please plan to keep at least 6 feet apart from other guests\, and if you must be closer\, please wear a mask. Also\, please keep dogs on a l eash. Bring water and binoculars\, if you have a set. I hope you are all w ell\, and we look forward to birding with you again! Sara J. Miller Volunt eer KSF Naturalist https://www.facebook.com/events/s/bird-walk/55669395856 6917/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dave Dendler
and I are going to have a bird walk at Kanawha SF. Sadly\, we missed the
Spring migration this year due to Covid-19\, but I hope everyone took some
time on their own to enjoy the birds and the migration excitement! We wil
l meet at the Camp Kanawha/former pool/new office parking lot and walk fro
m there. The walk will be along Davis Creek trail and out to Range Road an
d back\, so it will be an easy walk. But\, feel free to turn back if you n
eed to leave us sooner.
Since Covid-19 remains a concern\, please plan to keep at least 6 feet apa
rt from other guests\, and if you must be closer\, please wear a mask. Als
o\, please keep dogs on a leash. Bring water and binoculars\, if you have
a set. I hope you are all well\, and we look forward to birding with you a
gain!
Sara J. Miller
Volunteer KSF Naturalist
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/bird-wa lk/556693958566917/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20200611T1224250Z-399841-3200@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000 SUMMARY:Little Kanawha trail cleanup DESCRIPTION:Location: Brooklyn Drive by the LKRT Kiosk Learn more Here. Que stions? email Kathygwv@gmail.com. Sponsored by: Little Kanawha River Trail and REAP. LittleKanawhaCleanup.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: Br ooklyn Drive by the LKRT Kiosk
Learn more Here. Questions? \;email \;Kathygwv@gmail.com. \;Sponsored by: Little Kanawha River Trail and REAP.
LittleKanawhaCleanup.pdf< /span>
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240318T1739570Z-399841-5713@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721 SUMMARY:ORVPF grants DESCRIPTION:The Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund (ORVPF) is pleased to announce that we just opened our first 2025 grant round for general operat ing support grants\, and watershed groups are eligible to apply. The RFP\, which includes the application questions and instructions for applying\, is also available via ORVPF website. Applications are due by Monday\, July 28th at 11:59 pm. If you or others would like to learn more or have quest ions\, join our optional information session on Tuesday\, July 22nd\, 6-7 pm\, please register here. If you have general questions about the Fund\ , about your organization’s eligibility\, or if you need accommodations in order to apply\, please contact ORVPF@nonprofit-partners.org. If you need technical assistance with the grant application system\, please contact M ark Keim at mkeim@nonprofit-partners.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Ohio Riv er Valley Participatory Fund (ORVPF) \;is pleased to announce that w e just opened our first 2025 grant round for general operating support gra nts\, and watershed groups are eligible to apply. \;T he RFP\, which includes the application questions and instructions for app lying\, is also available via \;ORVPF website. \;Applications ar e due by Monday\, July 28th at 11:59 pm.
If you or others would like to learn more or have questions\, join our optional information session on Tuesday\, July 22nd\, 6-7 pm\,&n bsp\;please register here. \;
If you have general questions about the Fund\, about your organiz ation&rsquo\;s eligibility\, or if you need accommodations in order to app ly\, please contact \;ORVPF@nonprofit-partners.org. If you need techni cal assistance with the grant application system\, please contact Mark Kei m at \;mkeim@nonprofit-partners.org.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250718T1343060Z-399841-6668@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200919 SUMMARY:Summersville Lake tournament DESCRIPTION:Summersville Lake tournament The Summersville Lake Tournament i ncludes food\, prizes\, trophies\, free t-shirts and more. Visit the FB ev ent post for updates. Trail of Dreams Tournament Series\; Hosted by Trail of Dreams Tournament Series https://www.facebook.com/events/s/summersville -lake/2999847553477156/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summersville Lake tournament
The Summers ville Lake Tournament includes food\, prizes\, trophies\, free t-shirts an d more. Visit the FB event post for updates.
Trail of Dreams Tournament Series\; Hosted by \;Trail of Dreams Tournament Series< /p>
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/s/summersville-lake/2999847553477156/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Summersville Lake UID:20200915T2006240Z-399841-3322@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191002 SUMMARY:Stormwater conference abstracts DESCRIPTION:The Center for Watershed Protection requests abstracts for its 2020 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference. The conference will be held April 14–April 17\, 2020 in Austin\, Texas—a fabulous location for th e conference that is sure to attract a diverse set of attendees from the r egion as well as participants from across the country. Pre-conference work shops will take place on the afternoon of April 14\, 2020. All abstracts are due October 31\, 2019 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Center f or Watershed Protection \;requests abstracts \;for its 2020 National Watershed a nd Stormwater Conference. The conference will be held April 14&ndash\;Apri l 17\, 2020 in Austin\, Texas&mdash\;a fabulous location for the conferenc e that is sure to attract a diverse set of attendees from the region as we ll as participants from across the country. Pre-conference workshops will take place on the afternoon of April 14\, 2020. \;
EPA has publ ished its July 2019 Fish and Shel lfish Program Newsletter. \;Highlights include:
< ul>Introduction to fungi
Hosted by \;Audubon Natural ist Society \;
Fungi are incredibly diverse and fascinating organisms that have shaped the ter restrial biota in ways we are just beginning to understand. Fungi evolved unique strategies of exploitation and cooperation with other organisms. We will cover basic biology of fungi (e.g.\, anatomy &\; physiology\, lif e cycles\, ecology\, and evolution) while focusing on our local fungi to g ain a new perspective and appreciation of their place in the ecosystems ar ound us and our daily lives. Explore this fascinating Kingdom from the com fort of your home and join us for socially distanced field trips to apply identification strategies and learn all the fungal hiding places. Maximum of 8 students per field trip. Students will choose field trip group at a l ater date.
Register HERE.
Come out to
the Piney Creek Gorge (YMCA Soccer Complex) to enjoy \;six weeks of sunset hikes and watch the beau
tiful mountains we call home transition to autumn. Autumn is one of the mo
st beautiful times of the year here in the Mountain State and our voluntee
r Community Captains want to help you take in every scenic second of it. <
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We enourage sturdy walkin
g shoes\, light layers\, and plenty of hydration as we walk through these
West Virginia Hills. Each hike will begin at 6 PM.
Click-Here \;to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:YMCA soccer complex UID:20190920T1351170Z-399841-2429@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170608T150000 SUMMARY:Now Is the Time - Mobilize Your Board to Raise Funds DESCRIPTION:In today's highly competitive grantseeking economy\, nonprofit organizations that fail to attract outside funding most often are those wi th boards who are unable or unwilling to engage in efforts aimed at contri buting to their agency's financial security. Stated quite simply\, nonprof it board members no longer have the option of saying 'I don't raise funds. ' In this webinar\, Judith Margolin addresses the change in perspective ne cessary to turn weak boards into powerful fundraising entities\, beginning with a new and much broader definition of 'fundraising'. Topics covered i nclude: who should and should not be on your board\, how to address your b oard member's reluctance to raise funds\, and what specific roles board me mbers can and should play vis a vis your prospects and funders. The webina r concludes with advice on developing an action plan to more fully engage your board in fundraising. This presentation will be held on Thursday\, Ju ne 8\, 2017 at 2 pm EDT. https://grantstation.com/now-time-mobilize-your-b oard-raise-funds X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In today's highly competitive grantseeking economy\, nonprofit organizations that fail to attract outside funding mos t often are those with boards who are unable or unwilling to engage in eff orts aimed at contributing to their agency's financial security. Stated qu ite simply\, nonprofit board members no longer have the option of saying ' I don't raise funds.' In this webinar\, Judith Margolin addresses the chan ge in perspective necessary to turn weak boards into powerful fundraising entities\, beginning with a new and much broader definition of 'fundraisin g'. Topics covered include: who should and should not be on your board\, h ow to address your board member's reluctance to raise funds\, and what spe cific roles board members can and should play vis a vis your prospects and funders. The webinar concludes with advice on developing an action plan t o more fully engage your board in fundraising. This presentation will be h eld on Thursday\, June 8\, 2017 at 2 pm EDT.
https://grantstation. com/now-time-mobilize-your-board-raise-funds
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170516T1922110Z-399841-322@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T150000 SUMMARY:Grantwriting 101 DESCRIPTION:If you are new to grantwriting\, this webinar is for you! Durin g this 90-minute webinar\, Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of the Grant A dvantage\, will teach you how to use a Program Planning Framework to plan through grant applications so they tell a strong\, consistent story. As we go through the Framework\, each section of a typical grant application wi ll be highlighted with information on what funders are looking for and tip s on how to write that section. By the time the webinar is over\, you will (1) understand what funders are looking for in grant applications\; (2) b e able to decipher confusing grant-related terminology\; (3) have a usable system to connect all the pieces of an application together\; and (4) hav e strategies to infuse your organization's strengths in your proposal to m ake it strong and competitive. This webinar will be held on Thursday\, Jun e 15\, 2017 at 2 pm EDT. https://grantstation.com/grantwriting-101-new X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you are new to grantwriting\, this webin ar is for you! During this 90-minute webinar\, Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of the Grant Advantage\, will teach you how to use a Program Plannin g Framework to plan through grant applications so they tell a strong\, con sistent story. As we go through the Framework\, each section of a typical grant application will be highlighted with information on what funders are looking for and tips on how to write that section. By the time the webina r is over\, you will (1) understand what funders are looking for in grant applications\; (2) be able to decipher confusing grant-related terminology \; (3) have a usable system to connect all the pieces of an application to gether\; and (4) have strategies to infuse your organization's strengths i n your proposal to make it strong and competitive. This webinar will be he ld on Thursday\, June 15\, 2017 at 2 pm EDT.
https://grantstation.com/grantwriting-1 01-new
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20170518T1520320Z-399841-323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T210000 SUMMARY:Dunkard Creek Watershed Assoc meeting DESCRIPTION:The Dunkard Creek Watershed Assoc. will meet at 7 p.m. on May 1 8 at the Red Barn at Mason-Dixon Historical Park on Buckeye Road\, Core\, WV. The public is invited to attend. The agenda includes a grant applicati on for a watershed project plan to review and identify streambank erosion and agricultural impacts on sedimentation loading\, and other stream chara cteristics\, regular business meeting\, future activities\, and the Commit tee report for the 250th Mason-Dixon anniversary celebration in October. E mail: betty.w304@gmail.com or call: 304-680-7353 for directions and/or inf ormation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Dunkard Creek Watershed Assoc. will meet at 7 p. m. on May 18 at the Red Barn at Mason-Dixon Historical Park on Buckeye Roa d\, Core\, WV. The public is invited to attend. The agenda includes a gran t application for a watershed project plan to review and identify streamba nk erosion and agricultural impacts on sedimentation loading\, and other s tream characteristics\, regular business meeting\, future activities\, and the Committee report for the 250th Mason-Dixon anniversary celebration in October.
Email: betty.w304@gmail.com or call: 304-680-7353 for directions and/or information.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170511T2001130Z-399841-316@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170408 SUMMARY:Salem Train Depot DESCRIPTION:Salem Train Depot See http://railstotrails.org/openingday This year marks RTC’s fifth annual Opening Day for Trails! On Saturday\, April 8\, 2017\, people across the nation will kick off the spring trail season by hitting their favorite trails for a walk\, run\, ride or special event. Share how you plan to celebrate and explore trails on Opening Day with us and your friends on social media using #RTCOpeningDay! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Salem Train Depot
See http://railstotrails.org/openingday
This year marks RTC&rsquo\;s fifth annual Opening Day for Trails! On Saturday\, April 8\, 2017\, people across the nation will kick off the spring trail season by hitting their favorite trails for a walk\, run\, r ide or special event.
Share how you plan to celebrate and explore trails on Opening Day with us and your friends on social media using #RTCO peningDay!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1820330Z-399841-263@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T163000 SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop\, Capitol Market DESCRIPTION:Rain Barrel Workshop\, Capitol Market Must REGISTER to reserve barrel. Email the workshop date and your name to Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov. $10 Payment due at workshop! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rain Barrel Workshop\, Capitol Market
Must REGISTER to reserve barrel.
Email the workshop date and yo ur name to Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov .
$10 Payment due at workshop!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170509T1830190Z-399841-262@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170408 SUMMARY:Fishing Expo DESCRIPTION:Almost Heaven Hunting and Fishing Expo Phil Gainer Community Ce nter\, 142 Robert E. Lee Avenue\, Elkins\, WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Almost Heaven Hunting and Fishing Expo
Phil Gainer Community Center\, 142 Robert E. Lee Avenue\, Elkins\, WV< /p> CATEGORIES:General UID:20170331T1821360Z-399841-264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201006 SUMMARY:CMC News DESCRIPTION:CMC news In this issue: CMC data continues to reach areas where CBP does not\; Shifting gears towards virtual training\; Bay journal high lights volunteer monitoring and CMC\; Chesapeake Watershed Forum\; Trainin g and events\, and more. Click-here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
CMC news
In this issue: CMC data continues to r each areas where CBP does not\; Shifting gears towards virtual training\; Bay journal highlights volunteer monitoring and CMC\; Chesapeake Watershed Forum\; Training and events\, and more.
Click-here \;to read all the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201006T1659440Z-399841-3485@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T200000 SUMMARY:We can tackle climate change DESCRIPTION:We can tackle the Climate Crisis The webinar\, titled What Do W e Tell The Kids and What Are They Telling Us? Generational Perspectives an d the Climate Crisis\, examines the generational divide between young and old climate activists. You'll learn from researchers on the forefront of t he climate crisis as they tackle questions like what strategies support ho pe and positive action\; and how can understanding generational perspectiv es lead to better climate solutions? Learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We can tackl e the Climate Crisis
The web
inar\, \;titled \;What Do
We Tell The Kids and What Are They Telling Us? \;Generational Perspec
tives and the Climate Crisis\, \;examines the generational divide
between young and old climate activists. You'll learn from researchers on
the forefront of the climate crisis as they tackle \;questions like
Come out to
the Piney Creek Gorge (YMCA Soccer Complex) to enjoy \;six weeks of sunset hikes and watch the beau
tiful mountains we call home transition to autumn. Autumn is one of the mo
st beautiful times of the year here in the Mountain State and our voluntee
r Community Captains want to help you take in every scenic second of it. <
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g shoes\, light layers\, and plenty of hydration as we walk through these
West Virginia Hills. Each hike will begin at 6 PM.
Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:YMCA soccer complex UID:20190920T1353250Z-399841-2430@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190916 SUMMARY:PCWA is hiring DESCRIPTION:Do you like working with partners to protect our environment? D o you want to see our watershed flourish? Is educating our children and co mmunity on environmental issues important to you? If so…..WE HAVE A JOB FO R YOU! Piney Creek Watershed Association (PCWA) is accepting resumes for a part time Executive Director (ED). The ED works under the Board of Direct ors to: Write and administer grants\; Plan and support fundraising opportu nities\; Organize community events\; Planning and conducting educational p resentation\; Other activities as designated by the Board of Directors. Cl ick-Here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you like
working with partners to protect our environment? Do you want to see our w
atershed flourish? Is educating our children and community on environmenta
l issues important to you? If so&hellip\;..WE HAVE A JOB FOR YOU!
Piney Creek Watershed Association
(PCWA) is accepting resumes for a part time Executive Director (ED). The
ED works under the Board of Directors to: Write and administer grants\; Pl
an and support fundraising opportunities\; Organize community events\; Pla
nning and conducting educational presentation\; Other activities as design
ated by the Board of Directors.
Click-Here \;for more details.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190913T1459400Z-399841-2391@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T230000 SUMMARY:Catfish tournament DESCRIPTION:Catfish tournament The biggest lake in Kanawha County will be t he site of another Ridenour Lake Catfish Tournament. The catfish tournamen t will take place from 6 - 11 pm and everyone can sign up beginning at 4:3 0 pm at the lake's gazebo. The cost is $15/person for a chance to win cash prizes for highest total weight of best five fish. Children young than 12 are free. There will be a two-pole limit for each contestant. The 27-acre lake will be stocked with catfish earlier in the week. Ridenour Lake\; Ho sted by City of Nitro https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ridenour-lake-catf ish-tourname/291885802121061/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Catf ish tournament
The biggest lake in Kanawha County will be the site of another Ridenour Lake C atfish Tournament. The catfish tournament will take place from 6 - 11 pm a nd everyone can sign up beginning at 4:30 pm at the lake's gazebo. The cos t is $15/person for a chance to win cash prizes for highest total weight o f best five fish. Children young than 12 are free. There will be a two-pol e limit for each contestant. The 27-acre lake will be stocked with catfish earlier in the week.
Ridenour Lake\; Hosted by \;City of Nitro
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ridenour-la ke-catfish-tourname/291885802121061/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Ridenour Lake UID:20200807T1316290Z-399841-3323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200822 SUMMARY:Bass tournament DESCRIPTION:Bass tournament Hosted by Tyler Kincaid Foundation After a lot of inquiries about bass tournament. We will be having the tournament on Au gust 22\, 2020. There are new guidelines this year due to the COVID 19. 25 boat maximum. All boats must pre-register. There will be no registration the morning of tournament. Size/creel limits: 10-inch minimum five fish to tal. Mail check to Barry Kincaid 1000 Mud Lick Road\, Given WV 25245\; or\ , contact Garry Moore at (304-419-5117) or Jerry Paine at (304-550-3678) t o sign up and pay - $160/boat (two anglers/boat max). With $100/boat - win ner take all has a possible of $2\,500 cash prize if 25 boats are present. $250 cash prize for the largest bass. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ 2020-bass-tournament/2051811471620796/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bass tournament
Hosted by \;Tyler Kincaid Foundation
After a lot of inquiries about bass tournament. We will be having the tournamen t on August 22\, 2020. There are new guidelines this year due to the COVID 19. 25 boat maximum. All boats must pre-register. There will be no regist ration the morning of tournament. Size/creel limits: 10-inch minimum five fish total.
Mail check to Ba rry Kincaid 1000 Mud Lick Road\, Given WV 25245\; or\, contact Garry Moore at (304-419-5117) or Jerry Paine at (304-550-3678) to sign up and pay - $ 160/boat (two anglers/boat max). With $100/boat - winner take all has a po ssible of $2\,500 cash prize if 25 boats are present. $250 cash prize for the largest bass. \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/2020-bass-tour nament/2051811471620796/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Boat ramp UID:20200807T1323230Z-399841-3325@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200814 SUMMARY:Photo workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Blackwater Falls photo workshop Blackwater Falls State Park\; H osted by Vista Landscapes by Frank Ceravalo We will start the event with a workshop on taking night photography on Friday evening. The exact schedul e of photo shoots that night and Saturday will be dependent on the weather and cloud cover. In addition to landscapes etc. during the day\, we will also focus on some night photography around the park and hope to catch a f ew meteors. Contact Paulita Cousin to sign up. https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/s/blackwater-falls-august-photo-/526898171219952/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Blackwater F alls photo workshop
Blackwater Falls State Park\; Hosted by \;Vista Landscapes by Frank Ceravalo
We will start the event with a workshop on taking night photography on Friday evening. The exact schedule of photo shoots that night and Saturday will be dependent on the weather and cloud cover. In addition to landscapes etc. during the day\, we will a lso focus on some night photography around the park and hope to catch a fe w meteors. Contact \;Paulita Cousin to sign up.
< a href='https://www.facebook.com/events/s/blackwater-falls-august-photo-/5 26898171219952/' target='_blank'>https://www.facebook.com/events/s/blackwa ter-falls-august-photo-/526898171219952/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blackwater Falls SP UID:20200807T1319220Z-399841-3324@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001 SUMMARY:WonderFall hikes DESCRIPTION:WonderFall walks are scheduled in select state parks and forest s. See the pdf attachment for details. WonderFallWalks.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WonderFall walks are scheduled in select stat e parks and forests. See the pdf attachment for details.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20190926T1807410Z-399841-2431@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet DESCRIPTION:WV WaterNet: Summer 2025 In this issue: New Insights from Stre am Monitoring in the Greenbrier River Watershed Farewell - Changes to the Stream Partner AmeriCorps VISTA Team Meet Mary\, WVDEP's New Potomac Basin Coordinator Building Capacity\, Cultivating Community: Meet a VISTA at Gu ardians of the West Fork Stories of WV Watershed Organization and Their Pe ople - Share your Story Save the Date for the 2025 Watershed Symposium Nom inate Local Watershed Champions to Win a 2025 WV Watershed Award 2025 Gran t Round for Watershed and Community-Based Groups Impacted by Fossil Fuels Click-Here to read all the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV WaterNet: Summer 2025
In this issue:& nbsp\;
A WV Climate Update
Tony Edwards\, Warni ng Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Charles ton\, WV\, will discuss his experience with climate change while living an d working in Alaska. \; The presentation will then discuss how climate change is already impacting the Mountain State and how it is expected to affect our region in the future. \; \;We will have time for a Q&am p\;A and discussion afterwards too.
Register \;HERE
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200713T2019550Z-399841-3268@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923 SUMMARY:Global climate action DESCRIPTION:September 20-27: Global Climate Actions Millions across the wor ld are taking part in Global Climate Actions from Sept. 20-27 to demand a stable climate\, stable jobs and a just transition toward renewable energy . Get involved here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:September 20-27: Global Climate Actions Millions across the world are takin g part in Global Climate Actions from Sept. 20-27 to demand a stable clima te\, stable jobs and a just transition toward renewable energy. Get involv ed here.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190828T1639220Z-399841-2354@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005 SUMMARY:Solar tour DESCRIPTION:October 5-6: 2019 National Solar Tour Do you have a solar power ed home or business? Join the 2019 National Solar Tour to show off your sy stem and share your experience going solar with interested members of your community! Sign-up here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:October 5-6: 2019 National Solar Tour Do you have a solar power ed home or business? Join the 2019 National Solar Tour to show off your sy stem and share your experience going solar with interested members of your community! Sign-u p here. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190828T1641260Z-399841-2355@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190901 SUMMARY:App Assoc. workshop DESCRIPTION:The App Association is convening a one-day public workshop in H untington\, WV\, featuring local lawmakers\, thought leaders\, educators\, and students to explore the benefits of workforce development and compute r science education\, learn new skills\, and explore a variety of tools th rough intro to coding workshops. Click-Here for registration and addotion al information. Please regsiter in advance as space is limited! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The App Asso ciation is convening a one-day public workshop in Huntington\, WV\, featur ing local lawmakers\, thought leaders\, educators\, and students to explor e the benefits of workforce development and computer science education\, l earn new skills\, and explore a variety of tools through intro to coding w orkshops. \;
C lick-Here for registration and addotional information. Please reg siter in advance as space is limited!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Brad Smith Foundation Hall UID:20190826T1511180Z-399841-2336@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200611 SUMMARY:Public land news DESCRIPTION:WVRC Public Lands News In this issue: Action Alert: Congress Pr epares To Vote On LWCF Legislation National Forest Land Could See Expanded Oil & Gas Drilling Public Lands Are For Everyone Project In National Fore st Could Impact Candy Darter Monongahela National Forest Opening Recreatio n Sites Visit the website below to read the details. https://wvrivers.org/ 2020/06/wvpljune2020/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVRC Public Lands News
In this issue:
Visit the website below to read the details.
https://wvrivers.org/2020/06/wvplju ne2020/
One of the l argest Kayak events in the US. Due to the Covid-19 crisis will be all onli ne. Register to support the Tour De Coal's 16 years of raising funds to su pport the restoration\, clean ups\, education\, sewer replacements\, promo tion and maintenance of the 88-mile Coal River Walhonde Water Trail. Pleas e go online and register. www.coalrivergroup.com
https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/s/tour-de-coal-virtually/1478567805646586/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200511T1244360Z-399841-3080@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017 SUMMARY:Imagine a Day Without Water DESCRIPTION:Resources for Imagine a Day Without Water To celebrate 10 years of Imagine a Day Without Water\, we are excited to share 10 ways to help you dive in on October 17! From social media guidance to blog post templat es to event inspiration from past activations\, there's a way for everyone to add their drop to the bucket this year. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Resources fo r Imagine a Day Without Water
To celebrate 10 years of Imagine a Day Without Water\, we are excited to share 10 ways to help you dive in on October 17! From social media guidan ce to blog post templates to event inspiration from past activations\, the re's a way for everyone to add their drop to the bucket this year.< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20241008T2020360Z-399841-6073@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200413 SUMMARY:Earth Day challenge DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. As our wo rld continues to struggle under the weight of the coronavirus\, we can't t hink of a better time to do something positive for our planet. So\, from A pril 13-26\, the WVDEP's Youth Environmental Program (YEP) is challenging all young West Virginians to make a difference and tell us about it! Plant a tree\, garden\, or flowers. Pick up litter around your property. Use le ss water. Start recycling. Turn off lights and unplug electronics. Whateve r you do\, share a photo or post about it on Facebook\, Twitter\, or Insta gram using the hashtag #YEPEarthDay2020. We'll pick our favorite post thro ugh a hashtag search and award a prize. Participants must make their posts public in order to win. And\, of course\, remember to maintain social dis tancing. For more Earth Day tips\, visit: https://bit.ly/2R9OljE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:April 22\, 2 020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. As our world continues to strugg le under the weight of the coronavirus\, we can't think of a better time t o do something positive for our planet. So\, from April 13-26\, the WVDEP' s Youth Environmental Program (YEP) is challenging all young West Virginia ns to make a difference and tell us about it! Plant a tree\, garden\, or f lowers. Pick up litter around your property. Use less water. Start recycli ng. Turn off lights and unplug electronics. Whatever you do\, share a phot o or post about it on Facebook\, Twitter\, or Instagram using the hashtag #YEPEarthDay2020. We'll pick our f avorite post through a hashtag search and award a prize. Participants must make their posts public in order to win. And\, of course\, remember to ma intain social distancing. For more Earth Day tips\, visit: https://bit.ly/2R9OljE
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200413T2016360Z-399841-2987@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200401 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:River Voices Welcome to the April 2020 edition of River Voices with a focus on our organizational development work and how the nationwide network of water protectors is supporting each other through the COVID-19 crisis. Plus\, read our join statement with American Rivers on water shut offs and public health. In this issue: Helping nonprofits operate successf ully\; Virtual River Rally\; Pandemic resources for nonprofits\; Equitable water infrastructure in the COVID-19 crises\; Building relationships betw een community groups and water systems\; Events and learning opportunities \; and more… https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-april-2020/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rive r Voices
Welcome to the April 2020 edition of River Voices with a focus on our organ izational development work and how the nationwide network of water protect ors is supporting each other through the COVID-19 crisis. Plus\, read our join statement with American Rivers on water shutoffs and public health. In this issue: Helping nonpr ofits operate successfully\; Virtual River Rally\; Pandemic resources for nonprofits\; Equitable water infrastructure in the COVID-19 crises\; Build ing relationships between community groups and water systems\; Events and learning opportunities\; and more&hellip\;
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-april-2020/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200401T1449540Z-399841-2924@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200625 SUMMARY:Advances in Water Resource DESCRIPTION:Advances in Water Resource and Management in the Northeastern U .S. To attend a Symposium titled\, “Advances in Water Resource Science and Management in West Virginia\, and the Northeastern U.S.” convened by the Institute of Water Security and Science. Email: aura.tinney@mail.wvu.edu f or more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Advances in Water Resource and Management in the Northeastern U.S.
Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virginia \;
Join Community Captains Ken and Jorene to hike the trail around Boley Lake at Babcock State Park. Approximately 1 mile loop\, mode rate hiking. Meet at the top parking lot/Boley Lake parking lot.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Babcock SP UID:20240719T1940460Z-399841-5879@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190729 SUMMARY:WV Science camp DESCRIPTION:WV Science Adventure camp July 29-August 2 Rainbow Camp K-2\, 9 :00-12:00\; Grades 3-6\, 1:00-4:00\, $145/week Where do colors come from? What is a rainbow? How does art intersect with science? Is there a pot of gold at the end or sunlight refracting off millions of minute water dropl ets in the air? Can you make a rainbow in your back yard? (Yes\, you can!) Learn that mixing different colors of light form different colors than mi xing paint. How does Mario drive on Rainbow Road and can you follow a rain bow like him? A full week of color exploration. Camp class sizes 8-24. Thi s session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp. C lick Here for REGISTRATION For more information\, please contact us at Sum merScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/ summer-science-adventures-2/ 2019WVSci-campflyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:July 2 9-August 2
Rainbow \;Camp K-2\, 9:00-12:00\; Grades 3-6\, 1:00-4:00\, $145/week
Where do colors come from? What is a rainbow? \; How does art intersect with science? Is there a pot of gold at the end or sunlight refracting off millions of minute water droplets in the air? Can you make a rainbow in your back yard? (Yes\, you can!) Learn that mixing d ifferent colors of light form different colors than mixing paint. How does Mario drive on Rainbow Road and can you follow a rainbow like him? A full week of color exploration. Camp class sizes 8-24. This session is availab le for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp.
For more information\, \;please contact us at \;SummerSc ienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-adventur es-2/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190529T1903020Z-399841-2018@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T130000 SUMMARY:Nature photography workshop DESCRIPTION:Local photographer Dave Smaldone will teach participants how to use simple settings on their digital cameras (no smartphones\, please)\, give compositional tips\, and encourage seeing creatively in a variety of natural settings. Beginner and intermediate photographers ages 12 and up w elcome. $15 for WVBG members\; $25 for non-members. Please pre-register at the ticket link. https://www.facebook.com/events/2037000019934560/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local photog rapher Dave Smaldone will teach participants how to use simple settings on their digital cameras (no smartphones\, please)\, give compositional tips \, and encourage seeing creatively in a variety of natural settings. Begin ner and intermediate photographers ages 12 and up welcome. $15 for WVBG me mbers\; $25 for non-members. Please pre-register at the ticket link.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2037000019934560/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:WV Botanical Gardens UID:20190617T1859570Z-399841-2089@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190604 SUMMARY:FOC stream camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat stream camp Dates: June 4-6 and 18-20\; Ju ly 16-18 and 30-31\; August 1 Contact: Susie Huggins\, Project Director – After School Explorers. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions or to learn more. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions and to learn more. Activities: Learn about your local watersheds\; participate in acti vities such as mapping\, benthic macroinvertebrate collections\, crafts an d more. There will also be field trips\, snorkeling\, hiking and a Cheat R iver float. FOC_StreamCamp.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Frie nds of the Cheat stream camp
Dates: June 4-6 and 18-20\; July 16-18 and 30-31\; August 1
Co ntact: Susie Huggins\, Project Director &ndash\; After School Exp lorers. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions or to learn more. < span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Email \;Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions and to learn more.
Activities: Learn about your local watersheds\; participate in activities such as mapping\, \;benthic macroinvertebra te collections\, crafts and more. There will also be field trips\, sno rkeling\, hiking and a Cheat River float.
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617
SUMMARY:WV streams and climate change
DESCRIPTION:In West Virginia\, our state fish\, the brook trout\, is alread
y feeling the effects of a warming planet. As rain patterns change\, air t
emperatures rise\, and waters warm\, brook trout are losing habitat. As a
state and as a nation we need to act now on sensible solutions to keep our
environment from rapidly warming. With our growing team\, WV Rivers Coali
tion can tackle more issues that threaten West Virginia’s water quality. L
ast month\, our team gathered in Morgantown for a day-long strategy sessio
n with the National Wildlife Federation\, on confronting climate change. W
V Rivers is the West Virginia affiliate of the National Wildlife Federatio
n. Want to learn what exactly climate change means? Check out this video.
Learn more about climate change on cold-water fish\, like the brook trout
in the award willing film Cold Waters\, and NWF’s climate change reports o
n freshwater fish and wildlife. View the EPA fact sheet on climate change
in West Virginia.
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In West Virg inia\, our state fish\, the brook trout\, is already feeling the effects o f a warming planet. As rain patterns change\, air temperatures rise\, and waters warm\, brook trout are losing habitat. As a state and as a nation w e need to act now on sensible solutions to keep our environment from rapid ly warming.
With our growing team\, WV Rivers Coalition can tackle more issues that threaten West Virg inia&rsquo\;s water quality. Last month\, our team gathered in Morgantown for a day-long strategy session with the \;National Wildlife Federation\, on confronting climate change . WV Rivers is the West Virginia affiliate of the National Wildlife Federa tion. Want to learn what exactly climate change means? Check out this \;video.
Learn more about climate change on cold-
water fish\, like the brook trout in the award willing film Cold Waters\, and NWF&rsquo\;s clima
te change reports on \;freshwater fish&nb
sp\;and \;wildlife. View the \;
August 5-9< /strong>
Po ké\;mon (K-8) 9:00 am-4:00 pm\, $280/week< /span>
The science and natural hist ory of Poké\;mon. All the staff at WVSA are obsessed by Poké\; mon\, so what a perfect way to end our summer with Poké\;mon all day /all week!! Everything Poké\;mon linked to strategy\, science\, math \, games\, and lots of Poké\;mon crafts. Camp size 10-24. Campers ne ed to bring their lunches.
< strong>Click Here for REGISTRATION
For more infor mation\, \;please contact us at \;SummerScienceAdventures@gmail.co m and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-adventures-2/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190529T1901440Z-399841-2019@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T200000 SUMMARY:Pioneer in Science DESCRIPTION:Pioneer in Science What: Lecture by Stroud Center Distinguished Research Scientist Bern Sweeney\, Ph.D.\, with remarks by Millersville Un iversity Professor of STEM Education\, Nanette Marcum-Dietrich\, Ph.D. Whe n: Monday\, June 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. for light refreshments. Lecture b egins at 6:45 p.m. and event concludes by 8 p.m. Where: The Ware Center Co st: FREE and open to the public thanks to our sponsor\, Millersville Unive rsity and their Watershed Education Training Institute RSVP: HERE Dr. Ruth Patrick was a visionary ecologist\, a champion of environmental protectio n\, and a mentor and inspiration to future scientists for more than sevent y years. Her 1948 Conestoga study\, which combined biological and chemical data to assess the river’s pollution level\, was a breakthrough in the st udy of freshwater science. Learn more about Dr. Patrick\, her career as a woman scientist\, and her pioneering research with distinguished research scientist\, Dr. Bern Sweeney. For more information\, call 610-268-2153 X 2 88\, or email: jprovinski@stroudcenter.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pion eer in Science
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Dr. Ruth Patrick was a visionary ecologist\, a champion of environmental prote ction\, and a mentor and inspiration to future scientists for more than se venty years. Her 1948 Conestoga study\, which combined biological and chem ical data to assess the river&rsquo\;s pollution level\, was a breakthroug h in the study of freshwater science. Learn more about Dr. Patrick\, her c areer as a woman scientist\, and her pioneering research with distinguishe d research scientist\, Dr. Bern Sweeney. For more information\, call 610-2 68-2153 X 288\, or email: jprovinski@stroudcenter.org.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:The Ware Center UID:20190529T1916210Z-399841-2020@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200516 SUMMARY:Forest farm expo RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Workshops\, vendors\, forest farm tour\, and keynote address by Margaret Bloomquist\, research associate at NC State University. $20 Earl y Bird Registration includes all sessions\, Saturday lunch and dinner\, Su nday lunch. Price increases after April 1. Contact the WVFFI for scholarsh ip information and student/veteran discounts and visit the FB post for mor e informaiton and updates. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wv-forest-far ming-expo/1258125824357970/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Workshops\,
vendors\, forest farm tour\, and keynote address by Margaret Bloomquist\,
research associate at NC State University.
$20 Early Bird Registration includes all sessions\, Sat
urday lunch and dinner\, Sunday lunch. Price increases after April 1. Cont
act the \;WVFFI for scholarship information and student/veteran discounts and visit the
FB post for more informaiton and updates.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/wv-forest-farming-expo /1258125824357970/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200309T1821240Z-399841-2837@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200309 SUMMARY:CBF photo contest DESCRIPTION:We're looking for your best photos of the Bay\, its rivers\, an d streams Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF's) annual photo contest is open t o both amateur and professional photographers. Share your experience of th e Bay and your local waterways. Submissions will be accepted beginning Mar ch 2\, 2020 at 10:00 am and ends March 31\, 2020 at 5:00 pm (EST). Click- Here for the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We're lookin g for your best photos of the Bay\, its rivers\, and streams
< p>Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF's) annual photo contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers. Shar e your experience of the Bay and your local waterways. Submissions will be accepted beginning March 2\, 2020 at 10:00 am and ends March 31\, 2020 at 5:00 pm (EST). \;Click-Here for the details.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200309T1817050Z-399841-2836@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013 SUMMARY:Trout fishing survey DESCRIPTION:Hey y'all\, my name is Kayla and I'm studying Wildlife and Fish eries at WVU. I'm currently working on a project for class\, studying trou t angler satisfaction in West Virginia. If you are a WV resident and have time to fill out my form\, it would really help out. Thank you! Click-Here to begin the survey. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hey y'all\, my name is Kayla and I'm studying Wildlife and Fisheries at WVU. I'm curre ntly working on a project for class\, studying trout angler satisfaction i n West Virginia. \;If you are a WV resident and have time to fill out my form\, it would really help out. Thank you!
Click-Here \;to begin the survey.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20231013T1650490Z-399841-5457@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T150000 SUMMARY:Honey Bee presentation DESCRIPTION:Just a reminder that this Saturday beginning at 11 am we will b e having our family friendly honeybee presentation. Following the presenta tion from 1 to 3 pm we will be doing our honeybee craft. All ages are welc ome to join us for these buzz-worthy activities! HoneyBee_FksofCoal.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Just a remin der that this Saturday beginning at 11 am we will be having our family fri endly honeybee presentation. Following the presentation from 1 to 3 pm we will be doing our honeybee craft. All ages are welcome to join us for thes e buzz-worthy activities!
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center UID:20230914T1738550Z-399841-5425@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180930 SUMMARY:Habitat conservation grant deadline DESCRIPTION: The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program is an incentive-ba sed program that provides direct technical and financial assistance to pri vate landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through September 30\, 2018. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/ view-opportunity.html?oppId=298219 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
The Partners for Fish and W ildlife Program is an incentive-based program that provides direct technic al and financial assistance to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. Appl ications are accepted on a rolling basis through September 30\, 2018.
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Join National Fish &\; Wildlife Foundati on (NFWF) and a panel of Nutrient Management Plan specialists who will sha re lessons learned from grant projects aimed at engaging farmers and the B ay community in Nutrient Management Planning throughout regions of the Che sapeake Bay watershed. The presentation will be held as a webinar: \;< a href='https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3612640458456824065'>htt ps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3612640458456824065
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:webinar UID:20180726T1548350Z-399841-888@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211220 SUMMARY:CMC winter newsletter DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) December newsletter In this issue: Announcements Highlights CMC Gets International Attention Rive rTrends Welcomes New Monitors in Virginia ALLARM Hosts Macroinvertebrate W ebinar for Susquehanna Stream Team Training Online Save Our Streams Certif ication And more\, Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperat ive \;(CMC) December newsletter
In this issue:
And more\,& nbsp\;Click-Here for all the detail s.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20211216T1510080Z-399841-4250@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417 SUMMARY:Community challenge grant deadline DESCRIPTION:AARP is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Chall enge grant program to fund “quick-action” projects that spark change in lo cal communities. The grant program\, which is now in its third year\, is p art of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative\, which aims to ma ke communities great places to live for everyone. The Community Challenge is open to 501(c)(3)\, 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits and government e ntities. Other types of organizations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The application deadline is Wednesday\, April 17\, 2019\, 11:59 p. m. ET\, and all projects must be completed by Monday\, November 4\, 2019. To submit applications\, or for more information visit: www.aarp.org/Commu nityChallenge. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:AARP is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program to f und &ldquo\;quick-action&rdquo\; projects that spark change in local commu nities. The grant program\, which is now in its third year\, is part of AA RP&rsquo\;s nationwide Livable Communities initiative\, which aims to make communities great places to live for everyone.
The Community Challenge is open to 501(c)(3)\, 501(c) (4) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits and government entities. Other types of organ izations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The application deadline is Wednesday\, April 17\, 2019\, 11:59 p.m. ET\, and all projects must be completed by Monday\, November 4\, 2019 . To submit applications\, or for more information visit: \;www.aarp.org/CommunityChallenge .
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190411T1814250Z-399841-1841@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T150000 SUMMARY:Kanawha SF 1st day hikes DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Kanawha State Forest ( 38.279292\, -81.650820) The first day of the New Year is always a good tim e to get outside for a hike a Kanawha State Forest. The KSFF will offer en ough hikes to accommodate social distancing. Additional details will be ad ded soon. Friendly dogs on leash OK Check-the FB post at: https://www.face book.com/events/327751795830970/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Kanaw ha State Forest (38.279292\, -81.650820)
The first day of the New Year is always a good time to get outside for a hike a Kanawha State Forest. The KSFF will offer enou gh hikes to accommodate social distancing. Additional details will be added soon. Friendly dogs on leash OK
Check-the FB post at: https://www.facebook.com /events/327751795830970/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20211221T1352020Z-399841-4253@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217 SUMMARY:WVRC Ts DESCRIPTION:Just in time for your holiday gifting are new WV Rivers t-shirt s and stickers! Designed by West Virginia artist Liz Pavlovic\, our new t- shirts and stickers feature a trio of benthic macroinvertebrates - AKA str eam bugs. The little guys pictured - a caddisfly\, a mayfly\, and a stone fly - need clean water to survive. Their presence in a stream can help sci entists determine water quality. Our t-shirts are manufactured by the sus tainable brand Allmade and are printed in Greenbrier County. They come in both unisex and feminine fit. Stock is limited so snag your tee today! Bu y your WV Rivers gear here. All t-shirts and stickers will ship on Decembe r 20. Order yours by December 17. WVRCTshits.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Just in time for your holiday gifting are new WV Rivers \;t-shirts and stickers!&n bsp\;Designed by West Virginia artist \;Liz Pavlovic\, our new t-shirts and stickers feature \; a trio of benthic macroinvertebrates - AKA stream bugs. \;
The little guys pictured - a caddisfly\ , a mayfly\, and a stonefly \;- need clean water to survive. Their pre sence in a stream can help scientists determine water quality. \; Our t-shirts are manufactured by the sustainable brand Allmade and are printed \;in Greenbrier County. They come in both unisex and feminine fit.&nb sp\;
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EPA has publ ished its August 2019 Fish and Sh ellfish Program Newsletter which generally focuses on harmful alg al blooms (HABs). Highlights include:
1) Michigan Issues &lsquo\;Do Not Eat&rsquo\; Fish Consumption A dvisory for All Fish in Beaver Dam Pond and Helmer Creek in Calhoun County Due to PFAS. 2) CyAN Mobile App Helps Communities Detect Cyanobacteria in U.S. Water Bodies. 3) EPA Seeking Public Comments on Freshwater HABs Poli cy &ndash\; Submit comments by October 31\, 2019 via Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW- 2019-0463 at: www.regulations.gov. 4) NOAA&rsquo\;s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Takes on HABs.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191004T1728200Z-399841-2477@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T200000 SUMMARY:Virtual whitewater public meeting DESCRIPTION:Virtual Whitewater Preserve Public Hearing Meeting ID: 820 8881 8060. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82088818060. Dial in: 1 929-20 5-6099 (Audio only) Tune in to hear FOC's and concerned citizens' comments regarding Waterfront Group WV\, LLC’s application for coverage under the WV/NPDES General Water Pollution Permit No. WV0115924 (Registration No. WV R111041\, Whitewater Preserve Project). Share your concerns\, as well. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual Whit ewater Preserve Public Hearing
Meeting ID: 820 8881 8060. \; Zoom link: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82088818060. \;Dia l in: 1 929-205-6099 (Audio only)
T une in to hear FOC's and concerned citizens' comments regarding Waterfront Group WV\, LLC&rsquo\;s application for coverage under the WV/NPDES Gener al Water Pollution Permit No. WV0115924 (Registration No. WVR111041\, Whit ewater Preserve Project). \;Share your concerns\, as well.
Do you want to be a part of science in national parks? Are you curious about insects\, air pollution\, or what lives underwater? If so\, get involved in the Dra gonfly Mercury Project!
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260422T1953100Z-399841-7097@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815 SUMMARY:WOW workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20220815,20220816 DESCRIPTION:Project WET & Project Learning Tree are partnering to offer a 2 -Day Wetland Workshop for West Virginia educators. This workshop is design ed for K-12 formal educators who are interested in integrating environment al education into their lesson plans and taking their students on wetland field trips. The workshop offers daily stipends\, educational wetland reso urces\, and both the Project WET WOW! The Wonders of Wetland and Project L earning Tree Explore your Environment Curriculum and Activity Guides. Sp ace is limited and registration is required. Register by clicking this LIN K or by scanning the QR Code on the flyer. Questions? Email Tomi Bergstrom . CoolSpringsWetlandWorkshop.png Note: This program receives funding in- part from a Wetland Development Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project WET &\; Project Learning Tree are partnering to offer a 2-Day Wetland Works hop for West Virginia educators. This workshop is designed for K-12 formal educators who are interested in integrating environmental education into their lesson plans and taking their students on wetland field trips. The w orkshop offers daily stipends\, educational wetland resources\, and both t he Project WET WOW! The Wonders of Wetland and Project Learning Tree Explo re your Environment Curriculum and Activity Guides. \; \;
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Meet WV Rive rs staff at \;The Empty Glass \;in Charleston\, and learn how you can make a difference for Wes t Virginia's exceptional rivers and streams.
Swingstein and R obin\, a swing/early jazz duo playing fiddle and piano\, will be provi ding entertainment and a portion of tips earned will be graciously donated as a fundraiser for WV Rivers. Please\, come enjoy the music and tip gene rously! Let us know you are coming and join the event on Facebook!
What is the impaired stream list?
This list is officially called the 303(d) list because it falls under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. It requires states to compil e a list of streams not meeting water quality standards.
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Streams that are placed on the list must undergo a process where the state determines the pollution reduction s necessary to meet water quality standards. This is how impaired steams g et the help they need to improve water quality.
What can you do?
The WV Department of Environmental Protection (W VDEP) just released their proposed 303(d) list for public comment. Fill ou t this fo rm to send your comments to the WVDEP. You can view the impaired stream map and see if your favorite streams are on the l ist: Stream Maps | 2018 - 2022 Combined Integrated Report (arcgis.com) See your stream? Let the WVDEP know!
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220525T1731220Z-399841-4611@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200102 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:Media from around the Potomac Basin In this issue: Plant invisi ons swimable\, fishable Anocostia\; Harper Ferry stream gage out of servic e until further notice\; Flow modifications in the nations rivers and stre ams\; Volunteers can help restore Va streams by growing and planting under water grasses\; Goldfish makes themselves at home in the Chesapeake\; Life long learning adds up for the Anocostia River and more... Click-Here to r ead the articles. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Media from a round the Potomac Basin
In t his issue: Plant invisions swimable\, fishable Anocostia\; Harper Ferry st ream gage out of service until further notice\; Flow modifications in the nations rivers and streams\; Volunteers can help restore Va streams by gro wing and planting underwater grasses\; Goldfish makes themselves at home i n the Chesapeake\; Life long learning adds up for the Anocostia River and more... \;Click-Here to read the articles.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200103T1410210Z-399841-2657@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T120000 SUMMARY:Beginning birding DESCRIPTION:Birding for Beginners starts at 10:00 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge . Open to the public and geared for any age\, meet in the main lobby of Ch ief Logan Lodge\, and join park naturalist Lauren Cole on a beginner birdi ng experience. Learn binocular use\, basic birding techniques\, easy bird identification\, and more\, as we take a gentle hike up the hill around Ch ief Logan’s vacation cottages. We will have some binoculars to borrow if a ttendees forget to bring a pair. https://wvstateparks.com/event/begin-to-b ird-at-chief-logan-lodge/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Birding for Beginners starts at 10:00 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge. Open to the public an d geared for any age\, meet in the main lobby of Chief Logan Lodge\, and j oin park naturalist Lauren Cole on a beginner birding experience. Learn bi nocular use\, basic birding techniques\, easy bird identification\, and mo re\, as we take a gentle hike up the hill around Chief Logan&rsquo\;s vaca tion cottages. We will have some binoculars to borrow if attendees forget to bring a pair.
https://wvstat eparks.com/event/begin-to-bird-at-chief-logan-lodge/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Chief Logan State Park UID:20210416T1439420Z-399841-3800@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T143000 SUMMARY:SRF Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of SRF Administration & Influencing Equitable Infrastructure in Your Community – A Three Part Series The Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) form the largest source of fe deral funding for water infrastructure\, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated historic levels to both SRFs. Please join us for a 3-part training series focused on unpacking the fundamentals of State Rev olving Fund (SRF) administration – how they work\, how to influence the pr ocess and how to understand the intersection of water affordability and wa ter infrastructure funding. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Fundamen tals of SRF Administration &\; Influencing Equitable Infrastructure in Your Community &ndash\; A Three Part Series
The Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds ( SRFs) form the largest source of federal funding for water infrastructure\ , and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated historic levels to both SRFs.
Please join us for a 3-part training series focused on unpacking the fundamentals of S tate Revolving Fund (SRF) administration &ndash\; how they work\, how to i nfluence the process and how to understand the intersection of water affor dability and water infrastructure funding. \;
Click-Here to register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220314T1417160Z-399841-4389@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T133000 SUMMARY:Integrating volunteer data for the CWA DESCRIPTION:Integrating volunteer monitoring data into CWA monitoring\, ass essment\, reporting and management Presenters: Tim Asplund\, Water Quality Monitoring Section Chief Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Katy Bradford\, Water Action Volunteers Program Manager UW-Madison Division of Extension. Paul Skawinski\, Citizen Lake Monitoring Network Educator UW-St evens Point Extension Lakes Description: Learn about two long standing sta te-run stream and lake volunteer monitoring programs and their successful approach to maintaining and engaging their volunteers as well as ensuring that data is seamlessly integrated into statewide water quality monitoring and assessment programs. From recruitment\, to training\, to standardized methods\, data management and quality assurance\, there are a number of s teps Wisconsin takes to engage and support volunteers and ensure they are connected to priority water quality and invasive species management activi ties throughout the state. Webinar Registration - Zoom X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Integrating volunteer monitoring data into CWA monitoring\, assessment\, reporting and management
Presente rs: \;Tim Asplund< /span>\, Water Quality Monitoring Section Chief Wisconsin Department of Na tural Resources. \;Katy Bra dford\, Water Action Volunteers Program Manager UW-Madison Division of Extension. Paul Skawinski\, Citizen Lake Monitoring Network Educator UW-Stevens Point Extensio n Lakes
Description< /strong>: Learn about two long standing state-run stream and lake voluntee r monitoring programs and their successful approach to maintaining and eng aging their volunteers as well as ensuring that data is seamlessly integra ted into statewide water quality monitoring and assessment programs. From recruitment\, to training\, to standardized methods\, data management and quality assurance\, there are a number of steps Wisconsin takes to engage and support volunteers and ensure they are connected to priority water qua lity and invasive species management activities throughout the state. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220418T1722520Z-399841-4504@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T150000 SUMMARY:MS4 transportation compendium DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Transportation Stormwater Permit (MS4) Compendium Click h ere to register This webinar will discuss EPA’s “Transportation Stormwater Permit Compendium\,” a compendium of excerpted permit language from MS4 p ermits and other resources that can be used and/or tailored for transporta tion-specific MS4 permits. The webinar will discuss characteristics specif ic to transportation MS4s and roadway runoff and will provide example exce rpts of State DOT MS4 permits addressing various aspects of stormwater man agement for linear infrastructure projects. Presenters: Heather Goss\, U.S . Environmental Protection Agency\, and Susan Jones\, U.S. Department of T ransportation - Federal Highway Administration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s Transportation Stormwater Permit (MS4) Compendium
This webinar will discuss EPA&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;Transportation Stormwater Permit Compendium\ ,&rdquo\; a compendium of excerpted permit language from MS4 permits and o ther resources that can be used and/or tailored for transportation-specifi c MS4 permits. The webinar will discuss characteristics specific to transp ortation MS4s and roadway runoff and will provide example excerpts of Stat e DOT MS4 permits addressing various aspects of stormwater management for linear infrastructure projects.
Presenters: Heather Goss\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, and Susan Jones\, U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administ ration
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210107T1548220Z-399841-3614@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: ACWA Submit s Comments on Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule OSTP Releases N ational Emerging Contaminants Research Initiative EPA Updates Safer Chemic al Ingredients List Free Water Sector Utility Climate Change Risk Assessme nt Technical Assistance Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important in formation. - Sincerely\, ACWA Staff ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible Here.
In this issue :
AC WA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcomi ng activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. - Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220812T1819180Z-399841-4819@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T203000 SUMMARY:Ohio River migratory birds DESCRIPTION:Event by Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Local bird er and photographer Neal Hohman will be your guide\, sharing the stories o f our area’s most special avian visitors while sharing his extraordinary p ictures in this evening slideshow presentation. The mid-Ohio Valley is bor dered to the east and west by two of the nation’s major migratory flyways. Though we may not often see large flocks of migrating birds here as you w ould on the coast\, the variety of species is high and we frequently are v isited by rare or accidental birds! https://fb.me/e/3uJUvwRSq For the off icial source of information about the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge head to: www.fws.gov/refuge/ohio_river_islands/. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Local birder and photographer Neal Hohman wil
l be your guide\, sharing the stories of our area&rsquo\;s most special av
ian visitors while sharing his extraordinary pictures in this evening slid
eshow presentation. The mid-Ohio Valley is bordered to the east and west b
y two of the nation&rsquo\;s major migratory flyways. Though we may not of
ten see large flocks of migrating birds here as you would on the coast\, t
he variety of species is high and we frequently are visited by rare or acc
idental birds! \;
For the official source of information about the Ohio River Islands Nation al Wildlife Refuge head to: www.fws.gov/refuge/ohio_rive r_islands/.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220825T1404220Z-399841-4855@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:Media from around the Basin—January 14\, 2019. The drama of mud . A February 10th photo dramatically shows the silty stormwater of the Pot omac River on its way past Harper's Ferry\, WV. The relatively clear Shena ndoah River (the Potomac's largest tributary) on the left received less pr ecipitation upstream. Depending on where rain falls\, the Shenandoah could carry muddy water into a clearer Potomac\, or both rivers could be a shad e of brown. These scenes occurred frequently in 2017\, with much of the ba sin experiencing record amounts of precipitation. Click-Here to read more … X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Medi a from around the Basin&mdash\;January 14\, 2019.
The drama of mud. A February 10th photo dra matically shows the silty stormwater of the Potomac River on its way past Harper's Ferry\, WV. The relatively clear Shenandoah River (the Potomac's largest tributary) on the left received less precipitation upstream. Depen ding on where rain falls\, the Shenandoah could carry muddy water into a c learer Potomac\, or both rivers could be a shade of brown. These scenes oc curred frequently in 2017\, with much of the basin experiencing record amo unts of precipitation. \;
Join ICPRB f or a Walk in the Woods
We ar e excited to announce three upcoming events where the public can join expe rts in their field on a fun walk and talk. We&rsquo\;ll cover issues relat ed to watershed management\, environmental challenges\, winter salt use\, park management\, and more. \;
The Saturday morning hikes are free\, but please register at the li nks below so that we can contact you in case of weather delays or other is sues.
Event by&nbs p\;Kymberly Byers
A t \;Palatine Park
Come join the party pace group evening paddle with the Fairmont Floatilla from under the Million Dollar Bridge in Fairmount West Virginia. We will be launching at 6pm and paddling into the sunset and then watching the ful l moon rise as we return to Palantine Park and the illuminated Million Dol lar Bridge. Make certain to light up your boat and bring your personal flo atation device. See everyone there for a fun filled Saturday night.
Click-Here \;to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Palatine Park UID:20230914T1742160Z-399841-5426@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T150000 SUMMARY:Data needs for modeling DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Water Quality Modeling Workgroup is hosting a series of w ebinars to help water quality professionals better understand surface wate r quality modeling and how models can be used to solve common problems tha t face water quality regulators. The webinars are focused on modeling as i t applies to the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)\, Standards\, and Water Q uality Permitting Programs\, but they are applicable to a wide range of au diences. These two-hour webinars cover everything from modeling basics (e. g.\, model setup and calibration) to applied water quality modeling of dif ferent pollutants. The webinar\, titled “Data Needs for Modeling”\, is sch eduled for Wednesday May 1st at 1pm Eastern. Its purpose is to discuss dat a needs for hydrodynamic\, watershed\, and water quality models. The webin ar will present how and where to obtain data from various sources. Several tools that are available to acquire\, process\, manipulate\, and visualiz e data will be presented. Lastly\, the webinar will discuss how to organiz e and manage data in preparation for transferring to models. Speaker: Tim Wool\, EPA Region 4 Registration is required and available at: https://ep awebconferencing.acms.com/data_needs_modeling/event/registration.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s Water Quality Modeling Workgroup is hosting a series of webinars to help water quality professionals better understand surface water quality modeli ng and how models can be used to solve common problems that face water qua lity regulators. The webinars are focused on modeling as it applies to the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)\, Standards\, and Water Quality Permittin g Programs\, but they are applicable to a wide range of audiences. These t wo-hour webinars cover everything from modeling basics (e.g.\, model setup and calibration) to applied water quality modeling of different pollutant s.
The webinar\, titled Wednesday May 1st at 1pm Eastern. Its purpose is to discuss
data needs for hydrodynamic\, watershed\, and water quality models. The w
ebinar will present how and where to obtain data from various sources. Sev
eral tools that are available to acquire\, process\, manipulate\, and visu
alize data will be presented. Lastly\, the webinar will discuss how to org
anize and manage data in preparation for transferring to models. Speaker:
Tim Wool\, EPA Region 4
Regi stration is required and available at: \;
https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/data_needs_modeling/event/regi stration.html
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190411T1826430Z-399841-1842@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190618 SUMMARY:FOC stream camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat stream camp Dates: June 4-6 and 18-20\; Ju ly 16-18 and 30-31\; August 1 Contact: Susie Huggins\, Project Director – After School Explorers. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions or to learn more. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions and to learn more. Activities: Learn about your local watersheds\; participate in acti vities such as mapping\, benthic macroinvertebrate collections\, crafts an d more. There will also be field trips\, snorkeling\, hiking and a Cheat R iver float. FOC_StreamCamp.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Frie nds of the Cheat stream camp
Dates: June 4-6 and 18-20\; July 16-18 and 30-3 1\; August 1
Contact : Susie Huggins\, Project Director &ndash\; After School Explorer s. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions or to learn more. Email& nbsp\;Susie or call 304-288-5244 f or questions and to learn more.
Activities: Learn about your local watersheds\; parti cipate in activities such as mapping\, \;benthic macroinvertebrate collections\, crafts and more. There will also be field trips\, snorkeli ng\, hiking and a Cheat River float.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190619T1721330Z-399841-2003@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T160000 SUMMARY:SETI tour RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190927;BYDAY=FR DESCRIPTION:SETI tour Our SETI Tour celebrates Green Bank's Search for Extr aterrestrial Intelligence! The tour begins with an exclusive presentation inside the control room of our historic 85-1 telescope where the search be gan with Frank Drake's Project Ozma. From there\, guests enjoy rare admitt ance inside the 140' telescope where Jill Tartar's Project Phoenix took pl ace and then go beyond the gates surrounding the normally-restricted Green Bank Telescope (GBT)! The tour ends in our Drake Lounge where participant s are greeted by a Green Bank Observatory astronomer and learn about the f uture of SETI as the GBT continues the Breakthrough Listen Initiative. Tic kets: $40/person. Hard hats\, water\, and light refreshments included. Mus t be 12 years of age or older. Tour must have 20 participants maximum\, 4 participants minimum. Reservations requested at least 48 hours in advance. To make a reservation\, call (304) 456-2150 or Email tours@gbobservatory. org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SETI tour
Our SETI Tour celebrates Green Bank's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence! The tour begins with an exclusive presentation inside the control room of our historic 85-1 telesc ope where the search began with Frank Drake's Project Ozma. From there\, g uests enjoy rare admittance inside the 140' telescope where Jill Tartar's Project Phoenix took place and then go beyond the gates surrounding the no rmally-restricted Green Bank Telescope (GBT)! The tour ends in our Drake L ounge where participants are greeted by a Green Bank Observatory astronome r and learn about the future of SETI as the GBT continues the Breakthrough Listen Initiative.
Tickets : $40/person. Hard hats\, water\, and light refreshments included. Must be 12 years of age or older. Tour must have 20 participants maximum\, 4 part icipants minimum. Reservations requested at least 48 hours in advance. To make a reservation\, call (304) 456-2150 or Email tours@gbobservatory.org< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20190708T1519570Z-399841-2090@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614 SUMMARY:Cacapon Riverfest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Cacapon Riverfest is an annual two-day celebration of the river with music\, food\, drink\, art and river fun in Capon Bridge\, WV. This year\, the event will be held at The River House. You can also meet fellow river-lovers\, attend environmental presentations and learn more about th e groups who help protect this river. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cacapon
\;Riverfest \;is an annual two-day celebration of the \;river
\;with music\, food\, drink\, art and \;river fun in Capon Bridge\, WV
. This year\, the event will be held at
Learn more here. CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240614T1243400Z-399841-5856@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241219 SUMMARY:Beaver Creek news DESCRIPTION:Exciting progress is happening at Beaver Creek! Friends of Blac kwater is teaming up with BioMost to develop two new passive treatment sys tems to further improve water quality. One site will be near the Beaver Cr eek Rail Trail\, and the other just off Corridor H. While Beaver Creek’s w ater quality has improved\, sporadic treatments have only provided tempora ry relief. These new facilities will deliver a long-term\, consistent solu tion to address the acid mine drainage (AMD) lingering effects. Looking ah ead\, we’re planning a major treatment system for the North Fork of the Bl ackwater. Learn more at: https://www.saveblackwater.org/water X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Exciting pro gress is happening at Beaver Creek!
Frien ds of Blackwater \;is teaming up with \;BioMost to develop two new passive treatment systems to further improve water qualit y. One site will be near the Beaver Creek Rail Trail\, and the other just off Corridor H.
While Beaver Creek&rsquo\;s water quality has improved\, sporadic treatments have only provided temporary relief. These new facilities will deliver a long-term\ , consistent solution to address the acid mine drainage (AMD) lingering ef fects. Looking ahead\, we&rsquo\;re planning a major treatment system for the North Fork of the Blackwater.
Learn more at: \;https://www.saveblackwater.org/water&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20241219T1412040Z-399841-6186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313 SUMMARY:State Park trout stocking DESCRIPTION:Weekend SP trout stocking To encourage families and would-be an glers to take up fishing\, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the dates and locations of more than 70 spring trout stocki ngs at participating state parks and forests. The stockings are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays in March\, April\, and May and start on March 13 and run through May 22\, according to DNR Director Stephen McDaniel. 'Our parks and forests have some of the best fishing spots in the state and we want to give folks a chance to experience their natural beauty while also enjoying a weekend fishing trip with their family\,' McDaniel said. Visit the website below for more details. https://wvexplorer.com/2020/03/09/2020 -trout-stocking-wv-state-parks/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Weekend SP t rout stocking
To encourage f amilies and would-be anglers to take up fishing\, the \;West Virginia Division of Natural Resources \;has an nounced the dates and locations of more than 70 spring trout stockings at participating state parks and forests. The stockings are scheduled on Frid ays and Saturdays in March\, April\, and May and start on March 13 and run through May 22\, according to DNR Director Stephen McDaniel.
'Our parks and forests have some of the best fishing spots in the state and we want to give folks a chance to expe rience their natural beauty while also enjoying a weekend fishing trip wit h their family\,' McDaniel said. Visit the website below for more details.
https://wvexplore r.com/2020/03/09/2020-trout-stocking-wv-state-parks/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20200309T1831520Z-399841-2838@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313 SUMMARY:The Pipeline DESCRIPTION:The Pipeline News and Views from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia\, West Virginia Board of Risk Management\, and West Virgi nia Department of Environmental Protection In this issue: PSC strengthens utilities\; Water meter audits\; Deferred payment agreements\; CWSRF iron and steel requirements\; What you need to know about terminations and more . Click-Here to download the pdf. The Pipeline is published quarterly by the Public Service Commission (201 Brooks St.\, Charleston 25323). Email: ntincher@psc.state.wv.us\; Phone: 304-340-0440\; Toll free: 800-344-5113 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Pipeline
News a nd Views from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia\, West Virgin ia Board of Risk Management\, and West Virginia Department of Environm ental Protection
I n this issue: PSC strengthens utilities\; Water meter audits\; Deferred pa yment agreements\; CWSRF iron and steel requirements\; What you need to kn ow about terminations and more. \;Click-Here to download the pdf.
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Th e Pipeline is published quarterly by the Public Service Commission (201 Br ooks St.\, Charleston 25323). Email: ntincher@psc.state.wv.us\; Phone: 304-340-0440\; Toll free: 800-3 44-5113
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200313T1639400Z-399841-2879@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718 SUMMARY:RPS update DESCRIPTION:The EPA Healthy Watersheds Team is pleased to announce the rele ase of Version 2.8 of the Restoration and Protection Screening (RPS) Indic ator Database\, a national dataset of subwatershed attributes for the cont erminous United States. The newly updated RPS Indicator Database incorpora tes 193 new and updated indicators for HUC12 subwatersheds\, containing 38 9 HUC12 indicators in total. The full dataset can be accessed by visiting the EPA RPS Indicator Database page. Data are available in the following f ormats: Excel\, file geodatabase\, and web service. The data can also be v isualized and applied to compare HUC12 subwatersheds within the Web RPS To ol or Excel RPS Tool. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The EPA Heal
thy Watersheds Team is pleased to \;announce the release of Version 2.
8 of the Restoration and Protection Screening (RPS) Indicator Database
The full dataset can be accessed by visiting the EPA \;RPS Indicator Database \;page. Data are availab le in the following formats: Excel\, file geodatabase\, and web service. T he data can also be visualized and applied to compare HUC12 subwatersheds within the \;Web RPS Tool \;or \;Excel RPS Tool.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250718T1455210Z-399841-6670@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T141500 SUMMARY:Vrtual workplace strategies DESCRIPTION:Smart Strategies for the Virtual Workplace Webinar Series Drawi ng on 16 years of experience in supporting organizations\, senior leaders\ , and leadership teams\, this webinar series from the Nebo Company offers strategies to refocus\, redefine\, and rethink how work gets done in the v irtual workplace. We will examine strategies for connection\, teamwork\, t rust\, resilience\, and productivity that can strengthen culture and commi tment. Learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Smart S trategies for the Virtual Workplace Webinar Series
Drawing on 16 years of experience in sup porting organizations\, senior leaders\, and leadership teams\, this webin ar series from the Nebo Company offers strategies to refocus\, redefine\, and rethink how work gets done in the virtual workplace. We will examine s trategies for connection\, teamwork\, trust\, resilience\, and productivit y that can strengthen culture and commitment. Learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200401T1500470Z-399841-2925@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T180000 SUMMARY:CitSci resource library DESCRIPTION:Guide to CitSci resource library It’s Citizen Science Month AND National Library Week! Libraries are quickly becoming community hubs for citizen science…even online! Author Darlene Cavalier will bring to life Th e Field Guide to Citizen Science and provide step-by-step instructions on how to get involved in fun and important projects that will make you and t he world feel good! We will highlight other books and resources available for free\, online through libraries and help you connect with libraries ac ross the country through social media. There’s something for everyone! Our friends from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine will highlight free health and medicine resources and projects\, like those featured on SciStarter.org/NLM. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HmZGWL46RmiSfLMxEh ALtg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guide to Cit Sci resource library
It&rsqu o\;s Citizen Science Month AND National Library Week! Libraries are quickl y becoming community hubs for citizen science&hellip\;even online! Author Darlene Cavalier will bring to life The Field Guide to Citizen Science and provide step-by-step instructions on how to get involved in fun and impor tant projects that will make you and the world feel good! We will highligh t other books and resources available for free\, online through libraries and help you connect with libraries across the country through social medi a. There&rsquo\;s something for everyone! Our friends from the National Ne twork of Libraries of Medicine will highlight free health and medicine res ources and projects\, like those featured on \;SciStarter.org/NLM.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HmZGWL46RmiSfLMxEhALtg
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200420T1904340Z-399841-3014@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T180000 SUMMARY:Plants and pollinators DESCRIPTION:Online Native Plants and Pollinators Workshop with NRCS WVSU Ex tension will host a free online workshop with USDA\, Natural Resource Cons ervation Service (NRCS) specialists about joint efforts to assist farmers and landholders with conservation systems training to improve farm sustain ability. The workshop will highlight native pollinator support and activit ies at the Appalachian Plant Materials Center and will feature NRCS agency professionals including Randall Lester (Manager of the Appalachian Plant Materials Center)\, Issac Wolford (WV State Agronomist)\, and Jason Bladow (WV State Biologist)\, along with WVSU Extension Agents. Questions? Cont act Kristie Martin. Register HERE... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Online Nativ e Plants and Pollinators Workshop with NRCS
WVSU Extension will host a free online workshop with USDA\ , Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) specialists about joint eff orts to assist farmers and landholders with conservation systems training to improve farm sustainability. The workshop will highlight native pollina tor support and activities at the Appalachian Plant Materials Center and w ill feature NRCS agency professionals including Randall Lester (Manager of the Appalachian Plant Materials Center)\, Issac Wolford (WV State Agronom ist)\, and Jason Bladow (WV State Biologist)\, along with WVSU Extension A gents. \;
Questions? Con tact Kristie Martin. Regi ster HERE...
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200511T1319240Z-399841-3083@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T130000 SUMMARY:Human origins DESCRIPTION:Human origins Join Museum educators and paleoanthropologist Dr. Briana Pobiner as they guide you through the Human Origins website\, expl oring a multitude of digital assets including scientific research and find ings\, interactive content\, and education resources. Please note that the Human Origins website will be most useful for students in grades 6-12 and beyond\, but educators of all grade levels are welcome to attend the webi nar. How to join: visit the 'ticketing' link for details on how to join th e free webinar. Learn more HERE. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/teacher -tuesday-webinar-human-/554235941949256/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Huma n origins
Join Muse um educators and paleoanthropologist Dr. Briana Pobiner as they guide you through the Human Origins website\, exploring a multitude of digital asset s including scientific research and findings\, interactive content\, and e ducation resources. Please note that the Human Origins website will be mos t useful for students in grades 6-12 and beyond\, but educators of all gra de levels are welcome to attend the webinar. How to join: visit the 'ticke ting' link for details on how to join the free webinar. Learn more HERE.
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/s/teacher-tuesday-webinar-human-/554235941949256/
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200526T1308230Z-399841-3125@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190829 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB Media from around the Basin—August 29\, 2019 The Fourth Q uarter ICPRB Business Meeting will be held September 10\, 2019\, at ICPRB. Commissioners will be updated on the on planning for our 80th anniversary celebration\, hear about a recent collaboration between ICPRB and the Mar yland Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and get a special presenta tion on ICPRB’s recent work on streamflow and biotic effects of impervious cover in the Potomac River Basin. The public is invited to attend\, but p lease RSVP as space is limited. Click-Here to read the rest of the news. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB Media from around the Basin&mdash\;August 29\, 2019
The Fourth Quarter ICPRB Business Meeting will be held September 10\, 2019\, at ICPRB. Commissioners will be updated on the on planning for our 80th anniversary celebration\, hear about a recent collaboration between ICPRB and the Maryland Natural Resou rces Conservation Service\, and \;get a special presentation \;on ICPRB&rsquo\;s recent work on streamflow and biotic effects of impervious cover in the Potomac River Basin. The public is invited to attend\, but p lease RSVP as space is limited.
< span style='color: #008000\;'>Click-Here \;to read the rest of the news. \; \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190829T1738010Z-399841-2358@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210204 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the February 2021 edition of River Voices. This mont h\, we are reflecting on lessons learned from four organizations in the Gr eat Lakes basin that modified their drinking water campaigns in response t o COVID-19. Plus\, join River Network’s new online community and register for River Rally 2021! In this issue: Protecting Drinking Water in the Grea t Lakes Eight Network Members Awarded Technical Assistance Grants to Suppo rt Community-Led Research River Rally Registration is Open! Join the New O nline Community! Events & Learning Opportunities Science Corner: Putting Y our Data to Its Most Effective Uses And more… Click the link below. https: //www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-february-2021/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to the February 2021 edition of&nbs p\;River Voices. \;This month\, we are reflecting on lessons learned from four organizations in the Great Lakes basin that modified the ir drinking water campaigns in response to COVID-19. \;Plus\, join River Network&rsquo\;s new online community and register for River Rally 2021!
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; Click the link be low.
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-v oices-february-2021/
Stay up-to-d ate with FOC through our 2020 Summer Edition of Into the Canyon!
What's Inside:
Visit the link below to read all the details&hellip\;
https://bit.ly/FOCIntotheCanyonnews
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200812T1308140Z-399841-3339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200924 SUMMARY:WQ monitoring training DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Trout Unlimited (TU) and WV Rivers Coalition (WVRC) J oin us to learn how to identify water pollution incidents and how to hold polluters accountable. TU and WVRC will hold a webinar to train volunteer monitors to make visual assessments of potential water pollution incidents and construction site problems in Virginia. This webinar will instruct on erosion control practices used in pipeline development and other land dis turbing projects\, specific examples of pollution to look for\, and how to best document those problems. Sites not related to pipeline construction but where development projects may affect streams and water quality may al so be chosen for monitoring. The goal is to recruit volunteer observers fo r reporting pollution incidents so they can be referred to the responsible enforcement agencies and followed up. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/w ater-quality-monitoring-train/1507992729403810/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by&nb sp\;Trout Unlimited \;(TU) and \;WV Rivers Coalition \;(WVRC)
Join us to learn how to identify water pollution incidents and how to hold poll uters accountable. TU and WVRC will hold a webinar to train volunteer moni tors to make visual assessments of potential water pollution incidents and construction site problems in Virginia.
This webinar will instruct on erosion control practices used in pipeline development and other land disturbing projects\, specific exam ples of pollution to look for\, and how to best document those problems. S ites not related to pipeline construction but where development projects m ay affect streams and water quality may also be chosen for monitoring.
The goal is to recruit voluntee r observers for reporting pollution incidents so they can be referred to t he responsible enforcement agencies and followed up.
https://ww w.facebook.com/events/s/water-quality-monitoring-train/1507992729403810/
TrashDash
Become a TrashDash Plogger&hel lip\; What's a plogger? A person who Picks-up Litter while Jogging (or walking or running)! It&rsquo\;s Simple. \;
Trash Dash and ploggi ng go beyond the tons of trash collected. This year&rsquo\;s plogging day is a launch for Keep America Beautiful Communities initiative to beautify and unify our communities. Register now and click-here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20200915T2003260Z-399841-3425@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190520 SUMMARY:AML economic development grants DESCRIPTION:Grant funding available for next round of economic development of abandoned mine lands The West Virginia Department of Environmental Prot ection’s (WVDEP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is t aking applications for a portion of $25 million in grant funding available for economic development projects. The economic development projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to t he signing of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) on Augu st 3\, 1977. A map of known AML sites in WV can be found here. The grant application and additional information on the grant funding is available o n the WVDEP website. Completed applications are due July 1\, 2019. An advi osry committee consisting of WVDEP\, WV Dept of Commerce\, WV Dept of Tran sportation and the Governor’s Office will determine which projects recieve funding. Recipients could be announced as early as September. Since 2016\ , 28 projects have received a total of $80 million dollars in grant fundin g through this program. Those projects are in Boone\, Clay\, Kanawha\, Fay ette\, Lincoln\, Logan\, Marion\, Mason\, McDowell\, Mercer\, Preston\, Ra leigh\, and Tucker counties. The grant funding\, provided by the federal g overnment\, is being administered by AML and all funding must be approved by the US Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamat ion\, and Enforcement (OSMRE). EDAML_grants.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gran t funding available for next round of economic development of abandoned mi ne lands
The West V irginia Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a po rtion of $25 million in grant funding available for economic development p rojects. The economic development projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface M ine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) on August 3\, 1977. A map of know n AML sites in WV can be found here. \;
The grant application and additional information on t
he grant funding is available on the WVDEP website. Completed applications are due
The grant funding\, provided by the federal government\, is being administered by AML and all funding mus t be approved by the US Department of the Interior&rsquo\;s Office of Surf ace Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforcement (OSMRE).
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190520T1716200Z-399841-1983@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T130000 SUMMARY:Trash cleanup with OCPT DESCRIPTION:Opequon Creek is within the Potomac River Watershed which is a major source of pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay. The Opequon Creek P roject Team is organizing trash clean ups on the Opequon Creek and is look ing for volunteers to assist with this effort. Both events will be at popu lar Berkeley County public access points which accumulate lots of discarde d trash. Arangements are being made for removal of the collected trash. Th ese two events are open to the public\, no sign up is required. Children y ounger than 16 must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. G loves\, trash grabbers\, trash bags\, coffee & pastries and water will be provided Wear sturdy\, appropriate shoes. We expect no one should have to get in the water. For more information\, please contact CaptainLou at cap tainlou@comcast.net X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Opequon Creek is within the Potomac River W atershed which is a major source of pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay. The Opequon Creek Project Team is organizing trash clean ups on the Opequ on Creek and is looking for volunteers to assist with this effort. Both ev ents will be at popular Berkeley County public access points which accumul ate lots of discarded trash. Arangements are being made for removal of the collected trash.
These two events are open to the public\, no sig n up is required.
Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. \;
Gloves\, trash grabbers\, trash bags\, coffee &\; pastries and water will be provided
We ar sturdy\, appropriate shoes. We expect no one should have to get in the water.
\;For more information\, please contact CaptainLou at captainlou@comcast.net
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:meet at Van Metre Bridge (Stone Bridge) UID:20170331T1818180Z-399841-231@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted HE RE. Media from around the Basin The health of streams in the Chesapeake Ba y watershed is improving Take a free boat ride with Anacostia Riverkeeper Lawsuit over PA's role in Chesapeake cleanup comes to settlement Three boa t ramps will temporarily close this summer at C&O Canal Maryland Grants Ga teway opens for Fiscal Year 2025 Draft damage assessment plan for the Anac ostia River Frederick awards $280K contract for Riverside boat ramp upgrad es MoCo residents\, communities build beautiful and biodiverse rain garden s Local authors release third installment in state park adventure books Lo cal lighthouses celebrated during National Lighthouse Weekend Public Heari ng - District’s Proposed Water Quality Standards Fishing News Striped bas s battling the summer heat Fishing report ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted HERE< /strong>.
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The health of streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed is improving
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ith Anacostia Riverkeeper
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Draft damage assessment plan for the Anacostia River
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Local lighthouses celebra
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Public Hearing - District&rsquo\;s Proposed Water Q
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Fishing News \;
Stri
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Fishing report
In this issu e:
Events
The Ohio River Sweep is the annua l\, volunteer cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River. Vo lunteers from the six states\, which border the Ohio River\, remove litter at multiple locations along the Ohio River and many of its tributaries. < a href='https://wvwri.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=caab40630ee041ae7f 83e1691&\;id=052f7343c1&\;e=2b180e3733' target='_blank' rel='nofollo w'>How to Volunteer.
Gra nts
West Virginia Grant Reso urce Center. Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230727T2000360Z-399841-5349@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210204 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Potomac Drinking Water source Protection partnership (DWSPP) vi rtual meeting included some timely topics\, particularly on a proposed nat ional study focused on how increasing freshwater salinity is jeopardizing the health of those steams as well as the infrastructure of drinking water facilities and roads. In this issue: Army cites ‘credible’ threats in def ending water restrictions near Wharf in clash with officials\; The Potomac River: Its future depends on us\; Canal Place officials want to see task force findings\; Friends of Riverbend Park gearing up for solid year\; Doz ens of ancient eel weirs uncovered in Susquehanna\; Safe Water Collaborati ve preserves thousands of acres to protect clean drinking water And much m ore… Click-Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Potomac Drinking Water source Protecti on partnership (DWSPP) \;virtual meeting includ ed some timely topics\, particularly on a proposed national study focused on how increasing freshwater salinity is jeopardizing the health of those steams as well as the infrastructure of drinking water facilities and road s.
In this issue:
Army cites &lsquo\;credi ble&rsquo\; threats in defending water restrictions near Wharf in clash wi th officials\; The Potomac River: Its future dep ends on us\; Canal Place officials want to see task force findings\; Friends of Riverbend Park gearing up for solid year\; Dozen s of ancient eel weirs uncovered in Susquehanna\; Safe Water Collab orative preserves thousands of acres to protect clean drinking water
And much more&hellip\;&n bsp\;Click-Here
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210204T2113030Z-399841-3656@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230728 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: Annual Meet ing 2023- Virtual Option Added! ACWA Leadership Elections - VOTING ENDS SO ON! 3M PFAS Settlement Not Acceptable to Some States EPA Revises Draft 1\, 4-Dioxane TSCA Risk Determination Meetings\, webinars\, and more The Weekl y Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. Th e Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights import ant information. - ACWA Staff ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here:
In this issue:
WV residents
may dispose of any item with &lsquo\;cide&rsquo\; on its original descrip
tion-label. Examples include insecticides\, herbicides\, fungicides etc. I
f you have large quantities please contact BCSWA prior to your visit.
For more information go to http://www.be rkeleycountyrecycling.com\, call the office at: 304-267-9370 or email: office@berkeleycounty recycling.com. The event will be held from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Sponsored by: Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) and the \;WV Department of Agriculture
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Berkeley County Recycling Center UID:20201019T1239420Z-399841-3513@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201018 SUMMARY:CWA anniversary DESCRIPTION:Clean Water Act Clean Water Act (CWA) is one of the most compr ehensive environmental statutes. It seeks to protect human health and ecol ogical resources\, to maintain healthy waters\, and to restore impaired wa ters. CWA provides states and authorized tribes with the tools and guidanc e to protect and maintain healthy waterways in cooperation with federal ag encies. CWA’s overarching objective is to “restore and maintain the chemic al\, physical\, and biological integrity of the Nation’s water\,” with the goals of eliminating pollutant discharges and providing for the protectio n and propagation of fish\, shellfish\, and wildlife” and “recreation in a nd on the water' - CWA Section (101(a)). River Network is pleased to provi de the website below with resources on key CWA components. https://www.riv ernetwork.org/our-work/clean-water/how-we-help/catalyzing-policy-change/cl ean-water-act/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clea n Water Act \;
Clean Water Act (CWA) is one of the most compre hensive environmental statutes. It seeks to protect human health and ecolo gical resources\, to maintain healthy waters\, and to restore impaired wat ers. CWA provides states and authorized tribes with the tools and guidance to protect and maintain healthy waterways in cooperation with federal age ncies. CWA&rsquo\;s overarching objective is to &ldquo\;restore and mainta in the chemical\, physical\, and biological integrity of the Nation&rsquo\ ;s water\,&rdquo\; with the goals of eliminating pollutant discharges and providing for the protection and propagation of fish\, shellfish\, and wil dlife&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;recreation in and on the water' - CWA Section (10 1(a)). River Network is pleased to provide the website below with resources on key CWA components.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20201019T1246410Z-399841-3514@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200929 SUMMARY:Camp Valley Park DESCRIPTION:Camp Valley Park Hosted by Valley Park\, WV and The So-Kai Kidz Clubhouse Starting September 29th Valley Park in partnership with So-Kai Clubhouse will be offering a 6-week fun\, educational camp for grades Kind ergarten - 5th grade every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm. The camp will be drop off\, but parents are always welcome to stay and participate if they choos e! Camp VP will cover Art\, Science\, Engineering and Physical Education a ctivities all completely outdoors! If you have chosen virtual schooling or home school this is a great option for socialization while distancing! Ou r activities will encourage your child to learn through fun and creativity in different environments! Space is limited. Click-here for cost and addi tional details. Questions about the camp? Email adeal@putnamcountyparks.c om or call our offices Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm at 304-562-0518. Register at: put nam-county-parks.ticketleap.com/camp-vp/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Camp Valley Park
Hosted by \;Valley Par k\, WV \;and \;The So-Kai Kidz Clubhouse
Starting September 29th Valley Park in partnership with So-Kai Clubh ouse will be offering a 6-week fun\, educational camp for grades Kindergar ten - 5th grade every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm. The camp will be drop off\, but parents are always welcome to stay and participate if they choose! Ca mp VP will cover Art\, Science\, Engineering and Physical Education activi ties all completely outdoors! If you have chosen virtual schooling or home school this is a great option for socialization while distancing! Our act ivities will encourage your child to learn through fun and creativity in d ifferent environments! Space is limited. \;Click-here for cost and additional details. \;
Questions about the camp? Email \;< a href='mailto:adeal@putnamcountyparks.com'>adeal@putnamcountyparks.com or call our offices Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm at 304-562-0518.
Register at: \;putnam-county-parks.ticketle
ap.com/camp-vp/
Can Do&rsquo \;s for climate change
Hoste d by \;Unitarian Universalis t Fellowship of Northern Nevada \;and \;Citizens Climate Lobby
Confronting the reality of climate chang e can lead to despair and guilt. But taking some concrete steps individual ly can be empowering and help one to move forward and join the larger effo rt to build an alternative future. This course includes three sessions\, t he first two sessions include some steps one can take in one&rsquo\;s own life\, and the third session includes some steps one can take to join the growing movement to face the challenge of climate change.
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rbon Footprint
Session 2 Reduc
ing Your Carbon Footprint continued
Session 3 Joining the Broader Movement
Session 4 Optional: Cool Climate Calculator
https://www.facebook.com/events/337015 560614442/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200915T1521490Z-399841-3427@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T190000 SUMMARY:Cass WonderFall hike DESCRIPTION:Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Naturalist/interpreter Kailey P rice will lead the walk\, departing from the Cass Visitor Center at 5:30 p .m. It is an easy 3-mile round trip on a flat crushed gravel surface of th e Greenbrier River Trail and will take about 90 minutes. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cass Sce nic Railroad State Park
Naturalist/interpreter Kailey Price will lead the walk\, dep arting from the Cass Visitor Center at 5:30 p.m. It is an easy 3-mile roun d trip on a flat crushed gravel surface of the Greenbrier River Trail and will take about 90 minutes.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20190920T1704250Z-399841-2432@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100429 SUMMARY:National Water Quality Monitoring Conference DESCRIPTION:http://acwi.gov/monitoring/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://a cwi.gov/monitoring/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Denver\, CO UID:20100305T2007380Z-399841-11@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200401 SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELLATIONS DESCRIPTION:Many events have been cancelled or postponed... Always verify t he event is scheduled before traveling to it. Reach-out to the organizer w ell in advance to determine its status. Note: I am deleting events that I know have been cancelled. Please email Tim Craddock if you are aware of ev ent cancellations. In your email\, please identify the event and date. Tha nk you! If you plan to attend any event listed on this calendar please do so with extreme caution. My advice is to refrain from participation until the threat from COVID-19 has lessened dramatically. Be smart and be safe.. . Click-Here for WHO's event planning guide. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many events& nbsp\;have been cancelled or postponed... Always verify the event is sched uled before traveling to it. Reach-out to the organizer well in advance to determine its status. Note: I am deleting events that I know have been cancelled. Please \;em ail Tim Craddock \;if y ou are aware of event cancellations. In your email\, please identify the e vent and date. Thank you!
If you plan to attend any event listed on this calendar please do so with ex treme caution. My advice is to refrain from participation until the threat from COVID-19 has lessened dramatically. Be smart and be safe... \;
Click-Here for WHO's event planning guide. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200408T1940090Z-399841-2891@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200825 SUMMARY:CitSci News DESCRIPTION:CitSci News In this issue: Tracking emerging climate hazards GL OBE observer land cover CoCoRaHS weather monitoring MyCoast document storm surge\, tides\, cleanups and more ISeeChange environmental reporter Mini seminars Summer reading series News\, Blogs and more… Click-here for all t he details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CitS ci News
In this issue:
Click-here \;for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200824T1459080Z-399841-3386@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927 SUMMARY:Hidden history weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the wonders of Appalachian heritage\, sites and stori es of southern West Virginia’s history! Enjoy FREE heritage programs\, exh ibits\, and the arts at New River Gorge National River\, the National Coal Heritage Area\, Bramwell\, Hinton\, Tamarack\, and in the state parks of Babcock\, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield\, Hawks Nest\, Pipestem Resort\, and Twin Falls Resort. This history celebration is September 27 - 29\, 2019\, but check out the pre- and post-events too. https://www.nps.gov/neri/plany ourvisit/hidden-history-weekend.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrate th
e wonders of Appalachian heritage\, sites and stories of southern West Vir
ginia&rsquo\;s history! Enjoy FREE heritage programs\, exhibits\, and the
arts at New River Gorge National River\, the National Coal Heritage Area\,
Bramwell\, Hinton\, Tamarack\, and in the state parks of Babcock\, Carnif
ex Ferry Battlefield\, Hawks Nest\, Pipestem Resort\, and Twin Falls Resor
t. This history celebration is September 27 - 29\, 2019\, but check out th
e pre- and post-events too.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/hidden-h
istory-weekend.htm
Meet naturalist and birder Dave Dendler at 10 a.m. for a 4.5-mile hike that inc ludes the CCC Snipe\, Mossy Rock\, and Teaberry trails. Stops along the wa y will feature interpretative stories and information about fall colors\, vegetation\, migratory birds and wildlife. Hikers should gather at the Cam p Kanawha parking lot where Picnic Shelters No. 8 and No. 9 are located.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190920T1701570Z-399841-2433@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191106 SUMMARY:Grant writing training RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Our two-day Grant Writing training is intended to help build ne w capacity for nonprofit organizations. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing w ith increased confidence. At the end of the training\, participants will u nderstand all the components of a grant application and have a new way of looking at what works in their organization and community. The workshop wi ll help participants: Understand what funders are looking for in grant ap plications\; Use a Program Planning Framework to develop grant proposals that tell a coherent and compelling story\; Infuse their strengths into pr oposals to develop strong\, competitive applications\; and Understand how to find grant opportunities. https://volunteer.wv.gov/OtherPrograms/Pages /Grant-Writing-Training-.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our \;tw o-day Grant Writing training is intended to help build new capacity for no nprofit organizations. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiri ng and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased con fidence. At the end of the training\, participants will understand all the components of a grant application and have a new way of looking at what w orks in their organization and community. \;The workshop will help par ticipants: \;
https://volunteer.wv.gov/OtherPrograms/P ages/Grant-Writing-Training-.aspx
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:South Branch Inn UID:20190913T1505260Z-399841-2393@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190902 SUMMARY:MI of fecal in Elks Run DESCRIPTION:Samples from all sites contained bovine mitochondrial DNA\, whe reas only one revealed relatively high levels of human mitochondrial DNA. The Elk Run watershed appears to be widely affected by bovine influences w ith human influence episodically playing a role. Surface runoff caused by rain events exacerbates both. Visit the link for more details. Note: A rep ort link is included there and is attached below. https://pubs.er.usgs.gov /publication/ofr20191064 ElkRun_FecalSourceTrackingUSGS.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Samples from all sites contained bovine mitochondrial DNA\, whereas only one revealed relatively high levels of human mitochondrial DNA. The Elk Run watershed a ppears to be widely affected by bovine influences with human influence epi sodically playing a role. Surface runoff caused by rain events exacerbates both. Visit the link for more details. Note: A report link is included there and is attached belo w.
https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/ofr20191064
ElkRun_Fe
calSourceTrackingUSGS.pdf
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190826T1722120Z-399841-2337@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220314 SUMMARY:§319 Interactive Map (data explorer) DESCRIPTION:EPA's Nonpoint Source Management Program has released an enhanc ed web mapping application to explore the nation’s NPS watershed projects. It houses information on where projects are being implemented\, how §319 grant funds are used\, and progress toward meeting pollution reduction goa ls. The data explorer is a useful tool to help understand the work being d one in their watersheds to restore and protect water quality. The applicat ion also integrates with other EPA data systems\, such as How’s My Waterwa y. To explore §319 projects with the interactive map\, Click Here. My shor t url: https://bit.ly/GRTSmappingapplication Hint: The easiest way to find projects is to use the search feature and enter the HUC8 or HUC12 code. T here are instructions/explanations provided on the website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA's \; Nonpoint Source Management Program has released an enhanced web mapping ap plication to explore the nation&rsquo\;s NPS watershed projects. It houses information on where projects are being implemented\, how §\;319 gran t funds are used\, and progress toward meeting pollution reduction goals.< /span>
The data explorer is a usefu l tool to help understand the work being done in their watersheds to resto re and protect water quality. The application also integrates with other E PA data systems\, such as \; How&rsquo\;s My Waterway. To explore §\;319 projects with the interactive map\, \;Click Here.
My short url: \;https://bit.ly/GRTSmappinga pplication
Hint: The easiest way to find projects is to use the search feature and enter the HUC8 or HU C12 code. There are instructions/explanations provided on the website.
WV Rivers Se nior Scientist\, Dr. Than Hitt has been on the mic talking about rivers\, streams\, and the power of people to protect them.
Listen to the latest episode of 'Future of Cons ervation\,' a podcast by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Conservation Training Center. Details below:
The West Virginia Watershed N etwork (WVWN) is hosting the 2025 WV Watershed Symposium \;on Frid ay and Saturday\, \;October 17th-18th\, 2025 at Battlers Knob in Phili ppi\, WV.
The statewide wat ershed-focused event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, featuri ng a full day of engaging presentations and discussions. Topics will inclu de restoration projects\, effective communication strategies\, group marke ting\, legislative updates\, and more. The event will also provide opportu nities for networking\, sharing updates from watershed groups\, and celebr ating accomplishments during an award ceremony. \; \;Tabling oppor tunities are available\, please contact Lisa@cheat.org to arrange a spot.< /span>
Registration deadline: Septembe r 2nd. Registration is required for the event. \; To register complete the field in this form and click submit. \; A copy of your responses will be emailed to you. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250814T1808270Z-399841-6736@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T213000 SUMMARY:Celebrate moths DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate National Moth Week at Kanawha State Forest. The KSF naturalist will capture a few of these winged insects so you can learn more about moths and their habitat. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest Camp ground. https://www.facebook.com/events/649926452149342/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come celebra te National Moth Week \;at Kanawha State Forest. The K SF naturalist will capture a few of these winged insects so you can learn more about moths and their habitat. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest Campg round.
https://www.facebook.com/events/649926452149342/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190716T1242510Z-399841-2200@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T213000 SUMMARY:Celebrate moths DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate National Moth Week at Kanawha State Forest. The KSF naturalist will capture a few of these winged insects so you can learn more about moths and their habitat. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest Camp ground. https://www.facebook.com/events/649926452149342/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come celebra te National Moth Week \;at Kanawha State Forest. The K SF naturalist will capture a few of these winged insects so you can learn more about moths and their habitat. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest Campg round.
https://www.facebook.com/events/649926452149342/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190719T1230130Z-399841-2199@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T154500 SUMMARY:DNA barcoding DESCRIPTION:DNA barcoding Join DNA specialists Sarah Luttrell and Faridah D ahlan to learn how scientists work through the Smithsonian’s Laboratories of Analytical Biology (LAB) to use “DNA barcoding” for species identificat ion. Follow along as Sarah describes the basics of DNA barcoding and how t his unique marker has changed the way basic species identifications are co nducted in the daily duties in the Feather Identification Lab to help impr ove aviation safety. Sarah and Faridah will also share a real protocol you can follow at home to extract DNA in your kitchen\, no laboratory or spec ial equipment required. How to Join: click the 'ticket' link for details o n how to participate in this free program. Learn more HERE. https://www.fa cebook.com/events/s/smithsonian-science-how-webina/335657844065894/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DNA barcoding
Join DNA specialists Sarah Luttrell and Faridah Dahlan to learn how scientists work through the Smithsonian&rsquo\;s Laboratories of Analytical Biology (LAB) to use &ldquo\;DNA barcoding&rdquo\; for species identification. Follow a long as Sarah describes the basics of DNA barcoding and how this unique ma rker has changed the way basic species identifications are conducted in th e daily duties in the Feather Identification Lab to help improve aviation safety. Sarah and Faridah will also share a real protocol you can follow a t home to extract DNA in your kitchen\, no laboratory or special equipment required. How to Join: click the 'ticket' link for details on how to part icipate in this free program. Learn more HERE.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s /smithsonian-science-how-webina/335657844065894/
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200526T1319040Z-399841-3128@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T200000 SUMMARY:Nature series DESCRIPTION:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subje cts give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. The Nature Connection Series talks ha ppen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and continuing through late August. See either our Calendar of Events or Nature Connection Series page for speakers and talk titles. These talks are free and open to the public\, and no registration is required. All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Not e: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. To night: Katie Fallon\, Cerulean warbler: WV's unofficial state bird X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local and re gional experts on a variety of nature-related subjects give public talks a t the Arboretum each summer as part of the \;WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series< /a>. The Nature Connection Series talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and conti nuing through late August. See either our \;Calendar of Events&nb sp\;or \;Nature Connection Series \;page for speakers and talk titles. These talk s are free and open to the public\, and no registration is required.
All talks are outdoors\, so pleas e dress for the weather. Note: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement .
Tonight: Katie Fallon\, Cerulean warbler: WV's unofficial state bird
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190718T1507220Z-399841-2202@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T153000 SUMMARY:Earth optimism DESCRIPTION: Earth optimism Join us for a conversation with invertebrate z oologist Chris Meyer as we discuss how cutting edge environmental DNA (eDN A) techniques allow scientists to learn more than ever before about our pl anet’s biodiversity. eDNA analysis can reveal what species are present in a habitat using traces of DNA found in water or soil! Chris will discuss h ow he is using this technology in his research and why he is optimistic eD NA analysis and citizen science are helping us better understand and prote ct species. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and en gage with our expert during this interactive program. Visit the 'ticketing ' link for details on how to join the webinar. Learn more HERE. https://ww w.facebook.com/events/s/teen-tuesday-earth-optimism-wi/1506811036146542/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Earth optimism
Join us for a conversation with invertebrate zoologist Chris Meye r as we discuss how cutting edge environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques allow scientists to learn more than ever before about our planet&rsquo\;s biodi versity. eDNA analysis can reveal what species are present in a habitat us ing traces of DNA found in water or soil! Chris will discuss how he is usi ng this technology in his research and why he is optimistic eDNA analysis and citizen science are helping us better understand and protect species. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with ou r expert during this interactive program.
Visit the 'ticketing' link for details on how to join the w ebinar. Learn more HERE.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/teen-tuesday-earth-o ptimism-wi/1506811036146542/
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200526T1310070Z-399841-3126@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100513 SUMMARY:Point Harmony Elementary Pond Ecology DESCRIPTION:Camp Virgil Tate - students will study pond ecology through han ds-on demonstrations X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Camp Virgil Tate - st udents will study pond ecology through han ds-on demonstrations CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION: UID:20100301T1058350Z-399841-12@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T154500 SUMMARY:Fossil Friday DESCRIPTION:Fossil Friday Gene Hunt is a paleontologist who studies fossil remains of tiny animals called ostracodes. Join him to learn about these s trange critters and how they can help us to understand extinction and how Earth’s creatures change over millions of years. Click the 'ticketing' lin k to learn how to join the free program. Learn more HERE. https://www.face book.com/events/s/fossil-friday-webinar-with-pal/339967616981589/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Foss il Friday
Gene Hunt is a paleontologist who studies fossil remains of tiny animals called ost racodes. Join him to learn about these strange critters and how they can h elp us to understand extinction and how Earth&rsquo\;s creatures change ov er millions of years. Click the 'ticketing' link to learn how to join the free program. Learn more HERE.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/fossil-friday-webinar-with- pal/339967616981589/
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200526T1322130Z-399841-3129@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T140000 SUMMARY:Clean Water Hub DESCRIPTION:Want to make a bigger impact with water quality data? Whether y ou're a concerned citizen or a seasoned monitor\, the Clean Water Hub is a powerful tool to help you understand local water quality and advocate for cleaner water. Join the Izaak Walton League's Clean Water Program staff a s they guide you through the basics of the Clean Water Hub. We'll show you how to find\, view\, and use data—even if you didn't collect it yourself. Learn how to explore historical trends with our interactive maps and down load full datasets to support your advocacy efforts. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Want to make a bigger impact with water quality data? Whether you're a concerned citiz en or a seasoned monitor\, the Clean Water Hub is a powerful tool to help you understand local water quality and advocate for cleaner water.
Join the Izaak Walton League's Cle an Water Program staff as they guide you through the basics of the Clean W ater Hub. We'll show you how to find\, view\, and use data&mdash\;even if you didn't collect it yourself. Learn how to explore historical trends wit h our interactive maps and download full datasets to support your advocacy efforts.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250814T1538100Z-399841-6735@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190726T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190726T230000 SUMMARY:Moth night DESCRIPTION:WVU Core Arboretum is hosting a Moth Night from 9:00-11:00 pm. We will have sheets and lights set up in the Arboretum lawn area to attrac t moths\, and there will be experts on hand to identify the moths that we attract! Last year\, we saw over 75 species of moths and numerous other in sects. There is not a formal program for this free event\, and all are wel come to stop by any time between 9 and 11 to learn about moths and how to attract and study them. Bring a flashlight. The event will be cancelled if it is raining. For more information email Zach Fowler or call 304-293-038 7. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVU Core Arboretum \;is hosting a Moth Night from 9:00-11:00 pm. We will have sheets and lights set up in the Arboretum lawn area to attract moths\, an d there will be experts on hand to identify the moths that we attract! Las t year\, we saw over 75 species of moths and numerous other insects. There is not a formal program for this free event\, and all are welcome to stop by any time between 9 and 11 to learn about moths and how to attract and study them. Bring a flashlight.
The event will be cancelled if it is raining. For more information email \;Zach Fowler or call 304-293-0387. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190719T1229130Z-399841-2201@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200424 SUMMARY:Fight COVID at home DESCRIPTION:Fighting COVID at home Join these projects from home to help sc ientists fight COVID-19. Help identify behaviors that influence risk\; cro wdsource the COVID-19 pandemic in real time\; and play an online game to f old and design proteins for scientific research! We provide step-by-step g uides below. https://scistarter.org/COVID-19/Foldit-COVID-19 https://scist arter.org/COVID-19/COVID-19-Citizen-Science-COVID-19 https://scistarter.or g/COVID-19/COVID-Near-You-COVID-19 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fighting COV ID at home
Join these projec ts from home to help scientists fight COVID-19. Help identify behaviors th at influence risk\; crowdsource the COVID-19 pandemic in real time\; and p lay an online game to fold and design proteins for scientific research! We provide step-by-step guides below.
Friends of the Cheat stream camp
Dates: June 4-6 and 18-20\; July 16-18 and 30-31\; August 1
Contact: Susie Huggins\, Projec t Director &ndash\; After School Explorers. Email Susie or call 304-288-52 44 for questions or to learn more. Email \;Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions and to learn more.
Activities: Learn about your local watersheds\; pa rticipate in activities such as mapping\, \;benthic macroinvertebrate collections\, crafts and more. There will also be field trips\, snork eling\, hiking and a Cheat River float.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190708T1525310Z-399841-2005@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T131500 SUMMARY:Virtual workplace strategies DESCRIPTION:Smart Strategies for the Virtual Workplace Webinar Series Drawi ng on 16 years of experience in supporting organizations\, senior leaders\ , and leadership teams\, this webinar series from the Nebo Company offers strategies to refocus\, redefine\, and rethink how work gets done in the v irtual workplace. We will examine strategies for connection\, teamwork\, t rust\, resilience\, and productivity that can strengthen culture and commi tment. Learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Smart S trategies for the Virtual Workplace Webinar Series
Drawing on 16 years of experience in sup porting organizations\, senior leaders\, and leadership teams\, this webin ar series from the Nebo Company offers strategies to refocus\, redefine\, and rethink how work gets done in the virtual workplace. We will examine s trategies for connection\, teamwork\, trust\, resilience\, and productivit y that can strengthen culture and commitment. Learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200401T1500350Z-399841-2926@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200405 SUMMARY:Argiope DESCRIPTION:Argiope aurantia OrbWeaver.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200401T1539470Z-399841-2931@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190716 SUMMARY:FOC stream camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat stream camp Dates: June 4-6 and 18-20\; Ju ly 16-18 and 30-31\; August 1 Contact: Susie Huggins\, Project Director – After School Explorers. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions or to learn more. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions and to learn more. Activities: Learn about your local watersheds\; participate in acti vities such as mapping\, benthic macroinvertebrate collections\, crafts an d more. There will also be field trips\, snorkeling\, hiking and a Cheat R iver float. FOC_StreamCamp.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Frie nds of the Cheat stream camp
Dates: June 4-6 and 18-20\; July 16-18 and 30-31\; August 1
Co ntact: Susie Huggins\, Project Director &ndash\; After School Exp lorers. Email Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions or to learn more. < span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Email \;Susie or call 304-288-5244 for questions and to learn more.
Activities: Learn about your local watersheds\; participate in activities such as mapping\, \;benthic macroinvertebra te collections\, crafts and more. There will also be field trips\, sno rkeling\, hiking and a Cheat River float.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190613T1941350Z-399841-2004@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250103 SUMMARY:Why is winter salt an issue? DESCRIPTION:Over the past 50 years\, the use of road salt during winter has dramatically increased\, impacting our streams\, lakes\, and rivers year- round. It’s time to cut the salt. High concentrations of salt disrupt aqua tic life\, damage plant growth\, harm community infrastructure\, and lead to the contamination of local waterways all year. How can you help? Test your water! You can make a difference by testing your local waterway! Orde r a free Freshwater Test Kit to measure salt levels and learn about the im pacts of winter salt. Your data will help us better understand the problem and educate our communities. [Order your free test kit] Share your result s. Tag Stroud Water Research Center on Facebook\, Instagram\, and LinkedIn \, and share your testing experience with the Stroud Center community usi ng #cutthesalt. Stroud.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Over the past 50 years\, the use of road sa lt during winter has dramatically increased\, impacting our streams\, lake s\, and rivers year-round. It&rsquo\;s time to cut the salt. High concentr ations of salt disrupt aquatic life\, damage plant growth\, harm community infrastructure\, and lead to the contamination of local waterways all yea r. \;
How can you help? \;< /span>Test your water! You can make a difference by testing your local wat erway! Order a free Freshwater Test Kit to measure salt levels and learn a bout the impacts of winter salt. Your data will help us better understand the problem and educate our communities. [Order your free test kit]
Share your results. Tag Stroud Water Research Center on Facebook\, Instagram\, and LinkedIn\, and share \; your testing experience with the Stroud Center community usin g #cutthesalt.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20250103T1821340Z-399841-6207@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T150000 SUMMARY:Water Words DESCRIPTION:Closing the Deal from Water Words That Work Learn the tricks of the trade from the most successful conservation field experts. Where do t hey excel and set themselves apart from the rest? To answer that question\ , presenters surveyed and interviewed more than 100 ace field staff workin g on voluntary conservation measures in four states. Hear about their find ings and receive tips to help you reach more forest and farm landowners mo re successfully. Register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Closing the Deal f rom Water Words That Work
Le arn the tricks of the trade from the most successful conservation field ex perts. Where do they excel and set themselves apart from the rest? To answ er that question\, presenters surveyed and interviewed more than 100 ace f ield staff working on voluntary conservation measures in four states. Hear about their findings and receive tips to help you reach more forest and f arm landowners more successfully. Register here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200401T1503190Z-399841-2928@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T120000 SUMMARY:Water is Life DESCRIPTION:Water Is Life – A New Weekly Webinar Series Alabama Rivers Alli ance invites you to join them for a virtual get-together…with a purpose! T hey’ll be highlighting the role that water plays in lives throughout Alaba ma and sharing how you can participate in the efforts to protect water\, e ven in this new “normal.” You’ll hear from their partners across the state and leading experts in water protection. They’ll even have a few river hi story lessons thrown in! Register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Is Life &ndash\; A New Weekly Webinar Series
Al abama Rivers Alliance invites you to join them for a virtual get-together& hellip\;with a purpose! They&rsquo\;ll be highlighting the role that water plays in lives throughout Alabama and sharing how you can participate in the efforts to protect water\, even in this new &ldquo\;normal.&rdquo\; Yo u&rsquo\;ll hear from their partners across the state and leading experts in water protection. They&rsquo\;ll even have a few river history lessons thrown in! Register h ere.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200401T1506240Z-399841-2929@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T180000 SUMMARY:WV Climate Hub DESCRIPTION:Climate Hub WV Weather Data Collection Project Do you like to t alk about the weather? Have you observed noticeable changes in your local weather? Do you think a personal weather station with forecasting abilitie s and smartphone compatibility would be a useful addition to your farming operation\, orchard or even home garden pursuits? If so\, join us for a fr ee information session. During this session\, you will learn about the mis sion and resources available from the USDA Northeast Climate Hub with coor dinator Erin Lane of the US Forest Service Northern Research Station. You will also learn how you can help collect weather data from your county and get a FREE weather station just for participating. The basic requirements for installation and fun features will also be covered. Questions? Contac t Liz Moss. Register at: https://bit.ly/ClimateHubSession X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Climate Hub WV Weather Data Collection Project
Do you like to talk about the weather? Have you observed noticeable changes in your local weather? Do you think a personal weather station wi th forecasting abilities and smartphone compatibility would be a useful ad dition to your farming operation\, orchard or even home garden pursuits? I f so\, join us for a free information session.
During this session\, you will learn about the mission and resources available from the USDA Northeast Climate Hub with coordinat or Erin Lane of the US Forest Service Northern Research Station. You will also learn how you can help collect weather data from your county and get a FREE weather station just for participating. The basic requirements for installation and fun features will also be covered.
Questions? Contact Liz Moss. Register at: \;https://bit.ly/ClimateHubSes sion
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CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20200511T1323050Z-399841-3084@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T120000 SUMMARY:Long Point and Bridge hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Get Active in the Park Join Community Captain Becky to check out the iconic long-distance view of the bridge over the New River Gorge on Monday\, November 25. Long Point Trail in New River Gorge Nationa l Park is an easy walk in the woods for most of its 1.2 miles (one-way). T he last quarter mile is rocky but goes to panoramic views of the gorge and bridge. We will then drive to Fayetteville. Adventuresome types are welco me to continue to the trailhead for the Bridge Trail\, which is described as: “Rocky and steep at times\, the trail offers unique and intimate views of the bridge”. It is slightly less than one hour to get UNDER the bridge \, although the distance is less than one mile. You can opt for only Long Point\, and if you are carpooling with other hikers who want to venture fu rther\, you are welcome to browse downtown Fayetteville. --> Learn more he re. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Ge t Active in the Park
Joi n Community Captain Becky to check out the iconic long-distance view of th e bridge over the New River Gorge on Monday\, November 25. Long Point Trai l in New River Gorge National Park is an easy walk in the woods for most o f its 1.2 miles (one-way). The last quarter mile is rocky but goes to pano ramic views of the gorge and bridge. We will then drive to Fayetteville. A dventuresome types are welcome to continue to the trailhead for the Bridge Trail\, which is described as: &ldquo\;Rocky and steep at times\, the tra il offers unique and intimate views of the bridge&rdquo\;. It is slightly less than one hour to get UNDER the bridge\, although the distance is less than one mile. You can opt for only Long Point\, and if you are carpoolin g with other hikers who want to venture further\, you are welcome to brows e downtown Fayetteville.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20241107T1403230Z-399841-6100@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T150000 SUMMARY:WQM Q&A DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Monitoring Ask Me Anything – Facebook Live Tune i nto Facebook Live on April 8th to join Liz Chudoba\, the Alliance’s Direct or of Water Quality Programs\, give a general overview on water quality mo nitoring\, the equipment needed\, and general parameters. Learn about the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative\, ask questions and learn how to get inv olved! Join here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Quality Monitoring Ask Me Anything &ndash\; Facebook Live
Tune into Facebook Live on April 8th to join Liz Chudoba\, the Alliance&rsquo\;s Director of Water Quality Programs\, give \;a general overview on water quality m onitoring\, the equipment needed\, and general parameters. Learn about the \;Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative\, ask questions and learn how to get invol ved! Join here.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200401T1508230Z-399841-2930@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T131500 SUMMARY:Virtual workplace strategies DESCRIPTION:Smart Strategies for the Virtual Workplace Webinar Series Drawi ng on 16 years of experience in supporting organizations\, senior leaders\ , and leadership teams\, this webinar series from the Nebo Company offers strategies to refocus\, redefine\, and rethink how work gets done in the v irtual workplace. We will examine strategies for connection\, teamwork\, t rust\, resilience\, and productivity that can strengthen culture and commi tment. Learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Smart S trategies for the Virtual Workplace Webinar Series
Drawing on 16 years of experience in sup porting organizations\, senior leaders\, and leadership teams\, this webin ar series from the Nebo Company offers strategies to refocus\, redefine\, and rethink how work gets done in the virtual workplace. We will examine s trategies for connection\, teamwork\, trust\, resilience\, and productivit y that can strengthen culture and commitment. Learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200401T1500150Z-399841-2927@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190608 SUMMARY:Blackbird Knob hike DESCRIPTION:Participants will be shuttled to the hike area. The hike is phy sically challenging with rough terrain and multiple water crossings. Water proof hiking shoes or boots and clothing for changing weather is recommend ed. You must pack your own lunch\, snacks and water. Note: There are spect acular views. Contact David Vance or call: 304-866-2215 for more informati on. Registration: $15 (adults only\, limit of 8-hikers) Pre-registration is required. CV_HikesRegistration.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Participants will be shuttled to the hike area. The hike is physically challenging wit h rough terrain and multiple water crossings. Waterproof hiking shoes or b oots and clothing for changing weather is recommended. You must pack your own lunch\, snacks and water. N ote: There are spectacular views. Contact \;David Vance or call: 304-866-2215 for more infor mation. \;
Registration: $15 (adults only\, limit of 8-hikers)
Pre-registration is required.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20190415T1319300Z-399841-1850@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404 SUMMARY:WV Rural Partners Network DESCRIPTION:Join the WV Hub and our partners for an exciting in-person even t at the Summersville Arena & Conference Center. This WV Rural Partners Ne twork Federal Partners Forum will allow attendees to connect with federal partners\, share ideas\, and collaborate on important initiatives. This fo rum is an incredible chance to network with industry leaders and make valu able connections. By attending the event\, you will have the opportunity t o learn about innovations across federal agencies\, discuss project succes ses and best practices\, upcoming funding and technical assistance opportu nities\, and ask agency personnel project-specific questions. Register for the WV Rural Network Partners Federal Partners Forum here » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the WV
Hub and our partners for an exciting \;in-person event at the \;Su
mmersville Arena &\; Conference Center. This \;WV Rural Par
tners Network Federal Partners Forum \;will allow attendees t
o connect with federal partners\, share ideas\, and collaborate on importa
nt initiatives. This forum is an incredible chance to network with industr
y leaders and make valuable connections.
By attending the event\, you will have the opportunity to
learn about innovations across federal agencies\, discuss project successe
s and best practices\, upcoming funding and technical assistance opportuni
ties\, and ask agency personnel project-specific questions.
Register for the WV Rural Network Partners Feder
al Partners Forum here \;»\;
Event by&nbs p\;Appalachian Headwaters
Landowner Workshop Vol. 1: Native Tree Planting and Specie s Selection
Join Appalachian Headwaters to learn how to select the best native tree species to plant o n your property. This event will be held at Wood Thrush Park . Tom Saladyga\, PhD will give an informational presentation on tree species selection for different habitat restoration goals and proper ty types.
Participants will then move outside and take part in a tree planting event to help us establ ish a new demonstration area\, and reforest former cattle pasture! This wi ll also serve as a hands-on demonstration on planting techniques and the p lacement of native tree saplings!
You will be able to purchase native tree saplings from Headwaters Na tive Plants and nursery staff will be available to answer any questions yo u might have about species selection\, planting placement\, and more.
Click-Here \;to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260209T1403410Z-399841-6967@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611 SUMMARY:State Conservation Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:WV State Conservation Camp is open to high school students only . Read more about the camp and get registered Here. Camp Caesar is located between Webster Springs and Cowen in Webster County. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV State Con servation Camp is open to high school students only. Read more about the c amp and get registered Here.
Camp Caesar \;is located between Webster Springs and Cowen in Webster County. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Camp Caesar UID:20240329T1747210Z-399841-5701@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T203000 SUMMARY:Backcounty film festival DESCRIPTION:The 15th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Fest ival will show at Whitegrass XC Ski Center. All proceeds will benefit Frie nds of Blackwater. Buy your tickets here or at the door before the event. A soup dinner is included and we will have an auction during intermission featuring. You don't want to miss this! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 15th ann
ual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show at
Buy your tickets here or at the door before the eve nt. A soup dinner is included and we will have an auction during intermiss ion featuring. You don't want to miss this!
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200207T1505530Z-399841-2745@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T220000 SUMMARY:Full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Join the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources at the For ks of the Coal Natural Area for a Full Moon Hike followed with s'mores. Vi sit the Forks of Coal Facebook page to learn more. Hope to see you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Wes t Virginia Division of Natural Resources at the \;Forks of the Coal Natural Area for a Full Moon Hike followed with s'mores.
Visit the Forks of Coal \;Facebook page to learn more. Hope to see you there!
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240202T1654490Z-399841-5577@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101 SUMMARY:1st Day Hikes DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year on the right foot with a First Day Hike at a West Virginia state park or state natural area. These free guided hikes\, held annually on January 1\, are part of a nationwide initiative led by A merica’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. It’s an opportun ity to enjoy the area’s natural beauty while learning about park history a nd wildlife. Participants will receive a West Virginia State Park First Da y Hike patch. Click-Here to find a hike. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Start the Ne w Year on the right foot with a First Day Hike at a West Virginia state pa rk or state natural area. These free guided hikes\, held annually on Janua ry 1\, are part of a nationwide initiative led by America&rsquo\;s State P arks to encourage people to get outdoors. It&rsquo\;s an opportunity to en joy the area&rsquo\;s natural beauty while learning about park history and wildlife. Participants will receive a West Virginia State Park First Day Hike patch.
Click-Here \;to find a hike .
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20231228T1637520Z-399841-5505@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T130000 SUMMARY:Ag impacts on WQ and funding opportunities DESCRIPTION:AGRICULTURAL IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO MITIGATE THOSE IMPACTS The webinar will focus on the impacts that agri cultural land use has on water quality in the Potomac basin and what fundi ng opportunities are available to mitigate these effects. We will be featu ring Olivia Devereux from Devereux Consulting who will share about the imp acts that agriculture in the Potomac basin have on water quality and Mark Masters and Annica McGuirk from the National Association of Conservation D istricts who will share about the available funding sources for agricultur al related practices in the region. Pam Kenel from Loudoun Water will be m oderating. Click here to register for the webinar >>> X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
AGRICULTURAL IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO MITIGATE THOSE IMPA CTS
The webinar will focus o n the impacts that agricultural land use has on water quality in the Potom ac basin and what funding opportunities are available to mitigate these ef fects. We will be featuring Olivia Devereux from Devereux Consulting who w ill share about the impacts that agriculture in the Potomac basin have on water quality and Mark Masters and Annica McGuirk from the National Associ ation of Conservation Districts who will share about the available funding sources for agricultural related practices in the region. Pam Kenel from Loudoun Water will be moderating.
Click here to register for the webinar >\;>\;> \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20231228T1641100Z-399841-5506@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190715 SUMMARY:WASP workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program Workshop July 15 – 19 \, 2019\, Atlanta GA USEPA Region 4 and the National Water Quality Modelin g Work Group is proud to sponsor a 5-day workshop on water quality princip les/modeling using the Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP). W ASP is one of the most widely used water quality models in the United Stat es and throughout the world. With an estimated 15\,000+ installed user bas e\, the model is continually being enhanced to meet the needs of the user community. WASP can be applied to streams\, rivers\, lakes/reservoirs\, an d estuaries in 1\, 2 or 3 dimensions. WASP is used routinely throughout th e United States in the development of TMDLs and waste load allocations. Th e model is capable of simulating: nutrients (nitrogen\, phosphorus\, silic a)\, dissolved oxygen (including sediment diagenesis)\, biochemical oxygen demand (3 types)\, phytoplankton (5 species)\, benthic & macro algae (3 s pecies)\, inorganic/organic solids (5 types including mechanistic sediment transport)\, pathogens\, water temperature\, pH and alkalinity. The chem ical model is capable of simulating 10 organic chemicals\, 10 nano chemica ls\, 10 dissolved carbon components\, inorganic/organic solids (5 types in cluding mechanistic sediment transport)\, 5 microbial groups\, and water t emperature. WASP8 is available for Microsoft Windows\, Apple OSX\, and Lin ux based machines. The modeling package consists of: a user-friendly graph ical user interface that assists the users in developing a modeling input file\, access time series data from database management systems\, and a gr aphical post processor to aid in model calibration and report generation. Additional information about the workshop\, including registration informa tion\, is available at: www.epawasp.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wate r Quality Analysis Simulation Program Workshop
USEPA Region 4 and the National Wa ter Quality Modeling Work Group is proud to sponsor a 5-day workshop on wa ter quality principles/modeling using the Water Quality Analysis Simulatio n Program (WASP). \;WASP is one of the most widely used water quality models in the United States and throughout the world. With an estimated 15 \,000+ installed user base\, the model is continually being enhanced to me et the needs of the user community. \;WASP can be applied to streams\, rivers\, lakes/reservoirs\, and estuaries in 1\, 2 or 3 dimensions. \ ;WASP is used routinely throughout the United States in the development of TMDLs and waste load allocations.
The model is capable of simulating: nutrients (nitrogen\, phosphorus\, silica)\, dissolved oxygen (including sedime nt diagenesis)\, biochemical ox ygen demand (3 types)\, phytoplankton (5 species)\, benthic &\; macro algae (3 species)\, inorganic/organic solids (5 types including me chanistic sediment transport)\, pathogens\, water tempe rature\, pH and < span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>alkalinity. \; \; The chemical model is capable of simulating 10 organic chemicals\, 10 nano chemicals\, 10 dissolved carbon components\, inorganic/organic solids (5 types including mechanistic sediment transport )\, 5 microbial groups\, and water temperature.< /span>
WASP8 is available for Micro soft Windows\, Apple OSX\, and Linux based machines. \;The modeling pa ckage consists of: a user-friendly graphical user interface that assists t he users in developing a modeling input file\, access time series data fro m database management systems\, and a graphical post processor to aid in m odel calibration and report generation. Additional information about the w orkshop\, including registration information\, is available at: www.epawasp.com
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190522T1730570Z-399841-1995@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013 SUMMARY:Fall trout contest DESCRIPTION:Fall trout stockings are back the weeks of October 16 and Octob er 23 and better than ever before. During these two weeks\, the WVDNR will stock more than 40\,000 pounds of trophy-size and monster trout at 43 lak es and streams around the state. Of that total\, 35\,000 pounds of trout w eighing 1-2 pounds and 6\,500 pounds of monster trout weighing 3-6 pounds will be stocked. Out of the monster trout\, five fish will have a tag that can be redeemed for a grand prize. Click-here to learn more. DNRlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fall trout s tockings are back the weeks of October 16 and October 23 and better than e ver before. During these two weeks\, the WVDNR will stock more than 40\,00 0 pounds of trophy-size and monster trout at 43 lakes and streams around t he state.
Of that total\, 35 \,000 pounds of trout weighing 1-2 pounds and 6\,500 pounds of monster tro ut weighing 3-6 pounds will be stocked. Out of the monster trout\, five fi sh will have a tag that can be redeemed for a grand prize.
Click-here&nbs p\;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20231013T1751540Z-399841-5458@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T120000 SUMMARY:Litter sweep DESCRIPTION:Litter sweep Volunteers needed! Meet at Heritage Station @ 9am\ , back @ noon for pizza. https://www.facebook.com/groups/165639760148414/p ermalink/1953329928046046/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Litter sweep
Volun teers needed! Meet at Heritage Station @ 9am\, back @ noon for pizza.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/165639760148414/permalink/195332992804 6046/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180808T1258010Z-399841-898@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028 SUMMARY:Walk in the woods DESCRIPTION:Join ICPRB for a Walk in the Woods We are excited to announce t hree upcoming events where the public can join experts in their field on a fun walk and talk. We’ll cover issues related to watershed management\, e nvironmental challenges\, winter salt use\, park management\, and more. T he Saturday morning hikes are free\, but please register at the links belo w so that we can contact you in case of weather delays or other issues. Wa lk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest (Frederick\, MD on October 14) Walk in the Woods: Sam Michael’s Park (Harpers Ferry\, WV on October 21) Walk in the Woods: Let’s be Smart About Winter Salt (Gaithersburg\, MD on October 28) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join ICPRB f or a Walk in the Woods
We ar e excited to announce three upcoming events where the public can join expe rts in their field on a fun walk and talk. We&rsquo\;ll cover issues relat ed to watershed management\, environmental challenges\, winter salt use\, park management\, and more. \;
The Saturday morning hikes are free\, but please register at the li nks below so that we can contact you in case of weather delays or other is sues.
Join ICPRB f or a Walk in the Woods
We ar e excited to announce three upcoming events where the public can join expe rts in their field on a fun walk and talk. We&rsquo\;ll cover issues relat ed to watershed management\, environmental challenges\, winter salt use\, park management\, and more. \;
The Saturday morning hikes are free\, but please register at the li nks below so that we can contact you in case of weather delays or other is sues.
Medi a from around the Basin
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.po tomacriver.org/news/
Fishing News from around the Basin
D r. \; \; M i \;c \;h \;a \;e \;l \; \; G \;o \;o d \;c \;h i l \;d
Arizona State University Research \; Professor&nb sp\; School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning\, and Spatial Anal ysis Research Center (SPARC) Geography and GIScience: An Evolving Rel ationship \; \;
Abstract: GISystems have strong and longst anding roots in Geography\, stemming from early developments in the 1960s and 1970s. But as the uses and sophistication of geospatial technology hav e grown and spread across virtually all areas of the academy\, reducing Ge ography&rsquo\;s claim to ownership\, that relationship to Geography has e volved in new directions. The critiques of the early 1990s have led to res earch into the societal context of GISystems that remains largely centered in Geography\; techniques for the analysis of data embedded in space and time remain strongly associated with Geography\; and rigorous principles h ave been discovered under the umbrella of GIScience that are widely recogn ized in Geography. Today\, new opportunities are being created by the grow th of data science\, by new sensors\, and by new areas of application\, su ggesting that the relationship between Geography and GIScience will contin ue to evolve in interesting and exciting ways.
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Tuesday\, January
22\, 2019 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Small Blue Ballroom in the Mountainlair. Q
&\;A and Discussion: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 325 Brooks Hall http://rri.wvu.edu/
Winter Adventure Weekend is an annual event
held on the last full weekend of January at \;Car
ter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill\, Kentucky. We offer
activities and workshops for anyone interested in the great outdoors. Whet
her you are a beginner or advanced adventurer\, you can go hiking\, rappel
ling\, climbing\, tree climbing\, canoeing\, and kayaking. We also offer w
ild cave tours\, winter survival workshops and much more.
Sele
ct from a list of field trips and instructional workshops from experienced
guides. You must be at least six years old to participate. You will want
to register early since many trips limit the number of participants and fi
ll up quickly. Some trips have age requirements and additional fees. Some
trips have special equipment requirements.
The event begins on
Thursday at 12:30 p.m. and ends on Sunday afternoon. Come early or stay l
ate! You don't need to attend the entire event. Come when you want\, leave
when you want!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Carter Caves State Park UID:20190117T2014260Z-399841-1527@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T150000 SUMMARY:Trash to treasure DESCRIPTION:Trash to treasure Ever wonder how we know about the lives of hu man ancestors? Come learn about how to look at ancient garbage to figure o ut how people lived in the past! Archaeologist Ella Beaudoin will talk abo ut what it's like to dig for trash\, and what stone tools can tell us abou t human origins! Visit the 'ticketing' link for details on how to join the free webinar. Learn more HERE. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/expert-i s-online-webinar-trash/246133690029285/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tras h to treasure
Ever wonder how we know about the lives of human ancestors? Come learn about ho w to look at ancient garbage to figure out how people lived in the past! A rchaeologist Ella Beaudoin will talk about what it's like to dig for trash \, and what stone tools can tell us about human origins! Visit the 'ticket ing' link for details on how to join the free webinar. Learn more HERE.
https:// www.facebook.com/events/s/expert-is-online-webinar-trash/246133690029285/< /a>
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200526T1311280Z-399841-3127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210129 SUMMARY:2022 wildlife calendar artists DESCRIPTION:WV Division of Natural Resources is already working on next yea r’s wildlife calendar and is asking for submissions. Artists may submit or iginal color wildlife paintings for the 2022 West Virginia Wildlife Calend ar through Feb. 19. The agency says the paintings may be of popular game a nd fish species or other WV wildlife\, including snakes\, frogs\, songbird s\, and other animals. A $200 prize is awarded for each painting chosen\, and the artist whose work is chosen for the cover will receive an addition al $500. Entries should include an electronic image that can be sized at 1 4.5 inches wide by 11.5 inches high at 300 dpi. A high quality print is al so acceptable\, the agency said. Multiple entries are OK\, and paintings n ot picked in previous years may be resubmitted. Email electronic images to Jessica.N.Swecker@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Division of Natur al Resources is already working on next year&rsquo\;s wi ldlife calendar and is asking for submissions. Artists may submit original color wildlife paintings for the 2022 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar thr ough Feb. 19. The agency says the paintings may be of popular game and fis h species or other WV wildlife\, including snakes\, frogs\, songbirds\, an d other animals. A $200 prize is awarded for each painting chosen\, and th e artist whose work is chosen for the cover will receive an additional $50 0.
Entries should include an electronic image that can be sized at 14.5 inches wide by 11.5 inches hig h at 300 dpi. A high quality print is also acceptable\, the agency said. M ultiple entries are OK\, and paintings not picked in previous years may be resubmitted. Email electronic images to Jes sica.N.Swecker@wv.gov.
We will be meeting at the Rand Community Ce nter to come together and clean up the streets. Because of everyone's sche dules we have broken this up into two shifts: 10 AM &ndash\; 2 PM &\; 2 PM - 6 PM
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180410T1241310Z-399841-628@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T190000 SUMMARY:SWV-TU planning DESCRIPTION:TU Southern WV Chapter planning meeting Event by Bronson Cody B rown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited at Little Beaver S tate Park Making the game plan for the 2021 volunteer season. 1) Fing erling trout stockings 2) Cleanups 3) Project Healing Waters 4) In stream restorations 5) Cold water stream awareness signage An d much more. Please bring ideas! If cell coverage is available we will mak e it a LIVE feed. Meet in the giant parking area below the dam. https://f b.me/e/1WltxQ3Ej X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:TU Southern WV Chapter planning meeting
Event by \;Bronson Cody Brown \;and \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited \;a t \;Little Beaver State Park
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And much more. Please bring ideas! If cell covera ge is available we will make it a LIVE feed. Meet in the giant parking are a below the dam. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20210311T1520340Z-399841-3708@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210127 SUMMARY:Cicada's DESCRIPTION:Did you know that we are going to have a large periodical cicad a emergence this summer? If you want to help track the emergence you can d ownload an app called Cicada Safari. If you want to learn more about this fascinating insect visit: https://www.cicadamania.com/. Cicada.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Did you know that we are going to have a large periodical cicada emergence this summer ? If you want to help track the emergence you can download an app called < span style='color: #3366ff\;'>Cicada Safari . If you want to learn more about this fascinating insect visit : \;https://www.cicadamania .com/.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210127T1404480Z-399841-3642@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701 SUMMARY:Pre-TMDL monitoring in the Cacapon River DESCRIPTION:Staff scientists from WVDEP’s Watershed Assessment Branch start ed monitoring select streams in the Cacapon River Watershed this week. The monitoring will continue for approximately one year. The data collected w ill be used to assess water quality and determine if restoration plans\, k nown as Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)\, are needed. The WVDEP is requi red to develop TMDLs for impaired waters. Known impairments for the Cacapo n River are for the narrative criteria\, conditions now allowable for aqua tic life and for filamentous algae. The monitoring effort in the Cacapon R iver will address impairments currently identified on the 303(d) list and newly identified through data collection. To develop TMDLs\, the agency re lies on the data collected from the streams\, in addition to information a bout potential sources of pollution. Local stakeholders can support this e ffort by providing information about potential pollutant sources. To learn more please visit the WVDEP TMDL StoryMap: https://arcg.is/09a85L X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Staff scient ists from WVDEP&rsquo\;s Watershed Assessment Branch started monitoring se lect streams in the Cacapon River Watershed this week. The monitoring will continue for approximately one year.
The data collected will be used to assess water quality and dete rmine if restoration plans\, known as \;Total Maximum Daily Loads< /a> (TMDLs)\, are needed. The WVDEP is required to develop TMDLs fo r impaired waters. Known impairments for the Cacapon River are for the nar rative criteria\, conditions now allowable for aquatic life and for filame ntous algae. The monitoring effort in the Cacapon River will address impai rments currently identified on the 303(d) list and newly id entified through data collection. To develop TMDLs\, the agency relies on the data collected from the streams\, in addition to information about pot ential sources of pollution. \;Local stakeholders can support this eff ort by providing information about potential pollutant sources.
To learn more please visit the WVDEP T MDL StoryMap: \;h ttps://arcg.is/09a85L
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210630T1621150Z-399841-3981@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160411T130000 SUMMARY:Tree Planting with Trout Unlimited DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 17\, 22\, 24 Meet at Bartow Ranger Station RSVP: Tra vis Ferry\; 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu.org Help the US Forest Service and T rout Unlimited plant trees in areas along the Pigs Ear in the Upper East F ork of the Greenbrier River. Lunch\, gloves\, and tools will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes/boots for hiking/planting trees. Remember to d ress according to the weather\; planting will be rain or shine\; we will s top planting for severe weather. These dates may be subject to change dep ending on weather\; please remember to RSVP so we know who is coming. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:April \;11\, 17\, 22\, 24
Meet at Bartow Ranger Station
RSVP: Travis Ferry\; 304-614-6699 or tfer ry@tu.org
Help the US Forest Service and Trout Unlimited plant tre es in areas along the Pigs Ear in the Upper East Fork of the Greenbrier Ri ver. \;Lunch\, gloves\, and tools will be provided. \;Please wea r sturdy shoes/boots for hiking/planting trees. \;Remember to dress a ccording to the weather\; planting will be rain or shine\; we will stop pl anting for severe weather. \;These dates may be subject to change dep ending on weather\; please remember to RSVP so we know who is coming.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160328T1328580Z-399841-202@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160422T090500 SUMMARY:Canceled due to T-storm prediction: Tree Planting with Trout Unlimi ted DESCRIPTION:April 22 date is canceled!!!!! RSVP: Travis Ferry\; 304-614-669 9 or tferry@tu.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:April 22 date is canceled!!!!!
RSVP : Travis Ferry\; 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu.org
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20160422T1207390Z-399841-204@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160417T130000 SUMMARY:Tree Planting with Trout Unlimited DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 17\, 22\, 24 Meet at Bartow Ranger Station RSVP: Tra vis Ferry\; 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu.org Help the US Forest Service and T rout Unlimited plant trees in areas along the Pigs Ear in the Upper East F ork of the Greenbrier River. Lunch\, gloves\, and tools will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes/boots for hiking/planting trees. Remember to d ress according to the weather\; planting will be rain or shine\; we will s top planting for severe weather. These dates may be subject to change dep ending on weather\; please remember to RSVP so we know who is coming. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:April \;11\, 17\, 22\, 24
Meet at Bartow Ranger Station
RSVP: Travis Ferry\; 304-614-6699 or tfer ry@tu.org
Help the US Forest Service and Trout Unlimited plant tre es in areas along the Pigs Ear in the Upper East Fork of the Greenbrier Ri ver. \;Lunch\, gloves\, and tools will be provided. \;Please wea r sturdy shoes/boots for hiking/planting trees. \;Remember to dress a ccording to the weather\; planting will be rain or shine\; we will stop pl anting for severe weather. \;These dates may be subject to change dep ending on weather\; please remember to RSVP so we know who is coming.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20160328T1328440Z-399841-203@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025 SUMMARY:YEP Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Youth Environmental Program is offering a virtual Youth Environmental Conference from October 25-29 on the agency’s social media platforms. Over five days\, beginning October 25\, conference participants will meet a new professional each day who’s working in an environmentally related field\, as well as learn specifics about the job and educational requirements. Some of the careers to be highlighted include the volunteer coordinator at the New River Gorge National Park and an entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Their stories will be told by staff fr om the Youth Environmental Program. To view the virtual “Careers in Conser vation\,” visit the WVDEP Facebook page or find it on the agency’s YouTube channel “Environment Matters.” The conference will also be available on t he YEP website. Note: The 2022 Youth Environmental Conference is scheduled for October 7-9 at Twin Falls State Park. For more information\, email YE P's Director Annette Hoskins or call 304-926-0499\, ext. 49759. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Youth Environmental Program is offering a virtual Youth Environmental C onference from October 25-29 on the agency&rsquo\;s social media platforms .
Over five days\, beginning October 25\, conference participants will meet a new professional each da y who&rsquo\;s working in an environmentally related field\, as well as le arn specifics about the job and educational requirements. \;Some of th e careers to be highlighted include the volunteer coordinator at the New R iver Gorge National Park and an entomologist with the U.S. Department of A griculture. Their stories will be told by staff from the Youth Environment al Program.
To view the virt ual &ldquo\;Careers in Conservation\,&rdquo\; visit the \;WVDEP Facebook page \;or find it on t he agency&rsquo\;s YouTube channel \;&ldquo\;Environment Matters.&rdquo\; \; The conference will also be available on the \;YEP website.
Note: The 2022 Youth Environmental Conference is schedule
d for October 7-9 at Twin Falls State Park. For more information\, email Y
EP's Director \;Annette Hosk
ins \;or call 304-926-0499\, ext. 49759.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20250306T1915180Z-399841-6334@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230804 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: Governor Li ttle Issues Clean Water Appreciation Week Proclamation Annual Meeting 2023 - Virtual Option Added! Senate FY 2024 Interior\, Environment Appropriatio ns Notice – No Wrap The Week of August 7th Meetings\, webinars\, and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming acti vities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlig hts important information. - ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here:
In this issue:
Governor Little Issues Clean Water Appreciation Week Proclamation
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the pas t week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership o f important deadlines and highlights important information. - \;ACWA S taff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230804T1927340Z-399841-5362@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T180000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier trout stocking DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Meet at the Walmart in Lewisburg at the lower parking area of the garden center. We will then hope to be down on Second Creek by 4pm to stock the entire special regulation section. Milligan Creek will just require 1-3 people. https://fb.me/e/1Sxmmliol X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern W est Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220428T1257080Z-399841-4546@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T123000 SUMMARY:Rain gardens for water quality and wildlife DESCRIPTION:Event by Bexar County Master Gardeners Learn how to make the mo st of the rain to improve your landscape for wildlife and water quality. R ain gardens are shallow depressions that help temporarily capture rainwate r runoff from hard surfaces like rooftops and allow the water to be filter ed and cleaned through plants and soils. When plants are selected properly \, these gardens can help pollinators\, birds and other wildlife. Join Lee Marlowe\, San Antonio River Authority to learn the basics of site analysi s\, installation and some of the best local native plants to make your rai n garden attractive as well as wildlife friendly. https://fb.me/e/2MxP8rIh 6 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Bexar County Master Gardeners
Learn how to make the most of the rain to improve your landscap e for wildlife and water quality. Rain gardens are shallow depressions tha t help temporarily capture rainwater runoff from hard surfaces like roofto ps and allow the water to be filtered and cleaned through plants and soils . When plants are selected properly\, these gardens can help pollinators\, birds and other wildlife. Join Lee Marlowe\, San Antonio River Authority to learn the basics of site analysis\, installation and some of the best l ocal native plants to make your rain garden attractive as well as wildlife friendly.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220825T1406200Z-399841-4856@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 SUMMARY:EPA grant webinar series DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment is pleased to announce the launch of a new webinar series. The webinar series\, which will take plac e over three weeks starting April 28th\, is intended for grant applicants and recipients. Participants will hear from EPA staff about key aspects of the grants process and have the opportunity to submit questions. Competit ion process: April 28th Developing a budget: May 5th Financial management: May 10th Details about how to register for the webinar series will be co ming soon - Save the dates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Grants and Debarment is pleased to announce the launch of a new webinar series. The webinar series\, which will take place over three wee ks starting April 28th\, is intended for grant applicants and recipients. Participants will hear from EPA staff about key aspects of the grants proc ess and have the opportunity to submit questions.
Details about how to register for the webinar series will be coming soon - Save the dates.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220331T1859490Z-399841-4449@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424 SUMMARY:Prickett's Fort bird walk DESCRIPTION:Bird walk @ Prickett’s Fort SP Celebrate the joys of spring wit h a Saturday morning bird walk beginning at 8:00 a.m. The staff of the Wes t Virginia Division of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annu al rite of passage. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Free to the public. https://wvstateparks.com/event/pricketts-fo rt-annual-bird-walks-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bird walk @ Prickett&rsquo\;s Fort SP
Ce lebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk beginning at 8:00 a.m. The staff of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources wil l lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Wear sturdy walking shoe s and bring binoculars if you have them. Free to the public.
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Prickett's Fort State Park UID:20210416T1444530Z-399841-3802@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424 SUMMARY:Earth Day at Cacapon SP DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day @ Cacapon SP Description: Celebrate Earth D ay at Cacapon Resort State Park at the Nature Center Pavilion. Today’s cel ebration is supported by Potomac Valley Master Naturalist\, Department of Environmental Protection\, the WV Division of Forestry\, Corazon Latino\, and Wild Ones-Native Plants\, Natural Landscape. Activities include: (11:0 0 am – 1:00 pm) Environmental conservation outreach tables. (11:00 am) For est bathing guided hike. (1:30 pm) Campfire do’s & don’ts. (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm) Hike-A-Thon. Entry forms & sponsor sheets available HERE! https://w vstateparks.com/event/earth-day-celebration-at-cacapon/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrate Ea rth Day @ Cacapon SP
Descrip tion: Celebrate Earth Day at Cacapon Resort State Park at the Nature Cente r Pavilion. Today&rsquo\;s celebration is supported by Potomac Valley Mast er Naturalist\, Department of Environmental Protection\, the WV Division o f Forestry\, Corazon Latino\, and Wild Ones-Native Plants\, Natural Landsc ape.
Activities include: (< /span>11:00 am &ndash\; 1:00 pm) Environmental conservation outreach table s. (11:00 am) Forest bathing guided hike. (1:30 pm) Campfire do&rsquo\;s & amp\; don&rsquo\;ts. (1:00 pm &ndash\; 6:00 pm) Hike-A-Thon. Entry forms & amp\; sponsor sheets available HERE! \; \;
https://wvstateparks.com/event/earth-day-celebration-at-cacap on/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cacapon State Park UID:20210416T1451250Z-399841-3803@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426 SUMMARY:CASRI 2020 accomplishments DESCRIPTION:The Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CASRI) i s a robust partnership between many federal and state agencies\, and globa l to local non-profits dedicated to restoring red spruce (Picea rubens) ec osystems in the Central Appalachians. See page four for a full list of CAS RI partners. Since its inception\, CASRI partners have restored thousands of acres of red spruce and worked with dozens of local communities to make progress on CASRI’s ambitious mission to restore historic red spruce-nort hern hardwood ecosystems across the high elevation landscapes of Central A ppalachia. Click-Here to read the 2020 accomplishments report. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CASRI) is a robust partnership between many federal and state agencies\, and global to local non-profits dedicated to restoring red spruce (Picea rubens) ecosystems in the Central Appalachians. See page four for a full list of CASRI partners. Since its inception\, CASRI partners have restored thousands of acres of red spruce and worked with dozens of local communities to make progress on CASRI&rsqu o\;s ambitious mission to restore historic red spruce-northern hardwood ec osystems across the high elevation landscapes of Central Appalachia.
Click-Here \;t o read the 2020 accomplishments report.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210423T1722150Z-399841-3862@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T190000 SUMMARY:Eagle Loop Trail hike DESCRIPTION:Eagles Loop Trail hike @ Coopers Rock SF Join your guide for th e 6:00 p.m. activity: “The Eagle Loop Trail.” Meet at the Trading Post. Yo uth\, adults\, and families welcomed. https://wvstateparks.com/event/coope rs-rock-eagle-loop-trail-hike-14/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Eagles Loop Trail hike @ Coopers Rock SF
Join your guide for the 6:00 p.m. activity: &ldquo\;The Eagle Loop Trail. &rdquo\; Meet at the Trading Post. Youth\, adults\, and families welcomed.
https://wvstateparks.com/ev ent/coopers-rock-eagle-loop-trail-hike-14/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Coopers Rock State Forest UID:20210416T1442180Z-399841-3801@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210505 SUMMARY:Miss Makey Challenge DESCRIPTION:Miss Makey’s May Challenge You never know what can be made! WVD EP’s Youth Environmental Program\, along with West Virginia Author Mandi S . Figlloli\, is challenging you to turn trash into treasure! Read the book and create your own invention out of recyclables! Then submit a picture t o dep.yep@wv.gov or post to Twitter or Facebook using #MissMakey. All entr ies must be received by May 31st. MissMakeyChallenge.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Miss Makey&r squo\;s May Challenge
You ne ver know what can be made!
W VDEP&rsquo\;s Youth Environmental Program\, along w ith West Virginia Author Mandi S. Figlloli\, is challenging you to turn tr ash into treasure! Read the book and create your own invention out of recy clables! Then submit a picture to dep.yep@wv.gov or post to Twitter or Fac ebook using #MissMakey.
All entries must be received by May 31st.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210423T1740340Z-399841-3863@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430 SUMMARY:Kumbrabow tree planting DESCRIPTION:Join Forest Manager\, Josh Simons\, at Kumbrabow State Forest t o plant trees! We have approximately 35 folks from the Upshur and Randolph County 4 H clubs coming up to plant red spruce seedlings in the State For est. If any of y'all folks would like to attend we will meet at 9:00 am at the Meatbox Picnic area. https://www.facebook.com/groups/wvnps/permalink/ 5034180790012323/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Forest Manager\, Josh Simons\, at Kumbrabow State Forest to plant trees! We have approx imately 35 folks from the Upshur and Randolph County 4 H clubs coming up t o plant red spruce seedlings in the State Forest. If any of y'all folks wo uld like to attend we will meet at 9:00 am at the Meatbox Picnic area.
https://w ww.facebook.com/groups/wvnps/permalink/5034180790012323/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kumbrabow State Forest UID:20220428T1254320Z-399841-4545@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this edition: Paden City\, WV added to EPA Superfund list. T o read more\, click here. Wastewater projects in Warren causing health con cerns. To read more\, click here. $3 million in grants to Southern PA wate rs. To read more\, click here. Learn why you should 'Trash Your Kayak'. To read more\, click here. Local watershed groups make plans for AML funds. To read more\, click here. Five million to go to WV water and wastewater infrastructure. To read more\, click here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his edition:
Women in con servation and agriculture
We are so excited to be able to return to hosting this workshop at Tamarack conference center 9:00-2:00. We will have a \; program of educational agriculture and conservation topics\, networking and fun for the women in our district! Contact Marty Walker-Owen at 304-253-0261 to register and cl aim your spot.
https://www.facebook.com/1912573068771582/posts/5686989487996569/< /a>
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Tamarack UID:20220428T1259230Z-399841-4547@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220707 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Supreme Court rules against EPA's Authority. Rea d more Here The urgent need to clean up and protect Western Pa's waterways . Read more Here Ambient PFAS levels in the Ohio River. Read more Here Com e enjoy a day on the water at the STTWA's Fish and Float Festival. To get more information on this upcoming event\, Click -Here Public listening ses sions addressing protection of the Ohio River and surrounding areas. More information and registration are available Here PennState Extension webina r - Pesticides and water pollution X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
WV Division of Natur al Resources \;is working on next year&rsquo\;s wild life calendar and is asking for submissions. Artists may submit original c olor wildlife paintings for the 2022 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar throu gh Feb. 19. The agency says the paintings may be of popular game and fish species or other WV wildlife\, including snakes\, frogs\, songbirds\, and other animals. A $200 prize is awarded for each painting chosen\, and the artist whose work is chosen for the cover will receive an additional $500.
Entries should include an e lectronic image that can be sized at 14.5 inches wide by 11.5 inches high at 300 dpi. A high quality print is also acceptable\, the agency said. Mul tiple entries are OK\, and paintings not picked in previous years may be r esubmitted. Email electronic images to \;Jessica.N.Swecker@wv.gov.
Spring strea m cleanup @ Cabwaylingo SF
S pring Stream Cleanup at Cabwaylingo State Forest is a volunteer event to m ake the forest shine. Join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Crum Morgan Shelter to help spring clean the stream and areas at the forest. Wear work clothes an d boots. Volunteers will sign a work agreement upon arrival. All ages of f amilies and individuals\, all working together for the betterment of Cabwa ylingo State Forest has proven to make this event not only productive\, bu t enjoyable for all participants.
Sponsored by: WVDEP&rsquo\;s Make It Shine Program and the Division of Highways. For more information visit the website below\, email: \;< a href='mailto:cabwaylingosf@wv.gov'>cabwaylingosf@wv.gov or call 304- 384-4255. \;
https://wvst ateparks.com/event/spring-stream-cleanup-at-cabwaylingo/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Cabwaylingo State Forest UID:20210416T1455250Z-399841-3804@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015 SUMMARY:WV WaterNet DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Warm Springs Run Watershed Association partners with WV Rivers Changes are brewing at Kanawha State Forest Outreach and ed ucation on wetlands: New tasks for WIB's Basin Coordinators and many other s National Public Lands Day celebrated at New River Gorge National Park an d Preserve Watershed organizations can sponsor and be resources for Enviro thon teams preparing for the spring competition Read all about the above a nd more HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
Read all about the above and more HERE< /a>. \;
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Come out and
celebrate the river with our whitewater community. There will be Great Fa
lls Race and an awards ceremony\, Great Falls Race video\, live music\, BB
Q\, outfitters\, organizations\, vendors and more. Visit the websites belo
w to learn more...
http://www.greatfallsfoundation.org
http://w
ww.potomacfestival.org
Effective Ag ricultural Practices to Address Nitrate in Groundwater Sources of Drinking Water
ASDWA and the Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) will host a webinar with speakers from thr ee states (Kansas\, Nebraska\, and Wisconsin) who will share information a bout their efforts to work with agricultural partners to reduce nitrate in groundwater sources of drinking water. More information may be found here : \;ASDWA and GWPC Webinar on Effective Agricultural Practices for Nitra te in Groundwater - ASDWA
Register at: \;https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/registe r/326936899896724751
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CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210721T2006340Z-399841-4012@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T140000 SUMMARY:Need a team of volunteers? DESCRIPTION:Apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC Team! Could your nonprofit\, schoo l\, or State Agency use a FREE team of volunteers to accomplish a big task or a series of tasks on your to-do list? If so\, learn how to get an Amer iCorps NCCC Team. Join us for our 'How To Get An AmeriCorps NCCC Team' web inar. The webinar will cover the basics of the program\, what NCCC teams c an do\, and how to apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC Team for Fall 2023 - Sprin g 2023. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC Team!
Could your nonprofit\, school\, or State Agency use a FREE team of volunteers t o accomplish a big task or a series of tasks on your to-do list? If so\, l earn how to get an AmeriCorps NCCC Team.
Join us for our 'How To Get An AmeriCorps NCCC Team' webinar. The webinar will cover the basics of the program\, what NCCC teams can do \, and how to apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC Team for Fall 2023 - Spring 202 3. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230307T1407000Z-399841-5173@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180822 SUMMARY:Community clean-up DESCRIPTION:McDowell County community cleanup WVDEP’s REAP Program and the McDowell County Solid Waste Authority is holding a community clean-up for local residents only. The following items will be accepted: tires\, applia nces\, furniture\, household debris\, electronics and general clutter. Haz ardous waste or any free-flowing liquids are not included. http://bit.ly/2 Kx4jy7 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:McDowell County community cleanup
WVDEP&rsquo\;s REAP Program and the McDowell County Solid Waste Authority& nbsp\;is holding a community clean-up for local residents only. The follow ing items will be accepted: tires\, appliances\, furniture\, household deb ris\, electronics and general clutter. Hazardous waste or any free-flowing liquids are not included.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:City Hall UID:20180808T1300410Z-399841-899@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T103000 SUMMARY:KSF gun range cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation The Kanawha State Fore st Gun Range is closed the first Monday of every month for cleaning and ma intenance. Volunteers are always welcome to join the staff to help clear d ebris\, sweep the bays\, empty trash cans\, etc. Learn more by visiting t he Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
The Kanawha State Forest Gun Range is closed the first Monday of every mo nth for cleaning and maintenance. Volunteers are always welcome to join th e staff to help clear debris\, sweep the bays\, empty trash cans\, etc.&nb sp\;
Learn more by visiting the Facebook event post.&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250103T1346170Z-399841-6208@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214 SUMMARY:CMC survey DESCRIPTION:Please consider participating in an important survey about the goals and data uses of the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative and its membe rs. We want to know how the CMC can best help you reach your monitoring go als! Your responses will inform ongoing research on Chesapeake Bay science and management\, as well as future improvements to the CMC. Follow the li nk here to participate. This survey is part of a PhD dissertation study at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The survey w ill take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Your responses will b e completely anonymous. Please contact Suzi Spitzer for more information o n this study. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please consi der participating in an important survey about the goals and data uses of the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative and its members. We want to know how the CMC can best help you reach your monitoring goals! Your responses wil l inform ongoing research on Chesapeake Bay science and management\, as we ll as future improvements to the CMC. Follow the link here to participate.
This survey is part of a PhD dissertation study at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The survey will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Your responses will be completely anonymous. Please contact \;Suzi Spitzer for more information on this study.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200207T1533490Z-399841-2746@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190810 SUMMARY:Blackbird Knob hike DESCRIPTION:Participants will be shuttled to the hike area. The hike is phy sically challenging with rough terrain and multiple water crossings. Water proof hiking shoes or boots and clothing for changing weather is recommend ed. You must pack your own lunch\, snacks and water. Note: There are spect acular views. Contact David Vance or call: 304-866-2215 for more informati on. Registration: $15 (adults only\, limit of 8-hikers) Pre-registration is required. CV_HikesRegistration.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Participants will be shuttled to the hike area. The hike is physically challenging wit h rough terrain and multiple water crossings. Waterproof hiking shoes or b oots and clothing for changing weather is recommended. You must pack your own lunch\, snacks and water. N ote: There are spectacular views. Contact \;David Vance or call: 304-866-2215 for more infor mation. \;
Registration: $15 (adults only\, limit of 8-hikers)
Pre-registration is required.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20190805T1250030Z-399841-1851@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T120000 SUMMARY:ROP meeting DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns with the spread of coronvirus we will be cancel ling our upcoming in-person ROP meeting on behalf of both Friends of the C heat and Friends of Deckers Creek. In its place\, both FOC and FODC will send out updated slides\, data\, and an agenda on March 24\, and review vi a a conference call for those interested in participating. Call informati on: +1 949-424-5177 PIN: 235 309 434# The schedule is as follows: FOC upda tes (10 AM - 11 AM)\; FODC updates (11 AM - Noon)Questions? Email Madison\ , or call: 304-329-3621. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Due to conce rns with the spread of coronvirus we will be cancelling our upcomi ng in-person ROP meeting on behalf of both \;Friends of the Cheat and Friends of Deckers Creek. \; \;In its place\, both FOC and FODC will send out updated sl ides\, data\, and an agenda on March 24\, and review via a conference call for those interested in participating.
\;Call information: \;+1 949-424-5177 PIN: 23 5 309 434#
The sche dule is as follows: FOC updates (10 AM - 11 AM)\; FODC updates (11 AM - No on)Questions? Email Madison\, or ca ll: 304-329-3621. \; \;
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200313T1651450Z-399841-2880@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T123000 SUMMARY:Earth Day: A stream perspective DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: A STREAM PERSPECTIVE Sponsored by PECO J oin us for a virtual celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Sen ior Research Scientist John Jackson\, Ph.D.\, will talk about the importan ce of Earth Day from the perspective of a stream. This webinar is free and open to the public\, but you must register to receive connection details. We look forward to connecting with you and celebrating Earth Day from afa r. Register now X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EART H DAY CELEBRATION: A STREAM PERSPECTIVE
Sponsored by PECO
Join us f or a virtual celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Senior Rese arch Scientist John Jackson\, Ph.D.\, will talk about the importance of Ea rth Day from the perspective of a stream. This webinar is free and open to the public\, but you must register to receive connection details. We look forward to connecting with you and celebrating Earth Day from afar. Register now
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200420T1921050Z-399841-3016@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T113000 SUMMARY:Making a plant press DESCRIPTION:Making a plant press Join museum staff as they walk your family through science skill-building activities and ways to explore the natural world and collections. During this program\, Erika Gardner from the museu m’s Botany Department will show us how to create a plant press\, a tool fo r preserving flowers\, leaves and plants that you may collect while you’re out in your neighborhood\, or on nature walks. We’ll also talk about why preserved plant collections are important to science. Visit the 'ticketing ' for details on how to join the free program. Learn more HERE. https://ww w.facebook.com/events/s/natural-history-at-home-webina/1249050425471437/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Maki ng a plant press
Jo in museum staff as they walk your family through science skill-building ac tivities and ways to explore the natural world and collections. During thi s program\, Erika Gardner from the museum&rsquo\;s Botany Department will show us how to create a plant press\, a tool for preserving flowers\, leav es and plants that you may collect while you&rsquo\;re out in your neighbo rhood\, or on nature walks. We&rsquo\;ll also talk about why preserved pla nt collections are important to science. Visit the 'ticketing' for details on how to join the free program. Learn more HERE.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/natura l-history-at-home-webina/1249050425471437/ CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200526T1323380Z-399841-3130@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T200000 SUMMARY:Nature series DESCRIPTION:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subje cts give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. The Nature Connection Series talks ha ppen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and continuing through late August. See either our Calendar of Events or Nature Connection Series page for speakers and talk titles. The talks are free and open to the public and no registration is r equired. All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Note: T alks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. Tonigh t: Mike Powell\, Red spruce forests in WV--past\, current\, and future sta tus X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related s ubjects give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the \;WVU Core Arboretum Nature Con nection Series. The Nature Connection Series talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, start ing in early June and continuing through late August. See either our \ ;Cal endar of Events \;or \;Nature Connection Series \;page for speakers and talk titles. The talks are free and open to the public and no registra tion is required.
All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Note: Talks will be mov ed or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement.
Tonight: Mi ke Powell\, \;Red spruce forests in WV--past\, current\, and future status
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190718T1507020Z-399841-2203@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404 SUMMARY:§319 Interactive Map (data explorer) DESCRIPTION:EPA's Nonpoint Source Management Program has released an enhanc ed web mapping application to explore the nation’s NPS watershed projects. It houses information on where projects are being implemented\, how §319 grant funds are used\, and progress toward meeting pollution reduction goa ls. The data explorer is a useful tool to help understand the work being d one in their watersheds to restore and protect water quality. The applicat ion also integrates with other EPA data systems\, such as How’s My Waterwa y. To explore §319 projects with the interactive map\, Click Here. My shor t url: https://bit.ly/GRTSmappingapplication Hint: The easiest way to find projects is to use the search feature and enter the HUC8 or HUC12 code. T here are instructions/explanations provided on the website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA's \; Nonpoint Source Management Program has released an enhanced web mapping ap plication to explore the nation&rsquo\;s NPS watershed projects. It houses information on where projects are being implemented\, how §\;319 gran t funds are used\, and progress toward meeting pollution reduction goals.< /span>
The data explorer is a usefu l tool to help understand the work being done in their watersheds to resto re and protect water quality. The application also integrates with other E PA data systems\, such as \; How&rsquo\;s My Waterway. To explore §\;319 projects with the interactive map\, \;Click Here.
My short url: \;https://bit.ly/GRTSmappinga pplication
Hint: The easiest way to find projects is to use the search feature and enter the HUC8 or HU C12 code. There are instructions/explanations provided on the website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220309T1539380Z-399841-4379@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914 SUMMARY:Freshwater Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Come for free live music by Mad Dog and Platypus\, Shayar\, and 2nd Block Rock at the hatchery amphitheater plus free nature and science activities of all sorts for children and adults under the spacious tent (f or instance\, WV Snakes\, Trout Unlimited\, Hanging Rocks Raptor Observato ry\, US Forest Service\, WV Dept. of Environmental Protection\, WV Science Public Outreach Team\, Sigma Xi Science Activity Tables\, WVSOM Research Club “Anatomy Extravaganza”\, Nima's Augmented Reality Phone App Demo\, FE MA\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and likely Greenbrier R iver Watershed Association. Vendors will sell food at the festival. https: //www.facebook.com/events/3056512724365746/ 2019FolkFestival.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come for fre e live music by Mad Dog and Platypus\, Shayar\, and 2nd Block Rock at the hatchery amphitheater plus free nature and science activities of all sorts for children and adults under the spacious tent (for instance\, WV Snakes \, Trout Unlimited\, Hanging Rocks Raptor Observatory\, US Forest Service\ , WV Dept. of Environmental Protection\, WV Science Public Outreach Team\, Sigma Xi Science Activity Tables\, WVSOM Research Club &ldquo\;Anatomy Ex travaganza&rdquo\;\, Nima's Augmented Reality Phone App Demo\, FEMA\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and likely Greenbrier River Wate rshed Association. Vendors will sell food at the festival.
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/3056512724365746/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:National Fish Hatchery UID:20190913T1953220Z-399841-2338@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012 SUMMARY:NB WonderFall hike DESCRIPTION:North Bend State Park A 10-mile hike along the North Bend Rail Trail will be led by Naturalist Ken Zebo and staff. Hikers will see the ha unted Silver Run Tunnel\, the historic towns of Petroleum and Cairo\, one of the original abandoned stone tunnels\, and several bridge crossings. Re gistration is required by Oct. 10 so that shuttle service can be arranged to the starting point at Petroleum. To register\, Email Ken Zebo or call 3 04-643-2931. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A 10-mile hike along the North Bend Rail Trail will be led by Naturalist Ken Zebo and staff. Hikers will see the haunted Silv er Run Tunnel\, the historic towns of Petroleum and Cairo\, one of the ori ginal abandoned stone tunnels\, and several bridge crossings. Registration is required by Oct. 10 so that shuttle service can be arranged to the sta rting point at Petroleum. To register\, Email \;Ken Zebo or call 304-643-2931.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20190920T1657140Z-399841-2434@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230810 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Media from around the Basin In the near future the stories belo w and more will be posted at: https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Algae blo oms detected in the Potomac River Frederick encourages reduced water usage during drought How citizen science is helping monitor local waterways NOA A to Invest $5M in new Visitor Center at Mallows Bay Anacostia Riverkeeper hosts Friday night fishing in Southeast DC Friends of Cacapon will hold t ree planting challenge Shenandoah National Park sees increase in littering across the park Improvements coming to Maryland and DC multi-use trails F ishing News from around the Basin State advises anglers to report and disp ose of Snakehead fish Eat more blue catfish – unless they’re contaminated ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Media from a round the Basin
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot omacriver.org/news/
Fishing News from around the Basin
Armed with historic insight and flora and fauna knowledge\, Na turalist Jacob Jackson will lead the walk starting at Tygart Lake Lodge at 2 p.m. Stops along the way will include interpretative stories and inform ation about fall colors\, vegetation\, migratory birds and wildlife that m ay be observed at the park and at Tygart Lake.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Tygart Lake State Park UID:20190920T1657020Z-399841-2435@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T160000 SUMMARY:BW WonderFall hike DESCRIPTION:Blackwater Falls State Park North Woods Walk - Meet at the Blac kwater Falls Sled Run for a 2:30 p.m. walk through a northern hardwood for est. This is a 1-mile hike at a slow pace\, taking about 90 minutes. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:North Woods Walk - Meet at the Blackwater Falls Sled Run for a 2:30 p.m . walk through a northern hardwood forest. This is a 1-mile hike at a slow pace\, taking about 90 minutes.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Blackwater Falls SP UID:20190920T1656460Z-399841-2437@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T160000 SUMMARY:CRSP WonderFall hike DESCRIPTION:Cacapon Resort State Park Laurel Trail - Meet at Cacapon Lodge for a 2 p.m. hike of about 3 miles. Laurel Trail is a loop hike combining several trails to allow enjoyment of the fall scenery. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Laurel Trail - Meet at Cacapon Lodge for a 2 p.m. hike of about 3 miles. Laurel Trail is a loop hike combining several trails to allow en joyment of the fall scenery.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cacapon State Park UID:20190920T1654240Z-399841-2439@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-32-week-of-september-16-2019/ In this issue... Water Quality Trading Notification and Request For Comment EPA Seeks Comme nt and Commitment on Draft National Water Reuse Action Plan EPA Developmen t of HAB Policy Meetings and more ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membershi p of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please dire ct comments to: kforeman@acwa-us.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
htt ps://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-32-week-of-september-16- 2019/
In this issue...
ACWA&rsquo\; s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activit ies. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to: kforeman@acwa-us.org.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190920T1754340Z-399841-2442@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T160000 SUMMARY:CSP WonderFall hike DESCRIPTION:Cacapon Resort State Park Laurel Trail - Meet at Cacapon Lodge for a 2 p.m. hike of about 3 miles. Laurel Trail is a loop hike combining several trails to allow enjoyment of the fall scenery. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Laurel Trail - Meet at Cacapon Lodge for a 2 p.m. hike of about 3 miles. Laurel Trail is a loop hike combining several trails to allow en joyment of the fall scenery.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cacapon State Park UID:20190920T1701130Z-399841-2441@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190913 SUMMARY:IWLA Clean Water Challenge DESCRIPTION:IWLA Clean Water Challenge World Water Monitoring Day is Wednes day\, September 18th\, and we want to see you celebrate! Get out there and monitor\, and share your results with us by entering them into the Clean Water Hub. No training? No problem! Chemical monitoring is simple and prov ides a wealth of information about stream health. You can get all the mate rials and instructions right here. Don't procrastinate – you will need to order your test kit. Sarah celebrated World Water Monitoring Day early by monitoring Bull Run in Masontown\, West Virginia\, last week. Way to go\, Sarah! Share photos of you monitoring by emailing sos@iwla.org. http://bi t.ly/2lUaTI9 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA Clean W ater Challenge
World Water M onitoring Day is Wednesday\, September 18th\, and we want to see you celeb rate! Get out there and monitor\, and share your results with us by enteri ng them into the Clean Water Hub. No training? No probl em! Chemical monitoring is simple and provides a wealth of information abo ut stream health. You can get all the materials and instruc tions right here. \;
Don't procrastinate &ndash\; you will need to order your test kit. Sarah celebrated World Water Monitoring Day early by monitoring Bull Run in Maso ntown\, West Virginia\, last week. Way to go\, Sarah! Share photos of you monitoring by emailing sos@iwla.org.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20190913T1518580Z-399841-2394@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000 SUMMARY:CSP WonderFall hike DESCRIPTION:Cacapon Resort State Park Central Trail - Meet at Cacapon Lodge for a 10 a.m. hike. Participants will caravan to the Batt picnic parking lot to hike a portion of the Central Trail. This 3-mile loop winds around the Middle Fork Cabin loop\, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps\, ta king in the views\, changing leaves and mountain streams at Cacapon Resort State Park. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Central Trail - Meet at Cacapon Lodge for a 10 a.m. hike. Parti cipants will caravan to the Batt picnic parking lot to hike a portion of t he Central Trail. This 3-mile loop winds around the Middle Fork Cabin loop \, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps\, taking in the views\, changi ng leaves and mountain streams at Cacapon Resort State Park< /a>.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cacapon State Park UID:20190920T1659010Z-399841-2440@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T140000 SUMMARY:BW WonderFall hike DESCRIPTION:Blackwater Falls State Park Teas and Tonic Walk - Meet at Black water Falls Nature Center for an interpretative stroll along Pendleton Lak e trails discovering something edible or medicinal about some of the plant s encountered along the way. It starts at 12:30 p.m. and will last about 7 0 minutes for the 1-mile walk. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Teas and Tonic Walk - Meet at Blackwater Falls Nature Center for an int erpretative stroll along Pendleton Lake trails discovering something edibl e or medicinal about some of the plants encountered along the way. It star ts at 12:30 p.m. and will last about 70 minutes for the 1-mile walk.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Blackwater Falls SP UID:20190920T1657280Z-399841-2438@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T130000 SUMMARY:BW WonderFall hike DESCRIPTION:Blackwater Falls State Park Pase Point Hike - Meet at Blackwate r Falls Nature Center for a 10 a.m. hike that borders the Monongahela Nati onal Forest and goes to an unrestricted rock outcropping with a spectacula r view of Blackwater Canyon. The trail is intermediate with short but stee p inclines\, about 3 miles round trip taking three hours. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pase Point Hike - Meet at Blackwater Falls Nature Center for a 10 a.m. hike that borders the Monongahela National Forest and goes to an unrestricted rock outcropping with a spectacular view of Blackwater Canyon. The trail is intermediate with s hort but steep inclines\, about 3 miles round trip taking three hours.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Blackwater Falls SP UID:20190920T1701270Z-399841-2436@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T140000 SUMMARY:Hands across the Potomac DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday\, October 13th\, for the 2nd Hands Acr oss the Potomac Event. Just like 356 of us did in October 2017\, hundreds of us will stand and hold hands on the bridge across the Potomac River bet ween Shepherdstown WV and Sharpsburg\, MD. https://www.facebook.com/events /511912572897508/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us on Sunday\, October 13th\, for the 2nd Hands Across the Potomac Event. Just like 356 of us did in October 2017\, hundreds of us will stand and ho ld hands on the bridge across the Potomac River between Shepherdstown WV a nd Sharpsburg\, MD.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190826T1729050Z-399841-2339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T090000 SUMMARY:Tomlinson Run Botany hike DESCRIPTION:Members and friends of the West Virginia Native Plant Society w ill be at Tomlinson Run State Park in Hancock County in the West Virginia Northern Panhandle. https://www.facebook.com/events/480378159422167/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Members and friends of the West Virginia Native Plant Society will be at Tomlinson Run State Park in Hancock County in the West Virginia Northern Panhandle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/480378159422167/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Tomlinson Run SP UID:20190826T1742020Z-399841-2341@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T130000 SUMMARY:Hands across the Appalachian Trail DESCRIPTION:Join your friends and neighbors at the Fourth Annual Hands Acro ss the Appalachian Trail! Be part of this special weekend of events across the state on Saturday\, September 28 and Sunday\, September 29\, as we wo rk to protect our communities\, water\, air\, land and natural treasures f rom the threats. https://www.facebook.com/events/484749959009295/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join your fr
iends and neighbors at the Fourth Annual Hands Across the Appalachian Trai
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Be part of this special wee
kend of events across the state on Saturday\, September 28 and Sunday\, Se
ptember 29\, as we work to protect our communities\, water\, air\, land an
d natural treasures from the threats.
https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/484749959009295/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Humpback Rocks Visitors Center UID:20190826T1732440Z-399841-2340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000 SUMMARY:Rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Event by Northern Panhandle Conservation District Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll build your own rainwater collection barrel — and take it home with you! Harvesting rainwater is a simple\, sustainab le way to conserve water and reduce runoff. Provided: Rain barrel Conversi on kit All necessary supplies Light meal and drinks What to Bring: Just yo ur own dril. Spots are limited — register now by calling (304) 238-1231 or register online at: npcdwv.org/payments/p/rain-barrel-workshop. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Northern Panhandle Conservation District< /a>
Join us for a hands-on w orkshop where you'll build your own rainwater collection barrel &mdash\; a nd take it home with you! Harvesting rainwater is a simple\, sustainable w ay to conserve water and reduce runoff.
Provided:
What to Bring: Just your own dril.
Spots are limited &mdash\; register now by calling (304) 238-1231 or register online at:&nbs p\;npcdwv.org/payments/p/rain-barrel-workshop< /a>. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250806T1438300Z-399841-6672@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T120000 SUMMARY:Bird walk DESCRIPTION:Bird walk Let’s look and listen for early fall migrants along P ortercamp Hollow to the power line cut. It’s about a 3-mile hike for atten dees who meet Naturalist Dave Dendler at the Polly Holly Trail entrance. A llow three hours of time for this birding hike. Open to the public without charge. Bring binoculars\, if you have them. We have a few sets of loaner s. https://www.facebook.com/events/662572357454737/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bird walk
Let&rsqu o\;s look and listen for early fall migrants along Portercamp Hollow to th e power line cut. It&rsquo\;s about a 3-mile hike for attendees who meet N aturalist Dave Dendler at the Polly Holly Trail entrance. Allow three hour s of time for this birding hike. Open to the public without charge. Bring binoculars\, if you have them. We have a few sets of loaners.
Creek critters
Hav e fun getting wet and looking for critters which make Davis Creek their ho me. Allow an hour of time for this family-fun activity along the water's e dge. Meet Naturalist Dave Dendler at the forest office for this adventure\ , 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive. Open to the public of any age without c harge.
https://www. facebook.com/events/666357090393876/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180808T1313050Z-399841-904@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T213000 SUMMARY:What do you hear DESCRIPTION:What do you hear 'Do you Hear What I Hear?' is a nighttime list ening party for sounds of the forest after dark. Join Naturalist Dave Dend ler at Shelter #5\, just past the campground entrance (The campground is a bout 4-miles past the KSF entrance sign). Open to the public without charg e. https://www.facebook.com/events/460553481020726/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What do you hear
' Do you Hear What I Hear?' is a nighttime listening party for sounds of the forest after dark. Join Naturalist Dave Dendler at Shelter #5\, just past the campground entrance (The campground is about 4-miles past the KSF ent rance sign). Open to the public without charge.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180808T1305030Z-399841-901@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T200000 SUMMARY:Nature series DESCRIPTION:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subje cts give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. The Nature Connection Series talks ha ppen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and continuing through late August. See either our Calendar of Events or Nature Connection Series page for speakers and talk titles. The talks are free and open to the public and no registration is r equired. All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Note: T alks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. Tonigh t: Jon Weems\, Tall trees and tight money: The history of WVU Core Arboret um X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local and re gional experts on a variety of nature-related subjects give public talks a t the Arboretum each summer as part of the \;WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series< /a>. The Nature Connection Series talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and conti nuing through late August. See either our \;Calendar of Events&nb sp\;or \;Nature Connection Series \;page for speakers and talk titles. The talks are free and open to the public and no registration is required.
All talks are outdoors\, so please dr ess for the weather. Note: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. To night: Jon Weems\, \;Tall trees and tight mo ney: The history of WVU Core Arboretum
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190716T1301040Z-399841-2204@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T200000 SUMMARY:Nature series DESCRIPTION:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subje cts give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. The Nature Connection Series talks ha ppen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and continuing through late August. See either our Calendar of Events or Nature Connection Series page for speakers and talk titles. These talks are free and open to the public\, and no registration is required. All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Not e: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. To night: Joan Beard\, Wild edible and medicinal plants: Current research fin dings on efficacy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local and re gional experts on a variety of nature-related subjects give public talks a t the Arboretum each summer as part of the \;WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series< /a>. The Nature Connection Series talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and conti nuing through late August. See either our \;Calendar of Events&nb sp\;or \;Nature Connection Series \;page for speakers and talk titles. These talk s are free and open to the public\, and no registration is required.
All talks are outdoors\, so pleas e dress for the weather. Note: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement . Tonight: Joan Beard\, Wild edible and medicina l plants: Current research findings on efficacy
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190716T1311210Z-399841-2207@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T150000 SUMMARY:Water trail cleanup DESCRIPTION:Let's Team Up to Clean Up! The Guyandotte Water Trail is having a cleanup this Saturday starting at 10 AM Branchland Park to the West Ham lin Fire Department. Boats\, canoes\, bags\, gloves and pickers will be pr ovided or you can bring your own boat. https://www.facebook.com/events/480 645305838217/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let's Team U p to Clean Up! The \;Guyandotte Water Trail is ha ving a cleanup this Saturday starting at 10 AM Branchland Park to the West Hamlin Fire Department. Boats\, canoes\, bags\, gloves and pickers will b e provided or you can bring your own boat.
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/480645305838217/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190716T1320460Z-399841-2209@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T200000 SUMMARY:Nature series DESCRIPTION:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subje cts give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. The Nature Connection Series talks ha ppen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and continuing through late August. See either our Calendar of Events or Nature Connection Series page for speakers and talk titles. The talks are free and open to the public and no registration is r equired. All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Note: T alks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. Tonigh t: Jim Thompson\, The top ten things everyone should know about soils and landscapes in WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local and re gional experts on a variety of nature-related subjects give public talks a t the Arboretum each summer as part of the \;WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series< /a>. The Nature Connection Series talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and conti nuing through late August. See either our \;Calendar of Events&nb sp\;or \;Nature Connection Series \;page for speakers and talk titles. The talks are free and open to the public and no registration is required.
All talks are outdoors\, so please dr ess for the weather. Note: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. To night: Jim Thompson\, \;The top ten things e veryone should know about soils and landscapes in WV
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190716T1312370Z-399841-2205@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190730T200000 SUMMARY:Nature series DESCRIPTION:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subje cts give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. The Nature Connection Series talks ha ppen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and continuing through late August. See either our Calendar of Events or Nature Connection Series page for speakers and talk titles. The talks are free and open to the public and no registration is r equired. All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Note: T alks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. Tonigh t: Mike Powell\, Red spruce forests in WV--past\, current\, and future sta tus X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local and re gional experts on a variety of nature-related subjects give public talks a t the Arboretum each summer as part of the \;WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series< /a>. The Nature Connection Series talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and conti nuing through late August. See either our \;Calendar of Events&nb sp\;or \;Nature Connection Series \;page for speakers and talk titles. The talks are free and open to the public and no registration is required.
All talks are outdoors\, so please dr ess for the weather. Note: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. To night: Mike Powell\, \;Red spruce forests in WV--past\, current\, and future status
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190718T1508000Z-399841-2208@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T200000 SUMMARY:Nature series DESCRIPTION:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subje cts give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. The Nature Connection Series talks ha ppen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, starting in early June and continuing through late August. See either our Calendar of Events or Nature Connection Series page for speakers and talk titles. These talks are free and open to the public\, and no registration is required. All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Not e: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is inclement. To night: Frank Jernejcic\, Monitoring\, marking\, and relocating timber ratt lesnakes at Cooper's Rock and WVU State Forests X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subjects give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the \;WVU Core Arbo retum Nature Connection Series. The Nature Connection Seri es talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amph itheater\, starting in early June and continuing through late August. See either our \;Calendar of Events \;or \;Nature Connection Series \;pa ge for speakers and talk titles. These talks are free and open to the publ ic\, and no registration is required.
All talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. N ote: Talks will be moved or may be cancelled if the weather is incl ement. Tonight: Frank Jernejcic \, Monitoring\, marking\, and relocating timber rattlesnakes at Cooper's Rock and WVU State Forests
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20190716T1307300Z-399841-2206@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T150000 SUMMARY:KSF hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Join KSF Naturalist Je ss Blalock on the Davis Creek Trail\, where we'll look for animal sign and signs of Spring! Learn more here... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Join KSF Naturalist Jess Blalock on the Davis Creek Trail \, where we'll look for animal sign and signs of Spring! Learn more here...
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20250224T1525480Z-399841-6280@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T123000 SUMMARY:Twelvepole Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Twelvepole Creek Rising Join us for a community cleanu p along Twelvepole Creek as part of West Virginia Make-It-Shine with the W est Virginia Department of Environmental Protection! Location: Twelvepole Creek at the Valley Athletic Park. We need you! All hands are welcome — co me help clean up our beautiful creek. Lean more here. What you should brin g: Your own watercraft (kayaks\, canoes\, etc.) Personal protective equipm ent (PPE) What we provide: Gloves Trash bags Litter getters Free lunch No registration needed – just show up! Let’s make a big impact together—brin g your friends\, family\, and neighbors. The more volunteers\, the better. Come prepared to get a little dirty and have fun while making a differenc e! TwelvepoleCleanup X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Twelvepole Creek Rising
Join us for a community cleanup along Tw elvepole Creek as part of West Virginia Make-It-Shine with the West Virgin ia Department of Environmental Protection! \;Location: Twelvepole Cree k at the Valley Athletic Park. \;We need you! All hands are welcome &m dash\; come help clean up our beautiful creek. Lean more here.
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No registration neede d &ndash\; just show up! Let&rsquo\;s make a big impact together&mdash\;br ing your friends\, family\, and neighbors. The more volunteers\, the bette r. Come prepared to get a little dirty and have fun while making a differe nce!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Twelvepole Valley Athletic Park UID:20250424T1334580Z-399841-6281@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200527 SUMMARY:NOAA at home DESCRIPTION:NOAA at home With lots of kid’s home from school\, you might be looking for educational activities that can be done without leaving the h ouse. Here’s a quick roundup of NOAA’s most popular educational resources to help you safely hunker down while learning about the ocean and atmosphe re. https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/special-topics/edu cation-at-home X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NOAA at home
With lots of kid&rsquo\;s h ome from school\, you might be looking for educational activities that can be done without leaving the house. Here&rsquo\;s a quick roundup of NOAA& rsquo\;s most popular educational resources to help you safely hunker down while learning about the ocean and atmosphere.
https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-c ollections/special-topics/education-at-home< /p> CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200526T1325080Z-399841-3131@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T160000 SUMMARY:Paddlers brainstorm DESCRIPTION:A side-effect of the pandemic: A big upsurge in people who want to paddle. Dick's and Walmart report record sales in paddle craft. How ca n WV best respond to this new interest? How can we make it easier for peop le and their families to paddle safely? Join Try This West Virginia for a paddling brainstorm\, kicked off by Melanie Seiler of Active Southern WV\, John Ciesla of Guardians of the West Fork and Evan Young of Appalachian B oarding Company. You will learn some things about what is happening and ma ke some contacts. Some collaborative action may come out of it. In either case\, it will be a good session. Click-Here to register. PaddleBrainstorm .png TryThisWV on Facebook X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
A side-effec t of the pandemic: A big upsurge in people who want to paddle. Dick's and Walmart report record sales in paddle craft.
How can WV best respond to this new interest? How can we make it easier for people and their families to paddle safely?
Join Try This West Virginia for a paddling brainstorm \, kicked off by Melanie Seiler of Ac tive Southern WV\, John Ciesla of \;Guardians of the West Fork and Evan Young of Appalachian Boarding Company. You will learn some things about what is happening and make some contacts. Some collaborative action may come out of it. In either case\, it will be a good session.
Click-Here& nbsp\;to register.
TryThisWV on \;Facebook< /span>
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Online UID:20210219T1738450Z-399841-3669@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180721T140000 SUMMARY:Doggy paddle DESCRIPTION:Doggy paddle https://www.facebook.com/events/415593385620018/ G azette article: http://bit.ly/2zWTa9Z X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Doggy paddle
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 415593385620018/
Gazette article: http://bit.ly/2zWTa9Z
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:St Albans K-9 Association UID:20180718T1833560Z-399841-863@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T100000 SUMMARY:High tunnel workshop series DESCRIPTION:WVSU/NRCS High Tunnel Workshop Series: Production Planning Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Servic e for a High Tunnel Workshop Series that will cover a variety of topics he lpful to high tunnel and small garden growers. Our topic for January will be 'Production Planning'. The topic will cover what can grow in a high tun nel and how to lay out your tunnel based on your production goals. This ev ent will be held at the Beckley NRCS Field Office. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVSU/NRCS Hi gh Tunnel Workshop Series: Production Planning
Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resour ces Conservation Service for a High Tunnel Workshop Series that will cover a variety of topics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers.
Our topic for January will be 'P roduction Planning'. The topic will cover what can grow in a high tunnel a nd how to lay out your tunnel based on your production goals. This event w ill be held at the Beckley NRCS Field Office.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:NRCS Field Office UID:20250108T1523170Z-399841-6209@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T200000 SUMMARY:PPKTU meeting DESCRIPTION:P. Pendleton Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited (PPKTU) is sche duled to meet on June 18th at the West Virginia Botanic Gardens in Morgant own. The meeting will begin at 6PM. There will have films\, beverages\, fo od\, and fun. We have a new and exciting chapter to write! https://www.fac ebook.com/events/371892960125739/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:P. Pendleton Kennedy Chapter of Trout Unlimited (PPKTU) is scheduled to meet on June 1 8th at the \;West Virginia Botanic Gardens in Morgantown. The meeting will begin at 6PM. There will have fi lms\, beverages\, food\, and fun. We have a new and exciting chapter to write!
https://www.facebook.com/events/371892960125739/
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:WV Botanic Gardens UID:20190617T1852480Z-399841-2064@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 SUMMARY:Stream to Screen DESCRIPTION:TRANSPORT THE STREAM TO THE SCREEN! Our education team is commi tted to ensuring you #LearnAtHome at your own pace\, in your own homes\, t o meet your own unique needs. We are curating hands-on\, minds-on virtual learning resources\, including NEW virtual activities and workshops\, to e ngage students\, teachers\, and everyday community members alike! Subscrib e to receive a weekly email of fun\, freshwater-focused resources. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:TRAN SPORT THE STREAM TO THE SCREEN!
Our education team is committed to ensuring you #Lear nAtHome at your own pace\, in your own homes\, to meet your own u nique needs. We are curating hands-on\, minds-on virtual learning resources\, including NE W virtual activities and workshops\, to engage students\, teachers\, and e veryday community members alike! Subscribe to receive a weekly email of fun\, freshwater-f ocused resources.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200420T1923020Z-399841-3017@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T200000 SUMMARY:Land to Stream DESCRIPTION:Land to Stream Workshop Online via video conferencing Audience: Pre-service teachers (undergraduate students). In-service teachers or non -formal educators still welcome\, but please note this introductory worksh op is designed specifically for new or early-career educators. Download th e flyer HERE... Cost: FREE. Registration is required. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Land to Stre am Workshop
Online via video conferencing Audience: \;Pre-service teachers (under graduate students). In-service teachers or non-formal educators still welc ome\, but please note this introductory workshop is designed specifically for new or early-career educators. Download the flyer HERE... \;
Cost: FREE. < a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvMCrcUwpRnx2B09yoNN5gt3 yhpmmI35s8Uiuw32iYo66Idg/viewform'>Registration is required. CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200420T1928110Z-399841-3018@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200407 SUMMARY:Non-healthcare PPE DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) virus \, and we are learning more about it every day. At this point\, the best w ay to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes it. Stopping transmission (spread) of the virus through everyday practice s is the best way to keep people healthy. The attached document provides g uidance from WV Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) regardin g the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) for non-healthcare worker s. PPEfornonhealhcareworkers.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) virus\, and we are learning more about it every day. At this point\, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes it. Stopping transmiss ion (spread) of the virus through everyday practices is the best way to ke ep people healthy. The attached document provides guidance from WV \;< a href='https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx'>Department of Hea lth and Human Resources (WVDHHR) regarding the use of personal protect ion equipment (PPE) for non-healthcare workers.
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200407T1956330Z-399841-2951@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T150000 SUMMARY:Literacy in Science DESCRIPTION:Literacy in Science Learn about some different techniques to in tegrate literacy instruction into the science classroom\, whether that cla ssroom is virtual or in person. In addition to sharing some literacy routi nes\, we'll also go over resources like Newsela that support literacy acro ss content areas. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Literacy in Science
Learn about some dif ferent techniques to integrate literacy instruction into the science class room\, whether that classroom is virtual or in person. In addition to shar ing some literacy routines\, we'll also go over resources like Newsela tha t support literacy across content areas.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200420T2025190Z-399841-3019@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190524 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA’s Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-19-week-of-may-20-2019/ In this issue... ACWA Submits Comment Letter on 401 Cert House Appropriations Committee Marks U p Interior-Environment Bill Senate Holds PFAS Hearing Meetings and more! T he Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activi ties. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlight s important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. ACWAlogo .png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA&rsquo\;s \;Week's Wrap is accessible h ere:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acw a-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-19-week-of-may-20-2019/
In this issue...
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming acti vities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlig hts important information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190524T1752310Z-399841-2006@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240802 SUMMARY:Partnership for Forest and Water DESCRIPTION:Partnership Vision Resilient and well-managed forests that imp rove water resources and create healthy watersheds. Welcome! We are so t hrilled to announce the launch of the Northeast Mid-Atlantic Partnership f or Forests and Water website and quarterly newsletter! Feel free to pass o n this newsletter and our new site with others who you think would be inte rested in learning more or collaborating. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Partnership Vision \;< /p>
Resilient and well-managed fore sts that improve water resources and create healthy watersheds. \ ;
Welcome!& nbsp\;
We are so thrilled to announce the launch of the Northeast Mid-Atlantic Partnership for Forests and Water \;website< /span> \;and quarterly newsletter! Feel free to pass on this newslette r and our new site with others who you think would be interested in learni ng more or collaborating.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240802T1324280Z-399841-5940@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928 SUMMARY:WV Roadkill cook-off RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia RoadKill Cook-off is one of the region’s most fun and exciting annual events. In years past\, the Food Network\, the Tr avel Channel and the Discovery Channel have all covered this wild and offb eat festival! If you’ve ever wanted to taste exotic dishes like squirrel g ravy over biscuits\, teriyaki-marinated bear or deer sausage\, this is the place to be! Friday night is the Rockin Redneck Square dance and Saturday is the Roadkill Cookoff! https://www.facebook.com/events/1952177681727480 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia RoadKill Cook-off is one of the region&rsquo\;s most fun and exciting annual events. In years past\ , the Food Network\, the Travel Channel and the Discovery Channel have all covered this wild and offbeat festival! If you&rsquo\;ve ever wanted to t aste exotic dishes like squirrel gravy over biscuits\, teriyaki-marinated bear or deer sausage\, this is the place to be! Friday night is the Rockin Redneck Square dance and Saturday is the Roadkill Cookoff!
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 1952177681727480/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180523T1409220Z-399841-764@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200228 SUMMARY:GRWA action alert DESCRIPTION:Action Alert: Appalachian Trail at Supreme Court\; MVP Options\ ; Trump kills endangered species\; much more. http://wordpress.greenbrier. org/act-now/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Acti on Alert: Appalachian Trail at Supreme Court\; MVP Options\; Trum p kills endangered species\; much more.
http:// wordpress.greenbrier.org/act-now/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200309T1914520Z-399841-2839@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190907 SUMMARY:Blackwater canyon hike DESCRIPTION:Blackwater canyon hike Along this 10-mile journey you will view abandoned coke ovens\, spectacular waterfalls and views\, beautiful mixed hardwood forest and much more. Hiking boots or cross-country shoes are re commended. Certain portions of the hike include rough terrain and water cr ossings. Significant elevation changes occur along the route. Contact Davi d Vance or call: 304-866-2215 for more information. Registration: Adults $ 15\, Children (6-12) $10 Pre-registration is recommended CV_HikesRegistrat ion.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Blac kwater canyon hike
Along this 10-mile journey you will view abandoned coke ovens\, spectacula r waterfalls and views\, beautiful mixed hardwood forest and much more. Hi king boots or cross-country shoes are recommended. Certain portions of the hike include rough terrain and water crossings. Significant elevation cha nges occur along the route. Contact David Vance or call: 304-866-2215 for more information.
Registration: Adults $15\, Children (6 -12) $10
Pre-registration is recommended
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20190415T1325000Z-399841-1854@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713 SUMMARY:Walk between the parks DESCRIPTION:Walk between the parks Registration fees for the 8-mile between the parks hike includes shuttle service. Hikers should pack their own wat er\, snacks and lunch. Contact David Vance or call: 304-866-2215 for more information. Registration: Adults $15\, Children (6-12) $10 Pre-registrati on is recommended CV_HikesRegistration.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Walk between the parks
Registration fees for the 8-mile between the parks hike includes shuttle s ervice. Hikers should pack their own water\, snacks and lunch. Contact&nbs p\;David Vance or call: 304-8 66-2215 for more information.
Registration: Adults $15\, Children (6-12) $10
Pre-registration is recommended
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20190708T1521340Z-399841-1852@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190803 SUMMARY:Walk between the parks DESCRIPTION:Walk between the parks Registration fees for the 8-mile between the parks hike includes shuttle service. Hikers should pack their own wat er\, snacks and lunch. Contact David Vance or call: 304-866-2215 for more information. Registration: Adults $15\, Children (6-12) $10 Pre-registrati on is recommended CV_HikesRegistration.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Walk between the parks
Registration fees for the 8-mile between the parks hike includes shuttle s ervice. Hikers should pack their own water\, snacks and lunch. Contact&nbs p\;David Vance or call: 304-8 66-2215 for more information.
Registration: Adults $15\, Children (6-12) $10
Pre-registration is recommended
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20190509T2026090Z-399841-1853@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240102 SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Stream DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Adopt-A-Stream is a new program launched in October 202 3\, to improve the quality of our environment by encouraging public involv ement in the elimination of stream litter. Read more here. Contact: REAP - Adopt A Stream West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection\, 601 57th Street SE Charleston\, WV 25304 Phone: (304) 926-0499 Toll Free: (80 0) 322-5530 Email: depadoptastream@wv.gov DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Adop t-A-Stream is a new program launched in October 2023\, to \;improve th e quality of our environment by encouraging public involvement in the elim ination of stream litter. Read more \;here.
Contact: REAP - Adopt A Stream
West Virginia Department of E
nvironmental Protection\, \;601 57th Street SE
Charleston\, WV 25304
Phone: \;(304) 926-0499
Toll Free: \;(800) 322-5530
Email: \;depadoptastream@wv.gov
Jefferson County - We will be adding over 1 20 trees to Sam Michaels Park. \;We need your help to make the park m ore beautiful and more green!
This tree planting will increase tre e canopy\, filter &\; infiltrate stormwater runoff\, improve the water quality of Elks Run (the drinking water source for Harpers Ferry)\, and pr ovide wildlife habitat. Leave you mark on the park for generations to come &hellip\; plant a tree!
Pre-Registration is not necessary. Please bring your Family &\; Friends.
Shovels &\; work gloves are a lso VERY HELPFUL!
Jefferson County Parks &\; Recreation 235 Sam Michael&rsquo\;s Lane\, Shenandoah Junction\, WV 25442
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Sam Michael's Park UID:20190403T1608010Z-399841-1809@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023 SUMMARY:AGO LOI deadline DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) has issued an announ cement of Additional Grant Opportunity (AGO) for projects that focus on no npoint source issues. The total amount available is $99\,000. WIB is accep ting projects that must be completed on/before September 30\, 2025. Amoun ts from $2\,000 up to $20\,000 will be considered. To apply\, you must sub mit a Letter of Intent (LOI). If your LOI is selected\, WIB will ask for a full proposal (i.e. work plan). The project work plan must be submitted w ithin two weeks of notification. Timely responses and submissions are crit ical\, and any delays can impact the funding availability. The submission deadline for the LOI is October 23\, 2023. For more information read the o verview of the AGO process\, and contact the NPS Coordinator or your local Basin Coordinator if you have any questions or need assistance. Submit y our LOI Here. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s \;Watershed Impr ovement Branch (WIB) has issued an announcement of Addit ional Grant Opportunity (AGO) for projects that focus on nonpoint source i ssues. The total amount available is $99\,000. WIB is accepting projects t hat must be completed on/before September 30\, 2025. \; Amounts from $ 2\,000 up to $20\,000 will be considered. To apply\, you must submit a Let ter of Intent (LOI).
If your LOI is selected\, WIB will ask for a full proposal (i.e. work plan). The project work plan must be submitted within two weeks of notification. Time ly responses and submissions are critical\, and any delays can impact the funding availability.
The su bmission deadline for the LOI is October 23\, 2023. For more information r ead the overview of the AGO process\, and contact the \;NPS Coordinator \;or your local Basin Coordinator if you have an y questions or need assistance. \;
Submit your LOI Here.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20231023T1941340Z-399841-5468@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200210 SUMMARY:River Network membership DESCRIPTION:The River Network is offering a significant discount on two-yea r premium memberships. They are calling it Sponsored Membership. Feel free to share this opportunity with your local stakeholder groups. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The River Ne twork is offering a significant discount on two-year premium memberships. They are calling it Sponsored Membership . Feel free to share this opportunity with your local stakeho lder groups.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200207T1600230Z-399841-2748@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200207 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION: River Voices - Feb. 2020 In this issue Empowering environment al water transactions\; Building seeds of stewardship\; Meet our team\; Ri ver Rally scholarship deadline\; Events and learning opportunities\; Membe r news and tips and much more! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
In this issue
Chronicals o f the \;Davi s Creek Watershed Association - Summer 2023. Dowload the PDF from the link below.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230728T1301340Z-399841-5350@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230728 SUMMARY:The Current DESCRIPTION:News from the Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation - Sum mer 2023. Download the PDF from the link below. TheCurrentSummer2023.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:News from th e \;Fo rks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation - Summer 2023. Download the PDF from the link below. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230728T1304070Z-399841-5351@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-10-week-of-march-11-2019/ In this issue… Secon d State WOTUS Outreach Session EPA’s NSmart Program Webinars WRF Nutrients MOU and Resources Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membersh ip of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please dir ect any comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
< p>https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-10-week -of-march-11-2019/\;In this issue&hellip\;
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's e vents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importan t deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any commen ts to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190315T1826320Z-399841-1739@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210202 SUMMARY:River Network online community DESCRIPTION:The Online Community is Now Open! River Network is thrilled to provide an online forum where representatives from the 8\,500+ nonprofits\ , agencies\, tribal groups\, and utilities who protect and restore rivers and safeguard clean water across the United States can connect and collabo rate for a future with clean water and healthy rivers for all. River Netwo rk’s Online Community is a place for water protectors\, nonprofit leaders\ , agency representatives\, industry innovators\, and others to connect\, a lign\, and act. Register today to: Connect with peers on topics that matte r to you. Share opportunities and address challenges. Stay up to date on t he latest water news. Foster partnerships for shared impact. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Online C ommunity is Now Open!
River Network is thrilled to provide an online forum where representatives from the 8\,500+ nonprofits\, agencies\, tribal groups\, and utilities who prot ect and restore rivers and safeguard clean water across the United States can connect and collaborate for a future with clean water and healthy rive rs for all. River Network&rsquo\;s Online Community \;is a place for w ater protectors\, nonprofit leaders\, agency representatives\, industry in novators\, and others \;to connect\, align\, and act. \;Register today to:
Project WET
and Project Learning Tree are partnering with WVU Extension Service and Og
lebay Institute to offer a joint educator workshop at the Schrader Environmental Center. This workshop is suited for k-12 and both formal and informal educator
s\, \;all attendees will receive BOTH curriculum and activity guides.
Lunch and refreshments are provided and there is a $15 registration fee.&n
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To register\, download and scan the QR code on the flyer or Click-Here. \;
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CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Schrader Environmental Center UID:20210727T1928160Z-399841-4032@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210223 SUMMARY:Creative leadership summit RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by South Arts and the National Consortium for Crea tive Placemaking (NCCP)\, the Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit: Sout h + Appalachia is an annual gathering that explores how arts and cultural programming can be forces for connection and community resilience througho ut the southeastern United States. Visit the webiste below for details. ht tps://www.southarts.org/programs-conferences/creative-placemaking-leadersh ip-summit X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Co-presented by South Arts and \;the \;National Consortium for Creative Placemaking \;( NCCP)\, the \;Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit: \;South + Ap palachia \;is an annual gathering that explores how arts and cultural programming can be forces for connection and community resilience througho ut the southeastern United States. Visit the webiste below for details.
https://www.southa rts.org/programs-conferences/creative-placemaking-leadership-summit
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210127T1412460Z-399841-3645@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100312T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100312T210000 SUMMARY:WVEEA Conference DESCRIPTION:http://wveea.org/content/view/16/53/ The goal of the conference is to provide the primary venue for WVEEA to connect and unite environmen tal professionals\, teachers\, informal educators\, professors\, and inter ested others in order to collaborate on projects\, discuss and disperse in formation\, share research\, provide professional development opportunitie s\, and strengthen the environmental community in West Virginia. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://wveea.org/content/view/16/53/The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) and the WV Dept. of Agriculture have partnered to offer a pesticide collection event at the Grapevine Rd. Recy cling Center in Martinsburg. The event is open to WV residents and partici pants may dispose of any item with 'cide' in its original label descriptio n. Please contact BCSWA in advance if large quantities will be disposed.&n bsp\;
http://www.berkeleycountyrecycling.org/ \;| 304-267-9370 | \;office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210928T1610190Z-399841-4122@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T130000 SUMMARY:Water Cooler Talk DESCRIPTION:PennState Extension - Water Cooler Talk: Pesticides and Water P ollution The Water Cooler Talk series provides a once-a-month event that f eatures invited speakers talking about water resources around the commonwe alth of Pennsylvania. Topics will range anywhere from climate to groundwat er and anything in between. This series provides a chance for all people i nterested in water resources to gather and discuss current water-related w ork. A certificate of attendance will be provided for professional develop ment documentation. This will be provided to anyone who attends and is int erested in receiving this certificate. Please note that this does not coun t as certified credits for continuing education. Click-Here to register! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:PennState Ex tension - Water Cooler Talk: Pesticides and Water Pollution
The Water Cooler Talk series provides a on ce-a-month event that features invited speakers talking about water resour ces around the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Topics will range anywhere fr om climate to groundwater and anything in between. This series provides a chance for all people interested in water resources to gather and discuss current water-related work.
A certificate of attendance will be provided for professional development documentation. This will be provided to anyone who attends and is interest ed in receiving this certificate. Please note that this does not count as certified credits for continuing education.
Click-Here to register!< /span>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220707T1959550Z-399841-4740@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210528 SUMMARY:Postcast: West Run Watershed DESCRIPTION:Postcast Special Episode: West Run Watershed Welcome to a speci al feature episode of The Postcast\, the audio companion to The Dominion P ost newspaper in Morgantown\, WV. In this special episode reporter Gabriel la Brown looks at the state of the West Run watershed in Morgantown after years of impact from acid mine drainage and local land development. https: //www.dominionpost.com/2021/05/23/postcast-special-episode-west-run-waters hed/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Postcast Spe cial Episode: West Run Watershed
Welcome to a special feature episode of The Postcast\, the audio comp anion to The Dominion Post newspaper in Morgantown\, WV. \;In this spe cial episode reporter Gabriella Brown looks at the state of the West Run w atershed in Morgantown after years of impact from acid mine drainage and l ocal land development.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>https://www.dominionpost.com/2021/05/23/postcast-s pecial-episode-west-run-watershed/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210528T2022490Z-399841-3928@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307 SUMMARY:What’s your water footprint? DESCRIPTION:Your water footprint includes your tap water use and the “virtu al water” used to produce your food\, electricity\, gas and home goods. Vi sit the website below to learn more… https://www.watercalculator.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Your water f ootprint includes your tap water use and the &ldquo\;virtual water&rdquo\; used to produce your food\, electricity\, gas and home goods. Visit the w ebsite below to learn more&hellip\;
https://www.watercalculator.org/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20230307T1414220Z-399841-5174@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 SUMMARY:Dunloup trout release and cleanup DESCRIPTION:Dunloup Creek Cleanup/Midland Trail Trout in the Classroom Rele ase Help the Southern WV Chapter and Midland Trail School Trout in the Cla ssroom kids release their aquarium raised trout into Dunloup Creek with a stream cleanup afterward. Then help the kids fish. Meet at Dun Glen Picnic area at 9am. Picnic area is all the way down to the New River in the town of Thurmond. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dunl
oup Creek Cleanup/Midland Trail Trout in the Classroom Release
Help the \;Southern WV Chapter and Midland Trail School Trout in the Classroom kids release their aquarium raised trout into Dunloup Creek with a stream clean up afterward. Then help the kids fish.
Meet at Dun Glen Picnic area at 9am. Picnic area is all the way down to the New River in the town of Thurmond. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260423T1732500Z-399841-7098@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210528 SUMMARY:WVHUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:WVHUB Stories of Hope Learn the impact of an AmeriCorps VISTA y ear of service. The Hub is growing! Meet the newest member of our team. WV State historic tax credit made permanent\, paves way for building rehabil itation projects. Click-Here for ALL the details. Opportunities On Friday\ , June 3 at 11:00 am\, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation is hosting an introductory webinar about the Foundation’s competitive grant types\, sch olarships\, capacity building trainings\, and other tips and tools. Learn more and register here. The Mon Forest Towns Partnership Board and Grants Committee\, in partnership with The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and West Virginia University Extension Service\, is seeking a Grants Manag er. Learn more and apply here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVHU B Stories of Hope
Click- Here \;for ALL the details.
Opportunities
On Friday\, June 3 at 11:00 am\, The Greater Kanawha Vall ey Foundation is hosting an introductory \;webinar about the Foundatio n&rsquo\;s competitive grant types\, scholarships\, capacity building trai nings\, and other tips and tools. \;Learn more and register here.
The Mon Forest Towns Part nership Board and Grants Committee\, in partnership with The Claude Worthi ngton Benedum Foundation and West Virginia University Extension Service\, is seeking a Grants Manager. \;Lear n more and apply here
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210528T2040580Z-399841-3931@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T130000 SUMMARY:Mars student challenge DESCRIPTION:Lead students in designing and building a mission to Mars with a guided education plan and resources from NASA\, join in live stream Q&As with experts\, and share student work with a worldwide audience. The chal lenge culminates on February 18\, when students can land their missions al ong with the Perseverance Mars rover! Register Here: https://www.jpl.nasa. gov/.../pre-register-to-join-the.../ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Lead student s in designing and building a mission to Mars with a guided education plan and resources from NASA\, join in live stream Q&\;As with experts\, an d share student work with a worldwide audience. The challenge culminates o n February 18\, when students can land their missions along with the Perse verance Mars rover!
Register Here: \;https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/.../pre-register-to-join-the.../
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210107T1911310Z-399841-3617@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210430 SUMMARY:Pollinator’s gardening DESCRIPTION:Pollinator’s gardening @ Blackwater Falls SP Participate in pol linator gardening led by Paulita Cousin\, park naturalist\, and assisted b y Brittany and Aspen. We will be preparing and planting a pollinator garde n near the Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park. We will also iden tify and remove unwanted plants from the pollinator zone. Questions about flowers and grasses that are attractive to pollinators are answered. Seed sources\, how to prepare sites for planting\, the time it takes for an are a to fully develop\, and more can be part of the day. Times TBD. https://w vstateparks.com/event/pollinator-gardening/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pollinator&r squo\;s gardening @ Blackwater Falls SP
Participate in pollinator gardening led by Paulita Cousin\, pa rk naturalist\, and assisted by Brittany and Aspen. We will be preparing a nd planting a pollinator garden near the Nature Center at Blackwater Falls State Park. We will also identify and remove unwanted plants from the pol linator zone. Questions about flowers and grasses that are attractive to p ollinators are answered. Seed sources\, how to prepare sites for planting\ , the time it takes for an area to fully develop\, and more can be part of the day. Times TBD.
https://wvstateparks.com /event/pollinator-gardening/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park UID:20210416T1503160Z-399841-3806@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421 SUMMARY:WV Envirothon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Last year's competition was virtual. This year we are live and in-person. Click-Here to view a presentation to learn more\, and HERE for the Envirothon 2022 details! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Last year's competition was virtual.
Th is year we are live and in-person. \;Click-Here to view a presentation to learn more\, and \;HERE for the Envirothon 2022 details!
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CATEGORIES:Agencies
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park
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SUMMARY:Reservoir hike
DESCRIPTION:Reservoir hike @ Coopers Rock SF Outdoor activities at Coopers
Rock State Forest encourage exploration of nature and traditional activiti
es. Join your guide for the 6:00 p.m. activity: “A look at the life surrou
nding the reservoir.” Meet at the reservoir parking area across from McCol
lum Campground. Youth\, adults\, and families welcomed. https://wvstatepar
ks.com/event/coopers-rock-reservoir-life-hike-18/
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Reservoir hi ke @ Coopers Rock SF
Outdoor activities at Coopers Rock State Forest encourage exploration of nature a nd traditional activities. Join your guide for the 6:00 p.m. activity: &ld quo\;A look at the life surrounding the reservoir.&rdquo\; Meet at the res ervoir parking area across from McCollum Campground. Youth\, adults\, and families welcomed.
https://wvs tateparks.com/event/coopers-rock-reservoir-life-hike-18/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Coopers Rock State Forest UID:20210416T1500310Z-399841-3805@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210528 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: 250 pounds of trash removed from Ohio River Bald eagle chicks hatch along Monongahela and Youghiogheny River Two mile sect ion of Ohio River Trail opens Support for kayak launch parking along Alle gheny River Targeted Study Highlight: Monongahela Water Resources Research Act Program National Competitive Grants FY2021 And more… Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
And more&hellip\; \;Click-H ere for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210528T2031090Z-399841-3929@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000 SUMMARY:Geology rocks hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Join us at the KSF Nat ure Center\, for a presentation and guided hike hosted by Randy Toth from the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES). Randy will be di scussing West Virginia's geology\, rocks\, fossils\, and mineral resources . Even learn about local geology here at KSF. There will be a short inform ational hike following the presentation. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Join us at the KSF Nature Center\, for a presentation and guided hike hosted by Randy Toth from the \;West Virginia Geological a nd Economic Survey (WVGES). Randy will be discussing West Virgini a's geology\, rocks\, fossils\, and mineral resources. Even learn about lo cal geology here at KSF. There will be a short informational hike followin g the presentation.
--->\; Learn more here . \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:KSF Nature Center UID:20250910T1627220Z-399841-6785@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: A plan for the future of the Ohio River Alleghen y County's proposed coke oven rules are a hot topic Historic roundhouse at Hazelwood Green being transformed into a technology center Virtual events The History and value of integrated regional water planning Environmental film series 'Run Wild Run Free: 50 Years of Wild and Scenic Rivers' 3RQ V irtual Roundtable Series West Virginia Water Research Institute seminar se ries Grant info: https://3riversquest.wvu.edu/ Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Virtual events
Grant in fo: https://3riversquest.w vu.edu/
Click-Here&nbs p\;to read all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201113T1352420Z-399841-3539@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191213 SUMMARY:Cacapon River membership drive DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the Lost River is essentially the upper cours e of the Cacapon River? It travels over 31 miles before disappearing into it's riverbed -- it loses stream as it flows. But it reappears as the Caca pon River just south west of Wardensville. One of the Friends of Cacapon R iver goals in 2020 is to build our membership and increase activities in t his headwaters area -- in and around Wardensville. If you would like to ge t involved\, please email us at info@cacaponriver.org. https://www.faceboo k.com/148280111867275/posts/3218106124884643 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Did you know that the Lost River is essentially the upper course of the Cacapon River? It travels over 31 miles before disappearing into it's riverbed -- it los es stream as it flows. But it reappears as the Cacapon River just south we st of Wardensville.
One of t he \;Friends of Cacap on River goals in 2020 is to build our membership and increase activit ies in this headwaters area -- in and around Wardensville. If you would li ke to get involved\, please email us at info@cacaponriver.org.
https://www.facebook.com/148280111867275/posts/3218106124884643
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20191211T1529360Z-399841-2589@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210612 SUMMARY:Free fishing days RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Free fishing days @ Tomlinson Run SP Free fishing days in West Virginia are June 12 -13\, 2021. There is no license required to fish on t hese days. This is an opportunity to go fishing for the first time or to t ake a friend and share the outdoor experience. https://wvstateparks.com/e vent/free-fishing-days-at-tomlinson-run-state-park/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free fishing days @ Tomlinson Run SP
Fre e fishing days in West Virginia are June 12 -13\, 2021. There is no licens e required to fish on these days. This is an opportunity to go fishing for the first time or to take a friend and share the outdoor experience. \;
https://wvstatepa rks.com/event/free-fishing-days-at-tomlinson-run-state-park/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Tomlinson Run State Park UID:20210416T1506220Z-399841-3807@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T120000 SUMMARY:TGKVF opportunities DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what the Program Department does at The Greater Kan awha Valley Foundation (TGKVF)? It includes competitive grantmaking\, but it is also so much more! Join this informational webinar to learn about th e Foundation’s competitive grant types\, scholarships\, capacity building trainings\, and other tips and tools. You will meet TGKVF’s Program Team a nd hear about the various opportunities we offer. This webinar is for anyo ne who is new to TGKVF and would like an introduction to our program oppor tunities\, but also for those who think they know us and would like a refr esher. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ever wonder what the Program Department does at The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF)? It includes competitive grantmaking\, but it is also so much more ! Join this informational webinar to learn about the Foundation&rsquo\;s c ompetitive grant types\, scholarships\, capacity building trainings\, and other tips and tools. You will meet TGKVF&rsquo\;s Program Team and hear a bout the various opportunities we offer. This webinar is for anyone who is new to TGKVF and would like an introduction to our program opportunities\ , but also for those who think they know us and would like a refresher.
Click-Here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20210528T2044440Z-399841-3932@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812 SUMMARY:Aaron’s Audacious Adventures DESCRIPTION:Aaron’s Audacious Adventures We just released our 6th edition o f Aaron's Audacious Adventures. This week Aaron made a few interesting obs ervations with photos to go with them! He really gets into the nitty gritt y on some butterfly identification. Click-Here to check it out. FOB_logo.j pg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Aaron&rsquo\ ;s Audacious Adventures
We j ust released our 6th edition of Aaron's Audacious Adventures. This week Aa ron made a few interesting observations with photos to go with them! He re ally gets into the nitty gritty on some butterfly identification. < /p>
Click-Here to check it out.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220812T1959160Z-399841-4821@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190201 SUMMARY:Volunteer West Virginia DESCRIPTION:There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunties throughout W est Virginia. To find one that interest you start at the Volunteer West Vi rginia [opportunity] search portal. https://volunteer.wv.gov/Volunteer-Sea rch/Pages/default.aspx ___________________________________________________ _________________ Volunteer West Virginia\, the lead agency for volunteeri sm and National Service in West Virginia\, administers $8 million in feder al\, state\, and local funding for National Service and volunteer programs across the state each year. The Commission is guided by a bipartisan boar d of Commissioners\, who are appointed by the Governor of West Virginia. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunties throughout West Virginia. To find one that inte rest you start at the Volunteer West Virginia [opportunity] search port al.
https://volunteer.wv.gov/Volunteer-Sear ch/Pages/default.aspx
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Vol unteer West Virginia\, the lead agency for volunteerism and \ ;National Service \;in West Virginia\, administers $8 \;mi llion in federal\, state\, and local funding for National Service and volu nteer programs across the state each year. \;The Commission is guided by a bipartisan board of \;Commissioners\, who are appointed by the Governor of West Virgini a. \;
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20190123T2055020Z-399841-1533@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T140000 SUMMARY:NSmart DESCRIPTION:NSmart is a proposed voluntary program to recognize water resou rce recovery facilities (WRRFs)\, and their watershed partners\, progress towards reducing nutrients in waterbodies. The EPA’s Office of Water and t he NSmart Steering Committee are hosting an interest and information webin ar to introduce a proposed voluntary recognition program for POTWs\, WWRFs \, communities\, and other stakeholders and potential partners that have r educed or are working towards reducing nutrient loadings to streams\, rive rs\, lakes\, and other surface waters. We would like to provide you with b ackground and answer your questions on the different ways to participate a nd be recognized as NSmart and gauge your interest in NSmart. We want to k now how best to engage with you and make recognition valuable to you\, you r ratepayers\, partners\, and local communities. There are two opportunit ies to participate in the webinar: Wednesday\, April 10\, 1-2pm (EDT) Thu rsday\, April 11\, 3-4pm (EDT) Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be -nutrientsmart-nsmart-informational-webinar-tickets-56365697318 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NSmart is a proposed voluntary program to recognize water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs)\, and their watershed partners\, progress towards reducing nutrie nts in waterbodies. The EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Water and the NSmart Steeri ng Committee are hosting an interest and information webinar to introduce a proposed voluntary recognition program for POTWs\, WWRFs\, communities\, and other stakeholders and potential partners \;that have reduced or are working towards reducing nutrient loadings to streams\, rivers\, lakes \, and other surface waters.
We would like to provide you with background and answer your questions on the different ways to participate and be recognized as NSmart and gauge y our interest in NSmart. We want to know how best to engage with you and ma ke recognition valuable to you\, your ratepayers\, partners\, and local co mmunities. \;
There are two opportunities to participate in the webinar: \;
Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-nutrientsmart-n smart-informational-webinar-tickets-56365697318
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190226T1957530Z-399841-1646@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124 SUMMARY:WV Hunting and Fishing show RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Great to have the West Virginia DNR back again this year to spo nsor the stage and many of the seminars. Mark your calendar for January 24 th\, 25th and 26th. Stay tuned for the seminar schedule coming out in Janu ary. To learn more visit the WV Trophy Hunters Association or the Charlest on Coliseum websites. Or\, check the WV Trophy Hunters Association Faceboo k page. More details will be available soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Great to hav e the West Virginia DNR back again this year to sponsor the stage and many of the seminars. Mark your calendar for January 24th\, 25th and 26th. Sta y tuned for the seminar schedule coming out in January.
Event by&nbs p\;Northern Panhandle Conservation District< /a>
Join us for a hands-on w orkshop where you'll build your own compost barrel &mdash\; and take it ho me the same day! Composting is an easy\, eco-friendly way to reduce waste and enrich your soil naturally.
What&rsquo\;s Provided:
What to Bring: J ust your own drill.
Space i s limited &mdash\; register today by calling (304) 238-1231 or register on line at \;npcdwv.org/payments/p/compost -barrel-workshop \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250808T1946170Z-399841-6673@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180428 SUMMARY:West Side clean-up DESCRIPTION:We a hosting our annual West Side Spring Cleanup Day. Come and join the West Side Neighborhood Association and a whole host of volunteers to make our West Side shine. We pick up litter on a series of routes all over the 'flats' of West Side. Come and share a few hours with us and meet some of your neighbors in the process. Gloves and bags provided. Free T-s hirt to volunteers. Registration begins at 8:30 with cleanup beginning at 9:00. https://www.facebook.com/events/1781497608574167/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We a hosting our annual West Side Spring Cl eanup Day. Come and join the West Side Neighborhood Association and a whol e host of volunteers to make our West Side shine. We pick up litter on a s eries of routes all over the 'flats' of West Side. Come and share a few ho urs with us and meet some of your neighbors in the process. Gloves and bag s provided. Free T-shirt to volunteers. Registration begins at 8:30 with c leanup beginning at 9:00.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1781497608574167/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1342130Z-399841-585@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T143000 SUMMARY:Watershed planning DESCRIPTION:Watershed Planning: Research\, Coordination\, and Implementatio n Speakers: Brian Fontenot\, US EPA\; Ethan Kunard\, Montana Watershed Coo rdination Council\; and Deron Muehring\, City of Dubuque Iowa Register for this webisode Our January webcast\, “ Green Infrastructure and Resilience in the Urban Waters Federal Partnership\,” was recorded and is available on the NPS Technical Exchange website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watershed Planning: Research\, Coordination\, and Implementation
Speakers: Brian Fontenot\, US EPA\; Ethan Kunar d\, Montana Watershed Coordination Council\; and Deron Muehring\, City of Dubuque Iowa
Join Josh in engaging activities in the GLOBE Cloud Module for Elementary students. He will demonstrate instructional activities related to cloud shape and type and use the 'Clouds Have Names?' book to help students identify clouds.&n bsp\;Audience: Elementar y Educators
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200526T1404050Z-399841-3133@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T200000 SUMMARY:VEX IQ Programming DESCRIPTION:Description VEX IQ Workshop for team coaches to improve underst anding and skill with VEXCode IQ Blocks programming software. The workshop is free but space is limited. Click-Here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Description< /span>
Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative
June newsletter
In this issu e:
Visit the link below to read all the details. https://bit.ly/CMCnewsJune CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200603T2018180Z-399841-3177@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200925 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/a cwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-32-week-of-september-21-2020/ In this issue.. . House Passes CR to Avert Shutdown ACWA Renews Decentralized Wastewater M OU Final 404 Implementation Webinar 2020 National CAFO Roundtable Summary Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the pa st week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This Week's Wrap is accessible here: \; https://www.ac wa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-32-week-of-september-21-2020/< /em>
In this issue...
Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series - Building Municipal Resiliency Through Na ture-based Approaches
Regist er at: https://www.ev entbrite.com/e/118210632183
This webinar will showcase how nature-based solutions can fit int o the resiliency-building efforts of municipalities involved in the MVP pr ogram. Speakers will discuss strategies and best practices for planning\, implementation\, and maintenance of nature-based solutions for the benefit of grant recipients\, potential applicants\, and communities across New E ngland. The webinar will also feature a case study on Northampton\, MA\, a n MVP community that successfully included nature-based solutions in their MVP resiliency program through restoration of the former Pine Grove Golf Course on Nashawannuck Brook.
Presenters:
Testing Day and Awards for the WV Envirotho n. \;For more information go to: http://w ww.wvca.us/envirothon/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Butcher Bend Rd\, Mineral Wells\, WV 26150 UID:20140403T1317590Z-399841-83@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140429 SUMMARY:NWMC (Cinci\, OH) DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Conference. For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Co nference. \; For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:525 Elm Street\, Cincinnati\, Ohio 45202 UID:20140403T1322480Z-399841-86@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140519 SUMMARY:Water Education St. Albans Elementary DESCRIPTION:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION: UID:20140410T1420120Z-399841-93@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140509 SUMMARY:SOS Workshop - Twin Branch DESCRIPTION:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:37.49738\, -81.66415 UID:20140410T1420460Z-399841-91@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140430 SUMMARY:NWMC (Cinci\, OH) DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Conference. For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Co nference. \; For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:525 Elm Street\, Cincinnati\, Ohio 45202 UID:20140403T1322570Z-399841-87@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140501 SUMMARY:NWMC (Cinci\, OH) DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Conference. For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Co nference. \; For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:525 Elm Street\, Cincinnati\, Ohio 45202 UID:20140410T1421250Z-399841-88@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140510 SUMMARY:SOS Workshop - Audra State Park DESCRIPTION:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Audra Park Rd\, Buckhannon\, WV 26201 UID:20140410T1421100Z-399841-92@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140508 SUMMARY:Outdoor Classroom Camp Virgil Tate DESCRIPTION:A day of outdoor events at Camp Virgil Tate for Point Harmony E lementary students. SOS teaches the pond ecology class. For more informa tion contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A day of outdoor events at Ca
mp Virgil Tate for Point Harmony Elementary students. \; SO
S teaches the pond ecology class. \; For more information contact:
For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION: UID:20140410T1421420Z-399841-94@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140428 SUMMARY:National Water Monitoring Conference (Cincinnati Ohio) DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Conference. For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Co nference. \; For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:525 Elm Street\, Cincinnati\, Ohio 45202 UID:20140403T1322400Z-399841-85@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140719 SUMMARY:WV Master Naturalist Instructor (Cacapon) DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General LOCATION: UID:20140402T1242500Z-399841-96@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140512 SUMMARY:Water Education (Ben Franklin) DESCRIPTION:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION: UID:20140410T1420250Z-399841-97@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140408 SUMMARY:Water Education at Lakewood Elementary St. Albans DESCRIPTION:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information contact: glenn.r.nelson@wv.gov
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION: UID:20140403T1324190Z-399841-98@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T160000 SUMMARY:EPA CADDIS DESCRIPTION:Causal Analysis/Diagnosis Decision Information System (CADDIS) Thousands of waterbodies in the US are listed as biologically impaired\; f or many of these waterbodies the cause of impairment is reported as unknow n. CADDIS—the Causal Analysis/Diagnosis Decision Information System—is an on-line application designed to help users conduct these causal assessment s\, primarily in stream ecosystems. This webinar will provide an overview of CADDIS\, including the Stressor Identification process and the supporti ng information and tools available on the CADDIS website. The webinar will be organized according to the five volumes of CADDIS as well as future de velopment and potential improvements to CADDIS. For more information\, vis it EPA’s CADDIS website. Register at: https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/ trainingoct2020/event/registration.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Caus al Analysis/Diagnosis Decision Information System (CADDIS)
Thousands of waterbodies in the US are listed as biologically impaired\; for many of these waterbodies the c ause of impairment is reported as unknown. CADDIS&mdash\;the Causal Analys is/Diagnosis Decision Information System&mdash\;is an on-line application designed to help users conduct these causal assessments\, primarily in str eam ecosystems.
This webinar will provide an overview of CADDIS\, including the Stressor Identificatio n process and the supporting information and tools available on the CADDIS website. The webinar will be organized according to the five volumes of C ADDIS as well as future development and potential improvements to CADDIS. For more information\, visit EPA&rsquo\;s < strong>CADDIS website.
Register at: https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/trainingoct2020/ev ent/registration.html
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200928T2121060Z-399841-3465@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T153000 SUMMARY:Citizen Science Q&A DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SciStarter http://bit.ly/DebrisTrackerNNLM Register f or this event for an introduction to citizen science\, to learn more about libraries as hubs for citizen science\, and to learn how to participate i n citizen science projects that study the environment through a presentati on and online Q&A. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/citizen-science-libra ries-figh/648488652475647/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by&nb sp\;SciStarter< /strong>
http://bit.ly/DebrisTrackerNNLM
Register for this event for an introduction to citizen science\, to learn more about librari es as hubs for citizen science\, and to learn how to participate in citize n science projects that study the environment through a presentation and o nline Q&\;A.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/citizen-scienc e-libraries-figh/648488652475647/
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200925T1856410Z-399841-3463@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003 SUMMARY:Charleston clean-up DESCRIPTION:Participate in Charleston's Cleanup COVID-19 won’t stop Charles ton’s city-wide cleanup. Local businesses\, organizations and members of t he community are invited to help clean neighborhoods throughout Charleston . The clean-up will have two shifts: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bags and litter-grabbers for the clean-up will be provided a nd available for pick up at the Kanawha City Community Center\, North Char leston Community Center\, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center\, and Piggly Wiggl y on Bigley Avenue. Snacks\, water\, hand sanitizer\, and masks will be pr ovided. To learn more or to register large groups contact Jane Bostic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Part icipate in Charleston's Cleanup
COVID-19 won&rsquo\;t stop Charleston&rsquo\;s city-wide clea nup. Local businesses\, organizations and members of the community are inv ited to help clean neighborhoods throughout Charleston. The clean-up will have two shifts: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bags a nd litter-grabbers for the clean-up will be provided and available for pic k up at the Kanawha City Community Center\, North Charleston Community Cen ter\, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center\, and Piggly Wiggly on Bigley Avenue.< /span>
Snacks\, water\, hand saniti zer\, and masks will be provided. To learn more or to register large group s contact Jane B ostic.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20200915T1611010Z-399841-3428@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T200000 SUMMARY:VEX IQ Programming DESCRIPTION:Description VEX IQ training on VEXCode IQ Blocks for coaches to improve understanding of the software and programming logic. The worksop is free but space is limited. Click-Here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Description< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:James Rumsey Technical Institute UID:20190920T1931560Z-399841-2446@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T200000 SUMMARY:VRC Programming DESCRIPTION:Description VRC Training on the VEXCode V5 Text program for tea m coaches to improve understanding of the software and programming logic. The workshop is free but space is limited. Click-Here to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Description< /span>
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:James Rumsey Technical Institute UID:20190920T1934310Z-399841-2447@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200810 SUMMARY:EPCD septic pumping DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Panhandle Conservation District (EPCD) with support from WV Rivers Coalition as part of our Safe Water Harpers Ferry project\ , has recently completed a very successful septic pumping campaign within the Elks Run watershed in Jefferson County. Click-Here to read the full st ory… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Eastern Panh
andle Conservation District \;(EPCD) with support from WV Rivers C
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190826T1750090Z-399841-2342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T114500 SUMMARY:Grant writing tips DESCRIPTION:Grantwriting Tips for understaffed Nonprofits - Webinar with Pa trick Patterson Description: What do you do when you have a small staff an d need funding? You learn to write grants. This webinar will provide atten dees with six grant writing strategies that will help with securing grant funding. This session will highlight current funding opportunities\, provi de step-by-step instructions on writing winning grant proposals\, includin g sample language from funded proposals for attendees to use in the future . Join us for this 75-minute webinar to acquire the tools to secure fundin g. Click-Here to register https://tgkvf.org/grantwriting-tips-for-understa ffed-nonprofits/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gran twriting Tips for understaffed Nonprofits - Webinar with Patrick Patterson
https://tgkvf.org/grantwriting-tips-for-understaffed -nonprofits/
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200520T1325240Z-399841-3113@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220426 SUMMARY:Learning hydric soil RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:NRCS soil scientists will teach the basics of hydric soils to s tate agency personnel. Objectives are as follows: Learn the basic properti es of hydric soil identification. Discover the most common hydric soil ind icators in WV. Practice with known soil samples to distinguish organic fro m mineral soil textures. Learn to use a Munsell color chart and interpret alpha-alpha-dipyridyl strips. Estimate saturation and inundation from soil characteristics. This workshop supports the skills used in the West Virgi nia Wetland Rapid Assessment Method. It will be particularly useful to peo ple who review or conduct wetland assessments in their work. The workshop is sponsored by NRCS\, WVDEP\, and WVDNR. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Bye rs. HydricSoilsforBeginners.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NRCS soil sc ientists will teach the basics of hydric soils to state agency personnel. Objectives are as follows:
Th is workshop supports the skills used in the West Virginia Wetland Rapid As sessment Method. It will be particularly useful to people who review or co nduct wetland assessments in their work. The workshop is sponsored by NRCS \, WVDEP\, and WVDNR. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Byers.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:EOC Conference Room UID:20220428T1409050Z-399841-4363@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200601 SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELLATIONS DESCRIPTION:Many events have been cancelled or postponed... Always verify t he event is scheduled before traveling to it. Reach-out to the organizer w ell in advance to determine its status. Note: I am deleting events that I know have been cancelled. Email Tim Craddock if you are aware of event can cellations. In your email\, please identify the event and date. Thank you! If you plan to attend any event listed on this calendar please do so with extreme caution. My advice is to refrain from participation until the thr eat from COVID-19 has lessened dramatically. Be smart and be safe... Clic k-Here for WHO's event planning guide. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many events& nbsp\;have been cancelled or postponed... Always verify the event is sched uled before traveling to it. Reach-out to the organizer well in advance to determine its status. Note: I am deleting events that I know have been cancelled. Email Tim Craddock \;if you are aware of event cancellations. In your email\, please identify the event and date . Thank you!
If you plan to attend any event listed on this calendar please do so with extreme caution . My advice is to refrain from participation until the threat from COVID-1 9 has lessened dramatically. Be smart and be safe... \;
Click-Here for WHO's event planning guide.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200408T1942140Z-399841-2952@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220 SUMMARY:National Wetland Condition Assessment DESCRIPTION:EPA's Office of Water released the latest National Wetland Cond ition Assessment Report today. The public release includes the web-report entitled “National Wetland Condition Assessment: The Third Collaborative S urvey of Wetlands in the United States'. You can access the NWCA web repor t directly Here and at the Data Dashboard. You can access all of the infor mation related to the release from the NWCA webpage Here. The data for thi s report is available on the NARS Data page and you can use the NARS Data Download tool to access the data for your state or a selection of states m ore easily. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA's Office of Water released the latest National Wetland Condition Assessment Report today. The public release includes the web-report entitled &ldquo\;Na tional Wetland Condition Assessment: The Third Collaborative Survey of Wet lands in the United States'.
You can access the NWCA web report directly \;Here< /a> \;and at the Data Dashboard. You can access all of the information related to the release from the NWCA webpage Here. The data for this report is available on the \; NARS Data page \;and you can use the NARS Data Download tool< /a> \;to access the data for your state or a selection of states more easily.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20241219T1954540Z-399841-6190@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328 SUMMARY:Walk in the woods events DESCRIPTION:A few times a year\, the ICPRB invites people knowledgeable abo ut interesting subjects to lead the public on a hike while they share thei r wisdom with us. We call it a Walk in the Woods. Find upcoming events her e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A few times a year\, the \;ICPRB invites people knowledgeable about interesting subjects to lead the public on a hike while they share their wisdom with us. We call it a Walk in the Woods.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240328T1633280Z-399841-5743@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T130000 SUMMARY:Cherry River cleanup DESCRIPTION: This year we are going to try and break up into two teams. On e clean North Fork Cherry River and the other clean South Fork Cherry Rive r. We will meet at the Gauley Ranger Station at 932 N Fork Cherry Rd. Rich wood Wv. at 9am. We will provide bags\, gloves\, and reachers. Hosted by Sal font TU Chapter. https://www.facebook.com/events/432988394111304/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/432988394111304/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Gauley Ranger Station UID:20190717T1257180Z-399841-1740@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T150000 SUMMARY:AmeriCorps NCCC DESCRIPTION:Apply For An AmeriCorps NCCC Team! Could your nonprofit\, schoo l\, or state agency use a FREE team of volunteers to accomplish a big task or a series of tasks on your to-do list? If so\, learn how to get an Amer iCorps NCCC Team. Join us for our How To Get An AmeriCorps NCCC Team webin ar. The webinar will cover the basics of the program\, what NCCC teams can do\, and how to apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC team. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Apply For An AmeriCorps NCCC Team!
Could your nonprofit\, school\, or state agency use a \;FREE \;team of volunteers \;to accomplish a big task or a series of tasks on your to- do list? If so\, learn how to get an AmeriCorps NCCC Team. \;Join us f or our How To Get An AmeriCorps NCCC Te am \;webinar.
The we binar will cover the basics of the program\, what NCCC teams can do\, and how to apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC team.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240328T1640390Z-399841-5745@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T123000 SUMMARY:Potomac River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Potomac River Cleanup April 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm The Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has become a decisive catalyst for progres s that ignites people’s interest and passion for the environment and commu nity action. The largest regional event of its kind\, the Cleanup provides a transforming experience that engages residents and community leaders an d generates momentum for change. The Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has g rown from a small shoreline cleanup at Piscataway National Park to a water shed wide network. What started as a few cleanup events along the Potomac River is now a regional event spanning Maryland\, Virginia\, the District of Columbia\, West Virginia\, and Pennsylvania. https://www.potomacriver.o rg/event/potomac-river-watershed-cleanup/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Potomac River Cleanup
April 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Annual Potomac River Watersh ed Cleanup has become a decisive catalyst for progress that ignites people &rsquo\;s interest and passion for the environment and community action. The largest regional event of it s kind\, the Cleanup provides a transforming experience that engages resid ents and community leaders and generates momentum for change. The Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has grown from a small shoreline cleanup at Piscat away National Park to a watershed wide network. What started as a few clea nup events along the Potomac River is now a regional event spanning Maryla nd\, Virginia\, the District of Columbia\, West Virginia\, and Pennsylvani a.
https://www.potomacriver.org/event/potomac-river-watershed-cleanup/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190315T1353000Z-399841-1654@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T160000 SUMMARY:NSmart DESCRIPTION:NSmart is a proposed voluntary program to recognize water resou rce recovery facilities (WRRFs)\, and their watershed partners\, progress towards reducing nutrients in waterbodies. The EPA’s Office of Water and t he NSmart Steering Committee are hosting an interest and information webin ar to introduce a proposed voluntary recognition program for POTWs\, WWRFs \, communities\, and other stakeholders and potential partners that have r educed or are working towards reducing nutrient loadings to streams\, rive rs\, lakes\, and other surface waters. We would like to provide you with b ackground and answer your questions on the different ways to participate a nd be recognized as NSmart and gauge your interest in NSmart. We want to k now how best to engage with you and make recognition valuable to you\, you r ratepayers\, partners\, and local communities. There are two opportunit ies to participate in the webinar: Wednesday\, April 10\, 1-2pm (EDT) Thu rsday\, April 11\, 3-4pm (EDT) Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be -nutrientsmart-nsmart-informational-webinar-tickets-56365697318 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NSmart is a proposed voluntary program to recognize water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs)\, and their watershed partners\, progress towards reducing nutrie nts in waterbodies. The EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Water and the NSmart Steeri ng Committee are hosting an interest and information webinar to introduce a proposed voluntary recognition program for POTWs\, WWRFs\, communities\, and other stakeholders and potential partners \;that have reduced or are working towards reducing nutrient loadings to streams\, rivers\, lakes \, and other surface waters.
We would like to provide you with background and answer your questions on the different ways to participate and be recognized as NSmart and gauge y our interest in NSmart. We want to know how best to engage with you and ma ke recognition valuable to you\, your ratepayers\, partners\, and local co mmunities. \;
There are two opportunities to participate in the webinar: \;
Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-nutrientsmart-n smart-informational-webinar-tickets-56365697318
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190226T1958300Z-399841-1647@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T120000 SUMMARY:Construct an Anemometer DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of Wind and Wind Energy with this fun Elem entary activity from this National Energy Education Development organizati on and KidWind. Learn to accurately measure wind speed using your creation and collaborate with educators on the web session in project ideas relate d to measuring wind speed in your community. Audience: Elementary Educator s Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover the wonders of Wind and Wind Energy with this fun Elementary activity from th is National Energy Education Development organization and KidWind. Learn t o accurately measure wind speed using your creation and collaborate with e ducators on the web session in project ideas related to measuring wind spe ed in your community. Audience< /span>: Elementary Educators
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20200526T1407180Z-399841-3135@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T150000 SUMMARY:Home Physics DESCRIPTION:This workshop is aimed to teach physics with hands-on projects that can be done at home. Viewers can participate live\, just enjoy watch ing\, or keep the project ideas for future use/teachings. This webinar is suitable for educators\, parents\, or students. Students are advised to work with parents if participating since we will be working with hot water . A list of supplies will be sent to you prior to the workshop so that you may participate along at home. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This worksho p is aimed to teach physics with hands-on projects that can be done at hom e. \; Viewers can participate live\, just enjoy watching\, or keep the project ideas for future use/teachings. \; This webinar is suitable f or educators\, parents\, or students. \; Students are advised to work with parents if participating since we will be working with hot water.
A list of supplies will be sent to you prior to the workshop so that you may participate along at ho me.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Vitual UID:20200526T1405460Z-399841-3134@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191213 SUMMARY:CitSci pipline VioBlitz DESCRIPTION:Citizen Scientist volunteer monitors\, local landowners and mor e work togehter to uncover potential violations along the Mountain Valley Pipeline route in Virgina and West Virgina. Click-Here to learn more abou t their VioBlitz. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Citizen Scie ntist volunteer monitors\, local landowners and more work togehter to unco ver potential violations along the Mountain Valley Pipeline route in Virgi na and West Virgina. \;
Click-Here to learn more about their VioBlitz.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20191211T1536420Z-399841-2590@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190528 SUMMARY:Privacy tip: Phishing emails DESCRIPTION:Phishing emails are messages that look legitimate\, but they ha ve malicious intent. Most of us have had training on how *not* to take the bait\, but studies show that 90% of employees would click on a phishing e mail within an hour after the training! It is estimated that 1 of every 2\ ,000 emails is a phishing attempt\, and millions of fake websites are crea ted every month to try and trick people into giving up personal informatio n. So\, what can you do? Check the email address in the header\, if looks suspicious\, don’t open the email. Sometimes the “from” address in a phish ing message will appear to be perfectly valid. However\, if the email has a “@business.business” different from the company name that is displayed\, the message is probably fraudulent or malicious. Look\, but don’t click. Hover your mouse over any links embedded in the body of the email. If the link address looks weird\, don’t click on it. If you want to test the link \, open a new window and type in website address directly rather than clic king on the link from unsolicited emails. The message contains poor spelli ng and grammar but not always! Whenever a large company sends out a messag e on behalf of the company\, the message is usually reviewed for spelling\ , grammar\, and legality\, among other things. If a message is filled with poor grammar or spelling mistakes\, it probably didn't come from a major corporation. But scammers are getting smart\, so be careful! The message a sks for personal information. A reputable company will never send an email asking for your password\, credit card number\, or the answer to a securi ty question. When in doubt\, call the business using a phone number on a s tatement or their official website\, not one in the email. The email has u rgent language. Beware of messages that suggest your account has been susp ended\, or there’s been some suspicious activity. A sense of urgency is a common tactic in phishing. Once again\, do not give any personal informati on and call the business directly. The email is from a government agency. Beware of messages claiming to have come from a law enforcement agency\, t he IRS\, the FBI\, or another entity that might scare the average law-abid ing citizen. US Government agencies don't normally use email as an initial point of contact. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Phishing ema ils are messages that look legitimate\, but they have malicious intent. Mo st of us have had training on how *not* to take the bait\, but studies sho w that 90% of employees would click on a phishing email within an hour aft er the training! It is estimated that 1 of every 2\,000 emails is a phishi ng attempt\, and millions of fake websites are created every month to try and trick people into giving up personal information. So\, what can you do ?
Backyard Bir d Nest and Egg ID with NestWatch
Event by \;Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, \;NestWatch - Cornell Lab of Ornit hology \;and \;Sapsucker Woods at the Cornell Lab
Have you ever found a bird&rsquo\;s nest yo u could not identify? It is both an exciting and puzzling moment! Join our conversation with NestWatch Project Leader Robyn Bailey and Project Assis tant Holly Grant as they share tips and tricks for identifying common back yard nests and eggs. We will discuss how to safely monitor nests and baby birds and reveal features of a good birdhouse. Discover how you can turn y our observations of nesting birds into scientific data with NestWatch.
Register HERE to atten d our free webinar.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210224T1917370Z-399841-3677@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:Basic Survival – Water RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Basic Survival – Water This is a two-day course on water and sa nitation in the field. Students will learn about containers\, procurement of and how to filter and sanitize water for potability. Additionally\, stu dents will learn how to find water and various means of collection. https: //www.facebook.com/events/145131132820148/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Basic Survival &ndash\; Water
This is a two-day course on water and sanitat ion in the field. Students will learn about containers\, procurement of an d how to filter and sanitize water for potability. Additionally\, students will learn how to find water and various means of collection.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180410T1351550Z-399841-633@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T140000 SUMMARY:Animal hibernation DESCRIPTION:Have fun learning about animal hibernation and healthy sleep ha bits. Special guest\, Dr. Ted E Bear from Aetna will be on hand for hugs a nd high fives. There will also be animal crafts and activities. https://ww w.facebook.com/events/745688585934618/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have fun lea rning about animal hibernation and healthy sleep habits. Special guest\, D r. Ted E Bear from Aetna will be on hand for hugs and high fives. There wi ll also be animal crafts and activities.
https://www.facebook.co m/events/745688585934618/
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids UID:20191211T1541470Z-399841-2591@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414 SUMMARY:Free kids fishing day DESCRIPTION:Free kids fishing day April 14 Fairdale\, WV https://www.facebo ok.com/events/609531636052213/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free kids fishing day
April 14
Fairdale\, WV
https://www.facebook.com/events/609531636052213/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1354530Z-399841-592@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T190000 SUMMARY:Meadow River trail walk DESCRIPTION:Meadow River trail walk April 14\, 5-7 PM Nallen\, WV https://w ww.facebook.com/events/181917499282925/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meadow River trail walk
April 14\, 5-7 PM
Nallen\, WV
https://www.facebook.com/events/181917499282925/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1351370Z-399841-590@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230309 SUMMARY:2023 WV Legislature updates DESCRIPTION:The 86th West Virginia legislative session will soon be drawing to its close. There were multiple environmental related bills that made p rogress while others did not. Download the attached PDF summary to learn m ore and visit the WV Rivers Coalition updates on water policy news and/or the WV Environmental Council's website. 2023WVLegislatureEnvironmentalUpda tes.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 86th Wes t Virginia legislative session will soon be drawing to its close. There we re multiple environmental related bills that made progress while others di d not. Download the attached PDF summary to learn more and visit the WV Ri vers Coalition updates on water policy news \;and/or the WV Environmental Council's website.
2023WVLegislatureEnvironmentalUpda tes.pdf
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230307T1627030Z-399841-5175@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T123000 SUMMARY:Youth fishing rodeo DESCRIPTION:Coonskin Park Charleston\, WV https://www.facebook.com/events/5 39351526410798/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coonskin Park
Charleston\, WV
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1350020Z-399841-589@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T043000 SUMMARY:Fourmile Mountain hike DESCRIPTION:Sun. January 27 1:30 p.m. Kanawha State Forest. Fourmile Mounta in. (Carpool from the parking lot at the corner of Ohio & Randolph across 30 p.m. Kanawha State Forest. Four Mile Mountain. (Carpool from the parkin g lot at the corner of Ohio & Randolph across from the post office.) (Regr oup at the Four Mile Mountain parking area.) A 4 mile hike out and back. E asy to moderate. _________________________________________________________ _________________________ Each KTC member\, guest\, or non-member hiker ag rees to accept personal responsibility for his or her safety and the safet y of minors accompanying such persons. The Club cannot ensure the safety o f any participant on hikes. In participating in Club hikes\, each such per son agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the hike leaders\, the KTC \, its officers and members\, and property owners\, for any accident\, inj ury\, or illness which might be sustained from participating in hikes or o ther Club activities. Important: 1) Read all hike descriptions. 2) Know yo ur limitations. 3) Carry water. 4) Notify leader if you choose to leave th e hike. 5) Hike Leader has the right to refuse any unprepared person from a hike. Note: Each hike takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete but can vary widely. Meeting place: Hikers are to meet at the Stonewall Station Po st Office Parking Lot - corner of Ohio & Randolph Streets on the West Side of Charleston\, WV\, to car pool to hike locations unless the schedule sp ecifically indicates another meeting place (or time). Visit the KTC websit e to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sun. January 27 1:30 p.m. Kanawha State For est. Fourmile Mountain. (Carpool from the parking lot at the corner of Ohio &\; Randolph across 30 p.m. Kanawha State Forest. Fo ur Mile Mountain. (Carpool from the parking lot at the corner of Ohio & \; Randolph across from the post office.) (Regroup at the Four Mile Mounta in parking area.) A 4 mile hike out and back. Easy to moderate.
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Each KTC member\, guest\, or non-member hiker agrees to accept personal responsibility for his or her safety and the safety of minors accompanying such persons. The Club cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes. In participating in Club hikes\, each such person a grees to hold harmless and free from blame the hike leaders\, the KTC\, it s officers and members\, and property owners\, for any accident\, injury\, or illness which might be sustained from participating in hikes or other Club activities.
Important: 1) Read all hike descriptions. 2) Know your limitations. 3) Carry water . 4) Notify leader if you choose to leave the hike. 5) Hike Leader has the right to refuse any unprepared person from a hike. Note: Each hike takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete but can vary widely.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190107T1353530Z-399841-1481@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T100000 SUMMARY:Plant Trees for Bees\, Sacred Roots\, Jefferson County\, WV DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING Sacred Roots Herbal Sanctuary / NOVEMBE R 12 TH ~ 10 - 1 pm We need MANY hands to help plant pollinator\, nut\, fr uit and medicinal trees at the sanctuary. Please bring gloves and a shove l\, if you have one. We will provide warm veggie chili and apple cider. Th is is a zero waste event...bring your own bowl\, spoon and mug. We will ha ve a dish washing station set up. We are located in Shepherdstown off of P ersimmon Lane. We do not have an official address as of yet because we are in the process of building our home. If you gps our neighbor's address 16 65 Persimmon Lane\, you will see our wooden sign out front the next drivew ay over. For more info visit sacredrootswv.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING
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Sun. January 20 1:30 p.m. College H ill walk in St. Albans. (Carpool from the parking lot at the corn er of Ohio &\; Randolph across from the post office.) 3 miles. Moderate long climb and either a moderate steep descent or a milder descent with l onger mileage if the road is icy. No sidewalk sections\, but mostly on non -busy roads.
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Each KTC member\, guest\, or n on-member hiker agrees to accept personal responsibility for his or her sa fety and the safety of minors accompanying such persons. The Club cannot e nsure the safety of any participant on hikes. In participating in Club hik es\, each such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the hike leaders\, the KTC\, its officers and members\, and property owners\, for any accident\, injury\, or illness which might be sustained from participa ting in hikes or other Club activities.
Imp ortant: 1) Read all hike descriptions. 2) Know your limi tations. 3) Carry water. 4) Notify leader if you choose to leave the hike. 5) Hike Leader has the right to refuse any unprepared person from a hike. Note: Each hike takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete but can vary wi dely.
Meeting place: Hikers are to meet at the Stonewall Station Post Office Parking Lot - corner of Ohio &\; Rand olph Streets on the West Side of Charleston\, WV\, to car pool to hike loc ations unless the schedule specifically indicates another meeting place (o r time). Visit the KTC website to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190107T1351040Z-399841-1480@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190107 SUMMARY:esri spatial analysis course DESCRIPTION:Learn More About Spatial Data Analysis This course is for peopl e familiar with data analysis who want to learn more about spatial data an alysis. You'll get free access to the full analytical capabilities of ArcG IS Online while completing realistic hands-on exercises. Spatial analysis skills are in high demand by organizations around the world. Could you and your career go places with spatial analysis? Course at a Glance Hands-on exercises\, short video lectures\, quizzes\, and discussion Six weeks\, tw o to three hours of study per week Certificate of completion Course dates: February 6 - March 20\, 2019 Please note: This February 2019 course cover s the same material and includes selected exercises from past offerings of Going Places with Spatial Analysis. Students will explore spatial analysi s with the newest version of ArcGIS Online\, Esri's cloud-based mapping an d analysis solution. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Learn More About Spatial Data AnalysisThis course is for people familiar with data analysis who want to learn m
ore about spatial data analysis. You'll get free access to the full analyt
ical capabilities of ArcGIS Online while completing realistic hands-on exe
rcises. Spatial analysis skills are in high demand by organizations around
the world. Could you and your career go places with spatial analysis?
Pleas e note: This February 2019 course covers the same material and includ es selected exercises from past offerings of Going Places with Spatial Ana lysis. Students will explore spatial analysis with the newest version of A rcGIS Online\, Esri's cloud-based mapping and analysis solution. \; |
Click-Here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190107T1442500Z-399841-1478@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210624 SUMMARY:Caddisfly Tape DESCRIPTION:What do you do if you are a tiny caddisfly larva growing up in a torrent of water and debris? Simple. You build a shelter out of carefull y selected pebbles and some homespun waterproof tape. Click-Here to watch a very cool video and click the file below to view examples of caddisfly c ases. CaddisflyCaseExamples.mht X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What do you
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Event by The Xerces Society
J oin Dr. Kass Urban-Mead\, Pollinator Conservation Specialist and NRCS Part ner Biologist with the Xerces Society\, as she discusses how wild bees nes t and forage in woody habitats\, and what you can do to support them. Wild \, native pollinators have long evolutionary relationships with our belove d wildflowers and also provide important pollination services for our favo rite fruits\, nuts\, and vegetables. Although we usually think of wild pol linating bees in our gardens\, flower patches\, and meadows (which is true !)\, that is not the only place they are found. This Zoom webinar is hoste d by the Massachusetts Pollinator Network.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220914T1731200Z-399841-4905@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210603 SUMMARY:FODC State of the Creek DESCRIPTION:FODC State of the Creek report In this report: What we have bee n up to. Message from the Director. Citizen Scientist Spotlight. Celebrati ng 25 years. The Kanes Creek study. A letter from the Water Club. Visit th e website below for all the details… https://deckerscreek.org/sotc/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FODC State o f the Creek report
In this r eport:
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https://deckerscreek.o rg/sotc/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210604T1942100Z-399841-3938@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T200000 SUMMARY:Hinton GI public meeting DESCRIPTION:The City of Hinton invites you to an upcoming public informatio n session to learn about green infrastructure and generate new ideas for h ow to improve drainage conditions and reduce flooding using green infrastr ucture to collect\, manage\, and treat stormwater runoff. The public infor mation session is open to all and will provide a general overview of green infrastructure practices and benefits. This is an opportunity to come and learn more about green infrastructure and to share ideas. No previous exp erience with green infrastructure is needed to participate. For or more i nformation view the attachment\, and/or contact Jennifer Liddle\, WVDEP or Cris Meadows\, City of Hinton 304-465-4465 x 00294. HintonGIpublicmeeting .pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The City of Hinton invites you to an upcoming public information session to learn abou t green infrastructure and generate new ideas for how to improve drainage conditions and reduce flooding using green infrastructure to collect\, man age\, and treat stormwater runoff. The public information session is open to all and will provide a general overview of green infrastructure practic es and benefits. This is an opportunity to come and learn more about green infrastructure and to share ideas. No previous experience with green infr astructure is needed to participate. \;
For or more information view the attachment\, and/or conta ct Jennifer Liddle\, WVDEP o r Cris Meadows\, City of Hinton 304-465-4465 x 00294.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220707T2010070Z-399841-4741@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910 SUMMARY:Project WET Workshop DESCRIPTION:Water education activities for BOTH formal and informal educato rs teaching grades K-12. Educate children about the most precious resource on the planet.. WATER! Registration is required to attend this free works hop. Email Tomi Bergstrom\, WVDEPs Project WET Coordinator\, or call 304-9 26-0499 X 43862. For more information read the attached PDF flier. 091022W ET_EducatorWorkshop.pdf WVDEPFBlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water educat ion activities for BOTH formal and informal educators teaching grades K-12 . Educate children about the most precious resource on the planet.. WATER! Registration is required to attend this free workshop. Email Tomi Bergstrom\, WVDEPs Pr oject WET Coordinator\, or call 304-926-0499 X 43862.
For more information read the attached PDF flier .
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CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20220812T1835370Z-399841-4614@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T163000 SUMMARY:WV paddling brainstorm session DESCRIPTION:Try This WV is hosting their second WV Paddling Brainstorming s ession.There will be short\, 5-minute presentations\, then a poll\, then o pen discussion about possible next steps. Presenters include Terrell Ellis of Advantage Valley will give us ideas about the potential economic impac t of water sports. Kevin Fooce of Mason County Yaks will tell the inspirin g story of how Point Pleasant started paddling. Amanda Pitzer will talk ab out the Flatwater Trail Commission and the 15-county Mountaineer Trail Net work Recreation Authority. Tomi Bergstrom from the WVDEP will give us a ru ndown on stream cleanup programs and watershed associations and funding. T ry This will provide info about the mini-grants (up to $3\,000) to be awar ded in June to local teams who want to stir up physical activity. Register HERE. The first brainstorm session is on YouTube. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Try This WV is hosting their second \;WV Paddling Brainstorming session.There will be short\, 5-minu te presentations\, then a poll\, then open discussion about possible next steps.
Presenters include Te rrell Ellis of Advantage Valley will give us ideas about the potential eco nomic impact of water sports. Kevin Fooce of Mason County Yaks will tell t he inspiring story of how Point Pleasant started paddling. Amanda Pitzer w ill talk about the Flatwater Trail Commission and the 15-county Mountainee r Trail Network Recreation Authority. Tomi Bergstrom from the WVDEP will g ive us a rundown on stream cleanup programs and watershed associations and funding. Try This will provide info about the mini-grants (up to $3\,000) to be awarded in June to local teams who want to stir up physical activit y.
Register HERE. The first brainstorm session is on \;YouTube.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210406T1926240Z-399841-3757@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601 SUMMARY:Free fishing days DESCRIPTION:Free fishing days generally begin in early June and continue th rough the summer months across the US. In some areas of the country they m ay begin a little earlier. Check-out the websiste below to discover where free fishing is available in your state. https://www.takemefishing.org/how -to-fish/how-to-catch-fish/free-fishing-days/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free fishing days generally begin in early June and continue through the summer months across the US. In some areas of the country they may begin a little earli er. Check-out the websiste below to discover where free fishing is availab le in your state.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210416T1510020Z-399841-3808@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000 SUMMARY:PWET educators workshop DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Project WET Program is partnering with Glenville State University to offer an Educator Workshop. The workshop is suitable for any educator who works with PreK-12 grade students. The event is free to atte nd\, but registration is required. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Project W ET Program is partnering with \;Glenville State University< /em> to offer an Educator Workshop. The workshop is suitable for any educa tor who works with PreK-12 grade students. The event is free to attend\, b ut registration is required.
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The \;P. Pendleton Kennedy Chapter will hold its annual fly ty ing class at \;MTEC in Morgantown again this year. Long time instructo rs Larry Harris and Dave Bott have taught many PPK members and others how to tie flies over the years. It is a great opportunity to learn or renew f ly tying skills.
Clic k-Here \;to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20260204T1834300Z-399841-6891@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 SUMMARY:WV Climate Change DESCRIPTION:West Virginia’s climate is changing. Most of the state has warm ed one-half to one degree (F) in the last century\, and heavy rainstorms a re becoming more frequent. In the coming decades\, a changing climate is l ikely to increase flooding\, harm ecosystems\, increase some health proble ms\, and possibly threaten some recreational activities. Download the atta ched pdf to learn more. ClimateChange-WV.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a&rsquo\;s climate is changing. Most of the state has warmed one-half to o ne degree (F) in the last century\, and heavy rainstorms are becoming more frequent. In the coming decades\, a changing climate is likely to increas e flooding\, harm ecosystems\, increase some health problems\, and possibl y threaten some recreational activities.
Download the attached pdf to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220331T2002520Z-399841-4452@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T160000 SUMMARY:USEPA's WMOST DESCRIPTION:Watershed Management Optimization Support Tool (WMOST) EPA’s WM OST is a decision-support tool to facilitate integrated water management a t the watershed and community scales. It allows users to determine the mos t cost-effective suite of wastewater\, drinking water\, stormwater\, and l and conservation management practices to meet both water quantity and wate r quality goals. This webinar will provide an overview of new WMOST capabi lities and a demonstration of how to import data into WMOST\, run optimiza tions\, and review results. An approach to using WMOST for robust decision -making in the face of uncertainties in climate change predictions will be described\, using three case studies as examples. For more information\, please visit the WMOST web site. Register for the WMOST training webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watershed Ma nagement Optimization Support Tool (WMOST)
EPA&rsquo\;s WMOST is a decision-support tool to facilitate integrated water management at the watershed and community scales. \; It allows users to determine the most cost-effective suite of wastewater\, drinking water\, stormwater\, and land conservation management practices to meet both water quantity and water quality goals. \;This webinar wi ll provide an overview of new WMOST capabilities and a demonstration of ho w to import data into WMOST\, run optimizations\, and review results. \;An approach to using WMOST for robust decision-making in the face of unc ertainties in climate change predictions will be described\, using three c ase studies as examples. \;For more information\, please visit the WMOST web site.
Register for the \;WMOST train ing webinar.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210412T1246160Z-399841-3773@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T120000 SUMMARY:Eagle release DESCRIPTION:Please join WVRRC for the release a juvenile Bald Eagle back in to the wild. Wanbli\, named after the Lakota term for 'eagle'\, was rescue d in July 2019 by a couple traveling home to North Carolina from South Dak ota. Weak and unable to fly\, he was taken to Audubon Veterinary Clinic fo r examination. The doctor there determined Wanbli suffered from a fracture d metacarpal in his right wing. Unfortunately\, the break was in a place t hat doesn’t always heal properly\, decreasing Wanbli’s chances for release . Wanbli’s wing was bandaged and he was sent to WVRRC with instructions to keep him calm and quiet. Several months of rest and rehab along with a st eady diet of WV trout left Wanbli feeling better and\, before we knew it\, he was able to reach the highest perch in the flight cage. Soon he was ab le to fly the length of the cage and land without difficulty. Wanbli’s win g has healed – he’s ready to go. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/bald-ea gle-release/455284785376598/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join& nbsp\;WVRRC for the release a juvenile Bald Eagle back into the wild. Wanbli\, named after the Lakota term for 'eagle'\, was rescued in July 2019 by a couple traveling home to North Carolina from South Dakota. Weak and unable to fly\, he was taken to \;Audubon Veterinary Clinic for examination.
< p>The doctor there determined Wanbli suffer ed from a fractured metacarpal in his right wing. Unfortunately\, the brea k was in a place that doesn&rsquo\;t always heal properly\, decreasing Wan bli&rsquo\;s chances for release. Wanbli&rsquo\;s wing was bandaged and he was sent to \;WV RRC with instructions to keep him calm and quiet.https://www.facebook.com/ events/s/bald-eagle-release/455284785376598/
< p> \; CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Colesium & Convention Center UID:20200107T1431110Z-399841-2669@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000 SUMMARY:Commuity gardening DESCRIPTION:Event by Refresh Appalachia Free via Eventbrite You're welcome to join us at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church as they kick off their commun ity gardening season! Come join us as we help plant their community garden ! We will train on topics such as transplanting\, plant spacing\, direct s eeding\, zone hardiness\, seasonality\, and more. Click-here to see the F B event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Refresh Appalachia
You're welcome to join us at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church as they kick off their community gardening season! Come join us as we hel p plant their community garden! \;We will train on topics such as tran splanting\, plant spacing\, direct seeding\, zone hardiness\, seasonality\ , and more. \;
Click-here to see the FB event post.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230417T1819100Z-399841-5246@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825 SUMMARY:Certified Taxonomist DESCRIPTION:Become a certified taxonomist through the Society for Freshwate r Science Taxonomic Certification Program. The taxonomic certification pro gram is supported by the Society for Freshwater Science\, overseen by the SFS Taxonomic Certification Committee\, and administered by Stroud Water R esearch Center. Interested in becoming a macroinvertebrate or diatom cert ified taxonomist? Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Become a cer tified taxonomist through the Society for Freshwater Scien ce Taxonomic Certification Program. \;The taxonomic certification program is supported by the Society for Freshwater Science\, overseen by the SFS Taxonomic Certification Committee\, and administered by Stroud Water Research Center. \;
Interested in becoming a macroinvertebrate or diatom certified taxonomist? \;Click-Here to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20230825T1305200Z-399841-5389@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190723 SUMMARY:BTW summer teacher institute RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20190724,20190725 DESCRIPTION:BTW Summer Teacher Institute - Western Maryland This teacher pr ofessional development session is required for teachers who plan to bring their class to participate in the Bridging The Watershed (BTW) program. Ap ply here: Summer Teacher Institute Application Form Questions? Contact us: 301.292.5665 / jmiller@fergusonfoundation.org Date/Time: 07/23/2019 - 07/ 25/2019\, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm The training will take place at Antietam Natio nal Battlefield (Sharpsburg\, MD). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BTW Summer T eacher Institute - Western Maryland
This teacher professional development session is required for teac hers who plan to bring their class to participate in the Bridging The Wate rshed (BTW) program. Apply here: Summer Tea cher Institute Application Form
Date/Time: 07/23/2019 - 07/25/2019\, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
The training will take place at Antietam National Battlefield (Sharpsburg\, MD).
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Antietam National Battlefield UID:20190509T2025190Z-399841-1843@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241009 SUMMARY:FOC's Wonder Woman DESCRIPTION:Congrats to our 2024 Wonder Woman We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Madison Ball\, our Conservation Program Director and passi onate advocate for clean water\, has been recognized as a 2024 WV Wonder W oman by WV Living Magazine! This prestigious honor celebrates women across West Virginia who are making an extraordinary impact in their communities \, and we couldn’t be prouder of Madison’s hard work and dedication. ---> Read the article here. As many of you know\, Madison has been the driving force behind FOC’s efforts in restoration\, habitat assessment\, and the m onitoring of coldwater species\, only to mention a few! Her commitment to preserving the Cheat River watershed has not only benefited our region but has also set an inspiring example for nationwide environmental stewardshi p. We’re incredibly lucky to have Madison as part of the FOC team and grat eful for her ongoing contributions to our mission.. - https://youtu.be/Q1c DLg1Pn_s FOC.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cong rats to our 2024 Wonder Woman
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20241022T2002330Z-399841-6074@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T120000 SUMMARY:Grant-writing tips DESCRIPTION: Grant-writing Tips for Understaffed Nonprofits Webinar with P atrick Patterson Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web .zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ln0L9l0S8G8zxOmAcMwLw After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Grant-writing Tips for Understaffed Nonprofits
Webinar with Patrick Patterson
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200706T2030270Z-399841-3114@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241120 SUMMARY:Vol accuracy in a BMI paticipatory project DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Accuracy in a Benthic Macroinvertebrate Participatory Science Project. The study papaer is available through the Citizen Scienc e Theory and Practice Journal. Partial abstract: Concerns about the accur acy of volunteer-derived aquatic macroinvertebrate identifications and the resulting influence on calculated water quality metrics can limit use of volunteer-generated data in freshwater-focused participatory science progr ams. To address these concerns\, the authors assessed 357 benthic macroinv ertebrate quality control (QC) samples collected by volunteers using leaf packs\, kick nets\, and visual assessments between 2011 and 2016 for the E nvironmental Quality Institute (EQI) in North Carolina. VoluntaryAccuracyi naBMIPaticipatoryProject.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer Ac curacy in a Benthic Macroinvertebrate Participatory Science Project. The s tudy papaer is available through the \; Citize n Science Theory and Practice Journal. \;
Partial abstract: \;Concerns about the accuracy of vo lunteer-derived aquatic macroinvertebrate identifications and the resultin g influence on calculated water quality metrics can limit use of volunteer -generated data in freshwater-focused participatory science programs. To a ddress these concerns\, the authors assessed 357 benthic macroinvertebrate quality control (QC) samples collected by volunteers using leaf packs\, k ick nets\, and visual assessments between 2011 and 2016 for the Environmen tal Quality Institute (EQI) in North Carolina.
VoluntaryAccurac yinaBMIPaticipatoryProject.pdf
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20241121T1344350Z-399841-6150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190630 SUMMARY:Forest Explorers RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Introducing a new summer camp option for younger kids aged 8-11 . These 4-5 day programs are the perfect introduction to Mountain Stewards Summer Camps. Kids will learn about themselves and the world around them through a combination of nights in the dorms and camping in the National F orest\, we will explore streams\, beaver ponds\, swimming holes\, and off- trail navigation. https://www.facebook.com/events/1046473242186546/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Introducing a new summer camp option for yo unger kids aged 8-11. These 4-5 day programs are the perfect introduction to Mountain Stewards Summer Camps. Kids will learn about themselves and th e world around them through a combination of nights in the dorms and campi ng in the National Forest\, we will explore streams\, beaver ponds\, swimm ing holes\, and off-trail navigation.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1046473242186546/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190509T2024170Z-399841-1151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427 SUMMARY:Davis Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Davis Creek Watershed Association (DCWA) will hold two cleanup events on April 27\, 2019 beginning at 8:30AM. The events will focus on th e stream and its banks\, public spaces and roadways. Boats will be used ne ar the mouth of Davis Creek in South Charleston. The locations are as foll ows: W.Q. Watters Company\, 1081 Kanawha State Forest Drive at the Middle Fork bridge Little Creek Park\, first parking lot at Lions Field Volunteer s should bring rain gear\, just in case. Gloves\, trash bags and a great l unch will be provided for all participants. For directions and information call: (304) 543-1948\, Email: dkgg@suddenlink.net or visit the DCWA websi te at: www.daviscreekwv.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Davis Creek Watershed Association (DCWA) will hold two cleanup events on April 27\, 20 19 beginning at 8:30AM. The events will focus on the stream and its banks\ , public spaces and roadways. Boats will be used near the mouth of Davis C reek in South Charleston. The locations are as follows:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Volunteers should bring rain gear\, just in case. Gloves\, trash bags and a great lunch will be provided for all parti cipants. For directions and information call: (304) 543-1948\, Email: \;dkgg@suddenlink.net or visit th e DCWA website at: www.daviscreekwv .org
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190419T1429200Z-399841-1882@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190922 SUMMARY:VA Save Our Streams DESCRIPTION:Virginia Save Our Streams is a fun way to test water quality in small streams by collecting and identifying underwater critters\, called benthic macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is p roviding a workshop for those who wish to learn how to test their local wa ter quality and become a certified VA SOS Monitor. Training materials will be supplied for attendees. Dress for the weather\, as we will be doing th e field component in rain or shine. Please bring rubber boots or shoes tha t can get wet. All class materials will be provided\, including ID books. Lunch will be provided. Classes fill up quickly\, so REGISTER now! Click-H ere to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virginia Sav e Our Streams is a fun way to test water quality in small streams by colle cting and identifying underwater critters\, called benthic macroinver tebrates. The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is providing a workshop for those who wish to learn how to test their local water quali ty and become a certified VA SOS Monitor. Training materials will be suppl ied for attendees. Dress for the weather\, as we will be doing the field c omponent in rain or shine. Please bring rubber boots or shoes that can get wet. All class materials will be provided\, including ID books. Lunch wil l be provided. Classes fill up quickly\, so \;REGISTER now!
Click-Here \;to learn more about Virgi nia Save Our Streams.
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Loudon Co IWLA Chapter UID:20190710T1705520Z-399841-2181@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T120000 SUMMARY:Bird walk and talk DESCRIPTION:Sara Miller and Dave Dendler will conduct the bird walk and tal k along the Davis Creek Trail. We’ll start from the parking lot at the For mer CCC Camp Kanawha and walk the road and trail from there\, making a loo p back to the parking lot. We’ll be there at 9:00 a.m.\, and we can decide which end of the trail to take at that point (toward the pond or toward S potted Salamander Trail). The hike will go on\, rain or shine (but not hea vy rain). Come prepared! Bring binoculars\, if you have them. https://www. facebook.com/events/328197324753663/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sara Miller
and Dave Dendler will conduct the bird walk and talk along the Davis Creek
Trail. We&rsquo\;ll start from the parking lot at the Former CCC Camp Kan
awha and walk the road and trail from there\, making a loop back to the pa
rking lot. We&rsquo\;ll be there at 9:00 a.m.\, and we can decide which en
d of the trail to take at that point (toward the pond or toward Spotted Sa
lamander Trail).
The hike
will go on\, rain or shine (but not heavy rain). Come prepared! Bring bin
oculars\, if you have them.
https://www.facebook.com/events/32819 7324753663/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190716T1325080Z-399841-2210@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927 SUMMARY:World Rivers Day DESCRIPTION:World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world's waterways. It highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awaren ess and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. Th ere are many ways to help monitor and protect the waterways you love. The event is annully on the 4th Saturday in September. http:// worldriversday. com/ #CitizenScience @SciStarter X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world's waterways. It highlights the many val ues of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. There are many ways to he lp monitor and protect the waterways you love. The event is annully on the 4th Saturday in September. < /p>
http:// worldriversday. com/< /p>
#C itizenScience @SciStarter
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190826T1759170Z-399841-2344@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003 SUMMARY:Forks of Coal scavenger hunt DESCRIPTION:Forks of Coal Scavenger Hunt Hosted by Forks of Coal State Natu ral Area Foundation Enjoy a fun day outside with family and friends at the Forks of Coal Natural Area. Find items on the Blue and Orange hiking trai ls\, take selfies\, post pictures and more. If you post on the Facebook ev ent site (or use the handy QR code) by midnight October 3rd a cool prize c ould be yours. To learn more check-out the attached image file. ForksofCoa l_ScavengerHunt.jpg http://www.facebook.com/events/322343949204006/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fork s of Coal Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by \;Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation
Enjoy a fun day outside with family and friends at the Forks of Coal Natural Area< /span>. Find items on the Blue and Orange hiking trails\, take selfies\, p ost pictures and more. If you post on the Facebook event site (or use the handy QR code) by midnight October 3rd \;a cool prize could be yours. To learn more check-out the attached image file.
http://www.facebook.com/events/322343949204006/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Forks of Coal State Natural Area UID:20200915T1740240Z-399841-3429@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828 SUMMARY:StormCon DESCRIPTION:StormCon Sept. 9-10 StormCon will be a two-day conference and e xhibition held 100% online. This multi-faceted virtual event experience wi ll feature leaders in the stormwater industry leading webinars\, panel dis cussions and chat forums to exchange information and share ideas. Exhibit floor will feature interactive opportunities to meet one-on-one with vendo rs from around the country to network and explore new products and solutio ns. While we hope to resume our in-person format in 2021\, we are confiden t that StormCon Direct will provide a meaningful and productive platform t o engage\, educate and connect with colleagues\, experts\, and leading ven dors across the industry. StormCon team appreciates your support and under standing of these changes and stands ready to assist you with any question s. Click-here to learn more and register (only $50) and Here to review the conference program. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:StormCon Sep t. 9-10
StormCon will be a t wo-day conference and exhibition held 100% online. This multi-faceted virt ual event experience will feature leaders in the stormwater industry leadi ng webinars\, panel discussions and chat forums to exchange information an d share ideas. Exhibit floor will feature interactive opportunities to mee t one-on-one with vendors from around the country to network and explore n ew products and solutions.
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hile we hope to resume our in-person format in 2021\, we are confident tha
t StormCon Direct will provide a meaningful and productive platform to eng
age\, educate and connect with colleagues\, experts\, and leading vendors
across the industry. StormCon team appreciates your support and understand
ing of these changes and stands ready to assist you with any questions. Click-here
to learn more and register (only $50) and
Here to review the confer
ence program.
Mill Creek Water Trail
Live near Ripley and love the great outdoors? Pay-it-forward at the Mill Creek Water Trail. Volunteers are needed to help with watershed cleanups\, environmental education\, and during special events (i.e. help pull kayak s out of the water\, shuttle paddlers to their cars\, event cleanup) - and more. For more information contact Travis Adcock\, 304-531-4152.
Click Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190920T1939430Z-399841-2448@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923 SUMMARY:Do you need volunteers? DESCRIPTION:Do you need volunteers for on-going or a single event? Use this form from Volunteer WV to describe and submit your event. No password or sign-up needed. Click-Here to get started. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you need volunteers for on-going or a single event? Use this form from Volunteer WV to describe and submit your event. No password or sign-up needed.
Click-Here \;to get start ed.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190920T1950050Z-399841-2449@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190910 SUMMARY:Elk management tours DESCRIPTION:Elk management tours How fares the Mountain State’s new herd of free-range elk? Hikers will have an opportunity to find out in September and October during a series of guided tours of the reintroduction site. Th e four-hour tours start at the Chief Logan State Park lodge and range over two miles or more of rugged terrain\, according to park naturalist Lauren Cole\, who will explain the history of the elk\, or wapiti\, and the mana gement program. Note: All tours are scheduled to start at 4PM and require advanced registration. Click-Here for more details September: Thursday\, S ept.19\; Saturday\, Sept. 21\; Sunday\, Sept. 22. October: Thursday\, Oct. 3\; Saturday\, Oct. 5\; Sunday\, Oct. 6\; Thursday\, Oct. 10\; Saturday\, Oct. 12\; Sunday\, Oct. 13\; Thursday\, Oct. 17\; Saturday\, Oct. 19\; Su nday\, Oct. 20 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elk manageme nt tours
How fares the Mount ain State&rsquo\;s new herd of free-range elk? Hikers will have an opportu nity to find out in September and October during a series of guided tours of the reintroduction site. The four-hour tours start at the Ch ief Logan State Park lodge and ran ge over two miles or more of rugged terrain\, according to park naturalist Lauren Cole\, who will explain the history of the elk\, or wapiti\, and t he management program. Note: All tours are scheduled to start at 4PM and require advanced registra tion.
Click-Here \;for more d etails
September: Thursday\, Sept.19\; Saturday\, Sept. 21\; Sunday\, Sept. 22. October: Thursday\, Oct. 3\; Saturday\, Oct. 5\; Sunday \, Oct. 6\; Thursday\, Oct. 10\; Saturday\, Oct. 12\; Sunday\, Oct. 13\; T hursday\, Oct. 17\; Saturday\, Oct. 19\; Sunday\, Oct. 20
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Chief Logan SP UID:20190910T1248310Z-399841-2384@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917 SUMMARY:Leave the leaves DESCRIPTION:According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, leaves and other yard debris account for more than 13 percent of the nation’s sol id waste — 33 million tons a year. Without enough oxygen to decompose\, th is organic matter releases the greenhouse gas methane\, says Joe Lamp’l\, author of The Green Gardener’s Guide. In fact\, solid-waste landfills are the largest U.S. source of man-made methane—and that’s aside from the carb on dioxide generated by gas-powered blowers and trucks used in leaf dispos al. Savvy gardeners know that keeping fallen leaves on their property bene fits wildlife and the environment. Become a savvy gardener… Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, leaves and other yard debris a ccount for more than 13 percent of the nation&rsquo\;s solid waste &mdash\ ; 33 million tons a year. Without enough oxygen to decompose\, this organi c matter releases the greenhouse gas methane\, says Joe Lamp&rsquo\;l\, author of The Green Gardene r&rsquo\;s Guide. In fact\, solid-waste landfills are the largest U.S . source of man-made methane&mdash\;and that&rsquo\;s aside from the carbo n dioxide generated by gas-powered blowers and trucks used in leaf disposa l.
Savvy gardeners know that keeping fallen leaves on their property benefits wildlife and the environ ment. Become a savvy gardener&hellip\; \;Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20190917T1525220Z-399841-2422@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200710 SUMMARY:Fireflies DESCRIPTION:Firefly flashes are a complex system of seduction. Male firefli es use distinctive patterns of flying and flashes for signaling females. F emales will respond with signals. Flashes and patterns are specific to fir efly types. To learn more download the attached image or click-here. Firef lies.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Firefly flas hes are a complex system of seduction. Male fireflies use distinctive patt erns of flying and flashes for signaling females. Females will respond wit h signals. Flashes and patterns are specific to firefly types. To learn mo re download the attached image or click-here .
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200708T1323560Z-399841-3257@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T133000 SUMMARY:Solar system exploration DESCRIPTION:Solar system exploration Did you know we have planetary scienti sts at the Museum who do research on our solar system? Join us for a live chat with Sharon Wilson Purdy\, Mariah Baker and Emily Martin from our Cen ter for Earth and Planetary Studies. They'll talk about their research and answer your questions about Mars and the icy moons of our solar system. H osted by National Air and Space Museum\, Smithsonian Institution https://w ww.facebook.com/events/s/live-chat-exploring-the-solar-/266813007919533/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sola r system exploration
Did you know we have planetary scientists at the Museum who do research on our solar system? Join us for a live chat with Sharon Wilson Purdy\, Ma riah Baker and Emily Martin from our Center for Earth and Planetary Studie s. They'll talk about their research and answer your questions about Mars and the icy moons of our solar system. Hosted by National Air and Space Museum\, Smithsonian Institution< /a>
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/s/live-chat-exploring-the-solar-/266813007919533/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200702T1345350Z-399841-3242@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190819 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-30-week-of-august-19-2019/ In this issue... Of fice of Water Policy for Draft Documents Clean Water Act Hazardous Substan ces Spill Prevention More Guidance on SEPs Meetings and more! ACWA’s Weekl y Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. Th e Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights import ant information. Please direct any comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-30-week-of-aug ust-19-2019/
\ ;In this issue...
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road m ap of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. P lease direct any comments to Katie F oreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190826T1804520Z-399841-2346@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200617 SUMMARY:TroutBlitz DESCRIPTION:TroutBlitz With just a fly rod\, GPS\, and a camera\, you can m ake a valuable contribution to science. Trout Unlimited is launching the T routBlitz Project to document the diversity and distribution of salmonids in North America through photography (Check out the guide). Specifically\, TroutBlitz aims to: Document the incredible biodiversity of North America 's salmonids for present and future generations to appreciate and enjoy. C reate a spatial database of native and non-native trout presence/absence t o aid in scientific studies of biogeography. Sign up\, grab a rod\, and be come an ecological angler today. Recognition and potential awards will be given to those who document the most native trout taxa. https://www.inatur alist.org/projects/trout-unlimited-troutblitz X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trou tBlitz
With just a fly rod\, GPS\, and a camera\, you can make a valuable contribution to sci ence. Trout Unlimited is launching the TroutBlitz Project to document the diversity and distribution of salmonids in North America through photography (Check out the guide). Specifically\, TroutBlitz aims to:
https://ww w.inaturalist.org/projects/trout-unlimited-troutblitz
Come learn a bout the night sky\, its stories and mysteries. Bring a flashlight and bin oculars\, if you have them. Meet at the Camp Kanawha (old pool complex) pa rking lot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2681730788527623/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190826T1801350Z-399841-2345@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200612 SUMMARY:Open air academy DESCRIPTION: Let your child create and learn about nature in our new Open Air Academy. After being cooped up in the house\, they'll be ready to get out with other kids\, while still maintaining social distancing! Scheduled every Friday from June 12 - July 3. Lots of activities planned and lots t o bring home and tell the family! We will be outdoors\, so please wear app ropriate clothing parents please attend with students. Hosted by The So-Ka i Kidz Clubhouse https://www.facebook.com/events/s/open-air-academy-june-1 2-july3/253971322578928/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Let your child create and learn about nature in our new Open Air Acade
my. After being cooped up in the house\, they'll be ready to get out with
other kids\, while still maintaining social distancing! Scheduled every Fr
iday from June 12 - July 3.
Lots of activities planned and lots to bring home and tell the family!
We will be outdoors\, so please wear appropriate clothing parents please a
ttend with students. Hosted by The So-Kai Kidz Clubhouse
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/open-air-academy -june-12-july3/253971322578928/
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids UID:20200520T1334070Z-399841-3115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T120000 SUMMARY:SCWA meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200830;BYDAY=2TU DESCRIPTION:Sleepy Creek Watershed Association monthly meetings are schedul ed for the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at 10AM. For more informatio n Email Chuck Marsh. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sleepy Creek Watershed Association monthly meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at 10AM. For more information& nbsp\;Email Chuck Marsh.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:WVU Extension Office UID:20200110T1719550Z-399841-2214@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190819 SUMMARY:Spatial analysis course DESCRIPTION:Gain a deeper understanding of spatial data analysis. This cour se is for people who know something about data analysis and want to learn how the special capabilities of spatial data analysis provide deeper under standing. You'll get free access to the full analytical capabilities of Ar cGIS Online\, Esri's cloud-based GIS platform. Previous experience with GI S software is helpful but not necessary for tech-savvy problem solvers. Da tes: September 4 - October 17 Click-Here to learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gain a deepe r understanding of spatial data analysis.
This course is for people who know something about data anal ysis and want to learn how the special capabilities of spatial data analys is provide deeper understanding. You'll get free access to the full analyt ical capabilities of ArcGIS Online\, Esri's cloud-based GIS platform. Prev ious experience with GIS software is helpful but not necessary for tech-sa vvy problem solvers. Dates: September \;4 - October 17
Click-Here to l earn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190717T1255210Z-399841-2213@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T120000 SUMMARY:Clouds and climate DESCRIPTION:10-11AM Clouds and Weather: Learn to be an official GLOBE Cloud s Observer and properly identify Cloud Types. Understand better about how different cloud types form. Register Here 11AM-Noon Cloudy on Climate: Dev elop a better understanding of Climate while investigating the structure a nd behaviors of Earth’s atmosphere. Specific topics include: Intertropical Convergence Zone\, Hadley Cells\, Jet Stream\, and Polar Vortex\, and Clo ud Cover. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:10-11AM
Clouds and Weather: Learn to be an official GLOBE Clouds Observer and properly identify Cloud Types. Understand better about how d ifferent cloud types form.
< a href='https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vpYtc-6rrD4iw-cILYGeS2UO1qd1eYYdI w'>Register Here
11AM-Noon
Cloudy on Climate: Develop a bet ter understanding of Climate while investigating the structure and behavio rs of Earth&rsquo\;s atmosphere. Specific topics include: Intertropical Co nvergence Zone\, Hadley Cells\, Jet Stream\, and Polar Vortex\, and Cloud Cover.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200414T1339300Z-399841-2988@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T110000 SUMMARY:Intro to podcasting DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Podcasting: NASA\, most major news\, education\ , TV\, radio\, and even religious organizations are now publishing podcast s. This session will explain what podcasts are\, how to download and list en/watch them\, and highlight some very helpful ones for STEM Education. We will also demonstrate how YOU can start publishing your own podcast for your students\, parents\, or other educators for online instruction. Regi ster Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Introduction to Podcasting: NASA\, m ost major news\, education\, TV\, radio\, and even religious organizations are now publishing podcasts. \; This session will explain what podcas ts are\, how to download and listen/watch them\, and highlight some very h elpful ones for STEM Education. \; We will also demonstrate how YOU ca n start publishing your own podcast for your students\, parents\, or other educators for online instruction.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200414T1337450Z-399841-2989@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T203000 SUMMARY:Full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park t o take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Harvest Moon Hike departs from the Cass Visitor Center at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and everyone is e ncouraged to attend. https://wvtourism.com/event/full-moon-hike-18/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy a ligh t walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Harvest Moon Hike departs from the Cass Visitor Cente r at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.
https://wvtourism.com/event/full-moon-hike-18/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Greenbrier River Trail UID:20190613T1505190Z-399841-2078@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Shhhh! Don’t wake the caddisfli es! These Northern Casemaker Caddisfly larvae that once roamed the bottom of the creekbed with their cases in tow have now attached those cases to t he underside of a rock and sealed up the entrances with sticky silk and pe bbles\, but why? Just like butterflies\, caddisflies go through complete m etamorphosis\, and finding their cases like this signifies that they’ve he aded into their pupal stage. In about 2-3 weeks\, they’ll have completely transformed and will emerge as adult caddisflies\, leaving their larval ho mes behind. Photo: Unnamed tributary of Laurel Creek\, Barbour County X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Shhhh! Don&rsquo\;t wake the caddisflies! These Northern Casemaker Caddisfly larv ae that once roamed the bottom of the creekbed with their cases in tow hav e now attached those cases to the underside of a rock and sealed up the en trances with sticky silk and pebbles\, but why? Just like butterflies\, ca ddisflies go through complete metamorphosis\, and finding their cases like this signifies that they&rsquo\;ve headed into their pupal stage. In abou t 2-3 weeks\, they&rsquo\;ll have completely transformed and will emerge a s adult caddisflies\, leaving their larval homes behind.
Photo: Unnamed tributary of Laurel Creek\, Barbour County<
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Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
This cr eek critter might look like a cockroach\, and its name may give those vibe s\, but this friend needs cool\, clean water to survive. Meet the roachfly . Roachflies are typically found in small\, cold\, headwater streams or tr ibutaries in undisturbed areas and are generally associated with rotting w ood and leaf packs.
Photo: This roachfly and its little friend were found clinging to the bottom of a rock in an un named tributary of Teter Creek.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250603T1327350Z-399841-6568@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T210000 SUMMARY:Owl prowl DESCRIPTION: Tonight we’ll listen and discover what owls frequent the town of Cass. Meet at Cass Visitor Center at 8:00 p.m. to walk quietly and lis ten for and identify owls or other night sounds. Activity will be about on e hour\, or a little more. Easy walking. Nature Interpreter Kailey Price i s your Owl Prowl host. There is no charge\, and everyone is welcome to att end. https://wvtourism.com/event/owl-prowl/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Tonight we&rsquo\;ll listen and discover what owls frequent the town o f Cass. Meet at Cass Visitor Center at 8:00 p.m. to walk quietly and liste n for and identify owls or other night sounds. Activity will be about one hour\, or a little more. Easy walking. Nature Interpreter Kailey Price is your Owl Prowl host. There is no charge\, and everyone is welcome to atten d.
ht tps://wvtourism.com/event/owl-prowl/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cass Scenic Railroad State Park UID:20190613T1503220Z-399841-2077@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000 SUMMARY:Fraizer's Bottom cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Putnam County Solid Waste Authority We are collecting any and all household trash\, debris\, scrap metal\, all those pesky thing s that have been piling up all winter! FraizersBottomCleanup X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Putnam County Solid Waste Authority
We are collecting any and all household trash\, de bris\, scrap metal\, all those pesky things that have been piling up all w inter! \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250307T1403070Z-399841-6337@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T193000 SUMMARY:High tunnel workshop series DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Cons ervation Service (NRCS) for our High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are contin uing to cover a variety of topics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers. The topic for March will be 'Food Access'. The topic will cover w hat food access is and how producers can help address food access limitati ons\, including programs like community gardening. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex
tension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
for our High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are continuing to cover a variety
of topics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers.
The topic for March will be 'Food Acces
s'. The topic will cover what food access is and how producers can help ad
dress food access limitations\, including programs like community gardenin
g.
WVDNR is req uesting public observations of our state's reptile! Your observations will help biologists complete a three-year citizen science project aimed at ma pping the distribution of timber rattlesnakes\, understanding human-rattle snake interactions and improving timber rattlesnake conservation in West V irginia.
Report your observ ations at: www.wvdnr.gov/rattlesnakereport.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190419T1426590Z-399841-1884@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T200000 SUMMARY:Paris to Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:Don't miss the Nat Geo climate change documentary 'Paris to Pit tsburgh' Monday\, April 22 at 6 PM in the Shawkey Dining room in the Memor ial Student Center. Panel discussion and question and answer session with Marshall University scientists to follow. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 570522123442880/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Don't miss t he Nat Geo climate change documentary 'Paris to Pittsburgh' Monday\, April 22 at 6 PM in the Shawkey Dining room in the Memorial Student Center. Pan el discussion and question and answer session with Marshall University sci entists to follow.
https://www.facebook.com/events/570522123442880/
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Memorial Student Center UID:20190419T1434190Z-399841-1885@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T200000 SUMMARY:ACP online mapping DESCRIPTION:ACP Online Mapping Webinar: Tue\, Apr 30\, 2019 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT WV Rivers and Trout Unlimited are pleased to provide WV/VA Water Qu ality Monitoring and Pipeline Visual Assessment Program volunteers with a free webinar on the Pipeline Compliance Surveillance (CSI) Mapping System\ , an online interactive map of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). Pipeline CSI\, a program of Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance\, was developed to allow for citizen oversight of the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline\ , and to facilitate the enforcement of environmental protections and regul ations during that process. State and federal regulatory agencies are chal lenged with providing the level of scrutiny necessary for a project of thi s scope and destructive potential. You\, as citizen monitors\, can help pr otect water and lands impacted by the ACP. https://register.gotowebinar.co m/register/3391479198286415875 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACP Online M apping
Webinar: Tue\, Apr 30 \, 2019 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
WV Rivers and Trout Unlimited are pleased to provide WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring and Pipeline Visual Assessment Program volunteers with a free webinar on the Pipeline Compliance Surveillance (CSI) Mapping System\, an online interactive map of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). Pipeline CSI\ , a program of Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance\, was developed to allow for citizen oversight of the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline\, and to facilitate the enforcement of environmental protections and regulation s during that process. State and federal regulatory agencies are challenge d with providing the level of scrutiny necessary for a project of this sco pe and destructive potential. You\, as citizen monitors\, can help protect water and lands impacted by the ACP.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3391479198286415875< /span>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190419T1427230Z-399841-1883@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T143000 SUMMARY:NPS Technical Exchange webcast DESCRIPTION:Wetlands – Assessment\, Prioritization\, and Research This webc ast will feature several presentations on topics including the National We tland Condition Assessment\, wetland prioritization methods used in Kentuc ky’s NPS program\, and recent research on nutrient retention in agricultur al floodplain wetlands in Tennessee. As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exc hange forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts covering a variety of NPS-relate d topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on EPA’s NPS webpage. R egister here for the webcast X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wetlands &nd ash\; Assessment\, Prioritization\, and Research
This webcast will feature several presentations on to pics including the \;National Wetland Condition Assessment\, wetland prioritization methods used in Kentucky&rsquo\;s NPS program\, and recent research on nutrient retention in agricultural floodplain wetlands in Tenn essee.
As a reminder\, the N PS Technical Exchange forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts \;covering&n bsp\;a variety of NPS-related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be f ound on \;EPA&rsquo\;s NPS webpage< /a>.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241009T1850350Z-399841-6075@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010 SUMMARY:Escaped trash risk map DESCRIPTION:US EPA’s Trash Free Waters program has released a new Escaped T rash Risk Map. The new map\, developed in collaboration with the Universit y of Georgia and the Sea Education Association\, displays a modeled estima te of escaped trash density across the U.S. “Escaped trash” refers to wast e materials that leak out from waste management systems\, whether through spillage from non-secured containers\, intentional littering\, or other me ans. This map is designed to help local governments and communities identi fy high-density escaped trash areas so they can evaluate impacts and consi der how to take action. The map shows estimated escaped trash counts at th e 1 km2 level. Estimated escaped trash counts are also viewable at the riv er basin level. Locations and summary data on microplastics presence are a lso displayed in the map. However\, the data is insufficient to estimate m icroplastic concentration in all U.S. waterbodies. Questions? Use the form at the bottom of the 'Contact Us' page. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:US EPA&rsquo \;s Trash Free Waters program has released a new \;Escaped Trash Risk Map . The new map\, developed in collaboration with the University of Georgia and the Sea Education Association\, displays a modeled estimate of escaped trash density across the U.S.
&ldquo\;Escaped trash&rdquo\; refers to was te materials that leak out from waste management systems\, whether through spillage from non-secured containers\, intentional littering\, or other m eans. \;This map is designed to help local governments and communities identify high-density escaped trash areas so they can evaluate impacts an d consider how to take action.
The map shows estimated escaped trash counts at the 1 km2 \;level. Estimated escaped trash counts are also viewable at the river basin level. \;Locations and summary data on microplastics presence are also displ ayed in the map. However\, the data is insufficient to estimate microplast ic concentration in all U.S. waterbodies.
Questions? Use the form at the bottom of the 'Contact Us' page.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20241009T1927380Z-399841-6076@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T140000 SUMMARY:Green Bank for Appalachia DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) today formally announced th e Green Bank for Rural America\, an ambitious initiative aimed at empoweri ng rural communities to thrive in the new energy economy. With a $500 mill ion award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, the Green Bank will leverage private capital to finance an estimated $1.6 billion into 2\ ,000 new energy projects\, creating 13\,000 good jobs and reducing up to 8 50\,000 tons of harmful pollution annually. An informational webinar hos ted by ACC President and CEO Donna Gambrell will be held at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday\, Aug. 20\, 2024. Register for the webinar here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Appalachian
Community Capital (ACC) today formally announced the \;Green B
ank for Rural America\, an ambitious initiative aimed at empoweri
ng rural communities to thrive in the new energy economy. With a $500 mill
ion award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, the Green Bank
will leverage private capital to finance an estimated $1.6 billion into 2\
,000 new energy projects\, creating 13\,000 good jobs and reducing up to 8
50\,000 tons of harmful pollution annually.
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An informa
tional webinar hosted by ACC President and CEO Donna Gambrell will be held
at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday\, Aug. 20\, 2024. \;Register f
or the webinar here.
Friends of Blackwater \;(FOB) is hosting a Pollination Eco Tour!
Location: \;Buxton Landstreet Building on Douglas Road just outside of Thomas on the way to D avis.
We will go on a thirty -minute guided walk along the Canyon Rail Trail. Participants will learn t o identify plants\, and insects important to pollination and other pollina tion facts! We will meet in the B&\;L Building parking lot.
Call 304-345-7663 or 304-816-6930 if yo u need more information.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240820T1713040Z-399841-5975@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603 SUMMARY:WV Science camp DESCRIPTION:WV Science Adventure camp June 3-7 Minecraft Ancient Egypt (K-1 0) 9:00 am-4:00 pm\, $275/week Team building\, archeology\, trigonometry\, programming\, and building on a gigantic scale. We will look at satellite imagery\, historical photos\, and documents to learn how one of the most spectacular ancient wonders of the world was built. Were the designers and construction workers paid laborer’s or was it aliens from a distant plane t? We will use some of the same tools they used to plan out the constructi on and design and recreate them. Catacombs\, secret tunnels\, booby-traps and all. Leader educators will be Terry Dillman\, a MU College of Science graduate who is now a teacher at the STEM+M High School\, and MU student J ordan Holman who traveled to Egypt this spring for his unique perspective. Camp class size 10-40\; Campers need to bring their lunches. Click Here f or REGISTRATION For more information\, please contact us at SummerScienceA dventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-scie nce-adventures-2/ 2019WVSci-campflyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:June 3-7
Minecraft Ancient Egy pt (K-10) 9:00 am-4:00 pm\, $275/we ek
Team building\, archeology\, trigonometry\, programming\, and building on a gigantic scale. We will look at satellite imagery\, historical photos\, and documents to learn how one of the most spectacular ancient wonders of the world was built. Were the designers and construction workers paid labo rer&rsquo\;s or was it aliens from a distant planet? We will use some of t he same tools they used to plan out the construction and design and recrea te them. Catacombs\, secret tunnels\, booby-traps and all. Leader educator s will be Terry Dillman\, a MU College of Science graduate who is now a te acher at the STEM+M High School\, and MU student Jordan Holman who travele d to Egypt this spring for his unique perspective. Camp class size 10-40\; Campers need to bring their lunches.
For more information\, \;please con tact us at \;Summer ScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-science-ad ventures-2/
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190529T1906430Z-399841-2011@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200204 SUMMARY:IWLA Conservation Currents DESCRIPTION:Conservation Currents\, Feb. 2020. In this issue: Take Action f or the Boundary Waters\; Bad News for Clean Water\; Clean Water Program Re leases 2019 Annual Report\; Salt Watch Season in Full Swing\; SOS Photo Co ntest - the Winner Is\; Convention Is Coming\; Recognize Your Top Ikes\; C ollege Scholarships Available and more. Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Conservation Currents\, Feb. 2020.
Click-Here \;to read the d etails.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200204T2006130Z-399841-2736@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190610 SUMMARY:WV Science camp DESCRIPTION:WV Science Adventure camp June 10-14 Kids\, Code & Creativity 1 .0 Grades 2-5 9:00-12:00 $145/week (WAIT LIST ONLY) Spend a week learning to write a game\, compose music\, or making software art! Here we will do all those things and learn a few fundamental concepts of programming. This is a class where there is no right (or wrong) answers if you are having f un. We will start out learning the basics of the MIT-developed programing software for kids “Scratch”. It’s a drag and drop programming environment and can support you in creating whatever you want. Class size for this new addition to our line-up is limited to 15 so sign up early. Taught by Arch er Sully\, a Silicon Valley veteran (and dad) who has worked for innovativ e companies on digital media products. Camp class sizes 8-15. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp. Microbiolo gy Grades 6-12 1:00-4:00 $145/week Unleash your inner scientist! Work in a real laboratory using microscopes and college-level lab equipment while l earning about the microbial world. Spend the week doing exciting hands-on activities with bacteria\, amoebae\, and fungi you’ll collect from the en vironment and grow in the lab. Great introduction to health-related scienc e if you’re interested in becoming a doctor or biomedical scientist. This class will be taught by Marshall Professor (and mom) Dr. Wendy Trzyna in t he Microbiology lab. Rigorous and fun! Camp class size 7-15. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp. Click Here for REGISTRATION For more information\, please contact us at SummerScience Adventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http://ssawv.com/summer-sci ence-adventures-2/ 2019WVSci-campflyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:June 10-14
Kids\, Code &\; Creativity 1.0 Grades 2-5 9:00-12:0 0 $145/week (WAIT LIST ONLY)
Spend a week l earning to write a game\, compose music\, or making software art! Here we will do all those things and learn a few fundamental concepts of programmi ng. This is a class where there is no right (or wrong) answers if you are having fun. We will start out learning the basics of the MIT-developed pro graming software for kids &ldquo\;Scratch&rdquo\;. It&rsquo\;s a drag and drop programming environment and can support you in creating whatever you want. Class size for this new addition to our line-up is limited to 15 so sign up early. Taught by Archer Sully\, a Silicon Valley veteran (and dad) who has worked for innovative companies on digital media products. Camp class sizes 8-15. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Microbiology Grades 6-12 1:00-4:00 $145/week
Unleash your inner scientist! Work in a \;real laboratory using \;microsco pes and college-level lab equipment while learning about the microbial wor ld. \; \;Spend the week doing exciting hands-on activities \;w ith bacteria\, amoebae\, and fungi you&rsquo\;ll \;collect from the en vironment and grow \;in the lab. Great introduction to health-related science if you&rsquo\;re interested in becoming a doctor or biomedical sci entist. \;This class will be taught by Marshall Professor (and mom) Dr . Wendy Trzyna in the Microbiology lab. Rigorous and fun! Camp class size 7-15. This session is available for a STAR partnership wrap-around full day camp.
For more information\, \;p lease contact us at \;SummerScienceAdventures@gmail.com and visit the website at: http:/ /ssawv.com/summer-science-adventures-2/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190529T1906230Z-399841-2012@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000 SUMMARY:WSWA Arbor Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Warm Springs Watershed Assocation for the Arbor Day Pr oclamation and the Dedication of the Tiny Forest in memory of our good fri end\, Gale Foulds. Light refreshments in the Depot\, bring your own water bottle to fill. Custom designed t-shirt for volunteers who help plant tree s! WSWA_ArborDayFlyer.pdf NatureBasedSolutions_UrbanResilience-TinyForest casestudy.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs
p\;Warm Spr
ings Watershed Assocation for the Arbor Day Proclamation
and the Dedication of the Tiny Forest in memory of our good friend\,
Light refr eshments in the Depot\, bring your own water bottle to fill. Custom design ed t-shirt for volunteers who help plant trees!
The Green St reets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns Grant Program team will be hosting virtua l office hours sessions! These sessions will be held on the dates below fr om 12:30 and 1:15 EST.
Please join us to discuss your potential project ideas and ask any questions you may have. Registration for these sessions is not required\, and you can drop-in at any point during the ses sion. Zoom link: \;https://us02web. zoom.us/j/84002581212
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240112T1514140Z-399841-5518@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T131500 SUMMARY:G3 Program virtual office hours DESCRIPTION:The Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns Grant Program team will be hosting virtual office hours sessions! These sessions will be hel d on the dates below from 12:30 and 1:15 EST. January 25th February 8th Fe bruary 22nd March 4th Please join us to discuss your potential project ide as and ask any questions you may have. Registration for these sessions is not required\, and you can drop-in at any point during the session. Zoom l ink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84002581212 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Green St reets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns Grant Program team will be hosting virtua l office hours sessions! These sessions will be held on the dates below fr om 12:30 and 1:15 EST.
Please join us to discuss your potentia l project ideas and ask any questions you may have. Registration for these sessions is not required\, and you can drop-in at any point during the se ssion. Zoom link: \;https://us02web .zoom.us/j/84002581212
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240112T1512100Z-399841-5517@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T193000 SUMMARY:Summersville Lake SP public meeting DESCRIPTION:The WV Department of Natural Resources has set a public meeting about the plans for Summersville Lake State Park. The meeting will take place at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center. Here is the link t o the meeting notice. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Depar tment of Natural Resources has set a public meeting about the plans for Su mmersville Lake State Park. \; The meeting will take place at the Summ ersville Arena and Conference Center. \;
Here is the link to the meeting notice. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20231020T1802240Z-399841-5470@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T150000 SUMMARY:Ohio River Rising DESCRIPTION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/70109753055/permalink/1015763 8206568056/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/70109753055/permalink/101576382065 68056/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Heritage Station UID:20180904T1235520Z-399841-1154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230810 SUMMARY:Volunteer for the Great Kanawha River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed for WVDEP's Great Kanawha River Clean Up on S ept. 9. Cleanup sites located in Fayette\, Kanawha\, and Putnam counties T he 33rd annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup\, sponsored by WVDEP-REAP\, is set for Saturday\, Sept. 9\, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cleanup sites inclu de Winfield Beach\, St. Albans Roadside Park\, the South Charleston boat r amp\, and Kanawha Falls at Glen Ferris. Other cleanup sites could be added as the day of the event nears. The Rehabilitation Environmental Action Pl an (REAP) will supply bags and gloves for volunteers and will arrange for trash to be hauled away. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt. Those wish ing to volunteer are urged to register with the WVDEP so enough supplies c an be obtained for each cleanup location. To volunteer\, or suggest an add itional cleanup location\, email Chris Cartwright or call 304-389-8389. Mo re information is available on the REAP webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteers n eeded for WVDEP's Great Kanawha River Clean Up on Sept. 9. Cleanup sites l ocated in Fayette\, Kanawha\, and Putnam counties
The 33rd annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup\, sponso red by WVDEP-REAP\, is set for Saturday\, Sept. 9\, 2023 from 9 a.m. to no on. Cleanup sites include Winfield Beach\, St. Albans Roadside Park\, the South Charleston boat ramp\, and Kanawha Falls at Glen Ferris. Other clean up sites could be added as the day of the event nears. The Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) will supply bags and gloves for volunteer s and will arrange for trash to be hauled away. All volunteers will receiv e a T-shirt.
Those wishing t o volunteer are urged to register with the WVDEP so enough supplies can be obtained for each cleanup location. To volunteer\, or suggest an addition al cleanup location\, email Chris Cartwright or call 304-389-8389. More informat ion is available on the REAP webpage.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230810T1314560Z-399841-5366@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191227 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-122619.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envr ionmentally minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-122619.pdf
CCA \;will be &ldquo\;cleaning up&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;monitor ing&rdquo\; the streets of Stealey and Milford Street from Wendy&rsquo\;s to Sheetz. We&rsquo\;ll be meeting at 10:00 am in the parking lot across t he street from the W. Pike Street Kroger. The weather is supposed to be ni ce.
https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/s/neighborhood-watch-and-cleanup/2410498219201873/< /em>
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20191227T1342230Z-399841-2625@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190201 SUMMARY:Grant opportunities DESCRIPTION:The enclosed document provides informaiton about a vareity of g rant opportunities ranging from 5K - 200K. Download to determine if your o rganization may qualify as well as the details of the grant. GrantPrograms .pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The enclosed document provides informaiton about a vareity of grant opportunities ranging from 5K - 200K. Download to determine if your organization may qualify as well as \;the details o f the grant.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190111T1328540Z-399841-1498@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190714 SUMMARY:Forest Explorers II RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Introducing a new summer camp option for younger kids aged 8-11 . These 4-5 day programs are the perfect introduction to Mountain Stewards Summer Camps. Kids will learn about themselves and the world around them through a combination of nights in the dorms and camping in the National F orest\, we will explore streams\, beaver ponds\, swimming holes\, and off- trail navigation. https://www.facebook.com/events/1838233802960267/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Introducing a new summer camp option for younger kids aged 8-11. These 4-5 day program s are the perfect introduction to Mountain Stewards Summer Camps. Kids wil l learn about themselves and the world around them through a combination o f nights in the dorms and camping in the National Forest\, we will explore streams\, beaver ponds\, swimming holes\, and off-trail navigation.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1838233802960267/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190709T1349390Z-399841-1152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210224 SUMMARY:DAT volunteers needed DESCRIPTION:Disaster Action Team Volunteers Needed The American Red Cross o f Central Appalachia has an urgent need for Disaster Action Team (DAT) vol unteers. As a DAT volunteer\, you will help provide emotional care and sup port to our neighbors impacted by disasters. You will help with financial assistance for basic needs such as food\, clothing\, and temporary lodging \, replacement of prescription medications\, and referrals. The Red Cross will provide on-line training for volunteers. Questions\, contact: CARVol unteerServices@redcross.org or call (304) 340-3650. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Disaster Act ion Team Volunteers Needed
T he American Red Cross of Central Appalachia has an urgent need for Disaster Action Te am (DAT) volunteers. As a DAT volunteer\, you will help provide emotional care and support to our neighbors impacted by disasters. You will help wit h financial assistance for basic needs such as food\, clothing\, and tempo rary lodging\, replacement of prescription medications\, and referrals. Th e Red Cross will provide on-line training for volunteers. \;
Questions\, contact: CARVolunteerServices@redcross.org o r call (304) 340-3650.
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20210224T1923190Z-399841-3678@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417 SUMMARY:WV Rivers news - April 2023 DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers News: April 2023 In this issue: Comment on RV Park Pr oposals for Cacapon State Park Advocating for Rail Safety Ohio River in Ne ed of Federal Funding Methane and Climate Change Fourth Circuit Court Thro ws Out Mountain Valley Pipeline Permit in WV Learn How WV Communities Can Benefit From Inflation Reduction Act Celebrate Earth Week at an Event Near You! Visit: https://wvrivers.org/2023/04/wv-rivers-news-april-2023/ to re ad all of the articles. WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In th is issue:
Visit: https://wvrivers.org/2023/04/wv-rivers-news-april-2023/ to read all of the articles.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230417T1828040Z-399841-5247@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190224T153000 SUMMARY:Twin Coves hike DESCRIPTION:Sun. February 24 12:30 p.m. Beech Fork Lake - Twin Coves Trail. Carpool from the parking lot at the corner of Ohio & Randolph across from the post office. Regroup at the marina\, 3-mile loop. Coincides with Beav er Pond Trail. A 1.3 mile in and out for anyone wanting a shorter day. Opt ional dinner at Bombshells Burger & BBQ. _________________________________ ____________________________________ Each KTC member\, guest\, or non-memb er hiker agrees to accept personal responsibility for his or her safety an d the safety of minors accompanying such persons. The Club cannot ensure t he safety of any participant on hikes. In participating in Club hikes\, ea ch such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the hike leader s\, the KTC\, its officers and members\, and property owners\, for any acc ident\, injury\, or illness which might be sustained from participating in hikes or other Club activities. Important: 1) Read all hike descriptions. 2) Know your limitations. 3) Carry water. 4) Notify leader if you choose to leave the hike. 5) Hike Leader has the right to refuse any unprepared p erson from a hike. Note: Each hike takes approximately 2-3 hours to comple te but can vary widely. Meeting place: Hikers are to meet at the Stonewall Station Post Office Parking Lot - corner of Ohio & Randolph Streets on th e West Side of Charleston\, WV\, to car pool to hike locations unless the schedule specifically indicates another meeting place (or time). Visit the KTC website to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sun. February 24 12:30 p.m. \;Beech Fork Lake - Twin Coves Trail. Carpool from the parking lot at the corner of Ohio &\; Randolph across from the post office. Regroup at the marina\, 3-mile loop. Coincides with Beaver Pond Trail. A 1.3 mile in and out for anyone wanting a shorter day . Optional dinner at Bombshells Burger &\; BBQ.
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Each KTC me mber\, guest\, or non-member hiker agrees to accept personal responsibilit y for his or her safety and the safety of minors accompanying such persons . The Club cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes. In partic ipating in Club hikes\, each such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the hike leaders\, the KTC\, its officers and members\, and pro perty owners\, for any accident\, injury\, or illness which might be susta ined from participating in hikes or other Club activities.
Important: 1) Read all hike descriptions. 2) Kn ow your limitations. 3) Carry water. 4) Notify leader if you choose to lea ve the hike. 5) Hike Leader has the right to refuse any unprepared person from a hike. Note: Each hike takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete but can vary widely.
Meeting place: Hikers are to me et at the Stonewall Station Post Office Parking Lot - corner of Ohio &\ ; Randolph Streets on the West Side of Charleston\, WV\, to car pool to hi ke locations unless the schedule specifically indicates another meeting pl ace (or time). Visit the KTC website to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake UID:20190125T1836260Z-399841-1485@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230203 SUMMARY:Summer VISTAs DESCRIPTION:Does Your Youth Program Need Extra Help This Summer? West Virgi nia’s Promise the Alliance for Youth\, is currently searching for interest ed nonprofits\, schools\, and State Agencies to host Summer Associate Amer iCorps VISTAs to help with youth programming. Summer VISTAS can perform di rect service\, such as serving as mentors and camp counselors - for 8 to 1 0 weeks. In exchange\, VISTAS receive a living allowance and Education Awa rd. You will be required to advertise\, interview and select and recommend the candidate of your choice. The deadline for applications is February 1 7th\, 2023. Click-here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Does Your Yo uth Program Need Extra Help This Summer?
West Virginia&rsquo\;s Promise the Alliance for Youth\, is cur rently searching for interested nonprofits\, schools\, and State Agencies to host Summer Associate AmeriCorps VISTAs to help with youth programming. Summer VISTAS can perform direct service\, such as serving as mentors and camp counselors - for 8 to 10 weeks. In exchange\, VISTAS receive a livin g allowance and Education Award.
You will be required to advertise\, interview and select and recommen d the candidate of your choice. The deadline for applications is February 17th\, 2023.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230130T1422310Z-399841-5144@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210225 SUMMARY:Covid clinic volunteers DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics NEED Volunteers! WV VOAD and its m ember organizations have been asked to supply volunteers for the statewide COVID 19 vaccination clinics. Volunteers are needed to assist with Check -Ins\, Data Entry\, Registrations\, Mobility Assistance\, Traffic Control and Parking\, or other tasks as needed. Medical support such as conducting vaccinations and/or post vaccination monitoring\, will require license or credentials. Help will be needed over the next several months. Individual s and groups interested in volunteering should register at: WV VOAD X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:COVID-19 Vac cination Clinics NEED Volunteers!
WV VOAD and its member organizations have been asked to supply volun teers for the statewide COVID 19 vaccination clinics. \; Volunteers ar e needed to assist with Check-Ins\, Data Entry\, Registrations\, Mobility Assistance\, Traffic Control and Parking\, or other tasks as needed. Medic al support such as conducting vaccinations and/or post vaccination monitor ing\, will require license or credentials. Help will be needed over the ne xt several months.
Individua ls and groups interested in volunteering should register at: WV VOAD
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20210224T1925090Z-399841-3679@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421 SUMMARY:Edible and medicinal plants DESCRIPTION:Join Instructor Zack Kouns as he teaches students about plant i dentification. Students will look for and sample wild edibles and be taugh t some of their medicinal qualities. To register\, contact Tabitha at: tar nold@mountaineerselfreliance.com. Limited class size. Price $50.00 https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/191977561535853/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Instructor Zack Kouns as he teaches st udents about plant identification. Students will look for and sample wild edibles and be taught some of their medicinal qualities. To register\, con tact Tabitha at: tarn old@mountaineerselfreliance.com. Limited class size. Price $50.00
https://www .facebook.com/events/191977561535853/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1404570Z-399841-595@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427 SUMMARY:Spring photo workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Spring photo workshop April 27-29 Twin Falls State Park (Mullen s\, WV) https://www.facebook.com/events/511745142527542/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring photo workshop
April 27-29
Twin Falls State Park (Mullens\, WV)
https://www.facebook.com/events/51174 5142527542/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1406260Z-399841-596@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T163000 SUMMARY:Middle Ridge Trail hike DESCRIPTION:Sun. March 3 1:30 p.m. Kanawha State Forest - Middle Ridge Road and Middle Ridge Trail. Carpool from the parking lot at the corner of Ohi o & Randolph across from the post office. Regroup at the parking area on F our Mile Mountain. Mostly moderate 4 miles with some short hill sections. __________________________________________________________________________ ________ Each KTC member\, guest\, or non-member hiker agrees to accept pe rsonal responsibility for his or her safety and the safety of minors accom panying such persons. The Club cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes. In participating in Club hikes\, each such person agrees to hol d harmless and free from blame the hike leaders\, the KTC\, its officers a nd members\, and property owners\, for any accident\, injury\, or illness which might be sustained from participating in hikes or other Club activit ies. Important: 1) Read all hike descriptions. 2) Know your limitations. 3 ) Carry water. 4) Notify leader if you choose to leave the hike. 5) Hike L eader has the right to refuse any unprepared person from a hike. Note: Eac h hike takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete but can vary widely. Meet ing place: Hikers are to meet at the Stonewall Station Post Office Parking Lot - corner of Ohio & Randolph Streets on the West Side of Charleston\, WV\, to car pool to hike locations unless the schedule specifically indica tes another meeting place (or time). Visit the KTC website to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sun. March 3 1:30 p.m. Kanawha State Forest -
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< p>Each KTC member\, guest\, or non-member hiker agrees to accept per sonal responsibility for his or her safety and the safety of minors accomp anying such persons. The Club cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes. In participating in Club hikes\, each such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the hike leaders\, the KTC\, its officers an d members\, and property owners\, for any accident\, injury\, or illness w hich might be sustained from participating in hikes or other Club activiti es.Important: 1) Read al l hike descriptions. 2) Know your limitations. 3) Carry water. 4) Notify l eader if you choose to leave the hike. 5) Hike Leader has the right to ref use any unprepared person from a hike. Note: Each hike takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete but can vary widely.
Meeting place: Hikers are to meet at the Stonewall Station Post Office Pa rking Lot - corner of Ohio &\; Randolph Streets on the West Side of Cha rleston\, WV\, to car pool to hike locations unless the schedule specifica lly indicates another meeting place (or time). Visit the KTC website to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190107T1412590Z-399841-1486@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T213000 SUMMARY:Grandview full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Pa rk North Overlook\, Grandview SP Join Community Captains Jack and Jacki fo r a walk in the park and view the full moon rising at Turkey Spur at the e nd. Meet at the Turkey Spur overlook parking lot at 6:45 pm. Walk part of the Grandview Rim Trail and back to Turkey Spur to watch the sunset and st ick around for the full moon rise if you would like. Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found Here. https://fb.me/e/25CD9X8St X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Park
Join Community Captains Jack and Jac ki for a walk in the park and view the full moon rising at Turkey Spur at the end. Meet at the Turkey Spur overlook parking lot at 6:45 pm. Walk par t of the Grandview Rim Trail and back to Turkey Spur to watch the sunset a nd stick around for the full moon rise if you would like. Participants wil l be asked to sign an online waiver found Here .
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Grandview SP UID:20220804T1726240Z-399841-4791@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Crayfish are not the only macro s that molt. Check out this recently-molted flathead mayfly. Immediately a fter molting\, mayflies are much less active\, and it takes 2-3 days for t heir exoskeleton to harden and darken\, which makes them easy prey for fis h--but these growing pains are a necessary part of life for a mayfly. Vide o: Teeter Creek X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Crayfis h are not the only macros that molt. Check out this recently-molted flathe ad mayfly. Immediately after molting\, mayflies are much less active\, and it takes 2-3 days for their exoskeleton to harden and darken\, which make s them easy prey for fish--but these growing pains are a necessary part of life for a mayfly.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260401T1400260Z-399841-7060@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000 SUMMARY:Grant writing nuts and bolts DESCRIPTION:Grant Writing Nuts & Bolts Join us for a special two-hour webin ar on one of our most popular topics: grant writing! We’ve partnered with Nicki Bentley-Colthart from The Grant Advantage to bring you expert traini ng on crafting successful grant proposals. Whether you’re new to grant wri ting or looking to refine your skills\, this session is packed with valuab le tips to help you succeed. Register for the Webinar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grant Writin g \;Nuts &\; Bolts
Jo in us for a special two-hour webinar on one of our most popular topics: gr ant writing!
We&rsquo\;ve pa rtnered with Nicki Bentley-Colthart from The Grant Advantage to bring you expert training on crafting successful grant proposals.
WVDEP-DWWM i s accepting recommendations for revisions to Legislative Rule §\;47 CS R 2\, &ldquo\;Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards.&rdquo\; &nbs p\;This rule establishes requirements governing standards of water quality for the surface waters of the state. State water quality standards are de veloped to help protect and preserve water quality necessary to meet and m aintain designated or assigned uses\, such as swimming\, recreation\, publ ic water supply\, and aquatic life.
WVDEP will accept comments\, recommendations\, and any supporting scientific information through April 15\, 2022. Comments\, recommendations \, and information can be sent via email to \;WQSComments@wv.gov\, or via regular mail to: \;Brian B ridgewater\; WV Department of Environmental Protection\; 601 57th St.\, S. E. Charleston\, WV 25304 \;
A public meeting is also scheduled for June 28\, 2022\, from 1 to 4 p .m. at WVDEP Headquarters in Kanawha City\, located at 601 57th St.\, S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304. The public can attend virtually at: \;meet.google.com/vuu-kkyq-jww\; o r by phone at 1-347-554-7633 (PIN: 794 509 302#).
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:WVDEP Headquaters UID:20220316T1638160Z-399841-4396@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916 SUMMARY:Allegheny River cleanup RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Allegheny River cleanup Sign up for the 13th annual Allegheny R iver Cleanup! The event will occur from September 16-18 with 40 volunteers requested for each day. Last year the Cleanup removed 22 cubic yards of g arbage from the river! Click the link below to sign up. http://www.alleghe nyrivercleanup.com/volunteer.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Allegheny Ri ver cleanup
Sign up for the 13th annual Allegheny River Cleanup! The event will occur from September 1 6-18 with 40 volunteers requested for each day. Last year the Cleanup remo ved 22 cubic yards of garbage from the river! Click the link below to sign up.
http://www.alleghenyrivercl eanup.com/volunteer.html
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210913T1954450Z-399841-4051@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926 SUMMARY:Drought funding from CDs DESCRIPTION:West Virginians experiencing hardship due to drought conditions are eligible to receive cost-share funding to help with farm-related drou ght recovery through their local conservation districts. Districts may cho ose to offer cost-share assistance to help farmers pay for temporary fence \, livestock water supply (including portable troughs)\, revegetation of f eeding areas\, cover crop establishment and irrigation water supply. Cost -share reimbursements help farmers recover a portion of the cost they paid out of pocket. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini ans experiencing hardship due to drought conditions are eligible to receiv e cost-share funding to help with farm-related drought recovery through th eir local conservation districts.
Districts may choose to offer cost-share assistance to help farmers pay for temporary fence\, livestock water supply (including portable troug hs)\, revegetation of feeding areas\, cover crop establishment and irrigat ion water supply. \;
Cos t-share reimbursements help farmers recover a portion of the cost they pai d out of pocket. \;
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250926T1255430Z-399841-6804@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000 SUMMARY:Charleston cleanups RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210522;BYDAY=SA DESCRIPTION:Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced Spring 2021 'Team Up to Clea n Up” city-wide cleanup events starting April 24. The City of Charleston\, in partnership with the WVDEP-REAP\, is hosting a cleanup each Saturday. Local businesses\, organizations and city representatives will join member s of the community to clean and beautify neighborhoods throughout Charlest on. All events will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. Members of the public are encouraged to register to participate in the cleanup at: charlestonwv. gov/cleanup or by calling 304-348-8174. https://fb.me/e/5gBElpQ8R X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mayor Amy Sh uler Goodwin announced Spring 2021 'Team Up to Clean Up&rdquo\; city-wide cleanup events starting April 24. The City of Charleston\, in partnership with the WVDEP-REAP\, is hosting a cleanup each Saturday. Local businesses \, organizations and city representatives will join members of the communi ty to clean and beautify neighborhoods throughout Charleston. All events w ill take place from 8 a.m. to noon. Members of the public are encouraged t o register to participate in the cleanup at: charlestonwv.gov/cleanup or by calling 304-348-8174.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210412T1251060Z-399841-3775@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T200000 SUMMARY:Ecosystem exploration DESCRIPTION:Ecosystem exploration Dive into a wetland ecosystem as you expl ore how the living and non-living parts of our world connect and interact. Apply your knowledge about ecosystem interactions as you become a wetland scientist exploring the relationship between organisms in a real pond sam ple. Macroinvertebrates equal macro fun in this live\, interactive program ! Click-Here to learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ecosystem exploration
Dive into a w etland ecosystem as you explore how the living and non-living parts of our world connect and interact. Apply your knowledge about ecosystem interact ions as you become a wetland scientist exploring the relationship between organisms in a real pond sample. Macroinvertebrates equal macro fun in thi s live\, interactive program!
Click-Here \;to learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Online UID:20210412T1248200Z-399841-3774@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T130000 SUMMARY:Youth fishing derby DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Inaugural Youth Fishing Derby. Check-in will b e from 9:00am to 9:45am at the Large Shelter at Valley Park. Age categorie s include 3-5\, 6-8\, 9-11\, and 12-15. Prizes will be given in each categ ory for most fish caught and longest measured fish. Cost to enter the derb y is $15 per person. Both ponds at Valley Park will be available for fishi ng but once a contestant has started at one pond\, they cannot switch pond s. Once registered you will receive a full list of rules and instructions. http://putnam-county-parks.ticketleap.com/valley-park-youth-fishing-derb y/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for our Inaugural Youth Fishing Derby. \; Check-in will be from 9:00am to 9:45am at the Large Shelter at Valley Park. \;Age categories include 3 -5\, 6-8\, 9-11\, and 12-15. Prizes will be given in each category for mos t fish caught and longest measured fish. Cost to enter the derby is $15&nb sp\;per person. Both ponds at Valley Park will be available for fishing bu t once a contestant has started at one pond\, they cannot switch ponds. On ce registered you will receive a full list of rules and instructions. \;
http:/ /putnam-county-parks.ticketleap.com/valley-park-youth-fishing-derby/
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Valley Park UID:20210412T1253100Z-399841-3776@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000 SUMMARY:PFAS community meeting DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia PFAS Protection Act outlines a strategy to id entify where PFAS is impacting public water systems\, determine which indu stries are using these chemicals\, and reduce the risks to people who rely on clean\, accessible drinking water. In response\, the WVDEP has conduct ed extensive sampling of drinking water across the state and is developing PFAS Action Plans for every affected public water system. We need your he lp! WVDEP is working in collaboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalit ion\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizati ons to host community meetings. These meetings will provide important info rmation\, offer opportunities to ask questions\, and allow community membe rs to share feedback. Community knowledge plays a key role in developing e ffective and comprehensive action plans. Your input is critical\, especial ly when it comes to identifying and mitigating potential sources of contam ination. Where: Clarion Inn Learn more at: wvrivers.org/pfas X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;
We need your help! WVDEP is working in collaboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, Fair Sh ake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizations to host c ommunity meetings. These meetings will provide important information\, off er opportunities to ask questions\, and allow community members to share f eedback.
Community knowledge plays a key role in developing effective and comprehensive action plans. Your input is critical\, especially when it comes to identifying and mitig ating potential sources of contamination.
Where: \;Clario n Inn
Learn more at:&nbs p\;wvrivers.org/pfas
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250926T1319550Z-399841-6805@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T143000 SUMMARY:Equity\, diversity & inclusivity in your programs DESCRIPTION:Ensuring Equity\, Diversity & Inclusivity in Your Programs Thur sday\, 03/14/2019 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST Event Info: River Network seek s to promote Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion in our work and the work o f organizations across our network. In this webinar will we will share Riv er Network's principles for EDI (we choose to lead with equity) and our eq uity assessment tool and help participants re-imagine their work through a n equity lens. Presenter: Diana Toledo\, River Network Leadership Developm ent Director Click Here to Register: Premium webinars close for registrati on 48 hours prior to the start of the scheduled training. This PREMIUM web inar series is available only to current paid members of River Network. If you have a free membership\, you must become a paid member to access this series. Paid member organizations can register an unlimited number of ind ividuals for these webinar sessions\, but each person must register indepe ndently. If you are NOT a current paid member and would like to register f or this training\, please join our network as a paid member HERE and gain access to this and other benefits and discounts. If you are unsure about y our member status\, please contact Carly Schmidt for assistance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ensuring Equity\, Diversity &\; Inclusivity in Your Programs
Thursday\, 03/14/2019
< p>1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM ESTEvent Info: River Network seeks to promote Equity\, Diversity\ , and Inclusion in our work and the work of organizations across our netwo rk. In this webinar will we will share River Network's principles for EDI (we choose to lead with equity) and our equity assessment tool and help pa rticipants re-imagine their work through an equity lens.
Presenter: Diana Toledo\, River N etwork Leadership Development Director
Click Here t o Register: Premium webinars close for registration 48 hours prior to the start of the scheduled training.
This PREMIUM webinar series is available only to current paid me mbers of River Network. \;If you have a free membership\, you must become a paid member to access this series. Paid member organization s can register an unlimited number of individuals for these webinar sessio ns\, but each person must register independently. If you are NOT a current paid member and would like to register for this training\, please join ou r network \;as a paid member \;HERE&nb sp\;and gain access to this and other benefits and discounts. \;If you are unsure about your member status\, please contact \;Carly Schmidt for assistance.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181107T1617460Z-399841-1364@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T150000 SUMMARY:Beaver Creek project team DESCRIPTION:Greetings\, The next project team meeting for Beaver Creek is T uesday\, 1 PM at the Buxton and Landstreet Building in Thomas. Agenda item s will include: A review of Frineds of Blackwater’s Watershed Based Plan f or Beaver Creek (attached) Any new data Description of a new seep\, not lo oked at before Updates on other projects in the watershed. Hope you see you there... Martin _____________________________________________________ _____________ West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection\, Divis ion of Water and Waste Management\, Watershed Improvement Branch Martin Ch rist\, Northern Basin Coordinator Tel. 304-368-2000 Ext. 1022442040 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greetings\,< /span>
The next project team meetin g for Beaver Creek is Tuesday\, 1 PM at the Buxton and Landstreet Building in Thomas. Agenda items will include:
Hope you see you there... Martin
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West Virginia Department of Environment al Protection\, Division of Water and Waste Management\, Watershed Improve ment Branch
Martin Christ\, Northern Basin Coordinator&nbs p\;
Tel. 304-368-2000 Ext. 1 022442040
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Buxton and Landstreet Building UID:20190110T1444420Z-399841-1499@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230707 SUMMARY:Register for the TV river rally DESCRIPTION:The Tygart Valley River Rally will be held Friday July 21st - S aturday July 22nd in Grafton\, West Virginia. It will be a fun-filled day with yoga\, a lazy river float\, a kayak float from Grafton to Valley Fall s\, arts & crafts\, live music\, a nature hike and more! The event is our largest fundraiser of the year for Save the Tygart. All money raised will directly benefit improving the water quality of the Tygart River. Click-he re to register and learn more. Questions? Contact savethetygartwatershed@g mail.com. 2023TygartRiverFloat.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Tygart V alley River Rally will be held Friday July 21st - Saturday July 22nd in Gr afton\, West Virginia. It will be a fun-filled day with yoga\, a lazy rive r float\, a kayak float from Grafton to Valley Falls\, arts &\; crafts\ , live music\, a nature hike and more! The event is our largest fundraiser of the year for Save the Tygart. All money raised will directly benefit i mproving the water quality of the Tygart River. \;Click-here \; to register and learn more.
Questions? \;Contact \;savethetygartwatershed@gmail.com.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230707T1320010Z-399841-5339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825 SUMMARY:Stroud action webinars DESCRIPTION:Get Started With These Action-Oriented Webinars Have you ever w ondered how you can make a difference and improve the health of your local streams? Are you curious about the waters near you? Watch this special se ries of action-oriented online seminars designed to empower you! Presented in partnership with Xylem Watermark\, these free one-hour sessions provid e you with information on three of Stroud Water Research Center’s popular WikiWatershed tools: Model My Watershed® Leaf Pack Network® Monitor My Wat ershed® Watch the videos at the website below or access the playlist on ou r YouTube channel! https://stroudcenter.org/video/learn-how-to-protect-you r-watershed/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Get Started With These Action-Oriented Webinars
Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference and improve t he health of your local streams? Are you curious about the waters near you ? Watch this special series of action-oriented online seminars designed to empower you! Presented in partnership with Xylem Watermark\, these free o ne-hour sessions provide you with information on three of Stroud Water Res earch Center&rsquo\;s popular WikiWatershed tools:
Watch the videos at the website below or < a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrmuh958Chiayw1RNPMhiLBOiu3 f-Ce1I' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>access the playlist on our YouT ube channel!
https://stroudcenter.org/video/learn-how-to-protect-your-water shed/ \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20230825T1410590Z-399841-5390@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230918 SUMMARY:CitSci trainig program DESCRIPTION:Tess Moody\, Doctoral Candidate at North Carolina State Univers ity\, is recruiting people for a training program designed to improve the science skills of adult citizen science participants. The program consists of 5 free weekly sessions\, online\, and synchronous. Sessions begin Sept 26 and run from 5-6:30MT (7-8:30pm ET). Email Tess Moody at: tmoody2@ncs u.edu to sign up! CitSciTraining.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tess Moody\, Doctoral Candidate at North Carolina State University\, is recruiting peo ple for a training program designed to improve the science skills of adult citizen science participants. The program consists of 5 free weekly sessi ons\, online\, and synchronous. Sessions begin Sept 26 and run from 5-6:30 MT (7-8:30pm ET). \;
Em ail Tess Moody at: \;tmoody2@ncsu.edu to sign up!
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20230915T1336260Z-399841-5428@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T131500 SUMMARY:G3 Program virtual office hours DESCRIPTION:The Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns Grant Program team will be hosting virtual office hours sessions! These sessions will be hel d on the dates below from 12:30 and 1:15 EST. January 25th February 8th Fe bruary 22nd March 4th Please join us to discuss your potential project ide as and ask any questions you may have. Registration for these sessions is not required\, and you can drop-in at any point during the session. Zoom l ink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84002581212 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Green St reets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns Grant Program team will be hosting virtua l office hours sessions! These sessions will be held on the dates below fr om 12:30 and 1:15 EST.
Please join us to discuss your potential project ideas and ask any questions you may have. Registration for these sessions is not required\, and you can drop-in at any point during the ses sion. Zoom link: \;https://us02web. zoom.us/j/84002581212
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240112T1514000Z-399841-5519@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328 SUMMARY:Flood resiliency survey DESCRIPTION:This survey is being conducted by a team consisting of research ers\, agencies\, and community organizations to better understand the expe riences of persons impacted by flooding. All WV residents 18 and older are encouraged to complete this 20-minute survey. After completion\, partici pants have the option to enter a raffle for a $250 gift card. The survey e nds May 1st. Click-here to begin the survey. FloodResiliencySurvey.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This survey is being conducted by a team consisting of researchers\, agencies\, and co mmunity organizations to better understand the experiences of persons impa cted by flooding. All WV residents 18 and older are encouraged to complete this 20-minute survey. \;
After completion\, participants have the option to enter a raffle for a $250 gift card. The survey ends May 1st. \;Click-here to begin the survey. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240328T1655130Z-399841-5746@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510 SUMMARY:Mon River sweep DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the 2nd Annual Mon River Sweep! Bring yourself\, your friends\, and your family to help clean up the Monongahela River. Sig n up for the Sweep using the link in our bio and see you at the river. Vi sit the WVWRI Facebook page to learn more. MonRiverSweep X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It&rsquo\;s time for the 2nd Annual Mon River Sweep! Bring yourself\, your friends\, a nd your family to help clean up the Monongahela River. Sign up for the Swe ep using the link in our bio and see you at the river. \;
Visit the \;WVWRI Facebook page to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250509T1305100Z-399841-6338@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T120000 SUMMARY:Clouds and climate DESCRIPTION:10-11AM Clouds and weather: Learn to be an official GLOBE Cloud s Observer and properly identify Cloud Types. Understand better about how different cloud types form. Register Here 11AM-Noon Cloudy on Climate: Dev elop a better understanding of Climate while investigating the structure a nd behaviors of Earth’s atmosphere. Specific topics include: Intertropical Convergence Zone\, Hadley Cells\, Jet Stream\, and Polar Vortex\, and Clo ud Cover. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:10-11AM
Clouds and weather: Learn to be an official GLOBE Clouds Observer and properly identify Cloud Types. Understand better about how d ifferent cloud types form.
< a href='https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJAqdeiurDko6GvnGzu9c9q4HpX-bD7bM g'>Register Here
11AM-Noon
Cloudy on Climate: Develop a bet ter understanding of Climate while investigating the structure and behavio rs of Earth&rsquo\;s atmosphere. Specific topics include: Intertropical Co nvergence Zone\, Hadley Cells\, Jet Stream\, and Polar Vortex\, and Cloud Cover.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200414T1341110Z-399841-2990@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025 SUMMARY:FOB needs volunteers DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Blackwater (FOB) needs volunteers to help remove invasive plants\, and plant trees along Canyon Rim trail. Volunteer worke rs will recieve a t-shirt\, snacks and water. Tools are provided. Voluntee rs are needed on Saturdays (excluding) 11/2\, from 10/26 until 11/30. To l earn more and sign-up email bella@saveblackwater.org. FOB_VolunteersNeeded .jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Fri
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20241025T1958120Z-399841-6104@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:March Newsletter Content World Water Day Make it Shine Cleanup Water & Community Celebration Volunteer Spotlight - Jim Mitchell Volunteer Opportunities Jack Barker Memorial Fun Paddle WV’s Newest Water Trail BRW A Out & About And more… Click-Here to read all the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:March Newsle tter Content
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read all the stories.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250325T1844480Z-399841-6393@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190521 SUMMARY:Northern Basin watershed gathering DESCRIPTION:Northern Basin watershed gathering\, will take place from 10 a. m. to 3:30 p.m. at Valley Falls State Park. The purpose is to have fun wit h fellow watershed activists\, to meet and compare notes about your work\, and to have a chance to chat with agency/resource people. If you know of others who would like to attend\, please pass this along to them. To learn more contact Martin Christ… The agenda is attached. NB_WatershedGathering .pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Northern Basin watershed gathering\, will t ake place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Valley Falls State Park. The purpose is to have fun with fellow watershed activists\, to meet and compa re notes about your work\, and to have a chance to chat with agency/resour ce people. If you know of others who would like to attend\, please pass th is along to them. To learn more contact Martin Christ&hellip\;
The agenda is attached.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Valley Falls State Park UID:20190509T2018000Z-399841-1944@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000 SUMMARY:Summer Paddle Series DESCRIPTION:Event by Save The Tygart Watershed Association at the Philippi Dam Pool Boat RampP Join STTWA and the Section 5 BTV Water Trail Stewards for a leisurely out and back paddle on the Tygart Valley River and learn a little about conservation of this amazing resource along the way! Beginne rs welcome! We have a limited number of kayaks for those who may need to b orrow one. Please let us know you're coming by registering at: https://for ms.gle/TwXGaBXLPcNqGGZw7 Directions to Philippi Dam Pool Boat Ramp: Head t o Blue & Gray Park in Philippi. To the right of the parking lot\, there's a dirt road\; take it to the end\, where you'll find the boat ramp. ---> L earn more here. Questions? Email americorps@savethetygart.org or message us on Facebook. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Save The Tygart Watershed Association \;at the \;Phil ippi Dam Pool Boat RampP
Joi n STTWA and the Section 5 BTV Water Trail Stewards for a leisurely out and back paddle on the Tygart Valley River and learn a little about conservat ion of this amazing resource along the way! Beginners welcome!
We have a limited number of kayaks for those who may need to borrow one. Please let us know you're coming by reg istering at: \;https://forms.gle/TwXGaBXLPcNqGGZw7
Directions to Philippi D am Pool Boat Ramp: Head to Blue &\; Gray Park in Philippi. To the right of the parking lot\, there's a dirt road\; take it to the end\, where you 'll find the boat ramp. --->\; Learn more here. \;
Questions? Email \;americorps@savethetygart.org or message us on Facebook. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250624T1407210Z-399841-6611@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190816 SUMMARY:Peak of the bloom DESCRIPTION:For ten days in the month of August in the beautiful hills of W est Virginia\, there are annual wildflowers in their peak bloom. There are fields of these flowers tucked in a remote area of the beautiful Camp Cre ek State Park\; it’s one of the best kept secrets of our area\, and a true moment in time to behold. August 16-25\, we will celebrate Peak of the Bl oom\, honoring the art of nature. During the ten days\, events will be hel d in Camp Creek State Park and Mercer Street Grassroots District celebrati ng this beauty. Guided photo hikes\, picnics\, plein air painting\, wildcr aft & beekeeping demos\, music in the park\, photo & songwriting contests\ , public art projects\, and other special events will make up the annual c elebration. Visit peakofthebloom.com for a complete schedule of activities . https://wvtourism.com/event/peak-of-the-bloom/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For ten days in the month of August in the beautiful hills of West Virginia\, there ar e annual wildflowers in their peak bloom. There are fields of these flower s tucked in a remote area of the beautiful Camp Creek State Park\; it&rsqu o\;s one of the best kept secrets of our area\, and a true moment in time to behold. August 16-25\, we will celebrate Peak of the Bloom\, honoring t he art of nature. \;During the ten days\, events will be held in \ ;Camp Creek State Park \;and&n bsp\;Mercer Street Grassroots District \;celebrating t his beauty.
Guided photo hi kes\, picnics\, plein air painting\, wildcraft &\; beekeeping demos\, m usic in the park\, photo &\; songwriting contests\, public art projects \, and other special events will make up the annual celebration. \;Vis it \;peakofthebloom.com \;for a com plete schedule of activities.
https://wvtourism.com/event/peak-of-the-b loom/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Camp Creek State Park UID:20190613T1507430Z-399841-2079@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190703 SUMMARY:REAP July tire collection DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVD EP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosting several tir e collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may d ispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being held. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. A lis t of upcoming tire collection events can also be found on the WVDEP websit e. The events in July are: Monongalia County: Wednesday\, July 10 from 9 a .m. to 3 p.m. at the Walmart off Exit 1 on Rt. 68 in Morgantown Lewis Coun ty: Thursday\, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tire and Rubber Inc. in We ston Gilmer County: Thursday\, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lot ne xt to Foodland in Glenville Hampshire County: Saturday\, July 20 from 9 a. m. to 3 p.m. at the WV Division of Highways garage on Jersey Mountain Road Ohio County: Tuesday\, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WVDEP office (131A Peninsula Street) in Wheeling REAP_JulyTireCollections.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Rehabilitati on Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosting several tire collection eve nts around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being held. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. A list of upcoming ti re collection events can also be found on the WVDEP w ebsite.
The events in Ju ly are:
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190703T1757110Z-399841-2152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T150000 SUMMARY:Community conversation DESCRIPTION:Community Conversation - Join us for a virtual Community Conver sation hosted by the WV Community Development Hub team with special guests . About this event: The responsibility of engaging residents in their own local governance\, even during times of crisis\, has led to new strategies by some of West Virginia’s municipal governments. The Hub teamed up with the WV Municipal League to learn more about how towns across the state are engaging residents in 2020. Click-Here to register and learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Comm unity Conversation - Join us for a virtual Community Conversation hosted by the WV Community Development Hub team with special guests.
About this event: \;The responsibility of engaging r esidents in their own local governance\, even during times of crisis\, has led to new strategies by some of West Virginia&rsquo\;s municipal governm ents. The Hub teamed up with the WV Municipal League to learn more about h ow towns across the state are engaging residents in 2020. \;
Click -Here to register and learn more&hellip\;
Monarch butt erflies need your help at Cacapon State Park
Volunteers are being recruited to help monarch butterflie s by participating in Cacapon Resort State Park&rsquo\;s monarch research study Fr iday\, July 26\, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The search site is a pollinator fi eld that has been created for a citizen science study in cooperation with the \;Monarch Joint Venture. The study will be part of a nationwide assessment to \;monitor the populations and habitat throughout the monarch&rsquo \;s breeding range. \;Click-Here for more details.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cacapon State Park UID:20190722T1358150Z-399841-2216@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004 SUMMARY:Camp-out training RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Do you want to take girls camping in the great outdoors? This c ourse gives you the knowledge and skills to camp in a tent\, cook meals ov er an open fire\, and practice Leave No Trace camping techniques. You will learn to appreciate the outdoors and pass the love of nature on to the gi rls in your troop. Click-Here to register... https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/1731310337003027/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you want to take girls camping in the great outdoors? This course gives you the kno wledge and skills to camp in a tent\, cook meals over an open fire\, and p ractice Leave No Trace camping techniques. You will learn to appreciate th e outdoors and pass the love of nature on to the girls in your troop. \;Click-Here to register... \;
https:// www.facebook.com/events/1731310337003027/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Camp Rocky Ledges UID:20190826T1808100Z-399841-2347@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001 SUMMARY:Elk management tours DESCRIPTION:Elk management tours How fares the Mountain State’s new herd of free-range elk? Hikers will have an opportunity to find out in September and October during a series of guided tours of the reintroduction site. Th e four-hour tours start at the Chief Logan State Park lodge and range over two miles or more of rugged terrain\, according to park naturalist Lauren Cole\, who will explain the history of the elk\, or wapiti\, and the mana gement program. Note: All tours are scheduled to start at 4PM and require advanced registration. Click-Here for more details October: Thursday\, Oct . 3\; Saturday\, Oct. 5\; Sunday\, Oct. 6\; Thursday\, Oct. 10\; Saturday\ , Oct. 12\; Sunday\, Oct. 13\; Thursday\, Oct. 17\; Saturday\, Oct. 19\; S unday\, Oct. 20 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elk manageme nt tours
How fares the Mount ain State&rsquo\;s new herd of free-range elk? Hikers will have an opportu nity to find out in September and October during a series of guided tours of the reintroduction site. The four-hour tours start at the Ch ief Logan State Park lodge and ran ge over two miles or more of rugged terrain\, according to park naturalist Lauren Cole\, who will explain the history of the elk\, or wapiti\, and t he management program. Note: All tours are scheduled to start at 4PM and require advanced registra tion.
Click-Here \;for more d etails
October: Thursday\, Oct. 3\; Saturd ay\, Oct. 5\; Sunday\, Oct. 6\; Thursday\, Oct. 10\; Saturday\, Oct. 12\; Sunday\, Oct. 13\; Thursday\, Oct. 17\; Saturday\, Oct. 19\; Sunday\, Oct. 20
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Chief Logan SP UID:20190910T1248080Z-399841-2385@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200909 SUMMARY:StormCon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:StormCon will be a two-day conference and exhibition held 100% online. This multi-faceted virtual event experience will feature leaders i n the stormwater industry leading webinars\, panel discussions and chat fo rums to exchange information and share ideas. Exhibit floor will feature i nteractive opportunities to meet one-on-one with vendors from around the c ountry to network and explore new products and solutions. While we hope to resume our in-person format in 2021\, we are confident that StormCon Dire ct will provide a meaningful and productive platform to engage\, educate a nd connect with colleagues\, experts\, and leading vendors across the indu stry. StormCon team appreciates your support and understanding of these ch anges and stands ready to assist you with any questions. Click-here to lea rn more and register (only $50) and Here to review the conference program. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:StormCon will be a two-day conference and e xhibition held 100% online. This multi-faceted virtual event experience wi ll feature leaders in the stormwater industry leading webinars\, panel dis cussions and chat forums to exchange information and share ideas. Exhibit floor will feature interactive opportunities to meet one-on-one with vendo rs from around the country to network and explore new products and solutio ns.
While we hope to resume our in-
person format in 2021\, we are confident that StormCon Direct will provide
a meaningful and productive platform to engage\, educate and connect with
colleagues\, experts\, and leading vendors across the industry. StormCon
team appreciates your support and understanding of these changes and stand
s ready to assist you with any questions. \;Click-here \;to learn m
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Opequon Creek is within the Potomac River W atershed which is a major source of pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay. The Opequon Creek Project Team is organizing trash clean ups on the Opequ on Creek and is looking for volunteers to assist with this effort. Both ev ents will be at popular Berkeley County public access points which accumul ate lots of discarded trash. Arangements are being made for removal of the collected trash.
These two e vents are open to the public\, no sign up is required.
\;Gloves\, tr ash grabbers\, trash bags\, coffee &\; pastries and water will be provi ded
\;Wear sturdy\, appropriate shoes. We expect no one shoul d have to get in the water.
For more information\, please contact CaptainLou at captainlou@comcast.n et
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Meet at 0900 below the bridge on Rt 45 bridge where it crosses the Opequon UID:20170331T1818260Z-399841-232@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101006T153000 SUMMARY:Ashland Project Monitoring DESCRIPTION:WV Save Our Streams\, volunteers and WVDEP's Sothern Basin Coor dinators will conduct post project bioassessment surveys to evaluate the p rogress from the installation of a wastewater treatment system along the N orth Fork of Elkhorn Creek at Ashland. These surveys consists of benthic macroinvertebrate collections and physiochemical analysis at target sites. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Save Our Streams\, volunteers and WVDEP' \;s Sothern Basin Coo rdinators will conduct post project bioassessment surveys \;to evaluate the progre ss from the installation of a wastewater treatment system along the North Fork of Elkhorn Creek at Ashland. \; These surveys consists of benthic macroinvertebrate colle ctions and physiochemical analysis at target sites. CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION: UID:20101004T1313220Z-399841-60@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170515T140000 SUMMARY:Volunteers needed to help plant trees with TU DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited Riparian (Creekside) Planting Please help Trout Unlimited plant trees in Sugar Grove\, WV\, just south of Franklin\, WV. Lunch and tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring an extra shovel if you have one available. Remember to wear sturdy shoes/boots that can ge t muddy or wet. We will plant rain or shine\, unless it is raining heavily or storming. For more information\, directions\, carpooling possibilities \, or to RSVP\, please contact Brooke Andrew at 304-614-6699 or bandrew@tu .org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Unlimited Riparian (Creekside) Planti ng
Please help Trout Unlimited plant trees in Sugar Grove\, WV\, j ust south of Franklin\, WV. Lunch and tools will be provided\, but feel fr ee to bring an extra shovel if you have one available. Remember to wear st urdy shoes/boots that can get muddy or wet. We will plant rain or shine\, unless it is raining heavily or storming. For more information\, direction s\, carpooling possibilities\, or to RSVP\, please contact Brooke Andrew a t 304-614-6699 or bandrew@tu.org.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170510T1428520Z-399841-315@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231025 SUMMARY:FOB makes news DESCRIPTION:FOB was featured in the Parsons Advocate during the past two we eks. One article spoke about our statewide Watershed Promotion Award from the WVDEP that we were elated to receive. The other article included photo s and information about our William Avenue Sign Celebration. Click here t o read. FOB_logo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FOB was feat
ured in the Parsons Advocate during the past two weeks. One article spoke
about our statewide Watershed Promotion Award from the WVDEP that we were
elated to receive. The other article included photos and information about
our William Avenue Sign Celebration. \;
Click here \;to read.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20231025T1250070Z-399841-5473@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T130000 SUMMARY:Sustainable lawn care DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Lawn Care: A Glenstone Museum Example Join CBF and Glenstone Museum for an exciting program on why fall is the best time of y ear to take crucial next steps to enhance your lawn and your local waterwa ys. Register and learn more Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sustainable Lawn Care: A Glenstone Museum \;Example
Join CBF and Glenstone Museum for an exciting program on why fall is the best t ime of year to take crucial next steps to enhance your lawn and your local \;waterways.
Register and learn more Here.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200930T1804550Z-399841-3466@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T193000 SUMMARY:How nature alleviates flooding DESCRIPTION:How Nature Alleviates Flooding Virginia state and local leaders will go into further detail on green infrastructure practices that emulat e the natural environment’s ability to alleviate flooding\, reduce pollute d runoff from urban areas\, and more. Register and learn more Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How Nature Alleviates Flooding
Virginia state and local leaders will go into further detail on gr een infrastructure practices that emulate the natural environment&rsquo\;s ability to alleviate flooding\, reduce polluted runoff from urban areas\, and \;more.
Register a nd learn more Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200930T1807020Z-399841-3467@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100505 SUMMARY:WV Watershed Network's Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:A series of presentations and tours at Reymann Memorial Farm\, Wardensville WV. Click-here for more information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A series of presentations and tours at Reymann Memorial Farm\, Wardensville WV. \; Click-here for more information CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Wardensville\, WV UID:20100305T1811170Z-399841-23@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200713 SUMMARY:Ohio River symposium DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Symposium and Summit University of Louisville - Loui sville\, KY Theme: Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health\, Economy\, and Environment in the Ohio River. We are planning the conference in uncertain times. The current plan is to have a hybrid conference with both virtual and face-to-face events available for participation. The research presenta tions will be virtual with recorded or live options for presenters. Panels may also be virtual if necessary. Important dates: August 1 - Abstract de adline\; September 1 – Registration deadline\; Conference date(s): Septemb er 30 – October 2 https://louisville.edu/sustainability/OhioRiver2020 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River Symposium and Summit
University of Louisville - Louisville\, KY
Theme: Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health\, Economy\, and Environment in the Ohio River. \;We are planning the conference in uncertai n times. The current plan is to have a hybrid conference with both virtual and face-to-face events available for participation. The research present ations will be virtual with recorded or live options for presenters. Panel s may also be virtual if necessary.
Important dates: August 1 - Abstract deadline\; September 1 &ndash\; Registration deadline\; Conf erence date(s): September 30 &ndash\; October 2
https://louisville.edu/sustainability/OhioRiver2020
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:University of Louisville UID:20200702T1401530Z-399841-3245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T173000 SUMMARY:Fact from Fiction DESCRIPTION:Fact from Fiction Do you believe everything that you read onlin e? Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from misinformation on the Internet at our free webinar\, 'Sorting Fact from Fiction Online'. Hoste d by AARP Programs https://www.facebook.com/events/s/facebook-live-event-s orting-fa/2749278408686385/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fact from Fiction
Do yo u believe everything that you read online? Learn how to protect yourself a nd loved ones from misinformation on the Internet at our free webinar\, 'S orting Fact from Fiction Online'. \;Hosted by \;AARP Programs
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/s/facebook-live-event-sorting-fa/2749278408686385/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200804T2031130Z-399841-3244@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T130000 SUMMARY:Trash cleanup with WSRWA DESCRIPTION:This event is sponsored by Make It Shine and Warm Springs Water shed Association. For more information\, please contact Kate Lehman at go ldfairy39@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event is sponsored by Make It Shine an d Warm Springs Watershed Association. \;For more information\, please contact Kate Lehman at goldfairy39@gmail.com \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Meet at the parking area by the water tower on Myers Road. UID:20170331T1817580Z-399841-233@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318 SUMMARY:Economic Development for AMLs DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVD EP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applica tions for a portion of its next round of grant funding available for econo mic development projects. Applications are due Friday\, May 31\, 2024. The federal funding is available through the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Re vitalization (AMLER) Program and projects must be located on or adjacent t o mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mi ne Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). The 2024 grant application\, appli cation tips and guidelines\, and other helpful resources are available on the WVDEP's AMLER web page. All projects must receive final approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamat ion\, and Enforcement (OSMRE). An advisory committee composed of represent atives from the WVDEP\, state Departments of Commerce\, Tourism\, and Tran sportation\, and the Governor's Office\, is responsible for determining pr oject eligibility and advancing recommended projects to OSMRE. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir
ginia Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Office of Ab
andoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a port
ion of its next round of grant funding available for economic development
projects. \;Applications are due Friday\, May 31\, 2024.
The federal funding i
s available through the \;Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization
(AMLER) Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mine s
ites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine Contr
ol and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). \;The 2024 grant application\, applica
tion tips and guidelines\, and other helpful resources are available on th
e \;WVDEP's AMLER web page. \;
All projec ts must receive final approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior&rs quo\;s Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforcement (OSMRE).&n bsp\;An advisory committee composed of representatives from the WVD EP\, state Departments of Commerce\, Tourism\, and Transportation\, and th e Governor's Office\, is responsible for determining project eligibility a nd advancing recommended projects to OSMRE.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240318T1911410Z-399841-5714@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Landfill tea steeps fracking waste near suburban communities. Read more here. Signs warn Sewickley Creek users in Yukon of possible pollution from the dump. Read more here. Warmer Climate in WV eq uals more rainfall and more floods. Read more here. WVU led Three Rivers e xpands environmental research and education efforts with Colcom Foundation Support. Read more here. Events Dive into the Southwestern Pennsylvania W ater Network's Spring Confluence. Learn more here. Ohio River Discussion S eries. The upcoming 2024 webinar series dates and topics have been schedul ed. Learn more here. Western PA Audubon Society: Streambank stabilization workshop. Email nmilano@aswp.org or call 724-295-3589if you have any quest ions. Learn more here. Grants Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. 3RQ.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Events
Grants
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240321T1944220Z-399841-5725@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914 SUMMARY:Parkersburg paddlefest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20190915 DESCRIPTION:Saturday's main event on provides a unique opportunity to paddl e a three-mile stretch of the Ohio River\, from Point Park downriver to Bl ennerhassett Island and back\, while commercial traffic is restricted on t he Ohio River. Safety watercraft will be on hand to slow private motorized craft passing through. Before heading home\, the festival offers a farewe ll lake paddling excursion on North Bend State Park Lake\, which is locate d about 40 minutes east of Parkersburg. The lake is only 17 years old and still has lots of standing trees in the water which have become habitat fo r what is arguably the largest congregation of Red-headed woodpeckers in t he United States. It offers a scenic and serene final paddling trip with w hich to end a wonderfully wet weekend! Kayak rental includes boat\, paddle & life jacket. Tandem kayaks are also available. https://www.greaterparke rsburg.com/parkersburg-paddlefest/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Saturday's m ain event on provides a unique opportunity to paddle a three-mile stretch of the Ohio River\, from Point Park downriver to Blennerhassett Island and back\, while commercial traffic is restricted on the Ohio River. Safety w atercraft will be on hand to slow private motorized craft passing through.
Before heading home\, the f estival offers a farewell lake paddling excursion on \;North Bend State Park Lake\, which is located abo ut 40 minutes east of Parkersburg. The lake is only 17 years old and still has lots of standing trees in the water which have become habitat for wha t is arguably the largest congregation of Red-headed woodpeckers in the Un ited States. It offers a scenic and serene final paddling trip with which to end a wonderfully wet weekend!
Kayak rental includes boat\, paddle &\; life jacket. Tandem kayak s are also available.
https://www.greaterparkersburg.co m/parkersburg-paddlefest/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190826T1815580Z-399841-2348@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200406 SUMMARY:Microbial Insights webinars DESCRIPTION:Microbial Insights webinars Our webinars span a broad range of topics and are hosted by one or more of our highly qualified scientists an d/or in conjunction with other industry leaders. Please follow the link be low to scroll through the webinars and then email info@microbe.com to requ est a certificate. https://microbe.com/webinars/ Microbialinsights-Webinar s.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Microbial In sights webinars
Our webinars span a broad range of topics and are hosted by one or more of our highly qualified scientists and/or in conjunction with other industry leaders. Pl ease follow the link below to scroll through the webinars and then email i nfo@microbe.com to request a certificate.
https://microbe. com/webinars/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200402T1439430Z-399841-2933@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190704 SUMMARY:Plant/garden sale DESCRIPTION:Come down to the Wardensville Garden Market farm for our annual outdoor plant and garden sale. We’ll have a wide array of herbs\, vegeta bles\, and flowers from our garden. Our plants are all certified\, natura lly grown and nurtured right here in our greenhouse. Staff will be availab le Friday – Monday and happy to answer all of your planting and gardening questions. The sales are Thursday – Monday on the July 4th weekend (July 4 – July 8) and Labor Day weekend (Aug 29 – Sept 2) https://wvtourism.com/e vent/plant-and-garden-sale/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come down to the \;Wardensville Garden Market farm for our ann ual outdoor plant and garden sale. \; We&rsquo\;ll have a wide array o f herbs\, vegetables\, and flowers from our garden. \; Our plants are all certified\, naturally grown and nurtured right here in our greenhouse.
Staff will be available Fri day &ndash\; Monday and happy to answer all of your planting and gardening questions. The sales are Thursday &ndash\; Monday on the July 4th weekend (July 4 &ndash\; July 8) and Labor Day weekend (Aug 29 &ndash\; Sept 2)
https://wvtourism.com/event/plant-and-garden-sale/
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20190613T1516120Z-399841-2082@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T213000 SUMMARY:Moth night DESCRIPTION:Moths are frequently observed at state parks. Tonight we’re goi ng to discover what moths are among us. A big sheet and black light will b e set up at Cass Community Center at 8:30 p.m. It’s National Moth Week wor ldwide and at Cass\, we’re celebrating and discovering these creatures on July 20 & July 27. Join us at the Visitors Center and we’ll lead you to th e Community Center or meet us there. If you have a Moth or Insect Field Gu ide\, please bring it with you. Also\, taking pictures of moths that we at tract is encouraged. https://wvtourism.com/event/moth-night/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Moths are fr equently observed at state parks. Tonight we&rsquo\;re going to discover w hat moths are among us. A big sheet and black light will be set up at Cass Community Center at 8:30 p.m. It&rsquo\;s National Moth Week worldwide an d at Cass\, we&rsquo\;re celebrating and discovering these creatures on Ju ly 20 &\; July 27.
Join u s at the Visitors Center and we&rsquo\;ll lead you to the Community Center or meet us there. If you have a Moth or Insect Field Guide\, please bring it with you. Also\, taking pictures of moths that we attract is encourage d.
h ttps://wvtourism.com/event/moth-night/
\; CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cass Community Center UID:20190613T1510120Z-399841-2080@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190524 SUMMARY:Governor's service award nominations due DESCRIPTION:Deadline Extended until Friday\, May 24th Nominate an outstandi ng Individual\, Group\, or Organization for a Governor's Service Award. Th e Governor's Service Awards honor individuals and groups who roll up their sleeves to solve community problems in an innovative way. Outstanding We st Virginia individuals and groups that are selected as recipients will be honored at a special banquet at the Culture Center in Charleston on Septe mber 5th\, 2019. Click Here to learn how to nominate a volunteer today. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Deadline Ext ended until Friday\, May 24th
Nominate an outstanding Indivi dual\, Group\, or Organization for a Governor's Service Award.
The Governor's Service Awards honor individuals and groups who roll up their sleeves to solve community problems in an innovative way. \; Outstanding West Virginia individual s and \;groups \;that are selected as recipients will be honored a t a special banquet at the Culture Center in Charleston on September 5th\, 2019.
Click Here \;to learn how to nomi nate a volunteer today.
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20190516T1801020Z-399841-1978@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T213000 SUMMARY:Full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a light walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park t o take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Buck Moon Hike departs from th e Cass Visitor Center at 8:30 p.m. This event is free and everyone is enco uraged to attend. https://wvtourism.com/event/full-moon-hike-15/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy a ligh t walk down the Greenbrier River Trail State Park to take in the beauty of the full moon. Full Buck Moon Hike departs from the Cass Visitor Center a t 8:30 p.m. This event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.
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CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Greenbrier River Trail UID:20190708T1524370Z-399841-2081@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603 SUMMARY:WVDEP-REAP June tire collection DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP Announces Tire Collections for June CHARLESTON\, W.V a. (May 31\, 2019) – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protect ion’s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosting s everal tire collection events around the state in the month of June. Resid ents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia I D for the county in which the tire collection event is being held. The tir es must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires will be accep ted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be found on the WV DEP website. The events in June are: Putnam County: Saturday\, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield. Upshur Coun ty: Saturday\, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Transfer Station in Buc khannon. Summers County: Wednesday\, June 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Grace Street near the river access in Hinton. Webster County: Friday\, June 7 f rom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leslie Equipment on Rt. 20 near Cowen. McDowell Co unty: Wednesday\, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Magic Mart Lot in Welch. Taylor County: Wednesday\, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Taylor County Fairgrounds in Grafton. Doddridge County: Friday\, June 14 f rom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cline Stansberry Stadium in West Union. Lincoln Co unty: Saturday\, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lincoln County High Scho ol in Hamlin. Hardy County: Saturday\, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wi lson Trucking in Moorefield. Cabell County: Friday\, June 21 from 9 a.m. t o 3 p.m. at the Cabell County Recycling Center in Huntington. Ongoing even ts include: Hancock County: Hancock County Recycle and Convenience Center – Call Hancock County Solid Waste Authority at 304-459-3269 for hours. Bro oke County: Every Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. a t the Brooke County Recycling Center in Beech Bottom. Marion County: 8 a.m . to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Marion County Recycling Center in Farming ton Boone County: Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boone County Recycling Center in Foster Wyoming County: First Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pineville Airport. REAP_JuneTireC ollections.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDE P-REAP Announces Tire Collections for June
CHARLESTON\, W.Va. (May 31\, 2019) &ndash\; The We st Virginia Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Rehabi litation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosting several tire collecti on events around the state in the month of June. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being held. The tires must be off the r ims\, and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. A list of upcom ing tire collection events can also be found on the WVDEP website.
The events in June are:
Ongoing event s include:
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190603T1438390Z-399841-2026@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718 SUMMARY:Public comment on statewide water quality DESCRIPTION:Comments will be accepted until September 1\, 2025 The West Vir ginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is accepting public c omments on the Draft 2024 West Virginia Integrated Water Quality Monitorin g and Assessment Report. This report has been prepared to fulfill the requ irements of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act (§22-11-28) and the federal Clean Water Act\, Sections 303(d) and 305(b).The report highli ghts the agency’s Probabilistic Monitoring Program\, which is specifically designed to affordably characterize the general water quality of the stat e. Additionally\, results of focused monitoring of specific water bodies a re captured and explained\, including the list of impaired waters. The ent ire Integrated Report\, along with supplemental tables and an interactive web mapping tool are available Here. A virtual informational meeting will be held August 19\, 2025 at 6 pm. Virtual Link: meet.google.com/vsr-hknc-y rj. Dial-in number: +1 813-370-0439 PIN: 230 388 360# . Public comments a re being accepted through Monday\, September 1\, 2025. Comments may be sub mitted via email to depwqsas@wv.gov or regular mail to: West Virginia Depa rtment of Environmental Protection l Division of Water and Waste Managemen t l 601 57th Street\, SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304 l Attn: Nick Murray X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Comments wil l be accepted until September 1\, 2025
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP ) is accepting public comments on the Draft 2024 West Virginia Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report. This report has been prepa red to fulfill the requirements of the West Virginia Water Pollution Contr ol Act (§\;22-11-28) and the federal Clean Water Act\, Sections 303(d) and 305(b).The report highlights the agency&rsquo\;s Probabilistic Monito ring Program\, which is specifically designed to affordably characterize t he general water quality of the state. Additionally\, results of focused m onitoring of specific water bodies are captured and explained\, including the list of impaired waters.
The entire Integrated Report\, along with supplemental tables and an inte ractive web mapping tool are available Here. A virtual informa tional meeting will be held August 19\, 2025 at 6 pm.
Virtual Link: meet.google.com/vsr-hknc-yrj. Dial-in number : +1 813-370-0439 PIN: 230 388 360# . \;
Public comments are being accepted through Monday\, Septe mber 1\, 2025. Comments may be submitted via email to depwqsas@wv.gov or regular mail to:
West Virginia Department of Enviro nmental Protection l Division of Water and Waste Manageme nt l \;601 57th Street\, SE\, \;Charleston\, WV 2 5304 l Attn: Nick Murray
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250718T1824250Z-399841-6676@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511 SUMMARY:Trash your boat DESCRIPTION:We need volunteers for this collaborative river clean-up sponso red by New River Gorge National River\, New River Conservancy and the WV D ept. of Environmental Protection. The group will meet at 9 am between the bridges in Bellpoint (below the Bluestone Dam) where we will stage for the trip and set shuttle. If you have a boat and your own PFD (life jacket) p lease feel free to bring them with you. If you want to participate but don 't have a boat or PFD\, no problem! The park can supply these for you\, ju st let us know when you RSVP. You will also want to bring shoes that you c an wade in\, clothes that you can swim in\, sunscreen\, lunch\, water\, an d a willingness to get a little dirty while having fun at the same time! T rash bags\, trash boats\, gloves\, a ride down the river and PFDs will be provided for those that need it. https://www.facebook.com/events/353385848 642665/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We need volunteers for this collaborative r
iver clean-up sponsored by New River Gorge National River\, <
a href='http://newriverconservancy.org/'>Ne
w River Conservancy and the WV Dept. of Environmental Protect
ion.
The group will meet at 9 am between the bridges in Bellpo int (below the Bluestone Dam) where we will stage for the trip and set shu ttle. If you have a boat and your own PFD (life jacket) please feel free t o bring them with you. If you want to participate but don't have a boat or PFD\, no problem! The park can supply these for you\, just let us know wh en you RSVP. You will also want to bring shoes that you can wade in\, clot hes that you can swim in\, sunscreen\, lunch\, water\, and a willingness t o get a little dirty while having fun at the same time!
Trash bags \, trash boats\, gloves\, a ride down the river and PFDs will be provided for those that need it.
https://www.facebook.com/events/353385848642665/
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Hinton (Bellpoint) to Brooks Falls UID:20190508T1218530Z-399841-1945@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T193000 SUMMARY:Integrated Report DESCRIPTION:A virtual informational meeting will be held to discuss the int egrated report and to encourage public comments. Virtual Link: meet.googl e.com/vsr-hknc-yrj. Dial-in number: +1 813-370-0439 PIN: 230 388 360# . Cl ick-Here for some background information. The entire Integrated Report\, a long with supplemental tables and an interactive web mapping tool are avai lable Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A virtual in formational meeting will be held to discuss the integrated report and to e ncourage public comments. \;
Click-Here \;for some background information. The entire Integrated Report\, along with supplemental tables and an interactive web mapping tool are available \;Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20250806T1438070Z-399841-6677@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T133000 SUMMARY:CB high resolution landcover DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Bay Program has recently updated its High-Resolu tion Land Use/Land Cover Data and Change Data and released a new dataset. Additionally\, the partnership introduced a new Hyper-Resolution Hydrograp hy Dataset to precisely identify the location\, dimensions and connectivit y of streams\, ditches and other waterways. This newly released informatio n provides a detailed understanding of how the land of the Bay watershed i s being utilized and managed and how it has changed over time. These tools are used to track progress and direct planning for multiple goals and out comes in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. Join us for a webinar tha t will teach participants how to use these datasets and understand how the y can be applied to different audiences when considering Bay restoration. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chesapea ke Bay Program has recently updated its High-Resolution Land Use/Land Cove r Data and Change Data and released a new dataset. Additionally\, the part nership introduced a new Hyper-Resolution Hydrography Dataset to precisely identify the location\, dimensions and connectivity of streams\, ditches and other waterways. This newly released information provides a detailed u nderstanding of how the land of the Bay watershed is being utilized and ma naged and how it has changed over time. \;These tools are used to trac k progress and direct planning for multiple goals and outcomes in the Ches apeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Join us for a webinar that will teach participants how to use these da tasets and understand how they can be applied to different audiences when considering Bay restoration.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20250624T1436470Z-399841-6613@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823 SUMMARY:Buckhannon Riverfest DESCRIPTION:Event by Buckhannon River Watershed Association Join us for our 9th annual Buckhannon Riverfest Celebration of Our Water. A day of free a ctivities including paddling\, yoga\, education\, stewardship\, live music \, an interfaith water blessing\, and more! ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Buckhannon River Watershed Association
Join us for our 9th annual \; Buck hannon Riverfest Celebration of Our Water. A day of free activiti es including paddling\, yoga\, education\, stewardship\, live music\, an i nterfaith water blessing\, and more! \;
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20250624T1411520Z-399841-6612@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000 SUMMARY:ORBA Restoration Report DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn more about the Ohio River Basin Restora tion and Protection Report\, ask questions\, and provide oral and written feedback? Consider attending one of our in-person public engagement sessio ns\, hosted by Ohio River Basin ALliance partners throughout the basin to get involved. Read below for more details for the sessions offered in Pitt sburgh\, Louisville\, Huntington\, Covington\, and Dayton. If you plan to attend\, please RSVP for the session in the city nearest you. Register fo r the Virtual Session. For any questions\, reach out to Jordan Lubetkin. h ttps://www.ohioriverbasinalliance.org/restoration-plan X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Would you li ke to learn more about the Ohio River Basin Restoration and Protection Rep ort\, ask questions\, and provide oral and written feedback? Consider atte nding one of our in-person public engagement sessions\, hosted by Ohio Riv er Basin ALliance partners throughout the basin to get involved. Read belo w for more details for the sessions offered in Pittsburgh\, Louisville \, Huntington\, Covington \, and Dayton. \;If you plan to attend\, please RSVP for the sessi on in the city nearest you. \;
Register for the Vir tual Session. \;For any questions\, reach out t o \;J ordan Lubetkin.
https://www.ohioriverbasinalliance.org/restoration-plan
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250626T1644140Z-399841-6614@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000 SUMMARY:High tunnel workshop series DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Cons ervation Service for our High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are covering a va riety of topics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers. The topic for July will be 'Pest and Disease Management'. The topic will cover ways to address common pests and diseases found in WV. This event will be held at the Beckley NRCS Field Office. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex
tension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for ou
r High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are covering a variety of topics helpful
to high tunnel and small garden growers.
The topic for July will be 'Pest and Disease Management'.
The topic will cover ways to address common pests and diseases found in W
V.
This event will be hel
d at the Beckley NRCS Field Office.
MCWA Lavender planting
Drive from the Montgomery Dairy Queen about a mile up Morris Dr. (just pas t our headquarters at 328 Morris Dr. Above the last house on Morris Creek we have a cleared acre plus right by the road\, surrounded by trees beside the creek. We NEED volunteers -- adults and kids\, too\, if you'll be the re to guide them -- to plant 1\,000 lavender starters there this Friday an d Saturday.
THREE WAYS TO G ET INVOLVED: (1) Register yourself free online on fayette connected.org to find volunteer activities all over the county and sig n up for a volunteer planting shift at Morris Creek so we can count on you . (2) Just show up anytime without registering. (3) Come and watch and che erlead us! Go to the FB event post for more information .
SAT-SCHEDULE: 2-4 pm. Volu nteer the rest of the week\, too\, if we don't finish. BRING: Gloves if yo u have them. We have some gloves to lend and drinking water for you. Yes\, we also have indoor plumbing and a place to wait out bad weather at our b uilding at 328 Morris Dr. Thanks!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190419T1445310Z-399841-1887@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426 SUMMARY:MCWA Lavender planting DESCRIPTION:MCWA Lavender planting Drive from the Montgomery Dairy Queen ab out a mile up Morris Dr. (just past our headquarters at 328 Morris Dr. Abo ve the last house on Morris Creek we have a cleared acre plus right by the road\, surrounded by trees beside the creek. We NEED volunteers -- adults and kids\, too\, if you'll be there to guide them -- to plant 1\,000 lave nder starters. THREE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED: (1) Register yourself free onli ne on fayetteconnected.org to find volunteer activities all over the count y and sign up for a volunteer planting shift at Morris Creek so we can cou nt on you. (2) Just show up anytime without registering. (3) Come and watc h and cheerlead us! Go to the FB event post for more information. FRI-SCHE DULE: Anytime between 10 am and 4 pm. BRING: Gloves if you have them. We h ave some gloves to lend and drinking water for you. Yes\, we also have ind oor plumbing and a place to wait out bad weather at our building at 328 Mo rris Dr. Thanks! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MCWA Lavender planting
Drive from the Montgomery Dairy Queen about a mile up Morris Dr. (just pas t our headquarters at 328 Morris Dr. Above the last house on Morris Creek we have a cleared acre plus right by the road\, surrounded by trees beside the creek. We NEED volunteers -- adults and kids\, too\, if you'll be the re to guide them -- to plant 1\,000 lavender starters.
FRI-SCHEDULE: Anytime between 10 am and 4 pm. BRING: Glove s if you have them. We have some gloves to lend and drinking water for you . Yes\, we also have indoor plumbing and a place to wait out bad weather a t our building at 328 Morris Dr. Thanks!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190419T1445500Z-399841-1886@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T163000 SUMMARY:Stream workshop for WVU Society of Environmental Professionals DESCRIPTION:This is a level-one stream monitoring workshop for the WVU Chap ter of the Society of Environmental Professional. The indoor portion of t he workshop will be in the South Agricultural Sciences building on the Eva nsdale campus at WVU\; the field location is yet to be determined. The wo rkshop will last for about 6-8 hours and will begin at 9:30 AM. For more information contact Greg Klinger (gklinger@mix.wvu.edu) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a level-one stream monitoring workshop for the WVU Chapter of the Society of Environmental Profess ional. \; The indoor portion of the workshop will be in the South Agricultural Sciences buildi ng on the Evansdale campus at WVU\; the field location is yet to be determ ined. \; The workshop will last for about 6- 8 hours and will begin at 9:30 AM. \; \ ;For more information contact Greg Klinger (gklinger@mix. wvu.edu) CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Evansdale campus\, WV University UID:20100926T1348540Z-399841-59@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231102 SUMMARY:New §319 guidelines DESCRIPTION:Timothy Craddock\, 319 Program Coordinator WVDEP’s Watershed Im provement Branch https://go.wv.gov/nonpoint The Environmental Protection A gency (EPA) is seeking comment on a revised draft of the nonpoint source ( NPS) §319 grant guidelines. The draft can be accessed here. The revisions include new flexibilities and expectations to ensure the equitable deliver y of §319 NPS program benefits for communities impacted by NPS water quali ty challenges. Among other updates and clarifications\, the draft guidelin es support the use of new science and information to advance climate resil ience through NPS solutions. The EPA will be taking comments through Dece mber 31\, 2023. Comments can be submitted via: The NPS program §319 grant guidelines update website\; Email to NPSguidelines2023@epa.gov\; or Mail t o 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, MC-4503-T\, Washington\, DC 20460. There a re also two webcasts to provide an overview of the guidelines: ACWA on Nov ember 2\, 2023 3:00-4:30. Register here EPA on December 5\, 2023 3:00-4:30 . Register here EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Timothy Craddock\, 319 Program Coordinator
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Agency (EPA) is seeking comment on a revised draft of the nonpoint source
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The revisions include new flexibilities and expectations to ensure the equitable deliver y of §\;319 NPS program benefits for communities impacted by NPS water quality challenges. Among other updates and clarifications\, the draft gu idelines support the use of new science and information to advance climate resilience through NPS solutions. \; The EPA will be taking comments through \;December 31\, 2023. Comments can be submitt ed via:
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20231101T1351060Z-399841-5477@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T143000 SUMMARY:Financing strategies for nutrient reduction DESCRIPTION:Innovative Financing Strategies for Reducing Nutrients Federal grants and lending opportunities for nutrient reductions USEPA and USDA ar e hosting a webinar on federal grants and innovative financing options for reducing nutrients. Featured speakers will highlight financing opportunit ies from USDA and EPA and discuss innovative approaches for funding point source and non-point source control for nutrient reductions. This is the f irst in a four-part webinar series featuring case studies of successful ap proaches from across the country for funding nutrient reductions. For more information on this webinar\, contact waterfinancecenter@epa.gov. Registe r Here About the Water Finance Center: EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resi liency Finance Center is an information and assistance center\, identifyin g water infrastructure financing approaches that help communities reach th eir public health and environmental goals. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Innovative Financing Strategies for Reducing Nutrients
Federal grants and lendi ng opportunities for nutrient reductions
USEPA and USDA are hosting a webinar on federal gran ts and innovative financing options for reducing nutrients. Featured speak ers will highlight financing opportunities from USDA and EPA and discuss i nnovative approaches for funding point source and non-point source control for nutrient reductions. This is the first in a four-part webinar series featuring case studies of successful approaches from across the country fo r funding nutrient reductions. For more information on this webinar\, cont act waterfinancecenter@epa.gov .
Register Here
About the Water Finance Center: EPA&rsquo\;s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center is an information and assistance center\, identifying water infrastruct ure financing approaches that help communities reach their public health a nd environmental goals. \; \;
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190603T1746000Z-399841-2033@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241223 SUMMARY:Happy Holidays DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays In 2025 visit your favorite streams\, take a sel fie and share. Trust me\, it will help us all feel joy. One of my favorite spots when I was much younger was Sugar Creek. A hidden tributary of Laur el Creek near the Fayette County park. ---> map overview X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In 2025 visit your favorit e streams\, take a selfie and share. Trust me\, it will help us all feel j oy. One of my favorite spots when I was much younger was \;Su gar Creek. A hidden tributary of Laurel Creek near the Fayette County park. \;
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CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20241220T1705370Z-399841-6193@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T153000 SUMMARY:Watershed finance partnerships DESCRIPTION:The next (NPS) Technical Exchange webcast series is entitled\, “Watershed Finance Partnerships” This webcast will feature several creativ e and resourceful solutions to leveraging watershed finance partnerships t o fund nonpoint source water quality projects in South Dakota and Oregon. We would like to invite you to register for this webcast. As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exchange forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts covering a variety of NPS-related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found o n EPA’s NPS webpage. Register here for the next webcast X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The next (NP S) Technical Exchange webcast series is entitled\, &ldquo\;Watershed Finan ce Partnerships&rdquo\;
Thi s webcast will feature several creative and resourceful solutions to lever aging watershed finance partnerships to fund nonpoint source water quality projects in South Dakota and Oregon. \; \;We would like to invite you to register for this webcast. As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Excha nge forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts \;covering \;a variety of NPS-related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on \;EPA&rsquo\;s NPS web page. \;
Register here for the next w ebcast
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241220T1549180Z-399841-6192@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126 SUMMARY:3RQ webinar series DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Water Research Institute and 3RQ webinar series J oin us the first and third Thursday of the month to hear about current wat er research and remediation projects. Each session includes a Q&A for audi ence inquiries. Register Here to get the Zoom link to attend any occurrenc e of the series. 3rQWebinarSeries.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Water Research Institute and 3 RQ webinar series
Join us th e first and third Thursday of the month to hear about current water resear ch and remediation projects. Each session includes a Q&\;A for audience inquiries. Register Here to get the Zoom link t o attend any occurrence of the series.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20241121T1357130Z-399841-6151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927 SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! Du ring the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and stud ying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) communities. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database and contribute to our know ledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing ap propriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boot s or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. Questions? Email sa veourstreams@wv.gov. SOSNRG_Workshop.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn ho w to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of \;ben thic macroinvertebrate (BM) \;communities.
Share your data in the \;Volunteer Assessment Database \;and contribute to o ur knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to we ar clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, inclu ding muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please s pend some time before the workshop \;looking over the study materials.
Questions? Email \;saveourstreams@wv.gov. \;
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20240820T1810230Z-399841-5978@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200206 SUMMARY:CMC newsletter DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) Feb. 2020 In this issue : St Mary's monitors become Tier-2 cooperative\; CMC partners reunite to m eet with IWLA\; Upcoming monitoring classes with DC area Audubon Society\; Maryland's Stream Roundtable\; upcoming training and more. Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake M onitoring Cooperative (CMC) Feb. 2020
In this issue: St Mary's monitors become Tier-2 cooperative\; CMC partners reunite to meet with IWLA\; Upcoming monitoring classes with DC area Audubon Society\; Maryland's Stream Roundtable\; upcoming training an d more.
Click-Here \;to read the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200207T1542260Z-399841-2737@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T120000 SUMMARY:WVWRI vrtual seminar series DESCRIPTION:WRI Virtual Seminar Series: Sessions will be held on the third Thursday from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Register online to get the Zoom link to th e final webinar series. Watershed-Scale Restoration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WRI Virtual Seminar Series: Sessions will be held on the third Thursday from 10:00 - 1 1:00 am. \;Register online \;to get the Zoom link to the f inal webinar series.
4th Annual V irtual Roundtable Series: Register online \;to get a Zoom link for the final webinar series. More information and recordings and slides from previous events can be found here.
Septic Smart Week
September 18-22\, 2017
The goal of Septic Smart Week is to \;e ncourage homeowners\, wastewater professionals\, and state\, tribal\, and local officials to design and maintain effective systems to protect public health\, preserve valuable water resources\, and sustain economic vitalit y in their communities. Here are some quick tips from EPA to make staying smart a breeze:
You can find more information on how to get septic smart proclamation in your area\, new home buyer&rsquo\;s brochure\, case studies and other septic sy stem outreach materials HERE.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170911T1423450Z-399841-444@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T120000 SUMMARY:Ohio River discussion DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Discussion Series The upcoming 2024 webinar series d ates and topics have been scheduled. Learn more here. 1/31 – Restoration Initiative Plan 2/28 – Gulf Hypoxia Task Force 3/27 – Student VOICES/ORBCR E Tentative – 4/24 – TBD X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River D iscussion Series
The upcomin g 2024 webinar series dates and topics have been scheduled. Learn more here. \;
Oppo rtunities to Expand NPS Management with Department of Defense Partnership Programs
This webca st will include discussions on the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) and Sentinel Landscape programs\, and how these program s can support NPS management and climate resilience goals. \;
As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exchange forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts \;covering \;a broad variety of NPS -related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on \;EPA&rsquo\;s NPS webpage.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240112T1518210Z-399841-5521@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T133000 SUMMARY:Resiliency 101 DESCRIPTION:Resilience in Practice: Resiliency 101 Registration link Descri ption: Are you resilience ready?! Join us as we kick of the first in a 6-p art Resiliency Webinar Series as we provide an overview of Resiliency. Res iliency in Practice (Resiliency 101) will define resiliency and provide an overview of how to begin incorporating resiliency planning in your commun ity. This session will highlight FEMA's Community Lifelines and the Plan I ntegration for Resilience Scorecard\, which are tools available to assist communities in preparation of resilience planning and preparation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Resilience i n Practice: Resiliency 101
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Descript ion: \;Are you resilience ready?! Join us as we kick of the f irst in a 6-part Resiliency Webinar Series as we provide an overview of Re siliency. Resiliency in Practice (Resiliency 101) will define resiliency a nd provide an overview of how to begin incorporating resiliency planning i n your community. This session will highlight FEMA's Community Lifelines a nd the Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard\, which are tools availab le to assist communities in preparation of resilience planning and prepara tion.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240112T1628370Z-399841-5527@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200207 SUMMARY:Stream simulation design DESCRIPTION:Training Workshop: The Stream Simulation Design Approach for Pr oviding Aquatic Organism (3/30/2020-4/3/2020). Pre-registration applicatio n due by 2/7/2020. Passage at Road-Stream Crossings. Location: Elkins\, WV This workshop will present the USDA Forest Service’s stream simulation me thod\, an ecosystem-based approach for designing and constructing a channe l through the road-stream crossing structure that reestablishes physical a nd ecological continuity along the stream corridor. The premise of stream simulation is that if the design channel simulates the dimensions and char acteristics of the adjacent natural channel\, fish and other aquatic organ isms should experience no greater difficulty moving through the structure than if there were no crossing. Stream simulation integrates fluvial geomo rphology with engineering principles to design a road-stream crossing that contains a natural and dynamic channel through the structure. This approa ch requires measurements of site specific channel characteristics in the a djacent natural channel to ensure that an appropriate reference reach can be identified. Identifying a reference reach is a key concept and componen t of stream simulation as it provides the natural template for designing a channel through the crossing and determining the size and embedment depth of the replacement structure. Questions\, registration and additional inf o\, contact: amanda.kunzmann@usda.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Training Wor kshop: The Stream Simulation Design Approach for Providing Aquatic Organis m (3/30/2020-4/3/2020). Pre-registration application due by 2/7/2020.
Passage at Road-Stream Crossings .
Location: Elkins\, WV
This workshop will present the U SDA Forest Service&rsquo\;s stream simulation method\, an ecosystem-based approach for designing and constructing a channel through the road-stream crossing structure that reestablishes physical and ecological continuity a long the stream corridor. The premise of stream simulation is that if the design channel simulates the dimensions and characteristics of the adjacen t natural channel\, fish and other aquatic organisms should experience no greater difficulty moving through the structure than if there were no cros sing. Stream simulation integrates fluvial geomorphology with engineering principles to design a road-stream crossing that contains a natural and dy namic channel through the structure. This approach requires measurements o f site specific channel characteristics in the adjacent natural channel to ensure that an appropriate reference reach can be identified. Identifying a reference reach is a key concept and component of stream simulation as it provides the natural template for designing a channel through the cross ing and determining the size and embedment depth of the replacement struct ure.
Questions\, registratio n and additional info\, contact: amanda.kunzmann@usda.gov.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20191227T1437400Z-399841-2629@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T131500 SUMMARY:G3 Program virtual office hours DESCRIPTION:The Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns Grant Program team will be hosting virtual office hours sessions! These sessions will be hel d on the dates below from 12:30 and 1:15 EST. January 25th February 8th Fe bruary 22nd March 4th Please join us to discuss your potential project ide as and ask any questions you may have. Registration for these sessions is not required\, and you can drop-in at any point during the session. Zoom l ink: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84002581212 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Green St reets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns Grant Program team will be hosting virtua l office hours sessions! These sessions will be held on the dates below fr om 12:30 and 1:15 EST.
Please join us to discuss your potential project ideas and ask any questions you may have. Registration for these sessions is not required\, and you can drop-in at any point during the ses sion. Zoom link: \;https://us02web. zoom.us/j/84002581212
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240112T1515060Z-399841-5520@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T140000 SUMMARY:MTP meeting DESCRIPTION:Metropolitan Transportation Plan Virtual Meeting Event by Regio nal Intergovernmental Council In conjunction with Kimley-Horn\, the RIC tr ansportation staff will be conducting the second round of virtual public m eetings for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) update. Meeting Lin k: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/559522189 Dial-In Number: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 559-522-189 https://fb.me/e/1VqPrSI6n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Metr opolitan Transportation Plan Virtual Meeting
Event by \;Regional Intergovernmental Council
In conjunction with Kimley-Horn\,
the RIC transportation staff will be conducting the second round of virtu
al public meetings for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) update.
Meeting Link: https://glob
al.gotomeeting.com/join/559522189
Dial-In Number: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 559-522-189
The Tygart V alley River Rally will be a fun-filled day with yoga\, a lazy river float\ , a kayak float from Grafton to Valley Falls\, arts &\; crafts\, live m usic\, a nature hike and more! The event is our largest fundraiser of the year for Save the Tygart. All money raised will directly benefit impro ving the water quality of the Tygart River.
Friday evening we will host an evening social in Grafton a t the Carr China property. Saturday will be the main event day. We will ho st activities throughout the day and have a pavilion at Valley Falls State Park. Come on out and join us for a day celebrating the Tygart River!&nbs p\;
While the Tygart Valley River Rally event is free to attend\, there is a cost for the canoe/kayak float and the Lazy River Float. \;Click-here to learn more and regi ster for the float. Questions? Contact savethetygartwatershed@gmail.com.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230707T1258040Z-399841-5340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230714 SUMMARY:PLT workshop DESCRIPTION:Forestry education activities for both formal and non-formal ed ucators teaching grades K-12. Activities are hands-on\, interactive\, int erdisciplinary\, and developed by teachers and resource professionals. Eac h workshop participant will receive the Explore Your Environment Guide and a Green jobs Curriculum and Activity Guide\, certificates of completion\, and access to online portals. Activities are designed to complement exist ing curricula rather than displace or add additional concepts in the class room. Activities are correlated to state and national standards of learnin g. You must register to attend this free workshop by contacting: Linda Car nell\, WVDOF Project Learning Tree Coordinator l 304-822-4512 (o) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Forestry edu cation activities for both formal and non-formal educators teaching grades K-12. \;
Activities are hands-on\, interactive\, interdisciplinary\, and developed by teachers an d resource professionals. Each workshop participant will receive the Explo re Your Environment Guide and a Green jobs Curriculum and Activity Guide\, certificates of completion\, and access to online portals. \;A ctivities are designed to complement existing curricula rather than displa ce or add additional concepts in the classroom. Activities are correlated to state and national standards of learning.
You must register to attend this free workshop by contacting:&nb sp\;Linda Carnell\, WVDOF Project Learning Tree Coordinator l 304-822-45 12 (o)
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Canaan Valley State Park UID:20230707T1620270Z-399841-5314@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180430 SUMMARY:New River birding and nature festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=6 DESCRIPTION:New River birding and nature festival April 30 – May 5 Lansing\ , WV https://www.facebook.com/events/445022039233805/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New River birding and nature festival
April 30 &ndash\; May 5
Lansing\, WV
https://www.facebook.com/events/4 45022039233805/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1407280Z-399841-597@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T120000 SUMMARY:Osbra Eye Memorial spring wildflower walk DESCRIPTION:Kanawha State Forest A Variety of Walks\, including Wildflowers \, Medicinal/Edible Plants\, Trees\, Beginning and Advanced Birding\, Phot ography\, etc. Come Join us for the sights and sounds of the natural world ! https://www.facebook.com/events/150356689098728/ https://www.wvgazettema il.com/outdoors/recreation/nature-walks-to-highlight-weekend-at-kanawha-st ate-forest/article_466b7fd2-c3e3-501f-8ba1-440b60effce9.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A V ariety of Walks\, including Wildflowers\, Medicinal/Edible Plants\, Trees\ , Beginning and Advanced Birding\, Photography\, etc. Come Join us for the sights and sounds of the natural world!
https://www.facebook.com/events/150356689098728/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180411T1311560Z-399841-598@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201 SUMMARY:CB tree canopy network DESCRIPTION:Around the globe\, various organizations are setting ambitious targets to plant and conserve trees as a key climate resilience strategy. As a prominent state example\, Maryland’s legislature passed the Tree Solu tions Now Act of 2021\, which calls for 5 million additional trees to be p lanted by 2030\, with 500\,000 of them targeted to urban\, underserved are as. This newsletter highlights a few of the partnership initiatives in our watershed that aim to significantly scale up tree planting and maintenanc e efforts in the years ahead. Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Around the g lobe\, various organizations are setting ambitious targets to plant and co nserve trees as a key climate resilience strategy. As a prominent state ex ample\, Maryland&rsquo\;s legislature passed the Tree Solutions Now Act of 2021\, which calls for 5 million additional trees to be planted by 2030\, with 500\,000 of them targeted to urban\, underserved areas.
This newsletter highlights a few of the partnership initiatives in our watershed that aim to significantly scale up tree planting and maintenance efforts in the years ahead. \;Click-He re to read all the details. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20211201T1412370Z-399841-4237@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216 SUMMARY:ASWM insider edition DESCRIPTION:The Association of State Wetland Managers In this issue: What’s in the News Upcoming ASWM Webinars Meetings/Webinars/ Training Courses of Interest Wetland Job Opportunities And more... Click-Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The& nbsp\;Association of State Wetland Manager s
In this issue:
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20211216T2020170Z-399841-4255@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417 SUMMARY:Envirothon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The Envirothon is a conservation education program and competit ion for students in grades 9 through 12. Students learn about West Virgini a's ecosystem and how they can help conserve and protect it for future gen erations. Topics include: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wildlife\, and cur rent environmental issues. Click-Here to learn more... https://www.faceboo k.com/events/593467427764972/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Envirothon is a conservation education program and competition for students in grades 9 through 12. Students lear n about West Virginia's ecosystem and how they can help conserve and prote ct it for future generations. Topics include: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\ , wildlife\, and current environmental issues. \;Click-Here to learn more...
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort State Park UID:20190109T1938180Z-399841-1500@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220420 SUMMARY:Headwaters Newsletter DESCRIPTION:In this edition of Headwaters\, we’re turning the spotlight to our pipeline oversight programming. Learn how WV Rivers is playing a pivot al role to defend streams from pipeline impacts through our technical anal ysis\, public education\, and volunteer programs. Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this edit ion of Headwaters\, we&rsquo\;re turning the spotlight to our pipeline ove rsight programming. Learn how WV Rivers is playing a pivotal role to defen d streams from pipeline impacts through our technical analysis\, public ed ucation\, and volunteer programs. \;
Click-Here to read all the detai ls.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220420T1506360Z-399841-4529@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T170000 SUMMARY:ASH discussion DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Interfaith Power & Light Join us a discu ssion about the Appalachian Storage Hub (ASH)\, a proposed infrastructure project stretching along the Upper and Lower Ohio Valleys with multiple cr acker plants and underground storage facilities for natural gas liquids to be potentially transported through multiple major pipelines. Our panel in cludes the following\, with additional participants to be announced: Sarah Carballo\, Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition\; Fr. Michael Ziebarth\, S t. Gregory Palamas Monastery\; Dr. Randi Pokladnik\, Researcher and Enviro nmental Activist. https://fb.me/e/1lclavBGA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Interfaith Powe r &\; Light
Join us a discussion about the Appalachian Storage Hub (ASH)\, a proposed infrastru cture project stretching along the Upper and Lower Ohio Valleys with multi ple cracker plants and underground storage facilities for natural gas liqu ids to be potentially transported through multiple major pipelines.
Our panel includes the following\, with additional participants to be announced: Sarah Carballo\, Ohio Valle y Environmental Coalition\; Fr. Michael Ziebarth\, St. Gregory Palamas Mon astery\; Dr. Randi Pokladnik\, Researcher and Environmental Activist.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Online UID:20210714T1254290Z-399841-3996@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T130000 SUMMARY:Elkhorn Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED. Event by Steven Pugh and Souther n West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Trout Unlimited will be assisting the Elkhorn Creek Watershed Association\, McDowell County Sportsman Club\, Citizens Conservation Corps of WV\, McDowell County Solid Waste Authority \, Travel Beautiful Appalachia\, WVDEP\, WVDNR\, Help the ‘Horn\, Meet McD owell\, WVFR and local citizens in a cleanup on Elkhorn Creek. The Souther n West Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited has overall responsibility for the coordination of this event. Email Steve Pugh if you plan to participat e. https://fb.me/e/22IwZ67wQ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event has been CANCELLED.
Event by \; Steven Pugh \;and \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited will be assisting the Elkhorn Creek Watershed Association\, McDowell County Sportsman Club\, Citizens Conservation Corps of WV\, McDowell County Solid Waste Authority \, Travel Beautiful Appalachia\, WVDEP\, WVDNR\, Help the &lsquo\;Horn\, M eet McDowell\, WVFR and local citizens in a cleanup on Elkhorn Creek.
The Southern West Virginia Chapt er of Trout Unlimited has overall responsibility for the coordination of t his event. Email \;Steve Pug h \;if you plan to participate.
Waters of th e United States Story Collection
Polluters are pushing to prevent the Clean Water Act from protecting streams that you can't float a boat on (loosely speaking\, ones that can't be kayaked) and virtually all wetlands. To combat this narrative\, we are looking to amplify stories of how specific waters are significant to your health and wellbeing\, and/or culturally\, economically and ecologically important to your and your community's livelihood. \; \;
We are looking for stories about wate rs that include small streams\, wetlands\, waters that are downstream to s mall streams or wetlands\, or waters that are important to you in any way. Please don't worry about mis-characterizing a water body and fill out the form below with as much information as you are able to. We will contact y ou with any clarifying information/questions.
Here are a few examples \;of th e types of stories we are hoping to amplify. If you have questions\, or wo uld prefer to provide this information over the phone please contact Lucy Evert \; or Jeni Collins.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220914T1750380Z-399841-4908@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 SUMMARY:Ticks on the rise DESCRIPTION:Two West Virginia University experts are warning residents and visitors that ticks are more prevalent than ever\, and encounters with the m are increasingly causing serious health risks. According to Timothy Dris coll\, an associate professor of biology in the university's Eberly Colleg e of Arts and Sciences in Morgantown\, changing environmental conditions a re driving a noticeable rise in tick populations across West Virginia. --- > Read more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Two \;West Virginia Univ ersity \;experts are warning residents and visitors that ticks are more prevalent than ever\, and encounters with them are increasingly caus ing serious health risks.
Ac cording to Timothy Driscoll\, an associate professor of biology in the uni versity's \;Eberly College of Arts and Sciences \;in \;Morgantown\, changing environmental condi tions are driving a noticeable rise in tick populations across West Virgin ia.
--->\; \;Read more here
CATEGORIES:General UID:20260115T1403460Z-399841-6927@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115 SUMMARY:Eastern newt survey DESCRIPTION:Track your observations of eastern newts through the Survey123 mobile or desktop app and help WVDNR biologists protect this unique amphib ian from wildlife disease. ---> Learn more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Track your o bservations of eastern newts through the Survey123 mobile or desktop app a nd help WVDNR biologists protect this unique amphibian from wildlife disea se.
--->\; \;Learn more here
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260115T1406310Z-399841-6928@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T160000 SUMMARY:Stormwater\, GI and the clean water needs survey DESCRIPTION:Stormwater and Green Infrastructure and the Clean Watersheds Ne eds Survey The National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) is working wi th EPA to increase reported stormwater cost needs. Towards this end\, NMS A invites you to attend a Webinar focusing on EPA’s 2022 CWNS and providin g information for stormwater program managers. We will have guest speakers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to present on stormwater p roject eligibilities\, examples\, and discuss how stormwater and green inf rastructure managers can support the CWNS (see list of speakers below). T his Webinar is one part of EPA and NMSA’s efforts to improve stormwater da ta submitted for the 2022 CWNS. There will be an opportunity for Q&A. Note : 1.5 PDHs will be awarded for attending this webinar. This Webinar will n ot be recorded. To register Click-Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stormwater a nd Green Infrastructure and the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey
The National Municipal Stormwater Allian ce (NMSA) is working with EPA to increase reported stormwater cost needs.& nbsp\; Towards this end\, NMSA invites you to attend a Webinar focusing on EPA&rsquo\;s 2022 CWNS \;and providing information for stormwater pro gram managers. We will have guest speakers from the Environmental Protecti on Agency (EPA) to present on stormwater project eligibilities\, examples\ , and discuss how stormwater and green infrastructure managers can support the CWNS (see list of speakers below). \; This Webinar is one part of EPA and NMSA&rsquo\;s efforts to improve stormwater data submitted for th e 2022 CWNS. There will be an opportunity for Q&\;A.
Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Playing hide and seek when you're a stonefly is easy! Stoneflies have flat bodies that make it easy for them to fit into tight crevices\, helping them hide from predators like hungry brook trout. This stonefly might still want to consider tucking in those tails though!
Photo: Tygart Valley River in Ph ilippi\, just below the low-head dam
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251017T1913330Z-399841-6832@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T200000 SUMMARY:PFAS community meeting DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia PFAS Protection Act outlines a strategy to id entify where PFAS is impacting public water systems\, determine which indu stries are using these chemicals\, and reduce the risks to people who rely on clean\, accessible drinking water. In response\, the WVDEP has conduct ed extensive sampling of drinking water across the state and is developing PFAS Action Plans for every affected public water system. We need your he lp! WVDEP is working in collaboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalit ion\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizati ons to host community meetings. These meetings will provide important info rmation\, offer opportunities to ask questions\, and allow community membe rs to share feedback. Community knowledge plays a key role in developing e ffective and comprehensive action plans. Your input is critical\, especial ly when it comes to identifying and mitigating potential sources of contam ination. Where: The Holiday Inn Learn more at: wvrivers.org/pfas X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;
We need your help! WVD EP is working in collaboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, F air Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizations to host community meetings. These meetings will provide important information \, offer opportunities to ask questions\, and allow community members to s hare feedback.
Community kno wledge plays a key role in developing effective and comprehensive action p lans. Your input is critical\, especially when it comes to identifying and mitigating potential sources of contamination.
Where: \; The Holiday Inn
Learn mo re at: \;wvrivers.org/pfas
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250926T1320130Z-399841-6807@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T203000 SUMMARY:PPK TU meeting DESCRIPTION:P Pendleton Kennedy TU Chapter meeting Event by Jacquelyn Jordo n Core and P. Pendleton Kennedy Chapter Trout Unlimited Come see a fly tyi ng demo and learn about upcoming chapter activities. https://fb.me/e/3s9uh aebL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:P Pendleton Kennedy TU Chapter meeting
E vent by \;Ja cquelyn Jordon Core \;and \;P. Pendleton Kennedy Chapter Tro ut Unlimited
Co me see a fly tying demo and learn about upcoming chapter activities.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210412T1255000Z-399841-3777@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220604 SUMMARY:National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:There’s something magical about being outdoors. Fresh air\, bir ds singing\, moving along a trail or even just around the block – there’s nothing quite like it. But today\, those trails and public spaces are in d ire need of help —and not everyone has access to these places that can cal m and inspire. National Trails Day® is the perfect opportunity to get out there with the people you love\, give back to the trails that bring us tog ether\, and make sure no one is left out. Connect with the people near you who share your love of being outside. Build your local community and join the nationwide movement to give back to the trails and make sure everyone can enjoy the outdoors. Click-Here to find an event near you! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There&rsquo\ ;s something magical about being outdoors. Fresh air\, birds singing\, mov ing along a trail or even just around the block &ndash\; there&rsquo\;s no thing quite like it. But today\, those trails and public spaces are in dir e need of help &mdash\;and not everyone has access to these places that ca n calm and inspire. National Trails Day®\; is the perfect opportunity t o get out there with the people you love\, give back to the trails that br ing us together\, and make sure no one is left out.
Connect with the people near you who share your lo ve of being outside. Build your local community and join the nationwide mo vement to give back to the trails and make sure everyone can enjoy the out doors.
Click-Here to find an event near you!
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220603T1407490Z-399841-4649@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T150000 SUMMARY:Clean watersheds needs suvey DESCRIPTION:The Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is a comprehensive ass essment of the capital costs (or needs) to meet the water quality goals of the CWA and address water quality and water quality related public health concerns. It is usually conducted every 4 years\; however\, the last surv ey was in 2012. This webinar will feature a presentation on the CWNS\, and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Register at: https://attende e.gotowebinar.com/register/7938667880263671307 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Clean Wa tersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is a comprehensive assessment of the capital costs (or needs) to meet the water quality goals of the CWA and address wa ter quality and water quality related public health concerns. It is usuall y conducted every 4 years\; however\, the last survey was in 2012. This we binar will feature a presentation on the CWNS\, and plenty of time for dis cussion and questions.
Regis ter at: \;https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/793866788026 3671307
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210412T1349480Z-399841-3778@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000 SUMMARY:PFAS community meeting DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia PFAS Protection Act outlines a strategy to id entify where PFAS is impacting public water systems\, determine which indu stries are using these chemicals\, and reduce the risks to people who rely on clean\, accessible drinking water. In response\, the WVDEP has conduct ed extensive sampling of drinking water across the state and is developing PFAS Action Plans for every affected public water system. We need your he lp! WVDEP is working in collaboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalit ion\, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizati ons to host community meetings. These meetings will provide important info rmation\, offer opportunities to ask questions\, and allow community membe rs to share feedback. Community knowledge plays a key role in developing e ffective and comprehensive action plans. Your input is critical\, especial ly when it comes to identifying and mitigating potential sources of contam ination. Where: Cool Spring Preserve Learn more at: wvrivers.org/pfas X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;
We need your help! WVD EP is working in collaboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, F air Shake Environmental Legal Services\, and other local organizations to host community meetings. These meetings will provide important information \, offer opportunities to ask questions\, and allow community members to s hare feedback.
Community kno wledge plays a key role in developing effective and comprehensive action p lans. Your input is critical\, especially when it comes to identifying and mitigating potential sources of contamination.
Where: \;Cool Spring Preserve
Learn more at: \;wvrivers.org/pfas
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250926T1320060Z-399841-6806@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000 SUMMARY:Virtual vernal pool workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us on to learn how you can be part of a statewide network working to identify and monitor vernal pools. The first two hours of the w orkshop will feature guest speakers sharing updates on the latest vernal p ool science topics. The last hour of the workshop will include a virtual v isit to a vernal pool to demonstrate the citizen science monitoring protoc ol. We will also share our new virtual data submission portal. ---> Learn more Register Here Download [2026VernalPoolVirtualWorkshop.pdf]. This doc ument provides workshop details\, materials and additional resources. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us on t o learn how you can be part of a statewide network working to identify and monitor vernal pools.
The first two hours of the workshop will feature guest speakers sharing update s on the latest vernal pool science topics. The last hour of the workshop will include a virtual visit to a vernal pool to demonstrate the citizen s cience monitoring protocol. We will also share our new virtual data submis sion portal. --->\; Learn more \;
Download [2026VernalPoolVirtualWorkshop.pdf]. This docume nt provides workshop details\, materials and additional resources. \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Virtual UID:20260218T2053300Z-399841-6929@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929 SUMMARY:CWA-50 film and symposium DESCRIPTION:The Symposium will feature a premiere of the Upstream\, Downriv er film\, along with panel discussions of speakers including national expe rts on water quality\, public health\, and environmental justice. Featured speakers will include policymakers who work to maintain the protections o f the Clean Water Act in the face of current environmental and legal threa ts\, state leaders as well as grassroots leaders and students engaged in a griculture\, emerging water quality threats and climate impacts. The event will draw an audience of policy\, scientific and health professionals. Vi sit the website below to learn more. https://www.american.edu/spa/cep/ups tream-downriver/index.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Symposiu m will feature a premiere of the Upstream\, Downriver film\, along with panel discussions of speakers including na tional experts on water quality\, public health\, and environmental justic e. Featured speakers will include policymakers who work to maintain the pr otections of the Clean Water Act in the face of current environmental and legal threats\, state leaders as well as grassroots leaders and students e ngaged in agriculture\, emerging water quality threats and climate impacts . The event will draw an audience of policy\, scientific and health profes sionals.
Visit the website b elow to learn more. \;
< em>https://www.american.edu/spa/cep/upstream-downriver/in dex.cfm
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220914T1752210Z-399841-4909@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T200000 SUMMARY:Kate the Chemist DESCRIPTION:Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching\, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist\, while reaching students who might otherwise be intimidated by science. St udents’ emotional responses\, rather than rote memorization of facts\, are key to Biberdorf’s dynamic approach to her program\, as well as science i n general. Her exciting and engaging program leaves audiences with a posit ive\, memorable impression of science—all while diminishing the stigma aro und women in science. The event is free\, but registration is required. Yo u can also call 304-558-4128 to reserve seats. Learn more about Kate Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching\, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is break ing down the image of the stereotypical scientist\, while reaching student s who might otherwise be intimidated by science. Students&rsquo\; emotiona l responses\, rather than rote memorization of facts\, are key to Biberdor f&rsquo\;s dynamic approach to her program\, as well as science in general . Her exciting and engaging program leaves audiences with a positive\, mem orable impression of science&mdash\;all while diminishing the stigma aroun d women in science.
The even t is free\, but registration is required. You can a lso call 304-558-4128 to reserve seats. Learn more about Kate Here.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Walker Theater UID:20230406T1402320Z-399841-5224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230707 SUMMARY:Nature connection series DESCRIPTION:Local and regional experts on a variety of nature-related subje cts give public talks at the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. Nature Connection Series talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater\, star ting in early June and continuing through late August. These talks are fre e and open to the public\, and no registration is required. All of the tal ks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Talks will be cancelled and rescheduled if the weather is inclement. Come and join the WVU Core A rboretum nature connection crew! Click-here for directions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local and re gional experts on a variety of nature-related subjects give public talks a t the Arboretum each summer as part of the WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series. \;Nature Connection Series talks happen on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the WVU Core Arboretum Amphitheater \, starting in early June and continuing through late August. \;These talks are free and open to the public\, and no registration is required. A ll of the talks are outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. Talks will be \;cancelled and rescheduled \;if the weather is inclement. Com e \;and join \;the WVU Core Arboretum nature connection \;crew !
Click-here \;for directions.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230707T1329200Z-399841-5341@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T153000 SUMMARY:CB - Healthy watersheds feedback DESCRIPTION:The Healthy Watersheds Commitee is hosting this listening sessi on to hear ideas and feedback related to clean water from stakeholders\, c ommunities and experts to inform recommendations for moving beyond 2025. D uring this session\, Healthy Watersheds leads will provide a brief summary of the Beyond 2025 effort to date and the steps that are currently being taken by the small group\, and will then pose a series of guiding question s to facilitate discussion and solicit feedback from participants. While t his session is open to everyone\, it will be specifically geared toward th ose with interest and knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay Program and its heal thy watersheds initiatives and programs. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Healthy Watersheds Commitee is hosting this listening session to hear ideas and fe edback related to clean water from stakeholders\, communities and experts to inform recommendations for moving beyond 2025.
During this session\, Healthy Watersheds leads will provide a brief summary of the Beyond 2025 effort to date and the steps th at are currently being taken by the small group\, and will then pose a ser ies of guiding questions to facilitate discussion and solicit feedback fro m participants.
While this s ession is open to everyone\, it will be specifically geared toward those w ith interest and knowledge of the \;Chesapeake Bay Program and its healthy watersheds initiatives and programs.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240202T1925570Z-399841-5579@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122 SUMMARY:Equitable development toolkit DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the National Park Service’s Rivers\, Trails \, and Conservation Assistance program\, we are excited to announce the re lease of the new toolkit\, Community-Centered Solutions for Green Gentrifi cation and Displacement. The toolkit provides important definitions\, case studies\, and numerous strategies groups can apply in their greening proj ects. Visit the website below to learn more. https://www.rivernetwork.org/ connect-learn/resources/equitable-development-toolkit/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In partnersh
ip with the \;National Park Service&rsquo\;s Rivers\, Trail
s\, and Conservation Assistance program\, we are excited to annou
nce the release of the new toolkit\, \;Community-
https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/resources
/equitable-development-toolkit/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20241121T1356470Z-399841-6152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T200000 SUMMARY:ENCTU meeting DESCRIPTION:This is the May meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Un limited (ENCTU). It will be held at the South Charleston Public Library. T he meeting will feature a guest speaker or program along with discussion o f the organization’s activities. The meetings offer a social period at 6:3 0 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to atte nd! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/member-meeting-may-7-2020/2718194408 301111/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This is the May meeting of the \;Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU). It will be held at the South Charleston Public Library. The meeting will feature a guest speaker or program along with discussion of the organizati on&rsquo\;s activities. The meetings offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. an d the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/member- meeting-may-7-2020/2718194408301111/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Public Library UID:20200408T1346040Z-399841-2953@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200414 SUMMARY:Conservation Currents DESCRIPTION:Conservation Currents April 2020 The past few months have been unprecedented in American history as coronavirus threatens our health\, ec onomy\, and communities. In these challenging times\, we focus first and f oremost on the health and safety of our families and friends – and our ext ended Ike family. On behalf of the League’s Board of Directors and staff\, we send our very best wishes to all of our members and supporters. In thi s Issue: Clean water action – more important than ever\; Salt watch result s\; Pandemic could delay conservation program funding\; Share your IWLA ph otos\; Highlights and more. Visit the link below to read all the details. https://bit.ly/34Brwe4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Conservation Currents April 2020
The past few months have been unprecedented in American history as coronaviru s threatens our health\, economy\, and communities. In these challenging t imes\, we focus first and foremost on the health and safety of our familie s and friends &ndash\; \;and our extended Ike family. On behalf of the League&rsquo\;s Board of Directors and staff\, we send our very best wish es to all of our members and supporters.
In this Issue: Clean water action &ndash\; more importan t than ever\; Salt watch results\; Pandemic could delay conservation progr am funding\; Share your IWLA photos\; Highlights and more. Visit the link below to read all the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200414T1532370Z-399841-2991@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T133000 SUMMARY:Understanding gentrification DESCRIPTION:Understanding Gentrification and Displacement May 15\, 12:00–1: 30 pm EST. The first in a series hosted by the Urban Waters Learning Netwo rk\, this webinar aims to frame the topics of gentrification and displacem ent as well as provide an example of the types of multi-sector partnership s that urban waters practitioners can create to ease displacement pressure s. Register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Understanding Gentrification and Displacement
May 15\, 12:00&ndash\;1:30 pm EST. \;The first
in a series hosted by the Urban Waters Learning Network\, this webinar ai
ms to frame the topics of gentrification and displacement as well as provi
de an example of the types of multi-sector partnerships that urban waters
practitioners can create to ease displacement pressures.
WVDEP-REAP i s hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being he ld. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires wi ll be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be foun d on the WVDEP website.
Monongalia County: Wednesday\, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the \;Walmart off Exit 1 on Rt. 68 in Morgantown
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190708T1519180Z-399841-2153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200801 SUMMARY:OH River symposium abstracts DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Symposium and Summit University of Louisville - Loui sville\, KY Theme: Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health\, Economy\, and Environment in the Ohio River. We are planning the conference in uncertain times. The current plan is to have a hybrid conference with both virtual and face-to-face events available for participation. The research presenta tions will be virtual with recorded or live options for presenters. Panels may also be virtual if necessary. Important dates: August 1 - Abstract de adline\; September 1 – Registration deadline\; Conference date(s): Septemb er 30 – October 2 https://louisville.edu/sustainability/OhioRiver2020 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River Symposium and Summit
University of Louisville - Louisville\, KY
Theme: Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health\, Economy\, and Environment in the Ohio River. \;We are planning the conference in uncertai n times. The current plan is to have a hybrid conference with both virtual and face-to-face events available for participation. The research present ations will be virtual with recorded or live options for presenters. Panel s may also be virtual if necessary.
Important dates: August 1 - Abstract deadline\; September 1 &ndash\; Registration deadline\; Conf erence date(s): September 30 &ndash\; October 2
https://louisville.edu/sustainability/OhioRiver2020
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200702T1403350Z-399841-3246@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T130000 SUMMARY:OWL premiere - fish adaptation DESCRIPTION:Online Watershed Learning (OWL) Premiere: Fish Adaptions Join C BF education team for an engaging Online Watershed Learning (OWL) program experience to explore fish adaptations in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem—the good\, the bad\, and the ugly! Register and learn more Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Onli ne Watershed Learning (OWL) Premiere: Fish Adaptions
Join CBF education team for an engaging Online Watershed Lear ning (OWL) program experience to explore fish adaptations in the Chesapeak e Bay ecosystem&mdash\;the good\, the bad\, and the \;ugly!
Register and learn more Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200930T1809160Z-399841-3468@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: No Wrap th e Week of 11/6 EPA Announces Draft Nonpoint Source CWA Sec. 319 Grant Guid elines National Stormwater Day – NMSA UIC Class VI Programs Funding for St ates and Tribes Meetings\, Webinars\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap rem inds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inform ation. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;he re:
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The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dead lines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20231103T1905500Z-399841-5480@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140320 SUMMARY:Shale gas monitoring symposium DESCRIPTION:MWNRCDirections.jpg A full day (10:00-4:15) of training dedicat ed to the variety of volunteer protocols for shale gas monitoring. Learn about various procedures and resources available. The event will be held at the Westvaco Natural Resource Center. Note: There is limited seating a vailable so anyone interested must register in advance by Email to: wrc@wv ca.us. Lunch will be provided on-site. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\nA full day (10: 00-4:15) of training dedicated to the variety of volunteer protocols for s hale gas monitoring. \; Learn about various procedures and resources a vailable. \; The event will be held at the Westvaco Natural Resource Cen ter. \;
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Note: There is limited seating available so anyone interested
I sa w a bird
Hosted by& nbsp\;National Audubon Society
Join Aud ubon&rsquo\;s visual storytelling senior producer Christine Lin and chief network officer David Ringer as they welcome celebrities and guests to off er a fresh look at the world of birds and birdwatching. Previous guests ha ve included legendary conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall\, SNL's Melissa Vil laseñ\;or\, bird expert Kenn Kaufman\, and esteemed climate scientis t Dr. Katherine Hayhoe.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200930T1819230Z-399841-3470@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001 SUMMARY:PLT carbon/climate e-units DESCRIPTION:PLT carbon and climate e-units Project Learning Tree is excited to expand our curriculum and professional development opportunities to in clude Carbon & Climate for grades 6-8. This self-contained unit of instruc tion is fully online\, making it easy for teachers to access and use. http s://shop.plt.org/Shop/ProductDetails/carbon-climate-grades-6-8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:PLT carbon a nd climate e-units
Project L earning Tree is excited to expand our curriculum and professional developm ent opportunities to include Carbon &\; Climate for grades 6-8. This se lf-contained unit of instruction is fully online\, making it easy for teac hers to access and use.
https://sho p.plt.org/Shop/ProductDetails/carbon-climate-grades-6-8< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200930T1823130Z-399841-3471@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T150000 SUMMARY:The Good Zoo DESCRIPTION:The Good Zoo Hosted by Kanawha County Public Library Join child ren’s librarian Cathy on a virtual trip to The Good Zoo! We will have a st ory time with meerkats and kangaroos. Then\, learn about the animals\, the ir habitats\, lifestyle\, meals\, and more! https://www.facebook.com/even ts/s/virtual-family-stem-the-good-z/3546612955349216/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Good Zoo
Hosted by& nbsp\;Kanawha County Pu blic Library
Join childr en&rsquo\;s librarian Cathy on a virtual trip to The Good Zoo! We will hav e a story time with meerkats and kangaroos. Then\, learn about the animals \, their habitats\, lifestyle\, meals\, and more! \;
New River Gorge to host grand families fishing day
The \;New River Gorge National River \;is hosting a second Grand families Fishing Day in southern \;West Virginia \;on Saturday\, October 10\, 2020. At the park's&n bsp\;Camp Brookside Environmental Ed ucation Center \;near \;Hinton\, West Virginia\, the event invites grandchildren and their grandparents to participate free-of -charge and enjoy time in the great outdoors fishing or learning to fish.
C lick-here \;to read the entire story.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200915T1953520Z-399841-3430@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190904 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:River Voices – September 2019 Welcome to the September 2019 edi tion of River Voices\, with the announcement of seven US Forest Service Wi ld and Scenic Rivers grant recipients and our team’s local reflections for World Rivers Day. Learn about our work with integrated water management p lans in Colorado through a story from the wild Yampa River (the only Color ado River tributary without a large dam). Plus: One month left to submit a workshop proposal for River Rally 2020. Click the link to read the full n ewsletter… https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-september-2019/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Voices &ndash\; September 2019
Wel come to the September 2019 edition of River Voices\, with the ann ouncement of seven US Forest Service Wild and Scenic Rivers grant recipien ts and our team&rsquo\;s local reflections for World Rivers Day. Learn abo ut our work with integrated water management plans in Colorado through a s tory from the wild Yampa River (the only Colorado River tributary without a large dam). Plus: One month left to submit a workshop proposal for River Rally 2020. Click the link to read the full newsletter&hellip\;
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-september-2019/< /a>
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190904T1446510Z-399841-2369@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T170000 SUMMARY:Happy Trails DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Join Volunteer Matt Bl alock at the Nature Center for a fun guide to building a better hike! Lear n tips for planning and preparing for your hike\, map orientation\, and re ading the trail. Great for all ages! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Join Volunteer Matt Blalock at the Nature Center for a fu n guide to building a better hike! Learn tips for planning and preparing f or your hike\, map orientation\, and reading the trail. Great for all ages !
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest Nature Center UID:20250624T1939070Z-399841-6615@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190723 SUMMARY:Ohio County tire collection DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per p erson with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire colle ction event is being held. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car a nd light truck tires will be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be found on the WVDEP website. Ohio County: Tuesday\, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WVDEP office (131A Peninsula Street) in W heeling X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being he ld. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires wi ll be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be foun d on the WVDEP website.
Ohio County: Tuesday\, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WVDEP office (131A Peninsula Street) in Wheeling
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190703T1358590Z-399841-2157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190720 SUMMARY:Hampshire County tire colleciton DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per p erson with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire colle ction event is being held. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car a nd light truck tires will be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be found on the WVDEP website. Hampshire County: Saturday\ , July 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WV Division of Highways garage on J ersey Mountain Road X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being he ld. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires wi ll be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be foun d on the WVDEP website.
Hampshire County: Saturday\, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WV Division of Highways garage on Jersey Mou ntain Road
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190703T1802270Z-399841-2156@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000 SUMMARY:Brownsfields community meeting DESCRIPTION:Help us reimagine the site of the former school\, located at 13 3 5th Ave. The building burned in 2022 and has posed a challenge for clean up and remediation. The City will host a visioning session with assistance from the Brownfields Assistance Centers at Marshall and WVU to get input from the community for reuse of the site. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help us reim agine the site of the former school\, located at 133 5th Ave. The building burned in 2022 and has posed a challenge for cleanup and remediation. The City will host a visioning session with assistance from the Brownfields A ssistance Centers at Marshall and WVU to get input from the community for reuse of the site.
Learn more here< /span>. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:City Hall UID:20250602T1448210Z-399841-6565@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190718 SUMMARY:Gilmer County tire collection DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per p erson with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire colle ction event is being held. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car a nd light truck tires will be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be found on the WVDEP website. Gilmer County: Thursday\, J uly 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lot next to Foodland in Glenville X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
WVDEP-REAP i s hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being he ld. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires wi ll be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be foun d on the WVDEP website.
Gilmer County: Thursday\, July 18 fr om 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lot next to \;Foodland in Glenvil le
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190703T1757550Z-399841-2155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190711 SUMMARY:Lewis County tire collection DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per p erson with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire colle ction event is being held. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car a nd light truck tires will be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be found on the WVDEP website. Lewis County: Thursday\, Ju ly 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tire and Rubber Inc. in Weston X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of July. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being he ld. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires wi ll be accepted. A list of upcoming tire collection events can also be foun d on the WVDEP website.
Lewis County: Thursday\, July 11 fro m 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tire and Rubber Inc. in Weston
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20190708T1519310Z-399841-2154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706 SUMMARY:IWLA-SOS online DESCRIPTION:Online Certification - Start Your Training Welcome to the onlin e Save Our Streams certification program! We are thrilled to offer the opp ortunity for you to start the certification process from home. Get started by viewing each of our recorded virtual classroom presentations: Introdu ction to Water Quality and Introduction to Macroinvertebrates Next steps: Once you’ve viewed both of our recorded classes\, fill out our online regi stration form. We will use this form to track your certification progress. In addition\, reach out to the SOS team so we can update our records. Onc e you have viewed both recordings\, completed the registration form\, and contacted our team\, you will receive the online Macroinvertebrate Identif ication Exam. This exam is the final step in the online portion of the tra ining process! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welc ome to the online Save Our Streams certification program! We are thrilled to offer the opportunity for you to start the certification process from h ome. Get started by viewing each of our recorded virtual classroom present ations: \;
Introduction to Water Quality \;and&nb sp\; Introduction to Macroinvertebrates
Next steps : Once you&rsquo\;ve viewed both of our recorded classes\, \; fill out our online registration form. We will use this form to track your certification progres s. In addition\, \;reach out to the SOS team \;so we can update our records. Once you have viewed b oth recordings\, completed the registration form\, and contacted our team\ , you will receive the online Macroinvertebrate Identification Exam. This exam is the final step in the online portion of the training process!
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20200702T1502190Z-399841-3250@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200901 SUMMARY:OH River symposium registration DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Symposium and Summit University of Louisville - Loui sville\, KY Theme: Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health\, Economy\, and Environment in the Ohio River. We are planning the conference in uncertain times. The current plan is to have a hybrid conference with both virtual and face-to-face events available for participation. The research presenta tions will be virtual with recorded or live options for presenters. Panels may also be virtual if necessary. Important dates: September 1 – Registra tion deadline\; Conference date(s): September 30 – October 2 https://louis ville.edu/sustainability/OhioRiver2020 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River Symposium and Summit
University of Louisville - Louisville\, KY
Theme: Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health\, Economy\, and Environment in the Ohio River. \;We are planning the conference in uncertai n times. The current plan is to have a hybrid conference with both virtual and face-to-face events available for participation. The research present ations will be virtual with recorded or live options for presenters. Panel s may also be virtual if necessary.
Important dates: Septem ber 1 &ndash\; Registration deadline\; Conference date(s): September 30 &n dash\; October 2
https://louisville.edu/sustaina bility/OhioRiver2020
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200702T1404380Z-399841-3247@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930 SUMMARY:Ohio River symposium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Symposium and Summit University of Louisville - Loui sville\, KY Theme: Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health\, Economy\, and Environment in the Ohio River. We are planning the conference in uncertain times. The current plan is to have a hybrid conference with both virtual and face-to-face events available for participation. The research presenta tions will be virtual with recorded or live options for presenters. Panels may also be virtual if necessary. Conference date(s): September 30 – Octo ber 2 https://louisville.edu/sustainability/OhioRiver2020 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River S ymposium and Summit
Universi ty of Louisville - Louisville\, KY
Theme: Bridging Visions to Protect Our Health\, Economy\, and Envir onment in the Ohio River. We are planning the conference in uncertain time s. The current plan is to have a hybrid conference with both virtual and f ace-to-face events available for participation. The research presentations will be virtual with recorded or live options for presenters. Panels may also be virtual if necessary.
Conference date(s): September 30 &ndash\; October 2
https://loui sville.edu/sustainability/OhioRiver2020
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:University of Louisville UID:20200702T1406400Z-399841-3248@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200703 SUMMARY:CMC News DESCRIPTION:CMC news In this issue: The Booz Allen Hack The Bay event is al so going virtual. Chesapeake Watershed Forum is going completely virtual. More information on dates and sessions can be found on the website\, but w e will also update you here on the e-newsletter! The Izaak Walton League h as started hosting webinars each Wednesday at noon. Staff will discuss top ics related to clean water as well as share ideas about ways you and your family can take part in protecting clean water. Visit the Izaak Walton Lea gue of America's Home Page to register for this webinar series. CMC conti nues to provide remote resources and services during this time to help you upload\, download\, analyze\, and interpret your data. Check out our Data Explorer tutorial videos\, visit our Data Interpretation Page\, or reach out to us directly via email for more information! Click-Here to read more … X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CMC news
In this issue:
Click-Here \;to read more&hell ip\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200702T1452050Z-399841-3249@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000 SUMMARY:Elk River cleanup DESCRIPTION:The WV Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is hosting a river cleanup on the Elk River. Stay up to date on our social media channe ls. Meeting time: 1:00pm. Location: Baker Park (38.47834\, -80.41550). 52 Baker Addison Pk\, Webster Springs\, and drive upstream for the cleanup. W hat to bring: Gloves\, fishing gear and whatever snacks\, drinks or gear y ou need. Social media contest: We’ll also be giving away a BHA branded net from West Virginia’s own Catch Cam Nets and some BHA swag. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;WV Chapter of Ba ckcountry Hunters and Anglers \;is hosti ng a river cleanup on the Elk River. Stay up to date on our social media c hannels.
Friends of the Tug Fork River\, Inc. \;is a 2025 Stream Partners Grant recipient\, and this funding will go to support thei r volunteers participating in Tire Tug of War clean ups\, the McDowell Cou nty Water Festival\, Paddle Camp\, and much more. Want to know more about their water trail\, paddle camp\, or volunteering opportunities? Check out their freshly updated website at: \;https://www.friendsofthetugfork.org/\, or follow their Facebook page to see how you can both participate and lend a hand to their efforts to preserve and protect the beautiful Tug Fork Rive r!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250312T1342540Z-399841-6282@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307 SUMMARY:Trash and Trout DESCRIPTION:It’s March which means the WV Chapter of Backcountry Hunters an d Anglers is all about Trash and Trout. How do you participate? Go fishing and pick up trash. Post a photo with your trash haul in the WV BHA Facebo ok group or tag @westvirginiabha on Instagram with the hashtag #trashandtr out. That’s it! If you happen to catch a trout while you’re out there\, pi ctures of your trash haul with your catch score higher. On April 9th\, we’ ll pick the winners. Now\, get out there\, step into those cold streams an d pack out some trash X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It&rsquo\;s March which means the \;WV Chapter of Bac kcountry Hunters and Anglers is all about Trash and Trout.
How do you participa te? Go fishing and pick up trash. Post a photo with your trash haul in the WV BHA Facebook group or tag @westvirginiabha on Instagram with the hasht ag \;#tra shandtrout. \;That&rsquo\;s it!
If you happen to catch a trout while you&rsquo\;re out there\ , pictures of your trash haul with your catch score higher. On April 9th\, we&rsquo\;ll pick the winners. Now\, get out there\, step into those cold streams and pack out some trash
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250307T1650250Z-399841-6339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T120000 SUMMARY:Native Orchid tour DESCRIPTION: Join us at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center for a photo p resentation and talk about native orchids. Followed by a trip to the cranb erry glades and surrounding area to look at a few of these fantastic orchi ds in person. We'll see about 9 species of orchids on our adventure. Be pr epared to hike short distances if you go on the tours. You do not have to attend both sections of the event. We suggest you bring notepad\, camera\, lunch\, and rain coat(just in case ). https://www.facebook.com/events/228 6304258091213/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Join us at the \;Cranberry Mountain Nature Center for a photo presentation and tal
k about native orchids. Followed by a trip to the cranberry glades and sur
rounding area to look at a few of these fantastic orchids in person. We'll
see about 9 species of orchids on our adventure. Be prepared to hike shor
t distances if you go on the tours. You do not have to attend both section
s of the event.
We suggest you bring notepad\, camera\, lunch\
, and rain coat(just in case ).
https://www.facebook.com/events/228630425809 1213/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain Visitors Center UID:20190627T1312090Z-399841-2113@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203 SUMMARY:WWW - Alder Run Bog DESCRIPTION:Wild Wonderful Wetlands - Alder Run Bog Alder Run is a high ele vation peat bog located in the Dolly Sods Wilderness in Tucker County. At an elevation of nearly four thousand feet above sea level\, the climate is more similar to parts of Canada than West Virginia. Alder Run Bog is home to many rare\, interesting\, and important species. It's just south of th e Red Creek Campground along the Northland Loop Trail off Forest Service R t. 75. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wild Wonderf ul Wetlands - Alder Run Bog
Alder Run is a high elevation peat bog located in the \;Do lly Sods Wilderness in Tucker County. At an elevation of nearly four thousand feet above sea level\, the climate is more similar t o parts of Canada than West Virginia. Alder Run Bog is home to many rare\, interesting\, and important species. It's just south of the Red Creek Cam pground along the Northland Loop Trail off Forest Service Rt. 75.
Click-Here&n bsp\;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Dolly Sods Wilderness UID:20250205T1522270Z-399841-6247@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523 SUMMARY:Night owl star party RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Event by Experience Learning Come to our Night Owl Star Party\, and experience the darkest skies on the east coast!The focus of this even t is on the nightly observing\, and providing an opportunity to share the wonders of the night sky. During this event\, our campus will be treated a s a dark site after sun down\, and only red lights will be permitted. Plea se plan accordingly if you plan to arrive after dark. As always\, we encou rage you to explore the area on your own. We will have trail maps availabl e around the yurts. We feel like quiet time\, nature observation\, and for ays around our campus are some of the best ways to spend daytime hours in these remote parts. Our campus is surrounded by the Monongahela National F orest\, so there's plenty of opportunities to see nearby sights and go on plenty of local outdoor adventures too! Head to our website to learn more about registration\, onsite camping\, meal plans\, and more. Registration is limited to 100 guests\, so be sure to secure your group spot early. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Experience Learning
Come to our Night Owl Star Party\, and experience the darkest skies on the east coast!The focus of this event is on the nightly observi ng\, and providing an opportunity to share the wonders of the night sky. D uring this event\, our campus will be treated as a dark site after sun dow n\, and only red lights will be permitted. Please plan accordingly if you plan to arrive after dark.
A
s always\, we encourage you to explore the area on your own. We will have
trail maps available around the yurts. We feel like quiet time\, nature ob
servation\, and forays around our campus are some of the best ways to spen
d daytime hours in these remote parts. Our campus is surrounded by the Mon
ongahela National Forest\, so there's plenty of opportunities to see nearb
y sights and go on plenty of local outdoor adventures too!
Head to \;our website to learn more about registration\, onsite camping\, meal plans\, and more. Registration is limited to 100 guests\, so be sure to secure your group s pot early.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20241220T1726550Z-399841-6195@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T030000 SUMMARY:Grant writing DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free\, monthly webinar series where we provide networking and training opportunities and talk about our current AmeriCorp s programs. There's even chances to win prizes! The next webinar\, 'Grant Writing Nuts & Bolts'. --> Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for our \;free\, monthly webinar series where we provide networking and tr aining opportunities and talk about our current AmeriCorps programs. There 's even chances to win prizes!
The next webinar\, \;'Grant Writing Nuts &\; Bolts'. -->\;
Please consi der the opportunitiy to be a NRCS Americorps VISTA. The position will be l ocated in Fayetteville and will start soon. Apply and learn more here.
NRCS_AmeriCorps.jpg CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20241025T1958500Z-399841-6107@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190620 SUMMARY:WV Day bridge walk DESCRIPTION:Join us for West Virginia's birthday! West Virginia residents c an join us on a Bridge Walk for $39/person plus tax ($41.34). Reservations are suggested and can be made by booking online at www.bridgewalk.com or calling our office at 304 574-1300. https://www.facebook.com/events/431213 904107695/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join us for West Virginia's birthday! West Virginia residents can join us on a Bridge Walk for $39/person plus tax ($41.34). Reservations are suggested and can be made by booking online at www.bridgewalk.com or calling our office at 304 574-1300.
https: //www.facebook.com/events/431213904107695/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190603T1450140Z-399841-2029@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190604 SUMMARY:Lawn to a meadow DESCRIPTION:Why you should turn your lawn into a meadow Most lawns are biod iversity deserts\, but there is a simple way to encourage nature – and you don’t even have to ditch the mower. Go to: http://bit.ly/2WlyVgC to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Why you should turn your lawn into a meadow
Most lawns are biodiversity deserts\, but there is a simple way to encourage nature &ndash\; and you don&rsquo\;t even have to ditch the mower. Go to: http://bit.ly/2Wly VgC to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190604T1930150Z-399841-2028@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190604 SUMMARY:Dragonflies for mosquito control DESCRIPTION:Dragonflies for Mosquito Control Dragonflies are some of the be st predators to keep mosquito populations low. Not only do they scavenge t he skies in adulthood\, but they eat large numbers of mosquito larvae in t heir larval form (which happens in the water). One study found that drago nfly larvae could play a significant role in the regulation of mosquito po pulations (1). While they are most effective in their larval stage\, adult dragonflies can still eat up to 100\, if not many more\, mosquitoes per d ay. Not only do dragonflies control mosquito populations – they help contr ol other bugs\, too\, like midges. Visit the website below to learn more.. . https://livelovefruit.com/10-plants-that-attract-dragonflies-for-mosqui to-control/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Drag onflies for Mosquito Control
Dragonflies are some of the best predators to keep mosquito popu lations low. Not only do they scavenge the skies in adulthood\, but they e at large numbers of mosquito larvae in their larval form (which happens in the water). \;
One stud y found that dragonfly larvae could play a significant role in the regulat ion of mosquito populations (1). While they are m ost effective in their larval stage\, adult dragonflies can still eat up t o 100\, if not many more\, mosquitoes per day. \;Not only do dragonfli es control mosquito populations &ndash\; they help control other bugs\, to o\, like midges. Visit the website below to learn more... \;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190604T1930330Z-399841-2027@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241125 SUMMARY:CWA Owners Manual DESCRIPTION:The quintessential\, transformational tool on how you can use t he CWA to protect your waters. The Clean Water Act became law 50 years ago . To commemorate the milestone of this landmark legislation and mark our c ontinued resolve to protect waterways across our country\, River Network h as updated our transformational Clean Water Act Owner’s Manual. Over the t wo decades since its original publication\, this tool has galvanized local groups\, grassroots advocates and diverse stakeholders to protect their w aters by identifying the many ways that every person can track\, influence \, and change the way the law is implemented at the federal\, state\, and local levels. https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/resources/clean-w ater-act-owners-manual/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The quintess ential\, transformational tool on how you can use the CWA to protect your waters.
The Clean Water Act became
law 50 years ago. To commem
orate the milestone \;of this landmark legislation and mark our
continued resolve to protect waterways across our country\, River Network has updated \;our transformational Clean Water Ac
t Owner&rsquo\;s Manual. Over the two decades since its original publicati
on\, this tool has galvanized local groups\, grassroots advocates and dive
rse stakeholders to protect their waters \;by \;
https://www.
rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/resources/clean-water-act-owners-manual/
The \;Pi
ney Creek Watershed Association will host its monthly cleanup o
n May 25\, 2019 starting at 9:00 a.m. We will meet at the \;Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex (YMCA s
occer fields) to complete our pick-up along our Adopt-a-Highway area near
Stanaford Rd. As always\, we will have all the supplies necessary. We will
also have water\, coffee\, and pastries for our volunteers.
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br />After the cleanup\, we hope you stay a
nd join us for our Sign-a-Bration event. That event starts at 1:30 p.m. an
d is at the Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex (YMCA soccer fields)
as well.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1985561031556132/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex UID:20190516T1930340Z-399841-1980@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000 SUMMARY:Shepherdstown cleanup DESCRIPTION:All the details are provided in the attached flyer. Shepherdst ownCleanup.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All the deta ils are provided in the attached flyer. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240422T1403550Z-399841-5801@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 SUMMARY:Shredding Day DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Shred Day event\, where we're shredding and keep ing your sensitive information safe and secure! This event is complimentar y to our wonderful community\, offered at no charge. Bring your old docum ents\, sensitive papers\, and outdated files for secure shredding. Items t hat may be shredded include: Documents with personal information Old tax r ecords Bank statements Medical records Credit card statements Appointment reminders And more! Click-here to view the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to o ur Shred Day event\, where we're shredding and keeping your sensitive info rmation safe and secure! This event is complimentary to our wonderful comm unity\, offered at no charge. \;
Bring your old documents\, sensitive papers\, and outdated files for secure shredding. Items that may be shredded include:
And more! \;Click-here to view the Facebook event post. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240328T1812500Z-399841-5748@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T120000 SUMMARY:Warm Springs Run cleanup RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:This year the Warm Springs Watershed Association and Friends of the North Berkeley Rail Trail are sponsoring a clean-up of the stream and banks of Warm Springs Run between North Berkeley Park and Jimstown Road. On April 12 at 9am\, we will meet at the parking lot behind 247 Harrison A venue and proceed north. On April 13 at 9am\, we will meet in a parking lo t on the east side of Jimstown Road\, just past the intersection with US R oute 522 and proceed south. WVDEP-REAP provides bags\, grabbers and gloves . Volunteers who want to work in the stream should wear waders or waterpro of footwear. Those who do not wish to enter the stream should wear sturdy footwear. Many people find it helpful to bring a rake to use to pull trash out of hard-to- reach places. Please email the Volunteer Coordinator Sam Ellis for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This year th e \;War m Springs Watershed Association and Friends of the North Berkeley Rail Trail are sponsoring a clean-up of the stream and banks of Warm Springs Run between North Berkeley Park and Jimstown Road.
On April 12 at 9am\, we will meet at the parking lot behind 247 Harrison Avenue and proceed north. On April 13 at 9am\, we will meet in a parking lot on the east side of Jimstown Road\, just past the intersection with US Route 522 and proceed south.
WVDEP-REAP \;provides bags\, grabbers and gloves. Volunteers who wan t to work in the stream should wear waders or waterproof footwear. Those w ho do not wish to enter the stream should wear sturdy footwear. Many peopl e find it helpful to bring a rake to use to pull trash out of hard-to- rea ch places.
Please email the Volunteer Coordinator \;Sam Ellis \;for more information.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240328T1755490Z-399841-5747@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T140000 SUMMARY:Telling your story RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Nonprofits have amazing stories to tell but the pressures of pr oviding services\, managing staff and more can make story telling less of a priority. Come learn about how mission driven organizations can tell com pelling stories that will connect with people and deepen their impact. Cli ck-Here to learn more and register. This is a half-day training on May 1st \, or 2nd 10AM-2PM. Lunch will be provided. Who should attend: Nonprofit D irectors and staff responsible for communication. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nonprofits have amazing stories to tell but the pressures of providing services\, managing staff and more can make st ory telling less of a priority. Come learn about how mission driven organi zations can tell compelling stories that will connect with people and deep en their impact.
Click-Here \;to learn more and register.
This is a ha lf-day training on May 1st\, or 2nd 10AM-2PM. Lunch will be provided. Who should attend: Nonprofit Directors and staff responsible for communication .
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Black Diamond Council UID:20190419T1456090Z-399841-1888@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T150000 SUMMARY:CB - people feedback session DESCRIPTION:The People Small Group is hosting this listening session to hea r ideas and feedback related to engaging the residents of the watershed fr om stakeholders\, communities and experts to inform recommendations for mo ving beyond 2025. During this two-hour listening session\, People leads wi ll provide a brief summary of the Beyond 2025 effort to date and the steps that are currently being taken by the small group\, and will then pose a series of guiding questions to facilitate discussion and solicit feedback from participants. While this session is open to everyone\, it will be spe cifically geared toward those with interest and knowledge of the Chesapeak e Bay Program and its initiatives and programs. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The People S mall Group is hosting this listening session to hear ideas and feedback re lated to engaging the residents of the watershed from stakeholders\, commu nities and experts to inform recommendations for moving beyond 2025.
During this two-hour listening se ssion\, People leads will provide a brief summary of the Beyond 2025 effor t to date and the steps that are currently being taken by the small group\ , and will then pose a series of guiding questions to facilitate discussio n and solicit feedback from participants.
While this session is open to everyone\, it will be specific ally geared toward those with interest and knowledge of the \;Chesapeake Bay Program and its initiatives and programs.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240202T1924580Z-399841-5580@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 SUMMARY:Project WET Workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET will teach a Flood Workshop from 10 am to 4 pm at t he Cabell County Public Library. Participants will receive the Project WET 2.0 Curriculum and Activity Guide\, but the workshop will focus on activi ties related to flooding. All of the details are provided in the attached flyer. Please Register Here. 2024ProjectWET_FloodWorkshop.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project WET will teach a Flood Workshop from 10 am to 4 pm at the Cabell County Public Library. Participants will receive \;the Project WET 2.0 Curriculum a nd Activity Guide\, but the workshop will focus on activities related to f looding. All of the details are provided in the attached flyer.
Please Register Here.
2024P rojectWET_FloodWorkshop.pdf
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Cabell County Public Library UID:20240112T1829400Z-399841-5529@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925 SUMMARY:WV Nonprofit Leadership Summit RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION: 2018 WV Nonprofit Leadership Summit In partnership with V olunteer West Virginia – The State’s Commission for National and Community Service. Volunteer WV helps to plan the Summit and make sure we have dyna mic programming around volunteering and community service for those in att endance to serve National Service staff and nonprofit volunteers! https: //wvnpa.org/2018-wv-nonprofit-leadership-summit/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
2018 WV Nonprofit L eadership Summit
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In partnership with Volunteer West Virginia &ndash\; The State&rsquo\ ;s Commission for National and Community Service. Volunteer WV helps to plan the Summit and make sure we have dynamic programming around volunteering and community service for those in attendance to serve Nation al Service staff and nonprofit volunteers!
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https://wvnpa.org/2018-wv-no nprofit-leadership-summit/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20180820T1900240Z-399841-1013@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180727T200000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Cedar Cree k State Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cedar Creek State Park UID:20180723T1243380Z-399841-867@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River WQ monitoring DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association has begun it's water quality monitoring project in collaboration with the WV School of Osteopa thic Medicine. Volunteers are assisting by teaming up into sections of th e river and taking samples once a month on the same day\, all year long. T he samples are taken to the Osteopath school lab for testing. The monitor ing begins at Durbin and ends at Hinton on the main stem of the river. Wa nt to volunteer? Send us an email greenbrierwatershed@gmail.com or call 30 4-647-4792. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Greenbrier Ri
ver Watershed Association has begun it's water quality m
onitoring project in collaboration with the WV School of Osteopathic Medic
ine. \;
Volunteers are a ssisting by teaming up into sections of the river and taking samples once a month on the same day\, all year long. \;The samples are taken to th e Osteopath school lab for testing. \; The monitoring begins at Durbin and ends at Hinton on the main stem of the river. \;
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Want to volunteer? \;Send us an email&nb sp\;greenbrierwatershed@gmail.com \;or call 304-647-4792.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230810T1445580Z-399841-5368@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408 SUMMARY:Beckley cleanup DESCRIPTION:City of Beckley Publuc Works Dept. will collect items beginning Monday April 8th at 7AM. All items must be placed within five feet of the curb. This cleanup does not include hazardous waste\, yard waste\, demoli nition materials etc. View the flyer and call (304) 256-1740 for more info rmation. Beckleycleanup.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:City of Beck ley Publuc Works Dept. will collect items beginning Monday April 8th at 7A M. All items must be placed within five feet of the curb. This cleanup doe s not include hazardous waste\, yard waste\, demolinition materials etc. V iew the flyer and call (304) 256-1740 for more information.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190401T1705280Z-399841-1792@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T120000 SUMMARY:Family fun walk DESCRIPTION:Friday family walk Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone o n the first Friday of each month for a short story followed by a walk arou nd the Garden concluding with a simple craft. This easy\, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy natu re and the company of others. The trail will accommodate “off road” stroll ers. All ages are welcome. West Virginia Botanic Garden Phone: 304-322-209 3 Email: info@wvbg.org Website: http://www.wvbg.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Frid ay family walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the first Friday of each month f or a short story followed by a walk around the Garden concluding with a si mple craft. This easy\, casual walk is a great way for children and their caretakers to get outside and enjoy nature and the company of others. The trail will accommodate &ldquo\;off road&rdquo\; strollers. All ages are we lcome.
West Virginia Botanic Garden
Phone: 304-322-2093 Email: info@wvbg.org
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:West Virginia Botanic Garden UID:20190306T2101410Z-399841-1702@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 SUMMARY:Master Gardeners plant sale DESCRIPTION:Master Gardeners plant sale 2000 Coonskin Drive\, Charleston\, WV Tons of beautiful plants from the Master Gardener's gardens available f or sale at great prices. New location this year! Well will be in the Colum bia Shelter near the new entrance. https://www.facebook.com/events/1616702 268367463/?ti=icl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Master Gardeners plant sale
2000 Co onskin Drive\, Charleston\, WV
Tons of beautiful plants from the M aster Gardener's gardens available for sale at great prices. New location this year! Well will be in the Columbia Shelter near the new entrance.
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/1616702268367463/?ti=icl
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1411070Z-399841-599@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301 SUMMARY:WVRC is hiring DESCRIPTION:Join the WV Rivers Team as the Public Lands Coordinator The Pub lic Lands Coordinator will be responsible for the overall execution and co ordination of West Virginians for Public Lands — an alliance of organizati ons\, businesses and individuals committed to protecting and enhancing the benefits of public lands to West Virginians. Candidates with previous coa lition building and/or campaign management experience are encouraged to ap ply. This is a remote working position\, with West Virginia residency requ ired. Review the full job description here. How to apply: Email a cover le tter and resume to info@wvrivers.org. Review of applicants will begin Marc h 15\, 2019. Position is open until filled. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the WV Rivers Team as the Public Lands Coordinator
The Public Lands Coordinator will be responsible for the o verall execution and coordination of \;West Virginians for Public Lands \;&mdash\; an alliance of organization s\, businesses and individuals committed to protecting and enhancing the b enefits of public lands to West Virginians. Candidates with previous coali tion building and/or campaign management experience are encouraged to appl y. This is a remote working position\, with West Virginia residency requir ed. \;Review the full job description here .
How to apply: Email a cover letter and resume to info@wvri vers.org. Review of applicants will begin March 15\, 2019. Position is open until filled.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190226T2101060Z-399841-1648@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200103 SUMMARY:Funding/training opportunities DESCRIPTION:The attached PDF provides numerous funding opportunties for sta keholder groups that want to do good work in thier areas. Several have Jan uary 2020 deadlines\, the remainder are active anytime. Additionally\, the document includes valuable webinars from GrantStation. Funding_Opportunti es&Training2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The attached PDF provides numerous funding opportunties for stakeholder groups that wa nt to do good work in thier areas. Several have January 2020 deadlines\, t he remainder are active anytime. Additional ly\, the document includes valuable webinars from GrantStation.
Funding_Opportunties&\;Traini
ng2020.pdf
Bring your live Christmas tree to the Capit
ol Market and it will be recycled as fish habitat in West Virginia lakes.
The donated trees must be real and all of the decorations must be removed
prior to being donated. We also cannot accept individual tree branches.
There's no limit to the size of the tree or to the number of tree
s each person can donate. We will have people there to help you unload the
tree from your vehicle ... you won't even have to get out of your car. If
you donate a tree\, you can register to win one of several prizes! This y
ear's prizes are three 1-night stays at Chief Logan State Park and one $25
gift certificate to the Capitol Market.
https://www.facebook.com/events/513731409106821/
\;DEP_ChristmasTreeRecycling.pdf
Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will present the 2019 Legacy of Mary Ingles encamp ment and living history re-enactment at Beech Fork Sta te Park.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1742487667966
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Beech Fork SP UID:20190913T1958250Z-399841-1394@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T140000 SUMMARY:MS4 source control DESCRIPTION:True Source Control for MS4 Programs Please join us for the fir st in a series of webinars exploring the topic of True Source Control as a tool for MS4 stormwater programs. This first webinar will define True So urce Control as a unique solution to some of the most vexing problems for stormwater quality\, provide a research segment on a True Source Control p roject\, overview a recent True Source Control success story\, and provide an opportunity for question and answer with an expert panel (see speakers listed below). Note: 1.5 PDHs will be awarded for attending this webina r. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:True Source Control for MS4 Programs
Ple ase join us for the first in a series of webinars exploring the topic of T rue Source Control as a tool for MS4 stormwater programs. \; This firs t webinar will define True Source Control as a unique solution to some of the most vexing problems for stormwater quality\, provide a research segme nt on a True Source Control project\, overview a recent True Source Contro l success story\, and provide an opportunity for question and answer with an expert panel (see speakers listed below). \; \;
Note: \;1.5 PDHs will be awarded for attending this webinar.&nb sp\;Click-Here to register. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220316T1315370Z-399841-4398@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113 SUMMARY:WVDEP-REAP CC awards DESCRIPTION:The City of Vienna and the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authorit y were the first-place winners as WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Act ion Plan (REAP) recently announced the recipients of the Clean Communities and Clean Counties Awards. The cities of Vienna and Hinton were the two m unicipalities recognized for the Clean Communities Award\, with Vienna win ning the $1\,000 grand prize. Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority receiv ed the $2\,000 prize as the first-place winner in the Clean Counties Award \, with the Greenbrier County Solid Waste Authority finishing second ($1\, 000 prize)\, and the McDowell County Solid Waste Authority placing third. The cash stipends are to be put towards beautification and cleanup initiat ives. All award recipients received a glass award recognizing their accomp lishments\, while both Vienna and Hinton also received signs designating t heir communities as a Make It Shine Clean Community. REAP\, whose new mott o is ‘Keeping WV Clean and Green\,’ was created in 2005 and strives to cle an up West Virginia and rid the state of litter. The program empowers citi zens to take ownership of their communities by providing technical\, finan cial\, and resource assistance in cleanup and recycling efforts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The City of Vienna and the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority were the first-place winners as WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) recentl y announced the recipients of the Clean Communities and Clean Counties Awa rds.
The cities of Vienna and Hinto n were the two municipalities recognized for the Clean Communities Award\, with Vienna winning the $1\,000 grand prize. Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority received the $2\,000 prize as the first-place winner in the Clea n Counties Award\, with the Greenbrier County Solid Waste Authority finish ing second ($1\,000 prize)\, and the McDowell County Solid Waste Authority placing third. The cash stipends are to be put towards beautification and cleanup initiatives. All award recipients received a glass award recogniz ing their accomplishments\, while both Vienna and Hinton also received sig ns designating their communities as a Make It Shine Clean Community.
REAP\, whose new motto is &lsquo\ ;Keeping WV Clean and Green\,&rsquo\; was created in 2005 and strives to c lean up West Virginia and rid the state of litter. The program empowers ci tizens to take ownership of their communities by providing technical\, fin ancial\, and resource assistance in cleanup and recycling efforts.< /p>
Welcome to t he May 2022 edition of River Voices. It&rsquo\;s Drinking Water Week! Lear n how we&rsquo\;re supporting the network in navigating new opportunities for equitable water infrastructure funding through SRFs and LIHWAP.
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; visit the website below to
learn more.
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river -voices-may-2022/
In t his issue:
WV Science B owl 2021
Registration now op en! You do not need all of your student&rsquo\;s information to reserve a slot (just enter place holder information). So\, please feel free to regis ter your teams if you intend to participate.
Rules can be found at: \;https://science.osti.gov/wdts/nsb/Regiona l-Competitions/Resources
NETL is working to finalize these technical components and will share add itional information in the coming weeks. Additional information and update s will be posted on the \;wvsciencebowl.org \;an d sent to registered coaches&rsquo\; via email. Questions also may be dire cted to \;Thomas.Melone@netl.doe.gov. \;Be a part of history! Visit the \;U.S. Department of Energy website \;to register your team for the 30th annual WVSB.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20201113T1950320Z-399841-3541@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201113 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-38-week-of-nov-9-2020/ In this issue: Presiden t-Elect Biden Names EPA Agency Review Team EPA MOU Innovation Center for U S Dairy CAP Report on NPS\, Stormwater Needs Meetings\, webinars\, and mor e! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hi ghlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: \;https://www.acwa-us.o rg/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-38-week-of-nov-9-2020/
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events an d upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadli nes and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20201113T1956490Z-399841-3543@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191127 SUMMARY:WVNP advocacy training DESCRIPTION:WVNP advocacy training – Dec. 6th\, 11AM-3PM\, Capitol Complex DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wed. Nov. 27 The Policy Institute is a collaborative program between Philanthropy West Virginia and the West Virginia Nonprofi t Association to educate\, orient\, and connect foundation and nonprofit m embers on the best ways to work with West Virginia’s executive and legisla tive government branch leaders to improve the quality of life for citizens . The program includes a focus on best practices for foundations and nonpr ofits to engage in public policy advocacy and building partnerships. Visit the website for registration and more details… https://wvnpa.org/event/wv npa-philanthropy-wvs-2019-policy-institute/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVNP advocac y training &ndash\; Dec. 6th\, 11AM-3PM\, Capitol Complex
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wed . Nov. 27
The Policy Institute is a collaborative program between Philanthropy West Virginia and the West Virginia Nonprofit Association to educate\, orient\, and connect foundation and nonprofit members on the be st ways to work with West Virginia&rsquo\;s executive and legislative gove rnment branch leaders to improve the quality of life for citizens. The pro gram includes a focus on best practices for foundations and nonprofits to engage in public policy advocacy and building partnerships. Visit the webs ite for registration and more details&hellip\;
https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-philanthropy-wvs-2019-policy-institute/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Capitol Complex UID:20191126T1351490Z-399841-2560@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516 SUMMARY:Grant writing training RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Grant Writing Training We have teamed up with The Grant Advanta ge to offer this two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requeste d training topics.This training is intended to help build new capacity for nonprofit organizations. This intensive\, hands-on training will help asp iring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. Registration is limited to the first 48 people\, so register t oday! Learn More X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grant Writin g Training
We have teamed up with The Grant Advantage to offer this two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested training topics.This training is intended to help bu ild new capacity for nonprofit organizations. This intensive\, hands-on tr aining will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant wri ting with increased confidence. Registration is limited to the first 48 pe ople\, so register today!
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230406T1643220Z-399841-5226@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 SUMMARY:White Oak rail-trail expo DESCRIPTION:White Oak rail-trail expo Oak Hill\, WV https://www.facebook.co m/events/1683932258360837/permalink/1683932308360832/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:White Oak rail-trail expo
Oak Hill\ , WV
https://www.facebook.com/events/1683932258360837/permalink/1 683932308360832/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1416360Z-399841-602@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T140000 SUMMARY:Arrowhead trail maintenance DESCRIPTION:Join the NPS trail crew in fixing an area on the Dalton Trail o f the Arrowhead Trail System. Volunteers will be helping to construct an e levated trail causeway to fix a muddy spot on the trail. Work will consist of hauling wooden timbers and buckets of gravel to the work site\, instal ling timbers\, placing gravel\, and rehabilitating the surrounding area af ter construction is complete. Closed toed footwear required for volunteers but all other personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools will be provi ded. NPS crews will begin check in at the trailhead parking lot at 8:30. E vent starts with a safety briefing at 9AM and continues until 2PM or earli er if work is complete. For more information\, please contact Trail Volunt eer Coordinator Jeremy Browning at jeremy_browning@nps.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the NPS trail crew in fixing an area on the Dalton Trail of the Arrowhead Trail S ystem. Volunteers will be helping to construct an elevated trail causeway to fix a muddy spot on the trail.
Work will consist of hauling wooden timbers and buckets of gravel to the work site\, installing timbers\, placing gravel\, and rehabilitating the surrounding area after construction is complete. Closed toed footwear required for volunteers but all other personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools will be provided. NPS crews will begin check in at the trailhead parking lot at 8:30. Event starts with a safety briefing at 9AM and conti nues until 2PM or earlier if work is complete.
For more information\, please contact Trail Volunteer C oordinator Jeremy Browning at \;jeremy_browning@nps.gov.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230810T1449020Z-399841-5369@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T140000 SUMMARY:Volunteer recruitment DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Recruitment: Ideas That Really Work! During this webi nar\, we will share volunteer recruitment tips and hear from Volunteer Man agers from across the state to learn how they have found success recruitin g and retaining rock star volunteers. Click Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer Re cruitment: Ideas That Really Work!
During this webinar\, we will share volunteer recruitment tips and hear from Volunteer Managers from across the state to learn how they have found success recruiting and retaining rock star volunteers.
< p> Click Here to register. CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230406T1644550Z-399841-5227@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T150000 SUMMARY:Make It Shine Community Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Please come out and help us clean up our Community. We will mee t at the Watershed office located in Standard at 9 am. Lunch will be provi ded to everyone coming out to help. We will have gloves\, litter grabbers\ , safety vests and trash bags. All we need are smiling faces. We will incl ude the Hansford area if we have volunteers wanting to focus on this area. This would be a great way for kids to get their volunteer hours in. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please come out and help us clean up our Co mmunity. We will meet at the Watershed office located in Standard at 9 am. Lunch will be provided to everyone coming out to help. We will have glove s\, litter grabbers\, safety vests and trash bags. All we need are smiling faces. We will include the Hansford area if we have volunteers wanting to focus on this area. This would be a great way for kids to get their volun teer hours in.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Watershed Office in Standard UID:20180315T1320570Z-399841-535@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T200000 SUMMARY:Wild & scenic film festival DESCRIPTION:Event by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay The Alliance's 4th Ann ual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will take place virtually on January 13th\ , 2022. As unpredictable as the past 1.5+ years have been\, the Alliance's Wild & Scenic Film Festival is sure to safely bring beautiful cinematogra phy and inspiring stores to viewers across our diverse region. https://fb. me/e/1aNWVmzs3 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The Allia nce's 4th Annual Wild &\; Scenic Film Festival will take place virtuall y on January 13th\, 2022. As unpredictable as the past 1.5+ years have bee n\, the Alliance's Wild &\; Scenic Film Festival is sure to safely brin g beautiful cinematography and inspiring stores to viewers across our dive rse region.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20211119T1335060Z-399841-4226@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205 SUMMARY:CitSci Fund DESCRIPTION:CitSci Fund The Citizen Science Competitive Funding Program (Ci tSci Fund) is an opportunity for US Forest Service units and partners to a pply for up to $30\,000 for collaborative citizen science projects. Deadli ne for funding proposals is December 5\, 2019. For all the details visit t he website below. https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/citizen-science/co mpetitive-funding-program X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CitSci Fund< /span>
The Citizen Science Competit ive Funding Program (CitSci Fund) is an opportunity for US Forest Service units and partners to apply for up to $30\,000 for collaborative citizen s cience projects. Deadline for funding proposals is December 5\, 2019. For all the details visit the website below.
https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/c itizen-science/competitive-funding-program
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20191203T1709120Z-399841-2578@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210603 SUMMARY:NWQI practitioners guide DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natura l Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, EPA has published Planning and I mplementing Agricultural Water Quality Projects Through the National Water Quality Initiative: a Practitioners Guide NWQI Practitioners Guide on EPA ’s webpages. The document provides a resource for EPA staff\, NRCS staff\, and state agency partners involved in implementing the NWQI\, describing the structure of the initiative\, its focus on accelerating water quality progress\, and the roles of agency staff and stakeholders in planning\, im plementing\, and monitoring water quality results for NWQI projects. The G uide will be useful for anyone interested in learning about the NWQI and a gricultural water quality projects. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In collabora
tion with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservatio
n Service (NRCS)\, EPA has published \;Planning and Implementing A
gricultural Water Quality Projects Through the National Water Quality Init
iative: a Practitioners Guide \;NWQI Practitioners Guide<
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ovides a resource for EPA staff\, NRCS staff\, and state agency partners i
nvolved in implementing the NWQI\, describing the structure of the initiat
ive\, its focus on accelerating water quality progress\, and the roles of
agency staff and stakeholders in planning\, implementing\, and monitoring
water quality results for NWQI projects. The Guide will be useful for anyo
ne interested in learning about the NWQI and agricultural water quality pr
ojects.
OGD is hosting a grants award process webin ar for EPA applicants and recipients. This is a high-level webinar that co vers topics related to finding and applying for grants\, as well as the ba sics of managing an award. \;
Link to Webinar Info: http://www.epa.gov/grants /epa-grants-award-process-webinars
Date: Tuesday October 10\, 2017
Time: 2-3pm ET
No registration is neces sary.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170928T1249410Z-399841-452@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206 SUMMARY:WVNP advocacy training DESCRIPTION:WVNP advocacy training – Dec. 6th\, 11AM-3PM\, Capitol Complex The Policy Institute is a collaborative program between Philanthropy West Virginia and the West Virginia Nonprofit Association to educate\, orient\, and connect foundation and nonprofit members on the best ways to work wit h West Virginia’s executive and legislative government branch leaders to i mprove the quality of life for citizens. The program includes a focus on b est practices for foundations and nonprofits to engage in public policy ad vocacy and building partnerships. Visit the website for registration and m ore details… https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-philanthropy-wvs-2019-policy-in stitute/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVNP advocac y training &ndash\; Dec. 6th\, 11AM-3PM\, Capitol Complex
The Policy Institute is a collaborative program between Philan thropy West Virginia and the West Virginia Nonprofit Association to educat e\, orient\, and connect foundation and nonprofit members on the best ways to work with West Virginia&rsquo\;s executive and legislative government branch leaders to improve the quality of life for citizens. The program in cludes a focus on best practices for foundations and nonprofits to engage in public policy advocacy and building partnerships. Visit the website for registration and more details&hellip\;
https://wvnpa.org/event/wvnpa-philanthropy-wvs-2019-policy-institute/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Capitol Complex UID:20191126T1352450Z-399841-2561@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T203000 SUMMARY:ENTU meeting DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be on Monday\, December 10\, 2018\, at the South Charleston Public L ibrary. The meeting will offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speake r/program will be the folks from Knapp's Creek Trout Lodge in Marlinton! T hey will discuss their great services from lodging to fly fishing. Everyon e is welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/1965158456903222/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The next meeting of the Ernie Nester Chapte r of Trout Unlimited will be on Monday\, December 10\, 2018\, at the South Charleston Public Library. The meeting will offer a social period at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker/program will be the folks from Knapp's Creek Trout L odge in Marlinton! They will discuss their great services from lodging to fly fishing. Everyone is welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1965158456903222/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Charleston Library UID:20181113T1333120Z-399841-1368@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000 SUMMARY:Smart salting DESCRIPTION:Safe Sidewalks\, Clean Water: Smart Salting for DMV Residents J oin the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) and Interstate Commis sion for the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) to learn how winter salt impacts our environment\, why it’s a growing regional concern\, and the simple ste ps you can take at home—before\, during\, and after storms—to apply just t he right amount of salt to maintain safety in the winter. Learn applicatio n tips\, alternatives to salt\, and other ways you can be #wintersaltsmart while protecting the environment. This event serves as the first of two m ini-webinars to learn how you can take action around your community to sta y safe and reduce salt impacts to the Potomac and other DC area water sour ces. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe S idewalks\, Clean Water: Smart Salting for DMV Residents
Join the Northern Virginia Regional Com mission (NVRC) and Interstate Commission for the Potomac River Basin (ICPR B) to learn how winter salt impacts our environment\, why it&rsquo\;s a gr owing regional concern\, and the simple steps you can take at home&mdash\; before\, during\, and after storms&mdash\;to apply just the right amount o f salt to maintain safety in the winter. Learn application tips\, alternat ives to salt\, and other ways you can be #wintersaltsmart while protecting the environment.
This even t serves as the first of two mini-webinars to learn how you can take actio n around your community to stay safe and reduce salt impacts to the Potoma c and other DC area water sources.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20260115T1757050Z-399841-6930@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220721 SUMMARY:BMIs of the Pacific NW DESCRIPTION:Macroinvertebrates of the Pacific Northwest A Field Guide By Je ff Adams & Mace Vaughan The images in this guide are representative of 56 common and readily visible groups of macroinvertebrates encountered in wad eable streams of the Pacific Northwest. General information is included on the identification and natural history of each group. Most images are ent ire organisms. Download as a PDF. PacificNWBMIGuide.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Macroinvertebrates of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide
By Jeff Adams &\; Mace Vaughan
USDA Forest Service Webinar on \;Underserved and Small-Acreage Forest Land owner Support Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service wi ll announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity of up to $150 million for proj ects to support the participation of underserved and small-acreage forest landowners in emerging private markets for climate mitigation and forest r esilience. This funding is made available through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)\, which provides a total of $450 million for forest landowner as sistance. You are invited to a briefing to learn more about this upcoming IRA Forest Landowner Support funding opportunity and how to apply. \;< /span>
Click-Here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230810T1520190Z-399841-5370@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230916 SUMMARY:McDowell County cleanup DESCRIPTION:Let's make is shine McDowell! Please join us for the countywide litter cleanup. Gloves\, grabbers and bags will be supplied. You and your group can decide where you want to clean. If you have questions or need a dditional informaiton contact Mark Kemp. Mark Kemp\, Reconnecting McDowell - www.reconnectingmcdowell.org - 304-276-6441. A partnership of the McDow ell County Convention and Visitors Bureau\, Southern WV Chapter of Trout U nlimited\, the McDowell County Solid Waste Authority and Reconnecting McDo well. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let's make i s shine McDowell!
Please joi n us for the countywide litter cleanup. Gloves\, grabbers and bags will be supplied. You and your group can decide where you want to clean. If you h ave questions or need additional informaiton contact Mark Kemp.
Mark Kemp\, \;Reconnecting McDowell - \;www.reconnectingmcdowell.org \;- 304-276-6441.
A partnership of the McDowell Cou nty Convention and Visitors Bureau\, Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimite d\, the McDowell County Solid Waste Authority and Reconnecting McDowell.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20230915T1942200Z-399841-5430@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T140000 SUMMARY:Kids nature journaling DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Join us for a f ree nature journaling program\, catered towards children 6 and up! Partici pants will make their own nature journal and we will go on a short walk to find inspiration from nature. All supplies will be provided\, while they last!For updates to this program and future events\, stay tuned to our web site and Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;C anaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
This page di splays a list of all guidance documents \;managed by EPA's Region 3 \;office.&n bsp\;EPA's guidance documents lack the force and effect of law\, unless ex pressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract. The agency may not cite\, use\, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on this we bsite\, except to establish historical facts.
https://www.epa.gov/guidance/region-3-guidance-documents
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200306T1732550Z-399841-2828@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T150000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Lost River State Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Lost River State Park UID:20180723T1245480Z-399841-868@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113 SUMMARY:Bioretension design handbook DESCRIPTION:This week the EPA Nonpoint Source Management Branch released th e Bioretention Design Handbook. The handbook was developed to inform pract itioners about the latest approaches and lessons learned for bioretention design\, construction\, inspection\, and operation and maintenance. It con tains a compilation of the current knowledge from published literature\, i nterviews\, and site visits with leading municipalities and practitioners across the United States. A unique feature includes the numerous photograp hs of bioretention facilities from more than 20 municipalities that showca se a diversity of design techniques. The handbook can be found on the EPA Nonpoint Source webpage Here. How’s your waterway? Check out: https://www. epa.gov/waterdata/hows-my-waterway EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week th e EPA Nonpoint Source Management Branch released the \;Bioret ention Design Handbook. \;The handbook was deve loped to inform practitioners about the latest approaches and lessons lear ned for bioretention design\, construction\, inspection\, and operation an d maintenance. It contains a compilation of the current knowledge from pub lished literature\, interviews\, and site visits with leading municipaliti es and practitioners across the United States. A unique feature includes t he numerous photographs of bioretention facilities from more than 20 munic ipalities that showcase a diversity of design techniques.
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t Source webpage Here. \;How&rsquo\;s your waterway? Check out: \;
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weCANclimb \;celebrates the spirit of Wild\, Wonderful West Virginia and honors the healing journey abused children make with help fro m caring professionals. Proceeds benefit the Children's Advocacy Center at CAMC.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:KSF - shelter 8 UID:20190917T1725010Z-399841-2423@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603 SUMMARY:CCD June Events DESCRIPTION:The Capitol Conservation District has scheduled a vareity of co nservation events at various locations throughout Kanawha County. An abbre viated list is provided below. To learn more download the attahced PDF. Ju ne 5 - Service Center Open House June 8 - Wildlife Habitats 101 June 8 - M ushroom Inoculation 101 June 14 - Food Preservation 101 June 14 - High Tun nel Field Day June 16 - Nitro Sustainable Community June 19 - Animal Husba ndry CapitolConservationDistrict_JuneEvents X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Capitol Conservation District has scheduled a vareity of conservation events at va rious locations throughout Kanawha County. An abbreviated list is provided below. To learn more download the attahced PDF.
CapitolConservationDistrict_June Events
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250602T1710510Z-399841-6567@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T150000 SUMMARY:KSF winter hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Hey there\, folks! KSF Naturalist Jess Blalock here! Join me on a hike up Alligator Rock\, along Middle Ridge Road\, and down Teaberry Rock where we'll look for tracks\, scat\, Winter fungi\, and more! Alligator Rock and Teaberry Rock are rated 'moderate' and feature steep\, rocky sections. We'll meet at the Nature C enter at 11:45am. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Hey there\, folks! KSF Naturalist Jess Blalock here! Join me on a hike up Alligator Rock\, along Middle Ridge Road\, and down Teaberry Rock where w e'll look for tracks\, scat\, Winter fungi\, and more! Alligator Rock and Teaberry Rock are rated 'moderate' and feature steep\, rocky sections.
We'll meet at the Nature Center at 11:45am. Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250106T1306560Z-399841-6210@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010 SUMMARY:WVRC October News DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Tales from the riverbank Kissing fish and shrink ing islands Ripple Effects: A WV Rivers film series Brook trout in hot wat er in Maryland Our hearts are in Appalachia And more... ---> Read all the stories here. WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
--->\; Read all the stories here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241010T1304400Z-399841-6077@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-050120.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envr ionmentally minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-050120.pdf
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190607T1255040Z-399841-2049@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T163000 SUMMARY:High tech tour RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191212;BYDAY=2TH DESCRIPTION:This special tour takes visitors behind the scenes with one of our Green Bank Observatory engineers to discuss current and future equipme nt and technology! Let our engineer walk you through our electronics lab w here receivers are assembled\, cooled\, and tested then explore the Green Bank Telescope control room! Tickets: $15/person. Must be 12 years of age or older. 15 participants maximum\, 2 participants minimum. No photography permitted. Reservations and screening are required at least 48 hour in ad vance for those 18 years of age or older. To make reservations and provide us with necessary information for the screening process\, please contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org. Click-Here to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This special
tour takes visitors behind the scenes with one of our Green Bank Observat
ory engineers to discuss current and future equipment and technology! Let
our engineer walk you through our electronics lab where receivers are asse
mbled\, cooled\, and tested then explore the Green Bank Telescope control
room!
Tickets: $15/person
. Must be 12 years of age or older. 15 participants maximum\, 2 participan
ts minimum. No photography permitted. Reservations and screening are requi
red at least 48 hour in advance for those 18 years of age or older.
To make reservations and provid
e us with necessary information for the screening process\, please contact
(304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobserv
atory.org.
Click-Here \;to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20190708T1519400Z-399841-2047@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T110000 SUMMARY:PIney Creek podcast DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Piney Creek Minute micro-podcast. This first epi sode describes what a watershed is and the location of the Piney Creek Wat ershed in Raleigh County West Virginia. Click-Here to listen. A new episod e will be available every tuesday at 10:00am. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he Piney Creek Minute micro-podcast. This first episode describes what a w atershed is and the location of the Piney Creek Watershed in Raleigh Count y West Virginia. \;Click-Here \;to listen.
A new episode will be available every tuesday at 10:00am.&n bsp\;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240516T2020440Z-399841-5821@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160426T120000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek Project Team DESCRIPTION:contact Alana Hartman at (304)993-6814 for more details X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:contact Alana Hartman at (304)993-6814 for more details
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Shepherd Univ. Martinsburg Center UID:20160317T1205370Z-399841-205@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T203000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. North Bend State Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20180723T1250450Z-399841-871@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T200000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Audra Stat e Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Audra State Park UID:20180723T1253270Z-399841-873@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T150000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Holly Rive r State Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Holly River State Park UID:20180723T1252100Z-399841-872@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T200000 SUMMARY:WVDEP bio-rule DESCRIPTION:WVDEP will be hold a virtual public hearing on the biological a ssessment rule. Why is the biological assessment rule important? This rul e defines how the WVDEP uses the presence of aquatic life to determine whe ther the stream is meeting the state’s water quality standards\, and if it needs help to reduce pollution so it can support a healthy ecosystem. WVD EP’s proposal uses an outdated method to assess stream health. In 2010\, t he EPA has recommended WVDEP adopt a more scientifically precise system ca lled GLIMPSS. Learn more about the biological assessment rule here. What: Virtual Public Hearing on WVDEP Biological Assessment Rule How to Join: By internet connected device – Go to: https://zoom.us/j/975579059. Enter Mee ting ID: 975 579 059. By phone - Dial: (646) 558-8656. When prompted\, ent er Meeting ID: 975 579 059 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP will b e hold a virtual public hearing on the biological assessment rule. \;< /span>
Why is the biologica l assessment rule important? \;This \;rule \;defines how the WVDEP uses \;the presence of \;aquatic life to determine whet her the stream is meeting the state&rsquo\;s water quality standards\, and if it needs help to reduce pollution \;so it can \;support a heal thy ecosystem. WVDEP&rsquo\;s proposal uses an outdated method to assess s tream health. In 2010\, the EPA has recommended WVDEP adopt a more scienti fically precise system called GLIMPSS. Learn more about the biological ass essment rule \;here.
How to Join: By internet connected device &ndash\; Go to: https://zoom.us/j/975579059. Enter Meeting ID: 975 579 059. By phone - Dial: (646) 558-8656. When prompted\, enter Meeting ID: 9 75 579 059
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200408T1736460Z-399841-2958@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T150000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Tomlinson Run State Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Tomlinson Run State Park UID:20180723T1254460Z-399841-874@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T200000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Cacapon St ate Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cacapon State Park UID:20180723T1247470Z-399841-869@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T140000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Kanawha St ate Forest X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180723T1259110Z-399841-877@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T143000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Blennerhas sett Island State Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blennerhassett Island State Park UID:20180723T1249170Z-399841-870@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180902T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180902T160000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Pipestem S tate Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Pipestem State Park UID:20180723T1255530Z-399841-875@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T200000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center The Wings of Wonder program last appr oximately one-hour. Contact Wendy Perrone for more information. Twin Falls State Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wings of Wonder program last approximate ly one-hour. Contact \;Wendy Perrone for more information.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20180723T1257370Z-399841-876@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T170000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder and more DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center and Friends of Spring Hill C emetery Park and Arboretum Wings of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey' program is c oming to the Spring Hill Cemetery Park. The event is free\, open to the pu blic and great for all ages. Visit the Facebook event post for the details . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Three Rivers Avian Center \;and \;Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
Wings of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey' program is coming to the Spring Hill Cemetery Park. The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Visit the \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Facebook event post for th e details.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Springhill Cemetary UID:20240328T1818530Z-399841-5749@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200309 SUMMARY:Watershed Index DESCRIPTION:The EPA Healthy Watersheds Team is pleased to announce the comp letion of Version 2.1 of the Watershed Index Online (WSIO)\, a national li brary of watershed attributes used for comparing watershed characteristics anywhere in the conterminous United States. The newly updated WSIO incorp orates 178 updated and 20 new HUC12 indicators and contains 436 HUC12 indi cators in total. To learn more\, download the attached pdf and/or visit th e WSIO website - https://www.epa.gov/wsio WSIO.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The EPA Heal thy Watersheds Team is pleased to announce the completion of Version 2.1 o f the Watershed Index Online (WSIO)\, a national library of watershe d attributes used for comparing watershed characteristics anywhere i n the conterminous United States. The newly updated WSIO incorporates 178 updated and 20 new HUC12 indicators and contains 436 HUC12 indicators in t otal. To learn more\, download the attached pdf and/or visit the WSIO website - https://www .epa.gov/wsio
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200306T1745080Z-399841-2830@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180527 SUMMARY:Art in the park DESCRIPTION:Support local artists and their work at the Art in the Park. Sh ows are rain or shine across the street from the Farmers Market\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information\, find the Art in the Park WV (at Berk eley Springs) Facebook page or call the organizer at (304) 258-6419. https ://wvstateparks.com/event/art-park-berkeley-springs/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Support local artists and their work at the Art in the Park. Shows are rain or shine across the street from the Farme rs Market\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information\, find the Art in the Park WV (at Berkeley Springs) Facebook page or call the organizer at ( 304) 258-6419.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/art-park-berkeley-springs/< /span>
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180410T1518410Z-399841-643@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T193000 SUMMARY:Rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Rain barrel workshop The cost is $25/person\, which includes th e rain barrel parts and kit. Payment is due at the workshop. Space is limi ted so you must register in advance to reserve your spot and your rain bar rel. Email your information to Klancey Burford. Include your full-name and the workshop date. 2019FourpoleRainBarrelWorkshop.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rain barrel workshop
Th e cost is $25/person\, which includes the rain barrel parts and kit. Payme nt is due at the workshop. Space is limited so you must register in advanc e to reserve your spot and your rain barrel. Email your information to Klancey Burford. Include your f ull-name and the workshop date.
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If you belie ve you have been exposed to or have symptoms consistent with COVID-19\, pl ease call your local health department\, primary care provider or iSelectM D for further instructions. The CDC is periodically updating who should be tested. \; \;Please refer to the following link for the latest up dates. \; \;
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html
West Virginia has set up a hotline for its citizens and providers for up to date and accurate in formation regarding COVID-19. \; \; \;The hotline is toll-free \, and operators are available 24/7 at 1-800-887-4304. \;In addition\, \;Optum\, part of UnitedHealth Group\, is opening its \;E motional-Support Help Line. \;Professionally trained\, mental health staff are there to support people who may be suffering from fear o r stress created by COVID-19. \;Optum&rsquo\;s Emotional-Support Help Line number is \;866-342-6892 \;and will be open 24 hours a day\, seven days a week. The service is free of charge and open to all PEIA members. \;
DHHR COIVI-19: https://dhhr.wv.gov/covid-19/pages/default.aspx
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200408T1749510Z-399841-2957@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231121 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River Photo Contest DESCRIPTION:Win $50 in GRWA merchandise plus a spot in our new brochure! Su bmit one (1) original photo per category. GRWA will have rights to all pho tos submitted with credit given to photographer. Three categories: Recreat ion Landscape Wildlife Deadline: December 10\, 2023. Winners announced: De cember 14\, 2023. Submit via Facebook messenger or email greenbrierwatersh ed@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Win $50 in G RWA merchandise plus a spot in our new brochure! Submit one (1) original p hoto per category. GRWA will have rights to all photos submitted with cred it given to photographer.
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Join FODC at
Marilla Park on Sunday\, September 15th to run the Deckers Dash 5k. Visit
the Facebook event post for more details.
5k: T
his down-and-back course takes place on the Deckers Creek rail trail begin
ning at Marilla Park\, and has an easy turnaround at Hazel Ruby McQuain Pa
rk. The top 3 male and female finishers will receive awards\, but all ages
and running abilities are welcome! Trout Trot: Following the 5k\, there will be a free 100 yard T
rout Trot for ages 6 and below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2176 926035735831/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Marilla Recreation Center UID:20190606T1246290Z-399841-2043@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190606 SUMMARY:Writing fundraising appeals DESCRIPTION:How to Write Appeals that Raise More Money A free guide: Inspir e more donations with eye-catching appeals. To raise more money\, you need a great appeal that grabs donors' attention and inspires them to give. Do wnload this free guide to writing effective fundraising appeals today and learn: The key things your donors want to know. The basics of telling a co mpelling and effective story. The trick to crafting an irresistible call t o action. BONUS: Step-by-step template to makes writing painless! Click-He re to learn more and download. Fundraisingappealsguide.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to Write Appeals that Raise More Money
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To raise more money\, you need a gr eat appeal that grabs donors' attention and inspires them to give. \;D ownload this free guide to writing effective fundraising appeals today and learn:
Click-Here \;to learn more and download.
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190606T1458300Z-399841-2042@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T163000 SUMMARY:Global water dance DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate water! The afternoon is dedicated to honoring th e water and moving towards safer water. Come-and-go and participate\, as y ou please. Bring anyone and everyone who loves water... There will water a ctivities: games\, dancing\, etc.\; share your prayers and hopes for safe water at the Water Blessing. Watch performers from West Virginia and beyon d to experience the ‘Global Water Dances' and talk at a post-performance c ommunity dialogue hosted by humanities scholars and water protectors. The Global Water Dances is a project with people from all around the world who dance at the same date/time. Check out www.globalwaterdances.org for the whole initiative. https://www.facebook.com/events/302574050684818/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come
celebrate water! The afternoon is dedicated to honoring the wate
r and moving towards safer water. Come-and-go and participate\, as you ple
ase. Bring anyone and everyone who loves water...
There will water activities: games\, dancing\, et
c.\; share your prayers and hopes for safe water at the Water Blessing. Wa
tch performers from West Virginia and beyond to experience the &lsquo\;Glo
bal Water Dances' and talk at a post-performance community dialogue hosted
by humanities scholars and water protectors.
The Global Water Dances is a project with people fro
m all around the world who dance at the same date/time. Check out www.globalwaterdances.org for the whole initiative.
https://www.facebook.com/events/302574050684818/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Haddad Riverfront Park UID:20190606T1405090Z-399841-2045@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190513 SUMMARY:Fund your river project DESCRIPTION:Fund your river project Are you planning\, designing\, or imp lementing on-the-ground restoration projects that will restore river flows and/or recharge ground water? Would you like the opportunity to share you r projects with businesses who may be interested in providing support for your projects? If the answer is “Yes!” be sure to check out the Business f or Water Stewardship Project Bank\, a new opportunity for paid members of River Network to use a national platform to attract funding. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fund
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Are you planning\, designi
ng\, or implementing on-the-ground restoration projects that will restore
river flows and/or recharge ground water? Would you like the opportunity t
o share your projects with businesses who may be interested in providing s
upport for your projects? If the answer is &ldquo\;Yes!&rdquo\; be sure to
check out the Business
for Water Stewardship Project Bank\, a new opportunity for
paid members of River Network to use a national platform to attract funding.
Medi a from around the Basin: March 28\, 2019< /p>
Members of the Arakawa Society\, a citizens group that works to improve the Ara\, our sister river in Japan\, are visited the Potomac last week. While they were a bit early to see blo oming cherry blossoms\, They spent plenty of time on the Potomac\, \; Anacostia (picture below)\, and Occoquan rivers. The group floated the Ana costia River on Sunday\, led by Masaya Maeda and the A nacostia Watershed Society. \; The following day\, the group toure d the Occoquan and Potomac as part of a visit to George Mason University - Potomac Environmental R esearch and Education Center. Each organization hopes to continue exch anges under the Ara-Potomac Sister River Agreement. \;
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190401T1755260Z-399841-1793@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T120000 SUMMARY:Planting with FOB RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to announce that our native plants for the Ra il Trail Botany project are arriving. Next week\, June 8th\, 9th\, and 10t h we will begin planting 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Each morning we will meet in the lower parking lot of the Buxton and Landstreet building. All that we ask volunteers to bring is water and gloves. Please come join us for this rewa rding experience\, the local flora and fauna need you! Questions? Email c heyenne@saveblackwater.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are so ex cited to announce that our native plants for the Rail Trail Botany project are arriving. Next week\, \;June 8th\, 9th\, and 10th \;< /strong>we will begin planting 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Each morning we will meet in the lower parking lot of the Buxton and Landstreet building. All that w e ask volunteers to bring is water and gloves. Please come join us for thi s rewarding experience\, the local flora and fauna need you! \;
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210603T2018230Z-399841-3943@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401 SUMMARY:WV Gold Rush DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Gold Rush WV Gold Rush will return in 2019 with m ore trout\, more stocking locations and more chances to win. During the we ek of April 1st\, WVDNR will release 40\,000 golden rainbow trout in 55 la kes and streams throughout West Virginia\, many in state parks. WVDNR is a lso planning a big release on April 6th. This is a great opportunity to ca tch a golden trout\, introduce family and friends to sport fishing\, or en joy a relaxing getaway. Learn more at: https://commerce.wv.gov/goldrush X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Gold Rush
WV Gold Rush will return in 2019 with more trout\, more stocking loc ations and more chances to win. During the week of April 1st\, WVDNR will release 40\,000 golden rainbow trout in 55 lakes and streams th roughout West Virginia\, many in state parks. WVDNR is also planning a big release on April 6th.
This is a great opportunity to c atch a golden trout\, introduce family and friends to sport fishing\, or e njoy a relaxing getaway. Learn more at: https://commerce.wv.gov/goldrush
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190301T1409490Z-399841-1649@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T203000 SUMMARY:High Elevation - High Stakes DESCRIPTION:Event by Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Dr. Tom Pa uley will be giving a presentation on his decades long search for salamand ers and reptiles in West Virginia. One of his most notable efforts was sea rching for the Cheat Mountain Salamander and the conservation efforts to r estore its habitat. He will discuss some of his other adventures searching and documenting most every reptile and amphibian in West Virginia. Dr. Pa uley published the first and only book on the reptiles and amphibians of W est Virginia in 1987. He recently published a second edition with updates\ , outstanding descriptions of species and with input from several speciali sts in the field of Herpetology. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Dr. Tom Pauley will be giving a present ation on his decades long search for salamanders and reptiles in West Virg inia. One of his most notable efforts was searching for the Cheat Mountain Salamander and the conservation efforts to restore its habitat. He will d iscuss some of his other adventures searching and documenting most every r eptile and amphibian in West Virginia. Dr. Pauley published the first and only book on the reptiles and amphibians of West Virginia in 1987. He rece ntly published a second edition with updates\, outstanding descriptions of species and with input from several specialists in the field of Herpetolo gy. \;
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260402T1417090Z-399841-7062@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190610 SUMMARY:SWPP public meetings DESCRIPTION:After the 2014 water crisis\, West Virginia passed a law requir ing water utilities to develop Source Water Protection Plans (SWPPs) detai ling how the water utility will protect our drinking water. Plans were sub mitted to the WV Bureau of Public Health in July 1\, 2016. The law require s utilities to update these plans every three years with public input. Jul y 1st is the due date for the first round of updates. We encourage public participation in this process. Find the meeting on your community’s drinki ng water protection plan below While you’re there\, bring with you a copy of our Drinking Water Protection Fact Sheet. The fact sheet provides clear instructions on what you should ask during a source water protection meet ing. Questions? Email our Eastern Panhandle Field Coordinator\, Tanner Hai d\, or call: 304-886-2665. Harpers Ferry: June 10 at 7:00pm\, Harpers Ferr y Town Hall Town of Franklin: June 11 at 6:00pm\, Franklin Town Hall City of Martinsburg: June 13 at 6:30pm\, Martinsburg City Hall Charles Town U tility Board: June 13 at 4:00pm\, Charles Town City Hall Pendleton County PSD: June 21 at 11:00am\, Pendleton County Offices – Bradywine\, Upper T ract Berkeley County PSWD: June 27 at 5:00pm\, Berkeley County PSWD Office s – Bunker Hill\, Potomac River X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:After the 2014 water crisis\, West Virginia passed a law requiring water utilities to develop Source Water Protection Plans (SWPPs) detailing how the water utility will protect our drinking w ater. Plans were submitted to the WV Bureau of Public Health in July 1\, 2 016. The law requires utilities to update these plans every three years wi th public input. July 1st is the due date for the first round of updates. We encourage public participation in this process.
Find the meetin g on your community&rsquo\;s drinking water protection plan below While yo u&rsquo\;re there\, bring with you a copy of our Drinking Water Protection Fact Sheet. The fact sheet provides clear instructions on what you should ask during a so urce water protection meeting. Questions? Email our Eastern Panhandle Fiel d Coordinator\, Tanner Haid\, or call: 304-886-2665.
Learn about different types of telescopes for both amateurs and professionals\, and tr y them out\, as well as some other night sky activities at the Poca LIbrar y on Tuesday\, June 11 at 1:00 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/40 3429103576401/
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Poca LIbrary UID:20190610T1433540Z-399841-2063@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the January 2026 edition of River Voices. This month we’re excited to share a program preview for this year’s River Rally! In this issue: River Rally: Preview of Program & Scholarships Opening Soon! I nvest in the Leaders Protecting Our Rivers Apply for AmeriCorps positions by January 31 Events & Learning Opportunities Learn more at: https://www.r ivernetwork.org/river-voices-january-2026/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he January 2026 edition of \;River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re exc ited to share a program preview for this year&rsquo\;s River Rally!
In this issue:
Learn more at: \;https:/ /www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-january-2026/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260115T1811150Z-399841-6933@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T140000 SUMMARY:Community winter salt management DESCRIPTION:Gain best practices and resources for efficient winter salt use \, contractor coordination\, and strategies to reduce environmental damage while maintaining profitability and setting winter maintenance expectatio ns. Audience: HOAs\, property managers\, community associations\, maintena nce teams\, etc. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gain best pr actices and resources for efficient winter salt use\, contractor coordinat ion\, and strategies to reduce environmental damage while maintaining prof itability and setting winter maintenance expectations. Audience: HOAs\, pr operty managers\, community associations\, maintenance teams\, etc.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20260121T2125350Z-399841-6931@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210119 SUMMARY:E-bird academy DESCRIPTION:'Discover how eBird can support your passion for birds and how your participation can help us better understand them. Birder\, bird watch er\, or bird lover\, it does not matter—this course is for you. Whether yo u watch birds at your feeder or on the way to work\, or travel miles for t hat one bird you cannot wait to see\, eBird can help. This free course gui des you through how to get the most out of your eBirding experiences and i nvites you to become a part of this worldwide project.' —Lindsay Glasner\, Course Instructor Visit the website below to learn more. https://academy. allaboutbirds.org/product/ebird-essentials/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:'Discover ho w eBird can support your passion for birds and how your participation can help us better understand them. Birder\, bird watcher\, or bird lover\, it does not matter&mdash\;this course is for you. Whether you watch birds at your feeder or on the way to work\, or travel miles for that one bird you cannot wait to see\, eBird can help. This free course guides you through how to get the most out of your eBirding experiences and invites you to be come a part of this worldwide project.' &mdash\;Lindsay Glasner\, Cour se Instructor
Visit the website below to learn more.
https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/product/ebird-essentials/< /a>
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210119T1448280Z-399841-3627@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000 SUMMARY:Advancing Nature-Based Solutions Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Integrating Ecological Economics into Watershed Restoration Pro jects Whether it’s large-scale watershed restoration or local green stormw ater infrastructure\, nature-based solutions deliver essential benefits. B y translating those benefits into dollar values and other measurable metri cs\, practitioners can highlight the many impacts of these projects\, incl uding cost-effectiveness to make a financially grounded case for support. This interactive two-part workshop series—hosted by the Urban Waters Lear ning Network\, an initiative of River Network and Groundwork USA\, and pre sented by Earth Economics—explores how ecological economics can strengthen advocacy for watershed restoration. ---> Learn more and register here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Integrating
Ecological Economics into Watershed Restoration Projects
Whether it&rsquo\;s large-scale watersh ed restoration or local green stormwater infrastructure\, nature-based sol utions deliver essential benefits. By translating those benefits into doll ar values and other measurable metrics\, practitioners can highlight the m any impacts of these projects\, including cost-effectiveness to make a fin ancially grounded case for support. \;
This interactive two-part workshop series&mdash\;hosted by the \;Urban Waters Learning Network\, an initiative o f \;River Network \;and \;Groundwork USA\, and presented by \;Earth Economics&mdash\;explores how ecological economics can strengthen advocacy for watershed restoration.&nb sp\;
--->\; \;Learn more and register here CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20260121T2127100Z-399841-6934@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910 SUMMARY:The Pipeline DESCRIPTION:Since 1986\, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia has been publishing a newsletter dedicated to keeping individuals associated with the water and wastewater industry in the know about regulatory items of interest from the Commission\, the West Virginia Bureau for Public Heal th\, the Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management and the West Virginia Dep artment of Environmental Protection. The Pipeline is now totally electroni c and is available QUARTERLY. Click Register\, to create your quarterly on line subscription. Click Archives to select a newsletter from the Pipeline Archives (prior to 2000). http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline/pip elinenewsletter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Since 1986\, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia has been publishing a news letter dedicated to keeping individuals associated with the water and wast ewater industry in the know about regulatory items of interest from the Co mmission\, the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health\, the Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management and the West Virginia Department of Environmenta l Protection.
The Pipeline is now totally electronic and is \;available QUARTERLY. Click \;Register\, to create your quarterly online subscription. Cli ck \;Archives \;to select a newsletter from the Pipeline Archives (prior to 2000).
http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline/pipelinenewsletter.cfm
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210910T1345530Z-399841-4097@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T010000 SUMMARY:WVRRC eduction DESCRIPTION:WV Raptor Rehabiliation Center's (WVRRC) education program in t he Convention Center's Little Theater at noon is a part the WV Hunting and Fishing Expo. Admission for adults is $9\, $1 for kids ages 6 to 12\, and is free to kids under 6. That fee gets you into the expo\, giving you acc ess to everything going on there that day including our presentation. The money does go to programs the WV Trophy Hunters support here in WV\, so it is for a good cause. https://www.facebook.com/events/455284785376598/perm alink/472331963671880/ Note: Wanbli's release at 11 is a free event. It w ill take place on the top level of the parking garage outside of the Conve ntion Center. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Raptor Re habiliation \;Center's (WVRRC) \;education program in the Conventi on Center's Little Theater at noon is a part the WV Hunting and Fishing Ex po. Admission for adults is $9\, $1 for kids ages 6 to 12\, and is free to kids under 6. That fee gets you into the expo\, giving you access to ever ything going on there that day including our presentation. The money does go to programs the WV Trophy Hunters support here in WV\, so it is for a g ood cause.
ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/455284785376598/permalink/472331963671880/ \;
Note: Wanbli's release at 11 is a free event. It will take place on the top level of the parking garage out side of the Convention Center.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Coliseum & Convention Center UID:20200124T1430120Z-399841-2714@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T130000 SUMMARY:Intro to the Appalachian Trail DESCRIPTION:The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is offering an Intro to Hikin g the Appalachian Trail workshop. This class is designed for people who ar e considering a section or thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. It will cov er how to access and navigate the trail\, what to pack\, places on the tra il with permit or other special requirements\, and how to properly store f ood and dispose of waste while hiking. The class is open to the general pu blic and is free. Advance registration is required. Class size is limited to 20. If you have questions\, please email the instructor Deb Coleman. ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/574489253108239/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Appalachian Trail Conservancy is offering an Intro to Hiking
the Appalachian Trail workshop. This class
is designed for people who are considering a section or thru-hike of the
Appalachian Trail. It will cover how to access and navigate the trail\, wh
at to pack\, places on the trail with permit or other special requirements
\, and how to properly store food and dispose of waste while hiking.
The class is open to the gener
al public and is free. Advance registration is required. Class size is lim
ited to 20. If you have questions\, please \;email the instructor Deb Coleman.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Visitor Center UID:20200121T1740530Z-399841-2710@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T210000 SUMMARY:Guiding groups in nature DESCRIPTION:Event by Potomac Valley Audubon Society Join us to learn how to host engaging\, enjoyable nature walks for groups with PVAS! This program is for adults. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. D o you enjoy walking and exploring nature with others? Are you interested i n hosting group nature walks with PVAS? If so\, this training is for you! This 3-hour training will include the basics of what you need to know as a walk host! Topics will include expectations for program planning (includi ng how you can expect to be supported by PVAS staff!)\, how to begin and e nd walks in a meaningful and engaging way\, an overview of risk management expectations\, group dynamics\, and techniques/simple activities you can lead along the trail to help people notice\, think about and connect to th e natural world around them! To register\, go to https://www.potomacaudubo n.org/event/walk-host-training/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Potomac Valley Audubon Society
Join us to learn how to host engaging\, enjoyable n ature walks for groups with PVAS!
This program is for adults. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants. Do you enjoy walking and exploring nature with others? Ar e you interested in hosting group nature walks with PVAS? If so\, this tra ining is for you!
This 3-ho ur training will include the basics of what you need to know as a walk hos t! Topics will include expectations for program planning (including how yo u can expect to be supported by PVAS staff!)\, how to begin and end walks in a meaningful and engaging way\, an overview of risk management expectat ions\, group dynamics\, and techniques/simple activities you can lead alon g the trail to help people notice\, think about and connect to the natural world around them!
To regis ter\, go to \;https://www.potomacaudubon.org/event/walk-host-training/< /em>
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cool Spring Preserve UID:20240516T1355560Z-399841-5822@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190514 SUMMARY:Sponsor a grassroots organization DESCRIPTION:Sponsor a Grassroots Organization As a network\, we gather stre ngth through our connections—through shared ideas\, shared resources\, and a supportive community that understands the challenges of our work. Only two more sponsorships are needed to support 50 new grassroots organization s! Gifts of any amount will be doubled and provide a 2-year River Network membership to a new organization! Sponsor a grassroots organization today. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sponsor a Grassroots Org anization
As a network\, we gather strength through our connections&mdash\;through shared ideas\, shared resources\, and a supportive community that understands th e challenges of our work. Only two more sponsorships are needed to support 50 new grassroots organizations! Gifts of any amount will be doubled and provide a 2-year River Network membership to a new organization! Sponsor a grassroots orga nization today.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190509T2014170Z-399841-1948@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501 SUMMARY:May is Wetland month DESCRIPTION:May is American Wetlands Month and to kick things off\, here's a link to WVDEP's series 'Wild and Wonderful Wetlands of West Virginia' wh ere we feature a dozen special wetlands across the state the you can visit and explore. --> Check it out. DEPlogo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:May is Ameri can Wetlands Month and to kick things off\, here's a link to WVDEP's serie s 'Wild and Wonderful Wetlands of West Virginia' where we feature a dozen special wetlands across the state the you can visit and explore.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250501T1326240Z-399841-6499@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T163000 SUMMARY:WV snakes DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation Join us for a special live snakes of West Virginia presented by Roy Moose. Roy is a snake legend and is coming from the Monogahela National Forest. This event will be hel d in the KSF Nature Center and is free and open to all ages. Come join us for a fun informational presentation on native snakes that call WV and KSF home. There will even be live snakes in the Nature Center so you won’t wa nt to miss it. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Join us for a special live snakes of West Virginia presen ted by Roy Moose. Roy is a snake legend and is coming from the Monogahela National Forest. This event will be held in the KSF Nature Center and is f ree and open to all ages.
C ome join us for a fun informational presentation on native snakes that cal l WV and KSF home. There will even be live snakes in the Nature Center so you won&rsquo\;t want to miss it.
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:KSF Nature Center UID:20250613T2008490Z-399841-6593@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190831 SUMMARY:Buckhannon riverfest DESCRIPTION:Come spend a day by the river with us floating\, listening\, le arning\, and celebrating our water! It will be a super fun day of live mus ic\, food\, kids' activities\, speakers\, demonstrations\, yoga\, and an i nterfaith water blessing ceremony. Raft rides are available for a small fe e. Bring the family! (Dogs must be on a leash.) Bring water from home or y our favorite water body for the blessing\, led by interfaith clergy. The e vent is free except for the water rides\, but there will be organizations and vendors\, too. Last year\, the weather was great! This year\, we're ho ping to add a tour of the water department\, and two floats led by Day Tri ppin' Adventures. If you want the early float\, come at 9am to register an d hop on the shuttle at 9:30. Call Alan at 304-516-6353. We are also hopin g for yoga at 2pm https://www.facebook.com/events/448584352385293/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come spend a day by the river with us floating\, listening\, learning\, and celebratin g our water! It will be a super fun day of live music\, food\, kids' activ ities\, speakers\, demonstrations\, yoga\, and an interfaith water blessin g ceremony. Raft rides are available for a small fee. Bring the family! (D ogs must be on a leash.) Bring water from home or your favorite water body for the blessing\, led by interfaith clergy. The event is free except for the water rides\, but there will be organizations and vendors\, too.
Last year\, the weather was gre at! This year\, we're hoping to add a tour of the water department\, and t wo floats led by Day Trippin' Adventures. If you want the early float\, co me at 9am to register and hop on the shuttle at 9:30. Call Alan at 304-516 -6353. We are also hoping for yoga at 2pm
https://www.facebook.co m/events/448584352385293/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190722T1253490Z-399841-2253@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160331T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160331T200000 SUMMARY:Potomac by Air film screening & talk with Upper Potomac Riverkeeper DESCRIPTION:Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Brent Walls will be hosting a showing of the film: Potomac by Air\, Our Nation’s River. Come see the beautiful photography and filming of the Potomac River from its beginnings to the Ba y. Explore the historical and scenic aspects of what makes the Potomac Riv er so grand. The showing of the film will be followed by a short talk abou t the work the non-profit Potomac Riverkeeper Network is doing to protect your right to clean water in the Potomac. Details:Film is 57 minutes long. 20 minute talk and 10 mins of Q&A X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Brent Walls \ ;will be hosting a showing of the film: \;Potomac by Air\, Our Nation& rsquo\;s River. Come see the beautiful photography and filming of the Poto mac River from its beginnings to the Bay. Explore the historical and sceni c aspects of what makes the Potomac River so grand. The showing of the fil m will be followed by a short talk about the work the non-profit Potomac R iverkeeper Network is doing to protect your right to clean water in the Po tomac.
Details:Film is 57 minutes long. 20 minute talk and 10 mins of Q&\;A
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Martinsburg Library\, Main floor UID:20160317T1211200Z-399841-208@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200504 SUMMARY:Air quality awareness RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:National Air Quality Awareness Week WVDEP’s Division of Air Qua lity (DAQ) announces that National Air Quality Awareness Week will be May 4 through 8. DAQ encourages all West Virginians to check the Air Quality Index (AQI) to find the best time of day to be active outdoors\, while mai ntaining proper social distancing. The reported index is updated on DAQ’s website. In support of at-home environmental education during these unprec edented times\, members of DAQ’s outreach team have developed educational videos. All videos are available at: https://bit.ly/2VNFd6V. For more inf ormation\, contact Stephanie Hammonds\, Information Management/Outreach Ma nager for the DAQ. Additionally\, USEPA will post online activities\, vide os and print-at-home materials for students and teachers to celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week. To learn more\, visit the AirNow Education Resour ces page at https://www.airnow.gov/education/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Air Quality Awareness Week
WVDE P&rsquo\;s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) announces that National Air Quali ty Awareness Week will be May 4 through 8. \; DAQ encourages all West Virginians to check the Air Quality Index (AQI) to find the best time of d ay to be active outdoors\, while maintaining proper social distancing. The reported index is updated on DAQ&rsquo\;s website.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>In support of at-home environmental educatio n during these unprecedented times\, members of DAQ&rsquo\;s outreach team have developed educational videos. All vid eos are available at: https://bit.ly/2VNF d6V. \; For more information\, contact Stephanie Hammonds\, Information Management/Outreach Manager for the DAQ. Additionally\, USEPA will post online activities\, v ideos and print-at-home materials for students and teachers to celebrate A ir Quality Awareness Week. \; To learn more\, visit the AirNow Educati on Resources page at https://w ww.airnow.gov/education/
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200508T1938500Z-399841-3037@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T193000 SUMMARY:EJ around the Bay DESCRIPTION:Clean Water is a Right: Equity and Environmental Justice Around the Bay The meaningful involvement of all persons—regardless of race\, co lor\, national origin\, or income—is critical to ensuring equity for all i n the fight for clean water. This event will feature a panel of elected le aders and community advocates in Virginia who will bring federal\, state\, and local perspectives on recent environmental justice victories around t he Bay watershed. We will also discuss where this critical conversation ne eds to go in the coming years. Spots fill up quickly\, so don't wait to re gister! Can’t make a webinar? Registration includes access to the recorded programs to watch at your leisure. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clean Water is a Right: Equity and Environmental Justice Around the Bay
The meaningful involvement of all persons& mdash\;regardless of race\, color\, national origin\, or income&mdash\;is critical to ensuring equity for all in the fight for clean water. This eve nt will feature a panel of elected leaders and community advocates in Virg inia who will bring federal\, state\, and local perspectives on recent env ironmental justice victories around the Bay watershed. We will also discus s where this critical conversation needs to go in the coming years.
Spots fill up quickly\, so don't wait to re gister! Can&rsquo\;t make a webinar? Registration includes access to t he recorded programs to watch at your leisure.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200804T1901200Z-399841-3305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T170000 SUMMARY:Elizabeth’s Woods Nature Preserve hike DESCRIPTION:The Elizabeth’s Woods Nature Preserve is located just south of Morgantown\, W. Va. Trails and parking are currently being developed. Futu re developments will include improving parking and accessibility\, extendi ng trail networks\, adding interpretive signs and planning educational pro grams. Time: 2 PM Location: Morgantown Cost: FREE Trip Leader: Rick Lande nberger\, WVLT Science and Management Specialist Packing List: Comfortable hiking shoes\, Water\, Snacks Register: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_ engine/s/H3C0hsm-tu3o-0-Ass0Vpw X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Elizabeth&rsquo\;s Woods Nature Preserv e is located just south of Morgantown\, W. Va. Trails and parking are curr ently being developed. Future developments will include improving parking and accessibility\, extending trail networks\, adding interpretive signs a nd planning educational programs. \;
Time: 2 PM
Locati on: Morgantown
Cost: FREE
Trip Leader: Rick Landenberger\, WVLT Science and Management Specialist
Packing List: Comfortable hiking shoes\, Water\, Snacks
Register: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engi ne/s/H3C0hsm-tu3o-0-Ass0Vpw
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170802T1404330Z-399841-398@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: No Wrap the Week of 11/20 Biden Administration Announces Release of Fifth National Cl imate Assessment NPS Sec. 319 Guideline Revisions: EPA Open Office Hours E PA Draft Revision of Technical Guidance for Assessing Environmental Justic e in Regulatory Analysis Meetings\, Webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wra p is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wra p reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important i nformation. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a ro ad map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informatio n.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20231117T1905230Z-399841-5486@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210303 SUMMARY:WV Rivers mini-grants DESCRIPTION:Eligibility: Intended for groups with budgets under $100\,000/y ear that is a community-based organization with emphasis on grassroots act ivism and advocacy. Criteria: Activities must occur in WV\, empower/engage community\, and be completed within one year. Potential projects: Events\ , Trainings\, Petition Drives\, etc. Ineligible activities: Illegal activ ities Reporting requirements: one-page progress report on activities June 1 and Dec 1 or following project completion. Questions contact Autumn Crow e. Proposal submission Requests up to $2\,500 and less than two pages. Pro posal: [Organization] is seeking funding for [activities] which will take place [timeframe]. Purpose and need: Why the project is needed. Goals: Wha t you hope to accomplish. Milestones: How will you measure success: number of people reached\, letters sent\, etc. Timeline: What will hap pen when: such as the month activities will occur. Budget: How will the money be sp ent. Autumn Crowe\, Staff Scientist - West Virginia Rivers Coalition 304-9 92-6070 ‖ WVRivers.org ‖ Sign up for E-news X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Elig
ibility: Intended for groups with budgets under $100\,000/year th
at is a community-based organization with emphasis on grassroots activism
and advocacy. Criteria: Activities must occur in WV\, emp
ower/engage community\, and be completed within one year. Potentia
l projects: Events\, Trainings\, Petition Drives\, etc. \;Ineligible activities: Illegal activities Reporting
requirements: one-page progress report on activities June 1 and
Dec 1 or following project completion. Questions contact Autumn Crowe.
Proposal submission
Requests up to $2\,500 and less than two pages.
Proposal: [Organization] is seeking funding for [a ctivities] which will take place [timeframe]. \;Purpose and need: Why the project is needed. < span style='text-decoration: underline\;'>Goals: What you hope to a ccomplish. Milestones: H ow will you measure success: number of people reached\, letters sent\, etc . Timeline: What will ha p pen when: such as the month activities will occur. Budget: How will the money be spent.
Autumn Crowe\, Staff Scientist - West Virginia Rivers Coalition
304-992-6070 ‖ \;WVRivers.org ‖ Sign up for E-news
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20210302T1407360Z-399841-3686@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T120000 SUMMARY:Tree planting - Jefferson Co. DESCRIPTION:The 300+ trees/shrubs will enhance the wildlife habitat along B ullskin Run. By helping us plant trees\, you will help to ensure more clea n water for future generations\, and make better homes and food for trout\ , animals and people. Part of this planting is an edible buffer. Come chec k it out! (Come anytime. Stay as long as you can.) RSVP to Herb Peddicord (304) 541-9285. Lunch is provided Location: Just southwest of Charles Town \, WV Directions to the Claymont Society: From US 340 South of Charles Tow n… At Washington High School turn at the light onto Augustine Av. and make an immediate left onto Huyett Road. Go toward the Claymont Mansion #667 H uyett Road and go past the main entrance to take a right on Great Barn Roa d for parking. From Summit Point Road: From Charles Town go south on Summi t Point Road to Huyett Road. Take a left on Huyett Road. Go .5 mile to the Great Barn Road for parking. Bring water to drink and packed lunch\, gard ening or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets. Claymont_treeplanting.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 300+ tre es/shrubs will enhance the wildlife \;habitat along Bullskin Run. By h elping us plant trees\, you will help to ensure more clean water for futur e generations\, and make better homes and food for trout\, animals and peo ple. Part of this planting is an edi ble buffer. Come check it out! (Come anytime. Stay as long as you can.) RS VP to \;Herb Peddicord&nb sp\;(304) 541-9285. Lunch is provided
Location: Just southwest of Charles Town\, WV
Direct
ions to the Claymont Society: From US 340 South of Charles Town&hellip\; At Washington High School turn at the light onto \;Augustine A
v. and make an immediate left onto
Huyett Road. Go toward the Claym
ont Mansion #667 Huyett \;Road and go past the main entrance to take a
right \;on Great Barn Road for parking.
From Summit Point
Road: From Charles Town go s
outh on Summit Point \;Road to Huyett Road. Take a left on Huyett Road. Go .5 mile to the \;Great Barn
Road for parking.
Bring wat er to drink and packed lunch\, gardening \;or work gloves\, sunscreen\ , bug spray\, spade or shovel\, \;buckets.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190913T1933360Z-399841-2396@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T200000 SUMMARY:Story Time at the Outdoor Learning Park (Friends of Deckers Creek) DESCRIPTION:Partnering with the Morgantown Public Library\, this summer\, w e will once again be having Story Time at Friends of Deckers Creek's Outdo or Learning Park. Join us for a story\, crafts\, and fun at the OLP on Thu rsday\, Augest 24th starting at 6:30PM! The theme of this reading will be 'Build a Better World'. This is a FREE event\, open to the public. The Out door Learning Park is located behind Kroger in Sabraton [1851 Earl L Core Road\, Morgantown\, WV 26505] https://www.facebook.com/events/175384849799 8650/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Partnering with the Morgantown Public Library\, this summer\, we will once again be having Story Time at Friends of Deckers Creek's Outdoor Learning Park .
Join us for a story\, crafts\, and fun at the OLP on Thursday\, Augest 24th starting at 6:30PM! The theme of this reading will be 'Build a Better World'.
This is a FREE event\, open to the public. The Out door Learning Park is located behind Kroger in Sabraton [1851 Earl L Core Road\, Morgantown\, WV 26505]
https://www.facebook.com/events/1753848497998650/< /a> \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170802T1532090Z-399841-400@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T153000 SUMMARY:Story telling digitally DESCRIPTION:Science Storytelling in the Digital Age Lisa Tossey\, Maryland Sea Grant College Program Assistant Director of Communications and Outreac h\, will share her expertise in science storytelling in the context of the digital world in which we live. Register here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Scie nce Storytelling in the \;Digital Age
Lisa Tossey\, Maryland Sea Grant College Program&nb sp\;Assistant Director of Communications and Outreach\, will share her exp ertise in science storytelling in the context of the digital world in whic h we live. \;Register here
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200804T1903180Z-399841-3306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218 SUMMARY:Financing decentralized wastewater DESCRIPTION:EPA Releases Guide for Financing Decentralized Wastewater Treat ment Systems with CWSRF EPA is excited to announce the release of a new gu ide titled Financing Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems: Pathways to Success with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The guide is designe d to help local and state onsite/decentralized wastewater programs and com munity leaders interested in learning ways to access CWSRF financing. It d escribes the CWSRF program basics\, requirements\, optional financing stru ctures\, and mechanisms to effectively reach prospective borrowers to rep air\, construct\, or replace their decentralized wastewater systems. For o thers learning about the CWSRF\, this guide will provide the tools and kno wledge necessary to successfully navigate the financing process\, and unde rstand the basics of alternative CWSRF financing structures such as: linke d-deposit lending\, pass-through loans\, sub-state revolving loan funds\, sponsorship programs\, working with Community Development Financing Insti tutions (CDFIs) or other private lenders\, as well as the benefits of co-f inancing with other programs. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Releases Guide for Financing Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems wi th CWSRF
EPA is exc ited to announce the release of a new guide titled \;Financing Decentraliz ed Wastewater Treatment Systems: Pathways to Success with the Cle an Water State Revolving Fund.
The guide is designed to help local and state onsite/decentralized wastewater programs and community leaders interested in learning ways to access CWSRF financing. It describes the CWSRF program basics\, requiremen ts\, optional financing structures\, and mechanisms to effectively reach p rospective borrowers \; to repair\, construct\, or replace their decen tralized wastewater systems. \;For others learning about the CWSRF\, t his guide will provide the tools and knowledge necessary to successfully n avigate the financing process\, and understand the basics of alternative C WSRF financing structures such as: linked-deposit lending\, pass-through l oans\, sub-state revolving loan funds\, sponsorship programs\, \; work ing with Community Development Financing Institutions (CDFIs) or other pri vate lenders\, as well as the benefits of co-financing with other programs . \;
Welcome to G rowth Rings. The Feb. edition of the \; Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area< /span> (AFNHA) newsletter.
In this issue:
Click-Here \;to access a pdf of the Growth Rings newsletter. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220218T1550410Z-399841-4331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190722 SUMMARY:WV Rivers E-news DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers E-news Water policy updates\, job announcements\, pip eline tours and more… https://wvrivers.org/2019/07/july2019/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers E- news
Water policy updates\, job announcements\, pipeline tours and more&hellip\;
https://wvrivers.org/2
019/07/july2019/
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190722T1301430Z-399841-2254@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824 SUMMARY:Native American Pow Wow RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets and stay for a day of en joyment and celebration! Learn about the arts and culture of Native Americ an Indians. Adults and children dancing in regalia\, drumming\, singing\, storytelling\, Mobile Museum\, Birds from Raptor Rehab\, Honey Bee Observa tion Hive\, Native American style crafts\, jewelry\, clothing\, authentic Native American food\, auctions and more. Admission: $5.00 for adults\, ch ildren 5 and under free with paid adult admission. For participant/vendor information\, contact Phyllis Bruce 681-209-0429 (leave a message). Sponso red by: Native American Community Center a 501(c)3 non-profit organization . https://www.facebook.com/events/335270344031999/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bring your l awn chairs and/or blankets and stay for a day of enjoyment and celebration ! Learn about the arts and culture of Native American Indians. Adults and children dancing in regalia\, drumming\, singing\, storytelling\, Mobile M useum\, Birds from Raptor Rehab\, Honey Bee Observation Hive\, Native Amer ican style crafts\, jewelry\, clothing\, authentic Native American food\, auctions and more. Admission: $5.00 for adults\, children 5 and under free with paid adult admission.
For participant/vendor information\, contact Phyllis Bruce 681-209-0429 (l eave a message). Sponsored by: \;Native American Co mmunity Center a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
https://www.facebook.com/events/335270344031999/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment LOCATION:Mason Dixon Historical Park UID:20190722T1318000Z-399841-2256@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190722 SUMMARY:Grant funding opportunities DESCRIPTION:The attached document provides a wide variety of grant opportun ities other than the typical federal grants. Note: Most of these are acces sible through https://www.grants.gov/. This resource is not all inclusive\ , there may be additional state and local grants - keep your eyes and ears open and don’t hesitate to apply even though the opportunity might not qu ite be in your organizations wheelhouse. Additionally\, look for organizat ions that offer training on how to develop and manage grants\, and how to sustain your organization. A well thought out workplan and budget is one o f the keys to a successful application. I suggest purchasing the book ‘Gra nt Writing: A Complete Resource for Proposal Writers’ and/or other similar titles. The Appalachian Regional Commission provides excellent guidance f or developing a grant proposal at: https://www.arc.gov/funding/HowtoWritea GrantProposal.asp GrantOpportunities2019.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The attached document provides a wide variety of grant opportunities other than the ty pical federal grants. Note: Most of these are accessible through https://www.grants.gov/. This resource is not all inclusive\, there may be additional state and local grants - keep your eyes and ears open and don&rsquo\;t hesitate to apply even though th e opportunity might not quite be in your organizations wheelhouse. Additio nally\, look for organizations that offer training on how to develop and m anage grants\, and how to sustain your organization. A well thought out wo rkplan and budget is one of the keys to a successful application. I sugges t purchasing the book &lsquo\;Grant Writi ng: A Complete Resource for Proposal Writers&rsquo\; and/o r other similar titles. The Appalachian Regional Commission provides excel lent guidance for developing a grant proposal at: https://www.arc.gov/funding/HowtoWritea GrantProposal.asp
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190722T1356550Z-399841-2257@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614 SUMMARY:Dobbin Slashings Preserve DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Thursday t hat the Dobbin Slashings Preserve is now open during daylight hours. The n early 1\,400-acre preserve between Canaan Valley and Dolly Sods will allow for expanded hiking\, biking and fishing opportunities. “Whether you’re a hiker\, nature enthusiast\, or simply curious to explore\, this unique pr eserve offers a chance to connect with nature in a truly special place\,” West Virginia Natural Conservancy said on Facebook. Click-Here to read the rest of the story. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;West Virginia Nature Conservancy \;(TNC) announced T hursday that the \;Dobbin Slashings Preserve \ ;is now open during daylight hours. The \;nearly 1\,400-acre pre serve between Canaan Valley and Dolly Sods \;will allow for e xpanded hiking\, biking and fishing opportunities.
&ldquo\;Whether you&rsquo\;re a hiker\, nature enthusiast\, or simply curious to explore\ , this unique preserve offers a chance to connect with nature in a truly s pecial place\,&rdquo\; West Virginia Natural Conservancy said on Facebook.
Click-Here \;to read the rest of the story. \;< /p> CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250613T1827100Z-399841-6594@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190723 SUMMARY:Talking trees DESCRIPTION:What do trees talk about? In this video demonstration learn how a Canadian fir forest communicates through their underground symbiotic ne twork\, the ‘mycorrhizae’. Click-Here to view this amazing video. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
What do tree s talk about? In this video demonstration learn how a Canadian fir forest communicates through their underground symbiotic network\, the &lsquo\;myc orrhizae&rsquo\;.
Click-Here \;to view this amazing video.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20190722T1301220Z-399841-2255@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000 SUMMARY:Crane Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Crane Creek Cleanup - A collaboration with The Mercer County Litter Control Team. Location: McComas\, WV (in front of the old st ore at the intersection with Giatto road/right fork of crane creek road). Coordinates: 37.390294\, -81.291236. Bring: waders\, rain jackets\, and ex tra clothes. The weather can be unpredictable in the springtime. Gloves an d bags will be provided\, and lunch will be provided at the church on the Right Fork of Crane Creek. Details will be TBA. For more information visit the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2025 Cra ne Creek Cleanup - A collaboration with The Mercer County Litter Control T eam.
Location: McComas\, WV (in front of the old store at the intersection with Giatto road/right for k of crane creek road). Coordinates: 37.3902 94\, -81.291236.
Bring: waders\, rain jackets\, and extra clothes. The weather can b e unpredictable in the springtime. Gloves and bags will be provided\, and lunch will be provided at the church on the Right Fork of Crane Creek. Det ails will be TBA.
For more i nformation visit the Facebook event post . \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250407T1425150Z-399841-6429@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-16-week-of-april-27-2020/ In this issue… Congr ess asks for GAO study on HABs USDA announces $15 million for CIGs Comment period for proposed 2020 MSGP extended WRF summit on COVID-19 sewershed m onitoring EPA seeks comments on NPDES eRule Version 2 (beta) EPA announces $1 million in environmental justice grants Meetings\, webinars\, and more ! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hig hlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-16-week-of- april-27-2020/
In t his issue&hellip\;
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa tion.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200501T1815410Z-399841-3043@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T120000 SUMMARY:Voice for the River DESCRIPTION:A Voice for the Rivers A Voice for the Rivers is a half-hour do cumentary profiling four riverkeepers: dedicated scientists\, environmenta l activists\, educators\, volunteers\, and advocates who work daily to pro tect and restore the rivers of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Join us as we sit down for a Q&A with Director Dave Harp\, Director Sandy Cannon-Brown\, an d the Choptank Riverkeeper Matt Pluta to talk about the making of this fil m and what we can all learn from watching it. Watch the documentary online here: https://vimeo.com/375488506 https://nwf-org.zoom.us/j/99503064816 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Voice for the Rivers
A Voice for the R ivers is a half-hour documentary profiling four riverkeepers: dedicated sc ientists\, environmental activists\, educators\, volunteers\, and advocate s who work daily to protect and restore the rivers of Maryland&rsquo\;s Ea stern Shore. Join us as we sit down for a Q&\;A with Director Dave Harp \, Director Sandy Cannon-Brown\, and the Choptank Riverkeeper Matt Pluta t o talk about the making of this film and what we can all learn from watchi ng it. Watch the documentary online here: https://vimeo.com/375488506
https://nwf-org. zoom.us/j/99503064816
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200501T1813520Z-399841-3042@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T153000 SUMMARY:Grant reporting DESCRIPTION:Grant Reporting\, and How to Set Up Your Next Ask The work does n't stop once you've won a grant! Many funders require grantees to submit reports at regular intervals throughout the year. Not only does this mean more deadlines to keep track of but submitting a good grant report also re quires a solid strategy. Providing data isn't enough and in this webinar\, Alayna Buckner\, CEO & Founder of Elevate\, will show you how to plan for and put together a report that tells a compelling story and tees you up f or your next ask. By the end of this presentation\, you'll have a solid un derstanding of the anatomy of a solid grant report\, including real exampl es\; how to track and collect the stories and data you need\, and who in y our organization should be involved\; what you are (and aren't) allowed to change from your original proposal\, and what to do if things went off tr ack\; how to track reporting deadlines\, and plan for reports throughout t he year\; and how reporting is different now in the era of coronavirus. Th is training is ideal for anyone new to fundraising and grantwriting for no nprofits. It's also helpful for grantwriting professionals looking for a r efresher\, volunteer grant reviewers\, anyone interested in exploring a ca reer in grantwriting\, and those interested in learning a marketable fundr aising skill. https://grantstation.com/webinar/grant-reporting-and-how-set -your-next-ask-new X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grant Report ing\, and How to Set Up Your Next Ask
The work doesn't stop once you've won a grant! Many funders req uire grantees to submit reports at regular intervals throughout the year. Not only does this mean more deadlines to keep track of but submitting a g ood grant report also requires a solid strategy. Providing data isn't enou gh and in this webinar\, Alayna Buckner\, CEO &\; Founder of Elevate\, will show you how to plan for and put together a report that tells a compe lling story and tees you up for your next ask. By the end of this presenta tion\, you'll have a solid understanding of the anatomy of a solid grant r eport\, including real examples\; how to track and collect the stories and data you need\, and who in your organization should be involved\; what yo u are (and aren't) allowed to change from your original proposal\, and wha t to do if things went off track\; how to track reporting deadlines\, and plan for reports throughout the year\; and how reporting is different now in the era of coronavirus. This training is ideal for anyone new to fundra ising and grantwriting for nonprofits. It's also helpful for grantwriting professionals looking for a refresher\, volunteer grant reviewers\, anyone interested in exploring a career in grantwriting\, and those interested i n learning a marketable fundraising skill.
https://grantstation.com/webinar/grant-repor ting-and-how-set-your-next-ask-new
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200501T1812080Z-399841-3041@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200515 SUMMARY:NALMS 40 abstracts DESCRIPTION:NALMS at 40: Leveraging Experience to Manage Diverse Lakes\, La ndscapes and People The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) enc ourages you to submit your abstracts for our 40th International Symposium to be held in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, November 16–20\, 2020. Abstracts a re due by May 15\, 2020. https://www.nalms.org/nalms2020/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NALMS at 40: Leveraging Experience to Manage Diverse Lakes\, Landscapes and People
The North American Lake Managem ent Society (NALMS) encourages you to submit your abstracts for our 40th I nternational Symposium to be held in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, November 16 &ndash\;20\, 2020. Abstracts are due by May 15\, 2020.
Federal Gran t Proposal Writing 101 for Students
In this webinar\, current and former federal agency fellows will p rovide insight into federal grant proposal opportunities available for geo science students pursuing careers within academia. Speakers will discuss t he nuances of each of their individual programs as well as provide some ad vice on how to submit successful applications. \;
https://www.americangeo sciences.org/webinars/federal-grant-proposal-writing-101-students
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200501T1810300Z-399841-3040@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213 SUMMARY:Salt threatens aquatic animals DESCRIPTION:Scientists have known that salt in freshwater systems has been a threat since the 1960s\, yet our use of road salt has increased more tha n fivefold since then. Researchers have documented increased salinity’s ac ute and long-term impacts on macroinvertebrates\, amphibians\, and fish in streams\, rivers\, and lakes. Click-Here to read more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Scientists h ave known that salt in freshwater systems has been a threat since the 1960 s\, yet our use of road salt has increased more than fivefold since then. Researchers have documented increased salinity&rsquo\;s acute and long-ter m impacts on macroinvertebrates\, amphibians\, and fish in streams\, river s\, and lakes. \;
Click-Here< /em> \;to read more...
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20250213T2125300Z-399841-6269@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190606 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION: River Voices Welcome to the June 2019 edition of River Voic es\, with special focus on urban flooding and our community resilience wor k. Meet Diana Toledo\, River Network’s Leadership Development Director\, a nd see River Rally 2019 highlights\, including an opportunity to join the Urban Waters Learning Forum. Visit the website below to read the full arti cles and more… https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-june-2019/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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River Voices
Welcome to the June 2019 edition of River Voices \, with special focus on urban flooding and our community resilience work. Meet Diana Toledo\, River Network&rsquo\; s Leadership Development Director\, and see River Rally 2019 highli ghts\, including an opportunity to join the Urban Waters Learning Forum. V isit the website below to read the full articles and more&hellip\;< /p>
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-june-2019/
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190606T1457220Z-399841-2046@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121 SUMMARY:WV BMI Dashboard DESCRIPTION:The WV Save Our Streams Benthic Dashboard is an interactive map ping application displaying the Volunteer Assessment Database (VAD) benthi c surveys spatially. In the dashboard\, you can view benthic surveys\, upl oad new surveys\, and access full VAD survey data from the pop-up. Instruc tions are provided in the top left narrative box. Click-Here to begin your adventure. WVDEPSOSLogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Save
Our Streams Benthic Dashboard is an interactive mapping application displa
ying the \;
Izzak Walton League of America' s \;Stream Selfie connects you with thousands o f other citizen scientists to paint a picture of streams across America. S imply snap a pic of your local stream and share it here. \;Your photo is step one in our effort to check the health of every stream in the count ry &ndash\; far more streams than state and local agencies have the resour ces to check.
Thousands of p eople are working toward a common goal -->\; clean water!
-->\; Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20241220T1935220Z-399841-6197@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250128 SUMMARY:Stream functions workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop This workshop starts with lectures and exercises on stream functions following the Pyramid Framework and then moves into applications. Participants will work with function-based parameters\, measurement methods (metrics)\, and associated reference curves to calculate the difference between a restored and existing stream condition using the Stream Quantification Tool (SQT). This online workshop is built around interaction between all participants and provides a useful overview of the Pyramid Framework and its applicati on in the SQT. Though the SQT is used in this workshop\, the content and t opics covered will be applicable to all stream professionals\, regardless of the assessment method that you use. Professional Development Hours: Thi s workshop provides a certificate of completion for 22 contact hours that can be used for professional development purposes. Click-Here to learn mor e and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stre am Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop
This workshop starts with lectures and exercises on stream functions following the Pyramid Framework and then mov es into applications. \;Participants will work with function-based par ameters\, measurement methods (metrics)\, and associated reference curves to calculate the difference between a restored and existing stream conditi on using the \;Stream Quantification Tool (SQT).
This online workshop is built around interaction between all participants and provides a useful overview of the Pyramid Fr amework and its application in the SQT. Though the SQT is used in this wor kshop\, the content and topics covered will be applicable to all stream pr ofessionals\, regardless of the assessment method that you use.
Professional Development Hours: \; This workshop provides a certificate of completion for 22 contact hours th at can be used for professional development purposes. Click-Here to learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20241220T1928290Z-399841-6196@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200410 SUMMARY:COVID19 W&WW Compendium DESCRIPTION:COVID19 W&WW Compendium Water and wastewater (W&WW) services ar e essential to deliver clean drinking water and ensure safe waterways duri ng the response to the Coronavirus. Water utilities are committed to provi ding these services\, even as the Coronavirus has direct impacts on operat ions\, staffing and finances. Utilities must ensure these essential servic es are delivered\, while protecting the people who make it happen\, as wel l as the facilities\, equipment and of course\, the customer. Moonshot Mis sions has put together a compendium of best practices being implemented by water utilities in the face of this unprecedented challenge. Moonshot sta ff has compiled this checklist by reviewing resources from water associati ons\, list-serves and dozens of utility response and continuity of operati ons plans. We plan for this to be a “living document” that evolves as new practices are implemented. Please email info@moonshotmissions.org if you h ave suggestions or feedback. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:COVID19 W&am p\;WW Compendium
Water and w astewater (W&\;WW) services are essential to deliver clean drinking wat er and ensure safe waterways during the response to the Coronavirus. Water utilities are committed to providing these services\, even as the Coronav irus has direct impacts on operations\, staffing and finances. Utilities m ust ensure these essential services are delivered\, while protecting the p eople who make it happen\, as well as the facilities\, equipment and of co urse\, the customer.
Moonshot Missions has put togethe r a compendium of best practices being implemented by water utilities in t he face of this unprecedented challenge. Moonshot staff has compiled this checklist by reviewing resources from water associations\, list-serves and dozens of utility response and continuity of operations plans. We plan fo r this to be a &ldquo\;living document&rdquo\; that evolves as new practic es are implemented. Please email info@moonshotmissions.org if you have sug gestions or feedback.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200408T1858110Z-399841-2959@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T120000 SUMMARY:Pinnacle Rock nature hike DESCRIPTION:Fall back in love with Pinnacle Rock State Park on a guided hik e led by Naturalist Josh Parks. One of three state parks in Mercer County\ , this day park is ready for explorers. Meet at the Jimmy Lewis Lake in Bl uewell. The hike will last an 1 1/2 hours and is easy to moderate. Cost is free\, but tickets are required to count the number of hikers. Please cli ck on the ticket link to fill out the forms. Call 304-325-8438 for additio nal information or for questions. https://www.facebook.com/events/73262236 7193491/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fall back in
love with Pinnacle Rock State Park on a guided hike led by Naturalist Jos
h Parks. One of three state parks in Mercer County\, this day park is read
y for explorers. Meet at the Jimmy Lewis Lake in Bluewell. The hike will l
ast an 1 1/2 hours and is easy to moderate.
Cost is free\, but tickets are required to count the n
umber of hikers. Please click on the ticket link to fill out the forms. Ca
ll 304-325-8438 for additional information or for questions.
This trainin g module is designed to provide a high-level overview of the Clean Water A ct Section (CWA) 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) program \;for State and Ter ritory NPS Programs.
The &se ct\;319 program is an essential source of support for state\, territorial and tribal efforts to control NPS pollution\, the prevailing cause of the nation's water quality problems. \;The course contains four sections a nd will take about two hours to complete. \;This module is recommended \;for the Watershed Academy \;Certificate Program. \;
Launch Course \;- \;This course is bes t viewed in Google Chrome. Note: \;Some features of the module may be unavailable on mobi le devices or some web browsers. A transcript of the audio can be found on the Closed Captioning (CC) \;tab within the course player itself.&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20241121T2046350Z-399841-6154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190508 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:River Voices Welcome to the May 2019 edition of River Voices\, announcing the launch of the Drinking Water Guide: A Resource for Advocate s. Plus\, meet Jumana Vasi\, a River Network board member and core contrib utor to the Drinking Water Guide\, and see River Rally 2019 highlights\, i ncluding an opportunity to join the Urban Waters Learning Forum. https://w ww.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-may-2019/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rive r Voices
Welcome to the May 2019 edition of River Voices\, announcing the launch of the Drinking Water Guide: A Resource for Advocates. Plus\, meet Jumana Vas i\, a River Network board member and core contributor to the Drinking Wate r Guide\, and see River Rally 2019 highlights\, including an opportunity t o join the Urban Waters Learning Forum.
https://www.rivernetw ork.org/river-voices-may-2019/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190508T1239000Z-399841-1949@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T170000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Greenbrier River MAKE IT SHINE Cleanup Time to make the Greenbr ier River shine! Join us as we clean up the Fort Spring Boat Launch and An vil Rock swimming area this Spring. WHEN: Sunday\, April 14\, 2019 WHERE: Meet at the Fort Spring Boat Launch at 12:45pm. TIME: 1-5 PM We will have gloves and bags. If you would like to make another area shine in our wate rshed\, give us a call at 304-647-4792 to let us know location and arrange pick up of bags and gloves. We hope to see you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greenbrier R iver MAKE IT SHINE Cleanup
< strong>Time to make the Greenbrier River shine! Join us as we clean up the Fort Spring Boat Launch and Anvil Rock swimming area this Spring.
WHEN: Sun day\, April 14\, 2019
TIME: 1-5 PM
We will have gloves and bag s. If you would like to make another area shine in our watershed\, give us a call at 304-647-4792 to let us know location and arrange pick up of bag s and gloves. We hope to see you there!
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190412T1335450Z-399841-1794@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T150000 SUMMARY:How's My Waterway DESCRIPTION:How’s My Waterway? The call will feature an update from EPA sta ff on How's My Waterway and be the first of a series of calls every first Thursday of the month beginning at 2:00 pm EST. There is a call scheduled for April 4\, May 2 and June 6. A combination of factors including the fed eral shutdown led to a delay for the HMW team's work\, but EPA and ACWA st aff agreed to schedule a recurring meeting to provide regular feedback for the agency moving forward. The registration link below should register y ou for all 4 webinar dates and can provide calendar notices as well. Each calendar notice contains call-in info. Please register for How's My Waterw ay below. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8920989144737034497 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How&rsquo\;s My Waterway?
The call will feature an update from EPA staff on How's My Waterway and be the first of a series of calls every first Thursday of the month beginning at 2:00 pm E ST. There is a call scheduled for April 4\, May 2 and June 6.
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Pond Management Techniques
Algae\, phragmites and geese&hellip\; oh my! There are plenty of stressors that can impact the performance of stormwater ponds if they aren &rsquo\;t addressed. In this webcast\, Josh will talk about some of the mo st common stressors and techniques for prevention and intervention!
< p>http://chesapeakestormwater.net/events/webcast-pond-management-techniques / CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1748090Z-399841-732@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230707 SUMMARY:Candy Darter recognition DESCRIPTION:Members of the Candy Darter Conservation Team are recognized as recovery champions for their leadership in recovery of the endangered can dy darter. In the short time since its inception in 2017\, the team has de veloped a wealth of understanding and practical conservation techniques fo r the endangered fish. Click-here to learn more. CandyDarter_FWST.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Members of t he Candy Darter Conservation Team are recognized as recovery champions for their leadership in recovery of the endangered candy darter. In the short time since its inception in 2017\, the team has developed a wealth of understanding and practical conservation techniques for the endangered fish. \;
Click-here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230707T1619340Z-399841-5342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203 SUMMARY:IWLA-SOS annual report DESCRIPTION:After another great year of Save Our Streams\, we have much to celebrate! We are very pleased to share the Clean Water Program’s 2019 Ann ual Report with you. This report covers all of our clean water initiatives \, from the Clean Water Hub to SOS to Winter Salt Watch. Check it out to l earn about not only last year’s training and monitoring results\, but the incredible work being done by our entire Clean Water Program team. Feel fr ee to download and share this report with folks you think may be intereste d in Save Our Streams! Enjoy the rest of winter\, whatever it holds\, and start getting excited for spring monitoring! If you have any questions or concerns about Save Our Streams\, please direct them to sos@iwla.org. Sam Briggs Clean Water Program Director X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:After anothe r great year of Save Our Streams\, we have much to celebrate! We are very pleased to share the Clean Water Program&rsquo\;s 2019 Annual Rep ort with you.
This repor t covers all of our clean water initiatives\, from the Clean Water Hub to SOS to Winter Salt Watch. Check it out to learn about not only last year&r squo\;s training and monitoring results\, but the incredible work being do ne by our entire Clean Water Program team. Feel free to download and share this report with folks you think may be interested in Save Our S treams!
Enjoy the rest o f winter\, whatever it holds\, and start getting excited for spring monito ring! If you have any questions or concerns about Save Our Streams\, pleas e direct them to sos@iwla.org.
Sam Briggs Clean Water Program Direct or
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20200124T1433560Z-399841-2715@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T200000 SUMMARY:Beech Fork - East Lynn master plan DESCRIPTION:Public input sought to update Beech Fork\, East Lynn lakes mast er plan A virtual public meeting has been scheduled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Huntington District to obtain input for preparation of a ne w regional master plan and integrated environmental assessment for Beech F ork and East Lynn lakes in Wayne County. The virtual meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 and the key topics to be addressed in the revised master p lans include land classifications\, natural\, cultural\, and recreational resource management objectives\, recreation facility needs\, and special t opics such as invasive species management and threatened and endangered sp ecies habitat. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Public input sought to update Beech Fork\, East Lynn lakes master plan
A virtual public meeting has been scheduled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers&rsquo\; Huntington District to obtain input for preparation of a new regional master plan and integrated enviro nmental assessment for Beech Fork and East Lynn lakes in Wayne County. The virtual meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 and the key topics to be add ressed in the revised master plans include land classifications\, natural\ , cultural\, and recreational resource management objectives\, recreation facility needs\, and special topics such as invasive species management an d threatened and endangered species habitat.
Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210119T1453240Z-399841-3630@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T153000 SUMMARY:Equity in the NPS Program DESCRIPTION:Engagement call on equity in the Nonpoint Source Program EPA ha s scheduled a kick-off call with state\, tribal\, and territorial 319 gran tees to discuss our efforts to advance equity in the Section 319 program. The invitation for this call can be found Here. We hope you will be availa ble to join us on for a kickoff call to walk through our engagement plans for the coming year and share with you our progress over the last two mont hs\, including initial work on potential analytical approaches to target e nvironmental justice efforts. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Engagement c all on equity in the Nonpoint Source Program
EPA has scheduled a kick-off call with state\, tribal\, a
nd territorial 319 grantees to discuss our efforts to advance equity in th
e Section 319 program. \;The invitation for this call can be found
We hope you will be availa ble to join us on for a kickoff call to walk through our engagement plans for the coming year and share with you our progress over the last two mont hs\, including initial work on potential analytical approaches to target e nvironmental justice efforts.
Click-Here to register.
TU C ouncil meeting
Even t by \;West Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited
The West Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited will conduct its winter meeting on January 30\, 2021. This meeting will be hosted by CEC i n Bridgeport\, WV and will be presented via Zoom. Meeting Agenda\, registr ation link and call-in number will be posted soon.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210119T1449570Z-399841-3628@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210119 SUMMARY:Citizen's Guide to Climate Change DESCRIPTION:A Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change This guide is intended for people who are concerned about climate change and want more information. I ts purpose is to provide factual\, objective information on the science of why climate change is occurring\; identify key impacts of climate change in West Virginia and across the globe\; and outline some potential solutio ns. Download the guide from the link below. https://wvrivers.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2020/09/wvclimate.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Citizen&rs quo\;s Guide to Climate Change
This guide is intended for people who are concerned about climate chang e and want more information. Its purpose is to provide factual\, objective information on the science of why climate change is occurring\; identify key impacts of climate change in West Virginia and across the globe\; and outline some potential solutions. Download the guide from the link below.< /span>
https://wvrive rs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wvclimate.pdf
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210119T2113160Z-399841-3629@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T143000 SUMMARY:GBO virtual tours RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210305;BYDAY=SA DESCRIPTION:GBO virtual tours We are offering FREE weekly virtual tours! Le arn about the Green Bank Observatory’s telescopes\, projects\, and history from our Science Center team! Visit our Event calendar to register. https ://www.facebook.com/302671403095304/posts/4261267880568950/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:GBO virtual tours
We are offering FREE w eekly virtual tours! Learn about the Green Bank Observatory&rsquo\;s teles copes\, projects\, and history from our Science Center team! Visit our&nbs p\;Even t calendar to register.
Help WVDNR B iologists Track the Distribution of Hellbenders and Mudpuppies in West Vir ginia
Be a citizen scientist and help us learn more about the distribution of hellbenders and mudpuppi es in West Virginia by participating in our Hellbender and Mudpuppy Survey . This project will take two years to complete\, and gives anglers\, scien ce enthusiasts and members of the public a chance to help map the distribu tion of hellbenders and mudpuppies and protect these unique amphibians and their habitats. WVDNR biologists will use data collected during the surve y to inform future conservation efforts.
How can you help?
Keep an eye out for these unique amphibians and report any observations or by catch of hellbenders and mudpuppies to the WVDNR through this surve y. Your observations will help WVDNR biologists better understand the dist ribution and status of these two salamanders in the Mountain State.
Learn more HERE.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20230206T2045330Z-399841-5146@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210604 SUMMARY:The world of vernal pools DESCRIPTION:Inside the Worlds of Vernal Pools Each year\, thousands of newl y metamorphosed frogs and salamanders emerge from seasonal pools that are as threatened as they are ephemeral. Visit the website to learn more… http s://www.nature.org/en-us/magazine/magazine-articles/vernal-pools/ Life in an Appalachian vernal pool (video) - https://youtu.be/bFEtJyoC0Ko X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Insi de the Worlds of Vernal Pools
Each year\, thousands of newly metamorphosed frogs and salamand ers emerge from seasonal pools that are as threatened as they are ephemera l. Visit the website to learn more&hellip\;
Life in an Appalachian vernal pool (video) - https://youtu.be/bFEtJy oC0Ko
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210603T2025070Z-399841-3944@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T200000 SUMMARY:TMDL public meeting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-DWWM is accepting comments and will hold a virtual public meeting for draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for select streams in the Big Sandy River\, Lower Ohio River\, and Twelvepole Creek watersheds. For detailed information and resources visit WVDEP's TMDL website and sel ect the watersheds in the Hydrologic Group E. An interactive overview of t he project is available Here. Streams in these watersheds do not meet feca l coliform bacteria\, total iron\, selenium\, pH\, dissolved aluminum\, be ryllium\, and/or dissolved oxygen water quality standards. WVDEP staff wil l host a virtual meeting to present an overview of the TMDL development pr ocess and answer questions on 12/15/2020 at 6 pm. This meeting is public a nd can be accessed using the information below: Register HERE Meeting ID: 857 7584 3610\; Passcode: 806865\; Phone: 301-715-8592 Comments must be su bmitted on/before Jan. 12\, 202. They cab be emailed to Mindy Neil or mail ed to: WV Dept. of Environmental Protection\, 601 57th St. SE\, Charleston \, WV 25304\, ATTN: Big Sandy\, Lower Ohio\, Twelvepole Draft TMDL comment s After consideration of public comments\, the WVDEP will make appropriate revisions and submit final draft TMDLs to the U.S. Environmental Protecti on Agency for approval. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-DWWM i s accepting comments and will hold a virtual public meeting for draft Tota l Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for select streams in the Big Sandy River\, Lower Ohio River\, and Twelvepole Creek watersheds. For detailed informati on and resources visit WVDEP's \;TMDL website and select the watersheds in the Hydrol ogic Group E. An interactive overview of the project is available Here.
Streams in these watersheds do not meet fecal coliform bacteria\, total iron\, selenium\, pH\, dissolved alu minum\, beryllium\, and/or dissolved oxygen water quality standards. WVDEP staff will host a virtual meeting to present an overview of the TMDL deve lopment process and answer questions on 12/15/2020 at 6 pm. This meeting i s public and can be accessed using the information below:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Register HERE \;Meeting ID: 857 7584 3610\; \ ;Passcode: 806865\; \;Phone: \;3 01-715-8592
Comments must be submitted on/before Jan. 12\, 202. They cab be emailed to Mindy Neil \;or mailed to: \;WV Dept. o f Environmental Protection\, 601 57th St. SE\, Charleston\, WV 25304\, ATTN: Big Sandy\, Lower Ohio\, Twelvepole Draft TMDL comments
After consideration of public co mments\, the WVDEP will make appropriate revisions and submit final draft TMDLs to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20201207T1758310Z-399841-3569@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T200000 SUMMARY:Berkeley Co water fair DESCRIPTION:To learn more view the attached flier. Questions? Email Susan P arker\, or call 304-515-0071. BerkeleyCoWaterFair.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To learn mor e view the attached flier. Questions? Email Susan Parker\, or call 304-515-0071.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220708T1930300Z-399841-4742@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T133000 SUMMARY:Tackling community problems DESCRIPTION:Tackling Complex Community Problems Join this event to learn th e importance of engaging core teams of residents to make transformational change possible in your community. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tackling Com plex Community Problems
Join this event to learn the importance of engaging core teams of residents to make transformational change possible in your community.
Register Here.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220708T1324320Z-399841-4743@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110326 SUMMARY:WVEEA Conference DESCRIPTION:The WV Environmental Education Association Conference will be h eld at the new Canaan Valley Institute facility. For more information go to: http://www.wveea.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Environmental Education Association Con ference will be held at the new Canaan Valley Institute facility. \;Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
These w eighted casemaker caddisfly larvae can be found in abundance in fast-flowi ng streams this time of year. Their cases are made from a center tube of c oarse sand grains with a pair of pebbles on each side. The added pebbles a ct as a ballast to help 'weigh' the larvae down so they don't get swept aw ay. We'd say their design is rock-solid
Photo: \;Teter Creek
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251203T2126360Z-399841-6892@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220502 SUMMARY:§319 reporting deadline DESCRIPTION:CWA §319 Grants are timed to the Federal fiscal year. The firs t semi-annual report documents progress and activities between October 1 - March 31\; it is due May 1. The second semi-annual report documents prog ress and activities between April 1 - September 30\; it is due November 1. Note: If reports are not submitted in a timely manner current and future grant awards will be compromised. More info at: http://www.dep.wv.gov/WW E/Programs/nonptsource/Pages/Reports.aspx 319Reporting.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CWA §\;319 Gran
ts are timed to \;the
More info at:
Camp Waldo i s an overnight camp on the banks of the Greenbrier River in southern West Virginia. We teach 4th-9th graders to respect\, conserve and protect the e nvironment. Camp programs include ecology\, environmental education\, over night camping trips\, paddling\, archery\, a ropes course\, arts\, and oth er adventures and educational opportunities. There will be two three-week sessions of Camp Waldo in Summer 2022.
Costs for Camp Waldo will be determined on a sliding scale based on family income for summer 2022. Camp Waldo is a nonprofit camp\, and even families at the top of the sliding s cale pay much less than actual cost per camper. Most of Camp Waldo&rsquo\; s costs are covered by outside funding\, through grants and donations. We do not want the cost of camp to keep any child from attending Camp Waldo\, particularly families with more than one camper attending camp. If you wo uld like to discuss financial assistance\, please contact Kevin Johnson. More information \;HERE.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220316T1327260Z-399841-4399@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T150000 SUMMARY:Advancing Nature-Based Solutions Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Communicating the Real Value of Nature-Based Solutions Building on Session 1 “Integrating Ecological Economics into Watershed Restoration Projects\,” this second session focuses on tools and strategies for apply ing and communicating ecological economics with advocacy and evaluation ou tcomes in mind. The session will feature insights from Healthy Community S ervices. Key Topics: Supporting watershed restoration projects with valuat ion Strengthening local advocacy and securing funding using valuation Con necting participants with free and low-cost resources project managers can use to replicate this work ---> Learn more and register here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Communicatin g the Real Value of Nature-Based Solutions
Building on Session 1 &ldquo\;Integrating Ecological Econom ics into Watershed Restoration Projects\,&rdquo\; this second session focu ses on tools and strategies for applying and communicating ecological econ omics with advocacy and evaluation outcomes in mind. The session will feat ure insights from Healthy Community Services.
Key Topics:
--->\; \ ;Learn more and register here
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20260317T1756300Z-399841-6935@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T160000 SUMMARY:WQ standards meeting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is hosting a public meeting on Water Quality Standards at the WVDEP Headquarters in Charleston. WV Rivers will be there making the case for updated human health criteria. If you cannot make the meeting in person\, you are able to access the meeting using your computer or mobile device. If you would like to participate in this meeting remotely\, please use the Zoom meeting link below and follow the onscreen directions. Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/475048447pwd=WHFNRjIrMXptUzgrMmxUSXQveEhBZz09 Meeting I D: 475 048 447 Password: WVdwwm2019 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is hos ting a public meeting on Water Quality Stand ards at the WVDEP Headquarters in Charleston. WV Rivers will be there maki ng the case for updated human health criteria. \;If you cannot make th e meeting in person\, you are able to access the meeting using your comput er or mobile device. If you would like to participate in this meeting remo tely\, please use the Zoom meeting link below and follow the onscreen dire ctions.
Zoom: \;https://zoom.us/j/475048447pwd=WHFNRjIrMX ptUzgrMmxUSXQveEhBZz09
M eeting ID: 475 048 447
Passw ord: WVdwwm2019
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:WVDEP Headquarters UID:20191203T1818440Z-399841-2579@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207 SUMMARY:WVAM environmental grant program DESCRIPTION:Applications are now being accepted for our 2023 Environmental Grant Program! “As one of the state’s largest environmental companies\, We st Virginia American Water is proud to commit annual funding that drives s ustainable water management practices for a more sustainable future\,” sai d Robert Burton\, president of West Virginia American Water. “Investing in projects that protect and improve the health of our shared water resource s is the foundation of strong communities and vibrant economies.” Learn mo re and apply here -> https://bit.ly/40opURE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Applications are now being accepted for our 2023 Environmental Grant Program! < /p>
&ldquo\;As one of the state&rsquo\; s largest environmental companies\, West Virginia American Water is proud to commit annual funding that drives sustainable water management practice s for a more sustainable future\,&rdquo\; said Robert Burton\, president o f West Virginia American Water. &ldquo\;Investing in projects that protect and improve the health of our shared water resources is the foundation of strong communities and vibrant economies.&rdquo\;
Learn more and apply here ->\; \;https://bit.l y/40opURE
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230206T2107520Z-399841-5150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T203000 SUMMARY:TU fly tying DESCRIPTION:Join TU for our monthly Fly Tying Meetup in Charleston! The eve nt is in the private room of Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille. It's open to ev eryone and all skill levels who are interested in fly tying. We encourage you to bring your tying vise and material and enjoy an evening with fellow anglers and those who enjoy the art of fly tying. Parking is available fo r free on the street after 6:00 p.m. or there is a pay lot across the stre et from Adelphia (218 Capitol St\, Charleston\, WV). Hope to see you! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join \;T U for our monthly Fly Tyin g Meetup in Charleston! The event is \;in the private room of Adelphia Sports Bar &\; Gri lle. It's open to everyone and all skill levels who are interested in fly tying. We encourage you to bring your tying vise and material and enjo y an evening with fellow anglers and those who enjoy the art of fly tying.
Parking is available for f ree on the street after 6:00 p.m. or there is a pay lot across the street from Adelphia (218 Capitol St\, Charleston\, WV). \;Hope to see you! \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200121T1750170Z-399841-2712@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T150000 SUMMARY:How's My Waterway DESCRIPTION:How’s My Waterway? The call will feature an update from EPA sta ff on How's My Waterway and be the first of a series of calls every first Thursday of the month beginning at 2:00 pm EST. There is a call scheduled for April 4\, May 2 and June 6. A combination of factors including the fed eral shutdown led to a delay for the HMW team's work\, but EPA and ACWA st aff agreed to schedule a recurring meeting to provide regular feedback for the agency moving forward. The registration link below should register y ou for all 4 webinar dates and can provide calendar notices as well. Each calendar notice contains call-in info. Please register for How's My Waterw ay below. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8920989144737034497 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How&rsquo\;s My Waterway?
The call will feature an update from EPA staff on How's My Waterway and be the first of a series of calls every first Thursday of the month beginning at 2:00 pm E ST. There is a call scheduled for April 4\, May 2 and June 6.
A combination of factors including the federal shutdown led to a delay for the HMW team's work\, but EPA and ACWA staff agreed to schedu le a recurring meeting to provide regular feedback for the agency moving f orward. \;
The registrat
ion link below should register you for all 4 webinar dates and can provide
calendar notices as well. Each calendar notice contains call-in info.&nbs
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The \;Co mmon \;Water \;Symposium \;has been confirmed fat the NRCCE bui lding. Lisa Lohr's class will be presenting their projec ts on Dunkard Creek.
The pr ogram has funding to reimburse \;watershed groups that are traveling t o attend the \;symposium\, so if you are interested in being reimburse d for travel to the \;symposium\, please email \;Rachel Spirnak \;by Apr il 17th to \;let her know that you would like travel reimbursement.&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20250421T1608250Z-399841-6430@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200521 SUMMARY:Science is Cool DESCRIPTION:ScIC2 'Science Is Cool' Virtual Unconference Our speakers and p artners are businesses\, scientists\, innovators\, and passionate educator s just like you. Enter your information below to register for this free ev ent. We will send more details as the schedule of exciting speakers contin ues to develop. Be sure to add the event to your calendar and download the Zoom video webinar app in advance so you don't miss a thing (https://zoom .us/download). http://www.scic-conference.com/ Register HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ScIC 2 'Science Is Cool' Virtual Unconference
Streamer fun damentals
Understanding when
\, where\, and what materials can make or break your streamers.
Very simple overview for everyone to bui
ld and play on. This live feed is partly in an effort to aid \;PHWFF in conjunction
with Fly Fishi
ng West Virginia.
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/s/basic-streamers-what-you-need-/530830401158772/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200506T1355280Z-399841-3052@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T143000 SUMMARY:Soak up the rain series DESCRIPTION:Soak Up the Rain - New England Webinar Series Clean Water on th e Cape: Green Infrastructure in Sandwich and Yarmouth\, MA Register HERE T his webinar will showcase best practices in the coastal Cape Cod communiti es of Sandwich and Yarmouth\, MA. This past year\, the Town of Yarmouth\, MA completed design and construction of their fourth subsurface gravel wet land to treat bacteria and nutrient pollution. The Town of Sandwich\, MA u sed a combination of bioretention facilities\, vegetated swales\, and poro us pavement installations to clean Sandwich Harbor in pursuit of approval for shell fishing. https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england -webinar-series X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Soak Up the Rain - New England Webinar Series
Clean Water on the Cape: Green Infrastructure in Sa ndwich and Yarmouth\, MA
Reg ister HERE
This webinar will showcase best practices in
the coastal Cape Cod communities of Sandwich and Yarmouth\, MA. This past
year\, the Town of Yarmouth\, MA completed design and construction of thei
r fourth subsurface gravel wetland to treat bacteria and nutrient pollutio
n. The Town of Sandwich\, MA used a combination of bioretention facilities
\, vegetated swales\, and porous pavement installations to clean Sandwich
Harbor in pursuit of approval for shell fishing.
https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england- webinar-series
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200804T1909310Z-399841-3307@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200915 SUMMARY:Brownfield conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The 2020 WV Brownfields Conference & Main Street/ON TRAC Traini ng is going virtual! With ongoing public health concerns and so much uncer tainty about what the fall will look like\, we’re bringing redevelopment t raining to you – wherever you are. This year’s event will feature nine ses sions over three days\, with breaks and networking opportunities in betwee n\, This year’s theme is - Women in Brownfields. The full schedule and a link to FREE registration is available at the Conference website. http://w vbrownfields.org/widgetkit/2020-wv-bfmsot-conference/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;2020 WV Brownfields Conference &\; Main Street/ON TRAC Training&n bsp\;is going virtual! \;With ongoing public health concerns and so mu ch uncertainty about what the fall will look like\, we&rsquo\;re bringing redevelopment training to you &ndash\; wherever you are. This year&rsquo\; s event will feature nine sessions over three days\, with breaks and netwo rking opportunities in between\, This year&rsquo\;s theme is - \;W omen in Brownfields. \;
The full schedule and a link to \;FREE registration \;is available at the Conference website.
http://wvbrownfields.org/widgetkit/2020-wv-bfmsot-conference/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200909T1309520Z-399841-3416@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210304 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:During the 2020 Drought Exercise\, water suppliers and staff pr acticed communications and procedures that would be used in an actual drou ght\, including the exchange of information via CO-OP’s Data Portal websit e. Staff made use of the latest version of the R/Shiny application to supp ort simulated drought operations decision-making. In this issue: Six blac k-led organizations changing the face of outdoor recreation\; Land use tie d to ‘intersex’ smallmouth bass\; Shenandoah National Park anticipates man y visitors\; Beaver chows on tidal basin Cherry Tree\; Texas-type blackout or water crisis is unlikely in the region\; Jefferson County Parks & Recr eation requests input on environmental assessment\; Pandemic could change Maryland oyster industry\; Cherry blossom season in Alexandria\; The new c limate's effect on precipitation and flooding\; Savage River State Forest rolls out online reservations\; Details on Alexandria’s RiverRenew project \; Two bills that would change water quality standards in West Virginia An d much more… Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:During the&n bsp\;2020 Drought Exercis e\, water suppliers and staff practiced communications and procedures that would be used in an actual drought\, including the exchange of inform ation via CO-OP&rsquo\;s Data Portal website. Staff made use of the latest version of the R/Shiny application to support simulated drought operation s decision-making. \;
In this issue: Six
black-led organizations changing the face of outdoor recreation\; Land use tied to &lsquo\;intersex&rsquo\; smallmouth bass\; Shenandoah National Park anticipat
es many visitors\; Beaver chows on tida
l basin Cherry Tree\; \;Texas-type bla
ckout or water crisis is unlikely in the region\; Jefferson County Parks &a
mp\; Recreation requests input on environmental assessment\; Pandemic could change Maryland oyster industry\; Cherry blossom season in Alexandria\; The n
ew climate's effect on precipitation and flooding\; Savage River State Forest rolls out online reservations\; Details on Alexandria&
rsquo\;s RiverRenew project\; Two bills that would change wate
r quality standards in West Virginia
And much more&hellip\; Click-Her e to read the details.
WRI Virtual
Seminar Series
The West V
irginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Serie
s from December 2023 through February 2024 to highlight current water rese
arch and remediation projects. Each session will feature three presentatio
ns pertaining to a particular theme followed by Q&\;A. Presenters will
consist of various WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WVWRI.
Sessions will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:
00 am. \;
Register online \;to get the Zoom link to a
ccess any occurrence in this webinar series.
Learn more \;here
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20231211T1927150Z-399841-5501@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T143000 SUMMARY:STEPL training DESCRIPTION:EPA is offering a live STEPL (Spreadsheet Tool for Estimating P ollutant Loads) training event STEPL is an EPA model based on a customize d Excel spreadsheet that supports planning level decision-making for water sheds. It is designed to help determining annual average pollutant loading s from nonpoint sources and estimate best management practice (BMP) effect iveness at reducing pollutant loads. This training is designed as a introd uction. The format will be a live walk-through of STEPL using an example w atershed scenario. All users or potential users of STEPL are welcome! View the attached pdf for more details. Register HERE. EPA_STEPLtraining2020.p df X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA is offering a live STEPL (Spreadsheet Tool for Estimating Polluta nt Loads) \;training event \;
This training is designed as a introduction. The format will be a live walk-through of STEPL using an example watershed scenario. All us ers or potential users of STEPL are welcome! \;View the attac hed pdf for more details.
Re gister HERE.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200924T1811230Z-399841-3458@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200708 SUMMARY:ACP cancelled DESCRIPTION:Dominion and Duke Abandon the Atlantic Coast Pipeline What does it mean for our water? In early July\, the news broke that the 600-mile A tlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) was abandoned by parent companies Dominion an d Duke\, leading to a cancellation of the project. Read below to learn how we got here and what it means for our rivers and streams. https://bit.ly /ACPcancelled X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dominion and Duke \;Abandon \;the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
What does it mean for our water?
In early July\, the news \;broke that t he 600-mile \;Atlantic Coast Pipeline \;(ACP) \;was abandoned by parent companies Dominion and Duke\, leading to a cancellation of the project. \;Read below< /em> to learn how we got here and what it means for our rivers and streams . \;
River of Promise \;Meeting
We have decided to host a meeting at our Cheat River Festival Si te under our Pavilion at 10:30 am. \; The Pavilion can be found \; here. \; For those attending\, plea se bring a mask to the meeting.
Topics include: Status of current projects and new partnership efforts\, walk and tal k on the state of Muddy Creek Active Treatment and Watershed Based Plannin g\, and\, if time and logistics allow\, a tour of our newly constructed pa ssive treatment site\, Beaver Creek at Auman Road\, which eliminates the l argest untreated source of acidity and aluminum to Beaver Creek. Friends o f Deckers Creek will add additional topics. \;
I will send out a formal agenda shortly\, and due t o concerns with COVID-19 please RSVP by July 13th to madison@cheat.org if you plan t o attend \;so I can implement practices to best reduce risk.< /span>
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Madison Ball \, \;Friends of the Cheat - Restoration Program Manager
304-329-3621 x 7 - \; madison@cheat.org
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200708T1659550Z-399841-3259@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T193000 SUMMARY:Chicken litter DESCRIPTION:Chicken Litter: The Sky is Falling This next event in the Brock Environmental Learning Series will explore the very important but relativ ely unknown pollution issues emanating from the watershed-wide poultry ind ustry. Register here Spots fill up quickly\, so don't wait to register. Can’t make a webinar? Registration includes access to the recorded program s to watch at your leisure. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chic ken Litter: The Sky is Falling
This next event in the Brock Environmental Learning Series wil l explore the very important but relatively unknown pollution issues emana ting from the watershed-wide poultry industry. \;Register here
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Spots fill up quickly\, so don't wait to register. Can&rsquo\;t make a webinar? Registration includes access to t he recorded programs to watch at your leisure.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200708T1709450Z-399841-3260@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000 SUMMARY:Hanging Rock hike DESCRIPTION:There will be a Hanging Rock Observatory hike organized by the Friends of Monroe. There will be a short orientation in the parking lot at 10 and Hanging Rock volunteers on the mountain to answer questions and gi ve information on landmarks and our upcoming fall count. Please RSVP on th e Friends of Monroe webpage for the lunch in Waiteville. ---> Learn more h ere. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There will b e a \;Hanging Rock Observatory hik e organized by the Friends of Monroe. There will be a short orientation in the parking lot at 10 and Hanging Rock volunteers on the mountain to answ er questions and give information on landmarks and our upcoming fall count .
Please RSVP on the \; Friends of Monroe webpage for the lunch in Waiteville.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250818T1249100Z-399841-6738@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902 SUMMARY:Agritour bus tour RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Join us on September for a regional agritourism bus tour\, visi ting operations here in West Virginia\, as well as Virginia\, North Caroli na\, and Tennessee! This trip is open to all levels of agritourism operato rs\, educators\, and service producers\, whether you’re a beginner or a se asoned pro. Bus\, admission fees\, and most meals will be covered. The par ticipant is responsible for lodging. ---> Learn more and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us on S eptember for a regional agritourism bus tour\, visiting operations here in West Virginia\, as well as Virginia\, North Carolina\, and Tennessee! Thi s trip is open to all levels of agritourism operators\, educators\, and se rvice producers\, whether you&rsquo\;re a beginner or a seasoned pro. Bus\ , admission fees\, and most meals will be covered. The participant is resp onsible for lodging.
---> \; \;Lea rn more and register here.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250818T1253120Z-399841-6739@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200619 SUMMARY:Space Math DESCRIPTION:Space Math These are advanced but fun projects that let you rub shoulders with scientists and help them collect valuable data. Some proje cts will have you make your own measurements and observations and report t hem to a scientist doing this research. Other projects will have you hunt through images and other scientific data looking for an exciting new disco very of new stars\, planets or galaxies! NASA Projects - There are many NA SA-supported citizen science projects still in progress\, and these may be found in the directory located at the NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center. Ci tizen Science Projects https://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spac e Math
These are ad vanced but fun projects that let you rub shoulders with scientists and hel p them collect valuable data. Some projects will have you make your own me asurements and observations and report them to a scientist doing this rese arch. Other projects will have you hunt through images and other scientifi c data looking for an exciting new discovery of new stars\, planets or gal axies!
NASA Projects - There are many NASA-supported citizen science projects still i n progress\, and these may be found in the directory located at the NASA G oddard Spaceflight Center. Citizen Science Projects
https://spacemath.g sfc.nasa.gov/
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200618T1317280Z-399841-3213@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Company rescinds plans to remove 1.5 million gal lons of water daily from Big Sewickley Creek. Read more here. Celebrate th e Incredible Ohio River Watershed with 'Biodiversity in the Basin' photo c ontest. More info here. Ohio River Basin Restoration and Protection Report . Read the report or register to attend engagement events here: Restoratio n Report | ORB Alliance. Resilient Ecosystems and Adaptive Landscapes (REA L) Planning. Read more here. Widespread Microplastic Pollution in Central Appalachian Streams: Implications for Freshwater Ecosystem Sustainability. Read more here. Iconic wetland now under Nature Conservancy protection. R ead more here. For Teachers - Biodiversity Blitz Activities. Learn more he re. Local lakes and rivers become anglers' summer dream. Learn more here. June Bacteriological monitoring results. Learn more here. Grants National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardshi p Program 2025 Request for Proposals. Learn more here. Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. Maryland DNR o ffers outdoor recreation Equity Grants. Learn more here. 2025 AML Economi c Revitalization (AMLER) Program Application. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Grants
Mobilizing v olunteers for community
Folk s across the state have mobilized to make sure neighbors don&rsquo\;t go h ungry\, health care workers and vulnerable populations have masks\, and mu ch more. Join us for a conversation to learn and share ways that volunteer s are being mobilized across the state right now\, and how we can make the se efforts sustainable.
Gues t Speakers: Liz Brunello\, WV Food ER 2020 / Rapid Response WV\; Dana Brya nt\, Communications Manager\, Volunteer WV \; Virginia Shimek\, Preserve W V AmeriCorps and WV Mask Army\; and Aiden Taylor\, Executive Director\, Cl ay County Community Emergency Response Team
Register Here .
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CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20200622T1418470Z-399841-3212@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T140000 SUMMARY:Seed giveaway DESCRIPTION:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take pla ce from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more information. Questions? Email dawn.lemle@usda.gov. Spr ingSeedGiveaway X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take place from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more info rmation. \;
Questions? E mail \;dawn.lemle@ usda.gov.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250407T1455540Z-399841-6435@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Seed giveaway DESCRIPTION:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take pla ce from 3 - 5 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See t he flyer for more information. Questions? Email dawn.lemle@usda.gov. Spri ngSeedGiveaway X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take place from 3 - 5 pm. You m ust register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more infor mation. \;
Questions? Em ail \;dawn.lemle@u sda.gov.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250407T1443460Z-399841-6432@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T140000 SUMMARY:Seed giveaway DESCRIPTION:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take pla ce from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more information. Questions? Email dawn.lemle@usda.gov. Spr ingSeedGiveaway X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take place from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more info rmation. \;
Questions? E mail \;dawn.lemle@ usda.gov.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250407T1456420Z-399841-6433@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T140000 SUMMARY:Seed giveaway DESCRIPTION:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take pla ce from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more information. Questions? Email dawn.lemle@usda.gov. Spr ingSeedGiveaway X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take place from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more info rmation. \;
Questions? E mail dawn.lemle@usda.g ov.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250407T1456120Z-399841-6431@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T140000 SUMMARY:Seed giveaway DESCRIPTION:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take pla ce from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more information. Questions? Email dawn.lemle@usda.gov. Spr ingSeedGiveaway X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take place from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more info rmation. \;
Questions? E mail \;dawn.lemle@ usda.gov.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250407T1459040Z-399841-6437@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T160000 SUMMARY:Seed giveaway DESCRIPTION:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take pla ce from 2-4 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more information. Questions? Email dawn.lemle@usda.gov. Spring SeedGiveaway X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take place from 2-4 pm. You mus t register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more informa tion. \;
Questions? Emai l \;dawn.lemle@usd a.gov.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250407T1458030Z-399841-6436@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T170000 SUMMARY:Seed giveaway DESCRIPTION:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take pla ce from 3 - 5 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See t he flyer for more information. Questions? Email dawn.lemle@usda.gov. Spri ngSeedGiveaway X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take place from 3 - 5 pm. You m ust register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more infor mation. \;
Questions? Em ail \;dawn.lemle@u sda.gov.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250407T1449170Z-399841-6434@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000 SUMMARY:Seed giveaway DESCRIPTION:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take pla ce from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more information. Questions? Email dawn.lemle@usda.gov. Spr ingSeedGiveaway X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spring seed giveaway for Kanawha County residents will take place from 12 - 2 pm. You must register to be eligible for the giveaway. See the flyer for more info rmation. \;
Questions? E mail \;dawn.lemle@ usda.gov.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250407T1459480Z-399841-6438@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206 SUMMARY:FOC Snorkel Club DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat is looking for youth based groups who may be interested in joining the FOC Snorkel Club. FOC's goal is simple: to in spire the next generation by introducing them to the incredible ecosystems hidden just beneath the surface of our local rivers. With the guidance of experienced instructors\, youth get the chance to explore vibrant underwa ter landscapes teeming with fish\, aquatic insects\, and plant life. Each snorkeling adventure becomes a living classroom\, where kids don’t just le arn about nature—they experience it firsthand. This hands-on exploration h elps them understand the delicate balance of our waterways and why it’s so important to protect them.If you are local to the Cheat River watershed a nd interested in bringing this unforgettable experience to your group\, pl ease reach out to Lisa@cheat.org. FOCSnorklingClub.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Cheat \;is \;looking for youth based groups who may be interested in joining the FOC Snorkel Club. FOC's \;goal is si mple: to inspire the next generation by introducing them to the incredible ecosystems hidden just beneath the surface of our local rivers. With the guidance of experienced instructors\, youth get the chance to explore vibr ant underwater landscapes teeming with fish\, aquatic insects\, and plant life.
Each snorkeling advent ure becomes a living classroom\, where kids don&rsquo\;t just learn about nature&mdash\;they experience it firsthand. This hands-on exploration help s them understand the delicate balance of our waterways and why it&rsquo\; s so important to protect them.If you are local to the Cheat River watersh ed and interested in bringing this unforgettable experience to your group\ , please reach out to Lisa@ cheat.org. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250205T1805480Z-399841-6249@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T203000 SUMMARY:Kermit Community meeting DESCRIPTION:Kermit Community Conversation What would you like to see in ord er to make life in Kermit better? Join us for an open discussion! For more information call 304-393-4103 or visit the Facebook event page. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/able-families-100-lincoln-st-kermit-wv/kermit-commu nity-conversation/486090855412352/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kermit Commu nity Conversation What would you like to see in order to make life in Kerm it better? Join us for an open discussion! For more information call 304-3 93-4103 or visit the Facebook event page.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Abe Families UID:20200310T1623410Z-399841-2840@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190710 SUMMARY:REAP litter control grants DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) announced the recipients o f the Litter Control Grants. The grants\, awarded to state solid waste aut horities (SWA)\, county commissions\, and municipalities\, totaled $94\,80 0 and were approved for 35 individual applicants. Funding for the litter c ontrol program is generated from 50% of civil penalties imposed upon perso ns convicted of unlawful disposal of litter and state agency facility recy cling revenue pursuant to West Virginia Code §22-15A-4 and §22-15A-5. Down load the attachment for the complete list. 2019REAPGrants.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Rehabilita tion Environmental Action Plan \;(REAP) announced the recipie nts of the Litter Control Grants. The grants\, awarded to state solid wast e authorities (SWA)\, county commissions\, and municipalities\, totaled $9 4\,800 and were approved for 35 individual applicants.
Come learn the basics &ndash\ ; what is the Clean Water SRF\, what kinds of projects can it fund\, and h ow can it address water quality issues in your community? This is the firs t of a three-part series on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).< /span>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20231121T1751050Z-399841-5490@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T153000 SUMMARY:Wetland protection DESCRIPTION:What Can States Do to Protect Wetlands? Join NCEL and Earthjus tice for a panel discussion covering the context and decision of Sackett v . EPA and what policy options exist to help restore protections for one of the most important ecosystems\, to ensure clean water for future generati ons. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join NCEL and Earthjustice for a panel discus
sion covering the context and decision of Sackett v. EPA and what policy o
ptions exist to help restore protections for one of the most important eco
systems\, to ensure clean water for future generations.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>This session will focus on centering the mos t vulnerable community members in creating climate resilience plans\, show casing community-driven examples from the \;National Association of Cli mate Resilience Planners \;and the \;Community-Driven Climate R esilience Planning Framework.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20231121T1746480Z-399841-5488@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230731 SUMMARY:Register for grant writing training DESCRIPTION:Grant writing training Sept. 28-29 in Wheeling WV Volunteer WV has teamed up with The Grant Advantage to offer this two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested training topics. This session of Gra nt Writing training will be hosted in the Highlands located in Triadelphia \, WV. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienc ed grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. Registr ation is limited to the first 50 people\, so register today. The training will fill up quickly\, so please do not delay. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grant writin g training Sept. 28-29 in Wheeling WV
Volunteer WV has teamed up with The Grant Advantage to offer this t wo-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested training topics. This session of Grant Writing training will be hosted in the Highlands lo cated in Triadelphia\, WV.
T his intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. Registration is limited to the first 50 people\, so register today. The training will fill up quick ly\, so please do not delay.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230731T1337350Z-399841-5353@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602 SUMMARY:Float the Fork RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Join us this weekend in West Milford for the 2023 Old Mill Fest ival & Float the Fork! Register for the float on Friday evening from 4:00- 8:00 PM at the West Milford Public River Access Site or Saturday morning f rom 7:00-10:00 AM at the West Milford Community Center. We provide shuttle s for boaters\, and kayak rentals will also available! There will be food\ , live music\, and other entertainment for all ages Friday and Saturday. C ome out and enjoy the beautiful river\, the community\, and the summer wea ther! Click-Here for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us this weekend in West Milford for the 2023 Ol d Mill Festival &\; Float the Fork!
Register for the float on Friday evening from 4:00-8:00 PM at the West Milford Public River Access Site or Saturday morning from 7:0 0-10:00 AM at the West Milford Community Center. We provide shuttles for b oaters\, and kayak rentals will also available! There will be food\, live music\, and other entertainment for all ages Friday and Saturday. Come out and enjoy the beautiful river\, the community\, and the summer weather!
Click-Here \;for more details.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230531T1816050Z-399841-5315@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190621 SUMMARY:River Ralley RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:River Rally Cleveland\, Ohio Hosted annually by River Network\, River Rally provides an inspiring and energy-infused touchpoint for nonpr ofit groups from across the U.S. and beyond\, as well as for agency and fo undation representatives\, industry innovators\, philanthropists\, academi cs\, students\, and community leaders. It includes over 70 learning opport unities\, an awards ceremony\, novel social events\, and access to thought leaders and change agents. River Rally 2019 takes place along the banks o f the Cuyahoga River and marks the last time that river caught fire from u nregulated pollution fifty years ago\, a pivotal event that sparked the en vironmental movement that led to the establishment of the Clean Water Act. The River Rally 2019 program features speakers who will celebrate this an d other clean-water victories while illuminating today’s most urgent water topics. https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Rive r Rally Cleveland\, Ohio
Hosted annually by River Network< /span>\, River Rally provides an inspiring and energy-infused touchpoi nt for nonprofit groups from across the U.S. and beyond\, as well as for a gency and foundation representatives\, industry innovators\, philanthropis ts\, academics\, students\, and community leaders. It includes over 70 lea rning opportunities\, an awards ceremony\, novel social events\, and acces s to thought leaders and change agents.
River Rally 2019 takes place along the banks of the Cuyahoga R iver and marks the last time that river caught fire from unregulated pollu tion fifty years ago\, a pivotal event that sparked the environmental move ment that led to the establishment of the Clean Water Act. The River Rally 2019 program features speakers who will celebrate this and other clean-wa ter victories while illuminating today&rsquo\;s most urgent water topics.< /span>
https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect -learn/river-rally/
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20190322T1435520Z-399841-1766@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406 SUMMARY:Clean the Fork DESCRIPTION:Clean the Fork! Join us for WV Make it Shine Cleanup day on the West Fork. The WV Make It Shine program is committed to make West Virgini a he cleanest state in the nation and links business\, nonprofits\, commun ities and other organizations together to target areas that need cleanups. FWS\, DEP and Guardians of the West Fork have selected sites on the River that need some TLC. Gloves\, trash bags and lunch will be provided! Meet in the morning prepared for the weather and we will work our way downstrea m. https://www.facebook.com/events/784907731894589/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clean the Fork!
Join us for WV Make it Shine Cleanup day on the West Fork. The WV Make It Shine p rogram is committed to make West Virginia he cleanest state in the nation and links business\, nonprofits\, communities and other organizations toge ther to target areas that need cleanups. FWS\, DEP and Guardians of the We st Fork have selected sites on the River that need some TLC. Gloves\, tras h bags and lunch will be provided! Meet in the morning prepared for the we ather and we will work our way downstream.
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/784907731894589/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190322T1429000Z-399841-1764@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200102T203000 SUMMARY:TU meeting DESCRIPTION:ENTU Chapter meeting Monthly membership meeting for the Ernie N ester Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Meeting is scheduled for 7-8:30 PM with socializing 30-min prior. Our program speaker for January will be Jim Hedr ick\, Hatchery Program Manager\, West Virginia Division of Natural Resourc es. This will be a great opportunity to learn about and ask questions abou t the state's draft Trout Management Plan. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ENTU Chapter \;meeting
Monthly memb ership meeting for the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Meeting is scheduled for 7-8:30 PM with socializing 30-min prior. Our program speaker for January will be \;Jim Hedrick\, H atchery Program Manager\, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Thi s will be a great opportunity to learn about and ask questions about the s tate's \;draft Trout Management Plan.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Public Library UID:20200102T1419390Z-399841-2631@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T130000 SUMMARY:CWSRF webinar series DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Finance Center Network is offering a free web inar series on the State Revolving Funds. The next one is on February 16th and the link to the series is provided below. As a reminder\, state CWSR F programs can finance nonpoint source projects\, stormwater projects and watershed partnerships\, which include efforts to demonstrate cooperative ways to address nonpoint sources of pollution to reduce adverse impacts on water quality. As a related reminder\, EPA recently published CWSRF Best Practices Guide for Financing Nonpoint Source Solutions. This guide is des igned to help the 51 state-level CWSRF programs and others apply best prac tices to address the challenge of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Registe r Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Environm ental Finance Center Network is offering a free webinar series on the Stat e Revolving Funds. The next one is on February 16th and the link to the se ries is provided below.
&nbs p\;As a reminder\, state CWSRF programs can finance nonpoint source projec ts\, stormwater projects and watershed partnerships\, which include effort s to demonstrate cooperative ways to address nonpoint sources of pollution to reduce adverse impacts on water quality. As a related reminder\, EPA r ecently published CWS RF Best Practices Guide for Financing Nonpoint Source Solutions. This guide is designed to help the 51 state-level CWSRF programs and others app ly best practices to address the challenge of nonpoint source (NPS) pollut ion.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230206T2111400Z-399841-5151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T160000 SUMMARY:Raleigh County Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate an early Earth Day with us! Piney Creek Watershe d Association (PCWA) will host its 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration on Apr il 13\, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Maxwell Hill Community Ce nter in Beckley\, WV. The event is FREE to enter and there will be food an d beverages provided by the Beckley Woman's Club available for purchase. W e will have kids activities as well as informational kiosks from other org anizations in attendance. If you have any questions or if you represent an organization that would like to participate in the event\, call (304) 228 -1680 or Email PCWA. https://www.facebook.com/events/258305711776550/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come celebra
te an early Earth Day with us! Piney Creek Watershed Association (PCWA) \
;will host its 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 13\, 2019 from 12
:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Maxwell Hill Community Center in Beckley\, WV
.
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ter and there will be food and beverages provided by the Beckley Woman's C
lub available for purchase. We will have kids activities as well as inform
ational kiosks from other organizations in attendance.
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t an organization that would like to participate in the event\, call (304)
228-1680 or Email \;PCWA.
https://www.facebook.com/events/258305711776550/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Maxwell Hill Community Center UID:20190322T1422450Z-399841-1763@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T170000 SUMMARY:Easter science blitz DESCRIPTION:Please join the College of Science & West Virginia Science Adve ntures for a day of fun & science at Marshall! Starting with an egg hunt o n Buskirk Field and then have your family join us for 25 free\, hands-on s cience activities throughout the Science Building!! Let's celebrate spring and our community! https://www.facebook.com/events/2000519066713758/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the College of Science &\; West Virginia Science Adventures for a day o f fun &\; science at Marshall! Starting with an egg hunt on Buskirk Fie ld and then have your family join us for 25 free\, hands-on science activi ties throughout the Science Building!! Let's celebrate spring and our comm unity!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2000519066713758/< /span>
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Marshall University UID:20190322T1417290Z-399841-1762@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 SUMMARY:Red Spruce planting DESCRIPTION:On April 13th the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge is inv iting volunteers to come out and help plant red spruce seedlings. Meet at the Refuge Office at 9 AM. Learn why we are restoring red spruce in our fo rest and then help us plant trees. Come dressed for the weather\, wear stu rdy shoes or boots and bring water. Lunch will be provided. For more infor mation contact Dawn Washington @ 304-866-3858 or email: Dawn_Washington@fw s.gov. Our back up date in case of bad weather is April 27th... https://ww w.facebook.com/events/328006964493923/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On April 13t h the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge is inviting volunteers to com e out and help plant red spruce seedlings. Meet at the Refuge Office at 9 AM. Learn why we are restoring red spruce in our forest and then help us p lant trees. Come dressed for the weather\, wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring water. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Dawn Was hington @ 304-866-3858 or email: Dawn_Washington@fws.gov. Our back up date in case of bad weather is Ap ril 27th...
https://www.facebook.com/events/328006964493923/
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20190403T1518150Z-399841-1703@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117 SUMMARY:Lewis Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events in November. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be of f the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help li mit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in t heir vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. Lewis County: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gravel lot next to the airport and cattle barn at J ackson Mills. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events in November. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID -19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when drop ping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website .
Lewis County: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gravel lot next to the airport and cattle barn at Jackson Mills.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20211105T1534330Z-399841-4185@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T093000 SUMMARY:Fly Fishing Film Tour DESCRIPTION:The Fly Fishing Film Tour returns to the LaBelle Theater in Sou th Charleston. Doors open at 6:30pm and the films start at 7pm. There will be door prizes and raffle items. Tickets are available online or at the d oor. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Fly Fish ing Film Tour returns to the LaBelle Theater in South Charleston. \;Do ors open at 6:30pm and the films start at 7pm. There will be door prizes a nd raffle items. Tickets are available online or at the door.
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Labelle Theater UID:20260313T1437010Z-399841-7020@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 SUMMARY:Streaming with the Run DESCRIPTION:Stream with the Run contains Stories\, science\, and stewardshi p from WSWA along the Warm Springs Run. Click the link below to download t he newsletter WSWA_2026WinterNewsletter.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stream with the Run contains Stories\, science\, and stewardship from WSWA along the W arm Springs Run. Click the link below to download the newsletter
WSWA_2026Winter Newsletter.pdf
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260206T2134160Z-399841-6952@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 SUMMARY:GRWA future trash projects DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association needs your help! We are looking for areas in the Greenbrier River Watershed that needs trash p icked up and tires pulled. Please - if you know of an area where we need t o organize a clean up and/or get tires pulled out of the river\, fill this google form out. We are ready to schedule for 2026. Click-Here to complet e the site form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Greenbrier River Watershed Association needs you
r help! We are looking for areas in the Greenbrier River Watershed that ne
eds trash picked up and tires pulled. Please - if you know of an area wher
e we need to organize a clean up and/or get tires pulled out of the river\
, fill this google form out.
We are ready to schedule for 2026. Click-Here to complete the site form. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260202T1359340Z-399841-6951@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210705 SUMMARY:Anatomy Academy DESCRIPTION:Event by WVSU Castem Dates: July 5- July 9 The 2021 Anatomy Aca demy will be a week-long virtual STEM camp for 7th-9th grade students. The program will familiarize students with the five systems of the human body . Supplies will be mailed to participating students. Throughout the camp\, youth will: Explore the major functions of five systems of the human body . Review the parts that make up each system and how they operate. Build mo dels of each system. Learn about common health conditions that can arise i f a system is not working properly. Participate in a virtual symposium on the last day of camp. https://fb.me/e/1vsvmlg81 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;WVSU Castem< /strong>
Dates: July 5- July 9
The 2021 Anatomy Academy will be a week-long virtual STE M camp for 7th-9th grade students. The program will familiarize students w ith the five systems of the human body. Supplies will be mailed to partici pating students. Throughout the camp\, youth will:
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210524T1247050Z-399841-3921@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316 SUMMARY:AAH Statewide cleanup coming soon DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highwa y Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Individuals \, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\, gove rnment agencies and communities can register to pick up trash on almost an y state-maintained road\, back road or main route. Private roads and inter state highways are not eligible for adoption. The Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, and t akes care of disposing of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate. Groups must register by April 17\, 2026\, and in form their county DOH garage if they need supplies. To register\, call 1-8 00-322-5530 or email dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, ple ase leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county where your adopted road is located. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP is
now accepting registrations for the \;Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday\, Apri
l 25\, 2026.
Individuals\
, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\, gover
nment agencies and communities can register to pick up trash on almost any
state-maintained road\, back road or main route. Private roads and inters
tate highways are not eligible for adoption.
The Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage bags\, wo
rk gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of disposing of
collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate.<
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Groups must register by A
pril 17\, 2026\, and inform their county DOH garage if they need supplies.
To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or email \;dep.aah@wv.gov. \;If you reach the
REAP voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, dat
e of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county where your adopted
road is located.
Leve raging Brownfields Resources for AML Pilot Projects
< p>Join the Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition for this half-hour webinar where we'll discuss how to successfully pair Br ownfield resources with AML Pilot funding for community redevelopment proj ects. Mead Anderson with Virginia DEQ will present on a recent success sto ry\, and Carrie Staton and Patrick Kirby will share technical assistance r esources available through Central Appalachian Brownfields Network (CABIN) . Question and Answer to follow.https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2299483831246558733
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190322T1438350Z-399841-1767@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928 SUMMARY:Grant writing training RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Volunteer WV has teamed up with The Grant Advantage to offer th is two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested training top ics. This session of Grant Writing training will be hosted in the Highland s located in Triadelphia\, WV. This intensive\, hands-on training will hel p aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with incre ased confidence. Registration is limited to the first 50 people\, so regis ter today. The training will fill up quickly\, so please do not delay. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer WV has teamed up with \;The Grant Ad vantage \;to offer this two-day grant writing training\, one of ou r most requested training topics. This session of Grant Writing training w ill be hosted in the Highlands located in Triadelphia\, WV.
This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspi
ring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased c
onfidence. Registration is limited to the first 50 people\, so \;
Come join Co
mmunity Richard Justice on this fun full moon hike on the Mann&rsquo\;s
Creek trail at Babcock State Park. The trail is at Camp Washington Carver
and traverses to Babcock St Park Campground. Their trail map lists the on
e way length at 2 miles. The walk back will be along Camp Carver Rd\, also
a 2 mile walk back to the start total distance approx. 3.8 miles. Mann&rs
quo\;s Creek trail moderate difficulty hike.
Directions:
From Hico WV\, The intersection of HWY 19 and Route 60\, Midland T
rail\, go East on Route 60. In 6.5 miles turn Right on Clifftop Rd. Go 3.5
miles and turn Right on Camp Carver Rd.
https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/1128003033990659/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Camp Washington Carver UID:20190509T2016450Z-399841-1918@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T150000 SUMMARY:Ridenour trail work DESCRIPTION:We will be finishing new trails and repairing others. All you n eed to bring are a pair of gloves\, work shoes and water. We will have all the tools needed. Host: Friends of Ridenour https://www.facebook.com/even ts/492374731507932/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be f inishing new trails and repairing others. All you need to bring are a pair of gloves\, work shoes and water. We will have all the tools needed. Host : Friend s of Ridenour
https://www.facebook.com/events/4923747315 07932/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190628T1354340Z-399841-2133@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405 SUMMARY:Camp free to Make-It-Shine RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Beech Fork State Park is offering ree camping for participants in the 2024 Make it Shine Cleanup on April 6th. Free camping will be avail able for Friday\, April 5th and Saturday\, April 6th\, 2024 for participan ts only. Please call the Beech Fork office at 304-528-5794 for any questio ns and to register for the cleanup. The 2024 WV Make It Shine Statewide Cl eanup is event is sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beec h Fork State Park \;is offering ree camping for part icipants in the 2024 Make it Shine Cleanup on April 6th. \;Free campin g will be available for Friday\, April 5th and Saturday\, April 6th\, 2024 for participants only. Please call the Beech Fork office at 304-528-5794 for any questions and to register for the cleanup.
The 2024 \;WV Make I t Shine Statewide Cleanup is event is sponsored by the D epartment of Environmental Protection. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake SP UID:20240307T1307250Z-399841-5655@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421 SUMMARY:Taylor County bike race DESCRIPTION: Tour of Taylor County Bike Race\, Stage 1 All stages start at 11 am. Stage 1 begins in the Goody's parking lot. All other stages will start where the previous stage ended. Registration for each stage opens a t 9:30 am. http://www.tcadventureclub.com/tour-of-taylor-county-bike-rac e X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Tour of Taylor County Bike Race\, Stage 1
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All stage s start at 11 am. Stage 1 begins in the Goody's parking lot. All other sta ges will start where the previous stage ended. Registration for each stage opens at 9:30 am.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1420570Z-399841-564@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200224 SUMMARY:WV SPOT DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Science Public Outreach Team (WV SPOT) inspir es an appreciation of STEM and STEM careers in K-12 students through the d elivery of interactive presentations by undergraduate students\, which hig hlight innovative science and engineering research in the Mountain State. Visit the website for more details. https://sites.google.com/view/wvspot C ontact: Thursday-Monday 9AM-5PM Email: spot.wv@gmail.com Phone: (304) 456- 2368 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Science Public Outreach Team (WV SPOT) inspires an appreciation of S TEM and STEM careers in K-12 students through the delivery of interactive presentations by undergraduate students\, which highlight innovative scien ce and engineering research in the Mountain State. Visit the website for m ore details.
https://sites.google.com/view/wvspot
Contact: Thursday-Monday 9AM-5PM
West Virginia Rivers Coalition is \;seeking \;a \;Public Lands \;Campaign Coordinator for the West Virginians for Public Lands Ca mpaign. The Coordinator will be responsible \;for overall execution and coordination of campaign goals and act ivities. Visit the website below for more information about the position a nd the public lands campaign.
https://wvrivers. org/publiclandscoordinator/
Note: Application review will begin in February.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200124T1459520Z-399841-2716@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T140000 SUMMARY:Stream snorkeling DESCRIPTION:The WV Land Trust is partnering with the US Forest Service to h ost a stream snorkeling adventure in the Shavers Fork! This activity allow s people to explore beneath the surface while horizontally rock climbing i n shallow water looking for fish and other water creatures. Minimum age to participate is 6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Snorkel gear will be provided. Time: 10 AM – 2 PM (You may choose your preferred time s lot on the registration form). Location: Stuart Recreation Area\, Elkins\, WV. Cost: WVLT is requesting a donation of $10 per person to help cover t he cost of the shelter and refreshments. (Free for adults accompanying a c hild). Packing list: swim suit/clothes\, water\, snacks\, water shoes\, to wel\, dry change of clothes. Learn more here. If your organization is inte rested in hosting a stream snokeling adventure\, get tips and more from th e USFS Snorkeling Manual. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Land Trust is partnering with the US Forest Service to host a stream snorkeling adventure in the Shavers Fork! \;This activity allows people to explo re beneath the surface while horizontally rock climbing in shallow water l ooking for fish and other water creatures. Minimum age to participate is 6 . Children must be accompanied by an adult. Snorkel gear will be provided.
Time:
\;10 AM &ndash\; 2 PM \;(You may choose your preferred time slot o
n the registration form). \;Location: \;Stuart Recreation Area\, Elkins\, WV. \;Cost: \;WVLT is requesting a donation of $10 per person
to help cover the cost of the shelter and refreshments. \;(Free f
or adults accompanying a child). \;Packing list:
\;swim suit/clothes\, water\, snacks\, water shoes\, towel\, dry chan
ge of clothes.
This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https:/ /www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-31-week-of-september-9-2019/
In this issue . . .
ACWA&rsq uo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming act ivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highli ghts important information. Please direct comments to: kforeman@acwa-us.or g.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190913T1926570Z-399841-2397@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215 SUMMARY:Engineering Day DESCRIPTION:Event by Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia E xplore the world of engineering and STEM with a special family fun day for all ages! Discover Engineering Day will showcase STEM education and the m any branches of engineering with fun\, interactive activities and displays by a variety of local engineering firms\, colleges and universities.This event is free with museum admission. Learn more at the Facebook event post . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Clay Cente r for the Arts &\; Sciences of West Virginia
Explore the world of engineering and STEM with a s pecial family fun day for all ages! Discover Engineering Day will showcase STEM education and the many branches of engineering with fun\, interactiv e activities and displays by a variety of local engineering firms\, colleg es and universities.This event is free with museum admission.
Learn more at the Facebook event post. \;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:The Clay Center UID:20250205T1808370Z-399841-6250@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616 SUMMARY:MacroBlitz DESCRIPTION:MacroBlitz inspires and empowers people to find and photograph freshwater aquatic macroinvertebrates and upload their photos to iNaturali st for science and for learning. Our research question is what macroinvert ebrates do you find when you scoop a net in the water or turn over a few r ocks? Whatever you find\, take photos and upload them to iNaturalist to cr eate a data set of what is there now for future reference. Click-Here to l earn how to get started. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MacroBlitz i nspires and empowers people to find and photograph freshwater aquatic macr oinvertebrates and upload their photos to \;iNaturalist for s cience and for learning.
Ou r research question is what macroinvertebrates do you find when you scoop a net in the water or turn over a few rocks? Whatever you find\, take phot os and upload them to \;iNaturalist to create a data set of w hat is there now for future reference.
Click-Here \;to learn how to get started.&n bsp\;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250613T1905170Z-399841-6599@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T130000 SUMMARY:CB clean water blueprint DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint: A Model to Reduce Global Dead Zones? Rich Batiuk\, formerly of the Chesapeake Bay Program\, will di scuss how the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint is reducing dead zones in t he Bay and how its success could serve as an example for the world. Regist er here Spots fill up quickly\, so don't wait to register. Can’t make a webinar? Registration includes access to the recorded programs to watch at your leisure. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint: A Model to Reduce Global Dead Zones?
Rich Batiuk\, formerly of the Chesapeake Bay Program\, will discuss how the Chesapeake Clean Wat er Blueprint is reducing dead zones in the Bay and how its success could s erve as an example for the world. \;Register h ere
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Spots fill up quickly\, so don't wait to register. C an&rsquo\;t make a webinar? Registration includes access to the recorded p rograms to watch at your leisure.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200708T1711460Z-399841-3261@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200818 SUMMARY:River Network events/education news DESCRIPTION:River Network events and education news In this issue: Surveys – what’s on your mind? Learn about funding through the Business Water Stew ardship Bank\; Call for workshop and river hero nominations\; Share though ts on Fall Roundtable workshops\; Connect and Learn\; On-line events and r esources\; Meet our network… And More! Click-here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Networ k events and education news
In this issue:
Surveys &ndash\; what&rsquo\;s on you r mind? Learn about funding through the Business Water Stewardship Bank\; Call for workshop and river hero nominations\; Share thoughts on Fall Roun dtable workshops\; Connect and Learn\; On-line events and resources\; Meet our network&hellip\; And More!
Click-here \;for all the details.
\;In this issue:
CMC highlights\, training\, events and more. \;Cl ick-here to read the details.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200909T1323300Z-399841-3418@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003 SUMMARY:Trail work day DESCRIPTION:Trail work day Hosted by Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance TIME FOR SOME FALL DIGGING! Join KV Trails at our next “First Saturday” monthly tr ail event and workday on October 3\, 2020. This month we are focusing our efforts at Little Creek Park in South Charleston. https://fb.me/e/fknNGqsD 9 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trai l work day
Hosted b y \;Kanawha Valle y Trail Alliance
TIME FOR SOME FALL DIGGING! Join KV Trails at our next &ldquo\;First Sat urday&rdquo\; monthly trail event and workday on October 3\, 2020. This mo nth we are focusing our efforts at Little Creek Park in South Charleston.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Little Creek Park UID:20201002T1252570Z-399841-3475@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231228 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at : https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from around the Basin White’s F erry stalemate continues for a third year Drought watch remains for 13 cou nties Proposed rule would expand Potomac River ‘danger zone’ where the Nav y tests emerging tech Local forests are failing to produce the next genera tion of trees Five things you can do to help local forests What is the DC snow hole and is it real? Fishing News From Around the Basin Winter fishin g opportunities abound in Maryland X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot omacriver.org/news/
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News From Around the Basin
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20231228T1648380Z-399841-5507@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T213000 SUMMARY:Birding by ear DESCRIPTION:Birding by ear Hosted by Lake County Audubon Society Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbDcFVtxjw Many experienced birders will say th at 90% of their birding is done 'by ear.' For those conducting censuses an d surveys\, this skill is especially important\, as it enables one to reco gnize what birds more efficiently and effectively are present on a survey route. But even the casual bird watcher will find ear-birding skills quite useful. In many situations\, such as forest and marshland birding\, birdi ng by ear is valuable in locating and identifying birds when they are diff icult to see. This presentation describes basic concepts in bird vocalizat ions and provides organizing principles for learning to bird by ear. The t alk also discusses the many resources available to the person looking to a cquire or improve ear-birding skills. https://fb.me/e/6PtsBhI74 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Birding by e ar
Hosted by \;< a href='https://www.facebook.com/lakecountyaudubon/'>Lake County Audubon S ociety
Zoom lin k: https://us02web.zoom.us/ u/kbDcFVtxjw
Many experi enced birders will say that 90% of their birding is done 'by ear.' For tho se conducting censuses and surveys\, this skill is especially important\, as it enables one to recognize what birds more efficiently and effectively are present on a survey route. But even the casual bird watcher will find ear-birding skills quite useful. In many situations\, such as forest and marshland birding\, birding by ear is valuable in locating and identifying birds when they are difficult to see. This presentation describes basic c oncepts in bird vocalizations and provides organizing principles for learn ing to bird by ear. The talk also discusses the many resources available t o the person looking to acquire or improve ear-birding skills.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20201002T1254350Z-399841-3476@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201009 SUMMARY:WVDNR WMAs DESCRIPTION:WVDNR Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) Did you know there are 1 07 WMAs throughout West Virginia? They are located in all except two count ies… These are excellent areas to explore the natural world and there is p robably a WMA close to you. To learn more\, check out the website and down load the spreadsheet list. http://www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/wmamap.shtm WVDNR_ WMAs.xlsx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDNR Wildli fe Management Areas (WMAs)
D id you know there are 107 WMAs throughout West Virginia? They are located in all except two counties&hellip\; These are excellent areas to explore t he natural world and there is probably a WMA close to you. To learn more\, check out the website and download the spreadsheet list.
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In follow up to a series of webinars held between April and July related to COVID-19 a nd volunteer water monitoring/community science\, there was one topic of p articular interest to the group for a follow up webinar that we have yet t o address. That is\, what is the potential for and risk of COVID-19 in sur face waters. Luckily\, colleagues at Oregon Sea Grant have been studying w hat is known all summer and are ready to share what they have learned. The y will present a 90-minute webinar entitled\, \;Potential \;Presence of and \;Risks from COVID-19 in Water. As with pre vious webinars in this series\, this will be recorded\, and posted to:&nbs p\;http ://volunteermonitoring.org/covid \; \;
Register Here
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200904T1447470Z-399841-3409@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220311 SUMMARY:YEP newsletter DESCRIPTION:Happy 25th anniversary to WVDEP's Youth Environmental Program ( YEP). Attached is YEPs spring newsletter... 2022YEPnewsletter.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy 25th a
nniversary to WVDEP's (YEP). Attached is YEPs spring newsletter... \
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Regu latory Rollbacks: Undermining Bay Restoration
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ly\, so <
strong>don't wait to register. Can&rsquo\;t make a webinar? R
egistration includes access to the recorded programs to watch at your leis
ure. \; \; WVDN
R CitSci box turtle project The eastern box turtle population is declining in West Virginia a
nd WVDNR is launching a citizen science project to better understand where
these lovable reptiles are located. Reporting box turtle sightings to us
is easy. Just identify the geographic coordinates of the encounter and mar
k them on our map at: tinyurl.com/wvboxturtle. If you want to repo
rt the sighting while you&rsquo\;re in the field\, we suggest using the Su
rvey 123 app on your phone. And if you snap a photo of the turtle\, be sur
e you submit that as well. <
a href='https://wvdnr.wordpress.com/2020/04/15/be-a-scientist-and-help-wvd
nr-document-box-turtle-sightings/'>Click-Here \;for more details.<
/span> Dr. Dre Beats \;RAPS THE LORAX | Dr. Seuss&
nbsp\; \; Join \;<
span style='color: #008000\;'>Friends of
Blackwater at the grand opening of our Riverfront
Trail! There&rsquo\;ll be a
ribbon-cutting and a tour of the new trail\, followed by a raffle with co
mplimentary finger food! Parking is located at the \;Davis City
Park or Blackwater Bikes. The ribbon cutting will
take place where the new trail links up with the Davis City Park Trail! --->\; Learn more here
. Nati
onal Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is April 20-24\, 2020! Don't forget to sign up t
o receive special benefits \;such as emails with discounts from ou
r partners\, exclusive interviews with educators\, early access to Greenin
g STEM infographics and activities\, and much more! We have curated the fo
llowing resources from our website to help you plan accordingly: Tha
nk you for supporting environmental education. Together\, we can make EE W
eek 2020 the best one yet! We will meet
at the parking lot at Boley Lake. From there we will walk a 3 to 3.5 mile
route with a difficulty rating of moderate. There are a few interesting h
ills to negotiate and one creek we will have to cross. Wear shoes you don'
t mind getting wet and bring plenty of water and snacks. For more informat
ion visit the Facebook event post below\, and call 304-254-8488\, or email
info@activeswv. https://www.face
book.com/events/299635534287063/ \; Appalachian Heritage Day West Virginia has kept Appalachian culture alive since the American
Civil War. This is seen mostly through folk music\, bluegrass\, quilt mak
ing\, folk lore\, and folk dancing. We invite you to explore our Appalachi
an heritage! Activities include: Stories by West Virginia Story Teller JoA
nn Dadisman\, Quilting\, Spinning\, Local Artisans and more to come. https://www.facebook.com
/events/877878645739227/ Fine time waterfalls Don't go chasing waterfalls\, come to the Art Center and paint them! Jo
in Robert Little as he leads you through this beautiful acrylic painting.<
/p> https://www.faceboo
k.com/events/169016507303800/ Win $50 in G
RWA merchandise plus a spot in our new brochure! Submit one original photo
per category. GRWA will have rights to all photos submitted with credit g
iven to photographer. Three
categories: Deadline: \;December 10\, 2023. Winners announc
ed: December 14\, 2023. \;Submit via \;Facebook messenger \;or email \;greenbrierwate
rshed@gmail.com Two
New Online Learning Series: Clean Water Act and Drinking Water These courses are FREE and ava
ilable to all. Get started with the \;Clean Water Act Training \;Se
ries\, the \;Drinking Water Guide Training Series\, or the
\;SRF Advocacy Training Series. Explore all self-paced trainings. The U.S. Env
ironmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development i
nvite you to attend a free webinar titled\, &ldquo\;Tools for Helping Stat
e and Municipal Decision-Makers Meet Air Quality\, Climate\, and Energy Ob
jectives: GLIMPSE and COMET&rdquo\; Register Here<
/span> Visit \;U.S. EPA Air\, Climate\, and Energy Research Webinar Series
webpage \;for additional upcoming webinars and past webinar recor
dings. EPA_AirClimateEnergyResear
ch.jpg Come to the Clay Center on Tuesday\, Septem
ber 18th from 2 - 7 pm for Free Day. Explore Ashton's Climbing Sculpture\,
My Town\, WaterWorks\, Healthy Me\, Maier Foundation Music Studio\, Innov
ation Station and the Juliet Art Museum completely free! https://www.facebook.co
m/55583941003/posts/10156858102206004/ \;
CATEGORIES:General
LOCATION:Clay Center
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SUMMARY:WV 319 virtual tour
DESCRIPTION:Two 1.5 - 2 hour sessions have been scheduled to discuss the pr
ogress of West Virginia's 319-Program. 10:00 - 11:30 am: This session will
review wateshed projects\, which will be presented by stakeholders and su
b-grantees. Three-four projects will be presented. 2:00 - 3:30 pm: This s
ession is dedicated to a discussion about programatic and administrtive ac
tivitivities. Contact the 319-Coordinator for more information. Note: The
se events are not public and participation is by invitation only.
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hour sessions have been scheduled to discuss the progress of Contact the \;319-Coordinator for more information. Note: These events are not public and participat
ion is by invitation only. \; Gov. Justice
\, WVDEP Sec. Caperton announce $27.1 million in AML Economic Development
Grant Projects Gov. Jim Just
ice and WVDEP Sec. Austin Caperton held a virtual ceremony to announce the
recommendation of 12 projects that will utilize $27\,196\,483 in federal
grant funding for economic development of abandoned mine land sites across
the state. &ldquo\;This is a lot of money and it could really and truly g
o a long way\,&rdquo\; Gov. Justice said. &ldquo\;Hopefully it&rsquo\;ll d
o a lot of great things in the areas where the work will be happening &nda
sh\; we have a lot of great things happening in West Virginia.&rdquo\; Download the attached pdf for m
ore details and a list of proposed projects.
The U.S. Env ironmental \;Protection Agency (EPA) released \;the National River s and Streams Assessment (NRSA)\, presenting the results of the 2018-2019 survey of perennial rivers and streams in the 48 contiguous United States. This survey provides information on the extent of stream miles that suppo rt \;healthy biological condition and recreation\, and results from th e NRSA can help us better understand the condition of rivers and streams i n the United States\, some of the stressors affecting them and how stresso rs relate to the health of aquatic communities. \;The 2018-2019 report indicates that:
To review the complete report and additional results\, vie w the \;NRSA 2018-2019 web report \;and \;NRSA 2018-2019 data dashboard.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20231227T1524330Z-399841-5504@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210616 SUMMARY:LID factsheet aligning local codes DESCRIPTION:EPA Releases Low Impact Development (LID) Fact Sheet on Alignin g Local Development Code EPA is concluding its 12-part LID Barrier Buster Fact Sheet Series by addressing a significant barrier to greater use of LI D: barriers in local development codes that have prevented greater adoptio n of LID\, also known as green stormwater infrastructure. Because this obs tacle is pervasive and can be difficult to address\, the new fact sheet co ntains two parts. Part 1 (the first two pages) lays out the problem and de scribes the solution in general terms. Part 2 (the remaining 6 pages) walk s readers through the solution’s process with illustrative examples along the way and links to additional resources. See the full 12-part LID Barrie r Buster Fact Sheet series or jump straight to the new fact sheet. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Releases Low Impact Development (LID) Fact Sheet on Aligning Local Development Cod e
EPA is concluding its \;12-part LID Barrier Buster Fact Sheet Series \;by addressing a significant barrier to greater use of LID: barriers in local development codes that have prevented greater ad option of LID\, also known as green stormwater infrastructure. Because thi s obstacle is pervasive and can be difficult to address\, the new fact sheet contains two parts.
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
< p>Media from around the Basin < ul>Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20260313T1618190Z-399841-7024@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605 SUMMARY:Rail Trail expo DESCRIPTION:Event by White Oak Rail Trail Expo and Fayette County Chamber o f Commerce Join us for over 150 unique vendors including live entertainmen t! This event is held on a handicapped accessible\, pedestrian friendly\, paved trail located in Oak Hill\, WV! Adjacent to the New River Gorge Nati onal Park! Vendor space is limited! $25 per space and applications will be accepted until full. Message the FB event page or email whiteoakrailtrail @gmail.com to get your application today! https://fb.me/e/dQtAqWTDk X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;White Oak Rail T rail Expo and \;Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
World Ri vers Day is a celebration of the world's waterways. It highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. &ldquo\;Rive rs are the arteries of our planet\; they are lifelines in the truest sense .&rdquo\; ~ Mark Angelo
Take a look at several of West Virginia&rsquo\;s special rivers HERE.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20201002T1241360Z-399841-3474@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T200000 SUMMARY:TU RIVERS App DESCRIPTION:Event by Battenkill Home Rivers Initiative - Trout Unlimited an d Upper Delaware River Trout Unlimited Collect data using the RIVERS sur vey to help TU identify\, prioritize\, and plan restoration projects. It i s fast\, easy\, and fun using your smartphone or tablet. TU's Eastern Cons ervation staff members will train you how to download the Survey123 app\, bring in the RIVERS survey form\, and complete a test survey prior to gett ing out in the field this spring and summer. Register here. https://fb.me/ e/MV9fGN4p X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Battenkill Home Riv ers Initiative - Trout Unlimited \;and \;Upper Delaware River Trout Unlimited
\;
Collect dat a using the RIVERS survey to help TU identify\, prioritize\, and plan rest oration projects. It is fast\, easy\, and fun using your smartphone or tab let. TU's Eastern Conservation staff members will train you how to downloa d the Survey123 app\, bring in the RIVERS survey form\, and complete a tes t survey prior to getting out in the field this spring and summer. Registe r here.
WVDEP in col laboration with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, Fair Shake Environmen tal Legal Services are hosting a virtual community meeting to develop acti on plans as required by the PFAS Protection Act.
This meeting provides important information\, offers opportunities to ask questions\, and allows community members to share fe edback.
Community knowledge plays a key role in developing effective and comprehensive action plans. Your input is critical\, especially when it comes to identifying and mitig ating potential sources of contamination.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Virtual UID:20251204T1407350Z-399841-6894@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 SUMMARY:SPP award for PAN DESCRIPTION:The Plateau Action Network is a 2026 Stream Partners Grant reci pient! This year\, they will collaborate with students at Fayetteville’s P K-8 school to install a rain garden on the school grounds. Give them a fol low on Facebook to learn about educational hikes\, cleanups\, and restorat ion projects they have planned. SPP photo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Plateau Action Network is a 2026 Stream Partners Grant recipient! This year\, they will collaborate with students at Fayetteville&rsquo\;s PK-8 school to install a rain garden on the school grounds. Give them a follow on Face book to learn about educational hikes\, cleanups\, and restoration project s they have planned.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260313T1717250Z-399841-7025@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T200000 SUMMARY:Paddler appreciation day DESCRIPTION:Join FOC and WVLT for Paddler Appreciation Day Friends of the C heat (FOC) and the West Virginia Land Trust (WVLT) will be hosting a cooko ut in the Cheat Fest pavilion. We will have hot dogs\, hamburgers\, and be er- feel free to bring a food contribution but it is not necessary. Paddle rs can camp for FREE at the Campground on Beech Run Road from Friday\, Jun e 3rd to Sunday\, June 5th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join FOC and WVLT for P addler Appreciation Day
Friends of the Cheat (FOC) and the West Virginia Land Trust (WVLT) will be hosting a cookout in the Cheat Fest pavilion. We will have hot dogs\, ham burgers\, and beer- feel free to bring a food contribution but it is not n ecessary.
Paddlers can camp for FREE at the Campground on Beech Run Road from Friday\, June 3rd to Sun day\, June 5th.
WVDEP-REAP i s providing free tire collection events in December. Below is the info for the Clay County event.
Individuals may dispo se of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only c ar and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COV ID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dr opping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates ca n be found on the \;WVDEP website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:IGA UID:20211201T1925250Z-399841-4240@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811 SUMMARY:Litter Control Grants announced DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVD EP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program has announced the recipients of its Litter Control Grants. Grants totaling $52\,550 were awarded to 25 county solid waste authorities\, county commissions\, and m unicipalities. Funding for the litter control program is generated from 50 % of civil penalties imposed upon persons convicted of unlawful disposal o f litter and state agency facility recycling revenue pursuant to West Virg inia Code §22-15A-4 and §22-15A-5. More details are available on the REAP webpage. For more WVDEP news\, go to https://dep.wv.gov. Connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us o n Facebook at https://facebook.com/depwv/ and find us on YouTube at Enviro nment Matters. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Rehabilitati on Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program has announced the recipients o f its Litter Control Grants. Grants totaling $52\,550 were awarded to 25 c ounty solid waste authorities\, county commissions\, and municipalities.
Funding for the litter contro l program is generated from 50% of civil penalties imposed upon persons co nvicted of unlawful disposal of litter and state agency facility recycling revenue pursuant to West Virginia Code §\;22-15A-4 and §\;22-15A- 5. More details are available on the REAP webpage.
For more WVDEP news\, go to https://dep. wv.gov. Connect with the agency on all social media plat forms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/d epwv/ and find us on YouTube at Environment Matters.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230811T1719510Z-399841-5371@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200306 SUMMARY:Shepherdstown Bald Eagles DESCRIPTION:Shepherdstown Bald Eagles Bald eagles Shep and Bella are online stars\, but don’t even know it. A camera is focused on their nest in a sy camore tree on the National Conservation Training Center campus\, and the pair is a hit\, said Steven Chase\, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s facility in Jefferson County. The online streaming\, now in its 14th year\, allows people from across the country — and even internationa lly — to view the pair. It is especially popular in late winter to early s pring\, when the eagle’s mate and eaglets are hatched\, Chase said. Click- Here to learn more. Eagle cam link: https://www.outdoorchannel.com/live/ea glecam/326707/0 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Shepherdstow n Bald Eagles
Bald eagles Sh ep and Bella are online stars\, but don&rsquo\;t even know it. A camera is focused on their nest in a sycamore tree on the National Conservation Tra ining Center campus\, and the pair is a hit\, said Steven Chase\, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service&rsquo\;s facility in Jefferson Coun ty.
The online streaming\, n ow in its 14th year\, allows people from across the country &mdash\; and e ven internationally &mdash\; to view the pair. It is especially popular in late winter to early spring\, when the eagle&rsquo\;s mate and eaglets ar e hatched\, Chase said. \;Click-Here to learn more.
Eagle cam link: https://www.outdoorchannel.com/live/eaglec am/326707/0
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200226T1359370Z-399841-2805@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T203000 SUMMARY:Supermoon hike DESCRIPTION:Supermoon Hike – Pipestem Resort State Park Meet the Naturalist at 6:30 p.m. in front of the 18 Hole Golf Pro Shop for a Full Moon Hike. This Full Supermoon will be the biggest and brightest in 2024\, as the Moo n will approach the Earth the closest this year. Also\, this moon may appe ar red or orange when it’s hanging low above the horizon. In North America \, it is named for the time to hunt and slaughter meat. This walk will fol low the paved golf cart along holes 1-9. Bring a flashlight and dress appr opriately for the weather. The hike will be approximately 2.5 miles\, or a bout 1.5 hours. For more information contact Julie.A.McQuade@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Supermoon Hi ke &ndash\; \; Pipestem Resort State Park
Meet the Naturalist at 6:3 0 p.m. in front of the 18 Hole Golf Pro Shop for a Full Moon Hike. This Fu ll Supermoon will be the biggest and brightest in 2024\, as the Moon will approach the Earth the closest this year. Also\, this moon may appear red or orange when it&rsquo\;s hanging low above the horizon. In North America \, it is named for the time to hunt and slaughter meat. This walk will fol low the paved golf cart along holes 1-9. Bring a flashlight and dress appr opriately for the weather. The hike will be approximately 2.5 miles\, or a bout 1.5 hours.
For more in formation contact J ulie.A.McQuade@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20241010T1746290Z-399841-6079@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-11-week-of-march-25-2019/ In this issue . . . K isor v. Wilkie Senate Holds Hearing to Examine Federal Response to PFAS US GS Water Quality Study And more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the p ast week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direc t comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
< p>https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-11-week-of-march-25 -2019/In this issue . . .
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190401T1929170Z-399841-1795@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200427 SUMMARY:Grant Station MVP DESCRIPTION:MVP COSTS AND ADMINISTRATION As an MVP partner\, your organizat ion will benefit from a new revenue stream. Partner organizations charge t heir constituents $75.00 per annual full GrantStation Membership\, creatin g a consistent stream of revenue for your organization. Your cost per Memb ership is $47.00. There is a one-time $250 set-up fee. MVP is a simple pro gram to maintain\, requiring minimal staff involvement from your organizat ion. This automated program is turnkey in nature. You post a member benefi t link within a secure\, members-only section of your website\, and we wil l send you a list of purchasing members a check\, quarterly. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE To learn more and/or enroll in the MVP Program contact Administrative/Sales Support Specialist Julia Ward or call toll free at 1- 877-784-7268. GrantStationMVP.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MVP COSTS AN D ADMINISTRATION
As an MVP p artner\, your organization will benefit from a new revenue stream. Partner organizations charge their constituents $75.00 per annual full GrantStati on Membership\, creating a consistent stream of revenue for your organizat ion. Your cost per Membership is $47.00. There is a one-time $250 set-up f ee. MVP is a simple program to maintain\, requiring minimal staff involvem ent from your organization. This automated program is turnkey in nature. Y ou post a member benefit link within a secure\, members-only section of yo ur website\, and we will send you a list of purchasing members a check\, q uarterly.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE
To learn more and/or enroll in the MVP Program contact Administrative/Sales Support Spec ialist \;Julia Ward o r call toll free at 1-877-784-7268.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200422T1521590Z-399841-2992@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200428 SUMMARY:Mon NF celebrates 100-years DESCRIPTION:Monongahela National Forest Celebrates 100 Years of Conservatio n and Service Contact(s): Kelly Bridges\, Public Affairs Officer April 28 marks the 100-year anniversary (#MNF100) of the establishment of Monongahe la National Forest. In 1920\, following the passage of the Weeks Act in 19 11\, President Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation designating land pur chased for the protection of the Monongahela River as Monongahela National Forest. Since that time\, the Forest has grown from an initial 7\,200 acr es to more than 900\,000 acres\, all in West Virginia. The Forest continue s to benefit the public more than ever by providing recreational opportuni ties\, a wide variety of forest products\, and abundant natural resources for all to enjoy. Learn more at the centennial website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monongahela National Forest Celebrates 100 Years of Conservation and Service
Contact(s): Kelly Bridges\, Public Affairs Offi
cer
April 28 marks the 100-year anniversary (#MNF100) of the establishment of Monong ahela National Forest. In 1920\, following the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911\, President Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation designating land purchased for the protection of the Monongahela River as Monongahela Natio nal Forest. Since that time\, the Forest has grown from an initial 7\,200 acres to more than 900\,000 acres\, all in West Virginia. The Forest conti nues to benefit the public more than ever by providing recreational opport unities\, a wide variety of forest products\, and abundant natural resourc es for all to enjoy.
Learn more at the centennial website.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200506T1404150Z-399841-3053@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T213000 SUMMARY:Healthy stream biology DESCRIPTION:In the virtual classroom\, we will explore how “benthic macroin vertebrates” – organisms that live in the bottom of streams – help us asse ss a stream’s health. We will learn how to identify these organisms to the taxonomic level of order through a PowerPoint presentation and by watchin g videos of their movements. This class will be held online via Zoom. REGI STER ONLINE https://anshome.org/water-quality-monitoring/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the virtu al classroom\, we will explore how &ldquo\;benthic macroinvertebrates&rdqu o\; &ndash\; organisms that live in the bottom of streams &ndash\; help us assess a stream&rsquo\;s health. We will learn how to identify these orga nisms to the taxonomic level of order through a PowerPoint presentation an d by watching videos of their movements.
This class will be held online via Zoom. R EGISTER ONLINE
https://anshome.org/water-q uality-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200601T1504190Z-399841-3159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T150000 SUMMARY:EC best practices DESCRIPTION:EC conductivity best practices Ever wondered about how accurate your results are really? Or am I storing my EC probe correctly? Tune in f or our EC (Conductivity) Best Practices webinar. Answer questions such as: • How do I take a proper EC measurement? • What causes errors in my EC re adings? • How do I get the most accurate results possible? We invite you t o watch our new webinar\, EC (Conductivity) Best Practices\, to find answe rs to all of your electrical conductivity questions. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EC c onductivity best practices
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Friends of Cacapon needs volunteer monitors
Would you like to join our volunteer water sampling team? Each mo nth\, we collect water samples along the whole length of the Cacapon River -- from Wardensville to Great Cacapon -- to monitor water quality in 9 lo cations. Training is provided free of charge!
We have 3 teams who act like the 'pony express' and rela y the samples up to our contract lab at the Cacapon Institute. It takes ab out 2 hours on a Wednesday morning - April to November. If you are interes ted in learning more\, contact Tim R eese.
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20220311T1624000Z-399841-4385@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140502 SUMMARY:NWMC (Cinci\, OH) DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Conference. For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 9th Annual National Water Monitoring Co nference. \; For more informaiton go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2014/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:525 Elm Street\, Cincinnati\, Ohio 45202 UID:20140403T1323140Z-399841-89@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240104 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at : https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from around the Basin How Princ e George’s plastic bag ban will help the Anacostia River Ferry tale: Publi c left ashore in epic dispute over Potomac crossing USGS\, Dewberry releas e precision lidar map of Potomac River NOVA Parks acquires land for new pa rk outside Leesburg The Chesapeake Watershed’s growing battle against PFAS Researchers hope to prepare West Virginia residents for flooding 2023 was a “nutty” year for the Potomac River - Here’s why Jim Gronaw: Dispelling myths surrounding winter bass fishing ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot omacriver.org/news/
Media from around the Basin
Volunteer W est Virginia \;is happy to announce \;the availability of fund ing to host a September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance \ ;volunteer project. \;Applicants will apply to receive funding of up t o $15\,000 to plan a large service project that takes place on\, or is cel ebrated on\, September 11\, 2024. Each project will be responsible for rec ruiting and managing 50+ volunteers.
Letters Of Intent To Apply are due by January 25th\, 2024< /p>
Interested in this funding opportun ity? \;Don't miss our upcoming \;Training and Technical Assistance Webina r \;on January 9th at 1PM. \;If \;you cannot attend\, plea se register and you will be provided a recording.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240103T1404070Z-399841-5510@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240105 SUMMARY:Environmental Teacher of the Year DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is acce pting applications for the 2024 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards. The deadline to submit an application is February 14\, 2024. Winners will be chosen on the elementary\, middle and high school levels\ , with each winner receiving a $500 personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEAM (science\, technology\, engineering\, art an d math) programs at their school. Educators eligible for nomination must t each either full-time or part-time\, or volunteer in a classroom setting i n a West Virginia public\, private or charter school and have had their pr ogram established for at least one year. Teachers can be nominated by them selves\, colleagues\, principals\, students\, or anyone familiar with thei r environmental program. Awards will be presented to educators who have de monstrated exemplary environmental leadership through the creation of less on plans\, implementation of school programs\, or participation in activit ies that promote environmental stewardship. To nominate yourself or a fell ow educator for the 2024 awards\, applications are available at: https://d ep.wv.gov. Type in “Make It Shine” in the search bar. For more information \, contact Annette Hoskins or call 304-926-0499 ext. 49759. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Reha bilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is accepting applications for the 2024 \;Make It Shine Environmental Teac her of the Year awards. The deadline to submit an applic ation is February 14\, 2024.
Winners will be chosen on the elementary\, middle and high school levels\
, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award\, plus a $1\,000 award
to be used in promoting STEAM (science\, technology\, engineering\, art an
d math) programs at their school.
Educators eligible for nomination must teach either full-time or
part-time\, or volunteer in a classroom setting in a West Virginia public\
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participation in activities that promote environmental stewardship.
To nominate yourself or a fellow e ducator for the 2024 awards\, applications are available at: \;https://dep.wv.gov. Type in &ldquo\;Make It Shine&rdquo\; in the search b ar. \;For more information\, contact \;Annette Hoskins or call 304-926-0499 ext . 49759.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240105T1654590Z-399841-5515@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190915 SUMMARY:ICPRB walk in the woods DESCRIPTION:Join in on ICPRB’s Walk in the Woods Hike Series\, starting at 10:00 am. Occoquan Regional Park sits at the intersection of hiking and hi story\, where water resources meet water demand. Join ICPRB’s Executive Di rector\, Mike Nardolilli\, as we explore the interplay of water demand\, p olitics\, zoning\, water quality\, and the challenges they present. The hi ke was developed in partnership with the Northern Virginia Regional Park A uthority. This event is free but please RSVP via the Facebook event page o r email Renee Bourassa so that we can provide an update in the case of inc lement weather. This event is part of ICPRB's 2019 Walk in the Woods serie s of hikes throughout the Potomac watershed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join in on I CPRB&rsquo\;s Wa lk in the Woods Hike Series\, starting at 10:00 am. Occoquan Regional Park \;sits at the inte rsection of hiking and history\, where water resources meet water demand. Join ICPRB&rsquo\;s Executive Director\, Mike Nardolilli\, as we explore t he interplay of water demand\, politics\, zoning\, water quality\, and the challenges they present. The hike was developed in partnership with the N orthern Virginia Regional Park Authority.
This event is free but please RSVP via the Facebook event p age or email \;Renee Bourassa so that we can provide an update in the case of inclement weather. This e vent is part of ICPRB's 2019 Walk in the Woods series of hikes throughout the Potomac watershed.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Occoquan Regional Park UID:20190913T1947110Z-399841-2398@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190913 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:American shad\, trout\, mussels\, algae blooms\, “Do you want s ome tanning lotion with those oysters?” and more in the Potomac News Reser voir. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:American sha d\, trout\, mussels\, algae blooms\, &ldquo\;Do you want some tanning loti on with those oysters?&rdquo\; and more in the Potomac News Reservoir.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190920T1802120Z-399841-2399@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T150000 SUMMARY:Introduction to SWAT+ DESCRIPTION:Introduction to SWAT+ This webinar will introduce SWAT+\, a wat ershed model that has been applied to a wide range of hydrology\, water qu ality\, land use\, and land management problems. SWAT was developed jointl y by USDA-ARS and Texas A&M and has contributed to more than 4\,000 peer-r eviewed publications. SWAT+ is the next generation of the SWAT model. The updated model provides a more accurate representation of the watershed imp acts of systems including irrigation canals\, drainage ditches\, and urban drainage networks. SWAT+ allows users to realistically represent watershe d processes using a set of decision tables to manage landscapes. Speaker: Dr. Raghavan Srinivasan\, Texas A&M University You must register in advanc e to participate in this free webinar. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/re gister/5893696086998112268 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Introduction to SWAT+
This webinar will introduce SWAT+\, a watershed model that has been applied to a wide range of hydrology\, water quality\, land use\, and land management problems. SW AT was developed jointly by USDA-ARS and Texas A&\;M and has contribute d to more than 4\,000 peer-reviewed publications. SWAT+ is the next genera tion of the SWAT model. The updated model provides a more accurate represe ntation of the watershed impacts of systems including irrigation canals\, drainage ditches\, and urban drainage networks. SWAT+ allows users to real istically represent watershed processes using a set of decision tables to manage landscapes. Speaker: Dr. Raghavan Srinivasan\, Tex as A&\;M University
You m ust register in advance to participate in this free webinar. https://attende e.gotowebinar.com/register/5893696086998112268
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190906T1950140Z-399841-2377@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T143000 SUMMARY:Stream Xtreme DESCRIPTION:Have fun getting wet while you learn about the critters in our stream. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest office at 1 PM. https://www.faceb ook.com/events/375049229869085/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Have fun get ting wet while you learn about the critters in our stream. Meet at the Kan awha State Forest office at 1 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events /375049229869085/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:KSF office UID:20190802T1326400Z-399841-2275@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012 SUMMARY:Heron festival DESCRIPTION:A family day of events with free hayrides\, pontoon boat rides\ , pumpkin decorating contests\, cruise-in car display\, camper display\, a s well as food\, craft\, and market-style vendors. Open to the public. No charge to attend festivities. Vendors should contact the park to inquire a bout market-style booths. https://www.facebook.com/events/2313511832046618 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A family day of events with free hayrides\, pontoon boat rides\, pumpkin decorating co ntests\, cruise-in car display\, camper display\, as well as food\, craft\ , and market-style vendors. Open to the public. No charge to attend festiv ities. Vendors should contact the park to inquire about market-style booth s.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2313511832046618/< /span>
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CATEGORIES:Entertainment LOCATION:Beech Fk Lake SP UID:20190802T1330230Z-399841-2276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T143000 SUMMARY:Stream Xtreme DESCRIPTION:Come out and get wet while you learn about the critters in our stream. Meet at the Kanawha State Forest office at 1PM. https://www.facebo ok.com/events/344340473156056/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out and get wet while you learn about the critters in our stream. Meet at the Kan awha State Forest office at 1PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 344340473156056/
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190802T1324040Z-399841-2274@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T213000 SUMMARY:Reading your stream DESCRIPTION:Learn about the influence of land uses on streams\, stream char acter and dynamics\, bank erosion\, bar formation\, substrate composition\ , different velocity-depth regimes\, and the importance of riffles and rip arian vegetation. We will practice assessing stream habitat by using photo graphs of streams and the forms that monitors fill out in the field. This class is recommended for anyone who plans to participate in the ANS water quality monitoring program and is a good refresher on habitat assessment f or experienced monitors. This class will be held online via Zoom. REGISTER ONLINE https://anshome.org/water-quality-monitoring/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about the influence of land uses on streams\, stream character and dynamics\, ba nk erosion\, bar formation\, substrate composition\, different velocity-de pth regimes\, and the importance of riffles and riparian vegetation. We wi ll practice assessing stream habitat by using photographs of streams and t he forms that monitors fill out in the field. This class is recommended fo r anyone who plans to participate in the ANS water quality monitoring prog ram and is a good refresher on habitat assessment for experienced monitors .
This class will be he ld online via Zoom. REGISTER ONLINE
https://anshome.org/water-quality-monitoring/< /p> CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200601T1505460Z-399841-3160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T010000 SUMMARY:Tree ID 101 DESCRIPTION:Licensed tree expert Shawn Walker will discuss tree identificat ion fundamentals. There will be a special hands-on session outside\, weath er permitting. Click-here to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Licensed tre e expert Shawn Walker will discuss tree identification fundamentals. There will be a special hands-on session outside\, weather permitting. < /p>
Click-here to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Nature Center UID:20250326T1958350Z-399841-6395@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117 SUMMARY:Winter Wonder weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Winter Wonder Weekend – North Bend State Park Winter Wonder Wee kend is a weekend full of hikes\, crafts and activities! Enjoy the beauty of nature in the wintertime at the park! Enjoy stargazing\, wreath making\ , watercolor painting and more! Package prices include lodging for two nig hts\, all meals and activities over the weekend. To make a reservation or for more information\, call (304) 643-2931. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Winter Wonde r Weekend &ndash\; \;North Bend State Park
Winter Wonder Weekend is a we ekend full of hikes\, crafts and activities! Enjoy the beauty of nature in the wintertime at the park! Enjoy stargazing\, wreath making\, watercolor painting and more! Package prices include lodging for two nights\, all me als and activities over the weekend. To make a reservation or for more inf ormation\, call (304) 643-2931.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20241010T1753250Z-399841-6082@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028 SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly weekend DESCRIPTION:Monarch Butterfly Weekend: Cacapon Resort State Park Join the p ark naturalist’s at the nature center for programs on the Monarch lifecycl e\, migration\, crafts\, and games. At 10 a.m. is Monarch Butterfly Migrat ion. Come and learn about WV’s state butterfly! Enjoy some fun crafts and games. At 1 p.m.\, Monarch Tagging and Release starts – followed by a Mona rch Waystation Garden Tour. Every year\, we bring in monarch eggs and cate rpillars from our Monarch Waystation garden to watch the amazing life cycl e of the monarch butterfly. While we wait for them to emerge from the chry salis to tag and release. Learn what plants you need to help this species survive. 2 p.m. marks the start of Monarchs in Mexico. Did you know that m onarch butterflies travel over 2\,000-3\,000 miles to the same location ev ery year? Join Park Naturalist\, Valerie Chaney\, as she shares her travel s to the monarch sanctuaries in the central mountains of Mexico. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monarch Butt erfly Weekend: \;Cacapon Resort Sta te Park
Jo in the park naturalist&rsquo\;s at the nature center for programs on the M onarch lifecycle\, migration\, crafts\, and games.
Hike to the location of the Monongahela National \;Forest Upper Cheat River \; logging project in Lead Mine\, West Virginia. The project site \;consi sts of a grove of old-growth trees over 200 years old. John Coleman\, ecol ogist and leader of the local group providing information on the project\, \;Speak For The Trees Too\, \;will lead the hike and tree survey.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Horseshoe Recreation Area UID:20240805T1231420Z-399841-5944@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000 SUMMARY:Old growth forest hike DESCRIPTION:Calling all hikers and nature enthusiasts! Get ready for an ins piring guided hike through the majestic old-growth forests of Watoga State Park. Wander through towering trees that have stood the test of time\, le arn about the importance of old-growth forests\, and discover the serene b eauty tucked away in the lush landscapes of West Virginia Highlands! Wato ga State Park is located in the mountains of Pocahontas County and is the largest state park in West Virginia\, with nearly 10\,100 acres of land. F ormer Watoga State Park Supervisor Mark Menegle will lead us on a moderate ly difficult three to four-mile round-trip hike to the old growth tract. - -> Learn more and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling all hikers and nature enthusiasts! Get ready for an \;inspiring guided hik e through the majestic old-growth forests of \;Watoga State Park. Wander through towering trees that have stood the test of time\, learn about the importance of old-growth forests\, and discover the serene beauty tucked away in the lush landscapes of West Virginia Highlan ds! \;
Watoga State Park is located in the mountains of Pocahontas County and is the largest state park in West Virginia\, with nearly 10\,100 acres of land. Former Watoga State Park Supervisor Mark Menegle will lead us on a moderately difficult three to four-mile round-trip hike to the old growth tract.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Watoga State Park UID:20240805T1228220Z-399841-5943@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310 SUMMARY:Groundwater awareness week DESCRIPTION:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has resources for learning more about the water source under our feet & how to protect it: Use and d ispose of harmful materials properly Limit the use of pesticides or fertil izers Properly maintain septic system Dispose of medications properly Lear n more: https://www.epa.gov/sourcewaterprotection/how-can-you-help-protect -source-water USEPA.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency \;has resou rces for learning more about the water source under our feet &\; how to protect it:
Learn more: \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>https://www.epa.gov/sourcewaterprotection/ho w-can-you-help-protect-source-water
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240314T1248530Z-399841-5690@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230814 SUMMARY:Basics of nutrient pollution DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Watershed Academy just released a new module that covers the basics of nutrient pollution and impacts this pollution has on water q uality and human health. The module also covers federal and state actions underway to mitigate nutrient pollution\, touches on the intersection with climate change\, and highlights available tools to track water quality co nditions and algal blooms. The module is intended to provide an overview on topics related to nutrient pollution but also includes a few examples t o provide a deeper dive to the listener. This module is a great educationa l tool to learn more about the basics of nutrient pollution and resulting water quality impacts\, and I encourage you to share with relevant partner s.You can find the module at: https://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/nutrien t-pollution-module. Learn more about the Watershed Academy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s Watersh ed Academy just released a new module that covers the ba sics of nutrient pollution and impacts this pollution has on water quality and human health. The module also covers federal and state actions underw ay to mitigate nutrient pollution\, touches on the intersection with clima te change\, and highlights available tools to track water quality conditio ns and algal blooms. \;
The module is intended to provide an overview on topics related to nutrien t pollution but also includes a few examples to provide a deeper dive to t he listener. This module is a great educational tool to learn more about t he basics of nutrient pollution and resulting water quality impacts\, and I encourage you to share with relevant partners.You can find the module at : https://www.epa.gov/watershedacademy/n utrient-pollution-module.
Learn more about the Watershed Academy
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230811T1739310Z-399841-5372@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190510 SUMMARY:CMC newsletter DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (CMC) Useful monitoring relat ed articles\, training opportunities and more. Click-Here to read the late st... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative \;(CMC)
< p>Useful monitoring related articles\, training opportunities and more.&nb sp\;Click-Here to read the latest... CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190510T1327400Z-399841-1966@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821 SUMMARY:Volunteer WV mini-grant deadline DESCRIPTION:Volunteer West Virginia is happy to announce the availability o f mini grants to plan new volunteer projects. The goal of this project is to bring volunteers together to make a positive impact in their community and to encourage West Virginians to be kind and volunteer. For project id eas click here. Eligible organizations may receive up to $500 to plan and complete a volunteer project in September – October 2023. Applications wi ll be accepted through August 21st\, 2023. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer We st Virginia is happy to announce the availability of mini grants to plan n ew volunteer projects. The goal of this project is to bring volunteers tog ether to make a positive impact in their community and to encourage West V irginians to be kind and volunteer. \;For project ideas \;click here. \;
Eli gible organizations may receive up to $500 to plan and complete a voluntee r project in September &ndash\; October 2023. Applications will be accepte d through August 21st\, 2023.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230731T1840440Z-399841-5357@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T120000 SUMMARY:Mini-grant webinar DESCRIPTION:Interested in applying for a Mini Grant? Don't miss our Mini Gr ant Training Webinar. Volunteer West Virginia is happy to announce the av ailability of mini grants to plan new volunteer projects. The goal of this project is to bring volunteers together to make a positive impact in thei r community and to encourage West Virginians to be kind and volunteer. Fo r project ideas click here. Eligible organizations may receive up to $500 to plan and complete a volunteer project in September – October 2023. Appl ications deadline is August 21st\, 2023! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interested i n applying for a Mini Grant? Don't miss our Mini Grant Training Web inar. \;
Volunteer W est Virginia is happy to announce the availability of mini grants to plan new volunteer projects. The goal of this project is to bring volunteers to gether to make a positive impact in their community and to encourage West Virginians to be kind and volunteer. \;For project ideas click here.
< p>Eligible organizations may receive up to $500 to plan and complete a volunteer project in September &ndash\; Octobe r 2023. Applications deadline is August 21st\, 2023! CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230731T1841480Z-399841-5356@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211119 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: EPA/Army Re lease Proposal Revising NWPR/WOTUS Pigott Named Deputy Assistant Administr ator\, Office of Water Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: A Century of Change EPA Releases Funding Integration Tool for Source Water Meetings \, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week' s events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impor tant deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;Here< /a>.
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds o ur membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20211119T1700370Z-399841-4230@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418 SUMMARY:Small business guide to ground water protection DESCRIPTION:Small businesses in West Virginia are required to protect groun d water. WVDEP is responsible for compliance assistance\, inspection and e nforcement. If your business needs compliance assistance\, or you think an inspection is necessary call: 881-2636 or 926-0495. Both numbers are area code (304). Download the flyer to learn more about ground water protectio n. SmallBusiness_GroundwaterProtectionGuide.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Small busine sses in West Virginia are required to protect ground water. WVDEP is respo nsible for compliance assistance\, inspection and enforcement. If your bus iness needs compliance assistance\, or you think an inspection is necessar y call: 881-2636 or 926-0495. Both numbers are area code (304).
Download the flyer to learn more about ground water protection. \;
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230418T1917350Z-399841-5248@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T200000 SUMMARY:Trout Fest DESCRIPTION:See the attached flyer for details. 2023WVTroutFest.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See the atta ched flyer for details.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230503T1424590Z-399841-5280@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506 SUMMARY:Trout Fest DESCRIPTION:See the attached flyer for details. 2023WVTroutFest.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See the atta ched flyer for details.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230503T1425460Z-399841-5281@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221220 SUMMARY:WVSO early registration DESCRIPTION:Marshall University’s College of Science will host the 9th annu al WV State Tournament of Science Olympiad (WVSO) on March 4\, 2023. You c an check the tentative event schedule here and register early here. The co st per team is $250 and additional teams from the same school are $150 eac h. This year the first 15 teams who register will receive a partial regist ration fee waiver of up to $190. Register earlier to get this opportunity! WVSO Rules Manuals: https://www.soinc.org/rules-2023. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Marshall Uni versity&rsquo\;s College of Science will host the 9th annual WV State Tour nament of Science Olympiad (WVSO) on March 4\, 2023. You can check the ten tative event schedule here and register early here.
The cost per team is $250 and ad ditional teams from the same school are $150 each. This year the first 15 teams who register will receive a partial registration fee waiver of up to $190. Register earlier to get this opportunity! \; \;
WVSO Rules Manuals: https://www.soi nc.org/rules-2023. \; \; \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20221212T1920510Z-399841-5035@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T160000 SUMMARY:Winter walks DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation at Kanawha State Fores t. COVID-19 health and safety requirements: Learn more about COVID-19 guid elines Join us for a walk in the Forest during the height of winter! https ://fb.me/e/3G6wt4o6P?mibextid=Z0UBBX X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Kanawha Stat e Forest Foundation \;at \;Kanawha State Fo rest. COVID-19 health and safety requirements: \;Learn more about COVID-19 guidelines
Join us for a walk in the Forest during the height of winter!
https://fb.me/e/3G6wt4o6P?mibextid=Z0UB BX
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20221212T1914520Z-399841-5034@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115 SUMMARY:NCD checklist workshop DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2024 Natural Channel Design Review Checkli st Workshop is now open! This in-person course will be held at the beautif ul Watershed Stewardship Center in Cleveland\, Ohio. This course has not b een offered since 2018\, and provides participants with training on how to use the Natural Channel Design Review Checklist that was published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servi ce. The course starts with an overview of the checklist structure and docu ment. Presentations and exercises (both classroom and field) are used to t each participants how to complete each section of the checklist. This wor kshop is primarily for individuals who review stream restoration projects using natural channel design\; however\, the concepts will help in the rev iew of most restoration approaches. A basic understanding of fluvial forms and processes is needed to get the most out of this workshop. Learn more and register at Stream Mechanics' Website X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration for the 2024 \;Natural Channel Design Review Checklist \;Workshop is now open! This in-person course will be held at the beautiful \;Watershed Stewardship Center in Cleveland\, Ohio.
< p>This course has not been offered since 20 18\, and \;provides participants with training on how to use the Natur al Channel Design Review Checklist that was published by the U.S. Environm ental Protection Agency and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The course starts with an overview of the checklist structure and document. Presenta tions and exercises (both classroom and field) are used to teach participa nts how to complete each section of the checklist. \;< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>This workshop \;is primarily for individ uals who review stream restoration projects using natural channel design\; however\, the concepts will help in the review of most restoration approa ches. A basic understanding of fluvial forms and processes is needed to ge t the most out of this workshop.
Learn more and register at \;Stream Mechanics' Website
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240112T1903200Z-399841-5530@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190804 SUMMARY:STEM camp week DESCRIPTION:STEM Day Camp Week Age 7-10 School is not quite in session and there is still more STEM fun to discover. Join us for one day or a whole week of hands-on\, minds-on activities. Registration will not be accepted for students outside of designated age ranges. Registration fee: $30 per day Monday\, August 5 Tuesday\, August 6 Wednesday\, August 7 Thursday\, August 8 Friday\, August 9 https://www.theclaycenter.org/discovery-museum/ programs/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEM
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:The Clay Center UID:20190701T1251210Z-399841-2138@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20010201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20010201T180000 SUMMARY:WV Science Olympiad RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Marshall University’s College of Science will host the 7th annu al WV State Tournament of Science Olympiad in February 2021. Due to the cu rrent COVID-19 situation\, the next state tournament will be held in a vir tual environment\, which is called the Satellite Science Olympiad (SO). Cl ick-Here for more information about new ways to play. The Satellite SO eve nts would be spread out over a few days after school time instead of havin g the traditional one day event here in the science building on Marshall’s campus. The WV State Tournament Satellite SO will be between Feb. 1st to 5th (4-6pm) after school. Teams will not need to travel to the Marshall ca mpus to participate to the events. Teams will be required to attend only t heir school in a physical building. The digital rules manuals is free and can be found at: https://store.soinc.org/us/page/Welcome. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Marshall Uni versity&rsquo\;s College of Science will host the 7th \;ann ual WV State Tournam ent of Science Olympiad in February 2021. Due to the cur rent COVID-19 situation\, the next state tournament will be held in a virt ual environment\, which is called the Satellite Science Olympiad (SO).&nbs p\;Click- Here for more information about new ways to play. The Satellite SO events would be sp read out over a few days after school time instead of having the tradition al one day event here in the science building on Marshall&rsquo\;s campus.
The WV State Tournam ent Satellite SO will be between Feb. 1st \;to 5th \;(4-6pm) after school. Teams will not need to travel to the Marsha ll campus to participate to the events. Teams will be required to attend o nly their school in a physical building. \;The digital rules manuals i s free and can be found at: \;https://store.soinc.org/us/page/Welcome. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201102T2050340Z-399841-3522@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201104 SUMMARY:CASRI Virtual Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CA SRI) CASRI's 2020 'Measuring Restoration Success' conference will focus on quantitative and qualitative measures of success for restoration of the r ed spruce-northern hardwood ecosystem in Central Appalachia. This conferen ce gathers managers\, practitioners\, scientists\, and leaders in the fiel d to discuss the latest research findings\, problem-solve common managemen t challenges\, and network to advance new and emerging partnerships. Stron g partnerships will enable the network to continue to advance landscape re silience and connectivity of red spruce forests across the region. - https ://fb.me/e/1AOiyWavD 11/4 ZOOM link: https://tnc.zoom.us/j/98846002319 11/ 5 ZOOM link: https://tnc.zoom.us/j/94974522627 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by&nb sp\;Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CASRI)
CASRI's 202 0 'Measuring Restoration Success' conference will focus on quantitative an d qualitative measures of success for restoration of the red spruce-northe rn hardwood ecosystem in Central Appalachia. This conference gathers manag ers\, practitioners\, scientists\, and leaders in the field to discuss the latest research findings\, problem-solve common management challenges\, a nd network to advance new and emerging partnerships. Strong partnerships w ill enable the network to continue to advance landscape resilience and con nectivity of red spruce forests across the region. - https://fb.me/e/1AOiyWavD
11/4 ZOOM link: \;https://tnc.zoom.us/j/98846002319
11/5 ZOOM link: \;htt ps://tnc.zoom.us/j/94974522627
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20201102T2030440Z-399841-3521@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200806 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB news The Potomac River Drinking Water Source Protection P artnership held a virtual business meeting today\, highlighted by presenta tions on integrative management and implementation of total maximum daily load plans\, and the innovative salt management plan for northern Virginia . In this issue: Vehicle found in Potomac River near Cumberland\; Number o f dolphins in the Bay on the rise\; Thousands of dead fish found in Monoca cy River\; Annual algae blooms reappear in the Potomac River\; The Ship Pr ovidence is Now Touring the Potomac River\; Local stream sites to benefit\ ; A modern canal boat is headed to the C&O in Georgetown\; Chesapeake Bay Trust is pleased to announce the Prince George’s County Stormwater Grant P rogram\; Invasive water plant poised to overwhelm Potomac watershed\; Berk eley County SWA Says No to Mountaineer Gas CNG Facility\; Norton Scores Ma jor Victory for a Swimmable\, Fishable Anacostia River\; There is poop in the Rock Creek water' | Why officials say swimming in DC waterways is ille gal\; VIDEO: Potomac Riverkeeper Celebrates 20th with Goal to Lift Swim Ba n\; High levels of chemicals in Antietam Creek drive effort to inform publ ic Click-Here to read more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB news
The \;Potomac River Drinking Water Source Protection P artnership \;held a virtual business meeting today\, highlighted b y presentations on integrative management and implementation of total maxi mum daily load plans\, and the innovative salt management plan for norther n Virginia.
In this issue: \;Vehicle found in Potomac River near Cumberland\; Number of dolphins in the Bay on the rise\; Thousands of dead fish found in Monocacy River \; Annual algae blooms reappear in the Potomac River\ ; The Ship Providence is Now Touring the Poto mac River\; Local stream sites to benefit\; A modern canal boat is h eaded to the C&\;O in Georgetown\; Chesapeake Ba y Trust is pleased to announce the Prince George&rsquo\;s County Stormwate r Grant Program\; Invasive water plant poised to overwhelm Potomac watersh ed\; Berkeley County SWA Says No to Mountaineer Gas CNG Facility\; Norton Scores Major Victory for a Swimmable \, Fishable Anacostia River\; T here is poop in the Rock Creek water' | Why officials say swimming in DC w aterways is illegal\; VIDEO: P otomac Riverkeeper Celebrates 20th with Goal to Lift Swim Ban\; High levels of chemicals in Antietam Creek d rive effort to inform public
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k-Here to read more&hellip\;
WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) is issuing an announcement of Additional Grant Opportunity (AGO) for projects that focus on nonpoint source issues. The total amount available is approximately $158\,000. WIB is accepting projects that must be completed on/before July 30\, 2024. Project amounts from $2\,000 up to $20\,000 will be considered.
Click-Here&nb sp\;for more information or read the attached PDF.
Today is Wor ld Wetlands Day\, an annual international celebration to raise awareness a bout the importance of wetlands. We'll be highlighting some of West Virgin ia's Wild and Wonderful Wetlands all this week.
Wetlands in West Virginia make up less than one percen t of the total area of the state\, yet they provide essential habitat for a remarkable 23% of West Virginia&rsquo\;s plant species\, and for an even higher 44% of its rare plants. Wetlands are home to many migratory birds\ , amphibians\, insects\, fish\, and mammals.
Check out our \;Wetland Resrouces Guide \;to learn more about wetlands\ , and the \;Wild Wonderful Wetlands website that highlights multiple wetlands that occur thr oughout West Virginia. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260206T2138180Z-399841-6953@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005 SUMMARY:Cranberry hike DESCRIPTION:Walk on the graveled\, gated Cranberry Road from the campground to Lick Branch Shelter (aka Queer Branch Shelter) for a total of mostly f lat 10 mile out and back. Since it’s an out and back hike\, feel free to t urn around whenever you wish and we can re-regroup at the Campground parki ng area. Leader: Gina Griffith We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s w est side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 9:30am. It is not ne cessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that y ou bring water and leave your dogs at home. https://www.facebook.com/even ts/1202678133272224/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Walk on the
graveled\, gated Cranberry Road from the campground to Lick Branch Shelter
(aka Queer Branch Shelter) for a total of mostly flat 10 mile out and bac
k. Since it&rsquo\;s an out and back hike\, feel free to turn around whene
ver you wish and we can re-regroup at the Campground parking area. Leader:
Gina Griffith
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departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph
St and Ohio Ave on Charleston&rsquo\;s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Wil
liams) at precisely 9:30am.
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is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only
ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home. \;
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190930T1238260Z-399841-2470@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240112 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Pennsylvania volunteers survey birds and waterwa ys for national studies. Read more here. Construction of fish reefs comple ted on Monongahela River. Read more here. Three Rivers Waterkeeper 2023 Sw im Guide now available. Read Swim Guide here PADEP releases draft 2024 Pen nsylvania Integrated Water Quality Report and invites public comment. Lear n more here. Adopt a Stream - WVDEP Adopt-A-Stream is a new program launch ed in October 2023. Read more here. 4th Annual Virtual Roundtable Series: Register online to get a Zoom link for the final webinar series. More info rmation and recordings and slides from previous events can be found here. Acid Mine Drainage Monitoring and Evaluation on Feb. 2nd from 10:00 - 11:0 0 am. Ohio River Discussion Series: The upcoming 2024 webinar series date s and topics have been scheduled. Learn more here. 1/31 – Restoration Ini tiative Plan 2/28 – Gulf Hypoxia Task Force 3/27 – Student VOICES/ORBCRE T entative – 4/24 – TBD WRI Virtual Seminar Series: Sessions will be held on the third Thursday from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Register online to get the Zoom link to the final two webinar series. USGS-funded Water Research Projects | Jan 18th Watershed-Scale Restoration | Feb. 2nd X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
4th Annual Virtual Roundtable Series: Register online \;to get a Zoom link for t he final webinar series. More information and recordings and slides from p revious events can be found here.
Ohio River Discussion Series: The upcoming 2024 webinar seri es dates and topics have been scheduled. Learn more here. \;
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Week ly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. T he Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impor tant information. - \;ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240112T1818350Z-399841-5528@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000 SUMMARY:Tire and electronic collection DESCRIPTION:Event by Putnam County Solid Waste Authority 10 tires per perso n - no rims. We are adding electronics for this month as well! Anything wi th a cord that does not cool or have any liquid-based functions. ---> Lear n more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Putnam County Solid Waste Authority
10 tires per person - no rims. \;We are adding electronics for this month as well! Anything with a cord that does not co ol or have any liquid-based functions.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20251204T1427370Z-399841-6895@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T130000 SUMMARY:Fingerling stocking DESCRIPTION:Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited Please help if you can! Tell your friends… Starting at 10:00 am. Glade Creek Catch and Release - Glade Creek trailhead across from Prince\, WV. Please bring a hiking backp ack or a large backpack. Visit the Chapters Facebook page to get more info rmation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited
P lease help if you can! Tell your friends&hellip\; \;
Starting at 10:00 am. Glade Creek Catch and R
elease - Glade Creek trailhead across from Prince\, WV. Please bring a hik
ing backpack or a large backpack. Visit the Chapters Facebook page
to get more information.
Trout Lines is the newsletter from the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENTU). This is typically a quarterly publication. In the October edition read ab out the upcoming Elk River stocking\, picnic info and more ENCTU news. Que stions or comments\, Email: EN CTU.newsletter@gmail.com.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190930T1230300Z-399841-2468@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T033000 SUMMARY:Tennis club hike DESCRIPTION:1600 Tennis Club Road. Hike is about 3 miles with some steep gr ades\, footing is generally good. Shorter version is available. Leader: Ma rtha Hopper. We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northe ast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm. It is not necessary to be a me mber of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home. https://www.facebook.com/events/3718796038137920 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:1600 Tennis
Club Road. Hike is about 3 miles with some steep grades\, footing is gener
ally good. Shorter version is available. Leader: Martha Hopper. We will be
departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph
St and Ohio Ave on Charleston&rsquo\;s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Wil
liams) at precisely 1:30pm.
It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We
only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home.
http s://www.facebook.com/events/3718796038137920/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190930T1235450Z-399841-2469@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 SUMMARY:AAH registration deadline DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highwa y Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Groups must register by April 17\, 2026\, and inform their county DOH garage if they need supplies. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or email dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county whe re your adopted road is located. Individuals\, families\, churches\, busin esses\, schools\, civic organizations\, government agencies and communitie s can register to pick up trash on almost any state-maintained road\, back road or main route. Private roads and interstate highways are not eligibl e for adoption. The Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage bags\, work g loves and safety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of disposing of coll ected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP is
now accepting registrations for the \;Adopt-A-Highway \;Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday\
, April 25\, 2026. \;Groups must register by April 17\, 2026\, a
nd inform their county DOH garage if they need supplies. To register\, cal
l 1-800-322-5530 or email \;dep.aah@wv.gov. \;If you reach the REAP
voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, date of
cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county where your adopted road
is located.
Indivi
duals\, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\,
government agencies and communities can register to pick up trash on almo
st any state-maintained road\, back road or main route. Private roads and
interstate highways are not eligible for adoption.
The Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage bag
s\, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of disposi
ng of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to partici
pate.
WV Rivers an d Trout Unlimited have \;developed \;a new component to our \; monitoring program \;&ndash\; \;a \;smart phone enab led Stream Watch App that can be used \;to quickly and efficiently doc ument erosion and sedimentation\, water quality impacts\, and habitat issu es. The user can easily submit photos of water pollution or habitat degrad ation. The photographic data will populate an interactive map that will in form follow-up on enforcement actions or restoration needs.
To learn how to download and use the
This week's Wrap is accessible Here.
In this issu e:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dead lines and highlights important information.
Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220718T1344360Z-399841-4756@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: New DOJ Enf orcement Strategy Low Income Household Water Assistance Program 2022 Water Quality Modeling Workshop Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly W rap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The W rap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible Here .
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's e vents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importan t deadlines and highlights important information.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220506T1822270Z-399841-4576@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211208 SUMMARY:Harrison Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events in December. Below is the info for the Harrison County event. Harrison County: From 8 a .m. to 2 p.m. at the Nathan Goff Armory in Clarksburg. Individuals may dis pose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of C OVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events in December. Below is the info for the Harrison County event.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 t ires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light tru ck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDE P requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires . A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on th e \;< span style='color: #3366ff\;'>WVDEP website.
CB agricultu ral forum
The Ag Forum webpage has now been updated with links to each session&rsquo\;s recording and associated resources. F or easy access\, direct links to each session&rsquo\;s recording below. Fe el free to watch and learn from the leaders\, partners\, and practitioners who presented during the five weeks of Forum content. Access to the sessi on recordings and links will be available until the end of April.
Session 1: From Managing Risk to Building Resilience: Farms\, C ommunities\, and Conservation
Session 2: Bes t Practices in Outreach and Behavior Change: Nudge Theory
Session 3: Beyond the Bay: Collaborative Approaches to Water Quality Improvements
Session 4: Supply Chain Sustainability: Insights\, Trends\, and Operating Models
Session 5: It Starts with a Plan: Making Nutrient and Manure Management Work
Session 6: Why and What For : Stream and Riparian Restoration in Agricultural Landscapes
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210330T1307190Z-399841-3734@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313 SUMMARY:EPA P2 grants DESCRIPTION:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites eligible applicant s in Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Virginia\, West Virginia\, Delaware & Washi ngton D.C. to apply for a Regional Source Reduction Assistance grant by Ap ril 15! This grant provides awardees with up to $240\,000 in funding for p rojects that promote practical source reduction practices\, tools and trai ning\, or Pollution Prevention (P2) approaches to measurably improve our p lanet. Learn more at: https://www.epa.gov/p2/source-reduction-assistance-g rants EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites eligibl e applicants in Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Virginia\, West Virginia\, Delaw are &\; Washington D.C. to apply for a Regional Source Reduction Assist ance grant by April 15!
This grant provides awardees with up to $240\,000 in funding for projects that promote practical source reduction practices\, tools and training\, or Po llution Prevention (P2) approaches to measurably improve our planet.
Learn more at: \;https://www.epa.gov/p2/source-reduction-assistance-grants< /em>
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240313T1616100Z-399841-5678@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000 SUMMARY:Project management training DESCRIPTION:Ready to level up your project management game? Join Volunteer WV for a fun and interactive webinar that dives into the essentials of pro ject management! You'll learn how to set clear project objectives\, craft timelines\, and master the art of team coordination. Discover the basics o f project management\, hone your skills in defining objectives and milesto nes\, and learn techniques for resource allocation and risk management. -- > Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ready to lev el up your project management game? \;Join \;Volunteer WV for a fun and interactive webinar that dives into the essentials of pro ject management!
You'll lear n how to set clear project objectives\, craft timelines\, and master the a rt of team coordination. Discover the basics of project management\, hone your skills in defining objectives and milestones\, and learn techniques f or resource allocation and risk management.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240805T1433170Z-399841-5945@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250217 SUMMARY:Env Teacher of the Year DESCRIPTION:Calling all environmental educators! The WVDEP's Make-It-Shine Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 Environmental Teacher o f the Year Awards! Winners at the elementary\, middle and high school leve ls receive $500\, plus $1\,000 for STEAM programs. Nominate yourself or a deserving teacher today! Applications due Feb. 28\, 2025. Apply here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling all environmental educators!
Th e WVDEP's \;Make-It-Shine Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 Environmental Teacher of the Year Awards! \;Winners at the elementary\, middle and high school levels receive $500\, plus $1\,000 for STEAM programs. \;N ominate yourself or a deserving teacher today! Applications due Feb. 28\, 2025.
Apply here.< /p> CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250214T2056150Z-399841-6271@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000 SUMMARY:Arden riverside cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Save The Tygart Watershed Association Are you looking for a great way to help a local community while taking in spectacular view s of the Tygart Valley River? Come join STTWA as we 'Make It Shine!' We'll be meeting at the Arden boat ramp -- on Arden Grade Rd at the intersectio n of Felton Hill Rd (rain or shine) for a cleanup along the banks of the T ygart. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Bring a water bottle (we'll have a cooler for refills if you need it). We'll also have bagels from ou r friends at Belington Bagel Bakery! We'd love to see you there! Don't for get to like and follow Save the Tygart Watershed Association for updates! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Event by&nbs p\;Save The Tygart Watershed Association
Are you looking for a great way to help a local community while taking in spectacular views of the Tygart Valley R iver? Come join STTWA as we 'Make It Shine!' We'll be meeting at the Arden boat ramp -- on Arden Grade Rd at the intersection of Felton Hill Rd (rai n or shine) for a cleanup along the banks of the Tygart.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Brin g a water bottle (we'll have a cooler for refills if you need it). We'll a lso have bagels from our friends at Belington Bagel Bakery! We'd love to s ee you there! Don't forget to like and follow Save the Tygart Watershed As sociation for updates!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250326T2001430Z-399841-6396@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T160000 SUMMARY:Coastal webinar series DESCRIPTION:Coastal webinar series Registration is now open for EPA’s Water shed Academy webinar on State Legislation on Ocean & Coastal Acidification . This is the second webinar in a five part webinar series with a focus on coastal resilience. Click-Here to register for this webinar. More informa tion on the other webinars will be posted as information is available. For more information on the Watershed Academy\, click-here. EPA_CoastalWebina rFlyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coastal webi nar series
Registration is n ow open for EPA&rsquo\;s Watershed Academy webinar on State Legisl ation on Ocean &\; Coastal Acidification. This is the second w ebinar in a five part webinar series with a focus on coastal resilience. < span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Click-Here \;to register for this webi nar.
More information on the other webinars will be posted as information is available. For mor e information on the Watershed Academy\, \;click-here.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200226T1408300Z-399841-2806@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713 SUMMARY:Guyandotte River regatta DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second Great Guyandotte Regatta and Float spons ored by the NCHAA\, the Guyandotte Water Trail Alliance and local partners with support from Cabell Huntington Hospital. Wyoming County: Put-in: Mul lens\, Opportunity Center 300 Front Street\; Take-out: Itmann School. Ming o County: Put-in: Gilbert\, Branch Bridge\; Take-out: Veterans Park. Logan County: Put-in: Logan\, Peach Creek\; Take-out: Henlawson. Lincoln County : Put-in: Branchland\, State Route 10 at Branchland Park\; Take out: West Hamlin. Cabell County: Put-in: Barboursville\, Barboursville City Park\; T ake- out: Farmdale Bridge https://www.facebook.com/events/2385314681712165 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for the second Great Guyandotte Regatta and Float sponsored by the NCHAA\, the Guyandotte Water Trail Alliance and local partners with support from Cabe ll Huntington Hospital.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2385314681 712165/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190709T1238440Z-399841-2164@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T190000 SUMMARY:Meadow River hike/bike DESCRIPTION:Join us as we hike/walk/run/bike along the Meadow River Rail Tr ail. This is a flat rail trail along the Beautiful Meadow River. This acti vity is perfect for families and kids Directions: From Rt 41 N Spur off of US Rt 60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 miles from the turn onto 41 N. Take a right on Quinwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhead is on the right (0.2 miles) alo ng the Meadow River. https://www.facebook.com/events/330558971158092/ For more information about bringing Active SWV programs and volunteer opportun ities to your home town call 304-254-8488\, or email erin@activeswv.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as w
e hike/walk/run/bike along the Meadow River Rail Trail. This is a flat rai
l trail along the Beautiful Meadow River. This activity is perfect for fam
ilies and kids
Directions: From Rt 41 N Spur off
of \;US Rt \;60 toward Nallen\, 3.0 miles from the turn onto 41 N.
Take a right on Quinwood/Nutterville Rd\, the trailhead is on the right (
0.2 miles) along the Meadow River.
https://www.facebook.com/event s/330558971158092/
For more information about bringing Active SWV programs and volunte er opportunities to your home town call 304-254-8488\, or email erin@activeswv.com.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190802T1336010Z-399841-2277@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T140000 SUMMARY:Glade Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 8-10 mile hike of the Glade Creek Trail starting at 10am. This hike follows an abandoned railroad along Glade Creek. We wil l pass a number of cascades and small waterfalls along the way. The trail offers an enjoyable stroll at a very moderate grade and is popular with hi kers of most ages and abilities. Please come wearing sturdy covered toed s hoes and plenty of water. Directions: From Beckley\, follow US Rt 19 (Eise nhower Drive) to Rt 41 north toward Prince. Turn right onto the Glade Cree k Road\, just before the bridge at Prince. Follow the gravel road seven mi les\; it ends at the Glade Creek trailhead. https://www.facebook.com/event s/478564829573775/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for
a 8-10 mile hike of the \;Glade Creek Trail starting at 1
0am. This hike follows an abandoned railroad along Glade Creek. We will pa
ss a number of cascades and small waterfalls along the way. The trail offe
rs an enjoyable stroll at a very moderate grade and is popular with hikers
of most ages and abilities. Please come wearing sturdy covered toed shoes
and plenty of water.
https://www.facebook.com/events/478564829573775/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Glade Creek trail UID:20190731T1852390Z-399841-2270@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200821 SUMMARY:CitSci Conservation Handbook DESCRIPTION:Introducing the Handbook for Citizen Science in Ecology and Con servation Starting (and finishing) a citizen science project is not an eas y task. It helps to have a team of people to guide your decision making al ong the way. And now\, more than ever\, you don’t have to forge a trail on your own. In the new Handbook of Citizen Science in Ecology and Conservat ion you’ll find guidance from over 50 amazing citizen science professional s about how to navigate your citizen science journey. It’s designed to wal k you through the basics of citizen science and how to design successful p rojects. You can read it cover to cover or jump around to the chapters tha t address the challenges you’re tackling. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Introducing the Handbook for Citizen Science in Ecology and Conservation
Starting (and finishing) a citizen science project is not an easy task. It helps to have a team of people to guide your decision making along the way. And now\, more than e ver\, you don&rsquo\;t have to forge a trail on your own.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>In the new Handbook of Citizen Science in Ecology and Conservation you&rsquo\;ll find guidance from over 50 amazing citizen science professionals about how to navigate your citizen science journey. It&rsquo\;s designed to walk you through the basics of citizen science and how to design successful projects. You can read it cover to cover or jump around to the chapters that address the challenges you&rsquo\;re tackling .
Recognize ou tstanding volunteers in your community. Nominations are now open for the 2 024 Governor's \;Service Awards.
The Governor's Service Awards& nbsp\;honor individuals and groups who roll up their sleeves to solve comm unity problems in an innovative way. \;Individuals and \;groups&nb sp\;that are selected as recipients will be honored at a special ceremony on June 13th\, 2024. Nominating a volunteer has never been easier - check out our new and improved online nomination form! \;The deadline for nominations is March 8th\, 2024.
Interested? Join us for a \;
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here ..
Media from around the Basin
Environmental Justice i n the Basin
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240321T1847040Z-399841-5721@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416 SUMMARY:Wild and Wonderful Earth Day DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Environmental Sustainability Network invites you to take part in A Wild and Wonderful Earth Celebration. There is A Wil d and Wonderful collection of resources for you- many of which originating and happening right in your backyard! Browse the website Compete with oth er counties in your region in the state-wide Literati- Litter Pick Up Chal lenge. WVDEP and FSU's Creative Sustainability Council challenges each per son use the Litteratti app to record\, collect\, and clean 51 pieces of li tter from April 1 - 30th in recognition of the 51st Annual Earth Day. Tune into the Virtual Earth Day Celebration on April 22nd where a LIVE panel w ill not only update you on the status of the Literati competition\, but al so answer your questions about sustainability practices in West Virginia. Trivia Competition immediately following the panel discussion! April is a lso Citizen Science Month. There are endless things to do found on the web site\, including Citizen Science projects such aWVDNR's Box Turtle Sightin gs and Light Up West Virginia protocols. Last but not least- Don't miss your chance to catch a free livestream showing of Discovery Channel's Raci ng Extinction as well as many other motivating and educational events foun d on the Event Calendar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Environmental Sustainability Network invites you to take part in A W ild and Wonderful Earth Celebration. \;There is A Wil d and Wonderful collection of resources for you- many of which originating and happening right in your backyard! Browse the website
Comm unity Engagement Workshop \;
Join River Network and \;Corazó\;n Latino \;f or a 90-minute tailored workshop to support groups looking to increase the ir capacity to engage communities across cultures\, language and lived exp erience. \;< strong>Learn more and register.
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Registration for EPA&rsquo\;s 9th annual Campus RainW orks Challenge is open through October 1. Campus RainWorks is a green infrastructure design competition for colleges and universities that seeks to engage with the next generation of environmental professionals\, foste r a dialogue about the need for innovative stormwater management\, and sho wcase the environmental\, economic\, and social benefits of green infrastr ucture practices. Register now .
To learn more check out th e official Campus RainWorks Cha llenge \;Competition Brief. The brief contains details on the chal lenge's design categories\, submission requirements\, and rules for partic ipation.
WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Adopt-A-Highway fall statewide cleanup is set. Co-sponsored by the WVDE P and the state Division of Highways (DOH)\, the AAH program is administer ed by the WVDEP-REAP. Its goals include improving the quality of our environment by encouraging public involvement in the el imination of highway litter.
AAH provides all necessary supplies and takes care of disposal and collec tion. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate. Due to COVI D-19\, groups must register in advance and inform their county DOH garage if supplies are needed. Each group must designate a person to do a curbsid e pickup of supplies. Masks must be worn while picking up supplies.
To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or email dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, cleanu p date\, number of participants\, and county where your adoption is locate d. WVDEP encourages all volunteers to wear a mask and stay socially distan t in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
WV W atershed Network's fecal coliform webinar series
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The webinar recording links can be found bel ow. These recordings\, as well as select presentation slides and resources from the presenters can be found at the WV Watershed Network web page under Nonpoint Source Program Approaches to Reducing Fecal Col iform Pollution | Webinar Series.
If yo u have questions or feedback\, please email Martin Chri st.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240325T1509480Z-399841-5732@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200831 SUMMARY:EPA drinking water workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:17th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small Systems Challeng es and Solutions This free\, public workshop is sponsored by the Office o f Research and Development (ORD) and the Office of Water (OW)\, in partner ship with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)\, and will provide in-depth information and training on various solutions a nd strategies for handling small drinking water system challenges. The wo rkshop is primarily designed for state personnel responsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technologies permitting. System owners and operators\, local and tribal government personnel\, academics\ , design engineers\, technical assistance providers\, and consultants may also benefit from attending workshop sessions. We encourage everyone to lo ok at the agenda to see if there are topics that are of interest to you. A ttendees can earn certificates of attendance for up to 16 hours. To regist er for sessions\, Click-Here. 17thEPADWWorkshop-2020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:17th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small Systems Challenges and Solution s \;
This free\ , public workshop is sponsored by the Office of Research and Development ( ORD) and the Office of Water (OW)\, in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)\, and will provide in-depth i nformation and training on various solutions and strategies for handling s mall drinking water system challenges. \;
The workshop is primarily designed for state personnel r esponsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technol ogies permitting. System owners and operators\, local and tribal governmen t personnel\, academics\, design engineers\, technical assistance provider s\, and consultants may also benefit from attending workshop sessions. We encourage everyone to look at the agenda to see if there are topics that a re of interest to you. \;Attendees can earn certificates of attendance for up to 16 hours. To register for sessions\, Click-Here.
Mineral Coun
ty STEM festival Learn about
watersheds\, wetlands\, wildlife\, your health\, robotics\, engineering a
nd much more. Click-Here17thEPADWWorkshop-2020.pdf
CATEGORIES:Agencies
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SUMMARY:Mineral Co STEM festival
DESCRIPTION:Mineral County STEM festival Learn about watersheds\, wetlands\
, wildlife\, your health\, robotics\, engineering and much more. Click-Her
e for details.
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WVDEP's REAP is doing a 600 plus tire cleanup of the Waterways Loop on the Little Coal River and needs extra help with this monumental task. All day participati on is not required - just a few hours of your time will make a huge impact .
Bring your kayak and/or j
ohn boat\, mattock or shovel and launch from the Waterways public access u
nder the Rt. 119 Bridge. Park in the Waterways overflow parking lot beside
Rt 119. Take out is the \;Little Coal River Campground across the 4-lane from the Hatfield McCoy Center. This 1.5
mile stretch of river is sandy and the water is clear and slow. Perfect fo
r first time Tire River Rescuers.
Water &\; sandwiches will be offerend for everyone in the cre
w that volunteers. There are also a few extra john boat and tools that any
one can use. Exciting things are in the happening for this stretch of rive
r BUT we need to get the tires out first! Let's Team Up to Cleanup!
https://www.facebook.com/events/358546238379461/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190802T1343390Z-399841-2278@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190803 SUMMARY:AAH appreciation day DESCRIPTION:The 30th Annual Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appreciation Da y will take at Canaan Valley Resort in Tucker County. WVDEP and the state Department of Transportation (DOT) will host the day-long celebration of v olunteers who pick up litter along West Virginia highways. Festivities beg in at 9 a.m. with bingo\, broom making\, children's games\, and other acti vities. Face-painting and a caricature artist will also be available. Volu nteers will be served lunch catered by the resort at noon. Afternoon activ ities include presentation of the annual awards\, including the 2019 Volun teer of the Year. Volunteers with 10\, 15\, 20\, and 25 years of service w ill receive lapel pins and a special AAH safety vest imprinted with the nu mber of years that have participated. AAH volunteers remove 4 million poun ds of trash from state highways each year\, while recycling 10\,000 pounds of glass\, 5\,000 pounds of plastic\, and 8\,000 pounds of aluminum. The AAH program currently has 40\,000 volunteers representing over 1\,400 orga nizations. They help keep 3\,300 miles of West Virginia roads litter free. Click-Here to learn more about AHH. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 30th Ann ual Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appreciation Day will take at Canaan V alley Resort in Tucker County. WVDEP and the state Department of Transport ation (DOT) will host the day-long celebration of volunteers who pick up l itter along West Virginia highways.
Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with bingo\, broom making\, children' s games\, and other activities. Face-painting and a caricature artist will also be available. Volunteers will be served lunch catered by the resort at noon. Afternoon activities include presentation of the annual awards\, including the 2019 Volunteer of the Year. Volunteers with 10\, 15\, 20\, a nd 25 years of service will receive lapel pins and a special AAH safety ve st imprinted with the number of years that have participated.
AAH volunteers remove 4 million pounds of trash from state highways each year\, while recycling 10\,000 pounds of glass\, 5\,000 pounds of plastic\, and 8\,000 pounds of aluminum. The AAH program currently has 40\,000 volunteers representing over 1\,400 organiz ations. They help keep 3\,300 miles of West Virginia roads litter free.&nb sp\;Click-Here to learn more about AHH.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort UID:20190731T1902280Z-399841-2271@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190725 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION:The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) ha s an opening for an entry-level Research Support Analyst. Responsibilities will include i) assisting in managing Commission datasets\, ii) construct ing analysis tools and software packages to support projects on water supp ly\, water quality\, and aquatic life\, iii) developing websites\, and iv) providing organizational support related to Information Technology\, incl uding assistance with computer acquisition and setup\, and v) remaining cu rrent on novel technologies as well as threats. Candidates must have demon strated programming experience in R and Python\, with C++\, Javascript\, a nd FEWS (Flood Early Warning System) experience considered a plus. A backg round in the environmental sciences is preferable. Click-Here to read more Potomac Basin news. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Intersta te Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) has an opening for an ent ry-level Researc h Support Analyst. Responsibilities will include i) assisting in managing Commission datasets\, ii) constructing analysis tools and softwar e packages to support projects on water supply\, water quality\, and aquat ic life\, iii) developing websites\, and iv) providing organizational supp ort related to Information Technology\, including assistance with computer acquisition and setup\, and v) remaining current on novel technologies as well as threats. Candidates must have demonstrated programming experience in R and Python\, with C++\, Javascript\, and FEWS (Flood Early Warning S ystem) experience considered a plus. A background in the environmental sci ences is preferable.
Click-Here \; to read more Potomac Basin news.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190731T1907510Z-399841-2272@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190726 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-26-week-of-july-22-2019/ In this issue... Farme r Fairness Act House Passes 2-Year Budget Deal EPA Introduces CyAN app Mee tings and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dea dlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Kat ie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
h ttps://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-26-week-of-july-22-201 9/
In this issue...
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap re minds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important infor mation. Please direct comments to Ka tie Foreman. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20190731T1911150Z-399841-2273@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200619 SUMMARY:Virtual fishing tournament RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District are excited to be hosting a Father’s Day Virtual Fishing Tournament. The tournament will ta ke place June 19 - June 21\, 2020. Trophies will be awarded for: Biggest F ish. Smallest Fish. Most Unique Catch. It is as easy to participate... (1) Go fishing anywhere with your father/father figure. (2) Using #GHPRDFishi ng\, upload a picture of your catch next to a dated newspaper. (3) Winners announced via Facebook Monday\, June 22\, 2020. Get outside and spend som e time with Dad this Father’s Day weekend! We can’t wait to see what you c atch! For additional information contact GHPRD Recreation Superintendent\, Lauren Carte or call 304.696.5954. Check us out at www.ghprd.org. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greater Hunt
ington Park &\; Recreation District are excited to be hosting a Father&
rsquo\;s Day Virtual Fishing Tournament. The tournament will take place Ju
ne 19 - June 21\, 2020. Trophies wil
l be awarded for: Biggest Fish. Smallest Fish. Most Unique Catch.
It is as easy to participate...
(1) Go fishing anywhere with you
r father/father figure. (2) Using #GHP
RDFishing\, upload a picture of your catch next to a dated newspaper.
(3) Winners announced via Facebook M
onday\, June 22\, 2020. Get outside
and spend some time with Dad this Father&rsquo\;s Day weekend! We can&rsqu
o\;t wait to see what you catch!
For additional information contact GHPRD Recreation Superintendent
\, \;Lauren Carte or call 304.69
6.5954. Check us out at www.ghprd.org. Like us on Facebook \;or follow us on Twitte
r.
< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Friends of the Blackwater (FOB) will be cleaning up the iconic Coke Ovens along the Blackwater Rail Trail to Douglas Falls. Meet at FOB&rsquo\;s offices at 571 Douglas Road i n Thomas\, WV. We'll provide basic tools and PPE but come prepared with wh atever else you need to work outdoors. \;To comply with Forest Service volunteer rules during COVID-19\, we have to cap the number of volunteers at 10 this year. RSVP if you can attend!
Questio ns? Email info@saveblackwater.org .
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20200805T1511110Z-399841-3313@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T150000 SUMMARY:WIFIA financing DESCRIPTION:EPA's Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) t eam will host an Online Teams webinar to highlight and explain the numerou s benefits and flexibilities of WIFIA financing\, including long repayment terms\, customized repayment schedules\, and no-penalty prepayment. Regis ter: HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA's \; Water Infrastructure Fina nce and Innovation Act \;(WIFIA) team will host an \;Online Te ams webinar to highlight and explain the numerous benefits and flexibiliti es of WIFIA financing\, including long repayment terms\, customized repaym ent schedules\, and no-penalty prepayment.
Register: \; HERE< /span>
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240328T1528400Z-399841-5742@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T200000 SUMMARY:Upper Guyandotte virtual meeting DESCRIPTION:Upper Guyandotte River Watershed TMDL Virtual Meeting Zoom Link : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85018287570pwd=NSt5WW5haTIyRHZiUXZodmxxYzZiUT0 9 Meeting ID: 850 1828 7570\; Password: 451710 To dial in: 646 558 8656 Me eting ID: 850 1828 7570\; Password: 451710 Contact Information: Terry Flet cher 304-926-0499 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Upper Guyand otte River Watershed TMDL Virtual Meeting
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85018287570p wd=NSt5WW5haTIyRHZiUXZodmxxYzZiUT09
Meeting ID: 850 1828 7570\; Password: 451710
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>To di al in: 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 850 1828 7570\; Password: 451710< /span>
Contact Information:
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span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>304-926-0499
Hiking tips by Joseph Whelan\, NRG park ranger
Click-Here \;for more information. Contact the Active SWV office today to learn more about becoming a Community Captain to lead walking groups. All programs are free and open to the public. Use these resources to find a program near y ou to attend.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190709T1351280Z-399841-2165@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190727 SUMMARY:Fishing for Mountain Mission DESCRIPTION:SWVKA has partnered with Mountain Mission to put together one o f the largest charity tournaments of the year. Eligible waters for this to urnament include: Elk River\, Kanawha River\, Gauley River\, Big Coal Rive r\, Little Coal River and Mud River Lake. Tournament is scheduled for 6:00 am -2:00 pm. All anglers must return to Coal River Group headquarters by 5:00 pm sharp for scoring by SWVKA administration. https://www.facebook.co m/events/415512815846600/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SWVKA \;has partnered with& nbsp\;Mountain Mission to put together one of the \;largest charity tourname nts of the year.
Eligible w aters for this tournament include: Elk River\, Kanawha River\, Gauley Rive r\, Big Coal River\, Little Coal River and Mud River Lake. Tournament is s cheduled for 6:00 am -2:00 pm. All anglers must return to \;Coal Ri ver Group headquarters by 5:00 pm sharp for scoring by SWV KA administration.
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 415512815846600/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190709T1241200Z-399841-2167@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005 SUMMARY:Canine carnival DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a day devoted to dogs and more. There will be costum e contest\, police dog demos\, obstacle course\, local pet adoption groups \, watershed education and more. Food vendors will also be there! Sponsore d by: Huntington Stormwater Utility and Huntington Parks and Recreation. T ime: 11AM-5PM\; Location: Ritter Park fountain area CanineCarnival.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come enjoy a day devoted to dogs and more. There will be costume contest\, police dog demos\, obstacle course\, local pet adoption groups\, watershed education and more. Food vendors will also be there! Sponsored by: Huntington Stormw ater Utility and Huntington Parks and Recreation.
Time: 11AM-5PM\; Location: \;Ritter Park fountain area
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190923T1301520Z-399841-2183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250605 SUMMARY:World Environment Day DESCRIPTION:It's World Environment Day! People across the globe are celebra ting a shared mission to safeguard our planet\, resources\, and empower co mmunities to drive sustainable change. Learn more at: www.worldenvironment day.global/about/history X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It's World E nvironment Day! People across the globe are celebrating a shared mission t o safeguard our planet\, resources\, and empower communities to drive sust ainable change.
Learn more at: \;www.worldenvironmentday.global/abo ut/history
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250605T1620280Z-399841-6576@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T213000 SUMMARY:Firefly walk DESCRIPTION: Learn about magnificent fireflies on a walk through Grandvi ew with Community Captain Bob Matson and National Park Service Rangers. Wa lk will be on easy terrain. No reservations required. https://www.facebook .com/events/1334162056750123/ Directions: To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty miles to Exit 129. From either exit\, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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Learn about magnificent fireflies on a walk through&nb sp\;Grandview with Community Captain Bob Matson and National Park Serv ice Rangers. Walk will be on easy terrain. No reservations required.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1334162056750123/
Directions: To reach Grandview from Beckley follow I-64 East five miles to Exit 129 B. From Lewisburg follow I-64 West forty mile s to Exit 129. From either exit\, turn right and follow Route 9 North six miles to Grandview.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Grandview State Park UID:20190708T1304020Z-399841-2166@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000 SUMMARY:Kump wetland restoration DESCRIPTION:Event by Kump Education Center Please join us for an exciting v olunteer opportunity to continue improving our wetlands! Learn more at the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kump Education Center
Please join us for an exciting volunteer opportunity to continue impro ving our wetlands! Learn more at the Facebook even t post. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250417T1934190Z-399841-6470@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T160000 SUMMARY:NCCC 201 DESCRIPTION:AmeriCorps NCCC 201 Ready to apply? This webinar will walk yo u through the AmeriCorps NCCC Application Process & Concept Form. Teams ar e available to start as early as August 2020. This webinar is perfect for organizations who are ready to host a team as soon as possible. Register H ere X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Amer iCorps NCCC 201 \; \;
Ready to apply? This webinar will walk you through the \;AmeriCorps NCCC Application Process &\; Con
cept Form. Teams are available to start as early as August 2020. This webi
nar is perfect for organizations who are ready to host a team as soon as p
ossible.
Event by&nbs p\;Plateau Action Network \;and \;Desi rae Ellison
Meet at the Endless Wall Trail/Fern Creek Trail Parking lot in Edmond. Bring gloves\, snacks\, water and anything else you need!
Bags\, vests and grabbers will be provided! If you have any questions\, please contact our Vice President\, Desirae Ellison (304) 520 -1426
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250422T2021550Z-399841-6478@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000 SUMMARY:River of Promise meeting DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat will be hosting our first of two semi annu al River of Promise meetings to discuss partnership efforts around acid mi ne drainage remediation and other restoration efforts in our region. The a genda is attached\, and the meeting will be held at our Festival Grounds i n Albright\, with a tour of our newest (and largest) Dream Mountain Passiv e AMD Treatment system in the afternoon. Please mark your calendar for the other ROP meeting this Fall\, Wednesday October 16th 2024. The location a nd time for the Fall meeting TBD (likely Morgantown or adjacent). Addition ally\, please let me know if you want your email address updated or edited for future correspondence. Madison Ball\, Friends of the CheatConservatio n Program Director. 304-329-3621 x 7. Email: madison@cheat.org ROPAgenda41 024.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Cheat \;will be hosting our first of two semi annual River of Promise meeti ngs to discuss partnership efforts around acid mine drainage remediation a nd other restoration efforts in our region. The agenda is attached\, and t he meeting will be held at our \;Festival Grounds \;in Albright\, \;with a tour of our ne west (and largest) Dream Mountain Passive AMD Treatment system in the afte rnoon.
Please \;mark you
r calendar for the other ROP meeting this Fall\, Wednesday October 16th 20
24. The location and time for the Fall meeting TBD (likely Morgantown or a
djacent).
Additionally\, please
let me know if you want your email address updated or edited for future c
orrespondence.
Madison Ball\ , Friends of the CheatConservation Program Director. \;304-329-3621 x 7. Email: \;madison@cheat.org
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240327T1343260Z-399841-5738@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928 SUMMARY:Wateshed Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:WV Watershed Groups are invited to join this gathering\, which will take place from 11 am to 3 pm at Mingo Creek Park - Shelter 5 near Eb enezer Bridge on Ebenezer Bridge Road. Introductions to PA and WV Watershe d Groups. Governance and efficiency tips. BBQ (and veggie alternatives)! C reek monitoring: does everybody get the same answer about Mingo Creek? Hal l of Knowledge: bring a display to show what your group is about! At activ ities. Climate cards. Register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Watershed Groups are invited to join this gathering\, which will take place from 11 am to 3 pm at \;Mingo Creek Park - Shelter 5 near Ebenezer Bridge on Ebenezer Bridge Road.
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here ..
Media from around the Basin
Environmental Justice in the Basin
Fishing News
See Albert a nd Douglas Falls and learn more about old mining has impacted the North fo rk of the Blackwater River\, and what is being done to treat it.
Questions? Email bella@saveblackwater\, or call 304-81 6-6930.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240927T1259110Z-399841-6043@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T133000 SUMMARY:Nature-based solutions for PFAS DESCRIPTION:Join NMSA for an engaging and informative webinar exploring cut ting-edge solutions for eliminating PFAS\, microplastics\, heavy metals\, and other emerging and legacy contaminants in urban runoff. Discover how n ature-based technologies like biochar and green infrastructure\, including phytoremediation\, are addressing these pollutants while meeting climate change adaptation and mitigation needs. ---> Learn more and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>NMSA fo r an engaging and informative webinar exploring cutting-edge solutions for eliminating PFAS\, microplastics\, heavy metals\, and other emerging and legacy contaminants in urban runoff. Discover how nature-based technologie s like biochar and green infrastructure\, including phytoremediation\, are addressing these pollutants while meeting climate change adaptation and m itigation needs.
--->\; Learn more and register here.
All ages are invited to bring a picnic lunch and spend the day\, bring your mountain b ikes and ride the trails\, walk the trails or visit the Watters Smith farm museum. Or drop in for the morning\, the afternoon\, or just one activity .
The Guardians will be intr oducing their Watershed Champions Program &ndash\; recognition for residen ts in the watershed who take steps to improve water quality and habitat in our watershed through actions they take in their own gardens\, yards\, an d property.
Guardians Presid ent Lisa deGruyter says &ldquo\;Many people\, agencies\, and organizations in our watershed work on keeping our water and watershed healthy. The Gua rdians work to get an overview of our watershed health and co-operate with everyone who is working on it. We hope this first Watershed Day will help people learn about the watershed and what they can do to help get and kee p it healthy &ndash\; and enjoy a day at our only state park.&rdquo\;
Questions? Contact Lisa deGruyter\, c all 304-931-4895 and\, visit \;this website to learn more... What hap pened? Read the news story here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Walter Smith Park UID:20241016T1903300Z-399841-6044@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240805 SUMMARY:Rooting Resilience DESCRIPTION:River Network will soon release a funding opportunity for urban and community forestry projects led by federally recognized Tribes\, Alas ka Native Corporations/villages\, Tribal organizations\, organizations wor king in Tribal communities\, and community-based non-profits. We’re seeki ng projects that will build equitable climate resilience and access to nat ure by increasing and improving the condition of a community’s tree canopy to address the challenges of flooding and extreme heat\, community health concerns\, and access to green jobs. By submitting the interest form be low\, you will get on the Rooting Resilience email distribution list. You will also have an opportunity to share how River Network can support you i n this grant application process. [Submit in interest form here] If you ha ve questions about this program or the forthcoming application period\, co ntact Stephanie Heidbreder. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Networ k will soon release a funding opportunity for urban and community forestry projects led by federally recognized Tribes\, Alaska Native Corporations/ villages\, Tribal organizations\, organizations working in Tribal communit ies\, and community-based non-profits. \;
We&rsquo\;re seeking projects that will build equitable climate resilience and access to nature by increasing and improving the co ndition of a community&rsquo\;s tree canopy to address the challenges of f looding and extreme heat\, community health concerns\, and access to green jobs. \; \;
By subm itting the interest form below\, you will get on the Rooting Resilience em ail distribution list. You will also have an opportunity to share how Rive r Network can support you in this grant application process. [Submit in inte rest form here]
If you have questions about this program or the forthcoming applicat ion period\, contact Stephanie Heidbreder. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240805T1833440Z-399841-5946@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T163000 SUMMARY:Improving EPA's Stormwater permits DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Improving the EPA Multi-Sector General Permit for Indu strial Stormwater Discharges Wednesday\, February 27\, 2019 3:30 – 4:30 p. m. EDT As part of its work under the Clean Water Act\, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees a permit program—the Multi-Sector Genera l Permit (MSGP)—that requires industries to manage onsite stormwater to mi nimize discharges of pollutants to the environment. A newly released repor t by the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine ident ifies ways to improve the MSGP\, with a focus on monitoring and retention standards. This report offers guidance to inform the next revision of the MSGP\, expected in 2020. The report will be available here as of February 20\, 2019 at 11 am EST. To learn more about the findings and recommendatio ns of this report\, join us for an exclusive webinar on Wednesday\, Februa ry 27 at 3:30 pm EST. The webinar is free and open to the public. For thos e who are unable to attend\, webinar will also be recorded and posted on t he study website. Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Webi nar: \;Improving the EPA Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial St ormwater Discharges
Wednesday\, February 27\, 2019 3:30 &ndash\; 4:30 p.m. EDT
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| As part of its work under the Clean Water Act\, the Envir onmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees a permit program&mdash\;the \;Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP)&mdash\;that requires industries to ma nage onsite stormwater to minimize discharges of pollutants to the environ ment. A newly released report by the National Academies of Sciences\, Engi neering\, and Medicine identifies ways to improve the MSGP\, with a focus on monitoring and retention standards. This report offers guidance to info rm the next revision of the MSGP\, expected in 2020. The report will be av ailable here \;as of \;February 20\, 2019 at 11 am EST. To learn more abou t the findings and recommendations of this report\, join us for an exclusi ve webinar on Wednesday\, February 27 at 3:30 pm EST. The webinar is free and open to the public. For those who are unable to attend\, \;webinar will also be recorded and posted on the study website. \; Register HERE< /span> |
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190219T2220080Z-399841-1629@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190702 SUMMARY:CitSci tool kit DESCRIPTION:Leave No Trace (LNT) Center has developed the Citizen Science t ool kit as a guide to implementing LNT citizen science programming in dive rse natural areas. This guide offers information on the topics below plus more: Conceiving and implementing citizen science projects Connecting with resource managers and researchers Incorporating Leave No Trace principles Collecting data with CitSci.org technology platform Working with voluntee rs and putting the collected data to use Groups interested in establishing their own citizen science programming are encouraged to seek consulting s upport from the Center. For questions or help with citizen science project s\, email the LNT Center and we will direct your inquiry to a staff member . Citizen Science toolkit: http://bit.ly/CitScitools X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Leave No Trace (LNT) Center has developed the Citizen S cience tool kit as a guide to implementing LNT citizen science programming in diverse natural areas. This guide offers information on the topics bel ow plus more:
Groups interested in e stablishing their own citizen science programming are encouraged to seek c onsulting support from the Center. For questions or help with citizen scie nce projects\, email the \;LNT Center and we will direct your inquiry to a staff member.
Citizen Science toolkit: http://bit.ly/CitScitools
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190702T1248420Z-399841-2144@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T140000 SUMMARY:Disc golf tournament DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy some disc golf while helping raise funds for an Eagle Scout Project to build a bridge on the new 10-basket course at K anawha State Forest. Troop 5\, is coordinating this disc golf tournament\, which will include hot dogs and prizes! A $20 entry donation requested. R egistration begins at 9:30 AM at Shelter #3\, which is located in Johnson Hollow across from the entrance of the KSF campground. Please RSVP by clic king [Going] on this event tab. Can't make it\, but want to help Robby rai se funds for his Eagle Scout Project? You can make a tax-deductible online donation via the Kanawha State Forest Foundation website. https://www.fac ebook.com/events/2281264582122151/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out and
enjoy some disc golf while helping raise funds for an Eagle Scout Project
to build a bridge on the new 10-basket course at Kanawha State Forest. Tr
oop 5\, is coordinating this disc golf tournament\, which will include hot
dogs and prizes! A $20 entry donation requested.
Registration begins at 9:30 AM at Shelter #3\, wh
ich is located in Johnson Hollow across from the entrance of the KSF campg
round. Please RSVP by clicking [Going] on this event tab. Can't make it\, but want to help Robby raise funds f
or his Eagle Scout Project? You can make a tax-deductible online donation
via the Kana
wha State Forest Foundation \;website.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2281264582122151/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190702T1301240Z-399841-2146@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T130000 SUMMARY:Kanawha City/South Hills cleanup DESCRIPTION:City of Charleston We will be hosting our 2024 Spring Team Up t o Clean Up events April 6\, April 20 and May 4! Local businesses\, organiz ations\, and members of the community are encouraged to participate as we clean and beautify Charleston. As we ‘Team Up to Clean Up’\, we elevate ci vic pride and empower residents\, businesses\, and organizations to embrac e the transformative power of community synergy to create a vibrant and su stainable Capital City\,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “We are thrilled to host our annual citywide cleanup and look forward to working with our n eighbors\, businesses\, and local organizations to clean and beautify our city.” More info and to complete your volunteer form at: https://www.charl estonwv.gov/cleanup. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be hosting our 2024 Spring Team Up to Clean Up event s April 6\, April 20 and May 4! Local businesses\, organizations\, and mem bers of the community are encouraged to participate as we clean and beauti fy Charleston.
As we &lsquo\ ;Team Up to Clean Up&rsquo\;\, we elevate civic pride and empower resident s\, businesses\, and organizations to embrace the transformative power of community synergy to create a vibrant and sustainable Capital City\,&rdquo \; said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.
&ldquo\;We are thrilled to host our annual citywide cleanup and loo
k forward to working with our neighbors\, businesses\, and local organizat
ions to clean and beautify our city.&rdquo\; \;More info and to comple
te your volunteer form at: \;https://www.charlestonwv.gov/cleanup.
The West Virginia Herpetological Society
Join us as we p articipate in a herpetofauna survey of the Morris Creek Watershed in partn ership with the Morris Creek Watershed Association.
We will be meeting at 6:00 am and
there will be a required short workshop on decontamination prior to the s
urvey starting. Let us know you plan to participate by completing this
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency \;invites e ligible applicants in Pennsylvania\, Maryland\, Virginia\, West Virginia\, Delaware &\; Washington D.C. to apply for a Regional Source Reduction Assistance grant by April 15!
This grant provides awardees with up to $240\,000 in funding for project s that promote practical source reduction practices\, tools and training\, or Pollution Prevention (P2) approaches to measurably improve our planet.
Learn more at: \;https://www.epa.gov/p2/source-reduction-assistance-grants
CATEGORIES:General UID:20240313T1616460Z-399841-5679@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180714 SUMMARY:The Mighty Elk Riverfest DESCRIPTION:Riverfest with events\, fishing tourney\, anything that floats race\, vendors and more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Riverfest with events\, fishing tourney\, a nything that floats race\, vendors and more
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Spread Park UID:20180419T1902430Z-399841-686@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T150000 SUMMARY:Zero waste communities DESCRIPTION:Across the US communities have implemented plans toward waste-f ree communities. They are now taking action to achieve these goals. The ac tions are proving key to making our urban centers cleaner\, healthier\, mo re resilient. In this webinar\, you will be learning more about what these communities are doing. Speakers: Helen Lowman PhD\, President & CEO\, Kee p America Beautiful. Alex Helou\, Assistant Director for the LA Sanitation and Environment. Jessica Rackley\, Program Director\, Environment & Energ y\, National Governors Association. Cooper Martin\, Director of Sustainabi lity and City Solutions\, National League of Cities https://register.gotow ebinar.com/register/4207549936977273359 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Across the U S communities have implemented plans toward waste-free communities. They a re now taking action to achieve these goals. The actions are proving key t o making our urban centers cleaner\, healthier\, more resilient. In this w ebinar\, you will be learning more about what these communities are doing.
Speakers: Helen Lowman PhD\ , President &\; CEO\, Keep America Beautiful. Alex Helou\, Assistant Di rector for the LA Sanitation and Environment. Jessica Rackley\, Program Di rector\, Environment &\; Energy\, National Governors Association. Coope r Martin\, Director of Sustainability and City Solutions\, National League of Cities
https://register.go towebinar.com/register/4207549936977273359
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210225T1333320Z-399841-3680@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T160000 SUMMARY:NCCC 101 DESCRIPTION:AmeriCorps NCCC 101 Learn how to host an AmeriCorps NCCC team\, the basics of the program\, what NCCC teams can do\, and how to apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC Team. The webinar will also cover how AmeriCorps NCCC teams are staying safe and continuing to serve during the COVID-19 Pandemi c Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Amer iCorps NCCC 101
Lea rn how to host an \;AmeriCorps NCCC team\, the basics of the program\, what NC CC teams can do\, and how to apply for an AmeriCorps NCCC Team. The webina r will also cover how AmeriCorps NCCC teams are staying safe and continuin g to serve during the COVID-19 Pandemic
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200601T1805060Z-399841-3161@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220104 SUMMARY:Participatory science and wetland programs DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Law Institute presents Bridging Remote Sensin g\, Participatory Science\, and Wetlands Programs. This workshop will focu s on how the strategic integration of remote sensing and participatory sci ence has the potential to support state\, tribal\, and local wetland progr ams while also allowing volunteers the flexibility to help from their back yards or a computer across the world. Speakers will cover practical topics such as: Emerging technologies at the intersection of remote sensing\, wetlands\, and participatory science Benefits and challenges of using pa rticipatory science and remote sensing to contribute to wetland programs\, such as monitoring\, enforcement\, and education Best practices for coll ecting\, assembling\, and incorporating remote sensing/participatory scien ce data into programming Join us on January 9th 2023\, from 1pm – 5pm ES T. Contact jperry@eli.org with any questions. Register Here by January 4th . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Environmental Law In stitute presents Bridging Remote Sensing\, Participatory Science\, and Wetlands P rograms. This workshop will focus on how the strategic i ntegration of remote sensing and participatory science has the potential t o support state\, tribal\, and local wetland programs while also allowing volunteers the flexibility to help from their backyards or a computer acro ss the world. Speakers will cover practical topics such as: \; \;< /span>
Join us on January 9th 2023\, from 1pm &ndash\; 5pm EST. Contact jperry@eli .org with any questions. Register Here by Janu ary 4th. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20221212T2103530Z-399841-5036@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215 SUMMARY:Preston Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events in December. The info for the Preston County event is provided below. Preston County fr om 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the former Kingwood Hospital on S. Price Street. In dividuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limi t the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in the ir vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection ev ents and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events in December. The info for the Presto n County event is provided below.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires mu st be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals s tay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire col lection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.< /span>
Piney Creek Watershed Association
&lsquo\;The Eddy&rsquo\; &ndash\; Fall 2020
In this issue:
Event by&nbs p\;Wendy Summers
BSA Troop 123 and volunteer s will be floating the Elk River from Duck to Queen Shoals cleaning up the river. Participants will be assigned a section of the river to clean. WVD EP will help with trash pick-up and disposal.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210722T1553540Z-399841-4014@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T193000 SUMMARY:DEP enerygy tree DESCRIPTION:DEPenergytree.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General UID:20171129T2047190Z-399841-482@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T210000 SUMMARY:Butterfly gardening DESCRIPTION:Butterfly gardening Hosted by Shannon Trimboli and Backyard Eco logy Butterfly gardening isn’t restricted to just the spring and summer. B utterflies and their caterpillars also need plenty of fall forage\, especi ally in August\, September\, and potentially into October\, depending on w here you are located. In this class\, we will discuss some of the manageme nt activities you can take and some of the flowers that you can plant to m ake your butterfly garden appealing to our fall butterflies. This class wi ll be most useful for people in the eastern U.S.\, specifically KY\, TN\, and the surrounding states. Class logistics: Class will be held virtually through Zoom. Registration is required to attend. It will be recorded for those who cannot make the scheduled time and participants who want to re-w atch the presentation. The video will be available for online viewing unti l midnight on Sept. 19\, 2020. After class is over\, you will be sent an e mail with a link to the video and details for how to view it. Registration is required to attend the class - fee is $10 and the deadline is Sept. 15 th. After paying your fee\, you’ll be sent an email with a link for the cl ass. Note: If you don’t have a Zoom account\, you will need to sign up for a free account. Register at: https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/fall-butter fly-gardening-sept2020/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Butterfly gardening
Hosted by \;Shannon Trimboli \;and \;Backyard Ecology
Butterfly gardening isn&rsquo\;t restricted to just the spring an d summer. Butterflies and their caterpillars also need plenty of fall fora ge\, especially in August\, September\, and potentially into October\, dep ending on where you are located. In this class\, we will discuss some of t he management activities you can take and some of the flowers that you can plant to make your butterfly garden appealing to our fall butterflies. Th is class will be most useful for people in the eastern U.S.\, specifically KY\, TN\, and the surrounding states.
Class logistics: \;Class will be held virtually through Zoom. Registration is required to attend. It will be rec orded for those who cannot make the scheduled time and participants who wa nt to re-watch the presentation. The video will be available for online vi ewing until midnight on Sept. 19\, 2020. After class is over\, you will be sent an email with a link to the video and details for how to view it. Re gistration is required to attend the class - fee is $10 and the deadline i s Sept. 15th. After paying your fee\, you&rsquo\;ll be sent an email with a link for the class. Note: If you don&rsquo\;t have a Zoom account\, you will need to sign up for a free account.
Register at: \ ;https://shannontrimboli.com/shop/fall-butterfly-garden ing-sept2020/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200908T1316000Z-399841-3412@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210513 SUMMARY:WVHUB stories of hope DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Elkins moves forward with recreational projects. Learn more about the team and their projects here. Boone County volunteer leverages new opportunities for his community. Read the story here. Graft on’s successful First Friday event. Learn more here. Opportunities: Small Communities\, Big Solution Conference award nominations. Learn more here. Volunteer WV and Grant Advantage grant writing workshop. Register here. Do you have an idea for something to include in this email? Please email you r ideas to the Director of Strategic Network Communications Emma Pepper. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
Elkins m oves forward with recreational projects. Learn more about the team and the ir projects here. Boone County volunteer leverages new opportunities for his community. Read the story here. Grafton&rsquo\;s successful First F riday event. Learn more here.
Opportunities: \;Small Communities\, Big Solution Conference award nominations. Learn more h ere. Volunteer WV and Grant Advantage grant writing workshop. Register h ere.
Do you have an idea for something to include in this email? Please email your ideas to the Di rector of Strategic Network Communications \;Emma Pepper.
Hosted by the US EPA Region 5 in collaborat ion with ACWA - September 20-23 in Chicago\, IL. For more information abou t the workshop\, Click-Here. To se e the latest agenda\, Click-Here. \; \;
Register for the workshop Here.< /span>
Have an idea to improve water quality or st
rengthen your community? \;Our WV Rivers Mini-Grant Program prov
ides $2\,500 grants to support local projects and grassroots organizing ac
ross West Virginia.
The next application deadline
is this \;Sunday\, March 15.
The daytime world of leaf-loving\, crawling moth caterpillars will share the spotlight this year with night-flying\, winged moths during the 11th Annual Nationa l Moth Week\, July 23 through 31. \; \;
Moth-ers of all ages and abilities are invited to part icipate in this international citizen science project by observing and lea rning about day-crawling caterpillars and night-flying moths\, which play an important part in ecosystems around the world. Individuals\, groups and organizations can register their NMW 2022 events for free at: nationalmothweek.org.< /p> CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220719T1245120Z-399841-4758@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin A long time DC resident wants people to co nnect with and cherish their local river DC Water announces second source of drinking water after vulnerable Potomac River The Potomac River\, Stuck at a B grade DNR Scientists chart future for freshwater mussel restoratio n in Maryland Potomac River mussel pilot shows 97% survival rate in restor ation effort Virginia communities push back against sewage sludge on agric ultural land as PFAS concerns grow Watershed group celebrates accomplishme nts Chesapeake Bay officials poised to study inclusion of Native American tribes Montgomery parks surpasses its stormwater pollution reduction goal Shenandoah County landowner turns a flooded farm field into a thriving wet land Fishing News DC fishing is a culture: Meet some of the anglers castin g into our rivers Maryland Fishing Report Rockfish stack up in Patuxent\, Potomac Rivers X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
< p>Media from around the BasinFishing News
This webinar is intended to help grant applicants learn how to find and successfully a pply for competitive EPA grants. The EPA will also provide an overview of the competition process from application through evaluation and selection.
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Please visi t and bookmark the \;EPA Grants Webinars webpage \;where you will find tips for preparing for EPA webi nars\, presentation materials\, helpful resources\, and webinar recordings .
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20251204T2045080Z-399841-6897@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210512 SUMMARY:Mulch madness DESCRIPTION:The BCSWA is offering free mulch on a first come first serve ba sis - limit 4-bags/customer. More details available in the attachment. 20 21MulchMadness.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;BCSWA is offering free mulch on a first come first serve basis - limit 4-bags/
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Hopefully yo u remember all the fun we had celebrating Earth Day last year in the virtu al world! All of those resources still exist and can be found HERE.
This year the Katherine Johnson N ASA IV&\;V ERC and Fairmont State University's Creative Sustainability Council challenges West Virginia classes/learners to face-off in the Earth Day Kahoot! challenge through a virtual game show. Games will take place on Zoom and registration is required as space is limited. \;
Register at: https://forms.gle/f11ev4yWoZ2H9G jB8
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220401T1331040Z-399841-4455@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220701 SUMMARY:Rural volunteer management training DESCRIPTION:Rural volunteer management training - Presented by Volunteer We st Virginia This virtual webinar will cover volunteer management basics i ncluding creating strong volunteer positions\, volunteer recruitment and v olunteer retention\, with a focus on rural areas. The 3-part training seri es will be hosted virtually on Zoom. Tuesday July 12th\, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday July 19th\, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday July 26th\, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm To support all of the wonderful & hard working volunteer program s in the state\, we have made this training FREE! - Be sure to register to day\, space is limited. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rural volunteer management training - Pres ented by Volunteer West Virginia \;
This virtual webinar will cover volunteer management basics in cluding creating strong volunteer positions\, volunteer recruitment and vo lunteer retention\, with a focus on rural areas. The 3-part training serie s will be hosted virtually on Zoom.
To s upport all of the wonderful &\; hard working volunteer programs in the state\, we have made this training FREE! - Be sure to register today\, space is limi ted.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220526T1723480Z-399841-4619@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302 SUMMARY:WVAW grant program DESCRIPTION:Water sustains and supports life on Earth. With a Water and Env ironment Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation\, your commun ity or community-based organization can lend the water supply or watershed a helping hand by working to improve\, restore or protect it. Application s must be received online between February 2 – March 6. Grant decisions wi ll be made by April 30. Click-Here to Apply X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water sustai
ns and supports life on Earth. With a \;Water and Environment Grant \;from the American Water
Charitable Foundation\, your community or community-based organization can
lend the water supply or watershed a helping hand by working to improve\,
restore or protect it.
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pplications must be received online between February 2 &ndash\; March 6.&n
bsp\;Grant decisions will be made by April 30.
Join a coalition of state and local organiz
ations to learn how to advocate for the issues most important to you!
The training will provide information about the process of a bill
becoming a law\, resources on how to speak with your elected officials\, a
nd taking effective actions.
We'll also dive into some messaging tip
s on a variety of issues and how to connect these issues in a strategic an
d effective manner. Networking time will be included in the training to le
arn more from policy/issue experts and get involved in organizations or gr
oups you're most interested in.
This event will take place at 1
23 Pleasant St\, with an Ugly Sweater Party immediately after the workshop
! More details \;and RSVP here. This event is FREE and al
l are welcome.
Hosted by: ACLU-WV\, Planned Parenthood Votes So
uth Atlantic\, WV FREE\, CARE\, Our Children Our Future\, American Friends
Service Committee\, Fairness WV\, &\; WV Center on Budget &\; Polic
y
https://www.face book.com/events/2267960830107365/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181213T1326470Z-399841-1407@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220718 SUMMARY:FOB’s riparian restoration DESCRIPTION:Riparian buffers are the zones of vegetation found along stream s and rivers that help keep water ecosystems healthy. We visit a watershed group as they work to restore a section along the North Fork of the Black water River in Tucker County - removing invasive species and replanting na tive plants. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Riparian buf fers are the zones of vegetation found along streams and rivers that help keep water ecosystems healthy. We visit a watershed group as they work to restore a section along the North Fork of the Blackwater River in Tucker C ounty - removing invasive species and replanting native plants. \;
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220718T1422010Z-399841-4755@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T190000 SUMMARY:Art & Anatomy DESCRIPTION:Renaissance Art & Anatomy Leonard da Vinci: Art\, Anatomy\, and the Scientific Revolution 5:30 – Reception 6:00 pm – Program begins Join Dr. Bernie Schultz\, Professor of Art History and interim Co-Director of t he Art Museum at West Virginia University\, for an insightful presentation on Leonardo’s contributions to art and science and his impact on modern m edicine. The talk will center on Leonardo’s anatomical drawings in the con text of the Italian Renaissance and how his methods of illustration affect ed the development of the scientific revolution\, beginning in the 16th ce ntury. It was a time when\, literally\, a picture was worth more than a th ousand words. This event is $15 per person\, reservations can be made by c alling the Clay Center Box Office at 304-561-3570. Entrance includes compl imentary food and beverage. https://www.facebook.com/events/2831679957033 49/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rena
issance Art &\; Anatomy
Leonard da Vinci: Art\, Anatomy\, and the Scientific Revolution
5:30 &ndash\; Reception
6:00 pm &ndash\; Program begins
Join Dr. Bernie Schultz\, Professor
of Art History and interim Co-Director of the Art Museum at West Virginia
University\, for an insightful presentation on Leonardo&rsquo\;s contribut
ions to art and science and his impact on modern medicine. The talk will c
enter on Leonardo&rsquo\;s anatomical drawings in the context of the Itali
an Renaissance and how his methods of illustration affected the developmen
t of the scientific revolution\, beginning in the 16th century. It was a t
ime when\, literally\, a picture was worth more than a thousand words.
This event is $15 per person
\, reservations can be made by calling the Clay Center Box Office at 304-5
61-3570. Entrance includes complimentary food and beverage. \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/283167995703349/< /a>
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20190215T1448370Z-399841-1625@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T150000 SUMMARY:CitSci library resouces DESCRIPTION:Professional Development for Libraries – Introducing New Citize n Science Resources This webinar is part of the Professional Development f or Libraries Series hosted by the National Citizen and Community Science L ibrary Network. Learn about new library kit resources for doing citizen sc ience in the community\, along with new webpages on the SciStarter website to help bring citizen science to your community. Get more information and register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Professional Development for Libraries &ndash\; Introducing New Citizen Science Resour ces
This webinar is part of the Professional Development for Libraries Series hosted by the National C itizen and Community Science Library Network.
Learn about new library kit resources for doing citizen science in the community\, along with new webpages on the SciStarter websi te to help bring citizen science to your community. Get more information a nd register Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221024T1450140Z-399841-4972@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T130000 SUMMARY:Rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Rain barrel workshop Hosted by: Lee Ann Gregg\, City of Charles ton Stormwater Program and Tomi Bergstrom\, WVDEP\, Watershed Improvement Branch. You must register in advance to guarantee your space. Parts and ba rrel included with only a $10 fee due at the workshop. To register send yo ur name and workshop date to: Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov. Capitol Market – 12 -1PM (800 Smith St.\, Charleston WV) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rain barrel workshop
Hosted by: Lee Ann Gregg\,
City of Charleston Stormwater Program and Tomi Bergstrom\, WVDEP\, Waters
hed Improvement Branch. You must register in advance to guarantee your spa
ce. Parts and barrel included with only a $10 fee due at the workshop. To
register send your name and workshop date to: Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov.
Capitol Market &ndash\; 12-1PM (800 Smith St.\, Charleston WV)
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Capitol Market UID:20190530T1242150Z-399841-2023@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190729 SUMMARY:Environmental Action Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Environmental Action Conference Join Earth Force to learn how t o incorporate civic experiences into your education programming. This thre e-day workshop provides hands-on training in action civics and environment al learning. We will explore a variety of environmental topics and how the y apply to participants’ communities. They then will take the knowledge th ey learned and train educators in their local communities with continued E arth Force support. Participants will learn how to enhance their environme ntal education program by engaging students in local environmental policy initiatives and goals. When: July 29–31\, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Where: Stroud Water Research Center Cost: $375\, includes breakfast and lunch. S cholarships are available! If you are eligible we will be in touch after y ou register. If you have questions before registering\, please contact Gra ce at gscarsella@earthforce.org. Register and learn more at: https://strou dcenter.org/event/environmental-action-conference/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Envi ronmental Action Conference
Join Earth Force to learn how to incorporate civic experiences in to your education programming. This three-day workshop provides hands-on t raining in action civics and environmental learning. We will explore a var iety of environmental topics and how they apply to participants&rsquo\; co mmunities. They then will take the knowledge they learned and train educat ors in their local communities with continued Earth Force support. Partici pants will learn how to enhance their environmental education program by e ngaging students in local environmental policy initiatives and goals.
When: July 29&n dash\;31\, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Where: \;Stroud Water Research Center Co st: $375\, includes breakfast and lunch. \;Scholarships a re available! If you are eligible we will be in touch after you regis ter. If you have questions before registering\, please contact Grace at gscarsella@earthforce.org.
Register and learn more at: https://stroud
center.org/event/environmental-action-conference/
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center UID:20190613T1948020Z-399841-2084@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T130000 SUMMARY:Town Hall meeting DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us on July 16 for a town hall lunch with W est Virginia legislators to talk about the impacts and oversight of natura l gas pipeline development in your area. Lunch will start at noon with the legislators arriving straight from a tour of some key pipeline-affected a reas earlier in the day. Indian Creek Watershed Association is collaborati ng with WV Rivers Coalition to provide this opportunity for local citizens to share thoughts and concerns with legislators. It is open to the public . When: Starting at Noon\; Where: The historic Graham House located on Rt 3 north of Talcott and south of Alderson\; Cost: Lunch will be provided at no cost to all attendees RSVP by Monday night July 8 so we can let the ca terer know approximately how many people to plan for. Please email: Indian CreekWater@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We hope you can join us on July 16 for a town hall lunch with West Virginia legislator s to talk about the impacts and oversight of natural gas pipeline developm ent in your area. Lunch will start at noon with the legislators arriving s traight from a tour of some key pipeline-affected areas earlier in the day . Indian Creek Watershed Association is collaborating with WV Rivers Coali tion to provide this opportunity for local citizens to share thoughts and concerns with legislators. \;It is open to the public.
When: \;Starting at Noon\; Where: \;The historic \;G raham House located on Rt 3 north of Talcott and south of Alderson\; Cost: \;L unch will be provided at no cost to all attendees
RSVP by Monday night July 8 so we c an let the caterer know approximately how many people to plan for. Please email: \;IndianCreekWater@ gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Graham House UID:20190708T1523580Z-399841-2168@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200917 SUMMARY:Gauley Festival DESCRIPTION:Save the date and check the FB event post for updates and detai ls. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/gauley-fest-2020/2541374439463002/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save the dat e and check the FB event post for updates and details.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>We will be hosting our 2024 Spring Team Up t o Clean Up events April 20 and May 4! Local businesses\, organizations\, a nd members of the community are encouraged to participate as we clean and beautify Charleston.
As we & lsquo\;Team Up to Clean Up&rsquo\;\, we elevate civic pride and empower re sidents\, businesses\, and organizations to embrace the transformative pow er of community synergy to create a vibrant and sustainable Capital City\, &rdquo\; said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.
&ldquo\;We are thrilled to host our annual citywide cleanup an d look forward to working with our neighbors\, businesses\, and local orga nizations to clean and beautify our city.&rdquo\; \;More info and to c omplete your volunteer form at: \;< a href='https://www.charlestonwv.gov/cleanup' target='_blank' rel='nofollo w'>https://www.charlestonwv.gov/cleanup.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240313T1635130Z-399841-5682@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200730 SUMMARY:Reading meets CitSci DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for a free summer series called 'Summe r Reading Meets Citizen Science\,' presented by SciStarter and the Network of the National Library of Medicine. This fun and engaging series feature s a dozen scientists who will help you learn how to get involved in their important\, real-world research projects in real-time! This series is desi gned to keep students and adults engaged with reading and research to prev ent “summer slide” learning loss. If you can't make the online events\, no worries! You'll find recordings of them and many other awesome events at: https://scistarter.org/Citizen-Science-Videos. SciStarter features thousa nds of projects and events in need of your help. SciStarter Project Finder makes it easy for you to find one that matches your interest\, location\, skills\, and availability. SciStarter Team X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration i s now open for a free summer series called 'Summer Readi ng Meets Citizen Science\,' presented by SciStarter and the Network of the National Library of Medicine. This fun and engaging series features a doz en scientists who will help you learn how to get involved in their important\, real-world research projects in real-time! This series is designed to keep students and adults engag ed with reading and research to prevent &ldquo\;summer slide&rdquo\; learn ing loss. If you can't make the online events\, no worries! You'll find re cordings of them and many other awesome events at: https://scistarter.org/Citizen-Science-Videos.
SciStar ter features thousands of projects and events in need of your help. SciStarte r Project Finder makes it easy for you to find one that matches \;your interest\, location\, skills\, and availability.
< p> SciStarter Team CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200730T1423260Z-399841-3292@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200914 SUMMARY:Community survey DESCRIPTION:A core group of community development practitioners in West Vir ginia want to hear from you about resources you are connecting with and sh aring to help build up a stronger West Virginia! Please fill out this sur vey on/before September 14th. Click here to go to the survey » The purpose of this survey is to create a collaborative database that people who are building up communities across the state can use to help them further thei r work by connecting to resources related to funding\, project expertise\, peer learning opportunities and more. This database will be publicly avai lable to benefit everyone who is engaging in this work. If you have troubl e completing the survey\, please email Kaycie Stushek. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A core group of community development practitioners in West Virginia want to hear from you about resources you are connecting with and sharing to help build up a stronger West Virginia! \; Please fill out this survey on/before Sep tember 14th. Click here to go to the survey \;»\;
The purpose of this survey is to creat e a collaborative database that people who are building up communities acr oss the state can use to help them further their work by connecting to res ources related to funding\, project expertise\, peer learning opportunitie s and more. This database will be publicly available to benefit everyone w ho is engaging in this work. If you have trouble completing the survey\, p lease email Kaycie Stushek.
This Week's Wrap is accessible here: \; https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-30-week-of-august-31-2020/
In this issue...
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membershi p of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200904T1600170Z-399841-3410@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T123000 SUMMARY:Community engagement DESCRIPTION:Community Engagement Workshop Join River Network and Corazón L atino for a 90-minute tailored workshop to support groups looking to incre ase their capacity to engage communities across cultures\, language and li ved experience. Learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comm unity Engagement Workshop \;
Join River Network and \;Corazó\;n Latino \;f or a 90-minute tailored workshop to support groups looking to increase the ir capacity to engage communities across cultures\, language and lived exp erience. \;< strong>Learn more and register.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200922T1412320Z-399841-3449@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T190000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Meeting at the Beckley Fire Dept Station 3. Across from Be ckley Post office on the bypass. Shares the same road with the American Re d Cross. Come all and bring a friend! https://fb.me/e/4OQATtP16 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Bronson Cody Brown \;and \;Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
Heart + Hand helps 5\,000 individuals yearl
y with food and basic needs. This annual event brings the community togeth
er to help our neighbors. We need your help. Please register today\, creat
e a team\, get sponsors\, and come walk the map for the 2018 Kay Hall Hike
for Hunger.
You and your dog can help to Feed the Need! The Ka
y Hall Hike For Hunger will begin at 2pm at Heart + Hand\, 212 D Street in
South Charleston\, WV.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1635535806572829/< /p>
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180927T1254570Z-399841-1252@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201013 SUMMARY:EL curriculum units DESCRIPTION:Experienced Learning downloadable curriculum units Decomposers: Use a variety of strategies to engage your class in self-guided explorati ons of their yard and surroundings. Drawing conclusions: Students focus on scientific observation\, basic art sketching\, and how scientists have us ed illustration to make discoveries. Harvesting sunshine: Introduces the b asics of photosynthesis and the plant parts involved in the process. Stude nts learn about energy transfer and the role the sun plays in food chains and food webs. They will perform an experiment that will allow them to wat ch photosynthesis actually happening. Dichotomous keys: Introduces student s to conditional logic through the use of a dichotomous key. Learn to orga nize observations and describe identifying features\, and then use a dicho tomous key to make conclusions. Intro to trees: They clean our air\, popu late our forests\, provide us with food\, and form the basis of entire eco systems. Get to know the trees with this lesson that takes you through bas ic observations and teaches about different tree parts. Map and compass: H elp students explore their world through learning the basics of map and co mpass\, mapping\, and navigation. Journal building: This lesson guides stu dents through a simple process to create their own field journal/sketch bo ok. They can use this journal to expand upon all of the other lessons. htt ps://experience-learning.org/product-category/curricula/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experienced Learning& nbsp\;downloadable curriculum units
< em>https://experience-learning. org/product-category/curricula/
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20201013T1422180Z-399841-3503@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Sweep season kicks off! What began as a one-day volu nteer cleanup has expended to a whole season running from March through Oc tober. The event is sponsored by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commis sion (ORSANCO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for t rash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: orsanco.org. WVDEP Environment Matters video X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River S weep season kicks off!
What
began as a one-day volunteer cleanup has expended to a whole season runni
ng from March through October. The event is sponsored by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). The DE
P helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the Wes
t Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at:
WVDEP Environment Matters video< /em>
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250303T1613450Z-399841-6302@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210405 SUMMARY:April is Citizen Scientist month DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science Month is here\, and we have over 100 events for you to discover on SciStarter. You can join us throughout April as resear chers and community leaders give talks about some of the biggest problem’s citizen scientists are solving. It is the perfect time to learn about new projects. For a great place to start\, consider joining one of our keynot e events! On April 5\, astronomers from Globe at Night will teach people h ow to gather light pollution data. And then on April 7\, project leaders f rom Public Editor and Demo Watch will discuss how you can fight misinforma tion with citizen science. On that same day\, you can also tune in to hear how EarthEcho young leaders from around the world are monitoring water qu ality (and learn how you can\, too!). Find a complete list of Citizen Scie nce Month events on our calendar page. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Citizen Science Mon th \;is here\, and we have over 100 events for you to discover on SciStarter. You can join us throughout April as researchers and community leaders give talks about some of the biggest problem&rsquo\;s citizen scie ntists are solving. It is the perfect time to learn about new projects.
For a great place to start\, c onsider joining one of our keynote events! On April 5\, astronomers from&n bsp\;G lobe at Night \;will teach people how to gather light pollution da ta. And then on April 7\, project leaders from \;Public Editor and Demo Watch \;will discuss how you can fight misinformation with citizen science . On that same day\, you can also tune in to hear how EarthEcho \;yo ung leaders \;from around the world are monitoring water quality ( and learn how you can\, too!).
Find a complete list of Citizen Science Month events on our \;calendar page.
CATEGORIES:Science
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SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap
DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: 2024 Annual
Meeting – Registration and Lodging Now Available! EPA’s FY 2025-26 Draft
National Program Guidances: Comment Period Extended Biden-Harris Administr
ation Seeks Input on Groundwater Challenges $41 Million in Available Grant
s to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure Meetings\, Webinars\, Job
Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past we
ek's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of im
portant deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png
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This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here. \;In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our me mbership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240607T1648120Z-399841-5848@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220428 SUMMARY:Grant writing RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Volunteer WV has teamed up with The Grant Advantage to offer th is two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested training top ics. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. Click-Her e to learn more… Registration is limited to the first 50 people\, so sign up today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer WV has teamed up with \;The Grant Ad vantage \;to offer this two-day grant writing training\, one of ou r most requested training topics. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with in creased confidence. Click-Here to learn mo re&hellip\;
Registration is limited to the first 50 people\, \;so sign up to day! \;
CATEGORIES:Funding LOCATION:St John Pastoral Center UID:20220310T1909410Z-399841-4380@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524 SUMMARY:Grant writing RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Volunteer WV has teamed up with The Grant Advantage to offer th is two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested training top ics. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. Click-Her e to learn more… Registration is limited to the first 50 people\, so sign up today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer WV has teamed up with \;The Grant Ad vantage \;to offer this two-day grant writing training\, one of ou r most requested training topics. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with in creased confidence. \;Click-Here \ ;to learn more&hellip\;
Regi stration is limited to the first 50 people\, \;s o sign up today! \;
CATEGORIES:Funding LOCATION:St John Pastoral Center UID:20220310T1910530Z-399841-4381@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T150000 SUMMARY:From stream to tap DESCRIPTION:From the Stream to the Tap: Where Stream Health and Drinking Wa ter Meet Join us as Kyle Danley\, Chief Operating Officer of Des Moines Wa ter Works\, and Katherine Baer\, Director of Science and Policy with River Network\, discuss the behind-the-scenes work of getting water from the st ream to your tap. Learn more and register. Hosted by Save Our Streams\, De s Moines Water Works and others https://www.facebook.com/events/2738564686 390720/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From the Stream to the Tap: Where Stream Health and Drinking Water Me et
Join us as Kyle Danley\, Chief Operating Officer of Des Moines Water Works\, and Katherine Baer\, D irector of Science and Policy with River Network\, discuss the behind-the- scenes work of getting water from the stream to your tap. Learn more and register.
Hosted by \;Sav e Our Streams\, \;Des Moines Water Works \;and others
https://www.facebook.com/events/273856468639 0720/
Storytelling + Resonance
Join River Netw ork&rsquo\;s 2020 Emerging Leader\, \;Megan Nguyen\, as she creates a space for attendees to share stories and listen to others&rsquo\; perspec tives. Come away from this meeting with a better understanding of the valu e of connecting through storytelling and resonance\, and how these tools c an be weaved into your advocacy and outreach work. Register.
'Drinking Wa ter: Community Action &\; Advocacy'. Register.
Making the C ase for Equitable Water Infrastructure Investment\, Repair and Upgrades
Join this upcoming webinar to learn about great new resources available to help you win support for more infrastructure investment and jobs in your community. Learn more and register.
Dave Dendler
and Sara Miller will be leading \;the evening/night hike. Dave tells
me that this could be our last chance for some whip-poor-wills! We'll also
keep a look out for some other bird species talking it up in the evening
time\, particularly Wood Thrush\, Red-eyed Vireo\, and Ovenbird.
If you'd like to join us\, please
meet us at the (former) pool parking lot/future Nature Center. We'll gath
er there\, and then drive down to the campground parking lot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/367611230800244/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190814T1340230Z-399841-2323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: House Intro duces Clean Water Act of 2023 Updating ACWA's Committee and Workgroup Rost ers Funding: New Grants for Stormwater Financing DEA National RX Take Back Day Meetings\, Webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of t he past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our member ship of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-lo go.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here:
In this is sue:
ACWA's Weekl y Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. Th e Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights import ant information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20231020T1742460Z-399841-5469@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T141500 SUMMARY:What’s a River Worth? DESCRIPTION:What’s a River Worth? A discussion of the economic value of the Ohio River This webinar will be an excellent overview of the Value of the Ohio River including a review of its history\, culture\, commerce\, ecolo gy\, recreation\, economic impact\, and challenges. Useful information for everyone engaged with the ORRT! Panelist: Dr. Christopher Lorentz is a P rofessor of Biological Sciences at Thomas More University and Director of the Ohio River Biology Field Station. Read more about Dr. Lorentz. Dr. Dav id Wicks is co-chair of the Ohio River Recreation Trail steering committee and leads the working group with the Plan for the Ohio River Basin 2020-2 025. Read more about Dr. Wicks. Dr. Tamara Sluss earned her Ph.D. in Biolo gy at UofL studying the ecohydrology of the Ohio River. She serves as the Director of the Interdisciplinary Sustainability Program at the Universit y of Louisville. Read more about Dr. Sluss. To register click HERE. ORRT_W ebinar91020.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What &rsquo\;s a River Worth? A discussion of the economic value of th e Ohio River
This webinar wi ll be an excellent overview of the Value of the Ohio River including a rev iew of its history\, culture\, commerce\, ecology\, recreation\, economic impact\, and challenges. Useful information for everyone engaged with the ORRT! \;
To register click \;HERE.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200904T1608060Z-399841-3411@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190805 SUMMARY:Zoology field camp DESCRIPTION:So you think you want to be a zoologist? Spend the day at Smith sonian Affiliate\, Heritage Farm and see! Our resident zoologist and Wildl ife Education Director\, Rebekah Perry Franks\, will be your host. This ca mp will be for youth 14-18 years of age interested in studying animal scie nces. We will begin our day at 8:00am with feeding and cleaning our entire animal collection. Then you will get to try your hand at a mini research project on our creeks. We will break for lunch then resume with an animal Enclosure Design challenge where you will be tasked to consider all the ma ny elements of a captive animal habitat. Our final project for the day wil l be a competition to design an educational activity for children to expla in a zoological topic of your choice that might actually be used at the Fa rm. All four of these things: animal care\, research\, husbandry\, and edu cation are important parts of being a zoologist! The camp will finish at 3 :00pm. Tickets are just $35/person with lunch included! Sign up through th e link HERE. https://www.facebook.com/events/464268840805853/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:So you think you want to be a zoologist? Spend the day at Smithsonian Affiliate\, Heri tage Farm and see! Our resident zoologist and Wildlife Education Director\ , Rebekah Perry Franks\, will be your host. This camp will be for youth 14 -18 years of age interested in studying animal sciences. We will begin our day at 8:00am with feeding and cleaning our entire animal collection. The n you will get to try your hand at a mini research project on our creeks.
We will break for lunch the n resume with an animal Enclosure Design challenge where you will be taske d to consider all the many elements of a captive animal habitat. Our final project for the day will be a competition to design an educational activi ty for children to explain a zoological topic of your choice that might ac tually be used at the Farm. All four of these things: animal care\, resear ch\, husbandry\, and education are important parts of being a zoologist! T he camp will finish at 3:00pm. Tickets are just $35/person with lunch included! Sign up through the link HERE.
https://www.facebook.com/events/464268840805853/
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Heritage Farm UID:20190729T1445350Z-399841-2264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190807T200000 SUMMARY:Water Youth Fair DESCRIPTION:There will be multiple games and activities to help learn about watersheds\, recycling and how to do more to support your local watershed group. Event sponsors/participants include: Berkeley County Solid Waste A uthority\, City of Martinsburg\, Canaan Valley Institute\, Eastern Panhand le Conservation District\, Potomac Valley Audubon Society\, WVDEP’s Projec t WET\, WV Rivers Coalition and more… See the attached flyer for more deta ils. BerkeleyCo_Waterfair.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There will b e multiple games and activities to help learn about watersheds\, recycling and how to do more to support your local watershed group. Event sponsors/ participants include: Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority\, City of Mart insburg\, Canaan Valley Institute\, Eastern Panhandle Conservation Distric t\, Potomac Valley Audubon Society\, WVDEP&rsquo\;s Project WET\, WV River s Coalition and more&hellip\; See the attached flyer for more details.
CATEGORIES:Just for Kids LOCATION:Berkeley Co fair grounds UID:20190729T1439310Z-399841-2263@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201012 SUMMARY:Solar Week DESCRIPTION:Solar Week Please join us for Solar Week\, which occurs in fall 2020 (October 12-16). Solar Week is a lively week of online curriculum an d fun activities about our sun for grades 5-9 or youth ages 9-14 — includi ng an online interactive bulletin board where your class or group can ask a question of leading solar scientists. As we did last spring\, we will al so have daily casual hangouts with scientists online (times TBD)\, and we' ll feature a 30-minute youth-oriented live webinar for even more interacti on with a chosen scientist (subject TBD). And with a major NASA mission cl oser to the sun than ever before\, these are exciting times for solar scie nce! https://multiverse.ssl.berkeley.edu/Solar-Week X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sola r Week
Please join us for Solar Week\, which occurs in fall 2020 (October 12-16). Solar Week is a lively week of online curriculum and fun activities about our su n for grades 5-9 or youth ages 9-14 &mdash\; including an online interacti ve bulletin board where your class or group can ask a question of leading solar scientists. As we did last spring\, we will also have daily casual h angouts with scientists online (times TBD)\, and we'll feature a 30-minute youth-oriented live webinar for even more interaction with a chosen scien tist (subject TBD). And with a major NASA mission closer to the sun than e ver before\, these are exciting times for solar science!
Be part of o ne of the largest stormwater and watershed management \;conferences in the U.S. Visit the Conferen ce website. This year's event is an all vi rtual experience. The live virtual sessions will be 8/26-8/28. After the e vent\, all sessions will be recorded and available for viewing via our web site. The draft agenda can be viewed online\, here . \;
Note: Continuing educat ion hours will be available for all sessions. \; \;
Early-Bird registration ends Augus t 15\, 2020. \;Cost: \;$150 Registration Early regist ration - $195 after August 15th\; \;$95 Student Re gistration\; \;$95 Scholarship Registration
Click to Register! \;For questions\, please contact \;Harry Stark. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200804T2029470Z-399841-3287@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191020 SUMMARY:REAP-ASWA conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Association of Solid Waste Authorities annual conference Date/T ime: 10/20/2019 - 2:00 PM\; Ends: 10/22/2019 - 12:00 PM Contact Informatio n: Sandy Rogers\, 304-926-0499 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Association of Solid Waste Authorities \;annual conference
Date/Time : 10/20/2019 \;- 2:00 PM\; Ends: 10/22/2019 \;- 12:00 PM
Contact Information: Sandy Rogers\, 304-926-0499
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Canaan Valley State Park UID:20190708T1338330Z-399841-2170@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190704 SUMMARY:Sun Safety DESCRIPTION:Be Safe in the Sun Learn about some of the damaging effects tha t too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure can have on the skin. You'l l also find tips to help you protect yourself and your family from getting too much sun. Visit: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/be-safe-in-sun.html f or tips and more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Be S afe in the Sun
Lear n about some of the damaging effects that too much ultraviolet (UV) radiat ion exposure can have on the skin. You'll also find tips to help you prote ct yourself and your family from getting too much sun.
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CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20190703T1741030Z-399841-2158@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000 SUMMARY:WV Legislative preview DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers and the Sierra Student Coalition is co-sponsoring the webinar. Join us and our special guest\, Dr. Sam Workman\, WVU Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute of Policy Research and Public Affairs\, to learn about what to expect at the 2025 legislature. [ Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers an d the Sierra Student Coalition is co-sponsoring the webinar. \;
Join us and our special guest\, Dr . Sam Workman\, WVU Professor of Political Science and Director of the Ins titute of Policy Research and Public Affairs\, to \;learn about what t o expect at the 2025 legislature.
[Register Here]< /span>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250127T1424100Z-399841-6236@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200608 SUMMARY:Why we are here? DESCRIPTION:Why are we here? What is the value proposition of Trout Unlimit ed? And what will happen if we disappear? In my opinion\, Trout Unlimited does four things: We make water cleaner. We make habitat healthier. We ma ke fishing better. We build community and connect communities. Visit the s ite below to read more from Chris Wood\, TU’s President. https://www.tu.o rg/blog/why-are-we-here/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Why are we here?
What i s the value proposition of Trout Unlimited? And what will happen if we dis appear? \; In my opinion\, Trout Unlimited does four things:
Visit the site below to read more from Chris Wood\, TU&rsquo\;s President. \;
https://www.tu.org/blog/why-are-we-here/ \;
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Rosalie Edge-Hawk of Mercy
At NCTC\, we're taking our lecture series online with Rosalie Edge's Bi ographer\, Dyana Furmansky in her talk\, 'The Tie that Binds: Connecting t he Women's Suffrage Movement and Conservation Activism through Rosalie Edg e.' Want to learn more in advance? See Dyana's essay about Rosalie in the 2020 USFWS Conservation History Journal at: https://nctc.fws.gov/history/.< /p>
Host: Friends of the National Conservation Train ing Center
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200608T1325450Z-399841-3192@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190624 SUMMARY:Trees reduce stress DESCRIPTION:A Dose-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Density and Self-Reported Stress Recovery Although it is well established that viewing nature can help individuals recover from a stress ful experience\, the dose-response curve describing the relationship betwe en tree cover density and stress recovery is unclear. In this study\, a to tal of 160 participants engaged in a standard Trier Social Stress Test to induce stress. Participants were randomly assigned to watch 1 of 10 three- dimensional videos of street scenes that varied in the density of tree cov er. Participants completed a Visual Analog Scale questionnaire at multiple points in the experiment. Analysis revealed a positive\, linear associati on between the density of urban street trees and self-reported stress reco very. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Do se-Response Curve Describing the Relationship Between Urban Tree Cover Den sity and Self-Reported Stress Recovery
Although it is well established that viewing nature ca n help individuals recover from a stressful experience\, the dose-response curve describing the relationship between tree cover density and stress r ecovery is unclear. In this study\, a total of 160 participants engaged in a standard Trier Social Stress Test to induce stress. Participants were r andomly assigned to watch 1 of 10 three-dimensional videos of street scene s that varied in the density of tree cover. Participants completed a Visua l Analog Scale questionnaire at multiple points in the experiment. Analysi s revealed a positive\, linear association between the density of urban st reet trees and self-reported stress recovery.
Click-Here \;to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190624T1657560Z-399841-2104@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T200000 SUMMARY:Nature journaling DESCRIPTION:Learn and practice nature drawing using blooms of the visitor c enter garden and grounds as your inspiration. Bring a blank paged journal and your favorite drawing pencil. All skill levels welcome\, including beg inners. Meet at the flagpole and garden at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center i n Lansing. https://www.facebook.com/events/403811820224249/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn and pr actice nature drawing using blooms of the visitor center garden and ground s as your inspiration. Bring a blank paged journal and your favorite drawi ng pencil. All skill levels welcome\, including beginners. Meet at the fla gpole and garden at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing.
https://www.facebook.com/events/403811820224249/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canyon Rim Visitor's Center UID:20190624T1705220Z-399841-2106@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190625 SUMMARY:National monitoring conference presentations DESCRIPTION:Presentations from the 2019 National Monitoring Conference now available online Copies of presentations and posters from the 2019 Nationa l Monitoring Conference are now available to be viewed and downloaded. Tha nk you to all the participants who granted permission to share copies of t heir presentation materials with our audience. Click on the button below t o be redirected to the 2019 National Monitoring Conference archives. We lo ok forward to seeing you at the next National Monitoring Conference! https ://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2019/index.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pres entations from the 2019 National Monitoring Conference no w available online
Copies of presentations and posters from the 2019 National Monitoring Conf erence are now available to be viewed and downloaded. Thank you to all the participants who granted permission to share copies of their presentation materials with our audience. Click on the button below to be redirected t o the 2019 National Monitoring Conference archives. We look forward to see ing you at the next National Monitoring Conference!
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190624T1702170Z-399841-2105@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190628T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190628T210000 SUMMARY:Lightening bug hike DESCRIPTION:Learn about lightening bugs and enjoy a night hike with the Kan awha State Forest naturalist. Meet at Shelter #5. This is the historic log structure closest to the Johnson Hollow parking lot\, on the left just pa st the entrance of the Kanawha State Forest Campground (KSF campground is about 4-miles past the Kanawha State Forest entrance sign). The hike will be an easy walk through the KSF campground\, so kids are welcome! https:// www.facebook.com/events/417710352290647/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about
lightening bugs and enjoy a night hike with the Kanawha State Forest natur
alist.
Meet at Shelter #5
. This is the historic log structure closest to the Johnson Hollow parking
lot\, on the left just past the entrance of the Kanawha State Forest Camp
ground (KSF campground is about 4-miles past the Kanawha State Forest entr
ance sign). The hike will be an easy walk through the KSF campground\, so
kids are welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/4 17710352290647/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190624T1708520Z-399841-2107@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T160000 SUMMARY:STEMementary DESCRIPTION:STEMementary <--- Register July 20-24\, video chats from 3-4pm Syllabus Practice designing lessons to include science teaching strategie s while building your confidence in science content. Each day you'll exper ience a science activity that demonstrates either the direct instruction o f the Nature of Science\, practicing science process skills\, or engaging in scientific inquiry. This course is intended to improve your ability to teach the WV NxGen Science Standards for grades K-5. For questions email : jrevels@fairmontstate.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEMementary <\;--- Register
July 20-24\, \;video chats fr om 3-4pm \;
Practi ce designing lessons to include science teaching strategies while building your confidence in science content. Each day you'll experience a science activity that demonstrates either the direct instruction of the Nature of Science\, practicing science process skills\, or engaging in scientific in quiry. \; This course is intended to improve your ability to teach the WV NxGen Science Standards for grades K-5. \;
For questions email: jrevels@fairmontstate.edu
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200608T1333490Z-399841-3195@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200601 SUMMARY:Open dump reporter DESCRIPTION:Open Dump Reporter Citizens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Complaints can be made anonymously\, or you ca n include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigato r may contact you if needed. By reporting open dumps\, individuals not onl y help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradat ion of our land. It is not a requirement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump wi ll be cleaned up and violators prosecuted. https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/PP ODDumpReporter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open Dump Reporter
Citi zens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Compla ints can be made anonymously\, or you can include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigator may contact you if needed. By re porting open dumps\, individuals not only help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradation of our land. It is not a requi rement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump will be cleaned up and violators pro secuted.
https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/ PPODDumpReporter.cfm
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200527T1318190Z-399841-3136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T193000 SUMMARY:Dive into our fisheries DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will explore the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay f rom shellfish aquaculture to the iconic blue crab fishery. Guests will inc lude watermen who participate in the Chesapeake Bay seafood fisheries\, pl us presentations by CBF staff including Audrey Swanenberg who coordinates the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance\, and Chris Moore who manages fisheries pol icy in Virginia. Our speakers for this program will be: Tommy Leggett (Che ssie Seafood)\, Gardner Douglass (aka the ‘Oyster Ninja’ nationally ranked shucker)\, Chris Moore (CBF) and Audrey Swanenberg (CBF). Registration: h ttps://secure.cbf.org/site/Calendar?id=103023&view=Detail X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month\, we will explore the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay from shellfish aquacultu re to the iconic blue crab fishery. Guests will include watermen who parti cipate in the Chesapeake Bay seafood fisheries\, plus presentations by CBF staff including Audrey Swanenberg who coordinates the Chesapeake Oyster A lliance\, and Chris Moore who manages fisheries policy in Virginia.
Our speakers for this program will be: \;Tommy Leggett (Chessie Seafood)\, Gardner Douglass (aka the &ls quo\;Oyster Ninja&rsquo\; nationally ranked shucker)\, Chris Moore (CBF) a nd Audrey Swanenberg (CBF).
Registration: https://secure.cbf.org/site/Calendar?id=103023&\;view =Detail
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200608T1327290Z-399841-3193@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930 SUMMARY:ExL September updates DESCRIPTION:Experience Learning (ExL) September Updates In this issue: Comm ents from Dave Martin\, Executive Director Top News Get involved Upcoming events ---> Read all the stories here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experience Learning \;(ExL) September Updates
In this issue:
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240927T1407020Z-399841-6047@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200508 SUMMARY:VA Herpetology Society DESCRIPTION:Virginia Herpetological Society Excellent resources\, images\, recorded calls\, descriptions and more for frogs/toads\, salamanders\, liz ards and snakes of Virginia. Some of these specises occur in West Virginia as well. Click-Here to explore the webpage... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virginia Her petological Society
Excellen t resources\, images\, recorded calls\, descriptions and more for frogs/to ads\, salamanders\, lizards and snakes of Virginia. Some of these specises occur in West Virginia as well. \;Click-Here to explore the webpa ge...
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200506T1308070Z-399841-3051@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T193000 SUMMARY:Rain barrel workshop DESCRIPTION:Rain barrel workshop Hosted by: Lee Ann Gregg\, City of Charles ton Stormwater Program and Tomi Bergstrom\, WVDEP\, Watershed Improvement Branch. You must register in advance to guarantee your space. Parts and ba rrel included with only a $10 fee due at the workshop. To register send yo ur name and workshop date to: Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov. WVDEP Main Office\, patio area – 6-7:30PM (601 57th St SE\, Charleston WV) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rain barrel workshop
Hosted by: Lee Ann Gregg\,
City of Charleston Stormwater Program and Tomi Bergstrom\, WVDEP\, Waters
hed Improvement Branch. You must register in advance to guarantee your spa
ce. Parts and barrel included with only a $10 fee due at the workshop. To
register send your name and workshop date to: Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov.
WVDEP Main Office\, patio are a &ndash\; 6-7:30PM ( 601 57th St SE\, Charleston WV)
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:WVDEP offices UID:20190530T1243290Z-399841-2024@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314 SUMMARY:Tapping into federal funding DESCRIPTION:River Network is committed to supporting our network to underst and\, influence\, and access this current funding to ensure that it addres ses the country’s most critical water needs\, and to build the capacity of local organizations—who know their communities best—to engage in water in frastructure decision-making for the long term. Below you’ll find informat ion\, resources\, and other materials focused on helping you understand ke y federal programs through which these funds are flowing to communities to address climate resilience\; safe\, affordable drinking water\; and healt hy rivers. We’re also building resources around specific topics\, such as green infrastructure – check this page often for the latest materials! htt ps://www.rivernetwork.org/our-impact/how-we-help/tapping-into-federal-fund ing/ RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Networ k is committed to supporting our network to understand\, influence\, and a ccess this current funding to ensure that it addresses the country&rsquo\; s most critical water needs\, and to build the capacity of local organizat ions&mdash\;who know their communities best&mdash\;to engage in water infr astructure decision-making for the long term. Below you&rsquo\;ll find inf ormation\, resources\, and other materials focused on helping you understa nd key federal programs through which these funds are flowing to communiti es to address climate resilience\; safe\, affordable drinking water\; and healthy rivers.
We&rsquo\;re also building resources around specific topics\, such as green infrastruc ture &ndash\; check this page often for the latest materials!
https://www.rivernetwork.org/our-impact/how-we-help/tapping-into-federal- funding/ \;
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240313T1654190Z-399841-5687@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000 SUMMARY:Elkins Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Event by WV Master Naturalist Tygart Valley Chapter Celebrate E ARTH DAY at the Elkins City Park. More details coming soon! Visit the Face book event post to learn more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;WV Master Naturalist Tygart Valley Chapter
Celebrate EARTH DAY at the Elki ns City Park. More details coming soon! Visit the \;Facebook e vent post to learn more...
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240313T1639370Z-399841-5684@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314 SUMMARY:WV Riviers policy news DESCRIPTION:The 2024 WV Legislative Session has drawn to a close\, and we h ave much to celebrate! Our entire team extends our thanks for your advocac y\, which\, despite all odds\, was successful in defending our public land s and the health of our communities! Nearly 700 of you sent messages urgin g the rejection of SB 688 to the House Committee on Government Organizatio n. SB 688 could have opened all public lands to widespread timbering and u ndefined 'economic development.' Your advocacy worked—the committee never took up the bill\, so our public lands are preserved! Even more people sho wed strong opposition to HB 5018\, joining us on the floor of the House to ask leaders to reject this bill that threatened community air monitoring and public health. Your voice led to that industry-backed bill failing – c ongrats! Our advocacy is based on one thing: working for a better West Vir ginia for all. You make it all possible. Thank you for being part of this coalition. Read more here... WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2024 WV Legislative Session has drawn to a close\, \;and we have much to celeb rate! Our entire team extends our thanks for your advocacy\, which\, despi te all odds\, was successful in defending our public lands and the health of our communities!
Nearly 7 00 of you sent messages urging the rejection of SB 688 to the House Commit tee on Government Organization. SB 688 could have opened all public lands to widespread timbering and undefined 'economic development.' Your advocac y worked&mdash\;the committee never took up the bill\, so our public lands are preserved!
Even more pe ople showed strong opposition to HB 5018\, joining us on the floor of the House to ask leaders to reject this bill that threatened community air mon itoring and public health. \;Your voice led to that industry-backed bi ll failing &ndash\; \;congrats!
Our advocacy is based on one thing: working for a better West Virg inia for all. You make it all possible. Thank you for being part of this c oalition. Read more here ...
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240313T1643500Z-399841-5685@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the March 2024 edition of River Voices. This month w e’re exploring what small organizations need to maximize their impact. Lea rn about capacity needs and equity considerations for organizations that a re leading on watershed restoration in Colorado. Plus\, River Rally 2024 r egistration\, including 12 amazing local field trips\, is open! - https:// www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-march-2024/ In this issue: Scaling Up Lo cal Capacity for Multi-Benefit Watershed Projects $2 Billion Available Now to Advance Equitable Climate Resilience and Pollution Just Infrastructure : A Storytelling Resource Events & Learning Opportunities And more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he March 2024 edition of River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re exploring w hat small organizations need to maximize their impact. Learn about capacit y needs and equity considerations for organizations that are leading on wa tershed restoration in Colorado. Plus\, River Rally 2024 registration\, including 12 amazing loc al field trips\, is open! -
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-march-2024/
In this iss ue:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>We will be hosting our 2024 Spring Team Up t o Clean Up event May 4! Local businesses\, organizations\, and members of the community are encouraged to participate as we clean and beautify Charl eston.
As we &lsquo\;Team Up to Clean Up&rsquo\;\, we elevate civic pride and empower residents\, busi nesses\, and organizations to embrace the transformative power of communit y synergy to create a vibrant and sustainable Capital City\,&rdquo\; said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.
&l dquo\;We are thrilled to host our annual citywide cleanup and look forward to working with our neighbors\, businesses\, and local organizations to c lean and beautify our city.&rdquo\; \;More info and to complete your v olunteer form at: \;https://www.charlestonwv.gov/cleanup .
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240313T1636120Z-399841-5683@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T130000 SUMMARY:Loop Creek stocking DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited https://www. facebook.com/events/281638002602742/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted by: Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited
https://www.facebook.com/events/2816 38002602742/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180731T1354570Z-399841-894@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T143000 SUMMARY:Morgantown paint exchange DESCRIPTION:Recycle usable paint to keep it out of our streams! Friends of Deckers Creek is accepting paints that are not expired and have enough pai nt leftover for another project\, and we are inviting anyone to pick up pa int for FREE. The third annual paint xxchange is made possible thanks to t he support of the Morgantown Utility Board and the Monongalia County Commi ssion. Any questions? Email: info@deckerscreek.org\, or call: 304-292-3970 . https://www.facebook.com/events/239133280014709/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Recycle usable paint to keep it out of our streams! Friends of Deckers Creek is accepting paints that are not expired and have enough paint leftover for another project\, and we are inviting anyone to pick up paint for FREE. The third annual paint xxchange is made possible thanks to the support of the Morgantown Utility Board and the Mon ongalia County Commission.
Any questions? Email: info@deckerscreek.org\, or call: 304-292-3970.
https://www.facebook .com/events/239133280014709/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Hazel Ruby McQuain Park UID:20180731T1347510Z-399841-890@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T193000 SUMMARY:Make a terrarium DESCRIPTION:As a part of our Summer Arts in the Park series\, Friends of De ckers Creek will be hosting a 'Make-a-Terrarium' event at our Outdoor Lear ning Park. The terrariums will be built primarily with recyclable material s and with plants from a local nursery! The event is free to attend\, alth ough a five dollar donation is suggested (but not mandatory). Supplies wil l be provided by FODC\, but please feel free to bring any supplies you hav e and want to use for your terrarium\, including recycled containers\, pla nts\, and decorations. This series\, as well as the rest of the Friends of Deckers Creek Arts in the Park series is made possible thanks to a grant from the Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia\, Inc. a nd the Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for the Arts. For those of you who don’t know\, the Friends of Deckers Creek Outdoor Learning Park is a lovel y spot with pavilions\, wildflower gardens\, and creek access\, and it’s l ocated on the rail trail\, directly behind the Sabraton Kroger. Parking is available in the spots next to the 'ClickList' pickup lot to the back-lef t of Kroger. Do not park in the ClickList spots. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1926349004083959/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As a part of our Summer Arts in the Park se ries\, Friends of Deckers Creek will be hosting a 'Make-a-Terrarium' event at our Outdoor Learning Park. The terrariums will be built primarily with recyclable materials and with plants from a local nursery! The event is f ree to attend\, although a five dollar donation is suggested (but not mand atory). Supplies will be provided by FODC\, but please feel free to bring any supplies you have and want to use for your terrarium\, including recyc led containers\, plants\, and decorations.
This series\, as well a s the rest of the Friends of Deckers Creek Arts in the Park series is made possible thanks to a grant from the Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia\, In c. and the Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for the Arts. For those of you who don&rsquo\;t know\, the Friends of Deckers Creek Outdoor Learning Park is a lovely spot with pavilions\, wildflower gardens\, and creek acce ss\, and it&rsquo\;s located on the rail trail\, directly behind the Sabra ton Kroger. Parking is available in the spots next to the 'ClickList' pick up lot to the back-left of Kroger. Do not park in the ClickList spots.
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/1926349004083959/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Sabraton Kroger UID:20180731T1349440Z-399841-891@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180804 SUMMARY:Dunloup Creek stocking & picnic DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Dunloup Creek Stocking and Picnic on Saturday\, August 4th in Fayette County. Meet in the parking lot of the National Par k Headquarters in Glen Jean\, WV\, at 10:00 a.m. for the stocking of finge rling brown trout. We will gather around noon at the picnic shelter at Dun Glen on the New River near the mouth of Dunloup Creek for a fun picnic! E rnie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited will provide most of the items for the picnic\, but guests are encouraged to bring a picnic fare side dish\, chips\, or cookies to share with everyone. Bring a friend who may be inter ested in Trout Unlimited! This outing will be a great opportunity to meet people\, for the family\, and to make new friends! https://www.facebook.co m/events/2114692298795273/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for the Dunloup Creek Stocking and Picnic on Saturday\, August 4th in Fayette County. Meet in the parking lot of the National Park Headquarters in Glen Jean\, WV\, at 10:00 a.m. for t he stocking of fingerling brown trout. We will gather around noon at the p icnic shelter at Dun Glen on the New River near the mouth of Dunloup Creek for a fun picnic!
Er nie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited will provide most of the items f or the picnic\, but guests are encouraged to bring a picnic fare side dish \, chips\, or cookies to share with everyone. Bring a friend who may be in terested in Trout Unlimited! This outing will be a great opportunity to me et people\, for the family\, and to make new friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/211469 2298795273/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:National Park headquarters UID:20180731T1356530Z-399841-895@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230403 SUMMARY:Buffalo Creek kid's fishing day DESCRIPTION:The event is for ages 5-14. Registration starts at 9:00 am. The re will be prize drawings and snacks will be available. See the attached p oster for more details. 2023BuffaloCreekKidsFishingDay.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The event is for ages 5-14. Registration starts at 9:00 am. There will be prize drawin gs and snacks will be available. See the attached poster for more details. \;
2023BuffaloCr eekKidsFishingDay.jpg
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230328T1432140Z-399841-5206@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T120000 SUMMARY:Rend trail hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Pa rk Rend Trail Join Community Captain Lynn for a hike on the Rend trail. St arting on the trailhead off Thurmond Rd.\, going out 2 miles and back 2 mi les. Click-here for more details. Directions: From US Route 19 north of B eckley\, take the Glen-Jean-Thurmond exit. Take an immediate left and go 0 .5 miles to Glen Jean. Turn right and follow the signs for Thurmond (WV Ro ute 25). The trailhead is on the left\, 5.1 miles down WV Route 25. Partic ipants will be asked to sign an online waiver found here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Get Active in the Park
Join Community Captain Lynn for a hike on the Rend trail. Starting on the trailhead off Thurmond Rd.\, going out 2 miles and back 2 miles. Click-here< /a> for more details. \;
Directions: From US Route 19 north of Be ckley\, take the Glen-Jean-Thurmond exit. Take an immediate left and go 0. 5 miles to Glen Jean. Turn right and follow the signs for Thurmond (WV Rou te 25). The trailhead is on the left\, 5.1 miles down WV Route 25.< /p>
Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found here.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230330T1917570Z-399841-5210@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312 SUMMARY:Make It Shine applications DESCRIPTION:WVDEP accepting applications for 2021 Make It Shine Spring Clea nup Applications are now available for the 2021 West Virginia Make It Shin e Spring Statewide Cleanup. The annual event is sponsored by WVDEP’s Rehab ilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). Normally held during the first two weeks of April\, this year’s event was pushed back due to COVID-19 an d will take place from May 1st - 15th. The Make It Shine program will prov ide resources such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling\, and landfill fee s to community groups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups in state str eams or on public lands. WVDEP encourages all volunteers to wear a mask an d stay socially distant during their cleanups to help prevent the spread o f COVID-19. Applications are available online HERE and are due April 2. Fo r more information\, email Chris Cartwright or call: 800-322-5530. REAP\, whose new motto is ‘Keeping WV Clean and Green\,’ was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the state of litter. Its program s empower citizens to take ownership of their communities by providing tec hnical\, financial\, and resource assistance in cleanup and recycling effo rts. More information is available on the REAP's webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP accept ing applications for 2021 Make It Shine Spring Cleanup
Applications are available onli ne HERE \;and are due April 2. For more informatio n\, email \;Chris Cartwright or c all: 800-322-5530.
REAP\, wh ose new motto is &lsquo\;Keeping WV Clean and Green\,&rsquo\; was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the state of litter. Its programs empower citizens to take ownership of their communities by p roviding technical\, financial\, and resource assistance in cleanup and re cycling efforts. More information is available on the REAP's webpage .
Friends of Deckers Creek and Morgantown Uti lity Board are joining forces to hold a series of rain barrel workshops th is spring and summer! For the purchase of one registration\, you w ill receive a food-grade rain barrel and a universal diverter kit\, normal ly a $75-$100 value.
During the workshop FODC and MUB st aff will teach you how to assemble and install the barrel. One registratio n purchase will equal one barrel and kit per person/group registered. Spot s are limited so please don't wait to register - last year's workshops sol d out hours after registration opened
https://www.eventbrit e.com/e/morgantown-rain-barrel-workshop-4-tickets-48423043627
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Morgantown Utility Board UID:20180731T1351500Z-399841-892@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825 SUMMARY:Buckhannon community float DESCRIPTION:The Buckhannon-Upshur Parks and Recreation advisory boards is h osting a Community Float activity at the Mountain Lakes Preservation Allia nce's Riverfest. The float will go from the boat ramp at Hampton to the bo at ramp at the Riverwalk. That stretch of river typically takes about thre e hours to kayak/canoe. Shuttles will run approximately every 45 minutes s tarting at 8am and ending around 3pm. Cost will be $10 per person. There i s a maximum of 10 people per shuttle. Shuttles will leave from the Riverwa lk and drop you and your kayak at the boat ramp at Hampton. You will be ab le to float back to the Riverfest venue (the Riverwalk) at your own pace. https://www.facebook.com/events/2146311328915477/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Buckhannon-Upshur Parks and Recreation advisory boards is hosting a Community Float activity at the Mountain Lake s Preservation Alliance's Riverfest.
The float will go from the bo at ramp at Hampton to the boat ramp at the Riverwalk. That stretch of rive r typically takes about three hours to kayak/canoe. Shuttles will run appr oximately every 45 minutes starting at 8am and ending around 3pm. Cost wil l be $10 per person. There is a maximum of 10 people per shuttle. Shuttles will leave from the Riverwalk and drop you and your kayak at the boat ram p at Hampton. You will be able to float back to the Riverfest venue (the R iverwalk) at your own pace.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2146311328915477/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Riverwalk UID:20180731T1353280Z-399841-893@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T120000 SUMMARY:Antietam Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Help clean the Antietam Creek of trash whether by boat or on fo ot\, join us for our annual cleanup in Funkstown. All ages are welcome\, b ut minors do need to be with an adult. Kickoff at the American Legion\, Di xon-Troxell Post\, Funkstown\, MD. • Park and meet at the Legion pavilion to register at 8:45 AM • Boaters will be shuttled upstream ~9:30 • Limited number of canoes will be available for free use. First come\, first serve d. • You may bring your own kayak\, canoe or small raft. • Bring a water b ottle & dress to get wet! • Students must bring their own SSL forms for si gnature Event updates and weather notices will be posted on Facebook and v ia our mailing list. Sign up for notices on our website (www.acwamaryland. org). RSVP not necessary but are helpful to us in planning. Groups are enc ouraged to contact us ahead of the event. Email: acwamaryland@gmail.com ht tps://www.facebook.com/events/1451954624905336/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help clean the Antietam Creek of trash whet her by boat or on foot\, join us for our annual cleanup in Funkstown. All ages are welcome\, but minors do need to be with an adult. Kickoff at the American Legion\, Dixon-Troxell Post\, Funkstown\, MD.
&bull\; Par k and meet at the Legion pavilion to register at 8:45 AM &bull\; Boaters w ill be shuttled upstream ~9:30 &bull\; Limited number of canoes will be av ailable for free use. First come\, first served. &bull\; You may bring you r own kayak\, canoe or small raft. &bull\; Bring a water bottle &\; dre ss to get wet! &bull\; Students must bring their own SSL forms for signatu re
Event updates and weather notices will be posted on Facebook an d via our mailing list. Sign up for notices on our website (www.acwamaryland.org) . RSVP not necessary but are helpful to us in planning. Groups are encoura ged to contact us ahead of the event. Email: acwamaryland@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1451954624905336/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:American Legion UID:20180731T1359140Z-399841-896@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T120000 SUMMARY:WVAGP meeting DESCRIPTION:WVAGP Virtual Annual Meeting To accommodate our election deadli nes\, we have moved the date of our annual meeting to June 23\, 2020. The meeting will be held online via Zoom. Watch your email for your official i nvitation and link to join prior to the meeting. Please contact Kevin Kuhn if you have any questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVAG P Virtual Annual Meeting
To accommodate our election deadlines\, we have moved the date of ou r annual meeting to June 23\, 2020. The meeting will be held online via Zo om. Watch your email for your official invitation and link to join prior t o the meeting.
Please contac t \;Kevin Kuhn if you have any que stions.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200506T1411430Z-399841-3054@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402 SUMMARY:Make It Shine applications deadline DESCRIPTION:The annual event is sponsored by WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environ mental Action Plan (REAP). Normally held during in April\, this year’s eve nt was pushed back due to COVID-19 and will take place from May 1-15. The Make It Shine program will provide resources such as cleanup materials\, w aste hauling\, and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to condu ct litter cleanups in state streams or on public lands. WVDEP encourages a ll volunteers to wear a mask and stay socially distant during their cleanu ps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Applications are online HERE. F or more information\, email Chris Cartwright or call: 800-322-5530. REAP\, whose new motto is ‘Keeping WV Clean and Green\,’ was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the state of litter. Its progra ms empower citizens to take ownership of their communities by providing te chnical\, financial\, and resource assistance in cleanup and recycling eff orts. More information is available on the REAP's webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The annual e vent is sponsored by WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Pl an (REAP). Normally held during in April\, this year&rsquo\;s event was pu shed back due to COVID-19 and will take place from May 1-15. The Make It S hine program will provide resources such as cleanup materials\, waste haul ing\, and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups in state streams or on public lands. WVDEP encourages all volunt eers to wear a mask and stay socially distant during their cleanups to hel p prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Applications are online \;HERE. For more inf ormation\, email \;Chris Cartwright \;or call: 800-322-5530.
REAP\, whose new motto is &lsquo\;Keeping WV Clean and Green\,&rsquo\; was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the sta te of litter. Its programs empower citizens to take ownership of their com munities by providing technical\, financial\, and resource assistance in c leanup and recycling efforts. More information is available on the \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>REAP's webpage.
The Chesapea ke Bay Program&rsquo\;s Maintain Healthy Watersheds Goal Implementation Te am is excited to announce the publication of the Chesapeake Healthy Watersheds Assessment (CHWA). This is an online \, geospatial tool that summarizes the different landscape and water condi tions in catchments across the entire watershed. \;
Join us Satu
rday\, January 19th at 9 AM in the large\, paved parking lot (former pool
lot) for the first bird hike of the year. We'll be driving from there to P
olly Hollow\, so feel free to meet us at Polly if you already know where t
o find it (I think the sign is still missing). We'll plan on meeting up at
Polly Hollow at 9:15 AM. I drive a gray/silver Ford Ranger with a topper
and Rose-breasted Grosbeak license plate.
The hike route will take us up Polly Hollow (there may be
a stream crossing or two) to Hemlock Falls trail (short and moderately st
eep). We'll follow Hemlock to the ridge and boundary road where I hope to
find Red-headed Woodpeckers again. Then\, we'll head back toward Polly Hol
low via Portercamp\, returning to vehicles likely after noon. We'll adjust
the route as needed for the weather. Dress warm and waterproof (or extra
socks). Bring snacks\, water\, and binoculars.
https://www.facebook .com/events/2326380874259722/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190111T1949100Z-399841-1509@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T120000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Let us clean up Tuscarora Creek! Join the City of Martinsburg S tormwater Management stream cleanup. Meet at the Martinsburg Roundhouse. G loves\, trash grabbers\, and bags will be provided. Please bring with you water\, snacks\, and waterproof shoes or waders. Contact Stormwater Manage ment for more information at (304) 263-7187. Hope to see you there! Downlo ad the attached announcement for more details. 2021MartinsburgCleanup.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let us clean up Tuscarora Creek! Join the City of Martinsburg Stormwater Management st ream cleanup. Meet at the Martinsburg Roundhouse.
Gloves\, trash grabbers\, and bags will be provided . Please bring with you water\, snacks\, and waterproof shoes or waders. C ontact Stormwater Management for more information at (304) 263-7187. Hope to see you there!
Download t he attached announcement for more details.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Martinsburg Roundhouse UID:20210503T1340070Z-399841-3884@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T110000 SUMMARY:Piney Creek clean-up DESCRIPTION:The Piney Creek Watershed Association will host it's first mont hly stream cleanup of 2019 on January 26\, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Glen Morgan area. We will provide all equipment plus we will have pastries \, coffee\, and water for volunteers. Hope to see you there! https://www.f acebook.com/events/750244982021233/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Piney Cr
eek Watershed Association will host it's first monthly stream cleanup of 2
019 on January 26\, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Glen Morgan area. We wi
ll provide all equipment plus we will have pastries\, coffee\, and water f
or volunteers.
Hope to s
ee you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/750244982021233/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190111T1944140Z-399841-1508@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180430 SUMMARY:AGO deadline DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) is issuing an announ cement of additional grant opportunities (AGOs) through our §319-Program. The proposal can be one or two years in length\, and its focus must be non point source issues. WIB will only consider requests that range from $2\, 000 - $15\,000. The total amount of funding available is estimated at $12 5\,000. The deadline for proposals is April 30th. Visit the website below to learn more. https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/Programs/nonptsource/Pages/AGOannoun cements.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s \;Wat ershed Improvement Branch \;(WIB) is issuing an announcement of additional grant opportunities (AGOs) through \;our \;§\;319-Program. The proposal can be one or two years in length\, and its focus must be nonpoint source issues. \; WIB will only consider requests that range from $2\,000 - $15\,000. \; The total amount of funding available is \;estimated& nbsp\;at $125\,000. The deadline for proposals is Ap ril 30th.
Visit the website below to learn mor e.
https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/Programs/nonptsource/Pages/AGOannouncements. aspx
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180403T1453310Z-399841-560@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180327 SUMMARY:AGO announcement DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) is issuing an announ cement of additional grant opportunities (AGOs) through our §319-Program. The proposal can be one or two years in length\, and its focus must be non point source issues. WIB will only consider requests that range from $2\, 000 - $15\,000. The total amount of funding available is estimated at $12 5\,000. The deadline for proposals is April 30th. Visit the website below to learn more. https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/Programs/nonptsource/Pages/AGOannoun cements.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\
;s \;Wat
ershed Improvement Branch \;(WIB) is issuing an announcemen
t of additional grant opportunities (AGO
s) through \;our \;§\;319-Program. The pro
posal can be one or two years in length\, and its focus must be nonpoint s
ource issues. \; WIB will only consider requests that range from $2\,0
00 - $15\,000. \; The total amount of funding available is \;estim
ated \;at $125\,000. The deadline for proposals is April 30
https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/Progra ms/nonptsource/Pages/AGOannouncements.aspx
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180403T1454290Z-399841-561@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 SUMMARY:Pruning for Beginners DESCRIPTION:Do you have trees you don't know how to prune? Have you ever no ticed how trees seem to shed branches on their own and keep on keeping on? Then join WVSU Extension for a WV Tree Minders Pruning for Beginners work shop at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center. We will begin in side with a lecture on tree biology and how it pertains to the why\, when\ , what\, and how of pruning trees. Then we will go outside and apply our k nowledge to the parking lot trees that need some TLC. Please dress appropr iately for the weather and prepare to get dirty! Register Here Questions? Email Liz Moss or call (304) 661-6016. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have trees you don't know how to prune? Have you ever noticed how trees seem to shed branches on their own and keep on keeping on? Then join WVSU Extensi on for a WV Tree Minders Pruning for Beginners workshop at the \;< a href='https://wvdnr.gov/claudia-l-workman-wildlife-education-center-at-f orks-of-coal-state-natural-area/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Claudia L . Workman Wildlife Education Center.
We will begin inside with a lecture on tree biology and how it pertains to the why\, when\, what\, and how of pruning trees. Then we will go outside and apply our knowledge to the parking lot trees that n eed some TLC. Please dress appropriately for the weather and prepare to ge t dirty!
Questions? Email \;Liz Moss&n bsp\;or call (304) 661-6016.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20260225T1410400Z-399841-6998@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141028T140000 SUMMARY:WCD meeting DESCRIPTION:Follow-up meeting for the 2014 Watershed Celebration Day X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Follow-up meeting for the 2014 Watershed Celebration Day
CATEGORIES:General UID:20141023T1332510Z-399841-128@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T120000 SUMMARY:Generations Charleston cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Generation Charleston\, Generation West Virginia and E mbassy Suites Charleston WV Join Generation Charleston and pitch in with t he City of Charleston\, local businesses\, and the Make it Shine program t o beautify and clean up our gorgeous Capitol and community. We will be hav ing a Sunrise Social at 7:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites for coffee and sna cks before heading over to the Clay Center! Please register in advance and share your shirt size so we have enough for everyone! https://fb.me/e/1mG MOlLu1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Genera tion Charleston\, \;Generation West Virginia \;and Embassy Su ites Charleston WV
Join Generation Charleston and pitch in with the City of Charleston\, local businesses\, and the Make it Shine program to beautify and clean up our gorgeous Capitol and community. We will be having a Sunrise Social at 7:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites for coffee and snacks before heading over to the Clay Center! Please register in advance and share your shirt size s o we have enough for everyone!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210503T1342240Z-399841-3885@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815 SUMMARY:Wellhead/SWP grants DESCRIPTION:The Wellhead Protection and Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Programs are designed to provide funding for the development and implemen tation of local wellhead and source water protection programs\; as well as \, the enhancement of physical security. The West Virginia Department of H ealth and Human Resources (WVDHHR)\, Bureau for Public Health (BPH)\, Offi ce of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is pleased to announce the Loca l Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Program for Surface and Surface Wate r Influence Groundwater Community Water Systems. West Virginia State Code §16-13C-2(b) allows the drinking water treatment revolving fund to direct the financial management of funds to Public Water Systems that have been r equired to complete a Source Water Protection Plan. Further\, West Virgini a State Code §16-1-9d and West Virginia Legislative Rule §64-3-15 provide for continuation of the Wellhead and Source Water Grant Fund for Public Wa ter Systems. Please be aware that the deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Octo ber 31\, 2022. Contact Brian A. Carr\, P.G. if you need further assistance at (304) 352-4996. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wellhead Protection and Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Programs are designed to provide funding for the development and implementation of local wellhea d and source water protection programs\; as well as\, the enhancement of p hysical security.
The West V irginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR)\, Bureau for Pub lic Health (BPH)\, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is pleas ed to announce the Local Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Program for S urface and Surface Water Influence Groundwater Community Water Systems. We st Virginia State Code §\;16-13C-2(b) allows the drinking water treatm ent revolving fund to direct the financial management of funds to Public W ater Systems that have been required to complete a Source Water Protection Plan. Further\, West Virginia State Code §\;16-1-9d and West Virginia Legislative Rule §\;64-3-15 provide for continuation of the Wellhead and Source Water Grant Fund for Public Water Systems.
Please be aware that the deadline to apply is 5: 00 pm on October 31\, 2022. Contact Brian A. Carr\, P.G. if you need furth er assistance at (304) 352-4996. Click-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20220805T1411570Z-399841-4794@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 SUMMARY:WVWRI Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a three-part virtual seminar series spanning January to February. Topics wil l highlight current water research and remediation projects. Each session will feature three or more presentations followed by Q&A. Presenters will consist of WVU staff\, water researchers\, and organizations affiliated wi th WVWRI. Sessions will be held on the following Thursdays from 10-11 AM. Register online to get a Zoom link to join any occurrence in this webinar series. Learn more about the series here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a three-part virtual semi nar series spanning January to February. Topics will highlight current wat er research and remediation projects. Each session will feature three \;or more presentations followed by Q&\;A. Presenters will consist of W VU staff\, water researchers\, and organizations affiliated with WVWRI.&nb sp\;Sessions will be held on the following Thursdays from 10-11 \;AM.& nbsp\;
Register online \;to get a Zoom link to join a ny occurrence in this webinar series. Learn more about the series here. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20260116T1426070Z-399841-6937@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T180000 SUMMARY:Earth Day Kahoot DESCRIPTION:Hopefully you remember all the fun we had celebrating Earth Day last year in the virtual world! All of those resources still exist and ca n be found HERE. This year the Katherine Johnson NASA IV&V ERC and Fairmon t State University's Creative Sustainability Council challenges West Virgi nia classes/learners to face-off in the Earth Day Kahoot! challenge throug h a virtual game show. Games will take place on Zoom and registration is r equired as space is limited. Register at: https://forms.gle/f11ev4yWoZ2H9 GjB8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hopefully yo u remember all the fun we had celebrating Earth Day last year in the virtu al world! All of those resources still exist and can be found HERE.
This year the Katherine Johnson N ASA IV&\;V ERC and Fairmont State University's Creative Sustainability Council challenges West Virginia classes/learners to face-off in the Earth Day Kahoot! challenge through a virtual game show. Games will take place on Zoom and registration is required as space is limited. \;
Register at: https://forms.gle/f11ev4yWoZ2H9G jB8
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220401T1332280Z-399841-4456@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T150000 SUMMARY:Winding Gulf site visit DESCRIPTION:Project site visit for the stream restoration site near Ury\, W V. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project site visit for the stream restorati on site near Ury\, WV.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20141023T1334140Z-399841-127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915 SUMMARY:Wellhead/SWP grants DESCRIPTION:The Wellhead Protection and Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Programs are designed to provide funding for the development and implemen tation of local wellhead and source water protection programs\; as well as \, the enhancement of physical security. The West Virginia Department of H ealth and Human Resources (WVDHHR)\, Bureau for Public Health (BPH)\, Offi ce of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is pleased to announce the Loca l Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Program for Surface and Surface Wate r Influence Groundwater Community Water Systems. West Virginia State Code §16-13C-2(b) allows the drinking water treatment revolving fund to direct the financial management of funds to Public Water Systems that have been r equired to complete a Source Water Protection Plan. Further\, West Virgini a State Code §16-1-9d and West Virginia Legislative Rule §64-3-15 provide for continuation of the Wellhead and Source Water Grant Fund for Public Wa ter Systems. Please be aware that the deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Octo ber 31\, 2022. Contact Brian A. Carr\, P.G. if you need further assistance at (304) 352-4996. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Wellhead Protection and Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Programs are designed to provide funding for the development and implementation of local wellhea d and source water protection programs\; as well as\, the enhancement of p hysical security.
The West V irginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR)\, Bureau for Pub lic Health (BPH)\, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is pleas ed to announce the Local Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Program for S urface and Surface Water Influence Groundwater Community Water Systems. We st Virginia State Code §\;16-13C-2(b) allows the drinking water treatm ent revolving fund to direct the financial management of funds to Public W ater Systems that have been required to complete a Source Water Protection Plan. Further\, West Virginia State Code §\;16-1-9d and West Virginia Legislative Rule §\;64-3-15 provide for continuation of the Wellhead and Source Water Grant Fund for Public Water Systems.
Please be aware that the deadline to apply is 5: 00 pm on October 31\, 2022. Contact Brian A. Carr\, P.G. if you need furth er assistance at (304) 352-4996. \;Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20220805T1412410Z-399841-4795@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T160000 SUMMARY:STEMelementary DESCRIPTION:STEMementary June 15-19\, video chats from 3-4pm Syllabus Prac tice designing lessons to include science teaching strategies while buildi ng your confidence in science content. Each day you'll experience a scienc e activity that demonstrates either the direct instruction of the Nature o f Science\, practicing science process skills\, or engaging in scientific inquiry. This course is intended to improve your ability to teach the WV NxGen Science Standards for grades K-5. For questions email: jrevels@fair montstate.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:June 15-19\, \;video chats from 3-4pm \;
Practice designing less ons to include science teaching strategies while building your confidence in science content. Each day you'll experience a science activity that dem onstrates either the direct instruction of the Nature of Science\, practic ing science process skills\, or engaging in scientific inquiry. \; Thi s course is intended to improve your ability to teach the WV NxGen Science Standards for grades K-5. \;
For questions email: jrev els@fairmontstate.edu
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200608T1334180Z-399841-3194@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200910 SUMMARY:EP brook trout grant DESCRIPTION:Grants to help boost brook-trout in Eastern WV Brook-trout habi tat in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands and Eastern Panhandle will soon g et an upgrade. Armed with $827\,000 in grants from the National Fish and W ildlife Foundation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, contract ors for the Trout Unlimited conservation organization will improve in-stre am habitat\, plant streamside trees to provide shade\, and will reconnect stretches of stream that have become isolated from one another. Sens. Joe Manchin\, D-W.Va.\, and Shelley Moore Capito\, R-W.Va.\, announced the gra nts Sept. 3. The projects will focus primarily on headwater tributaries of the South Branch of the Potomac\, and on tributaries of the Cacapon River . Click-here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grants to he lp boost brook-trout in Eastern WV
Brook-trout habitat in West Virginia&rsquo\;s Potomac Highlands and Eastern Panhandle will soon get an upgrade. Armed with $827\,000 in grant s from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the U.S. Environmenta l Protection Agency\, contractors for the Trout Unlimited conservation org anization will improve in-stream habitat\, plant streamside trees to provi de shade\, and will reconnect stretches of stream that have become isolate d from one another.
Sens. Jo e Manchin\, D-W.Va.\, and Shelley Moore Capito\, R-W.Va.\, announced the g rants Sept. 3. The projects will focus primarily on headwater tributaries of the South Branch of the Potomac\, and on tributaries of the Cacapon Riv er. Click-here to learn more.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221031
SUMMARY:Wellhead/SWP grant deadline
DESCRIPTION:The Wellhead Protection and Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant
Programs are designed to provide funding for the development and implemen
tation of local wellhead and source water protection programs\; as well as
\, the enhancement of physical security. The West Virginia Department of H
ealth and Human Resources (WVDHHR)\, Bureau for Public Health (BPH)\, Offi
ce of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is pleased to announce the Loca
l Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Program for Surface and Surface Wate
r Influence Groundwater Community Water Systems. West Virginia State Code
§16-13C-2(b) allows the drinking water treatment revolving fund to direct
the financial management of funds to Public Water Systems that have been r
equired to complete a Source Water Protection Plan. Further\, West Virgini
a State Code §16-1-9d and West Virginia Legislative Rule §64-3-15 provide
for continuation of the Wellhead and Source Water Grant Fund for Public Wa
ter Systems. The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on October 31\, 2022. Contac
t Brian A. Carr\, P.G. if you need further assistance at (304) 352-4996. C
lick-Here to learn more.
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The Wellhead Protection and Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Programs are designed to provide funding for the development and implementation of local wellhea d and source water protection programs\; as well as\, the enhancement of p hysical security.
The West V irginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR)\, Bureau for Pub lic Health (BPH)\, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is pleas ed to announce the Local Source Water Protection (SWP) Grant Program for S urface and Surface Water Influence Groundwater Community Water Systems. We st Virginia State Code §\;16-13C-2(b) allows the drinking water treatm ent revolving fund to direct the financial management of funds to Public W ater Systems that have been required to complete a Source Water Protection Plan. Further\, West Virginia State Code §\;16-1-9d and West Virginia Legislative Rule §\;64-3-15 provide for continuation of the Wellhead and Source Water Grant Fund for Public Water Systems.
The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on October 31\, 2022. Contact Brian A. Carr\, P.G. if you need further assistance at (304 ) 352-4996. \;Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20220805T1413330Z-399841-4796@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T203000 SUMMARY:Climate\, jobs and justice DESCRIPTION:Join Collin O’Mara\, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation\, and leading environmental and policy experts in West Virgini a to learn what Congress is considering to address the climate crisis and what it means for West Virginians. Collin will be joined by Pam Nixon of t he West Virginia NAACP\, Jeremy Richardson of the Union of Concerned Scien tists\, and Sean O’Leary of the Ohio River Valley Institute to explore ide as like: - Will Congress’ actions be enough to reduce the impacts of c limate change? - How can I be involved in shaping climate policy? - How can West Virginia benefit from climate policy? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Collin O&rsquo\;Mara\, President and CEO of the \;National Wildlife Federation\, and leading environmental and policy experts in West Virginia to learn what Congress is considering to address the climate crisis and what it means for West Virginians. Coll in will be joined by Pam Nixon of the \;West Virginia NAACP\, Jeremy Richardson of the \;Union of Concerned Scientists\, and Sean O&rsquo\;Leary of the \;Ohio River Valley Institute \;to explore ideas like:
\; \; \; - Will Congress&r
squo\; actions be enough to reduce the impacts of climate change? \; \; \; - How can I be i
nvolved in shaping climate policy?
\; \; \; - How can West Virginia benefit from climate po
licy?
Open Dump Reporter
Citi zens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Compla ints can be made anonymously\, or you can include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigator may contact you if needed. By re porting open dumps\, individuals not only help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradation of our land. It is not a requi rement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump will be cleaned up and violators pro secuted.
https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/ PPODDumpReporter.cfm
Kids STEM Days
As we al l prepare for teaching and learning in an unprecedented format this Fall\, I want to invite you to apply for this year's virtual Kids Day in the Park hosted by the Katherine Johnson NASA Education Resource Center Team. An nually\, we've hosted this event in-person at the I-79 Technology Park in Fairmont\, WV as a fun-filled day of hands-on STEAM activities paired with the actual workers doing STEAM related work right here in West Virginia. This year our virtual event will consist of six sessions. Each is a cluste r of activity demonstrations relating to a STEAM topic and includes a spec ial Keynote Speaker.
(1) 10/ 5/20\, 9&ndash\;Noon: Aeronautics &\; Aviation Cluster\; 10/5/20\, 1&nd ash\;4 pm: Science of Outer Space Cluster. (2) 10/7/20\, 9 &ndash\; Noon: Robotics Cluster\; 10/7/20\, 1&ndash\;4 pm: Computer Science Cluster. (3) 10/9/20\, 9&ndash\;Noon: Energy Cluster\; 10/9/20\, 1&ndash\;4 pm: Climate Cluster
We hope you can joi n us for this virtual field trip at the I-79 Technology Park.
NASA ERC Jrevels@fai rmontstate.edu\; \;Emily.Helton@fairmontstate.edu\; \;Tensign@fairmontstate.ed\; \;Ryan.E.Utzman@nasa.gov
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20201002T1256550Z-399841-3342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T200000 SUMMARY:Community listening tour DESCRIPTION:The bipartisan House of Delegates Coal Communities Workgroup wi ll hold public listening sessions in Logan and Raleigh Counties to hear fr om folks like you! The Delegates want to learn about the challenges you ar e facing from the decline of coal. They also want to hear your revitalizat ion ideas for your community. You can learn more about the workgroup here. Upcoming tour stops: Logan on Oct. 25 at the Word of Life Church gymnasi um from 6 to 8 p.m. Beckley on Oct. 27 at the Woodrow Wilson High School c afeteria from 6 to 8 p.m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The bipartisan House of Delegates Coal Comm unities Workgroup will hold public listening sessions in \;Logan and R aleigh Counties to hear from folks like you! The Delegates want to learn a bout the challenges you are facing from the \;decline of coal. They al so want to hear your revitalization ideas for your community. \;You ca n learn more about the workgroup \;here. \;
Upcoming tour stops:
Creek Quest - Hosted by the National Park Service\, WVDEP\, and Plateau Action Network .
Discover the hidden world beneath the surface! Join us for a hands-on stream ecology workshop where you&rsquo\;ll explore the fascinating aquatic life of the New River waters hed on Dunloup Creek.
Ranger s from the \;National Park Service wil l lead a macroinvertebrate study\, helping participants catch\, observe\, and learn about the tiny creatures that live in our streams&mdash\; key in dicators of water quality and ecosystem health. Meanwhile\, specialists fr om the WVDEP and \;Plateau Action Network w ill guide a stream survey\, teaching the fundamentals of stream assessment \, conservation practices\, and how you can help protect these vital water ways.
All ages welcome! This is a family-friendly event&mdash\;perfect for curious kids\, budding biol ogists\, or anyone who loves getting their feet wet in the name of science . What to bring: Shoes and clothes that can get wet. Life jackets will be provided
Location: Southside Junction Parking Area (across the river from Thurmond)
2019 IWLA Na tional Convention - Soil and Water: Where It All Begins
Des Moines\, Iowa \;● July 16-19\, 2019
Visit: < em>https:// www.iwla.org/news-events/events/2019-national-convention for details and to get your convention kit.
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines UID:20190708T1524560Z-399841-1952@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T120000 SUMMARY:Shaping Ohio River restoration DESCRIPTION:Shaping Ohio River restoration The National Wildlife Federation is hosting a webinar on Friday\, Oct. 2\, from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern th at will lay out the opportunity before us – and offer students\, advocates \, researchers\, and citizens a way to get involved in this once-in-a-gene ration opportunity. The session is free. Register at: https://ohioriverbas insummitandsymposium2020.eventbrite.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Shaping Ohio River restoration
The \ ;National Wildlife Federati on is hosting a webinar on Friday\, Oct. 2\, from 10 a.m. to noon East ern that will lay out the opportunity before us &ndash\; and offer student s\, advocates\, researchers\, and citizens a way to get involved in this o nce-in-a-generation opportunity. The session is free.
Register at: https://ohioriverba sinsummitandsymposium2020.eventbrite.com
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200922T1610220Z-399841-3454@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603 SUMMARY:Experience Learning fall class dates DESCRIPTION:Experience Learning Fall dates To reserve dates for a day-long or overnight field trip to our Spruce Knob campus please choose from the d ates in the first column. To reserve days for a local stream study or scho olyard lesson/exploration\, choose dates from the second column. Dates are available on a first-come\, first-served basis! Email Melinda Brooks to r eserve your dates. Day-long or overnight Trips Local projects at your scho ol Sep. 16-17\, Oct. 23-24\, 28-30 Sep. 10-11\, 13\, 23-27\; Oct. 7-11\, O ct. 28- Nov. 1 We use a place-based learning approach that takes students out in to the communities\, to learn\, to do\, and to grow as human beings . We provide an affordable way to get students out of the classroom and in to real-world environments. By using schoolyards and communities as the la boratory\, students will be given the opportunity to learn subject matter in deep and lasting ways\, understand the places they live in\, and partic ipate in community renewal that makes a difference to themselves and other s. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Expe rience Learning Fall dates
To reserve dates for a day-long or overnight field trip to our Spruce Knob campus please ch oose from the dates in the first column. To reserve days for a local strea m study or schoolyard lesson/exploration\, choose dates from the second co lumn. Dates are available on a first-come\, first-served basis!
Email Melinda Brooks to reserve your dates.
Day-l ong or overnight Trips
Local projects at your school
Sep. 16-17\, Oct. 23-24\, 28-30
Sep. 10-11\, 13\, 23-27\; Oct. 7-11\, Oct. 28- Nov. 1
We use a place-based learning \;approach that takes students out in to the comm unities\, to learn\, to do\, and to grow as human beings. We provide an af fordable way to get students out of the classroom and into real-world envi ronments. By using schoolyards and communities as the laboratory\, student s will be given the opportunity to learn subject matter in deep and lastin g ways\, understand the places they live in\, and participate in community renewal that makes a difference to themselves and others.
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Spruce Knob Learning Center UID:20190522T1521270Z-399841-1994@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T133000 SUMMARY:Best practices for community involvement DESCRIPTION:Promoting Best Practices for Community Involvement SepticSmart Week is an annual outreach campaign focused on educating homeowners and co mmunities on how to properly care for and maintain their septic systems. T his webinar will focus on the perspectives of state and county health and environmental departments\, highlighting their SepticSmart Week outreach e fforts and providing examples of strategies they’ve used to overcome local challenges. Guest speakers include environmental and wastewater experts f rom the Ohio Department of Health\, New Hampshire Department of Environmen tal Services\, and La Porte County Health Department. Topics will include highlights and discussion on EPA’s SepticSmart Week and a walkthrough of a vailable resources\, the challenges and successes of working with local ju risdictions\, how to navigate differing permit requirements\, and a newly enacted local ordinance that mandates the inspection of septic systems at the point of sale\, the first in its state. The intended audiences for thi s webinar include local\, state\, and federal government officials such as wastewater professionals\, health officials\, and regulators\, as well as community leaders. Register Here For additional information on the U.S. E nvironmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Decentralized Wastewater MOU Partne rship and past recorded webinars\, visit: www.epa.gov/septic. For informat ion on SepticSmart Week 2019\, visit: https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsma rt-week X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Promoting Be st Practices for Community Involvement
SepticSmart Week is an annual outreach campaign focused on educ ating homeowners and communities on how to properly care for and maintain their septic systems. This webinar will focus on the perspectives of state and county health and environmental departments\, highlighting their Sept icSmart Week outreach efforts and providing examples of strategies they&rs quo\;ve used to overcome local challenges.
Guest speakers include environmental and wastewater experts from the Ohio Department of Health\, New Hampshire Department of Environm ental Services\, and La Porte County Health Department. Topics will includ e highlights and discussion on EPA&rsquo\;s SepticSmart Week and a walkthr ough of available resources\, the challenges and successes of working with local jurisdictions\, how to navigate differing permit requirements\, and a newly enacted local ordinance that mandates the inspection of septic sy stems at the point of sale\, the first in its state.
The intended audiences for this webinar include l ocal\, state\, and federal government officials such as wastewater profess ionals\, health officials\, and regulators\, as well as community leaders.
For additiona l information on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s (EPA) D ecentralized Wastewater MOU Partnership and past recorded webinars\, visit : www.epa.gov/septic. For informat ion on SepticSmart Week 2019\, visit: https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart-week CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190913T1534500Z-399841-2395@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T143000 SUMMARY:Muddy Creek project DESCRIPTION:Muddy Creek Watershed Restoration Project An innovative and col laborative initiative to treat acid mine drainage and restore the watershe d’s natural habitat Date/Time: Friday\, May 3\, 2019 1:00 p.m. Location: T &T AMD Treatment Facility Address: Route 26 near Albright\, WV DIRECTIONS: From Kingwood\, take Route 26 north for 6.7 miles. The plant is on the le ft side of the road. From I-68 (Bruceton Mills exit)\, take Route 26 south for 8.3 miles. The plant is on the right side of the road. Google Maps LI NK Please RSVP HERE. This event is open to the public and guests are wel come. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Mudd y Creek Watershed Restoration Project
An innovative and collaborative initiative to treat aci d mine drainage and restore the watershed&rsquo\;s natural habitat< /p>
Date/Time: Friday\, May 3\, 2019 1:00 p.m. Location: T&\;T AMD Treatment Facilit y Address: Route 26 near Albright\, WV
DIREC TIONS: From Kingwood\, take Route 26 north for 6.7 miles . The plant is on the left side of the road. From I-68 (Bruceton Mills exit)\, take Route 26 south for 8.3 miles. The plant is on the right side of the road. Google Maps LINK \; \;
< p>Please RSVP HERE. T his event is open to the public and guests are welcome. CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190425T2000230Z-399841-1911@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200903 SUMMARY:100-years of the Mon DESCRIPTION:Deep in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains\, a collage of wil dlands exists that embodies the rugged individualism and rich heritage of Appalachian culture. This patchwork quilt of ridges\, valleys\, cliffs\, a nd rivers\, collectively owned by all Americans\, is known as the Monongah ela National Forest. Endearingly referred to as “the Mon” by career forest ry officials and outdoor recreationists alike\, the spectacular landscapes contained in this sprawling stretch of Appalachia are as diverse as those who walk among their trees. From West Virginia’s low river canyons to its highest and driest peaks\, from regenerating landscapes to old-growth for ests\, the Mon is the central gemstone in the Mountain State’s crown of pr ized jewels. Encompassing 921\,000 acres of West Virginia’s highlands\, th e Mon is home to hundreds of unique species and has played host to countle ss memories. The forest turns 100 this year and folks throughout the regio n are celebrating its special places while paying homage to its tumultuous history. Click-here to read more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Deep in the heart of the \;Allegheny Mountains\, a c ollage of wildlands exists that embodies the rugged individualism and rich heritage of Appalachian culture. This patchwork quilt of ridges\, valleys \, cliffs\, and rivers\, collectively owned by all Americans\, is known as the \;Monongahela National Fore st.
Endearingly referred to as &ldquo\;the Mon&rdquo\; by career forestry officials and outdoor recreatio nists alike\, the spectacular landscapes contained in this sprawling stret ch of Appalachia are as diverse as those who walk among their trees. From West Virginia&rsquo\;s low river canyons to its highest and driest peaks\, from regenerating landscapes to old-growth forests\, the Mon is the centr al gemstone in the Mountain State&rsquo\;s crown of prized jewels.< /p>
Encompassing 921\,000 acres of West Virginia&rsquo\;s highlands\, the Mon is home to hundreds of unique speci es and has played host to countless memories. The \;forest turns 100 this year \;and folks throughout the region are celebrating its sp ecial places while paying homage to its tumultuous history. \; Click-here to read more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200827T1254080Z-399841-3393@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611 SUMMARY:Mayfly Magic DESCRIPTION:Did you know that mayflies are nature’s little water quality ex perts? When these delicate beauties are around\, you know the water’s clea n and the fish are biting. Because most mayflies in our watershed hatch an d live as adults very briefly around this time of year\, we’re dedicating this UpStream issue to them. The Magic of Mayflies. Learn about their live s Mayflies and Angling. Check out these tools Mayflies in a Minute. Watch them hatch Mayflies and the Stroud Science Center. See what we’ve learned Can you find the mayflies hidden in the attached image? There are at leas t two\, maybe more... Let us know how many and what kinds you find. Casto fCharacters.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Did you know that mayflies are nature&rsquo\;s little water quality experts? When thes e delicate beauties are around\, you know the water&rsquo\;s clean and the fish are biting. Because most mayflies in our watershed hatch and live as adults very briefly around this time of year\, we&rsquo\;re dedicating th is UpStream issue to them.
Can you find the mayflies hidden in the attached image? T here are at least two\, maybe more... \;Let us know how many and what kinds you find. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240610T1958550Z-399841-5851@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T203000 SUMMARY:GWF meeting DESCRIPTION:Guardians of the West Fork meeting Presentation by: Madie Cogar \, WVU graduate student. Madie will provide updates on benthic study downs tream from AMD treatment sites. GWFmeeting.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guar dians of the West Fork meeting
Presentation by: Madie Cogar\, WVU graduate student. Madie wil l provide updates on benthic study downstream from AMD treatment sites.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Clarksburg Water Board UID:20190415T1743490Z-399841-1855@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T140000 SUMMARY:Clean the Cheat DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Pre-Earth Day Cheat River Water Trail Clean Up! W e provide the boats\, the lunch and the post clean-up beer! Please RSVP! C anoes can become heavy with trash. A little boating experience is helpful. Thanks! Hosted by: Blackwater Outdoor Adventures https://www.facebook.com /events/2376350615716517/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a Pre-Earth Day Cheat River Water Trail Clean Up! We provide the boats\, t he lunch and the post clean-up beer! Please RSVP! Canoes can become heavy with trash. A little boating experience is helpful. Thanks! Hosted by: Bl ackwater Outdoor Adventures
https://www.facebook.com/events/2376 350615716517/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20190412T1317040Z-399841-1844@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190415 SUMMARY:Science lesson plan competition DESCRIPTION:Science lesson plan competition K-5 Teachers! Here’s an opportu nity for you to win Osmo Genius Kits\, iPads\, Coding Games\, or Code and Go Mice for your classroom! In honor of Drop Everything and Read April 12t h\, ORISE wants to see your most engaging and hands on lesson plan that in tegrates science and literacy! Three K-5 teachers will win kits for their classroom! The deadline is April 30\, 2019. Visit the website to learn mor e... https://orise.orau.gov/stem/k-12/competitions-for-educators.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Scie nce lesson plan competition
K-5 Teachers! Here&rsquo\;s an opportunity for you to win Osmo Ge nius Kits\, iPads\, Coding Games\, or Code and Go Mice for your classroom! In honor of Drop Everything and Read April 12th\, ORISE wants to see your most engaging and hands on lesson plan that integrates science and l iteracy! Three K-5 teachers will win kits for their classroom! The deadlin e is April 30\, 2019. Visit the website to learn more...
https://orise.orau.gov/stem/k-12/competitions-for-educators.html
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190412T1321070Z-399841-1845@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518 SUMMARY:Endangered species day DESCRIPTION:Join the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, WV Division of Natural Resources\, the US Forest Service\, and the Appalachian Forest National He ritage Area AmeriCorps program for our annual Endangered Species Day event at the Elkins YMCA on Saturday\, May 18th at 10am! Activities will be fro m 10-3pm\, with the Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest awards cer emony starting at 3pm. Learn about the fascinating world of rare animals a nd plants\, and learn how we can help protect and conserve them! Test your nature knowledge! Enter the giant inflatable bat cave....if you dare! See artwork created by local students! Play fun games and make crafts! For a special prize\, find all ten endangered species posters in downtown Elkins and unscramble the secret word! This event is free! Children under 16 mus t be accompanied by an adult. https://www.facebook.com/events/589386314869 300/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the US
Fish and Wildlife Service\, WV Division of Natural Resources\, the US Fore
st Service\, and the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area AmeriCorps
program for our annual Endangered Species Day event at the Elkins YMCA on
Saturday\, May 18th at 10am! Activities will be from 10-3pm\, with the Sav
ing Endangered Species Youth Art Contest awards ceremony starting at 3pm.<
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Learn about the fascinati
ng world of rare animals and plants\, and learn how we can help protect an
d conserve them! Test your nature knowledge! Enter the giant inflatable ba
t cave....if you dare! See artwork created by local students! Play fun gam
es and make crafts! For a special prize\, find all ten endangered species
posters in downtown Elkins and unscramble the secret word!
This event is free! Children under 16 mu
st be accompanied by an adult.
https://www.facebook.com/events/58938 6314869300/
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:USFW Office UID:20190509T2022580Z-399841-1846@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T160000 SUMMARY:How’s My Waterway DESCRIPTION:How’s My Waterway provides a comprehensive overview of water qu ality data and information in the United States on three different scales: community\, state and national. HMW pulls in data from databases across E PA through web services with the goal of answering questions about aquatic life\, eating fish\, swimming\, drinking water\, restoration\, and protec tion. This demo is meant to help users: Explore information about their dr inking water\, local stream conditions\, and whether their waterways are s uitable for swimming or eating fish and if they support aquatic life. Disc over if their waterways are being monitored and the location of local moni toring stations. Learn what issues might be affecting their waterways. Spe akers: USEPA - Dwane Young\, Chief\, Water Data Integration Branch and Kik i Schneider\, IT Specialist\, Water Data Integration Branch Register at: h ttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7175472664900172812 EPA_HMWFlyer8 2720.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How&rsquo\;s My Waterway \;provides a comprehensive overview of water quality da ta and information in the United States on three different scales: communi ty\, state and national. HMW pulls in data from databases across EPA throu gh web services with the goal of answering questions about aquatic life\, eating fish\, swimming\, drinking water\, restoration\, and protection. Th is demo is meant to help users:
Speakers: USEPA - \;
Register at: https://re gister.gotowebinar.com/register/7175472664900172812
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200826T1346460Z-399841-3311@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220402 SUMMARY:Greenbrier Make-It-Shine DESCRIPTION:It’s time for spring cleaning in the Greenbrier River Watershed ! As we do every year\, the Watershed Association is partnering with Make- it-Shine to assist communities and individuals in sprucing up for summer. This year we will meet at the Davis Spring/Fort Spring boat launch area. I f you are in the watershed area - such as Pocahontas\, Monroe\, Greenbrier and Summers counties - call the office at 304-647-4792 or Louanne at 970- 389-5451 and let us know where you want to clean to arrange for trash pick up and getting bags and gloves for you to use. The Watershed needs each and every one of us from top to bottom. Pocahontas\, Monroe\, Greenbrier and Summers\, get your friends together and call us. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It&rsquo\;s time for spring cleaning in the Greenbrier River Watershed! As we do every year\, the Watershed Association is partnering with Make-it-Shine to assi st communities and individuals in sprucing up for summer.
(Take RT 60 W from Lewisburg)
After the weather\, &lsquo\;deer&rsquo\; ar e perhaps the next most popular topic of gardening conversation! We&rsquo\ ;ll be discussing how to keep and make beautiful gardens even when you are surrounded by deer. We will look at plants that deer do not like\, includ ing annuals\, perennials\, shrubs and trees. We well talk about physical p rotection and homemade and commercial deterrents.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2417825391 562724/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Valley Gardens UID:20180927T1301030Z-399841-1254@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T170000 SUMMARY:Kid's fishing contest RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20180901;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:Kids 14 and under can bring their fishing poles to the dock beh ind the boat rentals to try and win ice cream! https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/228929781166643/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kids 14 and under can bring their fishing p oles to the dock behind the boat rentals to try and win ice cream!
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/228929781166643/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake UID:20180820T1636570Z-399841-989@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818 SUMMARY:YEP Conference registration DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for WVDEP's 2025 Youth Environmental C onference. The conference is geared toward West Virginia youth\, ages 13-1 8. The highlight of the conference is a Saturday field trip to local point s of interest. Participants also attend environmental workshops that focus on topics such as recycling\, clean water\, and wildlife. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for WVDEP's 2025 Youth Environmental Conference. \;The co nference is geared toward West Virginia youth\, ages 13-18. The highlight of the conference is a Saturday field trip to local points of interest. Pa rticipants also attend environmental workshops that focus on topics such a s recycling\, clean water\, and wildlife.
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park UID:20250825T1314590Z-399841-6741@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818 SUMMARY:BRWA newsletter DESCRIPTION:Our annual celebration of water and community is happening Satu rday\, August 23. This newsletter is all about the Buckhannon RiverFest. Y ou may notice… there’s a lot going on. Our planning team has put in a lot of energy organizing to make this Buckhannon RiverFest special. Now\, we n eed you to show your support and show up at Buckhannon Riverwalk Park! Joi n us for a full day of paddling\, yoga\, hand-on education\, live music\, food\, and more! ---> Read all about RiverFest here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our annual c elebration of water and community is happening Saturday\, August 23. This newsletter is all about the Buckhannon RiverFest. You may notice&hellip\; there&rsquo\;s a lot going on. Our planning team has put in a lot of energ y organizing to make this Buckhannon RiverFest special. Now\, we need you to show your support and show up at Buckhannon Riverwalk Park! Join us for a full day of paddling\, yoga\, hand-on education\, live music\, food\, a nd more!
--->\; Read all about RiverFest here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250818T1823390Z-399841-6742@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200805 SUMMARY:Open dump reporter DESCRIPTION:Open Dump Reporter Citizens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Complaints can be made anonymously\, or you ca n include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigato r may contact you if needed. By reporting open dumps\, individuals not onl y help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradat ion of our land. It is not a requirement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump wi ll be cleaned up and violators prosecuted. https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/PP ODDumpReporter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open Dump Reporter
Citi zens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Compla ints can be made anonymously\, or you can include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigator may contact you if needed. By re porting open dumps\, individuals not only help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradation of our land. It is not a requi rement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump will be cleaned up and violators pro secuted.
https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/ PPODDumpReporter.cfm
Open Dump Reporter
Citi zens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Compla ints can be made anonymously\, or you can include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigator may contact you if needed. By re porting open dumps\, individuals not only help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradation of our land. It is not a requi rement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump will be cleaned up and violators pro secuted.
https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/ PPODDumpReporter.cfm
This dashboa rd is interactive. Click on the pie chart and use the project list on the right to navigate. Click the center of the pie chart to reset the dashboar d.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220223T1404220Z-399841-4340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201103 SUMMARY:Open dump reporter DESCRIPTION:Open Dump Reporter Citizens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Complaints can be made anonymously\, or you ca n include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigato r may contact you if needed. By reporting open dumps\, individuals not onl y help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradat ion of our land. It is not a requirement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump wi ll be cleaned up and violators prosecuted. https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/PP ODDumpReporter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open Dump Reporter
Citi zens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Compla ints can be made anonymously\, or you can include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigator may contact you if needed. By re porting open dumps\, individuals not only help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradation of our land. It is not a requi rement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump will be cleaned up and violators pro secuted.
https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/ PPODDumpReporter.cfm
Appalachian Leadership Institute
The App alachian Leadership Institute (ALI) is a leadership and economic developme nt training opportunity for people who live and/or work in Appalachia and are passionate about helping their communities thrive. ALI Fellows will pa rticipate in a training curriculum developed by the \;ARC in partnership with the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\; The Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy\; Tuskegee U niversity\; and Collective Impact. Meet the Class of 2019-2020
The nine-month program runs from October &ndash\; July and includes skill-building seminars\, best practice reviews\, and f ield visits during six separate sessions across the Region and followed by a graduation event held in Washington\, DC. ALI is limited to 40 Fellows annually\, drawn from Appalachia&rsquo\;s public\, privat e and non-profit sectors. Fellows are chosen via a competitive application process and each class will include representatives from each of the thir teen states in the ARC footprint to reflect the region&rsquo\;s diverse ec onomic development challenges\, opportunities\, and strategies.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200527T1329400Z-399841-3142@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200902 SUMMARY:Open dump reporter DESCRIPTION:Open Dump Reporter Citizens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Complaints can be made anonymously\, or you ca n include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigato r may contact you if needed. By reporting open dumps\, individuals not onl y help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradat ion of our land. It is not a requirement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump wi ll be cleaned up and violators prosecuted. https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/PP ODDumpReporter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open Dump Reporter
Citi zens can use the dump reporter to notify WVDEP of local dump sites. Compla ints can be made anonymously\, or you can include your name and address or telephone number so that an investigator may contact you if needed. By re porting open dumps\, individuals not only help to beautify our state\, but also help to put a stop to the degradation of our land. It is not a requi rement to fill out all fields. However\, the more complete the information the greater the chance that the dump will be cleaned up and violators pro secuted.
https://apps.dep.wv.gov/reap/ PPODDumpReporter.cfm
Waters of th
e United States (WOTUS) Public Listening Session
Location:&nbs
p\;Virtual or In-person at Kanawha County Courthouse
Two sessions &mdash\; 2:30&ndash\;4:15 p.m. and 4:15
&ndash\;6:00 p.m.
The agenci es are seeking public input as they work to revise the definition of WOTUS following the Supreme Court&rsquo\;s Sackett v. EPA decision. \;
[Register to attend virtually]
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Kanawha County Courthouse UID:20250512T1955430Z-399841-6526@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000 SUMMARY:WOTUS public listening session DESCRIPTION:Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Public Listening Session Lo cation: Virtual or In-person at Kanawha County Courthouse Two sessions — 2 :30–4:15 p.m. and 4:15–6:00 p.m. The agencies are seeking public input as they work to revise the definition of WOTUS following the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision. [Register to attend virtually] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Waters of th
e United States (WOTUS) Public Listening Session
Location:&nbs
p\;Virtual or In-person at Kanawha County Courthouse
Two sessions &mdash\; 2:30&ndash\;4:15 p.m. and 4:15
&ndash\;6:00 p.m.
The agenci es are seeking public input as they work to revise the definition of WOTUS following the Supreme Court&rsquo\;s Sackett v. EPA decision. \;
[Register to attend virtually]
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Kanawha County Courthouse UID:20250512T1957470Z-399841-6527@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000 SUMMARY:High tunnel workshop series DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Cons ervation Service for our High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are continuing to cover a variety of topics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers . The topic for April will be 'Growing Your Own Transplants'. The topic wi ll cover how to grow your own plants from seed and how to transplant into a high tunnel. View on map X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex
tension Service and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for ou
r High Tunnel Workshop Series. We are continuing to cover a variety of top
ics helpful to high tunnel and small garden growers.
Hunters\, an glers and members of the public can help improve wildlife conservation in West Virginia by participating in citizen science surveys and data collect ion programs. The success of these programs depends on public participatio n. Some surveys and programs may require additional training and scientifi c collection permits\, so be sure to explore the links below for details.< /span>
Explore the multiple opportu nities at the website below. \;
https ://wvdnr.gov/plants-animals/surveys/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250418T1254100Z-399841-6473@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423 SUMMARY:Forest foraging workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Event by Patriot Guardens at Coonskin Park Join us for a free t wo-day Forest Foraging Workshop\, where you'll explore the rich biodiversi ty of Appalachia and learn to identify plants with medicinal\, edible\, or namental\, and market value. This hands-on experience will take you on gui ded hikes through Coonskin Park\, providing insights into the natural reso urces of our native forests. What you'll learn: How to identify wild edibl e and medicinal plantsThe homesteading and market potential of foraged pla ntsResponsible and sustainable foraging practicesKey characteristics of no n-edible and toxic species. What to bring: Sturdy shoes and weather-approp riate clothing (this event will take place rain or shine). Water bottle to stay hydrated on the trail. Register today! Email PatriotGuardensOffice@g mail.com to let us know that you're coming. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Patriot Guardens \;at \;Coonskin Park
Join us f or a free two-day Forest Foraging Workshop\, where you'll explore the rich biodiversity of Appalachia and learn to identify plants with medicinal\, edible\, ornamental\, and market value. This hands-on experience will take you on guided hikes through Coonskin Park\, providing insights into the n atural resources of our native forests.
Register today! Email PatriotGuardensOffice@gmail.com to let us know that you're coming.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20250408T1316310Z-399841-6439@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Montgomery County expands effort to remove road salt from streets West Virginia Senate passes bill that sparks water quality concerns How cuts and payment limits are making federal jobs hard er Wildfires in southcentral Pennsylvania could spread rapidly today: weat her service Arlington water pipes get annual cleaning\; officials say chlo rine taste possible How climate change is affecting Cherry Blossom season [Blog] Adventurous path brings new owner to Downriver Canoe Company Seven Chesapeake farmers who make conservation a priority Keep Maryland Beautifu l Grants award $238\,751 for conservation efforts for 2025 Fishing News Ma ryland Youth Fishing Rodeo schedule set for 2025 season Maryland Fishing R eport Potomac\, Patuxent yield big catches Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day is March 29 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media fr om around the Basin
Fishing News
The WVDNR wi ll begin fall trout stockings during the weeks of Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. The third annual Monster Trout Contest will also return at the same time. Dur ing these two weeks\, the WVDNR will stock 35\,000 pounds of trout weighin g 1-2 pounds and 6\,500 pounds of monster trout weighing 3-6 pounds at 40 lakes and streams around the state.
The WVDNR will tag 100 monster trout wit h a bright pink tag. Anglers who catch one of these fish and submit a phot o with the tag number online will be eligible to win a prize\, five of who m will be selected to win a grand prize\, such as a weekend cabin stay at a West Virginia State Park or a Cabela's prize package. Entries must be su bmitted by Friday\, November 22. -->\; \;Learn more about the fall trout st ocking and Monster Trout Contest.
&ldquo\;Our fall trout stockings are designed to s upport West Virginia&rsquo\;s fisheries and offer exceptional recreational fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels\,&rdquo\; WVDNR Dir ector Brett McMillion said. &ldquo\;The Monster Trout Contest adds an extr a level of excitement and encourages people to get outside and experience our state&rsquo\;s natural beauty while enjoying top-notch sport fishing.& rdquo\;
DNRFallTroutStockingLocations.pdf
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20241011T1727120Z-399841-6085@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200319 SUMMARY:Albright dam study DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat have been awarded a grant to study the pos sibility of removing the Albright Dam. Other than Cheat Lake this is the o nly obstacle to upstream migration of aquatic species. Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of t he Cheat have been awarded a grant to study the possibility of removing th e Albright Dam. Other than Cheat Lake this is the only obstacle to upstrea m migration of aquatic species. \;C lick-Here to read the details.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200319T1318030Z-399841-2889@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:Meet the Cheat DESCRIPTION:Together\, the West Virginia Land Trust and Friends of the Chea t\, co-host the the annual “Meet the Cheat” float trip! Float the Upper Ch eat River Water Trail from Holly Meadows to St. George. Meet at Blackwater Outdoors Adventures at 10am to conserve parking spaces and get a shuttle to the put-in. (Launch by 11am to join the floatilla.) Then join the paddl ing after-party at BOA’s take-out around 4pm. Live music\, refreshments\, and plenty of friends to share your big fish stories with around the campf ire. Cost: $30 (single kayak rental) / $45 (tandem kayak OR canoe rental) / $10 if you have your own... https://www.facebook.com/events/191399008338 268/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Together\
, the West Virginia Land Trust and Friends of the Cheat\, co-host the the
annual &ldquo\;Meet the Cheat&rdquo\; float trip!
Float the Up
per Cheat River Water Trail from Holly Meadows to St. George. Meet at Blac
kwater Outdoors Adventures at 10am to conserve parking spaces and get a sh
uttle to the put-in. (Launch by 11am to join the floatilla.) Then join the
paddling after-party at BOA&rsquo\;s take-out around 4pm. Live music\, re
freshments\, and plenty of friends to share your big fish stories with aro
und the campfire.
Cost: $30 (single kayak rental) / $45 (tande
m kayak OR canoe rental) / $10 if you have your own...
Ernie Nester Chapter \;of Trout Unlimited - Trout Lines\, Feb. 2020
Click-Here \;to download the pdf and re ad the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200204T2100580Z-399841-2738@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T153000 SUMMARY:How's My Waterway DESCRIPTION:How’s My Waterway has added new features over the past year tha t will be featured. Communities use How’s My Waterway to learn about their watershed. When a watershed is shown to have pollution or other issues\, it inspires people to get involved to protect and restore their waterways. By displaying all the information visually\, it gives this data more pers pective and transparency which results in the drive for change and innovat ion. How’s My Waterway answers questions about the health of waters. The p ublic has access to water information in their community\, state and at a national level. Several recent enhancements will be featured\, including: Enhanced map features - Environmental justice screening layers\, the abili ty to view your upstream watershed\, waters with restoration and protectio n plans viewable on the map\, an add data button to pull in any public ava ilable datasets\, and the ability to view waters outside of the designated watershed outlined on the map. New community level features - A redesigne d overview tab including current water conditions from USGS sensors\, wate rshed health scores\, wild and scenic rivers\, US Protected Areas\, EPA ap proved protection plans\, and Tribal water assessments. For more informati on\, download the Webcast Flyer. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How&rsquo\;s My Waterway has added new features over the past year that will be featur ed. Communities use How&rsquo\;s My Waterway to learn about their watershe d. When a watershed is shown to have pollution or other issues\, it inspir es people to get involved to protect and restore their waterways. By displ aying all the information visually\, it gives this data more perspective a nd transparency which results in the drive for change and innovation.
How&rsquo\;s My Waterway answers questions about the health of waters. The public has access to water info rmation in their community\, state and at a national level. Several recent enhancements will be featured\, including:
F or more information\, download the Webcast Flyer< /a>. \;Register Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20211217T1759180Z-399841-4257@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128 SUMMARY:Green infrastructure training course RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Jan 28 – Feb 1 Parkland College\, IL\, a licensed NGICP trainer is sponsoring an upcoming Green Infrastructure training course. The train ing is 35 hours and includes approximately 25 hours of classroom time (lec ture and interactive exercises) and 10 hours of field visits to green infr astructure sites. This training will meet one of the eligibility requireme nts for the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) ex am. Registration Registration is separate for Training & Exam – MUST regis ter for BOTH. More details can be found HERE. Cost The cost of the trainin g is $975 (paid to Parkland College\, IL) and exam is $200 (paid to WEF). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Jan 28 &ndas h\; Feb 1
Parkland C ollege\, IL\, a licensed NGICP trainer is sponsoring an upcoming Green Infrastructure training course. The training is 35 hours and include s approximately 25 hours of classroom time (lecture and interactive exerci ses) and 10 hours of field visits to green infrastructure sites. This trai ning will meet one of the eligibility requirements for the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) exam.
Registrati on
Registration is separate for Training &\; Exam &ndash\; MUST register for BOTH. More de tails can be found HERE.
< strong>Cost
The cos t of the training is $975 (paid to Parkland College\, IL) and exam is $200 (paid to WEF). \;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Parkland College UID:20190110T1606080Z-399841-1487@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T130000 SUMMARY:Active SWV first day hike DESCRIPTION:It is a new day\; it is a new year. Connect some of the trails at Ace Adventure Resort in Oak Hill on a 6 mile loop with Community Captai n Levi. Meet at the Welcome Center at ACE Resort at 10 AM. Make being acti ve a part of your New Years resolution. Active Southern West Virginia will be around all year to help by reminding you over and over again that ther e is really no excuse not to treat yourself like you're worth a million do llars. DISCLAIMER: We cannot give you a million dollars. We can get you ac tive\, though\, which is just as good. https://www.facebook.com/events/440 758089789735/ Directions: Take East Main St. exit off of Rt 19. At the sto p sign turn right if coming from Beckley\, turn left if coming from Fayett eville. Take the first left (across from the Little General–BP Station) on to Minden Rd. (follow ACE sign). At approximately 1.3 miles\, veer left on to McKinney Rd. At 2.1 miles\, turn right to stay on Minden Rd. (follow AC E sign). At 2.9 miles turn left at the ACE Adventure Center entrance and s top by the Welcome Center to check-in. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It is a new day\; it is a new year. Connect some of the trails at Ace Adventure Resort in Oak Hill on a 6 mile loop w ith Community Captain Levi. Meet at the Welcome Center at \;ACE Re sort at 10 AM. Make being active a part of your New Years resolution. Active Southern West Virginia will be around all year to help by reminding you over and over again that there is really no excuse not to treat yours elf like you're worth a million dollars. DISCLAIMER: We cannot give you a million dollars. We can get you active\, though\, which is just as good.
https://www.facebook .com/events/440758089789735/
Directions< /strong>: Take East Main St. exit off of Rt 19. At the stop sign turn righ t if coming from Beckley\, turn left if coming from Fayetteville. Take the first left (across from the Little General&ndash\;BP Station) onto Minden Rd. (follow ACE sign). At approximately 1.3 miles\, veer left onto McKinn ey Rd. At 2.1 miles\, turn right to stay on Minden Rd. (follow ACE sign). At 2.9 miles turn left at the ACE Adventure Center entrance and stop by th e Welcome Center to check-in.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:ACE Resort UID:20181227T1347150Z-399841-1444@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190102 SUMMARY:Berkeley Co. Christmas tree recycling RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority is offereing Christma s Tree recycling for county residents. Free drop-off and curb-side pick-up (for a fee) is available. Note: There are no end dates for this service a t this time. Recycling Facilities (except Hedgesville) Tuesday through Sat urday 9 AM to 5 PM E-mail: office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com Telephone nu mbers: Office: (304) 267-9370 Grapevine Center: (304) 671-2979 South Ber keley Center: (304) 671-2925 Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority i s offereing Christmas Tree recycling for county residents. Free drop-off a nd curb-side pick-up (for a fee) is available.
Note: There are no end dates for this servi ce at this time.
Tuesday t
hrough Saturday
9 AM to 5 PM
E-mail: \;office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com
Telephone numbers:
Office: \;(304) 267-9370
Grapevine Center: &nbs
p\;(304) 671-2979
South Berkeley Center: \;(304) 671-2925
This week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa- us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xii-issue-9-week-of-march-8-2021/
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membershi p of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210312T2003270Z-399841-3711@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190308 SUMMARY:WV Woods & Water expo RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:You aren't going to want to miss the 2019 Woods & Water Expo co ming to the Summersville Conference Center and Arena. Boats\, RV's\, hunti ng and fishing equipment\, outdoor supplies\, and much more! This event wi ll also feature the Central WV Sanctioned Turkey Calling Contest sponsored by Gauley River Strut Busters. PAW Patrol will be taking photos with the little ones\, and other guests include Chris Lawrence (voice of Morning Ne ws on WV Metro News)\, and Turtleman & Squirrel. https://www.facebook.com/ events/2261093317509114/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You aren't going to want to miss the 2019 W oods &\; Water Expo coming to the Summersville Conference Center and Ar ena. Boats\, RV's\, hunting and fishing equipment\, outdoor supplies\, and much more! This event will also feature the Central WV Sanctioned Turkey Calling Contest sponsored by Gauley River Strut Busters. PAW Patrol will b e taking photos with the little ones\, and other guests include Chris Lawr ence (voice of Morning News on WV Metro News)\, and Turtleman &\; Squir rel.
https://www.f acebook.com/events/2261093317509114/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Conference Center UID:20181227T1334470Z-399841-1443@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190313 SUMMARY:CitSci-2019 Growing our Family Tree RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, we celebrate and explore the deep roots and broad bra nches that form the strong core of this field. Join us March 13-19th in Ra leigh\, NC – the City of Oaks – to connect with other leaders and learners from many backgrounds. We deepen our own work as we share our diverse per spectives and practices – no matter what we investigate or what we call ou r efforts. Bring your ideas and your questions to CitSci2019\, and be a pa rt of our growing Family Tree! https://citsci2019.exordo.com/login X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In 2019\, we celebrate and explore the deep roots and broad branches that form the str ong core of this field.
Join us March 13-19th in Raleigh\, NC &ndash\; the City of Oaks &ndash\; to co nnect with other leaders and learners from many backgrounds. We deepen our own work as we share our diverse perspectives and practices &ndash\; no m atter what we investigate or what we call our efforts. Bring your ideas an d your questions to CitSci2019\, and be a part of our growing Family Tree!
https:/ /citsci2019.exordo.com/login
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20190207T2100200Z-399841-1450@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181227 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-122718.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Impr ovement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of informa tion and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and vol unteers.
Event by&nbs p\;New River Gorge Festival\, New River Conservancy and ACE Adventure Resort< /a>
The inaugural New River Gorge Festival is happening May 14th- 16th at ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia. Let us celebrate America&rsquo\;s newest National Park where we all love to paddle\, hike\, bike\, and explore. This weekend is jam packe d with fun things to do including catching an outdoor film festival\, shop ping the vendor midway\, dancing to your favorite music and oh year\, goin g on river trips! Meet friends new and old in the New River Gorge this spr ing and experience a weekend full camping\, vendors\, live music and outdo or adventures!
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210312T2009500Z-399841-3712@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190124 SUMMARY:Safe Water WV DESCRIPTION:The next meeting for the Jefferson County Safe Water Conservati on Collaborative is schedule for January 24\, 219 from 9AM-3:15PM at the N ational Conservation Training Center\, Shepherdstown WV. Email David Lilla rd or call (304) 637-7201 for more information http://wvrivers.org/our-pro grams/safe-water-wv/jefferson/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The next meeting for the Jefferson County S afe Water Conservation Collaborative is schedule for January 24\, 219 from 9AM-3:15PM at the National Conservation Training Center\, Shepherdsto wn WV.
Email \;David Li llard or call (304) 637-7201 for more information
http://wvrivers.org/our-progra ms/safe-water-wv/jefferson/
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:NCTC UID:20181227T1454330Z-399841-1451@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T190000 SUMMARY:Ready\, set\, create DESCRIPTION:In this engineering challenge for children in grades 2 - 5\, pa rticipants will learn of emerging technologies related to sustainable ener gy production. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate with t heir children. All supplies are provided. Please register for this event o nline at www.kanawhalibrary.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/904261703 104904/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this engineering challenge for children in grades 2 - 5\, participants will learn of emerging technologies related to sustainable energy production. Parents and caregivers are encouraged t o participate with their children. All supplies are provided. Please regis ter for this event online at www.kanawhalibrary.org.
https://www.facebo ok.com/events/904261703104904/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181227T1349390Z-399841-1445@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T150000 SUMMARY:Birds of prey DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers Avian Center will present their annual Raptor Prog ram. Meet in front of the Nature Center (Old Pool) and bring a lawn chair. https://www.facebook.com/events/182052126006519/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Three Rivers Avian Center \;will p resent their annual Raptor Program. Meet in front of the Nature Center (Ol d Pool) and bring a lawn chair.
https://www.facebook.com/events/182052126006519/
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20181227T1352460Z-399841-1446@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503 SUMMARY:Drinking Water Week RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:How Will You Celebrate Drinking Water Week? Did you know that t he first week in May is Drinking Water Week? A whole week to celebrate cle an\, healthy drinking water! WV Rivers has put together some awesome fact s and shareable items to help you know a little bit more about how our wor k impacts the drinking water of West Virginians (and residents of neighbor ing states). Be sure to check our Facebook\, Twitter and Instagram over th e course of this week to learn about our work along with some fun facts ab out water! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How Will You Celebrate Drinking Water Week?
Did you know that the first week in May is \;Drinking Water Week? A whole week to celebrate cle an\, healthy drinking water! \; \;WV Rivers has put together some awesome facts and shareable items to help you know a little bit more about how our work impacts the drinking water of West Virginians (and residents of neighboring states). Be sure to check our \;Facebook\, \;Twitter \;and \;Instagram \;over the course of this week to learn about our work along with some fun facts about water! \;
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210503T1435330Z-399841-3886@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T120000 SUMMARY:National Service Day DESCRIPTION:Come meet West Virginia's AmeriCorps\, Senior Corps\, & AmeriCo rps VISTA Programs!Join Volunteer West Virginia for a National Service Day at the State Capitol. Learn how AmeriCorps\, VISTA\, and Senior Corps #vo lunteers are serving your community. Meet the programs - and learn how the se #volunteers can help your community organization grow! The event will t ake place in the State Capitol Rotunda. Coffee\, tea\, and pastries will b e provided https://www.facebook.com/events/2257391714279994/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come meet We
st Virginia's AmeriCorps\, Senior Corps\, &\; AmeriCorps VISTA Programs!Join Volunteer West Virginia for a National Service Day
at the State Capitol.
Lea
rn how AmeriCorps\, VISTA\, and Senior Corps #volunteers are serving your
community. Meet the programs - and learn how these #volunteers can help yo
ur community organization grow! The event will take place in the State Cap
itol Rotunda. Coffee\, tea\, and pastries will be provided
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/2257391714279994/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:State Capitol UID:20190110T1443380Z-399841-1447@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T120000 SUMMARY:Hartman Dam cleanup DESCRIPTION:Hartman Dam cleanup Event by Guardians of the West Fork River\; Group - West Fork River Water Trail This will be a shore cleanup around t he Hartland Dam. Meet at the dam on the Riverside Drive side. Bags\, glove s\, safety vests will be provided. Please bring and wear your mask. Contac t John Ciesla for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hartman Dam cleanup
Event by \;Guardians of the West Fork River< strong>\; \;Group - \;West Fork River Water Trail
Come out and help the \;Davis Creek Watershed Association cleanup Davis Creek and the surrounding area. Meet at 8:30 for coffee a nd donuts and logistics\, divide and conquer\, then meet back up for lunch !
...>\; \;Learn more here
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:WQ Watters UID:20260403T1405330Z-399841-7064@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203 SUMMARY:McClintic Wildlife Management Area DESCRIPTION:Travel to Mason County\, West Virginia to explore the wetland c omplex at the McClintic Wildlife Management Area. The main channel of the ancient Ohio River once flowed through here. Today\, it's home to over 180 diverse wetland habitats and attracts over 230 species of birds. McClinti c Wildlife Management Area is located five miles north of Point Pleasant o ff West Virginia Rt. 62. https://youtu.be/PbcJ_1mY99g Fun Fact: In the lat e 1960s\, the area was the location of supposed sightings of a paranormal Mothman creature. Learn more by downloading the McClintic fact sheet. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Travel to Ma son County\, West Virginia to explore the wetland complex at the McClintic Wildlife Management Area. The main channel of the ancient Ohio River once flowed through here. Today\, it's home to over 180 diverse wetland habitats and attracts over 230 species of birds. McClintic Wildlife Management Area is located five m iles north of Point Pleasant off West Virginia Rt. 62.
Fun Fact: \;In t he late 1960s\, the area was the location of supposed sightings of a paran ormal Mothman creature. Learn more by downloading the McClintic fact sheet. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260206T2137400Z-399841-6954@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200529 SUMMARY:Climate change gardening DESCRIPTION:6 Actions to Combat Climate Change and Help Wildlife in Your Ga rden During the coming weeks while we stay home during the pandemic and fi nding solace in nature\, many of us will be spending time in our gardens. What you may not know is there are simple yet consequential things you can do in your yard and garden now to combat climate change while also making it wildlife-friendly. Thank you in advance to my fellow gardeners for bei ng both stewards and guardians of our environment by taking one or more of these actions. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:6 Actions to Combat Climate Change and Help Wildlife in Your Garden
Click-He re to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200527T1334000Z-399841-3143@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T130000 SUMMARY:Landscaping can protect local waterways DESCRIPTION:Event by Chesapeake Bay Program Want to use your home to protec t the Bay?! Join us for a free webinar about various home landscaping proj ects that you can install to reduce harmful stormwater runoff to local wat erways. This webinar will include presentations from two Washington\, D.C. homeowners who installed rain barrels\, rain gardens\, shade trees and ot her infrastructure with the help of River Smart Homes. We will also cover programs and resources available to homeowners from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. https://fb.me/e/1rVh2EOpe X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Chesapeake Bay Program
Want to use you r home to protect the Bay?! Join us for a free webinar about various home landscaping projects that you can install to reduce harmful stormwater run off to local waterways. This webinar will include presentations from two W ashington\, D.C. homeowners who installed rain barrels\, rain gardens\, sh ade trees and other infrastructure with the help of River Smart Homes. We will also cover programs and resources available to homeowners from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation \;(KSFF)
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>We need lots of volunteers to help clear tra sh from Kanawha State Forest Drive between Connell Road and the entrance o f the forest. Meet in the parking lot of the former convenience store loca ted at the bottom of Connell Road for pickers\, bags\, gloves\, vests\, wa ter and snacks. \;We'll bag the small stuff and set big stuff on the e dge of the road for pick-up by WVDEP personnel.
We'll split volunteers into two groups: One starting at the forest entrance\, the other starting at Connell Road\, then we'll m eet in the middle of Kanawha State Forest Drive and cheer! Wear old clothe s\, closed toe shoes\, and a sun hat.*
--->\; \;Learn more here
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260403T1358290Z-399841-7063@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T143000 SUMMARY:§319 guidance update DESCRIPTION:ACWA will host a virtual briefing for state clean water regulat ors from EPA’s Nonpoint Source Management Branch regarding recent agency e fforts to update CWA Section 319 Grant Guidance. Please click here to regi ster for the Zoom meeting. ACWA and EPA will also host second meeting\, co vering the same material\, on July 9 if this day/time does not work for yo u. Additionally\, EPA will host office hours for states on the new guidanc e in the fall of 2024. Click here to learn more EPA’s CWA Section 319 Gui dance Update efforts. Please reach out to me (wscott@acwa-us.org) if you h ave any questions or would like additional information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA will ho st a virtual briefing for state clean water regulators from EPA&rsquo\;s N onpoint Source Management Branch regarding recent agency efforts to update CWA Section 319 Grant Guidance. \;Please click here to register for the Zoom meeting. ACWA and EPA wil l also host second meeting\, covering the same material\, on July 9 if thi s day/time does not work for you. Additionally\, EPA will host office hour s for states on the new guidance in the fall of 2024. \;
< p>Click here to learn m ore EPA&rsquo\;s CWA Section 319 Guidance Update efforts. \ ;Please reach out to me (wscott@acwa-us.org) if you have any que stions or would like additional information. CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240613T1729110Z-399841-5854@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: WVU researchers detect traces of heart meds in f ish from West Virginia Rivers. Read more here. Here's why these canoers ar e making a 250-mile voyage down the Ohio River. Read more here. 3RQ Partne rs with Ascend WV to host Monongahela River Sweep. Read more here. Why doe s the Youghiogheny flow North? Read more here. Grants Stream Partners Prog ram. Learn more here. Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants. Learn m ore here. 3RQ.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Grants
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming a ctivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and high lights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240614T1647340Z-399841-5857@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T203000 SUMMARY:Mission2Mars DESCRIPTION: Join us for a free evening program called Mission2Mars at the Seneca Shadows Campground Amphitheater. Learning Coordinator Becca Myers of Experience Learning will deliver an engagement program called “Mission2 Mars” and provide information about the moon and dark skies areas. If it rains\, we will meet at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center Auditorium inst ead. Sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association in cooperation with American Land & Leisure. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Comm unity Change Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity< /p>
EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Environmenta l Justice and External Civil Rights (OEJECR) has published an updated vers ion of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Community Change G rants Program (CCGP). \;
The EPA map used to identify disadvantaged communities has been updated\, so that it now reflects the most recent data in OEJECR&rsquo\;s \;update o f EJScreen. \;For CCGP applicants&rsquo\; convenience\, EPA has al so created the \;EPA Disadvantaged Community Environmental and Climate Justice Program. New applicants should use this map to identify a nd describe disadvantaged communities per Appendix A of the NOFO. \;
The Community Change Grants P
rogram will accept applications through \;November 21\, 2024\, and EPA encourages applicants to submit applications as soon as
they completely meet the NOFO requirements. EPA will be making additional
selections on a rolling basis for the remainder of 2024. EPA also encourag
es interested applicants to apply for technical assistance as soon as poss
ible\, as the last day to request new technical assistance is \;
To learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technic al Assistance\, visit EPA&rsquo\;s \;Inflation Reduction Act Comm unity Change Grants Program \;webpage. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240808T1913050Z-399841-5954@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Photographer’s Notebook: Paddling for tras h in the Anacostia River Maryland stream data shows hidden effects of mana gement practices A deep dive ahead to get trash and abandoned boats out of the Anacostia River To heal the Anacostia\, Citizen Scientists wade into troubled waters Five grants awarded for conservation efforts in West Virgi nia's Chesapeake Bay watershed Restoring a spring on family land [Blog] To wn of Woodstock in the process of identifying secondary water source Shena ndoah River Report Spanish-Language outreach on safety and stewardship ear ns national recognition Fishing News The DC park for people who love to r oller skate and fish Maryland Fishing Report – September 11 The State of M aryland's volunteer angler surveys X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
For 25 years \, ANS has been teaching the natural history of aquatic ecology and traini ng \;volun teer stream monitors \;who track the health of our r egion&rsquo\;s streams. Learn from the experts: study stream science in ou r introductory classes\, and you just might be inspired to become a stream monitor yourself!
Our advan ced classes are perfect for those interested in deepening their knowledge about biological stream monitoring. Each class runs 45-70 minutes and incl udes extensive photos and videos collected by our own monitoring volunteer s and staff\, plus several carefully curated recommendations from other so urces.
Download the attached pdf for more details. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210412T1940000Z-399841-3779@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503 SUMMARY:Cheat River Festival DESCRIPTION:2021 Cheat Fest Month There may not be an in-person festival th is year\, but there are so many activities and events you can get involved with! Climbing\, paddling\, hiking\, biking\, volunteering\, crafting\, floating\, learning - there is something for everyone. Check it out at: h ttps://cheatfest.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>There may not be an in-person festival this year\, but there are so many activities \;and events you can \;get involved with! \;Climbing\, paddling\, hiking\, biking\, volunteerin g\, crafting\, \;floating\, learning - there is \;something for ev eryone. \;
Check it out at: https://cheatfest.org/
On June 24\, EPA released updated guidelines for §\;319 grants under the Clean Wat er Act for the implementation of nonpoint source management programs (&ldq uo\;2024 Guidelines&rdquo\;). The 2024 Nonpoint Source Program Guidelines for States and Territories can be found \;HERE. \;
Accor ding to EPA\, the new Guidance revisions include new flexibilities and exp ectations to ensure the equitable delivery of §\;319 Program benefits for communities impacted by NPS water quality challenges. Among other upda tes and clarifications\, the finalized guidelines support the use of new s cience and information to advance climate resilience through NPS solutions . Additional information on the process of this revision\, including the f inalized response to public comment document can be found \;on the Grant Guidance Update we bpage.
As a reminder\, today at 1:00 pm ET\, ACWA will host a virtual briefing for s tate clean water regulators from EPA&rsquo\;s Nonpoint Source Management B ranch regarding recent agency efforts to update CWA §\;319 Grant Guida nce. \;Please click here to register for the Zo om meeting. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240628T1802490Z-399841-5864@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T184500 SUMMARY:Getting little feet wet DESCRIPTION:Professional Development Workshop - Getting Little Feet Wet Whe n: Wednesday\, January 30\, 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. Where: Chester County Interm ediate Unit\, 455 Boot Road\, Downingtown\, PA 19335 Cost: Free attendance and ACT 48 credits for CCIU subscribers (Chester County public school dis trict employees)\; non-subscribers (all other participants) must pay a reg istration fee if they want ACT 48 credits. Audience: Early childhood (Pre- K–3) teachers of students with disabilities. Early childhood and regular e ducation teachers with inclusive settings. Also appropriate for early chil dhood administrators and staff. This event is not relevant to short-term a nd day-to-day substitutes. Workshop cost is subsidized by a Pennsylvania W atershed Education Capacity Building grant from the National Oceanic and A tmospheric Administration. This workshop features the new “Getting Little Feet Wet” national curriculum guide from Project WET. We’ll do a handful o f the 11 interactive hands-on activities that explore different aspects of water from the guide designed for Pre-K and K-3 educators. All participan ts will receive a copy of the curriculum guide. Click-Here to register. No te: During this professional learning activity\, we may capture portions o f the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and se rvices. If you have any objections to this\, please communicate with the l ead facilitator. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Professional Development Workshop - Getting Little Feet Wet
When: Wednesday\, January 30\, 3 :45 to 6:45 p.m. Where: Chester County Intermediate Unit\ , \;455 Boot Road\, Downingtown\, PA 19335
Cost: Free attendance and ACT 48 credits for CCIU subscribers (Chester Count y public school district employees)\; non-subscribers (all other participa nts) must pay a registration fee if they want ACT 48 credits.
Workshop cost is subsidized by a Pennsylvania Watershed Education Capacity Building grant from the Nati onal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This workshop features the ne w &ldquo\;Getting Little Feet Wet&rdquo\; national curriculum guide from P roject WET. We&rsquo\;ll do a handful of the 11 interactive hands-on activ ities that explore different aspects of water from the guide designed for Pre-K and K-3 educators. All participants will receive a copy of the curri culum guide.
Click-Here to register.
Note: During thi s professional learning activity\, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this\, please communicate with the lead facilitato r.
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190128T1402150Z-399841-1397@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240628 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: MUB CSOs 'the elephant in the room' for Deckers Creek recreation project. Read more here. Buckhannon and Tygart Valley Riv er Water Trail Designation. View the draft designation request here and le arn more here. Seneca leader paddling down the Allegheny to raise awarenes s for waterway protection. Read more here. Blighted Sharpsburg brownfield gets $25 million boost in Allegheny Shores transformation. Read more here. Events August 24th Buckhannon Riverfest at River Walk Park. Grants Stream Partners Program. Learn more here. Emergency Community Water Assistance G rants in West Virginia. Learn more here. For more 3RQ information visit th e website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Events
Grants
For m ore 3RQ information visit the website.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240628T1515160Z-399841-5877@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028 SUMMARY:WVDNR Fall trout stocking DESCRIPTION:The WVDNR will begin fall trout stockings during the weeks of O ct. 21 and Oct. 28. The third annual Monster Trout Contest will also retur n at the same time. During these two weeks\, the WVDNR will stock 35\,000 pounds of trout weighing 1-2 pounds and 6\,500 pounds of monster trout wei ghing 3-6 pounds at 40 lakes and streams around the state. The WVDNR will tag 100 monster trout with a bright pink tag. Anglers who catch one of the se fish and submit a photo with the tag number online will be eligible to win a prize\, five of whom will be selected to win a grand prize\, such as a weekend cabin stay at a West Virginia State Park or a Cabela's prize pa ckage. Entries must be submitted by Friday\, November 22. --> Learn more a bout the fall trout stocking and Monster Trout Contest. “Our fall trout st ockings are designed to support West Virginia’s fisheries and offer except ional recreational fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels\, ” WVDNR Director Brett McMillion said. “The Monster Trout Contest adds an extra level of excitement and encourages people to get outside and experie nce our state’s natural beauty while enjoying top-notch sport fishing.” DN Rlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDNR wi ll begin fall trout stockings during the weeks of Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. The third annual Monster Trout Contest will also return at the same time. Dur ing these two weeks\, the WVDNR will stock 35\,000 pounds of trout weighin g 1-2 pounds and 6\,500 pounds of monster trout weighing 3-6 pounds at 40 lakes and streams around the state.
The WVDNR will tag 100 monster trout wit h a bright pink tag. Anglers who catch one of these fish and submit a phot o with the tag number online will be eligible to win a prize\, five of who m will be selected to win a grand prize\, such as a weekend cabin stay at a West Virginia State Park or a Cabela's prize package. Entries must be su bmitted by Friday\, November 22. -->\; \;Learn more about the fall trout st ocking and Monster Trout Contest.
&ldquo\;Our fall trout stockings are designed to s upport West Virginia&rsquo\;s fisheries and offer exceptional recreational fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels\,&rdquo\; WVDNR Dir ector Brett McMillion said. &ldquo\;The Monster Trout Contest adds an extr a level of excitement and encourages people to get outside and experience our state&rsquo\;s natural beauty while enjoying top-notch sport fishing.& rdquo\;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20241011T1727440Z-399841-6086@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T203000 SUMMARY:Dr. Talithia Williams DESCRIPTION:Join West Virginia Science & Research for the next installment of the Chancellor's STEM Speaker Series at the Culture Center at the state capitol complex\, Charleston. Dr. Talithia Williams takes sophisticated n umerical concepts and makes them understandable to a wide audience. She de mystifies the mathematical process in amusing and insightful ways\, using statistics as a way of seeing the world in a new light and transforming ou r future through the bold new possibilities inherent in the STEM fields. C lick-Here for more information and registration. Note: The event is free b ut you must have a ticket. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join West Virginia Science &\; Research for the next installment of the Chancellor's STEM Speaker Series at the < a href='http://www.wvculture.org/agency/cultcenter.html' target='_blank' r el='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>Culture Center at the state capitol complex\, Charleston.
Dr. Talithia Williams&n bsp\;takes sophisticated numerical concepts and makes them understa ndable to a wide audience. She demystifies the mathematical process in amu sing and insightful ways\, using statistics as a way of seeing the world i n a new light and transforming our future through the bold new possibiliti es inherent in the STEM fields.
Click-Here \;for more informat ion and registration. Note: The event is free but you must have a ticket.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Culture Center UID:20180917T1450580Z-399841-1214@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T160000 SUMMARY:STEM fest DESCRIPTION:STEMFEST Presented by the Toyota USA Foundation Saturday\, Sept ember 29th from 11:00AM-4:00PM Are you an innovator in training? Find your STEM path during STEMFEST presented by the Toyota USA Foundation. Explore your future in the nation’s fastest growing career field! Connect with co lleges and universities that specialize in science\, technology\, engineer ing and math. Explore hands-on innovations in robotics and engineering\, a ll while interaction with WV based employers\, educators and mentors! From students to CEO’s\, all partners on site will be focused on YOUR future i n STEM! Event admission and access to interactive stations\, demonstration s and presentations is included in the cost of Clay Center admission: $7.5 0 for students/$9 for adults. https://www.facebook.com/events/236128447062 222/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEMFEST
Presented by the Toyota USA F
oundation
Saturday\, September 29th from 11:00AM-4:00PM
Ar
e you an innovator in training? Find your STEM path during STEMFEST presen
ted by the Toyota USA Foundation. Explore your future in the nation&rsquo\
;s fastest growing career field! Connect with colleges and universities th
at specialize in science\, technology\, engineering and math. Explore hand
s-on innovations in robotics and engineering\, all while interaction with
WV based employers\, educators and mentors! From students to CEO&rsquo\;s\
, all partners on site will be focused on YOUR future in STEM!
Event admission and access to interactive stations\, demonstrations and p
resentations is included in the cost of Clay Center admission: $7.50 for s
tudents/$9 for adults.
https://www.facebook.com/events/236128447062222/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20180928T1248240Z-399841-1213@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120 SUMMARY:Success with IWLA's SOS DESCRIPTION:Clean Water Corner: Defining (and Re-defining) Success with Sav e Our Streams Samantha Briggs\, IWLA Clean Water Program Director When you think about successful water monitoring outcomes\, what comes to mind? Id entifying and stopping the actions of a big industrial polluter? Finding a pipeline spewing oil and having it repaired? Holding agencies accountable for properly regulating pollution? Click-Here to learn about how IWLA’s S OS Program will re-define success in 2021. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clean Water Corner: Defining (and Re-defining) Success with Save Our Streams
Samantha Briggs\, IWLA Clean Water Pr ogram Director
When you thin k about successful water monitoring outcomes\, what comes to mind? Identif ying and stopping the actions of a big industrial polluter? Finding a pipe line spewing oil and having it repaired? Holding agencies accountable for properly regulating pollution? \; Click-Here to learn about how IWLA&rsquo\;s SOS Program will re-define success in 2021.
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20210120T1400370Z-399841-3632@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806 SUMMARY:Water Explorers Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Project WET is partnering with the West Virginia Science Advent ures and the National Youth Science Academy to host another Water Explorer s Camp in Davis for upcoming fourth through ninth graders. Do you find you rself being pulled to streams\, rivers\, and creeks? Then join us at the W ater Explorer’s Camp this summer. Each day we will explore water and intro duce you to all things fascinating about Earth’s most precious resource. F rom close-up looks at aquatic bugs and fish you may have never seen before \, to how we keep our water clean for all life\, this camp has it covered. We’ll introduce you to mysterious wetlands and the plants and creatures w ho live there and use our imaginations in hands-on activities and models. Lead educators will be WVDEP staff\, including Tomi Bergstrom\, WV Project WET Coordinator\; Henry Beth-Vance\, Youth Environmental Program Coordina tor\; Callie Sams-Cronin\, Save Our Streams Coordinator\, and Martin Chris t\, Northern Basin Coordinator. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Projec t WET is partnering with the West Virginia Science Adven tures and the National Youth Science Academy to host another Water Explorers Camp in Davis for upcoming fourth throug h ninth graders.
Do you fin d yourself being pulled to streams\, rivers\, and creeks? Then join us at the Water Explorer&rsquo\;s Camp this summer. Each day we will explore wat er and introduce you to all things fascinating about Earth&rsquo\;s most p recious resource. From close-up looks at aquatic bugs and fish you may hav e never seen before\, to how we keep our water clean for all life\, this c amp has it covered.
We&rsqu o\;ll introduce you to mysterious wetlands and the plants and creatures wh o live there and use our imaginations in hands-on activities and models. L ead educators will be WVDEP staff\, including Tomi Bergstrom\, WV Project WET Coordinator\; Henry Beth-Vance\, Youth Environmental Program Coordinat or\; Callie Sams-Cronin\, Save Our Streams Coordinator\, and Martin Christ \, Northern Basin Coordinator.
Register Here. \; CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240710T1904440Z-399841-5896@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210322 SUMMARY:FOB art contest DESCRIPTION:Each year Friends of Blackwater hold an art contest for young n ature lovers. In honor of Earth Day\, we want to celebrate West Virginia's magnificent creatures by asking our local kids to dive into their creativ ity to draw local species. Four winners of different age classifications\, ranging from a tiny conservationist (2-6)\, elementary (K-5th)\, middle s chool (6-8)\, and high school (9-12)\, will be announced on Earth Day - Ap ril 22nd. Winners will receive an endangered sticker pack from Rosalie Hai zlett\, an FOB t-shirt\, a flying squirrel puppet\, or a stuffed bat figur e. Our community had so much fun with this last year\, and we really look forward to this round! More details can be found Here. Email submissions by April 21st with the artist’s name and age/school grade to: cheyenne@sav eblackwater.org. For guidance\, check out our new wildlife web pages where you can find information about all kinds of our wildlife from mammals to insects\, and plants! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Each year&nb sp\;Friends of Blackwater hold an art contest for young nature lovers. In honor of Earth Day\, we want to \;celebrate West Virginia's magnificent creatures by asking our local kids to dive into their creativity to draw local species .
Four winners of different
age classifications\, ranging from a tiny conservationist (2-6)\, elementa
ry (K-5th)\, middle school (6-8)\, and high school (9-12)\, will be announ
ced on Earth Day - April 22nd. Winners will receive an endangered sticker
pack from Rosalie Haizlett\, an FOB t-shirt\, a flying squirrel puppet\, o
r a stuffed bat figure. Our community had so much fun with this last year\
, and we really look forward to this round! More details can be found
Email submissions by April 21st with the artist&rsquo\;s name and age/school grade to: che yenne@saveblackwater.org. For guidance\, check out our new wildlife we b pages where you can find information about all kinds of our wildlife fro m mammals to insects\, and plants! \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210312T2031030Z-399841-3714@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000 SUMMARY:HAB monitoring tools DESCRIPTION:Cyanobacteria\, often known as blue-green algae\, are making he adlines for their potential to form harmful algal blooms (HABs)\, which ca n produce dangerous metabolites like cyanotoxins and taste and odor (T&O) compounds. These blooms can disrupt aquatic ecosystem balance and pose sig nificant risks to water quality and aquatic life. Effective surface water monitoring is essential for early detection and management of HABs. Join u s for our upcoming Water Cooler Talk\, where we will explore the applicati on potential of total adenosine triphosphate (tATP) as a tool for early bl oom detection and response assessment during algaecide treatments. Event D etails: Led by Penn State Extension experts\, this one-hour webinar is ava ilable to participants at no cost. ---> Learn more and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cyanobacteri a\, often known as blue-green algae\, are making headlines for their poten tial to form harmful algal blooms (HABs)\, which can produce dangerous met abolites like cyanotoxins and taste and odor (T&\;O) compounds. These b looms can disrupt aquatic ecosystem balance and pose significant risks to water quality and aquatic life. Effective surface water monitoring is esse ntial for early detection and management of HABs. Join us for our upcoming Water Cooler Talk\, where we will explore the application potential of to tal adenosine triphosphate (tATP) as a tool for early bloom detection and response assessment during algaecide treatments.
Event Details: Led by Penn State Ext ension experts\, this one-hour webinar is available to participants at no cost. --->\; Learn more and register here.&n bsp\;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240916T1320010Z-399841-6020@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T200000 SUMMARY:Lake Stephen's hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia Join Community Captain C hastity to walk approximately 3 miles of somewhat rocky trail around the l akeside at Lake Stephens. Meeting location is the parking area near the da m/small craft launch (first right as you enter the park). ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virginia
Join Community Captain Chastity to walk approximately 3 miles o f somewhat rocky trail around the lakeside at Lake Stephens. Meeting locat ion is the parking area near the dam/small craft launch (first right as yo u enter the park).
--->\; Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:37.780030\, -81.312260 UID:20240916T1350460Z-399841-6021@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELLATIONS DESCRIPTION:Many events have been cancelled or postponed... Always verify t he event is scheduled before traveling to it. Reach-out to the organizer w ell in advance to determine its status. Note: I am deleting events that I know have been cancelled. Email Tim Craddock if you are aware of event can cellations. In your email\, please identify the event and date. Thank you! If you plan to attend any event listed on this calendar please do so with extreme caution. My advice is to refrain from participation until the thr eat from COVID-19 has lessened dramatically. Be smart and be safe... Clic k-Here for WHO's event planning guide. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many events& nbsp\;have been cancelled or postponed... Always verify the event is sched uled before traveling to it. Reach-out to the organizer well in advance to determine its status. Note: I am deleting events that I know have been cancelled. Email Tim Craddock \;if you are aware of event cancellations. In your email\, please identify the event and date . Thank you!
If you plan to attend any event listed on this calendar please do so with extreme caution . My advice is to refrain from participation until the threat from COVID-1 9 has lessened dramatically. Be smart and be safe... \;
Click-Here for WHO's event planning guide. \;
\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200522T1330440Z-399841-2892@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200504 SUMMARY:Pipeline visual assessment DESCRIPTION:Pipeline Visual Assessment Program Video Training The WV/VA Pip eline Visual Assessment Program was developed by Trout Unlimited and West Virginia Rivers Coalition to support and train volunteer citizen observers to identify\, document and report pollution incidents associated with lar ge-scale pipeline development. Through a free video training\, volunteers will learn about erosion control best management practices used in pipelin e development\, specific examples of pollution to look for\, and how to be st document those problems. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pipeline Vis ual Assessment Program Video Training
The WV/VA Pipeline Visual Assessment Program was developed by Tr out Unlimited and West Virginia Rivers Coalition to support and train volu nteer citizen observers to identify\, document and report pollution incide nts associated with large-scale pipeline development.
Through a free video training\, volunteers will learn about erosion control best management practices used in pipeline dev elopment\, specific examples of pollution to look for\, and how to best document those problems. \;Cl ick-Here to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20200409T1341490Z-399841-2961@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200306 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-9-week-of-march-2-2020/ In this issue... Propo sed changes to MSGP Updated watershed index Transparency rule updates Comm ents open for RCPP rule Meetings and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road ma p of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-9-week-of-march-2- 2020/
In this issue ...
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf ormation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200306T2047520Z-399841-2831@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822 SUMMARY:Memorial tree distribution DESCRIPTION:In honor of Gale & Gareth Foulds who passed this year\, Cacapon Institute\, Morgan County Arts Council (The Ice House)\, and Sleepy Creek Watershed Association are hosting a memorial tree distribution. The sugg ested donation is half the cost of the tree\, stakes\, and deer protection but it is a pay-what-you-can program. Gale Foulds founded Sleepy Creek W atershed Association and the Foulds supported environmental literacy and a rt through the Ice House. Trees will be delivered to Cacapon Institute\, I nwood WVDA\, and Town of Romney the last week of September. Recipients wi ll need to pick up their trees and plant them. To be eligible\, recipient s must pledge to take a follow up survey on survival\, call Miss Utility b efore digging\, etc. If you would like to obtain a tree in their honor\, p lease follow te link to register. Once completed you will receive an emai l with ordering instructions. Foulds’ Memorial Tree\, Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In honor of Gale &\; Gareth Foulds who passed this year\, Cacapon Institute\, Morga n County Arts Council (The Ice House)\, and Sleepy Creek Watershed Associa tion are hosting a memorial tree distribution. \; The suggested donati on is half the cost of the tree\, stakes\, and deer protection but it is a pay-what-you-can program. \; Gale Foulds founded Sleepy Creek Watersh ed Association and the Foulds supported environmental literacy and art thr ough the Ice House.
Trees wi ll be delivered to Cacapon Institute\, Inwood WVDA\, and Town of Romney th e last week of September. \; Recipients will need to pick up their tre es and plant them. \; To be eligible\, recipients must pledge to take a follow up survey on survival\, call Miss Utility before digging\, etc.
If you would like to obtain a tree in their honor\, please follow te link to register. \; Once comp leted you will receive an email with ordering instructions.
Foulds&rsquo\; Memorial Tree\, Registration
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240822T1254330Z-399841-5979@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2024 Annual Meeting - Last Day to Book Lodging is July 29th! EPA Releases Beach Repor t 2024 Water Quality Modeling Workshop - Registration Now Open! Spring 202 4 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions Meetings\, Webinar s\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membershi p of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.p ng X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
ACWA's We ekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights imp ortant information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240712T1853130Z-399841-5903@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000 SUMMARY:Dow health walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat Meet at the gate behind b uilding 6000. Take a nature walk out to the shelter\, eat lunch (provided) \, and walk back. Approximately 1.5 miles on fairly level surfaces. Must b e 12 years or older. Waiver required. No pets. Please mark going if you pl an to join us. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Ward Hollow Wildlife Habitat
Meet at the gate behind building 6000. Take a na ture walk out to the shelter\, eat lunch (provided)\, and walk back. Appro ximately 1.5 miles on fairly level surfaces. Must be 12 years or older. Wa iver required. No pets. Please mark going if you plan to join us.
--->\; Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20240916T1354070Z-399841-6022@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201030 SUMMARY:Chesapeake Watershed Forum RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Watershed Forum The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay 15th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum (to be held is a watershed-wide eve nt reaching over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire a nd empower local action towards clean water. We share successful tools and techniques\, offer lessons and learnings from on-the-ground work\, build capacities of local organizations\, foster partnerships\, educate on new i nitiatives and emerging practices\, network among each other\, and celebra te our successes. Through our theme - Climate Resiliency in a Changing Che sapeake Watershed\, we share our responses to changing climatic and sea le vel conditions that alter the natural and human systems of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Click-Here for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake W atershed Forum
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay 15th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum (to be held is a watershed-wide event reaching over 400 restoration and protection pra ctitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. We sha re successful tools and techniques\, offer lessons and learnings from on-t he-ground work\, build capacities of local organizations\, foster partners hips\, educate on new initiatives and emerging practices\, network among e ach other\, and celebrate our successes. Through our theme - Climate Resil iency in a Changing Chesapeake Watershed\, we share our responses to chang ing climatic and sea level conditions that alter the natural and human sys tems of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200409T1358400Z-399841-2964@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200618 SUMMARY:KCE online 4H camp DESCRIPTION:Join Kanawha County 4-H this summer for Camp URL! WVU Extension Service’s 4-H Youth Development program will be connecting 4-H’ers via Ca mp URL. Camp runs July 20-24 for both older and younger 4-H campers ages 9 -21. All campers will receive a Camp-In-A-Box filled with goodies to be us ed during the week. More details can be found at: https://bit.ly/URLLetter Camp registration is through ZSuite. Log in to your ZSuite account and si gn up under ZEvents. To create your ZSuite account\, follow the enrollment instructions here. Have questions or need help setting up your ZSuite acc ount? Email Jocelyn Crawford. https://www.facebook.com/events/s/kanawha-co unty-4-h-camp-url/242477517039984/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Kanawha
County 4-H this summer for Camp URL!
WVU Extension Service&rsquo\;s 4-H Youth Development program
will be connecting 4-H&rsquo\;ers via Camp URL. Camp runs July 20-24 for b
oth older and younger 4-H campers ages 9-21. All campers will receive a Ca
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CATEGORIES:Just for Kids UID:20200618T1833430Z-399841-3218@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240719 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible HERE. In this issue: 2024 Annual Meeting - Last Day to Book Lodging is July 29th! EPA Offers Free Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance 2024 Water Quality Modeling Wo rkshop - Registration Now Open! Surveilling Effluent Water for Epidemic Re sponse (SEWER) Act Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACW A's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activ ities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highligh ts important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;HE RE. \;In this issue:
ACWA's Week ly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. T he Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impor tant information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240719T1754450Z-399841-5913@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200609 SUMMARY:Water-Place-People RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Water-Place-People The conference planning committee is pleased to invite abstract proposals for the 2020 UCOWR/NIWR Water Resources Conf erence. These sessions are an exciting part of the program\, highlighting recent advances and transdisciplinary solutions to address complex water p roblems. Those interested in submitting an abstract should complete the on line form. Abstracts will be evaluated by the Conference Planning Committe e based on the timeliness and relevance of the topic. https://ucowr.org/20 20-conference/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water-Place- People
The conference planni ng committee is pleased to invite abstract proposals for the 2020 UCOWR/NI WR Water Resources Conference. These sessions are an exciting part of the program\, highlighting recent advances and transdisciplinary solutions to address complex water problems. Those interested in submitting an abstract should complete the online form. Abstracts will be evaluated by the Confe rence Planning Committee based on the timeliness and relevance of the topi c.
https://ucowr.org/2020-conference/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200409T1344520Z-399841-2962@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412 SUMMARY:Vernal pool monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:WV Save Our Streams encourages you to join us at one of four ve rnal pool workshops. Inital details are below but more will be available o n this Facebook Post and/or the vernal pool monitoring website. April 12th Buckeye near the Greenbrier River. Questions? Contact Callie Sams. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Save Our Streams \;encourages you to join us at one of four vernal pool wor kshops. Inital details are below but more will be available on this \; Facebook Post \;and/or the v ernal pool monitoring \;website.
Questions? Contact \;Callie Sams.
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20240204T1626320Z-399841-5581@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T120000 SUMMARY:Berkely County shredding event DESCRIPTION:Document shredding event Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) announces their 2018 Fall paper shredding event. It is scheduled f or September 22nd from 9AM–Noon at the South Berkeley Center\, Inwood WV. The event is open to WV residents only. Proof of residency is required. ma il BCSWA or Jim Scott of RMS shredding for details. http://www.berkeleycou ntyrecycling.com 304-267-9370 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Docu ment shredding event
Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BC SWA) announces their 2018 Fall paper shredding event. It is scheduled for September 22nd from 9AM&ndash\;Noon at the South Berkeley Cente r\, Inwood WV. The event is open to WV residents only. Proof of residency is required. mail \;BCSWA or \;Jim Scott of RMS shredding for details.
http://www.berkeleycountyrecy cling.com
304-267-9370
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Berkeley Center UID:20180917T1512490Z-399841-1215@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T140000 SUMMARY:Volunteer recognition DESCRIPTION:Volunteer West Virginia is happy to announce the availability o f mini grants to assist with volunteer recognition projects and events. Th anking volunteers is an important part of managing and retaining volunteer s. Eligible organizations may receive up to $500 for a volunteer recognit ion project or event in September – October\, 2024. Interested? Join our T raining Webinar. Register here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer West Virginia \;is happy to announce t he availability of mini grants to assist with volunteer recognition projec ts and events. \;Thanking volunteers is an important part of managing and retaining volunteers. \;
Eligible organizations may receive up to $500 for a volunteer recog nition project \;or event in September &ndash\; October\, 2024. Intere sted? Join our Training Webinar.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240724T1419200Z-399841-5918@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725 SUMMARY:LTA Rally coming soon DESCRIPTION:Each year 2\,000+ land conservation practitioners representing many of the 1\,200+ active land trusts across the US gather for the Land T rust Alliance (LTA) Rally. The US EPA is proud to be a sponsor of this yea r’s LTA Rally\, which will be held in Providence\, RI from September 25-28 . Rally provides a great opportunity to educate and learn from the land co nservation community about strategies to protect watersheds by protecting lands. This year staff from EPA Office of Water’s Healthy Watersheds Progr am\, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program\, and the Source Water Prote ction Program will be co-leading two great sessions. Please spread the wor d and hope to see you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Each year 2\ ,000+ land conservation practitioners representing many of the 1\,200+ act ive land trusts across the US gather for the \;Land Trust Allia nce (LTA) Rally. The US EPA is proud to be a sponsor of this year&rsqu o\;s LTA Rally\, which will be held in Providence\, RI from September 25-2 8. Rally provides a great opportunity to educate and learn from the land c onservation community about strategies to \;protect watersheds by protecting lands.
This year staff from EPA Office of Water&rs quo\;s \;Healthy Watersheds Program\, \;Clean Wa ter State Revolving Fund Program\, and the \;Source Water Protection Program \;will be co-leadi ng two great sessions.
Plea se spread the word and hope to see you there!
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240725T1545260Z-399841-5920@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Drought watch issued for parts of western Maryland Maryland wants invasive fish out of the water — and on your dinne r table Local rivers too polluted for swimming DEQ gives grants to volunte er water quality monitors How does drought affect groundwater? Looking at Maryland’s stream health over time How to explore the disappearing Shark T ooth Island The 2.5-Mile stretch of lazy river in West Virginia where you' ll find us all summer DOEE and Chesapeake Bay Trust awards > $250K in fund ing Trash traps\, clean teams\, and other solutions for a trash-free Anaco stia River Fishing News Maryland Fishing Report Tidal Potomac River Angler Survey ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240725T1549000Z-399841-5921@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240726 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: PA kayaker collects 100 tons of trash from lakes and reservoirs. Read more here. MUB hears Deckers Creek recreation plan\, adopts budget. Read more here. River Fields leader aims to provide a voic e for the Ohio River. Read more here. WRI accepting applications for Water Remediation Specialist. Please apply through this link. Water Trails in n orth central WV to paddle instead of hike. Read more here WVU to help fill the need for water workforce in Appalachian Communities. Learn more here. Grants Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund. Visit the Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund web page for details. Emergency Community Water Assista nce Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issue:
Grants
Stormwat er infrastructure funding and equity
Hear speakers from EPA&rsquo\;s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and others in the second in a series of EPA webinars. This event will highlight equity considerations in stormwater infrastructure funding and financing.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20210722T1840560Z-399841-4019@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925 SUMMARY:LTA Rally RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Each year 2\,000+ land conservation practitioners representing many of the 1\,200+ active land trusts across the US gather for the Land T rust Alliance (LTA) Rally. The US EPA is proud to be a sponsor of this yea r’s LTA Rally\, which will be held in Providence\, RI from September 25-28 . Rally provides a great opportunity to educate and learn from the land co nservation community about strategies to protect watersheds by protecting lands. This year staff from EPA Office of Water’s Healthy Watersheds Progr am\, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program\, and the Source Water Prote ction Program will be co-leading two great sessions. Hope to see you there ! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Each year 2\ ,000+ land conservation practitioners representing many of the 1\,200+ act ive land trusts across the US gather for the \;Land Trust Allia nce (LTA) Rally. The US EPA is proud to be a sponsor of this year&rsqu o\;s LTA Rally\, which will be held in Providence\, RI from September 25-2 8. Rally provides a great opportunity to educate and learn from the land c onservation community about strategies to \;protect watersheds by protecting lands.
This year staff from EPA Office of Water&rs quo\;s \;Healthy Watersheds Program\, \;Clean Wa ter State Revolving Fund Program\, and the \;Source Water Protection Program \;will be co-leadi ng two great sessions.
Hope to see you there!
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240729T1339560Z-399841-5932@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726 SUMMARY:Water infrastructure boot-camp DESCRIPTION:Equitable water infrastructure Boot-Camp Ever wonder how federa l funding makes it way to the local level or how to tackle water affordabi lity in your community? This “boot-camp” is an opportunity to take a deepe r dive into River Network's new Equitable Water Infrastructure Toolkit to learn more about these topics and how you can apply them in your community . Over six sessions\, we'll provide a 'short course' covering topics inclu ding water infrastructure funding and water affordability with River Netwo rk staff and some of our expert authors. Each participating organization w ill receive $1\,500 for their active participation. Learn more and apply b y July 26. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Equitable water infrastructure Boot-Camp
Ever wonder how federal funding makes it way to the local level or how to
tackle water affordability in your community? This &ldquo\;boot-camp&rdqu
o\; is an opportunity to take a deeper dive into River Network's new \
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Best Practices for Continuous Monitoring
Speake
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US EPA -
\;Water Division Standards and
TMDL Section - Regional Monitoring and Assessment Coordinator - Wheeling\,
West Virginia Field Office
In 13 years at EPA\, Leah has focused on how to turn science into actionab le information with a career that covers every step of the process\, from data collection and analysis to policy implementation. The emergence of re adily-available continuous water quality data opened new frontiers of wate r quality assessment opportunities and challenges. Leah works at a nationa l level to support EPA continuous data quality assurance and analysis reco mmendations with a tilt towards 303(d) list and integrated report developm ent. Leah's passion for understanding the natural environment and anthropo genic impacts initially emerged during her time as a Coastal Resource Mana gement Peace Corps Volunteer (Philippines)\, National Park Service Biologi cal Science Technician (Isle Royale)\, and University of Michigan student. Leah enjoys making her 1-year old son giggle and playing underwater hocke y.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240730T1829570Z-399841-5933@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200801 SUMMARY:Fourpole virtual cleanup DESCRIPTION:Fourpole Creek Watershed Association is hosting a virtual clean up from August 1st through August 15th\, 2020. Grab your litter-getters a nd bags and make the Jewel City shine again this year! There are four guid elines to follow as part of the event: Pick-up at least one bag of litter within the Fourpole Creek watershed and/or City of Huntington. Note: Follo w all social distancing guidelines and do NOT collect tires. Post a pictur e of your efforts to the Virtual Litter Clean-Up event on the Fourpole Cre ek Watershed Association Facebook page. Dispose of the collected and bagge d-litter with your normal city trash pickup. Set back and relax\, then che ck the Fourpole Creek Watershed Association Facebook page after August 16t h to see if you won a prize. Prizes may include a rain barrel (all parts i ncluded)\, potted flowers\, root ball or container trees\, Fourpole Creek Watershed Association tee-shirts\, and more! Fourpole_VirtualClean-Up.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fourpole Creek Watershed Associ ation \;is hosting a virtual cleanup from August 1st through August 15th\, 2020. \; \;Grab your litter-getters and bag s and make the Jewel City shine again this year! There are four guidelines to follow as part of the event:
Prizes may include a rain barrel (all parts included)\, potted f lowers\, root ball or container trees\, Fourpole Creek Watershed Associati on tee-shirts\, and more!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20200715T1417410Z-399841-3270@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731 SUMMARY:Into the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Into the Canyon - FOC’s Digital Newsletter Inside you’ll find: FOC Completes Renovations at Dream Mountain AMD Treatment System Donor Tha nk Yous and Remembering Bill Thorne Tax Savings Tip - Donate Your IRA With drawals to Charity 2024 Cheat River Festival Recap FOC Begins Initiatives to Connect with Indigenous Communities Sinuosity by Amanda Pitzer\, Execut ive Director And more! Click-here to read all the stories! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Into the Can yon - \;FOC&rsquo\;s Digital Newsletter
Inside you&rsquo\;ll find:
I nto the Canyon &ndash\; Winter 2020
Read about:
Click-He re for details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200204T2108330Z-399841-2739@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin DC region under drought watch as officials advise limiting water use Tips for reducing water use during a drought Wa ys to protect well supplies and save water during drought Sportsmen raise concern about otter impacts on West Virginia streams Maryland releases who le watershed proposal criteria William & Mary receives $100 million donati on to study climate change DC’s response to the hottest summer on record? Plant more trees Equity and inclusion is needed for a restored Chesapeake Bay Fishing News Maryland Fishing Report Tackling Invasive Fish: Reel in t he rewards through The Great Chesapeake Invasives Count Why wild Chesapeak e catfish should be the new salmon Blue Catfish grant funding now open Mar yland fisherman thinks Northern Snakehead not as dangerous to ecosystem as believed X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's e vents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importan t deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240802T1735420Z-399841-5941@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726 SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic partnership funding DESCRIPTION:Wild & Scenic Rivers Stewardship Partnership funding available River Network and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are excited to announce t he third year of funding for nonprofit organizations working on stewardshi p activities on USFS administered Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR) and surroun ding lands. This partnership funding will range from $5\,000-$10\,000 per award for work occurring between September 1\, 2021\, and March 1\, 2022. Groups may make one request. Apply by July 26. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wild &am p\; Scenic Rivers Stewardship Partnership funding available
River Network and the U.S. Fo
rest Service (USFS) are excited to announce the third year of funding for
nonprofit organizations working on stewardship activities on USFS administ
ered Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR) and surrounding lands. This partnership
funding will range from $5\,000-$10\,000 per award for work occurring betw
een September 1\, 2021\, and March 1\, 2022. Groups may make one request.
The Biden-Ha rris Administration is announcing a $600\,000 funding opportunity for memb ers of the public to conduct science that helps fisheries and fishing comm unities prepare for climate change. As the lead for this project\, NOAA Fi sheries will accept proposals for citizen science projects that help impro ve stock assessments or contribute to our understanding of how our fisheri es and fishing communities may be impacted by changing environmental condi tions. \;The citizen science project proposals should address the foll owing priorities:
This funding will support three to eight different proje cts at approximately $75\,000 to $200\,000 per project from fiscal year 20 25 to 2026. Proposals are required and are due by November 4\, 2024 at 11: 59 pm EST. Applicants are also asked to submit an optional Letter of Inten t by September 5\, 2024 to aid in planning the review panels. Please visit NOAA Fisheries Open Funding Opportunities for details on how to apply. NOAA will hold a webinar on August 13 from 3&ndash\; 4 pm EST \;for potential applicants to learn about the funding opp ortunity and ask questions.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240805T1954520Z-399841-5947@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T160000 SUMMARY:IRA NOAA CitSci funding DESCRIPTION:Register to attend 2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) NOAA Fish eries Citizen Science Funding Opportunity. https://vimeo.com/event/4485149 /register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Register to attend \;2025 Inflation Reduct
ion Act (IRA) NOAA Fisheries Citizen Science Funding Opportunity. \;ht
tps://vimeo.com/event/4485149/register
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
Libraries an d community based organizations are offering all types of citizen science programs and events. But they need volunteers like you to help introduce t he basics of citizen science and assist with local events.
Presenting the \;Volunteer Ambassador for Citizen Science \;program from SciStarter! Free trainings\, p rofessionally designed materials and more will help you become a \;cha mpion\, \;connector \;and \;facilitator. No prior experience i s needed. \;Applications \;for the first cohort are open now through September 15th!
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240808T1950370Z-399841-5960@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240809 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: 2024 Annual Meeting - Virtual Registration Option Added! EPA Office Highlight – Munic ipal Ombudsman 2024 National Stormwater Roundtable – Registration Now Open ! Association of Clean Water Administrators Leadership Education and Devel opment System (LEADS) Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming ac tivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highl ights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here. \;In this issue:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240809T1710030Z-399841-5961@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210304 SUMMARY:CMC news DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative News In this issue: Learning tools and techniques from each other CMC data now available on the CBP Dat a Hub! The CMC reflects on its first six years CMC Trainings and Events An d more… Click-Here for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake M onitoring Cooperative News
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In river pro tection and water advocacy\, much of our work is hard-wired to geography a nd community: the footprint of a particular river\, an area of restoration or protection\, a dam to be removed\, or a community with inadequate acce ss to safe\, clean\, affordable drinking water. As the number of water pro tectors grows\, we must explore how we can support Indigenous partners and where we can work together towards shared goals and solutions. Read more.
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< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Click-Here for the full issue. \;
This year's
Shirley Schweizer Winter Walk will be led by biologist Doug Wood who will
share a preview of the Davis Creek Restoration Project. Come to this infor
mative walk to learn about plans to restore the flow of Davis Creek and im
prove fishing opportunities.
This winter walk is also a 'soup hike\,' so you're welcome to bring a
pot of your favorite chili/stew/soup to share after the walk. If you inten
d to bring something\, please list your planned contribution in the commen
ts section. Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. \;
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20191219T2044220Z-399841-2607@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T150000 SUMMARY:Cranesville swamp hike DESCRIPTION:Join the West Virginia and Maryland/DC chapters of The Nature C onservancy at Cranesville Swamp Preserve to celebrate the preserve's 60th year as a National Natural Landmark Designation. After a brief opening cer emony\, we will depart to hike the preserve on the newly renovated boardwa lk. RSVP by September 20 Here. Please remember that Cranesville Swamp is j ust that--a swamp! Wear proper footwear and outerwear for the event. Visit the FB event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Wes
t Virginia and Maryland/DC chapters of The Nature Conservancy at \;
Call for Abstracts for Special Collection on Disasters\, Infrastructure and Pa rticipatory (DIP) Knowledge
A new special issue of CSA's journal\, Citizen Scie nce: Theory &\; Practice\, invites papers that bring attention to the ways infrastructure shapes how citizen and community science unfol ds over longer periods of disaster recovery\, whether and how infrastructu re supports citizen and community science in translating participatory kno wledge into meaningful and lasting institutional changes\, and more.
The abstract deadline for the fir st round of papers is 16 August 2020. Full details\, incl uding \;an overview of the topic and purpose of the special issue\, an d dates and deadlines for submissions\, are avai lable on our website.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200717T1646320Z-399841-3275@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200727 SUMMARY:NASA Roses funding DESCRIPTION:NASA ROSES Funding for Citizen Science. NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has a new policy that welcomes investigators to incorpor ate citizen science into their research. Proposals submitted to any NASA R esearch Opportunities in Earth and Space Science (ROSES) 2020 call\, unles s otherwise noted in the program element\, may be entirely or partially ci tizen science-based. Some additional funding is available in ROSES 2020 fo r proposals incorporating citizen science. To submit a ROSES proposal\, go to https://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Answers to some frequently asked questio ns about submitting citizen science to other ROSES Science Calls DRAFT Cit izen Science Seed Funding Program for Community Comment- Please send comme nts by July 30! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NASA ROSES Funding for Citizen Science. \;NASA&rsquo\;s Science M ission Directorate (SMD) has a new policy that welcomes investigators to i ncorporate citizen science into their research. Proposals submitted to any NASA Research Opportunities in Earth and Space Science (ROSES) 2020 call\ , unless otherwise noted in the program element\, may be entirely or parti ally citizen science-based. Some additional funding is available in ROSES 2020 for proposals incorporating citizen science.
To submit a ROSES proposal\, go to https://nspires.nasaprs.com/
Answers to some \; frequentl y asked questions about \;submitting citizen science to other ROSE S Science Calls DRAF T Citizen Science Seed Funding Program for Community Comment- Please s end comments by July 30!
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200717T1650050Z-399841-3276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191226 SUMMARY:Mineland restoration in the Mon DESCRIPTION:Mined land Restoration in the Monongahela National Forest\, 201 0-2019. A report from Green Forest Work's (GWF). GWF's mission is to re-es tablish healthy and productive forest on formerly mined lands in Appalachi a. Click-Here to download the report. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mined land R estoration in the Monongahela National Forest\, 2010-2019. \;A report from \;Green Forest Work's< /a> (GWF). GWF's mission is to re-establish healthy and produc tive forest on formerly mined lands in Appalachia.
Click-Here to download the report.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20191219T2055140Z-399841-2609@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191220 SUMMARY:CitSci field guide DESCRIPTION:Field Guide to Citizen Science Make it easy for loved ones to l earn about and engage in citizen science\, a movement that's sweeping the globe! The Field Guide to Citizen Science from the experts at SciStarter i s packed with inspiration and step-by-step guides to convince even the mos t science-fun adverse Grinch on your gift list. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Field Guide to Citizen Science
Make it easy for loved ones to learn about and engage in citizen science\, a movement that's sweeping the globe! The Field Guid e to Citizen Science from the experts at SciStarter is packed with in spiration and step-by-step guides to convince even the most science-fun ad verse Grinch on your gift list.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20191219T2048260Z-399841-2608@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210421 SUMMARY:FOB art contest deadline DESCRIPTION:Each year Friends of Blackwater hold an art contest for young n ature lovers. In honor of Earth Day\, we want to celebrate West Virginia's magnificent creatures by asking our local kids to dive into their creativ ity to draw local species. Four winners of different age classifications\, ranging from a tiny conservationist (2-6)\, elementary (K-5th)\, middle s chool (6-8)\, and high school (9-12)\, will be announced on Earth Day - Ap ril 22nd. Winners will receive an endangered sticker pack from Rosalie Hai zlett\, an FOB t-shirt\, a flying squirrel puppet\, or a stuffed bat figur e. Our community had so much fun with this last year\, and we really look forward to this round! More details can be found Here. Email submissions by April 21st with the artist’s name and age/school grade to: cheyenne@sav eblackwater.org. For guidance\, check out our new wildlife web pages where you can find information about all kinds of our wildlife from mammals to insects\, and plants! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Each year&nb sp\;Friends of Blackwater \;hold an art contest for young nature lovers. In honor of Earth Day\, we want to \;celebrate West Virginia's magnificent creatu res by asking our local kids to dive into their creativity to draw local s pecies.
Four winners of diff erent age classifications\, ranging from a tiny conservationist (2-6)\, el ementary (K-5th)\, middle school (6-8)\, and high school (9-12)\, will be announced on Earth Day - April 22nd. Winners will receive an endangered st icker pack from Rosalie Haizlett\, an FOB t-shirt\, a flying squirrel pupp et\, or a stuffed bat figure. Our community had so much fun with this last year\, and we really look forward to this round! More details can be foun d \;Here. \;
Email submissions by April 21st with the artist&r squo\;s name and age/school grade to: \;cheyenne@saveblackwater.org. For guidance\, check out o ur new wildlife web pages where you can find information about all kinds o f our wildlife from mammals to insects\, and plants! \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210312T2031460Z-399841-3715@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240816 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2024 Annual Meeting - Virtual Registration Option Added! Notice - No Wrap The Week of August 19th 2024 National Stormwater Roundtable – Registration Now Open! ACWA's 2024 Annual Report Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and mo re! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcomin g activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and h ighlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds o ur membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240816T1818150Z-399841-5972@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T160000 SUMMARY:WRAP: Stormwater DESCRIPTION:Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) Stormwater Capture Drivers\, Imp ediments\, and Future Visions Join a group of stormwater management leader s from around the US to discuss stormwater capture motivations and drivers \, barriers to progress\, and future directions. The audience will learn a bout the different motivators\, unique strategies\, and opportunities to m arket and advance stormwater capture across the U.S. Please register and join us for this exciting event! https://watereuse.org/event/stormwater-ca pture-motivations-and-drivers-webcast/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP)
S tormwater Capture Drivers\, Impediments\, and Future Visions
Join a group of stormwater mana gement leaders from around the US to discuss stormwater capture motivation s and drivers\, barriers to progress\, and future directions. The audience will learn about the different motivators\, unique strategies\, and oppor tunities to market and advance stormwater capture across the U.S. \; P lease register and join us for this exciting event!
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>There may not be an in-person festival this year\, but there are so many activities \;and events you can \;get involved with! \;Climbing\, paddling\, hiking\, biking\, volunteerin g\, crafting\, \;floating\, learning - there is \;something for ev eryone. \;
Check it out at: \;https://cheatfest.org/< /span>
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>There may not be an in-person festival this year\, but there are so many activities \;and events you can \;get involved with! \;Climbing\, paddling\, hiking\, biking\, volunteerin g\, crafting\, \;floating\, learning - there is \;something for ev eryone. \;
Check it out at: \;https://cheatfest.org/< /span>
Northeast Na tural Energy partners with West Virginia DEP and USDA Natural Resources Co nservation Service to operate and maintain a treatment system designed to treat acid mine drainage in Deckers Creek\, Monongalia County\, WV.
Download the attachment to learn m ore.
NNEandPartnerswilltreatDeckersCreekAMD.pdf
The next EPA Nonpoint Source (NPS) Technical Exchange webcast is entitled\, &ldquo\;EP A Climate Resilience and Adaptation Planning Resources&rdquo\;. This webca st will feature several EPA tools and resources that are available to supp ort integrating climate data and priorities into NPS management planning a nd project design. Presentation topics will include the \;N ational Stormwater Calculator\, \;climate and weather data maps \;dev eloped by EPA&rsquo\;s Creating Resilient Water Utilities initiative\, and the \;Equitable Resilience Builder.
We would like to invite you to register for this webcast. As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exchan ge forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts \;covering \;a variety of N PS-related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on \;EPA&rsquo\;s NPS webpage.
Register here for the next webcast
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240820T1727340Z-399841-5977@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517 SUMMARY:Cheat River Festival DESCRIPTION:2021 Cheat Fest Month There may not be an in-person festival th is year\, but there are so many activities and events you can get involved with! Climbing\, paddling\, hiking\, biking\, volunteering\, crafting\, floating\, learning - there is something for everyone. Check it out at: h ttps://cheatfest.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>There may not be an in-person festival this year\, but there are so many activities \;and events you can \;get involved with! \;Climbing\, paddling\, hiking\, biking\, volunteerin g\, crafting\, \;floating\, learning - there is \;something for ev eryone. \;
Check it out at: \;https://cheatfest.org/< /span>
This week's Wrap is accessible Here.< /span>
In this issue:
< ul>ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road m ap of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
Sincerely - ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220826T1937310Z-399841-4858@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220904T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220904T160000 SUMMARY:FOC snorkel event DESCRIPTION:Come join FOC staff at our Narrows Snorkel Event at 'The Drivew ay' -- see GPS Coordinate and look for FOC signs for the parking area alon g Route 72. We'll be checking out all of the creatures and critters in the Cheat River and teaching about the history of the Cheat River Watershed. FOC will provide snorkels and masks to use\, but you're welcome to bring y our own. Please dress appropriately in river clothes with shoes that you c an get wet. https://www.facebook.com/events/499066565312851/ FOC.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join FO C staff at our Narr ows Snorkel Event at 'The Driveway' -- see GPS Coordinate and look for FOC signs for the parking area along Route 72.
We'll be checking out all of the creatur es and critters in the Cheat River and teaching about the history of the C heat River Watershed. FOC will provide snorkels and masks to use\, but you 're welcome to bring your own. Please dress appropriately in river clothes with shoes that you can get wet.
https://www.facebook.com/events/499066565312851/
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The U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development i nvites you to attend a free webinar titled\, &ldquo\;Brownfields\, Gentrif ication\, and Environmental Justice Research: Learning from Past Experienc es&rdquo\;. \;
A bout the Webinar \;
This webinar summarizes the findings from a 3-year research project c onducted in collaboration with \;EPA Region 3 \;and \;Region 5. The project used case studies to inv estigate the types of social outcomes brownfield redevelopment has on comm unities\, specifically measuring indicators of gentrification. The project also incorporated community engagement activities\, which catalyzed furth er collaborations between community members and EPA. Dr. Brittany Kiesslin g will discuss these results and the exciting next steps\, offering ideas for future research. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240823T1252530Z-399841-5980@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822 SUMMARY:EPA civil rights guidance DESCRIPTION:Today the EPA’s Office of External Civil Rights Compliance\, wi thin the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights\, relea sed the Civil Rights Guidance on Procedural Safeguards: Requirements and B est Practices. This guidance document was created to assist recipients of EPA financial assistance (such as grantees) when developing and improving their legally required civil rights compliance efforts. It advances transp arency by providing information to all stakeholders about obligations unde r civil rights laws and EPA’s nondiscrimination regulations\, and represen ts another step toward delivering on EPA’s commitment to strengthening its external civil rights enforcement program. The Civil Rights Guidance on P rocedural Safeguards: Requirements and Best Practices includes a robust ex planation of the civil rights laws administered by the Agency\, and outlin es best practices for building strong and effective civil rights programs for recipients of EPA financial assistance. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Today the EP A&rsquo\;s Office of External Civil Rights Compliance\, within the \;< a href='https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-environmental-justice-an d-external-civil-rights' target='_blank' rel='nofollow' data-saferedirectu rl='https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office -environmental-justice-and-external-civil-rights&\;source=gmail&\;us t=1724428398039000&\;usg=AOvVaw1Wv8K_mumCZGERJ7O5CnRF'>Office of Enviro nmental Justice and External Civil Rights\, released the \;Civil Rights Guidance on P rocedural Safeguards: Requirements and Best Practices. \;This guidance document was created to assist recipients of EPA financial assis tance (such as grantees) when developing and improving their legally requi red civil rights compliance efforts. It advances transparency by providing information to all stakeholders about obligations under civil rights laws and EPA&rsquo\;s nondiscrimination regulations\, and represents another s tep toward delivering on EPA&rsquo\;s commitment to strengthening its exte rnal civil rights enforcement program.
The \;Civil Rights Guidance on Procedural Safeguards: R equirements and Best Practices \;includes a robust explanation of the civil rights laws administered by the Agency\, and outlines best prac tices for building strong and effective civil rights programs for recipien ts of EPA financial assistance.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240822T1556250Z-399841-5981@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822 SUMMARY:ICPRB talks winter salt DESCRIPTION:It may feel like autumn outside\, but at ICPRB\, we are already thinking about winter. Specifically\, winter salt. While public safety i s always our number one concern\, too much winter salt has a detrimental i mpact on our drinking water\, infrastructure\, and aquatic life.Want to le arn more? Check out the Winter Salt Wise Storymap or join one of these upc oming trainings\, hikes\, or webinars: Sept 5 - Webinar: Watching Out for Winter Road Salt (intended audience: general public) Oct 3 - Smart Salt Ap plicator Training (intended audience: winter maintenance professionals) Oc t 12 - Walk in the Woods: Let’s be Smart About Winter Salt (intended audie nce: A free guided hike for the general public in Gaithersburg\, MD) TBD - Smart Salting: Enhanced Winter Maintenance Training Series (intended audi ence: property managers\, business owners\, landscaping companies\, and ot her private contractors / salt applicators) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It may feel like autumn outside\, but at ICPRB\, we are already thinking about winter. Specifically\, winter salt. \; While public safety is always our numb er one concern\, too much winter salt has a detrimental impact on our drin king water\, infrastructure\, and aquatic life.Want to learn more? Check o ut the Winter Salt Wise Storymap or join one of these upcom ing trainings\, hikes\, or webinars:
Is your orga nization interested \;in applying for competitive funding with AmeriCo rps? \;If so\, great news! \;Funding is now available.
Volunteer West Virginia announces a funding opportunity through Ameri Corps State competitive grants for eligible applicants. Potential applican ts will apply to operate an AmeriCorps program solely in West Virginia uti lizing at least five AmeriCorps members.
If you are new to AmeriCorps funding\, please reach out to Vo lunteer West Virginia before starting an application at \;AmeriCorp s@wv.gov. \;Applications are due by December 19th\, 2024.
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240827T1305200Z-399841-5994@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829 SUMMARY:Rivers Run Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Geologists and historians trek to muddy shores t o protect Monongahela River's cultural heritage. Read more here. Politicia ns\, Environmentalists find common ground while kayaking Allegheny River L ock and Dam. Read more here. Drought conditions in Western Pennsylvania ca use low water levels. Read more here. What makes one stream a creek and an other a river? Read more here. Events Three Rivers Waterkeeper at Pittsbur gh Brewing Company. Learn more here. Allegheny and Watershed Cleanup. Lear n more here. Grants Western PA Conservancy accepting applications for Wate rshed Mini Grants. Click Here for all the details. Questions should be ema iled to Kelly Horrell\, or call: 724-471-7202\, ext. 5100. Emergency Commu nity Water Assistance Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. 3RQ.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Event s
Grants
About GHHI's EPA Region 3 Thriving Communities Grantmaking (TCGM) Program
In collaboration with the EPA\, GHHI wil l award $40 million in grants\, flowing from the Inflation Reduction Act\, to \;fund 171 eligible projects \;in historically disinvested com munities throughout EPA&rsquo\;s Region 3. Please visit the TCGM ebsite \;for addi tional information about the types of environmental justice projects these grants can help fund\, and the three tiers of funding available. \;If you have questions or would like more information\, please email u s at \;ThrivingCommunities@ghhi.org.
The Request for Applications (RFA) for GHHI's EPA Region 3 Th riving Communities Grantmaking (TCGM) Program is \; available to downl oad on the website! \;If you are planning to apply for one of the gran ts and would like to know more about the application process\, please \;Register N ow.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240829T2030490Z-399841-5997@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913 SUMMARY:Roadside in bloom deadline DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is taking submissions for the 22nd Annual 2025 “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. The deadline for entries is September 13\, 20 24. The following rules for the contest apply: Photographs must be taken i n West Virginia. Entries must be submitted as an 8”x10” print in high reso lution and must be landscape orientation (Portrait orientation will not be accepted). Print quality demands the photos have a resolution of 300 pixe ls per inch (ppi) or better. Low-resolution images may be inadequate and n ot considered. Entries must be in electronic format and submitted to dep.a ah@wv.gov. Flowers must be growing along a road and the road must be promi nently visible in the frame. Name\, address\, phone number\, e-mail addres s (if you have one) and a short description of the most prominent flower d epicted\, including location and county of where the photo was taken\, mus t appear in the upper left-hand corner on the back of the photo. Photos be come property of the WVDEP and will not be returned. No more than three en tries per person. Winners will be required to submit a digital copy of the ir photo. 12 winners will be selected to represent the months of the year. A grand-prize winner will be chosen to appear on the calendar cover. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is tak
ing submissions for the 22nd Annual 2025 &ldquo\;
Roadsides in Bloom&rdquo\; calendar contest. \;The d
eadline for entries is September 13\, 2024.
The following rules for the contest apply:
12 winners will be selected to represent the months of the year. A grand-prize winner will be chosen to appear on the calendar cover.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240830T1644520Z-399841-5998@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830 SUMMARY:Roadsides in Bloom contest DESCRIPTION:WVDEP is taking submissions for the 22nd Annual 2025 “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. The deadline for entries is September 13\, 20 24. The following rules for the contest apply: Photographs must be taken i n West Virginia. Entries must be submitted as an 8”x10” print in high reso lution and must be landscape orientation (Portrait orientation will not be accepted). Print quality demands the photos have a resolution of 300 pixe ls per inch (ppi) or better. Low-resolution images may be inadequate and n ot considered. Entries must be in electronic format and submitted to dep.a ah@wv.gov. Flowers must be growing along a road and the road must be promi nently visible in the frame. Name\, address\, phone number\, e-mail addres s (if you have one) and a short description of the most prominent flower d epicted\, including location and county of where the photo was taken\, mus t appear in the upper left-hand corner on the back of the photo. Photos be come property of the WVDEP and will not be returned. No more than three en tries per person. Winners will be required to submit a digital copy of the ir photo. 12 winners will be selected to represent the months of the year. A grand-prize winner will be chosen to appear on the calendar cover. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is tak
ing submissions for the 22nd Annual 2025 &ldquo\;
Roadsides in Bloom&rdquo\; calendar contest. \;The d
eadline for entries is September 13\, 2024.
The following rules for the contest apply:
12 winners will be selected to represent the months of the year. A grand-prize winner will be chosen to appear on the calendar cover.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240830T1645350Z-399841-5999@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240830 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: Notice - No Wrap the Week of September 2 2024 Water Quality Modeling Workshop - Regis tration Closing Soon! ACWA Award Winners ACWA Elects New Officers & Board of Director Regional Representatives Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportuniti es\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dead lines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membersh ip of important deadlines and highlights important information.
< span style='color: #008000\;'>ACWA-logo.png< /p> CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240830T1647550Z-399841-6000@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T170000 SUMMARY:Speakers on 'Water: Beneath the Surface and Around the Globe' DESCRIPTION:Spakers on water-related topics\, open to the public. Part of the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Event\, http://berkeleysp ringswatertasting.com/ 1pm Arthur von Wiesenberger\, Watermaster Opening remarks 1:15pm Joe Doss\, President and CEO\, International Bottled Water Association Update on key bottled water issues\, challenges and opportuni ties. 1:45pm Debbie Custer\, Premium Beverage and Bottled Water Expert an d Trouble Shooter Taking water from the ground to the retail shelf. 2:15p m J. Scott Shipe\, Founder\, J. Scott & Associates\, Inc. Going green in t he water industry\, environmental and economic solutions to availability a nd affordability. 2:45 Alana Hartman\, Potomac Basin Coordinator with the Watershed Improvement Branch of WV’s Department of Environmental Protecti on West Virginia’s progress and next phase of the Watershed Implementation Plan. & Kate Lehman\, President\, Warm Springs Watershed Association The state of Warm Springs Watershed and importance of watershed associations. 3:15 Break 3:30 Brian J Maas\, Environmental Consultant & Past Senior EP A Drinking Water Manager Water security in a changing world - How EPA and water systems work to protect drinking water infrastructure and quality. 4:00 Henry R. Hidell\, III\, founder of Hidell International and global wa ter expert\, leads a panel discussion on the water crisis in Flint\, MI. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Spakers on water-related topics\, open to t he public. \;Part of the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Event\, \;http://berkeleyspringswatertasting.com/ \;
Opening rem arks
\;1:15pm Joe Doss\, President and CEO\, Internat ional Bottled Water Association
Update on key bottled wat er issues\, challenges and opportunities.
\;1:45pm De bbie Custer\, Premium Beverage and Bottled Water Expert and Trouble Shoote r
Taking water from the ground to the retail shelf.
\;2:15pm \;J. Scott Shipe\, \;Founder\, J. Scott &\; Associates\, Inc.
Going green in the water industry\, environmental and ec onomic solutions to availability and affordability.
\;2:45 Alana Hartman\, \;Potomac Basin Coordinator with the Watershed I mprovement Branch of WV&rsquo\;s Department of Environmental Protection
West Virginia&rsquo\;s progress and next phase of the Water shed Implementation Plan.
&\; \;Kate Lehman\, Presi dent\, Warm Springs Watershed Association
The state of Wa rm Springs Watershed and importance of watershed associations.
&nb sp\;3:15 Break
\;3:30 Brian J Maas\, Environmental Consultant &\; Past Senior EPA Drinking Water Manager
Water security in a changing world - How EPA and water syst ems work to protect drinking water infrastructure and quality.
&nb sp\;4:00 \;Henry R. Hidell\, III\, founder of Hidell Internati onal and global water expert\, \;leads a panel discussion on the water crisis in Flint\, MI.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The Country Inn UID:20160224T1820360Z-399841-200@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T140000 SUMMARY:Disaster preparedness DESCRIPTION:Join Get Ready WV for our free National Preparedness Month Webi nar. National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote f amily and community disaster planning. This year we will focus on prepared ness considerations for people with disabilities\, seniors\, and caregiver s. During this Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday webinar\, you will hear f rom FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination and from FEMA 's Office of External Affairs about their NEW Caregiver's Guide to Prepare dness. We will also hear from our sister agency\, AmeriCorps Seniors\, abo ut their programming and ways to volunteer. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Get Ready WV \;for our \;free National Prepar edness Month Webinar. \;National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning. This year we will focus on preparedness considerations for people with disabilities\, seniors\, and caregivers.
Du ring this \;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday \;webinar\, \;you will hear from FEMA's Office of Disability Int egration and Coordination and from FEMA's Office of External Affairs about their NEW Caregiver's Guide to Preparedness. \;We will also hear from our sister agency\, AmeriCorps Seniors\, about their programming and ways to volunteer.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240904T1308430Z-399841-6003@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905 SUMMARY:ICPRB in the community DESCRIPTION:ICPRB in the Community Join ICPRB at one of our upcoming events : Sep 21: Festival del Rio Anacostia (Bladensburg\, MD) Oct 5: Walk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest (Frederick\, MD) Oct 12: Walk in the Wo ods: Let’s be Smart About Winter Salt (Gaithersburg\, MD) Oct 17: Potomac Conference: Reeling in the Challenge of Aquatic Invasive Species (Lorton\, VA) Oct 19: Walk in the Woods: Strawberry Hill Preserve (Fairfield\, PA) Find even more activities on ICPRB's events calendar. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPR B in the Community
Join ICPRB at one of our upcoming events:
Find even more activities on ICPRB's events calendar.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20240905T1854280Z-399841-6006@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517 SUMMARY:ANS stream study DESCRIPTION:For 25 years\, ANS has been teaching the natural history of aqu atic ecology and training volunteer stream monitors who track the health o f our region’s streams. Learn from the experts: study stream science in ou r introductory classes\, and you just might be inspired to become a stream monitor yourself! Our advanced classes are perfect for those interested i n deepening their knowledge about biological stream monitoring. Each class runs 45-70 minutes and includes extensive photos and videos collected by our own monitoring volunteers and staff\, plus several carefully curated r ecommendations from other sources. Download the attached pdf for more deta ils. ANS_StreamScience.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For 25 years \, ANS has been teaching the natural history of aquatic ecology and traini ng \;volun teer stream monitors \;who track the health of our r egion&rsquo\;s streams. Learn from the experts: study stream science in ou r introductory classes\, and you just might be inspired to become a stream monitor yourself!
Our advan ced classes are perfect for those interested in deepening their knowledge about biological stream monitoring. Each class runs 45-70 minutes and incl udes extensive photos and videos collected by our own monitoring volunteer s and staff\, plus several carefully curated recommendations from other so urces.
Download the attached pdf for more details. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210412T1941110Z-399841-3780@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200511 SUMMARY:VISA/AmeriCorp summer associates DESCRIPTION:VISTA/AmeriCorps summer associates Help Spread the News! Ameri Corps VISTA summer positions are currently available throughout the West V irginia. However\, due to COVID-19 organizations are having a challenging time finding volunteers to fill these important positions. Volunteers are needed to serve children in summer programming. In exchange for a summer o f service\, Summer Associates will receive a living allowance and Educatio n Award / Cash Bonus. The project is sponsored by West Virginia's Promise - The Alliance for Youth. About the Available Positions Positions includ e a living-allowance and an Education Award -or- Cash Bonus. Click here to learn more. Projects last 8-10 weeks. Summer Associate members serve a mi nimum of 35 hours per week. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time o f placement. Most positions begin Mid-May / Early June. AmeriCorps VISTA S ummer Associates serve at nonprofits\, schools\, and local government agen cies. VISTAS serve children as mentors\, camp coordinators\, lead summer p rogramming\, and assist summer feeding programs. How to Apply Positions are available throughout the state! Below is a list of organizations who a re currently recruiting. To learn more or to apply please contact the orga nization directly ASAP. If you have any questions please contact Pam Dugan \, (304) 661-1460. Click-Here for more information and a list of project n eeds. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:VISTA/AmeriC orps summer associates
AmeriCorps VISTA summer positions are currently available thr oughout the West Virginia. However\, due to COVID-19 organizations \;a re having a challenging time finding volunteers to fill these important po sitions. \;Volunteers are needed to serve children in summer programmi ng. \;In exchange for a summer of service\, Summer Associates will rec eive a living allowance and Education Award / Cash Bonus. The project is s ponsored by West Virginia's Promise - The Alliance for Yo uth. \;
Abou t the Available Positions \;
Positions \;include a living-allowance and an Education Award -or- Cash Bonus. Click here to le arn more. \;Projects last 8-10 \;weeks. \;Summer Associate members serve a minimum of 35 hours per week. Must be at least 18 years o f age at the time of placement. Most positions begin Mid-May / Early June. AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates serve at nonprofits\, schools\, and lo cal government agencies. \;VISTAS serve children as mentors\, camp coo rdinators\, lead summer programming\, and assist summer feeding programs.& nbsp\;
How to Apply& nbsp\;
Positions ar e available throughout the state! Below is a list of organizations who are currently recruiting. To learn more or to \;apply \;please contac t the organization \;directly ASAP. \;If you have any questions pl ease contact Pam Dugan\, \;(304) 661-1460. Click-Here \;for more information and a list of project needs.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200505T1855030Z-399841-3049@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000 SUMMARY:Thriving Communities EJ Grant Program DESCRIPTION:Do you need funding for your community EJ project? Does your o rganization work on environmental concerns related to air or water quality \, stormwater issues\, improving food access\, local cleanup projects\, il legal dumping activities\, healthy housing\, toxin remediation\, or other efforts to address environmental injustices in your community? Are you loo king for ways to fund your work that do not require lengthy and complicate d grant applications? Funding to support assessment and planning\, as well as implementation? Attend a webinar on Wednesday\, September 18 hosted by the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) for information about these n ew grant opportunities. ---> Register here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you need funding for your community EJ project? \;
Does your organization work on environmental concerns re lated to air or water quality\, stormwater issues\, improving food access\ , local cleanup projects\, illegal dumping activities\, healthy housing\, toxin remediation\, or other efforts to address environmental injustices i n your community? Are you looking for ways to fund your work that do not r equire lengthy and complicated grant applications? Funding to support asse ssment and planning\, as well as implementation?
Attend a webinar on Wednesday\, September 18 hosted b y the Green &\; Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) for information about t hese new grant opportunities. \;
--->\; \;Register here
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240916T1313160Z-399841-6019@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911 SUMMARY:EPAs public engagement policy DESCRIPTION:The US EPA announced the release of the final Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy (M EP). The new policy outlines updates on how the agency intends to engage w ith the public and provide meaningful public participation opportunities i n all of its programs and regions. This policy is grounded in the acknowle dgment that EPA's actions to protect public health and the environment are stronger when they are informed by and reflect the lived experiences of t he communities and individuals the agency serves. EPA’s MEP highlights thr ee steps to help EPA staff design appropriate and effective processes for meaningful engagement and public participation for a particular action or situation\, recognizing that engagement processes will need to be tailored to meet different program or decision contexts\, and the people we serve. The three steps include: Understanding EPA actions and key issues the pu blic can inform. Identifying the expected level of participation using EP A’s public participation spectrum. Identifying the appropriate engagement tools and practices using EPA’s public participation model. To learn more about the final policy\, please visit EPA’s website. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The US EPA a nnounced the release of the final \;Ach ieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA&rsquo\;s Meaningful Engagement Policy \;(MEP). The new policy outlines updates on how the agency intends to engage with the public and provide meaningful publi c participation opportunities in all of its programs and regions. This pol icy is grounded in the acknowledgment that EPA's actions to protect public health and the environment are stronger when they are informed by and ref lect the lived experiences of the communities and individuals the agency s erves.
EPA&rsquo\;s MEP high lights three steps to help EPA staff design appropriate and effective proc esses for meaningful engagement and public participation for a particular action or situation\, recognizing that engagement processes will need to b e tailored to meet different program or decision contexts\, and the people we serve. The three steps include: \;
To learn more about the final policy\, please visit \;EPA&rsquo\;s website. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240911T1949050Z-399841-6014@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912 SUMMARY:AHH statwide cleanup coming soon DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's annual Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup is set fo r Saturday\, September 28th. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Divis ion of Highways (WVDOH)\, the Adopt-A-Highway program is administered by t he WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves th e quality of the state’s environment by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Individuals\, groups\, and organization s can register to pick up trash on most state-maintained roads\, back road s\, or main routes. Private roads and interstate highways cannot be adopte d. The Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage bags\, work gloves and saf ety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of disposing of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12-years-old to participate. One-time cleanups are encouraged but must be registered. Groups must register by September 18th and inform their county WVDOH garage if they need supplies. Supplies may be picked up during normal business hours at your local WVDOH garage. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or email dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach th e REAP voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, da te of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county where your adopted road is located. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's annu
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240912T1825260Z-399841-6017@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T180000 SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! Du ring the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and stud ying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) communities. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database (VAD) and contribute to ou r knowledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear cloth ing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muc k boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend som e time before the workshop looking over the study materials. The workshop will be along Morgan Run next to Calvary United Methodist Church in Morgan town. Questions? Email Jeffery Kresch or the Save Our Streams Coordinator at: saveourstreams@wv.gov. —> Register Here SOSMorganRunWorkshop.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the Save Our Strea ms workshop\, you will learn how to evalu ate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\ , and studying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvert ebrate (BM) communities.
Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Databa se (VAD) and contribute to our knowledge of the health o f our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the wo rkshop looking over the study materials.
The workshop will be along Morga n Run next to Calvary United Methodist Church in Morgantown. \;Q uestions? Email \;Jeffery Kresch \;or the Save Our Streams Coordinator at:& nbsp\;saveourstreams @wv.gov. \;
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CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Calvary United Methodist Church UID:20240912T2006080Z-399841-6018@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228 SUMMARY:National Monitoring Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) will host its 14th National Monitoring Conference from March 10 to 14\, 2025\, in G reen Bay\, Wisconsin at the KI Convention Center. All federal\, state\, tr ibal and local water professionals\, nonprofits\, academia\, water consult ants and industry\, and volunteer scientists are welcome at this important national forum on monitoring Great Lakes\, groundwater\, streams\, rivers \, lakes\, wetlands\, estuaries\, and oceans. The conference will be offer ed in a hybrid format\, primarily consisting of in-person presentations an d events as well as some virtual components. The registration deadline is Feb. 28th. Lean more here... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) will host its 14th National Moni toring Conference from \;March 10 to 14\, 2025\, in Green Bay\, Wiscon sin \;at the \;KI Convention Center. All f ederal\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, nonprofits\, acade mia\, water consultants and industry\, and volunteer scientists are welcom e at this important national forum on \;monitoring Great Lakes\, groun dwater\, streams\, rivers\, lakes\, wetlands\, estuaries\, and oceans.
The conference will be offered in a hybrid format\, primarily consisting of in-person presentations and events as well as some virtual components. \;The \;re gistration deadline is Feb. 28th. Lean more here...
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250226T1947130Z-399841-6283@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: FY23 Presid ential Budget EPA FY 22-26 Strategic Plan CWA Hazardous Substance Plan Upd ated State PFAS Standards Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wr ap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wr ap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Sincerely\, ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible Here .
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activiti es. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
Since rely\, ACWA Staff
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220401T1844110Z-399841-4457@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T193000 SUMMARY:WV climate seminar DESCRIPTION:Climate Solutions for WV Seminar #3 of the Climate Change PD Vi rtual Seminar Series is set\, and registration is now open. West Virginia Climate Change Professional Development Community is for educators who ar e interested in: Increasing the collaboration and collective impact of Wes t Virginia physical science experts\, social science experts\, community a ctivists\, and teachers. Highlighting\, rewarding\, and promoting climate change engagement of WV teachers and students through civic action and pub lic media campaigns. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Climate \;Solutions \;for \;WV \;Seminar #3 of the \;Climate \;Change PD Virtual Seminar Series is set\, and \;registration is now open. \;
< a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/wvclimatepd' target='_blank' data- auth='NotApplicable'>West Virginia \;Climate \;Change Pr ofessional Development Community \;is \;for \;educators wh o are interested in:
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210120T1559260Z-399841-3634@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220526 SUMMARY:YEP award winners DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Youth Environmental Program (YEP) presented close to $1 5\,000 in cash awards to groups from around the state for their efforts to better the environment in the Mountain State. Groups were recognized duri ng the 59th annual Youth Environmental Day at North Bend State Park. It ma rked the first in-person Youth Environmental Day since 2019. YEP membershi p consists of 4-H clubs\, scout troops\, schools and other youth organizat ions\, who complete environmental projects that benefit the state and thei r communities. Some of those projects include tree plantings\, roadside li tter and stream cleanups\, recycling drives and environmental education. D uring the past year\, YEP groups worked nearly 40\,000 hours to recycle mo re than 10\,000 pounds of aluminum\, 57\,000 pounds of plastic\, 61\,000 p ounds of steel and 75\,000 pounds of paper. They also planted 629 trees\, more than 1\,900 flowers and cleaned up 126 miles of roadways\, in additio n to community areas and streams. To see a complete list of winners\, visi t the website below. https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/YEP/Pages/Y outhEnvironmentalDay.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s \;Youth Environmental Program (YEP) presente d close to $15\,000 in cash awards to groups from around the state for the ir efforts to better the environment in the Mountain State. Groups were re cognized during the 59th annual Youth Environmental Day at North Bend Stat e Park. It marked the first in-person Youth Environmental Day since 2019.< /span>
YEP membership consists of 4 -H clubs\, scout troops\, schools and other youth organizations\, who comp lete environmental projects that benefit the state and their communities. Some of those projects include tree plantings\, roadside litter and stream cleanups\, recycling drives and environmental education.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>During the past year\, YEP groups worked nea rly 40\,000 hours to recycle more than 10\,000 pounds of aluminum\, 57\,00 0 pounds of plastic\, 61\,000 pounds of steel and 75\,000 pounds of paper. They also planted 629 trees\, more than 1\,900 flowers and cleaned up 126 miles of roadways\, in addition to community areas and streams. To see a complete list of winners\, visit the website below.
WV Rivers Coalition \;(WVRC) is creating a 2025 calendar that highlights the beauty of West Virginia&rsquo\;s rivers and streams -- and we want to feature your p hotos! WWVR invites you to submit your best photographs for a chance to be included in our calendar and win a $100 prize.
Guidelines \;
Ready to share your favorite snaps? Learn more about our contest\, view the gallery so far\, and submit your photo(s) --->\; Here.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240927T1921430Z-399841-6051@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin There’s officially a drought across the DC area\, but will it affect the local drinking water supply? Plans for Mary land transmission line run up against land preservation goals Potomac Conf erence: Reeling in the challenge of aquatic invasive species $2.7 Million allocated for Chesapeake Bay habitat and wetland restoration projects Rive rFest returns to historic St. Mary’s City Here be sea monsters: We have me t Chessie and … is it us? Recommendations for effective engagement with Na tional Parks about the Potomac watershed Shenandoah River Report Property swap approved for new Mount Jackson riverside park Designs for the next wa terfront park public art project revealed Fishing News Maryland Fishing Re port Maryland Catfish Trail hopes to control invasive species X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fis hing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240919T1720050Z-399841-6032@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601 SUMMARY:Discover nature day DESCRIPTION:Join Monongahela National Forest and our friends and partners\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, for Discover Nature Day at the Seneca Rocks Disc overy Center. Come and enjoy family-friendly fun and learning for all ages . Some of the cool stuff going on will include fly tying and casting\, liv e birds of prey\, and even a special appearance by Smokey Bear! In additio n\, there will be plenty of prizes and take-home crafts. This event is bro ught to you in partnership with Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA)\, Eastern Forests Interpretive Association (ENFIA) and many others . Call the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center at (304) 567-2827 for more inform ation. Seneca Rocks Discover Center is located at 13 Roy Gap Road. Entranc e to the main parking lot is off U.S. 33\, just south of the U.S. 33/State Route 28 intersection in Seneca Rocks. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Mononga hela National Forest and our friends and partners\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. \, for Discover Nature Day at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center .
Come and enjoy family-friendly fun and learning for all ages. Some of the cool stu ff going on will include fly tying and casting\, live birds of prey\, and even a special appearance by Smokey Bear! In addition\, there will be plen ty of prizes and take-home crafts. This event is brought to you in partner ship with Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA)\, Eastern Fore sts Interpretive Association (ENFIA) and many others.
Call the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center at (304) 567-2827 for more information. Seneca Rocks Discover Center is located at 13 Roy Gap Road. Entrance to the main parking lot is off U.S. 33\, just so uth of the U.S. 33/State Route 28 intersection in Seneca Rocks.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Seneca Rocks Discovery Center UID:20240528T1321320Z-399841-5834@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T140000 SUMMARY:Piney Creek hike DESCRIPTION:Event by New River Conservancy. Location: YMCA Paul Cline Memor ial Sport The Grey Flats Trail System boasts over 20 miles of trails along the rim of the gorge and to the Alfred Beckley Mill along the High Falls of the creek. The Piney Creek Preserve plans an additional 20 miles of tra ils.The hike will explore the Piney Creek Gorge Grey Flats Trail system wi th WV Explorer publisher and editor\, Dave Sibray\, Piney Creek Gorge Trai l system builder\, Gary Morefield\, and NRC Program Coordinator\, Dave Bas sage. Learn the history of the Beckley Mill at the bottom of the gorge\, t he trail system and how Piney Creek fits in the New River Watershed.We wil l meet at the YMCA soccer complex off RC Byrd Drive in Beckley. We will hi ke across level land\, and then descend into the gorge to the Beckley Mill site before climbing back out. The hike is 3.5 miles and will take about 3 hours with time to take photos of Piney Creek Falls and Mill Branch Fall s. This is a strenuous hike with steep sections – beginners can do this if you are in good shape. Wear appropriate shoes\, layered clothing\, and br ing a filled water thermos and snack. Meet at 10 am – finish between 1 and 2. Registration is not required but requested at info@newriverconservancy .org. Visit the FB event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;New River Conservancy. \;Location: \;YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sport
The Grey Flats Trail System boas ts over 20 miles of trails along the rim of the gorge and to the Alfred Be ckley Mill along the High Falls of the creek. The Piney Creek Preserve pla ns an additional 20 miles of trails.The hike will explore the Piney Creek Gorge Grey Flats Trail system with \;WV Explorer publisher and editor\, D ave Sibray\, Piney Creek Gorge Trail system builder\, Gary Morefield\, and NRC Program Coordinator\, Dave Bassage.
Learn the history of the Beckley Mill at the bottom of the go rge\, the trail system and how Piney Creek fits in the New River Watershed .We will meet at the YMCA soccer complex off RC Byrd Drive in Beckley. We will hike across level land\, and then descend into the gorge to the Beckl ey Mill site before climbing back out.
The hike is 3.5 miles and will take about 3 hours with time to take photos of Piney Creek Falls and Mill Branch Falls. This is a strenuou s hike with steep sections &ndash\; beginners can do this if you are in go od shape. Wear appropriate shoes\, layered clothing\, and bring a filled w ater thermos and snack. Meet at 10 am &ndash\; finish between 1 and 2.
Registration is not required bu t requested at info@newriverconservancy.org. Visit the \;FB event post to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Spots Complex UID:20240920T1929470Z-399841-6033@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920 SUMMARY:Chesapeake Bay Stewards newsletter DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Community news News from around the bay Grant op portunities Project map Thank you sponsors ---> Read all the stories here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240920T1502320Z-399841-6034@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2024 Natio nal Stormwater Roundtable - In-Person Registration Closing 10/8 EPA Releas es the 'Aquatic Resource Monitoring and Assessment Dashboard' EPA Upgrades ECHO Database EPA ORD Report\, “Estimates of Lake Nitrogen\, Phosphorus\, and Chlorophyll- a Concentrations to Characterize Harmful Algal Bloom Ris k Across the United States Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and m ore! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcom ing activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
\;In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds ou r membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240920T1726240Z-399841-6036@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241006 SUMMARY:FOC needs AMD assistance DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is looking for volunteers to join us for a day of hands-on work at our Pase acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment site. Come learn how FOC treats impacted water flowing from an abandoned coal mine seep\, and how we maintain our treatment systems. Volunteers wil l work on weeding the site (both manually and with weedeaters)\, removing Japanese Knotweed\, and if possible\, assist with pumping sludge from the settling pond. Volunteers that can bring additional weedeaters will be ext remely appreciated! Start ime: 10:00am Location: Pase Active AMD Treatment Site No experience needed - just a good attitude and a willingness to pit ch in! We’ll provide the tools and safety gear. Please bring lunch\, water \, and clothes and shoes that can get dirty or muddy. Gloves will be provi ded\, but feel free to bring your own. If you’re available and interested in volunteering\, please email Garrett Richardson. FOC.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Cheat \;(FOC) is looking for volunteers to join us for a day of hands-on wo rk at our Pase acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment site. Come learn how FOC treats impacted water flowing from an abandoned coal mine seep\, and how we maintain our treatment systems. Volunteers will work on weeding the sit e (both manually and with weedeaters)\, removing Japanese Knotweed\, and i f possible\, assist with pumping sludge from the settling pond. Volunteers that can bring additional weedeaters will be extremely appreciated!
Start ime: 10:00am
Location:
\;Pase Active AMD Treatment Site
No experience needed - just a g ood attitude and a willingness to pitch in! We&rsquo\;ll provide the tools and safety gear. \;Please bring lunch\, water\, and clothes and shoes that can get dirty or muddy. Gloves will be provided\, but feel free to b ring your own.
If you& rsquo\;re available and interested in volunteering\, please email Garrett Richardson.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240920T1844360Z-399841-6037@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200124 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-3-week-of-january-21-2020/ In this issue... EP A\, Army Finalize WOTUS: 'Navigable Waters Protection Rule' PFAS Added to Toxics Release Inventory CEQ Hearings on NEPA Overhaul ECOS' ERIS Site Liv e USGS Water Availability Map Live National Stormwater Calculator Applicat ions Webinar Meetings and More! ACAW's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the pa st week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Patrick McGuire. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
htt ps://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-3-week-of-january-21-20 20/
In this issue.. .
ACAW's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activitie s. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights i mportant information. Please direct comments to \;Patrick McGuire.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200124T1951180Z-399841-2717@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000 SUMMARY:Native Plant Society field trip DESCRIPTION:Event by West Virginia Native Plant Society at Audra State Park Explore beautiful Audra State Park in Barbour County with DNR Natural Her itage Botanist John Burkhart leading the hike to look at plants. Meet at t he upper parking lot near the main entrance and campground. All are welcom e to explore wildflowers with the native plant society. You do not need to be a member. If you already are or are interested in becoming a member\, consider coming to the prior meeting 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon – The Annual M eeting will take place at WV Wesleyan College\, Room 217 in Christopher Ha ll of Science\, Buckhannon WV. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;West Virginia Native Plant Society \;at \;Audra State Park
Explore beautiful \;Audra State Park in Barbour County with DNR Natural Heritage Botanist John Burkh art leading the hike to look at plants. Meet at the upper parking lot near the main entrance and campground. All are welcome to explore wildflowers with the native plant society. You do not need to be a member.
If you already are or are interested in becoming a member\, consider coming to the prior meeting 10:00 AM to 12:0 0 Noon &ndash\; The Annual Meeting will take place at WV Wesleyan College\ , Room 217 in Christopher Hall of Science\, Buckhannon WV. \; CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Audra State Park UID:20250818T1827070Z-399841-6743@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220216 SUMMARY:Volunteer WV is hiring DESCRIPTION:Volunteer West Virginia is seeking an Administrative Coordinato r to provide administrative support to all Volunteer West Virginia project s. This position assists the Finance and Operations Director with data ent ry\, purchasing and filing. This position also provides administrative sup port to our grantmaking and outreach projects\, commission and community m eetings and event\, and coordinates agency travel. Learn more about this opportunity --> HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Volunteer We st Virginia is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide \;admi nistrative support to all Volunteer West Virginia projects. This position assists the Finance and Operations Director with data entry\, purchasing a nd filing. This position also provides administrative support to our grant making and outreach projects\, commission and community meetings and event \, and coordinates agency travel. \;
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220216T1902120Z-399841-4328@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T143000 SUMMARY:Healthy watershed learning exchange DESCRIPTION:The EPA’s Healthy Watersheds Program is excited to announce the third meeting of our webinar series\, the Healthy Watersheds Learning Exc hanges. The upcoming call will feature data tools and resources to advance the identification and protection of healthy watersheds. Visit our webpag e for more information about this webinar series and use this link to regi ster. Previous webinar recordings may be found on our YouTube channel. We hope to see you there! Speakers: Janae Davis\, American Rivers – Rivers of Opportunity Assessment Tool. Ryan Toot\, US Forest Service – Forests to F aucets Assessment. Andrew Somor\, Cadmus Group – EPA Recovery Potential Sc reening Tool. Moderated by Beth Smith\, EPA Region 4 ---> Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The EPA&rsqu o\;s \;Healthy Watersheds Program \;is excited to announce th e third meeting of our webinar series\, the \;Healthy Watersheds Le arning Exchanges. The upcoming call will feature \;data tools and resources to advance the identification and protection of healthy watershe ds. Visit our \;webpage \;for more information about this w ebinar series and \;use this link to register. Previous webinar recordings may be found on our \;YouTube channel. We hope to see you there!
Speakers:&nbs p\;Janae Davis\, American Rivers &ndash\; Rivers of Opportunity Ass essment Tool. Ryan Toot\, US Forest Service &ndash\; Forests to Faucets As sessment. Andrew Somor\, Cadmus Group &ndash\; EPA Recovery Potential Scre ening Tool. Moderated by Beth Smith\, EPA Region 4
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Dive into th e volunteer management lifecycle\, covering everything from planning and r ecruitment to management and evaluation.
During this webinar\, you will learn to describe the five st ages of the volunteer lifecycle\, identify key activities within each stag e\, and use this framework to diagnose and strategize your current volunte er efforts.
Don't miss this chance to transform your volunteer program into a \;well-oiled machine ! \;This training will be lead by Shannon Stober from \;Jump Start Training &\; Development \, who will share her wealth of experience and infectious energy.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240930T1702230Z-399841-6053@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003 SUMMARY:Stroud UpStream News DESCRIPTION:This month\, we are highlighting the streamside forests\, or ri parian buffers\, that protect waterways. Every October\, conservation orga nizations across our region celebrate Riparian Buffer Month. We are deligh ted to be an important contributor to the science that established — and c ontinues to refine — best practices for effective riparian buffers. In th is issue: How Streamside Forests Make Us and Our Water More Climate Resili ent Using Herbicide: An Important Tool in Establishing Streamside Forests How Many Trees Does It Take to Protect a Stream? Stroud Center Honors Best selling Author of Four Fish\, Paul Greenberg Training: Healthy Streams Thr ough an Ecosystem Lens. When: Tuesday\, November 12. Doors open for light refreshments at 6 p.m.\, and the lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311. Cost: Fre e\, thanks to our sponsor Pennsylvania American Water. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month\, we are highlighting the streamside forests\, or riparian buffers\, that p rotect waterways. Every October\, conservation organizations across our re gion celebrate Riparian Buffer Month. We are delighted to be an important contributor to the science that established &mdash\; and continues to refi ne &mdash\; best practices for effective riparian buffers. \;
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hy Streams Through an Ecosystem Lens. \;When: \;Tuesday\, November 12. Doors open for light refreshments at 6 p.m.\, an
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Where: \;Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spence
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240927T1354170Z-399841-6046@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2024 Nation al Stormwater Roundtable - In-Person Registration Closing 10/8 Cybersecuri ty Awareness Month Source Water Protection Week Wastewater Technical Assis tance for Rural\, Small\, and Tribal Communities Meetings\, webinars\, job s\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events a nd upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadl ines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekl y Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. Th e Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights import ant information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240927T1658310Z-399841-6049@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000 SUMMARY:Cabell County water festival DESCRIPTION:Approximately 250 fifth-grade students from Cabell County will fill Barboursville City Park for a day of hands-on learning as part of the Cabell County Water Festival (CCWF). The CCWF will focus on educating stu dents about our water\, with an eye toward creating a generation of respon sible consumers of the state’s natural resources. Participants will rotate through the stations\, staffed by educators from WVDEP\, Marshall Univers ity\, US Army Corps of Engineers\, National Weather Service\, Natural Reso urces Conservation Services\, Huntington Stormwater Utility\, Barboursvill e Stormwater Program\, West Virginia American Water\, and Fourpole Creek W atershed Association. Participating schools include Village of Barboursvil le\, Meadows\, Martha\, Hite Saunders\, Davis Creek and Culloden elementar y schools. Sponsors of the CCWF include Project WET (Water Education Today )\, which is housed under the West Virginia Department of Environmental Pr otection’s (WVDEP) Watershed Improvement Branch and local partners includi ng WVDEP's Youth Environmental Program\, and Barboursville City Park. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Approximatel y 250 fifth-grade students from Cabell County will fill \;Barboursville City Park for a d ay of hands-on learning as part of the Cabell County Water Festival (CCWF) . The CCWF will focus on educating students about our water\, with an eye toward creating a generation of responsible consumers of the state&rsquo\; s natural resources.
Partici pants will rotate through the stations\, staffed by educators from WVDEP\, Marshall University\, US Army Corps of Engineers\, National Weather Servi ce\, Natural Resources Conservation Services\, Huntington Stormwater Utili ty\, Barboursville Stormwater Program\, West Virginia American Water\, and Fourpole Creek Watershed Association. Participating schools include Villa ge of Barboursville\, Meadows\, Martha\, Hite Saunders\, Davis Creek and C ulloden elementary schools.
Sponsors of the CCWF include \;Project WET (Water Education Today)\, which is housed under the West Virginia Depa rtment of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) \;Watershed Improvement Branch and local partners including WVDEP's Youth Env ironmental Program\, and Barboursville City Park.
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Barboursville City Park UID:20240927T1714210Z-399841-6050@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241027 SUMMARY:WV Trails conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Event by WV Trail. At: Stonewall Resort Roanoke West Virginia J oin us for the 2024 WV Trail Conference\, the premier statewide gathering of trail advocates\, trail builders\, recreational trail users\, and land managers. This unique event offers a platform for networking and collabora tion among the key stakeholders in West Virginia's trail community. The 20 24 Conference will be held October 28th at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke\, W V. Stonewall Resort features a beautiful lakeside lodge nestled within a 1 \,900-acre state park and offers a variety of activities including fishing \, kayaking\, hiking\, biking\, tennis\, and golf. Sunday afternoon field trips start the Conference followed by a full day of presentations on Mond ay\, October 28th. Several workshop options are available on Tuesday\, the 29th as well!$100 registration fee includes all 3 days with a lunch and H appy Hour (*over 21) on Tuesday. All Conference attendees will also receiv e a tote bag and Klean Kanteen. Please visit https://www.wvtrail.org/regis tration to sign up today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;WV Trail. \;At: \;Stonewall Resort Roanoke West Virginia
Join us for the 2024 WV Trail Conference\, the premier statewide gathering of trail advocates\, trail builders\, recr eational trail users\, and land managers. This unique event offers a platf orm for networking and collaboration among the key stakeholders in West Vi rginia's trail community.
Th e 2024 Conference will be held October 28th at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke \, WV. Stonewall Resort features a beautiful lakeside lodge nestled within a 1\,900-acre state park and offers a variety of activities including fis hing\, kayaking\, hiking\, biking\, tennis\, and golf.
Please visit \;< em>https://www.wvtrail.org/registration&nbs p\;to sign up today! \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241003T1910370Z-399841-6058@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200527 SUMMARY:First2 Network internships DESCRIPTION:First2 Network is recruiting rising college freshman for a PAID internship this summer! Note most internship opportunities are virtual. T he NSF-funded First2 Network offers a unique opportunity for first-generat ion college students or students from an underrepresented group in West Vi rginia who plan to major in science\, technology\, engineering or mathemat ics (STEM). If accepted\, you will participate in a two-week STEM research internship in July\; and be awarded up to $600 upon successful completion of the program. Sites will be hosted at West Virginia University\, Marsha ll University\, West Virginia State University\, Fairmont State University \, the University of Charleston\, WVU Tech\, the West Virginia School of O steopathic Medicine\, High Rocks and Green Bank Observatory. More info at: https://first2network.org/students/studopps/highrocks-first2-network-alli ance-application-information. Apply HERE. General questions? Contact First 2StudentCoordinator@gmail.com. Questions about the WVU site? Contact kewil liamson@mail.wvu.edu X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:First2 Network \;is recruiting rising co llege freshman for a PAID internship this summer ! Note most internship opportunities are virtual .
The NSF-funded First2 Netw ork offers a unique opportunity for first-generation college students or s tudents from an underrepresented group in West Virginia who plan to major in science\, technology\, engineering or mathematics (STEM). If accepted\, you will participate in a two-week STEM research internship in July\; and be awarded up to $600 upon successful completion of the program. < /p>
Sites will be hosted at West Virgin ia University\, Marshall University\, West Virginia State University\, Fai rmont State University\, the University of Charleston\, WVU Tech\, the Wes t Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine\, High Rocks and Green Bank Obse rvatory.
More info at: < a href='https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__first2network .org_students_studopps_highrocks-2Dfirst2-2Dnetwork-2Dalliance-2Dapplicati on-2Dinformation&\;d=DwMFAw&\;c=ApwzowJNAKKw3xye91w7BE1XMRKi2LN9kiMk 5Csz9Zk&\;r=XBdxiYmJa5gLfEXrzjzBq8RD5w5SO6rUrQDCSuWuvug&\;m=ehnRsatl 302tIQ5jG1jwaSXIVz7uSGKmvnFZCgpM5rI&\;s=q-cEtEhUWjnusFbLPGbmPUJybxHfQmT 4EduUFkB2gsM&\;e='>https://first2network.org/students/studopps/highrock s-first2-network-alliance-application-information. Apply HERE.
General questions? Contact First2StudentCoordinator@gmail.com . Questions about the WVU site? Contact kewilliamson@mail.wvu.edu
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200526T1330380Z-399841-3132@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200131 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-4-week-of-january-27-2020/ In this issue... AC WA WOTUS Rule Summary House Democrats Introduce Infrastructure Framework E CHO and PFAS Training Available ACWA Annual Membership Survey SNC NCI Symp osium Report Out Meetings and More! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of th e past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our members hip of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https ://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-4-week-of-january-27-2020 /
In this issue...
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and u pcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200204T2111160Z-399841-2740@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220221 SUMMARY:WVs mountains DESCRIPTION:West Virginia is the only state that lies completely within the Appalachian Mountain region. It also has a higher mean elevation than any state in the east\, at 1\,654 ft. Elevations range from 4\,862' at Spruce Knob to 240' at Harper's Ferry. Though many of its lesser mountains might be termed 'hills\,' more mountain land exists per square mile in West Vir ginia than in any other U.S. state. Do you have photo's of our mountains? Please share via email Here. WVMountains.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a is the only state that lies completely within the Appalachian Mountain r egion. It also has a higher mean elevation than any state in the east\, at 1\,654 ft. Elevations range from 4\,862' at Spruce Knob to 240' at Harper 's Ferry.
Though many of its lesser mountains might be termed 'hills\,' more mountain land exists per square mile in West Virginia than in any other U.S. state. \;Do you have photo's of our mountains? Please share via email Here.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220218T2054530Z-399841-4335@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: EPA Release s Final PFAS Aquatic Life Criteria and Benchmarks EPA Issues National Requ irements to Protect U.S. Waterways from Pollutants Discharged by Vessels E PA Launches Resource Website for Communities Affected by Hurricane Helene EPA Seeks Input on Perchlorate Regulation EPA Announces New Lagoon Tools f or Small\, Rural and Tribal Communities Meetings\, webinars\, jobs\, and m ore! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and up coming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this i ssue:
T he ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hi ghlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241004T1821440Z-399841-6071@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106 SUMMARY:WV Watershed Symposium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Greetings WV Watershed Groups and more! The WV Watershed Sympos ium will be virtual via Zoom\, and is scheduled for November 6-7\, 2020. P lease share with your members and plan to attend this unique event that ce lebrates accomplishments\, provides learning opportunities and more. Ques tions? Contact Autumn Crow\, WV Rivers Coalition or Tomi Bergstrom\, WVDEP 's Watershed Improvement Branch. Click-Here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greetings WV Watershed Groups and more!
The WV Watershed Symposium will be virtual via Zoom\, and is scheduled for November 6-7\, 2020. Ple ase share with your members and plan to attend this unique event that cele brates accomplishments\, provides learning opportunities and more. \;< /span>
Questions? Contact Autumn Crow\, WV Rivers Coalition or Tomi Bergstrom\, WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch.
Click-Here \;to register and learn more.
Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Last we ek we mentioned that macros can be found in vernal pools\, and dragonfly l arvae are no exception. This common whitetail or long-tailed skimmer larva is at home in the still waters of a vernal pool\, where there's also an a bundance of prey for food (can you spot its next snack?). When the time is right\, it'll emerge as a big\, beautiful common whitetail with a chunky white abdomen and black striped wings if a male or a more slender brown an d white abdomen and black striped wings if a female.
Photo< /span>: Moatsville
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250827T2034170Z-399841-6744@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906 SUMMARY:Freshwater Folk Festival DESCRIPTION:Freshwater Folk Festival A day of nature presentations\, exhibi ts\, music and food trucks. Sponsored by the Friends of the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Freshwater F olk Festival
A day of nature presentations\, exhibits\, music and food trucks. Sponsored by the Friend s of the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Ha tchery. \;
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CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:National Fish Hatchery UID:20250806T1244310Z-399841-6710@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200629 SUMMARY:Not Just Another Hiker DESCRIPTION:SHILLETHA CURTIS Not Just Another Hiker “You’re not special bec ause you’re brown. In this group\, you’re just another hiker. You aren’t t he first person of color to hike the AT and I won’t be the last\,” I furio usly slammed down on the letters on my keyboard. A raging wildfire lit wit hin the depths of my soul and there was nothing that could quench its powe r and screams. My whole life\, I have dealt with racism\, but this time I decided to use my voice. Click-Here to read the whole story… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SHILLETHA CURTIS
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&ldquo\;You&rsquo\;re not special because you&rsq uo\;re brown. In this group\, you&rsquo\;re just another hiker. You aren&r squo\;t the first person of color to hike the AT and I won&rsquo\;t be the last\,&rdquo\; I furiously slammed down on the letters on my keyboard. A raging wildfire lit within the depths of my soul and there was nothing tha t could quench its power and screams. My whole life\, I have dealt with ra cism\, but this time I decided to use my voice.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200629T1347550Z-399841-3229@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T150000 SUMMARY:UV Filters in Sunscreens DESCRIPTION:UV Filters in Sunscreens and The Impacts on Aquatic Organisms T his talk will provide background on the emerging concern around UV filters (UVFs) and their potential impacts to coral reefs\, provide an overview o f the state of the science\, and discuss where advancements need to be mad e for a defensible environmental risk assessment. EPA’s Office of Research and Development is working with scientists across sectors to communicate data needs for defensible analyses of potential risks of UVFs in marine\, estuarine\, and freshwater ecosystems. In further efforts to advance the s cience\, researchers in ORD’s Center for Environmental Measurement and Mod eling are evaluating effects of UVFs on marine and estuarine species\, inc luding novel methods development that assess coral sensitivity to UVFs and advances in analytical chemistry of these challenging compounds. These st eps demonstrate EPA’s responsiveness to the NASEM 2022 report “Review of F ate\, Exposure\, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Imp lications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health”\, while advancing the scie nce and data needs to protect coral reefs and other at-risk aquatic commun ities from UVFs. ---> Register Here October2024WaterResearchflyer.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:UV Filters i n Sunscreens and The Impacts on Aquatic Organisms
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241008T1233590Z-399841-6072@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218 SUMMARY:Benedum Foundation is hiring DESCRIPTION:The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation seeks a senior level candidate to lead its Community & Economic Development Grantmaking Program in West Virginia. This is a senior staff role at the Foundation with a gr eat deal of independence and agency to execute the work. The position requ ires the ability to travel throughout the region to serve the Foundation’s mission with a focus on West Virginia partners and communities\, along wi th monthly travel to the Pittsburgh office to attend staff meetings and me et with the President. The successful candidate will likely work out of a West Virginia based home office. Learn more about this opportunity HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Claude W orthington Benedum Foundation seeks a senior level candidate to lead its C ommunity &\; Economic Development Grantmaking Program in West Virginia. This is a senior staff role at the Foundation with a great deal of indepe ndence and agency to execute the work. The position requires the ability t o travel throughout the region to serve the Foundation&rsquo\;s mission wi th a focus on West Virginia partners and communities\, along with monthly travel to the Pittsburgh office to attend staff meetings and meet with the President. The successful candidate will likely work out of a West Virgin ia based home office.
Learn more about this opportunity \;< a href='https://benedum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Benedum-Com-and-Eco n-Dev-Job-Profile.pdf' target='_blank'>HERE .
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220216T1907330Z-399841-4329@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin US ACOE to conduct feasibility study for W ashington Metro backup water supply The world’s rivers faced the driest ye ar in three decades in 2023 Despite rainfall from Hurricane Helene\, West Virginia’s drought continues Factors contributing to pesticide contaminati on in riverine systems: The role of wastewater and landscape sources Eagle watching at Caledon State Park Mason Neck Park debuts all-terrain wheelch airs Explore West Virginia's fall beauty: WonderFall walks return to State Parks Fishing News Grants awarded to MD DNR for native trout and sunfish habitat restoration PFBC offers grants up to 25K to Inspire interest in fi shing and boating Sustainable fishing charters reel in the Potomac’s catfi sh population Rarely spotted fish with human-like teeth caught in Western Maryland Brook trout on the brink An eel by any other name X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
The WonderFa ll Walks\, are a series of guided hikes that celebrate the stunning fall f oliage across the Mountain State. Led by expert park naturalists\, these h ikes offer a unique opportunity to explore West Virginia&rsquo\;s natural beauty during the peak of autumn\, while earning the highly sought-after W onderFall WV State Park hiking patch. \;These hikes provide an excellent way to connect with nature\, discover local wildlife\, and enjoy the vibrant colors that make West Virginia's fall season so special.
Each WonderFall Walk is led by knowledgeable park naturalists who will share i nsights into the local environment\, history\, and wildlife. Most hikes ar e suitable for all ages\, and many are pet-friendly\, allowing dogs on lea shes. Participants in the WonderFall Walks will receive a WonderFall Walk patch to commemorate their experience. \;For more information on parti cipation and registration\, contact the respective state park.
CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20241011T2000150Z-399841-6080@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201015 SUMMARY:Climate change education DESCRIPTION:Below are several excellent resources/opportunities to learn ab out climate change. Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change. This new report was developed by the West Virginia Climate Alliance\, a of coalition West Vir ginia-based organizations working to provide Mountaineers the facts on the climate crisis. The easy to read report explains the science behind clima te change\; details its key impacts in West Virginia\, like flooding\; and provides potential solutions to this growing problem. Learn about solar e nergy. A new solar co-op hosted by Solar United Neighbors is forming in So utheastern WV and you are invited to learn more. Find out what a solar co- op is\, how solar energy works\, and if solar could benefit your home or s mall business. Find out more here. Join the webinar on October 22\, from 6 -8 PM: What Do We Tell The Kids and What Are They Telling Us? Generational Perspectives and the Climate Crisis. During the webinar you’ll learn from researchers on the forefront of the climate crisis as they tackle questio ns like: what strategies support hope and positive action\; and how can un derstanding generational perspectives lead to better climate solutions? Le arn more and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Belo w are several excellent resources/opportunities to learn about climate cha nge.
In this issu e:
Grants
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;HERE:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241011T1713320Z-399841-6084@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Water supply study to investigate Potomac River alternatives Potomac Conservancy launches $8M campaign for river res toration Solar industry electrifies pushback in rural areas of Chesapeake Bay region Helene\, other rainfall result in improvements to drought condi tions Tree planting honors Penny Gross DC birdwatchers remember the land's history on Indigenous People’s Day EPA Announces $40 million available to fund EJ projects across the Mid-Atlantic Fishing News Fall fishing brings Rockfish and Redfish to Patuxent\, Potomac West Virginia’s Monster Trout contest is back for 3rd year Grants awarded to Maryland DNR to conserve na tive Brook Trout and Sunfish and restore their habitat X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
The 2nd Quar ter Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be viewed HERE.
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Water and Wastewater Division - Public Service Commission of West Virginia
201 Brooks Street (PO Box 812)\, Charleston\, WV \; 25323
Phone: \;304-340-0440\; nt incher@psc.state.wv.us
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200629T1349550Z-399841-3230@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200630 SUMMARY: SARS-CoV-2 DESCRIPTION:Reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Science 26 Jun 2020: Vol. 368\, Issue 6498\, pp. 1422-1424. Authors: Kimberly A. Prather\, Chia C. Wang\, Robert T. Schooley https://science.sciencemag.org/content/368/6498/ 1422 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Redu cing transmission of SARS-CoV-2. \;Science \;&nb sp\;26 Jun 2020: Vol. 368\, Issue 6498\, pp. 1422-1424. Authors: Kimberly A. Prather\, \;Chia C. Wang\, Robert T. Schooley
https:// science.sciencemag.org/content/368/6498/1422
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200629T1352010Z-399841-3231@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T210000 SUMMARY:Infrared Exploration DESCRIPTION:Infrared Exploration Explore the legacy of the Spitzer Space Te lescope and how it sets the stage for the future in this discussion with S pitzer project scientist Michael Werner. Hosted by National Air and Space Museum\, Smithsonian Institution Tune in on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pxYg mUvgSv4. Sign up HERE to get a reminder. https://www.facebook.com/events/s /infrared-exploration-with-the-/300900901084326/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Infrared Exploration
Explore the legacy of the Spitzer Space Telescope and how i t sets the stage for the future in this discussion with Spitzer project sc ientist Michael Werner. Hosted by \;National Air and Space Museum\, Smithsonian Institution< /span>
Tune in on YouTube: \;https:/ /youtu.be/pxYgmUvgSv4. Sign up \;HERE to get a reminder.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/infrared-explora tion-with-the-/300900901084326/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200629T1358130Z-399841-3232@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200612 SUMMARY:Saving the rain DESCRIPTION:Saving the Rain: Green Stormwater Solutions for Congregations T his guide was created to help congregations work through the process of en hancing their grounds by implementing green stormwater management practice s. Saving the Rain: Green Stormwater Solutions for Congregations (32 pp\, 15 MB\, May 2020\, 841-R-20-001). Note: You will need a PDF reader to vie w files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more. https://www. epa.gov/nps/saving-rain-green-stormwater-solutions-congregations X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Savi ng the Rain: Green Stormwater Solutions for Congregations
This guide was cre ated to help congregations work through the process of enhancing their gro unds by implementing green stormwater management practices. \;< /p>
Saving the Rain: Green Stormwater Solutions for Congregations (32 p p\, 15 MB\, May 2020\, 841-R-20-001). Note: You will need a PDF reader to view files on this page. See EPA&rsquo\;s About PDF p age to learn more.
https://www.ep a.gov/nps/saving-rain-green-stormwater-solutions-congregations< /span>
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200608T1621230Z-399841-3196@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T140000 SUMMARY:Climate municipal rebates DESCRIPTION:Municipal Rebates for Climate-Resilient Landscaping The Communi ty Habitat Team is excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar\, “Municip al Rebates for Climate-Resilient Landscaping” hosted in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation's Sacred Grounds Program and guest speak ers from Ft. Collins\, CO and Montgomery County\, MD that have successful rebate programs for homes and others in their communities. With more frequ ent and intense extreme weather events\, there is increasing concern for h ow urban landscapes are managed. While some landscape management practices have exacerbated the impacts of climate change\, communities are creating new ways to use landscape management to bolster their resilience. When: O ctober 29th 1 pm ET. Register via zoom X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Muni cipal Rebates for Climate-Resilient Landscaping
The Community Habitat Team is excited to invi
te you to an upcoming webinar\, &ldquo\;Municipal Rebates for Climate-Resili
ent Landscaping&rdquo\; hosted in collaboration with the National Wild
life Federation's \;Sacred Grounds Program \;and guest speakers
from Ft. Collins\, CO and Montgomery County\, MD that have successful reba
te programs for homes and others in their communities.
When: \;October 29th 1 pm ET. \;Register via zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241024T1509030Z-399841-6102@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T120000 SUMMARY:E-cycle event DESCRIPTION:The South Charleston Chamber of Commerce\, Associated Systems P rofessionals\, and Bluegrass E-Cycle are hosting a Free E-Cycle Event! Bet ween 9am-12pm on Friday\, September 14\, 2018\, drop off your old/used ele ctronic items to be safely recycled free of charge at the South Charleston Community Center Parking Lot. On-site hard drive destruction will be avai lable. Items accepted include: Batteries\, Cable\, CD's\, Cell Phones\, Ci rcuit Boards\, Copiers\, CPUs\, Consumer Electronics\, Ink/Toner Cartridge s\, Keyboards\, Laptops\, Mice\, Modems\, Flat Screen Monitors\, Flat Scre en TVs\, MP3 Players\, Network Equipment\, Phone Systems\, Printers\, Rout ers\, Satellite Boxes\, Servers\, Speakers\, Switches\, UPS Units\, Video Games/Consoles. Flat Screen TVs only! NO CRT Monitors\, large household ap pliances and fluorescent light bulbs! Bluegrass E-Cycle will be providing the e-cycling services! https://www.facebook.com/events/319409711951608/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The South Ch
arleston Chamber of Commerce\, Associated Systems Professionals\, and Bluegrass E-Cycl
e are hosting a Free E-Cycle Event!
Between 9am-12pm on Friday\, September 14\, 2018\, drop off you
r old/used electronic items to be safely recycled free of charge at the So
uth Charleston Community Center Parking Lot. On-site hard drive destructio
n will be available.
Ite
ms accepted include: Batteries\, Cable\, CD's\, Cell Phones\, Circuit Boar
ds\, Copiers\, CPUs\, Consumer Electronics\, Ink/Toner Cartridges\, Keyboa
rds\, Laptops\, Mice\, Modems\, Flat Screen Monitors\, Flat Screen TVs\, M
P3 Players\, Network Equipment\, Phone Systems\, Printers\, Routers\, Sate
llite Boxes\, Servers\, Speakers\, Switches\, UPS Units\, Video Games/Cons
oles.
Flat Screen TVs onl
y! NO CRT Monitors\, large household appliances and fluorescent light bulb
s! Bluegrass E-Cycle will be providing the e-cycling services!
https: //www.facebook.com/events/319409711951608/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Charleston Community Center UID:20180910T1252380Z-399841-1180@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T140000 SUMMARY:Healthy watershed learning exchange DESCRIPTION:The EPA’s Healthy Watersheds Program is excited to announce the third meeting of our webinar series\, the Healthy Watersheds Learning Exc hanges. The webinar will feature data tools and resources to advance the i dentification and protection of healthy watersheds. Visit our webpage for more information about this webinar series. Previous webinar recordings ma y be found on our YouTube channel. We hope to see you there! ---> Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The EPA&rsqu o\;s \;Healthy Watersheds Program \;is excited to announce th e third meeting of our webinar series\, the \;Healthy Watersheds Le arning Exchanges.
The w ebinar will feature \;data tools and resources to advance the identifi cation and protection of healthy watersheds. Visit our \;webpage \;for more information about this webinar series. Previous webinar r ecordings may be found on our \;YouTube cha nnel. We hope to see you there!
--->\; \;Register Here< /a>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241022T1951010Z-399841-6099@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin DC is 21 days without rain as drought conc erns return Hoping for a lot of snow in the DC area this winter? What NOAA forecasters say we can expect County leaders say community activism helpe d to save native trees along GW Parkway Human health’ at risk: DC AG accus es construction company of polluting Anacostia River Water supply in count y carries high demand New map of mussel hotspots created A river in recove ry Virginia DWR calls for artwork submissions featuring the Atlantic sturg eon More Cedar Creek battlefield land destined for preservation Fishing Ne ws Southern Maryland anglers target Red Drum\, Rockfish Maryland Fishing R eport ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241025T2000420Z-399841-6103@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: You won't want to explore West Virginia's Most H aunted Tunnel Alone or at Night. Read more here. Despite rainfall from Hur ricane Helene\, West Virginia's drought continues. Read more here. The Ogu a Monster: Terrifying Legend of the Monongahela River Cryptid. Read more h ere. Groups petition Pennsylvania to Reduce Water Pollution from Shell Che mical Plant. Read more here. Could fungi actually cause a zombie apocalyps e? Read more here. The Impact of Drought on Water Quality in the Monongahe la. See results here. 3RQ's New Common Waters Initiative. If you are inter ested in learning more\, please reach out to rachel.spirnak@mail.wvu.edu. Audubon Creature of the Night. Friday and Saturday nights throughout Octob er - Beechwood Farms Nature Preserve. Buckhannon River Watershed Associati on is hiring a part time Operations Coordinator. Grants Whole Watershed A ct and Fund. All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 pm on December 3\, 2 024. The application process is done online\, click here to begin. Emergen cy Community Water Assistance Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241025T1914460Z-399841-6108@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241029 SUMMARY:Source water protection feedback DESCRIPTION:West Virginia American Water (WVAM) has a comprehensive program aimed at protecting our drinking water supplies. A key part of this progr am involves reviewing and updating our Source Water Protection Plans (SWPP s) in each of our water systems every three years\, and we want your input . SWPPs help identify and reduce potential risks to drinking water supplie s. These plans are unique to each water system and include information suc h as: Potential sources of contamination Plan objectives and components Im plementation activities and milestones Stakeholder engagement In 2024\, we ’re focused on updating our Region 4 SWPPs. This includes our Bluefield\, Bluestone\, New River\, Kanawha Valley\, and Gassaway water systems. Here’ s how you can provide input: We’re hosting a webinar for our Region 4 syst ems on November 7\, 2024\, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will have t he opportunity to ask questions and submit written comments during the web inar. Please visit us online for access and instructions. Not able to join us for the webinar? No problem. You can view the SWPP for your community and submit your feedback online. Comments must be received by November 22 to be considered for the Region 4 SWPP updates. Fill out our online SWP fe edback form. Not in Region 4. We welcome you to view your community’s SWPP and provide feedback anytime so it can be considered when the plan is nex t updated. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a American Water (WVAM) has a comprehensive program aimed at protecting ou r drinking water supplies. A key part of this program involves reviewing a nd updating our Source Water Protection Plans (SWPP s) in each of our water systems every three years\, and we want your input. SWPPs help identify and reduce potential risks to drin king water supplies. These plans are unique to each water system and inclu de information such as:
In 2024\, we&rsquo\;re focused on updat ing our Region 4 SWPPs. This includes our Bluefield\, Bluestone\, New Rive r\, Kanawha Valley\, and Gassaway water systems. Here&rsquo\;s how you can provide input:
Not in Region 4. We welcome you to view your communit y&rsquo\;s SWPP and provide feedback anytime so it can be considered when the plan is next updated.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20241029T1343250Z-399841-6110@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T153000 SUMMARY:Nonprofit story crafting DESCRIPTION:How to Find and Craft Powerful Nonprofit Stories Finding and cr afting a story that evokes emotion takes time AND help from others. In thi s webinar\, Lori Jacobwith will teach you how to inspire your friends and colleagues to come up with compelling stories that can help you raise more money. If you've ever thought - our staff doesn't help me find good stori es to share - this session is for you. You'll discover whom to talk to and what key questions to ask to uncover powerful stories. By the time this w ebinar is over\, you will (1) learn the true definition of a mission momen t and identify at least one from your organization\; (2) identify your own clear\, bold\, communication for crafting your mission moment story\; and \, (3) receive a template used by thousands to craft your own powerful two -minute story. This webinar will benefit fundraising and communication sta ff\, as well as board members. https://grantstation.com/webinar/how-find-a nd-craft-powerful-nonprofit-stories X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to Find and Craft Powerful Nonprofit Stories
Finding and crafting a story that evokes emotion takes time AND h elp from others. In this webinar\, Lori Jacobwith will teach you how to in spire your friends and colleagues to come up with compelling stories that can help you raise more money. If you've ever thought - our staff doesn't help me find good stories to share - this session is for you. You'll disco ver whom to talk to and what key questions to ask to uncover powerful stor ies. By the time this webinar is over\, you will (1) learn the true defini tion of a mission moment and identify at least one from your organization\ ; (2) identify your own clear\, bold\, communication for crafting your mis sion moment story\; and\, (3) receive a template used by thousands to craf t your own powerful two-minute story. This webinar will benefit fundraisin g and communication staff\, as well as board members.
https://grantstation.com/webinar/ how-find-and-craft-powerful-nonprofit-stories
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1404560Z-399841-2966@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T130000 SUMMARY:Secrets of Freshwater Mussels DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Secrets of Freshwater Mussels Oysters\, an icon ic Bay species well known for their culinary\, water quality\, and habitat value\, have a little known\, but equally impressive counterpart—freshwat er mussels. This bivalve was historically ubiquitous in upper portions of the watershed but has become scarcer as water quality degrades. They’re al so an indicator species—the canary in the coal mine—for stream health. Pre pare to be amazed at the lifecycle\, survival strategies\, and filtering c apacity of mussels. Joe Wood\, Ph.D. and Senior Scientist at the Chesapeak e Bay Foundation\, will share the most up to date research on this remarka ble species and its untapped potential to improve stream health and water quality throughout the Bay. https://secure.cbf.org/site/Calendar?view=Deta il&id=102869 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discovering the Secrets of Freshwater Mussels
Oysters\, an iconic Bay species well known for their culinary\, wate r quality\, and habitat value\, have a little known\, but equally impressi ve counterpart&mdash\;freshwater mussels. This bivalve was historically ub iquitous in upper portions of the watershed but has become scarcer as wate r quality degrades. They&rsquo\;re also an indicator species&mdash\;the ca nary in the coal mine&mdash\;for stream health. Prepare to be amazed at th e lifecycle\, survival strategies\, and filtering capacity of mussels. Joe Wood\, Ph.D. and Senior Scientist at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation\, will share the most up to date research on this remarkable species and its unt apped potential to improve stream health and water quality throughout the Bay.
https://secure.cbf.org/ site/Calendar?view=Detail&\;id=102869
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1411380Z-399841-2969@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200417 SUMMARY:Water-level sensors DESCRIPTION:What You Need To Know About Water Level Measurement With A Pres sure Sensor Three time slots available. See website. Hydrogeologist Adam H obson will look at how water level measurements are made with a pressure s ensor and how to interpret the data for best results. https://in-situ.com/ us/water-level-measurement-with-a-pressure-sensor X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What You Nee d To Know About Water Level Measurement With A Pressure Sensor
Three time slots available. See website . Hydrogeologist Adam Hobson will look at how water level measurements are made with a pressure sensor and how to interpret the data for best result s.
https://in-situ.com /us/water-level-measurement-with-a-pressure-sensor
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1412500Z-399841-2970@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T120000 SUMMARY:Remote Field Monitoring Systems DESCRIPTION:Choosing a Remote Field Monitoring System – Factors to Consider From Onset Data Loggers: From weather stations to wireless sensor network s\, this webinar will cover factors to consider when selecting the right r emote field monitoring system for you. https://register.gotowebinar.com/re gister/6321873407126253068 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Choosing a R emote Field Monitoring System &ndash\; Factors to Consider
From Onset Data Loggers: From weather stati ons to wireless sensor networks\, this webinar will cover factors to consi der when selecting the right remote field monitoring system for you.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/re gister/6321873407126253068
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1413060Z-399841-2968@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241031 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Drought worries remain\, as Potomac River levels monitored Extension of region's drought watch looms as Potomac Rive r levels drop A river walk in the woods [Audio] State offering trees for s pring planting Environmental advocate says outdoor play should be a seriou s goal Water quality advocates ask Virginia for more aggressive PFAS polic ies NSVRC begins overhaul of regional water supply plan The best places to see fall foliage in the DC area this weekend Our beautiful Anacostia is c oming back [Blog] District gave nearly $1.2 billion to contractor accused of contaminating city water Actor LeVar Burton visits DC youth\, encourage s environmental conservation efforts Fishing News Maryland Fishing Report Gov. Justice congratulates West Virginia’s first youth Master Angler X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fi shing News
Trainings on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program
The following information was provided by the U.S. Small B usiness Administration\, West Virginia District Office: The U.S. Small Bus iness Administration West Virginia District Office and the West Virginia S mall Business Development Center will host trainings on the Economic Injur y Disaster Loan program\, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance\, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Due to the high volume of COVID-19 loan relie f questions their offices are receiving\, they are recommending people att end any of the below sessions to learn more before calling.
http://wvhub.org/trainings-from-the-sba-and-wvsbdc/
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1407230Z-399841-2967@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231030 SUMMARY:FOB newsletter DESCRIPTION:Our Fall 2023 Newsletter is here! Click-Here to download your f ree copy! Inside you will find updates on all of our current projects as w ell as some interesting facts about the awesome animals of our watershed! FOB_logo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Fall 202 3 Newsletter is here! \;Click-Here to download your free copy! Insid e you will find updates on all of our current projects as well as some int eresting facts about the awesome animals of our watershed!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20231030T1630010Z-399841-5476@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190208 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-5-week-of-february-4-2019/ In this issue . . . Committee Approves Wheeler’s Appointment PFAS Management Plan Water Qualit y Trading Guidance Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membersh ip of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please dir ect any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
< p>http s://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-5-week-of-february-4-2019 /In this issue . . .
The Week ly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. T he Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impor tant information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190215T1730380Z-399841-1626@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin DC sets record for days without rain as dr ought sets in Open air burning prohibited throughout the Shenandoah Valley DEP declares drought watch in Central PA counties For tens of thousands o f West Virginians who need clean water\, a $1 billion investment is a drop in the bucket Study finds microplastics in waterways throughout Pennsylva nia Small actions at home can make a difference in watershed health [Blog] Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for dri nking water supplies Chesapeake Bay sees slight improvement in water quali ty The forgotten story of Virginia’s Patawomeck tribe to be told in author talks Fishing News Brook trout resurgence in the Potomac headwaters is a beacon of hope Maryland Fishing Report USFWS finalizes public access to hu nting and fishing in National Wildlife Refuge System X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fis hing News
Tuesday\, Se
ptember 11\, 6 pm - 8&rsquo\;ish pm at the outdoor classroom New River Bir
ding &\; Nature Center located at Wolf Creek Park. Mitchell Dech presen
ts 'Wild Edibles'
This e
lective class and is sure to be an awesome learning experience - join us a
nd bring a friend! Class fee: $5 for members and $10 for non members. Plea
se let us know if you will attend.
Directions to NRBNC: Rt 19 to Appalachian Drive (turn right if c
oming from the south and left from the north)\; at the bottom of Appalachi
an drive turn left on to Rt 16\, then immediately right (about 100 yds) in
to Wolf Creek Park onto Nick Rahall Parkway (pass the Fayetteville Vet the
n pass Bridge Brew Works)\; then turn left onto Guy Dooley Drive (a dirt a
nd gravel road). That road will 'dead end' at the boardwalk.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:New River Birding & Nature Center UID:20180910T1255200Z-399841-1181@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T200000 SUMMARY:MCWA board meeting DESCRIPTION:Board meeting The public and volunteers welcome to attend. Loca tion: 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgomery\, WV 25136 Contact: Beach Vickers\, Wate rshed Resource Specialist\, 951-847-0943\, Email: beachtex@msn.com Websit e: https://morriscreekwatershed.org/ and Morris Creek Watershed Associatio n is on Facebook X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Board meeting
The public and volunteers welcome to attend.
Location: 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgomery\, WV 25136< /p>
Contact: Beach V ickers\, Watershed Resource Specialist\, 951-847-0943\, Email: \;beachtex@msn.com \;
Website: https://morriscreekwatershed.org/ and Morris Creek Watershed Association is on Facebook
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Watershed building UID:20180910T1513330Z-399841-1186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180910 SUMMARY:Northern Basin Mailbag DESCRIPTION:Greetings\, See the attached pdf document for much more informa tion. NorthernBasinMailBag-091018.pdf STREAM PARTNERS 2019 APPLICATIONS D UE 09/17/2018 Please join the West Virginia Watershed Network on October 2 6 and 27 at Adventures on the Gorge for the 20th ANNUAL WATERSHED CELEBRAT ION DAY! The purpose of the event is to recognize the efforts of West Virg inia’s volunteer watershed groups\, to provide an opportunity for networki ng\, and to share worthwhile information. For a description and the regist ration\, go to: http://bit.ly/WCDregister DEADLINE: 9/26/2018 Martin Chr ist\, Northern Basin Coordinator West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management\, Watershed Improvement Branch Email: Martin.J.Christ@WV.gov Tel. 304-368-2000\; Cell 304-932-574 1 Address: 2031 Pleasant Valley Road\, Fairmont\, WV 26554 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greetings\,< /span>
See the attached pdf documen t for much more information.
\;NorthernBasinMailBag-091018.pdf<
/span>
STREAM PARTNERS 2019 APPLICA TIONS DUE 09/17/2018
Please join the West Virginia Watershed Network on October 26 and 27 at A dventures on the Gorge for the 20th ANNUAL WAT ERSHED CELEBRATION DAY! The purpose of the event is to recognize the efforts of West Virginia&rsquo\;s volunteer watershed groups\, to prov ide an opportunity for networking\, and to share worthwhile information. F or a description and the registration\, go to: htt p://bit.ly/WCDregister
DEADLINE: 9/26/2018
\;
Martin Christ\, Northern Basin Coord inator
West Virginia Departm ent of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management\, Watershed Improvement Branch< /span>
Email: Martin.J.Christ@WV.gov
Tel. 304-368-2000\; Cell 304-932-5741
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180927T1249340Z-399841-1184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T140000 SUMMARY:En plein air DESCRIPTION:En plein air (i.e.\, outdoors) painting group Dozen artists fro m Montgomery and Charleston to produce a Morris Creek 2019 calendar for pu blic sale in cooperation with the GRID\, arts and design center of BridgeV alley Community College\, Montgomery. Note: The end time is an estimates Location: 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgomery\, WV 25136 Contact: Beach Vickers\, Watershed Resource Specialist\, 951-847-0943\, Email: beachtex@msn.com W ebsite: https://morriscreekwatershed.org/ and Morris Creek Watershed Assoc iation is on Facebook X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:En plein air (i.e.\, outdoors) pain ting group
Dozen artists from Montgomery and Charleston t o produce a Morris Creek 2019 calendar for public sale in cooperation with the GRID\, arts and design center of BridgeValley Community College\, Mon tgomery. Note: The end t ime is an estimates
\;
Location: 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgomery\, WV 25136
Contact: Beach Vicker s\, Watershed Resource Specialist\, 951-847-0943\, Email: \;beachtex@msn.com \;
Website:
Tour by Black Diamond Girl Scouts l eaders
From Charleston\, representing WV and parts of oth er adjacent states to consider potential sites for field studies\, volunte er projects and camping by Girl Scouts. Note: End time is an estimate.
Location: Morris Creek Watershed Associatio n\, 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgomery\, WV 25136 Contact: Beach Vickers\, Watershed Resource Specialist\ , 951-847-0943\, Email: beachtex@msn.com . Website: https://morriscreekwatershe d.org/ and Morris Creek Watershed Association is on Face book
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180910T1520150Z-399841-1189@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T190000 SUMMARY:MCWA - mountain bike racing DESCRIPTION:Phil Waidner\, mountain bike racing and Boy Scout rep Represent ing both the Arrowhead Bike Farm and Campgrounds\, Fayetteville\, and the Boy Scouts’ Summit Bechtel Reserve near Beckley to begin planning public m ountain bike racing in the watershed and potential field studies\, volunte er projects and camping for Boy Scouts. Location: Morris Creek Watershed A ssociation\, 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgomery\, WV 25136 Contact: Beach Vickers \, Watershed Resource Specialist\, 951-847-0943\, Email: beachtex@msn.com. Website: https://morriscreekwatershed.org/ and Morris Creek Watershed Ass ociation is on Facebook X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Phil Waidner\, mountain bike racing and Boy Scout rep
Representing both the Arrowhead Bike F arm and Campgrounds\, Fayetteville\, and the Boy Scouts&rsquo\; Summit Bec htel Reserve near Beckley to begin planning public mountain bike racing in the watershed and potential field studies\, volunteer projects and campin g for Boy Scouts.
Locat ion: Morris Creek Watershed Association\, 328 Morris Dr.\, Montgome ry\, WV 25136 Contact: B each Vickers\, Watershed Resource Specialist\, 951-847-0943\, Email: beachtex@msn.com. Website: https://morriscreekwatershed.org/ and Morris Creek Watershed Association is on Facebook
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180910T1522250Z-399841-1190@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241115 SUMMARY:New Watershed Acadamey Modules DESCRIPTION:New Watershed Acadamey Modules Climate Change Considerations Wh en Prioritizing\, Developing\, and Implementing Total Maximum Daily Loads. The document identifies a non-exhaustive selection of approaches for inco rporating climate change considerations into TMDL processes that can be us ed individually or in combination\, depending on each TMDL’s circumstances . This document does not impose any new requirements and does not constitu te a prescriptive checklist. Protecting and Restoring Our Waters: The Clea n Water Act Through an Environmental Justice Lens. This module produced by Watershed Academy explains environmental justice basics\, explains the 10 CWA programs that drive surface water quality protection\, and shows the public how they can engage in the CWA and EJ. This resource serves as a gu ide to advance the integration of environmental justice considerations int o the EPA’s CWA policies\, programs and activities. Learn more about the Watershed Academy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New Watershed Acadamey Modules
Learn more about the Watershed Acad emy.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20241115T1341240Z-399841-6130@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T150000 SUMMARY:Frogs and snakes and turtles\, oh my! DESCRIPTION:This week on SciStarter LIVE! We're diving into herpetology — t hat's the study of amphibians and reptiles. We'll be joined by a special g uest from the citizen science project HerpMapper who will tell us all abou t how to safely find and observe frogs\, salamanders\, snakes\, turtles an d more near us\, and how to share what we've found with scientists to adva nce research. Register Here Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SciSta rter YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SciStarter SciStarter LIV E is a weekly event where you can join us on Zoom or watch the live stream on SciStarter’s Facebook page as we work through a citizen science projec t together. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week on SciStarter LIVE! We're diving into herpetology &mdash\; that's the study of amphibians and reptiles. We'll be joined by a special guest from the ci tizen science project HerpMapper who will tell us all about how to safely find and observe frogs\, salamanders\, snakes\, turtles and more near us\, and how to share what we've found with scientists to advance research.&nb sp\;Register Here
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230328T1450540Z-399841-5209@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 SUMMARY:Spring Nature Fling DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of nature in southern West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park. Join rangers and naturalist for free guided hik es\, enjoy exhibits and take part in nature workshops. See the attachment for more details. 2023NPS_SpringNatureFling.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover the wonders of nature in southern West Virginia's \;New River Gorge National Park. Join rangers and naturalist for free guided hikes\, enjo y exhibits and take part in nature workshops. \;
See the attachment for more details. \;
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230328T1440060Z-399841-5208@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230403 SUMMARY:Spring Nature Fling DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of nature in southern West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park. Join rangers and naturalist for free guided hik es\, enjoy exhibits and take part in nature workshops. See the attachment for more details. 2023NPS_SpringNatureFling.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover the wonders of nature in southern West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park< /a>. Join rangers and naturalist for free guided hikes\, enjoy exhi bits and take part in nature workshops. \;
See the attachment for more details. \;
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230331T1358170Z-399841-5207@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T190000 SUMMARY:Rail Trail ribbon cutting DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) will be honored by the Mon River Trails Conservancy and Preston County Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPaRC) as one of the donors for the new Masontown Trailhead restroom facilities at the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday\, S ept. 12 in Masontown. The event is free and open to the public and will ta ke place at 221 Monkey Row at 6 p.m. The Elkins Coal and Coke Building\, b uilt in 1907\, will now serve as restrooms for the Deckers Creek Rail-Trai l and West Virginia By-Way Old Route 7. It is the first public restroom fa cility serving the 19.5-mile trail that extends from the outskirts of Reed sville to Morgantown where it connects to the 29-mile Mon River Rail-Trail . In 2011\, this building was placed on the Endangered Properties List by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia. On Wednesday\, the property wi ll be delisted as having achieved restoration and a new purpose for the co mmunity and the region. REAP worked in conjunction with PCPaRC to clean up the building and surrounding property and provided a dumpster and haul aw ay of all trash and tires. In addition to the restrooms\, the trailhead ha s been improved with a drinking fountain\, vending machines\, improved par king\, and new trailhead signs. A framed display recognizing the donors to the project will hang on a wall inside the restored building. Contributor s include the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program \, the West Virginia Department of Transportation - Division of Highways\, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia\, Masontown Town Council\, the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust\, the estate of Deborah Fast\, and th e Governor’s Community Participation Grant program. The design and inspect ion work was completed by Alpha Associates\, and the restoration work on t he building and landscaping was completed by Veritas Contracting. For mo re WVDEP news and information\, go to www.dep.wv.gov. Also\, connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/depwv/\, and find us on YouTube by searching Environment Matters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) will be honored by the Mon River Trails Conservancy and Preston County Parks and Recreation Commi ssion (PCPaRC) as one of the donors for the new Masontown Trailhead restro om facilities at the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday\, Sept. 12 in Mason town. The event is free and open to the public and will take place at 221 Monkey Row at 6 p.m.
The Elk ins Coal and Coke Building\, built in 1907\, will now serve as restrooms f or the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail and West Virginia By-Way Old Route 7. It i s the first public restroom facility serving the 19.5-mile trail that exte nds from the outskirts of Reedsville to Morgantown where it connects to th e 29-mile Mon River Rail-Trail. In 2011\, this building was placed on the Endangered Properties List by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia. On Wednesday\, the property will be delisted as having achieved restoratio n and a new purpose for the community and the region.
REAP worked in conjunction with PCPaRC to clean up the building and surrounding property and provided a dumpster and haul away of all trash and tires. In addition to the restrooms\, the trailhead has been improved with a drinking fountain\, vending machines\, improved p arking\, and new trailhead signs.
A framed display recognizing the donors to the project will hang on a wall inside the restored building. Contributors include the Federal High way Administration&rsquo\;s Recreational Trails Program\, the West Virgini a Department of Transportation - Division of Highways\, the Preservation A lliance of West Virginia\, Masontown Town Council\, the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust\, the estate of Deborah Fast\, and the Governor&rsquo\;s Community Participation Grant program. The design and inspection work was completed by Alpha Associates\, and the restoration work on the building and landscaping was completed by Veritas Contracting.
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For more WVDEP news and informat ion\, go to www.dep.wv.gov. Also\, co nnect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/depwv/\, and find us on YouTube by searching Environmen t Matters.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180910T1704460Z-399841-1191@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible HERE: In this issue: 2025 Mid-Ye ar Meeting - Registration Now Available! Notice – No Wrap the Week of Nove mber 25th 2025 State Summit for Water Reuse EPA Launches New Initiative to Tackle PFAS\, Identify Emerging Contaminants in Water Meetings\, Webinars \, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of t he past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our member ship of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-log o.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;HERE:
In this issue :
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importan t information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241122T1917210Z-399841-6155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126 SUMMARY:Give Thanks for Science DESCRIPTION:Leaf Pack Network Refreshing and flavorful\, the Leaf Pack Netw ork is an organic\, all-natural offering which consists of free-range leav es that you collect yourself\, place into distinctive mesh bags\, stake in to a stream\, and then retrieve weeks later. You’ll harvest a delightful a ssortment of macroinvertebrates to sort and identify! (fees may apply) Nat ure's Notebook At Nature’s Notebook\, nature is always in season\; current ly\, the program features the spicy flavors of autumn! Deepen your connect ion with nature by making observations as fall turns to winter. It’s a gia nt smorgasbord of activities that feeds the soul\, but still keeps you hun gry for more. SciStarter December Calendar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Refreshing and flavorful\, the Leaf Pack Netw ork is an organic\, all-natural offering which consists of free-range leaves that you collect yourself\, place into distinctive mesh bags\, stak e into a stream\, and then retrieve weeks later. You&rsquo\;ll harvest a d elightful assortment of macroinvertebrates to sort and identify! (fees may apply)
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20241122T1930530Z-399841-6157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191127 SUMMARY:ICPRB News DESCRIPTION:ICPRB: Basin News We are thankful for many river-related things \, especially our drinking water. That thankfulness includes a lot of grat itude for the water suppliers and government managers who take this most e ssential of services very seriously. Safe\, dependable drinking water requ ires a lot of work that most people seldom consider. Most recently\, the I CPRB Section for Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac held i ts annual drought exercise\, a chance for water suppliers and managers to practice operations during a simulated drought. Cooperation among many gro ups is required to meet demands during droughts. Challenges such as climat e change add further complexity to forecasting the region’s water needs an d sources. Thanks to all who keep our drinking water systems in great shap e and prepared for the future. Click the links below to read this week’s n ews. Styrofoam is polluting the Potomac River and authorities can't pinpoi nt the source\; A 230-year-old Mount Vernon tree\, a witness to history\, is no more\; Group: Shuttered mill is leaking black liquor into Potomac\; You can help monitor roadway salt this winter\; Will the private sector ge t a crack at reducing nutrient pollution in PA?\; Pa. communities draw lin e on stormwater mandate\; Greencastle missed chances to avoid stormwater f ees\; Forest conservation bills rippling through Maryland counties\; Berke ley County Project Giving Eels The Slip\; No Bike Path for New Nice/Middle ton Bridge\; More Than 180 Years Later\, 'Eelway' To Help American Eel Ret urn Further Upstream X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB: Basin News
We are thankful for ma ny river-related things\, especially our drinking water. That thankfulness includes a lot of gratitude for the water suppliers and government manage rs who take this most essential of services very seriously. Safe\, dependa ble drinking water requires a lot of work that most people seldom consider . Most recently\, the ICPRB Section for Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac held its annual drought exercise\, a chance for water suppliers and managers to practice operations during a simulated drought. Cooperatio n among many groups is required to meet demands during droughts. Challenge s such as climate change add further complexity to forecasting the region& rsquo\;s water needs and sources. Thanks to all who keep our drinking wate r systems in great shape and prepared for the future. Click the links belo w to read this week&rsquo\;s news.
Styrofoam is polluting the Potomac River and authorities can't pinpoint the source\ ; A 230-year-old Mou nt Vernon tree\, a witness to history\, is no more\; Group: Shuttered mill is leaking blac k liquor into Potomac\; You can help monitor roadway salt this winter\; Will the private sector get a crac k at reducing nutrient pollution in PA?\; Pa. communities draw line on stormwater mandate< /a>\; Greencastle mi ssed chances to avoid stormwater fees\; Forest conservation bills rippling through Marylan d counties\; Ber keley County Project Giving Eels The Slip\; No Bike Path for New Nice/Middleton Bridge \; More Than 180 Yea rs Later\, 'Eelway' To Help American Eel Return Further Upstream
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191202T2027540Z-399841-2572@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221109 SUMMARY:Ice age relic DESCRIPTION:A few weeks back prior to the brook trout spawn\, Dustin Wichte rman connected with Jonathan Hardman to fish and discuss some of TU and ou r partners ongoing restoration efforts in the Potomac. John is an excellen t angler\, incredible camera man\, and one of the most passionate young fo lks about the sport and our state's beloved brook trout that I know. We ta lked of the dream of 20 inches\, showed a brief shot of a 15 incher\, and of the things TU's collaborative efforts with the US Forest Service\, Natu ral Resources Conservation Service\, and other partners are up to. Hope yo u enjoy it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV8q6uD5Sx0 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A few weeks back prior to the brook trout spawn\, Dustin Wichterman connected with Jonathan Hardman to fi sh and discuss some of TU and our partners ongoing restoration efforts in the Potomac. John is an excellent angler\, incredible camera man\, and one of the most passionate young folks about the sport and our state's belove d brook trout that I know. We talked of the dream of 20 inches\, showed a brief shot of a 15 incher\, and of the things TU's collaborative efforts w ith the US Forest Service\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and o ther partners are up to. Hope you enjoy it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV8q6uD5Sx0< /span>
The Sleepy Creek Waters hed Association (SCWA) will hold its annual membership m eeting at the Morgan County Schools Administration Building\, Berkeley Spr ings.
We encourage you to at tend this meeting to elect association directors\, receive program and fin ancial information\, and hear a presentation by Dr. Nathan Hitt\, USGS\, a bout a water temperature study accomplished in the Sleep Creek Watershed i n 2021.
John Dropp\, Secretary - SCWA
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20221031T1610330Z-399841-4982@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T140000 SUMMARY:Volunteer for FOB DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) is hosting a volunteer day for our Botanical Restoration project in October! Our next date is 10/15 from 11am -2pm. Meet at the Buxton & Landstreet Building in Thomas. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes. All tools and water will be provided! RSVP to our Botanist\, Samantha. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of B lackwater (FOB) is hosting a volunteer day for our Botanical Restoration p roject in October! Our next date is 10/15 from 11am-2pm. Meet at the Buxto n &\; Landstreet Building in Thomas.
Be sure to wear sturdy shoes. All tools and water will be prov ided! RSVP to our Botanist\, Samantha.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20221011T1902050Z-399841-4941@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191107 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB Basin news The ICPRB has always been popular internationa lly\, hosting groups from all over the world to learn more about managemen t and protection of our watershed. This week\, a group from the West Bank will meet with commission staff. Next week\, a group of Chinese water reso urces and wastewater professionals will learn about cooperative management in the basin. Best of all\, we get to learn how other groups and cultures work to protect their natural resources. Information exchanges are invalu able. In this issue: Anacostia River on Life Support Following DC Initiati ve New hiking trail to open east of the Anacostia River this weekend Str iped bass decline spurs new look at mycobacteria Monocacy River: A waters hed moment Study shows invasive blue catfish can tolerate high salinities Waynesboro's Bringing Back Wetlands WVDEP accepting water quality data collected from state waters And more X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPR B Basin news
The IC PRB has always been popular internationally\, hosting groups from all over the world to learn more about management and protection of our watershed. This week\, a group from the West Bank will meet with commission staff. N ext week\, a group of Chinese water resources and wastewater professionals will learn about cooperative management in the basin. Best of all\, we ge t to learn how other groups and cultures work to protect their natural res ources. Information exchanges are invaluable.
In this issue:
Anacostia River on Life Support Following DC Initiative \; New hiking trail to open east of the Anacostia River this weekend&n bsp\; Striped bass decline spurs new look at mycobacte ria \; Monocacy River: A watershed moment& nbsp\; Study shows invasive blue catfish can tolerate high salinities \; Waynesboro's Bringing Back Wetlands \; WVDEP accepting water quality data collected from state waters \; And more
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191107T2216180Z-399841-2533@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108 SUMMARY:Tire collection events DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is host ing several tire collection events around the state in the month of Novemb er. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West V irginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being held . The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The events in November are: Berkeley County: Nov. 9 from 8 a .m. to 3 p.m. at the Berkeley County Recycling Center Calhoun County: Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cabot Recycling Station in Grantsville Pr eston County: Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WV Department of Highwa ys Garage in Albright (1912 St. Joe Rd) Wirt County: Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. t o 3 p.m. at Ellison’s Excavating on Route 14 across from Sportsman’s Park in Elizabeth Ongoing events: 1) Boone County: Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Boone County Recycling Center in Foster. 2 ) Brooke County: Every Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p .m. at the Brooke County Recycling Center in Beech Bottom. 3) Fayette Coun ty: Third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walmart pa rking lot in Fayetteville. 4) Hancock County: Hancock County Recycle and C onvenience Center – Call Hancock County Solid Waste Authority at 304-459-3 269 for hours. 5) Mason County: Every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at t he Mason County Recycling Center on Fairgrounds Road. 6) Monroe County: Se cond Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ham Landfill and M onroe County Recycling Center. 7) Wyoming County: First Tuesday of each mo nth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pineville Airport A list of upcoming tir e collection events can also be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosti ng several tire collection events around the state in the month of Novembe r. Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Vi rginia ID for the county in which the tire collection event is being held. The tires must be off the rims\, and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The events in November are:
Ongoing events:
1) Boone County: Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Boone County Recycling Center in Foster. 2) Brooke County: Every Tuesday\, Wedne sday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brooke County Recycling Cen ter in Beech Bottom. 3) Fayette County: Third Wednesday of each mon th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walmart parking lot in Fayetteville. 4) < span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>H ancock County: Hancock County Recycle and Convenience Center &ndash \; Call Hancock County Solid Waste Authority at 304-459-3269 for hours. 5) Mason County: Every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mason C ounty Recycling Center on Fairgrounds Road. 6) Monroe County: Secon d Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ham Landfill and Monr oe County Recycling Center. 7) Wyoming County: First Tuesday of eac h month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pineville Airport
A li st of upcoming tire collection events can also be found on the WVDEP website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20191107T2236120Z-399841-2534@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210524 SUMMARY:YEP award winners DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Youth Environmental Program (YEP) will present cl ose to $15\,000 in cash awards to groups from around the state for their e fforts this past year to better the environment in the Mountain State. Mem bership consists of 4-H clubs\, scout troops\, schools\, and other youth o rganizations\, who complete environmental projects that benefit the state and their communities. Projects include stream monitoring and cleanups\, r ecycling drives and environmental education. During the past year\, YEP gr oups worked over 20\,000 hours to recycle more than 13\,000 pounds of alum inum\, 39\,000 pounds of plastic\, 51\,000 pounds of steel and 49\,000 pou nds of paper. They also planted 1\,034 trees\, more than 1\,500 flowers an d cleaned up nearly 75 miles of roadways\, in addition to community areas and streams. Groups collected 255 bags of trash. Normally\, award winners are recognized during Youth Environmental Day at North Bend State Park\, but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the lis t of many award winners. For more information about the awards\, their spo nsors\, and the raward winners click HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a Youth Environmental Program (YEP) will present close to $15\,000 in cash awards to groups from around the state for their efforts this past year t o better the environment in the Mountain State. Membership consists of 4-H clubs\, scout troops\, schools\, and other youth organizations\, who comp lete environmental projects that benefit the state and their communities. Projects include stream monitoring and cleanups\, recycling drives and env ironmental education.
During the past year\, YEP groups worked over 20\,000 hours to recycle \;mor e than 13\,000 pounds of aluminum\, 39\,000 pounds of plastic\, 51\,000 po unds of steel and 49\,000 pounds of paper. \;They also planted 1\,034 trees\, more than 1\,500 flowers and cleaned up nearly 75 miles of roadway s\, in addition to community areas and streams. Groups collected 255 bags of trash. \; \;Normally\, award winners are recognized during Yout h Environmental Day at North Bend State Park\, but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is the list of many award winners. For more information about the awards\, their sponsors\, and the raward winners click \;HERE.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210524T1541120Z-399841-3926@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T123000 SUMMARY:Story time from space DESCRIPTION:I am excited to let you know that Story Time From Space is goin g to happen LIVE from the International Space Station. Astronaut Chris Cas sidy is going to read and then answer a few questions. The book he is read ing is Willow the Water Bear by Houston Kidd. Both before and after the li ve reading we will have special guests joining us\, check out this line up ! Dr. Alvin Drew (astronaut)\, Dr. Bjarni Tryggvason (astronaut)\, Dr. Jef frey Bennett (Author and Astrophysicist)\, Dr. Boothby (Scientist)\, Houst on Kidd (author)\, Patricia Tribe (Story Time From Space). It’s easy just click on either of the links below to join. https://storytimefromspace.c om/live/ or https://youtu.be/Sff4YbecHEM Remember this is live so have you kids or students type in questions on our Facebook page or Twitter for th e special guests to answer as the show unfolds! t: 281 483 6686\, m: 281 6 36 2919\, e: Patricia.L.Moore@nasa.gov\, a: 2101 E NASA Pkwy\, Houston\, T X 77058\; Bldg 2N/Rm 110 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:I am excited to let you know that Story Time From Space \;is going to happen LIVE from the International Space Station. Astronaut Chris Cassidy is going to read and then answer a few q uestions. The book he is reading is Willow the Water Bear by Hous ton Kidd.
Both before and af ter the live reading we will have special guests joining us\, check out th is line up! Dr. Alvin Drew (astronaut)\, Dr. Bjarni Tryggvason (astronaut) \, Dr. Jeffrey Bennett (Author and Astrophysicist)\, Dr. Boothby (Scientis t)\, Houston Kidd (author)\, Patricia Tribe (Story Time From Space). It&rs quo\;s easy just click on either of the links below to join. \; \;
https://storytimefromspace.com/live/ or https://youtu.be/Sff4YbecHEM
Remember this is live so have you kids o r students type in questions on our \;Facebook page or \;Twitter for the spec ial guests to answer as the show unfolds!
t: 281 483 6686\, m: 281 636 2919\, e: \;Patricia.L.Moore@nasa.gov\, a: 2101 E NASA Pkwy\, Houston\, TX 77058\; Bldg 2N/Rm 110
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200916T2053340Z-399841-3431@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181213 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-121318.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Impr ovement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of informa tion and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and vol unteers.
Funding Is N ow Available To Plan A Project In 2025
Volunteer West Virgin ia \;is happy to announce \;the availability of funding to hos t a September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance \;volunteer project. \;Applicants will apply to receive funding of up to $15\,000 to plan a large service project that takes place on\, or is celebrated on \, September 11\, 2025. Each project will be responsible for recruiting an d managing 50+ volunteers.
I nterested? \;Be sure to register for our \;T raining and Technical Assistance Webinar \;on Tuesday\, January 14 th\, 2024 at 1PM. \;If \;you cannot attend\, please register and y ou will be provided a recording. \;Letters Of Intent To Apply are due by January 30th\, 2025
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20241202T1503530Z-399841-6165@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T160000 SUMMARY:Vernal pool monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about vernal pools\, the temporary wetlands th at provide critical breeding habitat for amphibians and macroinvertebrates . We will visit a pool near the training\, looking for wood frog and salam ander egg masses\, fairy shrimp\, and more! Go home with the information\, skills\, and confidence you need to monitor vernal pools near you! Downlo ad the flyer to learn more and register in advance with Callie Sams. Caca pon State Park is about 10-miles south of Berkeley Springs\, WV. Flyer: V ernalPoolWkspCacaponSP Map link: Cacapon State Park Nature Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us to l earn about vernal pools\, the temporary wetlands that provide critical bre eding habitat for amphibians and macroinvertebrates. We will visit a pool near the training\, looking for wood frog and salamander egg masses\, fair y shrimp\, and more! Go home with the information\, skills\, and confidenc e you need to monitor vernal pools near you!
Download the flyer to learn more and register in advance
with Callie Sams
. \; \;
Flyer: \;VernalPoolWkspCacaponSP
Map link: \;Cacapon State Par k Nature Center
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Cacapon State Park Nature Center UID:20230120T1510400Z-399841-5111@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T200000 SUMMARY:Understanding Heirs' Property Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Join WVSU Extension every second Thursday of the month from 5-8 p.m. at Sissonville High School through April 2025 to learn about how to start and manage a farm and deal with issues of heirs' property and transi tion. This workshop series is not just for beginning producers\; it will a lso be useful to landowners and established producers in growing and devel oping their operations! On December 12th\, we will discuss approaches to p revent heir's property. There will also be a discussion of marketing produ cts and associated marketing challenges. We are also offering this series via Zoom and recording sessions: bit.ly/WVSU-heirs. Dial-in: 312 626 6799 (Chicago) or 646 518 9805 (New York) Meeting ID: 881 1488 7951 l Passcode: 11142024 Please email John David Johnson to register and troubleshoot any technical issues or call/text (662) 202-2035. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join WVSU Ex tension every second Thursday of the month from 5-8 p.m. at Sissonville Hi gh School through April 2025 to learn about how to start and manage a farm and deal with issues of heirs' property and transition. This workshop ser ies is not just for beginning producers\; it will also be useful to landow ners and established producers in growing and developing their operations!
On December 12th\, we will discuss approaches to prevent heir's property. There will also be a discus sion of marketing products and associated marketing challenges.
We are also offering this series via Z oom and recording sessions: \;bit.ly/WVS U-heirs. Dial-in: 312 626 6799 (Chicago) or 646 518 9805 (New York)
Meeting ID: 881 1488 7951
Please email \;John David Johnson to register and troubleshoot any technical issues or call/text (662) 202-2035.
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Sissonville High School UID:20241203T1403410Z-399841-6173@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible HERE: In this issue: 2025 Mid-Ye ar Meeting - Registration Now Available! EPA Releases Summary of Stakehold er Meetings on PFAS in Biosolids ACWA Annual Member Survey 2024-2025 EPA P roposed Construction General Permit Modification 2025 State Summit for Wat er Reuse Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;HERE:
< p>In this issue:ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of import ant deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241206T1751470Z-399841-6176@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425 SUMMARY:TU Eastern Rendezvous RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Eastern Regional Rendezvous Hosted at the the National Conserva tion Training Center (NCTC)\, a one-of-a-kind facility on the banks of the Potomac River\, the Eastern Rendezvous will provide a much more deep and detailed dive into the community and conservation work that makes TU tick\ , and help attendees learn how they can become better drivers of our missi on to care for and recover the rivers and streams they love. Packed with t alks from some of TU’s most impactful staff members\, full of learning and networking time and loaded with fun\, hands-on seminars\, this immersive experience will grow your knowledge\, skill and experience as an angler\, conservationist and community leader. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:With funding from Mountain Resource Conservation and Development\, WV Rivers is offe ring a free water quality monitoring training on March 25 at the Yew Mountai n Center near Hillsboro\, WV.
This training will focus on monitoring streams receiving runoff from roads used to haul coal in the Greenbrier and Cherry River Watersheds. Sp ace is limited to 20 registrants. Priority will be given to individuals re siding within the region.
Re gister here \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230302T1446550Z-399841-5158@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Central DESCRIPTION:We’ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilitie s in the Central WV Region. Now it’s time to continue that work. You’ll ge t to: Focus on Barbour\, Braxton\, Doddridge\, Gilmer\, Harrison\, Lewis\, and Upshur counties. Hear about inspiring things your neighbors are doing and learn from their success. Learn what Try This has been up to\, what w e’re planning for the future\, and how we can collaborate with you and you r community. Meet new people and organizations through Zoom breakout rooms . Help explore your community by identifying needs\, barriers\, opportunit ies\, resources\, and dreams with other folks in your Region and brainstor ming what next steps we can take to move in a healthier direction. Come gi ve thanks for what we’ve done and get excited about the future with fellow healthy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We&rsquo\;ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilities in the Central WV Region. Now it&rsquo\;s time to continue that work. You&rsquo\;ll get to:
Come give thanks for what we&rsquo\;ve done and get excited about the fut ure with fellow healthy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to register.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221109T1444450Z-399841-4987@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin Efforts to restore Potomac River gain mome ntum but obstacles remain Most of West Virginia improves to ‘moderate’ dro ught conditions for 1st time in 5 months With Trump presidency looming\, s tate\, federal leaders renew commitment to Bay cleanup 20 water quality pr ojects receive nearly $92\,000 in grant funding Pennsylvania DEP awards $2 4 million to reduce water pollution New Virginia program will pay landowne rs who can prove they’re cutting pollution Environmental Justice in the Ba sin Environmental Justice Academy educates and Inspires youth for innovati ve change Six sites throughout the watershed that honor lands once occupie d by Indigenous tribes Fishing News Anglers reel in Rockfish and Perch ami d southern Maryland chill Maryland Fishing Report Juvenile striped bass nu mbers low in both Maryland and Virginia X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
Environmental Justice in the Basin
Fishing News
< ul>I am happy t o share the final project report as well as other resources. The final rep ort includes recommendations to improve NWQI and other NRCS-supported wate rshed efforts and was informed by stakeholder forums\, agency partner inte rviews as well as a survey of NRCS and state agency staff. I&rsquo\;ve als o included links to two guides developed from the project results. \;& nbsp\;
Thank you again for the time and expertise you contr ibuted to this project. Feel free to share the report and guides as needed . \;
Emily Usher\, Research Associate and Outreach Coo rdinator
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200204T2118070Z-399841-2741@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible HERE: In this issue: 2025 Mid-Ye ar Meeting - Registration Now Available! EPA Releases Three Draft Chapters of the WQS Handbook for Public Comment ACWA Annual Member Survey 2024-202 5 Final 404(g) State Assumption Rule Issued Save the Date: 2025 Water Qual ity Standards Workshop Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming a ctivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and high lights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;HERE:
In this i ssue:
ACWA' s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activit ies. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241213T1748290Z-399841-6184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Watershed Network invites you to the Virtual Watershed Social. The Buckhannon River Watershed Association will star at the August Social Hour. Carey Jo Grace and Bill Price will discuss rebuild ing after a generational change in leading volunteers\, building community involvement\, and the development of the Buckhannon-Tygart Valley Water T rail. Google Meet joining link: https://meet.google.com/qcs-hpvb-qwu Quest ions? Email Martin.J.Christ@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Watershed Network invites you to the Virtual Watershed Social.
The \;Buckhannon River Wa tershed Association will star at the August Social Hour. Carey Jo Grace and Bill Price will \;discuss rebuilding after a generational c hange in leading volunteers\, building community \;involvement\, and t he development of the Buckhannon-Tygart Valley Water Trail.
Google Meet joining \;link: \;
https://meet.google.com/qcs-hpvb-qwu
Questions? Email \;Martin
.J.Christ@wv.gov.
Deve lopment Manager or Director
High Rocks is seeking a full-time Development and Marketing Manag er or Director (depending on experience level) to lead organizational fund raising and marketing\, including generating revenue through grants and pr ivate donations. Work directly with the leadership team to determine the l ong-term direction of the organization. Responsibilities include staff sup ervision and project/team management. \;Two+ years&rsquo\; experience in development preferred. \; Strong writing\, management\, and interp ersonal skills required. \; Passion for youth leadership a must. Marke ting and/or evaluation a plus. Professional development and on-the-job tra ining available. Based in Hillsboro and Lewisburg\, WV. \; Competitive salary\, health\, retirement\, vacation. Suggested salary range $38\,000- $45\,000+\, depends on experience. \;
Send resume\, cover letter\, and references to High Rocks\, Attn: Sarah Riley\, Executive Director. \;sarah@highrocks.org.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220216T1909170Z-399841-4330@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241219 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Eating Fish from Potomac\, Anacostia River s could pose health risks Study points to farmland as possible source of P FAS in fish Here's how flood-prone Alexandria is adapting to reality of cl imate change 2024 State of the Anacostia River Report Card USFWS says enda ngered Hellbender needed to maintain healthy freshwater Chesapeake Executi ve Council announces plans to revise existing Watershed Agreement Freshwat er Mussels & Housekeeping Clermont Farm recognized for efforts to protect water quality Grant-funded stormwater project enhances water conservation in Shenandoah County Environmental Justice in the Basin River gains ‘right s of nature’ under Rappahannock tribal law Fishing News Maryland Fishing R eport ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from ar ound the Basin
Environmental Justice in the Basin
Fishing News
< p>ICPRB-logo.png CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241219T1904190Z-399841-6187@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000 SUMMARY:Narrative Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Narrative Toolkit: Tools for Communicating Conservation Message s The Narrative Toolkit: Tools for Communicating Conservation Messages wa s developed in 2019 for the Partnership by Spitfire Strategies\, to presen t a shared narrative to unite efforts to conserve the Chesapeake Bay Water shed across organizations and initiatives. You can find more information a bout the toolkit on CCP’s website. Spitfire will host a webinar to provide a refresher for CCP partners on how to utilize and tailor this tool to th eir own organizations and initiatives. The webinar will last 60 minutes an d will be followed by 30 minutes of office hours to answer any questions y ou may have. Please register here to attend. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webi nar. NarrativeToolkitWebinar.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Narr ative Toolkit: Tools for Communicating Conservation Messages \;
The Narrative Toolkit: To ols for Communicating Conservation Messages was developed in 2019 for the Partnership by \;Spitfire Strategies\, to present a share d narrative to unite efforts to conserve the Chesapeake Bay Watershed acro ss organizations and initiatives. You can find \;more information about the toolkit on CCP&rsquo\;s website.
Spitfire wil l host a \;webinar to provide a refresher for CCP partners on how to u tilize and tailor this tool to their own organizations and initiatives. Th e webinar will last 60 minutes and will be followed by 30 minutes of offic e hours to answer any questions you may have.
Please \;register here to attend. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing info rmation about joining the webinar.
NarrativeToolkitWebinar.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241219T1913050Z-399841-6188@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241219 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Bill introduced to establish Ohio River Basin Re storation Program. Click here to view a one-page overview of the legislati on. West Virginia Rivers Coalition announcement. Read more here. Headwate rs to the Ohio Water Network launches assessment of needs of community-bas ed Watershed Groups and Leaders. Read more here. 20 water quality projects receive nearly $92\,000 in grant funding. Read more here. $4 million awar ded for water infrastructure upgrades in Kingwood to provide safe water fo r Camp Dawson. Read more here. Virtual Roundtable Series Underway. 3RQ kic ked off this year's three-part roundtable series today with a session focu sed on the Common Waters initiative and opportunities to address watershed group needs. Register now for the next 2 sessions! New Common Waters Webs ite. The website for 3RQ's newest initiative\, Common Waters\, is now live - https://commonwaters.wvu.edu/home Long-term Water Quality Trends in th e Monongahela River Basin. Read more here Grants EBTJV FY26 RFP Now Open. Learn more here Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in West Virgin ia. Learn more here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In this issu e:
Looking for educational material for your students now that they are at home? WV Proje ct WET has something just for you! In honor of World Water Day\ , WV Project WET has created three levels of water science quizzes for Wes t Virginian students to test water knowledge and to highlight the importan ce of water for a resilient world.
1) Elementary \;quiz 2) Middle school \;quiz 3) High school \;q uiz
These quizzes will be available at these links u ntil April 14th. Teachers interested in incorp orating these quizzes in their own lessons can contact \;Klancey Burford for links to classroom Kahoots and more information .&rdquo\;
\;
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20200319T1907030Z-399841-2893@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: Notice - No Wrap the Week of December 23rd 2025 Mid-Year Meeting - Reserve Your Hotel Room Now! ACWA Annual Member Survey 2024-2025 - Deadline Extended 2025 Wa ter Quality Standards Workshop - Registration Now Available! Meetings\, We binars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our memb ership of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-l ogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remin ds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informat ion.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20241220T1659490Z-399841-6194@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000 SUMMARY:AML reclamation approaches DESCRIPTION:Continuing Innovative Approaches to AML Reclamation and Reuse T he Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition (RAC) has assisted community organizati ons across central Appalachia in procuring nearly $30 million for transfor mative projects on former mine sites. Now entering its third year\, the RA C’s ability to impact change in rural communities across the region is str onger than ever. Join us for a webinar kicking off the 2020 AML Pilot seas on. We’ll discuss the history of the RAC\, explore recent successes\, and discuss our exciting new mini-grant opportunity for organizations in the A ppalachian region. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3458473901192 51213 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Continuing I nnovative Approaches to AML Reclamation and Reuse
The \;Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition (RAC) has assisted comm unity organizations across central Appalachia in procuring nearly $30 mill ion for transformative projects on former mine sites. Now entering its thi rd year\, the RAC&rsquo\;s ability to impact change in rural communities a cross the region is stronger than ever. Join us for a webinar kicking off the 2020 AML Pilot season. We&rsquo\;ll discuss the history of the RAC\, e xplore recent successes\, and discuss our exciting new mini-grant opportun ity for organizations in the Appalachian region.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/34584739011925 1213
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1416350Z-399841-2971@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200826 SUMMARY:OH stormwater conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:2020 OH Stormwater Conference All Virtual Event - August 26-28\ , 2020 Be part of one of the largest stormwater conference in the US. Afte r the virtual event\, all sessions will be recorded and available for view ing in the near future. The draft agenda can be viewed here. Note: Continu ing education hours will be available for all sessions. Register Here! C ost: $150 Registration Early registration - $195 after August 15\; $95 Stu dent Registration\; $95 Scholarship Registration For questions\, please co ntact Harry Stark. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2020 OH Stor mwater \;Conference
All Virtual Event - \;August 26-28\, 2020
Be part of one of the largest stormwater conference \;in the US. After the virtual event\, all sessions will be recorded and a vailable for viewing in the near future. \;The draft agenda can be vie wed here . Note : Continuing education hours will be available for all sessions.&nb sp\; \;
Cost: $150 Registration E arly registration - $195 after August 15\; \;$95 Student Registration\ ; $95 Scholarship Registration
For questions\, please contact \;Harry Stark.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200804T2029260Z-399841-3288@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin Be Salt Smart: New webpage for tips It’s o fficial: 2024 was DC.’s warmest year on record Shenandoah River faces ling ering health concerns from dry summers Watershed creeks fail to meet stand ards for safe play [Blog] The results are in: Anacostia River gets a D+ Gr eat place to recreate Racing returns to the Shenandoah River in the Canoe Capital of Virginia A map geek’s quest to clean the nation\, one watershed at a time Maryland gets first national wildlife refuge in more than 60 ye ars Participants take chilly plunge to benefit local charities Town Run Wa tershed receives $5k in grant funding Roaches Run boardwalk proposed\, pen ding funding source Fishing News Trophy Stripers arrive in Lower Potomac f or Catch-and-Release season X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
Fi shing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250102T1841350Z-399841-6204@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250103 SUMMARY:Environmental health disparities DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the pilot Indicators of Environmental Health Disparities. The intent of these indicators is to illustrate the disparities in key environmental and publ ic health issues and describe EPA’s activities that may contribute to redu ctions in these disparities and overall health burdens. These indicators a re intended as an informational tool and are not intended for use in agenc y decision making. These indicators were developed in direct response to EPA’s FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan\, which calls on EPA to assemble a set o f indicators to assess EPA’s performance in reducing disparities in enviro nmental and public health conditions. The pilot six indicators include: B lood Lead Levels Population in Monitored Counties Meeting PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Age-adjusted Hypertension Adverse B irth Outcomes Childhood Asthma Prevalence Life Expectancy Each of these indicators represents an environmental health concern or potential health impact that is shaped by a wide range of factors. The EPA is working to h elp mitigate environmental contributions to these health outcomes and disp arities\, in alignment with its mission to protect human health and the en vironment for all individuals. The selection of these indicators was infor med by EPA’s scientific expertise as well as decades of statutorily author ized activities that the Agency has undertaken to advance its mission and to achieve measurable environmental\, public health\, and quality of life improvements in overburdened\, vulnerable\, and underserved communities. To learn more about the indicators\, please visit EPA’s Indicators of Env ironmental Health Disparities webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the pilot Indicators of En vironmental Health Disparities. The intent of these indicators is to illus trate the disparities in key environmental and public health issues and de scribe EPA&rsquo\;s activities that may contribute to reductions in these disparities and overall health burdens. These indicators are intended as a n informational tool and are not intended for use in agency decision makin g. \; \;
These indic ators were developed in direct response to \;EPA&rsquo\ ;s FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan\, which calls on EPA to assemble a set o f indicators to assess EPA&rsquo\;s performance in reducing disparities in environmental and public health conditions. The pilot six indicators incl ude: \;
Each of these indicators represents an environmental health concern or potential health impact that is shaped by a wide range of factors. The EPA is working to help mitigate environmental contributions to these heal th outcomes and disparities\, in alignment with its mission to protect hum an health and the environment for all individuals. \;The selection of these indicators was informed by EPA&rsquo\;s scientific expertise as well as decades of statutorily authorized activities that the Agency has under taken to advance its mission and to achieve measurable environmental\, pub lic health\, and quality of life improvements in overburdened\, vulnerable \, and underserved communities. \; \;
To learn more about the indicators\, \;
Meet at Largent&rsquo\;s Truck and Implemen t Center at 9AM on Thursday to do a second round of tracking down and spra ying purple loosestrife that survived the first round. While we are making great strides in controlling this invasive species\, there is still plent y in certain areas we&rsquo\;ve treated in past years. Larry Lower reporte d the discovery of a large patch of it in the former wetlands area across from the firecracker store\, an area we&rsquo\;ve never treated before.
\nWe will provide bug spray\, spray bottles and solution. Wear gloves and sturdy shoes\; bring water to drink.
\nBased on the last PL vent ure\, we should be done in 2-3 hours.
\nFor more information contact Warm Springs Watershed Assoc. at warmspringswatershed@gmail.com \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Largent's Truck & Implement Center\, Route 522 UID:20150901T1302020Z-399841-156@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150911T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150911T120000 SUMMARY:Warm Springs Run Stream Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking area on River Road at 9AM on Friday. This i s likely to be our last monitoring session of the season. For more informa tion contact Warm Springs Watershed Association at warmspringswatershed@gm ail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at the parking area on River Road at 9 AM on Friday. This is likely to be our last monitoring session of the seas on.
\nFor more information contact Warm Springs Watershed Associatio n at warmspringswatershed@gmail.com \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:River Road\, Berkeley Springs\, WV UID:20150901T1304000Z-399841-157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T110000 SUMMARY:Help Weed the Path Through the Widmyer Wetlands DESCRIPTION:As part of the agreement between the Conservation District\, th e Board of Education and the watershed association\, we agreed to weed the path through the wetlands. Because the path is damp\, and the soil fairly loose\, this job is not a difficult one\, although it is still time consu ming. If you have a free hour or two prior to the 16th\, feel free to drop by and do some weeding – there are plenty of weeds for everyone. Wear glo ves\; bring weeding equipment\, bug spray\, water to drink. If you kneel w hile you weed\, bring something to pad your knees – the rocks in the path are sharp. For more information contact Warm Springs Watershed Association at warmspringswatershed@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As part of the agreement between the Conser vation District\, the Board of Education and the watershed association\, w e agreed to weed the path through the wetlands. Because the path is damp\, and the soil fairly loose\, this job is not a difficult one\, although it is still time consuming.
\nIf you have a free hour or two prior to the 16th\, feel free to drop by and do some weeding &ndash\; th ere are plenty of weeds for everyone.
\nWear g loves\; bring weeding equipment\, bug spray\, water to drink. If you kneel while you weed\, bring something to pad your knees &ndash\; the rocks in the path are sharp.
\nFor more information contact Warm Springs Wate rshed Association at warmspringswatershed@gmail.com \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Meet at the parking lot at Widmyer Elementary School UID:20150901T1307300Z-399841-158@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150903T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150903T120000 SUMMARY:Warm Springs Run Stream Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot at Widmyer Elementary School to monitor the water quality and living creatures of Warm Springs Run. For more inf ormation contact warmspringswatershed@gmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at the parking lot at Widmyer Elementa ry School to monitor the water quality and living creatures of Warm Spring s Run. \;For more information contact warmspringswatershed@gmail.com.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Meet at the parking lot at Widmyer Elementary School UID:20150901T1310020Z-399841-159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150929T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150929T170000 SUMMARY:Basic GIS Resources for Natural Resources Training DESCRIPTION:There is a $20 registration deposit to reserve your spot\, whic h will be returned to you on the day of the workshop. The Soil and Water C onservation Society and the West Virginia Conservation Agency\, with fundi ng from the Chesapeake Bay Program\, is proud to offer a hands-on seminar regarding basic GIS Resources for conservation. How to find and utilize da ta available online that can help with conservation work\, as well as util izing basic analysis tools to help use the data for your specific project\ , will be some of the main objectives for this training. This training tau ght by the West Virginia GIS Technical Center covers topics that can utili ze the free GIS resources online\, as well as topics that can be further e xplored with ArcGIS 10.2. This training assumes no prior GIS experience\, and is considered suitable for GIS novices. Hurry\, the course is limited to 24 participants! Target Audience: Field staff from state and local age ncies\, as well as nonprofits and watershed groups. Schedule: September 29 \, 2015 8:30am-5:00pm TO REGISTER: RSVP to Melissa Merritt\, mmerritt@wvca .us or 304-538-7581 by September 22\, 2015. Please respond with whether yo u will be bringing lunch\, or having lunch on site. Lunch on site is $13.0 0 for buffet. Cash or card accepted. There is no fee for this workshop. Ho wever\, to ensure attendance\, please include a check of $20 to reserve yo ur space. Your check will be returned to you at sign-in the day of the wor kshop. In the event you are unable to attend\, please give notice by Sept. 22\, and your check will be returned. If you cancel after Sept. 22\, your check will not be refunded. Make checks payable to: Potomac Valley Conser vation District. Send all checks to WVCA 60C Industrial Park Rd. Moorefie ld\, WV 26836 Topics Covered: Finding and downloading data Loading and a dding data layers Data preparation and formats Basic Analysis Tools Furthe r Training with ArcGIS: Stream Quality Mapping\, Stream Conservation Mappi ng\, Stormwater Reduction Initiatives Making a Map Adding Data Layers Load ing Data X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There is a $20 registration deposit to reserve your spot\, which will be returned to you on the day of the worksh op.
\nThe Soil and Water Conservation Society and the West Virg inia Conservation Agency\, with funding from the Chesapeake Bay Program\, is proud to offer a hands-on seminar regarding basic GIS Resources for con servation. How to find and utilize data available online that can help wit h conservation work\, as well as utilizing basic analysis tools to help us e the data for your specific project\, will be some of the main objectives for this training. This training taught by the West Virginia GIS Technica l Center covers topics that can utilize the free GIS resources online\, as well as topics that can be further explored with ArcGIS 10.2. \; This training assumes no prior GIS experience\, and is considered suitable for GIS novices. Hurry\, the course is limited to 24 participants!
\nTarget Audience: Field staff from state and local agencies\
, as well as nonprofits and watershed groups.
Schedule: September 29\, 2015 8:30am-5:00pm
\nTO REGISTER: RSVP to Melissa Merritt\, mmerritt@ wvca.us or 304-538-7581 by September 22\, 2015. Please respond with wh ether you will be bringing lunch\, or having lunch on site. Lunch on site is $13.00 for buffet. Cash or card accepted. There is no fee for t his workshop. However\, to ensure attendance\, please inc lude a check of $20 to reserve your space. Your check will be returned to you at sign-in the day of the workshop. In the event you are unable to att end\, please give notice by Sept. 22\, and your check will be returned. If you cancel after Sept. 22\, your check will not be refunded.
\nMake checks payable to: Potomac Valley Conservation District . \; Send all checks to WVCA 60C Industrial Park Rd. Moorefield\, WV 2 6836
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\nTopics Cove red:
\nFinding and downloading data
\nLoading and add ing data layers
\nData preparation and formats
\nBasic Analysi s Tools
\nFurther Training with ArcGIS: Stream Quality Mapping\, Str eam Conservation Mapping\, Stormwater Reduction Initiatives
\nMaking a Map
\nAdding Data Layers
\nLoading Data
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:National Conservation Training Center UID:20150901T1315500Z-399841-160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000 SUMMARY:Meet Volunteer WV DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday of 2025 ! During this webinar\, we will introduce you to all of the things that Vo lunteer West Virginia does including promoting and supporting volunteerism \, AmeriCorps\, and disaster preparedness in West Virginia. We will also s hare a sneak peak of our 2024 Annual Report to highlight the impact Volunt eer West Virginia is making in our state. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for our first \;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday \;of 2025!
During this webinar\, we will introduce you to all of the things that \;Volunteer West Virginia \;does including \;promoting and supporting volunteerism\, AmeriCorps\, and disaster prepar edness in West Virginia. \;We will also share a sneak peak of our 2024 Annual Report to highlight the impact Volunteer West Virginia is making i n our state.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250108T1526420Z-399841-6212@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin When snow and ice come\, Be Salt Smart We t start to winter lifts most of West Virginia out of drought Potomac River keeper Network announces departure of President Nancy Stoner 7 things to k now about harmful forever chemicals in our water Share your thoughts on de sign concepts for Kingman Lake wetlands Three new tools can reveal watersh ed insights Become a Citizen Scientist ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here. \;
Media f rom around the Basin
Volunteer We st Virginia announces a funding opportunity through the federal AmeriCorps Agency for eligible applicants - which include local governments\, commun ity organizations\, and National Service programs. Applicants will apply t o receive funding of up to $15\,000 to host a large service project that t akes place on\, or is celebrated on\, September 11\, 2025. Each project wi ll be responsible for recruiting and managing 50+ volunteers.
Important dates
Click-Here to lea rn more about this opportunity.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20250109T1651070Z-399841-6219@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2025 Mid-Ye ar Meeting - Reserve Your Hotel Room Now! State Environmental Organization s Send Letter to EPA Transition Team Fifth Contaminant Candidate List 2025 Water Quality Standards Workshop - Registration Now Available! Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our m embership of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACW A-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
I n this issue:
ACWA 's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activi ties. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlight s important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250110T2012550Z-399841-6221@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T120000 SUMMARY:Bird hike DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Saturday\, September 22nd at Polly Hollow at 9 AM. There is parking on either side of the road\, and Polly Hollow is the next parking area past the Spotted Salamander Trail and the Barn (when ent ering the forest from the end near the pond). The route will take 3-4 hour s\, and will take us to the Overlook above Portercamp Hollow in the power line right-of-way. Wear sturdy shoes\, bring water and binoculars\, if you have them. Hope to see you there! Sara J. Miller Volunteer KSF Naturalist https://www.facebook.com/events/390382224831798/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join us on Saturday\, September 22nd a
t Polly Hollow at 9 AM. There is parking on either side of the road\, and
Polly Hollow is the next parking area past the Spotted Salamander Trail an
d the Barn (when entering the forest from the end near the pond). The rout
e will take 3-4 hours\, and will take us to the Overlook above Portercamp
Hollow in the power line right-of-way.
Wear sturdy shoes\, bri
ng water and binoculars\, if you have them.
Hope to see you the
re!
Sara J. Miller
Volunteer KSF Naturalist
WVDEP Opens Annual &ldquo\;Roadside s in Bloom&rdquo\; Photo Contest
CHARLESTON\, W.Va. (Sept . 11\, 2018). WVDEP is now taking submissions for the 16th Annu al West Virginia Operation Wildflower 2019 &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloom&rdqu o\; calendar contest. The deadline for entries is Monday\, Oct. 1.
The following rules for the contest apply:
Entries are to be mailed to: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\;
Operation Wildflower: Roadsides in Bloom Calendar Contest&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 601 57th Street\, S.E. Charleston\, WV 25 304
For more WVDEP news and information\, go to www.dep.wv.gov. Also\, connect with the agency on all s ocial media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/depwv/\, and find us on YouTube by searching Environment Matters.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180911T1450190Z-399841-1192@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181001 SUMMARY:Roadside in Bloom photo contest deadline DESCRIPTION:Annual West Virginia Operation Wildflower 2019 “Roadsides in Bl oom” calendar contest. The deadline for entries is Monday\, Oct. 1. The fo llowing rules for the contest apply: Photographs must be taken in West Vir ginia\; Entries must be submitted as an 8”x10” color print and must be lan dscape orientation (Portrait orientation will not be accepted). Digital co pies can be sent on a CD or flash drive\; Flowers must be growing along a road and the road must be prominently visible in the photo. They may be gr owing naturally or in an Operation Wildflower bed planted by the West Virg inia Division of Highways. Pictures of cultivated species planted in arran ged beds\, such as marigolds\, pansies\, etc.\, do not qualify\; Name\, ad dress\, phone number\, e-mail address (if you have one) and a short descri ption of the photo\, including location and county of where the photo was taken\, must appear in the upper left-hand corner on the back of the photo . Photos become property of the WVDEP and will not be returned\; No more t han three entries per person. Only one winning photo will be selected from any photographer’s entries. Winners will be required to submit a digital copy of their photo\; 12 winners will be selected to represent the months of the year. A grand-prize winner will be chosen to appear on the calendar cover. Entries are to be mailed to: Operation Wildflower: Roadsides in Bloom Calendar Contest\, 601 57th Street\, S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304 For more WVDEP news and information\, go to www.dep.wv.gov. Also\, connect with the agency on all social media p latforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at: https://www.f acebook.com/depwv/\, and find us on YouTube by searching Environment Matte rs. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Annual West Virginia Operation Wildflower 2 019 &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloom&rdquo\; calendar contest. The deadl ine for entries is Monday\, Oct. 1. The following rules for the c ontest apply:
Entries are to be mailed to: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \;
Operation Wildflower: Roadsides in Bloom Calendar Contest\, 601 57th Street\, S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304
For more WVDEP n ews and information\, go to www.dep.wv.go v. Also\, connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follo w @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com /depwv/\, and find us on YouTube by sea rching Environment Ma tters.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20180928T1330120Z-399841-1193@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T090000 SUMMARY:Charleston park run DESCRIPTION:Join us for Charleston WV parkrun! Our free\, timed 5k runs/wal ks take place every Saturday morning\, starting and finishing at Magic Isl and Park. What should you bring? 1) Your parkrun barcode - register here: https://www.parkrun.us/register/ 2) Weather-appropriate clothing and runni ng/walking shoes 3) A full water bottle and post-race snack - these WILL N OT be provided to participants 4) Your family and friends! parkrun welcome s everyone of all ages and abilities! 5) A smile! Remember\, all parkruns are led by volunteers - please show them your appreciation by offering the m a huge thank you! If you are available to volunteer\, please contact us by Facebook Messenger. Remember to invite your family\, friends and cowork ers to share in our always free parkruns! https://www.facebook.com/events/ 1935775660055535/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for Charleston WV parkrun! Our free
\, timed 5k runs/walks take place every Saturday morning\, starting and fi
nishing at Magic Island Park.
What should you bring?
1) Your parkrun barcode - register here: https://www.parkrun.us/register/
2) Weather-appropriate clothing
and running/walking shoes
3) A full water bottle and post-race snack
- these WILL NOT be provided to participants
4) Your family and frie
nds! parkrun welcomes everyone of all ages and abilities!
5) A smile!
Remember\, all parkruns are led by volunteers - please show them your app
reciation by offering them a huge thank you!
If you are availab
le to volunteer\, please contact us by Facebook Messenger. Remember to inv
ite your family\, friends and coworkers to share in our always free parkru
ns!
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/1935775660055535/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Magic Island Park UID:20180911T1506120Z-399841-1195@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T120000 SUMMARY:Paint Creek AAH DESCRIPTION:Paint Creek Adopt-A-Highway clean-up We will meet at 9 am at th e Paint Creek Watershed Office locate in Standard. All supplies will be pr ovided. We will also need volunteers to help prepare lunch. Let’s come tog ether and make difference in our community. https://www.facebook.com/event s/1924864997816146/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Paint Creek Adopt-A-Highway clean-u p
https://www.facebook.com/events/1924864997816
146/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180924T1230560Z-399841-1225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River Advocates push for dedicated funding to combat algal b looms in Shenandoah River Montgomery County launches SaltWise Campaign DC students tackle Anacostia River pollution clean up for STEM competition Ne w Navy submarines will be named after City of Norfolk and Potomac River Sw imming in the Anacostia? River gets passing grade in new report Iron Mount ain files to expand Manassas data center campus Bay state lawmakers tackle wide range of ‘green’ bills St. Marys Riverkeeper hosts endangered Atlant ic Sturgeon webinar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here. \;
Media from around the Ba sin
In this issu e:
Help us repl ant several thousand locally-sourced red spruce seedlings at Cranesville Swamp Preserve.
Red spruce (Picea rubens) once covered thousands of acres in western Maryland. \;Logging and subsequent wildfires at the turn o f the 20th Century drastically reduced its range. It's estimated that in t he Central Appalachians as much as 90% of the original red spruce forest i s now gone. You can help us change that statistic&mdash\;one seedling at a time. This volunteer opportunity takes place over two days\; volunteers a re welcome to join for one day or both. \;
Your efforts will improve habitat quality for rare plan ts and animals\, restore carbon-rich soils\, and improve hydrology and loc al climate\, reducing erosion and increasing percolation of water into the underlying bedrock. It's a pretty good payoff for a spring day spent in a beautiful place! For more information\, contact \;Deborah Landau or \;Bridget Moynihan.
April 19-20
Click-Here for a map. Cranesville Swamp Preserve is a 1\,600-acre pres erve situated in Preston County\, West Virginia and Garrett County\, Maryl and. It is one of the few remaining boreal bogs in the southern United Sta tes\, unusual in harboring many plants and animals that are normally only seen in more northern climates.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190326T1253440Z-399841-1776@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: Notice – No Wrap the Week of January 20th EPA Releases the 2026 Integrated Reporting Memorandum Registration Open: 2025 State Summit on Water Reuse CW/DW SRF F unds for Wetlands ACWA Is Moving January 28th! Meetings\, Webinars\, Jobs\ , and More! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlin es and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a roa d map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information .
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250117T1951150Z-399841-6230@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180428 SUMMARY:Discover nature day DESCRIPTION:Discover Nature Day is a day of learning about the outdoors gea red toward school-aged children organized by the Potomac Highlands Weed an d Pest Management Area and partners. The day starts off with a volunteer e vent to pull the invasive Garlic Mustard plant near the Discovery Center a t 10 am. Prizes will be awarded to the individuals that pull the most! Fre e lunch provided to volunteers. In the afternoon from 1-4 pm\, booths and activities are set-up all around the Discovery Center\, ready to show part icipants what nature has to offer! For more information visit: https://sit es.google.com/view/discovernatureday or contact Evan Greenwald (egreenwald @fs.fed.us) or Haley Hutchins (hhutchins@fs.fed.us). https://www.facebook. com/events/261295044404501/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover Nature Day is a day of learning ab
out the outdoors geared toward school-aged children organized by the
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180418T1327120Z-399841-680@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T130000 SUMMARY:Spring into gardening DESCRIPTION:This is the official event page for our annual Spring Into Gard ening workshop to kick off the gardening season! It will be held in the Co onskin Park Clubhouse. Hosted by Kanawha County Extension Master Gardener Program https://www.facebook.com/events/s/spring-into-gardening/1572749216 197850/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is the official event page for our annual Spring Into Gardening workshop to kick off the gardening season! It will be held in the Coonskin Park Clubhouse. Hosted by Kanawha County Ext ension Master Gardener Program
https ://www.facebook.com/events/s/spring-into-gardening/1572749216197850/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Coonskin Park UID:20200311T1708570Z-399841-2847@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T160000 SUMMARY:Hurricane hike DESCRIPTION:Meeks Mountain Trail is a moderate 3.5 miles with a few hills. This hike combines part of the original trail and new trail to make a loo p. Leader: Lois Ludwig We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west side . (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm. Note: It is not nece ssary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that yo u bring water and leave your dogs at home. https://www.facebook.com/events /s/hurricane-hike/2468405803474865/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meeks Mounta in Trail is a \; moderate 3.5 miles with a few hills. This hike comb ines part of the original trail and new trail to make a loop. Leader: Lois Ludwig
We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohi o Ave on Charleston&rsquo\;s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm. Note: It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. \; We only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/hurricane-hike/246840580 3474865/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20200311T1657010Z-399841-2846@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250123 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re Media from around the Basin Lessons Learned from Richmond’s Water Outag e: Insights from Prince William Water Brook trout revival in West Virginia bucks the trend Nearly 100 coal ash dumps pepper the Chesapeake Bay water shed DC considers 10-cent bottle and can deposit to cut littering Landmark s commission recommends against approving proposed Middleway water bottlin g plant Plans for super large water packaging facility in Jefferson County draws concerns An Adventure in Virginia’s Western Highlands [Blog] Shenan doah National Park announces recipient of national award for natural resou rce management USGS releases a comprehensive look at water resources in th e United States Environmental Justice in the Basin Mid-Atlantic Environme ntal Justice Fund Why Maryland is poised for a new policy approach to envi ronmental justice In first days\, Trump deals ‘death blow’ to DEI and affi rmative action X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here
Media from around the Basin
Environmental Justice in the Basin&nb
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Come to WVU Core Arboretum for our free and public Nature Connection Series talk at th e Arboretum Amphitheater!
T his week's speaker is Bill Peterjohn\, Professor Emeritus in the Departmen t of Biology at WVU\, and his talk is titled Earth's changing climate: Cau ses\, consequences\, and challenges. Bring your friends\, and don't miss t his excellent talk!
--->\; Learn more here . \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Core Arboretum UID:20250804T1313540Z-399841-6705@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808 SUMMARY:Deadline for comments on the Ohio River Plan DESCRIPTION:There is still time to share your thoughts on the draft report 'Healthy Waters\, Healthy Communities\, Healthy Economies: A Collaborative Plan to Restore and Protect the Waters of the Ohio River Basin.' New dead line: August 8 closing at 6pm EST. View the report + submit comments onli ne: https://form.jotform.com/232416012922041. Prefer email? Send your fee dback to: lorentzc@thomasmore.edu or Lubetkin@nwf.org. Subject line: “COMM ENTS-ORB Plan”Questions? Use the subject line “QUESTION-ORB Plan.” Your in put will help shape the final report that will be presented to Congress! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There is sti ll time to share your thoughts on the draft report 'Healthy Waters\, Healt hy Communities\, Healthy Economies: A Collaborative Plan to Restore and Pr otect the Waters of the Ohio River Basin.' \;New deadline: August 8 cl osing at 6pm EST. \;
Vie w the report + submit comments online: https://form.jot form.com/232416012922041. \;
Prefer email? Send your feedback to: lorentzc@thomasmore.edu \;or Lubetkin@nwf.org. Subject line: &ldquo\;COMMENTS-ORB Plan&rdquo\;Questions? Use the subject line &l dquo\;QUESTION-ORB Plan.&rdquo\;
Your input will help shape the final report that will be presented to Congress!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250804T1311220Z-399841-6704@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805 SUMMARY:GRWA calendar DESCRIPTION:Greenbrier River Watershed Association calendar of events Click -here to review the events from August through October. There are many opp ortunities to learn and get involved. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greenbrier River Waters hed Association \;calendar of events
Click-here \;to review the events from August throug h October. There are many opportunities to learn and get involved. \;< /span>
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250804T1717140Z-399841-6706@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T200000 SUMMARY:NRG community meet-up DESCRIPTION:Event by Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Colla borative\, Beckley Outdoors and Fayetteville Elementary NRG Outdoor Commun ity Meet-Up: Join us for an inspiring evening of community\, connection\, and collaboration at the NRG Outdoor Community Meet-Up — a celebration of the people\, projects\, and partnerships shaping the future of outdoor rec reation in the New River Gorge region. Location: Ascend Basecamp (the old Fayetteville Elementary Gymnasium). What to expect: Regional spotlights an d presentations such as the Meadow River Outdoor Recreation Plan\, the Bec kley Outdoors Initiative\, a vidoe of Needleseye Park and much more. ---> Learn more here. RSVP now and tag your trail crew! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative\,&nb sp\;Beckley Outdoors \;and \;Fayetteville Elementary
NRG Outdoor Community Meet-Up: Join us for an inspiring even ing of community\, connection\, and collaboration at the NRG Outdoor Commu nity Meet-Up &mdash\; a celebration of the people\, projects\, and partner ships shaping the future of outdoor recreation in the New River Gorge regi on.
Location: Ascend Basecamp (the old Fayetteville Elementary Gymnasium). \;
RSVP now and tag your trail crew !
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250804T1606280Z-399841-6708@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000 SUMMARY:Pollinators nature walk DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenbrier River Watershed Association for a free guid ed hike along the Greenbrier River Trail in Marlinton. We will search for the wide vareity of pollinators and discuss thier connections to riparian habitats. Meet at the Marlinton Railway Depot/Artisan Gallery. Bring binoc ulars\, a camera and dress appropriately for the weather. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Greenbrier River Watershed Association for a free guided hike along the \;Greenbrier River Trail in Marlinton. We will search for the wide vareity of pollinators and d iscuss thier connections to riparian habitats.
Meet at the Marlinton Railway Depot/Artisa n Gallery. Bring binoculars\, a camera and dress appropriately fo r the weather.
--->\; Learn more here . \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250804T1616450Z-399841-6709@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Whirligig beetles\, also known as “nature’s bumper cars” (self explanatory) or “apple bugs” (more on that in a moment)\, are voracious predators that spend most of their time zig- zagging on the top of the water’s surface hunting for food like mosquito l arvae\, but they can also dive or fly when they need to. Their social beha vior and erratic movement help to confuse and deter predators\, but they c an also secrete a smelly substance that fish don’t like and that warns oth er whirligigs of danger\; the scent is reminiscent of apples (apple bugs!) . Another cool feature is their eyes. While it may appear that they have f our eyes\, they actually have two eyes that are visibly split in half so t hat they can see both above and below the water at the same time. That’s a great way to never miss a meal! Video: Whirligig beetles at the mouth of Ford’s Run X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Whirlig ig beetles\, also known as &ldquo\;nature&rsquo\;s bumper cars&rdquo\; (se lf explanatory) or &ldquo\;apple bugs&rdquo\; (more on that in a moment)\, are voracious predators that spend most of their time zig-zagging on the top of the water&rsquo\;s surface hunting for food like mosquito larvae\, but they can also dive or fly when they need to. Their social behavior and erratic movement help to confuse and deter predators\, but they can also secrete a smelly substance that fish don&rsquo\;t like and that warns othe r whirligigs of danger\; the scent is reminiscent of apples (apple bugs!). Another cool feature is their eyes. While it may appear that they have fo ur eyes\, they actually have two eyes that are visibly split in half so th at they can see both above and below the water at the same time. That&rsqu o\;s a great way to never miss a meal!
Video: \;Whirligig beetles at the mout h of Ford&rsquo\;s Run
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250804T1250090Z-399841-6703@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the June 2025 edition of River Voices. This month le arn about the risks AI poses to water\, hear from Doris Brown on community organizing and disaster preparedness\, and take the Rally survey to let u s know what you’re hoping for from your time in San Antonio. In this issu e: AI is a Risk to Water. Here’s How Network Leaders are Responding What D o You Want from River Rally 2026? Mapping the Flow: GIS Storytelling Event s & Learning Opportunities And more... Visit: https://www.rivernetwork.org /river-voices-june-2025/ for all the information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he June 2025 edition of \;River Voices. This month learn about the ris ks AI poses to water\, hear from Doris Brown on community organizing and d isaster preparedness\, and take the Rally survey to let us know what you&r squo\;re hoping for from your time in San Antonio. \;
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>In this issue:
And more...
Visit: \; https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-june-2025/ \;for al l the information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250604T1413350Z-399841-6569@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T200000 SUMMARY:Advocacy 101 DESCRIPTION:Want to make an impact for clean water\, public lands\, and a h ealthy environment for all in West Virginia? Join WV Rivers Coalition and the WV Environmental Council for Advocacy 101. During this virtual trainin g\, you’ll hear from our team and partners about what to expect\, key envi ronmental policies\, and how to have an effective meeting with your legisl ators. Register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Want to make an impact for clean water\, public lands\, and a healthy environment for all in West Virginia? \;Join WV Rivers Coalition and the WV Environmen tal Council for Advocacy 101.
During this virtual training\, you&rsquo\;ll hear from our team and part ners about what to expect\, key environmental policies\, and how to have a n effective meeting with your legislators. \;Regist er here.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250225T2112490Z-399841-6284@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re Media from around the Basin Effort aims to guide responsible use of win ter salt On the Potomac River’s North Branch\, a clash brews over prioriti es You’re invited to the Winter Road Salt Awareness Week open house Road s alts are hazardous to PA rivers\, streams and critters How pancake ice for med on the Potomac River near Great Falls Commercial-property woes impacti ng county funding stream for trees Trump withdraws Biden administration pl an to set discharge limits on PFAS in water Anacostia River sediment plan [Video] Park Service works to change the future of failing forests New VA outdoors plan aims to meet needs for land conservation\, outdoor recreatio n and open-space planning Virginia legislation attempts to combat growing impacts of climate crisis Fishing News Updated 2025 Sport Fish Consumption Advisories from WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250130T2016200Z-399841-6240@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T153000 SUMMARY:Needs assessments DESCRIPTION:Needs Assessments and Feasibility Studies Do your plans pencil out? Do you have the horsepower to get through? Before you start to raise funds\, it is important to assess what your organization should build and what it can sustain. For most\, this includes a needs assessment followed by a feasibility study. A needs assessment examines operations and program s to determine your current and future capacity and demand\, and the exter nal factors that will impact both. A feasibility study will help you deter mine the financial capacity of your organization and its donor prospects. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Needs Assess ments and Feasibility Studies
Do your plans pencil out? Do you have the horsepower to get through? Bef ore you start to raise funds\, it is important to assess what your organiz ation should build and what it can sustain. For most\, this includes a nee ds assessment followed by a feasibility study. A needs assessment examines operations and programs to determine your current and future capacity and demand\, and the external factors that will impact both. A feasibility st udy will help you determine the financial capacity of your organization an d its donor prospects.
Click-Here \;to r egister.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1423010Z-399841-2974@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200428 SUMMARY:Stormwater Solutions webinar fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Storm Water Solutions 2020 Webinar Fest Storm Water Solutions w elcomes you to participate in a new three-day educational event. Through a combination of live webinars\, on a variety of storm water management and erosion control topics\, you will be able to earn Professional Developmen t Hours from the comfort of your own home or office. Daily keynote webinar s will provide the opportunity to interact with industry experts in live Q &A sessions\, while additional on-demand webinars provide ample opportunit y to earn PDHs before the end of the year. https://swswebinarfest.com/2020 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Storm Water Solutions 2020 Webinar Fest
Storm Water Solutions welcomes you to participate in a new three-day educa tional event. Through a combination of live webinars\, on a variety of sto rm water management and erosion control topics\, you will be able to earn Professional Development Hours from the comfort of your own home or office . Daily keynote webinars will provide the opportunity to interact with ind ustry experts in live Q&\;A sessions\, while additional on-demand webin ars provide ample opportunity to earn PDHs before the end of the year.
https://swswebinarfest.com/2020/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1421070Z-399841-2973@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T153000 SUMMARY:Advanced storytelling DESCRIPTION:Advanced Storytelling We all know money talks. The important qu estion is: HOW does YOUR organization talk about money? In this session\, Lori L. Jacobwith will dive into the topic of talking about money as a fun draising strategy. You'll learn how to share 'mission moment' stories that include your need for support\, but don't sound like 'begging' for money. The secret tool that makes this an advanced storytelling session is disco vering how to share action-causing stories. During this webinar\, you will (1) learn what your money story is\; (2) learn how to talk about money so it inspires more giving\; and (3) learn the best questions to ask so you can gather story nuggets to craft action-causing stories. This webinar wil l benefit executive directors\, and fundraising and communication staff\, as well as board members. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Advanced Sto rytelling
We all know money talks. The important question is: HOW does YOUR organization talk about mo ney? In this session\, Lori L. Jacobwith will dive into the topic of talki ng about money as a fundraising strategy. You'll learn how to share 'missi on moment' stories that include your need for support\, but don't sound li ke 'begging' for money. The secret tool that makes this an advanced storyt elling session is discovering how to share action-causing stories. During this webinar\, you will (1) learn what your money story is\; (2) learn how to talk about money so it inspires more giving\; and (3) learn the best q uestions to ask so you can gather story nuggets to craft action-causing st ories. This webinar will benefit executive directors\, and fundraising and communication staff\, as well as board members.
Click-Here \;to register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1424590Z-399841-2975@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000 SUMMARY:Elkhorn Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown\, Mark Kemp and others. Check the F B event post for updates... Location: Elkhorn WV (37.385406\, -81.413588). Start time 9:00 am. Lunch will be provides at 1:00 pm at Keytone (37.4141 65\, -81.451874). Trout Unlimited will provide gloves\, bags\, lunch\, and water. Targeted cleaning areas pending on stream condition is: Keystone N orthfork Kyle playground Elkhorn bottom Switchback Maybuery Can’t get in t he stream? Roadside trash also needs picked up\, and flaggers are needed t o slow traffic. We will have some safety vests on hand. To participate in the activities bring grabbers (if you have them)\, rain jacket\, waders\, boots\, extra clothes\, first aid\, and your fishing gear. It takes all of us to make this area better than yesterday. If you fish it\, then clean i t! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Bronson Cody Brown\, \;Mark Kemp \;and ot hers. Check the \;FB event p ost for updates...
Location: Elkhorn WV (37.385406\, -81.413588). Start time 9:00 am. Lunch will be provides at 1:00 pm at Keytone (
Trout Unlimite d will provide gloves\, bags\, lunch\, and water. Targeted cleaning areas pending on stream condition is:
Can&rsquo\;t get in the stream? Roadside trash also needs picked up\, and flaggers are needed to slow traffic. We will have some safety vests o n hand. To participate in the activities bring grabbers (if you have them) \, rain jacket\, waders\, boots\, extra clothes\, first aid\, and your fis hing gear.
It takes al
l of us to make this area better than yesterday. If you fish it\, then cle
an it!
Are You Givi ng Your pH Data the Attention It Deserves?
Three time slots available\, see website.
If you&rsquo\;re monitoring water quality\, y
ou&rsquo\;re likely monitoring pH\, but what exactly does that mean? Colle
cting data and making sense of it aren&rsquo\;t necessarily the same thing
. Join surface water application expert Eric Robinson as he dives into und
erstanding how pH sensors work\, why the data is important\, and how to ge
t the most out of yours.
https://in-situ.com/us/ph- sensor-webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1426370Z-399841-2976@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T033000 SUMMARY:Event tracking in Quickbooks DESCRIPTION:Tracking Special Fundraising Events in QuickBooks Do you have a fundraising event? Do you hold an annual gala dinner or luncheon perhaps with sponsorships\, ticket sales\, table sales\, a silent auction\, food\, and speakers? Or perhaps you run a golf tournament for charity? Figuring out the net profit from the event without messing up your books can be tou gh! What about the hours and hours of staff time spent getting ready for t hese events? Shouldn't that be factored in as well? All of this and more c an be easily tracked right in your QuickBooks software! In this high deman d webinar\, we are very excited to welcome back Gregg Bossen\, a CPA speci alizing in nonprofits and president of QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits \, to show you how to track your various events without disrupting the res t of your books and also how to stay in compliance with nonprofit accounti ng standards. Topics in this webinar include what constitutes a special fu ndraising event\; how to use accounts\, sub accounts\, and contra accounts to easily see a net of the event as part of the profit and loss\; how to enter the budget for each event\; how to get a Budget to Actual report for the event as well as other reports\; and how to enter amounts for staff t ime spent to get an honest picture of the true profit. Don't miss this opp ortunity. You will be very glad you came! Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tracking Spe cial Fundraising Events in QuickBooks
Do you have a fundraising event? Do you hold an annual gala dinn er or luncheon perhaps with sponsorships\, ticket sales\, table sales\, a silent auction\, food\, and speakers? Or perhaps you run a golf tournament for charity? Figuring out the net profit from the event without messing u p your books can be tough! What about the hours and hours of staff time sp ent getting ready for these events? Shouldn't that be factored in as well? All of this and more can be easily tracked right in your QuickBooks softw are! In this high demand webinar\, we are very excited to welcome back Gre gg Bossen\, a CPA specializing in nonprofits and president of QuickBooks M ade Easy for Nonprofits\, to show you how to track your various events wit hout disrupting the rest of your books and also how to stay in compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. Topics in this webinar include what c onstitutes a special fundraising event\; how to use accounts\, sub account s\, and contra accounts to easily see a net of the event as part of the pr ofit and loss\; how to enter the budget for each event\; how to get a Budg et to Actual report for the event as well as other reports\; and how to en ter amounts for staff time spent to get an honest picture of the true prof it. Don't miss this opportunity. You will be very glad you came!
C lick-Here to register.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1419180Z-399841-2972@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200414 SUMMARY:World Water Day Quiz DESCRIPTION:Today is the last day to take advantage of the World Water Day quizes. Looking for educational material for your students now that they a re at home? WV Project WET has created three levels of water science quizz es for students to test their knowledge and to highlight the importance of water for a resilient world. 1) Elementary quiz 2) Middle school quiz 3) High school quiz Teachers interested in incorporating these quizzes in the ir own lessons can contact Klancey Burford for links to classroom Kahoots and more information.” X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Today is the last day to take advantage of the < a href='https://www.unwater.org/world-water-day-2020-water-and-climate-cha nge/'>World Water Day \;quizes.
Looking for educational material for your students now that th ey are at home? WV Project WET has created three levels of water science q uizzes for students to test their knowledge and to highlight the importanc e of water for a resilient world.
1) Elementary \; quiz 2) Middle school \;quiz 3) High school \;qu iz
Teachers interested in incorporating these quizze s in their own lessons can contact \;Klancey Burford for links to classroom Kahoots and more information.&rdquo\;
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20200319T1910320Z-399841-2894@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T170000 SUMMARY:Outdoor safety DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha County Public Library Before you strap on your hiking boots and hit the trails this summer\, join us for a presentation on outdoor safety by the Kanawha State Forest. Join Clark Sanford\, Superi ntendent at Kanawha State Forest\, to learn about all of the recreation op portunities throughout West Virginia's 46 state parks\, forests\, and rail trails. We will also talk about how to recreate safely when in the Parks system and anywhere else outdoors. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha County Public Library
Before you strap on your hiking boots and hit the trails t his summer\, join us for a presentation on outdoor safety by the Kanawha S tate Forest. Join Clark Sanford\, Superintendent at Kanawha State Forest\, to learn about all of the recreation opportunities throughout West Virgin ia's 46 state parks\, forests\, and rail trails. We will also talk about h ow to recreate safely when in the Parks system and anywhere else outdoors.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Dunbar Library UID:20240729T1221430Z-399841-5929@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240824 SUMMARY:Buckhannon Riverfest DESCRIPTION:Event by Buckhannon River Watershed Association Join us for our 8th Annual RiverFest celebration of our water. Each year\, we gather alon g the banks of the Buckhannon River to celebrate our water and its life-su staining qualities. We’re looking forward to spending the day by the water with people who share a love of water\, rivers\, life\, and community. Ti me: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (activities scheduled throughout the day) Location: Riverwalk Park Boat Ramp near WV Wesleyan athletic fields - 10:00 AM Padd lers depart Hampton to Riverwalk (we will provide a shuttle). Select event s listed below. --> Visit the FB event post to learn more. 10:00 AM Water Flow Yoga 11:00 AM Vendors and educational exhibits start\; free kayaks a nd paddle boards available Noon Music by Elk River Ramblers 3:00 PM Interf aith Water Blessing X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Buckhannon River Watershed Association
Join us for our 8th Annual RiverF est celebration of our water. Each year\, we gather along the banks of the Buckhannon River to celebrate our water and its life-sustaining qualities . We&rsquo\;re looking forward to spending the day by the water with peopl e who share a love of water\, rivers\, life\, and community.
< p>Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (activities sche duled throughout the day)Volunteer WV< /span> \;has teamed up with \;The Grant Advantage \;t o offer this two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested tr aining topics. \;This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confi dence.
Registration is limit ed to the first 50 people. \;-->\; Learn more here .
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240729T1209060Z-399841-5928@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801 SUMMARY:Grant writing training DESCRIPTION:Volunteer WV has teamed up with The Grant Advantage to offer th is two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested training top ics. This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confidence. Registrat ion is limited to the first 50 people\, so register today! --> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer WV< /span> \;has teamed up with \;The Grant Advantage \;t o offer this two-day grant writing training\, one of our most requested tr aining topics. \;This intensive\, hands-on training will help aspiring and experienced grant writers approach grant writing with increased confi dence.
Registration is limit ed to the first 50 people\, so register today! \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240729T1210170Z-399841-5927@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T160000 SUMMARY:Cumulative Impacts DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research a nd Development invites you to attend a free webinar titled\, “Cumulative I mpacts: How Potential Flood Exposures\, Resource Access\, and Social Vulne rability Affect Resilience Outcomes”. About the Webinar This webinar will cover geospatial model development and model applications in cumulative im pacts research. The presentation will discuss the basic concepts and data that drive the models\, as well as case studies that illustrate their util ity in decision-making\, goal setting and goal tracking. The research is g rounded in environmental justice and resilience frameworks and is meant to connect local disparities to broader resilience outcomes\, with a focus o n delivering information at multiple geographic scales. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency&rsquo\;s Office of Research and Development i nvites you to attend a free webinar titled\, &ldquo\;Cumulative Impacts: H ow Potential Flood Exposures\, Resource Access\, and Social Vulnerability Affect Resilience Outcomes&rdquo\;.
About the Webinar
This webinar will cover geospatial model development and mo del applications in cumulative impacts research. The presentation will dis cuss the basic concepts and data that drive the models\, as well as case s tudies that illustrate their utility in decision-making\, goal setting and goal tracking. The research is grounded in environmental justice and resi lience frameworks and is meant to connect local disparities to broader res ilience outcomes\, with a focus on delivering information at multiple geog raphic scales.
Register Here CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240517T1707240Z-399841-5826@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326 SUMMARY:Agricultural workshop DESCRIPTION:Topics include: Pond management and weed control Hay testing an d nutrient requirements Private App chemical license Animal vaccinations F ederal and State Conservation Programs And more... Register by emailing wc d@wvca.us or call 304-675-3054. Registration deadline is March 21st. Agwo rkshop_WesternCD.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Topics inclu de:
Register by emailing \;wcd@wvca.us or call 304-675-3054. Registration deadline is March 21s t. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:WV Farm Museum UID:20240319T1817550Z-399841-5716@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T141500 SUMMARY:National Stormwater Day DESCRIPTION:On November 16\, 1990\, the Federal Register included notice of the promulgation of the NPDES Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Syst em (MS4) program making this a major day in the stormwater sector. Since t his time\, thousands of communities\, along with qualifying institutions a nd other entities\, have developed MS4 programs and implemented millions o f stormwater control measures collectively to address urban runoff polluti on. Over these 33 years\, the approach to addressing stormwater has evolve d as have the programs established to manage urban runoff. This webinar wi ll bring together stormwater professionals to reflect on the impacts of th e MS4 program\, consider the current level of awareness of stormwater infr astructure\, discuss the status of the national MS4 program today and how this program may change in the future to meet the growing challenge of sto rmwater management. This event is led by the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) with participation from USEPA. 1.0 PDHs will be awarded f or attending this webinar. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On November 16\, 1990\, the Federal Register included notice of the promulgation of th e NPDES Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program making this a major day in the stormwater sector. Since this time\, thousands of communities\, along with qualifying institutions and other entities\, hav e developed MS4 programs and implemented millions of stormwater control me asures collectively to address urban runoff pollution. Over these 33 years \, the approach to addressing stormwater has evolved as have the programs established to manage urban runoff. This webinar will bring together storm water professionals to reflect on the impacts of the MS4 program\, conside r the current level of awareness of stormwater infrastructure\, discuss th e status of the national MS4 program today and how this program may change in the future to meet the growing challenge of stormwater management.
This event is led by the Natio
nal Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) with participation from USEPA. 1.
0 PDHs will be awarded for attending this webinar. \;
Come help plant 260 trees along Sleepy Cree k and one of its tributaries in Berkeley Springs. \;Lunch provided if you RSVP by 10/13. \;Contact Suzy Lucas for more information and to RSVP: (304)539-2682 or rlucas@wvca.us . \;Bring: water to drink\, gar dening/work gloves\, hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, rake\, shovel\, bucket. \;Wear: work clothes and boots. \;Rain gear if rain is anticipa ted.
\nDirections: from Berkeley Springs Court House Square: Take Ro ute 522 South to Johnsons Mill Rd. (approx. 0.4 mi). \;Turn left on J ohnsons Mill Rd. and go approx. 5 miles (stay on the yellow lined road as it becomes Highland Ridge Rd.) \;Turn left on Spohrs Rd.\, and start looking for signs. \;Go about 0.25 miles and turn right into the dirt driveway across from the large house-shaped mailbox.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151002T1251420Z-399841-172@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T120000 SUMMARY:Plant trees with Opequon Creek Project Team DESCRIPTION:Why? The trees will enhance the Jefferson county tree canopy in the Middleway area of Jefferson County\, WV. By helping us plant trees y ou will help to ensure all of the benefits that trees and shrubs provide t o our local environment. Also the 8 am planting is on Turkey Run downstrea m of the large spring at Lake Louise. The stream is one of Opequon Creek’s best kept secrets. Location: 8:30 AM planting: (100 trees) 204 Grace St.\ , off of Leetown Road in Middleway\, WV. Directions to 204 Grace St.: From Interstate 81… · Take the Inwood exit 5 and go east on Route 51 toward In wood. Turn right and follow Route 51 (Middleway Pike) by taking a left at the Sheetz. · Turn right at the junction with Leetown Road. · Make the rig ht on Grace St in Middleway and go to #204. Turn left and look for the par king area. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Why? The trees will enhanc
e the Jefferson county tree canopy in the Middleway area of Jefferson Coun
ty\, WV. \; By helping us plant trees you will help to ensure all of t
he benefits that trees and shrubs provide to our local environment. Also t
he 8 am planting is on Turkey Run downstream of the large spring at Lake L
ouise. The stream is one of Opequon Creek&rsquo\;s best kept secrets.
Location: 8:30 AM planting: (100 trees
) 204 Grace St.\, off of Leetown Road in Middleway\, WV.
D
irections to 204 Grace St.: From Interstate 81&hellip\;<
br /> ·\; \;Take the Inwood exit 5 and go east on Route 51 towar
d Inwood. Turn right and follow Route 51 (Middleway Pike) by taking a left
at the Sheetz.
·\; \;Turn right at the junction with Leet
own Road.
·\; \;Make the right on Grace St in Middleway an
d go to #204. Turn left and look for the parking area.
\;
Why? The trees will enhanc
e the Jefferson county tree canopy in the Middleway area of Jefferson Coun
ty\, WV. \; By helping us plant trees you will help to ensure all of t
he benefits that trees and shrubs provide to our local environment. Also t
he 8 am planting is on Turkey Run downstream of the large spring at Lake L
ouise. The stream is one of Opequon Creek&rsquo\;s best kept secrets.
Noon planting: (50 trees) 572 Ira Way in the P
heasant Ridge subdivision just down Leetown Road from the 1st planting\, s
outh of Middleway\, WV. \; \;
Directions to
572 Ira Way:
·\; \;Follow directions above excep
t instead of turning on Grace street\, continue another 1.5 miles and turn
right on Ira Way. #572 will be on the right.
From Charlestown: Take Route 51 west to left on Leetown.
Trout Unlimited and the WVDEP will be hosti ng another Save Our Streams workshop on a tributary to Seneca Creek. This workshop will be a bit more in depth than previous workshops as this will also be a water quality monitoring workshop/training for the new Appalachi an Forest Heritage Area (AFHA) Conservation AmeriCorps. \;We will be meeting at the pull off on US Highway 33/WV Highway 55 near Whites Run Rd. We will provide lunch but please bring footwear appropriate for getting i nto the stream. \;Please RSVP to Travis Ferry \;at tferry@tu.org or 304-614-6699.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151002T1304270Z-399841-175@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220212 SUMMARY:PLT-PWET Climate workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET and Project Learning Tree are partnering to offer a Joint Climate Workshop from 9:30 - 4:30. Both formal and informal educat ors are invited to attend this free workshop\, but registration is require d. See the attaced flyer for registration info and more details. 21202_Joi ntClimateWorkshop.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project WET and Project Learning Tree are partnering to offer a Joint Climate Workshop from 9:30 - 4:30. \; Both formal and informal educators are invited t o attend this free workshop\, but registration is required.
< p>See the attaced flyer for registration in fo and more details.21202_JointClimateWorkshop.jpg
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Why? The 75 trees and shrubs will enhance t he wildlife habitat along Rockymarsh Run and help to filter pollutants and make the stream bank more stable. Through this effort\, you will help to ensure more clean water for future generations\, and make better homes and food for animals.
\nDirections to Pifer Farm: Red Brick House
From Martinsburg\, WV&hellip\;
Take 45 east towards Shepherdstown.
Turn left on Gosseling Marsh Road. (@3.3 miles past the Opequon Creek brid
ge)
Travel @1 mile and turn right on Swan Pond Road. Then take the
next left on Turner Road.
Travel to the end of Turner Road\, take a
left on Scrabble Rd. Proceed to #4949 Scrabble Rd. Driveway is on your ri
ght.
From Shepherdstown&hellip\;
Go North on Shepherd Grade Ro
ad to Scrab-ble Road.
Turn left and stay on Scrabble to Rd. #4949.
Driveway is on your right.
Bring: water to drink\, gardening or work
gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel.
Wear: work clothes
and boots
Contact: Herb Peddicord for more infor-mation or to let us
know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov.
WVDEP now ac cepting applications for 2020 WV Make It Shine Spring Cleanup. This annual event is sponsored by WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (R EAP). Applications are available \;from the WV Make It Shine webpage\, by emailing \;Joshua Hamrick\, or by calling 800-322-55 30. Application deadline is March 1st.
During the first two weeks of April\, t he WV Make It Shine Program provides resources such as cleanup materials\, waste hauling and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to condu ct litter cleanups on state streams or public lands.
More than 4\,300 state citizens participated in last year&rsquo\;s statewide cleanup. These volunteers removed nearly 180 tons of litter\, including over 2\,000 tires\, from West Virginia&rsquo\;s landscape.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200124T2000540Z-399841-2718@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T150000 SUMMARY:Watershed delineation in ArcGIS DESCRIPTION:Watershed Delineation in ArcGIS and Python Hosted by the EPA Wa ter Quality Modeling Workgroup - Presentation Speaker: Brian Pickard In th is webinar\, we will explore different coding methods to delineate a water shed from a specific latitude and longitude. After the watershed is deline ated\, we will also create visualizations of the delineated watershed. Par ticipants will receive coding scripts and visualization templates that can be applied for future use. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watershed De lineation in ArcGIS and Python
Hosted by the EPA Water Quality Modeling Workgroup - Presentation Speak er: Brian Pickard
In this we binar\, we will explore different coding methods to delineate a watershed from a specific latitude and longitude. After the watershed is delineated\ , we will also create visualizations of the delineated watershed. Particip ants will receive coding scripts and visualization templates that can be a pplied for future use.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230207T2046450Z-399841-5154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210702 SUMMARY:Pipeline newsletter DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Quarter of the 2021 Pipeline Newsletter is now availabl e online and may be viewed at the webiste below. http://www.psc.state.wv.u s/scripts/pipeline/pipelinenewsletter.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2nd \;Quarter of the 2021 Pipeline Newsletter is now available onli ne and may be viewed at the webiste below.
htt p://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline/pipelinenewsletter.cfm
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210701T1956400Z-399841-3985@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T193000 SUMMARY:Beckley sunset hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Jacki Wright Beckley Rail-Trail (McManus Rail Trail): Meet at the 3rd Avenue parking lot Join Community Captains Jack\, and Jacki to walk the McManus Rail Trail. No bik ing for this event. The event is family and beginner friendly. Bikers and walkers will meet at the same location and travel the same route. Both the bike and walk group will be led by a volunteer Community Captain. Partici pants will be asked to sign an online waiver found here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Active Southern West Virginia and Jacki Wright
Beckley Rail-Trail& nbsp\;(McManus Rail Trail): Meet at the 3rd Avenue parking lot
Join Community Captains Jack\, and Jack i to walk the McManus Rail Trail. No biking for this event. The event is f amily and beginner friendly. Bikers and walkers will meet at the same loca tion and travel the same route. Both the bike and walk group will be led b y a volunteer Community Captain.
Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found here.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230302T1523240Z-399841-5161@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T130000 SUMMARY:Ohio River Basin discussion DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Basin Alliance Discussion Series: Student Voices in Ohio River Basin Research The Ohio River Basin Alliance Discussion Series is an opportunity for communities to share their knowledge and passion for the Ohio River. This seasonal series of webinars features topics in Clean Water\, Ecosystem Restoration\, Research\, Education\, Transportation\, F lood Control\, and Recreation. The series is hosted by ORSANCO\, and is su pported by the Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE)\, Ohio Universit y Voinovich School\, Thomas More University\, West Virginia Rivers\, and K enton County Soil and Water Conservation District. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River Bas in Alliance Discussion Series: Student Voices in Ohio River Basin Research
The Ohio River Basin Al liance Discussion Series is an opportunity for communities to share their knowledge and passion for the Ohio River. This seasonal series of webinars features topics in Clean Water\, Ecosystem Restoration\, Research\, Educa tion\, Transportation\, Flood Control\, and Recreation. The series is host ed by ORSANCO\, and is supported by the Foundation for Ohio River Educatio n (FORE)\, Ohio University Voinovich School\, Thomas More University\, Wes t Virginia Rivers\, and Kenton County Soil and Water Conservation District .
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230302T1449150Z-399841-5159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230208 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the February 2023 edition of River Voices. This mont h\, meet the five communities we’re collaborating with to support leadersh ip development for equitable climate resilience. Plus\, what we’re reading for Black History Month. https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-februa ry-2023/ RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he February 2023 edition of River Voices. This month\, meet the five commu nities we&rsquo\;re collaborating with to support leadership development f or equitable climate resilience. Plus\, what we&rsquo\;re reading for Blac k History Month.
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-february-2023/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230207T2042520Z-399841-5153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000 SUMMARY:Social Media best practices DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re looking to rally passionate volunteers\, boost d onations\, or spread the word about your cause\, social media is a powerfu l tool to help you make an impact. During this Volunteer West Virginia Wed nesday Webinar\, you will learn how to create impactful content\, engage w ith supporters\, and build a strong online community to drive real results for your nonprofit. This training will be presented by The Social Bee Mar keting Agency. [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Whether you& rsquo\;re looking to rally passionate volunteers\, boost donations\, or sp read the word about your cause\, social media is a powerful tool to help y ou make an impact.
During th is \;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday Webinar\, you will learn \;how to create impactful content\, engage with su pporters\, and build a strong online community to drive real results for y our nonprofit. \;This training will be presented by \;The Social Bee Marketing Agency.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250205T1409350Z-399841-6245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T043000 SUMMARY:WV Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location: Eastern Community College OR South Branch Inn\, Moor efield\, WV (TBA based on registration) Registration: $5 for members\, $1 0 for non-members. RSVP by November 13th. To Register: Email Jamey Darli ngton\, jamey.darlington@wv.usda.gov. Send check\, made payable to WV SWCS \, to Jamey Darlington 133 Hickory Hill road\, Jane Lew\, WV 26378. **Note \, registration is first come-first served. Seating is limited. CEUS APPR OVED: 4.5 Hrs. of Nutrient Management CEUs\, 6 Hrs. of Conservation Planni ng CEUs\, 2 Hrs. Category 1-CF credits from Society of American Foresters **Attendees are responsible for their own lunch. Light morning refreshment s will be provided** Agenda 8:45 - 9:00 Registration and Welcome 9:00 – 10:00 WV Web Soil Survey Tim Dilliplane\, R esource Soil Scientist\, NRCS 10:00 – 10:10 break 10:10 -- 11:10 Forest Conservation in WV’s Bay Watershed Herb Peddicord\, Chesapeake Bay Forester\, WV DOF 11:10 -- 12:10 Barriers in West Virgin ia To Organic Farming Annie Stroud\, Staff Food System Coordinator\, Downs tream Strategies 12:10 – 1:15 Lunch and SWCS Meeting 1:15 – 2:15 Google Earth for Natural Resource Providers Dennis Burns\, Conservation Specialist\, WVCA 2:15-3:15 High Tunnels Lewis Jett\, WVU 3:15-3:30 Break 3:30-4:30 High Tunnel Tour with Local Landowner Elwood Williams X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Location: \; Eastern Community College OR South Branch Inn\, Moorefield\, WV (TBA based on registration)
\nRegistration: \; $5 for members\, $10 for non-members. \; RSVP by November 13th. \;
\nTo Register:&nbs p\;Email Jamey Darlington\, jamey.darlington@wv.usda.gov. Send check\, made payable to WV SWCS\, to Jamey Darlington 133 Hickory Hill road\, Jane Lew\, WV 26378.\n
**Note\, registration is first come-first served. Seating is limite d.
\n\;CEUS APPROVED: 4.5 Hrs. of Nutrient Management CE Us\, 6 Hrs. of Conservation Planning CEUs\, 2 Hrs. Category 1-CF credits f rom Society of American Foresters
\n**Attendees are responsible for their own lunch. Light morning refreshments will be provi ded**
\nAgenda
\n8:45 - 9:00 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Re gistration and Welcome
\n9:00 &ndash\; 10:00 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; WV Web Soil Survey \; Tim Dilliplane\, Resource Soil Scientist\, NRCS
\n10:00 &ndash\; 10:10 \;break
\n10 :10 -- 11:10 \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \;Forest Conservation in WV&rsquo\;s Bay Watershed< /strong> \;Herb Peddicord\, Chesapeake Bay Forester\, WV DOF
\n1 1:10 -- 12:10 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Barriers in West Virginia To Organi c Farming \;Annie Stroud\, Staff Food System Coordinator\, Do wnstream Strategies
\n12:10 &ndash\; 1:15 \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; Lunch and SWCS Meeting
\n1:15 &ndash\; 2:15&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Google Earth for Natura l Resource Providers \;Dennis Burns\, Conservation Specialist \, WVCA
\n2:15-3:15 \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; High Tunnels \;Lewis Jett\, WVU \;
\n3:15-3:30 \; \; Break
\n3:30-4:30 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; High Tunnel Tour w ith Local Landowner \; Elwood Williams \; \; \ ; \; \; \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151109T1958150Z-399841-184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T143000 SUMMARY:Latest in stormwater research DESCRIPTION:Latest in Stormwater Research Tom Ballestero\, University of Ne w Hampshire Andy Erikson\, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory James Houle\, Univ ersity of New Hampshire Bridget Wadzuk\, Villanova University Click-Here t o register. EPA will use your registration information solely for this eve nt. We will not share your information with any third party. If you requir e special accommodations\, please contact Ellie Flaherty by July 6th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Late st in Stormwater Research
Cli ck-Here to register. EPA will use your registration informati on solely for this event. We will not share your information with any thir d party. If you require special accommodations\, please contact Ellie Flah erty by July 6th.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210616T1935550Z-399841-3956@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Kanawha Valley DESCRIPTION:We’ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilitie s in the Kanawha Valley Region. Now it’s time to continue that work. You’l l get to: Focus on Boone\, Clay\, Fayette\, Kanawha\, Lincoln\, and Putnam counties. Hear about inspiring things your neighbors are doing and learn from their success. Learn what Try This has been up to\, what we’re planni ng for the future\, and how we can collaborate with you and your community . Meet new people and organizations through Zoom breakout rooms. Help expl ore your community by identifying needs\, barriers\, opportunities\, resou rces\, and dreams with other folks in your Region and brainstorming what n ext steps we can take to move in a healthier direction. Come give thanks f or what we’ve done and get excited about the future with fellow healthy-co mmunity folks in your Region. Click-here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We&rsquo\;ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilities in the Kanawha Valley Region. Now it&rsquo\;s time to continue that work. You&rsquo\;ll get to:
Come give thanks for what we&rsquo\;ve done and get excited about the future with fe llow healthy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to register.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221109T1446520Z-399841-4988@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Mid-Ohio Valley DESCRIPTION:We’ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilitie s in the Mid-Ohio Valley Region. Now it’s time to continue that work. You’ ll get to: Focus on Calhoun\, Jackson\, Pleasants\, Ritchie\, Roane\, Tyle r\, Wirt\, and Wood counties. Hear about inspiring things your neighbors a re doing and learn from their success. Learn what Try This has been up to\ , what we’re planning for the future\, and how we can collaborate with you and your community. Meet new people and organizations through Zoom breako ut rooms. Help explore your community by identifying needs\, barriers\, op portunities\, resources\, and dreams with other folks in your Region and b rainstorming what next steps we can take to move in a healthier direction. Come give thanks for what we’ve done and get excited about the future wit h fellow healthy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We&rsquo\;ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilities in the Mid-Ohi o Valley Region. Now it&rsquo\;s time to continue that work. You&rsquo\;ll get to:
Come give thanks for what we&rsquo\;ve done and get excited about
the future with fellow healthy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to register.
WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a tire collection event.
Doddridge County at the Antero gravel lot (Approximately 1/4 mile f rom the Shell station on Snowbird Road) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims a nd only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spre ad of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicle s when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and u pdates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210903T1914540Z-399841-4087@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 SUMMARY:Nicholas Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting a tire collection event. Nicholas County at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center (3 Armory Way) in the lowe r level parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and ligh t truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a tire collection event.
Nicholas County at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center (3 Armory Way) in the lower level parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individua ls may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rim s and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the s pread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehi cles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events an d updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website .
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210903T1916590Z-399841-4089@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210517 SUMMARY:Summer STEM camps DESCRIPTION:STEMCARE WVU Extension and Mylan has partnered to offer a wide variety of STEM camps throughout the summer of 2021. The camps are suitabl e for grades 3-6 and 7-12. There is something for almost everyone… To lear n more read the attached flyer and visit the website below. https://extens ion.wvu.edu/youth-family/youth-education/stemcare 2021_SummerSTEMCamps.pd f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEMCARE
WVU Extension and Mylan has par tnered to offer a wide variety of STEM camps throughout the summer of 2021 . The camps are suitable for grades 3-6 and 7-12. There is something for a lmost everyone&hellip\; To learn more read the attached flyer and visit th e website below.
https://extension .wvu.edu/youth-family/youth-education/stemcare
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210503T1822440Z-399841-3891@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925 SUMMARY:Jackson Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting a tire collection event. Jackson County a t the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Cottageville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ind ividuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off t he rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in thei r vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection eve nts and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a tire collection event.
Jackson County at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Cottageville fr om 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that i ndividuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcom ing tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Jackson County Fairgrounds UID:20210903T1918570Z-399841-4090@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Conservation group demonstrates effects of road salt pollution Middleway supporters hopeful new designation will hel p in fight against plans for bottling plant When it rains it pours — With road salt it creates a bad brew [Blog] DC’s proposed bottle bill aims to t ackle pollution Arlington app nudges residents to take small climate chang e actions\, and rewards them City officials work to identify\, resolve fec al coliform detected in Tuscarora Creek Montgomery County launches Climate Smart campaign’ UMD Program puts green brewing practices on tap Trump mov es to shutter environmental offices across the government Fishing News WVD NR stocks 12 waters during week of Jan. 27 Scientists warn of the impact o f invasive Chesapeake Channa in MD waters 2025 PA trout stocking schedules now available X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
< p>Media from around the BasinFishin g News
The Gua rdians of the West Fork Watershed protects the West Fork River an d envisions a community paddling on and cherishing it. The watershed is in Lewis\, Harrison\, Marion\, Upshur\, Barbour\, and Taylor Counties. With their partners\, they have completed six mine drainage remediation project s on Lambert Run\, which is now meeting more water quality standards than it was before the work. The group also established the West Fork River Wat er Trail\, which runs from the base of Stonewall Jackson Dam to the conflu ence of the West Fork and Tygart Rivers in Fairmont. The Guardians will us e Stream Partners funds to support weekly 'pop-up' paddles over the summer \, to hold a Watershed Day at Watters Smith State Park\, to recognize volu nteers\, and to recognize 'Watershed Champions\,' which are those who mana qe their properties in a creek-friendly way. Visit GuardiansOfTheWestFork.org for mo re information.
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This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here. \;In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a roa d map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information .
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250207T1755540Z-399841-6266@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180722 SUMMARY:Leadership Program RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION:Leadership Program Our leadership program is perfect for high school campers looking to go above and beyond our traditional offerings. Participants will further their technical outdoor skills as they plan and implement their own self-supported backpacking expedition on the beautiful 24-mile North Fork Mountain Trail in Pendleton County\, West Virginia. Al ong the way\, the group will navigate through Hamilton Cave and practice b elaying\, rappelling\, and climbing techniques locally in the North Fork V alley. The bulk of the week will be filled with backpacking\, leadership a nd service opportunities\, with ample time spent exploring the unique feat ures of the trail\, including rock outcroppings and eagle-eye views of the valley below. The program will end at our Sweetwater Farm campus\, reflec ting on the week’s adventure and taking what we’ve learned and putting it into action. For more information\, contact Melinda Brooks at: MBrooks@exp erience-learning.org https://experience-learning.org/camps/leadership/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Leadership Program
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Our leadership program is perfect for high school campers looki
ng to go above and beyond our traditional offerings.
Participants will further their technical outdoor skills as they plan and implement the ir own self-supported backpacking expedition on the beautiful 24-mile Nort h Fork Mountain Trail in Pendleton County\, West Virginia. Along the way\, the group will navigate through Hamilton Cave and practice belaying\, rap pelling\, and climbing techniques locally in the North Fork Valley. The bu lk of the week will be filled with backpacking\, leadership and service op portunities\, with ample time spent exploring the unique features of the t rail\, including rock outcroppings and eagle-eye views of the valley below . The program will end at our Sweetwater Farm campus\, reflecting on the w eek&rsquo\;s adventure and taking what we&rsquo\;ve learned and putting it into action.
For more information\, contact Melinda Brooks at: MBrooks@experience-learning.org<
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https://experience-learning.org/camps/leadership/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180413T1804540Z-399841-664@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404 SUMMARY:FODC catch-a-trout DESCRIPTION:Rainbow trout will be released in Deckers Creek near Marilla Pa rk. Come on down and catch-a-trout and support the Friends of Deckers Cree k. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rainbow trou t will be released in Deckers Creek near Marilla Park. Come on down and catch-a-trout and support the Friends of Deckers Creek.
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260316T1346280Z-399841-7029@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 SUMMARY:Barbour Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting a tire collection event. Barbour County a t the Barbour County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Individuals may dis pose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of C OVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a tire collection event.
Barbour County at the Barbour County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p .m. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must b e off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To hel p limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collect ion events and updates can be found on the \; WVDEP website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210903T1915250Z-399841-4088@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T160000 SUMMARY:Mars landing party DESCRIPTION:As NASA’s Mars InSight Lander makes its nail-biting descent to the surface of the red planet on November 26th\, the Green Bank Telescope will be watching! InSight\, short for Interior Exploration using Seismic I nvestigations\, Geodesy\, and Heat Transport\, will give the Red Planet it s first thorough checkup since it formed nearly 4.5 billion years ago. Usi ng cutting edge instruments\, the Lander will delve deep beneath the surfa ce and seek the fingerprints of the processes that formed Mars. InSight wi ll measure the planet’s “vital signs”: its “pulse” (seismology)\, “tempera ture” (heat flow)\, and “reflexes” (precision tracking). NASA’s Jet Propul sion Laboratory (JPL) will use the GBT to directly intercept and track the signal from InSight during the Lander’s Entry\, Descent\, and Landing (ED L) to the Martian surface. This data will confirm the safe landing of InSi ght as well as provide information on the speed and direction of the Lande r as it goes through its landing sequence. The Green Bank Observatory Scie nce Center will welcome visitors for an Insight Landing Party during the l anding event on November 26th to learn more about this exciting NASA missi on! From 1:00-4:00pm\, visitors will watch live footage from NASA TV and t he GBT Control Room\, engage in hands-on activities\, attend a special pre sentation\, and more to learn about Mars and the InSight Lander. All are w elcome to attend this free community event! Visit greenbankobservatory.org or call (304) 456-2150 for more information. https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/365197474218076/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As NASA&rsqu
o\;s Mars InSight Lander makes its nail-biting descent to the surface of t
he red planet on November 26th\, the Green Bank Telescope will be watching
! InSight\, short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations\,
Geodesy\, and Heat Transport\, will give the Red Planet its first thorough
checkup since it formed nearly 4.5 billion years ago. Using cutting edge
instruments\, the Lander will delve deep beneath the surface and seek the
fingerprints of the processes that formed Mars. InSight will measure the p
lanet&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;vital signs&rdquo\;: its &ldquo\;pulse&rdquo\; (sei
smology)\, &ldquo\;temperature&rdquo\; (heat flow)\, and &ldquo\;reflexes&
rdquo\; (precision tracking).
NASA&rsquo\;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will use the GBT to dir
ectly intercept and track the signal from InSight during the Lander&rsquo\
;s Entry\, Descent\, and Landing (EDL) to the Martian surface. This data w
ill confirm the safe landing of InSight as well as provide information on
the speed and direction of the Lander as it goes through its landing seque
nce.
The \;Green Bank Observatory
Science Center will welcome visitors for an Insight Landing Party during t
he landing event on November 26th to learn more about this exciting NASA m
ission! From 1:00-4:00pm\, visitors will watch live footage from NASA TV a
nd the GBT Control Room\, engage in hands-on activities\, attend a special
presentation\, and more to learn about Mars and the InSight Lander. All a
re welcome to attend this free community event! Visit greenbankobservatory.org or call (304) 456-2150 for more information
.
https://www.facebook.com/events/365197474218076/< /p> CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20181107T1337410Z-399841-1361@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T200000 SUMMARY:Headwaters conversation DESCRIPTION:A Conversation on Headwaters Last Fall\, WV Rivers met with Mon Forest Towns about recreation opportunities in the Mon Forest. The messag e was loud and clear: ensure our tradition of pure\, pristine Mon Forest h eadwaters now and for future generations. We want to hear from you on how best to protect these headwaters and hear any of your concerns for headwat ers policy. Sign up for your place in the conversation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
A Conversati on on Headwaters
Last Fall\, WV Rivers met with Mon Forest Towns about recreation opportunities in the Mon Forest. The message was loud and clear: ensure our tradition of pure\ , pristine Mon Forest headwaters now and for future generations. We want t o hear from you on how best to protect these headwaters and hear any of yo ur concerns for headwaters policy. \;
Sign up for your place in the conversation.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230302T1452270Z-399841-5160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601 SUMMARY:Summer STEM camps DESCRIPTION:STEMCARE WVU Extension and Mylan has partnered to offer a wide variety of STEM camps throughout the summer of 2021. The camps are suitabl e for grades 3-6 and 7-12. There is something for almost everyone… To lear n more read the attached flyer and visit the website below. https://extens ion.wvu.edu/youth-family/youth-education/stemcare 2021_SummerSTEMCamps.pd f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:STEMCARE
WVU Extension and Mylan has par tnered to offer a wide variety of STEM camps throughout the summer of 2021 . The camps are suitable for grades 3-6 and 7-12. There is something for a lmost everyone&hellip\; To learn more read the attached flyer and visit th e website below.
https://extension .wvu.edu/youth-family/youth-education/stemcare
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210503T1823130Z-399841-3892@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin Potomac River bottom mapping project phase 3 Montgomery County announces SaltWise campaign to limit salt use during storms Regional water supply plans are on their way! Thurmont approved for over $6 million in state loans to build PFAS water filtration systems Mar yland likely to seek ‘very large number’ from WL Gore for PFAS contaminati on DC Water Stakeholder Alliance welcomes new members to collaborate on ke y issues Middleway advocates channel art history into fight against bottli ng plant Mobilize Frederick starting tree-planting project to increase can opy in city of Frederick Montgomery County Council approves plastic bag ba n — with some exceptions Fishing News MD to Launch Blue catfish pilot prog rams to fight fish’s growing numbers in Bay X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media fr om around the Basin
In this issu e:
Grants
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wra p is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wra p reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important i nformation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250214T2056360Z-399841-6273@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Federal Infrastructure funding looked towards da m removal. To read more\, click Here. Profitability of AMD? To read more\, click Here. Brownfield grant awarded along Monongahela River. To read mor e\, click Here. Clarksburg Water Board hears calls for dam removal. To rea d more\, click Here. Allegheny College reveals Watershed Conservation Rese arch Center. To read more\, click Here. And more… Click-Here to read all t he stories. For more information on available grants\, visit our 3RQ websi te Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to rea d all the stories. For more information on available grants\, visit our 3R Q website Here .
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220526T1951450Z-399841-4622@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T143000 SUMMARY:NPDES permits for small POTWs DESCRIPTION:NPDES Permits for Small POTWs: What to Expect and How to Prepar e In this 90-minute webinar\, the speakers will discuss what a small POTW should expect as they undertake the NPDES Permit process. We will give a b rief overview of the NPDES permit program and its goals and implementation under the Clean Water Act. Then we will cover the steps to obtain a permi t from application to public notice and comment to improve the operator’s understanding of required components of a permit and give insight on how t o improve collaboration with the permitting authority. Participants will b e encouraged to comment and ask questions throughout the webinar. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NPDES Permit s for Small POTWs: What to Expect and How to Prepare
In this 90-minute webinar\, the speakers will dis cuss what a small POTW should expect as they undertake the NPDES Permit pr ocess. We will give a brief overview of the NPDES permit program and its g oals and implementation under the Clean Water Act. Then we will cover the steps to obtain a permit from application to public notice and comment to improve the operator&rsquo\;s understanding of required components of a pe rmit and give insight on how to improve collaboration with the permitting authority. Participants will be encouraged to comment and ask questions th roughout the webinar.
Regist er Here.
\;
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220516T1501470Z-399841-4592@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929 SUMMARY:Raleigh Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting a tire collection event. Raleigh County a t the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center (200 Armory Drive) in the u pper gravel parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals may dispose of u p to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be fo und on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting a tire collection event.
Raleigh County at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center (200 Armory Drive) in the upper gravel parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indiv iduals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit t he spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection event s and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP web site.
\;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Raleigh County Convention Center UID:20210903T1920510Z-399841-4091@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250328 SUMMARY:Updates from WV Rivers Coalition DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Advocacy Days at the Capitol New Environmental J ustice Resources A Win for Clean Water and Community in Jefferson County E xplore the MVP Story Map Corridor H - Heads Up\, Y'all! Spreading the Mess age of Clean Water Across the Mountain State Legislative Update And more.. . [Click-Here] to read the above stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
[ Click-Here] to read the above stories.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250328T1510570Z-399841-6401@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315 SUMMARY:PCWA fly fishing class DESCRIPTION:Piney Creek Watershed We are proud to announce our first ever F amily Fly Fishing class! Generously supported by the @beckleyareafoundatio n. Beginning Saturday\, March 15\, this free class will cover all of the b asics of fly fishing over the course of four consecutive weekends. Equipme nt will be provided\, and participants who complete the full course will g o home with all the necessary gear to get out on the water on their own! P articipation is limited to six adult/youth family pairs\, so act fast! Ema il Nate Sydnor\, call 304-228-1680\, or direct message for an application and further details. PCWA_flyfishingclass X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We are pr oud to announce our first ever Family Fly Fishing class! Generously suppor ted by the @beckleyareafounda tion. Beginning Saturday\, March 15\, this free class will cover all o f the basics of fly fishing over the course of four consecutive weekends. Equipment will be provided\, and participants who complete the full course will go home with all the necessary gear to get out on the water on their own! Participation is limited to six adult/youth family pairs\, so act fa st!
Email Nate Sydnor\, call 3 04-228-1680\, or direct message for an application and further details.&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250218T1503580Z-399841-6275@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Eastern Panhandle DESCRIPTION:We’ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilitie s in the Eastern WV Region. Now it’s time to continue that work. You’ll ge t to: Focus on Berkeley\, Grant\, Hampshire\, Hardy\, Jefferson\, Mineral\ , Morgan\, and Pendleton counties. Hear about inspiring things your neighb ors are doing and learn from their success. Learn what Try This has been u p to\, what we’re planning for the future\, and how we can collaborate wit h you and your community. Meet new people and organizations through Zoom b reakout rooms. Help explore your community by identifying needs\, barriers \, opportunities\, resources\, and dreams with other folks in your Region and brainstorming what next steps we can take to move in a healthier direc tion. Come give thanks for what we’ve done and get excited about the futur e with fellow healthy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to regist er. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We&rsquo\;ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilities in the Eastern WV Region. Now it&rsquo\;s time to continue that work. You&rsquo\;ll get to:
Come give thanks for what we&rsquo\;ve done and get excited
about the future with fellow healthy-community folks in your Region.
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
Wildflowers are a-blooming in the valley! Join us on this guided hike to learn more ab out seasonal wildflowers in bloom. Locations for this hike will vary\, mee t at the Refuge Visitor Center at 10am to discover where you will be going !
These walks will take plac e on the first Saturday of the month from April to October. This event may be canceled or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Please stay tuned to our Facebook page and \;< a href='https://www.fws.gov/event/whats-blooming-walk-0?link_id=8&\;can _id=90ee456b0bc982a4d2aac39ff08d934f&\;source=email-historic-rail-trail -tour-make-your-voice-heard-mark-your-calendars-for-2025-cheat-fest-2&\ ;email_referrer=email_2716520&\;email_subject=cheat-fest-air-quality-ca mpaign-trilliums-in-bloom-wardensville-link-fws-bloom-walk&\;&\;' ta rget='_blank' rel='nofollow'>website for updates to this event.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Canaan Valley Refuge Visitors Center UID:20250502T1351090Z-399841-6500@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210728 SUMMARY:Litter control grants announced DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s REAP announces Litter Control grants WVDEP's REAP Progr am announced the recipients of its Litter Control Grants. The grants were awarded to county solid waste authorities\, county commissions\, and munic ipalities. 25 applicants were approved for $84\,350. Funding is generated from a percentage of civil penalties imposed upon persons convicted of unl awful disposal of litter and state agency facility recycling revenue pursu ant to WV Code §22-15A-4 and §22-15A-5. Grant recipients and additional de tails are provided Here. REAP\, whose new motto is ‘Keeping WV Clean and G reen\,’ was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the state of litter. The program empowers citizens to take ownership of th eir communities by providing technical\, financial\, and resource assistan ce in cleanup and recycling efforts. More information is available on the REAP webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s REAP announces Litter Control grants
WVDEP's REAP Program announced the recipients of its Litter Co ntrol Grants. The grants were awarded to county solid waste authorities\, county commissions\, and municipalities. 25 applicants were approved for $ 84\,350. Funding is generated from a percentage of civil penalties imposed upon persons convicted of unlawful disposal of litter and state agency fa cility recycling revenue pursuant to WV Code §\;22-15A-4 and §\;22 -15A-5. Grant recipients and additional details are provided Here.
REAP\, whose new motto is &lsquo\;Keeping WV Clean and Green\,&rsquo\; was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the state of litter. The pr ogram empowers citizens to take ownership of their communities by providin g technical\, financial\, and resource assistance in cleanup and recycling efforts. More information is available on the REAP webpage.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210728T1938550Z-399841-4033@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T140000 SUMMARY:Ohio River priorities DESCRIPTION:A new report has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. Click here to read the report and join us for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings . Thursday\, February 29: 1 p.m. Eastern The findings of this report are informing the regional Ohio River Basin restoration and protection plan. Once that plan is complete\, it will be released for public comment. Peopl e will have another opportunity to say what they would include in the plan and offer comments and suggestions. The restoration plan will then be fin alized and delivered to the U.S. Congress. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A new report has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. \;Click here to read the report \;and join u s for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings. \;
The findings of this report are informing the regional Ohi o River Basin restoration and protection plan. Once that plan is complete\ , it will be released for public comment. People will have another opportu nity to say what they would include in the plan and offer comments and sug gestions. The restoration plan will then be finalized and delivered to the U.S. Congress. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240223T2041000Z-399841-5610@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321 SUMMARY:Ag workshop registration deadline DESCRIPTION:Register today for the March 26th agricultural workshop taking place at the WV Farm Museum north of Point Pleasant. Click-Here for the wo rkshop and registration details. Agworkshop_WesternCD.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Register tod ay for the March 26th agricultural workshop taking place at the WV Farm Mu seum north of Point Pleasant. \; Click-Here for the workshop and registration details.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:WV Farm Museum UID:20240319T1822310Z-399841-5717@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224 SUMMARY:Invasive Species Week DESCRIPTION:Invasive species\, like the pesky Spotted Laternfly pictured ab ove\, destroy crops\, spread diseases\, and disrupt ecosystems. During Inv asive Species Week (February 24-28) discover which animals\, plants\, or i nsects near you are invasive\, share your observations through the project s\, below\, and learn how to safely remove them. Wild Spotter EDDMapS Mosq uito Habitat Mapper Squeal on Pigs IMapInvasives Explore the SciStarter pr oject finder to find more projects to stop the spread of invasive species. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Invasive spe cies\, like the pesky Spotted Laternfly pictured above\, destroy crops\, s pread diseases\, and disrupt ecosystems. During \;Invasive Species Week \;(February 24-28) dis cover which animals\, plants\, or insects near you are invasive\, share yo ur observations through the projects\, below\, and learn how to safely rem ove them.
Explore the \;SciStarter project finder< /span> to find more projects to stop the spread of invasive spe cies.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20250221T1513510Z-399841-6278@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418 SUMMARY:WV Rivers E-news DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers Coalition April E-news In this issue: Quick Takes EPA deadlines Water is Life webinar Clean Water mural Organizational updates Upcoming Earth Day events And more... Read the stories here. WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers Co alition April E-news
In this issue:
And more... \;Read the stories here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240418T1245040Z-399841-5793@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240802 SUMMARY:Sacred Grounds Program DESCRIPTION:The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is partnering with the S acred Grounds Program to provide project planning and technical expertise to increase the planting of native plants. The NWF is seeking to build a m ore comprehensive list of municipalities' incentives to further encourage native plantings at residences throughout the nation. This includes munic ipal rebates\, grants\, funds\, utility fee discounts\, credits\, and any other methods to incentivize planting native species. These resources will be shared with municipalities throughout the country to facilitate a more widespread planting of native plants. Please let me know the program name and the link for any programs or incentives in your region. Any additiona l resources would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help! Allie Cohen National Wildlife Federation X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The National Wildlife Federation \;(NWF) is partnering with the \;Sacred Grounds Program
to provide project planning and technical expertise to increas
e the planting of native plants. The NWF is seeking to build a more compre
hensive list of municipalities' incentives to further encourage native pla
ntings at residences throughout the nation. \; This includes municipal
rebates\, grants\, funds\, utility fee discounts\, credits\, and any othe
r methods to incentivize planting native species. These resources will be
shared with municipalities throughout the country to facilitate a more wid
espread planting of native plants.
Please let me know the program name and the link for any program
s or incentives in your region. Any additional resources would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you so much for your help!
Allie Cohen
National Wi
ldlife Federation
Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Common Stoneflies like this one\, need fast moving water and a high level of dissolved oxygen\, but what happens if the current slows or the oxygen level dips a little? They do pushups! When necessary\, Common S tonefly larvae use their legs to raise and lower their bodies in a pushup- like motion that helps water circulate over their gills\, which helps them to keep breathing. Talk about a workout with a purpose!
Photo: Perlidae (Common Stonefly)\, Brushy Fork
CATEGORIES:Watershed group
UID:20250520T1624420Z-399841-6528@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
SUMMARY:Chesapeake Water Watch
DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Water Watch is a collaborative project led by the Sm
ithsonian Environmental Research Center and City College of New York\, usi
ng satellite technology and community science to monitor water quality in
the Chesapeake Bay. Volunteers help 'train' satellites by collecting water
samples and using tools like the HydroColor app to measure water clarity
and turbidity. These easy-to-use methods have proven to match lab results
and offer year-round opportunities to track Bay health. Learn more or get
involved at the Chesapeake Water Watch site.
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Chesapeake W ater Watch is a collaborative project led by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and City College of New York\, using satellite technology and community science to monitor water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. Vol unteers help 'train' satellites by collecting water samples and using tool s like the HydroColor app to measure water clarity and turbidity. < /p>
These easy-to-use methods have prov en to match lab results and offer year-round opportunities to track Bay he alth. Learn more or get involved at the \;Chesapeake Water Watch site .
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250502T1402410Z-399841-6501@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000 SUMMARY:The Bug Chicks DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening with The Bug Chicks\, exploring the world of i nsects and spiders during this fun\, interactive talk... featuring live ar thropods. Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker will highlight insect commun ication\, adaptability and the incredible ways that bugs have shaped our h uman world. By the end of this program\, the audience will see bugs and th eir relationship to them in a whole new way. Charleston Coliseum & Convent ion Center\, Little Theater Free admission with registration [Register Her e] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spend an eve ning with \;The Bug Chicks\, exploring the world of i nsects and spiders during this fun\, interactive talk... featuring live ar thropods.
Kristie Re ddick \;and \;Jessica Honaker \;will highlight insect communication\, adaptability and the incredible ways tha t bugs have shaped our human world. By the end of this program\, the audie nce will see bugs and their relationship to them in a whole new way.
Charleston Coliseum &\; Co
nvention Center\, Little Theater
Free admission with registration
Welcome to t he February 2025 edition of \;River Voices. This mont h\, we&rsquo\;re sharing organizations&rsquo\; stories and lessons on crea ting community leadership and stewardship programs\, from planning and des ign stages all the way to launching a successful program. \;Plus\, exp lore our newest learning series. Below are some direct links but to read a ll the stories Click-Here!
Twice a year \, \;Friends of Blackwater hosts &ldquo\;Beaver Creek Stakeholder Meetings&rdquo\; where we invite m embers of agencies and groups who have an interest in the restoration\, re creation\, education\, etc. of the Beaver Creek watershed to share ideas. The next meeting is on March 11th at 1 pm at our offices.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>We would like to extend an invitation to eve ryone who has an interest in learning more about Beaver Creek or becoming more involved in some of the work groups and agencies are doing. Email&nbs p\;Emmie with questions or f or more information.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Buxton and Landstreet Gallery UID:20200226T1958160Z-399841-2808@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000 SUMMARY:All about AmeriCorp DESCRIPTION:Join this Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday Webinar to explore AmeriCorps and all it has to offer! Whether you're interested in serving o r bringing AmeriCorps to your organization\, this All About AmeriCorps web inar has you covered. Learn about AmeriCorps' programs\, how to become a m ember\, how to host members at your organization\, and the educational ben efits like the Segal Education Award and West Virginia Tuition Waiver. [Re gister Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join this&nb sp\;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday Webinar \;to explore AmeriCorps and all it has to offer!
Whether you're interested in serving or br inging AmeriCorps to your organization\, this \;All About AmeriCorps \;webinar has you covered. Learn abo ut AmeriCorps' programs\, how to become a member\, how to host members at your organization\, and the educational benefits like the Segal Education Award and West Virginia Tuition Waiver.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250227T1736550Z-399841-6286@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321 SUMMARY:AAH cleanup set for April 26th DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highwa y Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday\, April 26. Co-sponsored by th e WVDEP and the state Division of Highways\, the Adopt-A-Highway program i s administered by the WVDEP-REAP and improves the quality of the state’s e nvironment by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Individuals\, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\, government agencies and communities can register to pick u p trash on almost any state-maintained road\, back road or main route. Pri vate roads and interstate highways are not eligible for adoption. Groups m ust register in advance by April 16th and inform their county DOH garage i f they need supplies. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email t o dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, please leave your name \, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county where your adopted road is located. REAP\, whose motto is ‘ Keeping WV Clean and Green\,’ was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the state of litter. The program provides technical\ , financial\, and resource assistance to citizens and communities for clea nup and recycling efforts. More information is available on the REAP webpa ge. DEPlogo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP is
now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Clea
nup set for Saturday\, April 26. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state D
ivision of Highways\, the Adopt-A-Highway program is administered by the W
VDEP-REAP and improves the quality of the state&rsquo\;s environment by en
couraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter.<
br />
Individuals\, families\, churche
s\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\, government agencies and c
ommunities can register to pick up trash on almost any state-maintained ro
ad\, back road or main route. Private roads and interstate highways are no
t eligible for adoption.
Groups must register in advance by April 16th and inform their county DOH
garage if they need supplies. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an
email to \;dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, please leave yo
ur name\, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of particip
ants\, and the county where your adopted road is located.
REAP\, whose motto is &lsquo\;Keeping WV
Clean and Green\,&rsquo\; was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West
Virginia and rid the state of litter. The program provides technical\, fi
nancial\, and resource assistance to citizens and communities for cleanup
and recycling efforts. More information is available on the \;REAP
webpage.
Please join us for the \;Maryland Water Monitoring Council&rsquo\;s 17th \;Stream Monitoring Roundtable& nbsp\;on Friday\, March 7\, 2025 \;from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. \;R egistration closes this Friday\, February 28! \;RSVP for your organization today!
This year&rsquo\;s Roundtable offers both virtual and in-person options. The in-person option will be held at the US GS Water Science Center near University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Registration for the Roundtable is free\, but please \;RSVP to Andy Becker (andy.becker@kci.com\, 410-89 1-1767) \;with your choice of either virtual or in-person attendance b efore close of business on \;February 28\, 2025. \;For those choosing the virtual option a link will be sent to atte ndees a few days prior to the Roundtable. \;
For more information about the Roundtable\, see the \;
EPA Nonpoint Source (NPS) Technical Exchange webcast series.
Our next webcast is entitled\, &ldquo\;Social Scienc e&rdquo\;. This webcast will feature recent updates to the Social Indicato rs Data Management and Analysis (SIDMA) tool as well as projects and resea rch that highlight social science across different NPS issues from Michiga n to Georgia.
We would like
to invite you to register for this webcast. As a reminder\, the NPS Techni
cal Exchange forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts covering a variety of NPS
-related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on \;EPA&rsquo\;s NPS we
bpage.
Register here for the next webcast
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250227T1743080Z-399841-6288@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Mountain Pure explains aims to bottle spri ng water over fears of contamination at old factory site Drought advisorie s remain for Eastern Shore\, NOVA\, Coastal Plain\, Shenandoah Road salt e levates salinity above background levels in waterbodies across the Chesape ake Bay watershed Winter salt usage can hurt waterways—environmentalists a re looking for ways to help Human\, bird\, or dog waste? Scientists parsin g poop to aid DC’s forgotten river Water quality in Chesapeake’s small wat ersheds gets a closer look Push to ban PFAS in pesticides earns pushback H igh School students help lead water quality research in St. Mary’s River H ow will Virginia be affected by National Park Service firings? Join the su stain Fairfax Challenge: Take action for a greener future Fishing News Sha d Night 2025 [Video] ASMFC/MAFMC to consider separating the recreational s ector X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250227T1904550Z-399841-6289@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303 SUMMARY:CMC Highlights DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative 2024 highlight s. Learn more... Volunteer data in Maryland’s 2024 Integrated Report. Lear n more... Liz Chudoba honored at MWMC. Learn more... Service providers Al liance for the Chesapeake Bay Izzak Walton League of America University of Maryland - Center for Environmental Science Dickinson College - Alliance for Aquaitic Resource Monitoring X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Service prov iders
In t his issue: \;
Grants
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important in formation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250228T1753550Z-399841-6299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T143000 SUMMARY:Visual storytelling DESCRIPTION:The Power of Visual Storytelling In an age overflowing with tec hnology and lives that move at 80 miles an hour throughout the day\, what is it that will make your message stand out? Sharing stories. Research tel l us that stories are remembered 22 times more often than facts alone. In this session\, Lori L. Jacobwith will take you through the power of visual storytelling. You'll see examples of why sharing facts and stories is mor e powerful when combined with an image. You'll also learn what works and w hat doesn't when using visuals in your storytelling. Click-Here to registe r. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Power of Visual Storytelling
In an a ge overflowing with technology and lives that move at 80 miles an hour thr oughout the day\, what is it that will make your message stand out? Sharin g stories. Research tell us that stories are remembered 22 times more ofte n than facts alone. In this session\, Lori L. Jacobwith will take you thro ugh the power of visual storytelling. You'll see examples of why sharing f acts and stories is more powerful when combined with an image. You'll also learn what works and what doesn't when using visuals in your storytelling .
Click-Here \;to registe r.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200409T1428560Z-399841-2977@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324 SUMMARY:WV Forests and Drinking Water Forum registration DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2025 West Virginia Forests & D rinking Water Forum! The WV Forests and Drinking Water Partnership is exci ted to convene our third annual West Virginia Forests and Drinking Water F orum to bring together forestry\, drinking water\, and conservation profes sionals from across the state. The Forum will highlight national and state -wide programs as well as local projects. There will be a focus on sharing knowledge and insights\, forging meaningful partnerships\, and advancing implementation projects that promote healthy forests and clean drinking wa ter in West Virginia. When and where is the workshop? May 7th – 8th. The forum will include a field trip on the afternoon of May 7th and a full-day meeting at NRCS’ West Virginia State Office on May 8th. May 7th: Optiona l half-day field trip to local project sites showcasing implementation pro jects in and around Morgantown. May 8th: Full day of presentations\, dis cussions\, networking\, and workshop sessions at NRCS’ office. Who should attend? Forestry\, drinking water\, and conservation sector professionals who work in West Virginia. This forum provides a unique opportunity to col laborate\, learn\, and plant seeds for impactful projects across West Virg inia. What should I do now? Register now to reserve your spot! Space wil l be limited so save your seat today. Additional details\, including a dra ft agenda\, will follow soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for the 2025 West Virginia Fo rests &\; Drinking Water Forum!
The WV Forests and Drinking Water Partnership is excited to convene our third annual West Virginia Forests and Drinking Water Forum to bring together forestry\, drinking water\, and conservation professionals from a cross the state. The Forum will highlight national and state-wide programs as well as local projects. There will be a focus on sharing knowledge and insights\, forging meaningful partnerships\, and advancing implementation projects that promote healthy forests and clean drinking water in West Vi rginia. \;
When and wher e is the workshop? May 7th &ndash\; 8th. The forum will include a field tr ip on the afternoon of May 7th and a full-day meeting at NRCS&rsq uo\; West Virginia State Office on May 8th. \;
Who should attend? Forestry\, drinking water\, and conservatio n sector professionals who work in West Virginia. This forum provides a un ique opportunity to collaborate\, learn\, and plant seeds for impactful pr ojects across West Virginia. \; \;
What should I do now? Register now to reserve your spot! Space will be limited so save your seat toda y. Additional details\, including a draft agenda\, will follow soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250305T1527050Z-399841-6322@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Kingman Island – DC's first conservation a rea – getting major restoration Master watershed stewards participate in w inter salt snapshot [Blog] Exploring the deep ties between black communiti es and nature in the Potomac River region [Blog] Chesapeake Bay restoratio n could take a hit if state removes millions from trust fund\, advocates s ay Virginia awards $2.3 million in grants to help promote forest health NV RC collaborates with Prince William County on planting 15-acres of trees W ittman\, others relaunch Congressional Chesapeake Bay task force Fishing N ews Gerald Almy: Tips for early season fishing success Top Virginia waters for trophy Largemouth Bass in 2024 Anglers can find wild trout in more th an 3\,200 miles of Pennsylvania streams X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
Welcome to t he February 2025 edition of River Voices. This month\, we&rsquo\;re sharin g organizations&rsquo\; stories and lessons on creating community leadersh ip and stewardship programs\, from planning and design stages all the way to launching a successful program. Plus\, explore our newest learning seri es!
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; Visit https://www.rivernetwor k.org/river-voices-february-2025/ to read it all.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250206T1433230Z-399841-6251@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Notice - No Wrap Week of March 10\, 2025 2025 Mid-Year Meeting - View the Final Agend a Ensuring the Enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) United States Supreme Court Issues Decision Prohibiting 'End-Result' NPDES Permi t Provisions Save The Date for ACWA’s 64th Annual Meeting in Madison\, WI Meetings\, Webinars\, Jobs\, and More! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road ma p of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. AC WA-logo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \; Here. \;In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events a nd upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadl ines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250307T1748530Z-399841-6341@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Southwestern Pa. works toward water quality impr ovements with $2.7 million in DEP grants. Read more Here. Pennsylvania Ame rican Water announces $10 million in Washington County water system upgrad es. Find out more Here. 2025 Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program. Re ad more Here. Both the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers can freeze but one is more likely. Read Here to find out why. Cross-watershed leakage of agr iculture nutrient runoff. Read more Here. Job board Buckhannon and Tygart Valley River Water Trail Volunteer Opportunity. Learn more and apply Here. Guardians of the West Fork Watershed VISTA. Find out more Here. Grants Th e next round of AGOs was announced on the AGO website. The funding range i s $2\,000 - $20\,000 and the projects must be implemented within two years . The submission deadline is March 25th. Community Conservation Partnershi ps Program. Learn more Here. Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants i n West Virginia. Learn more Here. WVDEP Begins Accepting Applications For First Round Of Local Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants March 3. Learn more Here. 3RQ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
Job board
Grants
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
Join \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Friends of Bla cwater (FOB) to create ornaments that advocate for the p rotection of old growth forests. All materials will be provided and FOB wi ll mail the ornaments on your behalf to decision-makers in DC.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20241107T1402380Z-399841-6123@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241223 SUMMARY:Volunteer for the Tygart Valley water trail DESCRIPTION:Buckhannon River Watershed Association and Save the Tygart Wate rshed Association is recruiting for our 2025 Buckhannon and Tygart Valley River Water Trail Coordinators! These volunteers are passionate about prom oting recreation and the beauty of the Buckhannon and Tygart Valley Rivers . With only a minimal time commitment of 5-10 hours per month\, you can ma ke a big difference in our community. Complete and submit your application by January 6. TygartRiverTrailVolunteers.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Buckhannon River Watersh ed Association \;and \;Save the Tygart Watershed Asso ciation is recruiting for our 2025 Buckhannon and T ygart Valley River Water Trail Coordinators! These volunteers are passiona te about promoting recreation and the beauty of the Buckhannon and Tygart Valley Rivers. With only a minimal time commitment of 5-10 hours per month \, you can make a big difference in our community.
Complete and submit your application \;by January 6.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20241223T1350360Z-399841-6198@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z SUMMARY:§319 Reporting Deadline RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20261101;BYMONTH=11;BYMONTHDAY=1 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DESCRIPTION:Semi-annual reports are due for watershed projects\, planning p rojects\, and AGO's. Click-Here to download a summary of the reporting gui delines. Note: Final reports do not have to follow the semi-annual schedul e. They are due no later than 30-days following the end of the performance period. However\, they can be submitted before that\, such as during the semi-annula period\, if the project is competed. Questions? Email Timothy Craddock. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Semi-annual reports are due for watershed projects\, planning projects\, and AGO's.&nb sp\;Click-Here \;to download a summary of the reporting guidelines.
Note: Final reports do not have to follow the semi-annual sc hedule. They are due no later than 30-days following the end of the perfor mance period. However\, they can be submitted before that\, such as during the semi-annula period\, if the project is competed. \;
< p>Questions? Email Timothy Craddock. \; CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20241107T1442150Z-399841-6125@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000 SUMMARY:Historical Ecotour DESCRIPTION:See Albert and Douglas falls. Learn about the coke ovens\, mine portal 29\, environmental impacts of mining and railroads\, and more. Que stions? Call 304-816-6930 or email bella@saveblackwater.org. FOB_Historic alEcotour.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See Albert a nd Douglas falls. Learn about the coke ovens\, mine portal 29\, environmen tal impacts of mining and railroads\, and more. Questions? Call 304-816-69 30 or email bella @saveblackwater.org. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20241107T1351570Z-399841-6122@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 SUMMARY:§319 Reporting Deadline DESCRIPTION:Semi-annual reports are due for watershed projects\, planning p rojects\, and AGO's. Click-Here to download a summary of the reporting gui delines. Note: Final reports do not have to follow the semi-annual schedul e. They are due no later than 30-days following the end of the performance period. However\, they can be submitted before that\, such as during the semi-annula period\, if the project is competed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Semi-annual reports are due for watershed projects\, planning projects\, and AGO's.&nb sp\;Click-Here to download a summary of the repo rting guidelines.
Note: Final reports do not have to follow the semi-annual schedule. They are due no later than 30-days follo wing the end of the performance period. However\, they can be submitted be fore that\, such as during the semi-annula period\, if the project is comp eted. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20241107T1438410Z-399841-6124@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: ACWA Legal Affairs Committee Meeting - San Francisco v. EPA OECA Memo on NECIs Save t he Date: 2025 ACWA CWA Cross-Program Workshop Save The Date for ACWA’s 64t h Annual Meeting in Madison\, WI Meetings\, Webinars\, Jobs\, and More! Th e ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hig hlights important information. ACWA-logo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa tion.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250321T1621350Z-399841-6379@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426 SUMMARY:AAH Statewide cleanup DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highwa y Spring Statewide Cleanup set for April 26th. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP a nd the state Division of Highways\, the Adopt-A-Highway program is adminis tered by the WVDEP-REAP and improves the quality of the state’s environmen t by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Individuals\, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizat ions\, government agencies and communities can register to pick up trash o n almost any state-maintained road\, back road or main route. Private road s and interstate highways are not eligible for adoption. Groups must regis ter in advance by April 16th and inform their county DOH garage if they ne ed supplies. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email to dep.aah @wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the c ounty where your adopted road is located. REAP\, whose motto is ‘Keeping W V Clean and Green\,’ was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virg inia and rid the state of litter. The program provides technical\, financi al\, and resource assistance to citizens and communities for cleanup and r ecycling efforts. More information is available on the REAP webpage. DEPlo go X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP is
now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Clea
nup set for April 26th. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division o
f Highways\, the Adopt-A-Highway program is administered by the WVDEP-REAP
and improves the quality of the state&rsquo\;s environment by encouraging
public involvement in the elimination of highway litter.
Individuals\, families\, churches\, busin
esses\, schools\, civic organizations\, government agencies and communitie
s can register to pick up trash on almost any state-maintained road\, back
road or main route. Private roads and interstate highways are not eligibl
e for adoption.
Groups mu
st register in advance by April 16th and inform their county DOH garage if
they need supplies. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email to
\;dep.
aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, please leave your name\,
phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, an
d the county where your adopted road is located.
REAP\, whose motto is &lsquo\;Keeping WV Clean and
Green\,&rsquo\; was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia
and rid the state of litter. The program provides technical\, financial\,
and resource assistance to citizens and communities for cleanup and recyc
ling efforts. More information is available on the \;REAP webpage.
EPA HQ nonpo int source staff will share an overview of work underway to update the EPA &rsquo\;s 2008 \; Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect Our Waters< /em> \;to incorporate the latest available science a nd state-of-practice in watershed planning\, followed by a Q&\;A and an opportunity for states to share feedback to inform the handbook revision effort. EPA staff are particularly interested in state input on the follow ing:
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here .
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
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SUMMARY:McDowell County cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The clean-up partners are the Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unli
mited\, Reconnecting McDowell and the WV Dept. of Highways. All the necess
ary tools will be provided\, you and your group choose the clean-up locati
ons. To learn more contact Mark Kemp at: 304-276-6441. McDowellCountyClean
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The clean-up partners are the Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited\, Reconnecting Mc Dowell and the WV Dept. of Highways.
All the necessary tools will be provided\, you and your group ch oose the clean-up locations. \;To learn more contact Mark Kemp at: 304 -276-6441.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240808T1715510Z-399841-5955@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171102 SUMMARY:Capacity building RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation is offering current and f uture grantees a unique capacity-building experience on November 2nd and 3 rd at the inaugural Building Bridges for Good Measure Conference at Advent ures on the Gorge in Fayetteville. Learning tracks are in leadership\, fun d development\, evaluation\, program delivery\, and financial management w ith experienced and credentialed presenters. Conference highlights include a funders’ panel\, interactive sessions\, dynamic speakers\, and a networ king reception. Seven WV Board of Social Work Continuing Education Units a re available. Interested persons may find additional information and regis ter for the conference at http://www.tgkvfconference.org/. The registratio n fee is $50 for the two-day conference\, or $30 for one day\, and space i s limited. Scholarships and group discounts are available by request. Even t: Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation’s Building Bridges for Good Measure C onference Location: Adventures of the Gorge (219 Co Route 60/5\, Lansing\, WV 25862) Date: November 2-3 Details and registration: http://www.tgkvfco nference.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation is of fering current and future grantees a unique capacity-building experience o n November 2nd and 3rd at the inaugural Building Bridges for Good Measure Conference at Adventures on the Gorge in Fayetteville.
Learning tr acks are in leadership\, fund development\, evaluation\, program delivery\ , and financial management with experienced and credentialed presenters. C onference highlights include a funders&rsquo\; panel\, interactive session s\, dynamic speakers\, and a networking reception. \;Seven WV Board of Social Work Continuing Education Units are available.
Interested persons may find additional information and register for the conference at \;http://www.tgkvfconference.org/. The registration fee is $50 for the two-day conference\, or $30 for one day\, and space is limited. Scholarshi ps and group discounts are available by request.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20171005T1844130Z-399841-458@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200217 SUMMARY:Malden Elementary DESCRIPTION:An inspiring story about mentoring from many\, taking responsib ility\, scientific study\, and dedication to clean water\, many years in t he making... WCHS news coverage https://www.facebook.com/42209437/posts/10 104370156548463/ Tonya Hudnall-Harper is with Glenn Nelson and 2 others. February 17 at 7:34 PM My students presented at the Wild & Wonderful Wate r Science Fair. They won third place in a tight race. More importantly\, t hey have had a profound impact on their environment. They have helped brin g back life at Morris Creek. My class has worked with Morris Creek for 8 y ears. Through their efforts Morris Creek is now thriving with life and the contaminated section of the stream is slowly improving. We have had a par t in this success\, and I know it has changed the lives of my students ove r the past 8 years. I am so proud of them and all of their hard work. With Glenn Nelson and Beach Vickers. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An inspiring story about mentoring from many\, taking responsibility\, scientific stud y\, and dedication to clean water\, many years in the making... \;WCHS news coverage https://www.facebook.com/4 2209437/posts/10104370156548463/
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My students presented at the \;Wild &\ ; Wonderful Water Science Fair. They won third place in a tight race. More importantly\, they have had a profound impact on their environment. T hey have helped bring back life at Morris Creek. My class has worked with Morris Creek for 8 years. Through their efforts Morris Creek is now thrivi ng with life and the contaminated section of the stream is slowly improvin g. We have had a part in this success\, and I know it has changed the live s of my students over the past 8 years. I am so proud of them and all of t heir hard work. With Glenn Nelson and Beach Vickers.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200219T2005060Z-399841-2780@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200229 SUMMARY:Sustainable production management DESCRIPTION:The extension service of West Virginia State University will ho st a workshop series on sustainable production management through spatial analysis beginning Feb. 25.The series is ideal for producers who own or le ase land for agricultural purposes\, according to Dr. Annette G. Ericksen\ , assistant director for agriculture and natural resources at the universi ty. “This hands-on workshop series will help make farm planning easier\, m ore productive and sustainable\,” Ericksen said. It includes five in-perso n sessions on campus at Institute\, West Virginia\, and self-paced online learning\, she said. The schedule of in-person sessions runs between Febru ary and May at WVSU. February 29 and March 21: Introduction to Spatial Map ping: Planning and Resources March 28 or April 11: Beyond Mapping Resource s: Application and Implementation April 25: Preparing a Comprehensive Mana gement/Production Plan May 1-2: Data Collection through Remote Sensing and Digital Mapping May 30: Pulling It All Together Discussion of Case Studie sAll sessions are free to attend and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m .\, except the May 1-2 sessions\, which are part of the annual West Virgin ia Urban Agriculture Conference & Community Expo\, and times\, are to be d etermined. Registration is required. https://www.facebook.com/events/1837 70819629542/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The extensio n service of West Virginia State University will host a workshop series on sustainable production management thro ugh spatial analysis beginning Feb. 25.The series is ideal for producers w ho own or lease land for agricultural purposes\, according to Dr. Annette G. Ericksen\, assistant director for agriculture and natural resources at the university.
&ldquo\;This hands-on workshop series will help make farm planning easier\, more produ ctive and sustainable\,&rdquo\; Ericksen said. It includes five in-person sessions on campus at Institute\, West Virginia\, and self-paced online learning\, s he said. The schedule of in-person sessions runs between February and May at WVSU.
Discu ssion of Case StudiesAll sessions are free to attend and will take place f rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, except the May 1-2 sessions\, which are part of th e annual West Virginia Urban Agriculture Conference &\; Community Expo\ , and times\, are to be determined. Registration is required. \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/183770819629542/ \;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:WV State University UID:20200219T2052380Z-399841-2782@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 SUMMARY:Sustainable production management DESCRIPTION:The extension service of West Virginia State University will ho st a workshop series on sustainable production management through spatial analysis beginning Feb. 25.The series is ideal for producers who own or le ase land for agricultural purposes\, according to Dr. Annette G. Ericksen\ , assistant director for agriculture and natural resources at the universi ty. “This hands-on workshop series will help make farm planning easier\, m ore productive and sustainable\,” Ericksen said. It includes five in-perso n sessions on campus at Institute\, West Virginia\, and self-paced online learning\, she said. The schedule of in-person sessions runs between Febru ary and May at WVSU. February 29 and March 21: Introduction to Spatial Map ping: Planning and Resources March 28 or April 11: Beyond Mapping Resource s: Application and Implementation April 25: Preparing a Comprehensive Mana gement/Production Plan May 1-2: Data Collection through Remote Sensing and Digital Mapping May 30: Pulling It All Together Discussion of Case Studie sAll sessions are free to attend and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m .\, except the May 1-2 sessions\, which are part of the annual West Virgin ia Urban Agriculture Conference & Community Expo\, and times\, are to be d etermined. Registration is required. https://www.facebook.com/events/1837 70819629542/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The extensio n service of West Virginia State University will host a workshop series on sustainable production management thro ugh spatial analysis beginning Feb. 25.The series is ideal for producers w ho own or lease land for agricultural purposes\, according to Dr. Annette G. Ericksen\, assistant director for agriculture and natural resources at the university.
&ldquo\;This hands-on workshop series will help make farm planning easier\, more produ ctive and sustainable\,&rdquo\; Ericksen said. It includes five in-person sessions on campus at Institute\, West Virginia\, and self-paced online learning\, s he said. The schedule of in-person sessions runs between February and May at WVSU.
Discu ssion of Case StudiesAll sessions are free to attend and will take place f rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, except the May 1-2 sessions\, which are part of th e annual West Virginia Urban Agriculture Conference &\; Community Expo\ , and times\, are to be determined. Registration is required. \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/183770819629542/ \;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:WV State University UID:20200319T1516170Z-399841-2783@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923 SUMMARY:Trout management plan meetings DESCRIPTION:Trout management plan meetings https://wvexplorer.com/2019/09/1 3/wv-dnr-trout-stocking-west-virginia-2019/ The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold six public meetings with anglers and the gener al public in late September and October to discuss its draft trout managem ent plan. “We are looking for comments on our plan\, which is designed to help develop future management and stocking protocols\,” division director Stephen S. McDaniel said of the meetings. The plan also will provide the division broad guidance on policies for addressing complex management chal lenges and issues related to producing desirable trout-fishing experiences . The public meetings will be held across the state on the following dates : Sept. 30: 6-8 p.m.\, Lubeck Fire Department 1340 Harris Highway\, Parker sburg. Oct. 1: 6-8 p.m.\, Forks-of-Coal State Nature Area 50 Rocky Branch Road\, Alum Creek. Oct. 2: 6-8 p.m.\, Raleigh County Convention Center 200 Armory Drive\, Room C\, Beckley. Oct. 7: 6-8 p.m.\, West Virginia Divisio n of Natural Resources Elkins Operations Center\, 738 Ward Road\, Elkins. Oct. 8: 7-9 p.m.\, West Virginia University 334 Percival Hall\, Morgantown . Oct. 9: 6-8 p.m.\, James Rumsey Technical Institute 3274 Hedgesville Roa d\, Martinsburg The plan will include values for managing both stocked and wild trout and will result from the work of DNR\, a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (citizen volunteers who represent a cross-section of public inte rests)\, a Technical Advisory Committee and input from anglers and the gen eral public. The plan also will include management goals that reflect stak eholder values\, specific objectives designed to attain each goal\, as wel l as potential and general strategies for attaining objectives. For more i nformation\, please Email Jim Hedrick or call 304-637-0245 or write to: We st Virginia Division of Natural Resources\, Elkins Operations Center\, 738 Ward Road\, P.O. Box 67\, Elkins\, WV 26241 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout manage ment plan meetings
https://wvexplorer. com/2019/09/13/wv-dnr-trout-stocking-west-virginia-2019/
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold six public meetings with anglers and the gene ral public in late September and October to discuss its draft trout manage ment plan. &ldquo\;We are looking for comments on our plan\, which is desi gned to help develop future management and stocking protocols\,&rdquo\; di vision director Stephen S. McDaniel said of the meetings. The plan also wi ll provide the division broad guidance on policies for addressing complex management challenges and issues related to producing desirable trout-fish ing experiences. The public meetings will be held across the state on the following dates:
Sep
t. 30: 6-8 p.m.\, Lubeck Fire Department 1340 Harris Highway\, Pa
rkersburg. Oct. 1: 6-8 p.m.\, Forks-of-Coal State Nature
Area 50 Rocky Branch Road\, Alum Creek. Oct. 2: 6-8 p.m.\
, Raleigh County Convention Center 200 Armory Drive\, Room C
\, Beckley. Oct. 7: 6-8 p.m.\, West Virginia Division of
Natural Resources Elkins Operations Center\, 738 Ward Road\, Elkins.
The plan will include values for managing both stocked an d wild trout and will result from the work of DNR\, a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (citizen volunteers who represent a cross-section of public int erests)\, a Technical Advisory Committee and input from anglers and the ge neral public. The plan also will include management goals that reflect sta keholder values\, specific objectives designed to attain each goal\, as we ll as potential and general strategies for attaining objectives. For more information\, please \;Email \;Jim Hedrick or call 304-637-0245 or write to: West Virginia Divisio n of Natural Resources\, Elkins Operations Center\, 738 Ward Road\, P.O. B ox 67\, Elkins\, WV 26241
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190916T1245220Z-399841-2401@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930 SUMMARY:Trout management plan meetings DESCRIPTION:Trout management plan meetings https://wvexplorer.com/2019/09/1 3/wv-dnr-trout-stocking-west-virginia-2019/ The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold six public meetings with anglers and the gener al public in late September and October to discuss its draft trout managem ent plan. “We are looking for comments on our plan\, which is designed to help develop future management and stocking protocols\,” division director Stephen S. McDaniel said of the meetings. The plan also will provide the division broad guidance on policies for addressing complex management chal lenges and issues related to producing desirable trout-fishing experiences . The public meetings will be held across the state on the following dates : Sept. 30: 6-8 p.m.\, Lubeck Fire Department 1340 Harris Highway\, Parker sburg. Oct. 1: 6-8 p.m.\, Forks-of-Coal State Nature Area 50 Rocky Branch Road\, Alum Creek. Oct. 2: 6-8 p.m.\, Raleigh County Convention Center 200 Armory Drive\, Room C\, Beckley. Oct. 7: 6-8 p.m.\, West Virginia Divisio n of Natural Resources Elkins Operations Center\, 738 Ward Road\, Elkins. Oct. 8: 7-9 p.m.\, West Virginia University 334 Percival Hall\, Morgantown . Oct. 9: 6-8 p.m.\, James Rumsey Technical Institute 3274 Hedgesville Roa d\, Martinsburg The plan will include values for managing both stocked and wild trout and will result from the work of DNR\, a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (citizen volunteers who represent a cross-section of public inte rests)\, a Technical Advisory Committee and input from anglers and the gen eral public. The plan also will include management goals that reflect stak eholder values\, specific objectives designed to attain each goal\, as wel l as potential and general strategies for attaining objectives. For more i nformation\, please Email Jim Hedrick or call 304-637-0245 or write to: We st Virginia Division of Natural Resources\, Elkins Operations Center\, 738 Ward Road\, P.O. Box 67\, Elkins\, WV 26241 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout manage ment plan meetings
https://wvexplorer. com/2019/09/13/wv-dnr-trout-stocking-west-virginia-2019/
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold six public meetings with anglers and the gene ral public in late September and October to discuss its draft trout manage ment plan. &ldquo\;We are looking for comments on our plan\, which is desi gned to help develop future management and stocking protocols\,&rdquo\; di vision director Stephen S. McDaniel said of the meetings. The plan also wi ll provide the division broad guidance on policies for addressing complex management challenges and issues related to producing desirable trout-fish ing experiences. The public meetings will be held across the state on the following dates:
Sep
t. 30: 6-8 p.m.\, Lubeck Fire Department 1340 Harris Highway\, Pa
rkersburg. Oct. 1: 6-8 p.m.\, Forks-of-Coal State Nature
Area 50 Rocky Branch Road\, Alum Creek. Oct. 2: 6-8 p.m.\
, Raleigh County Convention Center 200 Armory Drive\, Room C
\, Beckley. Oct. 7: 6-8 p.m.\, West Virginia Division of
Natural Resources Elkins Operations Center\, 738 Ward Road\, Elkins.
The plan will include values for managing both stocked an d wild trout and will result from the work of DNR\, a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (citizen volunteers who represent a cross-section of public int erests)\, a Technical Advisory Committee and input from anglers and the ge neral public. The plan also will include management goals that reflect sta keholder values\, specific objectives designed to attain each goal\, as we ll as potential and general strategies for attaining objectives. For more information\, please \;Email \;Jim Hedrick or call 304-637-0245 or write to: West Virginia Divisio n of Natural Resources\, Elkins Operations Center\, 738 Ward Road\, P.O. B ox 67\, Elkins\, WV 26241
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190916T1246210Z-399841-2402@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T133000 SUMMARY:Data centers and Solar fields DESCRIPTION:Interested in the intersection of data centers\, solar fields\, and water resources in the Potomac River watershed? Join ICPRB for a webi nar to learn about the water resources impacts of data centers and solar f ields in the Potomac watershed. We’ll also discuss tools to mitigate and p revent those impacts. The panel will feature speakers from the Virginia De partment of Environmental Quality\, the Northern Virginia Soil and Water C onservation District\, and Loudoun Water. ---> Register Here. This event i s being held as part of the implementation of the Potomac River Basin Comp rehensive Water Resources Plan. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interested i n the intersection of data centers\, solar fields\, and water resources in the Potomac River watershed? Join ICPRB for a webinar \;to learn about the water resources impacts of data centers and solar fields in the Potomac watershed. We&rsquo\;ll a lso discuss tools to mitigate and prevent those impacts. The panel will fe ature speakers from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality\, the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District\, and Loudoun Wate r. --->\; Regist er Here.
This event is being held as part of the implementation of the Potomac River Basin Comprehensive Water R esources Plan.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240418T1352510Z-399841-5799@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T140000 SUMMARY:Water Wonders DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with fun hands on activities about water on earth! How much is really useable? How can we keep it clean? ---> Learn m ore here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrate Ea rth Day with fun hands on activities about water on earth! How much is rea lly useable? How can we keep it clean?
--->\; Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha County Library UID:20240418T1304560Z-399841-5796@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418 SUMMARY:Growth Rings DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Newsletter In this is sue: Save the dates Indigenous voices in Appalachia Appalachian Forestry D iscovery Center America250 Events And more. ---> Read about it all here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Newsletter
In this issue:
And more. ---& gt\; Read about it all here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240418T1327110Z-399841-5798@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T160000 SUMMARY:Touch the Earth festival DESCRIPTION:The Festival will feature fun educational activities\, includin g a trail-building workshop in which participants will help complete work on Marilla Park’s signature trail. Other activities will include a guided tour of the park’s trails and small wetland\, a tree-planting party\, a cr ash course in invasive-species identification and removal\, and a scavenge r hunt in which participants will identify local flora. Trees on the trail route will have signage with information about their ecological and finan cial benefits\, particularly as they relate to easing the adverse effects of climate change. --> Read more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Festival will feature fun educational activities\, including a trail-building work shop in which participants will help complete work on Marilla Park&rsquo\; s signature trail. Other activities will include a guided tour of the park &rsquo\;s trails and small wetland\, a tree-planting party\, a crash cours e in invasive-species identification and removal\, and a scavenger hunt in which participants will identify local flora. Trees on the trail route wi ll have signage with information about their ecological and financial bene fits\, particularly as they relate to easing the adverse effects of climat e change.
-->\; Read more here.
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Marilla Park UID:20240418T1258210Z-399841-5794@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420 SUMMARY:Ansted Earth Day weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The Ansted Events Committee is excited for the 2024 Earth Day C elebration! Watch for details about our Community Clean-up\, Dumpster Drop -off\, Community Craft/Yard Sale\, Street Eats\, and more! ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Ansted E vents Committee is excited for the 2024 Earth Day Celebration! Watch for d etails about our Community Clean-up\, Dumpster Drop-off\, Community Craft/ Yard Sale\, Street Eats\, and more!
--->\; Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240418T1309490Z-399841-5797@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T180000 SUMMARY:Morgan's Grove Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Moms Clean Air Force will join the Shepherdstown Community Club along with other organizations for the first annual Shepherdstown Earth D ay Celebration\, a family friendly and fun learning experience. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Moms Clean A ir Force will join the Shepherdstown Community Club along with other organ izations for the first annual Shepherdstown Earth Day Celebration\, a fami ly friendly and fun learning experience.
--->\; Lea rn more here.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240425T1320230Z-399841-5795@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000 SUMMARY:Opequon Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Opequon Creek cleanup Sponsored by the Berkeley County Solid Wa ste Authority and the Recycling Center. The cleanup will start at the Ston ebridge public acess on Opequon Creek. To learn more emial: office@berkele ycountyrecycling.com\, or call: 304-267-9370. BerkeleyCoCleanup.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Opequon Cree k cleanup
Sponsored by the B erkeley County Solid Waste Authority and the Recycling Center. The cleanup will start at the \;Stonebridge public acess< /span> on Opequon Creek. To learn more emial: office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com< /a>\, or call: 304-267-9370.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Stonebridge public access UID:20240409T1318150Z-399841-5769@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z SUMMARY:§319 reporting deadline RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20221101;BYMONTH=11;BYMONTHDAY=1 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171102 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20171101 DESCRIPTION:CWA §319 Grants are timed to the Federal fiscal year. The firs t semi-annual report documents progress and activities between October 1 - March 31\; it is due May 1. The second semi-annual report documents prog ress and activities between April 1 - September 30\; it is due November 1. Note: If reports are not submitted in a timely manner current and future grant awards will be compromised. Reporting details and additional infor mation can be found HERE. Questions? Contact the Nonpoint Source Program C oordinator. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CWA §\;319 Grants are ti med to \;the Federal fiscal year . \; The first semi-annual report \;documents progress and \;activities \;between \;October 1 \;- March 31\; it is due Ma y 1. \; The second semi-annual report \;documents progress and activities between \;April 1 \;- September 30\; it is due November 1.&n bsp\; Note: If reports a re not submitted in a timely manner current and future grant awards \; will be \;compromise d. \;
Reporting details and addition al information can be found HERE. Questions? Contact the Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220812T1838120Z-399841-408@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 SUMMARY:PCWA cleanup DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars to join the Piney Creek Watershed Associati on as we pickup litter on the Z-Way. Meet us at the first parking lot at t he YMCA soccer fields. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mark your ca
lendars to join the \;Piney Creek Watershed Association as w
e pickup litter on the Z-Way. Meet us at the first parking lot at the
Event by&nbs p\;Appalachian Headwaters \;and \;Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture \;on \;Friday A pril 25th\, 1PM-5PM and Saturday April 26th\, 9AM-3PM. Social Hour to foll ow at Humble Tomato in Lewisburg\, on Friday April 25th\, 5:30-7PM. Lunch Provided on Saturday.
Join r egional natural resources professionals for a two-day workshop at Appalach ian Headwaters to assist landowners like you\, with wildlife conservation\ , habitat management\, and habitat improvement projects on your land.
If you want to learn how to mana ge native wildlife habitat on your land\, understand local resources avail able to you\, start monitoring your land as a citizen scientist\, and/or s peak directly with regional experts who can help advise your efforts\, thi s workshop is for you!
Regis ter using this link\, or the QR Code in the flyer< /em>. Questions? Email \;mcollins@appheadwaters.org.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250326T1953290Z-399841-6394@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250328 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: West Virginia Senate passes bill that sparks wat er quality concerns. Read more here. Environmental group against proposed permit to dump wastewater into Mon River. Find out more here. WV coal firm had poor pollution track record pre-bankruptcy\, cases stopped. Read more here. Cross-watershed leakage of agriculture nutrient runoff. Read more h ere. Grants DEP Begins Accepting Applications For First Round Of Local Aba ndoned Mine Reclamation Grants March 3. Learn more here. Emergency Commun ity Water Assistance Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. Community Conservation Partnerships Program. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In t his issue:
Grants
Expl oring your watershed
Check out this EPA\, K-6\, three-part lesson module. Extend your EnviroS cape demonstration to include online mapping tools &\; small group work ! Includes standards and activities compatible with the EnviroScape Series of Wat ershed Models. Note: This is not an endorsement of the EnviroScape but if you have access or h ave purchased one for your classroom this is good information.
Students will
https://www.epa.gov/enviroatlas/explo ring-your-watershed \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190215T1837200Z-399841-1627@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190916 SUMMARY:Vogal fellowship DESCRIPTION:Applications open for 2020 Voqal Fellowship Voqal seeks social justice-oriented leaders\, thinkers\, doers and believers who have a big i dea for a new way to organize communities — for a new way to bring about e quitable social change. Any progressive idea is allowed\, so long as it ad dresses a specific issue through an equity lens. Are you ready to shift yo ur innovative idea into real progressive impact? Apply now! Ideal candidat es for the fellowship are in the early stages of idea development. They ar e driven social change agents who thrive under self-direction. We are recr uiting creative thinkers with a track record of advancing progressive soci al change and/or using innovative solutions to help communities. Require ments: One of the few early-stage fellowships\, Voqal's Fellowship is desi gned to increase equity and further progressive\, social justice-oriented causes. Ideal applicants will have a specific issue or challenge they are looking to address over the course of their justice fellowship. Some areas where fellows can focus include: Educational\, Environmental\, Economic\, Health\, Indigenous\, Racial\, LGBTQIA+ and Immigrant. Program details an d eligibility: Fellows should treat the fellowship as a sabbatical and may not work full-time during the fellowship nor be enrolled in graduate scho ol. Fellows receive a $30\,000 stipend for six months to build out an idea \; an additional stipend to offset health insurance costs may be available . For more information\, including a list of full perks and FAQs\, visit t he Voqal Fellowship website. The application submission guide features a preview of application questions and instructions to complete and submit . Applications close on September 27\, 2019 at Midnight MT VogalGrant2019. pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Appl ications \;open for 2020 \;Voqal Fellowship
< p>Voqal seeks social justice-oriented leade rs\, thinkers\, doers and believers who have a big idea for a new way to o rganize communities &mdash\; for a new way to bring about equitable social change. Any progressive idea is allowed\, so long as it addresses \;a specific issue through an equity lens. Are you ready to shift your innova tive idea into real progressive impact? Apply now!Ideal candidates for the fellowship are in the early stag es of idea development. They are driven social change agents who thrive un der self-direction. We are recruiting creative thinkers with a track recor d of advancing progressive social change and/or using innovative solutions to help communities. \;
Requirements: One of the few early-stage fellowships\, Voqal's Fellowship is d esigned to increase equity and further progressive\, social justice-orient ed causes. Ideal applicants will have a specific issue or challenge they a re looking to address over the course of their justice fellowship. Some ar eas where fellows can focus \;include: Educational\, Environmental\, E conomic\, Health\, Indigenous\, Racial\, LGBTQIA+ and Immigrant.
Program details and eligibility: Fellows should treat the fel lowship as a sabbatical and may not work full-time during the fellowship n or \;be enrolled in graduate school. \;Fellows receive a $30\,000 stipend for six months to build \;out an idea\; an additional stipend to offset health insurance costs may be available. \;For more informat ion\, including a list of full perks and FAQs\, visit the \;Voqal Fellowship website. \; \; \;< /span>
The application submission guide \;features a preview of application questions and instructions to complete and submit. \;Applications close on September 27\, 2019&n bsp\;at Midnight MT
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190916T1436550Z-399841-2419@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227 SUMMARY:Canaan volunteer monitors needed DESCRIPTION:Consider becoming a water quality volunteer! We've got two trai nings coming up for those interested on 3/6 and 3/23\, both from 10am-2pm starting at the Refuge Visitor Center. For more details and to sign up\, s end an email to Samantha_Grimes@fws.gov. Volunteers are needed year-round to help us track changes in the stream systems on the refuge. Surveys incl ude collecting data on water parameters (such as temperature\, dissolved o xygen\, and pH) and measuring the width\, depth\, and velocity of the stre am. The data from these surveys inform us on the quality of the streams an d can help us target certain streams for brook trout restoration. Join us today! Visit the refuges facebook page to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Consider bec
oming a water quality volunteer!
We've got two trainings coming up for those interested on 3/6 and
3/23\, both from 10am-2pm starting at the Refuge Visitor Center. For more
details and to sign up\, send an email to Samantha_Grimes@fws.gov.
Visit the refuges \;facebook pa
ge to learn more.
Chronicals o f the Davis Creek Watershed Association. Click the link below to view the 2024 spring newsletter.
DavisCreek_Spring2024Newsletter.pdf
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240223T2059200Z-399841-5611@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T020000 SUMMARY:Volunteer Recognition Tips DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Volunteers: Volunteer Recognition Tips and Tricks D uring this Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday Webinar\, we will share volun teer recognition ideas\, explore its impact on volunteer engagement\, and highlight its role in the volunteer management cycle. Plus\, hear from Val erie Bright\, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at Davis Medical Center\, Vandalia Health\, in our National Volunteer Week Program Spotlight. [Regis ter Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrating Volunteers: Volunteer Recognition Tips and Tricks
During this \;Volunteer We st Virginia Wednesday Webinar\, we will share volunteer recognition id eas\, explore its impact on volunteer engagement\, and highlight its role in the volunteer management cycle. \;Plus\, hear from Valerie Bright\, \;Coordinat or of Volunteer Services \;at Davis Medical Center\, Vandalia Heal th\, in our National Volunteer Week Program Spotlight.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20250328T1504220Z-399841-6400@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T150000 SUMMARY:Watershed walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Did you know th at all the water that falls in Canaan Valley flows towards the Gulf of Mex ico? Or that tiny invertebrates can help measure the health of a stream? J oin us for a guided hike to learn more about the wonderful watersheds of C anaan Valley! AmeriCorps intern Samantha will lead this hike up Idleman's Run trail. The walk will be around two miles on gravel and native material trails with portions being very uneven.This event may be rescheduled or c anceled in the event of inclement weather. Please stay tuned to our websit e and Facebook page for updates to this event. We will meet at the Hunter Access Lot at the end of Freeland Road/beginning of Forest Road 80. Click- here to view the facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;C anaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
We will meet at the Hunter Access Lot a t the end of Freeland Road/beginning of Forest Road 80. \;Click-here to view the facebook event post.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Hunter Access Lot UID:20240223T2109310Z-399841-5614@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250328 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Assistant A dministrator Confirmation Hearing Save the Date: 2025 ACWA CWA Cross-Progr am Workshop ACWA Releases Updated Funding Chart CRS Report: EPA Water Infr astructure Programs and FY2025 Appropriations Meetings\, Webinars\, Jobs\, and More! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dead lines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \; Here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events an d upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadli nes and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250328T1631290Z-399841-6402@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226 SUMMARY:STEM sisters DESCRIPTION:Lexi and Miranda Harper have been interested in STEM since an e arly age. This year the sisters submitted two science fair projects at the National STEM Challege and won a championship placement. They were the on ly two students accepted from West Virginia to represent the state at a na tional level. Click-here to watch the interview with WSAZ. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Lexi and Mir anda Harper have been interested in STEM since an early age.
< p>This year the sisters submitted two scien ce fair projects at the National STEM Challege and won a championship plac ement. They were the only two students accepted from West Virginia to repr esent the state at a national level.Click-here \;to wat ch the interview with WSAZ. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240223T2101430Z-399841-5612@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531 SUMMARY:Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival is set to celebr ate the art of fly fishing. Join us for a weekend full of education\, acti vities and community spirit. 'If you want\, you could add that 'Save Our S treams will have a booth with benthic macroinvertebrates (BMIs) for practi ce ID and information about how to get started monitoring water quality in a stream near you. Visit the Facebook event post regularly to get updates and additional informaiton. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The inaugura l Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival is set to celebrate the art of fly fish ing. Join us for a weekend full of education\, activities and community sp irit.
'If you want\, you cou ld add that \;'Save Our Streams will have a booth with \;benthic macroinvertebrates (BMIs) for practic e ID and information about how to get started monitoring water quality in a stream near you.
Visit the \;Facebook event post regularly to get updates and additional informaiton. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240308T1441010Z-399841-5658@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426 SUMMARY:New River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Cathedral Café The ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? and ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? are teaming up for an epic day of river cleanup and community action. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ! To ensure we have an accurate lunch count and enough boat space\, you mu st register in advance—no unannounced arrivals. Once registered\, you will be contacted directly with time and meeting location details. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? : Dress to get wet and dirty. Bring clean clothes for takeout. Water bottle (we will have a refill station at lunch). ? ? ? ? ’? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? : Gloves\, trash bags\, litter pickers\, and tire pullers. Lunch — Cathedral Cafe is generously donating lunch for all volunteers – because good deeds deserve good eats! (Already nearly full). Limited duckies avai lable for skilled paddlers ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? This cleanup is mainly fo r those with their own watercraft or joining someone who has one. If you’r e unsure\, reach out before signing up. Learn more on the Facebook event p ost. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Cathedral Café\; \;
The ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? and ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? are teaming up for an epic day of river cleanup and comm unity action. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ! To ensure we have an accurate lunch count and enough boat space\, you must register in advance&mdash\;n o unannounced arrivals. Once registered\, you will be contacted directly w ith time and meeting location details. \;
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? : \;Dress to get wet and dir ty. Bring clean clothes for takeout. Water bottle (we will have a refill s tation at lunch).
? ? ? ? &r squo\;? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? : Gloves\, trash bags\, litter pickers\, and tire pullers. Lunch &mdash\; Cathedral Cafe is generously donating lunch for a ll volunteers &ndash\; because good deeds deserve good eats! (Already near ly full). Limited duckies available for skilled paddlers
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? This cleanup is mainl
y for those with their own watercraft or joining someone who has one. If y
ou&rsquo\;re unsure\, reach out before signing up.
Learn more on the Facebook e vent post. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250331T1801550Z-399841-6407@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: House Adopt s Senate Budget Resolution Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations Sa ve the Date: ACWA 64th Annual Meeting 2025 ACWA CWA Cross-Program Workshop - Registration is Live! Meetings\, Webinars\, Jobs\, and More! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activiti es. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importan t information.
ACWA-logo< /p> CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250411T1754110Z-399841-6450@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin No Help on the way: FEMA refuses aid after Western Maryland floods Maryland DNR introduces planning tool to enhance coastal flood preparedness Shenandoah River Report [Audio] E. coli spikes prompt Shenandoah River safety warnings Summer sampling shows creek health as poor to fair [Blog] Northern Virginia wants to become an AI hub Moore signs environmental justice order\, amid federal government’s anti-DEI pus h Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm WVDEP requ esting public comments on statewide water quality report Chambersburg’s Co nococheague Creek banks will again be groomed by herds of goats Prince Wil liam County completes beautification project Fishing News Maryland Fishing Report Chef shares mouth-watering recipe using fish with nasty impact on local waterways X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fishing News
In this issu e:
Jobs
Grants
For more infor mation on 3RQ\, visit our website here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250724T2028180Z-399841-6685@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T130000 SUMMARY:Earth Day at the Clay DESCRIPTION:WVDEP and the Clay Center in Charleston are partnering again fo r their annual Earth Day Celebration. This year’s free event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 22 and will include a day of env ironmental education for area grade school-age students. Exhibitors from v arious state and federal agencies will be on hand with educational display s and activities promoting environmental stewardship and resource conserva tion. Activities will take place on the terrace in front of the Clay Cente r but move indoors in case of bad weather. Included in the list of exhibit ors is the WVDEP’s Youth Environmental Program\, Watershed Improvement Bra nch\, Division of Air Quality and Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP). In addition to outdoor activities\, the Clay Center is offering f ree entrance to the Caperton Planetarium and Theater to view a short\, edu cational film\, as well as access to explore the Avampato Discovery Museum . Space for these events might be limited so it’s important to register so on. To register a school group\, contact the Clay Center at 304-561-3570 o r email groupreservations@theclaycenter.org. For additional information\, call the WVDEP's Youth Environmental Program director\, Annette Hoskins\, at 304-926-0499 X 49759. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP and th
e Clay Center in Charleston are partnering again for their annual Earth Da
y Celebration. \;This year&rsquo\;s free event is scheduled from 10 a.
m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 22 and will include a day of environmental
education for area grade school-age students. \;Exhibitors from vario
us state and federal agencies will be on hand with educational displays an
d activities promoting environmental stewardship and resource conservation
. Activities will take place on the terrace in front of the Clay Center bu
t move indoors in case of bad weather.
Included in the list of exhibitors is the WVDEP&rsquo\;s Youth Environmental Program\,
Watershed Improvem
ent Branch\, \;Division of Air Quality<
/a> and \;Rehabilitation Environm
ental Action Plan (REAP). \;In addition to outd
oor activities\, the Clay Center is offering free entrance to the Caperton
Planetarium and Theater to view a short\, educational film\, as well as a
ccess to explore the Avampato Discovery Museum. Space for these events mig
ht be limited so it&rsquo\;s important to register soon.
To register a school group\, contact the C
lay Center at 304-561-3570 or email \;groupreservations@thec
laycenter.org. \;For additional information\, call the WVDEP's You
th Environmental Program director\, Annette Hoskins\, at 304-926-0499 X 49
759.
EPA's Water Data Integration Branch conducted a \;< em> webinar course to provide training and guidance on submitting water quality monitoring data to the Water Quality eXchange (WQ X).
The WQX is a mechanism for submitting water quality monitoring data using standardized data forma ts to the Water Quality Portal. Uploading data to WQX can satisfy requirem ents under the Clean Water Act and more broadly makes water quality data a ccessible\, interoperable\, and useable from a central data repository. Th e webinar series consists of eight 1-hour classes.
States that receive §\;319 Clean Water Act funding are required to submit a succe ss story every year to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These success stories often describe some (< a href='https://www.epa.gov/nps/success-stories-about-restoring-water-bodi es-impaired-nonpoint-source-pollution#What' target='_blank' rel='nofollow' >type) of water qual ity improvement. \;
WVDEP&rsquo\;s Nonpoint Source Prog ram is the first in the nation to publish a type 4 story. Our story is abo ut Back Creek in Berkeley County. Below is the abstract. \;
Back Creek flows through Berkeley and Morgan Counties in WV\, and Frederick County in VA. I t includes distinctive\, high-quality cold and warm-water streams and a un ique shale bedrock outcrop topography. It is one of the few streams in WV' s Eastern Panhandle that does not have water quality impairments. To prote ct the stream\, nonprofit organizations\, and state/local government partn ers developed an EPA approved watershed-protection plan (WPP). Thus far\, implementation consists of placcing of 459 acres into conservation easemen ts\, the restoration of 1\,850 feet of eroding streambank\, and educationa l workshops promoting best management practices (BMPs) for forestry and st reambank protection practices.
Read the entire Back Creek success story Here.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250411T1957560Z-399841-6448@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000 SUMMARY:The HUB - Building partnerships DESCRIPTION:Strong partnerships are the foundation of thriving communities and they are essential for creating lasting projects and events. Whether y ou are organizing local events\, launching a new initiative\, or simply lo oking to strengthen connections in your community\, this conversation will offer valuable insights and practical strategies from experienced leaders . [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Strong partn erships are the foundation of thriving communities and they are essential for creating lasting projects and events. Whether you are organizing local events\, launching a new initiative\, or simply looking to strengthen con nections in your community\, this conversation will offer valuable insight s and practical strategies from experienced leaders.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250415T1608520Z-399841-6464@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Officials celebrate as the reservoir makes a com eback following years of drought. Read more here. PennDOT is ready to deal with chronic 'bathtub' flooding in Downtown Pittsburgh. Find out more her e. Clearcutting project dropped in Tucker County. Read more here. Scoop an d restore: Pittsburgh District dredges Mon River. Read more here. History from Rivers to Lakes: Engineering Pittsburgh's Three Rivers. Read more her e. Grants DEP Begins Accepting Applications For First Round Of Local Aband oned Mine Reclamation Grants March 3. Learn more here. Emergency Communit y Water Assistance Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. GHHI's Thrivi ng Communities Grantmaking Program. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Grants
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media fr om around the Basin
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250411T2011220Z-399841-6452@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000 SUMMARY:Advice for Volunteer Program Coordinators DESCRIPTION:Join Volunteer West Virginia and volunteer managers from across the state to hear their expert advice on running a successful volunteer p rogram. During this Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday Webinar\, you'll wal k away with valuable insights and practical tools to strengthen and enhanc e your programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and lea rn from experienced professionals in the field! [Register Here] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Volunte er West Virginia and volunteer managers from across the state to hear thei r expert advice on running a successful volunteer program.
During this \;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday Webinar\, \;you'll walk aw ay with valuable insights and practical tools to strengthen and enhance yo ur programs. Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and learn from experienced professionals in the field!
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250730T1430560Z-399841-6697@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250417 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Trump reverses Biden rule restricting wate r usage for showerheads and other home appliances Building drought early w arning capacity in the Mid-Atlantic Trump orders agencies to ‘sunset’ envi ronmental protections How much are clean DC streams worth? [Blog] Where dr ought conditions have plagued U.S. — and why it’s been so dry Sidewinder E nterprises files suit against Jefferson Planning Commission over Mountain Pure facility Earth Day 2025: 14 Earth Day Activities in DC for Kids [Blog ] City of Gaithersburg announces 2025 Environmental Awards Winners Fishing news Cut the head off this invasive python-looking fish if you see it\, c onservationists say Today's Sportsman: Local angler gains attention with m assive muskie State by State recreational Striped Bass regulations Compreh ensive list of 2025 Blue Catfish fishing tournaments in Maryland X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing news
< ul>To close out the 2024/2025 meeting season\, the \;Ernie Nester Chapter of TU is happy to feature our very own Lee Orr who will talk about how to find fis h. Not necessarily how to find them once on the stream\, but how to find t he streams themselves!
Our own \;Catch &\; Release Guide is a good starter\, as is the information published by the WV Division of Natural Res ources\, but there are more fish than that out there waiting to b e caught and identifying those streams will be the focus of this presentat ion. And\, the timing couldn't be better right as we head into the most ac tive time of the year for mayflies. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Sam Bowling Conference Center UID:20250505T1736020Z-399841-6507@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T170000 SUMMARY:Stream monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our Streams monitoring workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, a nd studying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) communitie s. Share your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database (VAD) and contribu te to our knowledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to we ar clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, inclu ding muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please s pend some time before the workshop looking over the study materials. The w orkshop will be along Twelvepole Creek at the Wayne City Park. Questions? Email the §319 Program Coordinator at: dep319@wv.gov. —> Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an educational day in and around the stream! During the Save Our Streams m onitoring \; workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemi cal analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of \; benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) \;communities.
Share your data in the \;
The workshop will be along Twelvepole Creek at the Wayne City Park. Questions? Email \;the & sect\;319 Program Coordinator at: dep319@wv.gov. \;
&mdash\;>\; \;Register Here
CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20250605T1307200Z-399841-6474@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T150000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Source water protection through conservation funding DESCRIPTION:The Source Water Collaborative is pleased to announce its lates t Learning Exchange\, Source Water Protection through Conservation Funding . This module features case stories from drinking water industry and conse rvation leaders who have capitalized on resources provided through the USD A’s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to target source water concerns through volunta ry local conservation partnerships. The RC PP program represents an import ant and under-utilized opportunity to establish cross-sector collaboration s that support sustainable land use practices and help protect drinking wa ter supplies from harmful runoff. The Learning Exchange showcases several case studies and information resources aimed at supporting groups consider ing submitting an RCPP application\, including examples of successful prop osals\, links to application guides\, an interactive map with details of R CPP-supported source water protection partnerships. Visit the Learning Exc hange web page to access these resources Register here for the January 11t h 1:30-3:00pm Eastern webinar\, Conservation Funding & Drinking Water Util ities: Partnering for Success We look forward to your participation in thi s Learning Exchange. Please reach out to info@sourcewatercollaborative.org if you have additional resources\, stories\, or examples to share or if y ou would like to receive emails from the Collaborative about upcoming even ts and news. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Source Water Collaborative is pleased t o announce its latest Learning Exchange\, Source Water Protection thro ugh Conservation Funding. This module features case stories from drinking water i ndustry and conservation leaders who have capitalized on resources provide d through the USDA&rsquo\;s Natural Resources Conservation Service&rsquo\; s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to target source water concerns through voluntary local conservation partnerships. The RC PP program represents an important and under-utilized opportunity to estab lish cross-sector collaborations that support sustainable land use practic es and help protect drinking water supplies from harmful runoff.
The Learning Exchange showcases several case studies and info rmation resources aimed at supporting groups considering submitting an RCP P application\, including examples of successful proposals\, links to appl ication guides\, an interactive map with details of RCPP-supported source water protection partnerships.
We look forward to your participation in this Learning Exchange. Please reach out to info@sourcewatercollaborative.org if you have additional resources\, stories\, or examples to shar e or if you would like to receive emails from the Collaborative about upco ming events and news.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180108T1354290Z-399841-506@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T220000 SUMMARY:Starry nights RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation After a long day\, som etimes the best therapy is looking up at the sky. Come meet us at Dunlop H ollow parking lot to explore what the night sky has to offer\, learn some constellations\, and relax while looking for a shooting star. https://fb.m e/e/2ujyhT1CD X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
After a long day\, sometimes the best therapy is looking up at the sky. Come meet us at Dunlop Hollow parking lot to explore what the night sky has to offer\, le arn some constellations\, and relax while looking for a shooting star.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20210625T1709550Z-399841-3971@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190103 SUMMARY:WV Mussel ID course registration is open DESCRIPTION:Register for the upcoming WVDNR mussel identification course (s ee the flyer for details). This is a week-long course scheduled for 02/251 9 - 03/01/19 at North Bend State Park. DNR_MusselIDCourse.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Register for the upcoming WVDNR mussel iden tification course (see the flyer for details). This is a week-long course scheduled for 02/2519 - \;03/01/19 at North Bend State Park.
< img style='height: 16px\; width: 16px\; margin-right: 2px\;' src='https:// www.dropbox.com/static/images/icons64/page_white_acrobat.png' alt='' />DNR_MusselIDCourse.pdf
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190103T1357030Z-399841-1467@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190311 SUMMARY:Registration deadline: Waters future in the Mid-Atlantic DESCRIPTION:Future of water in the Mid-Atlantic When: Friday\, March 22\, 9 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Av ondale PA 19311 Cost: FREE\; registration is required. Registration deadli ne is March 11. Keynote Speaker: The symposium will begin with the keynote speaker\, Brian Richter\, president of Sustainable Waters. Richter will p resent “Growing Water: The Role of Farmers in Resolving Water Scarcity” an d share the results of an ambitious research program focused on the Colora do River system. Session Topics The keynote speaker will be followed by pr esentations in three session topics: Dam removal and stream restoration Ag riculture: water quality\, BMPs\, and resiliency Technologies for water re mediation (e.g. biochar\, materials for stormwater filters\, etc.). Pan el and posters: There will also be an “Innovation in Water Science” panel that will consist of three founders/CEOs of companies that relate to impro ving water quality and a student poster competition (first place\, $150\; second place\, $100\; third place\, $50). https://stroudcenter.org/event/f uture-of-water-symposium/ Please register here and select whether you woul d like to present an oral presentation\, a poster\, or just attend by midn ight on Monday\, March 11. See the full agenda here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Futu re of water in the Mid-Atlantic
When: Friday\, March 22\, 9 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Av
ondale PA 19311 Cost: FREE\; registration is required. Registration deadline is March 1
1.
Keynote Speaker: The symposium will begin wi th the keynote speaker\, Brian Richter\, president of Sustainable Waters. Richter \;will present &ldquo\;Growing Water: The Role of Farmers in R esolving Water Scarcity&rdquo\; and share the results of an ambitious rese arch program focused on the Colorado River system.
Session Topics
\;
Panel and posters: There will also be an &ldquo\;Innovation in Water Science&rdquo\; panel that will consist of three founders/CEOs of companies that relate to improving water quality and a student poster com petition (first place\, $150\; second place\, $100\; third place\, $50).
https://stroudcenter.org/event/future-of-water-symposium/
Please register here and select whether you would like to pre
sent an oral presentation\, a poster\, or just attend
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center UID:20190304T1339180Z-399841-1663@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190322 SUMMARY:Future of water in the Mid-Atlantic DESCRIPTION:Future of water in the Mid-Atlantic When: Friday\, March 22\, 9 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Av ondale PA 19311 Cost: FREE\; registration is required. Registration deadli ne is March 11. Keynote speaker: The symposium will begin with the keynote speaker\, Brian Richter\, president of Sustainable Waters. Richter will p resent “Growing Water: The Role of Farmers in Resolving Water Scarcity” an d share the results of an ambitious research program focused on the Colora do River system. Session Topics The keynote speaker will be followed by pr esentations in three session topics: Dam removal and stream restoration Ag riculture: water quality\, BMPs\, and resiliency Technologies for water re mediation (e.g. biochar\, materials for stormwater filters\, etc.). Panel and posters: There will also be an “Innovation in Water Science” panel th at will consist of three founders/CEOs of companies that relate to improvi ng water quality and a student poster competition (first place\, $150\; se cond place\, $100\; third place\, $50). Registration: Please register here and select whether you would like to present an oral presentation\, a pos ter\, or just attend. Please see the symposium website for more informatio n. https://stroudcenter.org/event/future-of-water-symposium/ Sponsored b y: University of Delaware Office of Graduate and Professional Education. I n partnership with: Delaware Environmental Institute\, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control\, and Stroud Water Researc h Center. See the full agenda here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Future of water in the Mid-Atlantic
When: Friday\, March 22\, 9 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road \, Avondale PA 19311 Cost: FREE\; registration is required. Registration deadline is Ma rch 11.
Keynote sp eaker: The symposium will begin with the keynote speaker\, Brian Ri chter\, president of Sustainable Waters. Richter \;will present &ldquo \;Growing Water: The Role of Farmers in Resolving Water Scarcity&rdquo\; a nd share the results of an ambitious research program focused on the Color ado River system.
Session Topics
Panel and posters : There will also be an &ldquo\;Innovation in Water Science&rdquo\; panel that will consist of three founders/CEOs of companies that relate t o improving water quality and a student poster competition (first place\, $150\; second place\, $100\; third place\, $50).
Registration: Please register here and select whether you would like to pre sent an oral presentation\, a poster\, or just attend. Pl ease see the symposi um website for more information. \; \;
< p>https://stroudce nter.org/event/future-of-water-symposium/Earth Day Vo
lunteer Day is a volunteer community clean up day in celebration of Earth
Day. Dress appropriately for the weather and work you will be doing.
Hiking/Biking Trails workers w
ill be clearing fallen trees\, remarking the trails\, and litter pickup. W
ater Trail workers will be picking up litter and clearing fallen trees. Th
ose working on the Water Trail will need to provide their own kayak or can
oe. A shuttle back to the launch site will be arranged. Pollinator Field w
orkers will be clearing the field and planting wildflowers. ome tools will
be provided. You are free to bring your own.
Sign up by clicking 'Get Tickets'\, on our website https://www.bfspf.org or by using our online form: https://goo.gl/forms/ZjGFmB0oZRepTjt53. gning up he
lps us plan the projects\, lunch\, and tools. Volunteers will meet in the
Activities Room at the park office at 10am.
We are located at 5601 Long Branch Road Barboursville\, W V 25504\, commonly known as the Campground side of Beech Fork Lake.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2214753802105741/
< p> \; CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Beech Fork Lake SP UID:20190304T1441410Z-399841-1677@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 SUMMARY:Holly River SP photo workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Holly River State Park will be our center of operations for our Spring Photo Workshop! Beginning on Friday\, May 17\, and continuing thro ugh the weekend\, Ron Gaskins and Amanda Haddox will be your instructors. This will be the second event for Mountaineer Photo Excursions at this Par k\, having been here once before in 2014. This workshop will expose you to opportunities to find wildlife and visit interesting locations. This will be a learning event\, where your Instructors will guide you about composi tion and choice of equipment\; how to select the proper camera settings fo r accurate exposure\; or to capture specific aspects of various scenes\, i ncluding the Park’s waterfalls! Participants will learn about photography\ , their equipment\, nature\, light wildlife and themselves. In addition to visiting venues within the Park\, we will also visit the Towns of Pickens and Helvetia\, including the Hutte restaurant. Other locations include Fi ddler’s Mill\, Wilson Falls and more! We’ve also made special arrangements for breakfast to be served early at the Park Restaurant! WHEN: Come join us beginning on May 17 – 19\, 2019\, Friday – Sunday. We’ll begin on Frida y at 6:00 pm\; have a full day of activities on Saturday\; and finish by 2 :00 pm on Sunday. WHERE: This workshop will be based at the Holly River St ate Park\, 680 State Park Road\, Hacker Valley\, WV. FEE: Our regular fee for this event is $240.00\, and is payable no later than Saturday\, May 4\ , at 11:00 pm. We are offering an “Early Bird” discount\, reducing the fee to $199.00. To qualify for this discount\, your registration fee must be paid in full by April 17\, at 11:00 pm. LODGING: Cabins at the State Park are available\, starting at $109/night\; alternate lodging is available a t private cabins\, along with limited rooms at the Balli Farm. Contact the Park at 304-493-6353\; for other options\, contact Mountaineer Photo Excu rsions. CONTACT: To register for this workshop\, or if you have any questi ons\, please contact us at MountaineerPhotoExcursions@gmail.com\, or call 304-532-0070. https://www.facebook.com/events/2262103370507869/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Holly River
State Park will be our center of operations for our Spring Photo Workshop!
Beginning on Friday\, May 17\, and continuing through the weekend\, Ron G
askins and Amanda Haddox will be your instructors. This will be the second
event for Mountaineer Photo Excursions at this Park\, having been here on
ce before in 2014. This workshop will expose you to opportunities to find
wildlife and visit interesting locations.
This will be a learning event\, where your Instructors wi
ll guide you about composition and choice of equipment\; how to select the
proper camera settings for accurate exposure\; or to capture specific asp
ects of various scenes\, including the Park&rsquo\;s waterfalls! Participa
nts will learn about photography\, their equipment\, nature\, light wildli
fe and themselves. In addition to visiting venues within the Park\, we wil
l also visit the Towns of Pickens and Helvetia\, including the Hutte resta
urant. Other locations include Fiddler&rsquo\;s Mill\, Wilson Falls and mo
re! We&rsquo\;ve also made special arrangements for breakfast to be served
early at the Park Restaurant!
WHEN: Come join u
s beginning on May 17 &ndash\; 19\, 2019\, Friday &ndash\; Sunday. We&rsqu
o\;ll begin on Friday at 6:00 pm\; have a full day of activities on Saturd
ay\; and finish by 2:00 pm on Sunday. WHERE: This workshop will be based at the Holly River State
Park\, 680 State Park Road\, Hacker Valley\, WV. FEE: Our regular fee for this event is $240.00\,
and is payable no later than Saturday\, May 4\, at 11:00 pm. We are offeri
ng an &ldquo\;Early Bird&rdquo\; discount\, reducing the fee to $199.00. T
o qualify for this discount\, your registration fee must be paid in full b
y April 17\, at 11:00 pm. \;
LODGING: Cabins
at the State Park are available\, starting at $109/night\; alternate lodgi
ng is available at private cabins\, along with limited rooms at the Balli
Farm. Contact the Park at 304-493-6353\; for other options\, contact Mount
aineer Photo Excursions. CONTACT: To register for this workshop\, or if yo
u have any questions\, please contact us at MountaineerPhotoExcursions@gmail.com\, or call
304-532-0070.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2262103370507869/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Holly River SP UID:20190509T2019480Z-399841-1678@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: ACWA’s 64th Annual Meeting in Madison\, WI - Registration is Open! Senate Advances FY 2026 Interior\, Environment Appropriations Bill ACWA Water Quality Modeli ng Workshop - Updated Agendas Now Available! White House AI Action Plan an d Environment Programs ACWA Leadership Elections – Cast Your Ballot Today! Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds o ur membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important in formation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250725T1707080Z-399841-6689@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T220000 SUMMARY:Moonlight paddle DESCRIPTION:Event by Buckhannon River Watershed Association Join BTV Water Trail Steward\, Kevin Nicholson\, for a moonlight paddle on the Buckhannon River!Meet at the Buckhannon Riverwalk Park Boat Ramp. All boats must hav e a navigation light afixed to their boat. Life jackets and safety whistle s are also required for each paddler.This is a flatwater paddle\, starting and ending in the same location so no shuttle required. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Buckhannon River Watershed Association
Join BTV Water Trail Steward\, Kevin Nicholson\, for a moonlight paddle on the Buckhannon River!Meet at t he Buckhannon Riverwalk Park Boat Ramp.
All boats must have a navigation light afixed to their boat. L ife jackets and safety whistles are also required for each paddler.This is a flatwater paddle\, starting and ending in the same location so no shutt le required.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250804T1558040Z-399841-6707@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T160000 SUMMARY:EPA Tools & Resources Webinar DESCRIPTION:EPA Tools & Resources Training Webinar - Sanitary Survey App fo r Marine and Fresh Waters and Data Export Tool The EPA Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters is a free tool that waterbody managers can us e to record waterbody data for evaluation. Users can record water quality data\, weather conditions\, waterbody conditions\, recreational activities \, wildlife observations\, potential sources of pollution\, harmful algal blooms\, photos of the site and other related information. Users may also export the data they collected to analyze for use in predictive models and to inform management decisions. The data is geolocated and can be mapped and visualized. The app includes routine surveys that are useful for regul ar monitoring as well as comprehensive annual sanitary surveys. There are different surveys for marine waters and for freshwater lakes\, rivers and streams. State and local officials can use the survey results to decide ho w to allocate resources to help improve water quality and protect recreati onists' health. The webinar will include a demonstration of how to fill ou t the desktop version of the Sanitary Survey App and how to use the Data E xport Tool to create spreadsheets and maps. Register and join the Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters and Data Export Tool training webi nar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Tools &a mp\; Resources Training Webinar - Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters and Data Export Tool
The EPA Sanitary Survey App for Marine and Fresh Waters is a free tool that waterbody manager s can use to record waterbody data for evaluation. Users can record water quality data\, weather conditions\, waterbody conditions\, recreational ac tivities\, wildlife observations\, potential sources of pollution\, harmfu l algal blooms\, photos of the site and other related information. Users m ay also export the data they collected to analyze for use in predictive mo dels and to inform management decisions. The data is geolocated and can be mapped and visualized. The app includes routine surveys that are useful f or regular monitoring as well as comprehensive annual sanitary surveys. Th ere are different surveys for marine waters and for freshwater lakes\, riv ers and streams. State and local officials can use the survey results to d ecide how to allocate resources to help improve water quality and protect recreationists' health. The webinar will include a demonstration of how to fill out the desktop version of the Sanitary Survey App and how to use th e Data Export Tool to create spreadsheets and maps.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250807T1822460Z-399841-6691@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T160000 SUMMARY:EPA Tools & Resources Webinar DESCRIPTION:EPA Tools & Resources Webinar - Microplastics The ubiquity of m icroplastics in the environment is an emerging concern. These small plasti cs - Microplastics Outreach Toolkit. Register and join the Microplastics w ebinar. ToolsTrainingWebinar_Flyer_Sanitary Survey App.pdf ToolsWebinarFly er_Microplastics.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA Tools &a mp\; Resources Webinar - Microplastics
The ubiquity of microplastics in the environment is an emerging concern. These small plastics - \;Microplastics Outreach Toolkit< /a>.
Register and join the Microplastics webinar< /a>.
WV Agribusin ess - Flower Farms
Learn more at:& nbsp\;https://agriculture.wv.gov/ag-business/agritourism/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20250730T1624120Z-399841-6700@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T010000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join Martinsburg's stormwater team and help clean up Tuscarora Creek and the community. The focus area will be from Adam Street to the Oa k Street bridge. All supplies will be provided. See the flyer for more det ails. Questions? Email stormwater@cityofmartinsburg.org or call 304-263-71 87. 2023StreamCleanUpFlyer.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Martins burg's stormwater team and help clean up Tuscarora Creek and the community . The focus area will be from Adam Street to the Oak Street bridge. All su pplies will be provided.
See the flyer for more details. Questions? Email \;stormwater@cityofmartinsburg.or g or call 304-263-7187.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20230410T1636010Z-399841-5230@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin ‘Hot drought’ could affect Potomac River d rinking water supply Historic West Virginia heat waves and how the state c an recover its coolness Dolphins in the Potomac River? There are a lot mor e than you think Is it safe to swim? Heavy rain leads to bacteria spikes I n Chesapeake Rivers Chesapeake Bay Program exceeds goal to open new sites for the public to access the water Recovering the tree canopy after the Em erald Ash Borer invasion Maryland reports slight loss in underwater grass abundance in Chesapeake Bay Maryland DNR introduces new ‘MD Outdoors’ App River Park part of bigger experience Fishing News Microfishing in Maryland : A trend or growing hobby? Chasing a slippery predator: Eight places to t arget MD’s Chesapeake Channa Shenandoah River Report [Audio] Maryland Fish ing Report X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fishing News
Spots are go ing fast for the 2025 Virginia Water Monitoring Council Conference on Sept ember 30 in Hanover\, VA. The conference runs is a great opportunity to le arn about all the monitoring work happening across the state. To register and find out more information visit the Virginia Water Monitorin g Council site.
The
Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative has completed its annual upload of 2024
water quality data to the Chesapeake Bay Program. This effort ensures tha
t community science and volunteer-collected data continue to inform Bay re
search and management decisions. You can explore the shared data in the
The Maryland Water Monitoring Council&rsquo\;s (MWMC) Community Scienc e subcommittee is hosting a free Data to Decisions Workshop: Why Your Data Matter on October 8. The workshop will be held in Catonsville\, MD at the USGS Water Science Center. More information and registration will be avai lable soon at the MWMC sit e here.
Highlights< /span>
Kick off the spring trail season by celebrating our local Mon River Rail-Trails in Mor gantown&rsquo\;s Wharf District. \;Enjoy shopping for hand-crafted jew elry\, paintings\, prints\, wood art\, and other local artisan products be tween 12PM-5PM. Vendors will be located along the rail-trail\, plus live m usic and free kid&rsquo\;s activities to enjoy national \;Celebrate Trails Day. \;
More details about the day at: \;https://montrails.org/mrtc-handmade-market/
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20230419T1448550Z-399841-5249@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: WVDEP Requesting Public Comments on Statewide Wa ter Quality Report. Learn more and find the meeting link here. State Brown fields Conference accepting poster session proposals. Learn more and submi t a poster idea here. WVDEP holds a second meeting on the mine water disch arge plan. Read more here. Safe to splash? Watershed associations monitor rivers for E. coli contamination. Read more here. Let's delve into the wat ers of Garrett County. Read more and RSVP here. Jobs The Nature Conservanc y - WV Land Stewardship Coordinator. Learn more here. Environmental Techni cian I - WV Department of Agriculture. Learn more here. Conservation Legac y Assistant Crew Leader - AmeriCorps. Learn more here. Grants Bolger Found ation Grant Program. Learn more here. Athletic Brewing Co.: Two for the Tr ails Grant Program. Learn more here. FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Pr ogram. Learn more here. 3 Rivers bacteria monitoring occurs from May-Octob er to ensure the waters you recreate in are safe. Our bacteriological samp les provide a snapshot of water conditions\, which can change quickly due to weather conditions and other factors. To see the most recent monitoring results\, visit SwimGuide. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Jobs
Grants
3 Rivers bacteria mo nitoring occurs from May-October to ensure the waters you recreate in are safe. Our bacteriological samples provide a snapshot of water conditions\, which can change quickly due to weather conditions and other factors. To see the most recent monitoring results\, visit SwimGuide. CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250807T1929160Z-399841-6717@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Notice - N o Wrap the Week of August 11\, 2025 EPA Releases Latest UMCR Data ACWA Wat er Quality Modeling Workshop - Updated Agendas Now Available Water Cyberse curity Recommendations National Water Quality Month Webinars\, Job Opportu nities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of import ant deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here. \;
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week 's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of impo rtant deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250808T1711190Z-399841-6722@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. For more news throughout the week\, follow us on social media. Media from around the Basin More severe rainstorms are the ‘new normal’ A day in the life of a student researching Dolphins in the Potomac [Blog] Voluntee rs pull tires\, trash out of Monocacy River during cleanup event Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before Yor k County Boy Scout Troop 50 takes a wet adventure down the Potomac River [ Blog] Shenandoah River Report Maryland to treat Potomac River to fight bla ck flies near Harpers Ferry RiverFest returns Sept. 27 with free fun along the St. Mary’s River Fishing News Maryland Fishing Report Invasive snakeh ead now a prized catch for Maryland anglers statewide Afishionado: A ‘larg e minnow’ that builds and shares a spawning bed [Blog] Streamers offer exc iting trout and smallmouth fishing [Blog] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here. For more news throughout the week\, follow us on social med ia. \;
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
The WVDEP is
extending the public comment period on the Draft 2024 West Virginia Integ
rated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report to allow additional t
ime for the public to consider important revisions. Revisions were made to
the Integrated Report and Supplemental Tables to correct errors resulting
from a dataflow issue between WVDEP&rsquo\;s and the U.S. Environmental P
rotection Agency&rsquo\;s (EPA) databases. This issue caused some delisted
streams to be excluded and prevented certain impaired streams from being
properly linked to existing TMDLs.
As required by law\, WVDEP and EPA have corrected the issue to e
nsure all relevant information is publicly available and accurately reflec
ted. The updated documents are posted on the \;WVDEP website&nbs
p\;and the comment period has been extended through Monday\, September 8\,
2025. Comments may be submitted via email to \;depwqsas@wv.gov \;or reg
ular mail to:
West Virgin
ia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management
Attn: Nick Murray
601 57th Street\, S.E.
Ch
arleston\, WV 25304
A vir
tual informational meeting will be held August 19\, 2025 at 6 p.m. \;<
a href='https://localendar.com/meet.google.com/vsr-hknc-yrj' target='_blan
k' rel='nofollow'>Virtual Link. \;
Dial-in number: +1 813-370-0439 PIN: 230 388 360#
Check out EP A&rsquo\;s April 2019 Fish and Sh ellfish Program Newsletter. Highlights for this month&rsquo\;s is sue include:
The \;WV \;Stream Partners \;Program \;is now accepting \;applications \;for the 2026 grant year. \; Pl ease mark your calendar that the deadline to submit an \;application&n bsp\;is before midnight on \;Monday\, September 15\, 2025. \; \; \;
Are you Eligible t o \;Apply? \;If you have previously applied for and received a&nbs p\;Stream Partners \;Grant\, you are eligible to \;apply\, as long as you do not have an open grant from 2023. \;If you are new to \ ;applying \;to the program\, please reach out to \;Callie.C.Sams@wv.gov \;to determine eligibility. \;To \;apply\, click on the&n bsp\;Stream Partners \;Application \;Link below. \;
Note: The \;applications \;must be accompanied by an i temized budget (Excel or Google Sheets). We have attached a sample \;a pplication \;and budget template that your group can work on before su bmitting \;online. We encourage you to work with your \;Basin Coo rdinator \;to \;review your application and budget \;befor e \;you submit it \;online. \;
Stream Partners Grant \;Application \;Link&n bsp\; \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20250815T1850480Z-399841-6737@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-39-week-of-november-4-2019/ In this issue... Su preme Court Holds Clean Water Act Argument EPA Streamlines EAB Process Coa l Combustion Residual Proposal Meetings and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remin ds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informat ion. Please direct comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-39-week-of-novem ber-4-2019/
In this issue...
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's event s and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important de adlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to&nb sp\;Katie Foreman.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191108T2006250Z-399841-2537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T160000 SUMMARY:Black Friday hikes DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation\; Kanawha State Forest COVID-19 health and safety requirements: Outdoors Sturdy hiking shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather Join members of the KSFF Foundation and the Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists as we hike the hills of Kanawha State Forest to work off the previous day's feast! We will have easy hikes and more challenging hikes. No charge. We'll have hot chocolate in the Na ture Center to warm you up after your hike. https://fb.me/e/3HWmR1Qrq X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation\; \;Kanawha State Forest
COVID-19 health and safety requirements:
Join members of the KSFF Foundation and the Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists as we hike the hills of Kanawha State Forest to work off the previous day's feast! We will hav e easy hikes and more challenging hikes. No charge. We'll have hot chocola te in the Nature Center to warm you up after your hike.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20221109T1501080Z-399841-4993@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820 SUMMARY:River Smart DESCRIPTION:River Smart Community Guidebook The River Network is thrilled t o share this new guidebook to help communities build a roadmap for Integra ted River Management (IRM). It provides resources\, case studies\, and bes t practices to support you in building holistic river management and adopt the principles of IRM. Look for workshops and training opportunities com ing soon\, that will the information in the Guidebook to life and an inter active series of in-person or virtual sessions. [Download the Guidebook] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Smart Community Guidebook
The Rive r Network is thrilled to share this \;< a href='https://rivernetwork.cmail19.com/t/y-l-qthtujl-dturydhkih-j/' targ et='_blank' rel='nofollow' data-saferedirecturl='https://www.google.com/ur l?q=https://rivernetwork.cmail19.com/t/y-l-qthtujl-dturydhkih-j/&\;sour ce=gmail&\;ust=1755780954423000&\;usg=AOvVaw0XIFeLTruqNlHuySp8hPSz'> new guidebook \;to he lp communities build a roadmap for Integrated River Management (IRM). It p rovides resources\, case studies\, and best practices to support you in bu ilding holistic river management and adopt the principles of IRM. \;
Look for workshops and traini ng opportunities coming soon\, that will the information in the Guidebook to life and an interactive series of in-person or virtual sessions.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250820T1325250Z-399841-6747@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Southern DESCRIPTION:We’ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilitie s in the Southern WV Region. Now it’s time to continue that work. You’ll g et to: Focus on Cabell\, Logan\, McDowell\, Mason\, Mingo\, Wayne\, and Wy oming counties. Hear about inspiring things your neighbors are doing and l earn from their success. Learn what Try This has been up to\, what we’re p lanning for the future\, and how we can collaborate with you and your comm unity. Meet new people and organizations through Zoom breakout rooms. Help explore your community by identifying needs\, barriers\, opportunities\, resources\, and dreams with other folks in your Region and brainstorming w hat next steps we can take to move in a healthier direction. Come give tha nks for what we’ve done and get excited about the future with fellow healt hy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We&rsquo\;ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilities in the Souther n WV Region. Now it&rsquo\;s time to continue that work. You&rsquo\;ll get to:
Come give thanks for what we&rsquo\;ve done and get excited about the future wi th fellow healthy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to register. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221109T1455390Z-399841-4992@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T120000 SUMMARY:Try This Gathering - Northern Panhandle DESCRIPTION:We’ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilitie s in the Northern Panhandle Region. Now it’s time to continue that work. Y ou’ll get to: Focus on Brooke\, Hancock\, Marshall\, Ohio\, and Wetzel cou nties. Hear about inspiring things your neighbors are doing and learn from their success. Learn what Try This has been up to\, what we’re planning f or the future\, and how we can collaborate with you and your community. Me et new people and organizations through Zoom breakout rooms. Help explore your community by identifying needs\, barriers\, opportunities\, resources \, and dreams with other folks in your Region and brainstorming what next steps we can take to move in a healthier direction. Come give thanks for w hat we’ve done and get excited about the future with fellow healthy-commun ity folks in your Region. Click-here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We&rsquo\;ve been networking\, learning\, and growing new possibilities in the Norther n Panhandle Region. Now it&rsquo\;s time to continue that work. You&rsquo\ ;ll get to:
Come give than
ks for what we&rsquo\;ve done and get excited about the future with fellow
healthy-community folks in your Region. Click-here to register.
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;He re. \;
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap i s a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap r eminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important info rmation.
\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250822T1638030Z-399841-6752@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Chemours must immediately stop unlawfully pollut ing the Ohio River\, federal judge orders. Learn more here. Historic West Virginia heat waves and how the state can recover its coolness. Learn more here. Maryland DNR introduces new 'MD Outdoors' App. Learn more here. Thr ee Rivers Waterkeeper appeals Calgon Corporation's Wastewater permit to pr event PFAS pollution of the Ohio River. Learn more here. Biochar as a sust ainable sorbent for the removal of lanthanides from acid mine drainage. Le arn more here. Jobs Environmental Technician I - WV Department of Agricult ure. Learn more here. Conservation Legacy Assistant Crew Leader - AmeriCor ps. Learn more here. Watershed Riparian Coordinator - The Western Pennsylv ania Conservancy. Learn more here. Grants FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Gra nt Program. Learn more here. Walmart Spark Good Grant Program. Learn more here. WV Stream Partners Program. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Jobs
Grants< /p>
The Institute of Water Research (IWR) \ ;at Michigan State University has launched a significant upgrade to \; the Social Indicators Data Management and Analysis (SIDMA) syst em. This platform helps watershed partners organize\, analyze\, a nd visualize social indicators related to nonpoint source (NPS) pollution management. \;
With supp ort from the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Nonpoint Source Pr ogram\, the upgrade modernizes SIDMA's user interface\, streamlining surve y design and response collection. \;SIDMA has been one of IWR's longes t-running and most widely utilized tools. It was due for an update.
The IWR will host an online semina
r to demonstrate the new functionality. Registration is required [Register
Here]. \;
Access SIDMA at: https://iwr.msu.edu/sidma
In t his edition:
Click -Here to read all the details.
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a href='https://express.adobe.com/page/5u1rIIuTyzhLu/' target='_blank'>
P. Pendleton Kennedy Chapter Trout Unlimited
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Sportsman's Emporium UID:20220324T1339110Z-399841-4420@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin 10 ways to get on the water Reconnecting s treams in the Appalachian Mountains A new living classroom on the waterfro nt Potomac boat club to re-use rainwater with the new 500-gallon cistern N orth River conservation group seeks volunteers Salt testing shows toxic le vels continue into spring [Blog] Fishing News These photos and videos reve al why Maryland’s Blue Catfish must be killed Genetic study splits Largemo uth Bass Charter fishing captains sue to overturn striped bass regulations WVDNR announces free fishing days weekend to take place June 7-8 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
< ul>In t his issue:
Jobs
Grants
Stream Schol ars is a camp focusing on stream and watershed science for 6th-8th grade s tudents. During the week we investigate water by studying benthic macroinv ertebrates and assessing overall stream and water quality. Additional adve ntures include canoeing\, hiking and more. To learn more and register visi t the website below. Call 304-258-8013 for a mail-in paper form&hellip\;&n bsp\;
https://ww w.cacaponinstitute.org/teach/stream-scholars-summer-camp/
CATEGORIES:Science
UID:20220720T1810510Z-399841-4421@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
SUMMARY:Water Festival
DESCRIPTION:More than 150 fifth-grade students from Belington Middle School
\, Philippi Middle School\, and Kasson Elementary School will participate
in the inaugural Barbour County Water Festival. Students will learn about
the state’s aquatic life\, flooding\, stormwater\, the water cycle\, acid
rain\, and wetlands with partners from the National Weather Service\, West
Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Division\, Conservation L
egacy\, Friends of the Cheat\, Guardians of the West Fork\, and WVDEP’s Di
vision of Air Quality. The event will take place at the Barbour County Pa
rk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the WVDEP Watershed Improveme
nt Branch’s Project Water Education Today Program and Save the Tygart Wate
rshed Association.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
More than 15
0 fifth-grade students from Belington Middle School\, Philippi Middle Scho
ol\, and Kasson Elementary School will participate in the inaugural Barbou
r County Water Festival.
Students will learn about t
he state&rsquo\;s aquatic life\, flooding\, stormwater\, the water cycle\,
acid rain\, and wetlands with partners from the National Weather Service\
, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Division\, Conserva
tion Legacy\, Friends of the Cheat\, Guardians of the West Fork\, and WVDE
P&rsquo\;s Division of Air Quality. \;
The event will take place at the Barbour County Park fro
m 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the WVDEP Watershed Improvement Bra
nch&rsquo\;s Project Water Education Today Program and Save the Tygart Watershed Ass
ociation.
STRE AM ECOLOGY AND WATER QUALITY \;
Davis Creek Wa tershed Association \;(DCWA) will sponsor a workshop this to educate friends and neighbors about Davis Creek stream ecology an d water quality. It will be held in Kanawha State Forest - shelter 4 begin ning at 9:00 AM. \;To register or to learn more email DCWA.
Pl ease spend some time before the workshop looking over the \;study material s. \;Click-Here for a map of Kanawha State Forest. \;
CATEGORIES:SOS LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest - Shelter 4 UID:20220624T1355570Z-399841-4424@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601 SUMMARY:Stream Scholars camp coming soon DESCRIPTION:Coming soon. Register now! Stream Scholars is a camp focusing o n stream and watershed science for 6th-8th grade students. During the week we investigate water by studying benthic macroinvertebrates and assessing overall stream and water quality. Additional adventures include canoeing\ , hiking and more. To learn more and register visit the website below. Cal l 304-258-8013 for a mail-in paper form… https://www.cacaponinstitute.org /teach/stream-scholars-summer-camp/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coming soon. Register now!
Stream Schola rs is a camp focusing on stream and watershed science for 6th-8th grade st udents. During the week we investigate water by studying benthic macroinve rtebrates and assessing overall stream and water quality. Additional adven tures include canoeing\, hiking and more. To learn more and register visit the website below. Call 304-258-8013 for a mail-in paper form&hellip\;&nb sp\;
https://www .cacaponinstitute.org/teach/stream-scholars-summer-camp/
A cleanup sc heduled for Stonebridge on the Opequon and the surrounding area. \; Me et us at the bridge parking lots at 0800. \; Plans are to finish no la ter than noon. \; The area around the bridges has accumulated odds and ends of trash. \; In addition to this area the roads we would cover a re Golf Course from the Railroad tracks toward Stonebridge and Grapevine R d from the community of The Vineyards to Golf Course Road. \; There is a chance we may be treated to pizza for lunch. \; Dress for the weath er. \; We do not plan to be in the water but the surrounding area may be muddy. \; \;Bring something \;to drink. \; Trash bags\, gloves and grabbers will be provided.
Email \;Lou Scavni cky for more information or just come and help out!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Stone Bridge and Grapevine Road UID:20191108T2103120Z-399841-2538@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the February 2024 edition of River Voices. This mont h we’re featuring member organization Milwaukee Water Commons. Learn about how they’re leveraging federal water infrastructure funding to create cha nge in their communities and meet co-Executive Directors Brenda Coley and Kirsten Shead. Plus\, River Rally 2024 registration is open! Register befo re we meet our cap! Changing Narratives with Infrastructure Funding Federa l Funding Toolbox: SRF Training Series Mark President’s Day with the Clean Water Act Owner’s Manual Events & Learning Opportunities And more. Go to: https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-february-2024/ RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he February 2024 edition of River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re featurin g member organization Milwaukee Water Commons. Learn about how they&rsquo\ ;re leveraging federal water infrastructure funding to create change in th eir communities and meet co-Executive Directors Brenda Coley and Kirsten S head. Plus\, River Rally 2 024 registration is open! Register before we meet our cap!
And more. Go to: https://www.rivernetwork.or g/river-voices-february-2024/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240207T2048080Z-399841-5585@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111 SUMMARY:Into the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Inside you'll find: FOC receives $1.1 million for Mountaineer T rail Network Meet Lisa Maraffa - FOC's newest staff member Outdoor Classro om Native Plant Plaques Restored Education & Outreach Summer Lookback FOC Completes AMD Treatment in Beaver Creek Watershed Sinuosity with FOC ED Am anda Pitzer - AML Collection Fee Expires and Rural Water Infrastructure Ne eds Click-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Inside you'l l find:
Click-Here
Event by&nbs p\;EarthDay.org
Click-here&n bsp\;for the FB event post.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230419T1451200Z-399841-5250@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z SUMMARY:WV Elk Tours DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180909 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20181021;BYDAY=SU,TH,SA DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will lead 20 gu ided tours of the Mountain State’s new elk-reintroduction site near Logan\ , West Virginia\, in September and October 2018\, according to Stephen McD aniel\, director of the division. Public tours will start at Chief Logan L odge and include a visit to the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area\, where e lk from Kentucky and Arizona were released in 2016 and 2018. “There is a g ood chance tourists will see an elk or even hear a bull bugle\,” McDaniel said of the tours. “But even if they don’t\, these tours are still somethi ng you don’t want to miss. The program is fun and informative — and the lo cation and terrain of southern West Virginia is amazing!” West Virginia’s last native elk was seen in Webster County in 1875\, McDaniel said. Now ab out 90 free-roaming elk make up the growing herd that wander some of West Virginia’s most difficult mountain landscapes. Led by Chief Logan State Pa rk naturalist and biologist Lauren Cole\, the tour is four-hours long and includes a program about the elk\, their habits and habitat and the challe nges and future of elk management. Morning or evening tours are offered at 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Advance registration is required and participation i s limited to 13. The tour costs $30 for adults and $27 for kids 15 and you nger. Tickets include breakfast or late lunch\, the educational program\, transportation and a tour souvenir. An overnight package is available at C hief Logan Lodge for $170 (double occupancy) and includes tour tickets and dinner for two. Ticket dates and times are not transferable for other dat es. Program and tour is rain or shine. Participants must wear sturdy close d-toe shoes or boots and long pants. Participants may want to wear a light jacket and bring a walking stick and binoculars. For reservations\, call Chief Logan Lodge at 304-855-6100. For ticket and tour questions\, email c hiefloganlodge@wv.gov. Chief Logan Lodge\, near Chief Logan State Park\, i n Logan County\, features a restaurant and conference center and a 75-room lodge. https://wvexplorer.com/2018/08/31/tours-wv-elk-preserve-set-sept-o ct/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Division of Natural Resou rces will lead 20 guided tours of the Mountain State&rsquo\;s new elk-rein troduction site near Logan\, West Virginia\, in September and October 2 018\, according to Stephen McDaniel\, director of the division.
Pu blic tours will start at Chief Logan Lodge and include a visit to the Tomb lin Wildlife Management Area\, where elk from Kentucky and Arizona were re leased in 2016 and 2018.
&ldquo\;There is a good chance tourists w ill see an elk or even hear a bull bugle\,&rdquo\; McDaniel said of the to urs. &ldquo\;But even if they don&rsquo\;t\, these tours are still somethi ng you don&rsquo\;t want to miss. The program is fun and informative &mdas h\; and the location and terrain of southern West Virginia is amazing!&rdq uo\; West Virginia&rsquo\;s last native elk was seen in Webster County in 1875\, McDaniel said. Now about 90 free-roaming elk make up the growing h erd that wander some of West Virginia&rsquo\;s most difficult mountain lan dscapes.
Led by Chief Logan State Park naturalist and biolog ist Lauren Cole\, the tour is four-hours long and includes a program about the elk\, their habits and habitat and the challenges and future of elk m anagement.
Morning or evening tours are offered at 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Advance registration is require d and participation is limited to 13. The tour costs $30 for adults and $2 7 for kids 15 and younger. Tickets include breakfast or late lunch\, the e ducational program\, transportation and a tour souvenir. An overnight pack age is available at Chief Logan Lodge for $170 (double occupancy) and incl udes tour tickets and dinner for two.
Ticket dates and times are n ot transferable for other dates. Program and tour is rain or shine. Partic ipants must wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots and long pants. Particip ants may want to wear a light jacket and bring a walking stick and binocul ars.
For reservations\, call Chief Logan Lodge at 304-855-6100. Fo r ticket and tour questions\, email chiefloganlodge@wv.gov. Chief Logan Lodge\, near Chief Logan State P ark\, in Logan County\, features a restaurant and conference center and a 75-room lodge.
https://wvexplorer.com/2018/08/31/tours-wv-elk-preserve-s et-sept-oct/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Chief Logan State Park UID:20180904T1232190Z-399841-1153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928 SUMMARY:Disc golf tournament RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Play in the middle of everywhere during the Seth Burton Memoria l Disc Golf Tournament\, at the Seth Burton Memorial Disc Golf Complex loc ated in Morris Park. Check out the schedule – there’s something for everyo ne! Learn to throw during a pro clinic and have a blast at the Player’s Pa rty. Just planning to watch? Spectators are welcome... Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Play in the middle of everywhere during the Seth Burton Memorial Disc Golf Tournament\, \;at the Seth Burton Memorial Disc Golf Complex located in Morris Park . Check out the schedule &ndash\; there&r squo\;s something for everyone! Learn to throw during a pro clinic and hav e a blast at the Player&rsquo\;s Party. Just planning to watch? Spectators are welcome...
Click-Here&n bsp\;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180904T1242270Z-399841-1155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T133000 SUMMARY:New River clean-up DESCRIPTION:New River Gorge National River Hosted by Generation New River G orge\, Generation West Virginia and others We're partnering with the New R iver Conservancy for the second year in a row to do a trash pickup along N ew River! REGISTER by OCTOBER 1ST! We need to get a headcount to make sure we have enough boats\, food\, and materials. Canyon Rim Rotary Club has g enerously offered to provide snacks/lunch for volunteers. The clean-up wil l start at 9\, so we'll be meeting at a TBD location to set shuttle. Folks should plan to spend 5ish hours on the water. We'd like everyone to dress for cool weather and for Covid safety\, so wear closed-toe shoes\, bring extra water\, and bring a mask to wear for the shuttle ride. We will be ab le to follow social distancing guidelines because each person gets their o wn water craft and cleaning tools. Volunteers will be provided extra water \, gloves\, bags\, tire J-hooks and trash pinchers. https://www.facebook. com/events/s/new-river-clean-up/1257497371267559/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New River Gorge National River
Hosted by \;Generation New River Gorge\, \;Generation West Virginia \;and others
We're par tnering with the New River Conservancy for the second year in a row to do a trash pickup along New River!
REGISTER by OCTOBER 1ST! We need to get a headcount to make sure we ha ve enough boats\, food\, and materials. Canyon Rim Rotary Club has generou sly offered to provide snacks/lunch for volunteers. The clean-up will star t at 9\, so we'll be meeting at a TBD location to set shuttle. Folks shoul d plan to spend 5ish hours on the water.
We'd like everyone to dress for cool weather and for Covid sa fety\, so wear closed-toe shoes\, bring extra water\, and bring a mask to wear for the shuttle ride. We will be able to follow social distancing gui delines because each person gets their own water craft and cleaning tools. Volunteers will be provided extra water\, gloves\, bags\, tire J-hooks an d trash pinchers. \;
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/new-river-clean- up/1257497371267559/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20201006T1701120Z-399841-3459@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201008 SUMMARY:NWQM conference abstracts DESCRIPTION:The National Monitoring Conference 2021 is going virtual. It is scheduled for April 19-24\, 2021 and is accepting abstracts for different session themes. The attache image file provides the sessions focusing on nonpoint source polluton monitoring. Abstracts are due October 8. Please c onsider submitting an abstract. NPSSessions.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;National Monitoring Conference<
/span> 2021 is going virtual. It is scheduled for April 19-24\,
2021 and is accepting abstracts for different session themes. The attache
image file provides the sessions focusing on nonpoint source polluton mon
itoring. \;Abstracts are due October 8.
Please consider \;submitting an abstract.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20201008T1221400Z-399841-3460@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T150000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center - Lost River State Park 'Win gs of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey' program is coming to Lost River State Park ! The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons \, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face. Pic k up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask q uestions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the Activi ties Building. Visit the FB event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Three Rivers Avian Center \;- \;Lost River State Park
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>'Wings of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey' program is coming to Lost River State Park! The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages.
Co me meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they liv e in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they fa ce. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance t o ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. \;Meet at the Activities Building.
Visit the \;FB event post to le arn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Lost River State Park UID:20240423T1344130Z-399841-5804@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200924 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:After a recent trip to the western basin\, ICPRB Executive Dire ctor Mike Nardolilli wrote an article about the Fairfax Stone as a boundar y marker in the Potomac basin. The ICPRB website also features an update o f the ICPRB Strategic Plan. The plan activities are closely linked to the ICPRB Basin-wide Comprehensive Water Resources Plan\, designed to help the region attain a sustainable water resources future. In this issue: Chopaw amsic Island\, the “birthplace of aviation” is for sale\; Shad recovery ef forts not paying off\, study shows\; Maryland Congressional Delegation ann ounces $3.9 million to support Chesapeake Bay restorations\; Kettle Wind F arm honored for Environmental Stewardship\; Monocacy River Trail\; Small a mount of antifreeze found near Berryville's water intake\; DOEE Issues rep orts on how district Is meeting sustainability goals\; A look inside Cold War-Era nuclear plant on the Potomac\; We Need to Talk - Conversation on t he intersection of public health\, equity\, and conservation Click-Here to read more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:After a rece nt trip to the western basin\, ICPRB Executive Director Mike Nardolilli wr ote an article about \;the Fairfax Stone as a bound ary marker \;in the Potomac basin. The ICPRB website also features an update of the \;ICPRB Strategic Plan. The plan activities are closely linked to the ICPRB Basin-wide \;Comprehensi ve Water Resources Plan\, designed to help the region attain a sustainable water resources future.
In this issue:&n bsp\;Chopawamsic Island\, the &ldquo\;birth place of aviation&rdquo\; is for sale\; Shad recovery efforts not p aying off\, study shows\; Maryland Congressional Delegation announces $3.9 million to support Chesapeake Bay restorations\; Kettle Wind F arm honored for Environmental Stewardship\; Monocacy River Trail\; Small amount of antifreeze found near Berryville's water intake\; DOE E Issues reports on how district Is meeting sustainability goals\; A look inside Cold War-Era nuclear plant on the Potoma c\; We Need to Talk - Conversation on the intersection of public health\, e quity\, and conservation
< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Click-Here \; to read more.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200924T2017590Z-399841-3461@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000 SUMMARY:Walk on the wild side DESCRIPTION:St. Albans WV City Park - Take A Walk On the Wild Side The 10th Annual Walk On The Wild Side event is going to be so much fun! We're brin ging back many of our favorite activities and presenters! Nature hikes\, n ature obstacle course\, scavenger hunt\, story walk\, paint-a-critter (new )\, and presentations from the WVDEP\, plus skins-skulls and critters from WVDNR's Wildlife Section. And there's more - crafts\, weather displays\, special guests\, and to wrap it all up you can learn about our WV Birds of Prey from the Three Rivers Avian Center! Remember\, this is a free event for the whole family and donations are accepted. Activities and displays a re family friendly and there will be a lot of great information and plenty of great giveaways for everyone. Commemorative tee-shirts will be availab le for sale as well as great food and beverages. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:St. Albans WV City Park - Take A Walk On the Wild Side
The 10t h Annual Walk On The Wild Side event is going to be so much fun! We're bri nging back many of our favorite activities and presenters! Nature hikes\, nature obstacle course\, scavenger hunt\, story walk\, paint-a-critter (ne w)\, and presentations from the \;WVDE P\, plus skins-skulls and critters from \;WVDNR's Wildlif e Section.
And there's more - crafts\, weather displays\, special guests\, and to wrap it all up you can learn about our WV Birds of Prey from the Three Rivers Avian Center! Remember\ , this is a free event for the whole family and donations are accepted. Ac tivities and displays are family friendly and there will be a lot of great information and plenty of great giveaways for everyone. Commemorative tee -shirts will be available for sale as well as great food and beverages.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240228T1510090Z-399841-5625@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: WVU to Co-host International Conference on Mine Water Treatment. Read more here. Mon River\, Carroll Township projects rec eive $43 million in federal funding. Read more here. Notice from the Depar tment of Environmental Protection. Read more here. WVU led Three Rivers ex pands environmental research and education efforts with Colcom Foundation Support. Read more here. Final Report for WRI's AMD/REE extraction project . Read the final report here. View WRI's selected publications here. Event s Jack Barker Memorial Race and Paddle. Learn more here. CFA to hold a ser ies of grant writing workshops. Learn more here. Introduction to Finding Grants - April 9 from 2-3:30 pm. Register Online. Introduction to Foundat ion Directory - May 21 from 2-3:30 pm. Register Online. Introduction to P roposal Writing - August 27 from 2-3:30 pm. Register Online. Grants Cano e Access Development Fund. Learn more here. Emergency Community Water Assi stance Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Events
Grants
The Communit y Foundation will be co-hosting four grant writing webinars in the coming months\, made possible by our partnership with Candid. This programming is off ered through CFA&rsquo\;s Nonprofit Resource Libr ary\, which provides free tools\, training\, literature\, and access t o more than 17 million grant opportunities through Candid&rsquo\;s Foundat ion Directory Online. \;
Learn more at: https://www.cfalleghe nies.org/free-grant-writing-workshops-2024/
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240405T1928350Z-399841-5764@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2024 Cross- Program Workshop - Registration Now Available! Announcement of $8.5 billio n for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds CRWU Techni cal Assistance Water Coalition Fights for Federal Funding to Protect Publi c Health Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our memb ership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240405T1716450Z-399841-5761@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322 SUMMARY:WV Recycling Directory DESCRIPTION:This directory helps West Virginians find commercial and commun ity recycling opportunities near where they live. There also is a section on scrap metal handlers. All directory information is as current as possib le. Before delivering recyclable materials to any organization\, please ca ll to confirm hours of operation\, delivery address and types of materials accepted. This guide is a product of the West Virginia Department of Envi ronmental Protection and West Virginia Office of Energy. To report any err ors in this directory\, please contact the REAP Office at the Department o f Environmental Protection at: depreapgrants@wv.gov or call 1-800-322-5530 . WVRecyclingDirectory.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This directo ry helps West Virginians find commercial and community recycling opportuni ties near where they live. There also is a section on scrap metal handlers . All directory information is as current as possible. Before delivering r ecyclable materials to any organization\, please call to confirm hours of operation\, delivery address and types of materials accepted.
This guide is a product of the West Vir ginia Department of Environmental Protection and West Virginia Office of E nergy. \;To report any errors in this directory\, please contac t the REAP Office at the Department of Environmental Protection at: \; depreapgrants@wv.gov< /a> or call 1-800-322-5530.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240319T1910480Z-399841-5718@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000 SUMMARY:Foraging hike DESCRIPTION:Event by Visit Fayetteville\, WV The Appalachian Mountains are a forager's paradise. Summer is a great time to learn about the skills inv olved in foraging for wild food. Discover the delicacies that can be found in the woods. Roots\, tubers\, and shoots\, greens\, buds\, and flowers a re among the various plant structures that are available for harvesting. F ollow a local legend the “Berry Man” Mitchell Dech as he leads our educati onal foraging hike. This event will be hands-on exploring to discover\, di scuss\, and learn about edible plants in their habitats. Come prepared wit h comfortable shoes for moderate hiking. Visit the FB event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Visit Fayetteville\, WV
The Appalachian Mountains are a forager's paradise. Summer is a great time to learn about the skills involved in foraging for wild fo od. Discover the delicacies that can be found in the woods. Roots\, tubers \, and shoots\, greens\, buds\, and flowers are among the various plant st ructures that are available for harvesting. Follow a local legend the &ldq uo\;Berry Man&rdquo\; Mitchell Dech as he leads our educational foraging h ike. This event will be hands-on exploring to discover\, discuss\, and lea rn about edible plants in their habitats. Come prepared with comfortable s hoes for moderate hiking.
Vi sit the \;FB event post to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Wolf Creek Park UID:20240705T1620460Z-399841-5885@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116 SUMMARY:Fourpole Creek Watershed Association DESCRIPTION:Fourpole Creek Watershed Association is based out of Huntington \, West Virginia and is a 2025 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! Th e group conducts water monitoring\, partners on litter clean-ups\, rain ba rrel workshops\, and more. Follow them for a peek at their exciting new in filtration project through Marshall University's Engineering Department an d the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District Park Board coming up t his spring and summer! Reach out online if you'd like to volunteer or read more about them at: https://fourpolewatershed.wordpress.com/ [Stream Part ners Photo] WVStreamPartners.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fourpole Cre ek Watershed Association is based out of Huntington\, West Virginia and is a 2025 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! The group conducts water monitoring\, partners on litter clean-ups\, rain barrel workshops\, and mo re. Follow them for a peek at their exciting new infiltration project thro ugh Marshall University's Engineering Department and the Greater Huntington Park &\; Recreation District Park Boa rd coming up this spring and summer! Reach out online if you'd like to vol unteer or read more about them at: https://fourpolewatershed.wordpress.com/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250207T1615060Z-399841-6261@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531 SUMMARY:Economic Development for AMLs deadline DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVD EP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applica tions for a portion of its next round of grant funding available for econo mic development projects. Applications are due May 31\, 2024. All projects must receive final approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Of fice of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforcement (OSMRE). The feder al funding is available through the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitali zation (AMLER) Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine Con trol and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). The 2024 grant application\, application tips and guidelines\, and other helpful resources are available on the WV DEP's AMLER web page. An advisory committee composed of representatives f rom the WVDEP\, state Departments of Commerce\, Tourism\, and Transportati on\, and the Governor's Office\, is responsible for determining project el igibility and advancing recommended projects to OSMRE. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir
ginia Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Office of Ab
andoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a port
ion of its next round of grant funding available for economic development
projects. \;Applications are due May 31\, 2024.
\;All projects must receive final approval from the U.S. Department o
f the Interior&rsquo\;s Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enfor
cement (OSMRE). \;
The federal funding is available through the \;Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLE
R) Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that
ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine Control and Rec
lamation Act (SMCRA). \;The 2024 grant application\, application tips
and guidelines\, and other helpful resources are available on the \;WVDEP's AMLER web page. \;
An advisory committee composed of representative s from the WVDEP\, state Departments of Commerce\, Tourism\, and Transport ation\, and the Governor's Office\, is responsible for determining project eligibility and advancing recommended projects to OSMRE.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20240318T1910200Z-399841-5715@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: State Envi ronmental Agency Budgets Vulnerable ACWA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting - Lodging N ow Available! GAO Report: Water Infrastructure Resilience: Agencies Could Better Address Efforts to Assist Communities Vulnerable to Natural Disaste rs PFAS and the Comprehensive Environmental Response\, Compensation & Liab ility Act (CERCLA) Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Wee kly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impo rtant information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
\;In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds o ur membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250829T1630290Z-399841-6769@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181030 SUMMARY:ReStore paint drive DESCRIPTION:WVDEP and Habitat of Humanity's Annual Paint Drive Clean out yo ur basement or empty that overflowing garage and donate your Latex paint t o a worthy cause. Any color or quantity will be accepted. Original label m ust be attached and the paint must be in liquid form. Time: 8AM - 2PM http ://charlestonwvrestore.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP and Habitat of Humanity's Annual Pain t Drive
Clean out your basement or empty that overflowing garage a nd donate your Latex paint to a worthy cause. Any color or quantity will b e accepted. Original label must be attached and the paint must be in liqui d form.
Time: 8AM - 2PM
http://charlestonwvrestore.org
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:ReStore UID:20180928T2001180Z-399841-1276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T200000 SUMMARY:WVHC Fall Review DESCRIPTION:WV Highlands Conservancy Friday evening social with snacks 4PM - TBD. Click-Here for more information and registration. WVHC_FallReview.p df X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Highlands Conservancy
Friday eve ning social with snacks 4PM - TBD. \;Click-Here for more i nformation and registration.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Spruce Knob Learning Center UID:20180928T1950080Z-399841-1273@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000 SUMMARY:Transitioning to Federal Funding DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday webi nar. Are you ready to take your organization from local grants to federal grant success? Don’t miss this special two-hour session with Nicki Bentley -Colthart from The Grant Advantage. Nicki will share expert insights and p ractical steps to help your organization confidently make the transition a nd strengthen your path to federal funding. Register Here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for this month&rsquo\;s \;Volunteer West Virginia We dnesday \;webinar.
A re you ready to take your organization from local grants to federal grant success? \;Don&rsquo\;t miss this special two-hour session \;with Nicki Bentley-Colthart from \;The Grant Advantage. \;Nicki will share expert insights and practical steps to help your organization c onfidently make the transition and strengthen your path to federal funding .
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20251028T1737130Z-399841-6846@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T020000 SUMMARY:Financial readiness DESCRIPTION:Join us this month for our free National Preparedness Month Web inar - Get Ready WV! National Preparedness Month is recognized each Septem ber to promote family and community disaster planning. This year\, Gina Na may\, Volunteer West Virginia’s Disaster Services and Planning Lead\, will share practical\, easy-to-follow tips to help you keep your family safe a nd ready. During this webinar\, you will learn the basics of disaster prep aredness\, with a special focus on financial readiness —like reviewing ins urance coverage and safeguarding important documents. Don’t miss this chan ce to strengthen your family’s readiness and peace of mind. [Register Here ] X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us this month for our \;free National Preparedness Month Webinar - \;Get Ready WV!
National Preparedness Month is recognize d each September to promote family and community disaster planning. \; This year\, Gina Namay\, Volunteer West Virginia&rsquo\;s Disaster Service s and Planning Lead\, will share practical\, easy-to-follow tips to help y ou keep your family safe and ready.
During this webinar\, you will learn the basics of disaster prepar edness\, with a special focus on \;financial readiness \;&mdash\;l ike reviewing insurance coverage and safeguarding important documents.&nbs p\;Don&rsquo\;t miss this chance to strengthen your family&rsquo\;s readin ess and peace of mind.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20250827T1429520Z-399841-6760@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin Protecting our drinking water keeps him up at night Potomac River shows gradual progress\, but ongoing risks Data ce nters consume massive amounts of water – companies rarely tell the public exactly how much Stream study at Shenandoah River State Park\, Aug. 31 A s ummary of trends in tidal water quality and associated factors [Report] Th urmont to get more than $500K this year in 'forever chemicals' settlement Protecting local waterways starts at home—and these programs are here to h elp $900\,000 Clean Water Montgomery grants now available for local nonpro fits Welcome to your watershed: Free interactive adventure is back-to-scho ol ready Litter Committee honors environmental groups for helping clean up river Town council talks Town Run Watershed signs\, filmmaker funding Fis hing News Maryland Fishing Report What does it take to land a Maryland fis hing record? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Fishing News
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250828T1916450Z-399841-6767@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180419 SUMMARY:WV Envirothon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:http://www.wvca.us/envirothon/ 2018 WV Envirothon to be held at Jackson's Mill\, Lewis County\, April 19-20. It is open to high school st udents grades 9-12. A team consists of five members and can be created thr ough school clubs\, home school groups\, 4-H groups\, scout troops\, and m ore. Participants explore current environmental and earth sciences within the framework of five disciplines: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wildlife\ , and a current environmental topic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http:/ /www.wvca.us/envirothon/
2018 WV Enviro thon to be held at Jackson's Mill\, Lewis County\, April 19-20. It is open to high school students grades 9-12. A team consists of five members and can be created through school clubs\, home school groups\, 4-H groups\, sc out troops\, and more. Participants explore current environmental and eart h sciences within the framework of five disciplines: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wildlife\, and a current environmental topic.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180403T1954200Z-399841-563@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112 SUMMARY:WQS academy DESCRIPTION:To support water quality standards development\, we offer the W ater Quality Standards Academy (WQS Academy)\, which presents classroom-ba sed and online courses\, along with occasional webinars. On this page: Cla ssroom Academy Online Courses Visit https://www.epa.gov/wqs-tech/water-qua lity-standards-academy for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To support w ater quality standards development\, we offer the Water Quality Standards Academy (WQS Academy)\, which presents classroom-based and online courses\ , along with occasional webinars.
On this page:
Visit https://www.ep a.gov/wqs-tech/water-quality-standards-academy for more information.
This week - the case against rock stacking.
Over the past decade\, rock stacking has become extremely popular&ndas h\;and also a hot button issue. For some\, it&rsquo\;s a form of art\, a w ay to meditate\, or something cool to do for an \;instagram post. For others\, it goes against Leave No Trace and detracts from a landscape&rsqu o\;s natural beauty&ndash\;but the aesthetic impact is just the tip of the iceberg\; creating rock stacks isn&rsquo\;t as harmless as it seems.
Rock stacking can cause ecologi cal harm by destroying animal homes and habitat\, directly harming or kill ing animals\, and disrupting breeding cycles. It also causes environmental degradation by increasing erosion and destabilizing streambeds\, which in turn affects water quality. Some argue that storms move rocks around\, so it&rsquo\;s not a big deal if people do too\; however\, storms naturally redistribute rocks over time in a way that allows the ecosystem to recover and re-establish itself\; rock stacking\, on the other hand\, is a more p ermanent disruption of habitats.
One aquatic animal that rock stacking has negatively impacted is the eastern hellbender\, a species of special concern that is being evaluated for potential listing as endangered. To read more about hellbenders and r ock stacking\, click-her e. \;
Photo: Rock st acks on Laurel Creek\, Barbour County
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250904T1323280Z-399841-6774@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He re. Media from around the Basin DC is on track for driest August in over 1 50 years Chesapeake Bay water quality shows mixed results Potomac Riverkee pers host clean-up event at National Harbor EPA’s actions to regulate dang erous PFAS currently stalled A new species: Check out the Checkered Sculpi n College students take on crucial Chesapeake Bay research projects Paveme nt spreads unabated across Chesapeake Bay watershed\, threatening streams Fishing News As aggressive catfish threaten the Chesapeake Bay\, Maryland says take a bite Maryland Fishing Report Shenandoah great for summer river smallmouths Cool August boosts fishing in St. Mary’s waters X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Ba sin
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In this issu e:
Grants
WVDEP-REAP is Accepting Teacher of the Year Nominations
West Virginia Department of Environm ental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Make-It-Shine Environmen tal Teacher of the Year Award. Award recipients will be honored at the Wes t Virginia Solid Waste Authority&rsquo\;s Annual Awards Banquet on October 29 at Stonewall Jackson State Park. Applications are due September. 15\, 2018.
Winners will be chosen in the elementary\, middle and high school levels\, with each winner receivin g a $500 personal award\, a $1\,000 award to be used in promoting STEM pro grams and a one-night stay at Stonewall Jackson Resort to receive their aw ard. &ldquo\;Many educators across the state regularly incorporate issues such as environmental sustainability and stewardship into their lessons an d classroom activities\,&rdquo\; said Make-It-Shine Coordinator Terry Carr ington. &ldquo\;This can promote a sense of volunteerism and community in students that will carry into adulthood\, and we would like to recognize t hese efforts.&rdquo\;
For information about eligibility requiremen ts\, or to nominate yourself or a fellow educator\, Click-Here \; or email Terry Carrington at: \;Terry.R.Carrington@wv.gov \;or call 304-926-0499 x 1359.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180907T1355240Z-399841-1156@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230420 SUMMARY:West Virginia Envirothon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Envirothon is a conservation education progra m and competition for students in grades 9 through 12. The West Virginia E nvirothon focuses on five subject areas: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wil dlife\, and a current environmental topic. By participating in the Envirot hon program students learn about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem and how they can help conserve and protect it for future generations. Learn more at: https://www.wvca.us/envirothon/ Note: It is too late to get involved i n 2023 but it's not too late to begin planning for the next WV Envirothon. It will be held in April at Cedar Lakes near Ripley\, WV. Envirothon_log o.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia Envirothon is a conservation education program and competition for s tudents in grades 9 through 12. The West Virginia Envirothon focuses on fi ve subject areas: aquatics\, forestry\, soils\, wildlife\, and a current e nvironmental topic. By participating in the Envirothon program students le arn about West Virginia's diverse ecosystem and how they can help conserve and protect it for future generations.
Learn more at: \;https://www.wvca.us/envirothon/< /em>
Note: It is too late to get involved in 2023 bu t it's not too late to begin planning for the next WV Envirothon. It will be held in April at Cedar Lakes \;near Ripley\, WV. \;
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Cacapon State Park UID:20230419T1624310Z-399841-5251@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181002 SUMMARY:IWLA: Save Our Streams DESCRIPTION:IWLA: Save Our Streams IWLA Benthic Monitoring Training at Bell emeade Community Center in Richmond\, VA. Open to public\, sign up here: w ww.vasosrichmond.eventbrite.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA: Save Our Streams
IWLA Benthic Monitoring Training at Bellemeade Community Center in Richmond\, VA. Open to public\, sign up here: \;www.va sosrichmond.eventbrite.com
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Bellemeade Community Center UID:20180907T1325510Z-399841-1172@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: ACWA 2026 M id-Year Meeting - Lodging Now Available! EPA Withdraws Meat and Poultry Pr oducts ELG ACWA 2026 Annual Meeting - Save The Date! USGS Develops Web Map ping Tool to Highlight Potential Sources of 6PPD-Quinone 2026 Water Qualit y Standards Workshop - Save the Date Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and mo re! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upc oming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines a nd highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upc oming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines a nd highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250912T1655160Z-399841-6786@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419 SUMMARY:Wetland News Digest DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Editor's note Edior's choice National news State and Tribal news Wetland science news Resources and publications Potpourri Calendar of events Click-Here to download the newsletter. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
The Pathway to Green and Complete Streets: Steps\, Success Stories\, and Lessons Learn ed
Green streets can provide many e nvironmental\, social\, and economic benefits. In addition to stormwater r unoff reduction and water quality improvement benefits\, green streets can be designed to calm traffic\, provide safer pedestrian\, and bicycle path s\, mitigate urban heat island effects\, improve community aesthetics\, an d stimulate community investments. This webcast will feature EPA&rsquo\;s Green Streets Handbook\, a document intended to help state and local trans portation agencies\, municipal officials\, designers\, stakeholders\, and others to select\, design and implement site design strategies and green s tormwater infrastructure practices for streets\, alleys\, and parking lots . Additional presentations from Arlington\, VA\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, and t he New Jersey Department of Transportation will feature on-the-ground gree n street programs\, share success stories and lessons learned\, and highli ght the environmental\, economic\, and social benefits of green infrastruc ture practices.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210722T1939560Z-399841-4022@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180930 SUMMARY:Campus RainWorks Challenge DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to announce that registration for the seventh annual Campus RainWorks Challenge is op en through September 30th. Campus RainWorks Challenge is a green infrastru cture design competition that seeks to engage with the next generation of environmental professionals\, foster a dialogue about stormwater managemen t\, and showcase the environmental\, economic\, and social benefits of gre en infrastructure practices. Current students at American colleges and uni versities are eligible to participate. Student teams must register in orde r to submit their entries by December 14th. Winners will be announced in t he Spring of 2019. Each first-place team will earn a student prize of $2\, 000 to be divided evenly among student team members and a faculty prize of $3\,000 to support green infrastructure research or training. Second-plac e teams will win $1\,000 for student teams and a $2\,000 faculty prize. Do es your school have what it takes to win? Step up to the challenge and reg ister now at: www.epa.gov/campusrainworks X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to announce that registration for the seventh annual Camp us RainWorks Challenge is open through September 30th.
Campus RainWorks Challenge is a green infrastructure design compe tition that seeks to engage with the next generation of environmental prof essionals\, foster a dialogue about stormwater management\, and showcase t he environmental\, economic\, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. Current students at American colleges and universities are elig ible to participate. Student teams must register in order to submit their entries by December 14th.
Winners will be announced in the Spring of 2019. Each first-place team will earn a student prize of $2\ ,000 to be divided evenly among student team members and a faculty prize o f $3\,000 to support green infrastructure research or training. Second-pla ce teams will win $1\,000 for student teams and a $2\,000 faculty prize.
Does your school have what it takes to win? Step up to the challeng e and register now at: www.ep a.gov/campusrainworks
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180904T1958020Z-399841-1157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230410 SUMMARY:WVWN survey DESCRIPTION:WV Watershed Network Partnership Directory This survey is desig ned to allow WVWN partners to register their organization and ability to s ubmit updates when necessary. Your Information is considered confidential and will not be shared with a third party. Click-Here to start the survey. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Watershed Network Partnership Directory
This survey is designed to allow WVWN partners to register their organi zation and ability to submit updates when necessary. Your Information is c onsidered confidential and will not be shared with a third party. < /p>
Click-Here to start the survey.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230410T1703050Z-399841-5231@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180811 SUMMARY:Cheat Lake Regatta DESCRIPTION: 2nd Annual Cheat Lake Regatta Saturday\, 10am-4pm\, Cheat L ake Crab Shack Caribba Organized by the Cheat Lake Rotary Club\, FOC will participate in the 2nd annual Regatta featuring fun races (SUP\, kayak\, a nything that floats\, etc.)\, kids activities\, vendors\, and displays hig hlighting the recreational opportunities at the lake. More details at: htt p://cheatlakeregatta.com/wpcontent/uploads/2018/07/2018_regatta_flyer_v2.p df http://cheatlakeregatta.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
2nd Annual Che at Lake Regatta
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Saturday\, 10am-4pm\, Cheat Lake Crab Shack Caribba
Organized by the Cheat Lake Rotary Club\, FOC will participate in the 2nd annual Regatta featuri ng fun races (SUP\, kayak\, anything that floats\, etc.)\, kids activities \, vendors\, and displays highlighting the recreational opportunities at t he lake.
More details at: http://chea tlakeregatta.com/wpcontent/uploads/2018/07/2018_regatta_flyer_v2.pdf
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1245500Z-399841-905@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818 SUMMARY:Coke oven clean-up DESCRIPTION:Coke Oven Clean Up On Saturday\, at 10 a.m.\, we will be cleani ng up a set of coke ovens along the rail trail to Douglas Falls. These ove ns have interpretive signs\, benches\, and a bike rack\, but have become s o overgrown with vegetation that they are no longer easy to see. We will g et started by meeting at Friends of Blackwater’s office at the Buxton and Landstreet building on Douglas Road\, just outside of Thomas. Friends of B lackwater will provide some basic tools and gloves\, but please come prepa red with whatever else you need to comfortably work outdoors. We anticipat e that we can probably get the area cleaned up in a couple of hours\, and it might even go quicker than that if we have a lot of volunteers. For mor e information\, please contact us at 304-345-7663 or kate@saveblackwater.o rg https://www.facebook.com/events/2041067605925830/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coke Oven Clean Up
On Saturday\, at 10 a.m.\, we will be cleaning up a set of coke ovens alo ng the rail trail to Douglas Falls. These ovens have interpretive signs\, benches\, and a bike rack\, but have become so overgrown with vegetation t hat they are no longer easy to see.
We will get started by meeting at Friends of Blackwater&rsquo\;s office at the Buxton and Landstreet bui lding on Douglas Road\, just outside of Thomas. Friends of Blackwater will provide some basic tools and gloves\, but please come prepared with whate ver else you need to comfortably work outdoors. We anticipate that we can probably get the area cleaned up in a couple of hours\, and it might even go quicker than that if we have a lot of volunteers. For more information\ , please contact us at 304-345-7663 or kate@saveblackwater.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/20410676059258 30/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1252570Z-399841-906@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180909 SUMMARY:Namaste 5K DESCRIPTION:Namaste 5K The 2nd Annual Namaste 5K Yoga Run will allow partic ipants to unwind along the banks of Deckers Creek\, connecting with nature while finding oneself. First\, runners will stretch out doing yoga at the beautiful Marilla Center. Participants will then run an out-and-back 5K a long the Deckers Creek Trail from Marilla Park to Hazel Ruby McQuain Water front Park\, with two water-stops along the route. https://www.facebook.co m/events/362702747591303/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Namaste 5K
The 2nd Annual Namaste 5K Yoga Run will allow participants to unwind along the ba nks of Deckers Creek\, connecting with nature while finding oneself. First \, runners will stretch out doing yoga at the beautiful Marilla Center. Pa rticipants will then run an out-and-back 5K along the Deckers Creek Trail from Marilla Park to Hazel Ruby McQuain Waterfront Park\, with two water-s tops along the route.
https://www.facebook.com/events/362702747591303/
< p> \; CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1324040Z-399841-910@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200816T150000 SUMMARY:NPS/Active SWV hikes RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200830;BYDAY=SU DESCRIPTION:Join Active SWV Community Captain from 1-3 pm in August for a g reat beginner level hikes. August 16th - Brooklyn Trail August 23rd - Kaym oor Trail from Brooklyn Trail Head August 30th - Burnwood Trail Active SWV encourages supervisors\, participants\, and spectators\, to wear appropri ate personal protective equipment (PPE)\, including appropriate face cover ings\, to the greatest extent possible. Further\, to the greatest extent p ossible\, encourage participants wear appropriate PPE\, including appropri ate face coverings when not actively participating. They may remove face c overings while participating and maintaining 10 ft of distance from others . Additional Covid-19 screening will be in place and participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Visit the Facebook event post for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Active SWV Community Captain from 1-3 pm in August for a great beginner level hik es.
August 16th - Brooklyn Trail
August 23rd - Kaymoor Trail from Brooklyn Trail Head
August 30th - Burnwood Trail
Active SWV encourages supervisors\, pa rticipants\, and spectators\, to wear appropriate personal protective equi pment (PPE)\, including appropriate face coverings\, to the greatest exten t possible. Further\, to the greatest extent possible\, encourage particip ants wear appropriate PPE\, including appropriate face coverings when not actively participating. They may remove face coverings while participating and maintaining 10 ft of distance from others. Additional Covid-19 screen ing will be in place and participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Visit the Facebook event post for more detail s.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200810T1308420Z-399841-3329@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180823 SUMMARY:ACCA reading DESCRIPTION:ACCA Reading at the Outdoor Learning Park As a part of our outd oor arts and education series\, Friends of Deckers Creek will be hosting t he Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia to do a presentation at our Out door Learning Park. Katie Fallon and the rest of our friends the Avian Con servation Center will read selections from Katie's new kids book\, 'Look\, See the Farm!' Crystal\, an Eastern Screech owl from the Conservation Cen ter\, will also be in attendance\, and you can hear about all the good wor k the Center is doing to help Crystal and other birds in our area! For tho se of you who don’t know\, the Friends of Deckers Creek Outdoor Learning P ark is a lovely spot with pavilions\, wildflower gardens\, and creek acces s\, and it’s located on the rail trail\, directly behind the Sabraton Krog er. Parking is available in the 'ClickList' pickup lot to the back-left of Kroger. https://www.facebook.com/events/2273676459328181/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACCA Reading at the Outdoor Learnin g Park
As a part of our outdoor arts and education series \, Friends of Deckers Creek will be hosting the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia to do a presentation at our Outdoor Learning Park. Katie Fal lon and the rest of our friends the Avian Conservation Center will read se lections from Katie's new kids book\, 'Look\, See the Farm!'
Cryst al\, an Eastern Screech owl from the Conservation Center\, will also be in attendance\, and you can hear about all the good work the Center is doing to help Crystal and other birds in our area! For those of you who don&rsq uo\;t know\, the Friends of Deckers Creek Outdoor Learning Park is a lovel y spot with pavilions\, wildflower gardens\, and creek access\, and it&rsq uo\;s located on the rail trail\, directly behind the Sabraton Kroger. Par king is available in the 'ClickList' pickup lot to the back-left of Kroger .
http s://www.facebook.com/events/2273676459328181/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1252100Z-399841-907@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825 SUMMARY:Little Coal River clean-up DESCRIPTION:Little Coal River clean-up Saturday\, August 25\, 2018 9AM to 3 PM Helen Sander’s Park Boat Launch\, Phipps Av-Danville to the Boone Count y PSD on DOH Garage Road. In-River volunteers with john boats\, kayaks or canoes and river bank volunteers are needed to help pick up trash and resc ue over 500 tires that are stranded in this 2-mile stretch of the Little C oal River. Gloves\, water\, lunch and shuttle will be provided. Closed toe d shoes and PFDs required. Some PFD’s will be available. Wear old clothes\ , sunscreen and bring a tool for prying tires out of the mud (mattocks\, s hovels\, etc.). Shuttles will run before and after the cleanup. If you lik e to be on your own schedule or can’t stay until 3:00\, then drop your boa t off between 8:00 and 8:30 at the Helen Sander’s Boat Launch\, then proce ed to the DOH Garage Road/Hopkins Road to leave your vehicle and pick up t he shuttle back to the boat launch. For more information and to volunteer\ , join the Little Coal River Branch/Coal River Group on Facebook and check “Interested” or “Going” to the event\, or email: TrashYourKayak@Suddenlin k.net or call/text Michelle at 304-543-2606 or call/text Randy at 304-389- 8454 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Little Coal River clean-up
Saturday\, August 25\, 2018 9AM to 3PM
Helen Sander&rsquo \;s Park Boat Launch\, Phipps Av-Danville to the Boone County PSD on DOH G arage Road. In-River volunteers with john boats\, kayaks or canoes and riv er bank volunteers are needed to help pick up trash and rescue over 500 ti res that are stranded in this 2-mile stretch of the Little Coal River. Glo ves\, water\, lunch and shuttle will be provided. Closed toed shoes and PF Ds required. Some PFD&rsquo\;s will be available. Wear old clothes\, sunsc reen and bring a tool for prying tires out of the mud (mattocks\, shovels\ , etc.).
Shuttles will run before and after the cleanup. If you li ke to be on your own schedule or can&rsquo\;t stay until 3:00\, then drop your boat off between 8:00 and 8:30 at the Helen Sander&rsquo\;s Boat Laun ch\, then proceed to the DOH Garage Road/Hopkins Road to leave your vehicl e and pick up the shuttle back to the boat launch. For more information an d to volunteer\, join the Little Coal River Branch/Coal River Group on Fac ebook and check &ldquo\;Interested&rdquo\; or &ldquo\;Going&rdquo\; to the event\, or email: \;Tr ashYourKayak@Suddenlink.net or call/text Michelle at 304-543-2606 or c all/text Randy at 304-389-8454
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1320260Z-399841-908@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181023 SUMMARY:Stormwater Solutions Webinar Fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Stormwater Solutions Webinar Fest Registration is now open for the 2018 SWS Webinar Fest\, which will feature three days of live and on-d emand webinars. https://www.estormwater.com/sws-webinar-fest X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stormwater Solutions Webinar Fest
Registration is now open for the 2018 SWS Webinar Fest\, w hich will feature three days of live and on-demand webinars.
https://www.estormwater. com/sws-webinar-fest
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180928T1329470Z-399841-923@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190207 SUMMARY:MAEOE Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:MAEOE Conference Save the Date for the largest state wide envir onmental education conference in the country! Attached is more information on the conference and how to go about submitting an RFP if you are intere sted in doing so. Can’t wait to see you all there!! Please feel free to sp read the word amongst your networks! https://maeoe.org/professional-develo pment/maeoe-conference-2019 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MAEO E Conference
Save t he Date for the largest state wide environmental education conference in t he country! Attached is more information on the conference and how to go a bout submitting an RFP if you are interested in doing so. Can&rsquo\;t wai t to see you all there!! Please feel free to spread the word amongst your networks!
https://maeoe.org /professional-development/maeoe-conference-2019
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190207T2057120Z-399841-916@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T120000 SUMMARY:Kanawha River Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Great Kanawha River Cleanup We're looking for volunteers for ou r annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup. The cleanup takes place in all count ies bordering the Kanawha River from Gauley Bridge to Point Pleasant. We w ill provide bags and gloves\, and each volunteer will receive a free t-shi rt. For more information\, or to participate in the cleanup\, call 1-800-3 22-5530 or email the Make it Shine Coordinator. Cleanup Locations: Roadsid e Park\, St. Albans\, Winfield Beach\, Winfield\, Kanawha Falls\, Glen Fer ris Boat Ramp\, South Charleston\, Boat Ramp\, Mink Shoals. Note: other si tes may be added as needed. https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap /Pages/default.aspx https://www.facebook.com/events/297607797666109/ Kanwh aRivercleanup-2018.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Great Kanawha River Cleanup
We're looking for volunteers for our annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup. The cleanup takes place in all counties bordering the Kanawha Riv er from Gauley Bridge to Point Pleasant. We will provide bags and gloves\, and each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt. For more information\, or to participate in the cleanup\, call 1-800-322-5530 or email the Make it Shine Coordinator.
Cleanup Locations: Roadside Park\, St. Albans\, Winfield Beach\, Winfield\ , Kanawha Falls\, Glen Ferris Boat Ramp\, South Charleston\, Boat Ramp\, M ink Shoals. Note: other sites may be added as needed.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20180928T1336480Z-399841-909@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T133000 SUMMARY:Latest in Citizen Stewardship DESCRIPTION:Latest in Citizen Stewardship Thursday\, 06 September 2018\, 12 :00 pm EDT - 1:30 pm EDT https://chesapeakestormwater.net/events/webcast-l atest-citizen-stewardship/-em-booking X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Latest in Citizen Stewardship
Thursday\, 06 September 2018\, 12:00 pm EDT - 1:30 pm EDT
https://chesapeakestormwater.net/events/webcast -latest-citizen-stewardship/-em-booking
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1345410Z-399841-921@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180912 SUMMARY:Think Like a Mountain: Ecological Design Workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Think Like a Mountain: Ecological Design Workshop We have share d a “conference” version of our 'Less is More' philosophy and approach at numerous events over the past few years\, and many attendees have asked fo r additional training. So\, we are inviting you to be part of Ecotone's ne xt restoration symposium\, which will take place in Harford County\, MD fr om September 12-14\, 2018. At this workshop\, participants will get a peek behind the curtain of 'Less is More' philosophy: we’ll explain and demons trate how our team performs design and construction\, we will lead you thr ough applications and practicum exercises based on actual project scenario s\, and we’ll take you to tour complete or active restoration sites to see our results. Plus\, we will have fun. http://www.ecotoneinc.com/think-lik e-a-mountain-workshop.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Think Like a Mountain:
We have shared a &ldquo\; conference&rdquo\; version of our 'Less is More' philosophy and approach a t numerous events over the past few years\, and many attendees have asked for additional training. So\, we are inviting you to be part of Ecotone's next restoration symposium\, which will take place in Harford County\, MD from September 12-14\, 2018.
At this workshop\, participants will get a peek behind the curtain of 'Less is More' philosophy: we&rsquo\;ll e xplain and demonstrate how our team performs design and construction\, we will lead you through applications and practicum exercises based on actual project scenarios\, and we&rsquo\;ll take you to tour complete or active restoration sites to see our results. Plus\, we will have fun.
http: //www.ecotoneinc.com/think-like-a-mountain-workshop.html
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180829T1404000Z-399841-911@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180927 SUMMARY:WV State Water Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:West Virginia State Water Conference The 2018 West Virginia Sta te Water Conference will take place September 27-28\, 2018 at Morgantown M arriott at Waterfront Place in Morgantown\, WV. The theme for the conferen ce is ' WATER: Exploring the Understanding\, Significance\, and Power of L ife's Critical Resource'. Researchers and educators from colleges and univ ersities\, state and federal agencies\, private organizations\, consulting firms\, industry\, and students are invited to submit abstracts for consi deration for oral and poster presentation. This year's conference will als o have a strong environmental STEAM education component\, so researchers a nd educators in the STEM/STEAM education field are encouraged to submit an abstract. http://westvirginiawc.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia State Water Conferenc e
The 2018 West Virginia State Water Conference will take place September 27-28\, 2018 at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place i n Morgantown\, WV.
The theme for the conference is ' WATER: Explor ing the Understanding\, Significance\, and Power of Life's Critical Resour ce'. Researchers and educators from colleges and universities\, state and federal agencies\, private organizations\, consulting firms\, industry\, a nd students are invited to submit abstracts for consideration for oral and poster presentation. This year's conference will also have a strong envir onmental STEAM education component\, so researchers and educators in the S TEM/STEAM education field are encouraged to submit an abstract.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180810T1329020Z-399841-912@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181017 SUMMARY:WV Rural Health Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Rural Health Conference To be held at Pipestem Re sort State Park\, October 17 – 19\, the theme of the 2018 West Virginia Ru ral Health Conference is Revitalizing our Rural Communities for a Healthy West Virginia. “It is not just doctors and administrators and researchers we want to hear from\,” WVRHA Executive Director\, Debrin Jenkins\, said. “Students\, community leaders\, advocates and everyday citizens can be a p art of this effort too. We want solutions wherever they come from\, and wh atever form they take.” “The onus is on West Virginia’s health professiona ls\, students\, educators\, community advocates and leaders to generate th e ideas and solutions that will lead to real and lasting community change\ ,” Jenkins said. https://wvrha.org/2018-request-for-presentations/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Rural Health Conferen ce
To be held at Pipestem Resort State Park\, October 17 &ndash\; 19\, the theme of the 2018 West Virginia
Rural Health Con ference is Revitalizing our Rural Communities for a Healthy West Virginia. &ldquo\;It is not just doctors and administrators and researchers we want to hear from\,&rdquo\; WVRHA Executive Director\, Debrin Jenkins\, said. &ldquo\;Students\, community leaders\, advocates and everyday citizens can be a part of this effort too. We want solutions wherever they come from\, and whatever form they take.&rdquo\;
&ldquo\;The onus is on West Virginia&rsquo\;s health professionals\, students\, educators\, community advocates and leaders to generate the ideas and solutions that will lead t o real and lasting community change\,&rdquo\; Jenkins said.
https://wvrha.org/20 18-request-for-presentations/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park UID:20180810T1331040Z-399841-913@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181017 SUMMARY:Ohio River Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Conference The Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit and the Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education Annual Symposiu m will take place from October 17-19\, 2018 on the main campus of Thomas M ore College\, in Crestview Hills\, KY. This joint meeting is sponsored by Thomas More College and hosted by the Thomas More Biology Field Station an d co-hosts: The Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE) and the Ohio Ri ver Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). http://www.thomasmore.ed u/river_conference/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River Conference
The Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit and the Ohio River Basin Consorti um for Research and Education Annual Symposium will take place from Octobe r 17-19\, 2018 on the main campus of Thomas More College\, in Crestview Hi lls\, KY.
This joint meeting is sponsored by Thomas More College a nd hosted by the Thomas More Biology Field Station and co-hosts: The \ ;Founda tion for Ohio River Education (FORE) and the \;Ohio River Valley Wat er Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO).
http://www.thomasmore.edu/river_confere nce/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Thomas More College UID:20180827T1815410Z-399841-914@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180906 SUMMARY:Integrating Physical and Economic Data into Water Accounts for the US DESCRIPTION:Integrating Physical and Economic Data into Water Accounts for the US The nation’s economic accounts provide objective\, regular\, and st andardized information routinely relied upon by public- and private-sector decision makers. But they are incomplete. The U.S. and many other nations ’ economic accounts do not address the natural capital — such as the fores ts\, grasslands\, wildlife\, soils\, and water bodies—upon which all other economic activity rests. Natural capital accounts (NCAs) standardize\, re gularly repeat\, and aggregate diverse natural resource and environmental data and allow those data to be linked to economic information already cap tured by GDP\, jobs reports\, and other national data. NCAs can help guide and potentially save investment dollars by helping businesses and governm ents understand the critical role of nature’s inputs to the economy when e valuating the past\, peering into the future\, innovating\, and planning f or shocks. This talk\, based on the work of an interagency Working Group o n Natural Capital Accounts\, will highlight key results of water accounts compiled to date for U.S.\, based on the System of Environmental-Economic Accounts’ Water Accounting guidelines. These include water supply and use\ , quality\, emissions\, and productivity accounts. We will highlight key f indings for the years 2000-2015\, data gaps\, and next steps for building a more complete view of the role of water in the U.S. economy. https://acw i.gov/monitoring/webinars/economic_water_data_6sept18.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Integrating Physical and Economic D ata into Water Accounts for the US
The nation&rsquo\;s ec onomic accounts provide objective\, regular\, and standardized information routinely relied upon by public- and private-sector decision makers. But they are incomplete. The U.S. and many other nations&rsquo\; economic acco unts do not address the natural capital &mdash\; such as the forests\, gra sslands\, wildlife\, soils\, and water bodies&mdash\;upon which all other economic activity rests. Natural capital accounts (NCAs) standardize\, reg ularly repeat\, and aggregate diverse natural resource and environmental d ata and allow those data to be linked to economic information already capt ured by GDP\, jobs reports\, and other national data. NCAs can help guide and potentially save investment dollars by helping businesses and governme nts understand the critical role of nature&rsquo\;s inputs to the economy when evaluating the past\, peering into the future\, innovating\, and plan ning for shocks.
This talk\, based on the work of an interagency W orking Group on Natural Capital Accounts\, will highlight key results of w ater accounts compiled to date for U.S.\, based on the System of Environme ntal-Economic Accounts&rsquo\; Water Accounting guidelines. These include water supply and use\, quality\, emissions\, and productivity accounts. We will highlight key findings for the years 2000-2015\, data gaps\, and nex t steps for building a more complete view of the role of water in the U.S. economy.
https://acwi.gov/monitoring/webinars/economic_water _data_6sept18.pdf
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180906T1254460Z-399841-920@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181002 SUMMARY:Investing in Sustainable Agriculture for Watershed Protection DESCRIPTION:Investing in Sustainable Agriculture for Watershed Protection W ould it help if more of the agricultural lands in your watershed were mana ged to limit their impacts on water resources? What if you could attract p rivate investors to help protect and manage agricultural lands sustainably ? Learn more from the Freshwater Trust on this webinar. As farmers retire in the next 20 years\, more than 400 million acres will change hands\, nea rly half of all U.S. farmland. Investment in sustainable agriculture\, for estry and natural infrastructure is growing by 26% a year. With agricultur e accounting for 80% of water use and widespread water pollution\, these t rends mean new opportunities to protect watersheds. How do we protect and more sustainably manage agricultural lands so that they remain productive while not impacting watershed health? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Investing in Sustainable Agricultur e for Watershed Protection
Would it help if more of the a gricultural lands in your watershed were managed to limit their impacts on water resources? What if you could attract private investors to help prot ect and manage agricultural lands sustainably? Learn more from the Freshwater Trust on this webina r.
As farmers retire in the next 20 years\, more than 400 million acres will change hands\, nearly half of all U.S. farmland. Investment in sustainable agriculture\, forestry and natural infrastructure is growing b y 26% a year. With agriculture accounting for 80% of water use and widespr ead water pollution\, these trends mean new opportunities to protect water sheds. How do we protect and more sustainably manage agricultural lands so that they remain productive while not impacting watershed health?
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20180928T1327460Z-399841-922@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T143000 SUMMARY:Who pooped in the water DESCRIPTION:Who pooped in the water Source Molecular would like to invite y ou to participate in our 20-MINUTE Introduction to Microbial Source Tracki ng Webinar Presentation on August 28\, 2018 at 2:00 PM EDT. This will be t he first of a three-part webinar series. The agenda of the presentation is as follows: Microbial Source Tracking (What is it and why is it useful?) How the process works (sampling supplies\; how to sample) Effective tiered approach to detecting fecal sources Using the newest U.S. EPA Patented/De veloped Methods for MST Supporting TMDL\, Stormwater Management\, CSO\, MS 4 Permits\, and Beach Monitoring Register now X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Who pooped in the water
Source Molecular would like to invite you to participate in our 20-M
INUTE Introduction to Microbial Source Tracking Webinar Presentation on&nb
sp\;August 28\, 2018 at 2:00 PM EDT. \;This will be the first of a thr
ee-part webinar series. The agenda of the presentation is as follows:
Microbial Source Tracking (What is it and why is it useful?)
How the process works (sampling supplies\; how to sample)
Effectiv
e tiered approach to detecting fecal sources
Using the newest U.S. E
PA Patented/Developed Methods for MST
Supporting TMDL\, Stormwater M
anagement\, CSO\, MS4 Permits\, and Beach Monitoring
Understandin g Brook Trout Persistence in Warming Streams
Speakers: USGS\, Matthew O'Donnell and Amy Regish< /p>
To determine the extent to which br ook trout were utilizing cold-water refugia (groundwater input)\, a team l ed by O'Donnell and Regish implanted temperature recording tags at six kno wn brook trout sites representing warm\, intermediate\, and cold stream te mperatures during the spring. The team recovered fish at these six sites i n the fall and brought them back to the laboratory where thermal tolerance was evaluated via a thermal challenge and physiological metrics. Data col lected from downloaded temperature tags revealed water temperatures fish e xperienced throughout the summer\, and team members have compared this inf ormation to in-stream temperature loggers. The team is relating this infor mation to their performance in thermal challenges and physiological endpoi nts.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221213T1659320Z-399841-5037@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200811 SUMMARY:2021 Roadsides in Bloom calendar DESCRIPTION:2021 Roadsides in Bloom calendar WVDEP-REAP is now taking submi ssions for the 18th Annual Operation Wildflower 2021 “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. Deadline for entries is Sept. 1st. The following contest rules apply: Photographs must be taken in West Virginia. Entries must be submitted as an 8 x10 color print and must be landscape orientation. A hig h-resolution digital copy submitted on a CD or flash drive is also require d. Entries that do not contain a digital copy will not be considered. Flow ers must be growing along a road and the road must be prominently visible in the photo. They may be growing naturally or in an Operation Wildflower bed planted by the WW Division of Highways. Pictures of cultivated species planted in arranged beds\, such as marigolds\, pansies\, etc.\, do not qu alify. Name\, address\, phone number\, e-mail address and a short descript ion of the photo\, including location and county of where the photo was ta ken\, must appear in the upper left-hand corner on the back of the photo. Photos become property of the WVDEP and will not be returned. No more than three entries per person. Only one winning photo will be selected from an y photographer’s entries. Winners will be required to submit a digital cop y of their photo. Twelve winners will be selected to represent the months of the year. A grand-prize winner will be chosen for the calendar cover. E ntries can be submitted via email to: DEP.AAH@wv.gov or regular mail to: W V Operation Wildflower\, Roadsides in Bloom Calendar Contest\, WVDEP/REAP\ , 601 57th Street\, S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2021 Roadsid es in Bloom calendar
WVDEP-R EAP is now taking submissions for the 18th Annual \;Operation Wildflower 2021 &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloom&rdquo\; cale ndar contest. Deadline for entries is Sept. 1st. The following contest rules apply:
Entries can be submitted via email to: \;DE P.AAH@wv.gov or regular mail to:
WV Operation Wildflower\, Roadsides in Bloom Calend ar Contest\, WVDEP/REAP\, 601 57th Street\, S.E. Charleston\, W V 25304
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200810T1641110Z-399841-3331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221213 SUMMARY:Roadside in bloom calendars DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Roadsides in Bloom calendar is now available The free calendar\, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Pro tection’s (WVDEP) Adopt A Highway program\, includes 12 pictures of West V irginia wildflowers growing naturally along state roadways. The pictures w ere chosen from dozens of entries submitted by photographers from West Vir ginia and surrounding states. To order a calendar\, visit: https://dep.wv. gov/environmental-advocate/reap/aah\, call 1-800-322-5530\, or email dep.a ah@wv.gov. If you call and get voicemail\, please leave a message with you r name and mailing address and you will be put on the order list. Requests are limited to one calendar per household. West Virginia residents receiv e priority. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2023 Roa dsides in Bloom calendar is now available \;
The free calendar\, sponsored by the West Virginia De partment of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Adopt A Highway prog ram\, includes 12 pictures of West Virginia wildflowers growing naturally along state roadways. The pictures were chosen from dozens of entries subm itted by photographers from West Virginia and surrounding states.
To order a calendar\, visit: https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/aah\, call 1 -800-322-5530\, or email de p.aah@wv.gov. If you call and get voicemail\, please leave a message w ith your name and mailing address and you will be put on the order list. R equests are limited to one calendar per household. West Virginia residents receive priority.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20221213T2033040Z-399841-5038@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T160000 SUMMARY:Wild Read discussion DESCRIPTION:Come join the USFWS Library\, as we host a book discussion on ' Immersion the Science and Mystery of Freshwater Mussels' by Abbie Gascho L andis. Please register in advance for our book discussion. Every creek and river has its story\, and many of these are bound to mussels. This lyrica l piece of nature writing celebrates the world under the water's surface a nd invites us to play a part in it. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join th e USFWS Library\, as we host a book discussion on 'Immersion the Science a nd Mystery of Freshwater Mussels' by Abbie Gascho Landis. \;Please register in advance for our book discussion. \;Every creek and river has its story\, and many of these are bound to mussels. This lyrical piece of nature writing celeb rates the world under the water's surface and invites us to play a part in it.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221109T1823440Z-399841-4994@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T133000 SUMMARY:Webinar\; Impervious cover model DESCRIPTION: 2017 Webcast Series Join us for our FREE webcasts on all th ings related to stormwater and the health of the Chesapeake Bay! We are un able to offer PDHs/CEUs etc. now. We apologize for any inconvenience. View past webcasts in the Training Library Upcoming Event When Event 12:0 0 pm - 1:30 pm EST The Impervious Cover Model: Revisited X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
2017 Webcast Series
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Join us for our FREE webcasts on all thi ngs related to stormwater and the health of the Chesapeake Bay! We are una ble to offer PDHs/CEUs etc. now. We apologize for any inconvenience. View past webcasts in the Training Library
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20171212T1413330Z-399841-500@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200811 SUMMARY:Brownfield Revolving Fund DESCRIPTION:WVDEP announces Brownfield Revolving Fund Program In an effort to assist local governments\, nonprofits\, and private sector businesses c lean up properties contaminated by petroleum or hazardous substances – kno wn as brownfields – WVDEP announced the creation of the Brownfield Revolv ing Fund Tuesday. The program\, administered by WVDEP's Office of Environm ental Remediation (OER) oversees several programs that encourage cleanup o f contaminated sites across the state. Download the attached pdf for more details. WVDEP_BrownfieldRevolvingFund.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDE P announces Brownfield Revolving Fund Program
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ldRevolvingFund.pdf
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Join us at a spring-fed trout stream on pri vate land in Pendelton County to put 70 trees and over 2000 live stakes in the ground.
Gloves\, tools\, and lunch will be provided\, but fee l free to bring your own snacks. Remember to dress for the weather and wea r clothes that can get muddy or wet\; except in cases of severe weather\, we plant rain or shine. To help us adequately provide lunches\, arrange ca rpools\, and notify you of changes\, please RSVP to Mandy Nix at mnix@tu.o rg or 304.614.6699
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:South Branch Potomac River\, Pendleton County WV UID:20171101T1346580Z-399841-468@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171107 SUMMARY:Stormwater conference & exhibition DESCRIPTION:Storm Water Solutions Conference & Exhibition Share your expert ise with the storm water and erosion control professionals who will gather in the Chicago area this November to explore solutions to today’s and tom orrow’s industry challenges. As a presenter at the first annual live Storm Water Solutions Conference & Exhibition\, you’ll directly interact with f ederal\, state and local agencies\, educational institutions\, storm water managers\, consultants\, engineers\, contractors\, and designers. Be a pr esenter. Be part of the solution. Suggested abstract topics: Monitoring\, Inspection\, and Maintenance Modeling and Research Storm Water Practices a nd BMPs Planning and Design Stream and Wetlands Restoration Storm Water Re trofits Green Infrastructure Industrial Storm Water Management MS4 Program Management Erosion Control Watershed Planning CSO/SSO/I&I Legal Issues in Storm Water/Watershed Management Managing Storm Water in Transportation P rojects Abstract submission forms must be received no later than May 10\, 2017. Presenters of accepted presentations will receive a discounted confe rence registration rate! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sto rm Water Solutions Conference &\; Exhibition
Share your expertise with the storm water and erosion control pr ofessionals who will gather in the Chicago area this November to explore s olutions to today&rsquo\;s and tomorrow&rsquo\;s industry challenges. As a presenter at the first annual live Storm Water Solutions Conferen ce &\; Exhibition\, you&rsquo\;ll directly interact with feder al\, state and local agencies\, educational institutions\, storm water man agers\, consultants\, engineers\, contractors\, and designers. Be a presenter. Be part of the solution. Suggested abstract topics:< /p>
Monitoring\, Inspection\, and Maintenance
Modeling and Res earch
Storm Water Practices and BMPs Planning and Design
S tream and Wetlands Restoration
Storm Water Retrofits
Green Infrastructure
Industrial Storm Water Management
MS4 Prog ram Management
Erosion Control
Watershed Planning
CSO/SSO/I&\;I
Legal Issues in Storm Water/Watershed Management< /p>
Managing Storm Water in Transportation Projects
Abstract s ubmission forms must be received no later than May 10\, 2017. Presenters of accepted presentations will receive a discounted confer ence registration rate!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20171101T1344350Z-399841-467@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221012 SUMMARY:FOB newsletter DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) 2022 Newsletter is here! We have up dates on our current projects\, advocacy\, and the environment! Click-here to download a copy! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of B lackwater (FOB) 2022 Newsletter is here! We have updates on our current pr ojects\, advocacy\, and the environment!
Click-he re to download a copy!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20221011T1820570Z-399841-4940@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221011 SUMMARY:Oct-Nov tire collection events DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events around the st ate in October and November. Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. Individuals must stay in their vehicles when dropping o ff tires. Download the attached PDF for all the details. Updates can also be found on the WVDEP website. WVDEP_TireCollectionEvents.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events around the state in October and Nove mber. Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. Indi viduals must stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. \;
Download the attached PDF for all the details. \;Updates can also be found on the \;WVDEP website.
WVDEP_TireCollectionEvents.pdf
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin
Environmental Justice in the Basin
Fishing News
The 33rd annual Scientific Symposium of the Ohio River Basin Consortium f or Research &\; Education (ORBCRE) will be hosted by Marshall Universit y in Huntington\, WV\, and is being co-sponsored by the Ohio River Basin A lliance (ORBA). The theme for the symposium is 'Partnerships Across the Ohio River Basin'. Panel discussions are scheduled for Education &\; Outreach\, Inl and Navigation\, Citizen Science\, Flood Control &\; Risk Reduction\, D rone-Based Assessment\, Harmful Algal Blooms\, Water Quality Monitoring\, Citizen Engagement\, Recreation &\; Tourism\, and Environmental Restora tion. For more information contact Chuck Somerville: somervil@marshall.edu.
http://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/Missions/ORBA /
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170920T1645120Z-399841-448@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190423 SUMMARY:GLOBE Observer: Trees DESCRIPTION:GLOBE Observer: Trees Presented by: NASA and the GLOBE Program\ ; Goal: Observe trees to understand changes in biomass on the carbon cycle \; Task: Use mobile devices to take height and circumference measurements\ ; Where: Anywhere Description Healthy forests play a crucial role in Earth ’s ecosystem as growing trees take up carbon from the atmosphere. NASA sat ellites and airborne missions study forests to see how carbon moves throug h ecosystems. Adding in height measurements to more general observations o f land cover gives a more complete\, three-dimensional portrait of the eco system. Scientists need that third dimension to calculate how much carbon is stored in a tree or in a forest. The GLOBE Observer: Trees tool allows citizen scientists to help investigate by using their smartphone to measur e tree height. With the tool\, observers record tree height by tilting the ir phone up and down to align the screen with the tree’s top branch and ba se\, and pace off the distance to the tree\; the app does the rest to calc ulate the tree’s height. Tree height measurements could also help scientis ts working on NASA missions like the Ice\, Cloud and land Elevation Satell ite-2 (ICESat-2) which use lasers to measure the height of Earth’s surface below them as they orbit our planet. GLOBE measurements can be used for t he validation of tree heights from ICESat-2. Once the GLOBE data starts co ming in\, the mission will analyze the information to see where a cluster of citizen scientist measurements overlap with ICESat-2’s measurements and compare the two sets. How to Join: Users are encouraged to go to https:// observer.globe.gov to learn more about GLOBE Observer and the Trees tool. For those looking for more information\, especially educators\, the main G LOBE Program can be found at: https://www.globe.gov. https://scistarter.or g/globe-observer-trees X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:GLOB E Observer: Trees
Presented by: NASA and the GLOBE Program\; Goal: Observe trees to understan d changes in biomass on the carbon cycle\; Task: Use mobile devices to take height and circumference measurements\; Where: Anywhere
D escription
Healthy forests play a crucial role in Earth&rsquo\;s ecosystem as growing trees t ake up carbon from the atmosphere. NASA satellites and airborne missions s tudy forests to see how carbon moves through ecosystems. Adding in height measurements to more general observations of land cover gives a more compl ete\, three-dimensional portrait of the ecosystem. Scientists need that th ird dimension to calculate how much carbon is stored in a tree or in a for est. The GLOBE Observer: Trees tool allows citizen scientists to help inve stigate by using their smartphone to measure tree height. With the tool\, observers record tree height by tilting their phone up and down to align t he screen with the tree&rsquo\;s top branch and base\, and pace off the di stance to the tree\; the app does the rest to calculate the tree&rsquo\;s height.
Tree height measurem ents could also help scientists working on NASA missions like the Ice\, Cl oud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) which use lasers to measure the height of Earth&rsquo\;s surface below them as they orbit our planet. GLOBE measurements can be used for the validation of tree heights from ICE Sat-2. Once the GLOBE data starts coming in\, the mission will analyze the information to see where a cluster of citizen scientist measurements over lap with ICESat-2&rsquo\;s measurements and compare the two sets.
How to Join: Users are encour aged to go to \;https://observer .globe.gov \;to learn more about GLOBE Observer and the Trees tool . For those looking for more information\, especially educators\, the main GLOBE Program can be found at: https://w ww.globe.gov.
https://scistarter.org/globe-observer-trees
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190422T1833480Z-399841-1899@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190415 SUMMARY:WV Trails Map DESCRIPTION:https://mapwv.gov/mtrails/ The WV GIS Technical Center at West Virginia University and Rahall Transportation Institute at Marshall Univer sity are being funded by the WV Division of Highways to inventory\, collec t\, attribute\, and integrate all publicly accessible recreational trails in West Virginia. This effort to create a comprehensive statewide trails d atabase is being coordinated by the Division of Highway's State Trail Coor dinator\, Ryan Burns\, and GIS Section Head\, Hussein Elkhansa. The most c urrent GIS trails database and metadata can be downloaded from this link: WV Trail Data. A PDF flyer for the trail inventory can be downloaded here. Contacts Hussein Elkhansa\, GIS Section Head WV Division of Highways (304 ) 558-9657 Kurt Donaldson\, Manager WVGIS Technical Center West Virginia U niversity (304) 293-9467 WV Trail Data at WV GIS Technical Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV GIS Technical Center at West Vi
rginia University and Rahall Transportation Institute at Marshall Universi
ty are being funded by the WV Division of Highways to inventory\, collect\
, attribute\, and integrate all publicly accessible recreational trails in
West Virginia. This effort to create a comprehensive statewide trails dat
abase is being coordinated by the Division of Highway's State Trail Coordi
nator\, Ryan Burns\, and GIS Section Head\, Hussein Elkhansa. The most current GIS trails database and metadata can b
e downloaded from this link: WV Trail Data. A PDF fly
er for the trail inventory can be downloaded h
ere.
Hussein Elkhansa\, GIS Section Head
WV Division of Highways
(304) 558-9657
Kurt Donald
son\, Manager WVGIS Technical Center
West Virginia University
(304) 293-9467
WV Trail Data at WV GIS Technical Center
Experience our giant stormwater Jenga and s ee what you can do to build a healthy river. \; Designed for participa nts of all ages\, this game of skill requires more than a steady hand to k eep the river&rsquo\;s ecology from collapsing! \;
We will be set up the last weekend of FestivALL- June 23-24th.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Across from Taylor Books on Capitol Street UID:20180425T1948570Z-399841-707@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 SUMMARY:Cacapon SP Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Earth celebration at Cacapon State Park Events and actvitieis w ill occur in and near the nature center. These include: Environmental educ tion Environmental themed activities Smokey The Bear Musics\, games and mo re... 2024CacaponSPEarthDay.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Earth celebr ation at Cacapon State Park
Events and actvitieis will occur in and near the nature center. These incl ude:
Using Green Roofs and Green Spaces to Beat the Heat&n bsp\;
Join this 90-minute webinar to learn how green roofs and other green spaces are bei ng used to address urban heat across the country. The webinar will highlig ht the many benefits that such practices can bring\, such as how green roo fs are improving air quality and public health in Kansas City\, Missouri. The event will also feature a national green roof expert and delve into De nver\, Colorado's recent green building ordinance.
Agenda: \;
Registration is now open
Calling all the canoe and kayak enthusiasts! Its time to register for the Tygart Valley R iver Rally Canoe and Kayak Float. We float on July 20th from Grafton City Park\, home of the Taylor County Adventure Club. The trip covers nine beau tiful miles of the Tygart Valley River to end at the idyllic Valley Falls State Park (before the falls!!). Shuttles are available on a limited basis and all proceeds go to support the efforts of Save the Tygart Watershed A ssociation to promote clean water conservation and recreation in the water shed.
For more information and to register visit: \;https://www.savethetygart.org/boatfloat
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240705T1629230Z-399841-5886@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T160000 SUMMARY:Joint Project WET & Project Learning Tree Educator's Workshop DESCRIPTION:Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project Water Education for Tea chers (PWET) are teaming up to host a workshop for teachers and educators focusing on teaching children about two of the planet's most precious reso urces...water and trees! The workshop is for K-12 teachers\, as well as sc out and troop leaders\, 4-H leaders\, homeschool educators\, and others. A ttendees will receive both PLT and PWET certification and guidebooks upon completion. The event is free\, but registration is required. PLT connects children to nature and engages students in learning and understanding of the environment and actions they can take to conserve it. PWET address cu ltural and historical uses of water\, and contemporary water management is sues such as stormwater management and non-point source pollution. To regi ster\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or by calling 304 -926-0499 ext. 1098. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project Wat
er Education for Teachers (PWET) are teaming up to host a workshop for tea
chers and educators focusing on teaching children about two of the planet'
s most precious resources...water and trees!
The workshop is fo
r K-12 teachers\, as well as scout and troop leaders\, 4-H leaders\, homes
chool educators\, and others. Attendees will receive both PLT and PWET cer
tification and guidebooks upon completion. The event is free\, but registr
ation is required.
PLT connects children to nature and engages
students in learning and understanding of the environment and actions they
can take to conserve it. \;
PWET address cultural and hist
orical uses of water\, and contemporary water management issues such as st
ormwater management and non-point source pollution.
To register
\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or by calling 304-926
-0499 ext. 1098.
If you have a passion for Citizen Science\, or you're a beginner and just want to wet your toes. Check-out the SciStarter calendar.
< p>If you want to learn even more explore th e SciStarter webs ite. It's simple to create an account and find a pr oject\, or enter your own science project! Below are several examples focu sing on trees... CATEGORIES:Science UID:20241107T1526520Z-399841-6126@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190719 SUMMARY:Mushroom foray RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:WV Mushroom Foray For the past several years\, the West Virgini a Mushroom Club has been held in the Canaan Valley Area on the third weeke nd of July. We are gathering at the beautiful Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis WV July 19-21 and the agenda is on the Facebook event post. Note: July 19 schedule may change. Advanced registration is required! https://w ww.facebook.com/events/285221115698034/ For more information and to regist er: https://www.wvmushroomclub.net/annual-foray X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV M
ushroom Foray
Fo
r the past several years\, the West Virginia Mushroom Club has been held i
n the Canaan Valley Area on the third weekend of July. We are gathering at
the beautiful Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis WV July 19-21 and the
agenda is on the Facebook event post. Note: July 19 schedule may change. Advanced registra
tion is required!
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 285221115698034/
For more information and to register: https://www.wvmushroomclub.net/annual-foray \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park UID:20190709T1350210Z-399841-1907@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180518 SUMMARY:TU Southeast Regional Meeting RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:https://www.tu.org/southeast-regional The event begins with the annual Friday fishing day hosted by our WV Council volunteers. On Saturda y\, is a packed agenda featuring guests from our grassroots leaders\, West Virginia DNR\, US Forest Service\, Trout Unlimited national staff\, and m ore! On Sunday\, there is something new. Please join the Home Rivers Initi ative in West Virginia as well as the WV Council on a conservation tour of active and complete restoration projects and enjoy a crash course in hand s-on Brook Trout conservation. Registration The total cost is $90 and incl udes: Participation in all seminars and workshops on Saturday and Sunday B reakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday A dinner fundraiser for the West Virginia Council on Saturday night Note: You can register for the entire weekend\, or register for one day only at a discounted rate. Attendees may also bring spouses/guests to the dinner on Saturday night. Click on the l ink at the top to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https:/ /www.tu.org/southeast-regional
The event begins with the annual Friday fishing day hosted by our WV Council volunteers. On Saturday\, is a packed agenda featuring guests from our grassroots leader s\, West Virginia DNR\, US Forest Service\, Trout Unlimited national staff \, and more! On Sunday\, there is something new. Please join the Home Rive rs Initiative in West Virginia as well as the WV Council on a conservation tour of active and complete restoration projects and enjoy a crash course in hands-on Brook Trout conservation.
Registration
The to tal cost is $90 and includes:
Note: You can register for the entire weekend\, or register f or one day only at a discounted rate. Attendees may also bring spouses/gue sts to the dinner on Saturday night. Click on the link at the top to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180402T1257530Z-399841-556@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180407 SUMMARY:Dunloup Creek SOS DESCRIPTION:Note: This event has been cancelled due to high water and incle ment weather forcasted. It will be re-scheduled in the near future. Saturd ay\, April 7\, 2018\, we have the first ENCTU Save Our Streams outing of t he year on Dunloup Creek in Fayette County! Meet on Derryhale Road\, just outside Mt. Hope. Click here for a Google Map and directions. This outing will provide an opportunity for members to learn about the quality and cha racteristics of Dunloup Creek. Participants will examine insects\, habitat \, and chemistry of the stream. Learning about the insects in this stream will provide an understanding of what flies to fish with to imitate them. IMPORTANT: If you plan to participate\, please contact Glenn Nelson at la bgoes2@gmail.com. Additionally\, This event involves wading\, please bring waders. http://bit.ly/2uKPeGE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Note: This event has been cancelled due to high water and inclement weather forcasted. It will be re-scheduled in the near future.
Saturday\, April 7\, 2018\, we have th e first ENCTU \;Save Our Streams outing of the ye ar on Dunloup Creek in Fayette County! \;Meet on Derryhale Road\, just outside Mt. Hope. Click here for a Google Map and directions.< /p>
This outing will provide an opportunity for members to learn
about the quality and characteristics of Dunloup Creek. Participants will
examine insects\, habitat\, and chemistry of the stream. Learning about t
he insects in this stream will provide an understanding of what flies to f
ish with to imitate them. \;
IMPORTANT:
If you plan to participate\, please contact \;Glenn Nelson at lab
goes2@gmail.com. Additionally\, \;This event involves wading\, please
bring waders.
The Annual Elkhorn Creek Cleanup will take place this Saturday\, April 21\, 2018. This event is organized by the Sout hern West Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited and focuses on cleaning up E lkhorn Creek in McDowell County\, West Virginia. \;
Mee
t at 9:00 a.m. at the old (closed now) Elkhorn Post Office in Elkhorn\, We
st Virginia (Click here for a map). Participants should bring w
aders and gloves as they may be in the water. Lunch will be provided after
the cleanup work. \;
If you have questions about this
event\, please contact the Southern West Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimit
ed at \;swvctu@gmail.com.
Beginning January 1\, 2018 all grant applic ants must use Workspace to submit applications t hrough Grants.gov. \;EPA&rsquo\;s Office of Grants and Debarment is h osting a Grants.gov-led session that will provide training and a demonstra tion on Workspace. \; The Webinar\, for ALL non-tribal recipients will be:
Date: Monday December 4\, 2017 Time: 2:00 &ndash\; 3:30 PM ES T
Please share the following link with you recipients\, including your state partners. No registration is required. \;
https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-grantsgov-workspace-training-grant-a pplicants-and-recipients
Please contact me with questions.
\;
Lisa White\, Acting Chief
Grant s and Audit Management Branch (3PM70)
US Environmental Protection Agency
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia\, PA \; 19103-202 9
215-814-2391 (office)
CATEGORIES:General UID:20171121T2036590Z-399841-472@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T130000 SUMMARY:Make it Shine cleanup\, Opequon Creek\, Berkeley County DESCRIPTION:Join Opequon Creek Project Team to remove trash from the area a round Opequon Creek on Golf Course Road (Stone Bridge public access)\, Mar tinsburg WV. The date is 14 April unless there is a torrential downpour. D ownpour rain date is Sunday 15 April same time and place. Light rain will not dampen our cleanup spirits. Meet at 1000 am at the bridge parking lot. Trash bags\, gloves and some grabbers will be provided. Dress for the wea ther of course and bring something to drink. Depending on the turnout I ho pe to continue our clean up efforts along Grapevine Rd moving toward the C ounty Jail on Rt 9. This is an aggressive plan I hope to at least partiall y complete. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the clean up date. Respectfully\, Lou Scavnicky captainlou@comcast.net X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Opequon Creek Project Team to remove t rash from the area around Opequon Creek on Golf Course Road (Stone Bridge public access)\, Martinsburg WV.
The date is 14 April unless there
is a torrential downpour. Downpour rain date is Sunday 15 April same time
and place. Light rain will not dampen our cleanup spirits. Meet at 1000 a
m at the bridge parking lot. Trash bags\, gloves and some grabbers will be
provided. Dress for the weather of course and bring something to drink. D
epending on the turnout I hope to continue our clean up efforts along Grap
evine Rd moving toward the County Jail on Rt 9. This is an aggressive plan
I hope to at least partially complete.
Stay tuned for updates as we
get closer to the clean up date.
Respectfully\,
Lou Scavnicky
captainlou@comcast.net
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Stone Bridge Public Access to Opequon Creek UID:20180322T1257090Z-399841-537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720 SUMMARY:Tygart Valley river rally DESCRIPTION:Calling all the canoe and kayak enthusiasts! Its time to regist er for the Tygart Valley River Rally Canoe and Kayak Float. We float on Ju ly 20th from Grafton City Park\, home of the Taylor County Adventure Club. The trip covers nine beautiful miles of the Tygart Valley River to end at the idyllic Valley Falls State Park (before the falls!!). Shuttles are av ailable on a limited basis and all proceeds go to support the efforts of S ave the Tygart Watershed Association to promote clean water conservation a nd recreation in the watershed. For more information and to register visit : https://www.savethetygart.org/boatfloat TVRiverRalley.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling all the canoe and kayak enthusiasts! Its time to register for the Tygart Valle y River Rally Canoe and Kayak Float. We float on July 20th from Grafton Ci ty Park\, home of the Taylor County Adventure Club. The trip covers nine b eautiful miles of the Tygart Valley River to end at the idyllic Valley Fal ls State Park (before the falls!!). Shuttles are available on a limited ba sis and all proceeds go to support the efforts of Save the Tygart Watershe d Association to promote clean water conservation and recreation in the wa tershed.
For more informatio n and to register visit: \;https://www.savethetygart.org/boatfloat
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240705T1630090Z-399841-5887@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T100000 SUMMARY:Early Fall bird walk DESCRIPTION:It may still feel like summer\, but migration season is well un derway. We’ll take stock of who is lingering\, who has departed\, and who’ s passing through. Meet at the Refuge visitor center for a walk with Casey Rucker. Binoculars will be available. https://www.facebook.com/events/107 7473652420656/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It may still feel like summer\, but migrati on season is well underway. We&rsquo\;ll take stock of who is lingering\, who has departed\, and who&rsquo\;s passing through. Meet at the Refuge vi sitor center for a walk with Casey Rucker. Binoculars will be available.
https://www.faceboo k.com/events/1077473652420656/
\;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20180907T1241580Z-399841-1167@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160129 SUMMARY:Energy Workshop for Educators DESCRIPTION:Regional Educational Service Agency Beckley\, WV WHO SHOULD ATT END? West Virginia K-12 Educators STEM\, Environmental Science\, CTE Educa tors HOW CAN YOU ATTEND? Go to http://www.need.org/calendar_list.asp and f ind the date of the workshop. Click and complete your registration! QUESTI ONS? Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Regional Educational Service Agency Beckley \, WV
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
West Virginia K-12 Educators
ST
EM\, Environmental Science\, CTE Educators
HOW CAN YOU ATTEND? Go
to http://www.need.org/calendar_list.asp and find the date of the workshop
. Click and complete your registration!
QUESTIONS? Contact Wendi Moss
at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029
Learn about Regional Conservation Programs\ , Fundamentals of Corn and Soybean Production\, Producing High Yield Corn\ , Cover Crops\, The Penn State Inter-Seeder\, and Soil Health
Who
should attend: Farmers who have difficulty getting cover crops planted\, F
armers who want to increase their yield\, No-Till Farmers\, USDA NRCS &
\; FSA personnel\, Farmers who are committed to conservation.
This Me
eting is FREE but please RSVP with Heather Duncan by Jan 5th
Phone 30
4.263.4376 x 5 (office) e-mail hishman@epcd.us
Sponsored by the Ea stern Panhandle Conservation District\, The West Virginia Conservation Age ncy\, West Virginia University\, and a USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation G rant
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Comfort Inn UID:20151216T1348090Z-399841-186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T160000 SUMMARY:KSF hike DESCRIPTION: Kanawha State Forest\, up Pigeon Roost\, then left on Boundar y Road and left on Hernshaw Road and back to the cars. 4.5 miles. A steep climb\, followed by a long moderate descent. Leader: Gina Griffith We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randol ph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west side. (Across from Sherwin-William s) at precisely 1:30pm. It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home. https://www.facebook.com/events/695495330977379/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Kanawha State Forest\, up Pigeon Roost\, then left on Boundary Road an
d left on Hernshaw Road and back to the cars. 4.5 miles. A steep climb\,
followed by a long moderate descent. Leader: Gina Griffith
We will be departing from the small
parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charles
ton&rsquo\;s west side. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm
. It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We o
nly ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home.
< em>https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/695495330977379/
& nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20191220T1418000Z-399841-2610@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T120000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek Project Team DESCRIPTION:CONTACT Alana Hartman for more information\, alana.c.hartman@wv .gov We meet quarterly to implement 319 grant projects to reduce impairmen ts in Tuscarora Creek and Dry Run. This meeting was rescheduled from the previous 2/9 date due to snow. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CONTACT Alana Hartman for more information\ , alana.c.hartman@wv.gov
We meet quarterly to implement 319 grant projects to reduce impairments in Tuscarora Creek and Dry Run. \;This meeting was rescheduled from the previous 2/9 date due to snow.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Shepherd Univ. Martinsburg Center UID:20160209T1521310Z-399841-187@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160109T180000 SUMMARY:Safe Water Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Safe Water Depends on Us. Learn What You Can Do. A Free Event on Safe Water Information * Kids Activities * Food * Music WV Rivers deve loped a Drinking Water Protection Citizen Toolkit that will be unveiled at Charleston’s Public Forum on January 9. In addition to the initial forum in Charleston\, public forums will be held in at least three different re gions of the state including Fayetteville\, Lewisburg\, and Shepherdstown in early 2016. Additionally\, WV Rivers will host a free webinar to expla in how to download and use the toolkit. For more information or to downloa d a copy of the toolkit\, visit WV Rivers’ source water protection webpage at www.wvrivers.org/make-a-difference/source-water-protection. Event Info @ wvrivers.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Safe Water Depends on Us. \;Learn What You Can Do.
< strong>A Free Event on Safe Water \;Inf ormation * Kids Activities * Food * Music
WV Rivers developed a Drinking Water Protection Citizen Toolkit that will be unveile d at Charleston&rsquo\;s Public Forum on January 9. \; In addition to the initial forum in Charleston\, public forums will be held in at least t hree different regions of the state including Fayetteville\, Lewisburg\, a nd Shepherdstown in early 2016. \; Additionally\, WV Rivers will host a free webinar to explain how to download and use the toolkit. For more in formation or to download a copy of the toolkit\, visit WV Rivers&rsquo\; s ource water protection webpage at www.wvrivers.org/m ake-a-difference/source-water-protection.
Event In fo @ wvrivers.org
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:The Culture Center in Charleston UID:20151216T1452550Z-399841-188@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160329T133000 SUMMARY:Eastern Panhandle Watershed Gathering DESCRIPTION:Contact Suzy Campbell for more details. Her email is scampbell @wvca.us and phone number is (304) 263-4376. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Contact \;Suzy Campbell for more detail s. \;Her email is scampbell@wvca.us and phone number is (304) 263-437 6.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community and Technical College UID:20160209T1525410Z-399841-189@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200818 SUMMARY:Be-Kind Covid-19 grant DESCRIPTION:Volunteer West Virginia is announcing the availability of [Be K ind] mini-grants to plan COVID-19 related service projects. Eligible orga nizations may receive up to $500 to plan a Be Kind COVID-19 volunteer proj ect. Volunteer West Virginia is seeking new projects that safely engage v olunteers and promote kindness in the community Need a project idea? Click here to see a few of our favorites. Learn how to apply here. Applications accepted until October 1st. Note: Service projects must be completed by O ctober 31\, 2020 and all invoices submitted on/before November 7\, 2020. Q uestions? Mark your calendar and join us on August 18th at 11AM for an inf o call via Zoom. Click here for the Zoom link. You can also email Dana Bry ant with questions about the process or a potential project. https://volun teer.wv.gov/Grants/Pages/COVID-19-Mini-Grants-.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer We st Virginia is announcing the availability of [Be Kind] m ini-grants to plan COVID-19 related service projects. \;
< ul>Applications accepted until October 1st. Note: Serv ice projects must be completed by October 31\, 2020 and all invoices submi tted on/before November 7\, 2020. Questions? Mark your ca lendar and join us on August 18th at 11AM for an info call via Zoom. < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Click here for the Zoom link. You can also email \;Dana Bryant with questions about the process or a potenti al project.
https://volunteer.wv.gov/ Grants/Pages/COVID-19-Mini-Grants-.aspx
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200818T1359000Z-399841-3340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000 SUMMARY:FOC-AAH cleanup DESCRIPTION:Help the Friends of the Cheat (FOC) do some spring cleaning bef ore Cheat Fest! Join us for our Adopt-a-Highway litter pickup along Rt. 26 in Albright. Meet at the Friends of the Cheat Campground at 11:00am. FOC will provide gloves\, bags\, and vests. We will divide into groups\, each group driving to a different starting point\, as to cover all 3 miles. We hope to see you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help the Fri ends of the Cheat (FOC) do some spring cleaning before Cheat Fest!< /p>
Join us for our Adopt-a-Highway litter pickup along Rt. 26 in Albright. Meet a t the Friends of the Cheat Campground at 11:00am. FOC will provide gloves\ , bags\, and vests. We will divide into groups\, each group driving to a d ifferent starting point\, as to cover all 3 miles. We hope to see you ther e!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240329T1740460Z-399841-5751@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T110000 SUMMARY:What's Blooming walk DESCRIPTION:Come out to the refuge to see what plants are currently bloomin g in the area. Master Naturalist Jess Tucker will be your leader in findin g out what is out there. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center. https://www.fa cebook.com/events/260468384738099/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out to the refuge to see what plants a re currently blooming in the area. Master Naturalist Jess Tucker will be y our leader in finding out what is out there. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Ce nter.
https://www.f acebook.com/events/260468384738099/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20180907T1243470Z-399841-1168@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T140000 SUMMARY:Cheat River Narrows cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join FOC Board Member\, Dani Martin\, for a trash pick up alon g Rt 72 bordering the Cheat River Narrows. Please RSVP on her Facebook eve nt page. Participants will meet at the at the Pringle Run parking area [39 .4168020\, -79.6883980] at 10:00am. Please dress accordingly for the weath er\, which as of now\, looks beautiful and sunny with a high of 58 degrees ! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join FOC Boa rd Member\, Dani Martin\, \;for a trash pick up along Rt 72 bordering the Cheat River Narrows. \;Please RSVP on her Facebook event page. \;Participants will meet at the at the Pr ingle Run parking area [39.4168020\, -79.6883980] at 10:00am.
Please dress accordingly for the weather \, which as of now\, looks beautiful and sunny with a high of 58 degrees!< /span>
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Pringle Run parking area UID:20240329T1744080Z-399841-5752@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center and Kanawha State Forest Fou ndation Wings of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey' program will be at Kanawha Stat e Forest! The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. C ome meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they li ve in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they f ace. Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at th e Nature Center Lawn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Three Rivers Avian Center \;and \;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Wings of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey' program will be at \;Kanawha State Forest! The event is fr ee\, open to the public and great for all ages. \;Come meet six native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawk and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods t hey eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face.
Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning int eractive program. Meet at the Nature Center Lawn
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest Nature Center UID:20240329T1759340Z-399841-5753@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T110000 SUMMARY:WVWRI vrtual seminar series DESCRIPTION:WRI Virtual Seminar Series: Sessions will be held on the third Thursday from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Register online to get the Zoom link to th e final two webinar series. USGS-funded Water Research Projects | Jan 18th Watershed-Scale Restoration | Feb. 2nd X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WRI Virtual Seminar Series: Sessions will be held on the third Thursday from 10:00 - 1 1:00 am. Register online to get the Zoom link to the final two web inar series.
In this work shop\, students will observe and be inspired by the plants growing all aro und us\, translating our inspiration into pieces of art using several diff erent techniques. Students will gain a foundational understanding of how t o use pen\, pencil\, and watercolors to create realistic botanical drawing s and paintings. In addition\, we will explore a few simple printmaking te chniques like cyanotype printmaking\, linoleum block printing and monoprin ting. Weather permitting\, we will spend a portion of each day creating ar t in nearby outdoor spaces\, including the Davis &\; Elkins nature trai ls and local parks.
Student s should be able to walk on uneven ground and should feel comfortable spen ding several hours at a time outdoors. Sturdy walking shoes\, a refillable water bottle\, and a folding chair will be helpful for our time outside. All levels are welcome. Call (304) 637-1209 or visit augustaheritagecenter.org to register today!
https://www.facebook.com/ events/s/botanical-art-exploring-wv-pla/514242642803885/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Augusta Heritage Center UID:20200506T1811580Z-399841-3057@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T180000 SUMMARY:Thurmond goat walk DESCRIPTION:Come join Active SWV and National Park Service Rangers as we ta ke a walk through the historic town of Thurmond and try to catch a glimpse of the famous Thurmond Goats! June 30 at 4pm. Please be sure to bring wat er to stay hydrated! For more information about other fun and educational Active SWV programs check out our events calendar at www.activeswv.org/eve nts https://www.facebook.com/events/2451518005068349/ About the goats: The New River Gorge National River brought in the goats to combat invasive sp ecies in the town of Thurmond that are becoming a problem for the natural flora and fauna of our region. The Thurmond Goats made the trip here all t he way from Green Goats\, of Rhinebeck\, New York and given the mission of eating their way to restoring the balance for native WV plants to flouris h once again. The Thurmond Goats are a mixture of breed with different bac kgrounds from retired dairy goats to 4H raised goats but most importantly they are hungry!! So come out and join us Sunday June 30th at 4 pm to chec k out the progress they have made so far! Directions: Take U.S. Route 19 t o the Glen Jean exit\, north of Beckley. Follow the signs to Thurmond\, se ven miles down WV Route 25 (Route 25 is a narrow\, winding road and is not recommended for RVs and trailers). No automotive services are available i n Thurmond. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come join Ac tive SWV and National Park Service Rangers as we take a walk through the h istoric town of Thurmond and try to catch a glimpse of the famous Thurmond Goats! June 30 at 4pm. Please be sure to bring water to stay hydrated! Fo r more information about other fun and educational Active SWV programs che ck out our events calendar at www.activeswv.org/ev ents
https://www.facebook.com/events/2451518005068349/< /span>
About the goats: The New River Gorge
National River brought in the goats to combat invasive species in the tow
n of Thurmond that are becoming a problem for the natural flora and fauna
of our region. The Thurmond Goats made the trip here all the way from Gree
n Goats\, of Rhinebeck\, New York and given the mission of eating their wa
y to restoring the balance for native WV plants to flourish once again. Th
e Thurmond Goats are a mixture of breed with different backgrounds from re
tired dairy goats to 4H raised goats but most importantly they are hungry!
! So come out and join us Sunday June 30th at 4 pm to check out the progre
ss they have made so far!
Directions: Take U.S. R
oute 19 to the Glen Jean exit\, north of Beckley. Follow the signs to Thur
mond\, seven miles down WV Route 25 (Route 25 is a narrow\, winding road a
nd is not recommended for RVs and trailers). No automotive services are av
ailable in Thurmond.
Event by
T opics will be TBA! The fire dept is on the beckley bypass. Across the road from the post office and next to the American Red Cross. Click-here for the FB event post.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230510T1248550Z-399841-5297@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429 SUMMARY:AAH statewide cleanup DESCRIPTION:The Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Apri l 29. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Highways (DOH)\, the AAH program is administered by the WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environment al Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the state’s environment by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Th e AAH program provides garbage bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volu nteers\, and takes care of disposing of collected trash. Volunteers must b e at least 12 years old to participate. More information is available on t he REAP webpage. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Adopt-A-Highway \;(AAH) Sprin
g Statewide Cleanup set for April 29. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the st
ate Division of Highways (DOH)\, the AAH program is administered by the WV
DEP&rsquo\;s \;Rehabilitation Environmental Actio
n Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the state&rsqu
o\;s environment by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of h
ighway litter.
The AAH progr am provides garbage bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, an d takes care of disposing of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate. \;More information is available on the&nb sp\;REAP webpage.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20230410T1910370Z-399841-5235@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513 SUMMARY:Opequon float and monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Opequon Creek Float Trip\, Picnic\, & Save Our Streams (SOS) De monstration Join The Opequon Watershed group and our hosts Deb and Steve B auserman at Fiddler’s Bottom for an enjoyable and informative day on Opequ on Creek. We will see Mother Nature in all her glory\, including wildlife\ , birds\, wildflowers\, and leafed-out trees. There is a blue heron rooker y\; perhaps we will see a bald eagle nest! The float will be followed by a picnic and WV Save Our Streams stream monitoring demonstration. Visit the website below to learn more. https://opequonwatershed.org/event/float-tri p/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Opequon Cree k Float Trip\, Picnic\, &\; Save Our Streams (SOS) Demonstration
Join The Opequon Watershed group a nd our hosts Deb and Steve Bauserman at \;Fiddl er&rsquo\;s Bottom for an enjoyable and informative day on Opequon Creek. We will see Mother Nature in all her glory\, including w ildlife\, birds\, wildflowers\, and leafed-out trees. There is a blue hero n rookery\; perhaps we will see a bald eagle nest!
The float will be followed by a picnic and \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>WV Save Our Streams stream monitoring demonstration. Visit the website below to learn more.
https://opequonwatershed .org/event/float-trip/
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20230412T1502540Z-399841-5232@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421 SUMMARY:AAH registration deadline DESCRIPTION:The Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Satu rday\, April 29. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Highw ays (DOH)\, the AAH program is administered by the WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the state’s e nvironment by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. AAH Groups must register in advance by April 21st and inform thei r county DOH garage if they need supplies. To register\, call 1-800-322-55 30 or send an email to dep.aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, p lease leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, numb er of participants\, and the county where your adopted road is located. Mo re information is available on the REAP webpage. DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Adopt-A-Highway \;(AAH) Sprin
g Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday\, April 29. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP
and the state Division of Highways (DOH)\, the AAH program is administere
d by the WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) an
d improves the quality of the state&rsquo\;s environment by encouraging pu
blic involvement in the elimination of highway litter.
More information is available on the \;REAP webpage.< /p>
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230410T1907360Z-399841-5234@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180407 SUMMARY:Wildflower hike DESCRIPTION:Chief Logan SP to host 35th Annual Wildflower Hike LOGAN\, W.Va . — The 35th annual Sue Browning Wildflower Hike is scheduled for Saturday \, April 7 at Chief Logan State Park. The popular hike commemorates local wildflower enthusiast and Logan Garden Club member\, Sue Browning. Two hik es are planned. The main hike will follow the Woodpecker Trail\, a 2.3-mil e trail with a 1.5 hour estimated walking time. A shorter\, accessible wil dflower viewing walk is planned for those who wish to take an easier route . This guided tour will be on the grounds along roadsides and the Fitness Trail. Weather and time permitting\, the walk also will cover a portion of the Shawnee Trail. The educational activity is free and open to the publi c. Hikers can expect to see native wildflowers like spring beauties\, larg e-flowering trillium\, Virginia bluebells\, harbinger of spring\, stonecro p\, wild geranium\, fawn lily and many others. Participants are encouraged to bring field guides to help identify wildflower species. Registration s tarts at 8 a.m. at the Museum in the Park building. A continental breakfas t will be served to registered hikers\, compliments of the Woman’s Club of Omar\, which sponsors the event. A catered lunch will be served at noon a nd include games and door prizes. At 1 p.m.\, Lauren Cole will give a talk about wildflowers\, their usefulness and the insects and animals that pol linate them. To register\, contact Cole at lauren.e.cole@wv.gov or call 30 4-792-7125. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2018news/18news027.shtm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chief Logan SP to host 35th Annual Wildflower Hike
LOGAN\, W.Va. &mdash\; The 35th annual Su e Browning Wildflower Hike is scheduled for Saturday\, April 7 at Chief Lo gan State Park. The popular hike commemorates local wildflower enthusiast and Logan Garden Club member\, Sue Browning.
Two hikes are planned . The main hike will follow the Woodpecker Trail\, a 2.3-mile trail with a 1.5 hour estimated walking time. A shorter\, accessible wildflower viewin g walk is planned for those who wish to take an easier route. This guided tour will be on the grounds along roadsides and the Fitness Trail. Weather and time permitting\, the walk also will cover a portion of the Shawnee T rail.
The educational activity is free and open to the public. Hik ers can expect to see native wildflowers like spring beauties\, large-flow ering trillium\, Virginia bluebells\, harbinger of spring\, stonecrop\, wi ld geranium\, fawn lily and many others. Participants are encouraged to br ing field guides to help identify wildflower species.
Registration starts at 8 a.m. at the Museum in the Park building. A continental breakf ast will be served to registered hikers\, compliments of the Woman&rsquo\; s Club of Omar\, which sponsors the event. A catered lunch will be served at noon and include games and door prizes. At 1 p.m.\, Lauren Cole will gi ve a talk about wildflowers\, their usefulness and the insects and animals that pollinate them. To register\, contact Cole at lauren.e.cole@wv.gov or call 304-792-7125.
http://www.wvdnr.gov/2 018news/18news027.shtm
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180403T1814430Z-399841-562@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T200000 SUMMARY:Berkeley County water fair DESCRIPTION: Please join us at the Berkeley County Youth Fair! Cacapon Ins titute will be there with our Stream Cleaner Pinball for the Water Fair. L earn about water with activities provided by the City of Martinsburg Storm water Management\, Berkeley County Public Service Stormwater District\, WV Youth Environmental Program\, and the Eastern Panhandle Conservation Dist rict. We hope to see you there! See attached image for more details. 202 1_BerkeleyCoWaterfair.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP is now accepting registrations for the \;Adopt-A-Hi ghway (AAH) Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday\, April 29. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Highways (DO H)\, the AAH program is administered by the WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the state&rsq uo\;s environment by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter.
The AAH prog ram provides garbage bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, a nd takes care of disposing of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate. One-time cleanups are encouraged but must be registered. Groups must register in advance by April 21st and inform thei r county DOH garage if they need supplies. To register\, call 1-800-322-55 30 or send an email to dep. aah@wv.gov. If you reach the REAP voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone number\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, an d the county where your adopted road is located.
More information is available on the REAP webpage.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230410T1907580Z-399841-5233@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014618Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210625 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Allegheny River trail includes birdhouse art ins tallations. Earth Volunteer Fund to match donations for Sycamore Island. Bald eagle chicks along Monongahela River take first flight. 3RQ - REACH 4Schools Resource Guide. Grant - AML Pilot Program. And more… Click-Her e for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
And more&hellip\;
The \;Potomac Valley Audubon Society is sponsoring a free pu blic program featuring Kathryn Henry at the Board of Education Center in B erkeley Springs.
Kathryn will talk about backyard birding. She will highlight birds' basic habitat needs as well as the joy of feeding and observing backyard b irds. The presentation will feature the professional photography of local birder and naturalist\, Will Hershberger.
Email Kristin Alexander or call 681-252-1387 with to register\, or if you have questions.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Board of Education Center UID:20230123T1400360Z-399841-5123@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T153000 SUMMARY:Project WET Educator's Workshop DESCRIPTION:Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/124922421542427 / Join us in educating children about the most precious resource on the pl anet.. Water! All Project WET Workshops are sponsored by the WVDEP and are FREE to attend. You must register to attend by emailing Tomi.M.Bergstrom@ wv.gov or Nedia.S.Cyran@wv.gov or call 304-926-0499 ext. 1098. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Facebook Event: \;https://www.facebook.com/events/1249 22421542427/
Join us in educating children about the most prec ious resource on the planet.. Water!
All Project WET Workshops are sponsored by the WVDEP and are FREE to attend.
You must register to attend by emailing Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or Nedia.S.Cyran@wv.gov or c all 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
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CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:WVDEP Parkersburg Office UID:20180119T1547160Z-399841-465@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616 SUMMARY:Junior Conservation Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:See the flyer for details or visit's WVDEP's REAP Youth Environ mental Program (YEP) website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See the \;flyer for details or visit's WVDEP's REAP Youth Environmental Pr ogram (YEP) \;website. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Cedar Lakes Conference Center UID:20250502T1604000Z-399841-6503@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191231 SUMMARY:Watoga photo contest DESCRIPTION:Watoga State Park will have a photo contest of different photog raphs taken of Watoga State Park throughout the year. All submissions shou ld be turned in to the Park Office with the winner being chosen to have th eir picture used in our special event flyer for 2020\, and will also be ma de into a large print to be displayed at the park. Submissions are accepte d by email watogasp@wv.gov or by delivering your photos to the park office . Be sure to get your submissions in so we can all see the true beauty of Watoga State Park! Entries must be received on/before Dec. 31st before clo sing. https://www.facebook.com/events/287992968578017/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watoga State Park will have a photo contest of different photographs taken of Watoga S tate Park throughout the year. All submissions should be turned in to the Park Office with the winner being chosen to have their picture used in our special event flyer for 2020\, and will also be made into a large print t o be displayed at the park.
Submissions \;are accepted by email \;watogasp@wv.gov or by delivering your photos to the park office. Be sure to get your submissions in so we can all see the true beauty of W atoga State Park! Entries must be received on/before Dec. 31st before clos ing.
https://www.facebook.com/events/28 7992968578017/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Watoga State Park UID:20191220T1424520Z-399841-2611@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T200000 SUMMARY:Tree ID tips DESCRIPTION:Please join Wild Virginia as we welcome and host Ellen Powell\, Conservation Education Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Forest ry. We’ll explore features and techniques for identifying trees\, get acqu ainted with some helpful resources\, and learn to use a dichotomous key fo r identification. You’ll get to practice on specimens from your own yard! Click-Here to learn more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join Wild Virginia as we welcome and host Ellen Powell\, Conservation Education Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Forestry. We&rsquo\;ll explor e features and techniques for identifying trees\, get acquainted with some helpful resources\, and learn to use a dichotomous key for identification . You&rsquo\;ll get to practice on specimens from your own yard!
C lick-Here to learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220315T1307100Z-399841-4393@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the February 2026 edition of River Voices. This mont h we’re excited to share a new resource\, Keep the Water Flowing: Best Pra ctices for Avoiding Water Shutoffs. Also\, the scholarship application and award nomination form for River Rally are now open. In this issue: Keep t he Water Flowing: Best Practices for Avoiding Water Shutoffs Establishing a Watersheds Bill of Rights River Rally Scholarships and Award Nominations Video Profile: Tree Planting in Waianae\, HI And more... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he February 2026 edition of \;River Voices . This month we&rsquo\;re excited to share a new resource\, \;Keep the Water Flowing: Best Practices for Avoiding Water Shutoffs. \;Also\, the scholarship application and award nomination form for River Ra lly are now open.
In this is sue:
We&rsquo\;re looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming \;Ernie Nester Chapter of Tro ut Unlimited social night at \;Adelphia Sports Bar &\; Grill in l ieu of the regular February Chapter Meeting. \;This is a relaxed\, no- agenda night meant for connecting and having fun. Feel free to:
We also \;encourage you to bring friends or guests\, even if they&rsq uo\;re not current members. These socials are a great way to introduce peo ple to Trout Unlimited and our chapter. \;Come when you can\, stay as long as you like &mdash\; we&rsquo\;d love to see you.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20260204T1834510Z-399841-6956@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328 SUMMARY:Lost River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join Trout Unlimted and others at the roadside/stream cleanup f rom Hillside Dr. to the end of Rt. 259 in Baker. All cleanup supplies as w ell as lunch will be provided. Questions? Email Jeff Kresch. ---> Learn m ore here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Trout U nlimted and others at the roadside/stream cleanup from Hillside Dr. to the end of Rt. 259 in Baker. All cleanup supplies as well as lunch will be pr ovided. Questions? Email Jeff Kresch. \;
--->\; \;Learn m ore here
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260204T1825000Z-399841-6955@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T200000 SUMMARY:Yoga for beginners DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to try yoga but are not sure where to st art? Do you wish to start from the beginning in a supportive and safe envi ronment with others who are new to yoga too? Are you worried that you are not experienced or flexible enough? Then our Yoga for Beginners Workshop i s perfect for you! Learn about yoga\, find out what is the difference betw een a downward dog and a mountain pose! You can be any shape\, size and ag e for yoga because Yoga is for every ONE! Katrina will share insights and guidance to help you begin your yoga journey and continue with confidence. August 29th\, 7-8 p.m. Free- and NEWbies get a 2 week class pass! Please sign up on Mind Body to secure your spot in this class. https://www.facebo ok.com/events/1620901604705816/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have you always wanted to try yoga but are
not sure where to start? Do you wish to start from the beginning in a supp
ortive and safe environment with others who are new to yoga too? Are you w
orried that you are not experienced or flexible enough? Then our Yoga for
Beginners Workshop is perfect for you! Learn about yoga\, find out what is
the difference between a downward dog and a mountain pose! You can be any
shape\, size and age for yoga because Yoga is for every ONE! Katrina will
share insights and guidance to help you begin your yoga journey and conti
nue with confidence.
August 29th\, 7-8 p.m. Free- and NEWbies
get a 2 week class pass! Please sign up on Mind Body to secure your spot
in this class.
htt ps://www.facebook.com/events/1620901604705816/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180821T1309540Z-399841-1029@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 SUMMARY:Cool Spring Preserve DESCRIPTION:Our celebration of World Wetlands Day continues with a visit to Cool Spring Preserve in Jefferson County - another one of West Virginia's Wild and Wonderful Wetlands. Cool Spring Preserve is part of the Chesapea ke Bay watershed and contains a dozen environmentally sensitive areas. htt ps://youtu.be/_W-wYSjoIzM Fun Fact: 18 rare and imperiled West Virginia p lants have been found in the marsh. Learn more by downloading the Cool Spr ing fact sheet. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our celebrat ion of World Wetlands Day continues with a visit to Cool Spring Preserve i n Jefferson County - another one of West Virginia's Wild and Wonderful Wet lands. Cool Spring Preserve is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and co ntains a dozen environmentally sensitive areas.
https://youtu.be/_W-wYSjoIzM \;
Fun Fact: \;18 rare and imperiled West Virginia plants have been found in the marsh. Learn more by download ing the Cool Spring fact sheet. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260206T2140540Z-399841-6957@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! This bladder snail might look a dorable\, but as part of an escargatoire (that’s the fancy word for a grou p of snails)\, it’s a pest. Although native to North America\, not only ar e bladder snails considered invasive here in the U.S.\, but they’re also c onsidered an invasive species on every continent except for Antarctica (th at’s the only place they don’t live). One way to help keep bladder snails in check is to make sure the bodies of water where they live are free from excess nutrients\, like agricultural runoff\, fertilizers\, sewage\, and pet waste that can cause an overgrowth of algae\, their primary source of food. Bladder snail\, Tygart Valley River below Valley Falls X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
This bl adder snail might look adorable\, but as part of an escargatoire (that&rsq uo\;s the fancy word for a group of snails)\, it&rsquo\;s a pest. Although native to North America\, not only are bladder snails considered invasive here in the U.S.\, but they&rsquo\;re also considered an invasive species on every continent except for Antarctica (that&rsquo\;s the only place th ey don&rsquo\;t live).
One w ay to help keep bladder snails in check is to make sure the bodies of wate r where they live are free from excess nutrients\, like agricultural runof f\, fertilizers\, sewage\, and pet waste that can cause an overgrowth of a lgae\, their primary source of food.
Bladder snail\, Tygart Valley River bel ow Valley Falls
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251112T1524450Z-399841-6869@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210919T170000 SUMMARY:Marsh Fork gathering DESCRIPTION:Event Cancelled Community members\, come explore your local wat ershed! You are invited to experience fun learning activites for adults an d kids alike at the Marsh Fork Alumi Park. See the attachment for all the details. MarshFkGathering.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Even t Cancelled
Communi ty members\, come explore your local watershed! You are invited to experie nce fun learning activites for adults and kids alike at the \;Marsh Fork Alumi Par k.
See the attachment for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210915T1352300Z-399841-4055@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022 SUMMARY:Drought hardship funding DESCRIPTION:West Virginian's experiencing hardship due to drought condition s are eligible to receive cost-share funding to help with farm-related dro ught recovery through their local Conservation Districts (CDs). CDs may ch oose to offer cost-share assistance to help farmers pay for temporary fenc e\, livestock water supply\, revegetation of feeding areas\, cover crop es tablishment and irrigation water supply. Cost-share reimbursements help fa rmers recover a portion of the cost they paid out of pocket. To meet elig ibility criteria\, a portion of one county within a district must have bee n designated a 'D1' or higher classification\, according to the U.S. Droug ht Monitor. If any county has a D1 classification or higher\, then any cou nty within that conservation district is eligible for cost-share funding t hrough the WV Conservation Agency’s Agricultural Enhancement Exigency Prog ram. Learn more Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini an's experiencing hardship due to drought conditions are eligible to recei ve cost-share funding to help with farm-related drought recovery through t heir local Conservation Districts (CDs).
CDs may choose to offer cost-share assistance to help farmers pay for temporary fence\, livestock water supply\, revegetation of feedin g areas\, cover crop establishment and irrigation water supply. Cost-share reimbursements help farmers recover a portion of the cost they paid out o f pocket. \;
To meet eli gibility criteria\, a portion of one county within a district must have be en designated a 'D1' or higher classification\, according to the U.S. Drou ght Monitor. If any county has a D1 classification or higher\, then any co unty within that conservation district is eligible for cost-share funding through the WV Conservation Agency&rsquo\;s Agricultural Enhancement Exige ncy Program.
Learn more
The River Ne twork's \;Online Learning Platform \;offers cohort style\, hybrid training courses (a mix of synchronous\, interactive training and self-paced content) as well as entirely self-paced trainings to help grow and strengthen network members.
Enroll in any (or all) of these trainings:
Join us to c elebrate a bright future for the inspiring Canyon and the rare Highlands c reatures that live there. This program will inaugurate a fabulous new era of protection\, appreciation\, and opportunity for the Blackwater Canyon!& nbsp\;
Learn about the event and RSVP Here. \;Questions? Ema il info@saveblackw ater.org \;or call 304-345-7663.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251022T2028100Z-399841-6837@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T160000 SUMMARY:Large array virtual tour DESCRIPTION:Event by National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) A large\, powerful radio telescope like the Very Large Array (VLA) requires no small amount of effort\, coordination\, and staff to operate and maintain. Join us for a virtual tour to learn more about the ins and outs of how the Nat ional Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) continues to keep the VLA up and running as the hardest-working Earth-based telescope in the world. Registr ation is required: https://public.nrao.edu/event/virtual-vla-operations-to ur/ https://fb.me/e/2dVGm9DDZ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;National Radio Astr onomy Observatory (NRAO)
A large\, powerful radio telescope like the Very Large Array (VL A) requires no small amount of effort\, coordination\, and staff to operat e and maintain. Join us for a virtual tour to learn more about the ins and outs of how the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) continues to keep the VLA up and running as the hardest-working Earth-based telescope i n the world.
Registration is required: \;https://public.nrao.edu/event/virtual-vla-opera tions-tour/
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210426T1240500Z-399841-3864@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210714 SUMMARY:Upper Guyandotte TMDL comments due DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-DWWM is accepting comments and will hold a virtual public meeting for draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for select streams in the Lower Guyandotte River watershed. A TMDL is a plan of action required by the federal Clean Water Act to restore streams not meeting water quali ty standards. Select streams in the watershed do not meet fecal coliform bacteria\, total iron\, selenium\, pH\, dissolved aluminum\, and/or disso lved oxygen water quality standards. For detailed information and resource s for the TMDL\, click-here and select the Lower Guyandotte watershed in t he Hydrologic Group C list at the bottom of the page. An overview of the p roject is available at: https://arcg.is/0qjmCm. Comments must be submitted no later than July 14 and should be emailed or mailed to: Mindy Neil (Min dy.S.Neil@wv.gov) ATTN: Lower Guyandotte Draft TMDL comments WV Dept. of E nvironmental Protection\, 601 57th St. S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-DWWM i
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Water Quality Portal
The Water Quality Portal (WQP) is a coop erative service sponsored by the United States Geological Survey (USGS)\, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, and the National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC). It serves data collected by over 400 state\, federal\, tribal\, and local agencies.
https://www.waterqualitydata.u s/
Note: If your non-profit\, state agenc y\, NGO or other organization is funded by a federal grant\, all WQ collec ted all data must be entered into WQP. Download the pdf guide to learn mor e&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200818T2019370Z-399841-3364@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200601 SUMMARY:Space camp applications DESCRIPTION:Destination SPACE - Satellite Week July 21- 24\, 2020 Apply onl ine 2020 Destination SPACE - Satellite Week is a non-residential camp aime d at fostering long-term interest in Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM) by providing students an engaging\, hands-on\, remote sens ing educational opportunity. Satellite remote sensing provides a vast rang e of uses to analyze and potentially mitigate local and global environment al issues. Note: NASA is seeking applications only at this time. We are n ot certain if state COVID guidelines\, the NASA Facility or FSU will permi t gatherings such as this camp\, and have developed a virtual camp model i n the event we can not be face-to-face. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Destination SPACE - Satellite Week July 21- 24\, 2020
2020 Destination SPACE - Satellite Week is a non-residential camp aimed at fostering long-term interest in Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM) by providing students an engag ing\, hands-on\, remote sensing educational opportunity. Satellite remote sensing provides a vast range of uses to analyze and potentially mitigate local and global environmental issues. \;
Note: NASA is seeking applications only at this time. We are not certain if state COVID guidelines\, the NASA Facility or \;FSU will permit gatherings such as this camp\, and have developed a virtu al camp model in the event we can not be face-to-face.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200506T1443230Z-399841-3055@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T193000 SUMMARY:Meaningful community DESCRIPTION:Building a Meaningful Community Join this live chat on fosterin g relationships\, creating joyful communities and becoming more connected with the people in your organization and personal life. Click-Here to lear n more and register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building a Meaningful Community
Join this live chat on fostering relationships\, creating joyful communities and becoming more co nnected with the people in your organization and personal life. C lick-Here to learn more and register.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220906T1259240Z-399841-4884@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200417 SUMMARY:PLT activities DESCRIPTION:Project Learning Tree (PLT) Nature is a great teacher! PLT off ers multiple activities that connect the children in your life to the outd oors and nature. Suitable for ages 3 – 15\, some activities work better fo r younger children\, others are more suited for older children. The way yo u present them will change depending on your child’s knowledge and ability . The first link below provides many options and the second describes PLT #67 (How Big is Your Tree). https://www.plt.org/activities-for-families/ h ttps://youtu.be/StRgccP6IYc X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project Lear ning Tree (PLT)
Nature is a great teacher! \;PLT offers multiple activities that connect the chil dren in your life to the outdoors and nature. Suitable for ages 3 &ndash\; 15\, some activities work better for younger children\, others are more s uited for older children. The way you present them will change depending o n your child&rsquo\;s knowledge and ability. The first link below provides many options and the second describes PLT #67 (How Big is Your Tree).
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20200415T1243480Z-399841-2993@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T183000 SUMMARY:Mon Forest community meeting DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Rivers Coalition is holding a series of community meetings in October near the Mon Forest. Last fall\, WVRC held listenin g sessions with recreation users of the Mon Forest. You can check out the report of those listening sessions here: “Our Wild and Wonderful Mon”. Reg ister HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a Rivers Coalition is holding a series of community meetings in October ne ar the Mon Forest. \; Last fall\, WVRC held listening sessions with r ecreation users of the Mon Forest. You can check out the report of those l istening sessions here: &ldquo\;Our Wild and Wonderful Mon&rdquo\;.< /p>
Register HERE \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Welton Park (Pavilion 5) UID:20221011T1938570Z-399841-4942@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T170000 SUMMARY:MLPA annual meeting DESCRIPTION:MLPA annual meeting Please join us for our annual MLPA meeting and holiday potluck celebration at Opportunity House\, 47 Cleveland Ave\, Buckhannon from 2-5PM. Goals for 2019 will include fighting the ASH (Appal achian Storage Hub)\, developing clean energy alternatives (solar/wind\, e tc.)\, and promoting hemp farming and the thousands of products we can mak e from it. We'll be electing new officers\, presenting the Water Ambassado r Award\, discussing our progress this year\, planning for 2019\, and of c ourse singing\, snacking\, and celebrating! Please bring a snack to share. Come to our annual meeting to learn more about the economic benefits of p reparing for climate change from our special speaker\, climate expert Alla n Tweddle-- check out our profile of Allan at the website below. http://ww w.mountainlakespreservation.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MLPA annual meeting
Please join us for our annual MLPA meeting and holiday potluck celebration at Opportunity House\, 47 Cleveland Ave\, Buckhannon from 2-5PM.
Goals for 2019 will include fighting the ASH (Appalachian Storage Hub)\, developing clean energy alternatives (solar/wind\, etc.)\, and promoting hemp farming and the thousands of products we can make from it. We'll be electing new offic ers\, presenting the Water Ambassador Award\, discussing our progress this year\, planning for 2019\, and of course singing\, snacking\, and celebra ting! Please bring a snack to share.
Come to our annual meeting to learn more about the economic benefits of preparing for climate change fr om our special speaker\, climate expert Allan Tweddle-- check out our prof ile of Allan at the website below.
http://www.mountainlakespreservation.org/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Opportunity House UID:20181214T1441120Z-399841-1410@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180907 SUMMARY:Troutlines Newsletter DESCRIPTION: Trout Lines Newsletter September 2018 For questions/corr ections email the editor at: ENCTU.newsletter@gmail.com. Just click the li nk below for the Newsletter in PDF format. Read it online or download it t o your PC. http://bit.ly/Troutlines-Sep X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Trout Lines Newsletter
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< p>September 2018 \;\;
For questions /corrections \;email the editor at: ENCTU.newsletter@gmail.com. Just click the link below for th e Newsletter in PDF format. Read it online or download it to your PC.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180907T1310250Z-399841-1170@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T153000 SUMMARY:Source water protection DESCRIPTION:The first EPA Nonpoint Source (NPS) Technical Exchange webcast of 2023 is Source Water Protection: Resources\, Planning\, and Projects. I t will feature a discussion on how source water protection in nonpoint sou rce management can impact both water quality and public health. Register h ere for the next webcast. Speakers: Daniella Rossi\, USEPA\; Lynn Thorp\, Clean Water Action\; Tatiana Davila\, Nebraska Department of Environment a nd Energy and Katie Basiotis\, Kansas Department of Health and Environment . The Webinar will be provided through the Zoom platform. Once you have re gistered you will have the option to save the meeting information directly to your calendar. If you are unable to attend we will record the presenta tion for later viewing. As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exchange forum c onsists of 1.5 hour webcasts covering a broad variety of NPS-related topic s. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on EPA’s NPS webpage. EPAlogo. png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The first EP A Nonpoint Source (NPS) Technical Exchange webcast of 2023 is Source Water Protection: Resources\, Planning\, and Projects. It will feature a discus sion on how source water protection in nonpoint source management can impa ct both water quality and public health. Register here for the next webcast.
The Webinar will be provided through the Zoom pl atform. Once you have registered you will have the option to save the meet ing information directly to your calendar. If you are unable to attend we will record the presentation for later viewing. \;As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exchange forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts covering a broa d variety of NPS-related topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on EPA&rsquo\;s NPS webpage.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20230104T2108080Z-399841-5079@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200710 SUMMARY:Creek Courses DESCRIPTION:Creek Courses are a series of water-quality related topics deve loped by Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) to build volunt eer aquatic science and water policy baseline knowledge. Creek Courses wer e created while transitioning to a virtual world during the beginning of p eak water quality monitoring season to keep volunteers informed and engage d. Stay tuned on our YouTube channel for our equipment training videos tha t will be coming out this month and next! Hayat Rasul | Outreach & Communi cations Specialist\, Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) | 7 17.245.1135 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Creek Courses are a series of water-quality related top ics developed by Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) to buil d volunteer aquatic science and water policy baseline knowledge. Creek Cou rses were created while transitioning to a virtual world during the beginn ing of peak water quality monitoring season to keep volunteers informed an d engaged. Stay tuned on our YouTube channel for our equipment training videos that will be coming out this month and next!
Hayat Rasul \;| Outreach &\; Communications Sp ecialist\, Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) | \;717.2 45.1135 \;
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200709T1932390Z-399841-3264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604 SUMMARY:Litter Buster challenge DESCRIPTION:In honor of WV Litter Busters five year anniversay\, we are ann oucing a challenge for the month of June. Pick up five pieces of litter or 5 bags of litter anywhere in West Virginia. Please participate\, take a p hoto\, and post here in the group using the hashtags #WVLitterBusters and #5YearChallenge. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In honor of& nbsp\;WV Litter Busters five year anniversay\, we are a nnoucing a \;challenge for the month of June.
Pick up five pieces of litter or 5 bags of litter anywhere in West Virginia. \;Please participate\, take a pho to\, and post here in the group using the hashtags #WVLitterBusters and #5YearChallenge.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250604T1635490Z-399841-6570@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220216 SUMMARY:FOC activity booklet DESCRIPTION:Follow Ellie and her freshwater friends as they explore the Che at River\, and learn how you can make a difference! The activities include coloring\, word search\, puzzles\, mazes\, connect the dots and more! Dow nload the activity booklet to get started on your adventures of the Cheat River. FOCActivityBooklet.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Follow Ellie and her freshwater friends as they explore the Cheat River\, and learn ho w you can make a difference! The activities include coloring\, word search \, puzzles\, mazes\, connect the dots and more! Download the activity book let to get started on your adventures of the Cheat River.
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This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here :
In this issue:
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240426T1702440Z-399841-5813@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200806 SUMMARY:EP Forestry Stewardship DESCRIPTION:Forest Stewardship program announced in eastern panhandle WV Di vision of Forestry is announcing a sign-up period for the Forest Stewardsh ip program counties in the Chesapeake Bay watershed in the state's eastern panhandle. The program assists landowners with the management of forest o n properties in Grant\, Hardy\, Morgan\, Hampshire\, Mineral\, Berkeley\, Pendleton\, and Jefferson counties. Applications to enlist in the program will be accepted beginning August 10. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For est Stewardship program announced in eastern panhandle
WV Division of Forestry \;is announci ng a sign-up period for the Forest Stewardship program counties in the Che sapeake Bay watershed in the state's eastern panhandle. The program assist s landowners with the management of forest on properties in Grant\, Hardy\ , Morgan\, Hampshire\, Mineral\, Berkeley\, Pendleton\, and Jefferson coun ties. Applications to enlist in the program will be accepted beginning Aug ust 10.
Click-Here to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200805T1336190Z-399841-3312@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T140000 SUMMARY:Tree Planting with Trout Unlimited RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T090000 DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited will be planting 600 large container trees and 2000 live stakes on a soon to be completed in-stream habitat restoration p roject. To accomplish this\, we need as many volunteers as possible. We wi ll be planting trees and live stakes on October 29th and 30th. Volunteers will meet me in Harman\, WV across from the school and we will carpool to the planting location\, which is near Franklin\, WV. Anyone interested in attending please contact me\, Travis Ferry\, at 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu. org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Unlimited will be planting 600 large container trees and 2000 live stakes on a soon to be completed in-stream h abitat restoration project. To accomplish this\, we need as many volunteer s as possible. We will be planting trees and live stakes on October 29th and 30th. Volunteers will meet me in Harman\, WV acro ss from the school and we will carpool to the planting location\, which is near Franklin\, WV. Anyone interested in attending please contact me\, Tr avis Ferry\, at 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu.o rg.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151026T1450410Z-399841-177@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T140000 SUMMARY:Tree Planting with Trout Unlimited DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited will be planting 600 large container trees and 2000 live stakes on a soon to be completed in-stream habitat restoration p roject. To accomplish this\, we need as many volunteers as possible. We wi ll be planting trees and live stakes on October 29th and 30th. Volunteers will meet me in Harman\, WV across from the school and we will carpool to the planting location\, which is near Franklin\, WV. Anyone interested in attending please contact me\, Travis Ferry\, at 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu. org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Unlimited will be planting 600 large container trees and 2000 live stakes on a soon to be completed in-stream h abitat restoration project. To accomplish this\, we need as many volunteer s as possible. We will be planting trees and live stakes on October 29th and 30th. Volunteers will meet me in Harman\, WV acro ss from the school and we will carpool to the planting location\, which is near Franklin\, WV. Anyone interested in attending please contact me\, Tr avis Ferry\, at 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu.o rg.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151026T1451110Z-399841-178@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T130000 SUMMARY:Please help plant trees along Tuscarora Creek\, Berkeley County\, W V DESCRIPTION:For more information contact Herb Peddicord\, (304)229-2665 Vol unteers are needed to plant trees along Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County \, WV. The site is at the entrance to Tuscarora Springs development\, whe re Horizon Way intersects with Tuscarora Pike\, Martinsburg\, WV. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information contact Herb Peddicord \, (304)229-2665
\nVolunteers are needed to plant trees along Tuscar ora Creek in Berkeley County\, WV. \;The site is at the entrance to T uscarora Springs development\, where Horizon Way intersects with Tuscarora Pike\, Martinsburg\, WV.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151026T1456110Z-399841-179@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T130000 SUMMARY:WVAW needs your input DESCRIPTION:WV American Water (WVAW) is hosting a webinar for our Region 4 systems. This includes our Bluefield\, Bluestone\, New River\, Kanawha Val ley\, and Gassaway water systems. Participants will have the opportunity t o ask questions and submit written comments during the webinar. Please vis it us online for access and instructions. Not able to join us for the webi nar? No problem. You can view the SWPP for your community and submit your feedback online. Comments must be received by November 22 to be considered for the Region 4 SWPP updates. Fill out our online SWP feedback form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV American Water (WVAW) is hosting a webinar for our Region 4 systems. This includes our Bluefield\, Bluestone\, New River\, Kanawha Valley\, and Gassaway wate r systems. \;Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions a nd submit written comments during the webinar.
Please visit us online for access and instructions. \;Not able to join us for the webinar? No problem. Y ou can view the SWPP for your community and submit your feedback online. C omments must be received by November 22 to be considered for the Region 4 SWPP updates. Fill out our online SWP feedback form.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20241029T1339470Z-399841-6109@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T160000 SUMMARY:Wetland walk DESCRIPTION:Wetland Walk Join us for a walk along a trail and boardwalk and learn to enjoy and appreciate our wonderful wetlands. Identification of m any wildflowers and trees will occur along the way. Note: It may be muddy and slippery if it has recently rained. There is little to no elevation ch ange\, and generally the walk takes about an hour. It could be slightly lo nger. For more informaiton visit the website below are call (304) 866-2215 . The walk will be lead by Master Naturalist Andy Dalton. https://wvstatep arks.com/event/wonderful-wetlands-stroll/ WetlandWalk_CV.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wetland Walk
Join us for a \;walk along a trail and boardwalk and learn to enjoy and app reciate our wonderful wetlands. Identification of many wildflowers and tre es will occur along the way. No te: It may be muddy and slippery if it has recently rained.
There is little to no \;elevation change\, \;and generally the wa lk takes about an hour. It could be slightly longer. For more informaiton visit the website below are call (304) 866-2215. The walk will be lead by Master Naturalist Andy Dalton.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/wonderful- wetlands-stroll/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley State Park UID:20180906T1309320Z-399841-1158@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T160000 SUMMARY:Wetland walk DESCRIPTION:Wetland Walk Join us for a walk along a trail and boardwalk and learn to enjoy and appreciate our wonderful wetlands. Identification of m any wildflowers and trees will occur along the way. Note: It may be muddy and slippery if it has recently rained. There is little to no elevation ch ange\, and generally the walk takes about an hour. It could be slightly lo nger. For more informaiton visit the website below are call (304) 866-2215 . The walk will be lead by Master Naturalist Andy Dalton. https://wvstatep arks.com/event/wonderful-wetlands-stroll/ WetlandWalk_CV.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wetland Walk
Join us for a \;walk along a trail and boardwalk and learn to enjoy and app reciate our wonderful wetlands. Identification of many wildflowers and tre es will occur along the way. No te: It may be muddy and slippery if it has recently rained.
There is little to no \;elevation change\, \;and generally the wa lk takes about an hour. It could be slightly longer. For more informaiton visit the website below are call (304) 866-2215. The walk will be lead by Master Naturalist Andy Dalton.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/wonderful- wetlands-stroll/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley State Park UID:20180906T1309020Z-399841-1159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200415 SUMMARY:CDC - cloth mask DESCRIPTION:Cloth mask CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in publi c settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintai n (e.g.\, grocery stores and pharmacies)\, especially in areas of signific ant community-based transmission. Cloth face coverings should… Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face\; Be secured with ties or ear loops\; Include multiple layers of fabric\; Allow for breathing without r estriction\; and Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape. Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cloth mask
CDC reco mmends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other soc ial distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g.\, grocery stores a nd pharmacies)\, especially in areas of significant commu nity-based transmission. Cloth face coverings should&hellip\;
Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20200415T1251180Z-399841-2995@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823 SUMMARY:Bay Stewards DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Bay Trust - Bay Stewards Newsletter In this issue: C ommunity news Virtual open house News from around the Bay Grants and oppor tunities And more... Read all the stories here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Chesapeake B ay Trust - Bay Stewards Newsletter
In this issue:
And more... < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Read all the stories here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240823T1507580Z-399841-5984@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T160000 SUMMARY:Bluestone Lake pop-up recycling RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with organizations in the New River Gorge\, Ne w River Clean Water Alliance and New River Gorge National Park and Preserv e\, NRC is taking the plastic free idea to the New River Gorge with “No Ne w Plastic”\, a series of 4 summertime pop-up recycling & educational outre ach events taking place throughout the New River Gorge from June – Septemb er. The August pop up will be held Friday\, August 9 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Pits Road near the boat launch and on Saturday\, August 10 from 10:0 0 AM – 2:00 PM at Meador Campground at Bluestone State Park. The September events will be held during Gauley Season near the Gauley River. More info HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In collabora tion with organizations in the New River Gorge\, New River Clean Water All iance and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve\, NRC is taking the p lastic free idea to the New River Gorge with \;&ldquo\;No New Plastic& rdquo\;\, \;a series of 4 summertime pop-up recycling &\; education al outreach events taking place throughout the New River Gorge from June & ndash\; September.
The Augus t pop up will be held Friday\, August 9 from 12:00 PM &ndash\; 4:00 PM at Pits Road near the boat launch and on Saturday\, August 10 from 10:00 AM & ndash\; 2:00 PM at Meador Campground at Bluestone State Park. The Septembe r events will be held during Gauley Season near the Gauley River.
More info \;HERE.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240808T1645330Z-399841-5949@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000 SUMMARY:Primitive fishing demo DESCRIPTION:Event by Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation Come join Appalachian Living History's Doug Wood as he does a live demonstration of how American Indians fished our Coal River in the 18th century. The presen tation includes the live demonstration and hands-on activities with an exp ert. While you are here\, come in and check out the new American Indian ar tifact display inside the center as well. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation< /span>
Come join Appalachian Living History's Doug Wood as he does a live demonstration of how American India ns fished our Coal River in the 18th century. The presentation includes th e live demonstration and hands-on activities with an expert. While you are here\, come in and check out the new American Indian artifact display ins ide the center as well.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20240808T1650470Z-399841-5951@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001 SUMMARY:WV Trail conference DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2024 WV Trail Conference! Visit wv trail.org/registration today to secure your spot. Email lisa@wvtrail.org f or more information. 2024WVTrailConference.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is open for the 2024 WV Trail Conference! Visit \;wvtrail.org/registration \;today to s ecure your spot. Email \;lisa@wvtrail.org \;for more information.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Stonewall Resort UID:20240808T1701070Z-399841-5953@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916 SUMMARY:Potomac River Conference DESCRIPTION:Join ICPRB on October 17 in Lorton\, VA\, for the 2024 Potomac River Conference: Reeling in the Challenge of Aquatic Invasive Species whi ch expounds on the science\, policy\, and management of invasive fishes an d other aquatic species in the Potomac River basin. The agenda starts out with an invasive species case study of blue catfish and leads into researc h on other invasive species in the Potomac River. Click here for more info rmation and registration details >>> X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join ICPRB o
n October 17 in Lorton\, VA\, for the 2024 Potomac River
Conference: \;Reeling in the Challenge of Aquatic Invasive Species whi
ch expounds on the science\, policy\, and management of invasive fishes an
d other aquatic species in the Potomac River basin. The \;
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In this issu e:
Events
Grants
The \;New River Clean Water Alliance
is partnering with Summers County Solid Waste Authority for this cleanup o
pportunity. Bring your own boat! Volunteers will launch from 8-9 AM under
the bridge on Pits Road at Bluestone Lake. \; -->\; Google
Map location here.
Volun teers can also clean up the Mary Ingalls Trail on the same day if they don &rsquo\;t have a boat. A cookout will be provided after the event.
For more information contact \ ;recyclesummerscounty@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20240816T1512120Z-399841-5950@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240807 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the August 2024 edition of River Voices. This month\ , our summer of federal funding continues\, with a deeper dive into how gr oups can access current funding opportunities. Learn about EPA’s WaterTA s upport and hear from the American Flood Coalition about funding for resili ence. Plus\, mark Water Quality Month with a Meet Your Network interview f rom Saraly Gonzalez. Go to: https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-augu st-2024/ to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he August 2024 edition of \;River Voices. \;This month\, our summer of federal funding continues\, with a deeper dive into how grou ps can access current funding opportunities. Learn about EPA&rsquo\;s Wate rTA support and hear from the American Flood Coalition about funding for r esilience. \;Plus\, mark Water Quality Month with a Meet Your Netw ork interview from Saraly Gonzalez.
Go to: \;https://www.rivernetwork.org/river -voices-august-2024/ \;to read the stories.&nbs p\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240809T1710480Z-399841-5956@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180914 SUMMARY:NWQM conference abstracts due DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the National Water Quality Monitoring Counci l's 11th National Monitoring Conference\, scheduled to be held in Denver\, Colorado\, from March 25-29\, 2019. This conference provides many opportu nities for water stakeholders – federal\, state\, tribal and local water p rofessionals\, non-profits\, academia\, and volunteer citizen scientists – to network\, develop new skills and partnerships\, and exchange informati on. We are requesting abstracts for oral presentations and posters coverin g topics related to rivers and streams\, lakes\, wetlands\, coastal waters and estuaries\, groundwater\, and drinking water. Abstracts are due Septe mber 14. Please consider submitting an abstract for: A 15-minute oral pres entation\; A poster\; Details about submitting abstracts for any of these can be found on our conference web site Bookmark this page as we will upda te it frequently with more information on travel options and other confere nce information! Abstracts are welcome on any of the following conference themes: Water Quality Prediction: State of the Art and Future Directions E merging Risks in Water Quality Monitoring Water Across a Changing Hydrolog ic Cycle Tools to Mine\, Share\, and Visualize Water Quality Data Innovati ve Designs and Technology for Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Holi stic Water Quality Monitoring: Exploring Chemical\, Physical and Biologica l Integrity Effective Monitoring Collaborations and Partnerships Measuring Effectiveness of Management Actions\, Improvement\, and Restoration Activ ities Monitoring and Assessment to Protect Human and Ecosystem Health Nati onal Water Quality Monitoring Council: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/ Follow us on Twitter: @NWQMC X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for the National Water Quality Monitoring Council's 11th National Monit oring Conference\, scheduled to be held in Denver\, Colorado\, from March 25-29\, 2019. This conference provides many opportunities for water stakeh olders &ndash\; federal\, state\, tribal and local water professionals\, n on-profits\, academia\, and volunteer citizen scientists &ndash\; to netwo rk\, develop new skills and partnerships\, and exchange information.
We are requesting abstracts for o ral presentations and posters \;covering topics related to rivers and streams\, lakes\, wetlands\, coastal waters and estuaries\, groundwater\, and drinking water. Abstracts are due September 14. Please consider submit ting an abstract for:
De tails about submitting abstracts for any of these can be found on our conference web site \;Bookmark this page as we will update it frequently with more information on travel options a nd other conference information! Abstracts are welcome on any of the follo wing conference themes:
National Water Quality Monitoring Council: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/ Follow us on Twitter : @NWQMC
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180906T1330590Z-399841-1160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190724 SUMMARY:BTW summer teacher institute DESCRIPTION:BTW Summer Teacher Institute - Western Maryland This teacher pr ofessional development session is required for teachers who plan to bring their class to participate in the Bridging The Watershed (BTW) program. Ap ply here: Summer Teacher Institute Application Form Questions? Contact us: 301.292.5665 / jmiller@fergusonfoundation.org Date/Time: 07/23/2019 - 07/ 25/2019\, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Locations: Catoctin Mountain Park AM (Thurmont \, MD)/Monocacy Battlefield PM (Frederick\, MD) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BTW Summer T eacher Institute - Western Maryland
This teacher professional development session is required for teac hers who plan to bring their class to participate in the Bridging The Wate rshed (BTW) program. Apply here: Summer Teacher Institute Application Form
Questions? Contact \;us: 301.292.5665 / jmiller@fergusonfoundation.org
Date/Time: 07/23/2019 - 07/25/2 019\, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Locations: Catoctin Mounta in Park AM (Thurmont\, MD)/Monocacy Battlefield PM (Frederick\, MD)
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Catoctin Mountain Park UID:20190416T1739040Z-399841-1874@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240808 SUMMARY:WV Trail conference registration DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2024 WV Trail Conference! Visi t wvtrail.org/registration today to secure your spot. Email lisa@wvtrail.o rg for more information. 2024WVTrailConference.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for the 2024 WV Trail Conference! Visit wvtrail.org/registration today to secure yo ur spot. Email \;lisa @wvtrail.org for more information.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Stonewall Resort UID:20240808T1700140Z-399841-5952@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180619T200000 SUMMARY:FOC CAPABLE meeting DESCRIPTION:Calling all CAPABLE (Cheat Aquatic Pollution and BaseLine Ecolo gical) Monitoring Program volunteers and those interested in volunteering. We will be hosting a meeting at the Cheat Fest Pavilion to discuss how to become involved with Friends of the Cheat\, the future of the CAPABLE pro gram\, and to get to know one another! Pizza and refreshments will be prov ided. Please contact Madison Ball at madison@cheat.org for any questions o r to RVSP. https://www.facebook.com/695077737302666/posts/1310237602453340 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling all CAPABLE (Cheat Aquatic Pollutio n and BaseLine Ecological) Monitoring Program volunteers and those interes ted in volunteering. We will be hosting a meeting at the Cheat Fest Pavili on to discuss how to become involved with Friends of the Cheat\, the futur e of the CAPABLE program\, and to get to know one another!
Pizza a nd refreshments will be provided. Please contact Madison Ball at \;madison@cheat.org for any questions or to RVSP.
https://www.facebook.com/695077737302666/posts/1310237602453340/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180615T1257500Z-399841-812@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180622T170000 SUMMARY:Wetland training webinar DESCRIPTION: Friday\, June 22\, 2018 at 3pm ET Presenters ▪ Mary Manning\, US Forest Service ▪ Doug Norris\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resourc es ▪ Karen Fullen\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Register a t: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2247385665903618305 Descripti on This first webinar in ASWM and NRCS’s jointly developed nine-part wetla nd training webinar series will provide an introduction to wetlands. The w ebinar will start with introducing the primary components of a wetland\, m oving on to what makes wetlands distinctive from other types of waters and land. Next\, the webinar will cover the variability of wetlands across th e landscape\, including across seasons and time and the benefits of wetlan ds. The training will conclude with a discussion of the history of and cha nges in agriculture policy in relation to wetland losses and gains. By the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to describe what a wetland is and be able to explain to others the value of wetlands. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
| Friday\, June 22\, 2018 at 3pm ET Presenters ▪ Mary Manning\, US Fores t Service ▪ Doug Norris\, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ▪ Kare n Fullen\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Register&nb sp\;at: https: //attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2247385665903618305< /p> |
| Description This first webinar in ASWM and NRCS&rsquo\;s jointly developed nine-part wetland training webinar series will provide an introduction to wetlan ds. The webinar will start with introducing the primary components of a we tland\, moving on to what makes wetlands distinctive from other types of w aters and land. Next\, the webinar will cover the variability of wetlands across the landscape\, including across seasons and time and the benefits of wetlands. The training will conclude with a discussion of the history o f and changes in agriculture policy in relation to wetland losses and gain s. By the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to describe what a wetland is and be able to explain to others the value of wetlands. |
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200212T1918260Z-399841-2749@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T153000 SUMMARY:Project WET workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in educating children about the most precious resource on the planet.. Water! This Project WET Workshop is sponsored by the WV DE P and Putnam County Solid Waste Authority and FREE to attend. You must reg ister to attend! Email Tomi.M.Bergstrom@wv.gov or Charity.Fellure@pcswa.or g or call 304-926-0499 ext. 1098 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us in educating children about the mos t precious resource on the planet.. Water!
This Project WET Worksh op is sponsored by the WV DEP and Putnam County Solid Waste Authority and FREE to attend.
You must register to attend!
Email Tomi.M. Bergstrom@wv.gov or Charity.Fellure@pcswa.org or call 304-926-0499 ext. 10 98
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CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Putnam County Library (Teays Valley Branch) UID:20180116T1634170Z-399841-464@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T120000 SUMMARY:Electromagnetic kit workshop DESCRIPTION:NASA is presenting a workshop at the NASA Katherine Johnson IV& V Facility in Fairmont on two of our kits: Electromagnetic Spectrum (Makin g the Invisible Detectable)\, and Magnetic Storms. This training is desig ned for those who would like to use these kits as part of a STEM carnival or event rather than for classroom use\, so the content portion of the tra ining will be very abbreviated. You will still be certified to borrow bot h kits\, but if you're interested in teaching them in a classroom setting it may be best to schedule a full training with us at a later time. If y ou are interested\, please register here. Because this training is held at a secure facility\, please make sure to bring photo ID and know that any bags you bring in will be subject to inspection. We have a limited number of spaces for this training. Emily Helton\, Education Specialist Kather ine Johnson NASA IV&V Education Resource Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NASA is pres enting a workshop at the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&\;V Facility in Fair mont on two of our kits: Electromagnetic Spectrum (Making the Invisible Detectable)\, and Magnetic Storms. \; This training is designed for thos e who would like to use these kits as part of a STEM carnival or event rat her than for classroom use\, so the content portion of the training will b e very abbreviated. \; You will still be certified to borrow both kits \, but if you're interested in teaching them in a classroom setting it may be best to schedule a full training with us at a later time. \; \ ;
If you are interested\, pl ease register here. Because this training is held at a secure facility\, please make sure to bring photo ID and know that any b ags you bring in will be subject to inspection. \; We have a limited n umber of spaces for this training. \; \;
Emily Helton \, Education Specialist
Katherine Johnson NASA IV&\;V Educ ation Resource Center
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Katherine Johnson NASA IV&V Education Resource Center UID:20200212T1923090Z-399841-2750@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150922 SUMMARY:Potomac R. Float Trip\; Cacapon Junction or Great Cacapon to Hancoc k - 9 miles - Open to public - Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Potomac River Keepers Float Trip Brent Walls of the Potomac Riv er Keepers and Frank Rogers of the Cacapon Institute invite you to partici pate in their Upper Potomac Float Trip on any or all of the following days : September 19\, 22\, 23\, 25\, 27\, and 28. The full float trip schedule is as follows: Sept 19 - Kick off - Cumberland to Spring Gap - 10.7 miles – Open to the public (Camping at Spring Gap) Sept 20 - Spring Gap to Paw Paw - 19 miles Sept 21 - Paw Paw to Great Cacapon/Cacapon Junction - 28 miles Sept 22 - Cacapon Junction or Great Cacapon to Hancock - 9 miles - O pen to public - Day Trip Sept 23 - Hancock to McCoy’s Ferry - 14.5 miles - Open to the public - Day Trip Sept 24 - McCoy’s Ferry to Williamsport - 1 4 miles Sept 25 - Williamsport to Big Slack Water (slow 15 miles) - Open to the public (Camping at Big Slack Water) Sept 26 - Big Slack Water to Na tional Conservation Training Center - 2 miles Sept 27 - World Rivers Day - Dam 4 to Shepherdstown - 11 miles - Open to the public -Day trip Sept 28 - Shepherdstown to Harper's Ferry Adventure Center - Open to the public (C amping at Adventure Center) In particular\, the Cacapon Institute will sup port your participation in the September 22nd trip tentatively scheduled f rom 10 AM to 3:30 PM between Great Cacapon\, WV and Hancock\, MD by provid ing kayaks or canoes and carpooling support between Hancock and Great Caca pon as needed. Parking is available at the Cacapon Institute\, 10 Rock Fo rd Road\, Great Cacapon\, WV (weather permitting). Parking is also availa ble at the C&O Canal Park at the bottom on South Pennsylvania Street in Ha ncock\, MD. If you are interested in participating\, please register with the Cacapon Institute at 304-258-8013\, or call Frank Rodgers at 304-258-7 657 or email him at FRodgers@CacaponInstitute.org. Frank will provide you additional details as the time nears. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Brent Walls of the Potomac River Keepers and Frank Rogers
of the Cacapon Institute invite you to participate in their Upper Potomac
Float Trip on any or all of the following days: September 19\, 22\, 23\,
25\, 27\, and 28. \;The full float trip schedule is as follows:
Sept 19 - Kick off - Cumberland to Spring Gap - 10.7 miles &ndash\
; Open to the public (Camping at Spring Gap) \;
Sept 20 -
Spring Gap to Paw Paw - 19 miles \;
Sept 21 - Paw Paw to
Great Cacapon/Cacapon Junction - 28 miles
Sept 22 - Cacapon
Junction or Great Cacapon to Hancock - 9 miles - Open to public - Day Trip
Sept 23 - Hancock to McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry - 14.5 miles - Ope
n to the public - Day Trip
Sept 24 - McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry to
Williamsport - 14 miles \;
Sept 25 - Williamsport to Big
Slack Water (slow 15 miles) - Open to the public (Camping at Big Slack Wat
er)
Sept 26 - Big Slack Water to National Conservation Traini
ng Center - 2 miles
Sept 27 - World Rivers Day - Dam 4 to She
pherdstown - 11 miles - Open to the public -Day trip
Sept 28
- Shepherdstown to Harper's Ferry Adventure Center - Open to the public (C
amping at Adventure Center)
In particular\, the Cacapon Insti
tute will support your participation in the September 22nd trip tentativel
y scheduled from 10 AM to 3:30 PM between Great Cacapon\, WV and Hancock\,
MD by providing kayaks or canoes and carpooling support between Hancock a
nd Great Cacapon as needed. \;Parking is available at the Cacapon Ins
titute\, 10 Rock Ford Road\, Great Cacapon\, WV (weather permitting). &nbs
p\;Parking is also available at the C&\;O Canal Park at the bottom on S
outh Pennsylvania Street in Hancock\, MD.
If you are interest
ed in participating\, please register with the Cacapon Institute at 304-25
8-8013\, or call Frank Rodgers at 304-258-7657 or email him at FRodgers@CacaponI
nstitute.org. \;Frank will provide you additional details as the
time nears.
Brent Walls of the Potomac River Keepers and Frank Rogers
of the Cacapon Institute invite you to participate in their Upper Potomac
Float Trip on any or all of the following days: September 19\, 22\, 23\,
25\, 27\, and 28. \;The full float trip schedule is as follows:
Sept 19 - Kick off - Cumberland to Spring Gap - 10.7 miles &ndash\
; Open to the public (Camping at Spring Gap) \;
Sept 20 -
Spring Gap to Paw Paw - 19 miles \;
Sept 21 - Paw Paw to
Great Cacapon/Cacapon Junction - 28 miles
Sept 22 - Cacapon
Junction or Great Cacapon to Hancock - 9 miles - Open to public - Day Trip
Sept 23 - Hancock to McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry - 14.5 miles - Ope
n to the public - Day Trip
Sept 24 - McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry to
Williamsport - 14 miles \;
Sept 25 - Williamsport to Big
Slack Water (slow 15 miles) - Open to the public (Camping at Big Slack Wat
er)
Sept 26 - Big Slack Water to National Conservation Traini
ng Center - 2 miles
Sept 27 - World Rivers Day - Dam 4 to She
pherdstown - 11 miles - Open to the public -Day trip
Sept 28
- Shepherdstown to Harper's Ferry Adventure Center - Open to the public (C
amping at Adventure Center)
In particular\, the Cacapon Insti
tute will support your participation in the September 22nd trip tentativel
y scheduled from 10 AM to 3:30 PM between Great Cacapon\, WV and Hancock\,
MD by providing kayaks or canoes and carpooling support between Hancock a
nd Great Cacapon as needed. \;Parking is available at the Cacapon Ins
titute\, 10 Rock Ford Road\, Great Cacapon\, WV (weather permitting). &nbs
p\;Parking is also available at the C&\;O Canal Park at the bottom on S
outh Pennsylvania Street in Hancock\, MD.
If you are interest
ed in participating\, please register with the Cacapon Institute at 304-25
8-8013\, or call Frank Rodgers at 304-258-7657 or email him at FRodgers@CacaponI
nstitute.org. \;Frank will provide you additional details as the
time nears.
Brent Walls of the Potomac River Keepers and Frank Rogers
of the Cacapon Institute invite you to participate in their Upper Potomac
Float Trip on any or all of the following days: September 19\, 22\, 23\,
25\, 27\, and 28. \;The full float trip schedule is as follows:
Sept 19 - Kick off - Cumberland to Spring Gap - 10.7 miles &ndash\
; Open to the public (Camping at Spring Gap) \;
Sept 20 -
Spring Gap to Paw Paw - 19 miles \;
Sept 21 - Paw Paw to
Great Cacapon/Cacapon Junction - 28 miles
Sept 22 - Cacapon
Junction or Great Cacapon to Hancock - 9 miles - Open to public - Day Trip
Sept 23 - Hancock to McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry - 14.5 miles - Ope
n to the public - Day Trip
Sept 24 - McCoy&rsquo\;s Ferry to
Williamsport - 14 miles \;
Sept 25 - Williamsport to Big
Slack Water (slow 15 miles) - Open to the public (Camping at Big Slack Wat
er)
Sept 26 - Big Slack Water to National Conservation Traini
ng Center - 2 miles
Sept 27 - World Rivers Day - Dam 4 to She
pherdstown - 11 miles - Open to the public -Day trip
Sept 28
- Shepherdstown to Harper's Ferry Adventure Center - Open to the public (C
amping at Adventure Center)
In particular\, the Cacapon Insti
tute will support your participation in the September 22nd trip tentativel
y scheduled from 10 AM to 3:30 PM between Great Cacapon\, WV and Hancock\,
MD by providing kayaks or canoes and carpooling support between Hancock a
nd Great Cacapon as needed. \;Parking is available at the Cacapon Ins
titute\, 10 Rock Ford Road\, Great Cacapon\, WV (weather permitting). &nbs
p\;Parking is also available at the C&\;O Canal Park at the bottom on S
outh Pennsylvania Street in Hancock\, MD.
If you are interest
ed in participating\, please register with the Cacapon Institute at 304-25
8-8013\, or call Frank Rodgers at 304-258-7657 or email him at FRodgers@CacaponI
nstitute.org. \;Frank will provide you additional details as the
time nears.
Our pristine headwaters in \;the Mon Forest \;are a crucial part of our ecosys tem and deserve the utmost protection. That's why we're \;bringing tog ether a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for prese rving the natural beauty of our Appalachian headwaters.
Your presence and suppo rt at 'Conversations on Headwaters' will be invaluable as we work together to protect our natural resources for generations to come. Learn more \;Here. \; CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Depot in Town Square UID:20230801T1827500Z-399841-5358@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T170000 SUMMARY:Barrels & BBQ DESCRIPTION:Join the Safe Water Harpers Ferry & Elks Run Watershed Group at Barrels & BBQ! Come learn how rain barrels work\, paint your barrel on si te\, and take one home to collect rain water for your garden. Drinks and food will be available for purchase at the event. We will also be raffling a professionally painted barrel. This is a family-friendly event\, with o pportunities for little ones to help beautify the barrels. We ask that eac h household only sign up for 1 barrel so that we can disperse them as far and wide as possible. Please register in advance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join the Saf e Water Harpers Ferry &\; Elks Run Watershed Group at Barrels &\; BB Q! \;Come learn how rain barrels work\, paint your barrel on site\, an d take one home to collect rain water for your garden. \;
Drinks and food will be available for pu rchase at the event. We will also be raffling a professionally painted bar rel. This is a family-friendly event\, with opportunities for little ones to help beautify the barrels. \;We ask that each household only sign u p for 1 barrel so that we can disperse them as far and wide as possible. < /span>
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:The Barn UID:20230801T1831330Z-399841-5359@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-11-week-of-march-23-2020/ In this issue... CIS A guidance on essential infrastructure workers Free EPA training resources ACWA letter to Congress re: COVID-19 response OECA memo on COVID-19 impli cations for EPA enforcement ACWA COVID-19 resources Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and u pcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-xi-issue-11-week-of-march -23-2020/
In this i ssue...
AC WA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming acti vities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlig hts important information
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200327T1702420Z-399841-2914@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T150000 SUMMARY:Anthing that floats DESCRIPTION:The WV Coal Festival will be holding the first annual “Anything that floats” –Float! We will be awarding winners for the most elaborate f loats. And\, we will have a shuttle back to your cars. Kayak rentals are a vailable –please see event page below for prices and rental information. T he event will start the old Madison Pool and end at the new Danville dock on Phipps Ave. Participate price is $20 and includes T-shirt\, door prizes \, food and live music. For information please contact Maxine at 304-208-1 455 or Judy and 304-369-9127 https://www.facebook.com/events/2141246426857 56/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV Coal Festival will be holding the fi rst annual &ldquo\;Anything that floats&rdquo\; &ndash\;Float! We will be awarding winners for the most elaborate floats. And\, we will have a shutt le back to your cars. Kayak rentals are available &ndash\;please see event page below for prices and rental information. The event will start the ol d Madison Pool and end at the new Danville dock on Phipps Ave. Participate price is $20 and includes T-shirt\, door prizes\, food and live music. Fo r information please contact Maxine at 304-208-1455 or Judy and 304-369-91 27
https://www.face book.com/events/214124642685756/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Danville\, WV UID:20180523T1312450Z-399841-750@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180615 SUMMARY:Appalachian Geoscience camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Geoscience camp - WVU Outdoor Education Center The United States Geological Survey and the West Virginia Geological & Economi c Survey have teamed up with West Virginia University to initiate the Appa lachian Geoscience GeoCamp this summer. Students will explore concepts and skills related to the earth sciences\, including orienteering\, topograph ic and geologic mapping\, forest ecology and more. The GeoCamp experience will go far beyond indoor lessons and lectures by putting learning into th e field alongside experts\, to create hands-on experiences that allow stud ents to explore possible future interests and careers. Applicants must be high school students as of Fall 2018 or graduating seniors. The cost is $1 75/person and includes lodging\, food and amenities. Visit the link below to learn more. https://adventurewv.wvu.edu/davis-geo-camp X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Appalachian Geoscience camp - WVU Outdoor Education Center
< p>The United States Geological Survey and the West Virginia Geological &am p\; Economic Survey have teamed up with West Virginia University to initia te the Appalachian Geoscience GeoCamp this summer. Students will explore c oncepts and skills related to the earth sciences\, including orienteering\ , topographic and geologic mapping\, forest ecology and more. The GeoCamp experience will go far beyond indoor lessons and lectures by putting learn ing into the field alongside experts\, to create hands-on experiences that allow students to explore possible future interests and careers.Applicants must be high school students as of Fall 2018 or graduating seni ors. The cost is $175/person and includes lodging\, food and amenities. Vi sit the link below to learn more.
< a href='https://adventurewv.wvu.edu/davis-geo-camp'>https://adventurewv.wvu.edu/davis-geo-camp
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180523T1316330Z-399841-751@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210217 SUMMARY:WV Rivers E-news DESCRIPTION:In this issue House Judiciary to consider water quality standar ds MVP Fined $300\,000 for violations President Biden sets ambitious conse rvation goals E-Day goes virtual on March 10 Upcoming events and more. Cli ck-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue
Click-Here
Berkeley Cou nty suspends plastic recycling.
Effective immediately\, the Berkeley County Recycling Program is suspe nding the collection of all plastic containers and plastic bags at all loc ations. This decision was not made lightly. Unfortunately\, due to a natio nal commodity market crisis with recycling plastic\, we are simply unable to locate an affordable and consistent market for any plastic material.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20210305T1348070Z-399841-3694@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210410 SUMMARY:Potomac River watershed cleanup DESCRIPTION:Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Connecting people to their loca l watershed The annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has become a decisi ve catalyst for progress that ignites people’s interest and passion for th e environment and community action. The largest regional event of its kind \, the cleanup engages residents and community leaders and generates momen tum for change. The Potomac River cleanup has grown from a small shoreline cleanup at Piscataway National Park to a watershed wide network. What sta rted as a few cleanup events along the Potomac River is now a regional eve nt spanning Maryland\, Virginia\, the District of Columbia\, West Virginia \, and Pennsylvania. Click-Here to learn more\, volunteer or be a site lea der. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Poto mac River Watershed Cleanup
Connecting people to their local watershed
The ann ual \;Potomac River Waters hed Cleanup has become a decisive catalyst for progress that ignites people&rsquo\;s interest and passion for the environment and community action. The largest regional event of its kind\, the cleanup eng ages residents and community leaders and generates momentum for change. Th e Potomac River cleanup has grown from a small shoreline cleanup at Piscat away National Park to a watershed wide network. What started as a few clea nup events along the Potomac River is now a regional event spanning Maryla nd\, Virginia\, the District of Columbia\, West Virginia\, and Pennsylvani a.
Click-Here \;to learn m ore\, volunteer or be a site leader.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210319T1655350Z-399841-3732@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504 SUMMARY:§319 Program Overview DESCRIPTION:Summary The Clean Water Act §319 requires States to form a Nonp oint Source (NPS) Program and authorizes Congress to provide funds to the States. Would you like to learn more about West Virginia’s NPS Program? Cl ick-Here DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summary
The Clean Water Act §\;319 requires States to form a Nonpoint Sour
ce (NPS) Program and authorizes Congress to provide funds to the States. W
ould you like to learn more about West Virginia&rsquo\;s NPS Program?
Lay of the L and: Healthy Soil\, Healthy Water
When: Thursday\, January 17 (incle ment weather date: January 24)\; Where: Stroud Water Research Center\, \;970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311 \; \;< /span>
This short documentary shows local farmers using best manage ment practices to improve their bottom line and protect water quality in o ur streams and rivers. The film was produced by Natural Light Films in par tnership with the Stroud Center\, PA No-Till Alliance\, and the Lancaster County Conservancy. \;View the trailer
York County farmer\, Leroy Bupp\, will do his popular hands-on soil functi on demonstration after the film. \;Thanks to our sponsor\, this event is free to attend but RSVPs are appreciated. Note: Inclem ent weather information will be updated on our website and by email to tho se that have sent an RSVP.
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center UID:20190110T1550520Z-399841-1502@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190131 SUMMARY:Climate Literacy: Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Climate Literacy: Session 1 When: Thursday\, January 31\, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Session 2 will be March 7) Where: Shaver’s Creek Environmen tal Center\, 3400 Discovery Road\, Petersburg\, PA 16669 Audience: Environ mental educators (non-formal\, informal\, field-based\, naturalists) Cost: FREE! Includes a catered lunch. Pre-registration is required. Join the NO AA Chesapeake Bay Office\, Stroud Water Research Center\, and the Chesapea ke Bay Foundation for a two-part workshop series that will convene regiona l science and policy leaders and educators in an collaborative learning op portunity designed to explore the science and solutions around climate cha nge and consider how climate topics are and can be integrated within educa tional programming. During this workshop series participants will: Develop awareness/understanding of key aspects of locally relevant climate scienc e\; Gain access to resources for teaching about climate change\; Experienc e hands-on activities for exploring issues related to climate change\; and Explore opportunities for stewardship actions that can address the causes and consequences of a changing climate. Clicking [Register Now] will regi ster you for Session 1 in this workshop series. We will open registration for Session 2 (March 7) on January 31. Please consider holding this date o n your calendar as well. We strongly encourage participants to attend both sessions however we understand that schedules can be tight so please don’ t let your ability to attend only one workshop session prevent you from re gistering. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clim ate Literacy: Session 1
When: \;Thursday\, January 31\, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Session 2 will be March 7) Where< /strong>: Shaver&rsquo\;s Creek Environmental Center\, 3400 Discovery Road \, Petersburg\, PA 16669 Audience: \;Environmental ed ucators (non-formal\, informal\, field-based\, naturalists) Cost: \;FREE! Includes a catered lunch. \;Pre-registration is required.
Join the < a href='https://chesapeakebay.noaa.gov/'>NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office\, Stroud Water Research Center\, and the \;Chesapeake Bay Foundation \;for a two-part workshop series that w ill convene regional science and policy leaders and educators in an collab orative learning opportunity designed to explore the science and solutions around climate change and consider how climate topics are and can be inte grated within educational programming. During this workshop series partici pants will:
Clicking [Register Now] wil
l register you for Session 1 in this workshop series. We will open registr
ation for Session 2 (March 7) on January 31. Please consider holding this
date on your calendar as well. We strongly encourage participants to a
ttend both sessions however we understand that schedules can be tight so p
lease don&rsquo\;t let your ability to attend only one workshop session pr
event you from registering.
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center UID:20190110T1605460Z-399841-1503@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T170000 SUMMARY:How to work with wetlands in altered landscapes DESCRIPTION:How to work with wetlands in altered landscapes This is the fif th webinar in ASWM and NRCS’s jointly-developed nine-part wetland training webinar series. The webinar will begin with a presentation on types of ac tions taken that have altered\, degraded or destroyed wetlands over time. This will be followed by a discussion on how hydrology\, source water\, wa ter budgets and the soil/water interfaces vary by the location and wetland type (Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) class) and how adjustments to these lead to c hanges in wetlands. NRCS definitions of actions that can be taken to impro ve wetlands will be shared. The third talk will cover the concepts of how restoration\, enhancement\, and creation can support improved wetland heal th and waterfowl productivity\, looking primarily at the prairie potholes. The final presentation will discuss how to start with a watershed perspec tive to identify good management options on an individual property and int roduce specific actions that can be taken working in conjunction with a la ndowner to improve wetland health. Participants will come away from the we binar with an increased understanding of the extent of wetland alteration\ , concepts to support understanding wetland variability\, and management o ptions for returning wetlands to the land and supporting wetland health. R egister here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/445690731525460227 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to work with wetlands in altere d landscapes
This is the fifth webinar in ASWM and NRCS&r squo\;s jointly-developed nine-part wetland training webinar series.
The webinar will begin with a presentation on types of actions taken th at have altered\, degraded or destroyed wetlands over time. This will be f ollowed by a discussion on how hydrology\, source water\, water budgets an d the soil/water interfaces vary by the location and wetland type (Hydroge omorphic (HGM) class) and how adjustments to these lead to changes in wetl ands. NRCS definitions of actions that can be taken to improve wetlands wi ll be shared. The third talk will cover the concepts of how restoration\, enhancement\, and creation can support improved wetland health and waterfo wl productivity\, looking primarily at the prairie potholes. The final pre sentation will discuss how to start with a watershed perspective to identi fy good management options on an individual property and introduce specifi c actions that can be taken working in conjunction with a landowner to imp rove wetland health.
Participants will come away from the webinar with an increased understanding of the extent of wetland alteration\, conc epts to support understanding wetland variability\, and management options for returning wetlands to the land and supporting wetland health.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/445690731525460227< /a>
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181214T1445300Z-399841-1411@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T150000 SUMMARY:Eight ways to learn with GrantStation in 2019 DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more this year but aren’t sure w here to start? Join Sage Adams\, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Instr uctional Designer for GrantStation\, and Sara Kennedy\, Director of Online Education\, for a short webinar on how to maximize the abundance of onlin e learning resources available on GrantStation. You will learn how to enha nce your understanding of grantwriting\, grant strategies\, grants managem ent\, and information design through online education. Click-Here to regis ter and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you interested in learning more this ye ar but aren&rsquo\;t sure where to start? Join Sage Adams\, Chief Technolo gy Officer and Senior Instructional Designer for GrantStation\, and Sara K ennedy\, Director of Online Education\, for a short webinar on how to maxi mize the abundance of online learning resources available on GrantStation. You will learn how to enhance your understanding of grantwriting\, grant strategies\, grants management\, and information design through online edu cation.
Click-Here \;to register and learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181214T1448070Z-399841-1412@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230104 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the January 2023 edition of River Voices. This month \, we’re thrilled to release our State Revolving Fund Advocacy Toolkit – a first of its kind\, comprehensive resource that will make you an expert o n how to advocate for equitable implementation of historic federal investm ents in water infrastructure. And\, we hope your new year is off to a good start\, whatever that means for you! In this issue: Equitable Infrastruct ure Investments Through State Revolving Fund Advocacy Events & Learning Op portunities Member News & Tips Visit the website below to read the article s\, register for training opportunities and so much more. https://www.riv ernetwork.org/river-voices-january-2023/ RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he January 2023 edition of River Voices. This month\, we&rsquo\;re thrille d to release our State Revolving Fund Advocacy Toolkit &ndash\; a first of its kind\, comprehensive resource that will make you an expert on how to advocate fo r equitable implementation of historic federal investments in water infras tructure. And\, we hope your new year is off to a good start\, whatever th at means for you!
In this is sue:
Visit the website below to read the a rticles\, register for training opportunities and so much more. \;
https://www.rivernetwork.org/r iver-voices-january-2023/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230104T1858210Z-399841-5080@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210315 SUMMARY:UNITE summer program DESCRIPTION:UNITE Summer Program Event by WVSU Castem - West Virginia State University The Yellow Jackets UNITE Summer Program is a 4- 8 week paid in ternship opportunity for High School students. During the program\, studen ts will work with STEM faculty in a lab at WVSU. Participating students wi ll get hands-on experience in a real research lab\, learn more about the c ollege application process\, and increase their awareness of STEM careers. Visit the link below for registration and additional details. Application deadline is March 15th. https://fb.me/e/3ezVfRfdM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:UNITE Summer Program
Event by \;
The Yellow Jackets UNITE Summer Program is a 4- 8 week paid internship opportunity for High School students. During the program\, students will work with STEM faculty in a lab at WVSU. Participating students will get hands-on experience in a real research lab\, learn more about the college application process\, a nd increase their awareness of STEM careers. Visit the link below for regi stration and additional details. Application deadline is March 15< sup>th.
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210305T1346090Z-399841-3693@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319 SUMMARY:Potomac River watershed cleanup DESCRIPTION:Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Connecting people to their loca l watershed The 33rd Potomac River Watershed Cleanup is scheduled for Apri l 10th\, 2021. The annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has become a de cisive catalyst for progress that ignites people’s interest and passion fo r the environment and community action. The largest regional event of its kind\, the cleanup engages residents and community leaders and generates m omentum for change. The Potomac River cleanup has grown from a small shore line cleanup at Piscataway National Park to a watershed wide network. What started as a few cleanup events along the Potomac River is now a regional event spanning Maryland\, Virginia\, the District of Columbia\, West Virg inia\, and Pennsylvania. Click-Here to learn more\, volunteer or be a site leader. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Poto mac River Watershed Cleanup
Connecting people to their local watershed
The 33rd Potomac River Watershed Cleanup is schedu led for April 10th\, 2021. \;
The annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has beco me a decisive catalyst for progress that ignites people&rsquo\;s interest and passion for the environment and community action. The largest regional event of its kind\, the cleanup engages residents and community leaders a nd generates momentum for change. The Potomac River cleanup has grown from a small shoreline cleanup at Piscataway National Park to a watershed wide network. What started as a few cleanup events along the Potomac River is now a regional event spanning Maryland\, Virginia\, the District of Columb ia\, West Virginia\, and Pennsylvania.
Click-Here< /span> \;to learn more\, volunteer or be a site le ader.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210319T1654210Z-399841-3731@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221213 SUMMARY:TU is hiring DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited (TU) is currently hiring multiple positions in the Mid-Atlantic focal area (VA\, MD\, and WV)\, and several here locally in West Virginia. These positions require varying levels of education\, ex perience\, and expertise. TU has the following positions open for applicat ion: Fisheries Restoration Biologist Stream Restoration Specialist Conserv ation Crew Folks are welcome to contact me directly to learn more. Dustin Wichterman l Mid Atlantic Cold Water Habitat Program Associate Director l 304-614-5709 l Trout Unlimited\, PO Box 239\, Davis\, WV 26260 l www.tu.o rg A Nation's River – Short Film X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Unlimi ted (TU) is currently hiring multiple positions in the Mid-Atlantic focal area (VA\, MD\, and WV)\, and several here locally in West Virginia. These positions require varying levels of education\, experience\, and expertis e.
TU has the following posi tions open for application:
Folks are welcome to conta ct me directly to learn more. \;
Dustin Wichter man \;l Mid Atlantic Cold Wa ter Habitat Program Associate Director l 304-614-5709 l Trout Unlimited\ , PO Box 239\, Davis\, WV 26260 l \;www.tu.org
A Nation's River &ndash\ ; Short Film
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20221213T2025060Z-399841-5039@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T210000 SUMMARY:Star Party DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory Times listed are for instances of inclem ent weather where we will provide a planetarium showing at a set time inst ead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agree s with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk. Contact (304) 456 -2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Ob servatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, W V through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't worry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planet arium! https://www.facebook.com/events/251043435635297/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Times listed are for in stances of inclement weather where we will provide a planetarium showing a t a set time instead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agrees with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk.< /p>
Contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobs ervatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Obse rvatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, WV through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't w orry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planetar ium!
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/251043435635297/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180523T1328440Z-399841-752@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T210000 SUMMARY:Star Party DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory Times listed are for instances of inclem ent weather where we will provide a planetarium showing at a set time inst ead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agree s with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk. Contact (304) 456 -2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Ob servatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, W V through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't worry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planet arium! https://www.facebook.com/events/251043435635297/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Times listed are for in stances of inclement weather where we will provide a planetarium showing a t a set time instead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agrees with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk.< /p>
Contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobs ervatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Obse rvatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, WV through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't w orry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planetar ium!
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/251043435635297/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180523T1326400Z-399841-753@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T210000 SUMMARY:Star Party DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory Times listed are for instances of inclem ent weather where we will provide a planetarium showing at a set time inst ead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agree s with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk. Contact (304) 456 -2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Ob servatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, W V through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't worry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planet arium! https://www.facebook.com/events/251043435635297/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Times listed are for in stances of inclement weather where we will provide a planetarium showing a t a set time instead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agrees with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk.< /p>
Contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobs ervatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Obse rvatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, WV through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't w orry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planetar ium!
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/251043435635297/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180523T1338030Z-399841-754@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T210000 SUMMARY:Star Party DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory Times listed are for instances of inclem ent weather where we will provide a planetarium showing at a set time inst ead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agree s with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk. Contact (304) 456 -2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Ob servatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, W V through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't worry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planet arium! https://www.facebook.com/events/251043435635297/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Times listed are for in stances of inclement weather where we will provide a planetarium showing a t a set time instead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agrees with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk.< /p>
Contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobs ervatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Obse rvatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, WV through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't w orry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planetar ium!
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/251043435635297/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180523T1338200Z-399841-755@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T210000 SUMMARY:Star Party DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory Times listed are for instances of inclem ent weather where we will provide a planetarium showing at a set time inst ead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agree s with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk. Contact (304) 456 -2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Ob servatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, W V through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't worry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planet arium! https://www.facebook.com/events/251043435635297/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Times listed are for in stances of inclement weather where we will provide a planetarium showing a t a set time instead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agrees with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk.< /p>
Contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobs ervatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Obse rvatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, WV through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't w orry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planetar ium!
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/251043435635297/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180523T1338340Z-399841-756@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T210000 SUMMARY:Star Party DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory Times listed are for instances of inclem ent weather where we will provide a planetarium showing at a set time inst ead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agree s with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk. Contact (304) 456 -2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Ob servatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, W V through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't worry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planet arium! https://www.facebook.com/events/251043435635297/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Times listed are for in stances of inclement weather where we will provide a planetarium showing a t a set time instead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agrees with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk.< /p>
Contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobs ervatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Obse rvatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, WV through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't w orry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planetar ium!
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/251043435635297/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180523T1338410Z-399841-757@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T190000 SUMMARY:Star Party DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory Times listed are for instances of inclem ent weather where we will provide a planetarium showing at a set time inst ead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agree s with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk. Contact (304) 456 -2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Ob servatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, W V through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't worry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planet arium! https://www.facebook.com/events/251043435635297/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Times listed are for in stances of inclement weather where we will provide a planetarium showing a t a set time instead of viewing the night sky with optical telescopes. If the weather agrees with an outside viewing party\, we will start at dusk.< /p>
Contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobs ervatory.org with any questions. Let the Green Bank Obse rvatory Staff treat you to views of the dark night sky in Green Bank\, WV through our own optical telescopes! If it rains or is too cloudy\, don't w orry. You are invited to a stellar presentation in our inflatable planetar ium!
https://www.fa cebook.com/events/251043435635297/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180523T1339370Z-399841-758@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180714 SUMMARY:Paw Paw paddle RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION: Join the Upper Potomac Riverkeeper on a float through the m eandering bends on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail near Paw Paw \, WV. This two-day trip leaves from Paw Paw\, WV\, camping at Bond’s Land ing at the edge of the Green Ridge State Forest and ends at the Fifteen Mi le Creek Campground on the C&O Canal. Our trip begins with a special tour of the Paw Paw Tunnel on the C&O Canal with a guest speaker from the Natio nal Park Service\, followed by a beautiful paddle through Paw Paw Bends. D inner will be provided by Mission BBQ on Saturday night at Bond’s Landing where we set up camp and eat around an open campfire. A light breakfast wi ll be available on Sunday along with a “make your own” packed lunch buffet . Water and drinks will be available throughout the weekend but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. We will be meeting at the Fifteen Mil e Creek Campground parking lot at 9 AM and shuttled to the Paw Paw Tunnel Campground along the C&O Canal. The Shuttle will leave approximately 9:30 to 10 AM. The Tour of the Paw Paw Tunnel led by the NPS will be at 11:00 A M. We’ll be on the water by 12:30 PM. Your camping gear will be stowed in our gear truck and hauled up to the campsite at Bond’s Landing. All BYOB p articipants will meet at the Paw Paw Campground between 9 and 10 AM. BYOB paddlers will be shuttled back to their cars on Sunday. https://www.facebo ok.com/events/1724013854311200/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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O ur trip begins with a special tour of the Paw Paw Tunnel on the C&\;O C anal with a guest speaker from the National Park Service\, followed by a b eautiful paddle through Paw Paw Bends. Dinner will be provided by Mission BBQ on Saturday night at Bond&rsquo\;s Landing where we set up camp and ea t around an open campfire. A light breakfast will be available on Sunday a long with a &ldquo\;make your own&rdquo\; packed lunch buffet. Water and d rinks will be available throughout the weekend but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
We will be meeting at the Fifteen Mile Cre ek Campground parking lot at 9 AM and shuttled to the Paw Paw Tunnel Campg round along the C&\;O Canal. The Shuttle will leave approximately 9:30 to 10 AM. The Tour of the Paw Paw Tunnel led by the NPS will be at 11:00 A M. We&rsquo\;ll be on the water by 12:30 PM. Your camping gear will be sto wed in our gear truck and hauled up to the campsite at Bond&rsquo\;s Landi ng. All BYOB participants will meet at the Paw Paw Campground between 9 an d 10 AM. BYOB paddlers will be shuttled back to their cars on Sunday.
https://ww w.facebook.com/events/1724013854311200/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180523T1349350Z-399841-759@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180723 SUMMARY:Grow with Google DESCRIPTION:Grow with Google event will feature two different workshops. Pa rticipants will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on sessions\, led by Google staff\, on topics such as online tools for small businesses \, email basics\, and search engine optimization. Google is partnering wit h community several community organizations including: Charleston Area All iance\, Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau\, Charleston Main Streets\ , The Edventure Group and the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce. To learn more and to register\, visit: https://events.withgoogle.com/join-goo gle-in-charleston/ https://www.facebook.com/events/229381670999346/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grow with Google event will feature two dif ferent workshops. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on sessions\, led by Google staff\, on topics such as online tools for small businesses\, email basics\, and search engine optimization.
Google is partnering with community several community organizations in cluding: Charleston Area Alliance\, Charleston Convention &\; Visitors Bureau\, Charleston Main Streets\, The Edventure Group and the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce.
To learn more and to register\, visi t: http s://events.withgoogle.com/join-google-in-charleston/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2293 81670999346/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Clay Center UID:20180627T1244250Z-399841-819@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T110000 SUMMARY:Overlook rock hike and cleanup DESCRIPTION:We'll hike to Overlook Rock and pick-up any cans or bottles lef t behind by visitors\, then we'll clear the brush covering the trail betwe en Overlook Rock and the archery range. We'll provide some tools and glove s\, but if you have loppers\, pruners\, or lithium-battery trimmers\, plea se bring them. The Overlook Rock trailhead is on the right\, past Shrewsbu ry Hollow (Camp Kanawha). There's an unmarked gravel lot on the left side of the road for parking. Hosted by: Kanawha State Forest Foundation https: //www.facebook.com/events/1799618426792887/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We'll hike to Overlook Rock and pick-up any cans or bottles left behind by visitors\, then we'll clear the brush cove ring the trail between Overlook Rock and the archery range. We'll provide some tools and gloves\, but if you have loppers\, pruners\, or lithium-bat tery trimmers\, please bring them.
The Overlook Rock trailhead is on the right\, past Shrewsbury Hollow (Camp Kanawha). There's an unmarked gravel lot on the left side of the road for parking. Hosted by: Kanawha St ate Forest Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/events/1799618426792887/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180627T1245560Z-399841-820@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210218 SUMMARY:Into the Canyon DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat: Into the Canyon In this issue BIG NEWS - Hellbenders in the Cheat River! FOC Campground Water Fundraiser Grant Rece ived from Just Transition Fund for the Mountaineer Trail Network Sinuosity 2021 virtual Cheat River festival Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of t he Cheat: Into the Canyon
In this issue
Click-Here \;to read the details.
Do you want to experience amazing topwater fishing action? This time of year coupled with this 7.5-mile stretch of wa ter means you&rsquo\;ll find yourself in the eye of the storm when it come s to perfect topwater smallmouth bass conditions. Just the most enjoyable piece of water around\, with stunning mountain scenery and a nice mix of g entle\, contemplative pools sprinkled with just enough medium-sized (Class II max) rapids and minor riffles to make for a very fun day of fishing. D on&rsquo\;t forget to paddle occasionally so you save room to properly fis h Sudden Ledge and Old Mill Race. Hosted by: Potomac Riverkeeper Network
https://www.facebook.com/ events/1130993903709974/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Near George Mason University UID:20180523T1354210Z-399841-760@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T140000 SUMMARY:Outdoor adventure camp DESCRIPTION: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBackyard/photos/a.193570537 343283.47806.181871921846478/1932487343451585/?type=3&theater X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cabela's UID:20180523T1358380Z-399841-761@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:Color the river DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays will host its 2nd annual Color the River Float for Cancer Awareness on Saturday\, June 9th\, 2018\, on the Greenbrier Ri ver. Registration will begin at 9:00 am at Camp Summers in Forest Hill\, W V. Put-in for the float will start at 11:00 am\, with the float ending at the Willowwood Public Access Fishing Site\, State Rt. 3\, seven miles nort h of Hinton. Rentals and return rides will be made available by Berry’s Ca mpground. Floats\, sun screens\, dry bags\, etc. will be available for pur chase from Otter & Oak\, and Berry’s Campground. Full details on registrat ion\, cost for rentals\, how to plan\, directions\, etc. on Second Saturda y’s page\, so follow us and plan to Color the River for Cancer Awareness i n Summers County! https://www.facebook.com/events/353277621860888/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Second Saturdays will host its 2nd annual C olor the River Float for Cancer Awareness on Saturday\, June 9th\, 2018\, on the Greenbrier River. Registration will begin at 9:00 am at Camp Summer s in Forest Hill\, WV. Put-in for the float will start at 11:00 am\, with the float ending at the Willowwood Public Access Fishing Site\, State Rt. 3\, seven miles north of Hinton. Rentals and return rides will be made ava ilable by Berry&rsquo\;s Campground. Floats\, sun screens\, dry bags\, etc . will be available for purchase from Otter &\; Oak\, and Berry&rsquo\; s Campground. Full details on registration\, cost for rentals\, how to pla n\, directions\, etc. on Second Saturday&rsquo\;s page\, so follow us and plan to Color the River for Cancer Awareness in Summers County!
https://www.facebook.com/even
ts/353277621860888/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Camp Summers UID:20180523T1402340Z-399841-762@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180526 SUMMARY:Holly River SP 80th anniversary RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The Holly River State Park Foundation is sponsoring an 80th Bir thday Celebration to commemorate the official 1938 opening of the park on Saturday\, May 26. Guest speakers and a special birthday cake will mark th e event. There will also be several naturalists and volunteer-led activiti es including hikes\, nature activities\, hayrides\, a dance workshop and s oftball game set for Saturday\, May 26 and Sunday\, May 27. All events are free of charge! Come out and join us in wishing our beloved state park\, 'Happy Birthday and Many More!' https://www.facebook.com/events/2158406623 44319/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Holly River State Park Foundation is sp onsoring an 80th Birthday Celebration to commemorate the official 1938 ope ning of the park on Saturday\, May 26. Guest speakers and a special birthd ay cake will mark the event. There will also be several naturalists and vo lunteer-led activities including hikes\, nature activities\, hayrides\, a dance workshop and softball game set for Saturday\, May 26 and Sunday\, Ma y 27. All events are free of charge! Come out and join us in wishing our b eloved state park\, 'Happy Birthday and Many More!'
https://www.facebook.com/events/215840662 344319/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Holly River State Park UID:20180523T1406090Z-399841-763@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:WV for public lands workshop DESCRIPTION:http://wvrivers.org/2018/05/volunteerworkshopcharleston/ During the workshop\, you’ll join volunteer leaders from across the state who ar e already successfully defending West Virginia’s public lands. They’ll hel p facilitate the workshop\, and will share strategies that work and experi ences from the field. Joining the volunteer leaders are Matt Kearns\, WV R ivers’ public lands campaign coordinator\, who will provide background on public lands policy and legislation\, and Megan Hamilton\, WV Rivers’ publ ic lands volunteer coordinator\, who will share tools for effective politi cal advocacy. This free informal and interactive workshop takes place on S aturday\, June 9\, in the meeting room of Parkside Place overlooking the K anawha River in Charleston\, WV. Ellen’s Ice Cream will provide lunch and ice cream. Please apply by June 1. Apply here. What: West Virginians for P ublic Lands Volunteer Leadership Workshop When: 9:30am-4:00pm\, Saturday\, June 9 Where: Parkside Place\, 1578 Kanawha Blvd E\, Charleston\, WV 2531 1 How to register: Please fill out this form. Lunch and coffee will be pro vided. Limited scholarship funds are available for travel to the workshop. Please only apply for funds if financial hardship would keep you from par ticipating in the workshop. Email\, Megan Hamilton\, mhamilton@wvrivers.or g\, for support requests. West Virginians for Public Lands is an alliance of people\, organizations\, and businesses coordinated by West Virginia Ri vers Coalition\, working to defend and enhance the natural and recreationa l values of our public lands and waters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://wvrivers.org/2018/05/volunteerworkshopcharleston/
During the workshop\, you&rsquo\;ll join volunteer le aders from across the state who are already successfully defending West Vi rginia&rsquo\;s public lands. They&rsquo\;ll help facilitate the workshop\ , and will share strategies that work and experiences from the field. Join ing the volunteer leaders are Matt Kearns\, WV Rivers&rsquo\; public lands campaign coordinator\, who will provide background on public lands policy and legislation\, and Megan Hamilton\, WV Rivers&rsquo\; public lands vol unteer coordinator\, who will share tools for effective political advocacy .
This free informal and interactive workshop takes place on Saturday\, June 9\, in the meeting room of Parkside Place over looking the Kanawha River in Charleston\, WV. Ellen&rsquo\;s Ice Cream wil l provide lunch and ice cream. \;Please apply by June 1. Apply \;here.
What: \;West Virginians for Public Lands V olunteer Leadership Workshop
When: 9:30am-4:00pm\ , Saturday\, June 9
Where: \;Parkside Place\, 1578 Kanawha Blvd E\, Charleston\, WV 25311
How to regist er: \;Please fill out this form.
Lun ch and coffee will be provided.
Limited scholarship funds are avai
lable for travel to the workshop. Please only apply for funds if financial
hardship would keep you from participating in the workshop. Email\, Megan
Hamilton\, \;mhamilton@wvrivers.org\,
West V irginians for Public Lands \;is an alliance of people\, organizati ons\, and businesses coordinated by West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, worki ng to defend and enhance the natural and recreational values of our public lands and waters.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Parkside Place UID:20180523T1927440Z-399841-765@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T163000 SUMMARY:Digital learning DESCRIPTION:Digital Professional Learning Community Webinar for STEM – Wedn esday\, September 12\, 2018\, at 3:30 pm. A Digital Professional Learning Community Webinar for science\, mathematics\, and all STEM educators is s cheduled to take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, September 12\, 2 018. The focus of the webinar will be robotics programs and competitions in West Virginia. Math Coordinator Cindy Burke\, Science Coordinator Rob in Sizemore\, and K-12 Technology Integration Coordinator for STEM & Compu ter Science Erika Klose will give updates in their respective fields. B y clicking this link\, you will access a PDF file that has the directions for joining the audio conference. During the webinar\, there will be oppor tunities for participants to type in questions\, and the webinar will be a rchived and made available at a later date. Please share the log-in direct ions with educators in your district interested in participating. Additio nal digital meetings will be scheduled monthly. For more information about the STEM Webinars or if you would like to suggests topics of interest\, p lease contact Cindy Burke\, Erika Klose\, or Robin Sizemore. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Digi
tal Professional Learning Community Webinar for STEM &ndash\;
A Digital Professional Learning Community Webinar for science\, mathematics\, and all STEM educators is scheduled to take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, September 1 2\, 2018. \; The focus of the webinar will be robotics programs and co mpetitions in West Virginia. \; \; Math Coordinat or Cindy Burke\, Science Coordinator Robin Sizemore\, and K-12 Technology Integration Coordinator for STEM &\; Computer Science Erika Klose will give updates in their respective fields. \; \; \;
By clicking this link\, you will access a PDF file that has the directions for joining the audio confe rence. During the webinar\, there will be opportunities for participants t o type in questions\, and the webinar will be archived and made available at a later date. Please share the log-in directions with educators in your district interested in participating. \; Additional digital meetings will be scheduled monthly. For more information about the STEM Webinars or if you would like to suggests topics of interest\, please contact \;< a href='mailto:caburke@k12.wv.us'>Cindy Burke\, \;Erika Klose\, or \;Robin Sizemore.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180906T1828120Z-399841-1161@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T183000 SUMMARY:Mon Forest community meeting DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Rivers Coalition is holding a series of community meetings in October near the Mon Forest. Last fall\, WVRC held listenin g sessions with recreation users of the Mon Forest. You can check out the report of those listening sessions here: Our Wild and Wonderful Mon. Doors open at 5:00 pm for gathering and light refreshments. Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a Rivers Coalition is holding a series of community meetings in October ne ar the Mon Forest. \; Last fall\, WVRC held listening sessions with r ecreation users of the Mon Forest. You can check out the report of those l istening sessions here: Our Wild and Wonderful Mon.
Doors open at 5:00 pm for gathering and light refre shments. Register HERE
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Outdoor Pavilion UID:20221011T1941290Z-399841-4943@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T183000 SUMMARY:Mon Forest community meeting DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Rivers Coalition is holding a series of community meetings in October near the Mon Forest. Last fall\, WVRC held listenin g sessions with recreation users of the Mon Forest. You can check out the report of those listening sessions here: Our Wild and Wonderful Mon. Regis ter HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a Rivers Coalition is holding a series of community meetings in October ne ar the Mon Forest. \; Last fall\, WVRC held listening sessions with r ecreation users of the Mon Forest. You can check out the report of those l istening sessions here: Our Wild and Wonderful Mon.
Register HERE
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Discovery Junction UID:20221011T1943220Z-399841-4944@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T153000 SUMMARY:WRI virtual seminars DESCRIPTION:WVU’s West Virginia Water Research Institute (WRI) will host a virtual seminar series to highlight current water research and remediation projects affiliated with WRI. Each session will feature presentations per taining to a theme. Presenters consist of WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WRI. The purpose is to share current water-related researc h with interested outside organizations and the public. Please register th rough Eventbrite to receive the Zoom attendance link. Northern West Virgin ia Brownfileds Technical Assistance Center. Downtown Appalachia Re-develop ment Intiative project spotlight WVU BAD project spotlight If you have any questions about this event\, please email Rachel Pell. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVU&rsquo\;s \;West Virginia Water Research Institute \;(WRI) will host a virtual sem inar series to highlight current water research and remediation projects a ffiliated with WRI. Each session will feature presentations \;pertaini ng to a theme. Presenters consist of WVU researchers and specialists \ ;affiliated with WRI. The purpose is to share current water-related resear ch with interested outside organizations and the public. Please register t hrough \;Eventb rite \;to receive the Zoom attendance link.
< p>Northern West Virginia Brownfileds Techni cal Assistance Center.If you have any questions ab out this event\, please email \;Rachel Pell.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20201130T1838380Z-399841-3564@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T120000 SUMMARY:Trout in the classroom release DESCRIPTION:Trout in the classroom release May 30 at 9:00 a.m. Kanawha Stat e Forest (Pool Parking Lot - Map) These schools will release thier trout: Kenna Elementary\, Alban Elementary\, Shoals Elementary and Poca Middle Sc hool. If you have any questions please call or text me Roman Stauffer\, ou r Trout in the Classroom Coordinatorat (304) 389-0560 or email: enctu.comm unications@gmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout in the classroom release
May 30 at 9:00 a.m.
Kanawha State Fo rest (Pool Parking Lot - \;Map)
These schools will release thier trout: Kenna Elementary\, Alban Elementary\, Shoals Elementary and Poca Middle School.
If you have any questions please call or text me Roman Stauffer\, our Trout in the Classroom Coordinatorat (304) 389-0560 or email: enctu.communications@gmail.com. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180523T1929030Z-399841-766@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:Bucket Brigade DESCRIPTION:Join Trout Unlimited this important project! The hand placement of limestone sands into the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Williams River in the Monongahela National Forest. Everyone is welcome\, bring fam ily and friends! Meeting Place: Meet in the parking lot of the Cranberry M ountain Visitor's Center (Nature Center) at 9 a.m. The Nature Center is lo cated on Rt. 39 at the junction with the Highland Scenic Highway. Click He re for a Google map. Work Site: The work site is located nearby on the Hi ghland Scenic Highway. If you anticipate arriving after 9 a.m.\, please dr ive out the Scenic Highway until you locate the work crew. What to Bring: Work gloves - expect to get wet and dirty\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Safety: Please be careful always and do not exceed your no rmal capabilities. The buckets with limestone sands may contain up to 25 p ounds of sand. Always watch out for traffic when you are near the Highland Scenic Highway. Food: Drinks\, a mid-morning snack\, and lunch will be p rovided. Contact: If you have questions regarding this event\, please cont act Jeff Nelsen at (304) 951-2247 or email: jefflnelsen@suddenlink.net. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Trout Unlimited this important project ! The hand placement of limestone sands into the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Williams River in the Monongahela National Forest. Everyone is welcome\, bring family and friends!
Meeting Place: \; Meet in the parking lot of the Cranberry Mountain Visitor's Center (Nature Center) at 9 a.m. The Nature Center is located on Rt. 39 at the ju nction with the Highland Scenic Highway. Click \;Here \;for a Google map. \;
Work Site: \;The work site is loc ated nearby on the Highland Scenic Highway. If you anticipate arriving aft er 9 a.m.\, please drive out the Scenic Highway until you locate the work crew. \;
What to Bri ng: \;Work gloves - expect to get wet and dirty\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
Safety: \;&n bsp\;Please be careful always and do not exceed your normal capabilities. The buckets with limestone sands may contain up to 25 pounds of sand. Alwa ys watch out for traffic when you are near the Highland Scenic Highway.&nb sp\;
Food: \;Drinks\, a mid-morning snack\, a nd lunch will be provided.
Contact: \;If you have questions regarding this event\, please contact Jeff Nelsen at (304) 951-2247 or email: jefflnelsen@suddenlink. net.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cranberry Mountain Visitor's Center UID:20180523T1927070Z-399841-767@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180618 SUMMARY:3D printing camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) is expanding its popular 3D printing camps to include additional methods of making for middle and hig h school students. “Our enhanced camps this summer offer a fresh approach to making while continuing to focus on STEM activities that develop an arr ay of thinking skills and abilities that are relevant to campers now – and a command of the ones that are essential to the future of West Virginia a nd the nation\,” said Charlotte Weber\, RCBI Director & CEO. Maker camps i n Bridgeport\, South Charleston and Huntington will offer hands-on experie nce in 3D design\, 3D printing\, assembly\, coding\, soldering\, basic ele ctronics\, electromagnetism and hydraulics. Campers also will explore care ers in manufacturing and technology as they tour local businesses and inte ract with entrepreneurs. Engaging activities will introduce an entrepreneu rial mindset and open eyes to new approaches and possibilities\, building experience and confidence. A maker festival at the end of the week will gi ve campers an opportunity to share their creations – and all they’ve learn ed – with family and friends. Camp locations and dates are: Bridgeport: Ju ne 18-22 South Charleston: July 9-13 Huntington: July 16-20 The STEM-focus ed camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The cost is $180 per student and include supplies as well as lunch and snacks each day. Seating is limi ted\, so register now at: www.wvmakes.com. Nuts\, Bolts & Thingamajigs\, a n education foundation established by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Asso ciation International\, and the State of West Virginia are providing finan cial support for the camps. For more information\, contact RCBI’s Deacon S tone at: dstone@rcbi.org or 304.781.1659. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) is expan ding its popular 3D printing camps to include additional methods of making for middle and high school students. &ldquo\;Our enhanced camps this summ er offer a fresh approach to making while continuing to focus on STEM acti vities that develop an array of thinking skills and abilities that are rel evant to campers now &ndash\; and a command of the ones that are essential to the future of West Virginia and the nation\,&rdquo\; said Charlotte We ber\, RCBI Director &\; CEO.
Maker camps in Bridgeport\, South Charleston and Huntington will offer hands-on experience in \;3D desig n\, 3D printing\, assembly\, coding\, soldering\, basic electronics\, elec tromagnetism and hydraulics. \;Campers also will explore careers in ma nufacturing and technology as they tour local businesses and interact with entrepreneurs. Engaging activities will introduce an entrepreneurial mind set and open eyes to new approaches and possibilities\, building exper ience and confidence. A maker festival at t he end of the week will give campers an opportunity to share their cre ations &ndash\; and all they&rsquo\;ve learned &ndash\; with family and fr iends.
Camp locations and dates are:
The STEM-focused camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The cost is $180 per student and include supplies as well as l unch and snacks each day. Seating is limited\, so register now at: www.wvmakes.com.
Nuts\, Bolts &am p\; Thingamajigs\, an education foundation established by the Fabricators &\; Manufacturers Association International\, and the State of West Vir ginia are providing financial support for the camps. For more information\ , contact RCBI&rsquo\;s Deacon Stone at: dstone@rcbi. org or 304.781.1659.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:2400 E Benedum Industrial Drive UID:20180523T1951080Z-399841-769@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180709 SUMMARY:3D printing camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) is expanding its popular 3D printing camps to include additional methods of making for middle and hig h school students. “Our enhanced camps this summer offer a fresh approach to making while continuing to focus on STEM activities that develop an arr ay of thinking skills and abilities that are relevant to campers now – and a command of the ones that are essential to the future of West Virginia a nd the nation\,” said Charlotte Weber\, RCBI Director & CEO. Maker camps i n Bridgeport\, South Charleston and Huntington will offer hands-on experie nce in 3D design\, 3D printing\, assembly\, coding\, soldering\, basic ele ctronics\, electromagnetism and hydraulics. Campers also will explore care ers in manufacturing and technology as they tour local businesses and inte ract with entrepreneurs. Engaging activities will introduce an entrepreneu rial mindset and open eyes to new approaches and possibilities\, building experience and confidence. A maker festival at the end of the week will gi ve campers an opportunity to share their creations – and all they’ve learn ed – with family and friends. Camp locations and dates are: Bridgeport: Ju ne 18-22 South Charleston: July 9-13 Huntington: July 16-20 The STEM-focus ed camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The cost is $180 per student and include supplies as well as lunch and snacks each day. Seating is limi ted\, so register now at: www.wvmakes.com. Nuts\, Bolts & Thingamajigs\, a n education foundation established by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Asso ciation International\, and the State of West Virginia are providing finan cial support for the camps. For more information\, contact RCBI’s Deacon S tone at: dstone@rcbi.org or 304.781.1659. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) is expan ding its popular 3D printing camps to include additional methods of making for middle and high school students. &ldquo\;Our enhanced camps this summ er offer a fresh approach to making while continuing to focus on STEM acti vities that develop an array of thinking skills and abilities that are rel evant to campers now &ndash\; and a command of the ones that are essential to the future of West Virginia and the nation\,&rdquo\; said Charlotte We ber\, RCBI Director &\; CEO.
Maker camps in Bridgeport\, South Charleston and Huntington will offer hands-on experience in \;3D desig n\, 3D printing\, assembly\, coding\, soldering\, basic electronics\, elec tromagnetism and hydraulics. \;Campers also will explore careers in ma nufacturing and technology as they tour local businesses and interact with entrepreneurs. Engaging activities will introduce an entrepreneurial mind set and open eyes to new approaches and possibilities\, building exper ience and confidence. A maker festival at t he end of the week will give campers an opportunity to share their cre ations &ndash\; and all they&rsquo\;ve learned &ndash\; with family and fr iends.
Camp locations and dates are:
The STEM-focused camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The cost is $180 per student and include supplies as well as l unch and snacks each day. Seating is limited\, so register now at: www.wvmakes.com.
Nuts\, Bolts &am p\; Thingamajigs\, an education foundation established by the Fabricators &\; Manufacturers Association International\, and the State of West Vir ginia are providing financial support for the camps. For more information\ , contact RCBI&rsquo\;s Deacon Stone at: dstone@rcbi. org or 304.781.1659.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180523T1947410Z-399841-770@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180716 SUMMARY:3D printing camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) is expanding its popular 3D printing camps to include additional methods of making for middle and hig h school students. “Our enhanced camps this summer offer a fresh approach to making while continuing to focus on STEM activities that develop an arr ay of thinking skills and abilities that are relevant to campers now – and a command of the ones that are essential to the future of West Virginia a nd the nation\,” said Charlotte Weber\, RCBI Director & CEO. Maker camps i n Bridgeport\, South Charleston and Huntington will offer hands-on experie nce in 3D design\, 3D printing\, assembly\, coding\, soldering\, basic ele ctronics\, electromagnetism and hydraulics. Campers also will explore care ers in manufacturing and technology as they tour local businesses and inte ract with entrepreneurs. Engaging activities will introduce an entrepreneu rial mindset and open eyes to new approaches and possibilities\, building experience and confidence. A maker festival at the end of the week will gi ve campers an opportunity to share their creations – and all they’ve learn ed – with family and friends. Camp locations and dates are: Bridgeport: Ju ne 18-22 South Charleston: July 9-13 Huntington: July 16-20 The STEM-focus ed camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The cost is $180 per student and include supplies as well as lunch and snacks each day. Seating is limi ted\, so register now at: www.wvmakes.com. Nuts\, Bolts & Thingamajigs\, a n education foundation established by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Asso ciation International\, and the State of West Virginia are providing finan cial support for the camps. For more information\, contact RCBI’s Deacon S tone at: dstone@rcbi.org or 304.781.1659. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) is expan ding its popular 3D printing camps to include additional methods of making for middle and high school students. &ldquo\;Our enhanced camps this summ er offer a fresh approach to making while continuing to focus on STEM acti vities that develop an array of thinking skills and abilities that are rel evant to campers now &ndash\; and a command of the ones that are essential to the future of West Virginia and the nation\,&rdquo\; said Charlotte We ber\, RCBI Director &\; CEO.
Maker camps in Bridgeport\, South Charleston and Huntington will offer hands-on experience in \;3D desig n\, 3D printing\, assembly\, coding\, soldering\, basic electronics\, elec tromagnetism and hydraulics. \;Campers also will explore careers in ma nufacturing and technology as they tour local businesses and interact with entrepreneurs. Engaging activities will introduce an entrepreneurial mind set and open eyes to new approaches and possibilities\, building exper ience and confidence. A maker festival at t he end of the week will give campers an opportunity to share their cre ations &ndash\; and all they&rsquo\;ve learned &ndash\; with family and fr iends.
Camp locations and dates are:
The STEM-focused camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The cost is $180 per student and include supplies as well as l unch and snacks each day. Seating is limited\, so register now at: www.wvmakes.com.
Nuts\, Bolts &am p\; Thingamajigs\, an education foundation established by the Fabricators &\; Manufacturers Association International\, and the State of West Vir ginia are providing financial support for the camps. For more information\ , contact RCBI&rsquo\;s Deacon Stone at: dstone@rcbi. org or 304.781.1659.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180525T1757260Z-399841-771@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005 SUMMARY:WV Makers Festival DESCRIPTION:RCBI and a group of statewide partners present the fifth annual West Virginia Makes Festival\, a celebration of ingenuity and creativity. The Oct. 5 event\, which will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, will feature a Design Challenge for makers of all ages as well as hands-on activities for everyone. Join us on the Huntington campus of Marshall University at the Memorial Student Center for the 2018 WV Makes Festival. Our annual Design Challenge will provide makers the opportunity to demonstrate their new ide as and skills\, and will reward their creative inspirations. Hobbyists\, i nventors\, enthusiasts\, artists and students of all ages who enter the De sign Challenge are eligible for one of several prizes. The celebration is open to everyone. In addition to a Design Challenge\, the West Virginia Ma kes Festival will feature 3D Printing\, some of your favorite local artist s\, special exhibits and other attractions. Call 304.781.1675 if you need more information or any assistance in registering. 'Our festival celebrate s makers\,' said Charlotte Weber\, RCBI Director & CEO. 'It taps into the inventive community of entrepreneurs and innovators so they can interact w ith likeminded creative individuals.' We hope to see you at the West Virgi nia Makes Festival! http://www.rcbi.org/index.php/about/events/40-rcbi-eve nts/219-west-virginia-makes-festival X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:RCBI and a group of statewide partners pres ent the fifth annual West Virginia Makes Festival\, a celebration of ingen uity and creativity. The Oct. \;5 event\, which will run from 9 a.m. t o 2 p.m.\, will feature a Design Challenge for makers of all ages as well as hands-on activities for everyone. Join us on the Huntington campus of M arshall University at the Memorial Student Center for the 2018 WV Makes Fe stival.
Our annual Design Challenge will provide makers the opport unity to demonstrate their new ideas and skills\, and will reward their cr eative inspirations. Hobbyists\, inventors\, enthusiasts\, artists and stu dents of all ages who enter the Design Challenge are eligible for one of s everal prizes.
The celebration is open to everyone. In addition to a Design Challenge\, the West Virginia Makes Festival will feature 3D Pri nting\, some of your favorite local artists\, special exhibits and other a ttractions. Call 304.781.1675 if you need more information or any assistan ce in registering.
'Our festival celebrates makers\,' said Charlot te Weber\, RCBI Director &\; CEO. 'It taps into the inventive community of entrepreneurs and innovators so they can interact with likeminded crea tive individuals.' We hope to see you at the West Virginia Makes Festival!
http://www.rcbi.org/index.php/about/events/40-rcbi -events/219-west-virginia-makes-festival
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180523T1955200Z-399841-772@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180615 SUMMARY:Yak Fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Yak Fest Join us for the inaugural Yak Fest June 15-16 in St. A lbans. This new event is in coordination with the highly popular Tour de C oal. Yak Fest is a river-based event and will provide a variety of enterta inment options\, including a pre-Tour de Coal event and a major downtown-b ased rib fest\, music\, and a major display of kayak and river-based vendo rs showing off the latest in water craft\, paddle boards\, fishing kayaks\ , and fishing gear. http://events.charlestonwv.com/event/yak_fest#.WwXHcO 4vxaQ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for the inaugural Yak Fest June 15-16 in St. Albans. This new event is in coordination with the highly popular Tour de Coal. Yak Fest is a river -based event and will provide a variety of entertainment options\, includi ng a pre-Tour de Coal event and a major downtown-based rib fest\, music\, and a major display of kayak and river-based vendors showing off the lates t in water craft\, paddle boards\, fishing kayaks\, and fishing gear. \;
http:/ /events.charlestonwv.com/event/yak_fest#.WwXHcO4vxaQ
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180523T2000380Z-399841-773@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201202 SUMMARY:Native American Lands map DESCRIPTION:Native American Lands map Native Land Digital strives to create and foster conversations about the history of colonialism\, Indigenous wa ys of knowing\, and settler-Indigenous relations\, through educational res ources such as our map. We strive to go beyond old ways of talking about I ndigenous people and to develop a platform where Indigenous communities ca n represent themselves and their histories on their own terms. In doing so \, Native Land Digital creates spaces where non-Indigenous people can be i nvited and challenged to learn more about the lands they inhabit\, the his tory of those lands\, and how to actively be part of a better future going forward together. Click-Here to access the map. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Native Ameri can Lands map
Native Land Digital \;strive s to create and foster conversations about the history of colonialism\, In digenous ways of knowing\, and settler-Indigenous relations\, through educ ational resources such as our map. We strive to go beyond old ways of talk ing about Indigenous people and to develop a platform where Indigenous com munities can represent themselves and their histories on their own terms. In doing so\, Native Land Digital creates spaces where non-Indigenous peop le can be invited and challenged to learn more about the lands they inhabi t\, the history of those lands\, and how to actively be part of a better f uture going forward together.
Click-Here \;to a ccess the map.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20201130T1817400Z-399841-3563@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201130 SUMMARY:Cliff Canyon preservation DESCRIPTION:A steep\, rugged canyon containing more than 3 miles of the Sou th Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River in Hardy County will be p reserved through a conservation easement with the West Virginia Land Trust . At least 18 rare plant species are known to exist on the 755-acre canyon tract\, along with the Virginia big-eared bat\, listed as threatened unde r the federal Endangered Species Act. Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A steep\, ru gged canyon containing more than 3 miles of the South Fork of the South Br anch of the Potomac River in Hardy County will be preserved through a cons ervation easement with the West Virgini a Land Trust. At least 18 rare plant species are known t o exist on the 755-acre canyon tract\, along with the Virginia big-eared b at\, listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Click-Here \ ;to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cliff Canyon UID:20201130T1814360Z-399841-3562@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T010000 SUMMARY:Building an equitable team DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn the importance of engaging and includi ng people from diverse backgrounds to best help and uplift your community through your work. Learn more\, and register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join this ev ent to learn the importance of engaging and including people from diverse backgrounds to best help and uplift your community through your work.
Learn more\, and register Here.
Join WV Rive rs' Senior Scientist Dr. Than Hitt for a lunchtime deep dive into our chan ging streams.
Effects of a Warming Climate on Stream Ecosystems: A Fisheye View with Dr. Paul Angermeier. We&rsquo\;ll talk Brook Trout\, Candy Darters\, their habitats\, and what a warming climate means for the waters we all depend on.Bring your lunch and your curiosity .
Register at: \;bit.ly/3PTCMhN
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20260409T1408440Z-399841-7080@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T120000 SUMMARY:Household hazardous waste collection DESCRIPTION:Household hazardous waste collection On September 29 from 8 a.m . to noon at the Laidley Field parking lot\, West Virginia American Water will be holding a “Clean Streams” Household Hazardous Waste Collection eve nt. As a key stakeholder in our community’s source water protection and re lated environmental efforts\, we invite you to join us for the event. Atta ched is a press release with additional information. To learn more\, or to download information on where you can dispose of hazardous materials\, vi sit wvcleanstreams.com. Erica Pauken Source Water Protection State Lead We st Virginia American Water 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Charleston\, WV 25302 Office: (304) 340-2987\, Cell: (304) 410-3973. Email: erica.pauken@amwater .com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Household hazardous waste collectio n
On September 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Laidley Fiel d parking lot\, West Virginia American Water will be holding a &ldquo\;Cle an Streams&rdquo\; Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. As a key st akeholder in our community&rsquo\;s source water protection and related en vironmental efforts\, we invite you to join us for the event. Attached is a press release with additional information. To learn more\, or to downloa d information on where you can dispose of hazardous materials\, visit wvcleanstreams.com.
E rica Pauken Source Water Protection State Lead West Virginia Amer ican Water 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Charleston\, WV 25302 Office: (304) 34 0-2987\, Cell: (304) 410-3973. Email: erica.pauken@amwater.com
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Laidley Field UID:20180910T1304340Z-399841-1183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006 SUMMARY:IWLA: Save Our Streams DESCRIPTION:IWLA: Save Our Streams IWLA Benthic Monitoring Training at Back Creek near Hedgesville\, WV. Open to the public\, sign up here: www.backc reeksos.eventbrite.com IWLA_BackCreek1018.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA: Save Our Streams
IWLA Benthic Monitoring Training at Back Creek \;near Hedgesville\, WV. Open to the public\, sign up here: \;www.backc reeksos.eventbrite.com
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180912T2002450Z-399841-1173@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230831 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Potomac News Reservoir In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from the Basin Work underway to protect water supplies in DC\, Virginia New USGS N ational map Data reveals the Potomac River’s submerged topography Droughts have scientists concerned about a key drinking water source Shenandoah Ri ver water levels as low as they’ve been in recent memory Municipalities ac ross the region require water conservation Rare sighting of a Manatee just off the Potomac River Catoctin Land Trust receives grant to help watershe d restoration efforts Paw Paw Tunnel scaling project The endangered Shenan doah Salamanders Emmitsburg halts buying water from Mount St. Mary's due t o PFAS Fishing news from the Basin Robust fish populations thrives in loca l bay and rivers MD Department of Natural Resources develops online tool f or Striped Bass fishing ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Potomac News Reservoir
In the near futur e the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.potomacr iver.org/news/
Medi a from the Basin
Fishing news from th e Basin
DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT ANNOUNCED
Berkeley County Solid Was te Authority (BCSWA)\, in cooperation with the RMS Shred ding\, is pleased to announce the Spring 2018 paper shredding event. The e vent will be held from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday\, June 16th\, 2018 at th e Grapevine Road Recycling Center near Martinsburg. This event is open to any West Virginia resident with proof of residency.
Participants m ay dispose of five medium sized boxes for free. For any amount over five b oxes\, there will be a $4.00 fee per box and a $7 fee for large boxes. All shredded paper will be recycled. For a $10.00 fee per hard drive\, RMS wi ll also be accepting computer hard drives. The hard drives should be remov ed from the computer prior to arriving at the event. There is a limit of 5 hard drives per individual. Businesses seeking similar paper and data shr edding solutions are encouraged to directly contact Jim Scott of RMS at: < a href='mailto:jims@rmsstorage.com'>jims@rmsstorage.com. \; \ ; \; \; \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Grapevine Rd Recycling Center UID:20180524T1256240Z-399841-775@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180604T190000 SUMMARY:Hawks Nest clean-up DESCRIPTION:Join United by Blue\, Waterstone Outdoors and Hawks Nest State Park to help clean the river bank and trails in Hawks Nest State Park. Mee t at the park's main parking lot off Rt. 60. For information and to sign-u p\, visit the website below. Need more information? Call: (215) 278-7858 o r email: cleanup@unitedbyblue.com. https://unitedbyblue.com/blogs/cleanups /blue-movement-road-trip-fayetteville-wv X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join United by Blue\, \;Waterstone Outdo ors and Hawks Nest State Park to help clean the river bank and trails in < span style='color: #008000\;'>Hawks Nest State Park. Meet at th e park's main parking lot off Rt. 60. For information and to sign-up\, vis it the website below. Need more information? Call: (215) 278-7858 or email : cleanup@unitedbyblue.com.
https://unitedbyblue.com/blogs/cleanups/blue-movement-road-t rip-fayetteville-wv
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Hawks Nest State Park UID:20180524T1247270Z-399841-774@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103 SUMMARY:Sweep the South Branch RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20260412;BYMONTHDAY=3 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20260103,20260203,20260303 DESCRIPTION:Sweep the South Branch is a Trout Unlimited (TU) sponsored wate rshed-wide cleanup spanning 133 miles along the South Branch of the Potoma c. Hundreds of community volunteers will join together to collect trash fr om the South Branch and her tributaries\, which will help them become clea ner and healthier. The cleanups are scheduled for April 10-12\, 2026 and are focused on the communities below. Please register and ask your friends and neighbors to help. Go to the community link to register and get more details. Franklin Petersburg Moorefield Romney Help TU grow this event by sharing on social media and with everyone you know. Questions? Email Jeffe ry Kresch. SweeptheSBPotomac.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sweep the South Branch \;is a Trout Unlimited (TU) sp onsored watershed-wide cleanup spanning 133 miles along the South Branch o f the Potomac. Hundreds of community volunteers will join together to coll ect trash from the South Branch and her tributaries\, which will help them become cleaner and healthier. \;
The cleanups are scheduled for April 10-12\, 2026 and are focuse d on the communities below. Please register and ask your friends and neigh bors to help. Go to the community link to register and get more details.
Help TU grow this event by sharing o n social media and with everyone you know. Questions? Email Jeffery Kresch. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20251114T2149220Z-399841-6839@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T163000 SUMMARY:Wetland recovery potential tool DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Wetland Restoration Decision-Making with EPA’s Recover y Potential Tool Wednesday\, June 27\, 2018 - 3:00 - 4:30 pm EDT Presenter : Douglas Norton\, Senior Environmental Scientist\, USEPA ABSTRACT Monitor ing under the Clean Water Act has identified tens of thousands of polluted US water bodies that need restoration. Many healthy waters without waters hed protection strategies are also at risk of becoming polluted. This webi nar will present a new Recovery Potential Tool designed by EPA to help gov ernment and private programs compare watersheds and plan their efforts for greater likelihood of restoration and protection success. The tool is des igned to assist state water quality programs\, local watershed groups\, ri ver basin managers (US and international)\, tribes and federal environment al agencies. More information and registration can be found at https://www .aswm.org/aswm/aswm-webinarscalls/2958-members-webinar-series#webinar06271 8 A Certificate of Participation to be used toward Continuing Education Cr edits will be available for this Webinar. More Information can be found at https://www.aswm.org/aswm/aswm-webinarscalls/9887-about-certificates-of-p articipation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| Webinar: Wetland Restoration Decision-Making with EPA&rsquo\;s Recovery Potential Tool Wednesday\, June 27\, 20 18 - 3:00 - 4:30 pm EDT Presenter: Douglas Norton \, Senior Environmental Scientist\, USEPA |
| ABSTRACT Monitoring under the Clean Water Act has id entified tens of thousands of polluted US water bodies that need restorati on. Many healthy waters without watershed protection strategies are also a t risk of becoming polluted. This webinar will present a new Recovery Pote ntial Tool designed by EPA to help government and private programs compare watersheds and plan their efforts for greater likelihood of restoration a nd protection success. The tool is designed to assist state water quality programs\, local watershed groups\, river basin managers (US and internati onal)\, tribes and federal environmental agencies. |
More information and registration can be found at https://www.aswm.org/aswm/aswm-webinarscalls/2958-members-webinar-ser ies#webinar062718
A Certificate of Participa tion to be used toward Continuing Education Credits will be available for this Webinar. More Information can be found at https://www.aswm. org/aswm/aswm-webinarscalls/9887-about-certificates-of-participation.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180627T1520210Z-399841-821@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T120000 SUMMARY:Conodoguinet Snapshot DESCRIPTION:Collect and test water samples to learn about water quality in the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed! To sign up for a sample site\, please co ntact: lglace@ccpa.net or schlimmh@dickinson.edu. https://www.facebook.com /events/642824772762504/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Collect and test water samples to learn abo ut water quality in the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed! To sign up for a sam ple site\, please contact: \;lglace@c cpa.net or schlimmh@dickinson. edu.
https://www.facebook.com/events/642824772762504/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180907T1331150Z-399841-1174@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T100000 SUMMARY:Leave it to Beavers DESCRIPTION:Learn about hard working Beavers and how they are critical to t he survival of their neighbors. Meet at the Recreation Center for a short hike to a beaver pond that will show off the handiwork of these industriou s ecosystem engineers. Presented by Master Naturalist Cindy Joseph. For mo re info contact Dance Vance at (304) 866-2215 or vanced@canaanresort.com h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/220925295364234/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about hard working Beavers and how th ey are critical to the survival of their neighbors. Meet at the Recreation Center for a short hike to a beaver pond that will show off the handiwork of these industrious ecosystem engineers. Presented by Master Naturalist Cindy Joseph. For more info contact Dance Vance at (304) 866-2215 or vanced@canaanresort.com
https://www.facebook.com/even
ts/220925295364234/
WVU&rsquo\;s \;West Virginia Water Research Institute \;(WRI) will host a virtual seminar series to h ighlight current water research and remediation projects affiliated with W RI. Each session will feature presentations \;pertaining to a theme. P resenters consist of WVU researchers and specialists \;affiliated with WRI. The purpose is to share current water-related research with interest ed outside organizations and the public. \;Please register through&nbs p\;Eventbrite&n bsp\;to receive the Zoom attendance link.
Acid Mine Drainage Research and Remediation< /p>
If you have any questions about this e vent\, please email \;Rachel Pell.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20201130T1839360Z-399841-3565@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181026 SUMMARY:Jack’O’Latern walk RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Jack’O’Latern walk Gritt's is all about bringing people togethe r- we are reaching out to our community and surrounding areas businesses\, clubs\, organizations and groups to help us put on our first ever Jack-O- Latern walk. The carved pumpkins will be set up along a path and lit up fo r the public to come take an evening stroll through the candle-lit pumpkin s. Walk fee is included in our standard general admissions fee. Any group or businesses interested in participating may contact us at events@grittsf arm.com. The pumpkins will be judged and the winners will be awarded a tas ty treats basket for the office or group. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 1824894984298616/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Jack&rsquo\;O&rsquo\;Latern walk
https://www.facebook.com/events/18248949 84298616/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Gritt's Farm UID:20180823T1237340Z-399841-1043@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180905T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180905T160000 SUMMARY:Sea Grant Volunteer Monitoring Programs DESCRIPTION:Sea Grant Volunteer Monitoring Programs Please join the Nationa l Water Quality Monitoring Council on Wednesday September 5\, 3pm – 4pm ES T for a webinar NOAA Sea Grant’s Coastal Monitoring Programs! - Registrati on link Description: Did you know that the national network of NOAA Sea Gr ant institutions has more than 80 citizen science programs underway in the coastal and Great Lake regions? This webinar will highlight the protocols \, participants\, and key findings associated with three unique Sea Grant projects: marine debris in Alabama\; extreme tides in Southern California\ ; and beach profiling in Maine. It will also provide an overview of Sea Gr ant’s vision for citizen science and opportunities to get involved. Julie Vastine | Director Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) Dicki nson College | phone: 717.245.1135 dickinson.edu/allarm | @allarmwater X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sea Grant Volunteer Monitoring Prog rams
Please join the National Water Quality Monitoring Counci l on Wednesday September 5\, 3pm &ndash\; 4pm EST for a webinar NOAA Sea Grant&rsquo\;s Coastal Monitoring Programs! - Registration link
Description: Did you know
that the national network of NOAA Sea Grant institutions has more than 80
citizen science programs underway in the coastal and Great Lake regions? T
his webinar will highlight the protocols\, participants\, and key findings
associated with three unique Sea Grant projects: marine debris in Alabama
\; extreme tides in Southern California\; and beach profiling in Maine. It
will also provide an overview of Sea Grant&rsquo\;s vision for citizen sc
ience and opportunities to get involved.
Julie Vastine | Director< /p>
Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM)
Dickinso n College | phone: 717.245.1135 \;
dickinson.edu/allarm | @allarmwater
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180829T1401330Z-399841-1042@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T130000 SUMMARY:Plant 24 trees at 440 Fearnow Road\, Berkeley Springs\, WV DESCRIPTION:Warm Springs Watershed Association will partner with the Town o f Bath Tree Board\, First United Methodist Church\, and Morgan County Girl Scouts to plant 24 trees at 440 Fearnow Road. Please bring shovels and a bucket with which to transport mulch. From Rt 9 in Berkeley Springs\, head east and turn right on New Hope Rd just before Youngblood's\, then bear r ight (not left) on Fearnow Rd. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Warm Springs Watershed Association will par tner with the Town of Bath Tree Board\, First United Methodist Church\, an d Morgan County Girl Scouts to plant 24 trees at 440 Fearnow Road. Please bring shovels and a bucket with which to transport mulch.
\nFrom Rt 9 in Berkeley Springs\, head east and turn right on New Hope Rd just befor e Youngblood's\, then bear right (not left) \; on Fearnow Rd.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151104T1550300Z-399841-180@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151104T150000 SUMMARY:Free webinar\, How to fund\, start and operate a Farm Stewardship P rogram to boost riparian forest buffers and provide conservation vouchers for cost share programs\, including EQIP' DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to participate in the 2015/2016 Buffe r Environmental Education Series (BEES): “On the Ground Perspectives on Ch esapeake Bay Watershed Forested Riparian Buffer Outreach\, Implementation and Programs.” This webinar series is for federal\, state\, and local agen cy staff\, conservation districts\, NGOs\, technical service providers\, a nd others who work with farmers and rural landowners to enroll\, establish \, maintain and protect riparian forest buffers in the Chesapeake Bay wate rshed. Each webinar will feature a 20-40 minute presentation by an expert or panel of experts\, followed by a 20 minute Question & Answer period. Stephanie Eisenbise\, the Watershed Restoration Coordinator at Stroud Wat er Research Center\, will present 'How to fund\, start and operate a Farm Stewardship Program to boost riparian forest buffers and provide conservat ion vouchers for cost share programs\, including EQIP' Please spread the w ord by sharing this information on your networks. The complete webinar s eries will also be recorded for later viewing. Webinar info: https://usf s.adobeconnect.com/na-watershed/ (no need to register!) Call-in: 888-844-9 904 (6802405#) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You are cordially invited to participate in the 2015/2016 Buffer Environmental Education Series (BEES): &ldquo\;On the Ground Perspectives on Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forested Riparian Buffer Outreach\, Implementation and Programs.&rdquo\;< /strong>
\nThis webinar series is for federal\, state\, and local ag ency staff\, conservation districts\, NGOs\, technical service providers\, and others who work with farmers and rural landowners to enroll\, establi sh\, maintain and protect riparian forest buffers in the Chesapeake Bay wa tershed. \;Each webinar will feature a 20-40 minute presentation by a n expert or panel of experts\, followed by a 20 minute Question &\; Ans wer period. \;
\nStephanie Eisenbise\, the Watershe d Restoration Coordinator at Stroud Water Research Center\, will present ' How to fund\, start and operate a Farm Stewardship Program to boost ripari an forest buffers and provide conservation vouchers for cost share program s\, including EQIP'
\nPlease spread the word& nbsp\;by sharing this information on your networks. \;
\nThe co mplete webinar series will also be recorded for later viewing.
\nWeb inar info: \; \;https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/na-watershed/ \;(no need to register!)
\nCall-in: 888-844-9904 (6802405#)
\n\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151104T1601320Z-399841-181@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T150000 SUMMARY:Free webinar\, Bobby’s Seven Principles of Getting More Riparian Bu ffers on the Ground: The Science\, the Solution and the Sell\, for Livesto ck Producers DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to participate in the 2015/2016 Buffe r Environmental Education Series (BEES): “On the Ground Perspectives on Ch esapeake Bay Watershed Forested Riparian Buffer Outreach\, Implementation and Programs.” This webinar series is for federal\, state\, and local agen cy staff\, conservation districts\, NGOs\, technical service providers\, a nd others who work with farmers and rural landowners to enroll\, establish \, maintain and protect riparian forest buffers in the Chesapeake Bay wate rshed. Each webinar will feature a 20-40 minute presentation by an expert or panel of experts\, followed by a 20 minute Question & Answer period. Bobby Whitescarver\, Whitescarver Natural Resources Management LLC\, will present “Bobby’s Seven Principles of Getting More Riparian Buffers on the Ground: The Science\, the Solution and the Sell\, for Livestock Producers ” Please spread the word by sharing this information on your networks. T he complete webinar series will also be recorded for later viewing. Webina r info: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/na-watershed/ (no need to register !) Call-in: 888-844-9904 (6802405#) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You are cordially invited to participate in the \;2015/2016 Buffer Environmental Education Series (BEES): \;&ldquo\;On the Ground Perspectives on Chesapeake B ay Watershed Forested Riparian Buffer Outreach\, Implementation and Progra ms.&rdquo\;
\nThis webinar series is for federal\, state\, and local agency staff\, conservation districts\, NGOs\, technical service providers\, and others who work with farmers and rural landowners to enro ll\, establish\, maintain and protect riparian forest buffers in the Chesa peake Bay watershed. \;Each webinar will feature a 20-40 minute prese ntation by an expert or panel of experts\, followed by a 20 minute Questio n &\; Answer period. \;
\nBobby Whitescarver\, Whitescarver Natural Resources Management LLC\, will present \;&ldquo\; Bobby&rsquo\;s Seven Principles of Getting More Riparian Buffers on the Gr ound: The Science\, the Solution and the Sell\, for Livestock Producers&rd quo\;
\nPlease spread the word \;by shari ng this information on your networks. \;
\nThe complete webinar series will also be recorded for later viewing.
\nWebinar info: &nb sp\; \;h ttps://usfs.adobeconnect.com/na-watershed/ \;(no need to register!)
\nCall-in: 888-844-9904 (6802405#)
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151104T1602520Z-399841-182@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151201T110000 SUMMARY:Free webinar\, Why is restoring streamside forested buffers so crit ical to healthy streams and the health of the Bay? DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to participate in the 2015/2016 Buffe r Environmental Education Series (BEES): “On the Ground Perspectives on Ch esapeake Bay Watershed Forested Riparian Buffer Outreach\, Implementation and Programs.” This webinar series is for federal\, state\, and local agen cy staff\, conservation districts\, NGOs\, technical service providers\, a nd others who work with farmers and rural landowners to enroll\, establish \, maintain and protect riparian forest buffers in the Chesapeake Bay wate rshed. Each webinar will feature a 20-40 minute presentation by an expert or panel of experts\, followed by a 20 minute Question & Answer period. Bern Sweeney\, Ph.D.\, President and Senior Research Scientist\, Stroud W ater Research Center\, will present “Why is restoring streamside forested buffers so critical to healthy streams and the health of the Bay?” Please spread the word by sharing this information on your networks. The comple te webinar series will also be recorded for later viewing. Webinar info: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/na-watershed/ (no need to register!) Call-i n: 888-844-9904 (6802405#) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You are cordially invited to participate in the \;2015/2016 Buffer Environmental Education Series (BEES): \;&ldquo\;On the Ground Perspectives on Chesapeake B ay Watershed Forested Riparian Buffer Outreach\, Implementation and Progra ms.&rdquo\;
\nThis webinar series is for federal\, state\, and local agency staff\, conservation districts\, NGOs\, technical service providers\, and others who work with farmers and rural landowners to enro ll\, establish\, maintain and protect riparian forest buffers in the Chesa peake Bay watershed. \;Each webinar will feature a 20-40 minute prese ntation by an expert or panel of experts\, followed by a 20 minute Questio n &\; Answer period. \;
\nBern Sweeney\, Ph.D.\, President a nd Senior Research Scientist\, Stroud Water Research Center\, will present \;&ldquo\;Why is restoring streamside forested buffers so critical to healthy streams and the health of the Bay?&rdquo\;
\nPlease spread the word \;by sharing this informat ion on your networks. \;
\nThe complete webinar series will als o be recorded for later viewing.
\nWebinar info: \; \;
Call-in: 888-844-9904 (6802405#)
CATEGORIES:General UID:20151104T1604240Z-399841-183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000 SUMMARY:Native gardening DESCRIPTION:Event by Appalachian Headwaters Join the Appalachian Headwaters Native Plant Team\, led by Bella Walker\, to learn about spring gardening with native wildlife in mind. Planting native perennials on your property can greatly enhance the number of native birds\, butterflies\, and bees y ou will see this summer and fall--turning a simple garden into a healthy h abitat for wildlife! Learn about easy ways to design gardens for wildlife and what plants to use to attract a diversity of species. This event will be held at Appalachian Headwaters\, Wood Thrush Park. All are welcome to t his free public event. For questions about this event\, email iwalker@app headwaters.org\, or visit the Facebook event post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Appalachian Headwaters
Join the Appalachian Headwaters Native Plant Team\, led by Bella Walker\, to learn about spring gardening with native wildlife in mi nd.
Planting native perennia ls on your property can greatly enhance the number of native birds\, butte rflies\, and bees you will see this summer and fall--turning a simple gard en into a healthy habitat for wildlife! Learn about easy ways to design ga rdens for wildlife and what plants to use to attract a diversity of specie s. This event will be held at Appalachian Headwaters\, Wood Thrush Park. A ll are welcome to this free public event. \;
For questions about this event\, email \;iwalker@appheadwaters.or g\, or visit the Facebook event post< /em>. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250311T1257220Z-399841-6342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180908 SUMMARY:Potomac paddle DESCRIPTION:Trip Info Date: Saturday\, September 8\, 2018 Arrival Time: 9:0 0 a.m. Arrival Location: Cacapon Institute's office at: #10 Rock Ford Road \, Great Cacapon\, WV 25422 Details: The paddle is a gentle ~10 mile journ ey on the Potomac River from Great Cacapon\, WV\, to Hancock\, MD. Beginne r paddlers are welcome! This paddle is free and open to the public (donati ons suggested). We will be in touch as plans develop regarding boat rental s. Click-Here for tickets and additional information. https://www.facebook .com/events/224751214848517/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trip Info
Date: Sa turday\, September 8\, 2018
Arrival Time: 9:00 a. m.
Arrival Location: Cacapon Institute's office a t: #10 Rock Ford Road\, Gr eat Cacapon\, WV 25422
Details: The paddle is a g entle ~10 mile journey on the Potomac River from Great Cacapon\, WV\, to H ancock\, MD. Beginner paddlers are welcome! This paddle is free and open t o the public (donations suggested). We will be in touch as plans develop r egarding boat rentals. \;Click -Here for tickets and additional information.
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/224751214848517/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180727T1256180Z-399841-889@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 SUMMARY:Mayfly Project DESCRIPTION:Are you a foster parent or adoptive parent with kids that want to learn how to fly fish with us? We have a few spaces left for our upcomi ng 2024 project season! This program is designed for kids ages 10-18 who h ave experienced life in foster care. Kids learn all things fly fishing fro m our team\, go on local fly fishing adventures\, connect with the outdoor s\, and get their own gear to keep!! Fishing outings will be held in or ar ound Morgantown\, WV. If an outing is out of that range\, alternate transp ortation will be an option. Mentees should plan to attend every outing the y can\, as each will provide different skill building experiences SPACE IS LIMITED - don't delay to secure your spot! LEARN MORE about The Mayfly Pr oject & register today! https://themayflyproject.com/ MayflyProject.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you a foster parent or adoptive p
arent with kids that want to learn how to fly fish with us? We have a few
spaces left for our upcoming 2024 project season! This program is designed
for kids ages 10-18 who have experienced life in foster care. Kids learn
all things fly fishing from our team\, go on local fly fishing adventures\
, connect with the outdoors\, and get their own gear to keep!!
Fishing outings will be held in or around Morgantown\, WV.&nb
sp\;If an outing is out of that range\, alternate transportat
ion will be an option. \;Mentees should plan to attend ev
ery outing they can\, as each will provide different skill building experi
ences
SPACE IS LIMITED - don't delay to secure you
r spot! \;LEARN MORE about The Mayfly Project &\; regi
ster today! \;https://themayflyproject.com/
Registration for the EPA's Water Quality Standards Academy Spring Sessions is Now Open \;
We are pleased to an nounce that the EPA&rsquo\;s Water Quality Standards Academy (WQSA) Spring sessions registration is NOW OPEN. \; The EPA is offering two (2) ses sions of the WQS Academy in the Washington\, DC area\, to take place on Ma y 11-15\, 2020 and May 18-22\, 2020.
Registration will close on March 11\, 2020\, or when cap acity is reached. \; This is a joint registration for the spr ing WQSA sessions. Please Click Here to register.
The river fl oat is new to the Clendenin Homecoming Festival this year and we hope to m ake it a tradition. FREE EVENT! It's a celebration of our Elk River &ndash \; including the recreation it offers as well as the restoration it has un dergone in recent years. The idea is to enjoy the river and also inspire p ositive aspirations for the river&rsquo\;s healthy development\, protectio n and improvement. You will also have a front row seat to watch the Great Rubber Ducky Race! Come on in &ndash\; the water&rsquo\;s fine! Tubes will be available for purchase if you don't have one!
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/1704071183028313/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190307T1621190Z-399841-1704@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190610 SUMMARY:Conservation Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=6 DESCRIPTION:Conservation Camp Mark your calendars for the beginning of summ er with the dates for 2019 Conservation Camp - June 10th - 15th. Online Re gistration for 2019 Registration for the 2019 WV State Conservation Camp i s still mostly handled offline as there is several manual activities we do behind the scenes to match campers and sponsorships. However\, our online form will be used to make things easier for campers and everyone else inv olved! Steps to complete registration: Fill out the online registration f orm or contact our registration coordinator Alan Miller by mail or phone. Note that Alan is retired and not always available to answer the phone\, so please leave a clear message and he will return your call as quickly as possible. You will be contacted by the camp by phone or mail with potenti al sponsor information\, the registration form\, health history form\, and camp rules and regulations -- These will need to be filled out and return ed to camp. The camp fees of $200 will be required to be sent in or if cam per is being sponsored by an organization\, the proper organization will b e noted\, and those camp fees will be charged to the organization. That's it! Once these are done\, we'll be waiting to see you on Monday the 10th of June at 1:00PM! We're excited for a great session! If you have any qu estions\, contact Ben Spong. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cons ervation Camp
Mark your calendars for the beginning of summer with the dates for 2019 Conserv ation Camp - June 10th - 15th.
Registration for the 2019 WV State Conservation Camp is still mostly handled offline as there is several manual activities we do behind the scenes to match campers and sponsorships. However\, our online form will be used to make things easier for campers and everyone el se involved! \;
Steps to complete registration:
Fill out the online registration form or contact our registration coordinator \;Alan Miller \;by mail or phone. \;Note that Alan is retired and not always a vailable to answer the phone\, so please leave a clear message and he will return your call as quickly as possible. You will be contacted by the cam p by phone or mail with potential sponsor information\, the registration f orm\, health history form\, and camp rules and regulations -- These will n eed to be filled out and returned to camp. The camp fees of $200 will be r equired to be sent in or if camper is being sponsored by an organization\, the proper organization will be noted\, and those camp fees will be charg ed to the organization. That's it! \;Once these are done\, we'll be w aiting to see you on Monday the 10th of June at 1:00PM! \; \;
We're excited for a great sessio n! If you have any questions\, contact Ben Spong. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Camp Caesar UID:20190509T1305330Z-399841-1685@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T150000 SUMMARY:Tour of the GrantStation website DESCRIPTION:Tour of the GrantStation website Join Jeremy Smith\, Communicat ions and Technology Director\, and Sara Kennedy\, Director of Online Educa tion\, for a quick tour of the GrantStation website. This tour will cover all the features in GrantStation.com\, including navigation\, search inter faces\, and charitable database search criteria. This tour will provide ti ps on the most effective way to use all the valuable resources the website offers\, including the extensive funder databases that can help you ident ify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By usin g GrantStation's databases and resource tools\, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months. Click-Here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tour of the GrantStation website
Join Jeremy Smith\, Communications and Technology Director\, and Sara Kennedy\, Director of Online Education\, for a quick tour of the Gra ntStation website. This tour will cover all the features in GrantStation.c om\, including navigation\, search interfaces\, and charitable database se arch criteria. This tour will provide tips on the most effective way to us e all the valuable resources the website offers\, including the extensive funder databases that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By using GrantStation's databases and res ource tools\, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months.
Click-He re \;to register and learn more.
\;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190110T1444550Z-399841-1413@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T120000 SUMMARY:Loop Creek SOS DESCRIPTION:Loop Creek monitoring using WV Save Our Streams methods. Hoste d by Ernie Nestor Chapter of Trout Unlimited. When: Saturday\, Nov. 4th 10 AM - Noon Where: 5656 Deepwater Mt. Rd.\, Fayetteville More info at: http s://www.facebook.com/events/1604585309616969 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Loop Creek monitoring using \;WV Save Our Streams methods. \; Hosted by \;Ernie Ne stor Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
When: Saturday\, Nov. 4th 10 AM - Noon
Where: 5656 Deepwater Mt. Rd.\, Fayetteville
More inf
o at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1604585309616
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Virtual Fiel d Trips Series with Appalachian Headwaters
Curious about West Virginia wildlife\, both common and rare ? Want to know how we can help them thrive? Explore WV wildlife with Appal achian Headwaters and a variety of awesome experts across the state. Virtu al field trips are free\, take place every Friday at 1 PM and last about a half hour. All school levels and ages welcomed.
Pre-registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/4zmk783f
Upcoming schedule: March 12 - Sna kes of WV with Jim Fregonara of WVDNR. March 19- Butterflies of WV with Dr . Elizabeth Long of the Appalachian Pollinator Center. March 26 - Frogs WV with Tomi Bergstrom of WVDEP ...and more to come! \;For more informat ion about this series\, contact kjohnson@appheadwaters.org.
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On July 15th\, Friends of Blackwater is spo nsoring an educational hike with naturalist Doug Wood. We will meet at 1 p .m. at the Nature Center in Blackwater Falls State Park (near Pendleton La ke). The event will start with a short talk about old growth forests\, and then we will head out for a hike to learn how to identify old growth. We expect the event to take roughly two hours. For more information\, contact Friends of Blackwater: 304-345-7663 or kate@saveblackwater.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/247621425786741/< /span>
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180525T1724400Z-399841-777@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 SUMMARY:Horseshoe Recreation fishing derby DESCRIPTION:The Monongahela National Forest invites you and your family to the 2018 Horseshoe Youth Fishing Derby. This free event will take place Sa turday\, June 2\, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Horseshoe Day Use Area locat ed near Lead Mine West Virginia. Registration begins on-site at 8:30 a.m. Participants do not need a fishing license\, but must register for the eve nt. The derby is open to children ages 2 to 13 who are accompanied by thei r parent or guardian. Each age group\, beginning with the youngest\, will fish for 45 minutes. Family members may assist their children\, but cannot fish for them. Anglers must bring their own fishing rod and reel. Single hook lures or hooks with bait are allowed. Spinners and fly rods are not a llowed. Games\, a casting contest\, and pictures of youngsters with their fish will all be available during the derby. Homemade concession items wi ll be available for sale during the event X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Monongahela National Forest invites you and your family to the 2018 Horseshoe \;Youth Fishing Derby. This fre e event will take place Saturday\, June 2\, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ho rseshoe Day Use Area \;located near Lead Mine \;West Virginia.
Registration begins on-site at 8:30 a.m. Participants do not need a f ishing license\, but must register for the event. The derby is open to chi ldren ages 2 to 13 who are accompanied by their parent or guardian. Each a ge group\, beginning with the youngest\, will fish for 45 minutes. Family members may assist their children\, but cannot fish for them. Anglers must bring their own fishing rod and reel. Single hook lures or hooks with bai t are allowed. Spinners and fly rods are not allowed. \;
Games \, a casting contest\, and pictures of youngsters with their fish will all be available during the derby. Homemade concession items will be availabl e for sale during the event
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180525T1726280Z-399841-778@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210301 SUMMARY:My Hometown is cool DESCRIPTION:WVU Extension Service and the WVU Chambers College of Business and Economics will highlight the voice of youth leaders through the “My Ho metown is Cool” competition. The deadline is March 1st! Teams of youths ag es 9-18 are invited submit a 3-minute video that demonstrates what makes y our hometown cool and one idea for making your hometown cooler! The compe tition is open to teams of two or more youths in West Virginia. Each team must also have an adult “coach” to serve as the point of contact for regi stration. Click-Here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVU Extensio n Service \;and the WVU Chambers College of Business and Economics wil l highlight the voice of youth leaders through the &ldquo\;My Hometown is Cool&rdquo\; competition.
T he deadline is March 1st!
Click-Here \;to register and learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210217T1938460Z-399841-3667@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:Bowden fishing derby DESCRIPTION:Join Elkins Parks & Recreation\, West Virginia Department of Na tural Resources\, and Monongahela National Forest at the Bowden Fish Hatch ery in Randolph County for the 27th annual Bowden Fishing Derby! Registrat ion begins at 7:30am. Fishing begins at 8am for pre-school and kindergarte n age children. After that\, derbies for each age group will begin every h our and fifteen minutes. Younger kids may fish in older age groups until t hey catch their limit\, but older kids are not allowed to fish in the youn ger age groups. There will be free fishing for kids\, PRIZES awarded\, as well as a casting contest. Please see the event flyer for full rules of pa rticipation and registration details. For more information call Elkins Par k & Recreation 304-636-3960\, WV Division of Natural Resources 637-0245\, or Monongahela National Forest 304-635-4472. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Elkins Parks &\; Recreation\, West Virginia Department of Natural Resources\, and Monongahela National Forest at the Bowden Fish Hatchery in Randolph County \;for the 27th annual Bowden Fishing Derby! Registration begins at 7:30am. Fishing begins at 8am for pre-school and kindergarten age children. \;After that\, derbies for each age group will begin every hour and fifteen minutes. \;Younge r kids may fish in older age groups until they catch their limit\, but old er kids are not allowed to fish in the younger age groups.
There w ill be free fishing for kids\, PRIZES awarded\, as well as a casting conte st. \;Please see the event flyer for full rules of participation a nd registration details. \;For more information call Elkins Park &\ ; Recreation 304-636-3960\, \;WV Division of Natural Resources 637-024 5\, or Monongahela National Forest 304-635-4472.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Bowden fish hatcery UID:20180525T1727280Z-399841-779@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180902 SUMMARY:Bluestone turnpike hike DESCRIPTION:Take a walk on the wild side through Bluestone National Scenic River and explore the beauty and diversity of this remote area. Meet a ran ger at the bottom of Pipestem’s tramway to hike the Bluestone Turnpike Tra il\, which runs along the Bluestone River to Bluestone State Park. A free shuttle is provided for the return trip to Pipestem. Wear sturdy hiking sh oes\, bring lunch\, and plenty of water. Reservations required: 304-466-0 417. Sandstone Visitors Center: 10AM-4PM (on 6/2\, 9/2 and 10/7) https://w ww.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=DB5DA3E5-155D-451F-6 7AA8709F1D035E9 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a walk on the wild side through Bluest one National Scenic River and explore the beauty and diversity of this rem ote area. Meet a ranger at the bottom of Pipestem&rsquo\;s tramway to hike the Bluestone Turnpike Trail\, which runs along the Bluestone River to Bl uestone State Park. A free shuttle is provided for the return trip to Pipe stem. Wear sturdy hiking shoes\, bring lunch\, and plenty of water. \ ;Reservations required: 304-466-0417.
Sandstone Visitors Center: 1 0AM-4PM (on 6/2\, 9/2 and 10/7)
https://www .nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=DB5DA3E5-155D-451F-67A A8709F1D035E9
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180525T1739280Z-399841-783@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T113000 SUMMARY:Bluestone walk RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20181013;BYDAY=SA DESCRIPTION:Meet a ranger at the bottom of the tramway at Pipestem Resort S tate Park to walk within Bluestone National Scenic River for a mile and re turn. The hike is a fairly easy walk along the Bluestone River with a few small hills and some rough footing. Along the way\, enjoy the flora and fa una of the area and discuss a little regional history. Bring good walking shoes\, drinking water\, and $2.00 for the return tram ride. For more info rmation check the Bluestone National Scenic River Ranger Programs page. ht tps://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=E81D8630-155D -451F-67824B1FDC8B4F5B X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet a ranger at the bottom of the tramway at Pipestem Resort State Park to walk within Bluestone National Scenic Riv er for a mile and return. The hike is a fairly easy walk along the Bluesto ne River with a few small hills and some rough footing. Along the way\, en joy the flora and fauna of the area and discuss a little regional history. Bring good walking shoes\, drinking water\, and $2.00 for the return tram ride. For more information check the Bluestone National Scenic River Rang er Programs page .
https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourv isit/event-details.htm?event=E81D8630-155D-451F-67824B1FDC8B4F5B
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park UID:20180525T1732240Z-399841-780@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T210000 SUMMARY:Grandview full moon hike DESCRIPTION:Experience Grandview by the light of the moon. Headlamps will b e on a first come first serve basis. *RSVP Required. https://www.nps.gov/n eri/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=E5515015-1DD8-B71B-0B47627237437 347 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experience Grandview by the light of the mo on. Headlamps will be on a first come first serve basis. *RSVP Req uired.
https://www.nps.gov/neri/pl anyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=E5515015-1DD8-B71B-0B47627237437347
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180525T1735100Z-399841-781@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 SUMMARY:Bluestone turnpike hike DESCRIPTION:Take a walk on the wild side through Bluestone National Scenic River and explore the beauty and diversity of this remote area. Meet a ran ger at the bottom of Pipestem’s tramway to hike the Bluestone Turnpike Tra il\, which runs along the Bluestone River to Bluestone State Park. A free shuttle is provided for the return trip to Pipestem. Wear sturdy hiking sh oes\, bring lunch\, and plenty of water. Reservations required: 304-466-0 417. Sandstone Visitors Center: 10AM-4PM (on 6/2\, 9/2 and 10/7) https://w ww.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=DB5DA3E5-155D-451F-6 7AA8709F1D035E9 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a walk on the wild side through Bluest one National Scenic River and explore the beauty and diversity of this rem ote area. Meet a ranger at the bottom of Pipestem&rsquo\;s tramway to hike the Bluestone Turnpike Trail\, which runs along the Bluestone River to Bl uestone State Park. A free shuttle is provided for the return trip to Pipe stem. Wear sturdy hiking shoes\, bring lunch\, and plenty of water. \ ;Reservations required: 304-466-0417.
Sandstone Visitors Center: 1 0AM-4PM (on 6/2\, 9/2 and 10/7)
https://www .nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=DB5DA3E5-155D-451F-67A A8709F1D035E9
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180525T1738570Z-399841-782@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181007 SUMMARY:Bluestone turnpike hike DESCRIPTION:Take a walk on the wild side through Bluestone National Scenic River and explore the beauty and diversity of this remote area. Meet a ran ger at the bottom of Pipestem’s tramway to hike the Bluestone Turnpike Tra il\, which runs along the Bluestone River to Bluestone State Park. A free shuttle is provided for the return trip to Pipestem. Wear sturdy hiking sh oes\, bring lunch\, and plenty of water. Reservations required: 304-466-0 417. Sandstone Visitors Center: 10AM-4PM (on 6/2\, 9/2 and 10/7) https://w ww.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=DB5DA3E5-155D-451F-6 7AA8709F1D035E9 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a walk on the wild side through Bluest one National Scenic River and explore the beauty and diversity of this rem ote area. Meet a ranger at the bottom of Pipestem&rsquo\;s tramway to hike the Bluestone Turnpike Trail\, which runs along the Bluestone River to Bl uestone State Park. A free shuttle is provided for the return trip to Pipe stem. Wear sturdy hiking shoes\, bring lunch\, and plenty of water. \ ;Reservations required: 304-466-0417.
Sandstone Visitors Center: 1 0AM-4PM (on 6/2\, 9/2 and 10/7)
https://www .nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=DB5DA3E5-155D-451F-67A A8709F1D035E9
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180525T1739510Z-399841-784@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T170000 SUMMARY:Black Ecologist DESCRIPTION:Water Cooler Chat: Black Ecologists – Shaping the Science of Ec ology Event by Ecological Society of America In honor of Black History Mon th\, ESA is pleased to host a conversation with two Black ecologists at di fferent stages of their career. Learn about their research focus\, how tha t developed and how it has shaped their careers. In what ways are they sha ping the science of ecology? Bring your favorite beverage and be inspired. Guests: Dr. Rashida Farid\, Research Assistant Professor\, Wildlife Ecolo gy\, Ecosystem Sustainability and Ecological Resilience (ESER) Lab\, Tuske gee University. Dr. Steward Pickett\, first Black ESA President (2011-2012 )\, Distinguished Senior Scientist\, Plant Ecology\, Cary Institute of Eco system Studies https://fb.me/e/3pyuxkFuM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Water Cooler Chat: Black Ecologists &ndash\; Shaping the Science of Ecology
Event by \;Ecological Society of America
In honor of Black History Mont h\, ESA is pleased to host a conversation with two Black ecologists at dif ferent stages of their career. Learn about their research focus\, how that developed and how it has shaped their careers. In what ways are they shap ing the science of ecology? Bring your favorite beverage and be inspired.< /span>
Guests: Dr. Rashida Farid\, Research Assistant Professor\, Wildlife Ecology\, Ecosyst em Sustainability and Ecological Resilience (ESER) Lab\, Tuskegee Universi ty. Dr. Steward Pickett\, first Black ESA President (2011-2012)\, Distingu ished Senior Scientist\, Plant Ecology\, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studi es
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Online UID:20210217T1945000Z-399841-3668@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190305 SUMMARY:Northern Basin mailbag DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinator shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmentally minded professionals and volunteers. NorthernBasinMailBag-030519.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch Northern Basin Coordinat or shares a plethora of information and resources useful for envrionmental ly minded professionals and volunteers.
NorthernBasinMailBag-030519.pdf
Join Trout Unlimited for the Elk River Stoc king on Saturday\, October 7\, 2017. Thousands of fingerling brown trout w ill be stocked in the Elk River. Meet at the Elk Springs Resort (Google Map) at 10:00 a.m. We will&n bsp\;organize and spread out in different directions from that point. Brin g waders or wading shorts and a five-gallon bucket. \;
After t he stocking\, you can fish the Elk River\, check out the fly shop at the E lk Springs Resort\, or enjoy lunch on the patio at their restaurant overlooking the Elk River. It will be a great day for anyone looking to help Trout Unlimited and \;experience \;a great trout stream. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170922T1258520Z-399841-450@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T163000 SUMMARY:Navigating the CWA DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Clean Water Act: A Map to the Waters of the Unit ed States Wednesday\, July 25\, 2018 - 3:00 - 4:30 pm EDT Registration Dea dline - July 20th Presenter: Robert Parker\, Olsson and Associates Abstr act This webinar introduces the history of the Clean Water Act and our def inition of “waters\,” including glimpses into the thinking of some of the people who have played pivotal roles in that history. These insights and a necdotes serve as the backdrop for a discussion of landmark litigation (SW ANCC\, Rapanos) and recent cases\, executive orders\, the Clean Water Rule \, propaganda\, the importance of defining words\, and more. The webinar w ill conclude with an update on the latest developments in the ongoing saga of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Bio Robert Parker is an Ass ociate Scientist in the Environmental Practices Group at Olsson Associates in Lincoln\, Nebraska\, where he specializes in wetlands science\, Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting and mitigation\, and regulatory and polic y analysis. He is the former Section 401 Coordinator at Nebraska Departmen t of Environmental Quality. In addition to his work in Water Quality Certi fication and wetland protection\, he also coordinates the state’s Storm Wa ter Management Plan Grants Program and serves as project manager for sever al basin-wide management plans in development under Nebraska’s Nonpoint So urce Management Plan. Before relocating to the Great Plains\, Robert worke d in the Great Basin region with threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout. He h as a M.S. in Fisheries Biology from Humboldt State University\, where he c ompleted undergraduate research in genetic and morphologic differentiation in isolated populations of rough sculpin (Cottus asperrimus) in Californi a’s Pit and Fall Rivers. Prior to his career in science and policy\, Rober t spent nearly two decades working as a professional whitewater and fly-fi shing guide in Alaska\, California\, Montana\, and Chile More information and registration can be found at: https://www.aswm.org/aswm/aswm-webinarsc alls/2958-members-webinar-series#webinar072518 This is an ASWM Members’ Only webinar. If you do not have a current membership with ASWM and wish t o attend\, you must register and become a member or renew your membership by July 20th. We do offer one free trial webinar for those considering mem bership\, but you will need to register by July 20th to qualify for the fr ee trial. If you have already attended a free trial webinar\, you will nee d to become a member to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| Navigating the Clean Water Act: A Map to the Waters of the Uni ted States Wednesday\, July 25\, 2018 - 3:00 - 4:30 pm EDT |
| Registration Deadline - Jul y 20th Presenter: Robert Parker\, Olsson and Associates |
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Abstract
This webinar introduces the history of the Clean Water Act and our definition of &ldquo\;waters\,&rdquo\; including glimpses into the thinking of some of the people who have played pivotal roles in that hist ory. These insights and anecdotes serve as the backdrop for a discussion o f landmark litigation (SWANCC\, Rapanos) and recent cases\, executive orde rs\, the Clean Water Rule\, propaganda\, the importance of defining words\ , and more. The webinar will conclude with an update on the latest develop ments in the ongoing saga of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
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| Bio Ro bert Parker is an Associate Scientist in the Environmental Practi ces Group at Olsson Associates in Lincoln\, Nebraska\, where he specialize s in wetlands science\, Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting and mitigat ion\, and regulatory and policy analysis. He is the former Section 401 Coo rdinator at Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. In addition to h is work in Water Quality Certification and wetland protection\, he also co ordinates the state&rsquo\;s Storm Water Management Plan Grants Program an d serves as project manager for several basin-wide management plans in dev elopment under Nebraska&rsquo\;s Nonpoint Source Management Plan. Before r elocating to the Great Plains\, Robert worked in the Great Basin region wi th threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout. He has a M.S. in Fisheries Biology from Humboldt State University\, where he completed undergraduate researc h in genetic and morphologic differentiation in isolated populations of ro ugh sculpin (Cottus asperrimus) in California&rsquo\;s Pit and Fa ll Rivers. Prior to his career in science and policy\, Robert spent nearly two decades working as a professional whitewater and fly-fishing guide in Alaska\, California\, Montana\, and Chile More information and re gistration can be found at: https://www.aswm.org/as wm/aswm-webinarscalls/2958-members-webinar-series#webinar072518 < p> \;This is an ASWM Members&rsquo\; Only webinar. If you do not have a current membership with ASWM and wish to attend\, you must register and be come a member or renew your membership by July 20th. We do offer one free trial webinar for those considering membership\, but you will need to register by July 20th to qualify for the free trial. If you have already attended a free trial webinar\, you will need to become a mem ber to attend. |
Announcing EPA&rsquo\;s Water Quali ty Modeling Webinar: &ldquo\;EPA&rsquo\;s Storm Water Management Model (SW MM)&rdquo\;
This webinar is scheduled for Tuesday February 20th at 12pm Eastern. \; It will introdu ce the Stormwater Management Model (SWMM). \; SWMM is used throughout the world for planning\, analysis\, and design related to stormwater runof f\, combined and sanitary sewers\, and other drainage systems in urban are as. There are many applications for drainage systems in non-urban areas as well. SWMM is a dynamic hydrology-hydraulic water quality simulation mode l. It is used for single event or long-term (continuous) simulation of run off quantity and quality from primarily urban areas. The runoff component operates on a collection of sub-catchment areas that receive precipitation and generate runoff and pollutant loads. The routing portion transports t his runoff through a system of pipes\, channels\, storage/treatment device s\, pumps\, and regulators. SWMM tracks the quantity and quality of runoff made within each sub-catchment. It tracks the flow rate\, flow depth\, an d quality of water in each pipe and channel during a simulation period mad e up of multiple time steps. SWMM 5 has been extended to model the hydrolo gic performance of specific types of low impact development (LID) controls .
Registration is required and available at: \;
https://ww w.eventbrite.com/e/epas-storm-water-management-model-swmm-tickets-42467853 493
Previous webinars: https://www.epa.gov/waterdata/surface-w ater-quality-modeling-training
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180130T2058220Z-399841-533@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T190000 SUMMARY:GRWA open house DESCRIPTION:Come check out the Greenbrier River Watershed Association's new office. The door is on the main street between Wild Bean and Patina\, up the stairs and on the right. Stop in to enjoy the snacks/drinks and learn about the work of GRWA to keep the Greenbrier River healthy and clean. Als o\, browse the t-shirts\, hats and other items for sale. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come check o ut the Greenbrier River Watershed Association's new office . The door is on the main street between Wild Bean and Patina\, up the sta irs and on the right.
Stop in to enjoy the snacks/drinks and learn about the work of GRWA to keep the Greenbrier River healthy and clean. Also\, browse the t-shirts\, hats and other items for sale. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250311T1318260Z-399841-6345@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T210000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:The March ENTU Chapter meeting will feature David Thorne. Dave is the Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and Stream Habitat Coordinator for th e WV Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR). His presentation will focus on new and ongoing activities in wild trout conservation and management ac ross West Virginia. From microscopic DNA analysis to excavators placing ro cks and logs in streams\, he will give us the scoop on stream management a nd outcomes so you can better plan your next angling adventure. Also\, ma rk your calendars for the April 8 chapter meeting as we welcome the WVDNR' s Jim Hedrick. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The March&nb
sp\;ENTU Chapter meeting will feature David Thorne. \;Dave \;
is the Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and Stream Habitat Coordinator for th
e WV Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR). His presentation \;will focus on new an
d ongoing activities in wild trout conservation and management across West
Virginia. From microscopic DNA analysis to excavators placing rocks \
;and logs in streams\, he will give us the scoop on stream management and
outcomes so you can better plan your next angling adventure. \;
Also\, mark your calendars for
the April 8 chapter meeting as we welcome the WVDNR's Jim Hedrick.<
/p>
CATEGORIES:NGO
LOCATION:Sam Bowling Conference Center - City National Bank
UID:20250311T1302030Z-399841-6343@localendar.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
SUMMARY:Roadsides in Bloom calendar
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Roadsides in Bloom calendar is now available. The free
calendar\, sponsored by WVDEP’s Adopt A Highways program\, includes a doz
en photos of West Virginia wildflowers growing naturally along state roadw
ays or in Operation Wildflower beds. The pictures were chosen from dozens
of entries submitted by photographers from West Virginia and surrounding s
tates. To order\, visit https://dep.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/reap/ow/
Pages/default.aspx\, call 1-800-322-5530\, or email dep.aah@wv.gov. If you
call and get voicemail\, please leave a message with your name and mailin
g address and you will be put on the order list. Requests are limited to o
ne calendar per household and West Virginia residents receive priority.
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The 2022 Roa dsides in Bloom calendar is now available. The free calendar\, sponsored b y WVDEP&rsquo\;s Adopt A Highways program\, includes a dozen photos of Wes t Virginia wildflowers growing naturally along state roadways or in Operat ion Wildflower beds. The pictures were chosen from dozens of entries submi tted by photographers from West Virginia and surrounding states.
To order\, visit \;https://dep.wv.gov/environme ntal-advocate/reap/ow/Pages/default.aspx\, call 1-800-322-5530\, or em ail \;dep.aah@wv.gov. If you call and get voicemail\, please leave a message with your name and mailing addr ess and you will be put on the order list. \;Requests are limi ted to one calendar per household and West Virgi nia residents receive priority.
Be a part of this two-hour hike\, searching for all that Mother Nature is \;growing for you!
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/edible-plants-hike/33944 7623621682/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Canaan Valley UID:20200506T1816590Z-399841-3058@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221031 SUMMARY:EBTJV RFP DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV)\, as one of the 2 0 partnerships under the National Fish Habitat Partnership\, is requesting project proposals that are focused on Brook Trout conservation actions. F ederal funding is available through the National Fish Habitat Partnership as outlined under the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act of 2020. You can find the full Act here. The deadline for submitting your Brook Trout c onservation project proposal is 5:00 pm ET January 30\, 2023. Incomplete a pplications will not be considered\, and late applications will only be co nsidered in rare circumstances. Funding for FY2024 projects will likely no t be appropriated by Congress until after January 2024 and will likely not be available to project leaders until March 2024 or later. Click-here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV)\, as one of the 20 partnerships under th e Nat ional Fish Habitat Partnership\, is requesting project proposals that are focused on Brook Trout conservation actions. Federal funding is availa ble through the National Fish Habitat Partnership as outlined under the Am erica&rsquo\;s Conservation Enhancement Act of 2020. You can find the full Act here.
The deadline for submitting your Brook Trout conserva tion project proposal is 5:00 pm ET January 30\, 2023. Incomplete applicat ions will not be considered\, and late applications will only be considere d in rare circumstances. Funding for FY2024 projects will likely not be ap propriated by Congress until after January 2024 and will likely not be ava ilable to project leaders until March 2024 or later.
Click-here \;to learn more.< /span>
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20221031T1951290Z-399841-4983@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T153000 SUMMARY:Grantwriting 101 DESCRIPTION:Grantwriting 101 If you are new to grantwriting\, this webinar is for you! During this 90-minute webinar\, Alice Ruhnke\, founder and own er of the Grant Advantage\, will teach you how to use a Program Planning F ramework to plan your grant applications so they tell a strong\, consisten t story. As we go through the Framework\, each section of a typical grant application will be highlighted with information on what funders are looki ng for and tips on how to write that section. By the time the webinar is o ver\, you will (1) understand what funders are looking for in grant applic ations\; (2) be able to decipher confusing grant-related terminology\; (3) have a usable system to connect all the pieces of an application together \; and (4) have strategies to infuse your organization's strengths in your proposal to make it strong and competitive. Click-Here to register and le arn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grantwriting 101
I f you are new to grantwriting\, this webinar is for you! During this 90-mi nute webinar\, Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of the Grant Advantage\, w ill teach you how to use a Program Planning Framework to plan your grant a pplications so they tell a strong\, consistent story. As we go through the Framework\, each section of a typical grant application will be highlight ed with information on what funders are looking for and tips on how to wri te that section. By the time the webinar is over\, you will
(1) un derstand what funders are looking for in grant applications\; (2) be able to decipher confusing grant-related terminology\; (3) have a usable system to connect all the pieces of an application together\; and (4) have strat egies to infuse your organization's strengths in your proposal to make it strong and competitive.
Click-Here to register and learn more.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181214T1454310Z-399841-1414@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T153000 SUMMARY:Logic models: More than just extra work DESCRIPTION:Logic models: More than just extra work Logic models are not a passing fad. If you need to create a logic model for your program\, but do n't know where to start\, this webinar is for you! Using the Measuring Pro gram Outcomes: A Practical Approach from the United Way of America\, Alice Ruhnke will demonstrate why logic models are critical for program plannin g and evaluation. During this webinar\, you will learn how to create and u se a logic model to help you improve services and your impact on your comm unity. Executive directors\, program managers\, and grantwriters from a br oad range of human service organizations will benefit from this 90-minute presentation. Click-Here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Logi c models: More than just extra work
Logic models are not a passing fad. If you need to create a logic model for your program\, but don't know where to start\, this web inar is for you! Using the Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approac h from the United Way of America\, Alice Ruhnke will demonstrate why logic models are critical for program planning and evaluation. During this webi nar\, you will learn how to create and use a logic model to help you impro ve services and your impact on your community. Executive directors\, progr am managers\, and grantwriters from a broad range of human service organiz ations will benefit from this 90-minute presentation.
Click-Here to register and learn more.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190207T2058110Z-399841-1415@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180909T170000 SUMMARY:Launch into learning DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Open House & Family Science Day! How man y places can you take the kids for a day of FREE fun?! Bring your family t o the Green Bank Observatory to build and launch rockets\, tour the site\, check out the control room\, spray paint galaxy art\, jump in the bounce house\, and engage in LOTS of STEM activity stations. Enjoy spending the d ay learning and laughing in picturesque Pocahontas County where the mounta ins frame the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope! https://www .facebook.com/302671403095304/posts/2339925536036537/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for
our annual Open House &\; Family Science Day!
How many places can you take the kids for a day of
FREE fun?! Bring your family to the Green Bank Observatory to build and l
aunch rockets\, tour the site\, check out the control room\, spray paint g
alaxy art\, jump in the bounce house\, and engage in LOTS of STEM activity
stations.
Enjoy spendin
g the day learning and laughing in picturesque Pocahontas County where the
mountains frame the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180907T1233520Z-399841-1164@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T170000 SUMMARY:Blackwater bike ride DESCRIPTION:Epic downhill bike ride through the beautiful Blackwater Canyon held in conjunction with Tucker County's Leaf Peepers Festival. Guided by HTF volunteers--13 miles from Thomas to Parsons. Intermediate skill level . Mountain or cross bikes recommended. Children age 10 to 17 must be accom panied by an adult\; not recommended for under age 10. Helmets and closed shoes required. Picnic and return shuttle provided. Participants must regi ster and sign waiver\; parent or legal guardian must sign for children und er age 18. FREE. https://www.facebook.com/events/894947294033839/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Epic downhill bike ride through the beautif ul Blackwater Canyon held in conjunction with Tucker County's Leaf Peepers Festival.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Thomas to Parsons UID:20180907T1229010Z-399841-1162@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T170000 SUMMARY:Back gate clean-up DESCRIPTION:We have the 'Old Growth Forest Dedication' coming up this weeke nd so the back gate and surrounding area needs some TLC! Please stop by th e former pool complex to pick-up supplies. You can help us install some pe rmanent conservation signs there\, if you like. We'll install one sign nex t to the women's restroom by the former pool complex and another at the en trance to the KSF Arboretum\, behind the former pool complex. P.S. One of the back gates was painted Thursday afternoon\, but there's still more pai nting to do\, assuming it doesn't rain. The back gate is about 5-miles pas t the Kanawha State Forest entrance sign. where the pavement ends. Hope to see you on Friday! Jennifer Bauman\, Volunteer Coordinator Kanawha State Forest Foundation https://www.facebook.com/events/291568678101454/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We have the
'Old Growth Forest Dedication' coming up this weekend so the back gate and
surrounding area needs some TLC! Please stop by the former pool complex t
o pick-up supplies.
You c
an help us install some permanent conservation signs there\, if you like.
We'll install one sign next to the women's restroom by the former pool com
plex and another at the entrance to the KSF Arboretum\, behind the former
pool complex.
P.S. One of
the back gates was painted Thursday afternoon\, but there's still more pa
inting to do\, assuming it doesn't rain. The back gate is about 5-miles pa
st the Kanawha State Forest entrance sign. where the pavement ends.
Hope to see you on Friday!
Jennifer Bauman\, Volunteer
Coordinator
Kanawha State Fores
t Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/events/2915686781 01454/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180907T1231110Z-399841-1163@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T090000 SUMMARY:Bickle Knob bike ride DESCRIPTION:Join us for Family Day in the Park! A community picnic will tak e place at Stuart Rec Area in shelter GS3 by the Shavers Fork River. Hambu rgers and hot dogs will be provided. Coinciding\, WVLT staff will lead an off-road mountain biking tour starting from the Bickle Knob Fire Tower rid ing own to Baker Sods and on to the Shavers Fork River (about 10 miles). F rom there participants will ride back to Stuart Rec Area (about 4 miles) t o join the picnic. This is a moderate to difficult trip for riders with so me off-road trail experience. Shuttle: Drop off your bike at the Bickle Kn ob Fire Tower at 11am\, park at Stuart Rec Area (Shelter GS3) by 11:30 \, catch a shuttle back up to the top for the ride. Bike ride begins at 12pm sharp! Families welcome! Bring a yard game to join the fun! The event is f ree\, but for planning purposes please register HERE. https://www.facebook .com/events/398338450679577/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for
Family Day in the Park! A community picnic will take place at Stuart Rec A
rea in shelter GS3 by the Shavers Fork River. Hamburgers and hot dogs will
be provided.
Coinciding\
, WVLT staff will lead an off-road mountain biking tour starting from the
Bickle Knob Fire Tower riding own to Baker Sods and on to the Shavers Fork
River (about 10 miles). From there participants will ride back to Stuart
Rec Area (about 4 miles) to join the picnic. This is a moderate to difficu
lt trip for riders with some off-road trail experience.
Shuttle: Drop off your bike at the Bickle K
nob Fire Tower at 11am\, park at Stuart Rec Area (Shelter GS3) by 11:30 \,
catch a shuttle back up to the top for the ride. Bike ride begins at 12pm
sharp!
Families welcome!
Bring a yard game to join the fun! The event is free\, but for planning p
urposes please register HERE.
https://www.face book.com/events/398338450679577/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Stuart Recreation Area UID:20180907T1237140Z-399841-1165@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180929 SUMMARY:Dolly Sods hike DESCRIPTION:View vibrant autumn colors\, see wildlife and take advantage of breathtaking photographic scenery throughout a guided hike journey in the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. Depart the Main Lodge at 9am. Registration fe e includes shuttle service and guided tour. $25 Adults\, $15 Children (6-1 2 years old) Advance registration is required. For more info call Dave Van ce at: (304) 866-2215. https://www.facebook.com/events/178019136226187/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:View vibrant autumn colors\, see wildlife a
nd take advantage of breathtaking photographic scenery throughout a guided
hike journey in the
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort SP UID:20180907T1240010Z-399841-1166@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180929 SUMMARY:IWLA: Save Our Streams DESCRIPTION:IWLA: Save Our Streams IWLA Benthic Monitoring Training at Bear Branch Nature Center in Westminster\, MD. Open to public\, sign up here: www.bearbranch.eventbrite.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA: Save Our Streams
IWLA Benthic Monitoring Training at Bear Branch Nature Center in Westminster\, MD. Open to public\, sign up here: \;www.bear branch.eventbrite.com
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Bear Branch Nature Center UID:20180907T1323500Z-399841-1171@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T170000 SUMMARY:Bike path celebration DESCRIPTION:Prior to the Blues & BBQ First Friday event\, join us for the B ike Path Connector Celebration and ride your bike with Joey's Bike Shop LL C on one of the downtown bike routes. Elkins Main Street received the supp ort from a West Virginia Humanities Council grant. https://www.facebook.co m/events/1501951566616840/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Prior to the Blues &\; BBQ First Friday event\, join us for the Bike Path Connector Celebration and ride your bike with Joey's Bike Shop LLC on one of the downtown bike routes. Elkins Main Street received the support from a West Virginia Humanities Council grant.
https://www.facebook. com/events/1501951566616840/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180907T1245540Z-399841-1169@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104 SUMMARY:Nov tire collection events DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP is hosting free tire collection events around the st ate in October and November. Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. Individuals must stay in their vehicles when dropping o ff tires. Download the attached PDF for all the details. Updates are also available on the WVDEP website. WVDEP_TireCollectionEvents.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP i s hosting free tire collection events around the state in October and Nove mber. Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. Indi viduals must stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. \;
Download the attached PDF for all the details. \;Updates are also available on the \;WVDEP website.
WVDEP_TireCollectionEvents.pdf
Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) Virtual Roundtable Series is hosted by Three Rivers QUEST\, w ill consist of monthly online meetings where organizations will be \;g iven a platform to speak about their current projects. The first session w ill be an information \;session for the WATERS database and 3RQ maps. During the second and third \;sessions\, four different speakers will give a short presentation on their organization&rsquo\;s work followed by a Q&\;A session. \;
T he series will provide valuable information for groups who may be interest ed in joining 3RQ as well as anyone who is interested in the current work being done throughout the three rivers region by volunteer-based organizat ions. Register \;through \;Eventbrite \;to receive Zoom lin k to attend.
3RQ Volunteer G roups Part I
Join the&nbs p\;Greenbrier River Watershed Association at the Greenbrier River Ft. Spring public launch. Meet at 10 am for coffee\, wat er and snacks. Volunteers will be grouped and bags\, gloes and pickers wil l be provided.
Participants will recieve a Hydroflask reuseable water bottle. --->\; Learn more here. Questions? Email \; greenbrierwatershed@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260406T1725010Z-399841-7066@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T153000 SUMMARY:3RQ virtual seminar DESCRIPTION:Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) Virtual Roundtable Series is hosted by Three Rivers QUEST\, will consist of monthly online meetings where organi zations will be given a platform to speak about their current projects. Th e first session will be an information session for the WATERS database and 3RQ maps. During the second and third sessions\, four different speakers will give a short presentation on their organization’s work followed by a Q&A session. The series will provide valuable information for groups who may be interested in joining 3RQ as well as anyone who is interested in th e current work being done throughout the three rivers region by volunteer- based organizations. Register through Eventbrite to receive Zoom link to a ttend. 3RQ Volunteer Groups Part II Friends of the Cheat - Madison Ball Mu nicipal Authority of Westmoreland County - Laura Blood Captina Conservancy - Abbey Hayward Mountain Watershed Association/Youghiogheny Riverkeeper - Ashley Funk/Eric Harder X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) Virtual Roundtable Series is hosted by Three Rivers QUEST\, will consist of monthly online m eetings where organizations will be \;given a platform to speak about their current projects. The first session will be an information \;ses sion for the WATERS database and 3RQ maps. During the second and third&nbs p\;sessions\, four different speakers will give a short presentation on th eir organization&rsquo\;s work followed by a Q&\;A session. \;
The series will provide valuable inform ation for groups who may be interested in joining 3RQ as well as anyone wh o is interested in the current work being done throughout the three rivers region by volunteer-based organizations. Register \;through&n bsp\;Eventbrite \;to receive Zoom link to attend.
3RQ Volunteer Groups Part II
When : Tuesday\, November 19\, 2019 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Whe re: Online via WebEx video Audience: Volunteer b io-monitors\, macroinvertebrate trainers\, entomologists\, educators\, and water quality professionals. Cost: Free. Registration is required.
Register here: https://stroudcenter.org/event/macroinvertebrates-org-webinar/
The Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mell
on University with Carnegie Museum of Natural History\, Stroud&trade\; Wat
er Research Center\, and Clemson University have officially launched
In this webinar\, we&rsq uo\;ll provide an overview of how this NSF-funded project was developed th rough a participatory design process with an interdisciplinary team of ent omologists\, educators\, designers\, and learning researchers in cooperati on with regional volunteer biomonitoring organizations involved in water q uality assessment. We&rsquo\;ll demonstrate site features and functionalit y and cover how this open educational resource can be used to support macr oinvertebrate identification training with volunteers and students to impr ove confidence\, accuracy\, and engagement.
The WV Depar tment of Environmental Protection is now accepting 2026 event requests for our Mobile Aquarium. It's a unique teaching tool for public events\, allo wing children and adults alike to observe the \;diverse fish species native to West Virginia.
Learn more on how to request the Mobile Aquarium Here. \;< span>Please complete and submit the Mobile Aquarium event request form by December 31\, 2025.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20251205T2059140Z-399841-6899@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220315 SUMMARY:River Network news DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Take the State of the Network Survey and help us tell the story of the collective reach and impact of our nationwide netwo rk! Meet the 2022 Climate Resilience Grantees: Eight organizations interes ted in implementing community-centered approaches to climate resilience. T he last day to apply for a River Rally scholarship is March 15. Apply thro ugh the River Rally registration form. Check out upcoming learning session s and resources from River Network and the community. The latest from the online community. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
Event by&nbs p\;New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Rend Trail near Thurmond
Garlic Mustard Pull at the Rend trailhead off Rt. 25 near Thurmond in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. We ar long sleeves\, long pants\, sturdy walking shoes\, and work gloves\, pl us bring water and lunch. Help park natural resource staff stop the spread of garlic mustard\, a non-native\, invasive plant that out-competes nativ e herbs and wildflowers. Reservations requested by April 22 (limit 10 part icipants). Call 304-465-6534 or email katie_kull@nps.gov.
https://fb.me/e/DnnSJvRX CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210419T1231140Z-399841-3809@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! While many caddisfly larvae bui ld cases to live in\, some build nets instead. Trumpet-net caddisfly larva e create intricate trumpet-shaped funnels as hideaways and to filter organ ic debris and capture small invertebrates for food. Check out the comments to see an underwater view of this cool net and the tiny critter that buil t it! Video/Photos: Trumpet-net funnel covered in silt\; Laurel Creek\, Mo atsville X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
While m any caddisfly larvae build cases to live in\, some build nets instead. Tru mpet-net caddisfly larvae create intricate trumpet-shaped funnels as hidea ways and to filter organic debris and capture small invertebrates for food . Check out the \;comments to see an underwat er view of this cool net and the tiny critter that built it!
< p>Video/Photos: Trumpet-net funn el covered in silt\; Laurel Creek\, Moatsville CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250827T2037100Z-399841-6759@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930 SUMMARY:Liming Red Creek DESCRIPTION:The Dolly Sods Region along the Grant and Tucker County border is known for its windswept vistas and a landscape that looks more like Can ada instead. Years ago\, it was also known for having a healthy brook trou t population - but that's not the case anymore. Red Creek\, the main water way on this highest plateau east of the Mississippi River\, is now mainly lifeless. 'The lime has what we call buffering capacity\,' West Virginia D NR Environmental Resource Specialist Eric Gladwell said. 'It's alkaline\, and it takes the acidity down to hopefully roughly six\, six and a half. T hat's ideal. We just have to fix the water to get the fish to move up.' Cl ick-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Dolly So ds Region along the Grant and Tucker County border is known for its windsw ept vistas and a landscape that looks more like Canada instead.
Years ago\, it was also known for havi ng a healthy brook trout population - but that's not the case anymore. Red Creek\, the main waterway on this highest plateau east of the Mississippi River\, is now mainly lifeless.
'The lime has what we call buffering capacity\,' West Virginia DNR En vironmental Resource Specialist Eric Gladwell said. 'It's alkaline\, and i t takes the acidity down to hopefully roughly six\, six and a half. That's ideal. We just have to fix the water to get the fish to move up.'< /p>
Click-Here \;to learn more.&nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20250930T1319360Z-399841-6808@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000 SUMMARY:Make It Shine Cool Springs DESCRIPTION:Spend a beautiful spring evening at Cool Spring Preserve pickin g up trash in celebration of WV Make it Shine! This program is free and o pen to the public. All ages are welcome\, but children must be accompanied by an adult. We will be cleaning up the remnants of the former orchard at Cool Spring. This is a volunteer activity for all ages! We look forward to seeing you and working with you! Registration is required. PVMN Volunt eer Hours Eligible PVAS Host: Alexus Smetzer X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Spend a beau tiful spring evening at \;Cool Spring Preserve picking up trash in celebration of WV Make it Shine!&nbs p\;
This program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome\, but children must be accompani ed by an adult. \;We will be cleaning up the remnants of the former or chard at Cool Spring. \; This is a volunteer activity for all ages!&nb sp\; We look forward to seeing you and working with you! \;Registration is required.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260406T1730580Z-399841-7067@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T094500 SUMMARY:Keep the world sustainable DESCRIPTION:DocuSign CEO\, Dan Springer is excited to celebrate Earth Day a long with UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dave Matthews\, Meg Goldthwai te\, CMO of The Nature Conservancy\, and Jamie Williams\, President of The Wilderness Society\, to talk about the collective work being done to prot ect the world’s forests and reduce environmental impacts to pave the way f or a better future. Register HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DocuSign&nbs p\;CEO\, Dan Springer is excited to celebrate Earth Day along with UN Envi ronment Goodwill Ambassador Dave Matthews\, Meg Goldthwaite\, CMO of The N ature Conservancy\, and Jamie Williams\, President of The Wilderness Socie ty\, to talk about the collective work being done to protect the world&rsq uo\;s forests and reduce environmental impacts to pave the way for a bette r future.
Register < span style='color: #0000ff\;'>HERE.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210419T1232420Z-399841-3810@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190921 SUMMARY:Hunting and Fishing days RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:September 21-22\, 2019\, 9:00am-6:00pm Stonewall Resort State P ark (Interstate 79 - Exit 91) located in Roanoke (near Weston)\, Lewis Cou nty\, WV Admission: Adults $10\, children (14 and under) Free West Virgini a's Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days (NH&FD) at Stonewall Resort State Park is held the third weekend of each September\, NH&FD is a unique blend of a traditional hunting and fishing show and summer camp. T he event is the result of a year of work and planning by the West Virginia Wildlife Federation and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Like most hunting and fishing shows\, NH&FD has a host of vendors selling products and crafts for every outdoor need or desire. Several concessionai res serve a variety of delicious food\, insuring no one will go away hungr y. The Stonewall event's uniqueness stems from the many 'hands on' activit ies available for the public to enjoy. Only at West Virginia's Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days can the public participate in so man y outdoor related activities. Click HERE to see the growing list of opport unities available for all to experience and enjoy at NH&FD! Presented by W V Division of Natural Resources and WV Wildlife Federation. http://www.wvd nr.gov/NHFD/Main.shtm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sept ember 21-22\, 2019\, 9:00am-6:00pm Stonewall Resort State Park< /strong> \;(Interstate 79 - Exit 91) located in Roanoke (near West on)\, Lewis County\, WV Admission: Adults $10\, children (14 and under) Free
West Vir ginia's Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days (NH&\;FD) at S tonewall Resort State Park is held the third weekend of each September\, N H&\;FD is a unique blend of a traditional hunting and fishing show and summer camp. The event is the result of a year of work and planning by the West Virginia Wildlife Federation and the West Virginia Division of Natur al Resources. Like most hunting and fishing shows\, NH&\;FD has a host of vendors selling products and crafts for every outdoor need or desire. S everal concessionaires serve a variety of delicious food\, insuring no one will go away hungry.
The St onewall event's uniqueness stems from the many 'hands on' activities avail able for the public to enjoy. Only at West Virginia's Celebration of Natio nal Hunting and Fishing Days can the public participate in so many outdoor related activities. Click HERE to see the growing list of opportunities available for all to experience and enjoy at NH&\;FD!
Presented by WV Division of Natural Resources and WV Wildlife Federation.<
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Stonewall Resort State Park UID:20190917T1258380Z-399841-2421@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210715 SUMMARY:WVDEP's spring cleanups DESCRIPTION:More than 8\,500 volunteers removed 489 tons of litter from Wes t Virginia’s landscape during spring cleanup programs sponsored by WVDEP-R EAP Programs. The two-week Make It Shine cleanup attracted 4\,876 voluntee rs statewide. Close to 170 volunteer groups participated\, cleaning 737 ac res of public lands and 46 miles of streams. Volunteers removed just over 754\,000 pounds of litter\, while remediating 144 dumps\, and collecting 1 \,850 tires. Adopt-A-Highway cleanup occurred was bolstered by 3\,704 volu nteers from across the state. 412 volunteer groups removed 214\,000 pounds of trash and 456 tires from 1\,081 miles of state roadways. “The dedicati on\, hard work\, and passion shown by our volunteers each year is truly am azing\,' said REAP program manager Sandy Rogers. 'West Virginians care dee ply for their environment and we look forward to partnering with them as w e continue working towards our goal of making our state the cleanest in th e nation.' REAP\, whose new motto is ‘Keeping WV Clean and Green\,’ was cr eated in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the state of l itter. The program empowers citizens to take ownership of their communitie s by providing technical\, financial\, and resource assistance in cleanup and recycling efforts. Click-Here to learn more about REAP. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:More than 8\ ,500 volunteers removed 489 tons of litter from West Virginia&rsquo\;s lan dscape during spring cleanup programs sponsored by WVDEP-REAP Programs.
The two-week Make It Shine cle anup attracted 4\,876 volunteers statewide. Close to 170 volunteer groups participated\, cleaning 737 acres of public lands and 46 miles of streams. Volunteers removed just over 754\,000 pounds of litter\, while remediatin g 144 dumps\, and collecting 1\,850 tires. Adopt-A-Highway cleanup occurre d was bolstered by 3\,704 volunteers from across the state. 412 volunteer groups removed 214\,000 pounds of trash and 456 tires from 1\,081 miles of state roadways.
&ldquo\;The dedication\, hard work\, and passion shown by our volunteers each year is truly amazing\,' said REAP program manager Sandy Rogers. 'West Virginians care deeply for their environment and we look forward to partnering with them as we continue working towards our goal of making our state the clean est in the nation.'
REAP\, w hose new motto is &lsquo\;Keeping WV Clean and Green\,&rsquo\; was created in 2005 and strives to clean up West Virginia and rid the state of litter . The program empowers citizens to take ownership of their communities by providing technical\, financial\, and resource assistance in cleanup and r ecycling efforts. Click-Here to learn more about REAP .
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20210715T1615340Z-399841-3998@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T113000 SUMMARY:Davis Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the Davis Creek Watershed Association to help them collect trash from the Davis Creek Watershed! Meet at WQ Watters a little before 9:00am for coffee and donuts. More information can be found on their webs ite at: http://www.daviscreekwv.org/ or by emailing daviscreekwatershedass n@gmail.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Dav is Creek Watershed Association to help them collect trash from the Davis C reek Watershed! \;Meet at WQ Watters a little before 9:00am for coffee and donuts. \;
More information can be found on their website at: \;http://www.daviscreekwv. org/ \;or by ema iling \;daviscreekwatershedassn@gmail.com.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250411T1304100Z-399841-6344@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenbrier River Watershed Association for the annual Make-It-Shine Greenbrier River cleanup. We will meet at the Caldwell boat launch. If there are enough volunteers\, the group may split and work at t he Greenbrier River trailhead area as well. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the&nbs p\;Gree nbrier River Watershed Association for the annual&n bsp\;Make-It-Shine G reenbrier River cleanup. We will meet at the Caldwell boat launch.< /p>
If there are enough volunteers\, th e group may split and work at the Greenbrier River trailhead area as well. \;
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250407T1411050Z-399841-6346@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312 SUMMARY:ICPRB business meeting DESCRIPTION:CPRB will hold the second quarter business meeting on Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024. Commissioners will learn about computer models used to p redict water quality endpoints and discuss the adoption of the 2023 update s to the Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan. The public is i nvited to view the virtual meeting. Please respond to this email for more information on how to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:CPRB will ho ld the second quarter business meeting on Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024. Commissioners will learn about com puter models used to predict water quality endpoints and discuss the adopt ion of the 2023 updates to the Po tomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan. The public is invited to view the virtual meeting. Please \;respond to this email for more i nformation on how to attend.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240229T1925240Z-399841-5629@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T200000 SUMMARY:Big Run hydro public meeting DESCRIPTION:Reminder: Big Run Pump Storage Hydro Project Public Meeting Whe n: Jan 9th\, 6pm-8pm Where: Tucker County Courthouse in Parsons\, WV The p roposal developer will make a presentation\, and there should be time for the public to comment and ask questions. Regulators who have looked at thi s project are saying it has serious flaws. Now it’s your turn — please com e and make your voice heard! Click-Here to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Reminder: Big Run Pump Storage Hydro Project Public Meeting
The proposal developer will make a presentation\, and there should be time for the public to comment and ask questions. Regulators who have looked at this project are saying it has s erious flaws. Now it&rsquo\;s your turn &mdash\; please come \;and mak e your voice heard! Click-Here< /span> to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Tucker County Courthouse UID:20190108T1352340Z-399841-1488@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190623 SUMMARY:Elk River fishing tournament DESCRIPTION:Clendenin Homecoming Festival is excited to bring you the Secon d Annual Bass Tournament on the Elk River. Michael's goal was to create a fun fishing event for fishermen of all ages\, adults and kids\, that will showcase our town and our beautiful Elk River fishery for years to come. T he Elk River is a great Smallmouth Bass\, Walleye and Musky fishery. It is also a beautiful float trip river which is only 20 minutes from Charlesto n. If you like to fish or if you just love being outdoors\, come join us a nd continue this new tradition on the Elk River on June\, 23th\, 2019. The fee is only $25 dollars. Use the Everbrite ticket link to enter today... Rules and more informaiton is available at the Facebook event post. https: //www.facebook.com/events/829587250708691/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Clendenin Ho
mecoming Festival is excited to bring you the Second Annual Bass Tournamen
t on the Elk River. Michael's goal was to create a fun fishing event for f
ishermen of all ages\, adults and kids\, that will showcase our town and o
ur beautiful Elk River fishery for years to come.
The Elk River is a great Smallmouth Bass\, Walle
ye and Musky fishery. It is also a beautiful float trip river which is onl
y 20 minutes from Charleston. If you like to fish or if you just love bein
g outdoors\, come join us and continue this new tradition on the Elk River
on June\, 23th\, 2019. The fee is only $25 dollars. Use the Everbrite tic
ket link to enter today...
Rules and more informaiton is available at the Facebook event post.
h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/829587250708691/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190307T1625340Z-399841-1705@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315 SUMMARY:WVDNR CitSci surveys DESCRIPTION:Opportunities are offered for hunters\, anglers and the general public to participate in surveys and scientific data collection. Some sur veys and data collection programs may require additional training. Your co ntributions no matter who you are\, skill level\, or where you live leads to better management and conservation of your natural resources. Visit the website below to learn more... https://wvdnr.gov/plants-animals/surveys/ DNRlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Opportunitie s are offered for hunters\, anglers and the general public to participate in surveys and scientific data collection. Some surveys and data collectio n programs may require additional training. Your contributions no matter w ho you are\, skill level\, or where you live leads to better management an d conservation of your natural resources. Visit the website below to learn more...
https://wvdnr.gov/ plants-animals/surveys/
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240314T1242370Z-399841-5688@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T120000 SUMMARY:Piney Creek trout stocking DESCRIPTION:Join TU's Southern Chapter for a trout stocking in Piney Creek. Meet at the Chophouse Classic Bar & Grill. Click the link to learn more . http://bit.ly/2hwXOlB X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join TU's Southern Chapter for a trout stoc king in Piney Creek. \; Meet at the Chophouse Classic \;Bar &\; Grill. \; Click the link to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170807T1240410Z-399841-405@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220107 SUMMARY:Infrastructure improvement resources DESCRIPTION:The PDF attachment is provided to help communities and municipa lities working on economic revitalization and/or infrastructure improvemen ts. USEPAR3_ResourceShare.pdf Patrick McGettigan | Water Division U.S. Env ironmental Protection Agency - Region III mcgettigan.patrick@epa.gov | 215 .814.2916 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The PDF atta chment is provided to help communities and municipalities working on econo mic revitalization and/or infrastructure improvements.
Patrick McGettigan | W ater Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region III mcgettigan.patrick@epa.gov | 215.814 .2916
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220107T1447220Z-399841-4287@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T150000 SUMMARY:Bocce ball court construction DESCRIPTION:Join PCWA's board member Gary Morefield on Saturday\, August 25 starting at 10:00 a.m. as he works to construct a Bocce Ball Court at the YMCA Soccer Fields in Beckley. The court will support the Raleigh County Special Olympics Bocce Ball Team but will also be open to the public. The court will be built on the north side of the fields near the road (the pic ture shows the exact location). https://www.facebook.com/events/3137507458 56004/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join \;PCWA's board member Gary Morefield on Saturday \, August 25 starting at 10:00 a.m. as he works to construct a Bocce Ball Court at the YMCA Soccer Fields in Beckley. The court will support the Ral eigh County Special Olympics Bocce Ball Team but will also be open to the public. The court will be built on the north side of the fields near the r oad (the picture shows the exact location).
https://www.facebook.com/events/313750745856004/< /span>
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex UID:20180822T1522200Z-399841-1039@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T210000 SUMMARY:KOHU Pontoon boat outing DESCRIPTION:Let's enjoy a sunset cruise together as Summer begins to wind d own! This is a 'drop-in ride' meaning first come\, first served. Registrat ion begins 45 minutes prior to starting time & $5 per person is due at the site. Free tickets are available for those experiencing financial hardshi p. Contact: pontoon@madison.k12.wi.us. A fellow member of our community of fered this helpful information: 'The chairs on the boat are simple plastic molded chairs\; so not the most comfy for most of us. I brought a cushion to sit on last time I rode. Otherwise\, the boat is 100% accessible with a ramp to get on and off! Yay! And the guides are great and really friendl y.' Visit http://www.mscr.org/our-programs/outdoor-adventures/pontoon-pro grams/59-pontoon-program or e-mail Heroically.Chronic@gmail.com for more i nformation. https://www.facebook.com/events/1514713882007632/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let's enjoy a sunset cruise together as Sum
mer begins to wind down!
This is a 'drop-in ride' meaning firs
t come\, first served. Registration begins 45 minutes prior to starting ti
me &\; $5 per person is due at the site. Free tickets are available for
those experiencing financial hardship. Contact: pontoon@madison.k12.wi.us.
A fellow memb
er of our community offered this helpful information: 'The chairs on the b
oat are simple plastic molded chairs\; so not the most comfy for most of u
s. I brought a cushion to sit on last time I rode. Otherwise\, the boat is
100% accessible with a ramp to get on and off! Yay! And the guides are gr
eat and really friendly.'
\;Visit http://www.mscr.org/
https://www.facebook.com/eve
nts/1514713882007632/
Held on Labor Day weekend\, Festival of the Rivers is a music festival featuring Grass-roots Appalachian music in cel ebration of our rivers and railroad culture. Blues\, Roots\, and Tradition al musicians join us to showcase the influence Appalachian music has had o n the world. For more information on Festival of the Rivers\, visit their website at: cfm-fmh.org.< /p>
https://wvtour ism.com/event/festival-of-the-rivers-2/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1453330Z-399841-1068@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T160000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Drowning in data DESCRIPTION:Drowning in Data: Monitoring Harmful Algal Blooms Do you find i t difficult to process and interpret large datasets? Do you struggle to ma nage mismatched timestamps from multiple sources\, collate data from diffe rent file formats\, or correct water quality signals to compensate for sen sor drift and step changes? On September 28\, you're invited to join Dr. S tephanie A. Smith of YSI\, a Xylem Brand\, and Chuck Springer of Aquatic I nformatics as they review best practices for managing and interpreting alg ae data. They will demonstrate how spreadsheet tools can be used to proces s data and will also discuss common challenges with data management in spr eadsheets. The webinar will also include information about the limitations of sensor technologies for describing algal biology in units such as CFU/ ml and a discussion on how software can be leveraged to estimate some of t hese values. Thursday\, September 28\, 2017 11 am Pacific | 12 pm Mountain | 1 pm Central | 2 pm Eastern Register online here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Drowning in Data: Monitoring Harmful Algal Blooms
Do you find it difficult to process and interpret large dat asets? Do you struggle to manage mismatched timestamps from multiple sourc es\, collate data from different file formats\, or correct water quality s ignals to compensate for sensor drift and step changes?
On Septemb er 28\, you're invited to join Dr. Stephanie A. Smith of YSI\, a Xylem Bra nd\, and Chuck Springer of Aquatic Informatics as they review best practic es for managing and interpreting algae data. They will demonstrate how spr eadsheet tools can be used to process data and will also discuss common ch allenges with data management in spreadsheets. The webinar will also inclu de information about the limitations of sensor technologies for describing algal biology in units such as CFU/ml and a discussion on how software ca n be leveraged to estimate some of these values.
Thursday\, \; September 28\, 2017 11 am Pacific | 12 pm Mountain | 1 pm Central | 2 pm E astern Regi ster online here!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170908T1727400Z-399841-442@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T043000 SUMMARY:NRG community thanks DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open house event at New River Gorge National Riv er Park Headquarters in Glen Jean where we will be expressing our apprecia tion to those who provided assistance to the park and employees during the partial government shutdown. Brief remarks will be followed by refreshmen ts and an opportunity for park staff to chat with community members. Atten dees will also be able to watch a special documentary style video that was developed last year to commemorate the 40th anniversary of New River Gorg e National River. https://www.facebook.com/events/2318105791753816/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an open house event at New River Gorge National River Park Headquarters in Glen Jean where we will be expressing our appreciation to those who provi ded assistance to the park and employees during the partial government shu tdown. Brief remarks will be followed by refreshments and an opportunity f or park staff to chat with community members. Attendees will also be able to watch a special documentary style video that was developed last year to commemorate the 40th anniversary of New River Gorge National River.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2318105791753816/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:New River Gorge Park headquarters UID:20190131T1353210Z-399841-1576@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T193000 SUMMARY:Coal dust run DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday night\, September 8 at 6:30pm for the Coal Dus t Run! We have several distances from the 5k fun run\, 1 mile walk Price T iers: - 5k and 1 Mile Walk is $20 until August 1. - August 1 through Sept 3 is $25 - Sept 3 through Sept 8 is $30 5K is Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk will not be timed. Fun\, fast course with dust zones and no dust zones. Defini tely get ready to get Coal Dusted! You will receive a shirt\, goggles and more info soon on other ammenities. Very Important info: Registration is o pen and will close on August 31 at 9pm. You must register for all 3 races and the race series! Here is the online registration link: https://www.web scorer.com/register?raceid=143860 Runners may participate in any or all th ree races but must enter and finish all three in the series to be eligible . Participants of the series will receive a very unique Finisher's medal ( in addition to individual race medals and shirts from each race) https://w ww.facebook.com/events/188992111777565/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us Saturday night\, September 8 at 6:3
0pm for the Coal Dust Run! We have several distances from the 5k fun run\,
1 mile walk
Price Tiers:
- 5k and 1 Mile Walk is $20 unt
il August 1.
- August 1 through Sept 3 is $25
- Sept 3 through
Sept 8 is $30
5K is Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk will not be timed
. Fun\, fast course with dust zones and no dust zones. Definitely get read
y to get Coal Dusted!
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re info soon on other ammenities. Very Important info: Registration is ope
n and will close on August 31 at 9pm. You must register for all 3 races an
d the race series!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1240460Z-399841-1044@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T120000 SUMMARY:Yoga at Audra SP RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20180930;BYDAY=SU DESCRIPTION:Yoga at Audra State Park Join me at Audra State Park for a reju venating outdoor flow by the Middle Fork River! We will practice right bes ide the river on Sunday mornings at 11AM. Please note that class isn't eve ry Sunday. There are a few dates this summer that I'm out of town for the weekend. This class is open to all levels but not suitable for young child ren (teens are welcome). Please bring your own yoga mat & water bottle. I suggest dressing in layers\, bringing a blanket to put your yoga mat on\, and bringing yoga blocks if needed. https://www.facebook.com/events/522275 051520532/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Yoga at Audra State Park
Join me at Audra State Park for a rejuvenating outdoor flow by the
Middle Fork River! We will practice right beside the river on Sunday morni
ngs at 11AM. Please note that class isn't every Sunday. There are a few da
tes this summer that I'm out of town for the weekend.
This clas
s is open to all levels but not suitable for young children (teens are wel
come). Please bring your own yoga mat &\; water bottle. I suggest dress
ing in layers\, bringing a blanket to put your yoga mat on\, and bringing
yoga blocks if needed.
https://www.facebook.com/events/522275051520532/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Audra State Park UID:20180823T1243370Z-399841-1045@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190716 SUMMARY:World snake day DESCRIPTION:Learn about World Snake Day Snakes have gotten something of a b ad rap over the past few thousand years. What with that one snake tricking that nice lady nice lady into eating an apple way back when\, thus condem ning the entire human race to mortality\, snakes have been mistrusted if n ot flat-out feared. And while it is understandable that people may fear an animal that can easily kill them\, we think these fascinating\, diverse c reatures that range from several inches to 30 feet long\, and from friendl y and docile to aggressive and deadly\, deserve for people to find out mor e about them. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-snake-day/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about World Snake Day
Snakes have gotten something of a bad rap over the past few thousand years. What with that one snake tricking that nice lady nice lady into eating an apple way back when\, thus condemning the entire human race to mortality\, snakes ha ve been mistrusted if not flat-out feared. And while it is understandable that people may fear an animal that can easily kill them\, we think these fascinating\, diverse creatures that range from several inches to 30 feet long\, and from friendly and docile to aggressive and deadly\, deserve for people to find out more about them.
https://www.daysoftheyear .com/days/world-snake-day/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190703T1953010Z-399841-2162@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190729 SUMMARY:Earth overshoot day DESCRIPTION:Earth Overshoot Day Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when hum anity’s demand for ecological resources (fish and forests\, for instance) and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that yea r. We maintain this deficit by liquidating stocks of resources and accumul ating waste\, primarily carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Andrew Simms ori ginally conceived the concept of Earth Overshoot Day while working at the UK think tank New Economics Foundation. https://www.overshootday.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Eart h Overshoot Day
Ear th Overshoot Day \;marks the date when humanity&rsquo\;s demand for ec ological resources (fish and forests\, for instance) and services in a giv en year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. We maintain this d eficit by liquidating stocks of resources and accumulating waste\, primari ly carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Andrew Simms originally conceived the concept of Earth Overshoot Day while working at the UK think tank New Eco nomics Foundation.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190703T1954460Z-399841-2163@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200210 SUMMARY:Esri free training DESCRIPTION:Discover Spatial Data Science Are you interested in building ne w skills and keeping up with advances in GIS technology? Our brand-new\, f ree\, massive open online course (MOOC) explores the latest ArcGIS capabil ities for spatial analysis\, predictive modeling\, machine learning\, deep learning\, and more. Over six weeks\, Esri experts will show you how spat ial data\, tools\, and methods enhance data science workflows. Using ArcGI S software and popular open data science packages\, you'll learn how to ex tract deeper insight from data and communicate results using engaging maps and apps. Spatial Data Science: The New Frontier in Analytics February 26 - April 9\, 2020 Hands-on exercises\, videos\, quizzes\, and discussion. Includes access to ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Notebooks. 2-3 hours of study per week. Certificate awarded for course completion. We invite you to be part of the first group of learners to discover how spatial data science helps GIS professionals solve problems and make a bigger impact at their organi zations. Click-Here to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover Spatial Data Scienc e
Are you \;interest ed in building new skills and keeping up with advances in GIS technology?& nbsp\;Our brand-new\, free\, massive open online course (MOOC) explores th e latest ArcGIS capabilities for spatial analysis\, predictive modeling\, machine learning\, deep learning\, and more. Over six weeks\, \;Esri e xperts will show you how spatial data\, tools\, and methods enhance data s cience workflows. Using ArcGIS software and \;popular open data scienc e packages\, you'll learn how to \;extract deeper insight from data&nb sp\;and communicate results using engaging maps and apps.
Spatial Data Science: The New Front ier in Analytics
F ebruary 26 - April 9\, 2020
We invite you to be part of the first group of learners to discover how spatial data science helps GIS professionals solve problems a nd make a bigger impact at their organizations. Clic k-Here to register. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200107T2056520Z-399841-2670@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T140000 SUMMARY:Tygart in Philippi Cleanup DESCRIPTION:We will be cleaning up 'Tire Alley' in Philippi. We will meet a t the boat launch behind the car wash. Gloves\, litters grabbers\, bags an d lunch will be provided! Come on out and help us fix this giant eyesore! https://www.facebook.com/events/150535535493811/?active_tab=about X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be cleaning up 'Tire Alley' in Phil ippi. We will meet at the boat launch behind the car wash. Gloves\, litter s grabbers\, bags and lunch will be provided! Come on out and help us fix this giant eyesore!
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https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/150535535493811/?active_tab=about
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Philippi\, WV UID:20170723T2152090Z-399841-384@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T153000 SUMMARY:Coonskin Park hike DESCRIPTION:An easy out and back on the mostly flat Elk River Trail and aro und the lake\, 3 miles. We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston’s west sid e. (Across from Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm. It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend our hikes. We only ask that you brin g water and leave your dogs at home. Leader: Christy Carr https://www.face book.com/events/s/coonskin-park-hike/301061944184739/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An easy out
and back on the mostly flat Elk River Trail and around the lake\, 3 miles.
We will be departing from the small parking lot at the northeast corner o
f Randolph St and Ohio Ave on Charleston&rsquo\;s west side. (Across from
Sherwin-Williams) at precisely 1:30pm.
It is not necessary to be a member of the club to attend ou
r hikes. We only ask that you bring water and leave your dogs at home. Lea
der: Christy Carr
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/s/coonskin-park-hike/301061944184739/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200212T1931360Z-399841-2752@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T210000 SUMMARY:Trail maintenance DESCRIPTION:Help NRGTA maintain trails in our public lands! Active Southern West Virginia and the New River Gorge Trail Alliance are working together to maintain area hiking and biking trails as part of NRGTA's $1.4 million ARC grant. What: Maintain the Tri Rivers Trail in Richwood / Monongahela National Forest. Work will involve clipping and trimming vegetation away f rom the trail. When: Saturday September 8th. Take your choice of 2 meeting locations: 1) 9 AM In front of Water Stone Outdoors in Fayetteville. We w ill carpool together from there to Gauley Ranger Station\, and then on to work site. 2) 10:15 AM In front of Gauley Ranger Station\, 932 North Fork Cherry Road\, Richwood (on 39 just north of town of Richwood). Group from Fayetteville will meet with you here\, then everyone will carpool together to work site. What to Bring: Bring lunch and water (no food or water prov ided). Also\, please bring any hand tools that might be useful\, such as s hovels\, hand trimmers/clippers\, loppers\, Pulaski/mattocks\, hand saws\, etc. Training and supervision will be provided by NRGTA staff. What to Ex pect: Walking\, weedeating\, and using handtools. What to Wear: Work glove s\, long pants and good footwear (boots/shoes) that can get muddy. Dress f or the weather and wear layers for your work. Who to Bring: Due to the nat ure of the work\, we kindly ask that anyone under 18 be accompanied by a p arent or guardian. RSVP Required: If you plan to attend\, RSVP Billy Stras ser. He needs your contact information in case of cancellation due to weat her. This event can only take a maximum of 15 volunteers. For more informa tion about NRGTA and its trail grant\, check out www.nrgta.org or www.face book.com/nrgta. During the volunteer work day\, NRGTA staff will also shar e more information about their ongoing 2 and a half year project https://w ww.facebook.com/events/512569522490349/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Help NRGTA maintain trails in our public la
nds! Active Southern West Virginia and the New River Gorge Trail Alliance
are working together to maintain area hiking and biking trails as part of
NRGTA's $1.4 million ARC grant.
What: Maintain the Tri Rivers Trail in Richwood / Monon
gahela National Forest. Work will involve clipping and trimming vegetation
away from the trail. When: Saturday September 8th. Take your choice of 2 meeting locations:
1) 9 AM In front of Water Stone Outdoors in Fayetteville. We will ca
rpool together from there to Gauley Ranger Station\, and then on to work s
ite.
2) 10:15 AM In front of Gauley Ranger Station\, 932 North Fork C
herry Road\, Richwood (on 39 just north of town of Richwood). Group from F
ayetteville will meet with you here\, then everyone will carpool together
to work site.
What t
o Bring: Bring lunch and water (no food or water provided). Also\,
please bring any hand tools that might be useful\, such as shovels\, hand
trimmers/clippers\, loppers\, Pulaski/mattocks\, hand saws\, etc. Training
and supervision will be provided by NRGTA staff. What to Expect: Walking\, weedeating\, and using
handtools. What to Wear
: Work gloves\, long pants and good footwear (boots/shoes) that can get mu
ddy. Dress for the weather and wear layers for your work. Who to Bring: Due to the nature of the w
ork\, we kindly ask that anyone under 18 be accompanied by a parent or gua
rdian.
RSVP Required
: If you plan to attend\, RSVP \;Billy Strasser. He needs your contact information in case
of cancellation due to weather. This event can only take a maximum of 15
volunteers.
For more information about NRGTA and its trail gran
t\, check out www.nrgta.org
or www.facebook.c
om/nrgta. During the volunteer work day\, NRGTA staff will also share
more information about their ongoing 2 and a half year project
Pedal with Purpose is back for its third ye
ar - bigger and better than ever! We have re-imagined our fall event\, tur
ning it into an all-ages\, family friendly afternoon. The main event is ou
r 3K Bike Fun Ride through the streets of South Charleston. There is also
a 3K Fun Walk/Ride along the same route for those who don't want to ride t
heir bicycles. Registration is $15 per person\, and the event is FREE for
kids 12 and under.
Each participant who registers before Septe
mber 20th will receive an event T-shirt. In addition to the Ride (or Walk/
Run)\, join us for an awesome autumn afternoon featuring:
- A d
ecorated bike parade around the Oakes Field track for kids 12 and under
- Bounce houses for the young 'uns
- Demo rides with our friends f
rom Zenergy Cycling
- Food trucks
- A City of South Charleston
firetruck to explore
- Games and prizes
- And so much more!
Free parking available on F Street. 100% of the net proceeds from this event goes to support the work of Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Oaks Field UID:20180823T1255150Z-399841-1048@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T170000 SUMMARY:Wellness class on the Greenbrier River DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) will be spons oring two free wellness classes\, QiGong and Yoga at the amphitheater at t he Island Park in Ronceverte. No prior experience is necessary! Bring a fr iend! First\, on August 5 at 4pm\, we will have Qi Gong taught by Lynn Ben edict. According to Wikipedia\, Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation\, coordinating slow flowing movement\, deep rhythmic breathing\ , and calm meditative state of mind. Qigong is now practiced throughout Ch ina and worldwide for recreation\, exercise and relaxation\, preventive me dicine and self-healing\, alternative medicine\, meditation and self-culti vation\, and training for martial arts. Yoga will be taught by Fay Bouman. We are betting you know what yoga is\, but if not\, come and find out! GR WA is known for protecting the Greenbrier and its tributaries\, and we wan t you to know we care about the people who live here\, too. Wellness by th e river will be a theme for us this next year\, so if you have ideas about a class or questions about these classes\, feel free to call the office 3 04-647-4792\, or email GRWA at greenbrierh2o@gmail.com. Like us on Faceboo k at Greenbrier Watershed to learn more. Click HERE to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Gr
eenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) will be spon
soring two free wellness classes\, QiGong and Yoga at the amphitheater at
the Island Park in Ronceverte. No prior experience is necessary! Bring a f
riend!
First\, on August 5 at 4pm\, we will have Qi Gong taught
by Lynn Benedict. According to Wikipedia\, Qigong practice typically invo
lves moving meditation\, coordinating slow flowing movement\, deep rhythmi
c breathing\, and calm meditative state of mind. Qigong is now practiced t
hroughout China and worldwide for recreation\, exercise and relaxation\, p
reventive medicine and self-healing\, alternative medicine\, meditation an
d self-cultivation\, and training for martial arts. Yoga will be taught by
Fay Bouman. We are betting you know what yoga is\, but if not\, come and
find out!
GRWA is known for protecting the Greenbrier and its t
ributaries\, and we want you to know we care about the people who live her
e\, too. Wellness by the river will be a theme for us this next year\, so
if you have ideas about a class or questions about these classes\, feel fr
ee to call the office 304-647-4792\, or email \;GRWA at greenbrierh2o@gmail.com. Like us on Faceboo
k at \;Greenb
rier Watershed to learn more.
Click \;HE RE to learn more.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Ronceverte Island Park UID:20180823T1300320Z-399841-1049@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T190000 SUMMARY:Celebrate the Gorge DESCRIPTION: You are invited to an evening of networking hosted byWV Execu tive to celebrate the New River Gorge Area! The reception will be held at AOTG. Please RSVP by September 10 at sdc@wvexecutive.com or (304) 941-0600 . Dress is business attire. Only the first 75 RSVPs will be accepted\, so reserve your spot today! The reception is sponsored by: Adventures On The Gorge\, Glen Ferris Inn\, New River Gorge Convention & Visitors Bureau\, N ew River Gorge Regional Development Authority\, River Expeditions - West V irginia\, Serenity at Flat Top Lake\, Summersville Convention & Visitors B ureau\, TAMARACK: The Best of West Virginia\, Visit Southern West Virginia and Wilderness Lodge. https://www.facebook.com/events/516044262142733/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/516044262142733/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Adventures on the Gorge UID:20180823T1304020Z-399841-1050@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T140000 SUMMARY:USACOE open house DESCRIPTION:Our Open House at the dam. We will have staff on hand to take y our comments on the Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plans from 10-11: 30\, with Top of the Dam Tours starting at Noon. Also\, please visit our w ater safety table and interpretive bee display in our visitor center. Mana ger Stacy Lewis and Park Ranger Tom Handy will be available to answer any of your questions after the comment booths close at 11:30. If you have any questions\, please fee free to call our office at 304-265-1760. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/459526811205034/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Open House at the dam. We will have sta ff on hand to take your comments on the Master Plan and Shoreline Manageme nt Plans from 10-11:30\, with Top of the Dam Tours starting at Noon. Also\ , please visit our water safety table and interpretive bee display in our visitor center. Manager Stacy Lewis and Park Ranger Tom Handy will be avai lable to answer any of your questions after the comment booths close at 11 :30. If you have any questions\, please fee free to call our office at 304 -265-1760.
https:// www.facebook.com/events/459526811205034/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Tygart Lake UID:20180823T1307150Z-399841-1051@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T120000 SUMMARY:Zombie 5K DESCRIPTION:Come out and join us for the 3rd annual Zombie 5K to help raise money for the 2019 Haiti Medical Mission Trip. Registration is available on line at runsignup.com. Registration will be available day of the race a t 8AM at the Freedom Shelter. Children 12 and under are free. Registration for all others is $15 and includes a t-shirt until 9/24. After 9/24 it wi ll be $20 and t-shirts will be distributed as available. https://www.faceb ook.com/events/600677890295909/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come out and join us for the 3rd annual Zom bie 5K to help raise money for the 2019 Haiti Medical Mission Trip. Regist ration is available on line at runsignup.com. Registration will be available day of the race at 8AM at the Freedom Shelter. Children 12 an d under are free. Registration for all others is $15 and includes a t-shir t until 9/24. After 9/24 it will be $20 and t-shirts will be distributed a s available.
https: //www.facebook.com/events/600677890295909/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1312090Z-399841-1053@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T100000 SUMMARY:Color 5K Run DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and get ready to run (or walk!) in a Race t o End Alzheimer's\, a 5K Color Run happening on September 15th! Registrati on begins at 8:00 a.m.\, and the run takes place at 8:30. It will start an d end at Burke Memorial Baptist Church in Princeton. The entry fee is $20. 00 and includes a free t-shirt that will get colored up during the event! All donations will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. There will be oppo rtunities to win prizes! Registration deadline is August 29th. For more in formation or to register\, email cassie.ellis@phcconline.org or call (304) 431-4258. You can also stop by Princeton Health Care Center at 315 Courth ouse Road in Princeton. https://www.facebook.com/events/241259029798747/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mark your calendars and get ready to run (o
r walk!) in a Race to End Alzheimer's\, a 5K Color Run happening on Septem
ber 15th! Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.\, and the run takes place at 8:
30. It will start and end at Burke Memorial Baptist Church in Princeton. T
he entry fee is $20.00 and includes a free t-shirt that will get colored u
p during the event! All donations will benefit the Alzheimer's Association
. There will be opportunities to win prizes! Registration deadline is Augu
st 29th.
For more information or to register\, email cassie.ellis@phcconline.org or cal
l (304) 431-4258. You can also stop by Princeton Health Care Center at 315
Courthouse Road in Princeton.
https://www.facebook.com/events/241259029798747/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1315070Z-399841-1054@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825 SUMMARY:Snowshoe DH Race RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Think you can compete with some of the best riders around? The Snowshoe Classic offers you the chance to prove it. https://wvtourism.com/ event/snowshoe-classic-dh-race-2-presented-by-monster-energy/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Think you can compete with some of the best riders around? The Snowshoe Classic offers you the chance to prove it.
https://wvtourism.com/event/snowshoe-classic-dh-race-2-prese nted-by-monster-energy/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1321270Z-399841-1056@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825 SUMMARY:Back Creek Valley Homesteading Festival DESCRIPTION:A day of workshops on topics and skills of homesteading\, self sufficiency\, outdoor survival\, bushcraft and preparedness. Also there wi ll be vendors\, food\, pony rides\, horse drawn carriage rides\, live blue grass music\, kids activities and more. $5 for adults\, kids under 12 get in free Held on the scenic grounds of the Lazy-A Campground: 15 minutes fr om Martinsburg and 40 minutes from Shepherdstown or Harpers Ferry\, WV. Ca mp sites are available. Scenic mountain views\, hot showers\, lots of room for kids to play\, and even a stream to splash in. https://wvtourism.com/ event/back-creek-valley-homesteading-festival-3/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A day of workshops on topics and skills of homesteading\, self sufficiency\, outdoor survival\, bushcraft and prepare dness. Also there will be vendors\, food\, pony rides\, horse drawn carria ge rides\, live bluegrass music\, kids activities and more. $5 for adults\ , kids under 12 get in free Held on the scenic grounds of the Lazy-A Campg round: 15 minutes from Martinsburg and 40 minutes from Shepherdstown or Ha rpers Ferry\, WV. Camp sites are available. Scenic mountain views\, hot sh owers\, lots of room for kids to play\, and even a stream to splash in.
https://wvtourism.com/event/back-creek-valley-homesteading-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1324090Z-399841-1057@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T150000 SUMMARY:Star lab Sunday DESCRIPTION:Family Fun! Crawl into our planetarium balloon for a fascinatin g night sky tour! Program lasts about one hour and includes a DIY star whe el kit! Reservations recommended. $5/person\; Space is limited to 20 Call 304.456-2150 or email tours@gbobservatory.org to hold your spot today! htt ps://wvtourism.com/event/star-lab-sunday-20/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Family Fun! Crawl into our planetarium ball oon for a fascinating night sky tour! Program lasts about one hour and inc ludes a DIY star wheel kit! Reservations recommended. $5/person\; Space is limited to 20 Call 304.456-2150 or email tours@gbobservatory.org to hold your spot today!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180823T1355330Z-399841-1064@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T220000 SUMMARY:Night sky tour DESCRIPTION: Kathryn Williamson\, Teaching Assistant Professor and Planeta rium Director\, WVU Department of Physics & Astronomy\, will be leading a tour of the night sky. The evening will start with a talk about some of th e highlights in the night sky\, including planets\, star clusters\, and ga laxies as well as the origins of the Perseid meteor shower which peaks on August 13. This will be followed\, weather permitting\, with the opportuni ty to look at some of these objects through telescopes. Wear warm clothes and keep cell phones on “night mode” to preserve night vision. All ages. F ree for WVBG members\; $15 for non-members. Space is limited\, register to day! Please pre-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvb g.org. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden\, 106 1 Tyrone Road\, Morgantown\, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Programs will last approximately 1.5-2 hours unless ot herwise noted. Donations are appreciated and can be made online\, or at th e kiosk by the lower lot. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activit ies. https://wvtourism.com/event/a-tour-of-the-night-sky/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Kathryn Williamson\, Teachi ng Assistant Professor and Planetarium Director\, WVU Department of Physic s &\; Astronomy\, will be leading a tour of the night sky. The evening will start with a talk about some of the highlights in the night sky\, inc luding planets\, star clusters\, and galaxies as well as the origins of th e Perseid meteor shower which peaks on August 13. This will be followed\, weather permitting\, with the opportunity to look at some of these objects through telescopes. Wear warm clothes and keep cell phones on &ldquo\;nig ht mode&rdquo\; to preserve night vision. All ages. Free for WVBG members\ ; $15 for non-members.
Space is limited\, register today! Please p re-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden\, 1061 Tyrone Road\, Morgantown\, WV 26508 unless otherwis e noted. Park in the lower parking area. Programs will last approximately 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated and can be m ade online\, or at the kiosk by the lower lot. Please refrain from bringin g your pet to activities.
https://wvtourism.com/event/a-tour-of-the-night-sky/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WV Botanical Garden UID:20180823T1347420Z-399841-1061@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T120000 SUMMARY:Wildflower walk DESCRIPTION:With local naturalist Ellen Hrabovsky and assistant Aiden McGin nis\, we will explore the plethora of summer wildflowers found around the reservoir basin. A wildflower book is helpful. All ages. Free for WVBG mem bers\; $15 for non-members. Space is limited\, register today! Please pre- register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org. All activ ities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden\, 1061 Tyrone Road\, Morgantown\, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking ar ea. Programs will last approximately 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise noted. D onations are appreciated and can be made online\, or at the kiosk by the l ower lot. Please refrain from bringing your pet to activities. https://wvt ourism.com/event/wildflower-walk-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:With local naturalist Ellen Hrabovsky and a ssistant Aiden McGinnis\, we will explore the plethora of summer wildflowe rs found around the reservoir basin. A wildflower book is helpful. All age s. Free for WVBG members\; $15 for non-members. Space is limited\, registe r today! Please pre-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org.
All activities take p lace at the West Virginia Botanic Garden\, 1061 Tyrone Road\, Morgantown\, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Programs will last approximately 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise noted. Donations are appreciated and can be made online\, or at the kiosk by the lower lot. Pl ease refrain from bringing your pet to activities.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WV Botanical Garden UID:20180823T1342010Z-399841-1059@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T170000 SUMMARY:Irish bowling DESCRIPTION:Irish Road Bowling consists of a ball made of iron and steel th at is heavy enough to pick up speed\, yet small enough for any person to h andle. Besides the basic rules and terms\, all you do is hurl this 28 oz. sized 'bowl' with an underhand motion over a 1 to 2 mile country road and see how far it goes! Scored like golf\, the fewest number of shots from th e start to the finish line wins. Irish Road Bowling is similar to fast pit ch softball\, except with a running start. It's also like bowling if you h ad enough room to run 10 or 15 yards. Irish Road Bowling is ideal for youn g athletes or seniors who are looking to enjoy a scenic walk on a country road\, combined with an ancient and exciting\, but not overly strenuous\, sport! History of the area: First land battle of the Civil War\, largest c overed bridge in WV\, Point Pleasant Road starts high on the ridge-top\, g reat views\, then a long downhill curve to the fairgrounds. Bowling begins Saturday at 1:30 p.m. https://wvtourism.com/event/irish-road-bowling-barb our-county-fair-philippi-wv/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Irish Road Bowling consists of a ball made of iron and steel that is heavy enough to pick up speed\, yet small enough for any person to handle. Besides the basic rules and terms\, all you do is hurl this 28 oz. sized 'bowl' with an underhand motion over a 1 to 2 mi le country road and see how far it goes! Scored like golf\, the fewest num ber of shots from the start to the finish line wins. Irish Road Bowling is similar to fast pitch softball\, except with a running start. It's also l ike bowling if you had enough room to run 10 or 15 yards. Irish Road Bowli ng is ideal for young athletes or seniors who are looking to enjoy a sceni c walk on a country road\, combined with an ancient and exciting\, but not overly strenuous\, sport! History of the area: First land battle of the C ivil War\, largest covered bridge in WV\, Point Pleasant Road starts high on the ridge-top\, great views\, then a long downhill curve to the fairgro unds. Bowling begins Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
https://wvtourism.c om/event/irish-road-bowling-barbour-county-fair-philippi-wv/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1344420Z-399841-1060@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180827T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180827T120000 SUMMARY:Wildflower walk DESCRIPTION:Join an NPS Botanist and a Cultural Resources Specialist on a w alk along the Shenandoah River to learn more about wildflowers and the par k’s efforts to replant the area with native species. https://wvtourism.com /event/wildflower-walk-3/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join an NPS Botanist and a Cultural Resourc es Specialist on a walk along the Shenandoah River to learn more about wil dflowers and the park&rsquo\;s efforts to replant the area with native spe cies.
https://wvtouri sm.com/event/wildflower-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1357360Z-399841-1065@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T170000 SUMMARY:Irish bowling DESCRIPTION:Irish Road Bowling consists of a ball made of iron and steel th at is heavy enough to pick up speed\, yet small enough for any person to h andle. Besides the basic rules and terms\, all you do is hurl this 28 oz. sized 'bowl' with an underhand motion over a 1 to 2 mile country road and see how far it goes! Scored like golf\, the fewest number of shots from th e start to the finish line wins. Irish Road Bowling is similar to fast pit ch softball\, except with a running start. It's also like bowling if you h ad enough room to run 10 or 15 yards. Irish Road Bowling is ideal for youn g athletes or seniors who are looking to enjoy a scenic walk on a country road\, combined with an ancient and exciting\, but not overly strenuous\, sport! Doddridge County Park - www.doddridgecountyfair.com Bowling begins Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Contact Road Master Eric Bee at 304-299-2104 for more information. https://wvtourism.com/event/irish-road-bowling-doddridge-coun ty-fair-snowbird-exit-west-union-wv/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Irish Road Bowling consists of a ball made of iron and steel that is heavy enough to pick up speed\, yet small enough for any person to handle. Besides the basic rules and terms\, all you do is hurl this 28 oz. sized 'bowl' with an underhand motion over a 1 to 2 mi le country road and see how far it goes! Scored like golf\, the fewest num ber of shots from the start to the finish line wins. Irish Road Bowling is similar to fast pitch softball\, except with a running start. It's also l ike bowling if you had enough room to run 10 or 15 yards.
Irish Ro ad Bowling is ideal for young athletes or seniors who are looking to enjoy a scenic walk on a country road\, combined with an ancient and exciting\, but not overly strenuous\, sport! Doddridge County Park - \;www.doddridgecountyfair.com Bowlin g begins Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Contact Road Master Eric Bee at 304-299-2104 for more information.
https://wvtourism.com/ event/irish-road-bowling-doddridge-county-fair-snowbird-exit-west-union-wv /
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1350530Z-399841-1062@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T160000 SUMMARY:Good Earth art DESCRIPTION:Calling all nature-loving artists and crafters! Join us to cele brate and honor the Earth by creating with natural materials discovered at summer’s end. Led by WVBG Educator Stacy Clovis-Woofter\, we’ll enjoy the playful process of creating\, learning more about other environmental art ists\, and take home a uniquely personal creation to display at home. Work shop most appropriate for children ages 8 and older. $15 for WVBG Members\ ; $25 for non-members. Space is limited\, register today! Please pre-regis ter for ALL activities 48 hours in advance at www.wvbg.org. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden\, 1061 Tyrone Road\, Morga ntown\, WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. P rograms will last approximately 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise noted. https: //wvtourism.com/event/good-earth-art-for-kids/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling all nature-loving artists and craft ers! Join us to celebrate and honor the Earth by creating with natural mat erials discovered at summer&rsquo\;s end. Led by WVBG Educator Stacy Clovi s-Woofter\, we&rsquo\;ll enjoy the playful process of creating\, learning more about other environmental artists\, and take home a uniquely personal creation to display at home. Workshop most appropriate for children ages 8 and older. $15 for WVBG Members\; $25 for non-members. Space is limited\ , register today! Please pre-register for ALL activities 48 hours in advan ce at www.wvbg.org. All activities take place at the West Virginia Botanic Garden\, 1061 Tyrone Road\, Morgantown\ , WV 26508 unless otherwise noted. Park in the lower parking area. Program s will last approximately 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise noted.
Star Lab Sunday
Fa mily Fun! Crawl into our planetarium balloon for a fascinating night sky t our! Program lasts about one hour and includes a DIY star wheel kit! Reser vations recommended. $5/person\; Space is limited to 20 Call 304.456-2150 or email \;tours@gbobservator y.org to hold your spot today!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180823T1456070Z-399841-1069@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915 SUMMARY:Camp Creek Forest Festival DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the rich\, fall colors while enjoying music and food at C amp Creek State Park. There will be a pig roast\, apple butter\, and corn meal making\, Appalachian crafts and displays\, and music. For more inform ation call (304)425-9481 https://wvtourism.com/event/camp-creek-state-park -and-forest-fall-festival-and-pig-roast/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy the rich\, fall colors while enjoying music and food at Camp Creek State Park. There will be a pig roast\, appl e butter\, and corn meal making\, Appalachian crafts and displays\, and mu sic. For more information call (304)425-9481
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Camp Creek State Forest UID:20180823T1511520Z-399841-1075@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180909T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180909T165500 SUMMARY:Irish bowling DESCRIPTION:Irish Bowling Come join the fun of this annual competition for a weekend rich in history and plenty of entertainment all situated amidst the enchanting natural surroundings of Shepherdstown\, WV. Throw cannonbal ls on historic Trough Road\, where in 1862 Confederate and Union troops fo ught\, as the Confederate army retreated from Antietam. Irish Road Bowling consists of a ball made of iron and steel that is heavy enough to pick up speed\, yet small enough for any person to handle. Besides the basic rule s and terms\, all you do is hurl this 28 oz. sized 'bowl' with an underhan d motion over a 1 to 2 mile country road and see how far it goes! Scored l ike golf\, the fewest number of shots from the start to the finish line wi ns. Irish Road Bowling is similar to fast pitch softball\, except with a r unning start. It's also like bowling if you had enough room to run 10 or 1 5 yards. Irish Road Bowling is ideal for young athletes or seniors who are looking to enjoy a scenic walk on a country road\, combined with an ancie nt and exciting\, but not overly strenuous\, sport! Road Bowling begins at 1:30 p.m. Visit http://www.battleofshepherdstown.org. To be a part of his tory\, contact Road Master Mary Wolfe at (304) 258-4958\, or e-mail mwolfe 4@frontier.com. https://wvtourism.com/event/irish-road-bowling-pack-horse- ford-cannonball-run-shepherdstown-wv/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Irish Bowling
Come join the fun of this annual competition for a weekend rich in history and plenty of entertainment all situated amidst the enchanting natural surrou ndings of Shepherdstown\, WV. Throw cannonballs on historic Trough Road\, where in 1862 Confederate and Union troops fought\, as the Confederate arm y retreated from Antietam. Irish Road Bowling consists of a ball made of i ron and steel that is heavy enough to pick up speed\, yet small enough for any person to handle. Besides the basic rules and terms\, all you do is h url this 28 oz. sized 'bowl' with an underhand motion over a 1 to 2 mile c ountry road and see how far it goes! Scored like golf\, the fewest number of shots from the start to the finish line wins. Irish Road Bowling is sim ilar to fast pitch softball\, except with a running start. It's also like bowling if you had enough room to run 10 or 15 yards. Irish Road Bowling i s ideal for young athletes or seniors who are looking to enjoy a scenic wa lk on a country road\, combined with an ancient and exciting\, but not ove rly strenuous\, sport! Road Bowling begins at 1:30 p.m. Visit http://www.b attleofshepherdstown.org. To be a part of history\, contact Road Master Ma ry Wolfe at (304) 258-4958\, or e-mail mwolfe4@frontier.com.
https://w vtourism.com/event/irish-road-bowling-pack-horse-ford-cannonball-run-sheph erdstown-wv/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1501330Z-399841-1071@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T130000 SUMMARY:Capitol City triathlon DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Capital City Challenge! The race consists of a 4 .2 mile run\, a 4.2 mile row\, and a 16.8 mile bike ride all along the ban ks of the Kanawha River. Individuals and groups of two or three are all en couraged to participate. This unique yet competitive event is designed for competitors of all fitness and skill levels. This family-friendly challen ge features music\, kids' activities\, and great door prizes. Solo and tea m entries are welcome. THE COURSE The order of the race is RUN (4.2 miles from Magic Island to Daniel Boone Park)\; ROW (4.2 miles from Daniel Boone Park to Magic Island)\; RIDE (16.8 miles all on paved roads - a 3 loop co urse from Magic Island to Veazey Street and back to Magic Island - then re peat). The Start-Finish is at Magic Island which is next to the I-64 bridg e along the Kanawha River. https://wvtourism.com/event/capital-city-challe nge-triathlon-run-row-ride/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to the Capital City Challenge! The race consists of a 4.2 mile run\, a 4.2 mile row\, and a 16.8 mile bike ri de all along the banks of the Kanawha River. Individuals and groups of two or three are all encouraged to participate. This unique yet competitive e vent is designed for competitors of all fitness and skill levels. This fam ily-friendly challenge features music\, kids' activities\, and great door prizes. Solo and team entries are welcome. THE COURSE The order of the rac e is RUN (4.2 miles from Magic Island to Daniel Boone Park)\; ROW (4.2 mil es from Daniel Boone Park to Magic Island)\; RIDE (16.8 miles all on paved roads - a 3 loop course from Magic Island to Veazey Street and back to Ma gic Island - then repeat). The Start-Finish is at Magic Island which is ne xt to the I-64 bridge along the Kanawha River.
https://wvtourism.co m/event/capital-city-challenge-triathlon-run-row-ride/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Magic Island UID:20180823T1506140Z-399841-1073@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915 SUMMARY:Morgantown marathon RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Full Marathon – 26.2 Morgantown is known for its rolling hills and gorgeous views and the Tour Morgantown Full Marathon course will not d isappoint. Your Almost Heavenly tour of the city will take you through all 7 wards of Morgantown\, featuring festivals\, bands\, and spectators that will keep you motivated and smiling all the way to the finish line. Half Marathon – 13.1 Morgantown is known for its rolling hills and gorgeous vie ws and the Morgantown Thirteener course will not disappoint. The out and b ack course will take you through unique and different neighborhoods in Mor gantown\, featuring festivals\, bands\, and spectators that will keep you motivated and smiling all the way back to the finish line. Mountain Mama – 8k Join us for the 2017 Mountain Mama 8K. This 8K (4.97 mile) road race w ill begin at the WVU Coliseum\, starting with a fast launch down Patteson Drive before rolling through the Suncrest neighborhood behind Krepps Park\ , then back to the coliseum. This is sure to be a great race to kick off t he 3rd Annual Morgantown Marathon Weekend Experience! https://wvtourism.co m/event/morgantown-marathon-3/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Full Marathon &ndash\; 26.2 Morgantown is k nown for its rolling hills and gorgeous views and the Tour Morgantown Full Marathon course will not disappoint. Your Almost Heavenly tour of the cit y will take you through all 7 wards of Morgantown\, featuring festivals\, bands\, and spectators that will keep you motivated and smiling all the wa y to the finish line. Half Marathon &ndash\; 13.1 Morgantown is known for its rolling hills and gorgeous views and the Morgantown Thirteener course will not disappoint. The out and back course will take you through unique and different neighborhoods in Morgantown\, featuring festivals\, bands\, and spectators that will keep you motivated and smiling all the way back t o the finish line. Mountain Mama &ndash\; 8k Join us for the 2017 Mountain Mama 8K. This 8K (4.97 mile) road race will begin at the WVU Coliseum\, s tarting with a fast launch down Patteson Drive before rolling through the Suncrest neighborhood behind Krepps Park\, then back to the coliseum. This is sure to be a great race to kick off the 3rd Annual Morgantown Marathon Weekend Experience!
https://wvtourism.com/event/morgantown-marathon-3/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVU Coliseum UID:20180823T1508430Z-399841-1074@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T150000 SUMMARY:Star lab Sunday DESCRIPTION:Family Fun! Crawl into our planetarium balloon for a fascinatin g night sky tour! Program lasts about one hour and includes a DIY star whe el kit! Reservations recommended. $5/person\; Space is limited to 20 Call 304.456-2150 or email tours@gbobservatory.org to hold your spot today! htt ps://wvtourism.com/event/star-lab-sunday-24/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Family Fun! Crawl into our planetarium ball oon for a fascinating night sky tour! Program lasts about one hour and inc ludes a DIY star wheel kit! Reservations recommended. $5/person\; Space is limited to 20 Call 304.456-2150 or email \;tours@gbobservatory.org to hold your spot today!
< p>https://wvtourism.com/even t/star-lab-sunday-24/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180823T1517190Z-399841-1077@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928 SUMMARY:Leaf Peeper Festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Fall comes early to the mountains of Tucker County and the 30th Leaf Peepers Festival in Davis\, West Virginia. https://wvtourism.com/eve nt/30th-annual-leaf-peepers-festival/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fall comes early to the mountains of Tucker County and the 30th Leaf Peepers Festival in Davis\, West Virginia.
https://wv tourism.com/event/30th-annual-leaf-peepers-festival/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1519200Z-399841-1078@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180929 SUMMARY:Mountain State Forest Festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=10 DESCRIPTION:The festival affords us the opportunity to share with our commu nity and state the important role West Virginia’s natural resources play i n our economic development. Rich in tradition\, the Festival also plays a major role in our local and state economy and offers something for everyon e to enjoy\, such as\, headline concerts and music shows\, lumberjack comp etition\, forestry & wood exhibits\, juried art show\, photography exhibit \, quilt show\, arts and crafts\, amusement rides\, (3) parades and the Ro yal Coronation of Queen Silvia. https://wvtourism.com/event/mountain-state -forest-festival-2/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The festival affords us the opportunity to share with our community and state the important role West Virginia&rsquo\ ;s natural resources play in our economic development. Rich in tradition\, the Festival also plays a major role in our local and state economy and o ffers something for everyone to enjoy\, such as\, headline concerts and mu sic shows\, lumberjack competition\, forestry &\; wood exhibits\, jurie d art show\, photography exhibit\, quilt show\, arts and crafts\, amusemen t rides\, (3) parades and the Royal Coronation of Queen Silvia.
https://wvtouris
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Grand Vue Park's biggest one-day event of t he year. Come out and enjoy various merchandise vendors\, crafters\, food vendors\, live music\, activities for the kids and more!!! Shuttle service s available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information\, call 304-845-981 0.
https ://wvtourism.com/event/grand-vue-park-fall-festival-2/ CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1523460Z-399841-1080@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T170000 SUMMARY:Irish bowling DESCRIPTION:Bowling is similar to fast pitch softball\, except with a runni ng start. It's also like bowling if you had enough room to run 10 or 15 ya rds. Irish Road Bowling is ideal for young athletes or seniors who are loo king to enjoy a scenic walk on a country road\, combined with an ancient a nd exciting\, but not overly strenuous\, sport! September 15 Wheeling Hibe rnians Ohio Valley Championship\, Wheeling\, WV http://aohwheeling.shutter fly.com Saturday 1:00 p.m. The Wheeling Hibernians IRB Tournament benefits local charities and is the northern-most event on the WVIRBA Tour circuit . Centrally located in the Ohio River Valley\, this tournament will be an easy drive from Pittsburgh or Columbus\, Boggs Hill Road. Craig O'Leary (3 04) 242-6196\, oleary@redp.org In September 2017\, 839 bowlers made this W VIRBA event the largest Irish road bowling team tournament in the world. E ntry fee includes a big barbecue afterwards\, live music. Let's go for 100 0 in 2018! https://wvtourism.com/event/irish-road-bowling-wheeling-hiberni ans-ohio-valley-championship-wheeling-wv/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Bowling is similar to fast pitch softball\, except with a running start. It's also like bowling if you had enough roo m to run 10 or 15 yards. Irish Road Bowling is ideal for young athletes or seniors who are looking to enjoy a scenic walk on a country road\, combin ed with an ancient and exciting\, but not overly strenuous\, sport! Septem ber 15 Wheeling Hibernians Ohio Valley Championship\, Wheeling\, WV \; http://aohwheeling.shutterfly. com Saturday 1:00 p.m.
The Wheeling Hibernians IRB Tournament benefits local charities and is the northern-most event on the WVIRBA Tour circuit. Centrally located in the Ohio River Valley\, this tournament wil l be an easy drive from Pittsburgh or Columbus\, Boggs Hill Road. Craig O' Leary (304) 242-6196\, oleary@redp.org In September 2017\, 839 bowlers mad e this WVIRBA event the largest Irish road bowling team tournament in the world. Entry fee includes a big barbecue afterwards\, live music. Let's go for 1000 in 2018!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1514350Z-399841-1076@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210717 SUMMARY:Register for AAH day DESCRIPTION:The 32nd Annual Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appreciation Da y will take place on Saturday\, Aug. 7 at the Tamarack Convention Center i n Beckley. WVDEP will host the day-long celebration of volunteers who pick up litter along West Virginia highways. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. w ith bingo\, broom making\, a painting class\, children's games\, and other activities. Volunteers will be served a catered lunch at noon. Afternoon activities include presentation of the annual AAH awards\, including the 2 021 AAH Volunteer of the Year. Volunteers with 10\, 15\, 20\, 25 and 30 ye ars of service will receive lapel pins and a special AAH safety vest impri nted with the number of years that have participated. To register for the event\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email to dep.aah@wv.gov. The regist ration deadline is July 17\, 2021. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 32nd Ann ual \;Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appr eciation Day will take place on Saturday\, Aug. 7 at the \; Tamarack Convention Center in Beckley. WVDEP will host the day- long celebration of volunteers who pick up litter along West Virginia high ways.
The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with bingo\, broom making\, a painting class\, children's games\ , and other activities. Volunteers will be served a catered lunch at noon. Afternoon activities include presentation of the annual AAH awards\, incl uding the 2021 AAH Volunteer of the Year. Volunteers with 10\, 15\, 20\, 2 5 and 30 years of service will receive lapel pins and a special AAH safety vest imprinted with the number of years that have participated.
To register for the event\, call 1-80 0-322-5530 or send an email to \;dep.a ah@wv.gov. The registration deadline is July 17\, \;2021.
On the last Saturday of the month (May &nda sh\; September)\, we offer an 8-hour trip to Petersburg. This is a longer version of the Trough Trip\; it goes further south\, to the end of the lin e\, through Moorefield and into Petersburg. (It is approximately 76 miles round-trip.) There is a layover in Petersburg\, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours lon g. Passengers have time to enjoy the South Side Depot as well as shops and restaurants.
https://wvtourism.com/event/all-day-trip -to-petersburg-potomac-eagle-scenic-railroad-5/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180907T1331490Z-399841-1081@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T163000 SUMMARY:Ohio River listening session DESCRIPTION:Speak Up to Protect and Restore the Ohio River Modeled after su ccessful restoration strategies in the Great Lakes\, folks from across the Ohio River Valley are coming together to draft a plan for how to solve ou r collective problems before they get worse and more expensive to fix. Sol utions addressed in the restoration plan will be prioritized based on prio rities that communities identify during listening sessions across the regi on. The people facing the worst impacts of our problems can help to inform the strategies by telling us what they need the most. We've heard many g reat solutions\, and we need to hear from you\, too. There are only three virtual listening sessions left before we wrap up this phase of the projec t. Please join us! Click here for more info and to register for May 11\, 3 :00-4:30 pm. Click here to learn more about the listening sessions\, and c lick here to read about the ecology and opportunities that make the Ohio R iver Valley so worthy of investment. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Speak Up to Protect and Restore the Ohio River
Modeled after successful restoration strategies in the Great Lakes\ , folks from across the Ohio River Valley are coming together to draft a p lan for how to solve our collective problems before they get worse and mor e expensive to fix. Solutions addressed in the restoration plan will be pr ioritized based on priorities that communities identify during listening s essions across the region. The people facing the worst impacts of our prob lems can help to inform the strategies by telling us what they need the mo st. \;
We've heard many great solutions\, and we need to hear from you\, too. There are only three virtual listening sessions left before we wrap up this phase of the proje ct. Please join us!
Click \;here& nbsp\;to learn more about the listening sessions\, and click \;here& nbsp\;to read about the ecology and opportunities that make the Ohio River Valley so worthy of investment.
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230511T1903000Z-399841-5284@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the May 2023 edition of River Voices. This month we’ re sharing the many different ways we’re supporting network members in mee ting this historic moment for federal funding for water. Plus\, an update on the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. Equipping the Networ k for the Federal Funding Long-Game Staff Perspective: The Latest on LIHWA P Discover Your Nonprofit’s Path to Digital Transformation Member News & T ips And much more. Visit: https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-may-20 23/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he May 2023 edition of River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re sharing the m any different ways we&rsquo\;re supporting network members in meeting this historic moment for federal funding for water. Plus\, an update on the Lo w-Income Household Water Assistance Program.
And much more. Visit: https://www.rivernetwork.o rg/river-voices-may-2023/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230503T1846050Z-399841-5286@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Local kayaking group sponsors the Monongahela Ri ver cleanup effort. Read more here. River group gets $1.3m to remove dams in Ohio and Susquehanna river sheds. Read more here. 3RQ Partners with Asc end WV to host the Monongahela River sweep. Read more here. Events Jack Ba rker Memorial Paddle. Read more here. CFA to hold a series of free grant w riting workshops. Introduction to Foundation Directory - May 21 from 2-3:3 0 p.m. Register online. Introduction to Proposal Writing - August 27 from 2-3:30 p.m. Register online. Learn more here. Grants 2024 Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Partners Funding. Learn more here. Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in West Virginia. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
Events
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Speak Up to Protect and Restore the Ohio River
Modeled after successful restoration strategies in the Great Lakes\ , folks from across the Ohio River Valley are coming together to draft a p lan for how to solve our collective problems before they get worse and mor e expensive to fix. Solutions addressed in the restoration plan will be pr ioritized based on priorities that communities identify during listening s essions across the region. The people facing the worst impacts of our prob lems can help to inform the strategies by telling us what they need the mo st. \;
We've heard many great solutions\, and we need to hear from you\, too. There are only three virtual listening sessions left before we wrap up this phase of the proje ct. Please join us!
Click \;here \;to learn m ore about the listening sessions\, and click \;here \;to read ab out the ecology and opportunities that make the Ohio River Valley so worth y of investment.
CATEGORIES:NGO LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230503T1839200Z-399841-5285@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006 SUMMARY:Fall foliage train rides RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:A beautiful train through the winding foothills of the Potomac Highlands- it's a wonderful time for family\, friends and kids! A short tr ip of just 1 1/2 hours to see some of the most beautiful fall colors aroun d- the trip here will be worth it! Call the South Side Depot to get your t ickets! Fall Train Rides- October Saturdays 6th\, 13th\, 20th Times: 10am\ , 12:30pm\, 3pm Sundays 7th\, 14th\, 21st Times: 12:30pm and 3pm Ticket Pr ices: Adult $20 Senior $15 (60+) Child $10 (2-12) Child under 2 free Ticke ts will go on sale in June- Call the South Side Depot purchase your ticket s. https://wvtourism.com/event/fall-foliage-train-rides-petersburg/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A beautiful train through the winding footh ills of the Potomac Highlands- it's a wonderful time for family\, friends and kids! A short trip of just 1 1/2 hours to see some of the most beautif ul fall colors around- the trip here will be worth it! Call the South Side Depot to get your tickets! Fall Train Rides- October Saturdays 6th\, 13th \, 20th Times: 10am\, 12:30pm\, 3pm Sundays 7th\, 14th\, 21st Times: 12: 30pm and 3pm Ticket Prices: Adult $20 Senior $15 (60+) Child $10 (2-12) Ch ild under 2 free Tickets will go on sale in June- Call the South Side Depo t purchase your tickets.
https://wvtourism.com/event/fall-foliage-train-rides -petersburg/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180823T1645370Z-399841-1082@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T163000 SUMMARY:Sutton Lake tour DESCRIPTION:Experience WV's autumn glory by boat! 2018 fall foliage lake to urs available for four days only - October 6\, 7\, 13\, and 14. All tours depart at 2pm and last approximately 2 1/2 hours. Sutton Lake has 44 miles of shoreline surrounded by over 10\,000 acres of protected land and the v iews are spectacular. $33.00/person + tax (no charge for children under ag e 3) includes the boat\, driver\, fuel\, and safety equipment. Sit back\, relax\, and let us do the driving. Make your reservation by calling 304-76 5-2120 or book online at http://www.suttonlakemarina.com/fall-foliage-tour s. https://wvtourism.com/event/fall-foliage-tours-sutton-lake-1/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experience WV's autumn glory by boat! 2018 fall foliage lake tours available for four days only - October 6\, 7\, 13\ , and 14. All tours depart at 2pm and last approximately 2 1/2 hours. Sutt on Lake has 44 miles of shoreline surrounded by over 10\,000 acres of prot ected land and the views are spectacular. $33.00/person + tax (no charge f or children under age 3) includes the boat\, driver\, fuel\, and safety eq uipment. Sit back\, relax\, and let us do the driving. Make your reservati on by calling 304-765-2120 or book online at http://www.suttonlakemarina.com/fall-folia ge-tours.
https://wvtourism.com/event/fall-foliage-tours-sutton-lake-1/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Sutton Lake Marina UID:20180823T1648020Z-399841-1083@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T163000 SUMMARY:Sutton Lake tour DESCRIPTION:Experience WV's autumn glory by boat! 2018 fall foliage lake to urs available for four days only - October 6\, 7\, 13\, and 14. All tours depart at 2:00 p.m. and last approximately 2 1/2 hours. Sutton Lake has 44 miles of shoreline surrounded by over 10\,000 acres of protected land and the views are spectacular. $28.00/person + tax (no charge for children un der age 3) includes the boat\, driver\, fuel\, and safety equipment. Sit b ack\, relax\, and let us do the driving. Make your reservation by calling 304-765-2120 or book online at http://www.suttonlakemarina.com/fall-foliag e-tours. https://wvtourism.com/event/fall-foliage-tours-sutton-lake-4/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experience WV's autumn glory by boat! 2018 fall foliage lake tours available for four days only - October 6\, 7\, 13\ , and 14. All tours depart at 2:00 p.m. and last approximately 2 1/2 hours . Sutton Lake has 44 miles of shoreline surrounded by over 10\,000 acres o f protected land and the views are spectacular. $28.00/person + tax (no ch arge for children under age 3) includes the boat\, driver\, fuel\, and saf ety equipment. Sit back\, relax\, and let us do the driving. Make your res ervation by calling 304-765-2120 or book online at http://www.suttonlakemarina.com/fall -foliage-tours.
https://wvtourism.com/event/fall-foliage-tours-sutton-lake-4 /
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Sutton Lake Marina UID:20180823T1651140Z-399841-1084@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T180000 SUMMARY:Fall folilage walk DESCRIPTION:Join our Natural Resources Specialist for a walk to view the fa ll colors and identify the trees beneath the leaves. https://wvtourism.com /event/fall-foliage-walk/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join our Natural Resources Specialist for a walk to view the fall colors and identify the trees beneath the leaves.
https://wvtourism.com/ event/fall-foliage-walk/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Harpers Ferry NHP UID:20180823T1653330Z-399841-1085@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T203000 SUMMARY:FOLG business meeting DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends of Greenbrier River\, Please join us\, the FOLGR B oard\, contributors\, supporters\, and enjoyers of our River\, for our Ann ual Meeting which will determine our direction for the future... Bring a C overed Dish\, something you've grown or raised from your farm to our table and your concerns and visions for our mission of protecting the Greenbrie r River from pollution and industrial environmental toxins... Let's make t he Health of the River a pointsource of concern and a bellweather for our own Public Health\, here in the Greenbrier Valley. Thank you for your supp ort over the past 26 years. We are at a crossroads and in order to determi ne our direction\, whether to continue as a separate entity\, or to re-uni fy with the Greenbrier River Watershed Association. Come and express\, vol unteer and celebrate... It's your River\, the lifeblood of our Valley... P lease see our letter of concern posted on this our wall... https://www.fac ebook.com/events/879756459082363/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dear Friends of Greenbrier River\,
Please join us\, the \;FOLGR Board\, contributors\, supporters\, and enjoyers of our River \, for our Annual Meeting which will determine our direction for the futur e... Bring a Covered Dish\, something you've grown or raised from your far m to our table and your concerns and visions for our mission of protecting the Greenbrier River from pollution and industrial environmental toxins.. . Let's make the Health of the River a pointsource of concern and a bellwe ather for our own Public Health\, here in the Greenbrier Valley. Thank you for your support over the past 26 years. We are at a crossroads and in or der to determine our direction\, whether to continue as a separate entity\ , or to re-unify with the Greenbrier River Watershed Association. Come and express\, volunteer and celebrate... It's your River\, the lif eblood of our Valley... Please see our letter of concern posted on this ou r wall...
https://w ww.facebook.com/events/879756459082363/
\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Col James Graham House UID:20190108T1409390Z-399841-1490@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T130000 SUMMARY:Walk on the wild side DESCRIPTION:Spring Nature Hikes geared to the entire family. Free with dona tions accepted. Hikes\, photography\, great prizes\, special programs for the children\, food. Learn about wildflowers\, animals\, and birds. https: //www.facebook.com/events/236111017095480/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Spring Nature Hikes geared to the entire fa mily. Free with donations accepted. Hikes\, photography\, great prizes\, s pecial programs for the children\, food. Learn about wildflowers\, animals \, and birds.
https ://www.facebook.com/events/236111017095480/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:St Albans City Park UID:20190108T1412280Z-399841-1491@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601 SUMMARY:National trails day DESCRIPTION: Participate in a local event\, take a pledge or help improve a trail. Vist the website below to learn more. https://americanhiking.org/ national-trails-day/ In WV multiple events are scheduled including Deckers Creek half-maratho\, Float the Fork\, Upshur County hike/clean-up and mor e. Click-Here for a WV list. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Participate in a local event\, take a pledge or help improve a trail. Vist the website below to learn more.
https://americanhiking.org/natio nal-trails-day/
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>In WV multiple events are scheduled includin g Deckers Creek half-maratho\, Float the Fork\, Upshur County hike/clean-u p and more. \; \;Click-Here \;for a WV list.
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190513T1251430Z-399841-1969@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601 SUMMARY:KSF national trail day DESCRIPTION:Lots things to do at Kanawha State Forest on National Trails Da y. 1) Hikes: At 9 AM moderate hike on CCC Snipe Trail with Dave Dendler an d an easy hike on Spotted Salamander Trail with Carl McLaughlin. Meet in t he parking lot of the former pool complex (Camp Kanawha). This trail is pa ved\, so those who use wheelchairs and walkers can meet at the trail head parking lot which is located about a 1/4 mile beyond the former pool compl ex right after you pass a giant boulder on your left. 2) 1 PM dedication o f the new Kevin Dials' Bat Trail. Park in the 1st dirt parking lot\, just to the left of the main KSF entrance sign. You'll walk about a 1/2-mile up Gun Range Road to the trailhead. 3) 2 PM disc golf demos on the new KSF d isc golf course with Jason Rogers in Johnson Hollow which is located on th e left just past the KSF Campground (about 3-miles from the entrance sign) https://www.facebook.com/events/1295561437272886/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Lots things
to do at \;Kanawha State Forest on Natio
nal Trails Day.
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2) 1 PM dedication of the new Kevin Dials' Bat Trail. Park in the 1st dirt
parking lot\, just to the left of the main KSF entrance sign. You'll walk
about a 1/2-mile up Gun Range Road to the trailhead.3) 2 PM disc golf demos on the new KSF disc g
olf course with Jason Rogers in Johnson Hollow which is located on the lef
t just past the KSF Campground (about 3-miles from the entrance sign)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1295561437272886/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20190513T1251210Z-399841-1970@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190514 SUMMARY:Decline of the entomofauna DESCRIPTION:Biological Conservation: Vol 232\, pages 8-27\, April 2019. Wor ldwide decline of the entomofauna: A review of its drivers Four major aqua tic taxa (Odonata\, Plecoptera\, Trichoptera and Ephemeroptera) have lost a considerable proportion of species. Affected insect groups not only incl ude specialists that occupy ecological niches\, but also many common and g eneralist species. Concurrently\, the abundance of a small number of speci es is increasing\; these are all adaptable\, generalist species that are o ccupying the vacant niches left by the ones declining. Among aquatic insec ts\, habitat and dietary generalists\, and pollutant-tolerant species are replacing the large biodiversity losses experienced in waters within agric ultural and urban settings. The main drivers of species declines appear to be in order of importance: i) habitat loss and conversion to intensive ag riculture and urbanization\; ii) pollution\, mainly that by synthetic pest icides and fertilizers\; iii) biological factors\, including pathogens and introduced species\; and iv) climate change. The latter factor is particu larly important in tropical regions\, but only affects a minority of speci es in colder climes and mountain settings of temperate zones. A rethinking of current agricultural practices\, a serious reduction in pesticide usag e and its substitution with more sustainable\, ecologically-based practice s\, is urgently needed to slow or reverse current trends\, allow the recov ery of declining insect populations and safeguard the vital ecosystem serv ices they provide. In addition\, effective remediation technologies should be applied to clean polluted waters in both agricultural and urban enviro nments. Click-Here to read the complete journal article. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Biological C onservation: Vol 232\, pages 8-27\, April 2019. Worldwide decline of the entomofauna: A review of its drivers
Four major aquatic taxa (Odonata\, Pl ecoptera\, \;Trichoptera and Ephemeroptera) have lost a cons iderable proportion of species. Affected insect groups not only include sp ecialists that occupy ecological niches\, but also many common and general ist species. Concurrently\, the abundance of a small number of species is increasing\; these are all adaptable\, generalist species that are occupyi ng the vacant niches left by the ones declining. Among aquatic insects\, h abitat and dietary generalists\, and pollutant-tolerant species are replac ing the large biodiversity losses experienced in waters within agricultura l and urban settings.
The ma in drivers of species declines appear to be in order of importance: i) hab itat loss and conversion to intensive agriculture and urbanization\; ii) p ollution\, mainly that by synthetic pesticides and fertilizers\; iii) biol ogical factors\, including pathogens and introduced species\; and iv) clim ate change. The latter factor is particularly important in tropical region s\, but only affects a minority of species in colder climes and mountain s ettings of temperate zones.
A rethinking of current agricultural practices\, a serious reduction in pe sticide usage and its substitution with more sustainable\, ecologically-ba sed practices\, is urgently needed to slow or reverse current trends\, all ow the recovery of declining insect populations and safeguard the vital ec osystem services they provide. In addition\, effective remediation technol ogies should be applied to clean polluted waters in both agricultural and urban environments.
Click-Here to read the complete journal article.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190513T1324260Z-399841-1971@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190320 SUMMARY:WV Construction EXPO RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on EXPO’s biggest trade show yet! Celebrating it s 40th annual event\, EXPO has something to offer every industry professio nal. Join us March 20-21\, 2019\, at the Charleston Civic Center\, and see the completed $100 million renovation/addition project! Visit www.wvexpo. com for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/2241970199369368 / X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Don&rsquo\;t miss out on EXPO&rsquo\;s biggest trade show yet! Celebrating its 40th an nual event\, EXPO has something to offer every industry professional. Join us March 20-21\, 2019\, at the Charleston Civic Center\, and see the comp leted $100 million renovation/addition project! Visit www.wvexpo.com for more information.
https ://www.facebook.com/events/2241970199369368/
Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Come out for a Springtime jaunt with Naturalist Jess and Naturalist Tiffany\, and help us document emerging wildflowers\, vernal po nds\, and animal sign on our Green Day Hike!
Hike with Jess on the upper Davis Creek Trail\, or with T iffany on the Spotted Salamander Trail! Jess' hike will end at the Spotted Salamander Trail\, where participants of both hikes will receive a specia l patch.
Afterwards\, join u s at the Nature Center from 12p-4p for crafts and interpretive tables. Mee t Naturalist Jess at the Nature Center for the Davis Creek Trail at 10a\; meet Naturalist Tiffany at the Spotted Salamander Trail at 10 am for her i nterpretive hike!
Visit the Facebook event post for updates. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest Nature Center UID:20250311T1335090Z-399841-6348@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 SUMMARY:Draft §319 proposals due DESCRIPTION:§319 timelines - §319 grants are timed on a Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We stro ngly encourage organizations to work with regional Basin Coordinator to de velop technically and financially sound projects and workplans. Visit the §319 Watershed Project Grants website and scroll down to Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the grant application a nd reporting schedules. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&sec t\;319 \;timelines \;- \;&sec t\;319 grants \;are timed on a \;Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. \;W e \;strongly encourage organizations to work with \;re gional \;Basin Coordinator \;to develop techn ically and financially sound projects and workplans. \;
Visit the \;§\;319 Watershed Project Grants \;website and scroll down t o Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the g rant application and reporting schedules. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260406T1807090Z-399841-7075@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507 SUMMARY:Draft §319 proposals due DESCRIPTION:§319 timelines - §319 grants are timed on a Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We stro ngly encourage organizations to work with regional Basin Coordinator to de velop technically and financially sound projects and workplans. Visit the §319 Watershed Project Grants website and scroll down to Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the grant application a nd reporting schedules. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&sec t\;319 \;timelines \;- \;&sec t\;319 grants \;are timed on a \;Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. \;W e \;strongly encourage organizations to work with \;re gional \;Basin Coordinator \;to develop techn ically and financially sound projects and workplans. \;
Visit the \;§\;319 Watershed Project Grants \;website and scroll down t o Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the g rant application and reporting schedules. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260406T1806580Z-399841-7074@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 SUMMARY:Crane Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Andy Baker and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Un limited Join us for the 2026 Crane Creek Cleanup. Meet at McComas\, WV (in front of the old store at the intersection with Giatto road/right fork of Crane Creek road) Coordinates: 37.390294\, -81.291236 Bring: waders\, rai n jackets\, and extra clothes. The weather can be unpredictable in the spr ingtime. Gloves\, bags and lunch will be provided! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Andy Baker \;and \;Southern West Vi rginia Chapter Trout Unlimited
Join us for the 2026 Cra ne Creek Cleanup. Meet at McComas\, WV (in front of the old store at the i ntersection with Giatto road/right fork of Crane Creek road)
Coordinates: 37.390294\, -81.291236
Bring: waders\, rain jackets\, and extra clothes. The weather can be unpredictable in the springtime. Gloves\, bag s and lunch will be provided!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260406T1734570Z-399841-7068@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 SUMMARY:Draft §319 proposals due RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20260504,20260505,20260506,20260507,20260508 DESCRIPTION:§319 timelines - §319 grants are timed on a Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We stro ngly encourage organizations to work with regional Basin Coordinator to de velop technically and financially sound projects and workplans. For a det ailed timeline of the grant application and reporting schedules download t he table included below. WV-319timelines X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&sec t\;319 \;timelines \;- \;&sec t\;319 grants \;are timed on a \;Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. \;W e \;strongly encourage organizations to work with \;re gional \;Basin Coordinator \;to develop techn ically and financially sound projects and workplans. \;
For a detailed timeline of the grant appli cation and reporting schedules download the table included below. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260406T1759010Z-399841-7070@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190827 SUMMARY:Advanced watershed educators workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Advanced watershed educators workshop This workshop has been de signed to provide a deep understanding of the Meaningful Watershed Educati onal Experiences (MWEE) as a vehicle for advancing environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-based student achievement. The workshop will be paired with an optional second day focused on enhancing y our hands-on water education skills. You’ll learn about stormwater and agr iculture best management practices and drinking-water chemistry. QUESTIONS ? Contact Steve Kerlin or call 610-268-2153\, ext. 297 When: Tuesday\, Aug ust 27\, and Wednesday\, August 28. Where: Dauphin County Agriculture & Na tural Resources Center\, Dauphin\, PA. Audience: Environmental educators ( non-formal\, informal\, field-based\, naturalists). Cost: FREE! Includes a catered lunch\, snacks\, and refreshments. Act 48 hours will be provided by DCNR-PA State Parks To learn more\, go to: https://stroudcenter.org/eve nt/mwee-ambassador-5/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Adva nced watershed educators workshop
This workshop has been designed to provide a deep understan ding of the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) as a vehic le for advancing environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing s tandards-based student achievement. The workshop will be paired with an op tional second day focused on enhancing your hands-on water education skill s. You&rsquo\;ll learn about stormwater and agriculture best management pr actices and drinking-water chemistry. QUESTIONS? Contact \;Steve Kerlin or call 610-268-2153\, ext . 297
When: Tuesday\, August 27\, and Wednesday\, August 28. Where: Dauphin County Agriculture &\; Natural Res
ources Center\, Dauphin\, PA. Audience: \;<
/span>Environmental educators (non-formal\, informal\, field-based\, naturali
sts). Cost: \;FREE! Includes a c
atered lunch\, snacks\, and refreshments. Act 48 hours will be provided by
DCNR-PA State Parks
To learn more\, go to: https://stroudcenter.org/event/mwee-ambassador-5/
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center UID:20190709T1456220Z-399841-1975@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601 SUMMARY:#NewStoryWV DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Community HUB is putting a call out to the th ousands of changemakers working on the ground in West Virginia. Let’s docu ment a story that shows the grit\, resilience\, and determination that is the true spirit of our state. When you’re posting on social media about th e people and projects that are making a difference for the better – big or small – in West Virginia\, include the hashtag #NewStoryWV. From June – N ovember\, we are challenging West Virginians to create at least one post o n social media each month around a theme. Posts can be brief or long and m ay or may not include photos or videos. There are only 3 rules for your po sts: Posts shine a spotlight on the positive happening in WV communities W hen addressing challenges\, posts focus on solutions Posts incorporate the theme The themes are: June: Champions & Trailblazers July: Bright Ideas A ugust: Actions for Good – Happening Today September: Opportunities & Paths October: Skill sharing November: Actions for Good – #Throwback Edition If you sign up to take the challenge\, you’ll receive an email each month wi th details about the theme plus tips and tricks to use social media to tel l your story. Research shows that celebrating the positive stories happeni ng in communities is linked to the ability of towns to be resilient in the face of economic shocks and downturns. Sign up to take the challenge X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Virginia Community HUB is putting a call out to th e thousands of changemakers working on the ground in West Virginia. Let&rs quo\;s document a story that shows the grit\, resilience\, and determinati on that is the true spirit of our state. When you&rsquo\;re posting on soc ial media about the people and projects that are making a difference for t he better &ndash\; big or small &ndash\; in West Virginia\, include the ha shtag #NewStoryWV. From June &ndash\; November\, we are challenging West Virginians to create at least one post on social media each month around a theme. Posts can be brief or long and ma y or may not include photos or videos.
There are only 3 rules for your posts:
If you sign up to take the challenge\, you&rsquo\ ;ll receive an email each month with details about the theme plus tips and tricks to use social media to tell your story. Research shows that celebrating the positive stories happening in communities is linked to the ability of towns to be r esilient in the face of economic shocks and downturns.
CATEGORIES:Self Improvement UID:20190515T1252220Z-399841-1977@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 SUMMARY:Ephemeral wildflower walk DESCRIPTION:Event by WVU Core Arboretum We are happy to be able to share th e Arboretum's ephemeral wildflowers with people again this spring! We are offering our traditional WVU Department of Biology Spring Ephemeral Wildfl ower Walks to the public. We are requesting registration again this year t o help us keep track of numbers and keep groups sizes reasonable\, but reg istration is free as always. ---> Learn more here Register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;WVU Core Arboretum
We are happy to be able to share the Arboretum's ephemeral wildflow ers with people again this spring! We are offering our traditional WVU Dep artment of Biology Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walks to the public. We are requesting registration again this year to help us keep track of numbers and keep groups sizes reasonable\, but registration is free as always. --- >\; Learn more here
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20260406T1740400Z-399841-7069@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 SUMMARY:Draft §319 proposals due DESCRIPTION:§319 timelines - §319 grants are timed on a Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We stro ngly encourage organizations to work with regional Basin Coordinator to de velop technically and financially sound projects and workplans. Visit the §319 Watershed Project Grants website and scroll down to Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the grant application a nd reporting schedules. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&sec t\;319 \;timelines \;- \;&sec t\;319 grants \;are timed on a \;Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. \;W e \;strongly encourage organizations to work with \;re gional \;Basin Coordinator \;to develop techn ically and financially sound projects and workplans. \;
Visit the \;§\;319 Watershed Project Grants \;website and scroll down t o Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the g rant application and reporting schedules. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260406T1806350Z-399841-7072@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2024 Annual Meeting – Registration and Lodging Now Available! ACWA Provides Feedback on Congressionally Directed Spending Your Chance to be Featured in ACWA's 2024 Annual Report! 2024 Cross-Program Workshop - Registration Closes Toda y! Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf ormation. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here:
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ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a roa d map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information .
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240517T1656400Z-399841-5824@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520 SUMMARY:WV float trips DESCRIPTION:Let’s show our beautiful West Virginia waterways some love this summer! Make plans to check out a new river\, or spend time along your lo cal favorite. Do you know of a float that is not listed below? If so pleas e share it with Tim Craddock. Jack Barker Memorial Canoe Race & Float - Ma y 19\, Buckhannon\, Buckhannon River Palatine to Prickett's Fort Float - M ay 26\, Fairmont\, Monongahela River Old Mill Festival & Float the Fork 20 24 - June 1\, West Milford\, West Fork River Blue & Grey Festival Float - June 2\, Philippi\, Tygart Valley River Weston Carp Festival Float & Race - June 8\, Weston\, West Fork River Winfield Watersports Weekend - June 8\ , Winfield\, Ohio River Twelvepole Creek Fest - June 8\, Wayne\, Twelvepol e Creek Meet the Cheat - June TBD\, Parsons\, Cheat River Tour de Coal- Ju ne 14-15\, St. Albans\, Coal River Elk River Summer Float - July 20\, Sutt on\, Elk River Tygart Valley River Rally - July 20\, Grafton\, Tygart Vall ey River Kevin’s Lazy River Adventure - July 27\, Racine Park\, Coal Rive r LurchFest Paddle - August 3\, Philippi\, Tygart Valley River Buckhannon RiverFest - August 24\, Buckhannon\, Buckhannon River Parkersburg PaddleFe st - August 24-25\, Parkersburg\, Ohio River Herse Mania Paddle - Septembe r TBD\, Weston\, West Fork River Pleasants County Water Trails - September TBD\, St. Marys\, Ohio River/Middle Island Creek/French Creek Halloween P addle Buckhannon River - October TBD\, Buckhannon Recurring events: Mill C reek\, every second Sunday of the month starting at 4PM. Fairmont Flotilla on the Monongahela\, every Tuesday 6PM\, Pricketts Fort State Park. West Fork River\, every Thursday 6PM\, Clarksburg Veterans Park. Buckhannon Riv er Paddlers\, check Facebook page for monthly paddles X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let&rsquo\;s show our beautiful West Virgin ia waterways some love this summer! Make plans to check out a new river\, or spend time along your local favorite. Do you know of a float that is no t listed below? If so please share it with Tim Craddock.
Recurring even ts: \;Mill Creek\, every second Sunday of the month st arting at 4PM. Fairmont Flotilla on the Monongahela\, every Tuesday 6PM\, Pricketts Fort State Park. West Fork River\, every Thursday 6PM\, Clarksbu rg Veterans Park. Buckhannon River Paddlers\, check Facebook page for mont hly paddles
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20240517T1704570Z-399841-5825@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Sweep season What began as a one-day volunteer clean up has expended to a whole season running from March through October. The event is sponsored by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSAN CO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: orsanco.org. WVDEP Environment Matters video X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River S weep season
What began as a one-day volunteer cleanup has expended to a whole season running from Marc h through October. The event is sponsored by \;Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: \;orsanco.org.
WVDEP Environment Matters video
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250303T1618560Z-399841-6307@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220722 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Wastewater Technical Assistance to Small Communities Office of Water BIL Q&A 5th Nati onal Climate Assessment Final EPA TRI Rule Regarding PFAS Meetings\, webin ars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dea dlines and highlights important information. Sincerely\, ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible Here.< /p>
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of importa nt deadlines and highlights important information.
Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220725T1325250Z-399841-4772@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210505 SUMMARY:GBO events DESCRIPTION:Check-out Greenbank Observatoy's events calendar. The Covid pan demic has eliminated many on-site activities but the calendar has many lea rning opportunitie that free or low cost throughout spring\, summer and be yond. https://greenbankobservatory.org/events/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Check-out&nb sp\;Greenbank Observatoy's events calendar. The Covid pandemic has eliminated many on-site activities but the calendar has many learning opportunitie that f ree or low cost throughout spring\, summer and beyond.
Educators\, join the WVDEP to celebrate Earth Day! We're partnering with the \;Clay Center for the Arts &\; Sciences of West Virginia& nbsp\;for a fun day of hands-on environmental education for elementary sch ool students.
Along with acc ess to the Clay Center\, the event will feature approximately 20 exhibitor s from various state and federal agencies\, including the WVDEP&rsquo\;s W atershed Improvement Branch\, the Youth Environmental Program\, the REAP R ecycling Program\, the US Army Corps of Engineers\, and the USDA Forest Se rvice. These exhibitors will provide interactive displays and activities f ocused on environmental stewardship and resource conservation.
To register a school group\, contact em ail the \;Clay Center \;or call 304-561-3570.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260406T1811050Z-399841-7076@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 SUMMARY:Kanawha Co cleanup DESCRIPTION:Kanawha County Spring Cleanups 2026 These events are FREE to th e public and open from 8am-4pm on the following dates/locations: April 25t h in Cabin Creek (15127 MacCorkle Ave SE) Acceptable items: Accumulated so lid waste\, large appliances\, air conditioners\, 10 tires with WV I.D.\, TVs\, computers\, metals\, car batteries\, electronics\, gas/propane tanks with a hole or valve removed. Items not accepted: Wet paint\, cars\, boat s\, campers\, hazardous waste\, chemicals\, motor oil. --> Learn more here Please call Kanawha County Planning at 304-357-0570 with questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Kanawha Coun
ty Spring Cleanups 2026
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hese events are FREE to the public and open from 8am-4pm on the following
dates/locations:
Acc
eptable items: Accumulated solid waste\, large appliances\, air c
onditioners\, 10 tires with WV I.D.\, TVs\, computers\, metals\, car batte
ries\, electronics\, gas/propane tanks with a hole or valve removed. \
;Items not accepted: Wet paint\, cars\, boats\, campers\,
hazardous waste\, chemicals\, motor oil. -->\; \;Learn more here
Please call Kanawha County Planning
at 304-357-0570 with questions. \;
Event by New River Gorge National Park and Preserve \;- \;Sandstone Falls Rd\, Hinton\, WV.
Become a part of the \;crepuscular world! Join a ranger at Sandstone Falls and experience the transition from day into twilight on this sunset walk.
Reservati ons are required - Click-Here for tickets.
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220727T1939520Z-399841-4773@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 SUMMARY:Draft §319 proposals due DESCRIPTION:§319 timelines - §319 grants are timed on a Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We stro ngly encourage organizations to work with regional Basin Coordinator to de velop technically and financially sound projects and workplans. Visit the §319 Watershed Project Grants website and scroll down to Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the grant application a nd reporting schedules. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&sec t\;319 \;timelines \;- \;&sec t\;319 grants \;are timed on a \;Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. \;W e \;strongly encourage organizations to work with \;re gional \;Basin Coordinator \;to develop techn ically and financially sound projects and workplans. \;
Visit the \;§\;319 Watershed Project Grants \;website and scroll down t o Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the g rant application and reporting schedules. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260406T1806470Z-399841-7073@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 SUMMARY:Draft §319 proposals due DESCRIPTION:§319 timelines - §319 grants are timed on a Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. We stro ngly encourage organizations to work with regional Basin Coordinator to de velop technically and financially sound projects and workplans. Visit the §319 Watershed Project Grants website and scroll down to Grant Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the grant application a nd reporting schedules. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&sec t\;319 \;timelines \;- \;&sec t\;319 grants \;are timed on a \;Federal fiscal year . Project planning and workplan developments are focused on the next fisca l year while reporting activities are focused on the current or previous f iscal year. The following timeline is general for any fiscal year. \;W e \;strongly encourage organizations to work with \;re gional \;Basin Coordinator \;to develop techn ically and financially sound projects and workplans. \;
Visit the \;§\;319 Watershed Project Grants website and scroll down to Gran t Awards and Timeline drop-down box for a detailed timeline of the grant a pplication and reporting schedules. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260406T1806180Z-399841-7071@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150922T130000 SUMMARY:Help Plant Red Spruce Seedlings on Recently Decommissioned Roads DESCRIPTION:Trout Unlimited\, in partnership with the Forest Service\, need s volunteers to help plant Red Spruce seedlings on recently de-commissione d roads on September 22nd and 23rd . Volunteers will meet at the Ranger St ation in Bartow at 8am each day. Feel free to attend either day or both if you are able. Please bring sturdy footwear\, water\, and lunch. If you ha ve any questions or are interested in attending please contact Travis Ferr y at 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout Unlimited\, in partnership with the F orest Service\, needs volunteers to help plant Red Spruce seedlings on rec ently de-commissioned roads on September 22nd and 23rd . Volunteers will meet at the Ranger Station in Bartow at 8am each day. Feel free to attend either day or both if you are able. Please bring stur dy footwear\, water\, and lunch. If you have any questions or are interest ed in attending please contact Travis Ferry at 304-614-6699 or tferry@tu.o rg.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Bartow Ranger Station UID:20150916T1723310Z-399841-170@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000 SUMMARY:Walk on the wild side DESCRIPTION:St. Albans WV City Park - Take A Walk On the Wild Side Wildflow er Hikes This free family oriented event features nature\, hiking\, histor y\, special programs\, children's crafts\, games\, and lot's of fun and gi fts for the entire family. Enjoy the morning with hands on activities that will bring the history of St. Albans to life. Explore how the area became an important hub in commerce and a great area to settle from the early 18 00's to now. Meet some historical characters and learn of their lives in S t. Albans and surrounding areas. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:St . Albans WV City Park - Take A Walk On the Wild Side Wildflower Hikes< /span>
This free family oriented ev ent features nature\, hiking\, history\, special programs\, children's cra fts\, games\, and lot's of fun and gifts for the entire family. Enjoy the morning with hands on activities that will bring the history of St. Albans to life.
Explore how the a rea became an important hub in commerce and a great area to settle from th e early 1800's to now. Meet some historical characters and learn of their lives in St. Albans and surrounding areas.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250311T1337560Z-399841-6349@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T023000 SUMMARY:Soak up the rain series DESCRIPTION:Soak Up the Rain Webinar Series - Building Greener Futures: Gre en Jobs Training and Bioswales in New Haven\, CT. Click Here to Register T his webinar will showcase how green infrastructure installations and job-t raining programs have improved the social\, economic\, and environmental h ealth of New Haven\, CT. Speakers from the City of New Haven and URI will discuss strategies for collaboration around tree planting\, bioswale desig n and siting\, installation methods\, maintenance\, and research into the efficacy of bioswale installations. This webinar will also address how gre en infrastructure programs can act as a conduit for green jobs training fo r community members\, leading to improved overall community well-being. Pr esenters: Colleen Murphy-Dunning\, Urban Resources Initiative and Dawn Hen ning\, City of New Haven\, CT. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Soak Up the Rain Webinar Series - \;Building Greener Futures: Gre en Jobs Training and Bioswales in New Haven\, CT. \;Click Here to Register
This webinar w ill showcase how green infrastructure installations and job-training progr ams have improved the social\, economic\, and environmental health of New Haven\, CT. Speakers from the City of New Haven and URI will discuss strat egies for collaboration around tree planting\, bioswale design and siting\ , installation methods\, maintenance\, and research into the efficacy of b ioswale installations. This webinar will also address how green infrastruc ture programs can act as a conduit for green jobs training for community m embers\, leading to improved overall community well-being. Present ers: Colleen Murphy-Dunning\, Urban Resources Initiative and Dawn Henning\, City of New Haven\, CT.
The 32nd Ann ual \;Adopt-A-Highway \;(AAH) Voluntee r Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday\, Aug. 7 at the \;Tamarack Convention Center \;in Beckley. WVDEP will h ost the day-long celebration of volunteers who pick up litter along West V irginia highways.
The festiv ities begin at 9 a.m. with bingo\, broom making\, a painting class\, child ren's games\, and other activities. Volunteers will be served a catered lu nch at noon. Afternoon activities include presentation of the annual AAH a wards\, including the 2021 AAH Volunteer of the Year. Volunteers with 10\, 15\, 20\, 25 and 30 years of service will receive lapel pins and a specia l AAH safety vest imprinted with the number of years that have participate d.
To register for the event \, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email to \;dep.aah@wv.gov. The registration deadline is July 17\, \;2021.
Got any high school gals interested in environmental science? \; Please pass along this \;flyer to anyone interested. More infor mation can be found on the \;Save the Tygart website on the flyer. \; \; \;
If yo u have any questions contact Dr. Kelley Flaherty. \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Fairmont State University UID:20230503T1909270Z-399841-5287@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230906 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the September 2023 edition of River Voices. This mon th we’re sharing our advocacy work\, done both for and in collaboration wi th the national network. Plus\, explore two new learning series\, join the Online Learning Platform and support the network for World Rivers Day! In this issue: Advocacy for and with the Network River Rally Session Proposa ls Are OPEN Two new online learning series Collaboration is essential for effective water advocacy Tapping Into Federal Funding: An Advocate’s Toolb ox Events & learning opportunities And more. Go to: https://www.rivernetwo rk.org/river-voices-september-2023/ RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he September 2023 edition of River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re sharing our advocacy work\, done both for and in collaboration with the national network. Plus\, explore two new learning series\, join the Online Learning Platform and support the network for World Rivers Day!
In this issue:
And more. Go to: https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-septemb er-2023/
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230906T1252520Z-399841-5405@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 SUMMARY:Trees for streambanks DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is wrapping up its tree planting pro gram in 2024 and we are looking for interested landowners located within t he green highlighted project area. This program is 100% free for the lando wner! Please don't hesitate to reach out to grichardson@cheat.org for more information. FOC_TreesforStreambanks.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of the Cheat \;(FOC) is wrapping up its tree planting prog ram in 2024 and we are looking for interested landowners located within th e green highlighted project area. This program is 100% free for the landow ner!
Please don't hesitate t o reach out to \;grichardson@cheat.org for more information.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240229T1959190Z-399841-5631@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520 SUMMARY:WV Rivers Updates DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Organizational updates Breathing life back into Deckers Creek A special evening in Buckhannon WVRC joins rural cinema coho rt Membership survey And more... Click-Here to read the stories. WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more... \;Click-Here to read the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240520T1250090Z-399841-5827@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530 SUMMARY:First Aid on the water RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Cacapon Institute is hosting a Wilderness First Aid “On The Wat er” at Sleepy Creek Campground on the Potomac\, Morgan County\, WV. All ar e welcome - teachers and youth leaders are encouraged to apply. Scholarshi ps are available and suggested donation for active teachers are $50 (WV te achers will be reimbursed after they’re certified). This is a great opport unity for those that take students on the water! Email Stephanie at with a ny questions. Register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cacapon Inst itute is hosting a Wilderness First Aid &ldquo\;On The Water&rdquo\; at&nb sp\;Sleepy Creek Campground on the Potomac\, Morgan County \, WV.
All are welcome - te achers and youth leaders are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are availab le and suggested donation for active teachers are $50 (WV teachers will be reimbursed after they&rsquo\;re certified). This is a great opportunity f or those that take students on the water! Email \;Stephanie at with any question s.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240520T1256450Z-399841-5828@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406 SUMMARY:WV Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers Coalition and WV Save Our Streams join forces to offe r a stream bio-survey workshop. The workshop will be held along Davis Cree k in Kanawha State Forest. Shelter 8 is reserved. Questions\, more informa tion etc. contact Autumn Crowe and/or Glenn Nelson\; and\, visit the WV Sa ve Our Streams website to learn more about stream bio-survey workshops and other resources available. Register in adance at: https://goo.gl/forms/31 7ickQ0J3inQN322 SOS_041619.pdf Benthic results: DavisCreek040619.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers Co alition and WV Save Our Streams join forces to offer a stream bio-survey w orkshop. The workshop will be held along Davis Creek in Kanawha State Forest. Shelter 8 is reserved.
Questions\, more information etc. contact&nbs
p\;Autumn Crowe and/or Glenn Nelson\; and\, visit the \;WV Save Our
Streams website to learn more about stream bio-survey workshop
s and other resources available. Register i
n adance at: https://goo.
gl/forms/317ickQ0J3inQN322
DavisCreek040619.pdf
CATEGORIES:SOS
LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest
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SUMMARY:Treating AMD in the Buckhannon River
DESCRIPTION:Historic data of Swamp Run shows an extensive history of mining
in the area\, with the stream impaired for iron and pH in the 2003 Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) allocations. Since 2006\, WVWRI\, Buckhannon Riv
er Watershed Association (BRWA)\, and West Virginia Department of Environm
ental Protection (WVDEP) have worked in collaboration on the implementatio
n of five treatment projects that address mine drainage within the watersh
ed Buckhannon River Watershed. Read more here...
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Historic dat a of Swamp Run shows an extensive history of mining in the area\, with the stream impaired for iron and pH in the 2003 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMD L) allocations. Since 2006\, WVWRI\, Buckhannon River Watershed Associatio n (BRWA)\, and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP ) have worked in collaboration on the implementation of five treatment pro jects that address mine drainage within the watershed Buckhannon River Wat ershed.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240314T1246000Z-399841-5689@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240103 SUMMARY:WVRC Program Summary DESCRIPTION:Our annual recap highlights significant strides in conservation \, community involvement\, and watershed initiatives. From advocating for policies to restore our waterways to fostering local empowerment\, our eff orts have been instrumental in moving West Virginia into a clean water fut ure. View the report WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our annual r ecap highlights significant strides in conservation\, community involvemen t\, and watershed initiatives. From advocating for policies to restore our waterways to fostering local empowerment\, our efforts have been instrume ntal in moving West Virginia into a clean water future.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240103T1502110Z-399841-5509@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240103 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2024 edition of River Voices. This month we’re showcasing our Online Learning Platform – which now includes a certificate program! Plus\, River Rally 2024 scholarship an d volunteer applications are open and we’ve released the preliminary River Rally 2024 program – full registration opens on January 22. Click-Here to read the 1st 2024 issue of River Voices. RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2 024 edition of \;River Voices. \;This month we&rsquo\;re showcasing our Online Learning Platform &ndash\; which now includes a cert ificate program! \;Plus\, \;River Rally 20 24 scholarship \;and volunteer applications are open and we&rsquo\ ;ve released the \;preliminary River Rally 2024 program \;&ndash\; full registration opens on January 22.
Click-Her
e \;to read the 1st 2024 issue of River Voices.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240103T1501460Z-399841-5512@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240104 SUMMARY:FOC State of the Watershed DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cheat (FOC) proudly presents the 2023 State of t he Watershed (SOTW) digital document! From our inception in 1994 to presen t day\, this document offers a compelling narrative of FOC’s history\, inc luding an extensive timeline highlighting the pivotal moments and initiati ves that have defined our mission over the last three decades. Click-Here to read and download the SOTW. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of t he Cheat (FOC) proudly presents the 2023 State of the Watershed (SOTW) dig ital document! \;From our inception in 1994 to present day\, this docu ment offers a compelling narrative of FOC&rsquo\;s history\, including an extensive timeline highlighting the pivotal moments and initiatives that h ave defined our mission over the last three decades.
Click-Here \;to read and download the SOTW. CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20240103T1425030Z-399841-5511@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000 SUMMARY:FCWA clean-up DESCRIPTION:The Fourpole Creek Watershed Association invites you to a commu nity wide cleanup. Volunteers are needed to help clean up litter from the banks of the Ohio River at Harris Riverfront Park in downtown Huntington. Volunteers will be provided gloves\, garbage bags\, litter pick-up sticks\ , and refreshments. The memorial cleanup honors the legacy of Dr. Jeff Kov atch\, a Marshall University biology professor\, who passed away Nov. 5\, 2016 at the age of 43. Kovatch was a member of Fourpole Creek Watershed As sociation\, an avid outdoorsman\, conservationist and paddler\, and was ac tive doing research on the Ohio River and local waterways. Check the FB event post for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The \;Fourpo
le \;Creek Watershed \;Association invites you t
o a community wide cleanup. \;Volunteers are needed to help clean up l
itter from the banks of the Ohio River at Harris Riverfront Park in downto
wn Huntington.
Volunteers wi ll be provided gloves\, garbage bags\, litter pick-up sticks\, and refresh ments. The memorial cleanup honors the legacy of Dr. Jeff Kovatch\, a Mars hall University biology professor\, who passed away Nov. 5\, 2016 at the a ge of 43. Kovatch was a member of Fourpole Creek Watershed Association\, a n avid outdoorsman\, conservationist and paddler\, and was active doing re search on the Ohio River and local waterways. \; \;
Check the \;FB event post for more information.
The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV) is \; requesting project proposals \;that are focused on Brook Trou t conservation actions. Federal funding is available - up to $50\,000/proj ect\, with a 1:1 nonfederal match. EBTJV will score and rank proposals for consideration by the NFHAP board and the Department of the Interior. \;
The deadline to contact y our fish and wildlife agency representative is January 19. Check here --&g t\; \;EBTJV State Conta ct List.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240116T1430110Z-399841-5531@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180708 SUMMARY:New River Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:This summer\, New River Gorge National River is offering free o vernight camps for children 9-11 years old. The three residential camps ru n from Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening during the month of July at the park’s Brookside Environmental Education Center. During the four-da y camp\, campers will spend time outdoors learning\, playing and exploring the forests and river to discover and study the plants and animals of the park. Kids will experience the outdoor environment through a variety of a ctivities. They will engage in hands-on learning that will immerse them in the out-of-doors and help them develop a strong sense of environmental st ewardship. Three sessions of camp are offered this year: July 8-12\, 15-19 \, and 22-26. There is no cost to attend. Learn more at: www.nps.gov/neri/ /learn/education/classrooms/nature-camp.htm Camp sessions will be filled o n a first-come\, first-serve basis\, and campers must register by June 1\, 2018. Camp costs are provided through a grant from the National Park Foun dation\, through generous support of partners like Disney\, the lead spons or of Open Outdoor for Kids\, and other donors throughout the country. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This summer\, New River Gorge National Rive r is offering free overnight camps for children 9-11 years old. The three residential camps run from Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening durin g the month of July at the park&rsquo\;s Brookside Environmental Education Center.
During the four-day camp\, campers will spend time outdoors learning\, playing and exploring the forests and river to discover and study the pla nts and animals of the park. Kids will experience the outdoor environment through a variety of activities. They will engage in hands-on \;learni ng that will immerse them in the out-of-doors and help them develop a stro ng sense of environmental stewardship. Three sessions of camp are offered this year: July 8-12\, 15-19\, and 22-26. There is no cost to attend. Lear n more at: ww w.nps.gov/neri//learn/education/classrooms/nature-camp.htm
Camp sessions will be filled on a first-come\, first-ser ve basis\, and campers must register by June 1\, 2018. Ca mp costs are provided through a grant from the National Park Foundation\, through generous support of partners like Disney\, the lead sponsor of Ope n Outdoor for Kids\, and other donors throughout the country.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Brookside Environmental Education Center UID:20180509T1848590Z-399841-743@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180715 SUMMARY:New River Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:This summer\, New River Gorge National River is offering free o vernight camps for children 9-11 years old. The three residential camps ru n from Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening during the month of July at the park’s Brookside Environmental Education Center. During the four-da y camp\, campers will spend time outdoors learning\, playing and exploring the forests and river to discover and study the plants and animals of the park. Kids will experience the outdoor environment through a variety of a ctivities. They will engage in hands-on learning that will immerse them in the out-of-doors and help them develop a strong sense of environmental st ewardship. Three sessions of camp are offered this year: July 8-12\, 15-19 \, and 22-26. There is no cost to attend. Learn more at: www.nps.gov/neri/ /learn/education/classrooms/nature-camp.htm Camp sessions will be filled o n a first-come\, first-serve basis\, and campers must register by June 1\, 2018. Camp costs are provided through a grant from the National Park Foun dation\, through generous support of partners like Disney\, the lead spons or of Open Outdoor for Kids\, and other donors throughout the country. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This summer\, New River Gorge National Rive r is offering free overnight camps for children 9-11 years old. The three residential camps run from Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening durin g the month of July at the park&rsquo\;s Brookside Environmental Education Center.
During the four-day camp\, campers will spend time outdoors learning\, playing and exploring the forests and river to discover and study the pla nts and animals of the park. Kids will experience the outdoor environment through a variety of activities. They will engage in hands-on \;learni ng that will immerse them in the out-of-doors and help them develop a stro ng sense of environmental stewardship. Three sessions of camp are offered this year: July 8-12\, 15-19\, and 22-26. There is no cost to attend. Lear n more at: ww w.nps.gov/neri//learn/education/classrooms/nature-camp.htm
Camp sessions will be filled on a first-come\, first-ser ve basis\, and campers must register by June 1\, 2018. Ca mp costs are provided through a grant from the National Park Foundation\, through generous support of partners like Disney\, the lead sponsor of Ope n Outdoor for Kids\, and other donors throughout the country.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Brookside Environmental Education Center UID:20180509T1850260Z-399841-744@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180722 SUMMARY:New River Camp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:This summer\, New River Gorge National River is offering free o vernight camps for children 9-11 years old. The three residential camps ru n from Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening during the month of July at the park’s Brookside Environmental Education Center. During the four-da y camp\, campers will spend time outdoors learning\, playing and exploring the forests and river to discover and study the plants and animals of the park. Kids will experience the outdoor environment through a variety of a ctivities. They will engage in hands-on learning that will immerse them in the out-of-doors and help them develop a strong sense of environmental st ewardship. Three sessions of camp are offered this year: July 8-12\, 15-19 \, and 22-26. There is no cost to attend. Learn more at: www.nps.gov/neri/ /learn/education/classrooms/nature-camp.htm Camp sessions will be filled o n a first-come\, first-serve basis\, and campers must register by June 1\, 2018. Camp costs are provided through a grant from the National Park Foun dation\, through generous support of partners like Disney\, the lead spons or of Open Outdoor for Kids\, and other donors throughout the country. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This summer\, New River Gorge National Rive r is offering free overnight camps for children 9-11 years old. The three residential camps run from Sunday afternoon through Thursday evening durin g the month of July at the park&rsquo\;s Brookside Environmental Education Center.
During the four-day camp\, campers will spend time outdoors learning\, playing and exploring the forests and river to discover and study the pla nts and animals of the park. Kids will experience the outdoor environment through a variety of activities. They will engage in hands-on \;learni ng that will immerse them in the out-of-doors and help them develop a stro ng sense of environmental stewardship. Three sessions of camp are offered this year: July 8-12\, 15-19\, and 22-26. There is no cost to attend. Lear n more at: ww w.nps.gov/neri//learn/education/classrooms/nature-camp.htm
Camp sessions will be filled on a first-come\, first-ser ve basis\, and campers must register by June 1\, 2018. Ca mp costs are provided through a grant from the National Park Foundation\, through generous support of partners like Disney\, the lead sponsor of Ope n Outdoor for Kids\, and other donors throughout the country.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Brookside Environmental Education Center UID:20180509T1851480Z-399841-745@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T203000 SUMMARY:TU Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) monthly meeting at our new temporary location. Due to a scheduling confli ct\, this month's meeting will be help at this alternate location. Future meetings will be held at the City National Bank Conference Center\, Kanawh a City. Please share the location with those members who may not follow ou r emails/Facebook page. The meeting is open to everyone\, and provides a s ocial period at 6:30 p.m.\, and the business meeting will begin at 7:00 p. m. We will also have a guest speaker for the evening. Bring your best summ er fishing stories. I hope to see you there! Thank you\, Jimmy Easter\, P resident X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for
the \;
Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) monthly meeting at our new temporary location. Due to a sc
heduling conflict\, this month's meeting will be help at this alternate lo
cation. Future meetings will be held at \;the City National Bank Confe
rence Center\, Kanawha City. \;Please share the location with those me
mbers who may not follow our emails/Facebook page.
The meeting is open to everyone\, \;and prov
ides a social period at 6:30 p.m.\, and the business meeting will begin at
7:00 p.m. We will also have \;a guest speaker for the evening. \;
Bring your best summer fishing stories. I hope to see you there!
Thank you\, \;
Jimmy Easter\, \;President
Appalachian
Community Capital and Aspen Community Strategies Group - a supporting part
ner - are hosting an informational webinar to teach community engagement p
artners about \;The Green Bank for Appalachia\, Energy Communities\
, and Underserved Rural America. The Green Bank for Appalachia is envi
sioned to be funded at $1 billion to provide financing for development tra
nsactions and growing businesses\, creating thousands of quality jobs in e
conomically distressed areas while reducing the carbon footprint in target
communities.
Register
for The Green Bank for Appalachia's webinar here \;»\;
Citizen volunteers are needed to monitor pi peline construction (and post-construction). Some of you have participated in water monitor training\, and/or have attended the CSI (Compliance Surv eillance Initiative) orientation in Staunton\, and/or have watched the web inar on site monitoring. This meeting will parlay these trainings\, along with newcomers coming to their first training\, into an organized regional front to watchdog our pristine homeland.
Please participate if yo ur schedule permits\, whether you have received training or are new to the process. Knowledgeable trainers will be led by Rick Webb\, head of CSI\; with some or all the following resource persons: Autumn Crowe\, WV Rivers\ ; Kirk Bowers\; Lew Freeman\; Dick Brooks\; Ben Cunningham\; Malcom \; Cameron\; and Dan Shaffer.
Topics will include a CSI overview\; Lo cal coordination\; Citizen reporting options (there are several)\; CSI map ping system\; Avenza maps\; and Erosion and Sediment Control requirements. \;We will have some breakout sessions for local volunteer coordinatio n\, and personalized help will be offered so that everyone is clear on how to monitor and report. We will need leadership for locales who can call v olunteers to check out construction areas following heavy rain events and other needs. Water monitoring will need support as well\, including keepin g the equipment up and available. At our Water Monitor training in May\, s ome of us have already set up procedures\, however more volunteer support is needed. We realize that 6 pm is dinner time for some. \;If you like \, you may bring some food ahead of the meeting to eat in the library&rsqu o\;s kitchen. We plan to have the Linwood Library doors open by 5:30pm.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Linwood library UID:20180626T1736470Z-399841-818@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180710 SUMMARY:Build a watershed RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Build a free watershed connection model for your class. The Int erstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) is presneting this u nique workshop in Keyser at the Mineral County Health Department. And\, th ere are even more outdoor water quality based learning opportunities durin g these two-days. For more information download the flyer and contact bwo lf@icprb.org. Buildawatershed_MCHD.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Build a free watershed connection model for your class. The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) \;is presneting this unique \;wo rkshop in Keyser at the Mineral County Health Department. \;And\, ther e are even more outdoor water quality based learning opportunities during these two-days. \;
For more information download the flyer and contact bwolf@icprb.org.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Mineral County Health Dept. UID:20180611T1305210Z-399841-808@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180922 SUMMARY:National Hunting and Fishing Days RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:WV's National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration is an event geared towards kids and Adults alike to appreciate the sports of Hunting\, Fishing and Outdoor Activities. This year we have some new faces includin g Frank Addington Jr performing his 'bow and arrow razzle dazzle' show and WVDEP’s mobile aquarium. Featuring the 1st Annual Mountain State Kayak An gler's huge $10\,000 Kayak Fishing Tournament. We have over 20 activities free to kids. With nearly 100 vendors you can find the latest and greatest supplies as well. At only $10 per Adult and kids 14 & under are FREE it’s hard to find something so full of activities at a lower cost. https://www .facebook.com/events/187530018664216/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV's National Hunting and Fishing Days \;Celebration is an event g eared towards kids and Adults alike to appreciate the sports of Hunting\, Fishing and Outdoor Activities. This year we have some new faces including Frank Addington Jr performing his 'bow and arrow razzle dazzle' show and WVDEP&rsquo\;s mobile aquarium.
Featuring the 1st Annual Mountain State Kayak Angler's hug e $10\,000 Kayak Fishing Tournament. We have over 20 activities free to ki ds. With nearly 100 vendors you can find the latest and greatest supplies as well. At only $10 per Adult and kids 14 &\; under are FREE it&rsquo\ ;s hard to find something so full of activities at a lower cost.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Stonewall Resort UID:20180611T1414330Z-399841-811@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180623 SUMMARY:RD Bailey outdoor fair DESCRIPTION:The US Army Corps of Engineers presents the 2018 R. D. Bailey O utdoor Adventure and Safety Fair at Guyandotte Point Rec. Area. This free family fun event will have over 20 different activity stations that focus on nature\, safety\, and outdoor recreation. There will be tomahawk demons trations\, WVDEP’s mobile aquarium\, black powder exhibit\, tying fly fish ing lures and fly-fishing demonstration\, hunting skills challenge\, youth archery range\, drunk driving simulator\, fire safety house\, water safet y activities\, Bobber the Water Safety Dog\, live animal exhibit’s and muc h more! https://www.facebook.com/events/1688478664563049/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The US Army Corps of Engineers presents the 2018 R. D. Bailey Outdoor Adventure and Safety Fair at Guyandotte Point R ec. Area. This free family fun event will have over 20 different activity stations that focus on nature\, safety\, and outdoor recreation. There wil l be tomahawk demonstrations\, WVDE P&rsquo\;s mobile aquarium\, black powder exhibit\, tying fly f ishing lures and fly-fishing demonstration\, hunting skills challenge\, yo uth archery range\, drunk driving simulator\, fire safety house\, water sa fety activities\, Bobber the Water Safety Dog\, live animal exhibit&rsquo\ ;s and much more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1688478664563049/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Guyandotte Point rec center UID:20180611T1404100Z-399841-809@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180615 SUMMARY:Almost Heaven BBQ-bash RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Sample and vote for your favorite BBQ from some of the country' s BEST! Lots of family activities for all ages\, inflatable games\, unique WV crafters\, Pig Mania (decorated cement pig contest)\, historic tours o f the Asylum\, West Virginia Craft Beer Garden\, WVDEP’s mobile aquarium a nd much more! https://www.facebook.com/events/1232546986877083/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sample and vote for your favorite BBQ from some of the country's BEST! Lots of family activities for all ages\, infla table games\, unique WV crafters\, Pig Mania (decorated cement pig contest )\, historic tours of the Asylum\, West Virginia Craft Beer Garden\, WVDEP&rsq uo\;s mobile aquarium and much more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1232546986877083/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum UID:20180611T1408440Z-399841-810@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191220 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA’s Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-44-week-of-december-16-2019/ In this issue... Deadline Extended for Lead and Copper Rule Comments Disposal of Coal Comb ustion Residuals Permitting Program Environmental\, Animal Rights Groups R equest Review of EPA ELG Plan Meetings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds o ur membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct comments to Patrick McGuire at mpmcguire@acwa-us.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA&rsquo\; s Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-44-week-of-december -16-2019/
In this issue. ..
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hi ghlights important information. Please direct comments to Patrick McGuire at mpmcguire@acwa-us.org.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20191220T1844360Z-399841-2612@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210512 SUMMARY:Drinking water week wrap-up DESCRIPTION:Did you catch all the awesome knowledge dropped on WV Rivers Fa cebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram accounts last week? If you missed the pos ts\, be sure to go back\, look and share. #DrinkingWaterWeek Click-Here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Did you catch all the awesome knowledge dro pped on WV Rivers \;Facebook< /a>\, \;Twitter\, and&nbs p\;Instagram \;accounts l ast week? If you missed \;the posts\, be sure to go back\, look and sh are. #DrinkingWaterWeek
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20210512T1407580Z-399841-3912@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T160000 SUMMARY:Celebration of Rivers DESCRIPTION:Please join the National Park Service and Friends of New River Gorge National River as we celebrate these milestones of National Parks of Southern West Virginia at Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing\, West Vir ginia. Event will include remarks by Superintendent Lizzie Watts and early park supporters\, launch of the new Love Your Park Challenge\, and a visi t with Three Rivers Avian Center. Anniversaries: - 30th - Bluestone Nation al Scenic River and Gauley River National Recreation Area - 40th - New Riv er Gorge National River - 50th - National Wild and Scenic River https://ww w.facebook.com/events/284616909061542/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the National Park Service and F riends of New River Gorge National River as we celebrate these milestones of National Parks of Southern West Virginia at Canyon Rim Visitor Center i n Lansing\, West Virginia. Event will include remarks by Superintendent Li zzie Watts and early park supporters\, launch of the new Love Your Park Ch allenge\, and a visit with Three Rivers Avian Center.
Anniversarie
s:
- 30th - Bluestone National Scenic River and Gauley River National
Recreation Area
- 40th - New River Gorge National River
- 50th
- National Wild and Scenic River
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canyon Rim Visitors Center UID:20181105T1326320Z-399841-1340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T160000 SUMMARY:CWSRF and NPS DESCRIPTION:To: ACWA 319/Nonpoint Source Workgroup members\, We will be hos ting a call at the end of November (Thursday\, 11/29\, 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET) to help provide state feedback to EPA on a cross-office project they are d eveloping: Best Practices Guide for Using Clean Water State Revolving Fun ds to help Manage Nonpoint Source Pollution. ACWA will send a correspondin g calendar notice shortly as well. EPA's 319 program branch has asked that state 319 program staff review a few discussion questions (see attachment ) and discuss them with appropriate other staff in advance of our call. Th e call will not be the usual webinar format\, and will instead be largely discussions and Q&A. I realize many of you are likely on your way to EPA' s Nonpoint Workshop in Colorado Springs\, so I will also send reminders ou t in the weeks to come to make sure we can have a good discussion on our c all. If you have questions\, feel free to email me (jgonzalez@acwa-us.org) and if you feel like providing any written responses\, notes\, or ideas f eel free to send me those as well (entirely optional of course). Thanks\, Julian Gonzalez ACWA Staff CWSRF-NPS.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To: ACWA 319/Nonpoint Source Workgroup memb ers\,
We will be hosting a call at the end of November (Th ursday\, 11/29\, 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET) to help provide state feedbac k to EPA on a cross-office project they are developing: \; Best Pr actices Guide for Using Clean Water State Revolving Funds to help Manage N onpoint Source Pollution. \;ACWA will send a corresponding calend ar notice shortly as well.
EPA's 319 program branch has asked that state 319 program staff review a few discussion questions (see at tachment) and discuss them with appropriate other staff in advanc e of our call. The call will not be the usual webinar format\, and will in stead be largely discussions and Q&\;A. \;
I realize many o f you are likely on your way to EPA's Nonpoint Workshop in Colorado Spring s\, so I will also send reminders out in the weeks to come to make sure we can have a good discussion on our call. If you have questions\, feel free to email me (jgonzalez@acwa-us.org ) and if you feel like providing any written responses\, notes\, or id eas feel free to send me those as well (entirely optional of course). \;
Thanks\,
Julian Gonzalez ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181105T1332110Z-399841-1341@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! This northern casemaker caddisf ly decided it was time to spread its wings and fly! A few friends joined i n as well\, so the life cycle will begin again! Photo: Adult caddisfly wit h pebble case in the background\, near Teter Creek X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
This no rthern casemaker caddisfly decided it was time to spread its wings and fly ! A few friends joined in as well\, so the life cycle will begin again!
Photo: Adult caddisfly with pebble case in the background \, near Teter Creek
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250930T2012480Z-399841-6810@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220723 SUMMARY:Tucker Co. river celebration DESCRIPTION:WV Rivers Coalition will be holding a rivers celebration in Tuc ker County. We’re spending the day along the Black Fork of the Cheat River and would love to have you join us for a day of free\, family friendly ac tivities both on and off the river. During the evening we’re hosting a tic keted after party featuring live music with the Chaga Tea Project\, dinner catered by White Grass Café\, and libations from local brewers. Meet new people\, catch up with longtime friends\, and celebrate our wild & wonderf ul rivers and streams! Check out the event page to learn about the activit ies and snag your tickets to the after party. Click-Here to register and learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Rivers Co alition will be holding a rivers celebration in Tucker County. We&rsquo\;r e spending the day along the Black Fork of the Cheat River \;and would love to have you join us for a day of free\, family friendly activities both on and of f the river.
During the eve ning we&rsquo\;re hosting a ticketed after party featuring live music with the Chaga Te a Project\, dinner catered by White Grass Café\;\, and libations fro m local brewers. Meet new people\, catch up with longtime friends\, and ce lebrate our wild &\; wonderful rivers and streams! Check out the event page to learn about the activities and snag your tickets to the after party. \;
Click-Here to register and learn more.
The annual Holly River Hustle 5K Run/Walk i s held at Holly River State Park in Hacker Valley near Webster Springs. Th e 5K is a fundraiser to support projects at the park. Awards are given to the top three males &\; females overall and in each age group. All part icipants are entered into a random drawing for door prizes. The Hustle is one of many events held during the Holly River Festival\, hosted by the Ho lly River Foundation.
https://www.facebook.com/events/268872036934987/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Holly River State Park UID:20180820T1653310Z-399841-995@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915 SUMMARY:WVDEP-REAP Litter Control grants DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-REAP awards litter control grants to county solid waste a uthorities (SWA)\, county commissions (CC)\, and municipalities. 25 applic ants were approved for a total of $98\,339. Funding is generated from civi l penalties imposed upon persons convicted of unlawful disposal of litter and state agency facility recycling revenue pursuant to WV Code §22-15A-4 and §22-15A-5. See the attached document for the details. For more WVDEP n ews and information\, go to https://dep.wv.gov. Also\, connect with the ag ency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/depwv/. and find us on YouTube at Enviro nment Matters. 2022LitterControlAwardRecipients.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-REAP awards litter control grants to coun ty solid waste authorities (SWA)\, county commissions (CC)\, and municipal ities. 25 applicants were approved for a total of $98\,339. Funding is gen erated from civil penalties imposed upon persons convicted of unlawful dis posal of litter and state agency facility recycling revenue pursuant to WV Code §\;22-15A-4 and §\;22-15A-5. \;See the attached document for the details.
For more WVDEP news and information\, go to https://dep.wv.gov. Al
so\, connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV
on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/depwv/.&n
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The National
Water Quality Monitoring Council&rsquo\;s Volunteer Monitoring Work Group
is hosting a webinar about monitoring collaborative networks.
Titl e: \;Behind the Curtain of Creating\, Operating\, and Maintai ning a Standardized Monitoring Collaborative Network. This webinar will hi ghlight an approach taken to develop a community monitoring collaborative &ndash\; exploring challenges and lessons learned. \;Presenter s: Barb Horn and Max Herzog
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240116T1441040Z-399841-5532@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201024 SUMMARY:Food-Farm expo DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd year of Local by Local: A Food & Farm Expo! The free event will feature local producers and industry experts leading sessions that will help take your food & farm business start or to the nex t level. We will be launching more details to come so please spread the wo rd and keep an eye out for future updates! Local by Local in 2019 was a gr eat success and we are only making it better for this year! https://www.fa cebook.com/events/s/local-by-local-food-and-farm-e/2301181356651841/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join us for
the 2nd year of Local by Local: A Food &\; Farm Expo! The free event wi
ll feature local producers and industry experts leading sessions that will
help take your food &\; farm business start or to the next level. We w
ill be launching more details to come so please spread the word and keep a
n eye out for future updates!
Local by Local in 2019 was a great success and we are only making it
better for this year!
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cabel County Fairgrounds UID:20200320T1232390Z-399841-2897@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200511 SUMMARY:Cranberry-Cherry-Williams cleanups DESCRIPTION:Adopt A Stream Monongahela National Forest Address: Gauley Rang er District\, 932 N Fork Cherry Road Richwood\, WV 26261 Contact: Diane Ar tale 304-846-2695 Availability: 3/1/2020 - 10/15/2020 Suitability: Adults\ , Kids\, Teens\, Seniors\, Groups\, Family Difficulty: Average Link: https ://www.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10350 Please help us keep our native t rout streams pristine. Looking for individual or group volunteers to keep the Cherry\, Cranberry and Williams rivers beautiful by helping to clean u p litter\, trash\, tires\, large appliances and other debris within the ri ver corridor and/or its tributaries. Volunteer(s) will pick up\, bag\, and pile all litter\, trash\, and debris at designated sites to be hauled off by forest personnel. Tires and large appliances will be removed and piled separately for disposal. Click the link above and contact the organizer f or more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Adop t A Stream
Monongahela National Forest Address: \;Gaul ey Ranger District\, 932 N Fork Cherry Road Richwood\, WV 26261 Contact: \;Diane Artale 304 -846-2695 Availability:& nbsp\;3/1/2020 - 10/15/2020 Sui tability: \;Adults\, \;Kids\, \;Teens\, \;Seniors\, \;Groups\, \;Family Di fficulty: \;Average Link: \;https://ww w.volunteer.gov/results.cfm?ID=10350
Click the link ab ove and contact the organizer for more details.
CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Ranger Station UID:20200422T1327540Z-399841-3021@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T151500 SUMMARY:5-star restoration grant program DESCRIPTION:Proposals Sought for Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Gra nt Program 2019 The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration grant program s eeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse loc al partnerships focused on improving water quality\, watersheds and the sp ecies and habitats they support. Requests for proposals are due by January 31\, 2019. A webinar for applicants will be available on November 15\, 20 18. For questions or additional informaiton contact Catherine King\, 215- 814-2657. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1994289085829993474 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Proposals Sought for Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 2019
The Five Star and Urban Waters Restorat ion grant program seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modes t financial assistance to diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality\, watersheds and the species and habitats they support. Requ ests for proposals are due by January 31\, 2019.
A webinar for app licants will be available on November 15\, 2018. \; For questions or a dditional informaiton contact Cath erine King\, 215-814-2657.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1994289 085829993474
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181113T1957220Z-399841-1372@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516 SUMMARY:Hypoxia Task Force DESCRIPTION:Hypoxia Task Force Public Meeting & Webcast Please join us via webcast or in person at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in Baton Rou ge\, Louisiana on Thursday\, May 16\, 2019 from 8:30 am to noon Central Ti me for the Hypoxia Task Force public meeting. There will also be a network ing session with the Hypoxia Task Force at the LSU/CPRA Center for River S tudies the day before on Wednesday\, May 15\, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Central Time. Visit the website to register\, find meeting and location i nformation\, and download the meeting agenda and other materials. You must register for the meeting whether you plan to attend in person or via webc ast. The Task Force is a federal\, state\, and tribal partnership working collaboratively to reduce excess nutrients in the Mississippi\, Atchafalay a River Basin (MARB) and the Gulf of Mexico. When: Networking Reception wi th Hypoxia Task Force: Wednesday\, May 15\, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm C entral Time. Public Meeting & Webcast: Thursday\, May 16\, 2019 from 8:30 am to noon Central Time Where: The public meeting will be broadcast via we bcast\, or you can attend in person at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Cent er (201 Lafayette Street\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70801). Wednesday evening’s Ne tworking Reception will be held at the Louisiana State University/Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Center for River Studies (100 Terrace Ave.\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70802). Website: https://water-meetings.tetratech .com/Hypoxia/StaticPublic/index.htm If you have any questions about the me eting\, please contact: Yishen Li\, or Katie Flahive\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hypo xia Task Force Public Meeting &\; Webcast
Please join us via webcast or in person at the H ilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in Baton Rouge\, Louisiana on Thursday\, May 16\, 2019 from 8:30 am to noon Central Time for the Hypoxia Task Force public meeting. There will also be a networking session with the Hypoxia Task Force at the LSU/CPRA Center for River Studies the day before on Wedn esday\, May 15\, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Central Time.
< p>Visit the \;website to register\, find meeting and location information\, and download the mee ting agenda and other materials. You must register for the meeting whether you plan to attend in person or via webcast. The Task Force is a federal\, state\, and tribal partnership working co llaboratively to reduce excess nutrients in the Mississippi\, Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB) and the Gulf of Mexico.When: \;Networking Reception with Hypoxia Task Force: Wednesday\, May 15\, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Central Time. Public Meeting &\; Webcast: Thursday\, May 16\, 2019 from 8:30 am to n oon Central Time
Where: \;The public meeting will be broadcast via webcast\, or you can attend in person at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Ce nter (201 Lafayette Street\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70801). Wednesday evening&rs quo\;s Networking Reception will be held at the Louisiana State University /Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Center for River Studies (10 0 Terrace Ave.\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70802).
Website: https://water-mee tings.tetratech.com/Hypoxia/StaticPublic/index.htm
ICPRB receiv ed $650\,000 in the recent funding package passed by Congress. \; In m aking the announcement\, ICPRB Executive Director Michael Nardolilli state d\, &ldquo\;We are glad to see the federal government acknowledge the impo rtant work of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River.&rdquo\; ICPR B plans to use the funds to improve water modeling capabilities and implem ent the \;Potomac River Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan.
In the near futur e the stories below and more will be posted Here...
Fishing News
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240314T1703190Z-399841-5692@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T170000 SUMMARY:Solutions for climate resilience DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for EPA’s Watershed Academy webcast on Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience. This webcast features prof essionals from across the country that are conducting nature-based project s to promote climate resilience. Join us to hear speakers discuss a variet y of work related to the restoration\, protection\, and management of natu ral and modified ecosystems. Click-Here to register and learn more. Natur eBasedSolutionsforClimateResilience.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration is now open for EPA&rsquo\;s Watershed Academy webcast on \;N ature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience. This webcast featur es professionals from across the country that are conducting nature-based projects to promote climate resilience. Join us to hear speakers discuss a variety of work related to the restoration\, protection\, and management of natural and modified ecosystems.
Click-Here \;to register and learn more. \;
NatureBasedSolutionsforClimateRe silience.pdf
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240318T1556400Z-399841-5691@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209 SUMMARY:SRF advocacy cohort DESCRIPTION:Apply to Join the SRF Advocacy Training Cohort Are you looking to understand and influence how and where State Revolving Funds (SRFs) are distributed in your state? This 9-week training series is an opportunity to take a deeper dive with a small cohort of local and state organization representatives working to support equitable water infrastructure. Apply to join the SRF cohort by February 9. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Appl y to Join the \;SRF Advocacy Training Cohort
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Are you looking to understand and influence how and where State Revolving Funds (SRFs) are distributed in your state?& nbsp\;This 9-week training series is an opportunity to take a deeper dive with a small cohort of local and state organization representatives workin g to support equitable water infrastructure. \;
Apply to join the SRF cohort by February 9.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20240116T1526320Z-399841-5538@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T160000 SUMMARY:CWSRF Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Clean Water SRF Training 3: Advocacy Opportunities and Planning The final training in the series will orient participants around actions you can take to ensure that CWSRF funds in your state are flowing towards projects in communities that need support\, considerations on how to impr ove program transparency and community engagement\, and tangible ways you can begin (or continue!) your water infrastructure advocacy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The final training in the series will orient participants around actions you can take to ensu re that CWSRF funds in your state are flowing towards projects in communit ies that need support\, considerations on how to improve program transpare ncy and community engagement\, and tangible ways you can begin (or continu e!) your water infrastructure advocacy.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240116T1523430Z-399841-5537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T141500 SUMMARY:Green workforce development DESCRIPTION:Building Climate Resilience: Transforming Communities through G reen Workforce Development Discover how communities have successfully bui lt green workforce programs to transform vacant or contaminated lands whil e bridging communities’ climate and economic goals. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover how communities have successfully built green workforce pr ograms to transform vacant or contaminated lands while bridging communitie s&rsquo\; climate and economic goals.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240116T1520230Z-399841-5535@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T203000 SUMMARY:Golden Otter celebration DESCRIPTION:Golden Otter Award Celebration and Film Making Workshop An awar d celebration for the 2nd annual Cacapon River Short Film Festival Worksho p hosted by award winning film maker\, Richard Anderson. Co-hosted by the Friends of the Cacapon River and The River House Where: The River House\, Capon Bridge\, WV When: Workshop\, 3-5 pm and Award Ceremony\, 6:30–8:30 pm Open to everyone of all ages. 2024GoldenOtterPoster.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gold en Otter Award Celebration and Film Making Workshop
< p>An award celebration for the 2nd annual C acapon River Short Film Festival Workshop hosted by award winning film mak er\, Richard Anderson. Co-hosted by the \;Open t o everyone of all ages.
\;
CATEGORIES:Entertainment LOCATION:The River House UID:20240116T1703330Z-399841-5539@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T160000 SUMMARY:CWSRF Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Clean Water SRF Training 2: Green & Natural Infrastructure & Cl imate Resilient Projects This training will explore how the CWSRF can fun d projects that bolster climate resilience\, address non-point source poll ution\, and build green stormwater infrastructure. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This training will explore how the CWSRF can fund projects that bolster climate resilience\, address non-point source pollution\, and build green stormwater infrastructure.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20240116T1522080Z-399841-5536@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T200000 SUMMARY:Southern WV TU meeting DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited Location: Station 3 Fire Dept. Beckley\, WV It is on the b ypass across from the post office. Some of the topics we’ll discuss… Sprin g Elkhorn and crane cleanup Information trailhead kiosk plan Fingerling st ockings Educational veterans outreach program Fall Elkhorn cleanup Piney C reek watershed association updates Possible 2024-25 stream restoration ide as Milligan Creek restoration update And finally\, an open discussion for ideas and recruitment for leaders. We ill try to set this up as a virtual option also. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs
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Location: Station 3 Fire Dept. Beckley\, WV It is on the bypass acros
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And finally\, an open d iscussion for ideas and recruitment for leaders. We ill try to set this up as a virtual option also.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20240116T1446410Z-399841-5533@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150901T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150901T193000 SUMMARY:learn how to tell the watershed’s story through short videos and be come a partner in the Berkeley Springs Community Matters web portal DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Ice House Digital Media Center\, Berkeley Springs\, WV 6:00--7:30\, p.m. classroom 2. Repeats every first Tuesday of the mont h. Contact Warm Springs Watershed Association for more information: warmsp ringswatershed@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at the Ice House Digital Media Center\ , Berkeley Springs\, WV
\n6:00--7:30\, p.m. classroom 2.
\nRep eats every first Tuesday of the month.
\nContact Warm Springs Waters hed Association for more information: \;warmspringswatershed@gmail.com \;
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Ice House Digital Media Center\, Classroom 2 UID:20150901T1310420Z-399841-155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302 SUMMARY:WV watershed groups DESCRIPTION:Connect with your local West Virginia Watershed Group (WG). Sta rt your search using the site below. You will find links to their social m edia platforms and websites. https://dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WSA_Suppo rt/Pages/WGsocial.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Connect with your local West Virginia \;Watershed Group (WG). Start your search using the site below. You will find links to their social media platforms and we bsites. \;
https: //dep.wv.gov/WWE/getinvolved/WSA_Support/Pages/WGsocial.aspx
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20200212T1953120Z-399841-2757@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304 SUMMARY:Social media guide for NPs DESCRIPTION: Social Media Guide for Nonprofits Studies show that 25% of do nors say social media most often inspires them to give. With approximately 69% of Americans on social media\, there is no other method of communicat ion as effective at instantly spreading your message. Download this guide to learn how to leverage your social networks for your nonprofit. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Social Media Guide for Nonprofits
69% of Americans on social media\, there is no other method
of communication as effective at instantly \;spreading your message.&
nbsp\;
Download this guide to learn how to \; leverage your
social networks for your nonprofit.
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200212T1948280Z-399841-2756@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200226 SUMMARY:Brownsfield call for proposals DESCRIPTION:The Brownfields Conference Planning Committee is currently seek ing mobile workshop and breakout session ideas to fill limited slots for t he 2020 WV Brownfields Conference and Main Street/ON TRAC Training in Hunt ington\, WV on September 15-17. Ideas should focus on downtown development \, remediation and site preparation strategies\, re-use planning approache s\, and redevelopment funding opportunities. Creative session formats\, su ch as town hall or roundtable discussions and interactive workshops\, as w ell as traditional panel presentations\, are encouraged. The deadline is March 16\, 2020. Interested entities can submit up to two presentation pr oposals. Speakers will be required to register at the reduced speaker rate of $50 by August 3\, 2020. Questions may be directed to Carrie Staton. ht tp://wvhub.org/2020-wv-brownfields-conference-call-for-session-proposals/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Brownfie lds Conference Planning Committee is currently seeking mobile workshop and breakout session ideas to fill limited slots for the 2020 \;WV Brownf ields Conference and Main Street/ON TRAC Training \;in \;Huntingto n\, WV on September 15-17.
Ideas should focus on downtown development\, remediation and site preparat ion strategies\, re-use planning approaches\, and redevelopment funding op portunities. Creative session formats\, such as town hall or roundtable di scussions and interactive workshops\, as well as traditional panel present ations\, are encouraged.
The deadline is
http://wvhub.org/2020-wv-brownfields-conference-cal l-for-session-proposals/
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200212T1943570Z-399841-2755@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200419 SUMMARY:Chemist celebrate earth week DESCRIPTION:Join chemists across the world in celebrating #ChemistsCelebrat eEarthWeek from April 19–25 during the 50th anniversary of the world’s lar gest environmental movement. #EarthDay2020 #CCEW #GreenChemistry Resources for #CCEW 2020 are now available at www.acs.org/ccew. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join chemist s across the world in celebrating #ChemistsCelebrateEarthWeek from April 1 9&ndash\;25 during the 50th anniversary of the world&rsquo\;s largest envi ronmental movement. #EarthDay2020 #CCEW #GreenChemistry
Join us for our most requested topic: Grant Writing Training!
This is a mini version of our two day training. Dur ing this webinar you will learn expert tips and tricks for writing grants. This webinar will be hosted by special guest Nicki Bentley-Colthart from The Grant Advantage . Please note\, this special webinar will be two hou rs. \;
< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Click-Here \;to regist er. \;
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20231101T1530440Z-399841-5479@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170812T200000 SUMMARY:Integrated Gardening talk by James Dillon\, certified horticultural ist DESCRIPTION:'Design Considerations: Functionality of Plants in a Garden' Ja mes Dillon\, Certified Horticulturalist Visual Beauty Environmental Benefi t Less Mulch Fewer Weeds A Presentation Sponsored by The Warm Springs Wate rshed Association X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:'Design Considerations: \;Functionality
of Plants in a Garden'
James Dillon\, Certified Horticulturalist
Visual Beauty
Environmental \;Benefit
Less Mulch< /p>
Fewer Weeds
A Presentation Sponsored by The Warm Springs W atershed Association
This map let s you plug in your address to see how it&rsquo\;s changed over the past 75 0-million years. The interactive tool enables users to home in on a specif ic location and visualize how it has evolved between the Cryogenian Period and the present.
Click-Here to learn more&hellip\;
Telling Your Story for Broader Impact
Webi nar: 1:00&ndash\;2:15 pm EST
Learn effective storytel ling techniques for engaging community\, with insights from two organizati ons that used storytelling to spur community action. This is a premiu m webinar open to pa id River Network members only.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180606T1732310Z-399841-806@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T193000 SUMMARY:Rain Garden Webinar\; goes with April 16 workshop DESCRIPTION:It’s Raining Classrooms\, Rain Garden Installation Webinar and Workshop Cacapon Institute is offering a two-part training to share their know-how on installing rain gardens. Thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Trust an d National Fish & Wildlife Foundation this training is FREE! Are you loo king to fix that mud puddle at your school? Do you have flooding issues th at cancel recess? Do you want to develop an outdoor learning space that ca n link hands-on activities to educational standards? We have the answer fo r you—a rain garden! Join us in a one-hour webinar to discuss the planning essentials for installing a rain garden\, then meet us in-person and get your hands dirty as we walk through the stages of installing a rain garden at the Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview. (20 minutes West of Hagerstown\, MD) WEBINAR: Wednesday\, April 6th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Pa rticipation in the webinar prior to attending the workshop is highly encou raged as it provides the essentials to planning and utilizing the rain gar den. WORKSHOP: Saturday\, April 16th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview\, 12808 Draper Road\, Clear Spring\, MD 21722 Workshop Rain Date: Saturday\, May 14th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM These trainings are free but registration is required for bot h the webinar and workshop. Be sure to REGISTER TODAY! Please share this information broadly with formal and non-formal educators interested in le arning about rain gardens. Questions? Contact Molly Barkman\, Watershed Ed ucation Specialist\, at MBarkman@CacaponInstitute.org. Molly Barkman Wat ershed Education Specialist Cell: (304) 279-9189 Cacapon Institute 10 Rock Ford Road\, Great Cacapon\, WV 25422 www.cacaponinstitute.org From the Ca capon River to the Potomac River to the Chesapeake Bay we protect rivers a nd watersheds using science and education. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cacapon Institute is offerin
g a two-part training to share their know-how on installing rain gardens.
Thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Trust and National Fish &\; Wildlife Found
ation this training is FREE!
\;
Are you looking to fix th
at mud puddle at your school? Do you have flooding issues that cancel rece
ss? Do you want to develop an outdoor learning space that can link hands-o
n activities to educational standards? We have the answer for you&mdash\;a
rain garden!
Join us in a one-hour webinar to discuss the planning
essentials for installing a rain garden\, then meet us in-person and get y
our hands dirty as we walk through the stages of installing a rain garden
at the Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview. \; (20 minutes We
st of Hagerstown\, MD)
\;
WEBINAR: Wednesday\, April 6th
from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Participation in the webinar prior to attending
the workshop is highly encouraged as it provides the essentials to planni
ng and utilizing the rain garden.
\;
WORKSHOP: Saturday\,
April 16th \;from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: \;Claud E.
Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview\, \;12808 \; Draper Road\, Cl
ear Spring\, MD 21722 \;
Workshop Rain Date: Saturday\, May 14th
from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
\;
These trainings are free but
registration is required for both the webinar and workshop. Be sure to RE
GISTER TODAY!
\;
Please share this information broadly wi
th formal and non-formal educators interested in learning about rain garde
ns. Questions? Contact Molly Barkman\, Watershed Education Specialist\, at
MBarkman@CacaponInstitute.
org.
\;
Molly Barkman
Watershed Education Speci
alist
Cell: (304) 279-9189
Cacapon Institute
10 Rock For
d Road\,
Great Cacapon\, WV 25422
www.cacaponinstitute.org
From the Cacapon River to
the Potomac River to the Chesapeake Bay we protect rivers and watersheds
using science and education.
Cacapon Institute is offerin
g a two-part training to share their know-how on installing rain gardens.
Thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Trust and National Fish &\; Wildlife Found
ation this training is FREE!
\;
Are you looking to fix th
at mud puddle at your school? Do you have flooding issues that cancel rece
ss? Do you want to develop an outdoor learning space that can link hands-o
n activities to educational standards? We have the answer for you&mdash\;a
rain garden!
Join us in a one-hour webinar to discuss the planning
essentials for installing a rain garden\, then meet us in-person and get y
our hands dirty as we walk through the stages of installing a rain garden
at the Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview. \; (20 minutes We
st of Hagerstown\, MD)
\;
WEBINAR: Wednesday\, April 6th
from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Participation in the webinar prior to attending
the workshop is highly encouraged as it provides the essentials to planni
ng and utilizing the rain garden.
\;
WORKSHOP: Saturday\,
April 16th \;from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: \;Claud E.
Kitchens Outdoor School at Fairview\, \;12808 \; Draper Road\, Cl
ear Spring\, MD 21722 \;
Workshop Rain Date: Saturday\, May 14th
from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
\;
These trainings are free but
registration is required for both the webinar and workshop. Be sure to RE
GISTER TODAY!
\;
Please share this information broadly wi
th formal and non-formal educators interested in learning about rain garde
ns. Questions? Contact Molly Barkman\, Watershed Education Specialist\, at
MBarkman@CacaponInstitute.
org.
\;
Molly Barkman
Watershed Education Speci
alist
Cell: (304) 279-9189
Cacapon Institute
10 Rock For
d Road\,
Great Cacapon\, WV 25422
www.cacaponinstitute.org
From the Cacapon River to
the Potomac River to the Chesapeake Bay we protect rivers and watersheds
using science and education.
In this issu e:
Citizen Science for the Win-Win Roundtable\; \;Otsego County Conservation Association reaches monitoring milestone\; Public solicitation for the 2020-2022 I ntegrated Report in Maryland\; CMC Trainings and Events\; And more&hellip\ ;
Click-Here \ ;to read the details.
\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210111T1745050Z-399841-3620@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011 SUMMARY:WV Trails conference DESCRIPTION:WV Trails is holding their first annual statewide trails confer ence. The conference is virtual via Whova\, a virtual conference platform. It takes place on November 16th\, 17th\, and 18th from 9:00am-1:00pm. The purpose of the conference is to learn about trail groups\, trail networks \, and related legislative changes. There will be speakers from all over t he state to discuss trail successes\, funding trail maintenance\, trail pl anning\, and more! Registration begins on Oct. 11th. Click-Here to learn m ore. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Trails is holding their first annual statewide trails conference. The conference is virtual via Whova\, a virtual conference platform. It takes place on Nove mber 16th\, 17th\, and 18th from 9:00am-1:00pm. The purpose of the confere nce is to learn about trail groups\, trail networks\, and related legislat ive changes. There will be speakers from all over the state to discuss tra il successes\, funding trail maintenance\, trail planning\, and more!
Registration begins on Oct. 11t h. \;Click-Here \;to le arn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20210930T1816570Z-399841-4124@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T140000 SUMMARY:Wings of Wonder DESCRIPTION:Event by Three Rivers Avian Center at Blennerhassett Island Sta te Park The event is free\, open to the public and great for all ages. Com e meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassadors close up\, including live owls\, fal cons\, hawks and our bald eagle Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their unique abilities and the dangers they face . Pick up pro-active tips for helping WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-winning interactive program. Meet at the I sland Rotary Shelter https://fb.me/e/1ms4F8Azz X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Th ree Rivers Avian Center at Blennerhassett Island State Park
The event is free\, open t o the public and great for all ages. Come meet 6 native WV Raptor Ambassad ors close up\, including live owls\, falcons\, hawks and our bald eagle Re gis. Learn about the habitats they live in\, the foods they eat\, their un ique abilities and the dangers they face. Pick up pro-active tips for help ing WV's wild birds and get a chance to ask questions during this award-wi nning interactive program. Meet at the Island Rotary Shelter
< p>https://fb.me/e/1ms4F8Azz\;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Blennerhassett Island State Park UID:20220513T1954540Z-399841-4590@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411 SUMMARY:Stroud news DESCRIPTION:April’s famed showers have us thinking about rainfall — where i t happens\, how it impacts us\, where it goes\, and what it carries. Like you\, we recognize that water moves beyond boundaries\, and how we control \, intercept\, or change that water matters to all of us. Enjoy spring’s l engthening daylight and changeable weather and explore how we investigate rainfall in our watersheds. In this issue: Don’t Let the Rain Run Away: Po lluted runoff is a threat to clean water. Learn how rain gardens can prote ct clean fresh water by reducing flooding and water use. [Read more] New T eaching Tool Shows How Land Use Alters Rain’s Path: Watershed modeling tab les and companion lessons from Stroud Water Research Center help people le arn how actions on land impact streams and rivers. [Read more] Make It Rai n\, Make It Rain: Why do scientists simulate rainfall for stormwater sampl ing? Find out from Senior Research Scientist Melinda Daniels\, Ph.D. [Read more] New Class Introduces Adult Learners to “Science of Fresh Water” [Re ad more] And more - click-here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:April&rsquo\ ;s famed showers have us thinking about rainfall &mdash\; where it happens \, how it impacts us\, where it goes\, and what it carries. Like you\, we recognize that water moves beyond boundaries\, and how we control\, interc ept\, or change that water matters to all of us. Enjoy spring&rsquo\;s len gthening daylight and changeable weather and explore how we investigate ra infall in our watersheds.
In this issue:
And more - \;click-here to read the stories. \;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240411T1650110Z-399841-5778@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T150000 SUMMARY:EPA QA workshop DESCRIPTION:USEAP Quality Assurance workshop A Virtual Regional Meeting for State & Tribal Agencies and others that Receive Funding from EPA and seek collaboration on EPA’s QA Requirements. This workshop is intended for: qu ality assurance & quality control personnel grants & project officers prog ram & project managers\; and anyone with a role or interest in QA’s. Click -Here to register by October 22\, 2021\, and receive additional details ab out the workshop. A link to join the workshop and the agenda will be provi ded prior to the event. For questions about registration etc. email Hope W illiams or call (215) 814-2941. The workshop will be held on November 4th. 110421_EPAQAWorkshop.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USEAP Qualit y Assurance workshop
A Virtu al Regional Meeting for State &\; Tribal Agencies and others that Recei ve Funding from EPA and seek collaboration on EPA&rsquo\;s QA Requirements . This workshop is intended for:
Click-Here \;to re gister by October 22\, 2021\, and receive additional details about the wor kshop. A link to join the workshop and the agenda will be provided prior t o the event. For questions about registration etc. email \;Hope Williams or call (215) 814-2941. The workshop will be held on November 4th. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20210930T1823520Z-399841-4125@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200704 SUMMARY:Virtual fishing derby RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Fishing Derby The Buckskin Virtual Fishing Derby is con necting Scouts from all across our great Council with their rod and reel. Get outside\, put your fishing skills to the test and have a great time do ing it! So\, pack up your fishing gear and head out to your favorite lake\ , river\, pond or steam. The Fishing Derby will take place Saturday July 4 th and Sunday\, July 5th at the fishing hole nearest you. You can use this Facebook event page to post pictures of all of the fish that you and your family catch! Good luck to all participants. Visit the Facebook event pos t for all the categories\, prizes and details. Host: Buckskin Council. htt ps://www.facebook.com/events/s/virtual-fishing-derby/1145271315851458/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virt ual Fishing Derby
T he Buckskin Virtual Fishing Derby is connecting Scouts from all across our great Council with their rod and reel. Get outside\, put your fishing ski lls to the test and have a great time doing it! So\, pack up your fishing gear and head out to your favorite lake\, river\, pond or steam. The Fishi ng Derby will take place Saturday July 4th and Sunday\, July 5< sup>th at the fishing hole nearest you. You can use this Facebook ev ent page to post pictures of all of the fish that you and your family catc h! Good luck to all participants.
Visit the Facebook event post for all the categories\, prizes and de
tails. Host: \;Buckskin Council
https://www .facebook.com/events/s/virtual-fishing-derby/1145271315851458/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200629T1956140Z-399841-3236@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T120000 SUMMARY:Cacapon 1st day hike DESCRIPTION:First Day Hike: Cacapon Cacapon Resort State Park United States + Google Map First Day Hikes are a great way to get outside and start the new year off with some fresh air and exercise. Hikers are encouraged to p articipate in the group hike or hike on your own. Each hiker earns the par ticipant a First Day Hike patch. First Day Hikes are free and open to the public. All hikes will start at the Nature Center. Please wear appropriate outerwear and winter shoes or boots. Hovermale Trail: Hike with park natu ralist Valerie… Find out more » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cac apon Resort State Park \;United States \;+ Google Map
First Day Hikes are a great way to get outside and start the new year off with some fresh air and exercise. Hikers are encouraged to participate in the group hike or hike on your own. \;Each hiker earns the participant a First Day Hike patch. First Day Hikes are free and open to the public. All hikes will start at the Nature Center. \;Please wear appropriate o uterwear and winter shoes or boots. Hovermale Trail: \;Hike with park naturalist Valerie&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park UID:20211221T1352400Z-399841-4259@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: EPA Finali zes First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard to Protect 100M People fro m PFAS Pollution 2024 Cross-Program Workshop - Registration Now Available! EPA Request for State Clean Water Climate Success Stories Save The Date: 2024 National Stormwater Roundtable Meetings\, Webinars\, Job Opportunitie s\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events a nd upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadl ines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;he re:
\;In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap rem inds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inform ation.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20240412T1939110Z-399841-5779@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220107 SUMMARY:STTWA raffle DESCRIPTION:Please consider purchasing tickets for Save The Tygart Watershe d Association's Match the Hatch Raffle to support watershed restoration. h ttps://www.savethetygart.org/raffletickets X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please consi der purchasing tickets for \;Save The Tygart Watershed Association's Match the Hatc h Raffle to support watershed restoration.
https://www.savethetygart.org/rafflet ickets
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220107T1555310Z-399841-4289@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230617 SUMMARY:Cacapon Riverfest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Two days of wonderful events and actvities celebrating the beau ty that is the Cacapon River. Click-Here for all the details. 2023CacaponR iverfestPoster.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Two days of wonderful events and actvities celebrating the beauty that is the Cacapon River. \;Click-Here for all the details.
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CATEGORIES:Entertainment LOCATION:The River House UID:20230602T1659420Z-399841-5316@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200108 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:River Network’s - River Voices Welcome to the January 2020 edit ion of River Voices\, with a focus on water law and policy. We’re celebrat ing the start of a new decade by looking back on the previous two decades of our Clean Water Act trainings. Read the 2019 policy wrap up\, reflectin g on both the wins and losses for water policy last year. Plus\, River Ral ly registration is open! Visit the website below for details… https://www. rivernetwork.org/river-voices-january-2020/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Networ k&rsquo\;s - River Voices
We lcome to the January 2020 edition of River Voices\, with a focus on water law and policy. We&rsquo\;re celebrating the start of a new decad e by looking back on the previous two decades of our Clean Water Act train ings. Read the 2019 policy wrap up\, reflecting on both the wins and losse s for water policy last year. Plus\, River Rally registration is open! Visit the website below for details&hellip\;
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200108T1513470Z-399841-2673@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421 SUMMARY:2022 §319 annual report DESCRIPTION:The 2022 §319 Annual Report has been approved by EPA. It is ava ilable from the page below and can be downloaded in sections or as a full report (39.4 MB). Please share widely. §319 Program Reports DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;20 22 §\;319 Annual Report has been approved by EPA. It is available from the page below and can be downloaded in sections or as a full report \;(39.4 MB). Please share widely.
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CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230420T1628100Z-399841-5255@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230420 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the April 2023 edition of River Voices. This month\, learn how network groups in the West are accessing federal funding for ri vers by building formal collaboratives. Collaborating to Fund Healthy Rive rs Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI) at River Network Science Corne r: Urban Waters Resources Events & Learning Sessions Member News & Tips An d more… Click-Here to read all the stories. RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Welcome to t he April 2023 edition of River Voices. This month\, learn how network grou ps in the West are accessing federal funding for rivers by building formal collaboratives.
And more&hellip\; Click-Here to read all the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230420T1300290Z-399841-5254@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T203000 SUMMARY:Tug Fork TMDL meeting DESCRIPTION:A TMDL is a plan of action used to clean up impaired streams th at are not meeting water quality standards. Staff from WVDEP's Division of Water and Waste Management (DWWM) will present monitoring plans for the w atershed including sampling locations and what parameters will be monitore d. For more information\, please contact Jim Laine at: (304) 926-0495 or e -mail at: james.c.laine@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A \;
For more information\, please contac t Jim Laine at: (304) 926-0495 or e-mail at: jam es.c.laine@wv.gov.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Mingo Central High School UID:20180511T1325370Z-399841-746@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T203000 SUMMARY:Tug Fork TMDL meeting DESCRIPTION:A TMDL is a plan of action used to clean up impaired streams th at are not meeting water quality standards. Staff from WVDEP's Division of Water and Waste Management (DWWM) will present monitoring plans for the w atershed including sampling locations and what parameters will be monitore d. For more information\, please contact Jim Laine at: (304) 926-0495 or e -mail at: james.c.laine@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A \;
For more information\, please contac t Jim Laine at: (304) 926-0495 or e-mail at: jam es.c.laine@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:McDowell County Public Library UID:20180511T1326020Z-399841-747@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200625 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB news Throw Back Thursday - Although often attributed to P resident Johnson\, the person who actually deemed the Potomac River a 'nat ional disgrace' was Secretary of the Interior Walter J. Hickel at a nation al pollution abatement hearing in 1969: “The lower Potomac River is grossl y polluted. It is a shocking example of man's mistreatment of a natural re source—a national disgrace.” The early 1970s saw an increasingly engaged p ublic advocate for a cleaner Potomac. #TBT #Potomac80 In this issue: Recen t Drownings\, Near-Drownings Reminders of the Dangers of the Potomac River \; 12 rescued from Potomac River in Washington\, DC\, after 'storm surge' of rapidly rising water\; Illegal swimming on Potomac River leads to 16 pe ople rescued over the weekend\; How a bipartisan effort in Congress could bring millions in repairs to Rock Creek Park\; Trump broke a key promise a bout his Potomac Falls golf course\; Shenandoah National Park welcomes cam pers back to some sites Click-Here for more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB news
Throw Back Thursday - Although often att ributed to President Johnson\, the person who actually deemed the Potomac River a 'national disgrace' was Secretary of the Interior Walter J. Hickel at a national pollution abatement hearing in 1969: &ldquo\;The lower Poto mac River is grossly polluted. It is a shocking example of man's mistreatm ent of a natural resource&mdash\;a national disgrace.&rdquo\; The early 19 70s saw an increasingly engaged public advocate for a cleaner Potomac.&nbs p\;#TBT \;#Potomac80
In this issue : Recent Drownings\, Near-Dro wnings Reminders of the Dangers of the Potomac River\; < em>12 rescued from Potomac River in Washington\, DC\, after 'storm surge' of rapidly rising water\; Illegal swimming on Potomac River leads to 16 people rescu ed over the weekend\; How a bipar tisan effort in Congress could bring millions in repairs to Rock Creek Par k\; Trump broke a key promise about his Potomac Falls golf course\; Shenandoah National Park we lcomes campers back to some sites
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20200625T1958150Z-399841-3227@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T150000 SUMMARY:Twin Falls 1st day hike DESCRIPTION:First Day Hike at Twin Falls Twin Falls Resort State Park Unite d States + Google Map First Day Hikes invite you outside for the beginnin g of a new year. It’s a nationwide day to go hiking. Join outdoors woman a nd naturalist Tammy Cooper for a refreshing hike at Twin Falls Resort Stat e Park or hike on your own. Hiking with Tammy earns the participant a Firs t Day Hike patch. Meet at Twin Falls campground store at 1:00PM to get sta rted to hike Cliffside Trail. Participating in a First Day Hike is free to attend. Find out more » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Twin Falls Resort State Park \;United Sta tes \;+ Google Map< /em>
\;First D ay Hikes invite you outside for the beginning of a new year. It&rsquo\;s a nationwide day to go hiking. Join outdoors woman and naturalist Tammy Coo per for a refreshing hike at Twin Falls Resort State Park or hike on your own. Hiking with Tammy earns the participant a First Day Hike patch. Meet at Twin Falls campground store at 1:00PM to get started to hike Cliffside Trail. Participating in a First Day Hike is free to attend.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20211220T1448240Z-399841-4264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T120000 SUMMARY:Blackwater 1st day hike DESCRIPTION:First Day Hike at Blackwater Falls Blackwater Falls State Park United States + Google Map It’s a 'Snowbird Hike at Blackwater Falls State Park. Kick off the New Year with a little brisk exercise and fun with Bla ckwater Falls Park naturalist\, Paulita Cousin. We begin our adventure alo ng Pendleton Trace trail to Pendleton Point Overlook\, then continue along Spudder Track and loop back to the Nature Center along the Gee Haw Trail Ski trail. Gather at the nature center to get started. There will be short snowbird interpretive stops. Find out more » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:First Day Hike at Blackwater Falls
Blackwater Falls State Park \ ;United States \;+ Goog le Map
It&rsquo\;s a 'Snowbird Hike at Blackwater Falls State Park. Kick off the New Year wit h a little brisk exercise and fun with Blackwater Falls Park naturalist\, Paulita Cousin. We begin our adventure along Pendleton Trace trail to Pend leton Point Overlook\, then continue along Spudder Track and loop back to the Nature Center along the Gee Haw Trail Ski trail. Gather at the nature center to get started. There will be short snowbird interpretive stops.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park UID:20211220T1450250Z-399841-4263@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T120000 SUMMARY:Chief Logan 1st day hike DESCRIPTION:First Day Hike: Chief Logan Chief Logan Lodge United States + G oogle Map First Day Hikes invite you outside for the beginning of a new ye ar. Join Naturalist Lauren Cole\, NIA/CIG for a hike at Chief Logan State Park. This hike meets at the Museum at Chief Logan State Park to get start ed. This year’s hike features Cliffside Trail\, which is an easy trail\, b ut some parts of the trail will have rocks\, roots\, or be close to sheer drops. We’ll hike approximately 1 mile. Find out more » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:< strong>First Day Hike: Chief Logan
Chief Logan Lodge \;United States \;+ Google Map
First Day Hikes invite you outside for the beginning of a new year. Join Naturalist Lauren Cole\, NIA/CIG for a h ike at Chief Logan State Park. This hike meets at the Museum at Chief Loga n State Park to get started. This year&rsquo\;s hike features Cliffside Tr ail\, which is an easy trail\, but some parts of the trail will have rocks \, roots\, or be close to sheer drops. We&rsquo\;ll hike approximately 1 m ile.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Chief Logan State Park UID:20211221T1353120Z-399841-4262@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T140000 SUMMARY:Nitro Elementary Garden Day DESCRIPTION:This event is closed to Nitro Elementary School students. West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong water festivals for the 5th graders conducted across the state. The events are part of a nationweide effort to raise awareness of the critical need for water educa tion. Water Festivals include interactive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities. Org anizations that collaborate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educati onal opportunity include the National Park Service\, local MS4s\, and wate rshed groups. For information about hosting a water festival in your area (watershed)\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov or 304-926 -0499 ext. 1098. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event is closed to Nitro Elementary Sc hool students. \;
West Virginia celebrates the importance of w ater with daylong water festivals for the 5th graders conducted across the state. \; The events are part of a nationweide effort to raise awaren ess of the critical need for water education. \; Water Festivals inclu de interactive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in cur riculum based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations that coll aborate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity inc lude the National Park Service\, local MS4s\, and watershed groups. For in formation about hosting a water festival in your area (watershed)\, contac t Tomi Bergstrom at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov or 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Nitro Elementary School UID:20180119T1535130Z-399841-513@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T120000 SUMMARY:Tygart Lake 1st day hike DESCRIPTION:First Day Hike: Tygart Lake Tygart Lake State Park\, 1240 Paul E. Malone Rd.\, Grafton\, WV 26354 United States + Google Map First Day Hi kes invite you outside for the beginning of a new year. Join Naturalist Ja cob Jackson\, NIA/CIG for a hike at Tygart Lake State Park. Meet at Tygart Lake State Park Campground to get started. This year’s hike features the School Bus Loop Trail that is a two mile walk/hike. This trail is between the lodge area and Tygart dam with not a lot of steep terrain. Please plan and dress accordingly for the weather. Find out more » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tygart Lake State Park\, \;1240 Paul E. Malo ne Rd.\, Grafton\, \;WV \;26354 \;United States \;+ Google Map
F irst Day Hikes invite you outside for the beginning of a new year. Join Na turalist Jacob Jackson\, NIA/CIG for a hike at Tygart Lake State Park. Mee t at Tygart Lake State Park Campground to get started. This year&rsquo\;s hike features the School Bus Loop Trail that is a two mile walk/hike. This trail is between the lodge area and Tygart dam with not a lot of steep te rrain. Please plan and dress accordingly for the weather.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Tygart Lake State Park UID:20211220T1450150Z-399841-4261@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908 SUMMARY:A step-by-step tutorial on SAM registration DESCRIPTION:This is a step-by-step walkthrough to get you registered so you can start winning contracts and grants from the US government. The video walks you through how to register and answers all the FAQs\, so you don’t waste time having to figure this stuff out for yourself! Are you a busine ss owner or organization looking to bid on government contracts or apply f or government grants? Look no further! This tutorial will guide you throug h the complex SAM.gov registration process step-by-step. Learn everything you need to know about how to register in SAM.gov in 2023\, including navi gating the website\, the new Entity validation requirements\, and finding your NAICS codes\, so that you can start bidding on government contracts a nd securing new revenue streams for your business or organization. Click- Here to watch the tutorial. Important Note: The UEI (unique entity identif ier) and SAM registration is a requirement for all federal funding opportu nities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a st ep-by-step walkthrough to get you registered so you can start winning cont racts and grants from the US government. The video walks you through how t o register and answers all the FAQs\, so you don&rsquo\;t waste time havin g to figure this stuff out for yourself! \;
Are you a business owner or organization looking to bi d on government contracts or apply for government grants? Look no further! This tutorial will guide you through the complex SAM.gov registration pro cess step-by-step. Learn everything you need to know about how to register in SAM.gov in 2023\, including navigating the website\, the new Entity va lidation requirements\, and finding your NAICS codes\, so that you can sta rt bidding on government contracts and securing new revenue streams for yo ur business or organization. \;
Click-Here to w atch the tutorial.
Important Note: The UEI (unique e ntity identifier) and SAM registration is a requirement for all federal fu nding opportunities.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230908T1616340Z-399841-5409@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T140000 SUMMARY:Nicholas County Water Festival DESCRIPTION:This event is reserved for Nicholas County Elementary Schools. West Virginia celebrates the importance of water with daylong water festiv als for the 5th graders conducted across the state. The events are part o f a nationweide effort to raise awareness of the critical need for water e ducation. Water Festivals include interactive learning stations and exhib its where students engage in curriculum based\, hands-on water activities. Organizations that collaborate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and edu cational opportunity include the National Park Service\, local MS4s\, and watershed groups. For information about hosting a water festival in your a rea (watershed)\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov or 304 -926-0499 ext. 1098. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event is reserved for Nicholas County Elementary Schools.
West Virginia celebrates the importance of wat er with daylong water festivals for the 5th graders conducted across the s tate. \; The events are part of a nationweide effort to raise awarenes s of the critical need for water education. \; Water Festivals include interactive learning stations and exhibits where students engage in curri culum based\, hands-on water activities.
Organizations that collab orate with the WVDEP to provide this fun and educational opportunity inclu de the National Park Service\, local MS4s\, and watershed groups. For info rmation about hosting a water festival in your area (watershed)\, contact Tomi Bergstrom at tomi.m.bergstrom@wv.gov or 304-926-0499 ext. 1098.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park UID:20180119T1534390Z-399841-512@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T120000 SUMMARY:North Bend 1st day hike DESCRIPTION:North Bend First Day Hike North Bend State Park United States + Google Map Greet 2022 with a hike at North Bend State Park. Naturalist Ad am Wissner\, NIA/CIG will be welcoming you at Shelter #3 to enjoy a hike. Please dress for weather conditions. Participants receive a First Day Hike patch. Plan on two hours of wintry time outside. Hike will have some brie f interpretative stops and more about enjoying hiking\, conversation and m eeting other people. Find out more » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:North Bend State Park \;United States \;+ Google Map
Greet 2022 with a hike at North Bend S tate Park. Naturalist Adam Wissner\, NIA/CIG will be welcoming you at Shel ter #3 to enjoy a hike. Please dress for weather conditions. Participants receive a First Day Hike patch. Plan on two hours of wintry time outside. Hike will have some brief interpretative stops and more about enjoying hik ing\, conversation and meeting other people.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20211220T1450030Z-399841-4260@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T130000 SUMMARY:Trail work potluck DESCRIPTION:Trail work from 9-1. Potluck at Bridge Brew Works after. We hav e some tools but if you have some bring them. https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/217321522548254/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trail work from 9-1. Potluck at Bridge Brew Works after. We have some tools but if you have some bring them.
https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/217321522548254/
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190124T2102270Z-399841-1536@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T200000 SUMMARY:Winter tree ID DESCRIPTION:Follow this link for directions: https://goo.gl/maps/bfuJLJKm3A aqVMXA6 Buds come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes and can help you identify a species of tree. Are the buds rounded or pointed\, long or short\, do they hug close to the twig or point far off to the side\, or do they even have buds at all? Please join WVSU Extension and WVU Forestry E xtension Specialist Dave McGil for this free event to learn how to identif y some of our common winter trees by examining the characteristics of its twig and terminal bud! Register Here. For questions or more information\, email Liz Moss. https://m.facebook.com/events/1704718513263523 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Follow this link for directions: \;htt ps://goo.gl/maps/bfuJLJKm3AaqVMXA6
Buds come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes and c an help you identify a species of tree. Are the buds rounded or pointed\, long or short\, do they hug close to the twig or point far off to the side \, or do they even have buds at all?
Please join WVSU Extension and WVU Forestry Extension Specialist Dave McGil for this free event to learn how to identify some of our common winter trees by examining the characteristics of its twig and terminal bu d! Register Here. For questions or more information\ , email Liz Mo ss.
https://m.facebook.com/event s/1704718513263523
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Room 109 UID:20221110T1446070Z-399841-4998@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220317 SUMMARY:River Network tools DESCRIPTION:River Network toolkits and guides are packed full of useful inf ormation. To provide a bird’s eye view\, explore the flowcharts below to s ee how many of our toolkits can be used together. Visit the website below\ , then Click an icon to open a specific section of a given toolkit. https: //www.rivernetwork.org/using-river-networks-toolkits-and-guides/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Network \;tool kits and guides are packed full of useful information. To provide a bird&r squo\;s eye view\, explore the flowcharts below to see how many of our too lkits can be used together. \;Visit the website below\, then Click an icon to open a specific section of a given toolkit.
https://www.rivernetwork.org/using-river-networks -toolkits-and-guides/
Community le ader&rsquo\;s academy
April 15\, 22 and 29.
The 2021&nbs p\;conference schedule includes an exciting slate of presenters on leaders hip topics relating to innovation and entrepreneurship\, community health\ , and emerging leadership. Registration is free for the 2021 conference.
https://extension.wvu.edu/conferences/community-leade rship-academy
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WV HUB is fo rming a Steering Committee. Membership applications are due on/before Dece mber 4\, 2020. For more details visit the website and download the attache d pdf file. Questions? Email Kaycie Stushek at k.stushek@wvhub.org or call 715-347-3511.
http://communitycolla borativenetwork.com/steering-committee/
National Aer onautics and Space Administration (NASA) supports citizen science projects as collaborations between scientists and interested members of the public (YOU!). People just like you have helped NASA make thousands of important scientific discoveries through their phones\, computers\, and tablets.
Join us from wherever you will be on May 21 and/or May 22\, 2021 for the first-ever\, FREE\, online \;NASA CitSciCon! Discover& nbsp\;ways you can help NASA do important research. Engage \;< /strong>with NASA scientists as they describe their research (and why it m atters).
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20210419T1719510Z-399841-3812@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T151500 SUMMARY:WQ in protected vs. unprotected watersheds DESCRIPTION:WQ in protected vs. unprotected watersheds Join us for a webina r by AKRF INC.\, Environmental\, Planning and Engineering Consultants who will discuss their completed HWC project looking at the health of protecte d vs. unprotected watersheds in Maryland using the state's comprehensive s tream survey data. Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WQ in protected vs. unprotected watersheds< /p>
Join us for a webinar by AKRF INC.\, Environmental\, Planning and Engineering Consultants who will discuss their completed HWC project looki ng at the health of protected vs. unprotected watersheds in Maryland using the state's comprehensive stream survey data.
Register HERE
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181214T1803560Z-399841-1418@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181214 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:ACWA’s Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ acwa-weekly-wrap-vol-ix-issue-45-week-of-december-10-2018/ In this issue . . . WOTUS Rule Released 2018 Farm Bill Close to Passage Construction Gen eral Permit Job Postings and more! The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the pa st week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACWA&rsquo\;s Week's Wrap is accessible her e:
https://www.acwa-us.org/acwa-weekly-wrap-vol -ix-issue-45-week-of-december-10-2018/ \;
In this issue . . .
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's event s and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important de adlines and highlights important information. Please direct any Wrap comme nts to Katie Foreman.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20181214T1750070Z-399841-1416@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181215 SUMMARY:TU angling art classes DESCRIPTION:Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (ENCTU) is excited to a nnounce the schedule of our 2019 Angling Arts Classes for individuals wish ing to learn and expand their knowledge of fly fishing. The classes cover a broad range of topics for a variety of skill levels. There is a basic re gistration fee of $30.00 per person per course\, and some classes have add itional fees for materials. You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to enroll\; the classes are open to anyone. The first session of classes will begin January 31\, 2019\, at the Elkview Elementary Center (Map). To reserve your spot in any of the classes\, send an email to Ken Eigenbrod. More details are provided in the pdf. 2019_ENTUAnglingClasses.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited (E NCTU) is excited to announce the schedule of our 2019 Angling Arts Classes for individuals wishing to learn and expand their knowledge of fly fishin g. The classes cover a broad range of topics for a variety of \;skill levels. There is a basic registration fee of $30.00 per person per course\ , and some classes have additional fees for materials. You do not have to be a Trout Unlimited member to enroll\; the classes are open to anyone.
The first session of classes will begin January 31\, 2019\, at the E lkview Elementary Center ( Map). \;To reserve your spot in any of the classes\, send an email to Ken Eigenbrod. More detail s are provided in the pdf.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181214T1947440Z-399841-1419@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180616 SUMMARY:Elk River clean-up DESCRIPTION:This event will be a collaboration between FRWV Cleanup Crew\, MSKA\, and the Elk River ommunity Facebook Page to cleanup a section of th e Elk River. We are aiming to cleanup from King Shoals to Clendenin. Three teams would be optimal. Two teams with Jon boats and one consisting of ka yaks. More details to come as this event continues be coordinated. Saturda y\, June 16 at 9 AM - 2 PM Queens Shoals Boat Ramp https://www.facebook.co m/events/1541580489258192/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event will be a collaboration between FRWV Cleanup Crew\, MSKA\, and the Elk River ommunity Facebook Page to cle anup a section of the Elk River. We are aiming to cleanup from King Shoals to Clendenin. Three teams would be optimal. Two teams with Jon boats and one consisting of kayaks. More details to come as this event continues be coordinated.
Saturday\, June 16 at 9 AM - 2 PM
Queens Shoa ls Boat Ramp
https://www.facebook.com/events/1541580489258192/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1751530Z-399841-572@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220316 SUMMARY:WVRC March news DESCRIPTION:In this edition: Legislative updates Roadside springs research Shared vision for the Chesapeake Bay watershed We’re hiring an Ohio River Coordinator Go to: https://wvrivers.org/2022/03/march2022/ to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this edit ion:
Go to: https://wvrivers.org/2022/03/march2022/ to read all the details.
WV Rivers\, City of Martinsburg create community watershed tool to encourage water pro tection
The City of Martinsb urg and \;West Virginia Rivers Coa lition have launched an interactive website allowing res idents of the Eastern Panhandle&rsquo\;s three counties to see which water shed systems they most closely impact in hopes of encouraging the public t o take a more active role in clean water protection efforts.
< p>Tanner Haid\, Eastern Panhandle field coo rdinator for WV Rivers\, said the goal of the coalition is to connect peop le locally to the statewide network working to protect the Mountain State& rsquo\;s various streams and rivers. He added this new platform will help everyday people see firsthand the impact they have on their environment.&n bsp\;Click-Here to learn more&hellip\;< /p> CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20201118T1627500Z-399841-3546@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200320 SUMMARY:NASA home STEM activities DESCRIPTION:NASA wants to help kids across the country who are not in schoo l. The agency has posted a vareity of STEM activities for kids and parents . Most of the materials needed for the activities are items likely found i n your home. Click-Here to check-out the activities. https://whnt.com/news /nasa-offers-stem-activities-for-kids-stuck-at-home/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NASA wants t
o help kids across the country who are not in school. The agency has poste
d a vareity of STEM activities for kids and parents. Most of the materials
needed for the activities are items likely found in your home. \;
https://whnt.com/news/nasa-offers-stem-activities-for-kids-stuck-a t-home/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200320T1228020Z-399841-2896@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180526 SUMMARY:Blackwater bike tour RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Guided bike tour exploring the Blackwater watershed This event will be held over two days during Memorial Day weekend May 26-27\, 2018. E ach day will consist of 25-30 miles of riding on mixed surface roads and t rails. While you don’t need to be an expert rider\, this taste of adventur e cycling requires a moderate degree of technical and physical ability. Al l are welcome if they have experience. Due to the terrain and route\, vehi cle support and cellular service will be limited. If interested\, contact Ian at: ian@saveblackwater.org or call (304)-345-7663 for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guided bike tour exploring the Blackwater w atershed
This event will be held over two days during Memorial Day weekend May 26-27\, 2018. Each day will consist of 25-30 miles of riding on mixed surface roads and trails. While you don&rsquo\;t need to be an ex pert rider\, this taste of adventure cycling requires a moderate degree of technical and physical ability. All are welcome if they have experience. Due to the terrain and route\, vehicle support and cellular service will b e limited. If interested\, contact Ian at: ian@saveblackwater.org or call (304)-345-7663 for details.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1746420Z-399841-570@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721 SUMMARY:NF Cherry River clean-up DESCRIPTION:SFTU will host a stream cleanup on North Fork Cherry River. We will meet at North Bend Picnic Area just east of Richwood WV at 9am. SFTU will provide the bags. You will need gloves\, boots\, waders\, and friends . Come out and help clean up a river that is in much need. Please bring yo ur own drinks. Saturday\, July 21 at 9 AM - 12 PM Richwood\, West Virginia https://www.facebook.com/events/123608761759959/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:SFTU will host a stream cleanup on North Fo rk Cherry River. We will meet at North Bend Picnic Area just east of Richw ood WV at 9am. SFTU will provide the bags. You will need gloves\, boots\, waders\, and friends. Come out and help clean up a river that is in much n eed. Please bring your own drinks.
Saturday\, July 21 at 9 AM - 12 PM
Richwood\, West Virginia
https://www.facebook.com/events/123608761759 959/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1753370Z-399841-573@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T153000 SUMMARY:Using SRF for land acquisition DESCRIPTION:Co-moderated by Jeff Lerner\, Healthy Watersheds Consortium Gra nt Program\, we will be hearing about two collaborative efforts to acquire land for the protection of water resources. First\, we will explore work in the Sebago Lake watershed in Maine which utilized DWSRF and other funds for source water protection to maintain Portland’s water supply. Second\, we will be hopping to the west coast to hear about an effort by the Weste rn Rivers Conservancy in partnership with the Yurok Tribe in California to use CWSRF in combination with other funds to protect thousands of acres\, establishing a sustainable community forest and habitat sanctuary in the Blue Creek watershed. For more information\, please visit: http://neiwpcc. org/our-programs/srf_workshop/. Register Here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Co-moderated by Jeff Lerner\, Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program\, we will be hearing about two collaborative efforts to acquire land for the protectio n of water resources. First\, we will explore work in the Sebago Lake wate rshed in Maine which utilized DWSRF and other funds for source water prote ction to maintain Portland&rsquo\;s water supply. Second\, we will be hopp ing to the west coast to hear about an effort by the Western Rivers Conser vancy in partnership with the Yurok Tribe in California to use CWSRF in co mbination with other funds to protect thousands of acres\, establishing a sustainable community forest and habitat sanctuary in the Blue Creek water shed. For more information\, please visit: \;http://ne iwpcc.org/our-programs/srf_workshop/.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20210419T1721570Z-399841-3813@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917 SUMMARY:AHH fall cleanup registration DESCRIPTION:The WVDEP is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highwa y Fall Statewide Cleanup set for September 27th. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Highways\, the Adopt-A-Highway program is admin istered by the WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the state’s environment by encouraging public inv olvement in the elimination of highway litter. Individuals\, groups\, and organizations can register to pick up trash on most state-maintained roads \, back roads\, or main routes. Private roads and interstate highways cann ot be adopted. The Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage bags\, work gl oves and safety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of disposing of colle cted trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to participate. One-t ime cleanups are encouraged but must be registered. Groups must register i n advance by September 17th and inform their county DOH garage if they nee d supplies. Supplies may be picked up during normal business hours at your local DOH Garage. To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send an email to d ep.aah@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WVDEP is
now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanu
p set for September 27th.
Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of High
ways\, the \;Adopt-A-Highway<
/a> program is administered by the WVDEP&rsquo\;s Rehabilitation Envi
ronmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the state&rsquo\;
s environment by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of high
way litter.
Individuals\,
groups\, and organizations can register to pick up trash on most state-ma
intained roads\, back roads\, or main routes. Private roads and interstate
highways cannot be adopted. The Adopt-A-Highway program provides garbage
bags\, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers\, and takes care of disp
osing of collected trash. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to part
icipate. One-time cleanups are encouraged but must be registered.
Groups must register in advance b
y September 17th and inform their county DOH garage if th
ey need supplies. Supplies may be picked up during normal business hours a
t your local DOH Garage. \;To register\, call 1-800-322-5530 or send a
n email to \;dep.aah@wv.gov. \;
Active SWV is pleased to announce a partner
ship with Fayette County Park to offer a free weekly physical activity pro
gram. Starting January 31\,2018 at 10:00am meet Community Captains Charity Wysong<
/a> for a Walk in the Park at Fayette County Park in Fayetteville\, WV. Bo
th Active SWV and Fayette County Park are excited to be able to offer this
free weekly program to help increase physical activity opportunities in o
ur community.
Increasing physical activity is a great way to d
ecrease some of the negative health outcomes that our communities are faci
ng. The goal of this partnership is to decrease barriers that keep people
from starting a physical activity program. Walking groups are a great way
to overcome some of those barriers. It&rsquo\;s great for beginners\, peop
le of all ability levels and ages\, and it also provides a great social su
pport system that will help people continue with their personal physical a
ctivity goals.
Active Southern West Virginia seeks to improve
the health of all southern West Virginians by providing opportunities for
active lifestyles. If you would like more information about this program o
r starting a walking group of your own\, please contact Erin Reid at 304-2
54-8488 or email at erin@activeswv.com
.
https://www.f acebook.com/events/246071052779320/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Fayette County Park UID:20181105T1412570Z-399841-1343@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T120000 SUMMARY:Bluegill tournament DESCRIPTION:5th Annual Bluegill Tournament The 5th annual bluegill tourname nt will be on April 29th at 9am-12pm. A donation of $5 for kids 0-13 and $ 10 for 13-99. There will be prizes for most bluegill\, biggest bluegill\, biggest 'any kind' fish. Prizes will be available for kids and adults. A v alid fishing license is required for anyone over 15 and under 65. So\, bri ng a kid\, bring yourself\, and bring a buddy. Boat and bank fishing are w elcomed. Saturday\, April 28 at 9 AM - 12 PM Charles Fork Lake Spencer\, W est Virginia 25276 https://www.facebook.com/events/815425885321821/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:5th Annual Bluegill Tournament
The 5th annual bluegill tournament will be on April 29th at 9am-12pm. A donati on of $5 for kids 0-13 and $10 for 13-99. There will be prizes for most bl uegill\, biggest bluegill\, biggest 'any kind' fish. Prizes will be availa ble for kids and adults. A valid fishing license is required for anyone ov er 15 and under 65. So\, bring a kid\, bring yourself\, and bring a buddy. Boat and bank fishing are welcomed.
Saturday\, April 28 at 9 AM - 12 PM
Charles Fork Lake
Spencer\, West Virginia 25276
https://ww w.facebook.com/events/815425885321821/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1741380Z-399841-566@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180504 SUMMARY:Special places celebration DESCRIPTION:Join West Virginia Land Trust for a celebration of outdoor recr eation in West Virginia's special places! Celebrate the wild and wonderful with us on May 4th. We will enjoy a farm-to-table dinner with more than 8 0% of the menu locally sourced from WV\, craft beer pairings and wine\, A WV signature cocktail\, live entertainment and an auction. You can help us continue this important work and demonstrate your commitment to enhancing the livability of our communities by supporting our Special Places Celebr ation. http://www.wvlandtrust.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join West Virginia Land Trust for a celebra tion of outdoor recreation in West Virginia's special places! Celebrate th e wild and wonderful with us on May 4th. We will enjoy a farm-to-table din ner with more than 80% of the menu locally sourced from WV\, craft beer pa irings and wine\, A WV signature cocktail\, live entertainment and an auct ion. You can help us continue this important work and demonstrate your com mitment to enhancing the livability of our communities by supporting our S pecial Places Celebration.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1742530Z-399841-567@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426 SUMMARY:Community tree challenge DESCRIPTION:2021 Community Trees Challenge The GLOBE Program is asking citi zen scientists to observe\, learn\, engage\, and create as they track thei r progress on the Tree Challenge activity tracker. There are several ways in which you can participate - take measurements of tree height and land cover\, learn about trees and tree science\, create tree art and maps\, sh are your results with other through social media\, and more! By completing these activities\, you will be a part of a NASA-sponsored citizen science project that is contributing to a global database that is free and open f or anyone to explore and utilize. For more information visit: https://obse rver.globe.gov/trees-2021. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:2021 Communi ty Trees Challenge
The GLOBE Program is asking citizen scientists to observe\, learn\, engage\, and cr eate as they track their progress on the Tree Challenge activity tracker.& nbsp\;
There are several way s in which you can participate - take measurements of tree height and land cover\, learn about trees and tree science\, create tree art and maps\, s hare your results with other through social media\, and more! By completin g these activities\, you will be a part of a NASA-sponsored citizen scienc e project that is contributing to a global database that is free and open for anyone to explore and utilize.
For more information visit: https://observer.globe.gov/trees-2021.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210419T1723370Z-399841-3814@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117 SUMMARY:River Network events and education DESCRIPTION:In this issue:: The new State Revolving Fund Advocacy Toolkit N ew learning opportunities from River Network & the community Read the late st River Rally 2024 updates and learn how you can stay engaged in the plan ning process New water jobs and opportunities And the latest from the Onli ne Community RiverNetwork.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e::
In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot omacriver.org/news/
Media around the Basin
Fishing news around the Basin
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230907T1927220Z-399841-5411@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230907 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:Rivers Run Through This Corps of Engineers awards contracts for Monongahela River Locks and Dam 3 removal. Read more here. Fish kill unde r investigation in Monongalia County. Read more here. EPA and Army Amend ' Waters of the United States' Rule. Read more here. Salamander mussel facin g extinction. Read more here. Fairmont buys land to connect rail-trail to downtown. Read more here. Announcements Comment on the Draft Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan. The plan can be found at River Conservation Plans - Mountain Watershed Association. All comments can be submitted to Carla Ruddock by September 30\, 2023. E. Coli Monitoring in Upper Ohio River Val ley Streams. 3RQ recently published a StoryMap to share the results of a s tudy conducted by our Ohio partners at West Liberty University X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rivers Run T hrough This
Announcements
CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Ed ucation Program created by the Air Force Association (AFA) to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other STEM disciplines. Parti cipants in the CyberPatriot Bootcamp will receive hands-on training to: ut ilize the CyberPatriot curriculum\, recruit students to participate\, and prepare school teams for success in the first ever 2019 West Virgi nia CyberPatriot State Competition.
https://www.eventbrite.com /e/cyberpatriot-bootcamp-tickets-46543699458
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180829T1401190Z-399841-807@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 SUMMARY:Cherry River clean-up DESCRIPTION:We will be most likely meeting up at the put in Richwood WV. Th is river is another tributary to the Gauley river and was hit hard during the 2016 flood. We will be working with my buddy from last year who made a video of the last cleanup we did. As the time gets closer we will have a better idea of how we will work the cleanup. Would like to have a cookout and even do some rafting as well after the event. This is part of the Show us your junk contest and will be having swag to give away. Saturday\, May 19 at 10 AM - 7 PM Richwood\, West Virginia https://www.facebook.com/even ts/568873450129363/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be most likely meeting up at the pu t in Richwood WV. This river is another tributary to the Gauley river and was hit hard during the 2016 flood. We will be working with my buddy from last year who made a video of the last cleanup we did. As the time gets cl oser we will have a better idea of how we will work the cleanup. Would lik e to have a cookout and even do some rafting as well after the event. This is part of the Show us your junk contest and will be having swag to give away.
Saturday\, May 19 at 10 AM - 7 PM
Richwood\, West Vi rginia
https://www.facebook.com/events/568873450129363/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1744220Z-399841-568@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T170000 SUMMARY:Climate change and our changing menu DESCRIPTION:Climate Change and Our Changing Menu Tuesday\, April 24\, at 3 PM Seminar: Climate Change and Our Changing Menu by Dr. Michael Hoffmann\, Executive Director\, Cornell Institute for Climate Smart Solutions. Held at the WVU Media Innovation Center\, Evansdale Crossing (Note: this semina r will also be available online via live feed webinar) Climate change is u pon us and the evidence is nearly everywhere\, including rising sea levels \, melting glaciers\, more extreme weather events\, and shifting precipita tion patterns. These changes are rapidly making the business of growing ou r food less predictable and riskier. The seminar will cover the basics of climate change and how the changing climate is affecting our globally inte rconnected and interdependent food supply including our staple commodities and favorites like coffee\, wine\, and chocolate – just about everything on the menu. We face a food security and national security challenge. Addr essing this challenge requires innovative research to develop new practice s and tools that help the agricultural and the food sectors adapt to the n ew normal\, and mitigate their impact. New outreach approaches\, climate s mart farming decision tools\, and partnerships applicable to the Northeast and elsewhere will be discussed. http://bit.ly/MikeHoffmanSeminar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Climate Change and Our Changing Menu
< p>Tuesday\, April 24\, at 3 PMSeminar: Climate Change and Our Cha nging Menu by Dr. Michael Hoffmann\, Executive Director\, Cornell Institut e for Climate Smart Solutions. Held at the WVU Media Innovation Center\, E vansdale Crossing (Note: this seminar will also be available online via li ve feed webinar)
Climate change is upon us and the evidence is nea rly everywhere\, including rising sea levels\, melting glaciers\, more ext reme weather events\, and shifting precipitation patterns. These changes a re rapidly making the business of growing our food less predictable and ri skier. The seminar will cover the basics of climate change and how the cha nging climate is affecting our globally interconnected and interdependent food supply including our staple commodities and favorites like coffee\, w ine\, and chocolate &ndash\; just about everything on the menu. We face a food security and national security challenge.
Addressing this cha llenge requires innovative research to develop new practices and tools tha t help the agricultural and the food sectors adapt to the new normal\, and mitigate their impact. New outreach approaches\, climate smart farming de cision tools\, and partnerships applicable to the Northeast and elsewhere will be discussed.
http ://bit.ly/MikeHoffmanSeminar
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1740090Z-399841-565@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 SUMMARY:WVRC-TU-SOS benthic workshop DESCRIPTION:TU and WV Rivers Coalition are partnering with WVDEP’s Save our Streams Program to train volunteers in conducting benthic macroinvertebra te assessments at their monitoring sites. Collecting\, identifying and cou nting aquatic insects is a great way to gauge the long-term and cumulative health of a stream\, and serves as a useful companion to our water qualit y data. We hope to conduct benthic assessments at as many of our monitorin g sites as possible to build a strong record of baseline conditions. Date: Saturday May 19\, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM—3:00 PM Location: Stuart Recreation Area Elkins\, WV Please register by contacting WV Rivers Program Director \, Autumn Crowe at: acrowe@wvrivers.org or call 304-992-6070 by Wednesday May 16\, 2018. Directions to the training session and an agenda will be pr ovided the week of the training. http://wvrivers.org/2018/04/save-our-stre ams-training-may-19/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:TU and WV Rivers Coalition are partnering w ith \;WVDEP&rsquo\;s Save our Streams Program to train volunteers in conducting benthic macroinvertebrate assessments at their monitoring si tes. Collecting\, identifying and counting aquatic insects is a great way to gauge the long-term and cumulative health of a stream\, and serves as a useful companion to our water quality data. We hope to conduct benthic as sessments at as many of our monitoring sites as possible to build a strong record of baseline conditions.
Date: Saturday May 19\, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM&mdash\;3:00 PM
Location: Stuart Recreation Area
Elkins\, WV
Please register by contacting WV Rivers Program Director\, Autumn Crowe at: acrowe@wvrivers.org or call 304-992-6070 by Wednesday May 16\, 2018. Directio ns to the training session and an agenda will be provided the week of the training.
http://wvrivers.org/2018/04/save-our-streams-training-ma y-19/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180424T1416210Z-399841-569@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 SUMMARY:Float the West Fork DESCRIPTION:Join the Guardians of the West Fork Watershed for a float trip down the West Fork River. We will meet at the Good Hope ramp\, just behind C&K Diner and Minimart 3.1 miles south of West Milford on Route 19 at 10 AM. There will be food at the take-out at the site of the removed West Mil ford Dam. Visit the Facebook page for more information\, and for contacts for kayak\, canoe\, or paddle board rentals. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ float-the-fork-tickets-43939765020 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Guardians of the West Fork Watersh ed for a float trip down the West Fork River. We will meet at the Good Hop e ramp\, just behind C&\;K Diner and Minimart 3.1 miles south of West M ilford on Route 19 at 10 AM. There will be food at the take-out at the sit e of the removed West
Milford Dam. Visit the Facebook page for mor e information\, and for contacts for kayak\, canoe\, or paddle board renta ls.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/float-the-fork-tickets-4393976502 0
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1750000Z-399841-571@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180418 SUMMARY:Webinar: Re-Imagine your proposals DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Re-Imagine Your Proposals For beginners and those with a fair bit of experience\, this webinar provides a fresh new approach to grantwriting. The rule for grantwriting is simple: 80% of your time on pre paration work and 20% of your time on writing. Does your grantwriting proc ess follow this rule? What does that 80% include? How do you build organiz ational credibility into your request? What should you be doing to strengt hen everything from your statement of need to your explanation of the impa ct the grant award will engender? Learn to re-imagine how you present basi c documents such as your budget\, organizational description\, and board a nd staff bios so they add significant credibility to your request. These a re the topics that GrantStation's CEO\, Cynthia Adams\, will discuss in th is fast paced\, content rich session. This presentation will be held on We dnesday\, April 18\, 2018. https://grantstation.com/webinar/re-imagine-you r-proposals-new X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Webinar: Re-Imagine Your Proposals
For beginners and those with a fair bit of experience\, this webinar provi des a fresh new approach to grantwriting. The rule for grantwriting is sim ple: 80% of your time on preparation work and 20% of your time on writing. Does your grantwriting process follow this rule? What does that 80% inclu de? How do you build organizational credibility into your request? What sh ould you be doing to strengthen everything from your statement of need to your explanation of the impact the grant award will engender? Learn to re- imagine how you present basic documents such as your budget\, organization al description\, and board and staff bios so they add significant credibil ity to your request. These are the topics that GrantStation's CEO\, Cynthi a Adams\, will discuss in this fast paced\, content rich session. This pre sentation will be held on Wednesday\, April 18\, 2018.
https://gran tstation.com/webinar/re-imagine-your-proposals-new
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1755350Z-399841-574@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180422 SUMMARY:Webinar: Modeling toolkits for stormwater management DESCRIPTION:Green infrastructure (e.g.\, rain gardens\, green roofs\, porou s pavement\, cisterns) is becoming an increasingly attractive way to recha rge aquifers and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff that flows\, untre ated\, into wastewater treatment plants or waterbodies. It provides many e nvironmental\, social\, and economic benefits that promote urban livabilit y\, such as improved surface water quality\, water conservation\, and aest hetic and property value. Green infrastructure is also incorporated into m unicipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and National Pollutant Discharg e Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permits for retention requirements for various states across the Nation. EPA researchers have been studying green infrastructure practices and developing models and tools to help com munities manage their stormwater runoff and address nutrient impairment. T his webinar will present EPA’s Green Infrastructure Modeling Toolkit\, whi ch consists of five EPA green infrastructure models and tools\, along with communication material\, that can be used as a teaching tool and quick re ference resource for use by planners and developers when making green infr astructure implementation decisions\, and can also be used for low impact development design competitions. Models and tools included: Green Infrastr ucture Wizard (GIWiz)\, Watershed Management Optimization Support Tool (WM OST)\, Visualizing Ecosystem Land Management Assessments (VELMA) Model\, S torm Water Management Model (SWMM)\, and the National Stormwater Calculato r (SWC). https://www.rivernetwork.org/events/epas-gi-toolkit/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Green infrastructure (e.g.\, rain gardens\, green roofs\, porous pavement\, cisterns) is becoming an increasingly att ractive way to recharge aquifers and reduce the amount of stormwater runof f that flows\, untreated\, into wastewater treatment plants or waterbodies . It provides many environmental\, social\, and economic benefits that pro mote urban livability\, such as improved surface water quality\, water con servation\, and aesthetic and property value. Green infrastructure is also incorporated into municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and Nationa l Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permits for re tention requirements for various states across the Nation. EPA researchers have been studying green infrastructure practices and developing models a nd tools to help communities manage their stormwater runoff and address nu trient impairment.
This webinar will present EPA&rsquo\;s Green In frastructure Modeling Toolkit\, which consists of five EPA green infrastru cture models and tools\, along with communication material\, that can be u sed as a teaching tool and quick reference resource for use by planners an d developers when making green infrastructure implementation decisions\, a nd can also be used for low impact development design competitions. Models and tools included: Green Infrastructure Wizard (GIWiz)\, Watershed Manag ement Optimization Support Tool (WMOST)\, Visualizing Ecosystem Land Manag ement Assessments (VELMA) Model\, Storm Water Management Model (SWMM)\, an d the National Stormwater Calculator (SWC).
https://www.rivernetwork.org/even ts/epas-gi-toolkit/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1757240Z-399841-575@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T113000 SUMMARY:Rails-to-Trails Conservancy report DESCRIPTION:Rails-to-Trails Conservancy analysis report of Parkersburg to P ittsburgh Trail RSVP by 4/18 What: Connecting Parkersburg to Pittsburgh by Rail-Trail: Bringing a world-class trail network to WV. When: Tuesday\, A pril 24\, 10am - 11:30am. Where: Steptoe & Johnson office\, 400 White Oaks Blvd. Bridgeport\, WV 26330 On April 24\, we will celebrate the visionary and committed West Virginians who\, over the past 30 years\, have brought the trail so close to completion. We will also cast our eyes forward to e xplore the strategic investment and coordination needed now to complete th e P2P--a rail-trail that will connect West Virginia with a multi-million-d ollar trail tourism economy that could bring transformative benefits to th e region and inject new opportunities in our communities. As a leader of c ommunity and economic development efforts in West Virginia\, we urge you t o share this invitation with your colleagues and friends who may be intere sted in the development of the P2P as well as the economic\, social and he alth benefits that will result. https://secure2.convio.net/rtt/site/SPageN avigator/P2P_reg.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rails-to-Trails Conservancy analysis report of Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Trail
RSVP by 4/18
What: Con necting Parkersburg to Pittsburgh by Rail-Trail: Bringing a world-class tr ail network to WV. When: Tuesday\, April 24\, 10am - 11:30am. Where: Stept oe &\; Johnson office\, 400 White Oaks Blvd. Bridgeport\, WV 26330
On April 24\, we will celebrate the visionary and committed West Virgi nians who\, over the past 30 years\, have brought the trail so close to co mpletion. We will also cast our eyes forward to explore the strategic inve stment and coordination needed now to complete the P2P--a rail-trail that will connect West Virginia with a multi-million-dollar trail tourism econo my that could bring transformative benefits to the region and inject new o pportunities in our communities. As a leader of community and economic dev elopment efforts in West Virginia\, we urge you to share this invitation w ith your colleagues and friends who may be interested in the development o f the P2P as well as the economic\, social and health benefits that will r esult.
https://secure2.convio.net/rtt/site/SPageNavigator/P2P_reg. html
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180405T1759270Z-399841-576@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421 SUMMARY:Piney Creek clean-up DESCRIPTION: https://www.facebook.com/events/1683932258360837/permalink/16 83932308360832/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/1683932258360837/permalink/1683932308360832/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1340150Z-399841-584@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T123000 SUMMARY:Volunteers needed to help plant 100 trees DESCRIPTION:The holes are already dug for you! Just help us plant the tree s\, please! For bees! 175 Rooney Rd\, off of Back Creek Valley Road outsi de of Tomahawk\, WV. Planters can tour Ed Forney’s bee hive operation. Dir ections to 175 Rooney Road: Rooney Road is between Tomahawk and Jones Spri ng off of Back Creek Valley Road west of Hedgesville. Go west on Rooney to the first driveway for the tree planting site. Contact: Herb Peddicord fo r more information or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or h erb.f.peddicord@wv.gov. Bring water to drink\, garden-ing or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets. Wear work clothes and boots (There are honey bee hives in the vicinity) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The holes are already dug for you! \;J ust help us plant the trees\, please! \;For bees!
\n175 Rooney Rd\, off of Back Creek Valley Road outside of Tomahawk\, WV. Planters can tour Ed Forney&rsquo\;s bee hive operation.
\nDirections to 175 Roon
ey Road:
Rooney Road is between Tomahawk and Jones Spring off of Back
Creek Valley Road west of Hedgesville. Go west on Rooney to the first dri
veway for the tree planting site.
Contact: Herb Peddicord for more information or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f. peddicord@wv.gov.
\nBring water to drink\, garden-ing or work gloves \, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets. \;Wear \;wo rk clothes and boots \;(There are honey bee hives in the vicinity)
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20150507T2042020Z-399841-152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T153000 SUMMARY:Volunteers needed to help plant 65 trees DESCRIPTION:The holes are already dug. Just show up to plant trees\, pleas e! For bees! Contact: Herb Peddicord for more information or to let us kn ow you are coming: (304) 229-2665\, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov. Directions to 2561 Specks Run Road: From Interstate 81… Take the Inwood exit 5 and go east on Route 51 toward In-wood. Turn right and follow Route 11 south to Bunker Hill. Turn left at the traffic light on Giles Mill Road. Mak e the right on Quarry Road and go to the stop sign for Specks Run Road. Tu rn left and look for the mailbox 2561. Bring water to drink\, gardening or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets. Wear wo rk clothes and boots (There are honey bee hives) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The holes are already dug. \;Just show up to plant trees\, please! \;For bees!
\nContact: Herb Peddic ord for more information or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665\ , or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov.
\nDirections to 2561 Specks Run Road:
From Interstate 81&hellip\;
Take the Inwood exit 5 and go east on R
oute 51 toward In-wood. Turn right and follow Route 11 south to Bunker Hil
l.
Turn left at the traffic light on Giles Mill Road.
Make t
he right on Quarry Road and go to the stop sign for Specks Run Road. Turn
left and look for the mailbox 2561.
Bring water to drink\, gardeni ng or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, spade or shovel\, buckets. &nb sp\;Wear work clothes and boots \;(There are honey bee hives)
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20150507T2044110Z-399841-153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001 SUMMARY:RainWorks challenge DESCRIPTION:The registration period for EPA’s 10th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge closes on October 1 at 11:59 pm eastern. Do you know somebody th at would be interested in competing? Please share this announcement with c ollege students and faculty in your networks. Campus RainWorks is a green infrastructure design competition for American colleges and universities t hat seeks to engage with the next generation of environmental professional s and showcase the environmental\, economic\, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. To learn more about Campus RainWorks check out the official 2021 Campus RainWorks Challenge Competition Brief. The brief contains details on the challenge's design categories\, submission require ments\, and rules for participation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The registration period for EPA&rsquo\;s 10< sup>th \;annual \;Campus RainWorks Challen ge \;closes on October 1 at 11:59 pm eastern. \;Do yo u know somebody that would be interested in competing? Please share this a nnouncement with college students and faculty in your networks.
Campus RainWorks is a green infrastructure design competition for Amer ican colleges and universities that seeks to engage with the next generati on of environmental professionals and showcase the environmental\, economi c\, and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. To learn more a bout Campus RainWorks check out the official 2021 Campus RainWorks Challen ge \;Competition Brief. The brief contains details on the challenge's design categories\, submission requirements\, and rules for participation.
In this issu e:
Events
< ul>Grants
FOC wants to hear your ideas for s upporting our vision of vibrant\, thriving Trail Town communities in Prest on County. Apply to our Partner Program today! \;For more information \, email \;Kelley Burd-Huss\, Co mmunity Development Coordinator\, or call 304-276-9956.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy an e vening a fun\, food\, prizes and music showcasing the Piney Creek Watershe d. \; For more information \; contact:
\n\;
\nTam my Toney\, Executive Director
\nPiney Creek Watershed Association
\nP.O. Box 672
\nBeckley\, WV 25802-0672
\n304.228.1680
\npineycreek watershedassociation@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:Entertainment UID:20150508T1308520Z-399841-154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181201 SUMMARY:Watershed educator workshop DESCRIPTION:Advanced Watershed Educator Workshops Four workshops are being held to provide training in becoming a Become Meaningful Watershed Educati onal Experience (MWEE) Ambassador. MWEE ambassadors partner with K-12 clas sroom teachers to provide students with a greater understanding and apprec iation of their local watersheds\, and the knowledge and skills to protect them. The workshops run from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. on the dates listed below and are free to attend! Click on your region for more information and to p re-register for your session! Dauphin February 12\, 2019 Slippery Rock Mar ch 27\, 2019 Avondale April 9\, 2019 PAWatershedEducationWorkshop.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Advanced Watershed Educator Workshops Four workshops are being held to provide training in becoming a Become Meaningf ul Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) Ambassador. MWEE ambassadors pa rtner with K-12 classroom teachers to provide students with a greater unde rstanding and appreciation of their local watersheds\, and the knowledge a nd skills to protect them. The workshops run from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. on the dates listed below and are free to attend! Click on your region for more information and to pre-register for your session!
Dauphin February 12\, 2019
Slippery Rock< /a> March 27\, 2019
Avondale April 9\, 2019
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Stormwater M anagement Research Updates
E PA&rsquo\;s NPS Technical Exchange webcast series. Our next webcast entitl ed\, &ldquo\;Stormwater Management Research Updates&rdquo\; will feature a discussion on recent research related to stormwater management technology performance and effectiveness. As a reminder\, the NPS Technical Exchange forum consists of 1.5 hour webcasts covering a broad variety of NPS-relat ed topics. Recordings of past webcasts can be found on EPA&rsquo\;s NPS webpage. \;
Speakers: Adrienne Don aghue\, PhD\, USEPA\; Erica Forgione\, PhD\, University of Maryland\; Eric a McKenzie\, PhD\, Temple University\; Lauren McPhillips\, PhD\, Penn Stat e University.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230302T2055110Z-399841-5162@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230118 SUMMARY:We are the watershed DESCRIPTION:As water travels over the land\, it is impacted by what's happe ning in the watershed. Your yard is part of a watershed\, here are some ac tions you can take to lower your impact: Service your septic system. Clean up after your pets. Limit the use of fertilizers and avoid pesticides. Pr operly dispose of household chemicals. Prevent chemicals from reaching sto rm drains. Buffer streams on or near property. Use commercial car washes o r park vehicles in grass to wash. Check your car for leaks\, and recycle y our used motor oil. Select non or less toxic household cleaners (and body products). If you see something\, say something Report spills\, illegal du mping or suspicious activity to WVDEP at 1-800-642-3074 Brought to you by WV American Water and the Piney Creek Watershed Association. WeAretheWater shed.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As water tra vels over the land\, it is impacted by what's happening in the watershed. Your yard is part of a watershed\, here are some actions you can take to l ower your impact:
Brought to you by WV American Water
and the Piney Creek Watershed Association.
February 13- 17\, 2023
The \;National Green Infrastructure Cert ification Program provides the base-level skill set need ed to properly construct\, inspect and maintain green stormwater infrastru cture. This event will be hosted by New River Conservancy\, with Dwayne Jo nes as the ECI approved NGICP trainer/presenter. This course is a live in- person training. Training is held from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m each day.
This is a wonderful training oppo rtunity for private consultants and contractors\, local officials\, waters hed groups and more. Learn more HERE.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Country Inn Suites UID:20230117T1449070Z-399841-5107@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T210000 SUMMARY:Science on tap DESCRIPTION:Dr. Todd Ensign will give a talk on engaging students through c ompetitive robotics at the Morgantown Brewing Company beginning at 7PM. Fo r more information visit the site below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/n asaerc/ Ensign-Robotics.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dr. Todd Ensign will give a talk on engagin g students through competitive robotics at the Morgantown Brewing Company beginning at 7PM. For more information visit the site below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nasaerc/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Morgantown Brewing Company UID:20181108T1347580Z-399841-1365@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T110000 SUMMARY:WV Rivers Coalition webinar DESCRIPTION:Funding and Communications for Watershed Organizations Does you r organization want to raise money and engage more people in your mission? Then grab your calendar and circle April 18! As part of WV Rivers’ capaci ty building webinar series for watershed organizations\, we’re hosting a F REE webinar on grant funding and communications tools that can help your w atershed group accomplish its goals. This webinar will be held on April 18 from 10am-11am. Register Here http://wvrivers.org/2018/04/grantsandcommun icationswebinar/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Funding and Communications for Wate rshed Organizations
Does your organization want to raise money and engage more people in your mission? Then grab your calendar and circle April 18! As part of WV Rivers&rsquo\; capacity building webinar se ries for watershed organizations\, we&rsquo\;re hosting a FREE webinar on grant funding and communications tools that can help your watershed group accomplish its goals. This webinar will be held on April 18 from 10am-11am . \;Register Here
http://wvrivers.org/2018/04/gr antsandcommunicationswebinar/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180409T1216010Z-399841-579@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421 SUMMARY:WaterFaire Day DESCRIPTION:WaterFaire at Panhandle Earth Day Join in the inaugural Harpers Ferry WaterFaire event celebrating our river heritage during the Panhandl e Earth Day Celebration\, April 21\, 2018. The event includes exhibits\, i nteractive displays\, and entertainment\, as part of the Panhandle Earth D ay Celebration at Sam Michael’s Park. WaterFaire explores the remarkable r esource we share in the Elks Run watershed that provides our drinking wate r. The event also features a WaterQuest adventure hunt that invites guests into participating Harpers Ferry/Bolivar businesses. http://wvrivers.org/ events/harpers-ferry-waterfaire-at-panhandle-earth-day-celebration/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WaterFaire at Panhandle Earth Day
Join in the inaugural Harpers Ferry WaterFaire event celeb
rating our river heritage during the
http://wvrivers.org/events/harpers-fe rry-waterfaire-at-panhandle-earth-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180406T1837570Z-399841-578@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200730 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB has been studying chronic filamentous algae blooms that c an impact recreation on the South Branch Potomac\, Cacapon\, and Shenandoa h rivers for the past eight years. The corona virus has put a damper on da ta collection by ICPRB and state natural resources agencies. The ICPRB’s M ike Selckmann is now writing a report that notes the complexity of chronic algae blooms and finds that they are not completely explained by the flow of nutrients and sediment from surface sources. In this issue:Today's Spo rtsman: It's all about the (smallmouth) bass\; Maryland DNR awards grant m oney to projects across state\; Families flock to swimming hole in rural M ontgomery County\; Synthesis describes nutrient trends in streams of the C hesapeake Bay\; Aquatic invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay\; Invasive water plant poised to overwhelm Potomac watershed\; Hancock gets $250K gra nt for boat ramp work\; Suspicious seeds have been mailed out in the Shena ndoah Valley\; The Potomac River once had a suspension bridge Click-Here t o read more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB has been studying \;chronic filamentous algae blooms<
/em> \;that can impact recreation on the South Branch Potomac\, Cacapo
n\, and Shenandoah rivers for the past eight years. The corona virus has p
ut a damper on data collection by ICPRB and state natural resources agenci
es. The ICPRB&rsquo\;s Mike Selckmann is now writing a report that notes t
he complexity of chronic algae blooms and finds that they are not complete
ly explained by the flow of nutrients and sediment from surface sources. In this issue:Today's Sportsman: It's all about the (sm
allmouth) bass\; Maryland DNR awards grant money to projects across state\;
Families flock to swim
ming hole in rural Montgomery County\; Synthesis describes nutrient trends in streams of the Chesapeake Bay\; Aquatic in
vasive species in the Chesapeake Bay\; Invasive water pla
nt poised to overwhelm Potomac watershed\; Hanc
ock gets $250K grant for boat ramp work\; Su
spicious seeds have been mailed out in the Shenandoah Valley\; The Potomac River once had a suspension \;bridge
Event by K anawha Valley Trail Alliance \;and \;Forks of Coal State Natural Area Foundation
Join KV Trails at our next &ldquo\;First Saturday&rdquo\; monthly trail event and workday. For the m onth of December\, we are focusing our efforts at the Forks of Coal State Natural Area. The Natural Area is located about six miles south of the Sou th Ridge Shopping Center on Rt. 119.
With your help\, we can move some dirt. Show up 30 minutes early to join a representative of our Trails Committee for coffee\, donuts\, and relevant trail-related information. We will have a brief tailgate safety meeting prior to the start of work. Visit the FB event post to learn more. \;
https://fb.me/e/3fE vP57vt?mibextid=Z0UBBX
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Forks of Coal Natural Area UID:20221201T2045140Z-399841-5018@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420 SUMMARY:Trail maintenance weekend RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:What would you do for a FREE two-night stay in an ACE Cozy Cabi n? How about help with some trail maintenance? OK\, free might be a stretc h. We need your help and are offering a handsome reward. Simply donate som e of your precious time and maybe break a sweat to help the ACE crew maint ain its mountain biking and hiking trails\, and we supply a cabin complete with satellite TV\, kitchenette and private hot tub. Mother Nature is not always kind to the West Virginia hills so we like to rally the troops to clean things up before the season starts. As a weekend crewmember\, work s tarts on Saturday at 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday\, from 9 a.m – 1 p.m. At the e nd of your Sunday workday\, we will offer you a FREE bike rental to review all of your efforts. This is a great way to kick-start the season. Act qu ickly\, only a limited number of spots are available. https://www.facebook .com/events/1865389950250508/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What would y ou do for a FREE two-night stay in an ACE Cozy Cabin? How about help with some trail maintenance? OK\, free might be a stretch. We need your help an d are offering a handsome reward. Simply donate some of your precious time and maybe break a sweat to help the ACE crew maintain its mountain biking and hiking trails\, and we supply a cabin complete with satellite TV\, ki tchenette and private hot tub. Mother Nature is not always kind to the Wes t Virginia hills so we like to rally the troops to clean things up before the season starts.
As a week end crewmember\, work starts on Saturday at 9 a.m. &ndash\; 5 p.m. Sunday\ , from 9 a.m &ndash\; 1 p.m. At the end of your Sunday workday\, we will o ffer you a FREE bike rental to review all of your efforts. This is a great way to kick-start the season. Act quickly\, only a limited number of spot s are available.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1865389950250508/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Ace Adventures Resort UID:20190415T1941300Z-399841-1535@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000 SUMMARY:Amphibian walk and talk DESCRIPTION:Event by Appalachian Headwaters Join Wildlife Biologist Merri C ollins\, PhD for a talk and guided walk to learn about West Virginia's awe some amphibian species. We will start in the class room to learn about loc al species\, ecology\, behaviors and more--then move outdoors for a walk t o the pond at Wood Thrush Park to observe spring amphibian activity. Wear comfortable clothing\, and bring a notebook for notes!All experience level s welcome--for those interested\, this counts as a Master Naturalist core credit. Learn more at the Facebook event post. General schedule 10AM-10:1 5: Arrival\, introductions 10:15-11:00: Amphibian talk 11-Noon: Amphibian guided pond walk X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Appalachian Headwaters
Join Wildlife Biologist Merri Collins\, PhD for a talk and guided walk to learn about West Virginia's awesome amphibian species. We will start in the class room to learn about local species\, ecology\, beha viors and more--then move outdoors for a walk to the pond at Wood Thrush P ark to observe spring amphibian activity.
Wear comfortable clothing\, and bring a notebook for notes!A ll experience levels welcome--for those interested\, this counts as a Mast er Naturalist core credit. Learn more at the Facebo ok event post. \;
General schedule
10AM-10:15: Arrival\, introductions
10:15-11:00: Amphibian talk
11-Noon: Amphibian guided pond walk
Come down to the banks of the Ohio River wh ere we honor the memory of Dr. Jeff Kovatch\, our good friend and Marshall biology professor who passed away Nov. 5\, 2016. We&rsquo\;ll be doing a cleanup of the riverside park by land and by water. Trash bags\, gloves\, litter sticks\, as well as coffee and refreshments will be provided. The s taging area will in the east end of the park (above the boat ramp)\, by th e playground and the open bathrooms.
https://www.facebook.com/events/401536487047564/< /a>
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Harris Riverfront Park UID:20181105T1434140Z-399841-1349@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210930 SUMMARY:Blackwater Canyon waterfalls DESCRIPTION:Waterfalls of the Blackwater Canyon Our new Executive Assistant \, Frank Gebhard\, has been hiking out to the many waterfalls of the Black water Canyon and compiling a video to showcase them. This video is part of our State of the River project\, which has us creating an entire video se ries on the Blackwater Canyon Watershed highlighting all that it has to of fer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlMjPBDT_OI X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Waterfalls o f the Blackwater Canyon
Our new Executive Assistant\, Frank Gebhard\, has been hiking out to the many waterfalls of the Blackwater Canyon and compiling a video to showcase them . This video is part of our State of the River project\, which has us crea ting an entire video series on the Blackwater Canyon Watershed highlightin g all that it has to offer!
https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=BlMjPBDT_OI
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210930T1850530Z-399841-4127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T133000 SUMMARY:Climate change and stormwater resiliency DESCRIPTION:Planning for Climate Change and Stormwater Resiliency Is your c ommunity unsure of how to respond to increasing rain events and flooding? Is your stormwater infrastructure being overwhelmed? This webinar will pro vide an overview of the problem and will summarize regional and local effo rts to respond to more frequent and intense storm events in the mid-Atlant ic. In addition\, participants will be introduced to the Climate Resilienc e Toolkit developed by the University of North Carolina and hear about two local case studies – the City of Baltimore and the City of Norfolk. Confi rmed speakers include: Heidi Bonnaffon\, Metropolitan Washington Council o f Governments\; Jim Fox\, UNC Asheville National Environmental Modeling an d Analysis Center\; Kim Grove\, City of Baltimore\; Scott Smith\, City of Norfolk December 13\, 2018\, 12:00 – 1:30pm EST The CWEA Stormwater Commit tee webinar is presented to facilitate peer-to-peer information exchange f or representatives of regulated stormwater programs. Join industry leaders in reviewing how we arrived where we are\, where we might go\, and the ch allenges that must be overcome. 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be offered for this webcast. Registration coming soon! CWEA Members: Free/ Non-members: $10 Questions email or call: Marlou Gregory 410-960-551 4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Planning for Climate Change and Stormwater Resiliency
Is your community unsure of how to respond to increasing rain events and flooding? Is your stormwat er infrastructure being overwhelmed?
This webinar will provid e an overview of the problem and will summarize regional and local efforts to respond to more frequent and intense storm events in the mid-Atlantic. In addition\, participants will be introduced to the Climate Resilience T oolkit developed by the University of North Carolina and hear about two lo cal case studies &ndash\; the City of Baltimore and the City of Norfolk. C onfirmed speakers include:
Heidi Bonnaffon\, Metropolitan Washingt on Council of Governments\; Jim Fox\, UNC Asheville National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center\; Kim Grove\, City of Baltimore\; Scott Smit h\, City of Norfolk
December 13\, 2018\, 12:00 &ndash\; 1:30pm \;EST
The CWEA Stormwater Committee webinar is presented to facilitate peer-to-peer info rmation exchange for representatives of regulated stormwater programs. Joi n industry leaders in reviewing how we arrived where we are\, where we mig ht go\, and the challenges that must be overcome. 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be offered for this webcast.
Registration coming soon!
CWEA Members: Free/ Non-members: $10< /p>
Questions email or call: Marlou Gregory
410-960-5514
\;
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181105T1453210Z-399841-1353@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916 SUMMARY:Funding watershed work DESCRIPTION:The attached PDF provides a summary of funding opportunities fo r watershed-related work in the Potomac Basin of WV. PotomacFundingOpport unities_WatershedProjects.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The attached PDF provides a summary of funding opportunities for watershed-related wor k in the Potomac Basin of WV. \;
PotomacFundingOpportunities_WatershedProjects.pdf
POTU S\, SCOTUS\, and WOTUS: The Clean Water Act in the Era of Trump
Abstract: Th e interaction of law\, policy\, and science influences freshwater protecti on and management. In the United States\, recent changes to the definition of &ldquo\;waters of the United States&rdquo\;&mdash\;a statutory term th at describes which waters are entitled to federal protection&mdash\;has be en particularly controversial. Indeed\, the U.S. Supreme Court has conside red legal questions about what qualifies as waters of the United States th ree times. In response\, the Obama Administration issued its interpretatio n of the term based on a comprehensive scientific review. In turn\, the Tr ump Administration has sought to rescind\, suspend\, and replace this rule \, downplaying the importance of science. Both the Obama and Trump Adminis tration&rsquo\;s actions spurred more litigation\, and individual scientis ts and scientific societies have entered the fray to attempt to educate co urts about scientific matters in these and related Clean Water Act cases. This presentation highlights the importance of understanding how agencies interpret the Clean Water Act\, how stakeholders influence and challenge a gency actions\, and the role of science in these processes.
Speaker: Royal Gardner\, Professor of Law and Director\, Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy\ , Stetson University College of Law
For more details and to join events\, visit: \;sfssummerofscience.com< /span>. If you are experiencing any technical problems e mail: \;help@gopearsonte chnology.com.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200629T1418590Z-399841-3233@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T130000 SUMMARY:Macroinvertebrates.org DESCRIPTION:Macroinvertebrates.org: Educational tool and training resource for aquatic macroinvertebrate identification Description: Macroinvertebra tes.org is the product of a National Science Foundation funded web-based p roject titled ‘Learning to See\, Seeing to Learn.’ The purpose of the onli ne site is to provide high-quality tools and resources for training citize n scientists to identify aquatic macroinvertebrates with confidence and ac curacy for water quality monitoring projects. Instructors: Tara Muenz\, A ssistant Director of Education\, Stroud Water Research Center\; Marti Louw \, Director\, Learning Media Design Center\, Carnegie Mellon University Fo r more details and to join\, visit: sfssummerofscience.com. Password: SFS Benthos2020. By using this password\, you agree to the Summer of Science C ode of Conduct. Recordings of all events will be available for on-demand v iewing after the event. If you are experiencing any technical problems ema il: help@gopearsontechnology.com. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Macr oinvertebrates.org: Educational tool and training resource for aquatic mac roinvertebrate identification \;
Description< /span>: Macroinvertebrates.org is the product of a National Science Foundation funded web-based project titled &lsquo\;Learning to See\, Seeing to Learn.&rsquo\; The purp ose of the online site is to provide high-quality tools and resources for training citizen scientists to identify aquatic macroinvertebrates with co nfidence and accuracy for water quality monitoring projects. \;
Instructors: Tara Muenz\, Assistant Director of Education \, Stroud Water Research Center\; Marti Louw\, Director\, Learning Media D esign Center\, Carnegie Mellon University
For more details and to join\, visit: \;sfssummerofscience.com. \;
B y using this password\, you agree to the \;Summer of Science Code of Conduct. Recordings of all events will be available for on-demand viewing after the event. If you are experiencing any technical problems email: \;help@gopearsontechnology.com.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200629T1445170Z-399841-3234@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T130000 SUMMARY:Curating aquatic info DESCRIPTION:Curating aquatic info in your classroom Are you interested in c urating scientific information available in the public domain? Are you loo king for a new and fun educational or outreach activity? We seek to foster a natural synergy between aquatic scientists\, educators\, and students t hat will increase quality aquatic-related information on Wikipedia. In thi s workshop participants will learn how to edit Wikipedia articles and util ize Wikipedia as a free and easy-to-use education\, communication and outr each tools. If interested\, please sign up for the workshop. It is free an d open to anyone who is interested\, but pre-registration is required by J une 29 at 11am EDT to receive the Zoom link and password. If you have any Questions? Email wikiprojectlo@gmail.com. https://www.sfssummerofscience.c om/event-details/curating-free-aquatic-information-on-wikipedia-and-in-you r-classrooms X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cura ting aquatic info in your classroom
Are you interested in curating scientific information ava ilable in the public domain? Are you looking for a new and fun educational or outreach activity? We seek to foster a natural synergy between aquatic scientists\, educators\, and students that will increase quality aquatic- related information on Wikipedia. In this workshop participants will learn how to edit Wikipedia articles and utilize Wikipedia as a free and easy-t o-use education\, communication and outreach tools.
If interested\, please sign up for the workshop. I t is free and open to anyone who is interested\, but pre-registration is r equired by June 29 at 11am EDT to receive the Zoom link and password. If y ou have any Questions? Email \;wikiprojectlo@gmail.com.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200629T1436040Z-399841-3235@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T163000 SUMMARY:Ohio River restoration plan DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Listening Session: Stand up for the Ohio River The N ational Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alliance\, and partners in the 14-state Ohio River region are hosting a series of listening sessions this summer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and pro tect the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding habitat. The regio nal restoration plan has the potential to be a game-changer for the 14-sta te region to address historic pollution\, provide clean water for all resi dents\, and reverse environmental injustices. Once complete\, the plan wi ll be delivered to Congress for the funding necessary to implement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold—and reflects the priori ties of local communities\, especially those impacted by pollution and har m. Community input is essential. The sessions – both in-person and on-line – are free. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River L istening Session: Stand up for the Ohio River
The National Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alli ance\, and partners in the 14-state Ohio River region are hosting a series of listening sessions this summer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and protect the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surroun ding habitat. The regional restoration plan has the potential to be a game -changer for the 14-state region to address historic pollution\, provide c lean water for all residents\, and reverse environmental injustices. \ ;
Once complete\, the plan w ill be delivered to Congress for the funding necessary to implement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold&mdash\;and reflects th e priorities of local communities\, especially those impacted by pollution and harm. Community input is essential. The sessions &ndash\; both in-per son and on-line &ndash\; are free. \;
Register Here.
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220725T1754290Z-399841-4775@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T104500 SUMMARY:WVDE STEM series DESCRIPTION:WVDE STEM Speaker Series Dacia Jones\, also known as Dr. Drizzl e\, will inspire your students with her STEM event all wrapped around the New River National Park. Celebrate Earth Week with Dr. Drizzle! Please hav e students bring 5 random items to the event that they will use for an act ivity. These items can be recyclable. Additionally\, students need access to one type of fastener\, such as tape\, glue\, or rubber bands. 6-12 eve nt: Middle and High School Sustainability Development STEM Challenge STEM Challenge – Students will dive into the New River National Park and solve real-world problems that can help sustain the park. These sessions will in clude “on-demand” STEM challenges designed the middle and high school stud ents. *This session will be recorded. Click here to register You can find more information about Dacia at: http://www.daciajones.com/. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDE STEM Speaker Series
Dacia Jones\, also known as Dr. Drizzle\, will inspire your students wit h her STEM event all wrapped around the New River National Park. Celebrate Earth Week with Dr. Drizzle! Please have students bring \;5 random it ems to the event that they will use for an activity. These items can be re cyclable. Additionally\, students need access to one type of fastener\, su ch as tape\, glue\, or rubber bands. \;
6-12 event: \;Middle and High School Sustainability Development STEM Challenge STEM Challenge &ndash\; Students will dive into the New River National Park and solve real-world problems that can help sustain the park. These sessions will include &ldquo\;on-dem and&rdquo\; STEM challenges designed the middle and high school students. *This session will be recorded. Click here to register< /a>
You can find mo re information about Dacia at: \;http://www.daciajones.com/.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210419T1745500Z-399841-3818@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209 SUMMARY:Untold story of Elkhorn Creek DESCRIPTION:'The Untold Story of Elkhorn Creek' by Beau Beasley. Click-Here to read the article. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:'The Untold Story of Elkhorn Creek' by \;Beau Beasley. \;Click-Here to read the article. \;
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20251208T1401190Z-399841-6900@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T210000 SUMMARY:WVRC fund raiser event DESCRIPTION:ACE Adventure Gear has partnered with Bridge Brew Works and Ast ral to raise awareness and funding for the efforts West Virginia Rivers Co altion is making each day to contribute to maintaining and improving the h ealth of our rivers and streams. We are hosting Pint Night to help benefit WV Rivers! Join us on the tasting patio... https://www.facebook.com/event s/935348313467297/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ACE Adventur e Gear has partnered with Bridge Brew Works and Astral to raise awareness and funding for the efforts \;West Virginia Rivers Coaltion< /span> is making each day to contribute to maintaining and improving t he health of our rivers and streams. We are hosting Pint Night to help ben efit WV Rivers! Join us on the tasting patio...
https://www.faceb ook.com/events/935348313467297/
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Bridge Brew Works UID:20190814T1358380Z-399841-2324@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605 SUMMARY:NTD @ Blackwater Falls SP DESCRIPTION:National Trails Day @ Blackwater Falls SP Wear your favorite hi king boots and head out with park naturalist to connect with nature on thi s National Trails Day hike. Today’s hike features the Pase Point Nature Co nnection. The hike starts at 10:00 a.m. from Blackwater Falls nature cente r. Earn your trails day patch by participating in this guided hike. Explor e an upland forest to an overlook of Blackwater Canyon while discovering s ome of the plants and animals found in the forest. The activity reminds pa rticipants of the natural resource preserved at Blackwater Falls State Par k and the area. The Pase Point Nature Connection is an out and back trail\ , about three miles in length\, and takes approximately two hours with som e short interpretive stops. Packing at least 16 ounces of water and a snac k is recommended. Sturdy shoes required. For more information\, contact Pa ulita at Paulita.L.Cousin@wv.gov or call the nature center\, Tuesday – Fri day at 304-259-5511. https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at -blackwater-falls/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Trails Day \;@ Blackwater Falls SP
Wear your favorite hiking boots and head out with park natur alist to connect with nature on this National Trails Day hike. Today&rsquo \;s hike features the Pase Point Nature Connection. The hike starts at 10: 00 a.m. from Blackwater Falls nature center. Earn your trails day patch by participating in this guided hike. Explore an upland forest to an overloo k of Blackwater Canyon while discovering some of the plants and animals fo und in the forest. The activity reminds participants of the natural resour ce preserved at Blackwater Falls State Park and the area. The Pase Point N ature Connection is an out and back trail\, about three miles in length\, and takes approximately two hours with some short interpretive stops. Pack ing at least 16 ounces of water and a snack is recommended. Sturdy shoes r equired. For more information\, contact Paulita at \;Paulita.L.Cousin@wv.gov or call the nature cen ter\, Tuesday &ndash\; Friday at 304-259-5511.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at -blackwater-falls/
\;
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park UID:20210419T1752500Z-399841-3816@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T163000 SUMMARY:Ohio River restoration plan DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Listening Session: Stand up for the Ohio River The N ational Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alliance\, and partners in the 14-state Ohio River region are hosting a series of listening sessions this summer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and pro tect the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surrounding habitat. The regio nal restoration plan has the potential to be a game-changer for the 14-sta te region to address historic pollution\, provide clean water for all resi dents\, and reverse environmental injustices. Once complete\, the plan wi ll be delivered to Congress for the funding necessary to implement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold—and reflects the priori ties of local communities\, especially those impacted by pollution and har m. Community input is essential. The sessions – both in-person and on-line – are free. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River L istening Session: Stand up for the Ohio River
The National Wildlife Federation\, Ohio River Basin Alli ance\, and partners in the 14-state Ohio River region are hosting a series of listening sessions this summer to get community input into a regional plan to restore and protect the Ohio River\, its tributaries\, and surroun ding habitat. The regional restoration plan has the potential to be a game -changer for the 14-state region to address historic pollution\, provide c lean water for all residents\, and reverse environmental injustices. \ ;
Once complete\, the plan w ill be delivered to Congress for the funding necessary to implement it. We want to ensure that the plan is visionary and bold&mdash\;and reflects th e priorities of local communities\, especially those impacted by pollution and harm. Community input is essential. The sessions &ndash\; both in-per son and on-line &ndash\; are free. \;
Register Here.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220725T1752480Z-399841-4774@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170515T130000 SUMMARY:Sleepy Creek tree planting DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Herb Peddicord and the West Virginia Division of F orestry\, we are seeking volunteers to help with two rather large tree pla ntings coming up soon in May. The May 6 planting is again on Tuscarora Cre ek in Berkeley County utilizing 319 grants funds and Chesapeake Bay Founda tion buffer funds. Will will plant 270 trees on the Tate property. Downlo ad Flier. The second planting\, May 15\, will be in Morgan County to hel p the tree canopy in Sleepy Creek watershed. It is a great pollinator plan ting called “Trees for Bees” involving 220 trees. This one is on a Monday so Herb is eager to reach volunteers who are available during the week. Do wnload Flier. For more information or to let him know you are coming\, con tact: Herb Peddicord\, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forester WV Division of Fo restry Work cell 304-541-9285. Email: herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On behalf of Herb Peddicord and the West Vi rginia Division of Forestry\, we are seeking volunteers to help with two r ather large tree plantings coming up soon in May. The May 6 \;planting is again on Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County utilizing 319 grants funds and Chesapeake Bay Foundation buffer funds. Will will pl ant 270 trees on the Tate property. \;D ownload Flier. \;
The second planting\, Ma y 15\, will be in Morgan County to help the tree canopy in Sleepy Creek watershed. It is a great pollinator planting called &ldquo\;Trees f or Bees&rdquo\; involving 220 trees. This one is on a Monday so Herb is ea ger to reach volunteers who are available during the week. Download Flier.
For more information or
to let him know you are coming\, \;contact: Herb Peddicord\, C
hesapeake Bay Watershed Forester WV Division of Forestry Work cel
l \;
This week's Wrap is accessible Here .
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membe rship of important deadlines and highlights important information.< /p>
Sincerely\, ACWA Staff
\;
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220527T1816350Z-399841-4624@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000 SUMMARY:Virtual community engagement DESCRIPTION:Join Eric Pories\, leader of Focus Intent and a veteran communi ty coach with the WV Community Development Hub\, to learn how to run your own 'Good News' community engagement event. At a Good News community engag ement event\, speakers take turns sharing positive community news. Each sp eaker has a specific amount of time share their “Good News” within the age nda. These events energize residents to take part in community projects an d to celebrate their accomplishments by spreading positivity to their fami lies\, friends\, and neighbors. Register for the event » X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Eric Po ries\, leader of Focus Intent and a veteran community co ach with the WV Community Development Hub\, to learn how to run your own ' Good News' community engagement event. At a Good News community engagement event\, speakers take turns sharing positive community news. Each speaker has a specific amount of time share their &ldquo\;Good News&rdquo\; withi n the agenda. These events energize residents to take part in community pr ojects and to celebrate their accomplishments by spreading positivity to t heir families\, friends\, and neighbors.
Register for the event »\;< /span>
Join us for the Appalachian Watershed and S tream Monitors (AWSM) professional development workshop\, \;July 10-12 \, 2017 \;at our \;Spruce Knob Mountain Center in Circleville\, We st Virginia. \;
Register today at: \;https://experience-learning.org/learn/professional-development/< /span>
|
Family trail s weekend @ North Bend SP
Fa mily Trails Weekend at North Bend is three days of outdoor activity. Guide d hikes and walks\, paddles on the lake\, and bike rides on the North Bend Rail Trail are some of the activities planned. Environmental education pr ograms also scheduled throughout the weekend help visitors understand the relationship between recreation and land/habitat use and resources. Free t o attend. Contact 304-643-2931 or email \;northbendsp@wv.gov for additional information.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/family-trails -day-weekend-north-bend/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:North Bend State Park UID:20210419T1752360Z-399841-3815@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T091500 SUMMARY:WVDE STEM series DESCRIPTION:WVDE STEM Speaker Series Dacia Jones\, also known as Dr. Drizzl e\, will inspire your students with her STEM event all wrapped around the New River National Park. Celebrate Earth Week with Dr. Drizzle! Please hav e students bring 5 random items to the event that they will use for an act ivity. These items can be recyclable. Additionally\, students need access to one type of fastener\, such as tape\, glue\, or rubber bands. K-5 even t: Elementary School Sustainability Development STEM Challenge – Students will dive into the New River National Park and solve real-world problems t hat can help sustain the park. These sessions will include “on-demand” STE M challenges designed for elementary students. *This session will be recor ded. Click here to register. You can find more information about Dacia at http://www.daciajones.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDE STEM Speaker Series
Dacia Jones\, also known as Dr. Drizzle\, will inspire your students wit h her STEM event all wrapped around the New River National Park. Celebrate Earth Week with Dr. Drizzle! Please have students bring \;5 random it ems to the event that they will use for an activity. These items can be re cyclable. Additionally\, students need access to one type of fastener\, su ch as tape\, glue\, or rubber bands. \;
K-5 event: \;Elementary School Susta inability Development STEM Challenge &ndash\; Students will dive into the New River National Park and solve real-world problems that can help sustai n the park. These sessions will include &ldquo\;on-demand&rdquo\; STEM cha llenges designed for elementary students. *This session will be recorded. Click here to register.
We want to help you take action against ext
raction.
What: Community Organizing Summit\, hosted by the AGWG
Where: Jackson&rsquo\;s Mill\, 160 WVU Jackson Mill\, Weston\, WV
Whe
n: Friday\, April 6 &ndash\; Sunday\, April 8
\;
http://wvrive rs.org/2018/02/communityorganizingsummit/
The Appalachian Gas Working Group (AGWG) invites grassroots groups\, organizations\, activists \,
and socially conscious folks who are interested in learning the
basic tools of grassroots movement
building to better their communit
ies in any way\, especially those who want to resist the growing
thre
at of oil and gas extraction to attend our Community Organizing Summit\, A
pril 6-8\, in Weston\,
WV.
The goal of the Community Organizing
Summit is to empower and strengthen grassroots activism
with leadersh
ip training\, coalition building\, and outreach. The Summit will also prov
ide
opportunities for in depth learning on select topics. Session Top
ics:
Grassroots Skill Building:
- Speaking Across Bridges - How
to talk with all sides.
- Coalition Building - Strengthening through
partnerships.
- Maximizing &\; Diversifying Your Media and Outreac
h.
- Community Canvassing - Cold calls\, door-to-door\, sculpting you
r 'ask.'
- Starting and Building a Campaign - Mission\, goal setting\
, strategies\, and more.
WVDE STEM Speaker Series
Dacia Jones\, also known as Dr. Drizzle\, will inspire your students wit h her STEM event all wrapped around the New River National Park. Celebrate Earth Week with Dr. Drizzle! Please have students bring \;5 random it ems to the event that they will use for an activity. These items can be re cyclable. Additionally\, students need access to one type of fastener\, su ch as tape\, glue\, or rubber bands. \;
Teacher Professional Learning: \; Joi n Dacia Jones for an immersive experience of best practices that integrate content areas into the Sustainability Development Challenges (SDGs). *Thi s session will be recorded. Click here to register.
Y ou can find more information about Dacia at: \;http://www.daciajones.com/.
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210419T1747330Z-399841-3819@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180408 SUMMARY:Community Organizing Summit hosted by the Appalachian Gas Working G roup DESCRIPTION:http://wvrivers.org/2018/02/communityorganizingsummit/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://wvrivers.org/2018/02/communityorganizingsummi t/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180329T1559380Z-399841-543@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T160000 SUMMARY:Clean the Fork DESCRIPTION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-the-fork-tickets-44385120089 Come join the Guardians of the West Fork Watershed for the Clean the Fork river clean up as part of the West Virginia Make it Shine program! Every winter new debris is carried along the West Fork and lands along the river bank. Come help beautify this important river so we can enjoy it all sprin g and summer. We will clean up river access sites from Weston to Clarksbur g travelling from site to site. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Th is cleanup is only on land and we will not be getting in the river. Please wear sturdy shoes with hard soles and bring a bagged lunch and water. Par ticipants will receive a $5 discount on the Float The Fork event. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT WVDNR Site below Stonewall Jackson Dam 39° 0.612'N 8 0° 28. 165'W Weston\, West Virginia 26452 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-the-fork -tickets-44385120089
Come join the Guardians of the West Fork Watershed for the Clean the Fork river clean up as part \;of the West Virginia Make it Shine program! Every winter new debris is carried along t he West \;Fork and lands along the riverbank. Come help beautify this important river so we can enjoy it all \;spring and summer. We will cl ean up river access sites from Weston to Clarksburg travelling from \; site to site. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. This cleanup is only on land and we will not be \;getting in the river. Please wear sturdy shoes with hard soles and bring a bagged lunch and water.
P
articipants will receive a $5 discount on the Float The Fork event.
\;
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20180329T1606260Z-399841-544@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T000000 SUMMARY:Friends of Deckers Creek Spring Meltdown DESCRIPTION:http://www.DeckersCreek.org/events This Earth Day weekend\, s hake off the winter blues while supporting Friends of Deckers Creek at the 11th Annual Spring Meltdown. Free entry\, silent and live auction\, live music\, great beer\, and clean water. Our items for auction will include o utdoor gear\, recreational equipment\, clothing\, gift cards to local stor es and restaurants\, tickets to events and landmarks\, free memberships to wonderful organizations\, and many others! An updated list will be provid ed soon when we have a complete list of all of the available goodies. Host ed at the Morgantown Brewing Co.\, enjoy some fantastic food and tasty bee r while helping out your watershed! All proceeds will directly benefit the health of our creek and all of the wildlife in it. We hope to see you the re! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:http://www.DeckersCreek.org/events
\;
This Eart h Day weekend\, shake off the winter blues while supporting Friends of Dec kers Creek at \;the 11th Annual Spring Meltdown. Free entry\, silent a nd live auction\, live music\, great beer\, and \;clean water.
Our items for auction will include outdoor gear\, recreational equi
pment\, clothing\, gift cards to \;local stores and restaurants\, tick
ets to events and landmarks\, free memberships to wonderful \;organiza
tions\, and many others! An updated list will be provided soon when we hav
e a complete \;list of all of the available goodies.
Hos
ted at the Morgantown Brewing Co.\, enjoy some fantastic food and tasty be
er while helping \;out your watershed! All proceeds will directly bene
fit the health of our creek and all of the wildlife \;in it.
< br />We hope to see you there!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180329T1616250Z-399841-549@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180504 SUMMARY:Cheat Fest DESCRIPTION:http://cheatfest.org/ May 4th and May 5th\, 2018 Tickets are li mited in order to maintain the signature grassroots\, family-friendly\, re union vibe of Cheat Fest. May will be here before we know it\, so here is what you need to know so far. •Tickets are available here. Tickets are lim ited. •Art Market applica ons are available here. Deadlines are in Februar y. •Vendor applica on are available here. Deadlines are in February. Stay tuned for volunteer sign up\, race registration\, and lineup announcements . Follow us on Facebook! CheatFestSchedule.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:May 4th and May 5th\, 2018
Tickets are limited
in order to maintain the signature grassroots\, family-friendly\, reunion
vibe of \;Cheat Fest.
May will be here before we know i
t\, so here is what you need to know so far.
&bull\;Tickets are avail
able here. Tickets are limited.
&bull\;Art Market applica ons are ava
ilable here. Deadlines are in February.
&bull\;Vendor applica on are
available here. Deadlines are in February.
Stay tuned for volunteer s
ign up\, race registration\, and lineup announcements.
Follow us on F
acebook!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1562505547139816/
\;
Saturday\, April 21 at 1 PM - 3 PM
Decker's Cree
k Outdoor Learning Park
Come out to the Decker's Creek outdo
or classroom to learn about how to Leave No Trace in \;public lands. A
lex Coffman\, West Virginia's Leave No Trace state advocate\, will be lead
ing the \;workshop.
We will be going over Leave No Trace
ethics\, participating in activities to help understand the \;concept
s\, discussing how to prepare to Leave No Trace in Every Park and talk abo
ut problem \;spots and future events in West Virginia!
T
his is open to all ages\, Leave No Trace has educational activities for ev
eryone! There will be a \;few LNT giveaways for those who attend and l
ots of information for anyone interested. \;
\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180329T1613250Z-399841-547@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T110000 SUMMARY:The 4rd Annual Jesse Carper Memorial Musky Tournament DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/211099319463294/ he 4rd Annua l Jesse Carper Memorial Musky Tournament and benefit will be on Saturday M ay 5th. The musky tournament will be from 5am-5pm. The benefit will be at the moose lodge on 311 in Roanoke county from 6pm-10or 11 pm. *******FISHE RMAN******* Weigh in for the tournament if you are coming to the moose lod ge will be at 8. If you are coming to the moose lodge you MUST have your f ish registered by no later than 8 pm. If you are not gnna make it to the m oose lodge and you are registering a fish you must register your fish with me by no later than 6pm. You must have a pic of yourself with the fish an d tournament code and a very clear pic of the fish on the bump board with tournament code. Also you will need to screen shot me the pic of your fish on the bump board with your time stamp. I will be checking time stamps of every fish caught for the whole tournament not just electronic check ins. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/211099319463294/
\;
he 4rd Annual Jesse Carper Memorial Musky Tournament an d benefit will be on Saturday May 5th.
The musky tournament will b e from 5am-5pm. The benefit will be at the moose lodge on 311 in Roanoke c ounty from 6pm-10or 11 pm.
*******FISHERMAN*******
Weigh in
for the tournament if you are coming to the moose lodge will be at 8. If y
ou are coming to the moose lodge you MUST have your fish registered by no
later than 8 pm.
If you are not gnna make it to the moose lodge an d you are registering a fish you must register your fish with me by no lat er than 6pm. You must have a pic of yourself with the fish and tournament code and a very clear pic of the fish on the bump board with tournament co de. Also you will need to screen shot me the pic of your fish on the bump board with your time stamp. I will be checking time stamps of every fish c aught for the whole tournament not just electronic check ins.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180329T1623150Z-399841-553@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200903 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB quarterly business meeting earlier this week featured a presentation on an ICPRB program to assess the health of freshwater str eams in the Potomac basin and contribute to assessments by the Chesapeake Bay Program for bay-wide stream health. The ICPRB commissioners also endor sed the recent Diversity Statement issued by the Chesapeake Executive Coun cil. Council members represent all of the Potomac jurisdictions. In this i ssue: EPA awards $38.4 million to MD for water quality improvement project s\; PFAS pathways\, environmental impact being studied by 167th Airlift Wi ng officials\; DWR seeking public comment on proposed regulation changes\; Progress continues on oyster reef restoration\; PA state parks prepare fo r record-breaking Labor Day weekend\; Federal grant helps expand Potomac R iver Park\; Shenandoah National Park sees cases of illegal plant removal a nd damage this summer\; Chesapeake Executive Council tackles the issues of 2020 in a virtual way\; A Guide to the Potomac River\; EPA settlement pen alizes Superior Concrete Materials For Clean Air Act violations at former D.C. location\; EPA announces $18 million for projects in Chesapeake Bay w atershed Click-here to learn more… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB qu arterly business meeting earlier this week featured a presentation on an I CPRB program to assess the health of freshwater streams in the Potomac bas in and contribute to assessments by the Chesapeake Bay Program for bay-wid e stream health. The ICPRB commissioners also endorsed the recent \;Diversity Statement \;issued by the Che sapeake Executive Council. Council members represent all of the Potomac ju risdictions.
In this issue: EPA awards $38.4 million to MD for water quality improvement projects \; PFAS pathways\, environmental impact being studied by 167th Air lift Wing officials\; DWR seeking pu blic comment on proposed regulation changes\; Progress continues on oyster reef restoration\; PA state parks prepare for record-breaking Labor Day wee kend\; Federal grant helps expand Potomac River Park< /a>\; Shenandoah Nati onal Park sees cases of illegal plant removal and damage this summer\; Chesapeake Executive Council tackles the issues of 2020 in a virtual way\; A Guide t o the Potomac River\; EPA settlement penalizes Superior Concrete Materials For Clean Air Act violations at former D.C. location\; EPA announces $18 million for projects in Chesapeake Bay watershed
Click-here \;to lea
rn more&hellip\;
WV Rivers Sp ecial Edition
In this issue:
And more&hellip\;
Event by&nbs p\;Active Southern West Virg inia\, \;New River Gorge National Park and Preserve \;and \;Get Active in the Park< /p>
The \;Endless Wall Trail is a 2.4 mile moderate walk that passes through rich forest\, crosses Fern Creek\, then zig-zags along the cliff edge. Many vistas can be seen along the trail. The overlook at Diamond Point provides a good turnaround spot\ , creating a popular two-mile out-and-back hike from Fern Creek parking ar ea. If you continue to the end of the trail\, you will need to walk for 0. 5 miles back along the road to get to the starting point.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20210730T1221430Z-399841-4034@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T193000 SUMMARY:Sitlington Creek project meeting DESCRIPTION:Monongahela National Forest is hosting a virtual meeting June 2 3\, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Eastern time\, for an upcoming project in the Sitlingto n Creek-Greenbrier River watershed in Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties. Instructions for joining the virtual meeting online or by telephone can be found HERE in the folder called “pre-scoping” or email Sarah Dezelin for assistance. During the virtual meeting\, Forest staff will present backgro und information about current forest conditions and potential management a ctivities to address concerns within the project area. Information receiv ed from the public during this meeting will be used to help develop the pr oject proposal. Submit comments and other feedback about the project to co mments-eastern-monongahela-gauley@usda.gov\, or mail to Gauley Ranger Dist rict\, 932 N. Fork Cherry Road\, Richwood\, WV 26261. Suggestions and comm ents will be most helpful if received by July 10\, 2022. The meeting will be conducted using Microsoft Teams\, you may want to join a little early i f you are unfamiliar with the platform. You can also join by calling (202) 650-0123\, Conference ID: 525 532 021#. If joining by phone be sure to do wnload the meeting materials. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Monongahela
National Forest is hosting a virtual meeting June 23\, 6:00-7:30 p.m. East
ern time\, for an upcoming project in the Sitlington Creek-Greenbrier Rive
r watershed in Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties. Instructions for joinin
g the virtual meeting online or by telephone can be found HERE \;in the folder call
ed &ldquo\;pre-scoping&rdquo\; or email Sarah Dezelin for assistance. During the virtual meeting\, Fores
t staff will present background information about current forest condition
s and potential management activities to address concerns within the proje
ct area. \; Information received from the public during this meeting w
ill be used to help develop the project proposal.
Submit comments and other feedback about the pr
oject to \;comments-eastern-monongahela-gauley@usda.gov\, or mail to Gauley Ra
nger District\, 932 N. Fork Cherry Road\, Richwood\, WV 26261. Suggestions
and comments will be most helpful if received by July 10\, 2022.
The meeting will be conducted u
sing Microsoft Teams\, you may want to join a little early if you are unfa
miliar with the platform. You can also join by calling (202) 650-0123\, Co
nference ID: 525 532 021#. If joining by phone be sure to download the meeting materials.
Register now
for the 1st \;Save the Tygart Water
shed Association \;(STTWA) Canoe and Kayak Race\, and Fun F
loat. The float \;starts below the Tygart lake dam at STTWA's \;Carr China \;property to Valley Falls St
ate Park.
Don't want to race ? You can come down to the river for fishing demonstrations\, crafts and e ducation or register for a fun float on Lazy River rafts with the Adventur e Club. Don't miss this event July 23rd! Learn more at the website below.. .
https://www.savethetygart.org/canoe-and- kayak-race
Register now for the 1st \;Save the Tygart Watershed Association (STTWA) Canoe and Kayak Race\, and Fun Float. The float \;starts below the Tyg art lake dam at STTWA's \;Carr China property to Valley Falls State Park.< /span>
Don't want to race? You can come down to the river for fishing demonstrations\, crafts and education o r register for a fun float on Lazy River rafts with the Adventure Club. Do n't miss this event July 23rd! Learn more at the website below...
https://www.savethetygart.org/canoe-and-kayak-race
Our friends with WVU Fisheries\, Dr. Brent Murray\, and graduate students Jarrett & \; Katie\, are leading a project focused on restoration in mainstem Decker s Creek this summer.
During their most recent sampling trip\, they caught beautiful\, healthy 16' brow n trout (Salmo trutta). This fish is estimated to be around 4-5 years old\ , meaning the section of Deckers where this trout was found seems to be su itable habitat for this cold water\, pollution intolerant species to thriv e in. FODC wants to extend a thank you to Dr. Murray\, Jarrett &\; Kati e for conducting this important research and for sharing pictures and showcasing a restoration success story!
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220621T1640380Z-399841-4688@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630 SUMMARY:AGO deadline DESCRIPTION:WVDEP’s Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) is issuing an announ cement of Additional Grant Opportunity (AGO) for projects that focus on no npoint source issues. The total amount available is approximately $158\,00 0. Projects must be completed on/before July 30\, 2024. Amounts from $2\,0 00 up to $20\,000 will be considered. Click-Here for more information or r ead the attached PDF. AGOAnouncement2022.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP&rsquo\ ;s Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) is issuing an announcement of Additional Grant Opportuni ty (AGO) for projects that focus on nonpoint source issues. The total amou nt available is approximately $158\,000. Projects must be completed on/bef ore July 30\, 2024. Amounts from $2\,000 up to $20\,000 will be considered .
Click-Here \;for more information or read the attached PDF. \;
The TU Fayette County stocking has been res
cheduled for \;Saturday\, September 9\, 2017. Join us as we stock fing
erling trout by hand in several streams in Fayette County. Bring your fami
ly and friends for this fun outing. Meet on Saturday\, September 9\, 2017\
, at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of Midland Trail High School (Click
Your participation is greatly appreciate d. If you can make it this year\, please RSVP to Ian McQuinn at skianwv@gmail.com or by phone at (304) 638- 1137.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1335270Z-399841-424@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171103 SUMMARY:Chesapeake Watershed Forum RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:12th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum This year’s theme\, Heal thy Lands\, Healthy Waters\, Healthy People\, was chosen so that we can ex plore the connection between the health of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed an d its effect on those of us living here. Proposals that highlight this con nection or engage the health care community will receive strong considerat ion. Learn more on the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s website. Click he re to read the guidelines. For further information or questions about the guidelines please contact Lou Etgen at letgen@allianceforthebay.org or (44 3) 949-0575. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:12th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum
This year&rsquo\;s theme\, \;Healthy Lands\, Healthy W aters\, Healthy People\, \;was chosen so that w e can explore the connection between the health of the Chesapeake Bay Wate rshed and its effect on those of us living here. \;Proposals that high light this connection or engage the health care community will receive str ong consideration. Learn more on the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay& rsquo\;s website.
Click here to read the guidelines.
For further information or questions about the guidelines please contact Lou Etgen at letgen@allianceforthebay.org or (443) 949-0575.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1340520Z-399841-425@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171107 SUMMARY:Stormwater conference & exhibition RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20171107 DESCRIPTION:Storm Water Solutions Conference & Exhibition Share your expert ise with the storm water and erosion control professionals who will gather in the Chicago area this November to explore solutions to today’s and tom orrow’s industry challenges. As a presenter at the first annual live Storm Water Solutions Conference & Exhibition\, you’ll directly interact with f ederal\, state and local agencies\, educational institutions\, storm water managers\, consultants\, engineers\, contractors\, and designers. Be a pr esenter. Be part of the solution. Suggested abstract topics: Monitoring\, Inspection\, and Maintenance Modeling and Research Storm Water Practices a nd BMPs Planning and Design Stream and Wetlands Restoration Storm Water Re trofits Green Infrastructure Industrial Storm Water Management MS4 Program Management Erosion Control Watershed Planning CSO/SSO/I&I Legal Issues in Storm Water/Watershed Management Managing Storm Water in Transportation P rojects Abstract submission forms must be received no later than May 10\, 2017. Presenters of accepted presentations will receive a discounted confe rence registration rate! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sto rm Water Solutions Conference &\; Exhibition
Share your expertise with the storm water and erosion control pr ofessionals who will gather in the Chicago area this November to explore s olutions to today&rsquo\;s and tomorrow&rsquo\;s industry challenges. As a presenter at the first annual live Storm Water Solutions Conferen ce &\; Exhibition\, you&rsquo\;ll directly interact with feder al\, state and local agencies\, educational institutions\, storm water man agers\, consultants\, engineers\, contractors\, and designers. Be a presenter. Be part of the solution. Suggested abstract topics:< /p>
Monitoring\, Inspection\, and Maintenance
Modeling and Res earch
Storm Water Practices and BMPs Planning and Design
S tream and Wetlands Restoration
Storm Water Retrofits
Green Infrastructure
Industrial Storm Water Management
MS4 Prog ram Management
Erosion Control
Watershed Planning
CSO/SSO/I&\;I
Legal Issues in Storm Water/Watershed Management< /p>
Managing Storm Water in Transportation Projects
Abstract s ubmission forms must be received no later than May 10\, 2017. Presenters of accepted presentations will receive a discounted confer ence registration rate!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1344010Z-399841-426@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215 SUMMARY:AMD remediation highlights DESCRIPTION:Lambert Run is one of the first watershed-based plans (WBP) dev eloped through WVDEP's NPS Program. It was approved by the EPA in 2003 and revised in 2021. Remediation activities began as early as 1996 but really took off following the development of the WBP. Click-Here to read the sto ry of the multiple Lambert Run passive abandoned mine drainage treatment s ystems. Multiple acid mine drainage (AMD) passive systems in the upper Bu ckhannon River watershed is improving water quality so much so that WVDNR is stocking trout. Click-Here to read the story of the multiple Buckhannon River AMD passive treatment systems. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Lambert Run is one of the first watershed-based plans (WBP) developed through WVDEP's NPS Program. It was approved by the EPA in 2003 and revised in 2021. Remed iation activities began as early as 1996 but really took off following the development of the WBP. \;Click-Here \;to read the story of the multiple Lambert Run passive abandoned mine drainage treatment systems. \;
Multiple \;acid mine drainage (AMD) \;passive systems in the upper Buckhannon River watershed is improving water quality so much so that WVDNR is stocking trout. \;Click-Here \;to read the story of the multiple Buckhannon River AM D passive treatment systems. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251212T1638480Z-399841-6902@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T160000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Grant strategies DESCRIPTION:Building a Powerful Grants Strategy for 2017-2018 This webinar will take you through the process of establishing a grants calendar for th e next 12 to 18 months. Fast-paced\, and filled with action steps\, Cynthi a Adams\, CEO of GrantStation\, will discuss how to design and adopt a Gra nt Decision Matrix before beginning the process of building a specific gra nts strategy for each project. You will also receive a set of worksheets t hat you can use to create your own approach to building an overall grantse eking strategy for your organization. This presentation\, which will be he ld on Tuesday\, September 12\, 2017\, at 2 pm EDT\, is geared towards begi nning and intermediate grant writers. Advanced grant writers may also find it useful as a refresher course. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Building a Powerful Grants Strategy for 20 17-2018
This webinar will take you thro ugh the process of establishing a grants calendar for the next 12 to 18 mo nths. Fast-paced\, and filled with action steps\, Cynthia Adams\, CEO of G rantStation\, will discuss how to design and adopt a Grant Decision Matrix before beginning the process of building a specific grants strategy for e ach project. You will also receive a set of worksheets that you can use to create your own approach to building an overall grantseeking strategy for your organization. This presentation\, which will be held on Tuesday\, Se ptember 12\, 2017\, at 2 pm EDT\, is geared towards beginning and intermed iate grant writers. Advanced grant writers may also find it useful as a re fresher course.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1359570Z-399841-427@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T133000 SUMMARY:Webinar: stream restoration revisited DESCRIPTION:The Stream Restoration BMP was approved by the Chesapeake Bay P rogram in 2013. Since then\, the practice has evolved and it is time to re visit what is needed in the crediting\, project design and permitting proc esses to ensure the best projects are being installed to improve stream he alth. In this webcast\, we will answer some of the most frequently asked q uestions surrounding the stream restoration BMP\, then hear from several e xperts on how we can improve our projects in the future. Register Here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Stream Restoration BMP was approved by the Chesapeake Bay Program in 2013. Since then\, the practice has evolved and it is time to revisit what is needed in the crediting\, project design and permitting processes to ensure the best projects are being installed to improve stream health.
In this webcast\, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the stream restoration BM P\, then hear from several experts on how we can improve our projects in t he future.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1348490Z-399841-428@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T160000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Online fundraising DESCRIPTION:Maximizing online fundraising Compared with less than 2% growth in overall U.S. fundraising\, online giving surged another 10 to 20% in b oth 2015 and 2016\, while email fundraising increased by 25%. Join us for a practical\, tactical workshop focused on sharing the tips\, tools\, and how-to steps for success your nonprofit needs to know to make the most of your digital presence. Darian Rodriguez Heyman will share tips designed to help you double online giving in just two months\, plus a wide range of h elpful resources and strategies for taking your organization into the futu re. This webinar will be held on Thursday\, September 14\, 2017\, at 2 pm EDT. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:< span style='color: #008000\;'>Maximizing online fundraising
Compared with less than 2% growth in overall U.S. fun draising\, online giving surged another 10 to 20% in both 2015 and 2016\, while email fundraising increased by 25%. Join us for a practical\, tactic al workshop focused on sharing the tips\, tools\, and how-to steps for suc cess your nonprofit needs to know to make the most of your digital presenc e. Darian Rodriguez Heyman will share tips designed to help you double onl ine giving in just two months\, plus a wide range of helpful resources and strategies for taking your organization into the future. This webinar wil l be held on Thursday\, September 14\, 2017\, at 2 pm EDT.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1353540Z-399841-429@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T013000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Roadside ditch mgmt. DESCRIPTION:Enhanced Roadside Ditch Management Improved management of the r oadside ditch network can be an effective pollutant reduction strategy in many rural and/or un-regulated portions of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. I n this exciting webcast\, we will discuss new work being done to define a set of ditch management practices for future crediting towards Chesapeake Bay TMDL goals. Then\, we will have several guests tell us more about thes e practices by sharing their work on ditch retrofits\, ditch removal and m ore! Register Here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enhanced Roadside Ditch Management
Improved management of the roadside ditch network can be an effective poll utant reduction strategy in many rural and/or un-regulated portions of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In this exciting webcast\, we will discuss new work being done to define a set of ditch management practices for future c rediting towards Chesapeake Bay TMDL goals. Then\, we will have several gu ests tell us more about these practices by sharing their work on ditch ret rofits\, ditch removal and more!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1359350Z-399841-433@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170919 SUMMARY:Webinar: Building grantseeking teams DESCRIPTION:Building a Stellar Grantseeking Team One of the most time-consu ming tasks for an Executive Director of a nonprofit organization is the re search\, writing\, and submission of grant requests. And\, unfortunately\, it is often a task that is both daunting and isolating. This webinar taug ht by GrantStation's CEO\, Cynthia Adams\, takes you through a step-by-ste p process to develop a grantseeking team\, all working toward a common vis ion: to strengthen and build your grants program. This online training foc uses on a step-by-step process to craft the perfect committee\, develop a process to energize your team\, and discover ways to create a sustainable program. Ms. Adams's unique approach will help you develop a team that wil l generate stellar results. Visit the link above to register\, or click he re to register for all three webinars. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building a Stellar Grantseeking Tea m
One of the most time-consuming tasks for an Executive D irector of a nonprofit organization is the research\, writing\, and submis sion of grant requests. And\, unfortunately\, it is often a task that is b oth daunting and isolating. This webinar taught by GrantStation's CEO\, Cy nthia Adams\, takes you through a step-by-step process to develop a grants eeking team\, all working toward a common vision: to strengthen and build your grants program. This online training focuses on a step-by-step proces s to craft the perfect committee\, develop a process to energize your team \, and discover ways to create a sustainable program. Ms. Adams's unique a pproach will help you develop a team that will generate stellar results. V isit the link above to register\, or click here to register for all three webinars.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1355140Z-399841-430@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T133000 SUMMARY:Webinar: RiverSmart homes DESCRIPTION:Effective Program Showcase: DOEE’s RiverSmart Homes We always l ove it when we can share the great work being done by our fellow stormwate r geeks. In this webcast\, we will be featuring DOEE’s RiverSmart Home pro gram to showcase how this District-wide incentive program is leading to cl eaner waters\, improved habitat and beautiful properties. Register Here! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Effective Program Showcase: DOEE&rsquo\;s R iverSmart Homes
We always love it when we can share the great work being done by our fellow stormwater geeks. In this webcast\, we will be f eaturing DOEE&rsquo\;s RiverSmart Home program to showcase how this Distri ct-wide incentive program is leading to cleaner waters\, improved habitat and beautiful properties.
< a href='http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ChesapeakeStormwater/c5dddac014/697e23c09a /aed1c8e72c/utm_content=Martin&\;utm_source=VerticalResponse&\;utm_m edium=Email&\;utm_term=Register%20Here%21&\;utm_campaign=Fall%20Webc asts%20are%20Coming%21'>Register Here!
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1356410Z-399841-431@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171003 SUMMARY:Webinar: Keys to successful grants DESCRIPTION:The Golden Key to Successful Grant Requests The need statement is arguably the most important part of a grant proposal. Uncover the most effective methods for documenting the need\, as well as ways to use that i nformation to engage the reader\, by joining GrantStation's CEO\, Cynthia Adams for this new webinar! Ms. Adams will share how to call attention to the problem or need facing your organization or community\, and how to tak e that information and create a sense of urgency so the grantmaker feels c ompelled to act now. This webinar is fast-paced and full of new ideas and usable resources\, as well as numerous examples of need statements taken f rom winning grant proposals. All levels of grantwriters are encouraged to attend. Visit the link above to register\, or click here to register for a ll three webinars. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Golden Key to Successful Grant Requests
The need statement is arguably the most importan t part of a grant proposal. Uncover the most effective methods for documen ting the need\, as well as ways to use that information to engage the read er\, by joining GrantStation's CEO\, Cynthia Adams for this new webinar! M s. Adams will share how to call attention to the problem or need facing yo ur organization or community\, and how to take that information and create a sense of urgency so the grantmaker feels compelled to act now. This web inar is fast-paced and full of new ideas and usable resources\, as well as numerous examples of need statements taken from winning grant proposals. All levels of grantwriters are encouraged to attend. Visit the link above to register\, or click here to regi ster for all three webinars.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1358020Z-399841-432@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923 SUMMARY:Run for It - Davis DESCRIPTION:On September 23rd\, 2017\, help Friends of the Cheat raise fund s for the Keith Pitzer Memorial Stage. You can run the 5k\, walk the 2k\, or hang with us at the High-Five Station located in the middle of the race . Can't make it to the race? Don't feel left out - you can sponsor our tea m by adding to our race purse… Sponsored by the Tucker Community Foundatio n\, the Run For It is held yearly during the Leaf Peepers Festival in scen ic Davis\, WV. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for community organizations\, projects\, nonprofit agencies\, educational activities\, a nd charities located within the Foundation’s service area: Barbour\, Grant \, Mineral\, Pocahontas\, Preston\, Randolph\, and Tucker County in West V irginia\, and Garrett County\, Maryland. http://www.tuckerfoundation.net /run/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On September 23rd\, 2017\, help Friends of the Cheat raise funds for the Keith Pitzer Memorial Stage. You can run the 5k\, walk the 2k\, or hang with us at the High-Five Statio n located in the middle of the race. Can't make it to the race? Don't feel left out - you can sponsor our team by adding to our race purse&hellip\;
Sponsored by t
he Tucker Community \;Foundation\, the Run For It \;
is held yearly during the Leaf Peepers Festival in scenic Davis\, WV. &nbs
p\;The event aims to raise funds and awareness for community organizations
\, projects\, nonprofit agencies\, educational activities\, and charities
located within the Foundation&rsquo\;s service area: \;Barbour\, Grant
\, Mineral\, Pocahontas\, Preston\, Randolph\, and \;Tucker County in
West Virginia\, and \;Garrett County\, Maryland.
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http://www.tuckerfoundation.net/run/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1525110Z-399841-434@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T143000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Modeling for water quality DESCRIPTION:Modeling is frequently used in watershed and stormwater plannin g to help build understanding of a problem or calculate possible changes o ver time when monitoring is not an option. Modeling can also be used to co mpare courses of action to determine effective strategies for addressing a problem and the potential cost for each strategy. Non-point source modeli ng tools are an important tool in estimating compliance with TMDL allocati ons and developing an overall watershed plan to meet water quality. In thi s webcast\, we will look at several tools for estimating pollutant loads\, discuss the possible applications\, and look at case studies to illustrat e how a model was employed to achieve the desired goals. Click here to reg ister now! Webcast packages with discounted pricing are still available. To see all the webcasts in the 2017 series\, click here X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Modeling is frequently used in watershed an d stormwater planning to help build understanding of a problem or calculat e possible changes over time when monitoring is not an option. Modeling ca n also be used to compare courses of action to determine effective strateg ies for addressing a problem and the potential cost for each strategy. Non -point source modeling tools are an important tool in estimating complianc e with TMDL allocations and developing an overall watershed plan to meet w ater quality. In this webcast\, we will look at several tools for estimati ng pollutant loads\, discuss the possible applications\, and look at case studies to illustrate how a model was employed to achieve the desired goal s.
\;Webcast packages with discounted p ricing are still available. To see all the webcasts in the 2017 series\, < span style='color: #008000\;'>click here \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170901T1531120Z-399841-435@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T160000 SUMMARY:Building a Healthy River DESCRIPTION:Experience our giant stormwater Jenga and see what you can do t o build a healthy river. Designed for participants of all ages\, this gam e of skill requires more than a steady hand to keep the river’s ecology fr om collapsing! We will be set up the last weekend of FestivALL- June 23-2 4th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experience our giant stormwater Jenga and s ee what you can do to build a healthy river. \; Designed for participa nts of all ages\, this game of skill requires more than a steady hand to k eep the river&rsquo\;s ecology from collapsing! \;
We will be set up the last weekend of FestivALL- June 23-24th.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Across from Taylor Books on Capitol Street UID:20180606T1733310Z-399841-706@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T160000 SUMMARY:Woman's hunting workshop DESCRIPTION:Woman's hunting workshop https://www.cabelas.com/stores/West_Vi rginia/Charleston/039.jsp X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Woman's hunting workshop
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cabelas UID:20180816T1323300Z-399841-942@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T160000 SUMMARY:IWLA webinar DESCRIPTION:The Izaak Walton League of America is pleased to bring you a wa ter monitoring webinar presented by Dr. E. Stets from USGS. Dr. Stets will be presenting his work on looking at the Long-term Trends Chloride and In dicators of Potential Corrosivity of our Nation’s River. This webinar will be held on September 12\, 2017 2:00 PM EDT. Register at: https://attendee .gotowebinar.com/register/1412489095994532097 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Izaak Walton League of America is pleas ed to bring you a water monitoring webinar presented by Dr. E. Stets from USGS. Dr. Stets will be presenting his work on looking at the Long-term Tr ends Chloride and Indicators of Potential Corrosivity of our Nation&rsquo\ ;s River. This webinar will be held on September 12\, 2017 2:00 PM EDT.
Register at: \;https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1412489095994532097
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170807T1533460Z-399841-406@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605 SUMMARY:NTD @ Cacapon SP DESCRIPTION:National Trails Day @ Cacapon SP Two hikes are offered at Cacap on Resort State Park: Laurel Trail and Ziler Loop Trail. Both hikes will s tart at 10:00 a.m. and begin at Cacapon Nature Center. Laurel Trail: Join Park Naturalist\, Valerie Chaney\, on a 2-mile easy to moderate hike and t ake in the views. Ziler Loop Trail: Join WV Master Naturalist\, Tim Hull\, as he guides you on a 5-mile strenuous hike on portions of the Ziler Loop to the top of Cacapon Mountain. This trek takes around 4 hours\, so bring plenty of water\, snacks\, bug spray. Wear your favorite hiking boots and head out to connect with nature on this National Trails Day hike. Earn yo ur trails day patch by participating in this guided hike. For more informa tion\, contact Valerie.L.Chaney@wv.gov or call the nature center at 304-25 8-1022 Ext. 5209. https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at-ca capon/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Trails Day @ Cacapon SP
T wo hikes are offered at Cacapon Resort State Park: Laurel Trail and Ziler Loop Trail. Both hikes will start at 10:00 a.m. and begin at Cacapon Natur e Center. Laurel Trail: Join Park Naturalist\, Valerie Chaney\, on a 2-mil e easy to moderate hike and take in the views. Ziler Loop Trail: Join WV M aster Naturalist\, Tim Hull\, as he guides you on a 5-mile strenuous hike on portions of the Ziler Loop to the top of Cacapon Mountain. This trek ta kes around 4 hours\, so bring plenty of water\, snacks\, bug spray.
Wear your favorite hiking boots an d head out to connect with nature on this National Trails Day hike. Earn y our trails day patch by participating in this guided hike. For more inform ation\, contact \;Valerie.L.C haney@wv.gov or call the nature center at 304-258-1022 Ext. 5209.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at-c acapon/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cacapon State Park UID:20210419T1752240Z-399841-3820@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River Fly Fishing Classic DESCRIPTION:Greenbrier River Fly Fishing Classic is a benefit tournament he ld annually to raise money for Project Healing Waters and Greenbrier River Watershed Association. For more information and to register for tournamen t\, please visit HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Greenbrier R iver Fly Fishing Classic is a benefit tournament held annually to raise mo ney for Project Healing Waters and Greenbrier River Watershed Association. For more information and to register for tournament\, please visit \; HERE.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20220301T1527250Z-399841-4351@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T180000 SUMMARY:NTD @ Bluestone SP DESCRIPTION:National Trails Day @ Bluestone SP Plan to be at the Activities Building at 4:00 p.m. to set foot for an early evening activity. This is an easy hike that is about 1½-mile walk along the Turnpike and Cabin Trail . Wear your favorite hiking boots and head out to connect with nature on t his National Trails Day hike. Earn your trails day patch by participating in this guided hike. For more information\, contact bluestonesp@wv.gov or call the park office at 304-466-2805. https://wvstateparks.com/event/natio nal-trails-day-at-bluestone/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Trails Day @ Bluestone SP
Plan to be at the Activities Building at 4:00 p.m. to set foot for an ear ly evening activity. This is an easy hike that is about 1½\;-mile wa lk along the Turnpike and Cabin Trail. Wear your favorite hiking boots and head out to connect with nature on this National Trails Day hike. Earn yo ur trails day patch by participating in this guided hike. For more informa tion\, contact \;bluestonesp@wv.go v or call the park office at 304-466-2805.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at-bluest one/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism UID:20210419T1751460Z-399841-3821@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T150000 SUMMARY:StarLab RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190512;BYDAY=SU DESCRIPTION:StarLab Tickets: $5/person 20 participants maximum\, 2 particip ants minimum To ensure the availability of each of our StarLabs\, please m ake reservations by contacting (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org. Crawl into our inflatable planetarium for a fascinating tour of the night sky! Learn how to recognize major constellations in each season and naviga te from one constellation to the next! Explore history and mythology by le arning more than ancient Greek and Roman stories! https://www.facebook.com /events/199361230691260/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:StarLab
Tickets
: $5/person
20 participants maximum\, 2 participants minimum
To ensure the availability of each of our StarLabs\, please make reserv
ations by contacting (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org. Crawl into our inflatable planetarium f
or a fascinating tour of the night sky! Learn how to recognize major const
ellations in each season and navigate from one constellation to the next!<
br />Explore history and mythology by learning more than ancient Greek and
Roman stories!
https://www.facebook.com/events/199361230691260/
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20190107T1446410Z-399841-1350@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T160000 SUMMARY:Antietam walk in the woods DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Walk in the Woods: Antietam along the Potomac Joi n the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) and the Pot omac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) for an easy\, guided hike along the C&O Canal to learn the local flora\, fauna and natural and human history of t he Potomac River Basin. Our hike leader\, Jim Cummins\, retired Aquatic Bi ologist of ICPRB and current President of PVAS\, will walk us through the fascinating human and biological history of the area. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for a Walk in the Woods: Antietam along th e Potomac
Join th e Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) and the Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) for an easy\, guided hike along the C&\; O Canal to learn the local flora\, fauna and natural and human history of the Potomac River Basin. Our hike leader\, Jim Cummins\, retired Aquatic B iologist of ICPRB and current President of PVAS\, will walk us through the fascinating human and biological history of the area.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Antietam Creek Campground UID:20221110T1913430Z-399841-4999@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200824 SUMMARY:Guyandotte Water Trail DESCRIPTION:Guyandotte Water Trail The Guyandotte Water Trail (GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and provides recreati onal opportunities for non-motorized boaters and fishermen. National Coal Heritage Authority and the Guyandotte Water Trail Alliance will hold a ser ies of public meetings to share information about the trail and recruit vo lunteers and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five cou nties through which the trail passes\, according to authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins. Meetings will be held at the following locations: Monday\, August 24 – Chief Logan State Park picnic shelter Wednesday\, August 26 – Veterans Memorial Park in Gilbert Monday\, August 31 – West Hamlin Town H all Tuesday\, September 1 – Pineville Palisades Park Wednesday\, September 2 – Barboursville City Park Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and will last app roximately one hour. All will be held outside and social distancing will b e observed. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available. https://wvexplorer .com/2020/08/20/guyandotte-water-trail-west-virginia-wv-coal-heritage/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guyandotte W ater Trail
The Guyandotte Water Trail \;(GWT) is now officially recognized as a West Virginia water trail and provides recreational opportunities for non-motorized boaters and fish ermen. National Coal Heritage \;Authority and the Guyandotte Water Trail Alliance will hold a series of public meetings to share information about the trail and recruit volunteer s and board members. Meetings are scheduled in each of the five counties t hrough which the trail passes\, according to authority spokesperson Linda Hawkins. Meetings will be held at the following locations:
Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. All will be held outside and social distancing will be observed. Masks an d hand sanitizer will be available.
https://wvexplorer.com/2020/08/20/guyandotte-water- trail-west-virginia-wv-coal-heritage/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20200824T1301350Z-399841-3380@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T120000 SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway (DEP) DESCRIPTION:WVDEP Adopt-A-Highway's volunteers will clean-up along MacCorkl e Ave and in front of the DEP offices. Contact Kim Smith to sign-up. Kim S mith WVDEP/REAP Adopt-A-Highway/Operation Wildflower Coordinator 1 800 322 5530 Kim.l.smith@wv\,gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP Adopt-A-Highway's volunteers will cle an-up along MacCorkle Ave and in front of the DEP offices. Contact Kim Smi th to sign-up.
Kim Smith
WVDEP/REAP
Adopt-A-Highwa y/Operation Wildflower Coordinator
1 800 322 5530
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180523T1936190Z-399841-768@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180616 SUMMARY:Water monitoring workshop with TU DESCRIPTION:Moyers\, WV\, Potomac South Branch drainage In these partnershi p workshops between Trout Unlimited and the WV Save Our Streams Program\, citizens of all ages can become water quality watchdogs as we explore the physical\, chemical\, and biological processes of our backyard streams. Wh ether this is your first time or your millionth time monitoring a stream\, we'd love to have your help assessing water chemistry\, collecting aquati c macroinvertebrates\, and making physical habitat observations. Workshop is scheduled from 10AM - 3PM. As always\, we ask that you please RSVP to mnix@tu.org so we know how many volunteers to expect. Please dress to get muddy and wet\, including muck/rain boots or water shoes to get feet in th e water. Lunch and creek critters come FREE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Moyers\, WV\, Potomac South Branch drainage
In these partnership workshops between Trout Unlimited and the WV Save Our Streams Program\, citizens of all ages can become water quality watchdogs as we explore the physical\, chemical\, \;and biological pro cesses of our backyard streams. Whether this is your first time \;or y our millionth time monitoring a stream\, we'd love to have your help asses sing water chemistry\, collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates\, and making physical habitat observations. Workshop is scheduled from 10AM - 3PM. \;
As always\, we ask that you please RSVP to mnix@tu.org so we know how many volunteers to expect. Please dress to get muddy and wet\, including muck/rain boots or water shoes to get feet in the water. Lunch and creek critters come FREE.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180510T1453160Z-399841-709@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422 SUMMARY:FOC says 'Happy 50th' DESCRIPTION:Happy 50th Earth Day from Friends of the Cheat (FOC). Click-Her e to learn about their activities and ways to get involved... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy 50th E arth Day from Friends of the Cheat (FOC). \;Click-Her e to learn about their activities and ways to get involv ed...
EPA Announces Online Collection of Environmental Justice Resources
The U.S. Environmental Protect ion Agency (EPA) announced the \;Environmental Justice Clearingho use\, a first-of-its-kind online collection of reso urces related to environmental justice. Directed by President Biden&rsquo\ ;s \;Executive Order on Revitalizi ng Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All\,&nbs p\;the EJ Clearinghouse will help the public access federal and non-federa l online resources.
EPA&rsqu o\;s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will contin ue to add information to the clearinghouse on a rolling basis and welcomes input and \;submissions from the public for review and potential inclusion.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>The EJ Clearinghouse features searchable cat egories to simplify results for the public to ensure a more efficient and accessible process for accessing information related to environmental just ice. \;The preliminary resources listed on the EJ Clearinghouse were s ubmitted by agencies from across the federal government.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20240424T2005010Z-399841-5807@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T150000 SUMMARY:Forest ecology hike DESCRIPTION:Forest ecology hike Blackwater Falls State Park\, Davis WV On M ay 5th\, learn about the unique ecology of the red spruce/hemlock ecosyste m on a short hike. We will meet at the petting zoo in Blackwater Falls Sta te Park\, and proceed on the Red Spruce Trail. This is a gentle grade that should be manageable for all age groups\, but wear sturdy shoes and be pr epared for the weather. Our guest expert is former US Forest Service ecolo gist Kent Karriker. https://www.facebook.com/events/1631184503664798/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Forest ecology hike
< p>Blackwater Falls State Park\, Davis WVOn May 5th\, learn about the unique ecology of the red spruce/hemlock ecosystem on a short hike. We will meet at the petting zoo in Blackwater Falls State Park\, and proceed on the Red Spruce Trail. This is a gentle grade that should be manageable for all age groups\, but wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for the weathe r. Our guest expert is former US Forest Service ecologist Kent Karriker.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180416T1346490Z-399841-672@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180616 SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:Save Our Streams workshop Glenn Nelson will be teaching a WV Sa ve Our Streams workshop on June 16th along the North Fork Cherry River The workshop will begin at 10 AM. Participants should gather at the North Ben d picnic area east of Richwood. Make sure to come prepared (i.e. dress app ropriately and be prepared to learn/work in the stream). Contact Glenn for additional information. Sponsored by: Sal font Chapter of Trout Unlimited \, a central WV TU Chapter. https://www.facebook.com/events/20664322403000 75/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save Our Streams workshop< /p>
Glenn Nelson will be teaching a WV Save Ou r Streams workshop on June 16th \;along t he North Fork Cherry River The workshop will begin at 10 AM. Participants should gather at the North Bend picnic a rea east of Richwood. Make sure to come prepared (i.e. dress appropriately and be prepared to learn/work in the stream). Contact Glenn for additional information.
Sponsor ed by: Sa l font Chapter of Trout Unlimited\, a central WV TU Chapter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/206643224 0300075/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180416T1724320Z-399841-673@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180501T193000 SUMMARY:Pollinator workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a make and take workshop! We’re teaming up with WVS U Extension Service for a pollinator workshop. We will be decorating a han ging pollinator habitat to support conservation efforts of local bees. Alo ng with learning how to help the bees\, you will also receive seeds and in formation on pollinator plants to take home that are sure to attract butte rflies\, our other favorite pollinators! Starts at 6 p.m. at Raglin Commun ity Center in Dunbar. Tickets are $20. https://www.facebook.com/events/236 566920226900/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us f or a make and take workshop! We&rsquo\;re teaming up with WVSU Extension S ervice for a pollinator workshop. We will be decorating a hanging pollinat or habitat to support conservation efforts of local bees. Along with learn ing how to help the bees\, you will also receive seeds and information on pollinator plants to take home that are sure to attract butterflies\, our other favorite pollinators! Starts at 6 p.m. at Raglin Community Center in Dunbar. Tickets are $20.
https://www.facebook.com/events/ 236566920226900/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1305560Z-399841-710@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 SUMMARY:Solar conference DESCRIPTION: Join us for the 3rd Annual West Virginia Solar Congress! RSVP at: www.solarunitedneighbors.org/westvirginiasolarcongress 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. West Virginia Northern Community College\, 1704 Market Street\, Wheel ing\, WV 26003 The West Virginia Solar Congress is a free public conferenc e that brings together solar supporters from across the state. It’s an opp ortunity to learn\, share stories\, and celebrate solar energy in West Vir ginia. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technolo gy and policy topics\, as well as ways to get involved with helping to gro w solar in the state. Topics will include: solar 101\, battery storage for homes\, emerging solar policy initiatives\, w...ays to get involved\, and much more! The event will conclude with a participatory open forum discus sion for all attendees to discuss priorities and opportunities that solar supporters in West Virginia should focus on in the coming year. This event is hosted by Solar United Neighbors in collaboration with West Virginia N orthern Community College. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all at tendees! This event is FREE and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend! Whether you are a solar owner\, completely new to solar\, or some where in between – this event is for you! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1308240Z-399841-711@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T033000 SUMMARY:March-Weston fishing rodeo DESCRIPTION:Hosted at Chestnut Ridge Park's Feather Lake and Sponsored by M arch-Westin Company\, Inc. Chestnut Ridge Park would like to thank March-W estin for their generosity in sponsoring this annual event so that we can offer it to the community for free! The Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday\, April 28th from 12:30p-3:30p. Parking will be limited\, and carpooling is advised. Children will be split into three age groups: 6 and under\, 7-10\ , and 11-15. Three prizes will be awarded in each age category: largest fi sh caught\, smallest fish caught\, and most fish caught. We will have 'My First Fish' certificates available for those who have never caught a fish before and would like to have a photo with said fish\, certificate\, and g rinning angler. Learn more at the link below. https://docs.google.com/form s/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU1d4mDlLHkaBFNj4J9enOI5-pJRDkYsYTdfiunwfxxhzSfA/viewform X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hosted at&nb sp\;Chestnut Ridge Park's Feather Lake and Sponsored by March-Westin Company\, Inc.
Chestnut Ridge Park would l ike to thank March-Westin for their generosity in sponsoring this annual e vent so that we can offer it to the community for free! The Rodeo is sched uled for Saturday\, April 28th from 12:30p-3:30p. Parking will be limited\ , and carpooling is advised. Children will be split into three age groups: 6 and under\, 7-10\, and 11-15. Three prizes will be awarded in each age category: largest fish caught\, smallest fish caught\, and most fish caugh t. We will have 'My First Fish' certificates available for those who have never caught a fish before and would like to have a photo with said fish\, certificate\, and grinning angler. Learn more at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU1d4mDl LHkaBFNj4J9enOI5-pJRDkYsYTdfiunwfxxhzSfA/viewform
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1313160Z-399841-712@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 SUMMARY:WVRC-TU pipeline monitoring training DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Trout Unlimited will be host ing a free day-long volunteer water quality monitoring training on Saturda y\, May 5th from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm in Marlinton\, WV. During the training\ , volunteers will learn to effectively monitor water quality on high prior ity streams along proposed pipeline routes. The workshop is limited to 20 people. Volunteers who can visit streams at least once a month and after s ignificant rain events before\, during\, and after pipeline construction a re encouraged to apply. Registration is required. Please register here by May 2nd. What: WV-VA Water Quality Monitoring Training Program When: Satur day\, May 5\, 2018\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Where: Marlinton\, WV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Trout Un limited will be hosting a free day-long \;volunteer water quality monitoring traini ng \;on \;Saturday\, May 5th from \;9:30 am &ndash\; 4:00 pm \;in Marlinton\, WV.
During the training\, volunteers will learn to effectively monitor wate r quality on high priority streams along proposed pipeline routes. The wor kshop is limited to 20 people. \;Volunteers who can visit streams at l east once a month and after significant rain events before\, during\, and after pipeline construction are encouraged to apply.
Registration is required. \;Please register here by May 2n d.
What: \;WV-VA Water Quality Monitoring Tra ining Program
When: \;Saturday\, May 5\, 2 018\, 9:30 am &ndash\; 4:00 pm
Where: \;Marlinton\, WV
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1316020Z-399841-713@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T130000 SUMMARY:Foraging workshop & hike DESCRIPTION:WEST VIRGINIA AND THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS ARE A FORAGER’S PAR ADISE. JOIN US FOR FAYETTEVILLE’S FIRST SPRING FORAGING EVENT WITH OUR SPR ING FORAGING WORKSHOP & HIKE ON SATURDAY\, MAY 12TH AT ARROWHEAD BIKE FARM . Lunch will be included. The hike will be led by local legend 'The Berry Man'\, Mitchell Dech. You must have a ticket to attend. We will have a lim ited number of tickets to maximize the workshop experience. The workshop i s designed for ages 12 and up. https://www.facebook.com/events/35737524142 5926/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WEST VIRGINIA AND THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS ARE A FORAGER&rsquo\;S PARADISE. JOIN US FOR FAYETTEVILLE&rsquo\;S FIRST SPRING FORAGING EVENT WITH OUR SPRING FORAGING WORKSHOP &\; HIKE ON SATURDAY\ , MAY 12TH AT ARROWHEAD BIKE FARM. Lunch will be included. The hike will b e led by local legend 'The Berry Man'\, Mitchell Dech. You must have a tic ket to attend. We will have a limited number of tickets to maximize the wo rkshop experience. The workshop is designed for ages 12 and up.
https://www.facebook.com/events/35 7375241425926/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1321450Z-399841-714@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T120000 SUMMARY:Generations Charleston hike DESCRIPTION:This free outdoor meet up event is open to all Generation Charl eston members and prospective members! We encourage hikers with any or no experience at all to explore the Sunrise Carriage Trail in downtown Charle ston! The event will begin at 10 a.m. and more details will be added very soon! The Sunrise Carriage Trail gently zigzags 0.65 mile and descends 180 feet from the Sunrise Mansion located at 746 Myrtle Road to Justice Row\, which is adjacent to the south end of the Southside Bridge. The Trail pro perty is a peaceful and varied landscape of towering trees\, wildflowers\, ornamental plantings\, and historic masonry remains. The Carriage Trail w as originally constructed in approximately 1905 by former Governor William A. MacCorkle for the use of oxen-drawn wagons carrying massive stone buil ding materials for the Mansion. Later\, Governor MacCorkle used the Trail for his horse-drawn carriage. Generation Charleston is the young professio nals program of the Charleston Area Alliance. https://www.facebook.com/eve nts/227336021180787/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This free outdoor meet up event is open to
all Generation Charleston members and prospective members! We encourage hi
kers with any or no experience at all to explore the Sunrise Carriage Trai
l in downtown Charleston!
The event will begin at 10 a.m. and
more details will be added very soon!
The Sunrise Carriage Tra
il gently zigzags 0.65 mile and descends 180 feet from the Sunrise Mansion
located at 746 Myrtle Road to Justice Row\, which is adjacent to the sout
h end of the Southside Bridge. The Trail property is a peaceful and varied
landscape of towering trees\, wildflowers\, ornamental plantings\, and hi
storic masonry remains. The Carriage Trail was originally constructed in a
pproximately 1905 by former Governor William A. MacCorkle for the use of o
xen-drawn wagons carrying massive stone building materials for the Mansion
. Later\, Governor MacCorkle used the Trail for his horse-drawn carriage.<
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Generation Charleston is the young professionals program of th
e Charleston Area Alliance.
https://www.facebook.com/events/227336 021180787/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1323460Z-399841-715@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T160000 SUMMARY:Dow STEM day DESCRIPTION:Ready to be a real scientist and perform amazing STEM experimen ts? You'll learn about the chemistry that Dow uses on a daily basis\, and will even perform simple chemical experiments yourself! Afterwards\, you w ill take part in a presentation on the search for extraterrestrial (alien! ) life\, and you'll make an alien to take home with you! Includes a fun pa tch! This event is open to girls in grades 2-12. cost is $9/girl. Register by April 28th. https://www.facebook.com/events/180450965894087/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ready to be a real scientist and perform amazing
STEM experiments? You'll learn about the chemistry that Dow uses on a dail
y basis\, and will even perform simple chemical experiments yourself! Afte
rwards\, you will take part in a presentation on the search for extraterre
strial (alien!) life\, and you'll make an alien to take home with you! Inc
ludes a fun patch!
This event is open to girls in grades 2-12
. cost is $9/girl.
Register by April 28th.
Environmental and Faith-based groups have b
een working together in Appalachia for decades. Sadly\, one year ago\, we
lost an important link between these two groups\, Chris Hale\, founder of
the Friends of Water
Join us Saturday\, June 9th from 4-8 pm a
t St. John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston\, WV\, for a memorable even
ing celebrating Chris' life and works\, and listening to activist/authors\
, Denise Giardina &\; Ann Pancake\, reflect on the times and ways we ha
ve come together to protect Creation.
https://www.facebook.com/events/103047283893742/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1328470Z-399841-717@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T200000 SUMMARY:Garden party DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/events/205812443329595/ Friday evening May 11th from 6pm until 8pm\, we will have live music and elegant finger foods for you to enjoy as you stroll in our blooming spring garden at lake side for our third annual garden party. What makes a better evening than a lovely setting\, good food\, lovely music and flowers? A free piece of g lass? Each participant will receive a sun catcher with a floral design\, ' Blenko Garden Party' and dated 2018. These are free with attendance. Of co urse\, we will make special glass for use in your home garden and have a g rand assortment of colorful Blenko for your consideration. A special featu re is our judging for Best Garden Party Hat. One winner for each of two ca tegories\; Most Elegant Hat and most Fun or whimsical Hat\; will be chosen . A free piece of specially created Blenko will be the prize to those two creative participants. Tickets are now available at https://www.eventbrite .com/e/garden-party-tickets-43459918787 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://www.facebook.com/events/205812443329595/
Friday evening May 11th from 6pm until 8pm\, we will have live music
and elegant finger foods for you to enjoy as you stroll in our blooming sp
ring garden at lake side for our third annual garden party. What makes a b
etter evening than a lovely setting\, good food\, lovely music and flowers
? A free piece of glass?
Each participant will receive a sun c
atcher with a floral design\, 'Blenko Garden Party' and dated 2018. These
are free with attendance. Of course\, we will make special glass for use i
n your home garden and have a grand assortment of colorful Blenko for your
consideration.
A special feature is our judging for Best Gard
en Party Hat. One winner for each of two categories\; Most Elegant Hat and
most Fun or whimsical Hat\; will be chosen. A free piece of specially cre
ated Blenko will be the prize to those two creative participants.
Tickets are now available at https://
Please help us plant trees!
Sat. Ma y 5\, 2018\, 9 am - Noon
Martinsburg\, WV
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Why? This is a riparian buffer planting. The trees will enhance the wildli fe habitat along the Dry Run and help to filter storm water runoff and mak e the stream bank more stable. By helping us plant trees\, you will help t o ensure more clean water for future generations\, and make better homes a nd food for animals. We are planting 110 trees and the holes are al-ready dug. All ages are welcome!
Location: Off Dry Run Road just west of Martinsburg\, WV (Exit 14)
Directions to the planting site: F rom Interstate 81 in WV&hellip\; Take exit 14 (Dry Run Road\, Hospita l) and turn west on Dry Run Road. Travel about .6 miles to the Draper Farm on right. The GPS address is 626 Dry Run Road\, Martinsburg\, WV.
Bring: water to drink\, gardening or work gloves\, sunscreen\, bug spray\ , spade or shovel. Wear: work clothes and boots
Contact Herb Peddi cord for more information or to let us know you are coming: (304) 229-2665 \, or herb.f.peddicord@wv.gov .
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1404170Z-399841-719@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T150000 SUMMARY:Bath Arbor Day celebration DESCRIPTION:THE HEADWATERS AWARD - CACAPON INSTITUTE For more than 30 years \, Cacapon Institute has focused on protecting West Virginia's portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed\, while also supporting forestry-related educ ation and projects along the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and into wester n Maryland. As a regional leader in forestry activities\, the Cacapon Inst itute uses tree planting\, education and stewardship as solutions for impr oving water quality. The award will be presented at The Country Inn of Ber keley Springs during the Town of Bath’s Arbor Day celebration. Learn more by contacting Shereen Othman (sothman@arborday.org)\, call: 402-473-2109 o r go to the Facebook event link below. https://www.facebook.com/events/825 402320979134/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:THE HEADWATERS AWARD - CACA PON INSTITUTE
For more than 30 years\, Cacapon I nstitute has focused on protecting West Virginia's portion of the Chesapea ke Bay Watershed\, while also supporting forestry-related education and pr ojects along the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and into western Maryland. As a regional leader in forestry activities\, the Cacapon Institute uses t ree planting\, education and stewardship as solutions for improving water quality. The award will be presented at The Country Inn of Berkele y Springs during the Town of Bath&rsquo\;s Arbor Day c elebration.
Learn more by contacting Shereen Othman (sothman@arborday.org)\, call: 402-473-2109 or go to the Facebook event link below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/825402320979134/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180426T1937050Z-399841-720@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T140000 SUMMARY:Meet Volunteer WV DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday of 2023 ! During this webinar\, we will introduce you to all of the things that Vo lunteer West Virginia does including\, supporting AmeriCorps programs\, pr omoting volunteerism across the state\, providing grants\, training\, and more! We are excited to introduce you to our staff and let you know how we can be of service to you! Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for our first Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday of 2023! During this webinar\, we will introduce yo u to all of the things that Volunteer West Virginia does including\, supporting Ameri Corps programs\, promoting volunteerism across the state\, providing grant s\, training\, and more!
We are excited to introduce you to our staff and let you know how we can be o f service to you! Register Here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230105T1334150Z-399841-5081@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181019 SUMMARY:NALMS Symposium registration deadline DESCRIPTION:Please join us in Cincinnati for the 38th International Symposi um of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) hosted by the Ohi o Lake Management Society and the Indiana Lakes Management Society >> Regi ster Now << When: October 30 – November 2\, 2018 Where: Duke Energy Conven tion Center\, Cincinnati\, Ohio Visit Symposium Website to learn more Agen da at a Glance Monday\, October 29 NALMS Board of Directors Meeting Tuesda y\, October 30 Workshops Field Trips NALMS New Member Reception Welcome to Cincinnati Social Event Wednesday\, October 31 Opening Plenary Session Te chnical and Poster Sessions Exhibits Open NALMS Membership Meeting Exhibit ors’ Reception Thursday\, November 1 Clean Lakes Classic 5K Technical and Poster Sessions Exhibits Open Awards Reception and Banquet Friday\, Novemb er 2 Technical Sessions Exhibits Open X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us in Cincinnati for the 38th International Symposium of the North America n Lake Management Society (NALMS) hosted by the Ohio Lake Management S ociety and the Indiana Lakes Management Society >\;>\; Register Now <\;<\;
When: O ctober 30 &ndash\; November 2\, 2018
Where: Duke Energy Convention Center\, Cincinnat i\, Ohio
Visit Symposium Website \;to learn more
Agenda at a Glance
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Monday\, October 29
NALMS Board of Directors Meeting
Workshops Field Trips NALMS New Member Reception Welco me to Cincinnati Social Event
Wednesday\, October 31
Ope ning Plenary Session Technical and Poster Sessions Exhibits Open NALMS Mem bership Meeting Exhibitors&rsquo\; Reception
Thursday\, November 1
Clean Lakes Classic 5K Technical and Poster Sessions Exhibits O pen Awards Reception and Banquet
Friday\, November 2
Tec hnical Sessions Exhibits Open
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181001T1242560Z-399841-1277@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181030 SUMMARY:NALMS Symposium RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Please join us in Cincinnati for the 38th International Symposi um of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) hosted by the Ohi o Lake Management Society and the Indiana Lakes Management Society When: O ctober 30 – November 2\, 2018 Where: Duke Energy Convention Center\, Cinci nnati\, Ohio Visit Symposium Website to learn more Agenda at a Glance Mond ay\, October 29 NALMS Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday\, October 30 Work shops Field Trips NALMS New Member Reception Welcome to Cincinnati Social Event Wednesday\, October 31 Opening Plenary Session Technical and Poster Sessions Exhibits Open NALMS Membership Meeting Exhibitors’ Reception Thur sday\, November 1 Clean Lakes Classic 5K Technical and Poster Sessions Exh ibits Open Awards Reception and Banquet Friday\, November 2 Technical Sess ions Exhibits Open X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us in Cincinnati for the 38th I nternational Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society (NALM S) hosted by the Ohio Lake Management Society and the Indiana Lakes Ma nagement Society
When: October 30 &ndash\; N ovember 2\, 2018 Where: Duke Energy Convention Center\, C incinnati\, Ohio Visit Symposium Website to l earn more
Agenda at a Glance
Monday\, October 29
NALMS Board of Directors Meeting
Tues day\, October 30
Workshops Field Trips NALMS New Member Reception Welcome to Cincinnati Social Event
Wednesday\, October 31
Opening Plenary Session Technical and Poster Sessions Exhibits Open NALMS Membership Meeting Exhibitors&rsquo\; Reception
Thursday\, Novembe r 1
Clean Lakes Classic 5K Technical and Poster Sessions Exhibits Open Awards Reception and Banquet
Friday\, November 2
Tech nical Sessions Exhibits Open
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Duke Energy Convention Center UID:20181001T1240520Z-399841-1278@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T183000 SUMMARY:Southside group ride DESCRIPTION:Join Active SWV Community Captain Phil for a group mountain bik e ride. Get some pro mountain biking tips (seriously\, Phil used to guide mountain bike trips in Bolivia!). After that\, take a ride on the Southsid e Junction Trail for a few miles. Meet bikers of all abilities. Sometimes\ , you just need to get a bunch of people together and ride...Southside. Re servations are required to reserve a mountain bike. Call 304-894-2129 or e mail getactiveinthepark@gmail.com. Feel free to bring your own! Location: Cunard\, Southside Junction Trailhead https://www.facebook.com/events/2926 27241338905/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Active SWV Community Captain Phil for
a group mountain bike ride. Get some pro mountain biking tips (seriously\,
Phil used to guide mountain bike trips in Bolivia!). After that\, take a
ride on the Southside Junction Trail for a few miles. Meet bikers of all a
bilities. Sometimes\, you just need to get a bunch of people together and
ride...Southside. Reservations are required to reserve a mountain bike. Ca
ll 304-894-2129 or email get
activeinthepark@gmail.com. Feel free to bring your own! Location: Cunard\, Southsi
de Junction Trailhead
https://www.facebook.com/events/292627241338905/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181003T1431550Z-399841-1279@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T120000 SUMMARY:Hazard mitigation plans DESCRIPTION:INTEGRATING YOUR LONG RANGE VISION WITH YOUR HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN A Hazard Mitigation Plan is part of a community’s long-range vision f or its future. But what about the other parts of that vision – plans for g rowth and development\, stormwater management\, parks and recreation\, inf rastructure\, public safety? Is the Hazard Mitigation Plan in sync with th ese plans? Are they in sync with the Hazard Mitigation Plan? What’s the be st way to ensure that plans are consistent with one another and that the p rinciples embodied in the Hazard Mitigation Plan are supported and advance d by the other plans? Learn how your plans can pull together in the same d irection toward a more resilient future. WHEN: July 25\, 2018 11:00 am – 1 2:00 pm WEBEX INFORMATION: When it is time for the webinar to begin\, clic k this link: https://meetings.mbakercorp.com/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=213 e1496dfc01c8d795f9b2f0935587f Dial In Number: 571-209-6390 Access Code: 99 2 426 158 Please contact alyssa.geoghan@associates.fema.dhs.gov with any q uestions or concerns. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:INTEGRATING YOUR LONG RANGE VISION WITH YOUR HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
A Hazard Mitigation Plan is part of a community&rsquo\;s long-range vision for its future. But wha t about the other parts of that vision &ndash\; plans for growth and devel opment\, stormwater management\, parks and recreation\, infrastructure\, p ublic safety? Is the Hazard Mitigation Plan in sync with these plans? Are they in sync with the Hazard Mitigation Plan? What&rsquo\;s the best way t o ensure that plans are consistent with one another and that the principle s embodied in the Hazard Mitigation Plan are supported and advanced by the other plans? Learn how your plans can pull together in the same direction toward a more resilient future.
WHEN: \;July 25\, 2018
11:00 am &ndash\; 12:00 pm
When it is time for the webinar to begin\, click this link:
https://meetings.mbakercorp.com/orion/joinmeeting.do?MTID=213e1496dfc 01c8d795f9b2f0935587f
Dial In Number: 571-209 -6390
Access Code: 992 426 158
Please con tact \;alyssa. geoghan@associates.fema.dhs.gov with any questions or concerns.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180723T1928550Z-399841-878@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T153000 SUMMARY:NWQI and source water protection DESCRIPTION:The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and EPA have made a change to the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) this ye ar (for FY '19) that includes a new pilot program specifically aimed at pr otecting drinking water supplies\, including groundwater. This is a great new immediate opportunity for state drinking water and source water protec tion programs to reach out to your NRCS State Conservationists and state C lean Water Act programs to collaborate on proposing SWP areas and specific projects for the pilot that are due by September 14\, 2018. WEBINAR: Plan to attend the webinar on Wednesday\, August 1 st\, 2018\, from 2:00-3:30 pm (eastern). ASDWA will host this webinar featuring NRCS and EPA staff\, who will provide an overview of the NWQI and the new Source Water Readines s Pilot. During the webinar\, they will share program objectives\, the pro cess for watershed selection\, and information about financial assistance\ , deadlines/important dates and the vision for states and other partner co llaboration. REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR HERE. HELPFUL RESOURCES: Following are some resources that can help you with this collaboration\, particularl y if you are not already working with your State Conservationist. NWQI Wat ersheds: List of current NWQI FY 2018 approved watersheds State Contacts : NRCS State Offices Directory – to find your State Conservationist. New A WWA Guide for Water Utilities\, USDA Tools to Support Source Water Protect ion: This new guide by AWWA highlights opportunities for water systems to leverage USDA conservation programs to expand the effectiveness of commun ity partnerships and protect drinking water sources. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Ser vice (NRCS) and EPA have made a change to the National Water Quality Initi ative (NWQI) this year (for FY '19) that includes a new pilot program spec ifically aimed at protecting drinking water supplies\, including groundwat er. This is a great new immediate opportunity for state drinking water and source water protection programs to reach out to your NRCS State Conserva tionists and state Clean Water Act programs to collaborate on proposing SW P areas and specific projects for the pilot that are due by Septem ber 14\, 2018.
WEBINAR: Plan to attend the webina r on Wednesday\, August 1 st\, 2018\, from 2:00-3:30 pm (easter n). ASDWA will host this webinar featuring NRCS and EPA staff\, w ho will provide an overview of the NWQI and the new Source Water Readiness Pilot. During the webinar\, they will share program objectives\, the proc ess for watershed selection\, and information about financial assistance\, deadlines/important dates and the vision for states and other partner col laboration. REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR HERE.
HELPFUL RESOURCES: \; Following are some resources that can help you with this col laboration\, particularly if you are not already working with your State C onservationist.
NWQI Watersheds: \; List of current NWQI FY 2018 approved watersheds
April is packed with events and programs. V isit: \;https://scistarter.org/calendar \;to explore t he calendar. \;
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20260317T1416470Z-399841-7033@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T163000 SUMMARY:High Tech Tour DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory This special tour takes visitors behind the scenes with one of our Green Bank Observatory engineers to discuss cur rent and future equipment and technology! Let our engineer walk you throug h our electronics lab where receivers are assembled\, cooled\, and tested then explore the Green Bank Telescope control room! Tickets: $15/person. M ust be 12 years of age or older 15 participants maximum\, 2 participants m inimum. No photography permitted. Reservations and screening are required at least 48 hour in advance for those 18 years of age or older. To make re servations and provide us with necessary information for the screening pro cess\, please contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/2122843241277038/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This special tour takes visitors behi nd the scenes with one of our Green Bank Observatory engineers to discuss current and future equipment and technology! Let our engineer walk you thr ough our electronics lab where receivers are assembled\, cooled\, and test ed then explore the Green Bank Telescope control room!
Tickets: $1 5/person. Must be 12 years of age or older 15 participants maximum\, 2 par ticipants minimum. No photography permitted. Reservations and screening ar e required at least 48 hour in advance for those 18 years of age or older. To make reservations and provide us with necessary information for the sc reening process\, please contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2122843241277
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This special tour takes visitors behi nd the scenes with one of our Green Bank Observatory engineers to discuss current and future equipment and technology! Let our engineer walk you thr ough our electronics lab where receivers are assembled\, cooled\, and test ed then explore the Green Bank Telescope control room!
Tickets: $1 5/person. Must be 12 years of age or older 15 participants maximum\, 2 par ticipants minimum. No photography permitted. Reservations and screening ar e required at least 48 hour in advance for those 18 years of age or older. To make reservations and provide us with necessary information for the sc reening process\, please contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2122843241277
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High Tech Tour
This special tour takes visitors behind the scenes with one of our Gree n Bank Observatory engineers to discuss current and future equipment and t echnology! Let our engineer walk you through our electronics lab where rec eivers are assembled\, cooled\, and tested then explore the Green Bank Tel escope control room!
Tickets: $15/person Must be 12 years of age o r older 15 participants maximum\, 2 participants minimum. No photography p ermitted. Reservations and screening are required at least 48 hour in adva nce for those 18 years of age or older. To make reservations and provide u s with necessary information for the screening process\, please contact (3 04) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservato ry.org.
https: //www.facebook.com/events/2122843241277038/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Green Bank Observatory UID:20180724T1242360Z-399841-880@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T163000 SUMMARY:High Tech Tour DESCRIPTION:Green Bank Observatory This special tour takes visitors behind the scenes with one of our Green Bank Observatory engineers to discuss cur rent and future equipment and technology! Let our engineer walk you throug h our electronics lab where receivers are assembled\, cooled\, and tested then explore the Green Bank Telescope control room! Tickets: $15/person. M ust be 12 years of age or older 15 participants maximum\, 2 participants m inimum. No photography permitted. Reservations and screening are required at least 48 hour in advance for those 18 years of age or older. To make re servations and provide us with necessary information for the screening pro cess\, please contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org. https://w ww.facebook.com/events/2122843241277038/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This special tour takes visitors behi nd the scenes with one of our Green Bank Observatory engineers to discuss current and future equipment and technology! Let our engineer walk you thr ough our electronics lab where receivers are assembled\, cooled\, and test ed then explore the Green Bank Telescope control room!
Tickets: $1 5/person. Must be 12 years of age or older 15 participants maximum\, 2 par ticipants minimum. No photography permitted. Reservations and screening ar e required at least 48 hour in advance for those 18 years of age or older. To make reservations and provide us with necessary information for the sc reening process\, please contact (304) 456-2150 or tours@gbobservatory.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2122843241277
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GIS Foundations I (Introdu ction to GIS): This course is designed to introduce the fundamental concep ts of geographic information systems\, demonstrate their use and value\, a nd provide practical skills which can be directly applied to the work envi ronment. Prerequisite: Students are strongly encouraged to have basic comp uter operations knowledge\, file management etc.
GIS Found ations II (GIS Basics): This course is designed to provide an ove rview of the basic building components for an effective and useful GIS. Th e course focuses on best practices for building a functioning GIS topics c over databases and tables\, querying and selection processes\, basic analy sis tools\, and the basics of editing. Prerequisite: Students are strongly encouraged to have basic GIS skills\, or the GIS Foundations I course.
GIS Foundations III (Advanced Editing): This course is designed to introduce the geodatabase structure and tools used to crea te and edit it. This course also introduces editing using topology. Prereq uisite: Students are strongly encouraged to have experience using GIS.
Cost is $150 for each class. Get tickets HERE.
https://www.facebook.com/events/16 51885151514981/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVU UID:20180724T1253480Z-399841-886@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T090000 SUMMARY:Budget breakfast DESCRIPTION: Want to know more about this year's State of WV budget? Come to the 6th annual Budget Breakfast this Wednesday\, January 16. There a ju st a handful of tickets left and registration closes soon. We hope you can join us! Register here Breakfast starts at 7:30 and our program runs from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Kicking off the morning will be Ted's annual analysis of the governor's proposed budget. We are pleased to welcome Seema Sadanandan \, Director of State Campaigns for the Alliance for Safety and Justice as our keynote speaker. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Want to know more about thi s year's State of WV budget? Come to the 6th annual Budget Breakfast this Wednesday\, January 16. There a just a handful of tickets left and registr ation closes soon. We hope you can join us!
Breakfast starts at 7:30 and our program runs from 8:0 0 - 9:00 AM. Kicking off the morning will be Ted's annual analysis of the governor's proposed budget.
We are pleased to welcome \;Seema Sadanandan\, Director of State Campaigns fo r the Alliance for Safety and Justice as our keynote speaker.
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Charleston Marriott Town Center UID:20190114T1332400Z-399841-1514@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317 SUMMARY:SPP award for TRWG DESCRIPTION:Town Run Watershed Group (TRWG) is a 2026 Stream Partners Progr am grant recipient! They plan to use these funds to support their ongoing monitoring efforts\, invasive plant species removal\, and educational prog ramming on the Town Run in Shepherdstown. Check out their website to learn more about upcoming events and how you can get involved townrunwatershed. org. SPP photo X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Town Run Watershed Gr oup \;(TRWG) \;is a 2026 Stream Partners Program grant recipie nt! They plan to use these funds to support their ongoing monitoring effor ts\, invasive plant species removal\, and educational programming on the T own Run in Shepherdstown.
C heck out their website to learn more about upcoming events and how you can get involved townrunwatershed.org.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260320T1723420Z-399841-7032@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T150000 SUMMARY:ACS: Building a relationship with your employer DESCRIPTION:Are you content with your work relationships with your managers or do have a “case of the Mondays” with every new week? Reaching your per sonal goals and growing throughout your career are the signs of a true pro fessional\, yet we often misunderstand the role that others have during th is process. Join Matt Grandbois of DuPont Electronics & Imaging in this fr ee interactive broadcast where you … Morewill learn how to work with your stakeholders in a manner that achieves mutual success and will ultimately lead to your long-lasting growth as a professional. What You Will Learn: H ow to perform a stakeholder analysis to understand how your efforts impact the people around you\; How to cultivate a healthy working relationship w ith your supervisor in order to meet your career goals\; and Communication strategies for effective relationship building and goal setting Click-Her e to register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you content with your work relationships with your managers or do have a &ldquo\;case of the Mondays&rdquo\; with every new week? Reaching y our personal goals and growing throughout your career are the signs of a t rue professional\, yet we often misunderstand the role that others have du ring this process. Join Matt Grandbois of DuPont Electronics &\; Imagin g in this free interactive broadcast where you &hellip\; Morewill learn how to work with your stakeholders in a manne r that achieves mutual success and will ultimately lead to your long-lasti ng growth as a professional.
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\; CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20190122T1443080Z-399841-1530@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T120000 SUMMARY:Volunteer recognition grants DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Recognition Mini Grants Are Now Available Interested in applying for a Mini Grant? Don't miss out on our technical assistance w ebinar at 11AM! Do something special to thank your volunteers! Volunteer W est Virginia is happy to announce the availability of mini grants to host volunteer recognition projects and events. The goal of this project is to recognize West Virginia's wonderful volunteers. Eligible organizations may receive up to $500. Need a project idea? Click here to see a few of our f avorite project ideas and learn how to apply here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Volunteer Re cognition Mini Grants Are Now Available
Interested in applying for a Mini Grant? Don't miss out on our \;technical assista nce webinar \;at 11AM!
Do something special to thank your volunteers!
Volunteer West Virginia is happy to announce the availability of mini grants to host volunteer recog nition projects and events. The goal of this project is to recognize West Virginia's wonderful volunteers. Eligible organizations may receive up to $500.
Need a project idea?&n bsp\;Click h ere \;to see a few of our favorite project ideas and \;learn how to apply her e.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210913T1938090Z-399841-4098@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T200000 SUMMARY:NTD @ Cass Railroad DESCRIPTION:National Trails Day @ Cass Scenic Railroad Take a hike at Cass Scenic Railroad today on National Trails Day. This guided hike departs fro m the Cass Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m. and will be roughly 3 miles round t rip and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. Dress for the weath er\, closed-toe shoes are recommended and maybe a little bug spray. The hi ke at Cass is on the Greenbrier River Trail. The trail surface is finely c rushed gravel on even terrain. The hike includes conversation about how th e trail went from C&O railroad to a now unique trail experience. Join us f or this National Trails Day guided hike. Get a patch for taking the hike. https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-hike-at-cass-scenic-rai lroad/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Trails Day @ Cass Scenic Railroad
Take a hike at Cass Scenic Railroad today on National Trails Day. This guided hike departs from the Cass Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m. and wi ll be roughly 3 miles round trip and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. Dress for the weather\, closed-toe shoes are recommended and may be a little bug spray. The hike at Cass is on the Greenbrier River Trail. The trail surface is finely crushed gravel on even terrain. The hike inclu des conversation about how the trail went from C&\;O railroad to a now unique trail experience. Join us for this National Trails Day guided hike. Get a patch for taking the hike.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-hike-a t-cass-scenic-railroad/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Cass Scenic Railroad UID:20210419T1800050Z-399841-3824@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 SUMMARY:Ellamore community cleanup DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at the Ellamore Community Center at 930 a.m. Bags\, gloves\, and litter grabbers will be provided. Please wear clothes that you don’t min getting dirty and bring plenty of water. https://www.f acebook.com/events/467206147032994/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be meeting at the Ellamore Community Center \;at 930 a.m. Bags \, gloves\, and litter grabbers will be provided. Please wear clothes that you don&rsquo\;t min getting dirty and bring plenty of water.
https://www.facebook.com/events/467 206147032994/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1302120Z-399841-721@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918 SUMMARY:WVSOM kids events DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Cent er for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is working with a group of WVSOM students to host a series of Fit Kids events aimed at promoting nutrition and fitness among area children ages 6 to 11. Joyce Martin\, CRCH program and outreach coordinator\, said students envisioned the Fit Kids program t o connect with area young people and ensure they remain physically active. Matt Parsley\, of WVSOM’s Class of 2024\, said he and three other student s designed Fit Kids to have a positive\, long-lasting effect on the commun ities surrounding the osteopathic medical school. All events begin at 9 a. m. Those who would like to register or learn more may email Brooke Seamans at bseamans@osteo.wvsom.edu or check the WVSOM CRCH Facebook page HERE Se pt. 18: “Gardens and Growing\,” at the Clingman Center for Community Engag ement in Lewisburg\, will allow children to see hands-on gardening activit ies and learn age-appropriate information about nutrition. Oct. 2: “Wild a nd Wonderful\,” at the Greenbrier River Trail in Caldwell\, will involve a nature walk\, including information about outdoor physical activity and f oraging. More events listed HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir ginia School of Osteopathic Medicine&rsquo\;s (WVSOM) Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is working with a group of WVSOM students to host a series of Fit Kids events aimed at promoting nutrition and fitness amon g area children ages 6 to 11. \;Joyce Martin\, CRCH program and outreach coordinator\, said students envisioned the Fit Kids program to c onnect with area young people and ensure they remain physically active. Ma tt Parsley\, of WVSOM&rsquo\;s Class of 2024\, said he and three other stu dents designed Fit Kids to have a positive\, long-lasting effect on the co mmunities surrounding the osteopathic medical school.
All events begin at 9 a.m. Those who would like to regi ster or learn more may email Brooke Seamans at \;bseamans@osteo.wvsom.edu \;or check the WVSOM CRCH Facebook page \;HERE
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CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20210914T1253570Z-399841-4099@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T160000 SUMMARY:ENCTU picnic DESCRIPTION:You're invited to join us for a FREE picnic as we relaunch the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited activities. This picnic is open to our current members and their families and individuals interested in join ing and learning more about Trout Unlimited. We are hosting this picnic at Coonskin Park (Shelter #15). We will be supplying hotdogs and hamburgers\ , fixings\, and some sides. We encourage you to bring a sharable sweet tre at or bottled water\, soda\, or other refreshments that may be shared with those attending. REGISTRATION: To prepare an adequate amount of food\, we request those attending indicate their attendance by registering for the event on Eventbrite. COVID-19 POLICY: This event will be outdoors\, and we encourage those attending to practice their own level of personal respons ibility regarding attendance\, masks\, and social distancing that makes th em feel safe and comfortable. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You're invit ed to join us for a FREE picnic as we relaunch the Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited activities. This picnic is open to our current members an d their families and individuals interested in joining and learning more a bout Trout Unlimited. We are hosting this picnic at Coonskin Park (Shelter #15).
We will be supplying hotdogs and hamburgers\, fixings\, and some sides. We encourage you to bri ng a sharable sweet treat or bottled water\, soda\, or other refreshments that may be shared with those attending.
REGISTRATIO N: To prepare an adequate amount of food\, we r equest those attending indicate their attendance by registering for the ev ent on Eventbrite.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Shelter 15 UID:20210914T1733140Z-399841-4101@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T193000 SUMMARY:Ethylene Dioxide public meeting DESCRIPTION:EPA and WVDEP to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Ethylene Oxide EPA and WVDEP will provide information and answer questions about ethylene oxide\, how it is managed\, and associated risks in Institute and South C harleston. This meeting is for members of the community\, public officials \, and leaders of community organizations to inform about ethylene oxide a nd known health effects\, uses of ethylene oxide\, managed by facilities\, and associated risks with ethylene oxide. Due to the current pandemic\ , in lieu of an in-person meeting\, EPA and WVDEP have opted to hold a vir tual meeting to engage with the community. This meeting will be held onli ne and/or over the phone via Zoom Cloud Meeting Video and Call in Conferen cing. The meeting address is: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1607241585 Meeti ng ID: 160 724 1585 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA and WVDEP to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Ethylene \;Oxide< /span>
EPA and WVDEP will provide i nformation and answer questions about ethylene oxide\, how \;it is man aged\, and associated risks in Institute and South Charleston. \;This meeting is for members of the community\, public officials\, and leaders o f community organizations to inform about ethylene oxide and known health effects\, uses of ethylene oxide\, managed by facilities\, and associated risks with ethylene oxide. \; \;
Due to the current pandemic\, in lieu of an in-person meetin g\, EPA \;and WVDEP have opted to hold a virtual meeting \;to enga ge with the community. \; This meeting will be held online and/or over the phone via Zoom Cloud Meeting Video and Call in Conferencing. The meet ing address is: \;https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1607241585
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National Trails Day @ Holly River SP
Celebrate NTD at Holly River State Park with a three-hour hike on the T ramontane Trail. Led by park naturalist Jane Birdsong\, this trail hike wi ll have a rest stop at the site of an old Swiss homestead settled in the 1 870s where you can also explore and see one of the park&rsquo\;s oldest an d largest trees. Bring lunch or snack and water\, wear sturdy shoes. Meet on Holly River office porch by 11:00 a.m. to start hiking. Hiking stick or poles are helpful as the trail is moderate to difficult terrain. Call Hol ly River State Park office at 304-493-6353 for updates or Saturday weather changes.
< a href='https://wvstateparks.com/event/holly-river-national-trails-day-hik e/' target='_blank'>https://wvstatepark s.com/event/holly-river-national-trails-day-hike/ CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Holly River State Park UID:20210419T1755240Z-399841-3822@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605 SUMMARY:NTD @ Twin Falls SP DESCRIPTION:National Trails Day @ Twin Falls SP NTD at Twin Falls Resort St ate Park features two hikes. Hike 1 – Falls Trail Loop. Meet at the Falls Trail parking area at 9:00 a.m. The hike is about 1¼ miles round trip. The first 100 yards is paved and then the experience is nature at its best – wet and rocky. This trail passes by both Marsh Fork and Black Fork Falls\, the park namesakes. Hike 2 – Cliffside Trail. Meet at Cliffside Trail Par king Area (this is in the campground area) at 6:00 p.m. The hike is about three miles total. The first half is a nice gentle hike along a ridge top and then there is an elevation change. Be prepared for a little cardio as we complete the loop at the cliff areas. The views from the cliffs are wor th the exercise. Hikes will leave 10 minutes after the scheduled start tim e. We do not like to depart without everyone present. Please dress appropr iately with sturdy boots. Open-toed footwear is discouraged. Bring water a nd bug spray if desired. Earn your trails day patch at the conclusion of o ne of these hikes. https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at-t win-falls/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
National Trails Day @ Twin Falls SP
NTD at Twin Falls Resort State Park features two hikes. Hike 1 &ndash\; Falls Trail Loop. Meet at the Falls Trail parking area at 9:00 a.m. The hi ke is about 1¼\; miles round trip. The first 100 yards is paved and then the experience is nature at its best &ndash\; wet and rocky. This tra il passes by both Marsh Fork and Black Fork Falls\, the park namesakes. Hi ke 2 &ndash\; Cliffside Trail. Meet at Cliffside Trail Parking Area (this is in the campground area) at 6:00 p.m. The hike is about three miles tota l. The first half is a nice gentle hike along a ridge top and then there i s an elevation change. Be prepared for a little cardio as we complete the loop at the cliff areas. The views from the cliffs are worth the exercise.
Hikes will leave 10 minutes after the scheduled start time. We do not like to depart without everyone present. Please dress appropriately with sturdy boots. Open-toed footwear is discouraged. Bring water and bug spray if desired. Earn your trails da y patch at the conclusion of one of these hikes.
https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at-twi n-falls/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Twin Falls State Park UID:20210419T1757570Z-399841-3823@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T120000 SUMMARY:NTD @ Tygart Lake SP DESCRIPTION:National Trails Day @ Tygart Lake SP Set foot from Tygart Lake State Park Nature Center for a NTD hike with naturalist and historian Jaco b Jackson. Wear your favorite hiking boots and venture out on the Ridge an d Lake Trails. Earn your trails day patch at the conclusion of the hike. T he 10:00 a.m. start will include discovering some of the plants and animal s’ diversity at Tygart Lake State Park. The hike is approximately 2 miles in length. Sturdy shoes are recommended when hiking. For more information\ , contact Jacob.A.Jackson@wv.gov or call Tygart Lake State Park at 304-265 -6144. https://wvstateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at-tygart-lake/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Trails Day @ Tygart Lake SP
Set foot from Tygart Lake State Park Nature Center for a NTD hike with naturalist and historian Jacob Jackson. Wear your favorite hiking boots an d venture out on the Ridge and Lake Trails. Earn your trails day patch at the conclusion of the hike. The 10:00 a.m. start will include discovering some of the plants and animals&rsquo\; diversity at Tygart Lake State Park . The hike is approximately 2 miles in length. Sturdy shoes are recommende d when hiking. For more information\, contact \;Jacob.A.Jackson@wv.gov or call Tygart Lake State Par k at 304-265-6144.
https://wvst ateparks.com/event/national-trails-day-at-tygart-lake/
CATEGORIES:WV tourism LOCATION:Tygart Lake State Park UID:20210419T1802350Z-399841-3825@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210415 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Angling for the coldwater fish is an important beginning of the season for many in the upper basin’s streams\, and the states’ fishery de partments all have active stocking programs that place fish for anglers to catch. Maryland Trout Stocking\; Virginia Trout Stocking West Virginia Tr out Stocking\; Pennsylvania Trout Stocking In this issue: George Washingto n’s historic River Farm is worth saving\; Freshwater mussel gets endangere d species protection\; Fairfax County tightens regulations to preserve Geo rge Washington’s river farm\; New project will help restore Paint Branch i n College Park\; It takes coal to heal coal's scars on the landscape\; Sha d run is on in Chesapeake Bay’s upper tributaries. And more… Click-Here to read the details. Thanks to the many volunteers who cleaned more than 100 sites in the Potomac watershed. Typical of the effort were about 35 volun teers at each site. The pandemic has brought greater use and trash to our waterways\, and it is important to convert that increased use to increased stewardship of our natural resources. Cleanups are continuing - find a si te to volunteer your stewardship! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Angling for the coldwater fish is an important beginning of the season for many in the upper basin&rsquo\;s streams\, and the states&rsquo\; fishery departments all have active stocking programs that place fish for anglers to catch.
Maryland Trout Stocking\; Virginia Trout Stocking West Virginia Trout Stocking\; Pennsylvania Trout Stocking
In this issue:& nbsp\;George Washington&rsquo\;s historic River Farm is w orth saving\; Freshwater mussel gets endangere d species protection\; Fairfax County tight ens regulations to preserve George Washington&rsquo\;s river farm\; New project will help restore Paint Branch in College Park\; It takes coal to heal coal's scars on the landscape\;&n bsp\;Shad run i s on in Chesapeake Bay&rsquo\;s upper tributaries. \;And mo re&hellip\; Click-Here to read the details.
T hanks to the many volunteers \;who cleaned more than 100 site s in the Potomac watershed. Typical of the effort were about 35 volunteers at each site. The pandemic has brought greater use and trash to our water ways\, and it is important to convert that increased use to increased stew ardship of our natural resources. Cleanups are continuing - find a site to \;volunteer your stewardship!
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210415T1754040Z-399841-3798@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T150000 SUMMARY:EPA’s Hydrologic Micro Services DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Water Quality Modeling Workgroup is hosting a series of w ebinars to help water quality professionals better understand surface wate r quality modeling and how models can be used to solve common problems tha t face water quality regulators. The webinars are focused on modeling as i t applies to the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)\, Standards\, and Water Q uality Permitting Programs\, but they are applicable to a wide range of au diences. These two hour webinars cover everything from modeling basics (e. g.\, model setup and calibration) to applied water quality modeling of dif ferent pollutants. The webinar\, titled “EPA’s Hydrologic Micro Services ( HMS) Web Services Platform”\, is scheduled for Wednesday October 10th at 1 pm Eastern. This webinar will introduce the EPA’s Hydrologic Micro Servic es (HMS) platform which is used to characterize watersheds and develop mod eling workflows to answer water quantity and quality questions. Questions involving water quantity (e.g.\, droughts\, floods\, drinking water resou rce\, irrigation) and water quality (e.g.\, nutrients\, toxics\, sediments ) require a range of different input data and models. However\, gathering the information and tools needed to address these questions is often chall enging and cumbersome. To address this\, ORD’s National Exposure Research Laboratory has developed a website with online data provisioning and model ing tools called: Hydrologic Micro Services (HMS). Registration is require d and is now available at: https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/eeutbbul4y 18/event/registration.html The attached flyer provides additional details. Flyer+Webinar+16+HMS_508+updated.pdf Previous webinars are available at: https://www.epa.gov/waterdata/surface-water-quality-modeling-training. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s Water Quality Modeling Workgroup is hosting a series of webinars to help water quality professionals better understand surface water quality modeli ng and how models can be used to solve common problems that face water qua lity regulators. The webinars are focused on modeling as it applies to the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)\, Standards\, and Water Quality Permittin g Programs\, but they are applicable to a wide range of audiences. These t wo hour webinars cover everything from modeling basics (e.g.\, model setup and calibration) to applied water quality modeling of different pollutant s.
The webinar\, titled &ldq uo\;EPA&rsquo\;s Hydrologic Micro Services (HMS) Web Services Plat form&rdquo\;\, is scheduled for Wednesday October 10th at 1pm Eastern. \; This webinar will introduce the EPA&rsquo\;s Hydrologic Micro Services (HMS) platform which is used to characterize wa tersheds and develop modeling workflows to answer water quantity and quali ty questions. \; Questions involving water quantity (e.g.\, droughts\, floods\, drinking water resource\, irrigation) and water quality (e.g.\, nutrients\, toxics\, sediments) require a range of different input data an d models. However\, gathering the information and tools needed to address these questions is often challenging and cumbersome. To address this\, ORD &rsquo\;s National Exposure Research Laboratory has developed a website wi th online data provisioning and modeling tools called: Hydrologic Micro Se rvices (HMS).
Registration i s required and is now available at: \; https://epawebconferencing.acms.com/eeutbbul4y18/event/registration.html< /a>
The attached flyer provi des additional details. Flyer+Webinar+16+HMS_508+updated.pdf
Previous webinars are available at: https://www.epa.gov/waterdata/surface-water-quality-modeling- training.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20181001T1321490Z-399841-1280@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210408 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Virginia DEQ has officially released the Salt Management Strate gy Tool Kit. The tool kit is a comprehensive resource of best management p ractices and strategies for reducing the use of salt when clearing roads\, parking lots\, and sidewalks that can be used across the Potomac watershe d. In this issue: The Cherry Blossoms Are drowning. How can we save them?\ ; Verso agrees to pay to clean up leak\; NCTC EagleCam shows growth of eag lets this spring\; Polluting paper mill in Allegany County must pay Maryla nd $650K\, commit to cleanup\, settlement says\; Deal reached to clean up pollution from closed Maryland paper mill\; Eyes on the Bay: Looking Back at Winter (February) 2021\; How to make the most of the National Arboretum \; Annual Bay Barometer shows mixed recovery of Chesapeake Bay\; Chesapeak e Bay Program releases annual assessment of Bay health\; Reopening Of Whit e’s Ferry could be pushed Into 2022 and more… Click-Here for all the detai ls. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virginia DEQ has officially released the&nb sp\;Salt Management Strategy Tool Kit. \;The tool kit is a comprehens ive resource of best management practices and strategies for reducing the use of salt when clearing roads\, parking lots\, and sidewalks that can be used across the Potomac watershed.
In this issue : \;The Cherry B lossoms Are drowning. How can we save them?\; Verso agrees to pay to clean up leak\; < a href='https://potomacriver.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8e928353401 d82ea24b62d6cd&\;id=e96a0a6328&\;e=8fe9794859'>NCTC EagleCam shows g rowth of eaglets this spring\; Polluting paper mill in Allegany County must pay Maryland $ 650K\, commit to cleanup\, settlement says\; Deal reached to clean up pollution from close d Maryland paper mill\; Eyes on the Bay: Looking Back at Winter (February) 2021\; How to make the most of the National Arboretu m\; Annual Bay Barometer shows mixed recovery of Chesapeake Ba y\; Chesapeake Bay Program releases annual assessment of Bay h ealth\; \;Reopening Of White&rsquo\;s Ferry could be pushed Into 2022 and more&hellip\;
Click-Here for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210408T1702400Z-399841-3765@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210716 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: GAO Report - Clean Water Act NPDES eRule Readiness and Reporting Dashboard Western St ate Water Reuse Report Small Business Innovation Resources Meetings\, webi nars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's event s and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important de adlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| <
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ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hig hlights important information. |
Bring nature to your classroom
When: Wednesday\, October 3 \, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Watershed Ed ucation Training Institute (WETi)\, 198 Creek Drive\, Millersville\, PA 17 551 Audience: Middle and high school educators Cost: $25. See registration instructions below.
This workshop will focus on lessons and a ctivities for environmental education on a secondary level\, from Stroud W ater Research Center and Pennsylvania State Parks\, including activities f rom the Project WILD and Project WET curricula. Activities will be hands-o n and outside\, so please dress for the weather and wear good walking shoe s. Dinner will be provided. For more information\, contact Dr. Nanette Die trich\, Professor of STEM Education\, nanette.marcum-dietrich@millersville .edu.
Registration Instructions - This is a two-step registration process:
Lay of the Land: H ealthy Soils\, Healthy Waters
Wh en: Thursday\, October 11\, 6&ndash\;8 p.m. Where: Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster\, 328 West Orange Street\, Lancaster PA What: Film premiere followed by a panel discussion Cost: FR EE to attend\; RSVPs appreciated (see below)
Celebrate \;Lancaster Ag Week \;by join ing us for the premiere of the short film\, &ldquo\;Lay of the Land: Healt hy Soils\, Healthy Waters.&rdquo\; The film\, produced by Natural Light Fi lms in partnership with the Stroud Center\, Lancaster County Conservancy\, and Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance\, features local farmers s haring their experiences of how best management practices improve their bo ttom line and protect water quality in our streams and rivers.
Eve nt Schedule
6&ndash\;6:45 p.m. Welcome reception with refreshments donated by Turkey Hill \;and Kirchner Beverage 6:45 p.m. \;Opening remarks followed by the documen tary 7:30 p.m. Panel discussion with farmers in the film\ , Q &\; A session\, and suggestions for what you can do in your own bac kyard to help protect our streams and rivers 8 p.m. Eveni ng concludes
CATEGORIES:General UID:20181001T1635070Z-399841-1282@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181016 SUMMARY:Advanced watershed educator workshop RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Advanced watershed educator workshop When: Tuesday\, October 16 and Wednesday\, October 17\, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. You may choose to attend Day 1 (workshop) only or both days (workshop and water education s kills training). Where: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311 Audience: Environmental educators (non-formal\, inform al\, field-based\, naturalists) Cost: FREE! Includes a catered lunch\, sna cks\, and refreshments. Act 48 hours will be provided by DCNR-PA State Par ks. Pre-registration is required\; see registration link below. Download t he flyer We all rely on the services provided by our natural world to surv ive and thrive — and we can all play a role in supporting a healthy and vi brant ecosystem. More than 1\,740\,000 students live and learn in Pennsylv ania and the future well-being of our watersheds will soon rest in their h ands. Stakeholders across Pennsylvania are working to support students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to protect and restore their local watershed through the participation in Meaningful Watershed Educational Ex periences (MWEE). MWEEs are learner-centered experiences that focus on inv estigations into local environmental issues that lead to informed action a nd civic engagement. MWEEs depend on the facilitation and support of both school and non-formal\, field-based educators for the experiences to be ho listic and impactful. This workshop will help prepare non-formal environme ntal education providers to partner with K-12 classroom teachers on an MWE E. This workshop has been designed to provide a deep understanding of the MWEE as a vehicle for advancing environmental literacy and stewardship whi le increasing standards-based student achievement. Bonus! The workshop wil l be paired with an optional second day focused on enhancing your hands-on water education skills You’ll learn macroinvertebrate sampling and identi fication\, watershed modeling and other WikiWatershed Toolkit resources\, and take a LEED Platinum sustainable infrastructure tour. This workshop i s full! You may add your name to the wait list but please consider registe ring for these alternate dates and locations: October 23-24 in Austin\, PA February 12-13 in Dauphin\, PA March 27-28 in Slippery Rock\, PA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Advanced watershed educator worksho p
When: Tuesday\, October 16 and Wednesd ay\, October 17\, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. You may choose to attend Day 1 (workshop) only or both days (workshop and water education skills tr aining). Where: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 S pencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311
Audience: Envir
onmental educators (non-formal\, informal\, field-based\, naturalists)
We all rely on the services provi ded by our natural world to survive and thrive &mdash\; and we can all pla y a role in supporting a healthy and vibrant ecosystem. More than 1\,740\, 000 students live and learn in Pennsylvania and the future well-being of o ur watersheds will soon rest in their hands. Stakeholders across Pennsylva nia are working to support students to graduate with the knowledge and ski lls to protect and restore their local watershed through the participation in Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE). MWEEs are learner -centered experiences that focus on investigations into local environmenta l issues that lead to informed action and civic engagement.
MWEEs depend on the facilitation and support of both school and non-formal\, fie ld-based educators for the experiences to be holistic and impactful. This workshop will help prepare non-formal environmental education providers to partner with K-12 classroom teachers on an MWEE. This workshop has been d esigned to provide a deep understanding of the MWEE as a vehicle for advan cing environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-bas ed student achievement.
Bonus! The workshop will be paire d with an optional second day focused on enhancing your hands-on water edu cation skills You&rsquo\;ll learn macroinvertebrate sampling and identific ation\, watershed modeling and other WikiWatershed Toolkit resources\, and take a LEED Platinum sustainable infrastructure tour. \;< /em>
This workshop is full! You may add your name to the wait list but please consider registering for th ese alternate dates and locations:
February 12-13 in Dauphin\, PA
March 27-28 in Slippery Rock\, PA
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Stroud Water Research Center UID:20181001T1638000Z-399841-1283@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T190000 SUMMARY:Upper Guyandotte TMDL DESCRIPTION:WVDEP-DWWM is accepting comments and will hold a virtual public meeting for draft Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for select streams in the Lower Guyandotte River watershed. A TMDL is a plan of action required by the federal Clean Water Act to restore streams not meeting water quali ty standards. Select streams in the watershed do not meet fecal coliform bacteria\, total iron\, selenium\, pH\, dissolved aluminum\, and/or disso lved oxygen water quality standards. For detailed information and resource s for the TMDL\, click-here and select the Lower Guyandotte watershed in t he Hydrologic Group C list at the bottom of the page. An overview of the p roject is available at: https://arcg.is/0qjmCm. Comments must be submitted no later than Monday\, July 14\, 2021 and should be emailed or mailed to: Mindy Neil (Mindy.S.Neil@wv.gov) ATTN: Lower Guyandotte Draft TMDL commen ts WV Dept. of Environmental Protection\, 601 57th St. S.E. Charleston\, W V 25304 WVDEP staff will host a virtual meeting to present an outline of t he TMDL development process and answer questions on Thursday\, June 24\, 2 021 at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and can be accessed using the information below: Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3gy2zYD Meeting ID: 8 78 5453 2772 - Passcode: 363358 Dial in: 1-646-558-8656 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP-DWWM i
s accepting comments and will hold a virtual public meeting for draft Tota
l Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for select streams in the Lower Guyandotte R
iver watershed. A TMDL is a plan of action required by the federal Clean W
ater Act to restore streams not meeting water quality standards.
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Select streams in the watershed do not meet fecal coliform ba
cteria\, total iron\, selenium\, pH\, dissolved aluminum\, and/or dissolve
d oxygen water quality standards. For detailed information and resources f
or the TMDL\, click-here and select the Lo
wer Guyandotte watershed in the Hydrologic Group C list at the bottom of t
he page. An overview of the project is available at: https://arcg.is/0qjmCm. Comments
must be submitted no later than Monday\, July 14\, 2021 and should be emai
led or mailed to:
Mindy Neil
(Mindy.S.Neil@wv.gov)
ATTN: Lower Guyandotte Draft TMDL commen
ts
WV Dept. of Environmental P
rotection\, 601 57th \;St. S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304
WVDEP staff will host a virtual m
eeting to present an outline of the TMDL development process and answer qu
estions on Thursday\, June 24\, 2021 at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the
public and can be accessed using the information below:
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Zoom Link: \;https://bit.ly/3gy2zYD
Meeting ID: \;878 5453 2772 - Passcode: \;363358
Dial in: \;1-646-558-8656
This week's Wrap is accessible \; here.
In this i ssue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa tion.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210528T2034010Z-399841-3930@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180510 SUMMARY:AML Reclamation Meeting DESCRIPTION:Update on funding opportunities: Congress funds AML Pilot in 20 18! The bill that Congress passed last month to fund the federal governmen t in 2018 included some great news for innovative mine reclamation: Congre ss has again funded the AML Pilot Program and POWER Initiative! Last year\ , the President proposed eliminating several initiatives that assist commu nities struggling with the decline of coal\, including the entire Appalach ian Regional Commission\, the Economic Development Administration\, and th e AML Pilot Program. Despite these proposed cuts\, in March Congress passe d an 'Omnibus' spending bill that continues funding for all these programs in https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3739351474856749827 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Update on funding opportunities: Congress f unds AML Pilot in 2018! The bill that Congress passed last month to fund t he federal government in 2018 included some great news for innovative mine reclamation: Congress has again funded the AML Pilot Program and POWER In itiative!
Last year\, the President proposed eliminating several i nitiatives that assist communities struggling with the decline of coal\, i ncluding the entire Appalachian Regional Commission\, the Economic Develop ment Administration\, and the AML Pilot Program. Despite these proposed cu ts\, in March Congress passed an 'Omnibus' spending bill that continues fu nding for all these programs in
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/373935 1474856749827
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1726530Z-399841-722@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180605 SUMMARY:Energy Transitions for Green Growth DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Energy Transitions for Green Growth\, a conf erence by the West Virginia Office of Energy! This conference will showcas e the initiatives of West Virginia organizations and companies who are exp loring and implementing alternative energy sources to meet energy needs in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. The conference will provide a ho listic overview of energy programs in the state through presentations and panel discussions on topics such as wind\, electric vehicles\, and energy efficiency. https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventRegoeidk= a07ef9mnp75776b94eb X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us for Energy Transitions for G reen Growth\, a conference by the West Virginia Office of Energy! This conference will showcase the initiatives of West Virginia organizations an d companies who are exploring and implementing alternative energy sources to meet energy needs in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. The confe rence will provide a holistic overview of energy programs in the state thr ough presentations and panel discussions on topics such as wind\, electric vehicles\, and energy efficiency.
https://events.r20.const antcontact.com/register/eventRegoeidk=a07ef9mnp75776b94eb
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1736070Z-399841-726@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512 SUMMARY:Lincoln County Farm Field Day DESCRIPTION:A Lincoln County tradition continues again this year\, as Zeke Wood hosts the Lincoln County Farm Field Day for 2018 on Saturday May 12th . Zeke\, who helped created the Lincoln County Farmers Market\, hosts the event yearly on his farm at 297 Middle Creek Road\, just three miles east of Hamlin off Route 3\, with sponsorship from the Guyan Conservation Distr ict. This year’s event begins at 9:30am with tours of the farm\, which inc lude three high tunnels on site through USDA NRCS\, who will be on hand to discuss their high tunnel program during a roundtable discussion\, also d iscussing state and federal conservation programs and irrigation and moist ure management systems. There will be a presentation on crop production by John Johnson from WVU Extension\, as well. Lunch is provided at noon\, an d at 12:30 the first Lincoln County Farmers Market of the season kicks off . http://wvhub.org/farm-tours-and-more-at-lincoln-county-farm-field-day/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Lincoln County tradition continues again this year\, as Zeke Wood hosts the Lincoln County Farm Field Day for 2018 on Saturday May 12th. Zeke\, who helped created the Lincoln County Farmers Market\, hosts the event yearly on his farm at 297 Middle Creek Road\, ju st three miles east of Hamlin off Route 3\, with sponsorship from the Guyan Conservation District.
This year&rsquo\;s event b egins at 9:30am with tours of the farm\, which include three high tunnels on site through USDA NRCS\, who will be on hand to discuss their high tunn el program during a roundtable discussion\, also discussing state and fede ral conservation programs and irrigation and moisture management systems. There will be a presentation on crop production by John Johnson from WVU E xtension\, as well. Lunch is provided at noon\, and at 12:30 the first Lin coln County Farmers Market of the season kicks off.
http:// wvhub.org/farm-tours-and-more-at-lincoln-county-farm-field-day/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1729340Z-399841-723@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180518 SUMMARY:Sierra Club's Organizing and Leadership training RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the West Virginia Chapter of Sierra Club's O rganizing and Leadership training this spring. The training will be at the WVU Adventure Basecamp at Cooper's Rock State Park in Morgantown\, WV\, a nd will last from 5PM Friday\, May 18th to noon Sunday May 20th. Attendanc e is free\, with lunch being provided on Saturday and dormitory-style bunk lodging provided Friday and Saturday night as shown in the attached pictu re. Restroom and shower facilities are also located on-site. We can also w ork with those requiring other accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Thi s training is a comprehensive organizer program designed to give people th e skills to manage organizing in their local teams\, groups\, committees\, and other units in a just and effective manner. It's a wonderful opportun ity\, and I encourage you to attend if you can. https://docs.google.com/fo rms/d/1VpzRwz3WAqqNPv134HF2YW1Z9DC6_vHyUeQUuQlwnV8/vie X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You are invited to the West Virginia Chapte r of Sierra Club's Organizing and Leadership training this spring. The tra ining will be at the WVU Adventure Basecamp at Cooper's Rock State Park in Morgantown\, WV\, and will last from 5PM Friday\, May 18th to noon Sunday May 20th.
Attendance is free\, with lunch being provided on Satur day and dormitory-style bunk lodging provided Friday and Saturday night as shown in the attached picture. Restroom and shower facilities are also lo cated on-site. We can also work with those requiring other accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
This training is a comprehensive organize r program designed to give people the skills to manage organizing in their local teams\, groups\, committees\, and other units in a just and effecti ve manner. It's a wonderful opportunity\, and I encourage you to attend if you can.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VpzRwz 3WAqqNPv134HF2YW1Z9DC6_vHyUeQUuQlwnV8/vie
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1731550Z-399841-724@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180522 SUMMARY:9th Annual Choose Clean Water Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Choose Clean Water Conference will be held on Tu esday\, May 22 - 23 at the Lancaster Marriott in Lancaster\, PA. Each year \, the Coalition’s Choose Clean Water Conference brings together a compreh ensive and diverse group of more than 300 people from throughout the Chesa peake Bay region. The conference provides a 2-day forum for participants t o learn about the most important and up-to-date Chesapeake restoration iss ues\, network with fellow Chesapeake Bay supporters and activists\, develo p strategies to advance federal\, regional and local restoration goals\, a nd learn from successes. https://www.choosecleanwater.org/choose-clean-wat er-conference/2018/5/22/9th-annual-choos X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 9th Annual Choose Clean Water Conferenc e will be held on Tuesday\, May 22 - 23 at the Lancaster Marriott in Lanca ster\, PA.
Each year\, the Coalition&rsquo\;s Choose Clean Water C onference brings together a comprehensive and diverse group of more than 3 00 people from throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. The conference provid es a 2-day forum for participants to learn about the most important and up -to-date Chesapeake restoration issues\, network with fellow Chesapeake Ba y supporters and activists\, develop strategies to advance federal\, regio nal and local restoration goals\, and learn from successes.
https://www.choosecleanwater.org/choose-clean-water-conference/201 8/5/22/9th-annual-choos
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1733380Z-399841-725@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180626 SUMMARY:UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference The 2018 UCOWR/NIW R Annual Water Resources Conference will be held June 26-28 in Pittsburgh\ , PA. The conference gathers professionals in research\, education\, manag ement\, and policy to discuss water resource issues across the region\, na tion\, and globe. Professionals and students from all water resources disc iplines are invited to engage in conversation about the critical challenge s and opportunities. For more information about the conference and the cal l for abstracts\, please visit the conference website. THE INSTITUTE OF WATER SECURITY AND SCIENCE Office of the Director: Jason A. Hubbart\, Ph.D . PO BOX 6108 | 3109 Agricultural Sciences Bldg. | WVU Davis College Morga ntown\, WV 26506-6108 Office: 304-293-2472 Email: IWSS@mail.wvu.edu http:/ /ucowr.org/conferences X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources C onference
The 2018 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Con ference will be held June 26-28 in Pittsburgh\, PA. The conference gathers professionals in research\, education\, management\, and policy to discus s water resource issues across the region\, nation\, and globe. Profession als and students from all water resources disciplines are invited to engag e in conversation about the critical challenges and opportunities. For mor e information about the conference and the call for abstracts\, please vis it the conference website.
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THE INSTITUTE OF WATER SECURITY AND SCIENCE
Office of the Director: Jason A. Hubbart\, Ph .D.
PO BOX 6108 | 3109 Agricultural Sciences Bldg. | WVU Davis Col lege
Morgantown\, WV 26506-6108
Office: 304-293-2472
Email: IWSS@mail.wvu.edu
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1740420Z-399841-728@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180617 SUMMARY:Appalachian Geoscience GeoCamp RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Geoscience GeoCamp The Davis College of Agriculture \, Natural Resources and Design\, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and West V irginia Geological & Economic Survey have teamed up to initiate the Appala chian Geoscience GeoCamp this summer. This 5 day\, 4-night summer adventur e camp is designed to engage high school students in Science\, Technology\ , Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through outdoor recreation and advent ure-based activities. Participants will engage in the discovery of natural science\, with a strong emphasis on observational\, surveying and mapping skills and methods. The GeoCamp will give participants tools to better un derstanding the world they live in\, and will seek to ignite interest in G eoSTEM career paths. The camp is open to 12-15 high school students in gra des 9-11\, with flexibility for those entering 12th grade. https://adventu rewv.wvu.edu/davis-geo-camp X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Appalachian Geoscience GeoCamp
The Davis College of Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Desi gn\, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and \;West Virginia Geological &\; Eco nomic Survey have teamed up to initiate the Appalachian Geoscie nce GeoCamp this summer. This 5 day\, 4-night summer adventure camp is des igned to engage high school students in Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through outdoor recreation and adventure-based act ivities. Participants will engage in the discovery of natural science\, wi th a strong emphasis on observational\, surveying and mapping skills and m ethods. The GeoCamp will give participants tools to better understanding t he world they live in\, and will seek to ignite interest in GeoSTEM career paths.
The camp is open to 12-15 high school students in grades 9 -11\, with flexibility for those entering 12th grade.
https://adventurewv.wvu.edu/davis-geo-camp
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1750330Z-399841-727@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180503 SUMMARY:Webinar: Powerful grant stratigies DESCRIPTION:Building a Powerful Grants Strategy This webinar will take part icipants through the process of establishing a grants calendar for the nex t 12 to 18 months. Fast-paced\, and filled with action steps\, Cynthia Ada ms\, CEO of GrantStation\, will discuss how to design and adopt a Grant De cision Matrix before beginning the process of building a specific grants s trategy for each project. All participants will also receive a set of work sheets that they can use to create their own approach to building an overa ll grantseeking strategy for their organization. This presentation is gear ed towards beginning and intermediate grantwriters. Advanced grantwriters may also find it useful as a refresher course. https://grantstation.com/we binar/building-powerful-grants-strategy-2018-2019 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building a Powerful Grants Strategy
This webinar will take participants through the process of establishing a grants calendar for the next 12 to 18 months. Fast-pace d\, and filled with action steps\, Cynthia Adams\, CEO of GrantStation\, w ill discuss how to design and adopt a Grant Decision Matrix before beginni ng the process of building a specific grants strategy for each project. Al l participants will also receive a set of worksheets that they can use to create their own approach to building an overall grantseeking strategy for their organization. This presentation is geared towards beginning and int ermediate grantwriters. Advanced grantwriters may also find it useful as a refresher course.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1744580Z-399841-730@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180510 SUMMARY:Webinar: Proposals to Foundations DESCRIPTION:How to Craft a Proposal to a Foundation Proposal writing is the skill most sought after by savvy nonprofit staff members. On the one hand \, writing a grant proposal is quite simple and follows a basic formula. H owever\, submitting a proposal may be your only chance to put the case for funding your organization in front of a foundation\, so you want to be su re to do it right. In this webinar\, Judith Margolin provides invaluable t ips on developing a compelling proposal narrative\, what your proposal pac kage should include\, how to let your funder take the lead\, and advice on writing and submission techniques that get your proposal noticed by found ation decision makers. This webinar is intended for the novice proposal wr iter. https://grantstation.com/webinar/how-craft-proposal-foundation-2 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to Craft a Proposal to a Founda tion
Proposal writing is the skill most sought after by s avvy nonprofit staff members. On the one hand\, writing a grant proposal i s quite simple and follows a basic formula. However\, submitting a proposa l may be your only chance to put the case for funding your organization in front of a foundation\, so you want to be sure to do it right. In this we binar\, Judith Margolin provides invaluable tips on developing a compellin g proposal narrative\, what your proposal package should include\, how to let your funder take the lead\, and advice on writing and submission techn iques that get your proposal noticed by foundation decision makers. This w ebinar is intended for the novice proposal writer.
https://grantstation.com/w ebinar/how-craft-proposal-foundation-2
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1746520Z-399841-731@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180515 SUMMARY:Webinar: Working with water Decision-Makers DESCRIPTION:Working with your local “Water Decision-Makers” Today more than ever\, organizations working for clean water must engage their communitie s to make critical progress on water issues. Ensuring clean water access f or all is a worthy goal – and communities will rally to support your work if engaged in a process that incorporates their ideas and concerns. This n ew River Network training series provides essential strategies for grassro ots organizing and effective community engagement\, and tactics to grow co mmunity support. https://www.rivernetwork.org/events/ready-set-engage-grow -civic-support-training-series/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Working with your local &ldquo\;Wat er Decision-Makers&rdquo\;
Today more than ever\, organi zations working for clean water must engage their communities to make crit ical progress on water issues. Ensuring clean water access for all is a wo rthy goal &ndash\; and communities will rally to support your work if enga ged in a process that incorporates their ideas and concerns. This new Rive r Network training series provides essential strategies for grassroots org anizing and effective community engagement\, and tactics to grow community support.
https://www.rivernetwork.org/events/ready-s et-engage-grow-civic-support-training-series/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1750030Z-399841-733@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180430 SUMMARY:National Air Quality Awareness Week RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:National Air Quality Awareness Week is April 30 – May 4\, and t he WV Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Division of Air Qua lity (DAQ) is urging people to take steps to reduce their contribution to air pollution. Simple steps to reduce air pollution are: Carpool\, use pub lic transportation\, bike or walk whenever possible\; Follow gasoline refu eling instructions and be careful not to spill fuel. Refueling your car in the evening or early morning when it is cooler reduces your contribution to ozone pollution\; Keep your car\, boat\, and other engines properly tun ed\; Be sure your tires are properly inflated\; Use environmentally-safe p aints and cleaning products whenever possible\; Look for the ENERGY STAR l abel when buying home or office equipment\, and\; Mulch or compost leaves and yard waste. The DAQ maintains a statewide network for monitoring air q uality. Air monitors located around the state record the concentrations of major pollutants. These raw measurements are then converted into an “Air Quality Index” (AQI) value\, using standard formulas developed by the US E nvironmental Protection Agency. The reported index is updated at: www.dep .wv.gov/daq/air-monitoring/Pages/AirQualityIndex.aspx and is also availabl e at www.airnow.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Nationa l Air Quality Awareness Week \;is April 30 &ndash\; May 4\, and the WV Department of Environmental Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is urging people to take steps to reduce th eir contribution to air pollution. Simple steps to reduce air pollution ar e:
The DAQ maintains a s tatewide network for monitoring air quality. Air monitors located around t he state record the concentrations of major pollutants. These raw measurem ents are then converted into an &ldquo\;Air Quality Index&rdquo\; (AQI) va lue\, using standard formulas developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency. \;
The reported index is updated at: www.dep.wv.gov/daq/air-m
onitoring/Pages/AirQualityIndex.aspx and is also availab
le at
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180427T1920170Z-399841-735@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210715 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Agal blooms in the Potomac basin: Because the blooms have the p otential to produce toxins\, people should avoid direct contact with the c lumps of algae\, although no fish kills\, or other environmental damage ha s been documented and earlier tests have shown extremely low levels in the algae itself. The ICPRB and some university programs have coordinated wit h governments in researching these blooms and their potential effects. Mor e discussion about water contact safety can been found on ICPRB’s Is it Sa fe to Swim and Algal Blooms pages. ICPRB seeks a water resources scientist for a two-year term position in its water resources program. The individ ual will be required to work with staff to implement the Basin Water Resou rces Plan and to develop and implement complementary water resources plann ing efforts at the local and regional scale in the Potomac basin. In this issue: Angling on the North Branch of the Potomac River\; As an Anacostia tributary is restored\, DC residents reap the benefits\; Virginia bowfishe r lands state record goldfish in tributary of Potomac River\; Virginia wil dlife expert: Don’t release your aquarium fish into the wild\; Group hosti ng events to educate public on Shenandoah river’s importance and more. Cli ck-Here for all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Agal blooms in the Potomac basin: Because the blooms have the potential to produce toxins\, people s hould avoid direct contact with the clumps of algae\, although no fish kil ls\, or other environmental damage has been documented and earlier tests h ave shown extremely low levels in the algae itself. The ICPRB and some uni versity programs have coordinated with governments in researching these bl ooms and their potential effects. More discussion about water contact safe ty can been found on ICPRB&rsquo\;s \;Is it Safe to Sw im \;and \;Algal Blooms&nb sp\;pages.
ICPRB seeks a water resources scientist for a two-year term position in its water resources program. \; The individual will b e required to work with staff to implement the \;Basin Water Resources Plan \;and to develop and impleme nt complementary water resources planning efforts at the local and regiona l scale in the Potomac basin.
In this issue:
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210715T1819410Z-399841-4001@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210603 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB temperature data loggers are intended to monitor inst ream water temperature every 15 minutes through the summer in priority str eams to describe the habitat potential for coldwater species such as trout . These loggers complement temperature monitoring work already being done by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the North Branch Potomac River watershed. The ICPRB also is supporting a creel survey condu cted with DNR. In addition to collecting numbers\, ICPRB aquatic biologist s has been collecting stories from some of the anglers who have used the N orth Branch for decades. Ultimately\, ICPRB will use these new temperature \, fisheries\, water quality\, instream flow\, and non-biological use data to model different scenarios to enhance the natural resources and economy of the region. In this issue: Nutria's further spread across Virginia wet lands could mean closer access to the Potomac River for invasive rodent\; ‘Cicada Olympics’ engages curiosity and competition\; Changes in concentra tions and source of nitrogen along the Potomac River with watershed land u se\; EPA cites Alliant Techsystems Operations for environmental violations at Navy facility in Keyser\, WV\; And more… Click-Here for the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB te mperature data loggers are intended to monitor instream water temperature every 15 minutes through the summer in priority streams to describe the ha bitat potential for coldwater species such as trout. These loggers complem ent temperature monitoring work already being done by the Maryland Departm ent of Natural Resources (DNR) in the North Branch Potomac River watershed . The ICPRB also is supporting a creel survey conducted with DNR. In addit ion to collecting numbers\, ICPRB aquatic biologists has been collecting s tories from some of the anglers who have used the North Branch for decades . Ultimately\, ICPRB will use these new temperature\, fisheries\, water qu ality\, instream flow\, and non-biological use data to model different sce narios to enhance the natural resources and economy of the region.< /p>
In this issue: Nut ria's further spread across Virginia wetlands could mean closer access to the Potomac River for invasive rodent\; &lsquo\;Cicada Olympics&rsquo\; engages curiosity and competition\; C hanges in concentrations and source of nitrogen along the Potomac River wi th watershed land use\; EPA cites Alliant Techsystems Operations for environmental violati ons at Navy facility in Keyser\, WV\; And more&hellip\; \;Click-Here for the details .
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210603T1758270Z-399841-3941@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210604 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: National Wa ter Quality Practitioners Guide EPA's FY22 Budget Request Cyanotoxins and Preparedness Response Toolkit Stormwater Funding and Financing Webinar Thr ee PFAS Added to TRI Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap re minds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important infor mation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importa nt information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210604T1941190Z-399841-3946@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T130000 SUMMARY:Ohio River Basin Research DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Basin Research Webinar: Designing and Communicating Data- Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and PFAS. Featuring presenters from ORSA NCO and USEPA. Join us for a free lunchtime webinar about the types of dat a collected in the Ohio River by federal agencies. Learn about data collec tion for PFAS and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and how communities can use this information to advocate for healthy\, clean water. Register here. The webinar is coordinated by the Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) and featur es speakers from USEPA and the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commissi on (ORSANCO). This is the first webinar in a series of three. Save the dat e for future lunchtime presentations about the Ohio River on the second Tu esday of each winter month - February 8 and March 8. PDF flyer X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River B asin Research Webinar: Designing and Communicating Data- Harmful Algal Blo oms (HABs) and PFAS. Featuring presenters from ORSANCO and USEPA.
Join us for a free lunchtime webinar about the types of data collected in the Ohio River by federal agencies. Learn about data collection for PFAS and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and h ow communities can use this information to advocate for healthy\, clean wa ter. Register here.
The webinar is coordinated by the Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA ) and features speakers from USEPA and the Ohio River Valley Water San itation Commission (ORSANCO). This is the first webinar in a series of thr ee. Save the date for future lunchtime presentations about the Ohio River on the second Tuesday of each winter month - February 8 and March 8.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230105T1738280Z-399841-5082@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210802 SUMMARY:Ohio River mini-sweep DESCRIPTION:ORSANCO mini-sweeps along Ohio River Since 1989\, the Ohio Rive r Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) has partnered with the envi ronmental protection agencies from West Virginia\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Oh io\, Kentucky\, and Pennsylvania on the Ohio River Sweep – an annual volun teer cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River. Volunteers from the six states which border the Ohio River remove litter at multiple locations along the river and many of its tributaries. Safety concerns sur rounding the COVID-19 pandemic prohibit the large groups of volunteers tha t typically participate in the event\, so the Ohio River Sweep has introdu ced “Mini-Sweeps.” Mini-Sweep participants in West Virginia choose the dat e and location of their cleanup and WVDEP’s REAP program and ORSANCO will provide support and supplies to hold a socially distanced cleanup event. M ini-Sweep events can be held any time between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31\, 2021 an d should be conducted in small groups to allow for social-distancing pract ices. All sweeps must follow current state and local COVID-19 mandates. Vo lunteers wishing to participate can contact REAP’s Make It Shine program a t DEPwvmis@wv.gov or 1-800-322-5530 to plan their cleanup and arrange for supplies. More information is available on the WVDEP-REAP webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ORSANCO mini -sweeps along Ohio River
Sin ce 1989\, the Ohio River Valley Wat er Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) has partnered with th e environmental protection agencies from West Virginia\, Illinois\, Indian a\, Ohio\, Kentucky\, and Pennsylvania on the Ohio River Sweep &ndash\; an annual volunteer cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River . Volunteers from the six states which border the Ohio River remove litter at multiple locations along the river and many of its tributaries.
Safety concerns surrounding the CO VID-19 pandemic prohibit the large groups of volunteers that typically par ticipate in the event\, so the Ohio River Sweep has introduced &ldquo\;Min i-Sweeps.&rdquo\; Mini-Sweep participants in West Virginia choose the date and location of their cleanup and WVDEP&rsquo\;s REAP program and ORSANCO will provide support and supplies to hold a socially distanced cleanup ev ent. Mini-Sweep events can be held any time between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31\, 2 021 and should be conducted in small groups to allow for social-distancing practices. All sweeps must follow current state and local COVID-19 mandat es.
Volunteers wishing to pa rticipate can contact REAP&rsquo\;s Make It Shine program at \;DEPwvmis@wv.gov \;or 1-800-322-5530 to p lan their cleanup and arrange for supplies. More information is available on the WVDEP-REAP webpage.
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210722T1645510Z-399841-4015@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 SUMMARY:Ohio River mini-sweep DESCRIPTION:ORSANCO mini-sweeps along Ohio River Since 1989\, the Ohio Rive r Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) has partnered with the envi ronmental protection agencies from West Virginia\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Oh io\, Kentucky\, and Pennsylvania on the Ohio River Sweep – an annual volun teer cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River. Volunteers from the six states which border the Ohio River remove litter at multiple locations along the river and many of its tributaries. Safety concerns sur rounding the COVID-19 pandemic prohibit the large groups of volunteers tha t typically participate in the event\, so the Ohio River Sweep has introdu ced “Mini-Sweeps.” Mini-Sweep participants in West Virginia choose the dat e and location of their cleanup and WVDEP’s REAP program and ORSANCO will provide support and supplies to hold a socially distanced cleanup event. M ini-Sweep events can be held any time between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31\, 2021 an d should be conducted in small groups to allow for social-distancing pract ices. All sweeps must follow current state and local COVID-19 mandates. Vo lunteers wishing to participate can contact REAP’s Make It Shine program a t DEPwvmis@wv.gov or 1-800-322-5530 to plan their cleanup and arrange for supplies. More information is available on the WVDEP-REAP webpage. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ORSANCO mini -sweeps along Ohio River
Sin ce 1989\, the \;Ohio River Vall ey Water Sanitation Commission \;(ORSANCO) has partn ered with the environmental protection agencies from West Virginia\, Illin ois\, Indiana\, Ohio\, Kentucky\, and Pennsylvania on the Ohio River Sweep &ndash\; an annual volunteer cleanup that extends the entire length of th e Ohio River. Volunteers from the six states which border the Ohio River r emove litter at multiple locations along the river and many of its tributa ries.
Safety concerns surrou nding the COVID-19 pandemic prohibit the large groups of volunteers that t ypically participate in the event\, so the Ohio River Sweep has introduced &ldquo\;Mini-Sweeps.&rdquo\; Mini-Sweep participants in West Virginia cho ose the date and location of their cleanup and WVDEP&rsquo\;s REAP program and ORSANCO will provide support and supplies to hold a socially distance d cleanup event. Mini-Sweep events can be held any time between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31\, 2021 and should be conducted in small groups to allow for socia l-distancing practices. All sweeps must follow current state and local COV ID-19 mandates.
Volunteers w ishing to participate can contact REAP&rsquo\;s Make It Shine program at&n bsp\;DEPwvmis@wv.gov \;or 1-800-3 22-5530 to plan their cleanup and arrange for supplies. More information i s available on the \; WVDEP-REAP webpage.
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ORSANCO mini -sweeps along Ohio River
Sin ce 1989\, the \;Ohio River Vall ey Water Sanitation Commission \;(ORSANCO) has partn ered with the environmental protection agencies from West Virginia\, Illin ois\, Indiana\, Ohio\, Kentucky\, and Pennsylvania on the Ohio River Sweep &ndash\; an annual volunteer cleanup that extends the entire length of th e Ohio River. Volunteers from the six states which border the Ohio River r emove litter at multiple locations along the river and many of its tributa ries.
Safety concerns surrou nding the COVID-19 pandemic prohibit the large groups of volunteers that t ypically participate in the event\, so the Ohio River Sweep has introduced &ldquo\;Mini-Sweeps.&rdquo\; Mini-Sweep participants in West Virginia cho ose the date and location of their cleanup and WVDEP&rsquo\;s REAP program and ORSANCO will provide support and supplies to hold a socially distance d cleanup event. Mini-Sweep events can be held any time between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31\, 2021 and should be conducted in small groups to allow for socia l-distancing practices. All sweeps must follow current state and local COV ID-19 mandates.
Volunteers w ishing to participate can contact REAP&rsquo\;s Make It Shine program at&n bsp\;DEPwvmis@wv.gov \;or 1-800-3 22-5530 to plan their cleanup and arrange for supplies. More information i s available on the \; WVDEP-REAP webpage.
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Land Prioritizati on Mapping for Protecting Drinking Water Quality \;is a new tool p rovided by the \;Potomac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership \;(DWSPP) deve loped through \;funding \;from the U.S. Endowment for Fore stry and Communities and eight DWSPP member water suppliers. The collabora tion among Berkeley County Public Service District\, DC Water\, Fairfax Wa ter\, Frederick County\, Loudoun Water\, Town of Leesburg\, Washington Aqu educt\, WSSC Water\, and ICPRB sought to identify and rank parcels of land in the Potomac River basin most beneficial to protecting drinking water q uality.
In this issu e: \;Health Department warns against algae blooms in Shenandoah River\; State record for biggest goldfis h caught is broken in Potomac River\; Regional fishing o pen comes to town\; West Virginia ditching old culvert designs to create fish-friendly passages\; Maryland must do more to stop polluting overburdened communit ies\; D EP monitoring water quality in Cacapon River watershed\; Chemical found in playgrounds is killing fish\, scientists say And more&hellip \; Click-Here for details.
River Networ k is launching 5-7 Community-Led Research (CLR) projects an d Leadership Development (LD) programs. Selected organizati ons receive up to $8\,000 in funding and direct technical assistance to ad vance their project. River Network is particularly interested in partnerin g with organizations that are: (1) working to advance climate resilience\, (2) focused on equitable outcomes and a credible stakeholder with communi ties that are at greatest risk\, and (3) able to leverage or contribute to existing climate resilience initiatives. If your organization is interest ed in this opportunity or know of others that might be\, please fill out this simple interest form. \;
There&rsquo\ ;s a rarely a waterway that doesn&rsquo\;t require a crossing at some poin t. But creating a crossing doesn&rsquo\;t just mean building a bridge or s lapping on some asphalt or concrete to make a road. You must make sure the water still has a way to move through. Why? Well\, in a large part so tha t fish can travel. But streams and creeks in the Chesapeake Bay region are also important to other aquatic plants and animals\, and they send freshw ater downstream to the Bay.
Safe fish passage has long been a concern across the Bay watershed\, and f or the past several years\, officials in West Virginia have been making a push to tackle the issue. Not only have they been finding ways to design c ulverts that pass under roads so that they&rsquo\;re more fish-friendly\, but they&rsquo\;ve also been searching out the roads where those culverts need improvement.
It&rsquo\; s not an easy task\, considering there are about 37\,000 miles of roads in West Virginia and about 7\,000 bridges. That&rsquo\;s many hundreds of wa ter crossings to check on. The project is very much a work in progress\, s aid Alana Hartman\, the Potoma c Basin Coordinator with WVDEP&rsquo\;s Watershed Improvement Branch. In f act\, if you&rsquo\;re looking for culverts that have been reworked or rep laced\, there won&rsquo\;t be many. Yet. But it&rsquo\;s getting there. It &rsquo\;s just going to take time\, energy &hellip\; and funds.
Click-Here to read more about the ef forts in West Virginia.
T his week's wrap is accessible \;here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important dead lines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210723T1732450Z-399841-4024@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T120000 SUMMARY:Trout in the classroom release DESCRIPTION:Trout in the Classroom Program is excited to announce the sched ule for trout releases! For several months\, classrooms in the Kanawha Val ley have been raising trout\, learning about the trout life cycle\, and th e importance of water quality. This multi-month process culminates with el ementary and middle school students walking their baby trout to a stream a nd releasing them. We invite you to join us at any of the trout release ev ents below. We can always use additional volunteers to assist these young trout wranglers as they release their fish. Morris Creek Watershed Associa tion Building - Map Malden Elementary and Pratt Elementary Questions? P lease call or text (304) 389-0560\, or email: enctu.communications@gmail.c om. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trout in the Classroom Program is excited t o announce the schedule for trout releases! For several months\, classroom s in the Kanawha Valley have been raising trout\, learning about the trout life cycle\, and the importance of water quality. This multi-month proces s culminates with elementary and middle school students walking their baby trout to a stream and releasing them. We invite you to join us at any of the trout release events below. We can always use additional volunteers to assist these young trout wranglers as they release their fish.
Mo rris Creek Watershed Association Building - Map \; \;
Malden Elem entary and Pratt Elementary \;
Question
s? Please call or text (304) 389-0560\, or email: enctu.communications@gmail.com. \;
Trout in the Classroom Program is excited t o announce the schedule for trout releases! For several months\, classroom s in the Kanawha Valley have been raising trout\, learning about the trout life cycle\, and the importance of water quality. This multi-month proces s culminates with elementary and middle school students walking their baby trout to a stream and releasing them. We invite you to join us at any of the trout release events below. We can always use additional volunteers to assist these young trout wranglers as they release their fish.
Ka nawha State Forest (Pool Parking Lot - Map) \;Bible Center School\, Kanawha City Elementary and Holz Elementary
Please call/text (304) 38
9-0560 or email: enctu.communications@
gmail.com with questions\, or for more information.
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| River Ecology Adventure at the Point |
| Riv ers of Steel announces its first homeschool program in collaboration with the naturalists at Point Stat e Park. The midday event\, River Ecology Adventure at The P oint\, is scheduled for Friday\, May 4 from 10 AM &ndash\; 2:30 PM. F or more information or to register click here. |
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180417T1939040Z-399841-678@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180420 SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Parks Earth Day RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Parks Earth Day At the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy\ , every day is Earth Day! In honor of international Earth Day\, hundreds o f Pittsburgh neighbors celebrate in Frick Park during this fun and free tw o-day event. All events take place at the Frick Environmental Center unles s otherwise noted. FRIDAY\, APRIL 20TH 6 - 9PM | Community Campfire Join u s for an all-ages community campfire under the stars. We'll have the fire and sticks\, you bring your own hot dogs and s'more fixings. Note: This ev ent takes place at Frick Park Falls Ravine Shelter. SATURDAY\, APRIL 21ST 8 - 11AM | Volunteer Event Make a positive mark on your park as a voluntee r! This event is held in partnership with Comcast. Registration is require d for the volunteer event. Registration is now FULL. 11:30AM - 4PM | Natur alist-led Walks and Hikes Join Parks Conservancy naturalists and partners from across the city for a variety of hikes and activities throughout Fric k Park. Hikes last approximately one hour. Walks are each one hour long an d start at noon. 1:30PM\, and 3PM. Ongoing | Activities\, Exhibits\, and E vents Throughout Earth Day 2018 you can also find and experience local ven dors\, organizations\, and artists. https://www.facebook.com/events/182314 6207989568/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pittsburgh Parks Earth Day
At the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy\, every day is Earth Day! In honor of international Earth Day\, hundreds of Pittsburgh neighbors celeb rate in Frick Park during this fun and free two-day event. All events take place at the Frick Environmental Center unle ss otherwise noted.
FRIDAY\, APRIL 20TH 6 - 9PM | Community Campfi re Join us for an all-ages community campfire under the stars. We'll have the fire and sticks\, you bring your own hot dogs and s'more fixings. Note : This event takes place at Frick Park Falls Ravine Shelter.
SATUR DAY\, APRIL 21ST 8 - 11AM | Volunteer Event Make a positive mark on your p ark as a volunteer! This event is held in partnership with Comcast. Regist ration is required for the volunteer event. Registration is now FULL.
11:30AM - 4PM | Naturalist-led Walks and Hikes Join Parks Conservancy naturalists and partners from across the city for a variety of hikes and a ctivities throughout Frick Park. Hikes last approximately one hour. Walks are each one hour long and start at noon.
1:30PM\, and 3PM. Ongoin g | Activities\, Exhibits\, and Events Throughout Earth Day 2018 you can a lso find and experience local vendors\, organizations\, and artists.
https://www.facebook.co m/events/1823146207989568/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180417T1947230Z-399841-679@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210427 SUMMARY:NPS-RTCA DESCRIPTION:Over the last 20 years\, the National Park Service – Rivers\, T rails and Conservation Assistance (NPS-RTCA) program and the American Soci ety of Landscape Architects (ASLA) have collaborated on more than 80 conse rvation and outdoor recreation projects across the country. Through this n ational partnership\, we pair the planning skills of NPS-RTCA staff with t he design expertise of ASLA volunteers to help communities plan and manage their natural\, recreational\, and cultural resources. Together\, we prov ide pro bono facilitation and planning assistance to neighborhoods\, nonpr ofits\, tribes\, and state and local governments – helping them turn their visions into reality while extending the missions of the National Park Se rvice and ASLA. Click-Here to learn about examples of the successful partn erships. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Over the las t 20 years\, the National Park Service &ndash\; \;Rivers\, Trails and Conservation Assista nce (NPS-RTCA) program and the American Society of Lands cape Architects (ASLA) have collaborated on more than 80 conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the country. Through this national part nership\, we pair the planning skills of NPS-RTCA staff with the design ex pertise of ASLA volunteers to help communities plan and manage their natur al\, recreational\, and cultural resources. Together\, we provide pro bono facilitation and planning assistance to neighborhoods\, nonprofits\, trib es\, and state and local governments &ndash\; helping them turn their visi ons into reality while extending the missions of the National Park Service and ASLA.
Click-Here \;to learn about examples of th e successful partnerships.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20210427T1222370Z-399841-3867@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207 SUMMARY:River Wrenches DESCRIPTION:The Coal River Group (CRG) creates new Volunteer -River Clean U p Aid program “River Wrenches“. The rivers are cleaner in the Coal River W atershed and hundreds of volunteers have helped in the cleanup. Bill Curre y\, Chairman of the CGR announced today that more help is coming for these hardworking citizens. Currey announced the program during a tour CRG’s ne w Wrenches tool room and supply center at its Tornado\, WV River Center. V olunteers Michelle Martin\, Diana Lumadue and Tom Lumadue attended. The pr ogram has been funded by a combination of support from our many private an d philanthropic supporters. We have used money provided by funds from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation\, and the Private Foundation of the TC E nergy Company. “The programs budget is approximately $5\,000 presently” Sa ys Currey but we have secured additional funds from the WV Stream Partners program along with funds from the Bob and Nancy Dehart donation to spend an additional $10\,000 by Spring for promotional billboards to be located throughout the communities and highways in the Coal River watershed. The t ools available free for volunteers include battery powered winches\, chain saws\, hand tools of all types\, Aluminum boats and small 2.5 horsepower j et motors for towing Tire laden boats and stream bank dollies and trailers . We only ask volunteers to check in\, sign a limit of liability waiver\, and return the tools each Thursday after checking out the tools on the pre vious Friday. A credit card-based security deposit will be required for th e most expensive equipment. Email coalrivergroup@gmail or call 304-722-305 5 to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Coal Riv er Group (CRG) creates new Volunteer -River Clean Up Aid program &ldquo\;< span style='color: #3366ff\;'>River Wrenches&ldquo\;. The rivers are cleaner in the Coal River Watershed and hundreds of volunteers have he lped in the cleanup. Bill Currey\, Chairman of the CGR announced today tha t more help is coming for these hardworking citizens.
Currey announced the program during a tour CRG&r squo\;s new Wrenches tool room and supply center at its Tornado\, WV River Center. Volunteers Michelle Martin\, Diana Lumadue and Tom Lumadue attend ed. The program has been funded by a combination of support from our many private and philanthropic supporters. We have used money provided by funds from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation\, and the Private Foundation o f the TC Energy Company. &ldquo\;The programs budget is approximately $5\, 000 presently&rdquo\; Says Currey but we have secured additional funds fro m the WV Stream Partners program along with funds from the Bob and Nancy D ehart donation to spend an additional $10\,000 by Spring for promotional b illboards to be located throughout the communities and highways in the Coa l River watershed.
The tools available free for volunteers include battery powered winches\, chainsaws \, hand tools of all types\, Aluminum boats and small 2.5 horsepower jet m otors for towing Tire laden boats and stream bank dollies and trailers. We only ask volunteers to check in\, sign a limit of liability waiver\, and return the tools each Thursday after checking out the tools on the previou s Friday. A credit card-based security deposit will be required for the mo st expensive equipment. Email \; coalrivergroup@gmail or call 304-722-3055 to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20211207T1447580Z-399841-4246@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T160000 SUMMARY:Science Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join the Clay Center here at Capitol Market from 12-4 on select Saturdays to learn all kinds of fun Science. Hands on experiments include d! This event is FREE and open to the public. Click the links to learn mor e. http://capitolmarket.net/events/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=list &tribe-bar-search=science https://www.facebook.com/events/541640219551196/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Cla
y Center here at Capitol Market from 12-4 on select Saturdays to learn all
kinds of fun Science. Hands on experiments included!
This eve
nt is FREE and open to the public. \;Click the links to learn more.
Join the Cla
y Center here at Capitol Market from 12-4 on select Saturdays to learn all
kinds of fun Science. Hands on experiments included!
This eve
nt is FREE and open to the public. \;Click the links to learn more.
WV Rivers Coalition\, Trout Unlimited and A ppalachian Voices are pleased to announce a free day-long \;volunteer water quality monitoring training \;on \;Saturday\, April \;28\, from \;10:00 am &ndash\; 4:00 pm \;at the \;Bent Mountain Center.
The workshop is limited to 25 people. \;Volunteers who can visit streams at least once a month and after significant rain events before\, during\, and after pipeline construction are encouraged to apply. Lunch and water quality monitoring kits are provided. Attendees should dr ess appropriately for a class that will be both indoors and outdoors. Regi stration is required.
Register at: \;http://appvoices.org/fracking/wate r-monitor-training/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180423T1334380Z-399841-698@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012 SUMMARY:The HUB news DESCRIPTION:You could receive up to $50\,000 to improve your community T-Mo bile's Hometown Grant supports a variety of community projects\, like revi talizing a town hall\, a senior center\, a local little league field\, or any space where friends and neighbors gather. Small towns with populations less than 50\,000 are eligible to apply and recipients are selected and a warded on a quarterly basis. Apply for up to $50\,000 here. Bring positive momentum to your community with a monthly event series Are you working to bring energy into your community? Do you want to see more people in your downtown spaces? Are there local craftspeople\, artists\, farmers\, and ot her entrepreneurs in your region that you’d like to bring together? We're breaking down how you can make some major positive change in your communit y with regular monthly events. Read the blog here. Congratulations\, WV Wo nder Woman! The Hub's Director of Community Engagement\, Amanda Workman Sc ott\, has been named one of WV Living's 2021 West Virginia Wonder Women! O ver 50 community changemakers in the Mountain State have been named Wonder Women this year. Learn more about the women who are making WV a better pl ace to live for all. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You could receive \;up to $50\,000 to improve your community
T-Mobile's Hometown Grant suppor ts a variety of community projects\, like revitalizing a town hall\, a sen ior center\, a local little league field\, or any space where friends and neighbors gather. Small towns with populations less than 50\,000 are eligi ble to apply and recipients are selected and awarded on a quarterly basis. \;Apply for up to $50\,000 here.
Bring positive momentum to your community with a month ly event series
Are you working to bring energy into your community? Do you want to see more people in your downtown spaces? Are there local craftspeople\, artists\, f armers\, and other entrepreneurs in your region that you&rsquo\;d like to bring together? We're breaking down how you can make some major positive c hange in your community with regular monthly events. \;Read the blog her e.
Congratulatio ns\, WV Wonder Woman!
The Hub's Director of Community Engagement\, Amanda Workman Scott\, has been named one of WV Living's 2021 West Virginia Wonder Women! Over 50 co mmunity changemakers in the Mountain State have been named Wonder Women th is year. \;Learn more about \;the women who are making WV a better p lace to live for all.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
SUMMARY:Berkeley County Tire Collection
DESCRIPTION:Location: South Berkeley Recycling Center l 637 Pilgrim St\, In
wood\, WV Rules Only tires from state residents will be accepted\, no tire
s from businesses. A 10 tire per person limit will be strictly enforced. T
ires must be off the rim. We accept only passenger car or light truck tire
s.
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Location:&nb sp\;South Berkeley Recycling Center \;l \;637 Pilgrim St\, Inwood\, WV
Rules
Seed librari es have been established all across the state as part of the \;Grow This Throwdown. A \;variety of s eeds that can be 'checked out' to fill up your garden beds. \;Check out the map \;to find the seed library closest to you! \;< /p>
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20260227T1619240Z-399841-7001@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200409 SUMMARY:USGS data system learning DESCRIPTION:USGS Water Data System Learning and Engagement Opportunity The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Source Water Collaborative is developing a N ext Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) as a result of substantial a dvances in water science. The NGWOS will provide real-time data on water q uantity and quality in more affordable and rapid ways than previously poss ible\, and in more locations. Characteristics of the NGWOS include: (1) st ate-of-the-art measurements\; (2) array of sensors at selected sites\, (3) increased spatial and temporal coverage\; (4) new technology testing/impl ementation\; and (5) modernized of data storage and delivery. The data wil l be coupled to advanced modeling tools to inform water operations\, decis ion-making during water emergencies\, assessments of past trends in water quantity and quality\, and forecasts of future water availability. The NGW OS goal is to help fill in data and knowledge gaps with monitoring focused on medium-sized watersheds and underlying aquifers in areas that are faci ng important water resource challenges. A pilot in the Delaware River Basi n (DRB) occured in 2018 and planning for an integrated water observing sys tem in the headwaters of the Upper Colorado\, Gunnison River Basin (UCOL) began in 2019. A webinar on the UCOL NGWOS and associated water science pr ograms will be held on April 9th. Email Sandy Eberts or Chad Wagner to rec eive more information on this and other upcoming webinars\, stakeholder me etings and program updates. Please put “STAKEHOLDER REGISTRY” in the subje ct line and include your first name\, last name\, organization\, position\ , email address\, state\, and work phone in the body. Visit the NGWOS webs ite to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USGS Water Data System Learning and Engagement O pportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Source Water Collaborative is developing a&n bsp\;Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) \ ;as a result of substantial advances in water science. \;The NGWOS wil l provide real-time data on water quantity and quality in more affordable and rapid ways than previously possible\, and in more locations. Character istics of the NGWOS include: (1) state-of-the-art measurements\; (2) array of sensors at selected sites\, (3) increased spatial and temporal coverag e\; (4) new technology testing/implementation\; and (5) modernized of data storage and delivery. \;The data will be coupled to advanced modeling tools to inform water operations\, decision-making during water emergenci es\, assessments of past trends in water quantity and quality\, and foreca sts of future water availability. The NGWOS \;goal is to help fill in data and knowledge \;gaps with monitoring focused on medium-sized wate rsheds and underlying aquifers in areas that are facing important water re source challenges.
A pilot i n the Delaware River Basin (DRB) occured in 2018 and planning for an integ rated water observing system in the headwaters of the Upper Colorado\, Gun nison River Basin (UCOL) began in 2019. \;A webinar on the UCO L NGWOS and associated water science programs will be held on April 9th. \;Email \;Sandy Eberts< /a> or \;Chad Wagner to receive more information on this and other upcoming webinars\, stakeholder meeting s and program updates. Please put \;&ldquo\;STAKEHOLDER REGISTRY&rdquo \; in the subject line and include your first name\, last name\, organizat ion\, position\, email address\, state\, and work phone in the body. \ ;Visit \;the \;NGWOS website \ ;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200406T1326220Z-399841-2942@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T170000 SUMMARY:What's in your water? DESCRIPTION:What's In Your Water? Is the water in local streams and the pip es in your home safe for you and other living things? Find out how to inve stigate in this webinar featuring citizen science you can do in and around your home. Project scientists from EarthEcho\, Stream Selfie\, and Crowd the Tap will guide you. (LIVE on Zoom and Facebook) RSVP https://zoom.us/w ebinar/register/WN_bd1bD8olQLShRAserzJVXA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Is the water in local streams and the pipes in your ho me safe for you and other living things? Find out how to investigate in th is webinar featuring citizen science you can do in and around your home. P roject scientists from EarthEcho\, Stream Selfie\,< /a> and Crowd the T ap will guide you. (LIVE on Zoom and Facebook)
https://zoom.us/web inar/register/WN_bd1bD8olQLShRAserzJVXA
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20200406T1341290Z-399841-2945@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200413 SUMMARY:PA Extension free courses DESCRIPTION:PA State Extension free courses Grant Writing: How to Find Fund s and Write a Winning Proposal (Length - 4 hours): Write a successful gran t proposal. Learn about the grant review process\, organizational missions \, and public and private funding sources. Working with Volunteers (Length - 3 hours): In this online course\, learn about strategies in volunteer m anagement\, recruitment\, retention\, and supervision to apply as you work with or manage volunteers. Teach for Forests: Forest Education for Teache rs and Youth Leaders (Length - 9½ hours): Learn about trees\, wildlife\, w ater\, and ecology. Learn to teach children and teens with activities and through curriculum recommendations. Understanding Forests: Education for t he General Public (Length - 9 hours): Learn practical knowledge and skills about forest trees\, wildlife\, and water\, as well as forest ecology\, m anagement\, and silviculture. Writing a Manure Management Plan for Pennsyl vania Farmers and Property Owners (Length - 14 hours): PA law requires far ms and properties with animals or that use manure to develop a manure mana gement plan. This course walks you through the process. Woodland Stewardsh ip: Management Practices for Landowners (Length - 12 hours): Learn about f orest ecosystems\, management\, and stewardship practices\, as well as wil dlife\, water\, tree identification and measurement\, and legacy planning. Pond Management for Rural and Farm Pond Owners (Length - 8 hours): Learn basic pond maintenance and how to address common pond issues including exc essive plant and algae growth\, nuisance wildlife\, and fishery management . Private Wells and Water Systems Management (Length - 4 hours): This onli ne course will help you identify the proper location\, construction\, main tenance\, testing and treatment of a water well\, spring or cistern. Grazi ng 101: Sustainable Pasture Management for Livestock (Length - 12 hours): Learn how to sustainably manage beef cattle\, sheep and meat goats on past ure. Understand the variables concerning grazing systems\, paddocks\, fenc ing\, and forage quality. More courses and information at: https://extensi on.psu.edu/shopby/online-courses X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:PA S tate Extension free courses
More courses and information at: https://extension.psu.edu/shopby/online-courses
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200406T1512220Z-399841-2947@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T153000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Healthy Watersheds Grant Program DESCRIPTION:Join us for an overview of priorities for the Healthy Watershed s Grant Program 2018. There will be plenty of time for questions. Webinar registration will be capped at 150 and a full recording will be posted on the HWC website within 24 hours. Learn more at: http://www.usendowment.or g/healthywatersheds.html Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us for an overview of priorities for t he Healthy Watersheds Grant Program \;2018. There will be plenty of time for questions. \; Webinar registration wi ll be capped at 150 and a full recording will be posted on the HWC website within 24 hours.
Learn more at: http://www.usendowment.org/healthywatersheds.html
Register HERE
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170906T1304210Z-399841-436@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T150000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Peaks to People Water Fund DESCRIPTION:Lessons learned in the proof of concept phase and demonstration of the Watershed Investment Tool. Join Heather Schinkel and her team to l earn about their work to accelerate forest restoration in Colorado to redu ce the threat of severe wildfire in watersheds. They will include an overv iew of their business plan and strategic marketing plan. The Peaks to Peop le Water Fund received a Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program award in 2016. Register HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Le ssons learned in the proof of concept phase and demonstration of the Water shed Investment Tool.
Join \;Heather Schink el and her team to learn about their work to accelerate forest restoration in Colorado to reduce the threat of severe wildfire in watersheds. They w ill include an overview of their business plan and strategic marketing pla n. The Peaks to People Water Fund received a Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program award in 2016.
Register HERE
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170906T1305420Z-399841-437@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170906 SUMMARY:WaterNet DESCRIPTION:Fall WaterNet is available at: http://bit.ly/2eFSsjV The WV Wat ershed Network (WVWN) is a group of state and federal agencies\, as well a s nonprofit groups\, committed to providing resources for watershed manage ment in West Virginia. The WaterNet is a tool for watershed associations t o educate themselves on available resources to help them further their eff orts towards water quality and showcase project successes. Article submiss ions are subject to review by the WVWN committee and may be edited. Previo us editions\, click HERE Jami R. Thompson Watershed Resource Center Co ordinator 1900 Kanawha Blvd.\, East Charleston\, WV 25305 (304) 558-0382 ( 800) 682-7866 (In W.Va.) www.wvca.us/wvwrc/index.cfm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fall WaterNet is available at: http://bit.ly/2eFSsjV
The \;WV Water shed Network (WVWN) is a group of state and federal agencies\, as well as nonprofit groups\, committed to providing resources for watershed manageme nt in West Virginia. The WaterNet is a tool for watershed associations to educate themselves on available resources to help them further their effor ts towards water quality and showcase project successes. Article submissio ns are subject to review by the WVWN committee and may be edited. Previous editions\, click \;HERE \; \;
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Jami R. Tho mpson
Watershed Resource Center Coordinator
1900 Kanawha B lvd.\, East
Charleston\, WV 25305
(304) 558-0382
( 800) 682-7866 (In W.Va.)
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170906T1324060Z-399841-438@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406 SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day at the Clay DESCRIPTION:Educators\, join the WVDEP to celebrate Earth Day! We're partne ring with the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia for a f un day of hands-on environmental education for elementary school students. This year’s free event is set for April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along w ith access to the Clay Center\, the event will feature approximately 20 ex hibitors from various state and federal agencies\, including the WVDEP’s W atershed Improvement Branch\, the Youth Environmental Program\, the REAP R ecycling Program\, the US Army Corps of Engineers\, and the USDA Forest Se rvice. These exhibitors will provide interactive displays and activities f ocused on environmental stewardship and resource conservation. To register a school group\, contact email the Clay Center or call 304-561-3570. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Educators\, join the WVDEP to celebrate Earth Day! We're partnering with the Clay Center for the Arts &\; Sciences of West Virginia for a fun day of hands-on environmental education for elementary school students .
This year&rsquo\;s free e vent is set for April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along with access to the C lay Center\, the event will feature approximately 20 exhibitors from vario us state and federal agencies\, including the WVDEP&rsquo\;s Watershed Imp rovement Branch\, the Youth Environmental Program\, the REAP Recycling Pro gram\, the US Army Corps of Engineers\, and the USDA Forest Service. These exhibitors will provide interactive displays and activities focused on en vironmental stewardship and resource conservation.
To register a school group\, contact email the \;Clay Center or call 304-561-3570.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260406T1809010Z-399841-7049@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T150000 SUMMARY:CE-QUAL-W2 DESCRIPTION:WQ Modeling Webinar: Introduction to CE-QUAL-W2 EPA’s Water Qua lity Modeling Workgroup is hosting a series of webinars to help water qual ity professionals better understand surface water quality modeling and how models can be used to solve common problems that face water quality regul ators. The webinars are focused on modeling as it applies to the Total Max imum Daily Load (TMDL)\, Standards\, and Water Quality Permitting Programs \, but they are applicable to a wide range of audiences. These two hour we binars cover everything from modeling basics (e.g.\, model setup and calib ration) to applied water quality modeling of different pollutants. The web inar\, titled “Introduction to CE-QUAL-W2”\, is scheduled for Thursday\, N ovember 15 at 1pm Eastern. This webinar will introduce CE-QUAL-W2\, a 2-d imensional hydrodynamic and water quality model that has been applied to a wide range of water quality problems in rivers\, lakes\, reservoirs\, and estuaries. The model provides time-varying simulation of conventional wat er quality parameters including temperature\, nutrients\, algae\, dissolve d oxygen\, pH\, and sediment. Originally created by the Corps of Engineers \, the current release was developed under supervision of Dr. Scott Wells at Portland State University. Topics to be addressed during this webinar i nclude W2’s basic functionality and application\, limitations of W2\, typi cal applications\, development efforts\, case examples (stratified reservo irs\, river system with riffles and stratified pools)\, and 2 example prob lems. Registration is required and available HERE. The flyer provides addi tional details: Flyer Webinar 17 CEQUALW2_508.pdf Previous webinars are av ailable HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: | | WQ Modeling Webinar: Introduction to CE-QUAL- W2 | EPA&rsquo\;s Water Quality Modeling W orkgroup is hosting a series of webinars to help water quality professiona ls better understand surface water quality modeling and how models can be used to solve common problems that face water quality regulators. The webi nars are focused on modeling as it applies to the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)\, Standards\, and Water Quality Permitting Programs\, but they are applicable to a wide range of audiences. These two hour webinars cover ev erything from modeling basics (e.g.\, model setup and calibration) to appl ied water quality modeling of different pollutants. The webinar\, titled &ldquo\;Introduction to CE-QUAL-W2&rdquo\;\, is sc heduled for Thursday\, November 15 at 1pm Eastern. \; This webinar will introduce CE-QUAL-W2\, a 2-dimensional hydrodynamic and water quality model that has been applied to a wide range of water qualit y problems in rivers\, lakes\, reservoirs\, and estuaries. The model provi des time-varying simulation of conventional water quality parameters inclu ding temperature\, nutrients\, algae\, dissolved oxygen\, pH\, and sedimen t. Originally created by the Corps of Engineers\, the current release was developed under supervision of Dr. Scott Wells at Portland State Universit y. Topics to be addressed during this webinar include W2&rsquo\;s basic fu nctionality and application\, limitations of W2\, typical applications\, d evelopment efforts\, case examples (stratified reservoirs\, river system w ith riffles and stratified pools)\, and 2 example problems. Regist ration is required and available HERE. The f lyer provides additional details: Flyer Webinar 17 CEQUALW2_508.pdf < p>Previous webinars are available HERE. |
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181022T1958440Z-399841-1308@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200722 SUMMARY:WV CB updae DESCRIPTION:WV Chesapeake Bay Update: Summer 2020\, Issue 36 In This Issue New to the Tributary Team! Free Webinar on Virtual Engagement Pollinator W eek Hands-on for Kids Dam Safety Virtual Water Fair Quick links: What's My Watershed? U.S. EPA's Chesapeake Bay TMDL website About WV's Potomac Trib utary Strategy Team Fourteen percent of West Virginia drains into the Ches apeake Bay. In June of 2002\, Governor Bob Wise signed the Chesapeake Bay Program Water Quality Initiative Memorandum of Understanding. By signing t his memo\, West Virginia agreed to develop goals and objectives to reduce nutrient and sediment loading to the Chesapeake Bay. To help WV accomplish these goals\, Project Teams began working in targeted watersheds. These g roups build partnerships\, gather funding\, and identify priority projects that are most important to their local communities. Reducing nonpoint pol lutants in local creeks and rivers will mean healthier water resources tha t are better able to sustain tourism\, fishing\, drinking water supplies\, wildlife habitat\, and other uses. Each one of us can act locally to help achieve these goals. Questions? Contact chesapeakebay@wvca.us X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Chesapeake Bay Update: Summer 2020\, Iss ue 36
In This Issue
Quick links: What's My Watershed? U.S. EPA's Chesapeake Bay TMDL website
< p>About WV's Potomac Tributary Strategy TeamFourteen percent of West Virginia drains into the Chesapeake Bay. In June of 2002\, Governo r Bob Wise signed the Chesapeake Bay Program Water Quality Initiative Memo randum of Understanding. By signing this memo\, West Virginia agreed to de velop goals and objectives to reduce nutrient and sediment loading \;t o the \;Chesapeake Bay. To help WV accomplish these goals\, P roject Teams began working in targeted watersheds. \;These groups buil d partnerships\, gather funding\, and identify priority projects that are most important to their local communities. Reducing nonpoint pollutants in local creeks and rivers will mean healthier water resources that are bett er able to sustain tourism\, fishing\, drinking water supplies\, wildlife habitat\, and other uses. Each one of us can act locally to help achieve t hese goals. Questions? Contact chesapeakebay@wvca.us
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200721T1917340Z-399841-3286@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Fill out the survey about AML. To access the sur vey\, Click-Here. Record breaking walleye caught in Youghiogheny River. C lick-Here to learn more. Former brownfield site along Monongahela River g ets $100-million. Click-Here to learn more. Chemours plant along Ohio Riv er could possibly produce hazardous air pollutants. Click-Here to learn mo re. Fairmont\, WV receives grant to complete rail trail along West Fork R iver. Click-Here to learn more. Upcoming 3RQ Roundtable Webinars. Click-H ere to learn more and Here to register. And more… Click-Here for the deta ils. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more&hellip\; Click-Here for the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20211201T1440330Z-399841-4236@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200709 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB News The ICPRB celebrates its 80th birthday on July 11! O n that day in 1940\, Congress passed the bill creating the commission. It would take several years to organize the agency and for the Potomac jurisd ictions to sign the compact. A few months after congressional approval\, the U.S. would enter World War II. In this issue: Harpers Ferry railroad b ridge reopens for visitors\; 1 on1: Respect the Shenandoah Campaign\; Ener gy Companies Cancel Controversial Pipeline Project\; EPA Announces New Wat er Data Transparency Tool\; Piedmont hoping to secure water supply source\ ; Chesapeake’s grasses hard hit by heat\, high flows in 2019\; Mr. Spells was an important partner in the ICPRB effort to restore American shad to t he Potomac River. Albert Spells: Man\, of faith\, champion of fish Click-H ere to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB News
The ICPRB celebrates its 80th \;birthday on July 11! \;On that day in 1940\, C ongress passed the bill creating the commission. It would take several yea rs to organize the agency and for the Potomac jurisdictions to sign the co mpact. \;A few months after congressional approval\, the U.S. would e nter World War II.
In this issue: \;Harpers Ferry railroad bridge reopens for visitors< /a>\; 1 on1: Respect the Shenandoah Campaign\; Energy Companies Cancel Controversial P ipeline Project\; EPA Announces New Water Data Transparency Tool\; Piedmont hoping to secure water supply source\; Chesapeake&rsquo\;s grasses hard hit by heat\, high fl ows in 2019\; Mr. Spells was an important partner in the ICPRB eff ort to restore American shad to the Potomac River. \;Albert Spells: Man\, of faith\, champion of fish
Clic k-Here to read all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200709T1940100Z-399841-3265@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Sweep season What began as a one-day volunteer clean up has expended to a whole season running from March through October. The event is sponsored by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSAN CO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: orsanco.org. WVDEP Environment Matters video X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River S weep season
What began as a one-day volunteer cleanup has expended to a whole season running from Marc h through October. The event is sponsored by \;Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: \;orsanco.org.
WVDEP Environment Matters video
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250303T1619250Z-399841-6308@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414 SUMMARY:Coming soon - Cheat Festival DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for May 2nd and 3rd and get ready to join F riends of the Cheat in Albright\, WV for great music\, chill vibes\, and a foot-stomping good time. For more information\, check-in often at the Che at Festival Facebook page. Festival Volunteers needed: Join us as a volunt eer at Cheat Fest! Volunteers enjoy free festival admission\, on-site prim itive camping\, and access to the exclusive Saturday backstage charcuterie spread with food and drinks. 2025CheatRiverFestival X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mark your ca lendars for May 2nd and 3rd and get ready to join \;Friends of the Cheat in Albright\, WV for great music\, chill vibes\, and a foot-stomping g ood time. For more information\, check-in often at the \;Cheat Festival \;Facebook page.
Festival Volunteers needed: Joi n us as a volunteer at Cheat Fest! Volunteers enjoy free festival admissio n\, on-site primitive camping\, and access to the exclusive Saturday backs tage charcuterie spread with food and drinks.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250303T1827300Z-399841-6301@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210413 SUMMARY:WV Rivers E-news DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Citizen Advocates Defeat HB 2598 – Oil & Gas Tan k Deregulation Bill Water Policy Wrap-up: What Bills Passed\; What Bills F ailed Great American Outdoors Act Provides Funding for Mon National Forest Federal Infrastructure Plan Would Benefit WV Water Freefolk Brewery in Fa yetteville Releases Beer Benefiting WV Rivers Discounted Tickets to Virtua l Spring Shindig Fundraiser End 4/13 Get Your Candy Darter Pint Glass! And more… Click-Here to read all the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more&hellip\; \;Click-Here to read all the details.
Bite of Science - Martinsburg
Tue | March 26\, 2019 | 5:00 PM
Teacher Enrichment Program - Bite of Science
5:00 &ndash\; 8:00 PM. Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Dinner provided
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College\, Room 1101 13650 Apple Harvest Dr.\, Martin sburg\, WV 25403 | Featuring: Jeff Groff\, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physics Chair\, Institute of Enviro nmental and Physical Sciences\, Shepherd University \; |
| RSVP Deadline: \;12:00 PM &ndash\; Monday\, March 25th. All WV attendees will receive Third Party College C redit and 0.2 CEUs for attending. | |
| 5:00 &ndash\; 8:00 PM. Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Dinne r provided West Virginia Reg ional Technology Park 1740 U nion Carbide Drive South Cha rleston\, WV 25303 | |
| RSVP Deadline: \;12:00 P M &ndash\; Monday\, March 25th. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance. | |
Join us for an interactive\, \;cos t free \;dinner workshop bringing together 30 middle and high school t eachers with two leading scientists and/or engineers from industry\, acade mia\, or government.
Hear about exciting science and engineering research and develop ment in the local community\; View models\, simulations\, videos\, and/or demos\; Network with peers and interface with the speakers\; and Find out about TEP&rsquo\;s free resources and CEE&rsquo\;s student programs.
Register online at: \;https://ceetep.wufoo. com/forms/tep-west-virginia
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:WV Regional Technology Park UID:20190228T1841410Z-399841-1653@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 SUMMARY:Pesticide collection event DESCRIPTION:Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) A Pesticide colle ction event\, sponsored by BCSWA and the WV Dept. of Agriculture will be h eld May 5th from 9AM - 5PM. It is open to any Berkeley County resident (pr oof of residency is required). Participants may dispose of any item with ‘ cide’ in its description (i.e. insecticide\, herbicide\, etc.). Residents with large quantities are encouraged to contact the recycling center prior to drop-off. Website: http://www.berkeleycountyrecycling.com Email: offic e@berkeleycountyrecycling.com Phone: (304) 267-9370 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSW A)
A Pesticide collection event\, sponsored by BCSWA and the WV De pt. of Agriculture will be held May 5th from 9AM - 5PM. It is open to any Berkeley County resident (proof of residency is required). Participants ma y dispose of any item with &lsquo\;cide&rsquo\; in its description (i.e. i nsecticide\, herbicide\, etc.). Residents with large quantities are encour aged to contact the recycling center prior to drop-off.
Website: http://www.berkeleycountyrecycling.co
m
Email: office@berkeleycountyrecycling.com
Phone: (304) 267-9370
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180423T1703220Z-399841-700@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407 SUMMARY:Ohio River Sweep DESCRIPTION:Ohio River Sweep season What began as a one-day volunteer clean up has expended to a whole season running from March through October. The event is sponsored by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSAN CO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: orsanco.org. WVDEP Environment Matters video X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ohio River S weep season
What began as a one-day volunteer cleanup has expended to a whole season running from Marc h through October. The event is sponsored by \;Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO). The DEP helps coordinate cleanup events and arranges for trash pickup on the West Virginia shoreline. Find a cleanup event near you or organize one at: \;orsanco.org.
WVDEP Environment Matters video
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250303T1617010Z-399841-6303@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312 SUMMARY:Apply for the Project WET VISTA DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Project WET (Water Education Today) Program i s seeking a VISTA Team Member. Do you have a passion for water education and Appalachian communities? Our wild and wonderful state of West Virginia has over 40\,000 stream miles to be utilized for educational programing w ith youth and underserved communities. This program will provide the oppor tunity for career experience with state\, federal and non-profit partners that provide technical assistance and grant funds for environmental restor ation efforts and environmental education programming. You will be support ed by the WV Project WET Coordinator and WVDEP to create innovative projec ts that improve water quality\, habitat\, health\, recreation\, youth prog rams\, and community partnerships and revitalization - leaving a lasting i mpact on numerous communities\, educators\, and youth groups. [Apply Here] Questions? Email Tomi Bergstrom. WVDEP_WETVISTA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;West Virginia Project WET (Water Edu
cation Today) Program is seeking a VISTA Team Member. \;
Do you have a passion for water educatio n and Appalachian communities? Our wild and wonderful state of West Virgin ia has over 40\,000 stream miles to be utilized for educational programing with youth and underserved communities. This program will provide the opp ortunity for career experience with state\, federal and non-profit partner s that provide technical assistance and grant funds for environmental rest oration efforts and environmental education programming.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>You will be supported by the WV Project WET Coordinator and WVDEP \;to create innovative projects that improve wat er quality\, habitat\, health\, recreation\, youth programs\, and communit y partnerships and revitalization - \;leaving a lasting impact on nume rous communities\, educators\, and youth groups.
[Apply Here] \;Questions? Email Tomi Bergstrom.
CATEGORIES:Project WET UID:20250312T1455270Z-399841-6353@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190306 SUMMARY:Privacy Tip DESCRIPTION:Privacy Tip – IRS Tax Tip Every day\, the theft of personal and financial information puts people at risk of additional problems. Thieves often use the stolen data as quickly as possible to: Sell the information to other criminals. Withdraw money from a bank account. Make credit card purchases. File a fraudulent tax return for a refund using a victim’s name . Victims of a data loss should follow these steps to minimize the effect of the theft: Determine what information the thieves compromised. This may include emails and passwords or more sensitive data\, such as name and So cial Security number. Take advantage of credit monitoring services. When a n organization or company is affected by a data theft\, they will often of fer these services. Place a freeze on credit accounts. This will prevent t he thieves getting access to a victim’s credit records. There may be a fee to place a freeze on an account\, and it varies by state. At a minimum\, victims should place a fraud alert on their credit accounts by contacting one of the three major credit bureaus. A fraud alert isn’t as secure as a freeze\, but it’s free. Reset passwords on online accounts. This includes financial sites\, email accounts and social media accounts. People should use different passwords for each account. If possible\, users should creat e passwords that are at least 10-digit passwords. People should mix letter s\, numbers and special characters when possible. Victims should consider using a password manager or app. Use multi-factor authentication if availa ble. Some financial institutions\, email providers and social media sites allow users to set their accounts for multi-factor authentication. This re quires a security code\, usually sent as a text to their mobile phone\, in addition to a username and password. More Information: Taxes. Security. T ogether Don’t Take the Bait Topic No. 101: IRS Services – Volunteer Tax As sistance\, Outreach Programs\, and Identity Theft Identity Protection: Pre vention\, Detection and Victim Assistance Security Summit: Identity Theft Tips Overview | Text X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Priv acy Tip &ndash\; IRS Tax Tip
Every day\, the theft of personal and financial information put s people at risk of additional problems. Thieves often use the stolen data as quickly as possible to:
Victims of a data loss should follow these steps to minimize t he effect of the theft:
More Information:
WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To he lp limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collec tion events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
Citizen Scie nce Day falls on Saturday\, April 13\, and we are encouraging you to celeb rate by doing citizen science!
There are so many ways to engage. The featured activity this year is th e Stall Catchers Megathon\ , a gamified\, inter-generational way to accelerate research on Alzheimer' s! Participate from home or join a team at a local library. If you want to organize or join a meet-up\, or if you just want information to participa te in citizen science projects at home\, https://scistarter.org/Citizen-Science-Day has m aterials relevant to you.
Librarians: Check out the recordings of free citizen scienc
e in libraries webinars featured at the close of the newsletter. Then register your library if you'd like to get involved in Citi
zen Science Day 2019 and visit the \;website to access resources made for librarians\
, including bookmarks\, interactive posters\, a comprehensive Librarian's
Guide to Citizen Science\, and more.
Cheers!
The SciStar ter Team
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20190301T1422510Z-399841-1656@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315 SUMMARY:Incentivizing the implementation of BMPs DESCRIPTION:River conservation\, restoration\, and preservation: rewarding private behavior to enhance the commons Bernard W. Sweeney and James G. Bl aine Stroud Water Research Center\, Avondale\, Pennsylvania 19311 USA Blai ne Enterprises\, Northeast Harbor\, Maine 04662 USA E-mail: sweeney@stroud center.org Conclusion Incentivizing the implementation of BMPs for watersh ed stewardship may provide much-needed help in the ongoing effort to clean up streams and rivers in the USA. We propose a different approach from th e current cost-share\, subsidy\, and grant programs that help pay for BMPs but do not incentivize performance improvements. A case can be made that\ , even though humans respond more readily to incentives than to penalties\ , the former have yet to play a critical role in the adoption of BMPs. Inc entives give individual landowners a material stake in the measurable valu e of their improvements by evaluating their BMPs and rewarding their effec tiveness. This\, in turn\, should encourage landowners to design\, impleme nt\, and maintain BMPs more diligently. Incentives can lead not only to a greater willingness to adopt and improve BMPs but also to a greater unders tanding of the system-wide consequences of individual actions. We suggest that incentives for landowners can take many different forms\, from provid ing extra money for wider conservation buffers\, to rewarding BMPs based o n their effectiveness\, to making payments for preservation easements cont ingent on their comprehensiveness. Incentives work in most forms of busine ss and most walks of life. They need to be part of our toolbox for advanci ng environmental conservation\, restoration\, and preservation. Read the f ull research at: http://bit.ly/2Nz4tZ2 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rive r conservation\, restoration\, and preservation: rewarding private behavio r to enhance the commons
Bernard W. Sweeney and James G. Blaine
Stroud Water Research Center\, Avondale\, Pennsylvania 19 311 USA
Blaine Enterprises\, Northeast Harbor\, Maine 04662 USA
E-mail: sweeney@stroudce nter.org
Conclus ion
Incentivizing t he implementation of BMPs for watershed stewardship may provide much-neede d help in the ongoing effort to clean up streams and rivers in the USA. We propose a different approach from the current cost-share\, subsidy\, and grant programs that help pay for BMPs but do not incentivize performance i mprovements. A case can be made that\, even though humans respond more rea dily to incentives than to penalties\, the former have yet to play a criti cal role in the adoption of BMPs. Incentives give individual landowners a material stake in the measurable value of their improvements by evaluating their BMPs and rewarding their effectiveness. This\, in turn\, should enc ourage landowners to design\, implement\, and maintain BMPs more diligentl y. Incentives can lead not only to a greater willingness to adopt and impr ove BMPs but also to a greater understanding of the system-wide consequenc es of individual actions. We suggest that incentives for landowners can ta ke many different forms\, from providing extra money for wider conservatio n buffers\, to rewarding BMPs based on their effectiveness\, to making pay ments for preservation easements contingent on their comprehensiveness. In centives work in most forms of business and most walks of life. They need to be part of our toolbox for advancing environmental conservation\, resto ration\, and preservation.
R ead the full research at: http://bit.ly/2N z4tZ2
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190301T1434520Z-399841-1658@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T160000 SUMMARY:WVRC/TU monitoring training DESCRIPTION:The WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program will be hosting a mo nitoring training in partnership with Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition (OVEC) in Huntington\, WV. When: Saturday\, September 9\, 9:30am-4pm Where : OVEC Office\, Huntington\, WV (Google map) Pre-registration is required for the training. Contact Robin Blakeman with OVEC at 304-522-0246 or emai l: robin@ohvec.org. Looking to get involved with local water quality moni toring efforts? Check out our directory of regional water quality monitori ng programs and watch Guarding Our Waters\, a short film on the WV/VA Wate r Quality Monitoring Program and the volunteers who are making a differenc e for the waters they love. http://bit.ly/2wK7crI X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program will be hosting a \;< span style='color: #008000\;'>monitoring training \;in part nership with \;O hio Valley Environmental Coalition \;(OVEC) in Hunti ngton\, WV. When: Saturd ay\, September 9\, 9:30am-4pm W here: \;OVEC Office\, Huntington\, WV (Goo gle map)
Pre-registration is required for the t raining. \;Contact Robin Blakeman with OVEC at 304-522-0246 or email: robin@o hvec.org. \;
Looking to get involved with lo cal water quality monitoring efforts? Check out our \;directory of regional water quality monitoring programs \;and watch&n bsp\;Guarding Our Waters\, a short film on the WV/VA Water Quality Monitoring Program and the volunteers who are making a difference for the waters they love. \;
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170907T1345070Z-399841-439@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211027 SUMMARY:Taylor Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October. Taylo r County: October 27th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Taylor County Fairgrou nds. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To he lp limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collec tion events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The t ires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accep ted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that indivi duals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming t ire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
IWLA's SOS P rogram is hosting a monitor photo contest this fall! Submit your best phot os in the following categories: Macroinvertebrates\, Monitoring in Action\ , Community\, Pets and Streams\, and Nature and Wildlife.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>One Grand Prize winner will receive a copy o f Dr. Reese Voshell&rsquo\;s A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America\, a LaMotte 4.5X MacroLens\, a limited-edition Save Our Str eams Anniversary t-shirt\, a Save Our Streams waterproof phone pouch\, and a collection of original macroinvertebrate stickers. Five Category Winner s will each receive a limited-edition Save Our Streams Anniversary t-shirt \, a Save Our Streams waterproof phone pouch\, and a collection of origina l macroinvertebrate stickers.
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CATEGORIES:SOS UID:20191118T1943520Z-399841-2543@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009 SUMMARY:Putnam Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October. Putna m County: October 9th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winfield Courthouse in Winfield. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire c ollection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that i ndividuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcom ing tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20211001T1513160Z-399841-4133@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211030 SUMMARY:Kanawha Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October. Kanaw ha County: October 30th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind the Go-Mart in Cabin Creek Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To h elp limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals sta y in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire colle ction events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be acce pted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that indiv iduals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and l ight truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping o ff tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be fou nd on the \;WVDEP website.< /span>
WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per pers on. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests th at individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of u pcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
The Chesapea ke Bay Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program is fund ed by EPA Region III\, WVDEP\, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust. \;This gr ant program supports design and implementation of green streets\, communit y greening\, and urban tree canopy projects that enhance livability in cit ies and communities\, in addition to white papers that address these topic s.
The goal of this grant pr ogram is to help communities develop and implement plans that reduce storm water runoff\, increase the number and amount of green spaces in urban are as\, improve the health of local waters and the Chesapeake Bay\, and enhan ce quality of life and community livability. This collaborative effort sup ports implementation of the \;Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration Executive Order \ ;and serves as a key component of \;EPA&rsquo\;s G3 Partnership. The G3 Pa rtnership provides support for local\, grassroots greening efforts to redu ce stormwater runoff from towns and communities in urbanized watersheds.
C lick-here \;to learn more. Deadline is Marc h 8\, 2023 by 4pm.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230105T1856430Z-399841-5085@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T160000 SUMMARY:NOAA resources for educators DESCRIPTION: NOAA resources for WV Educators. You are invited to join B ekkah Lampe to learn about exciting opportunities to bring real-world data into your classroom. This session will primarily be directed towards midd le and secondary educators\, but resources for K-5 educators will be share d. Please use this link to register: Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chesapea ke Bay Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program is fund ed by EPA Region III\, WVDEP\, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust. \;This gr ant program supports design and implementation of green streets\, communit y greening\, and urban tree canopy projects that enhance livability in cit ies and communities\, in addition to white papers that address these topic s.
The goal of this grant p rogram is to help communities develop and implement plans that reduce stor mwater runoff\, increase the number and amount of green spaces in urban ar eas\, improve the health of local waters and the Chesapeake Bay\, and enha nce quality of life and community livability. This collaborative effort su pports implementation of the \;Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration Executive Order \;and serves as a key component of \;EPA&rsquo\;s G3 Partnership. The G3 P artnership provides support for local\, grassroots greening efforts to red uce stormwater runoff from towns and communities in urbanized watersheds.< /span>
Click-here \;to learn more. Deadline is Mar ch 8\, 2023 by 4pm.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230105T1856320Z-399841-5084@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190915 SUMMARY:SUP river race DESCRIPTION:The 8th semi-annual New River Gorge Stand Up Paddle Board Race will be held at Fayette Station on the New River. This event coincides wit h Gauley Festival to offer the America's Best Whitewater venues\, the New River and the Gauley River. The event will consist of three race events: 1 ) Attainment Race - this race is class one whitewater paddling upriver aga inst the river current. This race is appropriate for beginner padders who have experience paddling on rivers. 2) Youth SUP Race - a short buoy cours e to inspire young athletes. 3) Downriver Whitewater Race - this mass star t race offers head to head competition through class 2 and class 3 whitewa ter. Paddlers will also encounter long flat water pools between rapids. Ru les for the race: - racers are required to use the same board for all even ts - racers are not to wear leashes with the head to head races - pfd and helmets are required - racers need to provide their own equipment Racers w ill receive: - snacks and water during the events - DJ tunes and announcem ents - timing of the Attainment and Downriver Races - professional photos - race jerseys - after party awards with dinner - shuttle will be provided after the Downriver Race Additional sponsors are needed. Please message t hrough this event page for details. Volunteers are needed for river safety \, parking\, and timing. Registration and additional details will be added closer to race event. Join this event page to stay up to date on logistic s. Enjoy 2017 race recaps here and results from 2011-1016 here. https://ww w.facebook.com/events/151414208867653/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 8th semi-annual New River Gorge Stand U
p Paddle Board Race will be held at Fayette Station on the New River. This
event coincides with Gauley Festival to offer the America's Best Whitewat
er venues\, the New River and the Gauley River.
The event will
consist of three race events: 1) Attainment Race - this race is class one
whitewater paddling upriver against the river current. This race is appro
priate for beginner padders who have experience paddling on rivers. 2) You
th SUP Race - a short buoy course to inspire young athletes. 3) Downriver
Whitewater Race - this mass start race offers head to head competition thr
ough class 2 and class 3 whitewater. Paddlers will also encounter long fla
t water pools between rapids.
Rules for the race:
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s are required to use the same board for all events
- racers are not
to wear leashes with the head to head races
- pfd and helmets are req
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- racers need to provide their own equipment
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will receive:
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- timing of the Attainment and Downriver Races
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professional photos
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nner
- shuttle will be provided after the Downriver Race
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dditional sponsors are needed. Please message through this event page for
details. Volunteers are needed for river safety\, parking\, and timing. Re
gistration and additional details will be added closer to race event. Join
this event page to stay up to date on logistics. Enjoy 2017 race recaps <
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181105T1811350Z-399841-1338@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181116 SUMMARY:Registration deadline: National Energy Conference DESCRIPTION:The November 16 deadline to register for the December 1\, 2018 “Climate Issues Update” National Energy Conference in Morgantown\, WV. Do n't miss the chance to meet Emmy-nominated TV science host and best-sellin g author Emily Calandrelli--and more than 15 other national experts--speak ing about how we can protect our planet from runaway global warming. The w ebsite for this unique event is: https://saveblackwater.org/conference-pag e/. Check out the great speaker lineup! RSVP now to assure your place! And please\, share this announcement with your climate-concerned friends\, st udents\, and colleagues. The National Energy Conference is sponsored by th e West Virginia University College of Law Center for Energy and Sustainabl e Development and the West Virginia conservation group Friends of Blackwat er\, with help from the Appalachian Stewardship Foundation. Registration i ncludes a free buffet lunch. For more information\, contact Conference Coo rdinator Logan Thorne\, 304-657-5455\, logan.thorne.lt@gmail.com\; or Frie nds of Blackwater\, PO Box 247\, Thomas WV 26292\, 304-345-7663\, info@sav eblackwater.org. Join us on December 1 and let’s build a safe\, clean ener gy and climate future together... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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| | Don't miss the chance to meet Em my-nominated TV science host and best-selling author Emily Calandrelli--an d more than 15 other national experts--speaking about how we can protect o ur planet from runaway global warming. The website for this unique event i s: https://saveblackwater.o rg/conference-page/. Check out the great speaker lineup! RSVP now to assure your place! And please\, share this announcement with your clima te-concerned friends\, students\, and colleagues. The Nationa l Energy Conference is sponsored by the West Virginia University College o f Law Center for Energy and Sustainable Development and the West Virginia conservation group Friends of Blackwater\, with help from the Appalachian Stewardship Foundation. Registration includes a free buffet lunch. For more information\, contact Conference Coordinator Logan Thorne\, 304- 657-5455\, logan.thorne.lt@gmail.com\; or Friends of Blackwater\, PO Box 2 47\, Thomas WV 26292\, 304-345-7663\, info@saveblackwater.org. Join us on December 1 a nd let&rsquo\;s build a safe\, clean energy and climate future together... |
10/17-10/19/2017 \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Stormwater Solu tions all-new\, 3-day Webinar Fest
Three Days &bull\; Two Keynotes per Day &bull\; Professional Development Hours
Online Q&\;A wi th the Presenters &bull\; On-Demand Webinars
No Fees
No Tr avel
No Tired Feet
No Uncomfortable Chairs
No Rigi d Schedule
A pure online education event without the hassle. And i t&rsquo\;s free! Log in and out as your schedule permits. Registration ope ns soon.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20170908T1726070Z-399841-441@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T150000 SUMMARY:Webinar: Source water protection DESCRIPTION:Source Water Protection: What It Is and How to Fund It Central Arkansas Water is the largest drinking water utility in the state\, and pr ovides services to 450\,000 Arkansans. Its watershed protection program wa s created to drive the goals identified in the utility’s 2007 Lake Maumell e Watershed Protection Plan. The utility currently owns and manages more t han 12\,000 acres of watershed land and two drinking water reservoirs. Thi s webinar will highlight the Watershed Protection Program at Central Arkan sas Water\, with specific focus on the funding mechanism used for land acq uisitions and conservation easements. Tune in and learn… how Central Arkan sas Water protects its source waters through land ownership and management \; how others can create and advocate for watershed protection funding\; a nd Important “lessons learned” in watershed management. https://register.g otowebinar.com/register/3274053542319922433 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Source Water Protection: What It Is and How to Fund It
Central Arkansas Water is the largest drinking water u tility in the state\, and provides services to 450\,000 Arkansans. Its wat ershed protection program was created to drive the goals identified in the utility&rsquo\;s 2007 Lake Maumelle Watershed Protection Plan. The utilit y currently owns and manages more than 12\,000 acres of watershed land and two drinking water reservoirs. This webinar will highlight the Watershed Protection Program at Central Arkansas Water\, with specific focus on the funding mechanism used for land acquisitions and conservation easements. T une in and learn&hellip\; how Central Arkansas Water protects its source w aters through land ownership and management\; how others can create and ad vocate for watershed protection funding\; and Important &ldquo\;lessons le arned&rdquo\; in watershed management.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register /3274053542319922433
CATEGORIES:General UID:20170908T1729050Z-399841-443@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T140000 SUMMARY:Kanawha Falls clean-up DESCRIPTION:Event by Aleah Denny Location: Kanawha Falls It is time for Ker ren Halls annual Make Is Shine Kanawha Falls trash clean! This trash picku p is off the road\, so it is a great spot to bring the kids and teach them to give back to the Earth. It is also a great place to put in your SUP bo ard and paddle around or bring your kayak and huck the falls after the cle anup. Bags\, gloves\, and refreshments will be provided! Please share and invite friends! https://fb.me/e/I6BAUY5t X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Aleah Denny< /a>
Location: Kan awha Falls
It is time fo r Kerren Halls annual \;Make Is Shine Ka nawha Falls trash clean! This trash pickup is off the road\, so it is a gr eat spot to bring the kids and teach them to give back to the Earth. It is also a great place to put in your SUP board and paddle around or bring yo ur kayak and huck the falls after the cleanup. Bags\, gloves\, and refresh ments will be provided! Please share and invite friends!
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20210505T1231400Z-399841-3893@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210510 SUMMARY:MS4 GI award program DESCRIPTION:The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is now accepting applica tions for the seventh annual National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infra structure Awards Program. Phase I and Phase II municipal separate storm s ewer system (MS4) permit holders are invited to submit a nomination at: ht tps://www.wef.org/ms4awards. Deadline: May 10\, 2021 The National Municipa l Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards program recognizes high-perfo rming regulated MS4s. Submissions undergo an expert committee review and selection process. Each applicant will be designated a Bronze\, Silver\, or Gold community within the categories of both program management and inn ovation. There is an FAQ document available for this year’s award cycle. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Water En vironment Federation (WEF) is now accepting applications for the seventh a nnual National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards Progra m. \;Phase I and Phase II municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit holders are invited to submit a nomination at: \;https://www.wef.org/ms4awar ds.
Deadline:
Th e National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards program re cognizes high-performing regulated MS4s. \; Submissions undergo an exp ert committee review and selection process. \;Each applicant will be designated a Bronze\, Silver\, or Gold community within the categories of both program management and innovation. \;There is an \;FAQ document \;available for this year&rsquo\;s award cycle.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20210505T1257530Z-399841-3895@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110 SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure in Huntington WV DESCRIPTION:Work will begin soon on a three phase catch basin project at Co alfield Development Corporation's WestEdge facility in Huntington. It's es timated that the building's roofs shed around 40-thousand gallons of water during a one-inch rain event. The project will dramatically reduce that b y capturing\, storing\, and then slowly releasing the water into the surro unding subsoil and keeping it out of the city's storm sewers. Click-here t o learn more (Facebook watch video). DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Work will be gin soon on a three phase catch basin project at Coalfiel d Development Corporation's WestEdge facility in Huntington. It's esti mated that the building's roofs shed around 40-thousand gallons of water d uring a one-inch rain event. The project will dramatically reduce that by capturing\, storing\, and then slowly releasing the water into the surroun ding subsoil and keeping it out of the city's storm sewers.
Click-here \;to learn more (Face
book watch video).
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In this issu e:
Events
Salamander S aturday\, which is the first Saturday in May\, is an initiative organized by the \;Foundation for the Conservation of Salamanders to raise awareness about these amphibians\, their habitats and their ro le in the ecosystems.
Join
the conversation by using hashtags like #salamandersaturday\, #
wvwildlife\, #salamanders and #amphibians on social me
dia. To learn more about salamanders check
out WVDNR's page.
In this issu e:
Check out the Stroud Center&rsquo\;s collection of fact sheets\, videos\, and other resources to learn how to establish and maintain healthy streams ide forests to protect clean fresh water. Click on an image below to acces s the fact sheet pictured\, or view them all on our resources page.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230124T1621360Z-399841-5125@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T163000 SUMMARY:A Sedimental Journey DESCRIPTION:A Sedimental Journey Seven Bends Lecture Series is holding a zo om webinar called 'A Sedimental Journey: How Historic Deforestations Degra des Waterways Today'. Travel with Chris Bolgiano into the past\, when our forests were massive beyond anything we see today\, to find clues in the w oods about what happened to the forests around us in the Valley through ti me. Learn about how consequences of the past continue to diminish the wate rshed in which we live today and may do so for centuries to come. Click he re to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Sedimental Journey
Seven Bends Lecture Series is holding a zoom webinar \;called 'A Sedimental Journey: How Historic Deforestations Degrades Waterways Today'. \;Travel with Chris Bolgiano into the past\, when our forests were massive beyond anything we see today\, to find clues in the woods about what happened to the forests around us in the Valley through time. Learn about how consequences of the past continue to diminish the watershed in which we live today and may do so for centuries to come.
C lick \;here \;to registe r.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20210427T1248330Z-399841-3868@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T150000 SUMMARY:USGS streamflow data in R DESCRIPTION:Coding-based Workflows for Water Quality Modeling - Processing USGS Streamflow Data in R In this webinar\, we will acquire discharge dat a from the USGS and compute common hydrologic summaries (e.g.\, flow stati stics\, rating curves\, baseflow separation). We will also create visualiz ations of discharge data and export processed data. Participants will rece ive coding scripts and visualization templates that can be applied for fut ure use. Click Here to register for our 'R' focused webinar or browse our previous webinars. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Coding-based Workflows for Water Quality Modeling \; - \;Proces sing USGS Streamflow Data in R
In this webinar\, we will acquire discharge data from the USGS and co mpute common hydrologic summaries (e.g.\, flow statistics\, rating curves\ , baseflow separation). We will also create visualizations of discharge da ta and export processed data. Participants will receive coding scripts and visualization templates that can be applied for future use.
< p>Click Here to register for our 'R' focused webi nar or browse our previous webinars. \;
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20220712T1323460Z-399841-4747@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190510 SUMMARY:Great idea funding DESCRIPTION:Could the National Park Service help with your community's GREA T IDEA to create close-to-home recreation opportunities or protect nearby nature? Apply by June 30 to be considered for technical assistance with yo ur locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation project. The community assistance specialists in our Rivers\, Trails\, and Conservation Assistanc e program can help you to: Increase access to outdoor recreation and the n atural world\; Improve community health with new opportunities for more ac tive living\; Promote conservation and encourage stewardship of local reso urces\; Benefit the local economy by improving quality of life\; Connect youth to the outdoors and engage the next generation of conservation stewa rds\; and Build partnerships that support your project's success! To find out if we can help your community\, review the application process. We wa nt to talk with you informally before you apply\, to explore and develop y our project idea and help you make the best of your application. Please l et us know by the end of May if you intend to apply. Still need help decid ing to do something great in your community with our help? Watch this 5-mi nute video. Step right up! applications are due by June 30. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Could the Na tional Park Service help with your community's GREAT IDEA to create close-to-home recreation opportunities or protect nearby nature ? Apply by June 30 to be considered for technical assistance with your loc ally-led conservation and outdoor recreation project. The community assist ance specialists \;in our Rivers\, Trails\, and Conservation Assistanc e program can help you to:
To find out i f we can help your community\, review \;the application proce ss. \;We want to talk with you informally before you apply\, to explore and develop your project idea and help you make the best of yo ur application. \;Please let us know by the end of May if you intend to apply. Still need help deciding to do something great in your community with our help? \;Watch this 5-minute video.
Step right up! \;applications \; are due by \;June 30.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20190509T2012180Z-399841-1950@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716 SUMMARY:Monitoring workshop DESCRIPTION:Mountain Valley Watch and West Virginia Rivers Coalition are ho sting an all-day in the field\, hands-on training event July 16th\, beginn ing at 10:00 AM at the Newport Community Center. The training will be dire cted by West Virginia Rivers Coalition stream monitoring experts. This is an all-day event and lunch will be provided. Register HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mountain Val ley Watch and West Virginia Rivers Coalition are hosting an all-day in the field\, hands-on training event July 16th\, beginning at 10:00 AM at the Newport Community Center. The training will be directed by West Virginia R ivers Coalition stream monitoring experts. This is an all-day event and lu nch will be provided. \;
Register HERE.
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CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20220712T1321190Z-399841-4746@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210506 SUMMARY:Remake Learning Days DESCRIPTION:WVPEC is excited to serve as the regional lead for Remake Learn ing Days. Families and students of all ages\, pre-K through high school\, can choose from 25+ Remake Learning Days events across West Virginia from May 6-16. In person\, hybrid and virtual events are available to help you and your kids explore new ways of learning. Whether you and your children are intrigued by the physics of ziplining\, prefer teatime\, enjoy STEM or the arts\, there are innovative activities for everyone! Join in on the f un and learn how to create\, innovate\, code\, play\, design\, tinker and more! https://remakelearningdays.org/find-events/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVPEC is exc ited to \;serve as the regional lead for Remake Learning Days.< /p>
Families and students of all ages\, pre-K through high school\, can choose from 25+ \;Remake Learning Day s \;events across West Virginia from May 6-16. In person\, hybrid and virtual events are available to help you and your kids explore \;new w ays of learning.
Whether yo u and your children are intrigued by the physics of ziplining\, \;pref er teatime\, \;enjoy STEM or the arts\, there are innovative activitie s for \;everyone! Join in on the fun \;and \;learn how to \;create\, innovate\, code\, play\, design\, \;tinker \;and more!< /span>
https://remakelearningdays.o rg/find-events/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20210505T1235200Z-399841-3894@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220712 SUMMARY:Milkweed sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Visit a wildlife sanctuary and there’s a good chance you’ll see milkweed. This native plant is like its own sanctuary… The flowers provid e a safe place to seek food\, shelter and water - some animals can only fi nd the food they need on a milkweed. The next time you are around one\, ta ke a closer look and see what you may find. Milkweed.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Visit a wild life sanctuary and there&rsquo\;s a good chance you&rsquo\;ll see milkweed . This native plant is like its own sanctuary&hellip\; The flowers provide a safe place to seek food\, shelter and water - some animals can only fin d the food they need on a milkweed. The next time you are around one\, tak e a closer look and see what you may find.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220712T1422400Z-399841-4748@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210429 SUMMARY:Community leader's academy DESCRIPTION:Community leader’s academy April 15\, 22 and 29. The 2021 confe rence schedule includes an exciting slate of presenters on leadership topi cs relating to innovation and entrepreneurship\, community health\, and em erging leadership. Registration is free for the 2021 conference. Register online Browse the schedule https://extension.wvu.edu/conferences/community -leadership-academy WVUExtensionLeadershipAcademy.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Community le ader&rsquo\;s academy
April 15\, 22 and 29.
The 2021&nbs p\;conference schedule includes an exciting slate of presenters on leaders hip topics relating to innovation and entrepreneurship\, community health\ , and emerging leadership. Registration is free for the 2021 conference.
https://extension.wvu.edu/conferences/community-leade rship-academy
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Community le ader&rsquo\;s academy
April 15\, 22 and 29.
The 2021&nbs p\;conference schedule includes an exciting slate of presenters on leaders hip topics relating to innovation and entrepreneurship\, community health\ , and emerging leadership. Registration is free for the 2021 conference.
https://extension.wvu.edu/conferences/community-leade rship-academy
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Event by UW Botanic Gardens and Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
This class cons ists of two\, 2hr zoom sessions on June 6th &\; 8th\, 2023. Cost: $45 ( includes both sessions). Financial aid slots available and pre-registratio n is required.
The fourth an d final course in the Ecological Restoration series focuses on installing the right plant in the right place using the right installation techniques for specific site conditions. The instructor will cover planting strategi es for species diversity\, habitat for pollinators and native wildlife spe cies\, trail management\, aesthetics\, ethnobotanical and cultural uses\, local food systems\, resilience\, and crime prevention through environment al design.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220829T1259130Z-399841-4859@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T160000 SUMMARY:Community organizing as CC adaptation DESCRIPTION:Building Post-Hurricane Resilience from the Ground Up: Grassroo ts Community Organizing as Climate Change Adaptation Description: Hurrican es Matthew and Florence\, two history-making hurricanes\, touched down on the east coast in 2016 and 2018. Through an in-depth focus on a case with Black and Indigenous groups in Robeson County North Carolina\, the purpose of this presentation is to highlight the importance of community organizi ng as a climate change adaptation strategy that communities of color have been using to meet their own needs in post-hurricane landscapes. Community adaptation strategies are important to highlight as we aim to address env ironmental inequities in marginalized communities\, and to find solutions to the problems caused by climate change. The webinar will be on the Zoom platform. Click-here for the link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building Pos t-Hurricane Resilience from the Ground Up: Grassroots Community Organizing as Climate Change Adaptation
Description: Hurricanes Matthew and Florence\, two history-making hurric anes\, touched down on the east coast in 2016 and 2018. Through an in-dept h focus on a case with Black and Indigenous groups in Robeson County North Carolina\, the purpose of this presentation is to highlight the importanc e of community organizing as a climate change adaptation strategy that com munities of color have been using to meet their own needs in post-hurrican e landscapes. Community adaptation strategies are important to highlight a s we aim to address environmental inequities in marginalized communities\, and to find solutions to the problems caused by climate change.
The webinar will be on the Zoom platform. Click-here for the link.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221012T1804270Z-399841-4946@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000 SUMMARY:Technology and tips for volunteer management DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us for a presentation on volunteer manage ment best practices including volunteer engagement methods\; best online t ools for tracking time and activities\; creating volunteer coordinator job descriptions\; and why tracking volunteers participation matters for dono rs and stakeholders! This free webinar\, presented by staff of Divine and Parker Consulting\, will also include plenty of time for conversations and your questions about managing and tracking volunteer engagement. Register today to make sure you get the Zoom link. This webinar will be recorded a nd a link to the recording will be sent to all participants. Contact Tali MacArthur with questions. https://pawatersheds.org/event/technology-and-ti ps-for-volunteer-management-webinar/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We hope you will join us for a presentation on volunteer management best practices inc luding volunteer engagement methods\; best online tools for tracking time and activities\; creating volunteer coordinator job descriptions\; and why tracking volunteers participation matters for donors and stakeholders!&nb sp\;This free webinar\, presented by staff of Divine and Parker Con sulting\, will also include plenty of time for conversations and your ques tions about managing and tracking volunteer engagement.
Register today to make sure you get the Zoom link. Th is webinar will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to al l participants. Contact \;Tali MacArthur with questions.
https://pawate rsheds.org/event/technology-and-tips-for-volunteer-management-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20221110T2103440Z-399841-5006@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308 SUMMARY:G3 funding deadline DESCRIPTION:The Chesapeake Bay Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3 ) Grant Program is funded by EPA Region III\, WVDEP\, and the Chesapeake B ay Trust. This grant program supports design and implementation of green s treets\, community greening\, and urban tree canopy projects that enhance livability in cities and communities\, in addition to white papers that ad dress these topics. The goal of this grant program is to help communities develop and implement plans that reduce stormwater runoff\, increase the n umber and amount of green spaces in urban areas\, improve the health of lo cal waters and the Chesapeake Bay\, and enhance quality of life and commun ity livability. This collaborative effort supports implementation of the C hesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration Executive Order and serves as a k ey component of EPA’s G3 Partnership. The G3 Partnership provides support for local\, grassroots greening efforts to reduce stormwater runoff from t owns and communities in urbanized watersheds. Click-here to learn more. De adline is today by 4pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Chesapea ke Bay Green Streets\, Green Jobs\, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program is fund ed by EPA Region III\, WVDEP\, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust. \;This gr ant program supports design and implementation of green streets\, communit y greening\, and urban tree canopy projects that enhance livability in cit ies and communities\, in addition to white papers that address these topic s.
The goal of this grant pr ogram is to help communities develop and implement plans that reduce storm water runoff\, increase the number and amount of green spaces in urban are as\, improve the health of local waters and the Chesapeake Bay\, and enhan ce quality of life and community livability. This collaborative effort sup ports implementation of the \;Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration Executive Order \ ;and serves as a key component of \;EPA&rsquo\;s G3 Partnership. The G3 Pa rtnership provides support for local\, grassroots greening efforts to redu ce stormwater runoff from towns and communities in urbanized watersheds.
C lick-here \;to learn more. Deadline is toda y by 4pm.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230105T1856550Z-399841-5086@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 SUMMARY:Cheat River Narrows cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join Dani Martin and a stellar crew of volunteers at the annual clean up event along the beautiful Cheat River Narrows between Kingwood a nd Rowlesburg. Participants will meet at the Cheat River Trailhead. Garbag e bags will be provided. All trash will be brought back to the FOC trailhe ad. Please do not leave trash next to the river. Leave tied-off bags in pu ll-offs that are safe for a vehicle to stop at. Helpers will bring trash f rom pull-offs back to the trailhead. Bring gloves\, boots and bright color ed clothing. Be alert and work safely - Cars can drive fast along the road . We’ll see you there! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Dani Ma rtin and a stellar crew of volunteers at the \;annual clean up \;event along the beautiful Cheat River Narrow s between Kingwood and Rowlesburg. \;Participants will meet at the Cheat River Trailhead.
Garbage bags will be provided. All trash will be brought back to the FOC trailhead . Please do not leave trash next to the river. Leave tied-off bags in pull -offs that are safe for a vehicle to stop at. Helpers will bring trash fro m pull-offs back to the trailhead.
Bring gloves\, boots and bright colored clothing. Be alert and work safely - Cars can drive fast along the road. We&rsquo\;ll see you there!< /span>
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260408T1823480Z-399841-7078@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230124 SUMMARY:NRCS: WV Watershed Program DESCRIPTION:West Virginia Watershed Program Watersheds impact everyone\; e very community\, farm\, ranch\, and forest. They provide a vital resource for all living things to survive and thrive. All watersheds are interconne cted\, creating a land-water system that conveys water to its final destin ation such as a river\, lake\, wetland\, or estuary. Click the links to le arn more about the efforts below. Watershed Operations: The Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program (Watershed Operations) includes the Flood Prevention Operations Program authorized by the Flood Control A ct of 1944 (P.L. 78-534) and the provisions of the Watershed Protection an d Flood Prevention Act of 1954 (P.L. 83-566). Watershed Rehabilitation: Lo cal communities\, with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) assistance\, have constructed over 11\,000 dams in 47 states since 1948. M any of these dams are nearing the end of their 50-year design life. Rehabi litation of these dams is needed to address critical public health and saf ety issues in these communities. The following information provides backgr ound and case studies of rehabilitation needs of watershed dams across Wes t Virginia as well as progress toward rehabilitation accomplishments. Emer gency Protection: Updates coming soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virginia Wa tershed Program \;
Watersheds impact everyone\; every community\, farm\, ranch\, and forest. They provide a vital resource for all living things to surviv e and thrive. All watersheds are interconnected\, creating a land-water sy stem that conveys water to its final destination such as a river\, lake\, wetland\, or estuary. Click the links< /span> to learn more about the efforts below.
The event: A presentation on a local partnership among conservation groups and water utilities explo ring how voluntary land conservation can benefit local waterways and utili ties&rsquo\; source water protection plans. \;
Date/Lo cation: 12/6/17\, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education\, \;213 North King Street\, Shepherdstown\, WV 25443. A light breakfast will be available at 8:15am\; the presentation will be 9& ndash\;10am.
Presenters: Angie Rosser of \;WV Rivers< /span> \;will offer a briefing on the partnership and \;Safe Water for WV\; Catlin Burke of t he North Carolina Conservation Trust will describe how a similar effort is working in the Tar Heel State. The presentation is free and open to the p ublic. \;
Click here to RSVP \; \;or paste into your browser \;http://tinyurl.com/SafeWater1206. \;
Greg Finch
SAFE WATER | Harpers Ferry Projec t Facilitator
West Virginia Rivers Coalition
304-992-6070 | 202-236-1051 Mobile
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20171205T1900050Z-399841-493@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000 SUMMARY:GWF speaker series DESCRIPTION:Exploring West Fork River’s Fisheries with Dustin Smith The nex t speaker in our new series to celebrate 25 years of cleaning up the West Fork River and promoting recreation on the river will be Dustin Smith. He is the District Fisheries Biologist for District 1 of the West Virginia Di vision of Natural Resources\, which includes north-central West Virginia. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Exploring We st Fork River&rsquo\;s Fisheries with Dustin Smith
The next speaker in our new series to celebrate 25 years of cleaning up the West Fork River and promoting recreation on the r iver will be Dustin Smith. He is the District Fisheries Biologist for Dist rict 1 of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources\, which includes north-central West Virginia.
--->\; Learn more here< /a>. \;
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Waldomore Public Library UID:20260317T2019520Z-399841-7036@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180806 SUMMARY:Intro to Mountain Mallards RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Intro to Mountain Mallards! August 6 – 9 (Half-day\, M-Th) 9am – 12pm\, Ages 5 – 7 Calling all young explorers and nature-lovers! This w orkshop is meant to acclimate our youngest scouts to being in the woods an d how to observe nature more closely. Scouts will be led on a series of g uided hikes and explorations to gain skills in trail identification and ba sic geography. Mountain SOL’s foundation of early outdoor leadership and self-responsibility will be highlighted\, with plenty of safe\, fun nature -time to enjoy. http://www.mountainsol.org/programs/2018-summer-workshops/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:9am &ndash\; 12pm\, Ages 5 &ndash\; 7
Calling all young explorers and nature-lovers! This workshop is meant to acclimate our young est scouts to being in the woods and how to observe nature more closely.&n bsp\; Scouts will be led on a series of guided hikes and explorations to g ain skills in trail identification and basic geography. \; Mountain SOL&rsq uo\;s foundation of early outdoor leadership and self-responsibility w ill be highlighted\, with plenty of safe\, fun nature-time to enjoy.
ht tp://www.mountainsol.org/programs/2018-summer-workshops/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180424T1404410Z-399841-703@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180721T120000 SUMMARY:Piney Creek trout stocking DESCRIPTION:Piney Creek trout stocking July 21\, 8AM-Noon We are planning t o do our annual trout stocking in coordination with the Southern West Virg inia Chapter of Trout Unlimited. We will drive and hike trout to various a reas of Piney Creek for release. More details to come! https://www.faceboo k.com/events/401014633657758/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Piney Creek trout stocking
July 21\, 8AM-Noon
We are planning to do our annual trout stocking in coordination with the Southern West Virginia C hapter of Trout Unlimited. We will drive and hike trout to vari ous areas of Piney Creek for release. More details to come!
https://www.facebook.com/events/4 01014633657758/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180424T1406140Z-399841-704@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180719 SUMMARY:Natural Formations RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Natural Formations July 19 – 20 (Full-day\, Th-Fri only) 9am – 4 pm\, Ages 7 and up Natural Formations is a nature-based art class in whi ch we’ll explore the process of making art in and from the natural world. Doing both individual and group installations the class will ask particip ants to find how they can work with nature to create something beautiful. We will also discuss what it means to leave our artwork in nature and how to let go of control of our works. The projects that this class will do reference works from artists like Andy Goldsworthy and Nils-Udo. http://ww w.mountainsol.org/programs/2018-summer-workshops/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:July 19 &ndash\; 20 (Full-day\, Th-Fri only)
9am &ndash \; 4 pm\, Ages 7 and up Natural Formations is a nature-based art class in which we&rsquo\;ll explore the process of making art in and from the natural world. \; Doing both individual and group installations th e class will ask participants to find how they can work with nature to cre ate something beautiful. \; We will also discuss what it means to leav e our artwork in nature and how to let go of control of our works. \; The projects that this class will do reference works from artists like Andy G oldsworthy and Nil s-Udo.
http://www.mountainsol.org/programs/2018-summer-workshops/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180424T1403000Z-399841-702@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180511 SUMMARY:WV Save Our Streams workshop DESCRIPTION:Save Our Streams workshop Want to help improve and protect the water quality of our West Virginia streams? Get your boots wet on a spring -fed trout stream in the Potomac headwaters! In this partnership between T rout Unlimited and the WV Save Our Streams\, citizens of all ages will bec ome water quality watchdogs as we explore the physical\, chemical and biol ogical processes of our backyard streams. Please dress to get muddy and we t\, including muck/rain boots or water shoes to get feet in the water. Lun ch and creek critters come FREE\, but we ask that you please RSVP to: mnix @tu.org. This workshop is in Seneca Creek drainage near Riverton\, WV. For volunteers living west of the Eastern Panhandle (including Tucker and Ran dolph Counties)\, plan to meet at the Harman Elementary/High School in Har man\, WV\, in the small public parking lot off Appalachian Highway and dir ectly across from the school. https://www.facebook.com/events/169951130358 545/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save Our Streams workshop< /p>
Want to help improve and protect the water quality of our West Vir ginia streams? Get your boots wet on a spring-fed trout stream in the Poto mac headwaters! In this partnership between Trout Unlimited and the WV Sa ve Our Streams\, citizens of all ages will become wate r quality watchdogs as we explore the physical\, chemical and biological p rocesses of our backyard streams. Please dress to get muddy and wet\, incl uding muck/rain boots or water shoes to get feet in the water. Lunch and c reek critters come FREE\, but we ask that you please RSVP to: mnix@tu.org.
This workshop is in Seneca Cr eek drainage near Riverton\, WV. For volunteers living west of the Eastern Panhandle (including Tucker and Randolph Counties)\, plan to meet at the Harman Elementary/High School in Harman\, WV\, in the small public parking lot off Appalachian Highway and directly across from the school.
https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/169951130358545/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180424T1413340Z-399841-705@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T200000 SUMMARY:Greenbrier River celebration DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association in collaboration wit h Friends of the Lower Greenbrier River and WV Cave Conservancy will host our annual Greenbrier River Watershed Celebration Day at Lost World Cavern s on September 15. There will be food by Stuarts Smokehouse\, live music b y Uncle Don's Band with Fred Pritchard and Friends\, Robin Wright and Doug Blankenship\, and Mary Dailey. FREE cave tours and kids activities. Lisel otte Heil will be playing in the cave! $10 suggested donation. Kids under 12 are FREE. https://www.facebook.com/events/2109738789067331/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Greenbrier River Watershed Associ ation in collaboration with \;Friends of the Lower Gre enbrier River and WV Cave Conservancy will host our annual Gree nbrier River Watershed Celebration Day at Lost World Caverns on September 15. There will be food by Stuarts Smokehouse\, live music by Uncle Don's B and with Fred Pritchard and Friends\, Robin Wright and Doug Blankenship\, and Mary Dailey. FREE cave tours and kids activities. Liselotte Heil will be playing in the cave! $10 suggested donation. Kids under 12 are FREE.
https://www.facebook .com/events/2109738789067331/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180820T1348550Z-399841-986@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T120000 SUMMARY:3RQ seminar series DESCRIPTION:WV Water Research Institute (WVWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Series from December 2022 through February 2023 to highlight current wate r research and remediation projects. Each session will feature three prese ntations pertaining to a particular theme followed by Q&A. Presenters will consist of various WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WVWRI. Note: All seminars/roundtable sessions are 10-11 AM EST. 3RQ REACH Virtu al Roundtable Series Registration 3RQ urban watersheds [Jan. 19th] https:/ /wvwri.wvu.edu/outreach/seminar-series X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WV Water Res earch Institute (WVWRI) will host a Virtual Seminar Series from December 2 022 through February 2023 to highlight current water research and remediat ion projects. Each session will feature three presentations pertaining to a particular theme followed by Q&\;A. Presenters will consist of variou s WVU researchers and specialists affiliated with WVWRI.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>N ote: All seminars/roundtable sessions are 10-11 AM EST. \;
3RQ REACH Virtual Roundtable Series Registration
https://wvwri.wvu.edu/outreac h/seminar-series
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20221208T1611240Z-399841-5007@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211002 SUMMARY:Kanawha Co. tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October. Kanaw ha County: October 2nd from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind the Speedway on 4th Av enue in South Charleston. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per pe rson. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires wi ll be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP web site. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 ti res per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truc k tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
Event by Bexar County Master Gardeners
Our landscapes are full of native pollinators &ndash\; solitary bees\, native bees\, beetles\, wasps\, and flies. Join Molly Keck\, AgriL ife Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Entomologist\, covers t he basics of our native pollinators with a heavy focus on native bees and how to encourage them in your landscape. Be able to identify some of the m ore common pollinators in your landscape and learn what types of plants ar e great at bringing the insect pollinators in. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220829T1304250Z-399841-4861@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T213000 SUMMARY:Monarch-Migration-Milkweed DESCRIPTION:This talk will include an overview of the Monarch life cycle an d migration but focus on recent scientific studies and milkweed native to our area. About the Speaker: Chris Anastas is a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. She has been conducting community science projects for monarc h organizations since 2013 and currently participates in six different pro jects. Chris gives Monarch seminars for the National Wildlife Federation a nd other organizations on native milkweed and OE disease. Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confir mation email containing information about joining the meeting. This meetin g will also be live streamed on our Facebook page. https://fb.me/e/2JVNrIj ft X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This talk wi ll include an overview of the Monarch life cycle and migration but focus o n recent scientific studies and milkweed native to our area.
< p>About the Speaker: Chris Anastas is a Mas ter Gardener and Master Naturalist. She has been conducting community scie nce projects for monarch organizations since 2013 and currently participat es in six different projects. Chris gives Monarch seminars for the Nationa l Wildlife Federation and other organizations on native milkweed and OE di sease.Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation emai l containing information about joining the meeting. This meeting will also be live streamed on our Facebook page.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220829T1301160Z-399841-4860@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000 SUMMARY:Elkhorn Creek cleanup DESCRIPTION:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Chapter Trout Unlimited We plan to clean trash in and out of the creek from the to wn of Northfork upstream to Maybeury. Also\, along the Northfork tributary towards McDowell. Please consider helping out! Meet at the red caboose in Elkhorn (Elkhorn Station Rd/Coopers Hill). Gloves and bags will be provid ed Lunch will be provided afterwards TBA - Chapter lunch meeting https://f b.me/e/2KRY6Cy0N X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Bronson Cody Brown and Southern West Virginia Cha pter Trout Unlimited
We plan to clean trash in and out of the creek from the town of Northfork ups tream to Maybeury. Also\, along the Northfork tributary towards McDowell. Please consider helping out! Meet at the red caboose in Elkhorn (Elkhorn S tation Rd/Coopers Hill).
CATEGORIES:Cleanup
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190421
SUMMARY:National EE week
DESCRIPTION:National Environmental Education Week Monday\, April 22 through
Friday\, April 26\, 2019 NEEF invites you to join us in the nation’s larg
est celebration of environmental education as we get set for this year's N
ational Environmental Education Week (EE Week). NEEF partners with educato
rs\, students\, government agencies\, businesses\, communities\, nonprofit
organizations\, and others to inspire environmental learning and encourag
e stewardship of our essential resources: land\, air\, and water. This yea
r\, NEEF is launching the updated “Greening STEM” toolkit\, which helps ed
ucators use the natural environment and real-world challenges to engage le
arners and deliver high-quality STEM education. We will also have updated
educational EE resources\, infographics and reading lists. https://www.nee
fusa.org/environmental-education-week
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Env ironmental Education Week
NEE F invites you to join us in the nation&rsquo\;s largest celebration of env ironmental education as we get set for this year's National Environmental Education Week (EE Week). NEEF partners with educators\, students\, govern ment agencies\, businesses\, communities\, nonprofit organizations\, and o thers to inspire environmental learning and encourage stewardship of our e ssential resources: land\, air\, and water.
This year\, NEEF is launching the updated &ldquo\;Greening STEM&rdquo\; toolkit\, which helps educators use the natural environment and real-world challenges to engage learners and deliver high-quality STEM education. We will also have updated educational EE resources\, infograph ics and reading lists.
Congratulati ons\, Fourpole Creek Watershed Association&nbs p\;(FCWA) on being a 2026 Stream Partners Program grant recipient! They wi ll use part of this funding to support a Marshall University College of Sc ience student project on nutrient analysis. Give them a follow on Facebook to learn about upcoming projects and meetings.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260317T1809360Z-399841-7035@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! While most caddisflies are indi cators of good water quality\, some specific species (like this Giant Case maker caddisfly larva) can tolerate the high heavy metal concentrations an d low pH produced by acid mine drainage. We enjoy observing these tough li ttle critters\, but we hope to one day see them thriving in pollution-free streams. Photo/video: Grassy Run\, Randolph County X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
While m ost caddisflies are indicators of good water quality\, some specific speci es (like this Giant Casemaker caddisfly larva) can tolerate the high heavy metal concentrations and low pH produced by acid mine drainage. We enjoy observing these tough little critters\, but we hope to one day see them th riving in pollution-free streams.
Photo/vide o: Grassy Run\, Randolph County
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20251210T1420070Z-399841-6903@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200609 SUMMARY:AML ED grants DESCRIPTION:WVDEP accepting applications for 2020 grant funding for economi c development of abandoned mine lands WVDEP’s Office of Abandoned Mine Lan ds and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $25 milli on in grant funding available for economic development projects. The feder al funding is administered by the AML Pilot Program and projects must be l ocated on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the si gning of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). A map of kn own AML sites can be found HERE. Since 2016\, the AML Pilot Program has di sbursed $105 million in grant funding to assist projects all across the We st Virginia coalfields. The WVDEP is ultimately responsible for determinin g which projects receive funding and works with an advisory committee. The grant funding is federal thus all projects must also be approved by the O ffice of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforcement (OSMRE). The 2020 grant application\, application tips and guidelines\, and other helpful re sources are available on the AML Pilot Program webpage. Applications are d ue July 31\, 2020. For WVDEP news and information\, go to www.dep.wv.gov. Connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Tw itter\, on Facebook\, and on YouTube by searching Environment Matters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDE P accepting applications for 2020 grant funding for economic development o f abandoned mine lands
WVDEP&rsquo\;s Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $25 million in grant funding availab le for economic development projects. The federal funding is administered by the AML Pilot Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mi ne sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine C ontrol and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). A map of known AML sites can be found HERE.
Since 2016\, the A ML Pilot Program has disbursed $105 million in grant funding to assist pro jects all across the West Virginia coalfields. The WVDEP is ultimately res ponsible for determining which projects receive funding and works with an advisory committee. The grant funding is federal thus all projects must al so be approved by the Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforce ment (OSMRE).
The 2020 grant
application\, application tips and guidelines\, and other helpful resourc
es are available on the AML Pilot Program webpage. Applications are due
F or WVDEP news and information\, go to www .dep.wv.gov. Connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Fo llow @DEPWV on Twitter\, o n Facebook\, and on YouTube by searching Environm ent Matters.
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200608T1308330Z-399841-3189@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T110000 SUMMARY:Tuscarora Creek PT DESCRIPTION:The Tuscarora Creek project team (PT) will meet virtually on th e Zoom platform to discuss Tuscarorca Creek progress and more. For additio nal information please email Alana Hartman. Local stakeholders are encoura ged to participate. Note: Meeting notes are attached. TuscaroraCreekPTnote s.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Tuscaror a Creek project team (PT) will meet virtually on the \;Zoom p latform to discuss Tuscarorca Creek progress and more. For additional info rmation please email Alana Hartman.
Local stakeholders are encouraged to participate. Note: \;Meeting notes are attached.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220812T1941090Z-399841-4801@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706 SUMMARY:AML ED grants DESCRIPTION:WVDEP accepting applications for 2020 grant funding for economi c development of abandoned mine lands WVDEP’s Office of Abandoned Mine Lan ds and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $25 milli on in grant funding available for economic development projects. The feder al funding is administered by the AML Pilot Program and projects must be l ocated on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the si gning of the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). A map of kn own AML sites can be found HERE. Since 2016\, the AML Pilot Program has di sbursed $105 million in grant funding to assist projects all across the We st Virginia coalfields. The WVDEP is ultimately responsible for determinin g which projects receive funding and works with an advisory committee. The grant funding is federal thus all projects must also be approved by the O ffice of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforcement (OSMRE). The 2020 grant application\, application tips and guidelines\, and other helpful re sources are available on the AML Pilot Program webpage. Applications are d ue July 31\, 2020. For WVDEP news and information\, go to www.dep.wv.gov. Connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Tw itter\, on Facebook\, and on YouTube by searching Environment Matters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDE P accepting applications for 2020 grant funding for economic development o f abandoned mine lands
WVDEP&rsquo\;s Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $25 million in grant funding availab le for economic development projects. The federal funding is administered by the AML Pilot Program and projects must be located on or adjacent to mi ne sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the Surface Mine C ontrol and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). A map of known AML sites can be found HERE.
Since 2016\, the A ML Pilot Program has disbursed $105 million in grant funding to assist pro jects all across the West Virginia coalfields. The WVDEP is ultimately res ponsible for determining which projects receive funding and works with an advisory committee. The grant funding is federal thus all projects must al so be approved by the Office of Surface Mining\, Reclamation\, and Enforce ment (OSMRE).
The 2020 grant
application\, application tips and guidelines\, and other helpful resourc
es are available on the AML Pilot Program webpage. Applications are due
F or WVDEP news and information\, go to www .dep.wv.gov. Connect with the agency on all social media platforms. Fo llow @DEPWV on Twitter\, o n Facebook\, and on YouTube by searching Environm ent Matters.
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CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200608T1309140Z-399841-3190@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T163000 SUMMARY:Air\, Climate\, and Energy DESCRIPTION:Air\, Climate\, and Energy Webinar How Does Air Pollution Affec t Plants and Ecosystems? View the attached image for more details. Regist er Here AffectsofAPonPlantsandEcosystems.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Air\, Climat e\, and Energy Webinar
How D oes Air Pollution Affect Plants and Ecosystems? View the attached image fo r more details. \;
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CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230309T1900120Z-399841-5178@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200908 SUMMARY:Stream Mechanics course DESCRIPTION:The Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop i s now an online course. This 3.5 day interactive workshop provides partici pants with a hierarchical framework for assessing stream functions. The wo rkshop format includes lectures\, exercises\, and break out discussions. T he workshop also includes instruction on how to use the Stream Quantificat ion Tool\, that calculates functional lift and loss associated with stream activities such as permitted impacts and restoration. Participants will a pply the tool to a case study. Visit: https://stream-mechanics.com/ to lea rn more. Cost: $1\,000/person. Dates: October 6 – 9\, 2020 Who Should Atte nd? Members of Inter-agency Review Teams\, In-Lieu Fee Providers and Mitig ation Bankers Federal\, State and Local Agencies with stream restoration/m itigation responsibilities Stream restoration practitioners Register Now! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop is now an online course.
This 3.5 d ay interactive workshop provides participants with a hierarchical framewor k for assessing stream functions. The workshop format includes lectures\, exercises\, and break out discussions. The workshop also includes instruct ion on how to use the Stream Quantification Tool\, that calculates functio nal lift and loss associated with stream activities such as permitted impa cts and restoration. \;Participants will apply the tool to a case stud y. Visit: https://stream-mecha nics.com/ to learn more.
Cost: $1\,000/person.
Dates: October 6 &ndash\; 9\, 2020
Who Should Attend?
Title: Volunteer Monitoring at the National Monitoring Conference and Tips for getting your conference abstra ct accepted
Speakers:
Description
Please join us on July 25 at 3pm EST as the Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup of the National Water Qu ality Monitoring Council presents\, &ldquo\;Volunteer Monitoring at the Na tional \;Monitoring Conference and Tips for getting YOUR Conference A bstract Accepted. The 11th \;National Monitoring Conference will be held March 25-29\, 2019 in Denver\, Colorado. Abstracts are due August 15\, 2018! \; Would you like to know more about the conference and th e great networking\, idea sharing\, and learning opportunities it offers p eople in the volunteer water monitoring field? \; Do you have a monito ring protocol\, success story\, or data findings you would like to share a t the conference? If so\, this webinar is for you! \;
Registra tion link: https://doilearn2.webex.com/doilearn 2/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2b9b0f5284b8aad9514a26a3aea818d6
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180713T1518170Z-399841-844@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180717 SUMMARY:Creating Partnerships to Promote Citizen Science DESCRIPTION:Many organizations in urban waters settings are working on simi lar initiatives to restore and protect water resources. An abundance of wa ter quality data is collected and reported on independent websites\, with data and information used to advocate for meaningful environmental changes . Sharing information and combining strengths of different organizations c an create more complete and meaningful records\, thereby enhancing the env ironmental impacts and magnifying community voices. Learn how to create ef fective partnerships with other organizations in your area in our upcoming webinar Creating Partnerships to Promote Citizen Science and Advocacy. In this session\, the Lower Hudson Urban Waters Collaborative shares how the y formed their partnership in the Lower Hudson River Valley to solidify a working relationship between four organizations – the Center for Urban Riv er at Beczak\, Riverkeeper\, the Bronx River Alliance\, and the Hudson Riv er Watershed Alliance. Join us to learn about how the partnership helped t hem coordinate multiple Citizen Science water quality monitoring programs\ , data collection protocols\, and data storage methods for greater advocac y outcomes. Members of the team share how they are using data as an effect ive tool to inform local decision-making and amplify their community voice forenvironmentally sound policies. See http://www.urbanwaterslearningnetw ork.org/ to learn more. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/93291401 7297454337 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many organizations in urban waters settings are working on similar initiatives to restore and protect water resources . An abundance of water quality data is collected and reported on independ ent websites\, with data and information used to advocate for meaningful e nvironmental changes. Sharing information and combining strengths of diffe rent organizations can create more complete and meaningful records\, there by enhancing the environmental impacts and magnifying community voices.
Learn how to create effective partnerships with other organizations in your area in our upcoming webinar Creating Partnerships to Promote Citi zen Science and Advocacy. In this session\, the Lower Hudson Urban Waters Collaborative shares how they formed their partnership in the Lower Hudson River Valley to solidify a working relationship between four organization s &ndash\; the Center for Urban River at Beczak\, Riverkeeper\, the Bronx River Alliance\, and the Hudson River Watershed Alliance. Join us to learn about how the partnership helped them coordinate multiple Citizen Science water quality monitoring programs\, data collection protocols\, and data storage methods for greater advocacy outcomes. Members of the team share h ow they are using data as an effective tool to inform local decision-makin g and amplify their community voice forenvironmentally sound policies. See http://www.urbanwate rslearningnetwork.org/ to learn more.
https://register.gotowebina r.com/register/932914017297454337
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180713T1529190Z-399841-845@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180717 SUMMARY:Is Your Organization Ready for the Taxman? DESCRIPTION:You may be tax-exempt\, but your taxes still may increase in 20 18. New laws will increase taxes for organizations that provide employee p arking\, allow employees to make pre-tax transportation payments\, or oper ate social enterprises. Join us to learn more about how recent changes to unrelated business income tax (UBIT) impact your bottom line. This webinar will help you: •Catch-up on recent developments •Comply with new UBIT req uirements •Determine the future of these laws Join experts including Carol yn Mollen of Independent Sector and Justin J. Lowe of Ernst & Young LLP’s Exempt Organizations Tax Practice to learn how you can better prepare for these taxes. https://independentsector.org/events/is-your-organization-rea dy-for-the-taxman/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You may be tax-exempt\, but your taxes stil l may increase in 2018. New laws will increase taxes for organizations tha t provide employee parking\, allow employees to make pre-tax transportatio n payments\, or operate social enterprises. Join us to learn more about ho w recent changes to unrelated business income tax (UBIT) impact your botto m line. This webinar will help you:
&bull\;Catch-up on recent deve lopments
&bull\;Comply with new UBIT requirements
&bull\;D etermine the future of these laws
Join experts including Carolyn M ollen of Independent Sector and Justin J. Lowe of Ernst &\; Young LLP&r squo\;s Exempt Organizations Tax Practice to learn how you can better prep are for these taxes.
https://independentsector.org /events/is-your-organization-ready-for-the-taxman/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180713T1531020Z-399841-846@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180718 SUMMARY:The Invisible Yellow Line: Nonprofit Governance DESCRIPTION:Who 'owns' your nonprofit? The line defining the governance res ponsibility of board and staff is often hard to see. This fast-paced webin ar will help to clarify that line using a football metaphor that everyone can understand. You've seen that yellow line that appears on the screen wh en you watch a football game. When you apply that line to the key roles of board and staff\, it provides an easy way to discuss governance roles and helps to open lines of communication so both teams work compatibly toward the same goal - serving you organization's mission. Jean Block\, the webi nar presenter is the author of 'The Invisible Yellow Line ™ - Clarifying B oard and Staff Roles.' She will share easy\, practical examples of best pr actices in board and staff roles in governance\, including the board's res ponsibilities to the Three Duties and how the CEO can support the board in its governance role. The webinar is a great basic review for the novice a nd a refresher for the experienced nonprofit volunteer or chief executive. https://grantstation.com/webinar/invisible-yellow-line-nonprofit-governan ce X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Who 'owns' your nonprofit? The line definin g the governance responsibility of board and staff is often hard to see. T his fast-paced webinar will help to clarify that line using a football met aphor that everyone can understand. You've seen that yellow line that appe ars on the screen when you watch a football game. When you apply that line to the key roles of board and staff\, it provides an easy way to discuss governance roles and helps to open lines of communication so both teams wo rk compatibly toward the same goal - serving you organization's mission. J ean Block\, the webinar presenter is the author of 'The Invisible Yellow L ine &trade\; - Clarifying Board and Staff Roles.' She will share easy\, pr actical examples of best practices in board and staff roles in governance\ , including the board's responsibilities to the Three Duties and how the C EO can support the board in its governance role. The webinar is a great ba sic review for the novice and a refresher for the experienced nonprofit vo lunteer or chief executive.
https://grantstation.com/w ebinar/invisible-yellow-line-nonprofit-governance
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180713T1724420Z-399841-847@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180725 SUMMARY:Key to Successful Grant Requests DESCRIPTION:The need statement is arguably the most important part of a gra nt proposal. Uncover the most effective methods for documenting the need\, as well as ways to use that information to engage the reader\, by joining GrantStation's CEO\, Cynthia Adams for this webinar! Ms. Adams will share how to call attention to the problem or need facing your organization or community\, and how to take that information and create a sense of urgency so the grantmaker feels compelled to act now. This webinar is fast-paced and full of new ideas and usable resources\, as well as numerous examples of need statements taken from winning grant proposals. All levels of grant writers are encouraged to attend. https://grantstation.com/webinar/golden- key-successful-grant-requests-0 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The need statement is arguably the most imp ortant part of a grant proposal. Uncover the most effective methods for do cumenting the need\, as well as ways to use that information to engage the reader\, by joining GrantStation's CEO\, Cynthia Adams for this webinar! Ms. Adams will share how to call attention to the problem or need facing y our organization or community\, and how to take that information and creat e a sense of urgency so the grantmaker feels compelled to act now. This we binar is fast-paced and full of new ideas and usable resources\, as well a s numerous examples of need statements taken from winning grant proposals. All levels of grantwriters are encouraged to attend.
http s://grantstation.com/webinar/golden-key-successful-grant-requests-0
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180713T1727550Z-399841-849@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180726 SUMMARY:Writing Federal Grants DESCRIPTION:The federal government is increasingly interested in funding th e important work done by community and faith-based groups throughout the c ountry. Every year the government releases millions of dollars to help non profit organizations serve their communities. During this webinar\, Alice Ruhnke will talk about how to identify federal grant opportunities\, and s he'll outline the major elements of grant applications required by most fe deral agencies. Resources to help your organization through the government grant seeking process will also be discussed. This presentation is geared towards intermediate participants. https://grantstation.com/webinar/writi ng-federal-grants X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The federal government is increasingly inte rested in funding the important work done by community and faith-based gro ups throughout the country. Every year the government releases millions of dollars to help nonprofit organizations serve their communities. During t his webinar\, Alice Ruhnke will talk about how to identify federal grant o pportunities\, and she'll outline the major elements of grant applications required by most federal agencies. Resources to help your organization th rough the government grant seeking process will also be discussed. This pr esentation is geared towards intermediate participants.
https://grantstati on.com/webinar/writing-federal-grants
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180713T1729130Z-399841-850@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180719 SUMMARY:Funding the Fight Against Poverty in North America DESCRIPTION:Poverty in all its many forms is a huge issue facing nonprofits throughout North America. Cynthia M. Adams\, GrantStation CEO\, is offeri ng a webinar for those of you working to reduce\, even eliminate\, poverty in your region. The webinar will focus on the current funding trends arou nd this issue and the grantmakers who are determined to help you in the wo rk you do. In addition\, this webinar will cover the types of collaboratio ns happening around the poverty issue and how you might develop your own p artnerships. Whether you're working with children\, single or low-income p arents\, indigenous cultures\, recent immigrants\, the disabled\, the elde rly\, or any population mired in poverty\, this webinar will help you thin k about creative\, new ways to engage funders in your important work. The webinar will be held Thursday\, July 19\, 2018\, and will be helpful to th ose working in poverty in the U.S.\, Canada\, or Mexico. https://grantstat ion.com/webinar/funding-fight-against-poverty-north-america-new X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Poverty in all its many forms is a huge iss ue facing nonprofits throughout North America. Cynthia M. Adams\, GrantSta tion CEO\, is offering a webinar for those of you working to reduce\, even eliminate\, poverty in your region. The webinar will focus on the current funding trends around this issue and the grantmakers who are determined t o help you in the work you do. In addition\, this webinar will cover the t ypes of collaborations happening around the poverty issue and how you migh t develop your own partnerships. Whether you're working with children\, si ngle or low-income parents\, indigenous cultures\, recent immigrants\, the disabled\, the elderly\, or any population mired in poverty\, this webina r will help you think about creative\, new ways to engage funders in your important work. The webinar will be held Thursday\, July 19\, 2018\, and w ill be helpful to those working in poverty in the U.S.\, Canada\, or Mexic o.
https://grantstation.com/webinar/funding-fight -against-poverty-north-america-new
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180713T1726120Z-399841-848@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T140000 SUMMARY:Improving WV volunteer programs DESCRIPTION:How to improve volunteer programs in WV Ever wish there were mo re resources for your community volunteer program? Volunteer West Virginia is holding a series of community conversations to gather information on t he challenges and successes of volunteer management in West Virginia. The information they find will be used by the Volunteer West Virginia team to develop a volunteer training curriculum to be offered throughout the state . To take part\, join the conversation. Big Ugly Community Center (Lincoln County) Hosted by: Step by Step Oct. 2\, 2018 | 10am – 2pm 15 Rosewood\, Harts\, WV RSVP to: Marta Pate. If you have a question\, please reach out to Lisa Tignor at 304-558-0111. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to imp rove volunteer programs in WV
Ever wish there were more resources for your community volunteer program? \;Vol unteer West Virginia is holding a series of community conversations to gat her information on the challenges and successes of volunteer management in West Virginia. The information they find will be used by the Volunteer We st Virginia team to develop a volunteer training curriculum to be offered throughout the state. To take part\, join the conversation.
If you have a question\, please reach out to \; Lisa Tignor at 304-558-0111.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Big Ugly Community Center UID:20180926T1300270Z-399841-1243@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191209 SUMMARY:SOS photo contest DESCRIPTION:IWLA's SOS Program is hosting a monitor photo contest this fall ! Submit your best photos in the following categories: Macroinvertebrates\ , Monitoring in Action\, Community\, Pets and Streams\, and Nature and Wil dlife. One Grand Prize winner will receive a copy of Dr. Reese Voshell’s A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America\, a LaMotte 4.5 X MacroLens\, a limited-edition Save Our Streams Anniversary t-shirt\, a S ave Our Streams waterproof phone pouch\, and a collection of original macr oinvertebrate stickers. Five Category Winners will each receive a limited- edition Save Our Streams Anniversary t-shirt\, a Save Our Streams waterpro of phone pouch\, and a collection of original macroinvertebrate stickers. Submit your photo now Contest ends December 31\, 2019. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IWLA's SOS P rogram is hosting a monitor photo contest this fall! Submit your best phot os in the following categories: Macroinvertebrates\, Monitoring in Action\ , Community\, Pets and Streams\, and Nature and Wildlife.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>One Grand Prize winner will receive a copy o f Dr. Reese Voshell&rsquo\;s A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America\, a LaMotte 4.5X MacroLens\, a limited-edition Save Our Str eams Anniversary t-shirt\, a Save Our Streams waterproof phone pouch\, and a collection of original macroinvertebrate stickers. Five Category Winner s will each receive a limited-edition Save Our Streams Anniversary t-shirt \, a Save Our Streams waterproof phone pouch\, and a collection of origina l macroinvertebrate stickers.
Watch live w ith NASA as a total solar eclipse moves across North America on April 8\, 2024\, traveling through Mexico\, across the United States from Texas to M aine\, and out across Canada&rsquo\;s Atlantic coast. A total solar eclips e occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth\, completely b locking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dus k.
From 1 to 4 p.m. EST NAS A will share conversations with experts and provide telescope views of the eclipse from several sites along the path. Throughout the broadcast\, sen d us your questions in the chat using #askNASA for a chance to have t hem answered live. \;Learn more about the total solar eclipse&nb sp\;Here.
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse\, when t he Moon completely blocks the Sun&rsquo\;s bright face\, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar vie wing. \;Indirect viewing methods\, such as pinhole projectors\, can al so be used to experience an eclipse. For more on how to safely view this e clipse -->\; click-here. \;< /p>
To track the eclipse path -->\; < span style='color: #0000ff\; background-color: #ffff99\;'>click-here .
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20240408T1621110Z-399841-5767@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922 SUMMARY:Envirothon teachers workshop DESCRIPTION:If you have an Envirothon team or are considering putting a tea m together for the 2026 competition you should consider attending this wor kshop. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you have an Envirothon team or are considering putting a team together for the 2026 competition you should consider attending this workshop.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Holly Gray Park UID:20250828T1832280Z-399841-6764@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828 SUMMARY:BRWA passive treatment DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about the WV Water Research Institu te (WVWRI) and Buckhannon River Watershed Association (BRWA) passive treat ment systems for acid mine drainage in the Buckhannon River Watershed? Che ck out our new StoryMap. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Interested i n learning more about the \;WV Water Research Institute (WV WRI) and \;< span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Buckhannon River Watershed Association (BRWA) passive treatment systems for acid mine drainage in the Buckhannon River Watershed?
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20250828T1839160Z-399841-6765@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828 SUMMARY:Native trees available DESCRIPTION:The Warm Springs Watershed Association is partnering with Cacap on Institute to offer 5-8 foot native trees at a reduced cost. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Warm Springs Watershed Association is partnering with \;Cacapon Institute to offer 5-8 foot native trees at a reduced cost.
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CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20250828T1815220Z-399841-6763@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913 SUMMARY:Grazing field day DESCRIPTION:Event by Eastern Panhandle Conservation District Want to learn about grazing techniques\, soil health\, forages\, and more? Come to our field day at Meadow Green Farm. More details about speakers\, food\, and m ore will be coming soon. RSVP using the QR code\, email Sky Brown or call (304) 388-6336. ---> Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Eastern Panhandle Conservation District \;
Want to learn about grazing techniques\, soil health\, forages\, and more? Come to our field day at Meadow Green Farm. More details about speakers\, food\, and more wi ll be coming soon. \;RSVP using the QR code\, email \;Sky Brown or call (304) 388-6336.
--->\; Learn more here. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250828T1904480Z-399841-6766@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T190000 SUMMARY:WVWN Social Hour DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Watershed Network invites you to the next Vir tual Watershed Social Hour. Twelvepole Rising says: Twelvepole Creek is on e of Wayne’s most beautiful treasures\, and it has the potential to become an outdoor staple! Over the past two years as a watershed group\, we’ve b een hard at work supporting and protecting it—and we’d love to share that journey with you. Google Meet joining info https://meet.google.com/aam-vvr s-aka. Or dial: (US) +1 505-445-7659 PIN: 772 936 935 # X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir
ginia Watershed Network invites you to the next Virtual Watershed Social H
our.
Twelvepole Rising sa
ys: \;Twelvepole Creek is one of Wayne&rsquo\;s most beautiful treasur
es\, and it has the potential to become an outdoor staple! Over the past t
wo years as a watershed group\, we&rsquo\;ve been hard at work supporting
and protecting it&mdash\;and we&rsquo\;d love to share that journey with y
ou.
Google Meet joining info \;https://meet.google.com/aam-vvrs-aka . Or dial: (US) +1 505-445-7659 PIN: 772 936 935 #
CATEGORIES:Watershed group LOCATION:Virtual UID:20250828T1810450Z-399841-6762@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T160000 SUMMARY:Enhancing the credibility of your project DESCRIPTION:Series: Citizen Science Seminar Series. Register Here to attend . Speaker: Julie Vastine\, Director of the Alliance for Aquatic Resource M onitoring (ALLARM)\, Dickinson College Summary: Participatory science uses the collective strength and knowledge of the public to collect\, analyze\ , and use data to answer environmental and public health questions. The go al of most community-driven programs is to ensure that data of known quali ty are generated to answer local\, regional\, and national questions. Docu menting quality assurance activities for environmental projects allows the data collector and user to be more confident in using the generated data by assuring that values are reproducible\, representative\, comparable\, a nd complete. From equipment testing to study design to developing quality assurance project plans\, this webinar will explore tools and resources to enhance the credibility of your community monitoring science project. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Seri es: Citizen Science Seminar Series. \;Register Here to attend.< /span>
Speaker:&nb sp\;Julie Vastine\, Director of the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitori ng (ALLARM)\, Dickinson College
Summary: \;Participatory science uses the collect ive strength and knowledge of the public to collect\, analyze\, and use da ta to answer environmental and public health questions. The goal of most c ommunity-driven programs is to ensure that data of known quality are gener ated to answer local\, regional\, and national questions. Documenting qual ity assurance activities for environmental projects allows the data collec tor and user to be more confident in using the generated data by assuring that values are reproducible\, representative\, comparable\, and complete. From equipment testing to study design to developing quality assurance pr oject plans\, this webinar will explore tools and resources to enhance the credibility of your community monitoring science project.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240520T1457550Z-399841-5829@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T133000 SUMMARY:NRCS Source water protection partnerships DESCRIPTION:New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protect ion and Climate-Smart Agriculture This webinar will focus on this year's o pportunity to update the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) high priority source water protection areas and agricultural and forestry practices landowners can implement to get up to 90 percent incentive paym ents to protect drinking water sources under the Farm Bill. The webinar wi ll also address the selection/update of watersheds under the National Wate r Quality Initiative (NWQI) and Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) and share a drinking water utility’s successful experience working with NR CS State Technical Committees and NRCS staff. Register for the webinar her e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protecti on and Climate-Smart Agriculture
This webinar will focu s on this year's opportunity to update the \;USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) high priority source water p rotection areas \;and agricultural and forestry practices landowne rs can implement to get up to 90 percent incentive payments to protect dri nking water sources under the Farm Bill. The webinar will also address the selection/update of watersheds under the National Water Quality Initiativ e (NWQI) and Mississippi Rive r Basin Initiative (MRBI) and share a drinking water utility&rs quo\;s successful experience working with NRCS State Technical Committees and NRCS staff. \;Register for the webinar here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20240409T1956250Z-399841-5773@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T130000 SUMMARY:Fingerling stocking DESCRIPTION:Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited Please help if you can! Tell your friends… Starting at 10:00 am. Piney Creek and another with Pin ey Creek Watershed Association. Meet on New Jersey Ave. Beckley near the cemetery off the bypass. Chapters Facebook page to get more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Southern WV Chapter of Trout Unlimited
P lease help if you can! Tell your friends&hellip\; \;
Starting at 10:00 am. Piney Creek and another
with Piney Creek Watershed Association. Meet on New Jersey Ave. \; Be
ckley near the cemetery off the bypass. Chapters Facebook page to g
et more information.
The next&nbs p\;River of Pr omise meeting will be at our Cheat River Festival Grounds Pavilion in Albright.&n bsp\; Please be sure to use the Beech Run Road entrance upon arriving\, and drive all the way back through the gate (park near the restrooms).
There may be an opportunity for an afternoon tou r of our more recently completed treatment systems for those that are inte rested. \; The agenda attached.
Madison Ball\, \;304-329-3621 x7
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Event by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
Use those seeds! Join Sarah Michehl from TLC for tips and t ricks on how to collect and sow your native plant seeds. This webinar will cover basic seed identification\, collection methods and timelines\, and tips on how to sow them. Our habitats need all the native plant help they can get\, so let&rsquo\;s put those seeds to work!
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220829T1306250Z-399841-4862@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190131 SUMMARY:Early bird registration for CWP conference DESCRIPTION:Register now for the Center for Watershed Protection's 2019 Nat ional Conference\, April 29 – May 2\, 2019! In addition to a trip to Charl eston and hearing top-notch speakers and panel discussions\, you will expe rience: Preconference workshops. Want to learn about collecting field data on the fly with your smartphone? Or creating ecologically functional\, re silient\, and cost-efficient projects? Or perhaps you are interested in th e latest research on how urban trees affect runoff and pollutant loads? Co me to one of our preconference workshops on April 29 AND earn Professional Development Hours! Field trips. Did someone say field trip?! Explore Char leston and its natural areas by bus\, foot\, boat or kayak at one of our e xciting full-day or half-day field trips on May 1! Interested in a tour of the Francis Marion Forest\, a visit to the Angel Oak Tree\, or a kayaking trip on Shem Creek? We’ve got something for everyone! Hot topics and netw orking. Learn about the latest in stormwater management\, watershed and st ormwater research and its applications\, watershed and stream health\, and decision-making tools and credit protocols. Network at evening receptions with water resource managers\, practitioners\, researchers and regulators from all over the United States. CWP is extending our Early Bird Discount for the 2019 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference from Dec. 31 to Jan. 31. Register now for the Center for Watershed Protection's 2019 Nati onal Conference\, April 29 – May 2\, 2019! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Register now for the Center for Watershed P rotection's 2019 National Conference\, April 29 &ndash\; May 2\, 2019! In addition to a trip to Charleston and hearing top-notch speakers and panel discussions \, you will experience:
CWP is extending our Early Bird Dis count for the 2019 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference from Dec. 31 to Jan. 31. \;Register now for the Center for Watershed Protection' s 2019 National Conference\, April 29 &ndash\; May 2\, 2019! \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190129T1556580Z-399841-1494@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215 SUMMARY:Report your Environmental Practices RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20190415;BYMONTHDAY=15 DESCRIPTION:Report your Environmental Practices How are you protecting our lands and waters? People like you\, who install stormwater best managemen t practices (BMPs) on your property and in the community\, help West Virgi nians achieve our goal of safe\, swimmable\, fishable\, and drinkable wate rways. By reporting your BMPs\, you help us understand the beneficial impa ct you have made. Please share your experience. You will help us help ot hers improve their practices. Report your: Tree plantings\, Rain barrels/c isterns\, Rain gardens\, Permeable pavers\, Septic pumping\, Green roofs\, Downspout disconnections and more. To report your BMP online go to cacapo ninstitute.org\, then click 'What's Your BMP' logo. Together\, we are maki ng our lands & rivers cleaner and healthier! If you have questions or comm ents on\, or suggestions for\, our BMP reporting tool contact Cacapon Inst itute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Report your Environmental Practices
How are you protecting our lands and waters? \;Peop le like you\, who install stormwater best management practices (BMPs) on y our property and in the community\, help West Virginians achieve our goal of safe\, swimmable\, fishable\, and drinkable waterways. By reporting you r BMPs\, you help us understand the beneficial impact you have made. \ ; Please share your experience. \; You will help us help others improv e their practices.
Report your: Tree plantings\, Rain barrels/cisterns\, Rain gardens\, Permeable pavers\, Septic pumping\, Green roofs\, Downspout disconnections and more.
To report your B MP online go to cacaponinstitute.org\, then click 'What's Your BMP' logo. Together\, we are making our lands &\; rivers cleaner and healthier! If you have ques tions or comments on\, or suggestions for\, our BMP reporting tool contact \;Cacapon Institute.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190207T2100300Z-399841-1495@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917 SUMMARY:Modern Homestead Rail-Trail Day DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself\, family\, and friends and 10% of purchases will go back into the rail-trails you love! Items to purchase include mums an d other garden plants\, pumpkins\, and an array of goodies in the café. M odern Homestead is located at 41 South Robert Stone Way near the Reedsvill e Trail Connector (mile 17.7) on the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail in Reedsvill e\, WV. MRTC will have a tent outside with trail project info\, maps\, an d fun swag. Take time to explore the Reedsville Trail Connector which is a connection off of the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail onto neighborhood streets that connects to downtown Reedsville and the Reedsville Town Park. Learn m ore. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Treat yourse lf\, family\, and friends and 10% of purchases will go back into the rail- trails you love! \; Items to purchase include mums and other garden pl ants\, pumpkins\, and an array of goodies in the café\;. \;
Modern Homestead is located at 41 S outh Robert Stone Way near the Reedsville Trail Connector (mile 17.7) on t he Deckers Creek Rail-Trail in Reedsville\, WV. \; MRTC will have a te nt outside with trail project info\, maps\, and fun swag.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Take time to explore the Reedsville Trail Co nnector which is a connection off of the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail onto nei ghborhood streets that connects to downtown Reedsville and the Reedsville Town Park. Learn more.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20220916T1305140Z-399841-4915@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T153000 SUMMARY:Cool Fixes for Hot Cities DESCRIPTION:Cool Fixes for Hot Cities September 12\, 2:00–3:30 pm EST. EPA ’s Cool Fixes for Hot Cities webcast series will cover Los Angeles’ Cool S treets pilot project and other heat island reduction measures. The innovat ive pilot is in progress on 15 blocks throughout the city and is already g enerating benefits. Free. Register here. Click-Here to read the Septembe r issue of River Voices. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:September 12\, 2:00&ndash\;3:30 pm EST. \; EPA&rsquo\;s Cool Fixes for Hot Cities webcast series will cover Los Angeles&rsquo\; Cool Streets pilot project and other heat island reduction measures. The innovative pilot is in progress on 15 blocks thro ughout the city and is already generating benefits. Free. Register here.
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Click-Here to read the September issue of River Voices.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180907T1354200Z-399841-1177@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T151500 SUMMARY:Communicating the State of Your River DESCRIPTION:Communicating the State of Your River September 18\, 2:00–3:15 pm EST. This webinar will present two different approaches to clearly comm unicate the state of your river and basin with various stakeholders includ ing recreational users: basin report cards and the Swim Guide. Free. Regis ter here. Click-Here to read the September issue of River Voices. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Communicating the State of Your River
September 18\, 2:00&ndash\;3:15 pm EST.
Click-Here to r ead the September issue of River Voices.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180907T1353510Z-399841-1178@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T150000 SUMMARY:Water Trails 101 DESCRIPTION:Water Trails 101 September 11\, 2:00–3:00 pm EST. Join the Nati onal Water Trails Learning Network to explore phases of water trail develo pment\, discuss challenges and successes\, and see a case study of a succe ssful national water trail. The webinar will provide tools and water trail best management practices. Free. Sign up. Click-Here to read the Septembe r issue of River Voices. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:September 11\, 2:00&ndash\;3: 00 pm EST. Join the National Water Trails Learning Netwo rk to explore phases of water trail development\, discuss challenges and s uccesses\, and see a case study of a successful national water trail. The webinar will provide tools and water trail best management practices. Free. S ign up.
< a href='https://mailchi.mp/rivernetwork/september-2018-river-voices?e=9b34 ef4615'>Click-Here to read the September issue of River Voices.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180907T1354140Z-399841-1175@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T133000 SUMMARY:Success with Stormwater Fees DESCRIPTION:Success with Stormwater Fees September 12\, 12:00–1:30 pm MST. Join EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center and the Wate r Environment Federation for this webinar which will provide successful an d leading-edge examples of how communities have supported their stormwater programs using stormwater fees. Free. Register here. Click-Here to read t he September issue of River Voices. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Click-Here to read the September issue of River Voices.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180907T1354380Z-399841-1176@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180918 SUMMARY:World Water Monitoring Day DESCRIPTION:On September 18\, 2003\, the world first celebrated World Water Monitoring Day. Today\, the program has become the World Water Monitoring Challenge (WWMC)\, a citizen science project which encourages people to t est and protect water resources all year long. Kits provided by the World Water Monitoring Challenge test four indicators of water quality: turbidit y\, pH\, temperature\, and dissolved oxygen. Turbidity is the clarity of w ater. Turbidity can be affected by the amount of erosion or runoff in an a rea. pH tests the amount of acid in water. pH can be affected by chemicals in runoff and even rain. A body of water’s temperature can be affected by runoff and land development\, which often removes trees and other vegetat ion that provide shade to streams and ponds. Dissolved oxygen is the amoun t of oxygen in a body of water. Oxygen is critical for living things. Diss olved oxygen can be affected by temperature (cold water can support more o xygen than warm water) and the presence of organisms such as bacteria and algae. Through the World Water Monitoring Challenge\, individuals and clas srooms can share their data with other citizen scientists around the world through charts\, graphs\, and maps. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/th isday/sep18/world-water-monitoring-day/ http://monitorwater.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:On September 18\, 2003\, the world first ce
lebrated World Water Monitoring Day. Today\, the program has become the World Water Monitoring Challenge (WWMC)\, a citizen science project which encourages people
to test and protect water resources all year long.
Kits provided b y the World Water Monitoring Challenge test four indicators of water quali ty: turbidity\, pH\, temperature\, and dissolved oxygen. Turbidity is the clarity of water. Turbidity can be affected by the amount of erosion or ru noff in an area. pH tests the amount of acid in water. pH can be affected by chemicals in runoff and even rain. A body of water&rsquo\;s temperature can be affected by runoff and land development\, which often removes tree s and other vegetation that provide shade to streams and ponds. Dissolved oxygen is the amount of oxygen in a body of water. Oxygen is critical for living things. Dissolved oxygen can be affected by temperature (cold water can support more oxygen than warm water) and the presence of organisms su ch as bacteria and algae.
Through the World Water Monitoring Chall enge\, individuals and classrooms can share their data with other citizen scientists around the world through charts\, graphs\, and maps.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180911T1903120Z-399841-1179@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Gaithersburg walk in the woods. Join the Izaak Walton League of America\, ICPRB and the City of Gaithersburg on a fun and informative hik e to learn more about our addiction to deicing salt and how we can all liv e on a low winter salt diet. ICPRB commemorates the 50th anniversary of th e CWA. The CWA and its 1977 amendments have been widely hailed as the nati on’s most successful environmental statute. The ICPRB receives significant funding under the act\, and has produced a resolution noting the importan ce of this groundbreaking legislation. In this issue: DC sues for damages from pesticide contamination\, as threats persist Region ‘making big steps ’ in bringing back a swimmable\, fishable Anacostia How safe are US rivers 50 years after the CWA? On the CWA’s 50th anniversary\, much progress\, b ut problems remain Most US waterways plagued by ‘forever chemicals’ Loudou n water and NOVA Parks break ground on park at Beaverdam Reservoir Soaking up stormwater UMD Program plants seeds of stormwater relief X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gaithersburg walk in the woods . Join the Izaak Walton League of America\, ICPRB and the City of Gait hersburg on a fun and informative hike to learn more about our addiction t o deicing salt and how we can all live on a low winter salt diet. ICPRB commemorates the 50th anniver sary of the CWA. The CWA and its 1977 amendments have been widely hail ed as the nation&rsquo\;s most successful environmental statute. The ICPRB receives significant funding under the act\, and has produced a resolutio n noting the importance of this groundbreaking legislation.
In this issue:
Preston Coun ty Backroads Birding. Meet at Bruceton Mills Park &\; Ride\, just off I -68 Exit 23. LeJay Graffious will lead a day of four-wheeling and birding in Preston County. We will meet at the Park &\; Ride and carpool to Cranesvill e Swamp. From Cranesville we will use the Orr-Tannery Road (hig h clearance vehicles recommended) to the Screech Owl Brewery for lunch.
https://www.facebook .com/events/s/spring-field-trip-preston-coun/174035240593889/
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Cranesville Swamp Preserve UID:20200506T1828150Z-399841-3064@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200516 SUMMARY:World Fish Migration Day DESCRIPTION:World Fish Migration Day is a one day global celebration to cre ate worldwide awareness of the importance of freshwater migratory fish and free-flowing rivers. Thousands of organizations\, schools\, and communiti es organize their local events to educate and excite people about migrator y fish species and our collective reliance on healthy freeflowing rivers. These events help reach students\, teachers\, resource managers\, commerci al and recreational anglers\, as well as those who influence public policy that affect rivers. It is the goal of the foundation\, its partners and s upporters that this day reconnects people back to their rivers and the fis h that inhabit them. Individual event organization and promotion is done t hrough local initiatives. Events are supported by the World Fish Migration Foundation and American Fisheries Society. https://www.facebook.com/event s/s/world-fish-migration-day/358032581711056/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:World Fish M
igration Day is a one day global celebration to create worldwide awareness
of the importance of freshwater migratory fish and free-flowing rivers.
Thousands of organizations
\, schools\, and communities organize their local events to educate and ex
cite people about migratory fish species and our collective reliance on he
althy freeflowing rivers. These events help reach students\, teachers\, re
source managers\, commercial and recreational anglers\, as well as those w
ho influence public policy that affect rivers. It is the goal of the found
ation\, its partners and supporters that this day reconnects people back t
o their rivers and the fish that inhabit them. Individual event organizati
on and promotion is done through local initiatives.
Events are supported by the \;W orld Fish Migration Foundation and American Fisheries Society.
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/s/world-fish-migration-day/358032581711056/
CATEGORIES:Education UID:20200323T1235230Z-399841-2902@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200325 SUMMARY:Trout stocking DESCRIPTION:In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and re duce the number of anglers gathering at public lakes\, we are postponing t he West Virginia Gold Rush and will stop announcing locations for daily tr out stockings. This means we will no longer update our trout stocking hotl ine or the online stocking report. Gold Rush stockings will not start on M arch 27 as originally scheduled. However\, regular trout stockings will co ntinue in frequency\, as set forth in the 2020 Fishing Regulations. To mak e sure no crowds interfere with trout stocking personnel and that anglers maintain a safe distance from hatchery staff\, a DNR Law Enforcement offic er will join each stocking run. We are taking these precautions to protect you\, keep our hatchery staff safe and to help West Virginians meet the r equirements of Governor's executive orders. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and reduce the number of angl ers gathering at public lakes\, we are postponing the West Virginia Gold R ush and will stop announcing locations for daily trout stockings.
This means we will no longer update our trout stocking hotline or the online stocking report. Gold Rush stocki ngs will not start on March 27 as originally scheduled. However\, regular trout stockings will continue in frequency\, as set forth in the 2 020 Fishing Regulations.
To make sure no crowds interfere with trout stocking personnel and that a nglers maintain a safe distance from hatchery staff\, a DNR Law Enforcemen t officer will join each stocking run. We are taking these precautions to protect you\, keep our hatchery staff safe and to help West Virginians mee t the requirements of Governor's executive orders.
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200324T2223010Z-399841-2909@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024 SUMMARY:CED Recycling Grants DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP )\, under its Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP)\, has approv ed nine applicants for Fiscal Year 2026 Covered Electronic Devices (CED) R ecycling Grants. A total of $45\,000 has been awarded to counties and muni cipalities across the state to support electronic waste collection and rec ycling programs. Click-Here to learn more about REAP's recycling and waste refuction efforts. Established in 2008\, the CED Program requires manufa cturers to register their brands with the state\, with collected fees used to fund local recycling initiatives. These grants help communities conduc t collection events\, expand recycling services\, and divert covered elect ronic devices from the waste stream\, reducing environmental impacts. Clic k-Here for the FY2026 CED Recycling Grant awardees. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir
ginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP)\, under its Rehabilit
ation Environmental Action Plan (REAP)\, has approved nine applicants for
Fiscal Year 2026 Covered Electronic Devices (CED) Recycling Grants. A tota
l of $45\,000 has been awarded to counties and municipalities across the s
tate to support electronic waste collection and recycling programs. \;
Click-Here to lear
n more about REAP's recycling and waste refuction efforts. \;
Established in 2008\, the CED Pro
gram requires manufacturers to register their brands with the state\, with
collected fees used to fund local recycling initiatives. These grants hel
p communities conduct collection events\, expand recycling services\, and
divert covered electronic devices from the waste stream\, reducing environ
mental impacts.
Clic k-Here \;for the FY2026 CED Recycling Grant awardees.< /p> CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20251024T1353230Z-399841-6842@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326 SUMMARY:EID loans DESCRIPTION:According to the WV Nonprofit Association\, nonprofit organizat ions in West Virginia are eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Eco nomic Injury Disaster Loans are low-interest working capital loans for sma ll businesses severely impacted by events such as the coronavirus pandemic . The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office a nd the West Virginia Small Business Development Center will hold online tr ainings on the Economic Injury Disaster (EID) Loan program this week. Due to the high volume of questions their office is receiving\, trainings will be held on a regular basis. Registration is not required\; however\, sess ions are limited to the first 100 participants. If the session is full\, p lease join a session at another time. Training schedule Monday\, March 23 \, 2020\, at 10 a.m. Tuesday\, March 24\, 2020\, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We dnesday\, March 25\, 2020\, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday\, March 26\, 2 020\, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday\, March 27\, 2020\, at 10 a.m. and 2 p .m. Training log on information Phone: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 498 988 6 75# Meeting Link: click here Call the WV Small Business Development Center at 304-558-2960 for more information on EID loans in West Virginia. Apply online at: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance EIDLo ans.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
According to the WV Nonprofit Association\, nonprofit organizations in West Virginia a re eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans are low-interest working c apital loans for small businesses severely impacted by events such as the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Small Business Administration&rsquo\;s West Virginia District Office and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center will hold online trainings on the Economic Injury Disaster (EID) L oan program this week. Due to the high volume of questions their office is receiving\, trainings will be held on a regular basis. Registration is no t required\; however\, \;sessions are limited to the first 100 partici pants. If the session is full\, please join a session at another time.&nbs p\;
Training schedule
Training log on information
Call the WV Small Business Development Center at 304-558-2960 for more information on EID loans in West Virginia. Apply online at: https://www.sba.gov/funding- programs/disaster-assistance
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20200325T1345230Z-399841-2910@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T150000 SUMMARY:Route 16 cleanup DESCRIPTION:The team is heading out to clean along recreation access points and roads surrounding Cotton Hill Parking. Join us to keep WV wild and wo nderful and enter a raffle with prizes from local businesses! Meet us at t he Cotton Hill Parking area\, on the right after crossing the New River on Rt. 16 Southbound. Drinks\, snacks\, and clean up equipment will be provi ded. Meet us between 11am-3pm. Message us on FB or contact rhea@generation wv.org for more details. https://www.facebook.com/events/166028884305516/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The team is heading out to clean along recr
eation access points and roads surrounding Cotton Hill Parking. Join us to
keep WV wild and wonderful and enter a raffle with prizes from local busi
nesses!
Meet us at the Cotton Hill Parking area\, on the right
after crossing the New River on Rt. 16 Southbound. Drinks\, snacks\, and c
lean up equipment will be provided. Meet us between 11am-3pm. Message us o
n FB or contact \;rhea@generati
onwv.org for more details.
https://www.facebook.com/events/166028884305516/
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup LOCATION:Cotton Hill parking area UID:20190415T1748370Z-399841-1856@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T200000 SUMMARY:St Albans trail work DESCRIPTION:Individuals and groups are invited to be involved with the City Park Nature Trail upgrade work. Volunteers need only come ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Tools will be available\, but if you have hand tools you are comfortable using such as hammers\, saws\, cordless equipment\, etc\, bring them. Water will be provided. Community S ervice hours for volunteering will be logged for folks. Plan to work\, lea rn\, and have fun making a difference. Contact Debbie Keener at 304-415-12 23 or the St. Albans Parks office at 304-722-4625 to volunteer https://www .facebook.com/events/430073670876644/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Individuals
and groups are invited to be involved with the City Park Nature Trail upgr
ade work. Volunteers need only come ready to work. Wear sturdy shoes and a
ppropriate clothing. Tools will be available\, but if you have hand tools
you are comfortable using such as hammers\, saws\, cordless equipment\, et
c\, bring them. Water will be provided.
Community Service hours for volunteering will be logged for
folks. Plan to work\, learn\, and have fun making a difference. Contact D
ebbie Keener at 304-415-1223 or the St. Albans Parks office at 304-722-462
5 to volunteer
https://www.facebook.com/events/430073670876644/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190618T1647120Z-399841-2095@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T200000 SUMMARY:Reduce-Reuse-Recycle in your yard DESCRIPTION:Event by Jersey-Friendly Yards Learn how to compost your yard w aste in place! Stop sending leaves\, grass clippings\, and spent plants to the curb. Composting at home gives you the power of nurturing the soil th at will provide you with food\, clean water\, and air while treating yard waste right at the source. By practicing the art of composting\, you can a ttract beautiful wildlife to your yard and create a healthy ecosystem. Com posting can reduce greenhouse gasses\, preserve valuable landfill space\, and save you time and money\; in a few words\, it is a great way to improv e our environment and go on a path of sustainability. Presenter: Sandra Bl ain-Snow\, Assistant Administrative Analyst\, Ocean County Department of S olid Waste Management https://fb.me/e/2yzUsRRfV X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Jersey-Friendly Yards
Learn how to compost your yard waste in place! Stop sending leaves\, grass clippings\, and spent plants to the curb. Composting at home gives you th e power of nurturing the soil that will provide you with food\, clean wate r\, and air while treating yard waste right at the source. By practicing t he art of composting\, you can attract beautiful wildlife to your yard and create a healthy ecosystem. Composting can reduce greenhouse gasses\, pre serve valuable landfill space\, and save you time and money\; in a few wor ds\, it is a great way to improve our environment and go on a path of sust ainability.
Presenter: Sandr a Blain-Snow\, Assistant Administrative Analyst\, Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220829T1308090Z-399841-4863@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T150000 SUMMARY:Meet a Scientist DESCRIPTION:The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) STEM Education and Outreach is happy to announce that we are piloting a virtual opportun ity to Meet a Scientist! We wanted to create a way to virtually connect yo u with our amazing STEM Ambassadors and help students explore their intere sts from home during this time. The engineers\, scientists\, and researche rs involved are attached. We invite you to do two things to help us make t his as interactive as possible for your students: Please submit questions for our researchers (their prompts are attached) throughout the week via s ocial media stories on Facebook and Instagram (@netl_doe). If you would li ke to submit via email you can reply toEducation.Outreach@netl.doe.gov. Ou r researchers will be answering them live in the WebEx event with a shout to the teacher or student! Join us on May 15th from 2pm–3pm EST on WebEx to hear from NETL engineers\, scientists\, and some of our amazing graduat e student researchers. NETL_meetascientist.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;National Energy Technology Laboratory
(NETL) STEM Education and Outreach is happy to announce that we are piloti
ng a virtual opportunity to Meet a Scientist! We wanted to create a way to
virtually connect you with our amazing STEM Ambassadors and help students
explore their interests from home during this time. The engineers\, scien
tists\, and researchers involved are attached. We invite you to do two thi
ngs to help us make this as interactive as possible for your students:
The image is from NASA's newest James Webb space telescope. This one picture is just a section of the night sky the same size as a grain of sand held at arm's l ength. There are hundreds of galaxies in just that picture alone. It's so wild to think about all those other galaxies and universes out there. - Br andi Hicks
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20220712T1511060Z-399841-4749@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! Let's talk leaf packs! Leaf pac ks are a natural accumulation of leaves in a stream that provide food and habitat--and insulation from extra cold winter water. Take a look at a cou ple critters we found in a leaf pack at Teeter Creek! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
Let's t alk leaf packs! Leaf packs are a natural accumulation of leaves in a strea m that provide food and habitat--and insulation from extra cold winter wat er. \;Take a look at a couple critters we f ound in a leaf pack at Teeter Creek!
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260120T1417370Z-399841-6940@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220325 SUMMARY:The Hellbender DESCRIPTION:The Hellbender Snot Dog\, Mud Devil\, Mud Dog – These are all n ames that may refer to the largest salamander in the Western Hemisphere\, the hellbender! Have you ever seen one? They might not be real pretty\, bu t they sure are special. Download the attachment to learn more. TheHellben der.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Snot Dog \, Mud Devil\, Mud Dog &ndash\; These are all names that may refer to the largest salamander in the Western Hemisphere\, the hellbender! Have you ev er seen one? They might not be real pretty\, but they sure are special. Do wnload the attachment to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20220325T1935180Z-399841-4429@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220528 SUMMARY:AMD BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:BioBlitz: A Race to ID Life on Abandoned Mine Land Signup Join a crew of community scientists\, adventurers\, and enviro champs for a fun team competition with nature IDing on The Dirty Nine coal mine! To kickof f the formation of The Sludge Hub nonprofit\, we want to gather together f olks for a day of some competitive fun while exploring our recently purcha sed abandoned coal mine. Everything's more fun when it's a game! We'll be dividing up into teams to tag all the plants\, animals\, and insects we ca n find. First team to achieve their mission will win the secret prize! To read more and to sign up\, click here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BioBlitz: A Race to ID Life on Abandoned Mine Land Signup
Join a crew of community scientists\, adventurers\, and enviro champs for a fun team competition with nature IDing on The Dirty Ni ne coal mine!
To kickoff the formation of The Sludge Hub nonprofit\, we want to gather together folks for a day of some competitive fun while exploring our recently purchased a bandoned coal mine. Everything's more fun when it's a game! We'll be divid ing up into teams to tag all the plants\, animals\, and insects we can fin d. First team to achieve their mission will win the secret prize!
To read more and to sign up\, click here.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20220512T1939200Z-399841-4586@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T130000 SUMMARY:Swimming with Science series DESCRIPTION:The importance of isolation\, drift\, and genetics for conserva tion of native Brook Trout EBTJV is proud to announce the first edition of 'Swimming with Science\,' a lunch n' learn series. This exciting opportun ity goes beyond the traditional webinar and allows you to discuss the stat e of science as it applies to brook trout management\, with experts. Regis tration required. Prior to the webinar\, we ask you to view the new pre-re corded presentation - available February 3 on our YouTube channel. We invi te you to submit questions in advance. The presenters will provide a brief recap of the topic\, and address common questions at the start of the hou r. The remainder of time will be spent on additional Q/A\, feedback\, and discussion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The importance of isolation\, drift\, and ge netics for conservation of native Brook Trout
We invite you to submi t questions in advance. The presenters will provide a brief recap of t he topic\, and address common questions at the start of the hour. The rema inder of time will be spent on additional Q/A\, feedback\, and discussion.
CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230117T1416090Z-399841-5109@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T113000 SUMMARY:Margaret Denison nature walk DESCRIPTION:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation at Kanawha State Fores t COVID-19 health and safety requirements - Learn more about COVID-19 guid elines Kanawha State Forest Foundation is hosting the Margaret Denison Fal l Nature Walks. Walks begin at 9:00 am\, with registration open at 8:30 am . We will offer birding\, wildflowers\, medicinal plants\, mushrooms\, and geology of the forest walks. After the walks\, we will be providing hotdo gs for the participants. Bring the whole family and your four-legged pals! Registration fees are $7 for adults\, $2 for children 12 to 18\, and unde r 12 are free. https://fb.me/e/21EMpnAwm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Kanawha State Forest Foundation at Kanawha State Forest
COVID-19 health and safety requirements - Learn more about COVID-19 guidelines< /p>
Kanawha State Forest Foundation is hosting the Margaret Denison Fall Nature Walks. Walks begin at 9:00 am\, w ith registration open at 8:30 am. We will offer birding\, wildflowers\, me dicinal plants\, mushrooms\, and geology of the forest walks. After the wa lks\, we will be providing hotdogs for the participants. Bring the whole f amily and your four-legged pals! Registration fees are $7 for adults\, $2 for children 12 to 18\, and under 12 are free.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20220829T1310540Z-399841-4864@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: EPA Release s the CWA Section 303(d) Vision (2022-2023) Memo EPA Issues BABA Waiver fo r SRF Projects NOAA\, DOI Launch Local-Level Planning Tool USGS Releases T he Quality of Our Groundwater: Progress on a National Survey Meetings\, we binars\, and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's eve nts and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Sincerely - ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible here.
In this issue:
ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the pas t week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership o f important deadlines and highlights important information.
Sincerely - ACWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220916T1623420Z-399841-4916@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200312 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB news Join us and thousands of Potomac basin activists for the 32nd annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup. The ICPRB is partnered with ho st Alice Ferguson Foundation. Hundreds of sites will be cleaned on April 1 8\, and ICPRB is sponsoring a cleanup at Baker Park in Frederick\, Md. Fin d a site near you! ICPRB Senior Water Resources Planner\; Governor signs H arpers Ferry hotel resort bill\; Volunteers take polar plunge into Potomac River to support childhood cancer research\; Promoting the Use of Rain Ba rrels at Rooting D.C.\; Effects of Fishing on Select Populations of Northe rn Snakehead in the Potomac River\; Taking Action to Improve Pennsylvania Streams\; Joyce brings stormwater players to table in Franklin County and much more! Click-Here to read the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB news
Join us and thousands of Poto mac basin activists for the 32nd annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup. The ICP RB is partnered with host Alice Ferguson Foundation. Hundreds of sites wil l be cleaned on April 18\, and ICPRB is sponsoring a cleanup at Baker Park in Frederick\, Md. Find a site near you!
ICPRB Senior Water Resources Planner\; Governor signs Harpers Ferry hotel resort bill\; Volunteers take polar plunge into Potomac River to suppor t childhood cancer research\; Promoting th e Use of Rain Barrels at Rooting D.C.\; Effects of Fishi ng on Select Populations of Northern Snakehead in the Potomac River\; Taking Action to Improve Pennsylvania Streams\; Joyce brings stormwater players to table in Frank lin County and much more!< /span>
Click-Here \;to read the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200313T1938010Z-399841-2884@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221015 SUMMARY:WV Flatwater Trails conference DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the first WV Flatwater Trails co nference. The plan is to use the topics listed in the DRAFT agenda as our primary guide of what is to be discussed in the conference. We are invitin g a panel of resource people who will in turn be asked to address the subj ects under the various topics listed in the agenda. Download the attached PDF for more details. Questions? Contact Bill Currey. Note: More details w ill be available in the near future WVFlatwaterTrailsConference.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thank you fo r your interest in the first WV Flatwater Trails conference.
The plan is to use the topics \;listed in the DRAFT agenda as our p rimary guide of what is \;to be discussed in the conference. We are in viting a panel of resource \;people who will in turn \;be asked to address the subjects \;under the various topics listed in the agenda. Download the attached PDF for more details. \;Questions? Conta ct Bill Currey.< /p>
Note: More detai ls will be available in the near future
WVFlatwaterTrai
lsConference.pdf
Event by&nbs p\;Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Join WVSU Extension Service at the Kanawha State Forest N ature Center to learn how to identify trees in winter! We will begin insid e with a lecture and specimens\, but participants should dress warmly and be prepared for light hiking on moderate terrain for part of the second ha lf of this workshop.We will cover basic winter tree ID clues- leaf scar ar rangement\, twigs\, buds\, lenticels\, bud scales\, etc.- and learn to use a dichotomous key. Go home armed with some confidence\, a pocket tree ID guide\, and a hand lens!
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20260128T2105590Z-399841-6939@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T140000 SUMMARY:Drug take back day DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 27\, 2018 for the DEA’s 16th National Prescr iption Drug Take Back Day National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe\, convenient\, and responsible means of disposing of presc ription drugs\, while also educating the public about the potential for ab use of medications. Charleston details: The collection site will be locate d near the East Rotunda on the California Avenue side of the Capitol from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check the website below for more information and drop-of f locations in your area. https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal /takeback/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Saturday\, October 27\, 2018 for th e DEA&rsquo\;s 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe\, convenient\, and responsible means of disposing of prescription dru gs\, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medi cations.
Charleston det ails: The collection site will be located near the East Rotunda on the California Avenue side of the Capitol from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check the website below for more information and drop-off locations in your area.
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181015T1438560Z-399841-1296@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181021 SUMMARY:Defend the Bend DESCRIPTION:Defend the Bend is the 4th and final race of the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League. Featuring Middle and High School Student A thletes from across the Mountain State. Want to be a part of this event? W e have a place for everyone. Find out more about our available volunteer p ositions at: http://signup.com/go/dDdpMgx Come check out the future of Mou ntain Biking! For more info visit westvirginiamtb.org or contact us via Fa cebook https://www.facebook.com/events/336240156939545/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Defend the Bend is the 4th and final race o
f the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League. Featuring Middle and H
igh School Student Athletes from across the Mountain State. Want to be a p
art of this event? We have a place for everyone. Find out more about our a
vailable volunteer positions at: http://signup.com/g
o/dDdpMgx
Come check out the future of Mountain Biking! For
more info visit westvirginiamtb.org or contact us v
ia Facebook
https:/ /www.facebook.com/events/336240156939545/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20181015T1457380Z-399841-1300@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181020 SUMMARY:Shady Springs wetland repair DESCRIPTION:Hey friends! We are making repairs to the rain garden at the Sh ady Spring Library and we need your help! We will be pulling out the old v egetation\, planting new shrubs\, and mulching the entire garden. This wil l enhance the garden and keep it going for the next few years. If you want to learn more about rain gardens\, our contractor will be on site to help answer questions. Come out and enjoy the Saturday with us. We will have w ater\, pastries\, and all the equipment needed. Come out for an hour or th e entire day! We hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/56 5774770519464/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hey friends! We are making repairs to the r ain garden at the Shady Spring Library and we need your help! We will be p ulling out the old vegetation\, planting new shrubs\, and mulching the ent ire garden. This will enhance the garden and keep it going for the next fe w years. If you want to learn more about rain gardens\, our contractor wil l be on site to help answer questions. Come out and enjoy the Saturday wit h us. We will have water\, pastries\, and all the equipment needed. Come o ut for an hour or the entire day! We hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/5 65774770519464/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Shady Springs Library UID:20181015T1446430Z-399841-1298@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T143000 SUMMARY:Soak up the rain DESCRIPTION:To: ACWA 319/Nonpoint Source Committee Members Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series: Tuesday\, October 23rd\, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM EST This webinar will showcase priority projects undertaken by the City of Cambridge Water Department (CWD) to protect its water supply a nd promote ecosystem restoration and recreation within Fresh Pond Reservat ion\, Cambridge’s largest open space. Cambridge is an urban community bord ered by the Charles River with 55% of its land area comprised of imperviou s surfaces such as roadways\, rooftops\, and parking lots. CWD sources dr inking water from a 24-square mile watershed providing 13 million gallons per day of finished water to residents and businesses in Cambridge. CWD is implementing the Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan which provides the bl ueprint for future land use\, recreational use\, and natural resource mana gement. With input from residents and city departments\, CWD has created a nd restored 23 acres of habitat\, installed 23 green stormwater management features\, and installed over 11\,000 linear feet of accessible pathways. The proximity of the Reservoir makes stormwater treatment an urgent prior ity. Webinar content will include interagency coordination\, effective sta keholder involvement\, accessibility\, public safety\, urban forestry\, re siliency\, healthy soils\, integrating native plants into design\, and sus tainable landscape management practices. Presenters: David Kaplan\, Waters hed Manager\, Cambridge Water Department Duke Bitsko\, PLA\, Principal\, J ason Bobowski\, PLA\, Sr. PM\, Hatch Frank McPartlan\, P.E.\, Senior Profe ssional\, Kleinfelder Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regis ter/2011108315662813698 To learn more visit: http://www.epa.gov/soakupther ain X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To: ACWA 319/Nonpoint Source Committee Memb ers
Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series: T uesday\, October 23rd\, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM EST \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
This webinar will showcase priority projects u ndertaken by the City of Cambridge Water Department (CWD) to protect its w ater supply and promote ecosystem restoration and recreation within Fresh Pond Reservation\, Cambridge&rsquo\;s largest open space. Cambridge is an urban community bordered by the Charles River with 55% of its land area co mprised of impervious surfaces such as roadways\, rooftops\, and parking l ots. \;CWD sources drinking water from a 24-square mile watershed pro viding 13 million gallons per day of finished water to residents and busin esses in Cambridge. CWD is implementing the Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan which provides the blueprint for future land use\, recreational use\, and natural resource management. With input from residents and city depar tments\, CWD has created and restored 23 acres of habitat\, installed 23 g reen stormwater management features\, and installed over 11\,000 linear fe et of accessible pathways. The proximity of the Reservoir makes stormwater treatment an urgent priority. Webinar content will include interagency co ordination\, effective stakeholder involvement\, accessibility\, public sa fety\, urban forestry\, resiliency\, healthy soils\, integrating native pl ants into design\, and sustainable landscape management practices.
Presenters:
David Kaplan\, Watershed Manager\, Cambridge Water Department
Duke Bitsko\, PLA\, Principal\, Jason B obowski\, PLA\, Sr. PM\, Hatch
Frank McPartlan\, P.E.\, Senior Pro fessional\, Kleinfelder
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.co m/register/2011108315662813698
To learn more visit: http ://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20181015T1450280Z-399841-1299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T203000 SUMMARY:GRWA annual meeting DESCRIPTION:The Greenbrier River Watershed Association will hold its annual meeting at the fellowship hall of Old Stone Presbyterian Church on Foster Street\, October 17\, 2018 beginning at 7:00PM. Featured Speaker will be Autumn Crowe\, Staff Scientist with WV Rivers Coalition. Autumn will expla in the WV/VA Pipeline Visual Assessment Program developed by Trout Unlimit ed and WV Rivers Coalition. The Pipeline Visual Assessment Program support s and trains volunteer citizen observers to identify\, document and report pollution incidents associated with large-scale pipeline development. Ref reshments will be served. Members\, friends and the public are welcome. Fo r additional information call 304-647-4792 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Greenbrier River Watershed Association will ho ld its annual meeting at the fellowship hall of Old Stone Presbyterian Chu rch on Foster Street\, October 17\, 2018 beginning at 7:00PM.
Feat ured Speaker will be Autumn Crowe\, Staff Scientist with WV Rivers Coalition. Autumn will explain t he WV/VA Pipeline Visual Assessment Program developed by Trout Unlimited a nd WV Rivers Coalition. The Pipeline Visual Assessment Program supports an d trains volunteer citizen observers to identify\, document and report pol lution incidents associated with large-scale pipeline development. Refresh ments will be served. Members\, friends and the public are welcome.
< p>For additional information call 304-647-4792 CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Old Stone Presbyterian Church UID:20181015T1837100Z-399841-1301@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190124 SUMMARY:ICPRB basin news DESCRIPTION:Media from around the Potomac Basin—January 24\, 2019 The ICPRB has a variety of interesting and fun maps on our website\, including the 116th U.S. Congressional Districts that represent the Potomac watershed. L earn more: https://www.potomacriver.org/resources/maps/ The Potomac's wet ways persist. Rain Thursday and again during the weekend may cause localiz ed flooding in some areas of the Potomac\, particularly the District of Co lumbia. River levels through much of the basin already are greater than th e 90th percentile (flow on this day is greater than the top 10 percent of flows for this date in history). The saturated ground will quickly convert the inch or more of rain expected to runoff into waterways. Click HERE fo r more news… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Media from around the Potomac Basin&mdash\; January 24\, 2019
The ICPRB has a variety of interesting an
d fun maps on our website\, including the 116th U.S. Congressional Distric
ts that represent the Potomac watershed.
Learn more: https://www.potomacriver.or g/resources/maps/
The Potomac's wet ways persist. Rain Thursda y and again during the weekend may cause localized flooding in some areas of the Potomac\, particularly the District of Columbia. River levels throu gh much of the basin already are greater than the 90th percentile (flow on this day is greater than the top 10 percent of flows for this date in his tory). The saturated ground will quickly convert the inch or more of rain expected to runoff into waterways.
Click \;HERE for more news&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190125T1449130Z-399841-1547@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914 SUMMARY:Parkersburg paddle fest RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Parkersburg paddle fest September 14-16 Parkersburg Paddle fest is a fun-filled three-day festival dedicated to people-powered watercraft . Kayaks\, Canoes\, and Stand-up Paddleboards are welcome to come and part icipate in this unique event. Point Park\, at the confluence of the Ohio a nd Little Kanawha Rivers\, is the setting for the first two day’s activiti es\, and the weekend concludes with a lake excursion on Sunday at North Be nd State Park Lake. Have Questions? Call 304-428-1130 or email: ahenthorn@ greaterparkersburg.com https://www.facebook.com/events/488641221664317/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Park ersburg paddle fest
September 14-16
Parkersburg Paddle fest is a fun-filled three-day festival dedicated to people-powere d watercraft. Kayaks\, Canoes\, and Stand-up Paddleboards are welcome to c ome and participate in this unique event. Point Park\, at the confluence o f the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers\, is the setting for the first two da y&rsquo\;s activities\, and the weekend concludes with a lake excursion on Sunday at North Bend State Park Lake.
Have Questions? Call 304-428-1130 or email: ahenthorn@greaterparkersburg.com
h ttps://www.facebook.com/events/488641221664317/
CATEGORIES:Outdoors UID:20190904T1937250Z-399841-1555@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: https://www.acwa-us.org/ac wa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-3-week-of-january-21-2019/ In this issue . . . 1. Wheeler Confirmation Vote 2. Government Shutdown Impacts 3. Groundwater/Hydrologic Connection Litigation 4. Meetings and more! ACWA’s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcom ing activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Kati e Foreman. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible here:
https://www.acwa-us.org/a cwa-weekly-wrap-vol-x-issue-3-week-of-january-21-2019/
In this issue . . .
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>1. \; \; \; \; \; \; Wheeler Confirmat ion Vote
2. \; \; \; \; \; \; Government Shutdown Impacts
3. \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; Groundwater/Hydrologic Connection Litig ation
4. \; \; \; \; \; \; Meetings and more!
ACWA &rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hi ghlights important information. Please direct any Wrap comments to Katie Foreman. \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190125T1833550Z-399841-1548@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here: In this issue: Preparing C ritical Infrastructure for Today's Evolving Water Crises (cisa.gov) EPA Fi nal Rule - Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Association of Clean Water Administrators Leadership Education and Development System (LEADS) Experts Directory Notice – No Wrap Week of September 4th Meetings \, webinars\, jobs\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the pas t week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership o f important deadlines and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here:
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past
week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of
important deadlines and highlights important information.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230901T1936370Z-399841-5402@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230905 SUMMARY:EBTJV small grant program DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV) is proud to annou nce the 2023 Coldwater Stewardship Small Grants Program. This is a one-tim e opportunity made possible by a grant through NFHAP and the US Fish and W ildlife Service to the Canaan Valley Institute\, with additional funding f rom RepYourWater and individual donations. The purpose of this program is to support organizations in efforts to promote\, educate about\, or provi de training on coldwater conservation concepts and approaches that benefit wild brook trout in the Eastern range. We anticipate 3-5 awards between $ 2\,000 and $12\,000 each. Applications are due via Google form no later th an October 6\, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET. Applications will be scored by EBTJV's review team and notices made as soon as possible\, with a target in mid N ovember. Visit the website below to learn more. https://easternbrooktrout. org/news-events/news-inbox/Small_Grant_news X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV) is proud to announce the 2023 Coldwater Stewardship Small Grants Program. This is a one-time opportunity made poss ible by a grant through NFHAP and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to the Canaan Valley Institute\, with additional funding from RepYourWater and individual donations. \;
The purpose of this program is to support organizations in efforts to promote\, educate about\, or provide t raining on coldwater conservation concepts and approaches that benefit wil d brook trout in the Eastern range. We anticipate 3-5 awards between $2\,0 00 and $12\,000 each.
Applic ations are due via Google form no later than October 6\ , 2023 at 11:59 pm ET. Applications will be scored by EBTJV's review team and notices made as soon as possible\, with a target in mid November. Visi t the website below to learn more.
https://easternbrooktrout.org/news-eve nts/news-inbox/Small_Grant_news
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20230901T1951100Z-399841-5403@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T163000 SUMMARY:Ohio River listening session DESCRIPTION:You are invited to share your vision for the Ohio River during an online listening session. We have an opportunity to work with regional collaborations that are focused on restoring the Ohio River. Your input is an important part of the process. Please join us on the Zoom platform - Register Here. If you’re unable to attend\, feel free to reach out to me a nd I’ll make sure your voice is heard. Heather Sprouse I Ohio River Coordi nator WV Rivers Coalition l 3501 MacCorkle Ave SE #129 l Charleston\, WV 2 5304 l 304-637-7201 l wvrivers@wvrivers.org WVRC.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You are invi ted to share your vision for the Ohio River during an online listening ses sion. We have an opportunity to work with regional collaborations that are focused on restoring the Ohio River. Your input is an important part of t he process. \;
Please jo in us on the Zoom platform - \;Register Here. \;If you&rsquo\;re unable to attend\, feel free to reach out to me and I&rsquo\;ll make sure your voice is heard.
Heather Sprouse I Ohio River Coordinat or
WV Rivers Coalition \;l 3501 MacCorkle Ave SE #129 l \; Charleston\, WV 25304 l 304-637-7201 l \;wvrivers@wvrive rs.org \;
CATEGORIES:Agencies LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220812T1835230Z-399841-4802@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T140000 SUMMARY:TU Seneca Rocks Conservation Education DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate Earth Day 2023 by joining the P. Pendleton K ennedy and Mountaineer Chapters of Trout Unlimited for a day of conservati on\, education\, and fellowship at Seneca Rocks Visitor Center. We will me et at the pavilion in the lower parking area\, near the historic Sites Far mhouse and the pedestrian bridge that crosses the North Fork. Note that th e entrance to this lower parking area is off Rt 28/55\, about 500 feet nor th of the Rt 28/55 bridge over Seneca Creek. Event times: 9:30-10:00 am\, 10:00-12:30 pm\, 12:30-1:30 pm and 1:30-4:00 pm. At the lunch/social we wi ll discuss chapter and state TU activities. And\, there will be a drawing for prizes! The group will conduct litter clean-up along parking areas\, r oads\, trails\, and river edge\, and there will be several flyfishing educ ation opportunities for beginner and experienced anglers\, including a str eam bug session\, led by Dave Thorne\, DNR Coldwater Stream Biologist. We will capture stream bugs and match them to the corresponding flies. Also\, fly casting demonstrations will be available for any anglers wanting to l earn more about fly fishing. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come and celebrate Earth Day 2023 by joinin g the \;< span style='color: #008000\;'>P. Pendleton Kennedy and&n bsp\;Mountaineer Chapters of Trout Unlimited f or a day of conservation\, education\, and fellowship at \; Seneca Rocks Visitor Center.
We will meet at the pavilion in the lower parking area\, near the historic Sites Farmhouse and the pedestrian bridge that crosses the No rth Fork. Note that the entrance to this lower parking area is off Rt 28/5 5\, about 500 feet north of the Rt 28/55 bridge over Seneca Creek.< /p>
Event times: 9:30- 10:00 am\, 10:00-12:30 pm\, 12:30-1:30 pm and 1:30-4:00 pm. At the lunch/s ocial we will discuss chapter and state TU activities. And\, there will be a drawing for prizes!
The g roup will conduct litter clean-up along parking areas\, roads\, trails\, a nd river edge\, and there will be several flyfishing education opportuniti es for beginner and experienced anglers\, including a stream bug session\, led by Dave Thorne\, DNR Coldwater Stream Biologist. We will capture stre am bugs and match them to the corresponding flies. Also\, fly casting demo nstrations will be available for any anglers wanting to learn more about f ly fishing.
CATEGORIES:NGO UID:20230309T1856290Z-399841-5177@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251210 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the December 2025 edition of River Voices. This mont h we’re thrilled to release a video profile of a tree planting project in Nashville\, TN\, funded by River Network’s Rooting Resilience Program. We also share several resources to up your skills in online marketing and com munity engagement. In this issue: Rooted in Community: Tree Planting for R esilience Community Forestry: Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation New Definition of Waters of the US Proposed: Take Action New Resources to Up Your Watershed Engagement Skills Events & Learning Opportunities X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he December 2025 edition of \;River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re th rilled to release a video profile of a tree planting project in Nashville\ , TN\, \;funded by River Network&rsquo\;s Rooting Resilience Program. \;We also share several resources to up your skills in online marketing and community engagement.
In this issue:
The Associat ion of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) annual report has just been relea sed! Click-Here \;to read more about our activities\, ac complishments\, and more from the past year.
Kara McCauley& nbsp\;(she/her) l Member Services Associate l Association of Clean Water A dministrators l (202) 756-0604
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220726T1546080Z-399841-4776@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T220000 SUMMARY:Pollinator film and talk DESCRIPTION:Event by Potomac Valley Audubon Society\, The Shepherdstown Pub lic Library and American Conservation Film Festival Get informed and inspi red about pollinators\, native plants\, and ways you can contribute to bio diversity and beauty in your own garden! Please join us for a blooming eve ning to celebrate pollinators and native plants with the inspiring film My Garden of a Thousand Bees followed by a talk with renowned entomologist\, ecologist and author Doug Tallamy. Registration is FREE and strongly enco uraged. 6pm – Doors open. 7:00-8:00 - Welcome and screening of My Garden o f a Thousand Bees 8:00-9:00 – Doug Tallamy talk and Q & A immediately foll owing film 9:00-10:00 – Reception https://fb.me/e/28ZkRSYF4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Potomac Valley Audub on Society\, The Shepherdstown Public Library and American Conservation Film Festival
Get informed and inspired about pollin ators\, native plants\, and ways you can contribute to biodiversity and be auty in your own garden! Please join us for a blooming evening to celebrat e pollinators and native plants with the inspiring film My Garden of a Tho usand Bees followed by a talk with renowned entomologist\, ecologist and a uthor Doug Tallamy. Registration is FREE and s trongly encouraged.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Frank Arts Center at Shepherd University UID:20220726T1552250Z-399841-4777@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T130000 SUMMARY:WV Tree Farm meeting DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Tree Farm Regional Education Meetings are des igned to bring woodland owners and natural resources professionals togethe r to learn from one another. The 3-hour seminar features briefings to enco urage conversation about forest resources topics. Lunch is free and a good place to talk with speakers and other participants. If you are interested in attending\, contact Dave McGill by callingL 304-293-5930 or sending em ailing: dmcgill@wvu.edu to RSVP with your name\, contact information\, the meeting you will attend\, and the number of people you will be bringing. All are welcome! No experience necessary. https://www.facebook.com/events/ 2089121784506065/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Vir
ginia Tree Farm Regional Education Meetings are designed to bring woodland
owners and natural resources professionals together to learn from one ano
ther. The 3-hour seminar features briefings to encourage conversation abou
t forest resources topics. Lunch is free and a good place to talk with spe
akers and other participants.
If you are interested in attending\, contact Dave McGill by callingL
304-293-5930 or \;sending emailing: d
mcgill@wvu.edu to RSVP with your name\, contact information\, the meet
ing you will attend\, and the number of people you will be bringing. All are welcome! No experience necessary.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2089121784506065/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cedar Lakes Conference Center UID:20190405T1306510Z-399841-1814@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200515 SUMMARY:CitSci firefly project DESCRIPTION:In an effort to understand declining firefly populations\, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has launched a citizen-science project to track lightning bug sightings in the Mountain State. West Virg inia's 40 species of fireflies have declined in number due to habitat loss \, pesticide use\, and other environmental causes such as light pollution\ , according to state zoologist Mack Frantz. Frantz said that as temperatur es warm up and these insects become more active\, members of the public ca n report sightings at wvdnr.gov/fireflies. https://wvexplorer.com/2020/05/ 06/lightning-bugs-fireflies-west-virginia-wv/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In an effort to understand declining firefly populations\, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has launched a citizen-science project to track lightning bug s ightings in the Mountain State. West Virginia's 40 species of fireflies ha ve declined in number due to habitat loss\, pesticide use\, and other envi ronmental causes such as light pollution\, according to state zoologist Ma ck Frantz.
Frantz said that as temperatures warm up and these insects become more active\, members of the public can report sightings at wv dnr.gov/fireflies.
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CATEGORIES:Science UID:20200506T1836480Z-399841-3066@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014 SUMMARY:Monongalia Co tire event DESCRIPTION:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October. Monon galia County: October 14th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walmart off Exit 1 off I-68. Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individual s stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upcoming tire collection events and updates can be found on the WVDEP website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP- REAP is hosting tire collection events in October.
Individuals may dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. To help limit the spread of COVID-19\, the WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. A list of upco ming tire collection events and updates can be found on the \;WVDEP website.
Friends of Blackwater< /em> \;is a proud member of the Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance (ABRA) Conservation Hub which helps to pro mote responsible resource management by providing tools that enhance a pro ject&rsquo\;s transparency\, strengthen its accountability\, and facilitat e public participation. Two projects/maps that both FOB and ABRA have take n on are the Corridor H Thomas->\;Parsons connector and the protection o f the endangered Candy Darter. Check out these tools \;to lea rn about each of these important projects!
Kids health partnership meeting
https://www. facebook.com/events/1716915545052175/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Charleston Health Dept. UID:20180717T1332250Z-399841-854@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180721T110000 SUMMARY:7K trail race DESCRIPTION:7K trail race https://www.facebook.com/events/562373230781434/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:7K trail race
https://www.facebook.com/events/562373230781434/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:St Albans City Park UID:20180717T1333450Z-399841-855@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T213000 SUMMARY:Constellation walk DESCRIPTION:Join Master Naturalist Jackie Burns for an evening walk to disc over woodcock and learn about the beauty of our night skies. Meet at the v isitor center. https://www.facebook.com/events/264679644413959/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join Master Naturalist Jackie Burns for an evening walk to discover woodcock and learn about the beauty of our night skies. Meet at the visitor center.
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CATEGORIES:Outdoors LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20190405T1257560Z-399841-1812@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 SUMMARY:Cranesville Swamp DESCRIPTION:Our weeklong celebration of World Wetlands Day continues with a visit to Cranesville Swamp located in Preston County along the border wit h Maryland. This valuable wetland is known as a frost pocket. Its cool cli mate makes it a habitat for species usually found farther north. https://y outu.be/GE-paewxfVE Fun Fact: As weather travels west-to-east across North America\, the hills surrounding Cranesville Swamp channel precipitation a nd chilled air into the valley\, which make the preserve one of the cooles t and soggiest spots in West Virginia. Lean more by downloading the Cranes ville fact sheet. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our weeklong celebration of World Wetlands Day continues with a visit to Cranesville S wamp located in Preston County along the border with Maryland. This valuab le wetland is known as a frost pocket. Its cool climate makes it a habitat for species usually found farther north.
Fun Fact: \;As weather travels west-to-east ac ross North America\, the hills surrounding Cranesville Swamp channel preci pitation and chilled air into the valley\, which make the preserve one of the coolest and soggiest spots in West Virginia. Lean more by downloading the Cranesville fact sheet. \;
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260206T2130010Z-399841-6962@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 SUMMARY:REAP tire collection Calhoun DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting tire collection events in June. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. Note: Events are subject to change. Details: Reside nts may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. Calhoun County: Saturday\, June 2\, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cabot Station Recycling Center\, 2 427 W. Little Kanawha Highway\, Grantsville X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting tire collection events in June. For an upd ated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi< /a>. \;Note: Events are subject to change.
Details: Residents may dis pose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the co unty in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers and busines ses are not allowed to participate.
Calhoun County: Saturday\, June 2\, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cabot Station Recycl ing Center\, 2427 W. Little Kanawha Highway\, Grantsville
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cabot Station Recycling Center UID:20180531T1854120Z-399841-787@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180602 SUMMARY:REAP tire collection Upshur DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events in June. For an updated list o f go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. Note: Events are subject to change. Detail s: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Vi rginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. The t ires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. Upshur County: Sat urday\, June 2\, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Buckhannon Division of Highways Garage\, 83 Brushy Fork Crossing\, Buckhannon X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events in June. F or an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly /2Gz9pNi. \;Note : Events are subject to change.
Details: Resident s may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID f or the county in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must b e off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers an d businesses are not allowed to participate.
Upshur County : Saturday\, June 2\, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Buckhann on Division of Highways Garage\, 83 Brushy Fork Crossing\, Buckhannon
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:DOH garage UID:20180531T1853350Z-399841-786@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180606 SUMMARY:REAP tire collection Summers DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting tire collection events in June. Note: Events are subject to ch ange. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi Details: Residen ts may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers a nd businesses are not allowed to participate. Summers County: Wednesday\, June 6\, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Grace Street\, Hinton X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting tire collection events in June. Note: Events are subject to change .
For an updated list of go to: ht tp://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi
Details: Residents may di spose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the c ounty in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off th e rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers and busine sses are not allowed to participate.
Summers County: Wednesday\, June 6\, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Grace Street\, Hin ton
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180531T1855400Z-399841-789@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180607 SUMMARY:REAP tire collection Randolph DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events. These will be in Boone\, Calh oun\, Hampshire\, Hardy\, Harrison\, Lincoln\, Monongalia\, Randolph\, Sum mers\, and Upshur counties will take place during the month of June. Note: Events are subject to change. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly /2Gz9pNi. Details: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person wit h a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. R andolph County: Thursday\, June 7\, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tygart Valley Sanitation\, 47 East Dailey Road\, Beverly X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Acti
on Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events. The
se will be \;in Boone\, Calhoun\, Hampshire\, Hardy\, Harrison\, Linco
ln\, Monongalia\, Randolph\, Summers\, and Upshur counties will take place
during the month of June.
For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. \;
Details: Residents may dispose of up to 1 0 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which t he tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not all owed to participate.
Randolph County: Thursday\, June 7\, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tygart Valley Sanitation\, 47 East Dailey Road\, Beverly
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Tygart Valley Sanitation UID:20180531T1314070Z-399841-790@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180606 SUMMARY:REAP tire collection Randolph DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting tire collection events in June. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. Note: Events are subject to change. Details: Reside nts may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. Randolph County: Wednesday\ , June 6\, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Leslie Equipment\, 80 John Deere Lane\, Norton X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting tire collection events in June. For an upd ated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi< /a>. \;Note: Events are subject to change.
Details: Residents may dis pose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID for the co unty in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted. Haulers and busines ses are not allowed to participate.
Randolph County: Wednesday\, June 6\, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Leslie Equipment\, 80 John Deere Lane\, Norton
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Leslie Equipment UID:20180531T1855000Z-399841-788@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 SUMMARY:REAP tire collection Boone DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events in June. Note: Events are subj ect to change. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. Detai ls: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West V irginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accepted . Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. Boone County: Sat urday\, June 9\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Madison across from the Boone Co unty Courthouse\, 200 State Street\, Madison X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Acti on Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events in J une. Note: Events are su bject to change.
For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. \;
Details: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid Wes t Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. T he tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accep ted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate.
WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Acti
on Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events in J
une. Note: Events are su
bject to change. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. \; Details: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid Wes
t Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. T
he tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accep
ted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Acti
on Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events in J
une. Note: Events are subject t
o change. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. \; Details: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid Wes
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ted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. &n
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laska) and it will calculate the watershed for that point. If it's a very
big watershed (e.g.\, the Colorado River) it will have problems\, but smal
l to medium watersheds should show up within a few seconds. The icon in th
e lower left corner \;allows you to toggle map layers. On top you can
locate yourself by clicking the \;button. You can also search for an a
ddress or a river name by clicking on the 'Search' icon. If searching for
a river or creek\, limit your search by adding the state\, e.g.\, &ldquo\;
Deer Creek\, CA.&rdquo\; If
no watershed is selected\, there will be a list of streams and lakes visib
le on the map (once you're zoomed in) in the bottom right corner. Clicking
any of those will calculate the watershed of the stream or lake. Once you
select a watershed\, the map will show the tributaries. Clicking on any o
f those will calculate the watershed of that tributary. Reproducible
Workflows: Moving From Spreadsheets to Coding Hosted by the EPA Water Quality Modeling Workgroup. Pre
sentation Speakers: Kateri Salk and Brian Pickard In this introductory webinar to the &ldquo\;Coding-B
ased Workflows for Water Quality Modeling&rdquo\; series\, we will discuss
the benefits of incorporating reproducible practices into data acquisitio
n\, processing\, analysis\, and management. This session will include exam
ple applications of reproducible practices in data workflows. We will also
highlight software and file management platforms relevant to this worksho
p series. Click-Here<
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nother webinar to update the \;Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resourc
es Plan \;last week. \; In this issue: Monitoring trash &\; engaging communities\; Lake Thoreau algae bloom expected to disappear
\; Berkeley County eyes 'caretaker' for Sp
ortsman's Paradise\; Five places
for fossils in the D.C. Area\; Berkeley So
lid Waste Authority turns down gas facility\; Become a Citizen Scientist and help box turtles\; Chesapeake Executi
ve Council tackles the issues of 2020 in a virtual way\; Maryland&rsquo\;s watermen navigate challenges old and
new during the COVID-19 pandemic\; Swimming prohibited In Cunningham Falls State Park\; Forever chemicals found in Chesapeake region's freshwater fish
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on Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events in J
une. Note: Events are su
bject to change. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. \; Details: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid Wes
t Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. T
he tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accep
ted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Acti
on Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events in J
une. Note: Events are subject t
o change. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. \; Details: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid Wes
t Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection is being held. T
he tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck tires will be accep
ted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate. WVDEP's Rehabilitation Environmental Acti
on Plan (REAP) program is hosting multiple tire collection events duri
ng the month of June. Note: Events are subject to change. For an updated list of go to: http://bit.ly/2Gz9pNi. \; Monongalia County: Saturday\, June 30\, from 8
:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Walmart off I-68 Exit 1\, 75 Retail Circle\, Morg
antown \; Warm Springs Watershed Association \;will sponsor a
stream-monitoring workshop for people interested in joining our team of v
olunteers. \;We will meet at 9:00 behind the Board of Education headqu
arters. \; We will follow the \;WV Save Our Streams physiochemical and
biological guidelines for stream monitoring\, and explain why each phase i
s important in determining the short- and long-term health of the stream.<
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lease RSVP to goldfairy3
9@gmail so you can be notified in the event of adverse conditions. Event by Canaan
Valley Resort Canaan Valley Resort&nbs
p\;- Located in the Pine Room at the Main Lodge West Virginia DNR Wildlife Biologist Jim Fregonara wil
l offer a &ldquo\;Snakes of West Virginia&rdquo\; talk. Come to this free
presentation and learn how to identify venomous and non-venomous snakes\,
plus see several live common WV snakes up close. Learn about these fascina
ting snakes and walk away with a better appreciation for these amazing\, m
isrepresented creatures. David N. Vance\, Recreation Mana
ger 304-866-2215 \; A TMDL public meeting will begin at 5:30 pm
on June 5\, 2018. WVDEP representatives will present a general discussion
of the development process and answer questions regarding the proposed TM
DLs for Hughes River. All WVDEP&rsquo\;s TMDLs are available for r
eview at: www.dep.wv.gov/wvtmdl
WVDEP invites public comment on all aspects of draft TMDLs. \
; Written comments may be submitted by U.S. Mail\, electronic mail\, and f
ax. The preferred form for comment submissions is e-mail or disk to expedi
te the review and response process. Written comments should be postmarked
no later than June 22\, 2018. Comments should be sent to: Mindy Ra
msey\, ATTN: Hughes River Draft TMDL comments West Virginia Department of
Environmental Protection 601 57th Street S.E. Charleston\, WV 25304 E-mail
: mindy.s.ramsey@wv.gov
. Fax: 304-926-0496 CDs may also be obtained by contacting Mindy R
amsey. Event by Coal River Group The nation's largest Flatwater Kayak Commu
nity Float event. Tour De Co
al is a 12 mile paddle trip that is limited to six years old and up paddle
rs\; the non-profit Coal River Group (CRG) has sponsored the event as a fu
ndraiser for the past 19 years. Paddlers may register at: \;https://www.coalr
ivergroup.com/tour-de-coal.html. Not allowed are bl
ow up rafts and only blow up kayaks with a hard bottom. All proceeds suppo
rt the river restoration and tourism promotions sponsored by the CRG!
Details: Residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person
with a valid West Virginia ID for the county in which the tire collection
is being held. The tires must be off the rims. Only car or light truck ti
res will be accepted. Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participat
e.
Event by West Virginia Entomological Society< /p>
Light Up West Virginia: Using Citiz en Science for Firefly Conservation. Mack W. Frantz\, Ph.D. WVDNR Zoologis t.
\;
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Virtual UID:20220404T1300550Z-399841-4459@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024 SUMMARY:Mobile aquarium DESCRIPTION:WVDEP's Mobile Aquarium is a unique teaching tool at public eve nts\, allowing children and adults alike to observe the diverse fish speci es native to West Virginia. We're now accepting 2026 event requests. Click -Here to learn how to request the Mobile Aquarium. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP's \;Mobile Aquarium is a uni que teaching tool at public events\, allowing children and adults alike to observe the diverse fish species native to West Virginia. We're now accep ting 2026 event requests.
< em>Click-Here to learn how to request the Mobile Aquarium.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20251024T1646580Z-399841-6843@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 SUMMARY:Berkeley Co mulch DESCRIPTION:Free mulch is available to recycling customers from the Grapevi ne Rd and South Berkeley Recycling Centers the entire month of October. T he mulch has been screened and contains no dyes or chemicals. It is made o f recycled Christmas trees and brush. There is a limit of four loaded size d buckets per day. Note: The mulch is bulk only - it is not bagged. Custom ers may bring their own bags and shovels to collect mulch if they so choos e. Otherwize the BCSWA will help load open trailors and truck beds. The R ecycling Centers are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information call the office at: 304-267-9370. Click-here to view the Facebook post. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free mulch i s available to recycling customers from the Grapevine Rd and South Berkele y Recycling Centers the entire month of October. \;
The Recycling Centers are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information call the office at: 304-267-9370. Click-here to view the Facebook post. \;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20251001T2010590Z-399841-6811@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230126 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:The ICPRB has updated our congressional districts map with link s to the offices of those who represent the Potomac River watershed in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and encourage contact w ith them to assure that Potomac basin concerns remain an ongoing topic. In this issue: MD sues owners of Cheverly dump for numerous environmental an d pollution violations PSC asked to declare Piedmont water plant 'distress ed utility' Oyster farming co-op earns money from MD county to help reduce pollution Environmental racism and the mysterious cars rusting in DC wood s C&O Canal monitoring 2-foot sinkhole near dam 4 And more! Click-here to read the stories. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ICPRB ha s updated our congressional districts m ap with links to the offices of those who represent the Potomac River watershed in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and enc ourage contact with them to assure that Potomac basin concerns remain an o ngoing topic.
In this issue:
And more! Click-h ere to read the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230126T1723050Z-399841-5137@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825 SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issues: Shore up region's essential waterway infrastruc ture. Read more here. It's deja vu all over again as another alligator is spotted by western PA river. Read more here. The 75th anniversary celebrat ion commemorates construction of Youghiogheny River dam. Read more here. E vents Dates set for 15th Allegheny River cleanup. Learn more here Ohio Riv er Sweep. If you are interested in organizing a River Sweep cleanup\, clic k the How to Volunteer link to learn more. World Water Monitoring Day is S eptember 18th. Click-Here to learn what 3RQ is doing. Grants 2023 EBTJV Mi ni-grant for outreach and training. Learn more here. Research Per- and pol yfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in Pennsylvania surface waters: A sta tewide assessment\, associated sources\, and land-use relations relations. Learn more here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu es:
Events
Grants
Research
This Week's Wrap is accessible \;here:
\;In this issue:
The Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming ac tivities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highl ights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230825T1801220Z-399841-5392@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T120000 SUMMARY:All about birds DESCRIPTION:Event by Mid Ohio Valley Master Naturalist Program Ohio River I slands National Wildlife Refuge Instructor: Michael Schramm. Michael will lead us through a workshop on the world of native birds. Noon till 1:00 p. m. - lunch - You can bring your own lunch as we have access to the kitchen \, refrigerator\, microwave\, and stove. Or run into Marietta for somethin g. We are free to eat in the meeting room\, the lobby\, or outside. This w orkshop is open to current members of the Master Naturalist Program or tho se interested in joining the program. https://fb.me/e/1Mjolvvuw For the official source of information about the Ohio River Islands National Wildl ife Refuge head to: www.fws.gov/refuge/ohio_river_islands/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by Mid Ohio Valley Maste r Naturalist Program
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Instructor: Michael Schramm. Michael will lead us through a work shop on the world of native birds.
Noon till 1:00 p.m. - lunch - You can bring your own lunch as we ha ve access to the kitchen\, refrigerator\, microwave\, and stove. Or run in to Marietta for something. We are free to eat in the meeting room\, the lo bby\, or outside. This workshop is open to current members of the Master N aturalist Program or those interested in joining the program. \;
https://fb.me/e/1Mjolvvuw \;< /p>
For the official source of informat ion about the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge head to:< em> www.fws.gov/refuge/ohio_river_islands/
< p> \; CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge UID:20220404T1304070Z-399841-4460@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z SUMMARY:After school nature club DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220503 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20220530;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:After School Nature Club will be starting back up in May! To re gister please contact: Susan Parker or Sarah Dunn. Click-Here to learn mor e about the club. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:After School Nature Club will be starting back up in May! To register please contact: Susan Parker or Sarah Dunn.
Cl ick-Here to learn more about the club.
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CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION: Regional Youth Center UID:20220404T1310530Z-399841-4462@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220414 SUMMARY:Nicholas Co water festival DESCRIPTION:Over 250 elementary students are expected to attend the return of the annual Nicholas County Water Festival set for Thursday at Carnifex State Park in Summersville. The event is being hosted by WVDEP’s WIB and t he National Park Service\, and sponsored by the Elk Conservation District. Children will learn about a variety of water-related topics such as: Wate r safety Aquatic life Soil and natural resources Specialty crops The Water Cycle Watersheds Water quality\; and Creating clean drinking water Presen ters include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, the West Virginia Conserva tion Agency\, the state Department of Agriculture\, the West Virginia Divi sion of Natural Resources\, the National Park Service\, West Virginia Amer ican Water\, and the WVDEP's WIB. For more information about the festival\ , email Jennifer Liddle or call 304-574-4462. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Over 250 ele mentary students are expected to attend the return of the annual Nicholas County Water Festival set for Thursday at Carnifex State Park in Summersvi lle. The event is being hosted by \;WVDEP&rsquo\;s WIB and the National Park Service\, and s ponsored by the Elk Conservation District. Children will learn about a var iety of water-related topics such as:
Presenters include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, the West Virginia Conservation Agency\, the state Departmen t of Agriculture\, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources\, the N ational Park Service\, West Virginia American Water\, and the WVDEP's WIB. For more information about the festival\, email \;Jennifer Liddle \;or call 304-574-4462.
National Mit igation conference
May 6-10< /span>
Minneapolis\, MN
https://mitiga tionbankingconference.com/
Connecting Policy\, Practice\, Business\, Science &\; People< /span>
Bringing Together Policy\, P ractice\, Business\, Science &\; People Investing in the Environment is what this conference is about. Always independent and balanced\, NMEBC is entering its 22nd year and has become well-known as a &ldquo\;must attend event&rdquo\; for those involved in ecosystem banking and related markets \, drawing key decisionmakers and leaders from business\, government (loca l\, state\, federal)\, nonprofits and universities.
The conference presents current and timely content and dialogue on important issues\, offering something for the very advanc ed and to those new to the industry. &ldquo\;One of the most important net working and collaboration events in the industry.&rdquo\;
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Important Dates
March 11\, 2018 \; &mdash\; \;Early Bird Support Sign-up July 2018 \ ;&mdash\; Official Call Opens Oct 1\, 2018 \;&mdash\; Call for Presentations Due Dec 2018 \;&mdash\; Regis tration Opens
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180919T1321270Z-399841-1217@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190506 SUMMARY:National mitigation conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=5 DESCRIPTION:National Mitigation conference May 6-10 Minneapolis\, MN https: //mitigationbankingconference.com/ Connecting Policy\, Practice\, Business \, Science & People Bringing Together Policy\, Practice\, Business\, Scien ce & People Investing in the Environment is what this conference is about. Always independent and balanced\, NMEBC is entering its 22nd year and has become well-known as a “must attend event” for those involved in ecosyste m banking and related markets\, drawing key decisionmakers and leaders fro m business\, government (local\, state\, federal)\, nonprofits and univers ities. The conference presents current and timely content and dialogue on important issues\, offering something for the very advanced and to those n ew to the industry. “One of the most important networking and collaboratio n events in the industry.” X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:National Mitigation conference
May 6-10
Minneapolis\, MN
https://mitigationbankingconference.com/
Conn ecting Policy\, Practice\, Business\, Science &\; People
Bringi ng Together Policy\, Practice\, Business\, Science &\; People Investing in the Environment is what this conference is about. Always independent a nd balanced\, NMEBC is entering its 22nd year and has become well-known as a &ldquo\;must attend event&rdquo\; for those involved in ecosystem banki ng and related markets\, drawing key decisionmakers and leaders from busin ess\, government (local\, state\, federal)\, nonprofits and universities.< /p>
The conference presents current and timely content and dialogue on important issues\, offering something for the very advanced and to those new to the industry. &ldquo\;One of the most important networking and coll aboration events in the industry.&rdquo\;
CATEGORIES:General UID:20190509T2012300Z-399841-1218@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221227 SUMMARY:STTWA news DESCRIPTION:Save the Tygart Watershed Association news In this issue: 2022 accomplishments Water quality surveys Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling R oaring Creek project Beaver Creek project Carr China project And more… Cl ick-here to read the stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Save the Tyg art Watershed Association news
In this issue:
And mo re&hellip\; Click-here to read the stories.
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Three Rivers Avian Center \;(TRAC) wil l be at the \;Watoga State Park nature cent er for a free program beginning at 7PM. See the post below for more inform ation.
https://www.facebook.com/172300332483/posts/10155406703752484/
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Watoga State Park UID:20180719T1905580Z-399841-864@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted -- -> Here. Media from around the Basin Most local water utilities already me et new EPA limits on 'forever chemicals' Northern Virginia adopts goal of maintaining 50% tree canopy Celebrating Cleaner Waters: The Trash Free She nandoah campaign Wastewater reuse may be detrimental to smallmouth in the Shenandoah watershed Japan will give new cherry trees to replace those los t in DC construction Have mussels\, will travel: New mobile lab gives biva lves a lift Student-Developed Kits to revolutionize water monitoring Envir onmental Justice in the Basin Federal Funds available for outdoor recreati on space in Maryland communities Hundreds of millions up for grabs in envi ronmental justice grants Fishing News Maryland Fishing Report – April 17 P ennsylvania’s spring fishing: trout\, bass\, and nature ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted --->\; \;Here.
Media from around the Basin
Environmental Justice in the Basin
The 2019 Bru shy Fork Leadership Summit brings together community and nonprofit leaders to build skills and make connections to support their work. Brushy Fork i s recognized regionally for high quality workshops led by experienced\, ha nds-on presenters. The Leadership Summit continues this tradition of excel lence.
Held on the beautifu l Berea College campus\, this event focuses on leadership development and is designed to serve people with a variety of skills and experience. Wheth er you are the executive leader of a nonprofit organization or a volunteer with a grassroots community group\, the Leadership Summit has a workshop track for you! \;
Register soon to reserve your spot as spaces in workshop tracks are limited.
\;
CATEGORIES:Education LOCATION:Berea College UID:20190815T1241010Z-399841-2328@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181001 SUMMARY:River Rally call for workshops due DESCRIPTION:River Rally Call for Workshops | Cleveland\, OH | June 21 – 24 River Rally provides an excellent opportunity to share your experience wit h a broad audience. Do you have a proven approach or innovation that could help achieve healthy rivers and engage communities in solving water probl ems? Are you interested in delivering a workshop that is designed to trans fer success stories or lessons learned\, includes a combination of instruc tion and hands-on skill building\, and will give participants new knowledg e they can apply to their work? If so\, we need you. Submit a proposal to present a workshop in Cleveland! Learn more about the guidelines and submi t your proposal. Proposals must be received by October 1st\, 2018\, and th e selection committee will take a month to review them\, and selected pres enters will be notified by November 2nd\, 2018. https://www.rivernetwork.o rg/connect-learn/river-rally/program/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:River Rally Call for Workshops | \;Cleveland\, OH | June 21 &ndash\; 24
River Rally provides an excellent opportunity to share your experience wi th a broad audience. Do you have a proven approach or innovation that coul d help achieve healthy rivers and engage communities in solving water prob lems? Are you interested in delivering a workshop that is designed to tran sfer success stories or lessons learned\, includes a combination of instru ction and hands-on skill building\, and will give participants new knowled ge they can apply to their work? If so\, we need you. Sub mit a proposal to present a workshop in Cleveland!
Learn more about the guidelines and submit your proposal.
Proposals must be received by October 1st\, 2018\, and the selection committee will take a month to review them\, and selected presenters will be notified by November 2nd\, 2018.
https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/p rogram/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:River Rally UID:20181003T1459370Z-399841-1220@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T143000 SUMMARY:State Authority under §401 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to participate in a webinar scheduled for Monda y\, September 24 at 1:00 p.m. eastern\, 12:00 p.m. central\, 11:00 a.m. mo untain and 10:00 a.m. pacific on “The Importance of State Authority under the Clean Water Act §401.” The webinar is hosted by the Western Governors' Association and will provide an overview of states’ legal authority to is sue water quality certifications and the importance of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act in the protection of the nation’s water resources. This we binar is intended for a broad audience including all levels of government\ , the business community\, nonprofit organizations\, and academia. Additio nal details are below. To register\, please go to this website and click o n 'Register now' and then 'Register. DETAILS When: Monday\, Sept. 24\, 1PM – 2:30PM EST Moderator: Ward Scott\, Policy Advisor\, Western Governors’ Association. Panelists: Darrell Early\, Chief\, Natural Resources Division \, Idaho Office of the Attorney General\, Jeanne Christie\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Association of State Wetland Managers Remarks: Jim Ogsbury\, Exe cutive Director\, Western Governors’ Association. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| You are invited to participate in a webinar scheduled for Monday\, September 24 at 1:00 p.m. eastern\, 12 :00 p.m. central\, 11:00 a.m. mountain and 10:00 a.m. pacific on &ldquo\;< strong>The Importance of State Authority under the Clean Water Act §\; 401.&rdquo\; The webinar is hosted by the Western Governors' Asso ciation and will provide an overview of states&rsquo\; legal authority to issue water quality certifications and the importance of Section 401 of th e Clean Water Act in the protection of the nation&rsquo\;s water resources . This webinar is intended for a broad audience including all levels of go vernment\, the business community\, nonprofit organizations\, and academia . Additional details are below. To register\, please go to this \;website and click on 'Register now' and then 'Register. DETAILS When: Monday\, Sept. 24\, 1PM &ndash\; 2:30PM EST Moderator: Ward Scott\, Policy Advisor\, Western G overnors&rsquo\; Association. Panelists: Darrell Early\, Chief\, Natural Resources Di vision\, Idaho Office of the Attorney General\, Jeanne Christie\, Senior P olicy Advisor\, Association of State Wetland Managers Remarks: Jim Ogsbury\, Executiv e Director\, Western Governors&rsquo\; Association. |
Walk For Hope
Belo w are a few instructions and some additional information.
Find as many sponsors as possible. Ask family\, neighbors\, co-workers\, classmate s and anyone you know. Encourage your sponsors to pledge a minimum of $5 p er lap. We would love to see pledges of $10 or $15 per lap. We are asking every walker to complete a minimum of 9 laps if possible. This is raise aw areness that in WV every 9 hours a person dies from an overdose. One lap i s .65 miles. Use the HFA Pledge Form to record the name\, email address\, phone number and amount pledged per lap. Please write legibly. When you ar rive at the Walk for Hope\, please find the Hope for Appalachia table loca ted on the south side of the Capitol. There you can turn in your pledge fo rms\, pick up your free t- shirt and grab some bottled water. Feel free to show up anytime between 8am-12pm to walk.
After the walk we will ask you to contact your sponsors and give them instructions on how to give their pledged monies. They will be able to give online (www.hopefo rappalachia.org/give) or mail a check made payable to &ldquo\;Hope for Appalachia&rdquo\; to the following address: Hope for Appalachia PO Box 2 0076 Charleston\, WV 25362 If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact any of our staff.
https://www.facebook.com/events/264396337458366/ CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:State Capitol UID:20180717T1335530Z-399841-856@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T203000 SUMMARY:Sunset SUP DESCRIPTION:At this session\, we'll start with a low-key warmup and brief l esson for any beginners on board\, before cruising up the Kanawha River to join in the fun as the music JAMS! 15 minutes till sundown\, we'll paddle off into the sunset (unless you'd prefer to stay at the Levee\, and we'll tow your board back to the Island...No Extra $ Charge \;) Cost Includes & is not limited to: ALL Gear: SUP\, Paddle\, PFD\, etc... ACA Certified SU P Instruction & Safety https://www.facebook.com/events/993298754184298/?ev ent_time_id=1009405905906916%3Fti X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
At this session\, we'll start with a low-ke y warmup and brief lesson for any beginners on board\, before cruising up the Kanawha River to join in the fun as the music JAMS! 15 minutes till su ndown\, we'll paddle off into the sunset (unless you'd prefer to stay at t he Levee\, and we'll tow your board back to the Island...No Extra $ Charge \;) Cost Includes &\; is not limited to: ALL Gear: SUP\, Paddle\, PFD\ , etc... ACA Certified SUP Instruction &\; Safety
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Live on the Levee UID:20180717T1331030Z-399841-853@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231023 SUMMARY:UpStream News DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Will removing old mill dams across the Northeast help or hurt streams? Stroud Water Research Center scientists have been assessing how milldams affect the filtering capacity of streams and whethe r their removal affects water quality. New traveling touch tanks bring st ream life to you! Not everyone can access a stream to discover aquatic li fe\, but the stream can come to them! The Stroud Center is making this pos sible through a new experiential learning tool: the aquatic macroinvertebr ate touch tank. Learning something new never gets old. Age is just a numb er for retirees who aren’t hesitant to try something new. Don Ace and Max Stoner added a cover crop to build soil health in their community garden T o reduce flooding and water pollution\, Add green space. Every park\, eve ry garden\, every green space\, no matter how small\, gives rainwater the time and space to slow down and spread out. And more. Click-Here to read the news. Recent Publications Tumolo\, B.B.\, L.K. Albertson\, M.D. Daniel s\, W.F. Cross\, L.L. Sklar. 2023. Facilitation strength across environmen tal and beneficiary trait gradients in stream communities. Journal of Anim al Ecology 92(10): 2005–2015. Bott\, T.L.\, and J.D. Newbold. 2023. A mult i-year analysis of factors affecting ecosystem metabolism in forested and meadow reaches of a Piedmont stream. Hydrobiologia 850: 4243–4269. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
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Recent Publications
We at Friends of Deckers Creek are proud to announce that the eagerly-awaited Richard Mine Documentary will be premie red on July 26 at the WVU Core Arboretum's nature amphitheater!
Th e Richard Mine is the Goliath of Deckers Creek. It discharges 800 lbs. of acid mine drainage into the creek each day\, it spans across 3.1 square mi les\, and it lies only 3.5 miles east of Morgantown. To remediate the Rich ard Mine\, what will we need? What is acid mine drainage? And how does it happen? Find your answers at the Richard Mine Documentary. This film is th e culmination of months of hard work\, and the outcome is something we are very proud of. We're excited to show you this glimpse into the Deckers Cr eek Watershed!
Entry is totally free! We will be showing the docum entary at the nature amphitheater located in the WVU Core Arboretum. The W VU Core Arboretum has an ample parking lot in front\, and a vast Coliseum parking lot next to it.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:WVU Core Arboretum UID:20180717T1329240Z-399841-852@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180719T193000 SUMMARY:Birdhouse painting and more DESCRIPTION:Add a hand-painted birdhouse to your garden decor! As a part of our outdoor arts and education series\, Friends of Deckers Creek will be hosting a birdhouse painting event at our Outdoor Learning Park. The event is free to attend\, and supplies will be provided by FODC. A five dollar donation is suggested (but not mandatory). There will also be light snacks . Unfinished birdhouses for painting are first-come\, first-serve for the first 20 participants. However\, if you would like to bring one of your ow n to paint\, you are welcome to! For those of you who don’t know\, the Fri ends of Deckers Creek Outdoor Learning Park is a lovely spot with pavilion s\, wildflower gardens\, and creek access\, and it’s located on the rail t rail\, directly behind the Sabraton Kroger. Parking is available in the 'C lickList' pickup lot to the back-left of Kroger. https://www.facebook.com/ events/636992823331281/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Add a hand-painted birdhouse to your garden decor! As a part of our outdoor arts and education series\, Friends of De ckers Creek will be hosting a birdhouse painting event at our Outdoor Lear ning Park. The event is free to attend\, and supplies will be provided by FODC. A five dollar donation is suggested (but not mandatory). There will also be light snacks.
Unfinished birdhouses for painting are first -come\, first-serve for the first 20 participants. However\, if you would like to bring one of your own to paint\, you are welcome to! For those of you who don&rsquo\;t know\, the Friends of Deckers Creek Outdoor Learning Park is a lovely spot with pavilions\, wildflower gardens\, and creek acce ss\, and it&rsquo\;s located on the rail trail\, directly behind the Sabra ton Kroger. Parking is available in the 'ClickList' pickup lot to the back -left of Kroger.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:FODC office/Krogers UID:20180717T1327140Z-399841-851@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T113000 SUMMARY:Playtime in the forest DESCRIPTION:Playtime in the forest Learn how to connect with your children when in nature while finding your own inner child. Discover playful and sa fe activities to help you responsibly enjoy time in the woods. Get the fam ily together and join us as we hike the Davis Creek Trail. Angie Edmunds ( E-RYT 200) has been leading children and adults out in the woods for years and has compiled a lot of tricks to keep things relaxed\, fun\, and educa tional. Awaken your creativity\, use all your senses to commune with fores t life\, and tap into the restorative effects of play. This event is espec ially designed for ages 5 - 12 but all are welcome to attend. Fee is $10 f or the first child and $5 for additional children. Parents attend for free . https://www.facebook.com/events/2157887511114505/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Playtime in the forest
Learn how to connect with your children when in nature while finding your own inner child. Discover playful and safe activities to help you res ponsibly enjoy time in the woods. Get the family together and join us as w e hike the Davis Creek Trail. Angie Edmunds (E-RYT 200) has been leading c hildren and adults out in the woods for years and has compiled a lot of tr icks to keep things relaxed\, fun\, and educational. Awaken your creativit y\, use all your senses to commune with forest life\, and tap into the res torative effects of play.
This event is especially designed for ag es 5 - 12 but all are welcome to attend. Fee is $10 for the first child an d $5 for additional children. Parents attend for free.
https://www.facebook.com/events/21578 87511114505/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180717T1337300Z-399841-857@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180809 SUMMARY:Snorkel the Cheat DESCRIPTION:Snorkel the Cheat Join Friends of the Cheat and the U.S. Forest Service to discover the Cheat River's unique underwater world! August 9th \, at the Cheat River Festival Site\, participants will be given the oppor tunity to learn about the Cheat's aquatic biota and river ecology\, identi fy native fish and macroinvertebrate species\, and foster an immense appre ciation for the Cheat River Watershed. The event is free and family-friend ly\; gear in the form of snorkels\, masks\, and water shoes will be provid ed for all participants to use. No previous snorkeling experience necessar y! Trained staff will instruct participants how to snorkel and teach parti cipants how to identify the special fish and critters that call the Cheat River their home. Currently two sessions are available for registration: 1 1am - 12pm\, and 5pm - 6pm—two of our time slots have already been booked by awesome Preston and Monongalia County natives! More time slots may be c reated if we are booked. Please register at: http://signup.com/go/hXmEGyz https://www.facebook.com/events/673780296301928/?ti=icl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Snorkel the Cheat
Join Friends of the Cheat and the U.S. Forest Service to discover the Chea t River's unique underwater world! August 9th\, at the Cheat River Festiva l Site\, participants will be given the opportunity to learn about the Che at's aquatic biota and river ecology\, identify native fish and macroinver tebrate species\, and foster an immense appreciation for the Cheat River W atershed.
The event is free and family-friendly\; gear in the form of snorkels\, masks\, and water shoes will be provided for all participan ts to use. No previous snorkeling experience necessary! Trained staff will instruct participants how to snorkel and teach participants how to identi fy the special fish and critters that call the Cheat River their home. Cur rently two sessions are available for registration: 11am - 12pm\, and 5pm - 6pm&mdash\;two of our time slots have already been booked by awesome Pre ston and Monongalia County natives! More time slots may be created if we a re booked.
Please register at: http://signup.com/go/hXmEGyz
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cheat Fest site UID:20180717T1352510Z-399841-858@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T230000 SUMMARY:Love our lands DESCRIPTION:Love our Lands Our public lands are under threat. Meet with loc al activists and learn how you can join West Virginians for Public Lands i n defending the lands we love and play on every day! And of course\, join Groundhog Gravy and their special guest\, vocalist extraordinaire Kate Kis tler\, for two sets of rockin' jams themed to the night's activism. If you love the river\, the mountains\, and the Gravy Boys\, you won't miss this event! Pleased to announce that Paul Nelson (mandolin) and Colin Smith (f iddle) joins us on the rare acoustic set. Rockin dance set(s!?) to follow. Plus\, we are having a Colors of the Wind sing-a-long. Suggested donation of $5 at the door to benefit WVPL. Cash or card. Cash bar\, free stickers \, and more! https://www.facebook.com/events/1701553049965204/?ti=icl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Love our Lands
Our public lands are under threat. Meet with local activists and learn how yo u can join West Virginians for Public Lands in defending the lands we love and play on every day! And of course\, join Groundhog Gravy and their spe cial guest\, vocalist extraordinaire Kate Kistler\, for two sets of rockin ' jams themed to the night's activism. If you love the river\, the mountai ns\, and the Gravy Boys\, you won't miss this event!
Pleased to an nounce that Paul Nelson (mandolin) and Colin Smith (fiddle) joins us on th e rare acoustic set. Rockin dance set(s!?) to follow. Plus\, we are having a Colors of the Wind sing-a-long. Suggested donation of $5 at the door to benefit WVPL. Cash or card. Cash bar\, free stickers\, and more!
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180717T1356120Z-399841-860@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T200000 SUMMARY:Free fishing Friday DESCRIPTION:Free fishing Friday Camp Virgil Tate will be hosting our first ever Free Fishing Friday! We will be opening our pond to the public for an afternoon of catch and release fishing. Bring the whole family or some fr iends and enjoy the great outdoors. We don't provide gear\, so make sure y ou bring all the essentials: poles\, hooks\, bait\, etc. Hope to see you t here! https://www.facebook.com/events/2231330133762315/?ti=icl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free fishing Friday
< p>Camp Virgil Tate will be hosting our first ever Free Fishing Friday! We will be opening our pond to the public for an afternoon of catch and relea se fishing. Bring the whole family or some friends and enjoy the great out doors. We don't provide gear\, so make sure you bring all the essentials: poles\, hooks\, bait\, etc. Hope to see you there!https://www.facebook.com/events/22 31330133762315/?ti=icl
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Camp Virgil Tate UID:20180717T1354060Z-399841-859@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180721 SUMMARY:Little Coal River tire rescue DESCRIPTION:IN-RIVER AND RIVER BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help rescue hundre ds of tires and other trash stranded in a 2 mile section of the Little Coa l River that follows Hopkins Road in Danville. We will start at the new Da nville public launch (Helen Sander’s Park-Phipps Av) and work our way down river to the Boone County PSD pulling out tires and dropping them at desi gnated areas. We'll need atv's\, john boats\, canoes\, kayaks\, and boat C aptains for the REAP boats. Wear close-toed shoes and sunscreen. Gloves\, water and lunch will be provided. Mattocks and shovels are highly recommen ded. Shuttles will run before and after the cleanup. If you would like to be on your own schedule or can’t stay until 3:00\, then drop your boat off between 8:00 and 8:30 AM at the Danville boat launch\, then drive to the DOH Garage Road/Hopkins Road to leave your vehicle and pick up the shuttle back to the boat launch. The water level is mid-calf to mid-thigh deep th rough most of the section and the water must be clear for this to be a go. Tourists are here! Let's make our River Shine! Great Thanks to our Sponso rs: Appalachian Power\, REAP\, Little Coal River Branch of the Coal River Group and Trash Your Kayak Coal River Cleanup Crew. https://m.facebook.com /events/261724971039933/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:IN-RIVER AND RIVER BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED t o help rescue hundreds of tires and other trash stranded in a 2 mile secti on of the Little Coal River that follows Hopkins Road in Danville.
We will start at the new Danville public launch (Helen Sander&rsquo\;s Pa rk-Phipps Av) and work our way down river to the Boone County PSD pulling out tires and dropping them at designated areas. We'll need atv's\, john b oats\, canoes\, kayaks\, and boat Captains for the REAP boats. Wear close- toed shoes and sunscreen. Gloves\, water and lunch will be provided. Matto cks and shovels are highly recommended.
Shuttles will run before a nd after the cleanup. If you would like to be on your own schedule or can& rsquo\;t stay until 3:00\, then drop your boat off between 8:00 and 8:30 A M at the Danville boat launch\, then drive to the DOH Garage Road/Hopkins Road to leave your vehicle and pick up the shuttle back to the boat launch . The water level is mid-calf to mid-thigh deep through most of the sectio n and the water must be clear for this to be a go. Tourists are here! Let' s make our River Shine!
Great Thanks to our Sponsors: Appalachian Power\, REAP\, Little Coal River Branch of the Coal River Group and Trash Your Kayak Coal River Cleanup Crew.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180719T1906310Z-399841-862@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200819 SUMMARY:WVWRI 3RQ DESCRIPTION:WVWRI’s 3RQ Program 3 Rivers QUEST\, or 3RQ\, is a water qualit y monitoring and reporting project for the Monongahela\, Allegheny\, and U pper Ohio river basins. Visit the Facebook page for details. 3RQ MAPS: New Maps Are Here! Click to see data from watershed groups\, Reach 4Schools\, TDS yearly averages and more! CHEMISTRY WITH DR. Z: Watch our resident wa ter quality expert\, Dr. Paul Ziemkiewicz\, as he discusses a variety of w ater quality related topics in this informational video series called “Che mistry with Dr. Z.” 3RQ VOLUNTEER GROUPS: We are seeking citizen-based gro ups who are interested in participating in the 3RQ program! Interested gro ups from throughout the Monongahela River Basin\, Allegheny River Basin an d Upper Ohio River Basin are welcomed to join the QUEST. PROGRAM STAFF Sta nley Kabala - Grant Coordinator (stankabala6810@gmail.com)\, Lisa Barreiro - Database Coordinator (lisa.barreiro@gmail.com). Questions or Comments? Email the team at: ThreeRiversQUEST@gmail.com West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) - A Center of the WVU Energy Institute\, 1272 Evansdale Drive | PO Box 6064 Morgantown\, WV 26506-6064\, Phone: 304-293-4974 | WV U Directory X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVWR I&rsquo\;s 3RQ Program
3 Rivers QUEST\, or 3RQ\, is a water quality monitoring and reporting project for the Monongahela\, Allegheny\, and Upper Ohio river basins. Vis it the Faceboo k page for details.
PROGRAM STAFF
Stanley Kabala - Grant Coordinator (stankabala6810@gmail.com)\, Lisa Barreir
o - Database Coordinator (lisa.ba
rreiro@gmail.com). \;Questions or Comments? Email the team at
West Virginia Water Research Institute \;(WVWRI) - A Center of the WVU Energy Institute\, 1272 Evansdale Drive | PO Box 6064 \;Morgantow n\, WV 26506-6064\, Phone: \;304-293-4974 | \;WVU Directory
The City of Charleston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Department and WVDEP&rsquo\;s Watershed Improvement Branch are partnering to provide this exhibit for the public. Experience our giant stormwater Je nga and see what you can do to build a healthy river. \;Designed for p articipants of all ages\, this game of skill requires more than a steady h and to keep the river&rsquo\;s ecology from collapsing! Not sure how Jenga and \;the river relate? It will be clear once you experience our fun\ , hands on educational tent!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Brawley Walkway between Capitol and Summers Streets in the 200 blo ck UID:20180618T1340270Z-399841-814@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180624T170000 SUMMARY:Stormwater Interactive Exhibits DESCRIPTION:The City of Charleston’s Stormwater Department and WVDEP’s Wate rshed Improvement Branch are partnering to provide this exhibit for the pu blic. Experience our giant stormwater Jenga and see what you can do to bui ld a healthy river. Designed for participants of all ages\, this game of s kill requires more than a steady hand to keep the river’s ecology from col lapsing! Not sure how Jenga and the river relate? It will be clear once yo u experience our fun\, hands on educational tent! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The City of Charleston&rsquo\;s Stormwater Department and WVDEP&rsquo\;s Watershed Improvement Branch are partnering to provide this exhibit for the public. Experience our giant stormwater Je nga and see what you can do to build a healthy river. \;Designed for p articipants of all ages\, this game of skill requires more than a steady h and to keep the river&rsquo\;s ecology from collapsing! Not sure how Jenga and \;the river relate? It will be clear once you experience our fun\ , hands on educational tent!
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Brawley Walkway between Capitol and Summers Streets in the 200 blo ck UID:20180618T1340060Z-399841-815@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190429 SUMMARY:New River birding and nature festival RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=6 DESCRIPTION:Since 2002\, the annual New River Birding & Nature Festival has taken place in and around the New River Gorge National River in the heart of the upland\, hardwood forests that Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, identi fied as a crucial stopover habitat for the continued survival of species s uch as Golden-winged\, Blue-winged\, and Swainson's Warbler\, as well as t he Scarlet Tanager. This bird and nature watching festival highlights more than 100 bird species on a variety of birding tours. A friendly birding v acation for everyone\, the week long event features guided birding and nat ure excursions\, world-class speakers\, the finest collection of guides\, tasty food\, and a back-porch atmosphere unmatched by any other birding fe stival. Signature guided bird watching experiences include the opportunity to visit a wide range of habitats\, world class instruction for those wan ting to enhance their birding skills\, and the best guide-to-guest ratio o n the festival circuit. All skill levels are welcome. With options to suit many budgets\, packages range from week-long with cabin accommodations to a single day without lodging. Each day offers a great field trip of your choice\, three tasty meals\, two knowledge and fun packed presentations\, world-class experts you will call friends\, and good times! https://wvtour ism.com/event/new-river-birding-nature-festival-3/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Since 2002\, the annual New River Birding &\; Nature Festival has taken place in an d around the New River Gorge National River in the heart of the upland\, h ardwood forests that Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, identified as a crucial stopover habitat for the continued survival of species such as Golden-wing ed\, Blue-winged\, and Swainson's Warbler\, as well as the Scarlet Tanager .
This bird and nature watc hing festival highlights more than 100 bird species on a variety of birdin g tours. A friendly birding vacation for everyone\, the week long event fe atures guided birding and nature excursions\, world-class speakers\, the f inest collection of guides\, tasty food\, and a back-porch atmosphere unma tched by any other birding festival. Signature guided bird watching experi ences include the opportunity to visit a wide range of habitats\, world cl ass instruction for those wanting to enhance their birding skills\, and th e best guide-to-guest ratio on the festival circuit. All skill levels are welcome.
With options to su it many budgets\, packages range from week-long with cabin accommodations to a single day without lodging. Each day offers a great field trip of you r choice\, three tasty meals\, two knowledge and fun packed presentations\ , world-class experts you will call friends\, and good times!
https://wvtourism.com/event/new-river-birding-nature-festival-3/< /span>
CATEGORIES:General UID:20181105T1810210Z-399841-1222@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201006 SUMMARY:Stream Mechanics course RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:Stream Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop is no w an online course. This 3.5 day interactive workshop provides participant s with a hierarchical framework for assessing stream functions. The worksh op format includes lectures\, exercises\, and break out discussions. The w orkshop also includes instruction on how to use the Stream Quantification Tool\, that calculates functional lift and loss associated with stream act ivities such as permitted impacts and restoration. Participants will apply the tool to a case study. Visit: https://stream-mechanics.com/ to learn m ore. Cost: $1\,000/person Who Should Attend? Members of Inter-agency Revie w Teams\, In-Lieu Fee Providers and Mitigation Bankers Federal\, State and Local Agencies with stream restoration/mitigation responsibilities Stream restoration practitioners Register Now! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stre am Functions Pyramid and Quantification Tool Workshop is now an online cou rse.
This 3.5 day i nteractive workshop provides participants with a hierarchical framework fo r assessing stream functions. The workshop format includes lectures\, exer cises\, and break out discussions. The workshop also includes instruction on how to use the Stream Quantification Tool\, that calculates functional lift and loss associated with stream activities such as permitted impacts and restoration. \;Participants will apply the tool to a case study. V isit: \;https://stream-mec hanics.com/ \;to learn more.
Cost: $1\,000/person
Who Should Attend?
Wate r Quality Portal
Th e Water Quality Portal (WQP) is a cooperative service sponsored by the Uni ted States Geological Survey (USGS)\, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, and the National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC). It serv es data collected by over 400 state\, federal\, tribal\, and local agencie s.
https://www.waterqualitydata.us/
Note: If your non-profit\, state agency\, NGO or other organization is fun ded by a federal grant\, all WQ collected all data must be entered into WQ P. Download the pdf guide to learn more&hellip\;
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20200818T2020340Z-399841-3366@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T130000 SUMMARY:Buckhannon River WQ DESCRIPTION:Virtual Water Quality Roundtable on the Buckhannon River Meet the groups working to protect\, conserve and restore the Buckhannon River ! Join WV Rivers and partners for a virtual roundtable on the water qualit y of the Buckhannon River. Register here. This is event is part of the Vi rtual Buckhannon Riverfest\, you can learn about upcoming events here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual Wate r Quality Roundtable on the Buckhannon River \;
\;Meet the groups working to protect\, conserve and restore the Buckhannon River! Join WV Rivers and p artners for a virtual roundtable on the water quality of the Buckhannon Ri ver. Register here. \; Th is is event is part of the Virtual \;Buckhannon Riverfest\, you can le arn about upcoming events \;h ere. \;
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:WVRC pipeline monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to detect and report water quality impacts from natur
al gas pipelines through our Volunteer Pipeline Visual Assessment Program.
Developed by Trout Unlimited and West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, the pro
gram supports and trains volunteer citizen observers to identify\, documen
t and report pollution incidents associated with large-scale pipeline deve
lopment. Click-Here to learn more. Join the program by viewing our free we
binar on September 13 at 6:30 PM. Can’t make the live webinar? All webinar
registrants will receive a recording of the webinar to view at their conv
enience. Register here. The live webinar on September 13 is limited to 100
participants. If you register after we reach the live webinar limit\, we’
ll send you a recording. For more information\, please contact Autumn Crow
e\, acrowe@wvrivers.org. http://wvrivers.org/2018/08/visualassessment/
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Learn how to detect and report water quality impacts from natural gas pipelines throug h our \;Volunteer Pipeline Visual Assessment Progra m. Developed by Trout Unlimited and West Virginia Rivers Coalition\, the program supports and trains volunteer citizen observers t o identify\, document and report pollution incidents associated with large -scale pipeline development. \;Click-Here to learn more.
Join the program by viewing our free webin ar on September 13 at 6:30 PM. \;Can&rsquo\;t make the live w ebinar? \;All webinar registrants \;will receive a recording of th e webinar to view at their convenience. \;Register here.
The live webinar
on September 13 is limited to 100 participants. If you register after we r
each \;the live webinar limit\, we&rsquo\;ll send you a recording.
http://wvrivers.org/2018/08/visualassessment/
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180928T1326280Z-399841-1127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928 SUMMARY:Doddridge County gaslands tour DESCRIPTION:Come with us on our air-conditioned tour bus and have your worl dview expanded. You will see and hear things that will shock and surprise you. Did you know there is radium-226\, a cancer-causing agent\, in the sh ale that makes its way into our water? Did you know Doddridge County\, WV is one of the hardest hit? See what the gas industry will mean for your co mmunity - loss of water\, toxic water and air\, dangerous roads\, muddy st reams\, loss of aquatic life\, lowered property values\, and much\, much m ore. Contact us at protect@mlpawv.com or call 304-609-2089 for information on how you can get a spot on the bus. https://www.facebook.com/events/860 857407437112/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come with us on our air-conditioned tour bus and have your worldview expanded. You wil l see and hear things that will shock and surprise you. Did you know there is radium-226\, a cancer-causing agent\, in the shale that makes its way into our water? Did you know Doddridge County\, WV is one of the hardest h it? See what the gas industry will mean for your community - loss of water \, toxic water and air\, dangerous roads\, muddy streams\, loss of aquatic life\, lowered property values\, and much\, much more.
Contact us at \;protect@mlpawv.com or call 304-609-2089 for information on
how you can get a spot on the bus.
https://www.facebook.com/events/86 0857407437112/
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180829T1339060Z-399841-1130@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181026 SUMMARY:Doddridge County gaslands tour DESCRIPTION:Gaslands tour Come with us on our air-conditioned tour bus and have your worldview expanded. You will see and hear things that will shock and surprise you. Did you know there is radium-226\, a cancer-causing age nt\, in the shale that makes its way into our water? Did you know Doddridg e County\, WV is one of the hardest hit? See what the gas industry will me an for your community - loss of water\, toxic water and air\, dangerous ro ads\, muddy streams\, loss of aquatic life\, lowered property values\, and much\, much more. Contact us at protect@mlpawv.com or call 304-609-2089 f or information on how you can get a spot on the bus. https://www.facebook. com/events/860857407437112/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Gaslands tour
Come with us on our air-conditioned tour bus and have your worldview expanded. You will see and hear things that will shock and surprise you. Did you kn ow there is radium-226\, a cancer-causing agent\, in the shale that makes its way into our water? Did you know Doddridge County\, WV is one of the h ardest hit? See what the gas industry will mean for your community - loss of water\, toxic water and air\, dangerous roads\, muddy streams\, loss of aquatic life\, lowered property values\, and much\, much more.
Co ntact us at \;protect@mlpawv.com or call 304-609-2089 for information on how you can get a spot on the b us.
https://www.fac ebook.com/events/860857407437112/
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180829T1340160Z-399841-1131@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180927 SUMMARY:Wildlife refuge grant deadline DESCRIPTION: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: National Wildlife Refu ge Friends Grant Program The National Wildlife Refuge Friends Grant Pr ogram\, an initiative of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation\, funds projects that assist organizations in being effective co-stewards of impo rtant natural resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System. The pr ogram's goals are to assist Refuge Friends organizations in developing pro jects\, expanding and increasing their capacity and skills\, meeting local refuge conservation challenges\, and gaining and building community recog nition. Grants ranging from $1\,500 to $15\,000 are provided for capacity building\, project support\, and Friends peer-to-peer coaching. Proposals must be submitted by September 27\, 2018. Visit the National Fish and Wi ldlife Foundation’s website to review the Request for Proposals. http://ww w.nfwf.org/refugefriends/Pages/home.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: National Wildlife Refuge Friends Grant Program
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The National Wildlife Refuge Friends Grant Program\, an initiative of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundatio n\, funds projects that assist organizations in being effective co-steward s of important natural resources within the National Wildlife Refuge Syste m. The program's goals are to assist Refuge Friends organizations in devel oping projects\, expanding and increasing their capacity and skills\, meet ing local refuge conservation challenges\, and gaining and building commun ity recognition. Grants ranging from $1\,500 to $15\,000 are provided for capacity building\, project support\, and Friends peer-to-peer coaching. P roposals must be submitted by September 27\, 2018.
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Visit the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation&rsquo\;s website to revie w the Request for Proposals.
http://www.nfwf.org/refugefriends/Pag es/home.aspx
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180829T1350250Z-399841-1133@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T100000 SUMMARY:Rural Service grant deadline DESCRIPTION: Foundation for Rural Service Grant Program The Foundation f or Rural Service\, established by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association\, s eeks to sustain and enhance the quality of life in America by advancing an understanding of rural issues. The Foundation's Grant Program supports lo cal efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America\, with emphasis on Business and Economic Development\, Community Developmen t\, Education\, and Telecommunications. Nonprofit organizations\, governme nt agencies\, and educational institutions may apply for grants ranging fr om $500 to $5\,000. (Applying organizations must have a letter of support from an NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association member company endorsing the project.) The application deadline is September 15\, 2018. Visit the Found ation’s website to download the application information. https://www.frs .org/programs/grant-program X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Foundation for Rural Service Grant Program
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The Foun dation for Rural Service\, established by NTCA&ndash\;The Rural Broadband Association\, seeks to sustain and enhance the quality of life in America by advancing an understanding of rural issues. The Foundation's Grant Prog ram supports local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America\, with emphasis on Business and Economic Development\, Commu nity Development\, Education\, and Telecommunications. Nonprofit organizat ions\, government agencies\, and educational institutions may apply for gr ants ranging from $500 to $5\,000. (Applying organizations must have a let ter of support from an NTCA&ndash\;The Rural Broadband Association member company endorsing the project.) The application deadline is September 15\, 2018. Visit the Foundation&rsquo\;s website to download the application i nformation.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180829T1348330Z-399841-1132@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220406 SUMMARY:WV Promise mini-grant DESCRIPTION:West Virginia’s Promise\, in conjunction with Volunteer West Vi rginia\, is happy to announce the availability of mini-grants to assist No nprofit community-serving organizations including schools. Eligible organi zations may receive up to $500 to help carry out a community service proje ct or event. Five promises - Mini-grant projects must address one of the five promises\, which include: Caring adults\, safe spaces\, A healthy sta rt\, effective education\, opportunities to help others. Important dates - Click here to download the full grant application. Applications will be accepted through May 6 \,2022. Organizations will be notified by email on May 20\, 2022. Qualified projects must be completed by July 8\, 2022. The mini-grant final report and invoice must be submitted on or before July 22 \, 2022. If you have any questions\, email Pam Mellott for more informatio n\, or visit the website below: https://volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/Pages/Five -Promises-.aspx. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Virgini a&rsquo\;s Promise\, in conjunction with Volunteer West Virginia\, is happ y to announce the availability of mini-grants to assist Nonprofit communit y-serving organizations including schools. \;Eligible organizations ma y receive up to $500 to help carry out a community service project or even t. \;
Five promi ses - Mini-grant projects must address one of the five promises\, which include: Caring adults\, safe spaces\, A healthy start\, effective education\, opportunities to help others.
Important dates - Click here to download the full grant application. \;
If you have any questions\, email \;Pam Mellott \;for more information\, or visit the website below:
https: //volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/Pages/Five-Promises-.aspx .
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20220314T1750210Z-399841-4391@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T130000 SUMMARY:Decision support for SWP strategies DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this webinar is to demonstrate the use of decisi on support tools and multi-purpose landscape analysis systems that can str engthen the ability of water suppliers to develop land protection strategi es that address threats to drinking water sources. Land conservation empha sizes the permanent preservation of land around both groundwater and surfa ce water sources. GIS analysis is an effective and accessible way to ident ify and rank source lands and can be used throughout the source protection process\, providing an invaluable resource for inventories\, prioritizati on and management. This webinar will demonstrate various GIS-based tools d eveloped by The Trust for Public Land\, their data layers\, and describe s pecific applications of this information. Audience: State\, interstate\, t ribal\, and federal water programs\, municipalities\, water utilities\, la nd use advocates\, technical assistance providers\, and anyone else who wo uld like to participate. https://www.asdwa.org/event/multi-purpose-decisio n-support-systems-for-source-water-protection-strategies/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The purpose of this webinar is to demonstrate the use of decision support tools and mu lti-purpose landscape analysis systems that can strengthen the ability of water suppliers to develop land protection strategies that address threats to drinking water sources. Land conservation emphasizes the permanent pre servation of land around both groundwater and surface water sources. GIS a nalysis is an effective and accessible way to identify and rank source lan ds and can be used throughout the source protection process\, providing an invaluable resource for inventories\, prioritization and management. This webinar will demonstrate various GIS-based tools developed by The Trust f or Public Land\, their data layers\, and describe specific applications of this information.
A udience: State\, interstate\, tribal\, and federal water programs \, municipalities\, water utilities\, land use advocates\, technical assis tance providers\, and anyone else who would like to participate.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180829T1402170Z-399841-1135@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T020000 SUMMARY:FOC AAH cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Cheat and spend a few hours with us cleanin g up our Adopt-A-Highway section of Route 26 in Albright\, WV — a small ef fort that makes a big difference for our community. Participants will meet at the Friends of the Cheat Campground at 10AM. We've got you covered w ith safety vests\, bags\, pickers\, and gloves. Bring your own gear if you 'd like! Don't forget to wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clo thing. Let's get out there and show some love for our area. Every bag fill ed makes a difference! Bonus: Light refreshments will be provided to keep your energy up! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join \;< em>Friends of the Cheat and spend a few hours with us cleaning up our \;Adopt-A-Highway \;section of Route 26 in A lbright\, WV &mdash\; a small effort that makes a big difference for our c ommunity. \;Participants will meet at the Friends of the Cheat Campgro und at 10AM. \; \;
W e've got you covered with safety vests\, bags\, pickers\, and gloves. Brin g your own gear if you'd like! Don't forget to wear closed-toe shoes and w eather-appropriate clothing. \;Let's get out there and show some love for our area. Every bag filled makes a difference!
Bonus: Light refreshments will be provided to keep your energy up!
CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20260408T1826390Z-399841-7079@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220723 SUMMARY:TU fingerling stocking DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Elk Springs Resort parking area at 10:30. We will s tock the Elk River. Unfortunately\, this will be final stocking of the yea r. We have been unable to acquire the fish from the hatchery that we need to do the other stockings we had hoped to do this year. The brown trout we re not successful at the hatchery this year\, and the rainbows have become too big to be able to be used for our fingerling stocking program. We wil l be stocking rainbows with the assistance of a WVDNR stocking truck\, and spreading the fish out with buckets - there will be fewer fish in each bu cket due to their size. After the stocking we are hoping to have a small c ookout. Stay tuned for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at the Elk Springs Resort< /span> parking area at 10:30.
We will stock the Elk River. Unfortunately\, this will be final stocking of the year. We have been unable to acquire the fish from the hatchery th at we need to do the other stockings we had hoped to do this year. The bro wn trout were not successful at the hatchery this year\, and the rainbows have become too big to be able to be used for our fingerling stocking prog ram.
We will be stocking rai nbows with the assistance of a WVDNR stocking truck\, and spreading the fi sh out with buckets - there will be fewer fish in each bucket due to their size. After the stocking we are hoping to have a small cookout.
Stay tuned for details.
You may choose to take part in 1\, 2\, or a ll 3 days of this weekend of trail races. All events start and finish at t he Spruce Knob Mountain Center. We kick the weekend off with a 50K on Frid ay\, the longest race is Saturday&rsquo\;s 50M\, and Sunday&rsquo\;s Half Marathon and 5K raise money to support \;Experience Learning programming. Created in partnership with the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners club.
https://www.facebook.com/e vents/541791182921450/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Spruce Knob Mountain Center UID:20180829T1625310Z-399841-1136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 SUMMARY:Macro Monday DESCRIPTION:Happy Macroinvertebrate Monday! The Northern Casemaker Caddisfl y family has the most diversity of case styles out of all the caddisfly fa milies. This one (who must have been too cold to come out for a visit) has built a triangular tube from intricately cut pieces of leaves. These awes ome little creek critters never cease to amaze us! Video: Unnamed seasonal creek in Moatsville. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Happy Macroi nvertebrate Monday!
The Nor thern Casemaker Caddisfly family has the most diversity of case styles out of all the caddisfly families. This one (who must have been too cold to c ome out for a visit) has built a triangular tube from intricately cut piec es of leaves. These awesome little creek critters never cease to amaze us!
Video : Unnamed seasonal creek in Moatsville.
CATEGORIES:Watershed group UID:20260206T2117480Z-399841-6963@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220713 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the July 2022 edition of River Voices. This month we ’re sharing our journey exploring and implementing trust-based philanthrop y. Instead of articles\, you’ll find a plenary panel recording from River Rally and an audio experience of some of the Flow Funding participants and some of our staff\, along with additional reading materials and network-w ide events. Visit the website below to read more. https://www.rivernetwork .org/river-voices-july-2022/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Welcome to t he July 2022 edition of River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re sharing our journey exploring and implementing trust-based ph ilanthropy. Instead of articles\, you&rsquo\;ll find a plenary panel r ecording from River Rally and an audio experience of some of the Flow Funding participants and some of our staff\, along with additional reading materials and networ k-wide events. Visit the website below to read more.
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-july-2022/
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220713T1319280Z-399841-4751@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220816 SUMMARY:WOW workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET & Project Learning Tree are partnering to offer a 2 -Day Wetland Workshop for West Virginia educators. This workshop is design ed for K-12 formal educators who are interested in integrating environment al education into their lesson plans and taking their students on wetland field trips. The workshop offers daily stipends\, educational wetland reso urces\, and both the Project WET WOW! The Wonders of Wetland and Project L earning Tree Explore your Environment Curriculum and Activity Guides. Sp ace is very limited and registration is required. Register by clicking on this link or by scanning the QR Code on the flyer: https://forms.gle/CW9qR Aic71Svhp2E9. Please direct questions to Tomi Bergstrom and thank you for your interest. Note: This program receives funding in-part from a Wetland Development Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency. CoolSprings WetlandWorkshop.png DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project WET &\; Project Learning Tree are partnering to offer a 2-Day Wetland Works hop for West Virginia educators. This workshop is designed for K-12 formal educators who are interested in integrating environmental education into their lesson plans and taking their students on wetland field trips. The w orkshop offers daily stipends\, educational wetland resources\, and both t he Project WET WOW! The Wonders of Wetland and Project Learning Tree Explo re your Environment Curriculum and Activity Guides. \; \;
Space is very limited and registrati on is required. Register by clicking on this link or by scanning the QR Co de on the flyer: https://forms.gle/CW9qRAic71Svhp2E9. \;Please direct questions to Tomi Bergstrom and thank you for your interest.
Note: This program receives funding in-part from a Wetland De velopment Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180926T1313000Z-399841-1227@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220405 SUMMARY:Function and value of wetlands DESCRIPTION:The functions and values of wetlands Flood control: https://you tu.be/1szn8CHa8kM Cleaning and purifying water: https://youtu.be/O3xNx9RzZ cw Wildlife habitat: https://youtu.be/L0_Z0-991YY Recreational uses: https ://youtu.be/3ynj3D1LnIg Carbon capture and storage: https://youtu.be/DfNhB HULirs To learn more about WVDEP visit the Environment Matters YouTube cha nnel. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The function s and values of wetlands
To learn more about WVDEP visit the \;Environment Matters YouTube channel.
Kanawha State Forest
\, specifically the Eastern Watershed tracts of the Kanawha forest\, have
been selected to join the Old-Growth Forest Network. Join us to help celeb
rate this wonderful occasion! The pr
ogram will include a forest dedication followed by a visit to see special
old-growth areas of the forest. Tulip trees\, northern red oaks\, shortlea
f pines\, and other species will be highlighted during the hike. This even
t is organized by the Old Growth Forest Network. There's no charge\, but t
hey request you RSVP to get a head count: <
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t the campground) and park in the gravel lot at the top of the hill where
the pavement ends.
https://www.facebo ok.com/events/503325706746351/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Kanawha State Forest UID:20180830T1448340Z-399841-1137@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181013 SUMMARY:Moon rocks and meteorites DESCRIPTION:Want access to authentic moon rocks and meteorites for enhancin g your classroom curriculum? Join me at the NASA IV&V Education Resource C enter with authorized disk sample certifiers from NASA's Langley Research Center on Saturday\, October 13th\, 2018 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. 9-9:05AM: Wel come & Overview 9:05-9:45AM: Relating Processes with Samples Activities 9: 45-10:05AM: Hands-on Disk Exploration 10:05-10:25AM: Accretion Activities 10:25-10:45AM: Differentiation Activities 10:45-11:05AM: Impact Cratering Activities 11:05-11:20AM: Break 11:25A-12:25PM: Lunar/Meteorite Sample Dis k Security Requirements 12:25-12:40PM: Volcanism Activities 12:40-12:55PM: ARES Lunar & Meteorite Sample Disk Website Familiarization 12:55-1:15PM: Lunar/Meteorite Certificate Completion 1:15-1:30PM: Closing Remarks Regist ration is limited and based on 'first come\, first serve.' REGISTER TODAY! Hope to see you there! Josh Revels\, Education Outreach Specialist Fair mont State University 100 University Drive\, Fairmont\, WV 26554 (304) 367 -8436 Joshua.M.Revels@nasa.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Want \;a
ccess to authentic m
oon rocks and meteorites for enhancing your classroom curriculum? Join
me at the NASA IV&\;V Education Resource Center with authorized disk s
ample \;certifiers from NASA's Langley Research Center on Satu
rday\, \;October 13th\, 2018 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
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PM: Lunar/Meteorite Certificate Completion
1:15-1:30PM: Closing Remarks
Registration is limited and based on 'first come\, first ser ve.' REGISTER TODAY!< /span>
Hope to see you there!
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Josh Revels\, Education Outreach Specialist
Fairmont State University
100 University Drive\, Fairmont\, WV 26 554
(304) 367-8436
Joshua.M.Revels@nasa.gov
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:NASA Education Resource Center UID:20180830T1456220Z-399841-1138@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T120000 SUMMARY:Nature walk DESCRIPTION:Take a Walk on the Wild Side” nature walk at St. Albans City Pa rk. Tailored for families\, the free event includes self-guided nature hik es of wildflowers\, birds and other wildlife. Click-Here for more informat ion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a Walk on the Wild Side&rdquo\; nature walk at St. Albans City Park. Tailored for families\, the free event includes self-guided nature hikes of wildflower s\, birds and other wildlife.
Click-Here for more information.
CATEGORIES:Nature LOCATION:City Park UID:20220404T1312570Z-399841-4463@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200611 SUMMARY:ICPRB news DESCRIPTION:ICPRB news In this issue: One man's mission to clean up the Pot omac River on paddleboard\; Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in the Potomac River\; Greencastle council weighs what to do with stormwater funds\; Noti ce of dredging at Bladensburg Waterfront Park\; Cities Struggle To Pay To Fix Sewage Overflow That Ends Up In Waterways\; Observe Chesapeake Bay Awa reness Week\; May 2020 Hypoxia Report\; Maryland state parks see surge in visitors\; Stafford’s Waters Provide Fishing for Every Type of Angler\; DE P “Healthy Waters\, Healthy Communities” Storymap Shares Tips\; Hagerstown stormwater fee to be pushed back\; Cities Struggle To Pay To Fix Sewage O verflow Click-Here for the full newsletter… X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB news
In this issue:
One man's mission to clean up the Potomac River on paddleboard\; < a href='https://greenneighborsdc.org/2020/06/08/endocrine-disrupting-chemi cals-in-the-potomac-river/' target='_blank'>Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in the Potomac \;River\; Greencastle council weighs what to do with stormwater fu nds\; Notice of dredging at Bladensburg W aterfront Park\; Cities Struggle To Pay To Fix Sewage Overflow That Ends Up In Waterways\; Observe Chesapeake Bay Awareness We ek\; May 2020 Hypoxia Report\; Maryland state park s see surge in visitors\; S tafford&rsquo\;s Waters Provide Fishing for Every Type of Angler\; DEP &ldquo\;Healthy Waters\, Healthy Communities&rdquo\; Sto rymap Shares Tips\; Hagerstown stormwater fee t o be pushed back\; Cities Struggle To Pay To Fix Sewage Over flow
Click-Here \;for the full newsletter&hellip\;
Wild and Won derful Wetlands
To learn more about the WVDEP visit our Environmental Matters YouTube channel.
Collect and share water quality data to help further our global understanding of Earth 's aquatic resources. Students have the opportunity to use their findings to take action towards protecting local water sources.
https://sc istarter.org/earthecho-water-challenge
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CATEGORIES:Education UID:20190909T1316270Z-399841-2343@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180922 SUMMARY:Tygart Lake shoreline clean-up DESCRIPTION:Tygart Lake Shoreline Cleanup The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking volunteers to help collect litter along the Tygart Lake shoreli ne in celebration of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday\, Septem ber 22\, 2018 from 8:30 am until 3:00pm. Volunteers may also accompany the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers on an optional boat trip beginn ing at 9:00am to several litter “hot spots” around the lake. Volunteers wh o wish to join the rangers on the boat can email Janet Vertin at janet.w.v ertin@usace.army.mil to receive additional details and the forms needed pr ior to riding. Trash bags and gloves will be provided for free at the Tyga rt Dam Visitor’s Information Center. Filled trash bags can be left at the center for pickup. Event Date and Time: Saturday\, September 22\, 2018 - 0 8:30 to 15:00 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tygart Lake Shoreline Cleanup
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking volunteers to help collect litter along the Tygart Lake shoreline in celebration of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday\, September 22\, 2018 from 8:30 am un til 3:00pm. Volunteers may also accompany the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers on an optional boat trip beginning at 9:00am to several litt er &ldquo\;hot spots&rdquo\; around the lake. Volunteers who wish to join the rangers on the boat can email Janet Vertin at \;janet.w.vertin@usace.army.mil to receive additional details and the forms needed prior to riding. Trash bags and gl oves will be provided for free at the Tygart Dam Visitor&rsquo\;s Informat ion Center. Filled trash bags can be left at the center for pickup.
< p>Event Date and Time: \;Saturday\, September 22\, 2018 - 08:30 to 15: 00 CATEGORIES:General UID:20180831T1319400Z-399841-1142@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T160000 SUMMARY:Valley Vibes - karst toporaphy DESCRIPTION:Valley Vibes: Karst Topography Saturday\, September 22\, 3 pm. Join us at the Visitor Center to find out what Karst Topography is and how it affects the landscape here in West Virginia. Canaan Valley National Wi ldlife Refuge X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Valley Vibes: Karst Topography
Saturday\, September 22\, 3 pm.
Join us at the Visitor Center to find out what Karst Topography is and how it affects the landscape here in West Virginia.
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Canaan Valley NWR UID:20180831T1325050Z-399841-1144@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180922 SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day DESCRIPTION:25th Annual National Public Lands Day Mark September 22 on your calendar and make plans to head to your favorite outdoor spot as NEEF get s set to celebrate the 25th annual National Public Lands Day\, nationally sponsored by Toyota Motor North America. No matter what is happening in th e world\, on National Public Lands Day\, outdoor enthusiasts turn out in d roves to give back to and enjoy their favorite outdoor places. Every day\, natural disasters and extreme weather\, human activities\, and a host of other factors take their toll on our public lands\, threatening the health and wellbeing of the people and wildlife who depend on them. Public land managers\, volunteers\, and others who steward these special places work t irelessly to restore these areas\, make them more resilient to future thre ats\, and ensure that people and wildlife continue to enjoy them for years to come. This enduring support and commitment to public lands year after year inspired NEEF to focus National Public Lands Day 2018 on resilience a nd restoration. Our natural resources are resilient\, but only if we treat them right and give them the care they need. Through volunteer service on National Public Lands Day as well as grant support to local organizations \, NEEF helps ensure people of all ages and abilities connect with public lands for recreation\, hands-on learning\, and community-building—now and in the future. https://www.neefusa.org/npld X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:25th Annual National Public Lands D ay
Mark September 22 on your calendar and make plans to head to your favorite outdoor spot as NEEF gets set to celebrate the 25th& nbsp\;annual National Public Lands Day\, nationally sponsored by Toyota Mo tor North America. No matter what is happening in the world\, on National Public Lands Day\, outdoor enthusiasts turn out in droves to give back to and enjoy their favorite outdoor places.
Every day\, natural disas ters \;and \;extreme weather\, human activities\, \;and a \;host of other factors take their toll on our public lands\, threatening the health and wellbeing of the people and wildlife who depend on them. Pu blic land managers\, volunteers\, and others who steward these special pla ces work tirelessly to restore these areas\, make them more resilient to f uture threats\, and ensure that people and wildlife continue to enjoy them for years to come.
This enduring support and commitment to public lands year after year inspired NEEF to focus National Public Lands Day 20 18 on \;resilience and restoration. Our natu ral resources are resilient\, but only if we treat them right and give the m the care they need. Through volunteer service on National Public Lands D ay \;as well as grant support to local organizations\, NEEF helps ensu re people of all ages and abilities connect with public lands for recreati on\, hands-on learning\, and community-building&mdash\;now and in the futu re.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180831T1315300Z-399841-1140@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T140000 SUMMARY:Historic sites clean-up DESCRIPTION:Historic sites clean-up Friends of Blackwater is partnering wit h the Forest Service to clean up historic sites along the Blackwater Canyo n rail grade on September 22nd. Meet at the Friends of Blackwater office\, in the Buxton and Landstreet building at 10 a.m. to get started. We will provide some hand tools and gloves\, but make sure to wear sturdy shoes an d generally be prepared for outdoor work. Our focus will be on clearing of f the old roundhouse foundation and making it more visible\, but if we hav e enough time we may also work on cleaning up some coke ovens. For more in formation contact us at 304-345-7663 or kate@saveblackwater.org. Our addre ss is 571 Douglas Road\, Thomas WV 26260. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Historic sites clean-up
Friends of Blackwater is partnering with the Forest Service to clean up historic sites along the Blackwater Canyon rail grade on September 22n d. Meet at the Friends of Blackwater office\, in the Buxton and Landstreet building at 10 a.m. to get started. We will provide some hand tools and g loves\, but make sure to wear sturdy shoes and generally be prepared for o utdoor work. Our focus will be on clearing off the old roundhouse foundati on and making it more visible\, but if we have enough time we may also wor k on cleaning up some coke ovens.
For more information contact us at 304-345-7663 or kate@saveblack water.org. Our address is 571 Douglas Road\, Thomas WV 26260.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180831T1317110Z-399841-1141@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T160000 SUMMARY:Day hike: Spruce Knob DESCRIPTION:Day Hike\, Spruce Knob Nearest Town: Riverton. Distance/Difficu lty: approx. 9 miles. Duration: 5-6 hours. Meet at 11:00 am at the Seneca Creek Trailhead on Spruce Knob Forest Rd 112. We will be using the Lumberj ack trail\, a short section of Huckleberry trail\, Judy Springs trail and the Seneca Creek trail. Hikers should be able to hike moderate rated trail s\, bring plenty of water\, wear sturdy shoes\, and dress for the weather. We will stop in the Judy Springs area for snack/lunch and explore the nat ural wonders of the area. There are several stream rock hopping crossings. Level: Moderate Signup Instructions: Contact Outings leader to sign up fo r hike. Leader: Brent Carminati\, brentcar1@frontiernet.net\, 703-999-8679 . Bring: Bring: plenty of water\, wear sturdy boots\, and dress for the we ather. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Day Hike\, Spruce Knob
Nearest Town: Riverton. Distance/Difficulty: approx. 9 miles. Duratio n: 5-6 hours. Meet at 11:00 am at the Seneca Creek Trailhead on Spruce Kno b Forest \;Rd 112. We will be using the Lumberjack trail\, a short sec tion of Huckleberry trail\, Judy Springs trail and the Seneca Creek trail. Hikers should be able to hike moderate rated trails\, bring plenty of wat er\, wear sturdy shoes\, and dress for the weather. We will stop in the Ju dy Springs area for snack/lunch and explore the natural wonders of the are a. There are several stream rock hopping crossings.
Level: Moderate
Signup Instructions: Contact O utings leader to sign up for hike. Leader: Brent Carminati\, brentcar1@frontiernet.net\, 703-999-8679 .
Bring: Bring: plenty of water\, wear sturdy boo ts\, and dress for the weather.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20180831T1327330Z-399841-1145@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T170000 SUMMARY:Day hike: Castle Rock trails DESCRIPTION:Day Hike: Grandview Park. Grandview Rim and Castle Rock trails. Nearest Town: Grandview. Distance: 3.5 mi. Duration: approx. 2.5 hr. Meet : Tentatively 1:00 pm. RSVP leader for location and to sign up. We will hi ke along the Rim trail and enjoy breath taking views of the New River Gorg e below\, and the mountains with a touch of Fall colors. Grandview Rim tra il is considered moderate because it has a few steep sections and a set of 150 steps at the end to reach the Turkey Spur overlook platform (optional ) with exceptional views of the Gorge. We will back track on Rim trail up to Castle Rock trail\, follow it\, and loop back to the cars. This .6 mi n arrow rocky trail with uneven footing and some drop offs\, makes it the mo st technically demanding or difficult part of the hike\, but rewarded by t he close-up of impressive views of towering rocks like castle walls\, and some views of the Gorge. Level: Strenuous Signup Instructions: RSVP leader for location and to sign up: Laura Miller\, aepicysta@gmail.com\, 304-776 -4677. Bring: Bring: boots or hiking shoes required\, hiking poles or stic k suggested\, water and snack. Signup Restrictions: Number of participants limited to 10. Hike not suitable for children. For safety reasons\, no do gs please. We will refrain from hiking Castle Rock trail if wet/slippery c onditions. Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Day Hike: Grandview Park. Grandview Rim and Castle Rock trails. Nearest Town: Grandview. Distance: 3 .5 mi. Duration: approx. 2.5 hr. Meet: Tentatively 1:00 pm. RSVP leader fo r location and to sign up. We will hike along the Rim trail and enjoy brea th taking views of the New River Gorge below\, and the mountains with a to uch of Fall colors. Grandview Rim trail is considered moderate because it has a few steep sections and a set of 150 steps at the end to reach the Tu rkey Spur overlook platform (optional) with exceptional views of the Gorge . We will back track on Rim trail up to Castle Rock trail\, follow it\, an d loop back to the cars. This .6 mi narrow rocky trail with uneven footing and some drop offs\, makes it the most technically demanding or difficult part of the hike\, but rewarded by the close-up of impressive views of to wering rocks like castle walls\, and some views of the Gorge.
Signup Instructions: RSVP leader for location and to sign up: Laura Miller\, aepicysta@gmail.com\, 304-776-4677.
Signup Restrictions: Number of participants limited to 10. Hike not suitable for childr en. For safety reasons\, no dogs please. We will refrain from hiking Castl e Rock trail if wet/slippery conditions.
Cancellation Poli cy: Steady rain cancels
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Grandview State Park UID:20180831T1329390Z-399841-1146@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T140000 SUMMARY:Day hike: Devil's Nose DESCRIPTION:Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area - Devils Nose/3rd Hill Ne arest City: Hedgesville\, WV. Distance: 6.2 miles\, Duration: 4 hrs. Meet: 10 a.m. at the end of Audubon Road (39.58724\, -78.11897)\, Berkeley Coun ty. (From I-81\, take exit 16W onto WV9\, traveling 10.6 miles west. Turn left onto Mountain Lake Rd\, then after 1.5 miles turn right onto Audubon Road. Take twists and turns of Audubon Rd. for 3 miles to its end. Devils Nose in the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area is a unique rock outcrop ping that overlooks Meadow Branch Creek gorge. We will enjoy views there a nd visit the less-known overlook toward North Mountain from the Tuscarora Trail on Third Hill Mountain. This hike is moderate in length but has 1290 feet of elevation gain\, making it somewhat challenging. Open to any adul t fit for these substantial elevation gains and to children with accompany ing adult. Well-behaved dogs on leashes also welcome. Level: Strenuous Cos t: There is no charge for this hike. Bring: Bring: water and lunch and pro tection from ticks and sun. Signup Restrictions: This hike is moderate in length but has 1290 feet of elevation gain\, making it somewhat challengin g. Open to any adult fit for these substantial elevation gains and to chil dren with accompanying adult. Well-behaved dogs on leashes also welcome. A dditional Directions: Meet: 10 a.m. at the end of Audubon Road (39.58724\, -78.11897)\, Berkeley County. (From I-81\, take exit 16W onto WV9\, trave ling 10.6 miles west. Turn left onto Mountain Lake Rd\, then after 1.5 mil es turn right onto Audubon Road. Take twists and turns of Audubon Rd. for 3 miles to its end. Event Organizer: Chris Craig\, ccraig@laurellodge.com\ , 304-433-1260 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Ar ea - Devils Nose/3rd Hill
Nearest City: Hedgesville\, WV. Distance: 6.2 miles\, Duration: 4 hrs. Meet: 10 a.m. at the end of Audubon Road (39.58724\, -78.11897)\, Berkeley County. (From I- 81\, take exit 16W onto WV9\, traveling 10.6 miles west. Turn left onto Mo untain Lake Rd\, then after 1.5 miles turn right onto Audubon Road. Take t wists and turns of Audubon Rd. for 3 miles to its end. Devils Nose in the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area is a unique rock outcropping that ov erlooks Meadow Branch Creek gorge. We will enjoy views there and visit the less-known overlook toward North Mountain from the Tuscarora Trail on Thi rd Hill Mountain. This hike is moderate in length but has 1290 feet of ele vation gain\, making it somewhat challenging. Open to any adult fit for th ese substantial elevation gains and to children with accompanying adult. W ell-behaved dogs on leashes also welcome.
Level: Strenuous
Cost: There is no charge for this hike.
Bring: Bring: water and lunch and protection fro m ticks and sun.
Signup Restrictions: This hike i s moderate in length but has 1290 feet of elevation gain\, making it somew hat challenging. Open to any adult fit for these substantial elevation gai ns and to children with accompanying adult. Well-behaved dogs on leashes a lso welcome.
Additional Directions: Meet: 10 a.m. at the end of Audubon Road (39.58724\, -78.11897)\, Berkeley County. (Fro m I-81\, take exit 16W onto WV9\, traveling 10.6 miles west. Turn left ont o Mountain Lake Rd\, then after 1.5 miles turn right onto Audubon Road. Ta ke twists and turns of Audubon Rd. for 3 miles to its end.
Event Organizer: Chris Craig\, ccraig@laurellodge.com\, 304-433-1260
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Sleepy Creek WMA UID:20180831T1335120Z-399841-1147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T120000 SUMMARY:Day hike: Antietam National Battlefield DESCRIPTION:Day Hike: Antietam National Battlefield West Woods and Bloody L ane. Nearest City: Sharpsburg\, MD. Distance: 3.2 miles\, Duration: 2 hrs. Meet at 10 a.m. at Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5831 Du nker Church Rd.\, Sharpsburg\, MD 21782 (just off MD Route 65 just west of downtown Sharpsburg. We’ll be celebrating National Public Lands Day and c ommemorating the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam (September 17 th\, 1862)\, the bloodiest day in American history\; we will meet at the V isitor Center and walk rolling Park trails that commemorate the first two segments of the battle. We will walk at an easy pace and review some of th e history as we go\, but there will also be time to just enjoy the pastora l setting. Those who want to\, may spend time at the visitor center on the ir own prior to or after the hike. Open to any adult of adequate fitness f or terrain and unpaved trails and to children with accompanying adult. Wel l-behaved dogs on leashes are also welcome but are not allowed in Park bui ldings or in the National Cemetery. The hike is free. Normally there would be an admission fee to the Park\, however\, in celebration of the Nationa l Public Lands Day the National Parks System is offering a free admission to all National Parks. Those who want to\, may spend time at the visitor c enter on their own prior to or after the hike. Leader: Chris Craig\, 304-4 33-1260\, ccraig@laurellodge.com. Level: Easy Cost: The hike is free. Norm ally there would be an admission fee to the Park\, however\, in celebratio n of the National Public Lands Day the National Parks System is offering a free admission to all National Parks. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Day Hike: Antietam National Battlef ield West Woods and Bloody Lane.
Nearest City: Sharpsburg \, MD. Distance: 3.2 miles\, Duration: 2 hrs. Meet at 10 a.m. at Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center\, 5831 Dunker Church Rd.\, Sharpsburg\ , MD 21782 (just off MD Route 65 just west of downtown Sharpsburg. We&rsqu o\;ll be celebrating National Public Lands Day and commemorating the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam (September 17th\, 1862)\, the blood iest day in American history\; we will meet at the Visitor Center and walk rolling Park trails that commemorate the first two segments of the battle . We will walk at an easy pace and review some of the history as we go\, b ut there will also be time to just enjoy the pastoral setting. Those who w ant to\, may spend time at the visitor center on their own prior to or aft er the hike. Open to any adult of adequate fitness for terrain and unpaved trails and to children with accompanying adult. Well-behaved dogs on leas hes are also welcome but are not allowed in Park buildings or in the Natio nal Cemetery. The hike is free. Normally there would be an admission fee t o the Park\, however\, in celebration of the National Public Lands Day the National Parks System is offering a free admission to all National Parks. Those who want to\, may spend time at the visitor center on their own pri or to or after the hike. Leader: Chris Craig\, 304-433-1260\, ccraig@laurellodge.com.
Le vel: Easy
Cost: The hike is free. Normal ly there would be an admission fee to the Park\, however\, in celebration of the National Public Lands Day the National Parks System is offering a f ree admission to all National Parks.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Antietam National Battlefield UID:20180831T1338040Z-399841-1148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180906T160000 SUMMARY:How's My Waterway DESCRIPTION:Please register for ACWA How's My Waterway Discussion Call on S ep 6\, 2018 3:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536 1930474185300738 EPA will present on the How's My Waterway tool and its ro le in tracking and communicating state progress as EPA's new suite of Meas ures is unfolded. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation emai l containing information about joining the webinar. Audio will be via the ACWA conference line: Conference Number: 866-270-1909 Participant Number: 211489# If you have questions\, email Julian Gonzalez at Jgonzalez@acwa-us .org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please register for ACWA How's My Waterway Discussion Call on Sep 6\, 2018 3:00 PM EDT at: \; https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register /5361930474185300738
EPA will present on the How's My Waterway tool and its role in tracking and communicating state pr ogress as EPA's new suite of Measures is unfolded. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining th e webinar.
Audio will be via the ACWA conference line: Conference Number: 866-270-1909 Participant Number: 211489#
If you have quest ions\, email Julian Gonzalez at Jgo nzalez@acwa-us.org.
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180831T1405130Z-399841-1149@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206 SUMMARY:Green Bottom Wildlife Managment Area DESCRIPTION:Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area is located on former plan tation lands of U.S. Congressman and Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins . The 1\,096 acres in Cabell County and Mason County are located along the banks of the Ohio River about 16 miles north of Huntington\, West Virgini a. The Green Bottom WMA land is a mixture of farmland\, mixed hardwood for est\, wetlands\, and open water. The Jenkins Plantation Museum is located on Corps of Engineers land adjacent to the WMA. https://youtu.be/WjRm3kaF5 pA Fun Fact: The museum is located in the original 1835 Green Bottom Plant ation House\, and is operated by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Learn more by downloading the Green Bottom fact sheet. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area is located on former plantation lands of U.S. Co ngressman and Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins. The 1\,096 acres in C abell County and Mason County are located along the banks of the Ohio Rive r about 16 miles north of Huntington\, West Virginia. The Green Bottom WMA land is a mixture of farmland\, mixed hardwood forest\, wetlands\, and op en water. The Jenkins Plantation Museum is located on Corps of Engineers l and adjacent to the WMA.
Fun Fact: \;The museum is located in the ori ginal 1835 Green Bottom Plantation House\, and is operated by the West Vir ginia Division of Culture and History. \;Learn more by download ing the Green Bottom fact sheet.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20260206T2141410Z-399841-6964@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220512 SUMMARY:River Runs Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Seneca Nation threatened to sue the city of Olea n for discharge into the Allegheny River. To read more\, click here. Diese l spill in Tygart Valley River. To read more\, click here. Pittsburgh to b an single use plastic bags in stores. To read more\, click here. And more… Click-Here to read the stories. Mark your calendars for May 20th! Mountai n Watershed Association\, in partnership with Rural Cinema\, is showing th e documentary The Story of Plastic at West Newton Gymnasium on Friday\, Ma y 20. https://www.facebook.com/3RiversQUEST/posts/7341318945943245 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
And more&hellip\; Click-He re to read the stories.
Mark your calendars for May 20th! Mountain Watershe d Association\, in partnership with Rural Cinema\, is showing the document ary The Story of Plastic at West Newton Gymnasium on Friday\, May 20.
https://www.facebook.com/3R iversQUEST/posts/7341318945943245
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220512T1941590Z-399841-4587@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180921 SUMMARY:Small Communities\, Big Solutions conference deadline DESCRIPTION:The Hub is teaming up with the Alliance for Economic Developmen t of Southern West Virginia and Coalfield Development Corporation to host the Small Communities\, BIG Solutions Conference on October 22-23 in South Charleston. The conference team is looking for nominations of communities \, groups\, organizations\, and individuals that are driving forward succe ss in Southern West Virginia. These honorees are truly power performers. T hey are making positive things happen in their neighborhoods\, communities \, and across the state. Thought-leaders with a strong grasp of these area s of work are encouraged to submit their success story on their preferred topic. The topics include: Putting People to Work\; Revitalizing Communiti es\; Changing Lives and more The deadline to apply is Friday\, September 2 1\, 2018. http://wvhub.org/is-your-work-making-a-difference-in-southern-wv -apply-for-a-power-of-performance-award/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Hub is t eaming up with the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virg inia and Coalfield Development Corporation to host the Small Commu nities\, BIG Solutions Conference on October 22- 23 in South Charleston.
The conference team is looking for nominations of communities\, groups\, organ izations\, and individuals that are driving forward success in Southern We st Virginia. These honorees are truly power performers. They are making po sitive things happen in their neighborhoods\, communities\, and across the state. Thought-leaders with a strong grasp of these areas of work are enc ouraged to submit their success story on their preferred topic. The topics include:
The dea dline to apply is Friday\, September 21\, 2018.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180831T1935160Z-399841-1150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240205 SUMMARY:AmeriCorps funding DESCRIPTION:Is your organization interested in starting an AmeriCorps progr am? If so\, great news! Funding is now available. Volunteer West Virginia announces AmeriCorps State Planning Grants are now available for organizat ions interested in starting a new AmeriCorps program. Successful applicant s will work with Volunteer West Virginia from September 2024 - August 2025 to develop a new AmeriCorps program. Interested? Join our Training Webina r on February 5th at 1PM -- register here. Letters Of Intent To Apply are due by March 7th\,2024. If you have any questions\, please contact AmeriC orps@wv.gov. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Is your orga nization interested in starting an \;AmeriCorps program? \;If so\, great news! \;Funding is now available.
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Volunteer West Virginia announces AmeriCorps State Planning Grants are now available for organizations interested in s tarting a new AmeriCorps program. Successful applicants will work with Vol unteer West Virginia from September 2024 - August 2025 to develop a new Am eriCorps program. \;Interested? Join our Training Webinar on February 5th at 1PM -- \;register here. \;
Letters Of Intent To Apply are due by March 7th\,2024. \;If yo u have any questions\, please contact \;AmeriCorps@wv.gov.
CATEGORIES:Funding UID:20240117T1526460Z-399841-5541@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190904 SUMMARY:2020 stormwater conference DESCRIPTION:Early-bird registration is now open for the Center for Watershe d Protection's 2020 National Conference\, April 14 – April 17\, 2020! This year we are excited to host the conference in historic Austin\, Texas — a new location for the conference that is sure to attract a diverse set of attendees from the region as well as participants from across the country. The conference will provide a forum for watershed and stormwater professi onals throughout the nation to learn how to increase the resiliency of our communities in response to emerging and persistent threats to our water r esources. Over the three-day conference\, participants can network with wa ter resource managers\, practitioners\, researchers and regulators from al l over the United States. The conference will include technical presentati ons\, case studies\, panel discussions\, workshops and local field trips. To register for the conference\, click here Sponsorship opportunities\, wh ich provide free registration and many other benefits\, are available. Lea rn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Early-bird r egistration is now open for the Center for Watershed Protection's 2020 National Conferenc e\, April 14 &ndash\; April 17\, 2020! \;This year we are excited to host the conference in historic Austin\, Texas &mdash\; a new location for the conference that is sure to attract a diverse set of attendees from the region as well as participants from across the country. The conferenc e will provide a forum for watershed and stormwater professionals througho ut the nation to learn how to increase the resiliency of our communities i n response to emerging and persistent threats to our water resources.
Over the three-day conference\, participants can network with water resource managers\, practitioners\, re searchers and regulators from all over the United States. The conference w ill include technical presentations\, case studies\, panel discussions\, w orkshops and local field trips. To register for the conference\, click here
Sponsorship opportunities\, which pro vide free registration and many other benefits\, are available. Learn more.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20190827T1853340Z-399841-2350@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200805 SUMMARY:River Voices DESCRIPTION:River Voices – August 2020 Welcome to the August 2020 edition o f River Voices. This month\, we’re looking at the many different way’s bus inesses are getting involved in local water protection and helping empower groups across the network. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on topics for our fall Roundtable series and how your organization is work ing at the intersection of healthy rivers and agricultural landscapes. In this issue: Innovating through corporate support\; Aquatic litter removal toolkit\; Coffee virtual roundtable series\; Healthy rivers in agricultura l landscapes\; Businesses for water stewardship\; Meet our team/network an d more. Visit the website below for all the details. https://www.rivernetw ork.org/river-voices-august-2020/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Rive r Voices &ndash\; August 2020
Welcome to the August 2020 edition of \;River Voices. \;This month\, we&rsquo\;re looking at the many different way&rsqu o\;s businesses are getting involved in local water protection and helping empower groups across the network. \;We want to hear from you! Sh are your thoughts on topics for our \;fall Roundtable series \;and how your organization i s working at the intersection of \;healthy rivers and agricultural landscapes.
In th is issue: Innovating through corporate support\; Aquatic litter rem oval toolkit\; Coffee virtual roundtable series\; Healthy rivers in agricu ltural landscapes\; Businesses for water stewardship\; Meet our team/netwo rk and more. Visit the website below for all the details.
< em>https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-august-2020/
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20200805T1456390Z-399841-3315@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T160000 SUMMARY:Mill Creek Adventure Day! DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Cedar Lakes Conference Center UID:20180502T1325290Z-399841-739@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000 SUMMARY:Volunteer generation grants DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Generation Grants Are Now Available Volunteer West Vi rginia is happy to announce a funding opportunity through the Volunteer Ge neration Fund. The goal of the project is to plan and strengthen volunteer programs throughout West Virginia. Applicants can request up to $10\,000 in funding. Interested? Don't miss the Training and Technical Assistance W ebinar on Thursday\, October 20th at 1pm. Click here to register. https:// volunteer.wv.gov/Grants/Pages/Volunteer-Generation-Fund.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer Ge neration Grants Are Now Available
Volunteer West Virginia is happy to announce a funding opportunity through the Voluntee r Generation Fund. The goal of the project is to plan and strengthen volun teer programs throughout West Virginia. Applicants can request up to $10\, 000 in funding. Interested? Don't miss the Training and Technical Assista nce Webinar on Thursday\, October 20th at 1pm. Click here \;to register.
https://volunteer.wv.gov /Grants/Pages/Volunteer-Generation-Fund.aspx
< p>Join us for a professionally timed 5K race
with the fun of running while glowing in the dark. It really is the best o
f both worlds!
NightGLOW started as part of the unveiling cele
bration for the Gateway Connector. It will continue as an opportunity to r
aise awareness about the downtown historic city center\, promote foot traf
fic and exposure to the district\, and raise funds for continued revitaliz
ation efforts. In addition to putting downtown Fairmont on everyone&rsquo\
;s radar for the months leading up to the event\, it promotes community he
alth and wellness.
Race starts at 7:30pm. For more information&
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i Lewis or call 304.366.0468 (office)\, 304.360.2171 (cell).
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20180827T1249010Z-399841-1089@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180903T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180903T190000 SUMMARY:Drool at the pool DESCRIPTION:Grab your four-legged friends and join us at the Crispin Center Pool for the 6th annual Drool at the Pool event! This event provides loca l canines and their owners the chance to swim in the outdoor pool during t he final hours of summertime operation. A donation of $5.00 per dog is req uested for participation and all donations benefit Oglebay Good Zoo animal care and conservation efforts. All participating dogs must present proof of current Rabies vaccination for each participating dog. All participatin g dog owners must sign an Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Agre ement. Learn more at https://oglebay.com/drool. https://www.facebook.com/e vents/408038103056556/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grab your four-legged friends and join us a
t the Crispin Center Pool for the 6th annual Drool at the Pool event! This
event provides local canines and their owners the chance to swim in the o
utdoor pool during the final hours of summertime operation.
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donation of $5.00 per dog is requested for participation and all donations
benefit Oglebay Good Zoo animal care and conservation efforts. All partic
ipating dogs must present proof of current Rabies vaccination for each par
ticipating dog. All participating dog owners must sign an Assumption of Ri
sk and Release of Liability Agreement.
Learn more at https://oglebay.com/drool.
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CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Oglebay UID:20180827T1252580Z-399841-1091@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006 SUMMARY:Canine mud run DESCRIPTION:Logan Haus Kennels' Canine Mud Run is an annual event that take s place in the beautiful mountains of Lewisburg\, West Virginia. This 5k o bstacle course race is open to dog owners of all ages and experience level s and will be enjoyable for everyone who attends. This run includes three different classes\, the Competitive Class\, with and without a canine\, an d the Pro Division. These divisions are open to all handler-dog teams. Thi s year\, SDONA has sponsored a class exclusively for Search & Rescue handl ers as well. All classes will cover roughly 3.5 miles and include over 30 natural and man-made obstacles\, which must be completed by both handler a nd dog. The course is laid out over varied terrain including forest\, fiel d\, and water with obstacles such as creek crossings\, steep rugged ground \, low crawls\, a-frames\, and log structures spread throughout https://ww w.facebook.com/events/157855811638543/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Logan Haus Kennels' Canine Mud Run is an an
nual event that takes place in the beautiful mountains of Lewisburg\, West
Virginia. This 5k obstacle course race is open to dog owners of all ages
and experience levels and will be enjoyable for everyone who attends.
This run includes three different classes\, the Competitive Class\,
with and without a canine\, and the Pro Division. \;These divisions a
re open to all handler-dog teams.
This year\, SDONA has sponsored a c
lass exclusively for Search &\; Rescue handlers as well.
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classes will cover roughly 3.5 miles and include over 30 natural and man-
made obstacles\, which must be completed by both handler and dog. The cour
se is laid out over varied terrain including forest\, field\, and water wi
th obstacles such as creek crossings\, steep rugged ground\, low crawls\,
a-frames\, and log structures spread throughout
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For more than a decade\, students ha ve been participating in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology citizen-science pr ojects. They have been asking and answering their own questions about bird s by conducting original experiments and analyzing and interpreting their data. By engaging in citizen science\, students transform into scientists and make a valuable contribution to the scientific community &ndash\; all while meeting the NGSS and Common Core Standards.
In this webinar\, educators will:
While this webinar is free and open to all edu cators\, \;both formal and informal\, the content is targeted to 4-12 \;grade educators. Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar below.
Dates and Times:
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20181001T1325410Z-399841-1103@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T130000 SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side DESCRIPTION:Free and geared to the entire family. Activities include nature hikes\, Seed Bomb and Leaf Print activities for the kids\, WV mammal disp lays\, Photography hikes and 'My Hometown' Photo Contest\, the WV Wings of Wonder Birds of Prey program by the Three Rivers Avian Center\, a Rain Ba rrel Workshop($)\, butterflies and pollinators presentation and tips\, spe cial gifts and great prizes drawn every 15 minutes\, food\, and free blood pressure checks. https://www.facebook.com/events/279302959336844/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free and geared to the entire family. Activ ities include nature hikes\, Seed Bomb and Leaf Print activities for the k ids\, WV mammal displays\, Photography hikes and 'My Hometown' Photo Conte st\, the WV Wings of Wonder Birds of Prey program by the Three Rivers Avia n Center\, a Rain Barrel Workshop($)\, butterflies and pollinators present ation and tips\, special gifts and great prizes drawn every 15 minutes\, f ood\, and free blood pressure checks.
https://www.facebook.com/events/279302959336844/
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:St Albans Parks and Recreation Dept. UID:20180827T1326050Z-399841-1096@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181002 SUMMARY:Introduction to inquiry DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Inquiry: Observations Lead to Questions Obse rvation is the foundation of scientific investigation. Help your students go beyond observing the outdoors to asking authentic science questions. In this webinar\, using BirdSleuth’s free Investigating Evidence curriculum\ , we will look at case studies that exemplify how you can engage students in the scientific process. In this webinar\, educators will: Learn what in quiry–based science is and how it can help you meet NGSS and Common Core S tandards. Learn about exciting citizen-science projects in ornithology and beyond. Explore case studies to discover how educators support students a s they engage in the scientific process through observation and asking que stions. This webinar is free and open to all educators — both formal and i nformal. The content is targeted to all K-12 educators. Choose the date th at works for you and register for this webinar below. Dates and Times: Tue sday\, October 2\, 2018 @ 6:00pm ET Thursday\, October 4\, 2018 @ 8:00pm E T X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Observation is the foundation of scientific investigation. Help you r students go beyond observing the outdoors to asking authentic science qu estions. In this webinar\, using BirdSleuth&rsquo\;s free \;Investigating Evidence curriculum\, we will look at case studies that exemplify how you can en gage students in \;the scientific process.
In this web inar\, educators will:
This webinar i s free and open to all educators &mdash\; both formal and informal. The co ntent is targeted to all K-12 educators. Choose the date that works for yo u and register for this webinar below.
Dates and Times:
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180928T1327570Z-399841-1100@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180904 SUMMARY:Building a birding nature club DESCRIPTION:Building a Birding/Nature Club In this webinar\, learn essentia l tips for starting a birding or nature club. With a club\, you have ultim ate flexibility to tailor learning to the needs and interests of students. Engage in activities such as birding\, improving local habitat\, and educ ating the public. Clubs are a great way to get kids interested in science and exploring the outdoors\, while giving them the chance to apply the ski lls and science concepts learned in class to the world around them. In thi s webinar\, educators will: Learn the top three tips for starting a new cl ub. Discover free activities to support beginner birders around bird ID. T his webinar is free and open to all educators — both formal and informal\, but the content is targeted to educators working with 2-6 grade students. Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar below. D ates and Times Tuesday\, September 4\, 2018 @ 6:00pm ET Thursday\, Septemb er 6\, 2018 @ 8:00pm ET X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building a Birding/Nature Club
In this webinar\, learn essential tips for starting a birding or nature club. With a club\, you have ultimate flexibility to tailor lea rning to the needs and interests of students. Engage in activities such as birding\, improving local habitat\, and educating the public. Clubs are a great way to get kids interested in science and exploring the outdoors\, while giving them the chance to apply the skills and science concepts lear ned in class to the world around them.
In this webinar\, e ducators will:
This webinar is free and open to all e ducators &mdash\; both formal and informal\, but the content is targeted t o educators working with 2-6 grade students. Choose the date that works fo r you and register for this webinar below.
Dates and Times
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180829T1400560Z-399841-1098@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180906 SUMMARY:Building a birding nature club DESCRIPTION:Building a Birding/Nature Club In this webinar\, learn essentia l tips for starting a birding or nature club. With a club\, you have ultim ate flexibility to tailor learning to the needs and interests of students. Engage in activities such as birding\, improving local habitat\, and educ ating the public. Clubs are a great way to get kids interested in science and exploring the outdoors\, while giving them the chance to apply the ski lls and science concepts learned in class to the world around them. In thi s webinar\, educators will: Learn the top three tips for starting a new cl ub. Discover free activities to support beginner birders around bird ID. T his webinar is free and open to all educators — both formal and informal\, but the content is targeted to educators working with 2-6 grade students. Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar below. D ates and Times Tuesday\, September 4\, 2018 @ 6:00pm ET Thursday\, Septemb er 6\, 2018 @ 8:00pm ET X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Building a Birding/Nature Club
In this webinar\, learn essential tips for starting a birding or nature club. With a club\, you have ultimate flexibility to tailor lea rning to the needs and interests of students. Engage in activities such as birding\, improving local habitat\, and educating the public. Clubs are a great way to get kids interested in science and exploring the outdoors\, while giving them the chance to apply the skills and science concepts lear ned in class to the world around them.
In this webinar\, e ducators will:
This webinar is free and open to all e ducators &mdash\; both formal and informal\, but the content is targeted t o educators working with 2-6 grade students. Choose the date that works fo r you and register for this webinar below.
Dates and Times
CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180829T1401490Z-399841-1099@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181004 SUMMARY:Introduction to inquiry DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Inquiry: Observations Lead to Questions Obse rvation is the foundation of scientific investigation. Help your students go beyond observing the outdoors to asking authentic science questions. In this webinar\, using BirdSleuth’s free Investigating Evidence curriculum\ , we will look at case studies that exemplify how you can engage students in the scientific process. In this webinar\, educators will: Learn what in quiry–based science is and how it can help you meet NGSS and Common Core S tandards. Learn about exciting citizen-science projects in ornithology and beyond. Explore case studies to discover how educators support students a s they engage in the scientific process through observation and asking que stions. This webinar is free and open to all educators — both formal and i nformal. The content is targeted to all K-12 educators. Choose the date th at works for you and register for this webinar below. Dates and Times: Tue sday\, October 2\, 2018 @ 6:00pm ET Thursday\, October 4\, 2018 @ 8:00pm E T X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Observation is the foundation of scientific investigation. Help you r students go beyond observing the outdoors to asking authentic science qu estions. In this webinar\, using BirdSleuth&rsquo\;s free \;Investigating Evidence curriculum\, we will look at case studies that exemplify how you can en gage students in \;the scientific process.
In this web inar\, educators will:
This webinar i s free and open to all educators &mdash\; both formal and informal. The co ntent is targeted to all K-12 educators. Choose the date that works for yo u and register for this webinar below.
Dates and Times:
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20180928T1328230Z-399841-1101@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181106 SUMMARY:Bird study experiments DESCRIPTION:Designing Bird Study Experiments For more than a decade\, stude nts have been participating in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology citizen-scie nce projects. They have been asking and answering their own questions abou t birds by conducting original experiments and analyzing and interpreting their data. By engaging in citizen science\, students transform into scien tists and make a valuable contribution to the scientific community – all w hile meeting the NGSS and Common Core Standards. In this webinar\, educato rs will: Overview the foundations of science experiments. Assess best prac tices and common mistakes with designing and implementing experiments. Rev iew three common bird study experiments and discuss how to adapt them to y our educational setting. While this webinar is free and open to all educat ors\, both formal and informal\, the content is targeted to 4-12 grade edu cators. Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar b elow. Dates and Times: Tuesday\, November 6\, 2018 @ 6:00pm ET Thursday\, November 8\, 2018 @ 8:00pm ET X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more than a decade\, students ha ve been participating in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology citizen-science pr ojects. They have been asking and answering their own questions about bird s by conducting original experiments and analyzing and interpreting their data. By engaging in citizen science\, students transform into scientists and make a valuable contribution to the scientific community &ndash\; all while meeting the NGSS and Common Core Standards.
In this webinar\, educators will:
While this webinar is free and open to all edu cators\, \;both formal and informal\, the content is targeted to 4-12 \;grade educators. Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar below.
Dates and Times:
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20181001T1325330Z-399841-1102@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190207 SUMMARY:Girls in STEM DESCRIPTION:Girls in STEM Empower young girls in STEM! Through Meet the Sci entist videos and engaging activities\, we’ll explore simple strategies to improve your STEM education and make it accessible to young women. In thi s webinar\, you will: Learn about the SciGirls Seven strategies. Discover simple strategies to engage girls in Gain access to valuable resources you can use right away to nurture a generation of girls in STEM. While this w ebinar is free and open to all educators\, the content is targeted to 4-8 grade educators. Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar below. Dates and Times: Tuesday\, February 5\, 2019 @ 6:00pm Thurs day\, February 7\, 2019 @8:00pm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Empower young girls in STEM! Through M eet the Scientist videos and engaging activities\, we&rsquo\;ll explore si mple strategies to improve your STEM education and make it accessible to y oung women.
In this webinar\, you will:
While this webinar is free and open to all educators\, the content is targeted to 4-8 grade educators. \;Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar below.
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CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20181023T1235450Z-399841-1109@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181204 SUMMARY:Bird literacy and science integration DESCRIPTION:Integrating Literacy and Science with Birds In this webinar\, l earn how to easily meet ELA Common Core Standards through scientific inqui ry and literacy. BirdSleuth has created free early education activity guid es that bridge the gap between ELA Standards and science literacy. Our bir d-themed picture books are a great way to connect students to their local birds and key science concepts because they use the engaging power of stor ies. In this webinar\, educators will: Learn how our free book guides meet Common Core ELA and Math standards\, National Core Art Standards\, and Ne xt Generation Science Standards. Learn how simple it is to ignite exciteme nt for science and nature. This webinar is free and open to all educators\ , both formal and informal\, but the content is targeted to Pre-K-3rd grad e educators. Choose the date that works for you and register for this webi nar below. Dates and Times: Tuesday\, December 4\, 2018 @ 6:00pm Thursday\ , December 6\, 2018 @ 8:00pm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this webinar\, learn how to easily meet ELA Comm on Core Standards through scientific inquiry and literacy. BirdSleuth has created free early education activity guides that bridge the gap between E LA Standards and science literacy. Our bird-themed picture books are a gre at way to connect students to their local birds and key science concepts b ecause they use the engaging power of stories.
In this webinar\, educators will:
This webi nar is free and open to all educators\, \;both formal and informal\, but the content is targeted to Pre-K-3rd \;grade educa tors. Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar bel ow.
In this webinar\, learn how to easily meet ELA Common Core Standards through scien tific inquiry and literacy. BirdSleuth has created free early education ac tivity guides that bridge the gap between ELA Standards and science litera cy. Our bird-themed picture books are a great way to connect students to t heir local birds and key science concepts because they use the engaging po wer of stories.
In this webinar\, educators will:
This webinar is free and open to all educato rs\, \;both formal and informal\, but the content is targeted to Pre-K-3rd \;grade educators. Choose the date that works fo r you and register for this webinar below.
Em power young girls in STEM! Through Meet the Scientist videos and engaging activities\, we&rsquo\;ll explore simple strategies to improve your STEM e ducation and make it accessible to young women.
In this we binar\, you will:
While this webinar is free and open to all educators\, the content is targeted to 4-8 grade educators.&n bsp\;Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar belo w.
Dates and Times:
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Webinar UID:20190207T2058460Z-399841-1108@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190108 SUMMARY:Dissecting the Food Web DESCRIPTION:Dissecting the Food Web: An Owl Pellet Investigation Discover t he excitement of dissecting owl pellets with the world’s bird experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Using resources and activities from our o wl pellet kit\, this webinar expands on the classic owl pellet activity by exploring the complexity of ecosystem interactions and learning how preda tors such as owls impact food webs. Walk away with new ideas\, fun facts a bout owls\, and the opportunity to purchase owl pellet kits\, complete wit h lesson plans\, for your students. In this webinar\, educators will: Beco me familiar with the Dissecting the Food Web kit. Differentiate a food cha in vs. a food web. Understand why owls are an important species in ecosyst ems. Learn how activities inspired by owl pellet dissections can meet NGSS and CCSS Standards. While this webinar is free and open to all educators\ , the content is targeted to 3-7 grade school teachers. Choose the date th at works for you and register for this webinar below. Dates and Times: Tue sday\, January 8\, 2019 @ 6:00pm ET Thursday\, January 10\, 2019 @ 8:00pm ET X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Diss ecting the Food Web: An Owl Pellet Investigation
< span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Discover the excitement of dissecting owl pe llets with the world&rsquo\;s bird experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornitho logy. Using resources and activities from our \;owl pellet kit\, this web inar expands on the classic owl pellet activity by exploring the complexit y of ecosystem interactions and learning how predators such as owls impact food webs. Walk away with new ideas\, fun facts about owls\, and the oppo rtunity to purchase owl pellet kits\, complete with lesson plans\, for you r students.
In this webinar\, educators will:
Dates and Times: Diss
ecting the Food Web: An Owl Pellet Investigation <
span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Discover the excitement of dissecting owl pe
llets with the world&rsquo\;s bird experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornitho
logy. Using resources and activities from our \;owl pellet kit\, this web
inar expands on the classic owl pellet activity by exploring the complexit
y of ecosystem interactions and learning how predators such as owls impact
food webs. Walk away with new ideas\, fun facts about owls\, and the oppo
rtunity to purchase owl pellet kits\, complete with lesson plans\, for you
r students. In this
webinar\, educators will: Dates and Times: In this STEM webinar you will learn to put technology
in STEM through citizen science. Explore Habitat Network\, the Lab&rsquo\;
s newest citizen-science project\, where you get to create online models o
f your local habitat. Join us to learn how you can meet STEM needs while g
etting kids outside. In this webinar\, you will:
While this webinar is free and open to all educators\, the content is targ
eted to 5-12 grade teachers. \;Choose the date that works for you and
register for this webinar below. Dates and Times:
The nesting season has begun\, and your students can help! Join us in this
webinar to debunk some nesting myths and discover how you and your studen
ts can help nesting birds. We will also explore the Cornell Lab&rsquo\;s N
estWatch citizen-science project and how your observations of nesting bird
s can help protect them. This
webinar is free and open to all educators. The content is targeted to all
K-12 educators. Choose the date that works for you and register for this
webinar below. Dates
and Times: In this STEM webinar you will learn to put technology
in STEM through citizen science. Explore Habitat Network\, the Lab&rsquo\;
s newest citizen-science project\, where you get to create online models o
f your local habitat. Join us to learn how you can meet STEM needs while g
etting kids outside. In this webinar\, you will:
While this webinar is free and open to all educators\, the content is targ
eted to 5-12 grade teachers. \;Choose the date that works for you and
register for this webinar below. Dates and Times:
The nesting season has begun\, and your students can help! Join us in this
webinar to debunk some nesting myths and discover how you and your studen
ts can help nesting birds. We will also explore the Cornell Lab&rsquo\;s N
estWatch citizen-science project and how your observations of nesting bird
s can help protect them. This
webinar is free and open to all educators. The content is targeted to all
K-12 educators. Choose the date that works for you and register for this
webinar below. Dates
and Times: Tech
nology in the Classroom with Birds Bring technology in the classroom while engaging students
in outdoor observation with Cornell Lab&rsquo\;s free apps! Plus\, discove
r how you can help kids become citizen scientists. We&rsquo\;ll take you t
hrough the process of using the Merlin Bird ID and eBird apps with student
s to identify birds and contribute to the Lab&rsquo\;s databases. Particip
ation in citizen-science programs like eBird can kick-start a lifelong pas
sion for birds. In t
his webinar\, you will: This webinar is free and open to all educators. The content
is targeted to K-12 \;educators. Choose the date that works for you a
nd register for this webinar below. Dates and Times: Tech
nology in the Classroom with Birds Bring technology in the classroom while engaging students
in outdoor observation with Cornell Lab&rsquo\;s free apps! Plus\, discove
r how you can help kids become citizen scientists. We&rsquo\;ll take you t
hrough the process of using the Merlin Bird ID and eBird apps with student
s to identify birds and contribute to the Lab&rsquo\;s databases. Particip
ation in citizen-science programs like eBird can kick-start a lifelong pas
sion for birds. In t
his webinar\, you will: This webinar is free and open to all educators. The content
is targeted to K-12 \;educators. Choose the date that works for you a
nd register for this webinar below. Dates and Times: Engage students in
science practices by connecting them with the outdoors. Feeding birds is a
fun\, engaging way to spark kids&rsquo\; curiosity while meeting the Next
Generation Science Standards. This free webinar complements the \;Feathered Friends
\;lessons\, available as a free download. Thanks to
our Pennington sponsorship\, everyone who attends this webinar will also
receive a free window feeder! You will only need to cover the standard $6
shipping charge. Fill your new feeder with seed\, suction it to your class
room&rsquo\;s window\, and you&rsquo\;ll attract birds (and students&rsquo
\; interest)! In thi
s webinar\, you&rsquo\;ll learn: This webinar is free and open to all educators\, but the content is tar
geted to educators working with K-5 grade students. You must attend the li
ve webinar and reside in the U.S. to receive a free feeder (this excludes
territories). We can only ship to school or organization addresses. \
;Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar below. Dates and Times: Engage students in
science practices by connecting them with the outdoors. Feeding birds is a
fun\, engaging way to spark kids&rsquo\; curiosity while meeting the Next
Generation Science Standards. This free webinar complements the \;Feathered Friends
\;lessons\, available as a free download. Thanks to
our Pennington sponsorship\, everyone who attends this webinar will also
receive a free window feeder! You will only need to cover the standard $6
shipping charge. Fill your new feeder with seed\, suction it to your class
room&rsquo\;s window\, and you&rsquo\;ll attract birds (and students&rsquo
\; interest)! In thi
s webinar\, you&rsquo\;ll learn: This webinar is free and open to all educators\, but the content is tar
geted to educators working with K-5 grade students. You must attend the li
ve webinar and reside in the U.S. to receive a free feeder (this excludes
territories). We can only ship to school or organization addresses. \
;Choose the date that works for you and register for this webinar below. Dates and Times: Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/1IaPpYdYZzUnj2SC35wxvpj8baPSEBCpZQNbHGsQtmIo/viewform?edit_requested=tru
e&\;fbzx=4706176381234885000 Learn about the findings of o
ur research on rural landowner outreach\, from the perspective of some of
the watershed&rsquo\;s top NGO\, agency\, and private sector outreach prof
essionals. Through survey and focus group results\, this project p
rovides new insights to help staff at soil conservation districts\, land t
rusts\, and other agency and NGO partners build and refine their outreach
skills. Findings from this research will also inform training workshops to
be delivered later this fall in several watershed locations. This
project is a collaboration of Water Words that Work and the Chesapeake La
nd and Water Initiative\, a partnership of the Chesapeake Bay Funders Netw
ork and the Land Trust Alliance. We are grateful for the project support o
f the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fun
d&rsquo\;s Technical Capacity Grants program\, funded in partnership with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Questions? Contact Jenni
fer Miller Herzog at jmillerherzog@
lta.org or 406-580-6410. It's almost time for the Margaret Denison F
all Nature Hikes! There will be a variety of hikes to chose from including
wild flowers\, fungi\, aquatic insects\, birds\, nature photography and m
ore. http
s://www.facebook.com/events/1357713187697963/ &n
bsp\; SWHF
JoinMe \;Team \;Planning Call AGENDA WELCOME \;and SWHF \;PROJECT UPD
ATE-Greg VIDEO DISCUSSION AN
D FORMATTING-Bill 20
18 Q2-4 \;| SWHF PROJECT: ELKS RUN WATERSHED PUBLIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN:
Bill Howard will w
ork with us to determine which projects need video\, what teams think they
need\, where these overlap\, ways to make \;videos serve multiple pur
poses\, and then provide an outline template to develop video message and
goals for each project. Join the meeting online:
\;join.me/d
ownstream Thurs
day\, August 30\, 2018 1:00 PM \;- 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US &\; Can
ada) \;
In my time zone? To dial in by phone: +1.202.602.1295 United States - New York\, NY \;+1.646.749.3135 Conferenc
e ID: \;172-083-167 # Need to share screen? \; \;Download the app Announcing a Practitioner Workshop
for Deploying SciStarter Affiliate Tools to Support Strategic STEM Learnin
g By Darlene Cavalier\, Aug 24\, 2018 SciStarter
and Arizona State University are happy to announce that we&rsquo\;ve recei
ved support from the National Science Foundation to host a workshop at Nor
th Caroline State University\, November 8-9\, 2018. This workshop
is funded by the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program\, which s
eeks to advance new approaches to\, and evidence-based understanding of\,
the design and development of STEM learning in informal environments. This
includes providing multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagem
ent in STEM learning experiences\, advancing innovative research on and as
sessment of STEM learning in informal environments\, and developing unders
tandings of deeper learning by participants. The project will cond
uct a two-day workshop that will gather citizen science project leaders to
address barriers in citizen science research and infrastructure: The inab
ility to holistically study the movement\, engagement\, persistence and le
arning outcomes among volunteers engaged in multiple projects. The worksho
p \;will bring citizen science project leaders together to deepen an u
nderstanding of their needs regarding the adoption of digital tools\, deve
loped by SciStarter\, which will result in more comprehensive data in supp
ort of research in informal science learning outcomes of volunteers engage
d in citizen science across projects and platforms. The in-person and onli
ne contributions from participants will guide the development of resources
and tutorials to scale adoption. By co-designing and implementing
iterative versions of the tools among these projects\, the project will a
ddress important gaps in research\, enable a richer\, more comprehensive u
nderstanding of volunteer engagement patterns\, and discover opportunities
to build a stronger community of citizen science practitioners who collab
orate to enhance volunteer learning communities. The project will culminat
e in improved research in this field and improved management of citizen sc
ience projects for appropriate recruitment and retention that fosters STEM
learning. Are you a citizen science project or event leader who w
ants to adopt the Affiliate Tools right now? You
can&rsquo\;t wait for the workshop in November? Well\, that&rsquo\;s awes
ome and we can help you. Email Info@SciStarter.com and we&rsquo\;ll either step you thro
ugh the process or if you prefer to give our developers access to your cod
e\, we can do all of this for you at no charge. If you&rsquo\;d like to ap
ply to join us in North Carolina 11/8-9\, just complete this brief preliminary application and
we&rsquo\;ll be in touch with a few more questions in the coming weeks. http://bit.ly/2wiGaal The Alder Ru
n Bog is an example of a northern bog\, both in structure and in floristic
composition. Conditions for the existence of this northern formation are
maintained by altitude\, topography\, and the presence of cold springs flo
wing over a sandstone bedrock. The species number in the bog is limited\,
but many of those present form large distinct zones and are well adapted t
o a bog environment. Fun Fact: \;The diversity of this wetland is increased by the
presence of a beaver pond which also provides an open water habitat. Lear
n more by downloading the Alder Run fact sheet. \; Participants in the On-Ramp Worksho
p will: Graduates from this workshop are eligible to participate in other c
omponents of The West Virginia Trainers Project. These co
mponents include: Who should apply to the On-Ramp \;Workshop? This workshop is open to all West Virginia organizers. We especi
ally encourage low-income organizers\, organizers of color\, organizers in
their teens and 20s \;and gender non-conforming organizers to apply.&
nbsp\;We also encourage participants to apply with someone they work or vo
lunteer with. We have found that when participants attend in teams\, they'
re able to better apply the skills and frameworks they learn when they ret
urn home. \;Finally\, this workshop is full of chances to practice gro
up process design and facilitation concepts for your home context. Organiz
ers who are actively working with a group will get more out of the event.<
/p> Nati
onal Watershed and Stormwater Conference abstracts are due
The Center for Watershed Protectio
n \;requests abstracts \;for its 2019 National Watershed and Storm
water Conference\, \;&ldquo\;Building Resiliency in our Watersheds in
an Era of Uncertainty.&rdquo\; The conference will be held April 29&ndash\
;May 2\, 2019 in historic Charleston\, South Carolina&mdash\;a coastal gem
and fabulous location for the conference that is sure to attract a divers
e set of attendees from the region as well as participants from across the
country. Pre-conference workshops will take place on the afternoon of Apr
il 29\, 2019. \;All abstracts are due November 19\, 2018. \; Note: if accepte
d\, you must register for the conference at a speaker rate for a minimum o
f 1 day for the day of your presentation. Sponsorship opportunities\, whic
h provide free registration and many other benefits\, are also available.<
/span> Visit the conference website
to learn more at https://www.cwp.org/2019-national-conference/ \
; \; Into the Can
yon newsletter from the \;Friends of the Cheat (FOC).
Click-H
ere \;to read the newsletter. \; In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted Here. Media from around the Ba
sin Fishing News ICPR
B News The \;Potomac
Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan \;is the culmination of a
n ICPRB \; multi-year\, collaborative process that engaged diverse sta
keholders. The plan describes a shared vision for the basin\, identifies w
ater resources issues of interstate and/or basin wide significance\, and r
ecommends actions for achieving the shared vision. Continuing enhancements
to the plan are moving forward despite the coronavirus through a series o
f online workshops scheduled for August and September. Click-Here to learn more&helli
p\; Event by&nbs
p\;Appalachian Headwaters \;on the \;Greenbrier
River Trail\, Caldwell access. Join us on our first Wild Weekly Wander this fall on Saving Native Seed
s. David Ahakinian and Kevin Johnson of Appalachian Headwaters will guide
an informal walk on native plant seed types\, how to save and store the pr
operly\, and how to sow them for best success. No experience necessary. Me
et at the new lot of the Greenbrier River Trail at Caldwell. --->\; <
span style='color: #008000\;'>Learn more here.
\; Join WVSU Ex
tension Service on Saturday\, 10/18/25\, at the Jackson County Library in
Ripley for an introduction to composting. Participants will learn what com
post is and isn't\, and how it benefits the environment and their backyard
. We will discuss types of composting systems and common composting issues
. Then\, we will investigate different kinds of DIY bins and build one for
the library! This workshop
is free and open to the public! Several olive barrels will be raffled off
as door prizes for participants to make a DIY compost tumbler. EPA Grants R
eference Guide: How to Find and Apply for Competitive Grant Opportunities.
\;An interactive guide to FAQs
related to EPA Federal Government grants. Welcome to t
he October 2022 edition of River Voices. This month\, we&rsquo\;re gearing
up for the release of the 3rd edition of our Clean Water A
ct Owner&rsquo\;s Manual on October 18\, and celebrating
50 years of this landmark water law. Also in this edition: And more! Visit the website below to rea
d it all&hellip\; https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-october-2022/ WVDEP grants
will fund assessment of brownfields in areas impacted by downsizing of th
e chemical manufacturing industry USEPA announced today that WVDEP&rsquo\;s Division of Land Restorati
on will receive a $300\,000 grant to assess brownfield properties for pote
ntial petroleum and hazardous substance impacts in areas impacted by downs
izing of the chemical manufacturing industry. Assessing these contaminated
\;&ndash\; or perceived to be contaminated \;&ndash\; abandoned a
nd underutilized sites eliminates a barrier for redevelopment and ultimate
ly returns properties to productive and beneficial uses\, essentially turn
ing liabilities into assets. \; Seven other entities in West Virginia also received Brownfields
Grants\, bringing the total awarded to West Virginia to $3.2 million. The
focus of the WVDEP grant application was the central Kanawha River Valley\
, extending from Nitro to Belle\, but the grant funding can be used anywhe
re in the state. WVDEP is engaged with local partners to identify potentia
l brownfield sites for assessment and redevelopment. The other entities th
at received Brownfields Grants are: ICPR
B News The ICPRB Se
ction for Water Cooperative Supply Operations on the Potomac (CO-OP) has i
ssued its \;August
Water Supply Outlook\, predicting a near-normal probability of releas
es from the Washington metropolitan area&rsquo\;s back-up water supply res
ervoirs for the 2020 summer and fall seasons. In this issue:Isaias ca
uses bacteria levels to soar in some DC rivers and creeks\; Toxic alg
ae growing in Rock Creek Regional Park\; Virginia parks and preserves see big crowds &mdash\;
and damage \; Check out ICPRB&rsquo\;s \;Is it Safe to S
wim \;page&hellip\;Can You Swim In Rock
Creek?\; PCB cleanup makes uneven progress
\; Chesapeake
Bay Program reports overall decline in nitrogen\, sediment pollution\;
Volunteers make it their mission to clean up Conococheague Creek<
/a>\; Local business donates $20\,000 to buy amphibious vehicle for cree
k cleanup\; Mountaineer Gas eyeing plan
s to meet peak demand by truck\; Environmental Impact of Maryland highway exp
ansion Click-here for more details.
This is the
1st of a five-event series designed to provide volunteers a taste of conse
rvation efforts. Event 1 is a stream cleanup of Whites Run. Safety vests\, gloves\, grabbers\, bags an
d lunch will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes\, and bring y
our waders. Meeting location is the \;<
a href='https://www.google.com/maps/place/Whites+Run/@38.8435036\,-79.5034
276\,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x884b282c5e51fb3d:0x1afce8bb4d0b1b44!8m2
!3d38.842093!4d-79.4995001!16s%2Fg%2F11bwd9z7h7' target='_blank' rel='nofo
llow'>Seneca Trail parking area<
/span> \;- be there by 9 am. See the flyer for more information. A two-day we
binar event (9AM-4PM) with multiple sessions each day. For further informa
tion contact: barry@
nationalalgaassociation.com or join us in the Algae Bloom &\; HAB R
emediation group on LinkedIn. 150 - Webinar Fee \; \;click here Make checks payable to: National \;Algae \;Association\, 4747 \
;Research \;Forest \;Dr.\, \;Suite \;180 The \;Woodlan
ds\, \;Texas \;77381 http://nationalalgaeassociation.com \; Friends of B
lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to
begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re
cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts
come along. \; If you wa
nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or
make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th
e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery at 571 Douglas Rd\, Thomas\, WV 26292. We
caravan to the work site from there. \; Volunteering opportunities include: Piney Creek
Watershed Association \;has chosen to clean up along Cranbe
rry Creek directly behind Sheetz. We encourage you to join us at \;Pon
cho &\; Lefty's at 3pm to carpool to the site. However\, if you are not
able to come to Poncho &\; Lefty's at that time please meet us at 3:30
pm at Sheetz. (Please carpool if possible). We will clean up the site for an hour. Afterwards we will
return to Poncho &\; Lefty's to socialize. We hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/194702624948583/<
/em> West Virgini
a educations and nonprofits - the WVDEP\, in partnership with Project WET\, is inviti
ng you to apply to The Ripple Effect\, a water-use and conservation progra
m designed for schools and community learning spaces across the state. Selected schools and community
learning spaces will receive a rain barrel\, diverter kit\, installation a
nd support to use it as a hands-on teaching tool with Project WET lessons\
, helping students understand water use\, stormwater\, and conservation ri
ght where they live and learn. Supplies are limited and there are site spe
cific requirements to keep in mind\, such as access to an external downspo
ut. See if you qualify for t
he program and apply here. \;Watch this \;sho
rt video to learn more about the Ripple Effect from our Project W
ET VISTA Jasper Gue. Friends of B
lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to
begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re
cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts
come along. \; If you wa
nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or
make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th
e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery in Thomas. We caravan to the work site fro
m there. \; Volu
nteering opportunities include: The team at
The Hub
\;is scanning the landscape every day for new resources to
connect people working on community development-related activities with i
nformation and support. This list is growing. If you have something to add
here\, please email The Hub&rsquo\;s Director of Strategic Network Commun
ications \;Emma Pepper. Click
any of the items in BLUE to go to the resource. General WV Resources Friends of B
lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to
begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re
cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts
come along. \; If you wa
nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or
make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th
e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery in Thomas\, WV 26292. We caravan to the wo
rk site from there. \; <
strong>Volunteering opportunities include: Hann
a Garden Webinar\, Plants Get Hungry Too! Ge
t to Know your Soil. \; Hear from Amanda Trainer\, Application Engineer II for Hanna Instrume
nts. \;If you're interested but can't attend live\, \;register \;anyway!
\;A link to the recording will be emailed afterwards to everyone who
signs up. Plus\, everyone who attends the live webinar will be automatically \; Building the
'Total Value' Proposal Budget: A Step-by-Step Framework
https://grantstation.com/webinar/building-total-value-proposal-budget-step
-step-framework-new Friends of B
lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to
begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re
cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts
come along. \; If you wa
nt to volunteer\, contact sam
antha@saveblackwater.org to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggest
ions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at the Buxton and
Landstreet Gallery at 571 Douglas Rd\, Thomas\, WV 26292. We caravan to t
he work site from there. \; Volunteering opportunities include: \; Friends of B
lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to
begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re
cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts
come along. \; If you wa
nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or
make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th
e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery at 571 Douglas Rd\, Thomas\, WV 26292. We
caravan to the work site from there. \; Volunteering opportunities include: NatGeo Educa
tion Resources Our free webi
nars focus on sharing citizen science projects that are a great fit for th
e science learning environment\, with an emphasis on projects that our dis
tributed /remote learners can engage in\, at home\, in the backyard\, or o
nline. This week\, we will be joined by National Geographic Education! We&
rsquo\;ll learn how to access lots of great\, free resources to support sc
ience learning through citizen science. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PcHreJJJT0mTrMpzY-X1fg<
/span> This weekend
is about finding inspiration and your comfy zone in nature. Yoga\, forest
fitness\, wild plant medicine &\; food\, woodland skills\, delicious h
ealthy meals\, crafts\, and music&hellip\;choose to do it all\, or take th
is time to breathe\, rest\, meander at your own pace. <
span style='color: #008000\; font-size: 8pt\;'>https://www
.facebook.com/events/820343524982277/
\; SciStarter N
ewsletter - June 2020 In this Issue
This One Is For the Kids: T
ED-Education and the U.N. Environment Program have teamed up to create Ear
th School! Let's Clear the Air\, Together: CanAirIO provides a step-by-step gu
ide to build your own air quality monitor. Learn more\, watch the tutorial
and then access materials using SciStarter
instruments database. Research for All of Us: The US National Library of Medicine features eight citizen science proj
ects on SciStarter to advance research on human and environmental health.
Another One for the Kids!: Part
icipate in a citizen science project of your choice from SciStarter by Jun
e 30. Then\, submit a short video highlighting your process and results. <
/span> IWLA
Clean Water Webinars Click-Here \;for the complete list or use the links be
low for the options that interest you most. IWLA&rsquo\;
s Conservation Currents Learn about water qualit
y in your region. June 6
-14 is National Fishing and Boating Week\, so we're kicking off with \
;new resources to help you avoid spreading invasive species a
s you visit all your favorite lakes. Check the health of your local stream &ndash\; d
ownload our new Creek Critters app. Learn more about your stream with easy chemical m
onitoring tests. Find something fun and educational to do with your kids.<
/p> Send us your photos &n
dash\; you could get featured in our 100th anniversary book! And more&hellip\; Mark your ca
lendars! The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will host it
s next quarterly meeting. Attend in person or watch online! Experienced Learning<
/p> Mountain Stewards Summer Camp Our Mountain Stewards summer camp
s are expedition-style programs with a stewardship focus. We offer differe
nt camps for ages 8-18 and all experience levels. Join us as we climb moun
tains\, traverse caves\, and navigate through West Virginia&rsquo\;s beaut
iful and diverse forests. As we explore each group will take part in age-a
ppropriate service projects. These projects add to the sense of empowermen
t and satisfaction that our campers experience. Browse our options on the
website below\, and please contact us if you ha
ve questions about the best fit for your family. https://expe
rience-learning.org/camps/ Join us as we hike/walk/run/bike along the
Meadow River Rail Trail. This is a flat rail trail along the Beautiful Mea
dow River. This activity is perfect for families and kids <
a href='https://www.facebook.com/events/2007187309326107/'>https://www.facebook.com/events/2007187309326107/ \; Registration is now open for the 12th annua
l RUN FOR IT\, a 2k walk and 5k race hosted by the Tucker Community Founda
tion. Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon presented b
y Kingsford and St. George Medical Clinic https://www.facebook.com/events/202063103927157/ https://www
.facebook.com/events/167706043923483/ Join us for Fayetteville Farm Days\, August
24th through the 26th. Our main event will be Saturday\, August 25 from 9
:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Fayetteville Convention &\; Visitors Bureau. htt
ps://www.facebook.com/events/292331068203281/ The World Sc
out Jamboree is above all an educational event that brings together the wo
rld&rsquo\;s young people to promote peace and mutual understanding and to
develop leadership and life skills.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1435348959834026/ https://ww
w.facebook.com/events/628901477491021/ Join us for the 5th Annual Summersville Lak
e Lighthouse Festival on Saturday\, August 25th\, 2018 from 10am to 6pm he
re on the Lighthouse grounds. Tamarack Artisans and Crafters from througho
ut the state will be showcasing their skills along with live Appalachian m
usic\, great food\, entertainment\, raffles and a Classic Car Show. At the
Gazebo there will be performances from Emma Lea Deal 11am-2pm &\; Rudy
Elvis 3pm-5pm. Meet and Greet the WSAZ TV3 News Anchor\, Taylor Eaton and
the Lighthouse Festival Royalty. The Nicholas County K9's will be doing d
emonstrations near the Gazebo from 2pm-3pm. Cranberry Glades Visitor Cente
r's Ranger Roy Moose will have his Snake Exhibit. The Humane Society and t
he Nicholas County Animal Shelter will have kittens and puppies available
for adoption. All Lighthouse Tours will be $5 per person on the day of the
Festival. https://
www.facebook.com/events/151935632187390/ Were you or someone you know a part of film
ing the legendary 1987 movie 'Matewan'? If so\, Friends of New River Gorge
National River\, in conjunction with the National Coal Heritage Area Auth
ority and Historic Fayette Theater\, is seeking any former cast and crew m
embers to be guests for a weekend of events beginning with a viewing of th
e movie at the Historic Fayette Theater in Downtown\, Fayetteville\, WV\,
on Friday\, September 28\, 2018\, beginning at 6:00 PM. In addition to the
screening\, there will be a short documentary about the making of the mov
ie by WV Filmmaker Jason Brown entitled 'Them That Work.' https://www.facebook.
com/events/368886113516386/ On 29-Sept-2018 from 10:00am to 2:00pm\, th
e US Army Corps of Engineers - Stonewall Jackson Lake and Fishing Report W
V have partnered to have our 4th annual shoreline and land cleanup at the
Little Skin Creek Bridge. Trash bags\, gloves and pickup tools will be pro
vided to use. Please wear closed toe shoes and comfortable/protective clot
hing for your safety. If you have any questions\, please feel free to cont
act coordinator\, Ranger Scott Hannah\, by email Christopher.S.Hannah@usace.army.mil\, or p
hone at 304-269-4588\, press 3. https://www.facebook.com/events/232256567438451/ (pepperoni rolls + beer) x supporting a goo
d cause = Almost Heaven! Once again\, the best chefs from local restaurant
s and bakeries in the Mountain State will present their unique spin on the
iconic WV pepperoni roll. https://www
.facebook.com/events/1899790956946265/ https
://www.facebook.com/events/196936717541692/ Training starts on Monday\, September 10th
for the Active SWV Bridge Day 5K!! Run across the New River Gorge Bridge!!
!! https:
//www.facebook.com/events/241280636713957/ 5K run walk with a 1/2 mile clover run for
the kids following the 5K beautiful run/walk around Historic Jacksons Mill
4H grounds https:/
/www.facebook.com/events/245870536202483/ Friends of th
e Highland Scenic Highway \;Fall litter cleanup.
This citizen-led effort keeps herbicides off our public lands and out of o
ur headwaters. Litter needs picked up before the final mowing of the seaso
n. Meet at the \;Cr
anberry Nature Center at 8am. Call Frank at 304-653-4742 for mo
re info or just come on out! Parkersburg Paddlefest is a fun-filled thre
e-day festival dedicated to people-powered watercraft. Kayaks\, Canoes\, a
nd Stand-up Paddleboards are welcome to come and participate in this uniqu
e event. Point Park\, at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Riv
ers\, is the setting for the first two day&rsquo\;s activities\, and the w
eekend concludes with a lake excursion on Sunday at North Bend State Park
Lake. Paddlefest weekend starts off on Friday night (Sept. 14th) a
t 8 p.m. with a lighted paddle up the Little Kanawha River from Point Park
. Electric lights and glow sticks illuminate the group on this opening nig
ht event. https://www.facebook.com/events/1029180067229188/ \; THE HELVETIA COMMUNITY FAIR
celebrates the rich culture and history of Helvetia\, WV\, a small Swiss
community located in Randolph County. One of the oldest agricultural fairs
(since 1917) in West Virginia\, the Helvetia Community Fair encourages lo
cal families\, friends\, and visitors to celebrate our harvest and our her
itage. https://www.facebook.com/events/29521664
4365670/ Join Community Captain Christina Cowley at
the New River Humane Society every other Saturday from 11am-12:30pm to get
your daily steps in by walking dogs! <
span style='color: #008000\;'>https://www.facebook.com/events/507752469685
690/ Active SWV is proud to announce a new partn
ership with West Virginia State Parks in the New River Gorge region. Activ
e SWV will be hosting First Sunday Hikes led by Community Captains Levi Is
h Moore and Rene Farley Moore at participating state parks in our region.
This collaboration will bring opportunities to offer other Active SWV prog
rams in the State Parks as well as increase visitors to the beautiful Stat
e Parks in West Virginia. https://w
ww.facebook.com/events/108891873299388/ Join Community Captain Christina Cowley at
the New River Humane Society every other Saturday from 11am-12:30pm to get
your daily steps in by walking dogs! <
span style='color: #008000\;'>https://www.facebook.com/events/507752469685
690/ Join Community Captain Christina Cowley at
the New River Humane Society every other Saturday from 11am-12:30pm to get
your daily steps in by walking dogs! <
span style='color: #008000\;'>https://www.facebook.com/events/507752469685
690/ Join us for our Free Herbal Clinic\, Octobe
r 20-21\, at the Salamy Center in Whitesville. Hours to come closer to the
dates. https://www.facebook.com/events/847239908803737/ Outdoor \;two day interactive art and m
usical event. Workshops\, Arts and Crafts Vendors\, Music and Food. \; Active SWV is proud to anno
unce a new partnership with West Virginia State Parks in the New River Gor
ge region. Active SWV will be hosting First Sunday Hikes led by Community
Captains Levi Ish Moore and Rene Farley Moore at participating state parks
in our region. This collaboration will bring opportunities to offer other
Active SWV programs in the State Parks as well as increase visitors to th
e beautiful State Parks in West Virginia. https://www.facebook.com/events/1839661746337882/ Come run or walk with us at the 2nd ANNUAL
FARM 5K! https://www.facebook.com/events/217606815535421/ Join us on Saturday\, September 1st\, 2018\
, at noon at the Beech Fork State Park Boat Launch Area\, as we say goodby
e to summer with a group &ldquo\;Whatever Floats&rdquo\;. This is a family
friendly fun event where we expect to see a lot of creativity. Giant infl
atables\, kayaks\, inner tubes\, homemade boats are all acceptable. If you
can imagine it and it floats\, you're good. https://www.facebook.com/events/651897948496824/ This all-inclusive fundraising event includ
es a 5K Run\, 1 Mile Fun Walk\, Track Relay Event and a Kids 100 meter das
h. This is a family event\, strollers\, wheelchairs and adapted bikes are
welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/220389745287611/ Designed as a community-wide\, family frien
dly event\, the Sunset Chase 5K Fun Run\, will be a timed\, five-kilometer
&ldquo\;race&rdquo\; aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles. The 5K will b
egin prior to dark and participants will &ldquo\;chase&rdquo\; the sunset
- walking every step or sprinting to the finish line where an After Glow P
arty awaits! All participants will enjoy live entertainment\, ice cream su
ndae bar\, and adult beverages to celebrate prior to the awards presentati
on! REGISTER AT WWW.ERCCC.COM https://www.facebook.com/events/15895
3748103552/ Join the Tucker County Fair for another yea
r of rainbow fun and fitness! We will be adding a 2K walk this year with j
ust as much color! Pre-register to receive a t-shirt! Registration starts
at 7:30 with the race start at 8:00 am. Water will be provided. https:/
/www.facebook.com/events/368715010303943/ Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer
vacations and back to school. The Union Area Chamber of Commerce is plann
ing to end summer with an all day party on Main Street in Union\, Monroe C
ounty on Saturday\, Aug. 30. Vendors\, foods\, flea market\, music
and classic car show are being organized. Most area businesses will be op
en all day offering special sales or activities. FRN of Monroe County will
host a pancake breakfast at the Union Rescue Squad. The Monroe County His
torical Society will be holding an open house and dedication of the newly
constructed Carriage House which will showcase beautifully restored antiqu
e carriages and buggies. The Monroe County Arts Alliance is planning sever
al events during the day. To learn more read the article below. Eight Ways to Learn Online with Gra
ntStation Are you interested in learning mor
e this year but aren't sure where to start? Sage Adams\, Chief Technology
Officer and Senior Instructional Designer for GrantStation\, will show you
how to maximize the plethora of online learning resources available on Gr
antStation to enhance your understanding of grantwriting\, grant strategie
s\, grants management\, leadership and governance\, information design\, a
nd nonprofit accounting and finance. In this short webinar we'll take a lo
ok at our exciting fall lineup of live webinars\, recorded webinar offerin
gs\, and other resources available to you through GrantStation (with or wi
thout a Membership). Links and best practices will be provided as well as
a handy guide for the 2018 fall webinar lineup. The webinar will be held o
n Thursday\, September 13\, 2018. Click \;HERE to learn more. \; \; If you are new
to grantwriting\, this webinar is for you! During this 90-minute webinar\
, Alice Ruhnke\, founder and owner of the Grant Advantage\, will teach you
how to use a Program Planning Framework to plan your grant applications s
o they tell a strong\, consistent story. As we go through the Framework\,
each section of a typical grant application will be highlighted with infor
mation on what funders are looking for and tips on how to write that secti
on. By the time the webinar is over\, you will (1) understand what funders
are looking for in grant applications\; (2) be able to decipher confusing
grant-related terminology\; (3) have a usable system to connect all the p
ieces of an application together\; and (4) have strategies to infuse your
organization's strengths in your proposal to make it strong and competitiv
e. This webinar will be held on Wednesday\, September 19\, 2018 at 2 pm ED
T. Click \;HERE to learn
more. \; Logic models are not a passing fad. If you
need to create a logic model for your program\, but don't know where to st
art\, this webinar is for you! Using \;Measuring Program Outcomes:
A Practical Approach from the United Way of America\, Alice Ruhnke w
ill demonstrate why logic models are critical for program planning and eva
luation. During this webinar\, you will learn how to create and use a logi
c model to help you improve services and your impact on your community. Ex
ecutive directors\, program managers\, and grantwriters from a broad range
of human service organizations will benefit from this 90-minute presentat
ion. Click \;HERE to learn more.
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DESCRIPTION: Understanding how donations of products and services can help
leverage grant awards and strengthen your bottom line is one of those ove
rlooked pieces of a funding strategy. In this webinar\, Cynthia Adams\, CE
O of GrantStation\, will walk you through how to build a strong in-kind co
ntributions program\, the types of contributions you can secure\, and how
to use these donations to leverage grant support. The webinar\, which is f
ast paced and full of information about in-kind gifts and the sources that
are providing them\, is a must for almost any organization\, regardless o
f size. Click HERE to learn more.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: \; Understanding
how donations of products and services can help leverage grant awards and
strengthen your bottom line is one of those overlooked pieces of a funding
strategy. In this webinar\, Cynthia Adams\, CEO of GrantStation\, will wa
lk you through how to build a strong in-kind contributions program\, the t
ypes of contributions you can secure\, and how to use these donations to l
everage grant support. The webinar\, which is fast paced and full of infor
mation about in-kind gifts and the sources that are providing them\, is a
must for almost any organization\, regardless of size. Click \;HERE to learn more. \
; This webinar will take participants through
the process of establishing a grants calendar for the next 12 to 18 month
s. Fast-paced\, and filled with action steps\, Cynthia Adams\, CEO of Gran
tStation\, will discuss how to design and adopt a Grant Decision Matrix be
fore beginning the process of building a specific grants strategy for each
project. All participants will also receive a set of worksheets that they
can use to create their own approach to building an overall grantseeking
strategy for their organization. This presentation is geared towards begin
ning and intermediate grantwriters. Advanced grantwriters may also find it
useful as a refresher course. Click \;HERE<
/a> to learn more. TRR Beckley will be doing a over night camp
ing trip with kayaking. We will meet at 12:00pm at camp ground. Take a 10 mile adventure through the Park L
oop in Fayettevile\, Craigs Branch Trail\, and Kaymoor trails. Participant
s will park at the Brooklyn Mine Trail\, be shuttled to Park loop trail an
d hike their way back. htt
ps://www.facebook.com/events/318853441991209/ The webinar\
, titled Modeling Florida Lakes
with BATHTUB\, is scheduled for July 31st at 1pm EST.&n
bsp\;This webinar will discuss the water quality model BATHTUB and its app
lication in modeling nutrients and eutrophication in Florida lakes. BATHTU
B is an empirical model that was developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin
eers and has been utilized for steady-state and nutrient balance calculati
ons for lakes and reservoirs throughout the nation. This webinar will pres
ent basic information on the model selection process\, background informat
ion on the model application\, and examples of how Florida has used BATHTU
B in TMDL development ranging from simple to complex analyses. Registration \;is r
equired. Note: previous
webinars are available HERE. \; Walk through the woods with the moon as you
r guide\, listening to the sounds of the park after dark. Headlamps will b
e provided. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 304-89
4-2129 or emailing \;get
activeinthepark@gmail.com Yoga Hikes Charleston is an active\, fun\,
and social way to have a cardio-based yoga experience while exploring the
great outdoors of hip\, historic Charleston\, WV. Yoga Hikes combine the c
ardio benefits of well-paced hiking with the strengthening moves of yoga f
or a group workout that is accessible to yoga practitioners of all levels.
Come out and join Active SWV Community Capt
ains Bob Matson and Amy Andrews for this unique event as part of the 22nd
Annual Appalachian Festival. We will be riding and walking the McManus Rai
l Trail under the full moon. Head lamps\, reflectors\, helmets and glow st
ick will be provided for all participant. https://www.facebook.com/events/1168140119991910/ You&rsquo\;ll get 40 hours of training duri
ng a 12-week program where you&rsquo\;ll learn about a variety of things i
ncluding: botany\, plant propagation\, entomology\, pesticides and pest ma
nagement\, plant disease\, soil and fertilizers\, turfgrass management\, v
egetable gardening\, gardening equipment\, tree fruits\, small fruit\, pru
ning\, landscape design\, woody ornamentals\, indoor plants\, herbaceous p
lants\, garden animals and teaching methods. Cost is $100 to cover the cos
t of the book Due to the interest in the original event\,
we'll be hosting Free Fishing Friday every Friday in September\, weather
permitting. Bring your own gear and bait\, and enjoy Free Fishing at Camp
Virgil Tate! Our small pond is perfect for teaching anglers of all ages th
e basics\, but we also welcome experienced anglers. Species found in our p
ond include bluegill\, largemouth bass\, catfish\, and grass carp. No fish
ing license needed. https://www.facebook.com/events/250263162
484198/ Registration is handled by Road Scholar by
calling 877.426.8056 or go to www.roadscholar.org https://www.facebook.com/events/695257090819952/?event_tim
e_id=695257104153284%3Fti Birds of a feather
https://www.facebook.com/events/2061931034024800/?event_time_id=
2061931064024797%3Fti For the first time ever\, Tug Valley Road R
unners Club Presents: the Fastest\, Dirtiest\, and the Oldest\, Inaugural
Race Series! https://www.facebook.com/events/248339575754012/ Each Tuesday through August\, you're invite
d to climb aboard our Little Sorrel cruise boat for a Taco Tuesday Lake Cr
uise! https://www.facebook.com/events/327258901142966/ Join me on the lawn at West Virginia Wesley
an College every Monday at 7PM for an outdoor community flow! Classes will
begin in June and run all summer long. We'll practice in front of the Wes
ley Chapel in the grass. This class is open to all levels. Please bring yo
ur own yoga mat &\; water bottle. Check my Facebook page the day of whe
n it's raining or cold. Class is weather permitting. These classes are don
ation based. Donate what you can. - wvyogagirl.com Cli
ck \;HERE to learn more. \; Dragon Boat Racing is a great team building
and networking experience. Some businesses use this event to have an empl
oyee picnic while others take advantage of making it a team building event
. Whatever the reason\, gather your group for a unique experience of paddl
ing a 46 foot long dragon boat on the Ohio River! <
span style='color: #008000\;'>https://wvtourism.com/event/dragon-boat-race
-2/ Sleepy Creek HarFest returns October 5-7 to
Sleepy Creek on the Potomac in Berkeley Springs\, WV. The annual camp-out
offers a stellar line-up of local roots music and national superstars\, w
ith added attractions such as playgrounds\, parades\, face-painting\, food
\, arts &\; crafts\, late night bonfires\, and open jam circles. https://www.facebo
ok.com/events/293502044526897/ When
: Saturday\, November 10\, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join our team of educators and entomologists for a brief immersi
on in the world of aquatic macroinvertebrates! We&rsquo\;ll use \;the
newly enhanced website (containing 150 taxa) as our tool for engagement and unders
tanding\, and to assist you with your own identification needs or in your
role as educator or trainer in aquatic insects. We&rsquo\;ll be diving dee
per into the order Trichoptera and the amazing world of the net-spinning f
amily Hydropsyc
hidae. Tim
e will be spent mostly in our learning laboratory working through differen
t identification experiences\, with a small portion outside to do some liv
e collections. What to bring: The Stroud Center will provide:
Our partners in creating this NSF-funded website from the
Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie-Mellon University will be
on hand studying how the site can help with teaching and learning macroin
vertebrate ID. You will be invited to participate in this voluntary st
udy. Please initiate your check p
ayment online. \;Make check payable to Strou
d Water Research Center and write &ldquo\;Aquatic ID Workshop&rdquo\; on t
he memo line. You may mail your check to \;Education Department\,
Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19711\, \;or bring it with you to the workshop. If you misse
d the first round of sign-ups\, now is your chance! The \;Gre
enbrier Valley Conservation District will reopen sign-ups for the
FY26 AgEP cost-share program from September 1 through September 30\, 2025
. Refer to the \; Friday - Entertainment\, 8-10 pm\; Saturday
\, Towboat Tour\; Riverworks Discovery Presentation\; Inflatables\; Kids G
ames Noon- 2 pm\; concessions\; Line Throw Contest for adults\; kayak race
s\; and fireworks\, 9:30 pm https://wvtourism.com/event/tribute-to-the-river-4/
Event by&nbs
p\;Mon River Trails Conservancy Calling all witches and warlocks! The Mon River Trails Cons
ervancy and Morgantown Area Paddlers are hosting a meet-up paddle to haunt
the Mon River! Join in at the Walnut Street Landing. For those of you without water crafts of your ow
n\, you can rent from Morgantown Adventure Outfitters located next to the
boat launch. They have single and double kayaks and paddleboards. Cost $20
per person for 3 hours. \; There will be some halloween hats and decorations available for a dona
tion to the Mon River Trails Conservancy or come dressed to haunt!Cancelle
d if inclement weather. ---&
gt\; Learn more here.&n
bsp\; WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB) invites y
ou to attend the \;Quality Assurance Project Plan ( All work performed by or on
behalf of EPA involving environmental information operations shall be imp
lemented in accordance with an approved QAPP. \;Watershed group
s using Clean Water Act §\;319 grants (either Watershed Project Grants
or AGOs) must complete a QAPP and have it approved in order to spend thos
e funds on data collection. WIB hopes to make QAPPs easier with these trai
ning sessions. Martin Christ\, \;
Northern Basin Coordinator l West Virginia Department of
Environmental Protection l Division of Water and Waste Ma
nagement l Watershed Improvement Branch
l Mobile: 304-932-5741 - Office: 304-926-0499 ext. 30205<
/span> Friends of B
lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to
begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re
cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts
come along. \; If you wa
nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or
make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th
e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery in Thomas. We caravan to the work site fro
m there. \; Volu
nteering opportunities include: The
Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority (BCSWA) will provi
de free mulch on a first come\, first serve basis\, throughout the month o
f August. The mulch is professionally produced\, has been screened\, and c
ontains no chemicals or dyes. It is made from recycled brush and old Chris
tmas trees. There is a limit
of four loader-sized buckets/visit. It is bulk only\, not bagged\, unless
the customer brings their own and is willing to shovel it. Open trucks an
d trailers will be loaded by BCSWA staff. The mulch is available at the Gr
apevine Rd and South Berkeley recycling centers. Grapevine is open from 9-
5 Mon-Sat and South Berkeley is open Tue-Sat\, 9-5. \;
Questions? Email office@berkeleycountyrecycl
ingcenter.com or call: 304-267-9370. The Conferen
ce will be held in-person at Glade Springs Resort near Beckley\, Join us o
n Friday for a multitude of presentations and workshops featuring Trail Pr
ofessionals from across WV. On Saturday\, pick from six different Field Tr
ips highlighting projects and areas local to the New River Gorge region. C
heck out our full agenda here. \; Click-here
to register. Conference scholarships are available. Please email Lisa@wvtrail.org for more
information. This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here
. In this issue: The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcom
ing activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and
highlights important information. The Stat
ewide Make It Shine and Adopt-A-Highway programs showcase West Virginians'
commitment to a cleaner environment More than 6\,000 volunteers joined forces across West Virgin
ia this spring to clean up more than 140 tons of litter from roadways\, st
reams\, trails\, and public lands. Through the WVDEP Make It Shine and Ado
pt-A-Highway programs\, volunteers helped clear nearly 900 miles of roadwa
y and streambanks\, reclaiming dumpsites and improving the state&rsquo\;s
natural beauty. The Make It Shine event\, held dur
ing the first two weeks of April\, recorded 143 cleanup projects involving
3\,883 volunteers. Their efforts resulted in the cleanup of 168 miles of
roadway\, 53.15 miles of stream\, and 23.3 miles of trail. Volunteers also
reclaimed 89 illegal dumps\, collected 692 tires\, and removed 97.6 tons
of litter. In total\, 99 acres of public land were reclaimed during the in
itiative. On April 26\, the
WVDEP's Adopt-A-Highway
spring cleanup brought out 2\,168 volunteers from 280 community groups\, w
ho cleaned approximately 650 miles of state roads. Their efforts yielded 4
4.8 tons of trash and 148 discarded tires. Both cleanup efforts are organized through the WVDEP&rsquo\
;s Rehabilitation Environmental Actio
n Plan (REAP)\, which oversees statewide litter control and recyc
ling programs. The WVDEP extends its sincere gratitude to every volunteer
who gave their time and energy this spring to help keep West Virginia clea
n\, scenic\, and wild. For m
ore WVDEP news and information\, go to https://dep.wv.gov. Also\, connect
with the agency on all social media platforms. Follow @DEPWV on Twitter\, Like us on Facebook at WV's §\;319-Pr
ogram \;and partners will be touring multiple project sites in Wes
t Virginia's Eastern Panhandle (EP). The purpose of the tour is to highlig
ht some of WV's watershed projects for EPA Region III. EPA provides fundin
g through the \;Clean Water Act §\;319<
/a> to states and tribes so that nonpoint project implementation an
d planning work can occur. T
he sites are scattered throughout the region but mostly located in the upp
er EP. \;Click-he
re for a site map\, which is a work in progress\, and co
ntact WV's \;§\;319 Coordinator for more details. \; Click-here to review the 2019 tour\, which was the last live-tour. The &sec
t\;319 2020-21 project tours were virtual due to the Covid-19 pandemic.&nb
sp\;Project/tour summary information from the virtaul tours are available
upon request. WVDEP's \;Watershed Improvement Branch \;(WIB) inv
ites you to attend the \; All work performed by or on behalf of EPA involving environmental inform
ation operations shall be implemented in accordance with an approved QAPP.
\;Watershed groups using Clean Water Act §\;319 grants (ei
ther Watershed Project Grants or AGOs) must complete a QAPP and have it ap
proved in order to spend those funds on data collection. WIB hopes to make
QAPPs easier with these training sessions. Martin Chr
ist\, \;Northern Basin Coordinator \;l \;
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection \;l \;Division of Water and Waste Management \;l&
nbsp\;Watershed Improvement Branch \;l \;Mobile: 304-932-5741 - Office: 304-926-0499 ext. 30205 Hosted by: Morgantown City Hall Join
us for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Deckers Creek Pedestrian Brid
ge on July 6 at 11 am. The event will take place on the Greenmont side of
the bridge\, which is located near Stanley's Spot Dog Park on the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail. https://www.facebook.com/events/6384
19049853139/ Free Webinar The Era of Advanced Omics &ndash\; Proteomic Analysis of Microb
ial Communities Microbial Insights is pleased to have Kat
e Kucharzyk\, PhD for a free webinar on proteomics Dr. Kucharzyk i
s a Principal Research Scientist with Battelle Memorial Institute in Colum
bus Ohio. Since joining Battelle in 2014\, Kate has served as a Principal
Investigator on projects focusing on monitoring and application of bioreme
diation processes in contaminated sites. \; Some of wh
at she will be covering: Developments in genome-based sc
ience\, founded on high-throughput DNA sequencing\, enable a view of the m
olecular machinery of life. More recent advancement has expanded experimen
tal technologies to the field of environmental microbiology providing an i
nsight into the whole community sequence information of microbial members
from various ecological communities. While genomic information pro
vides details about the potential machinery and community composition that
may be employed to sustain specific functions\, it does not reveal the fi
ner-level details of actual expression\, activity and function that is enc
oded in RNA and proteins. Metaproteomics provides a direct measure of micr
obial activity through detection of proteins of interest\, resulting in in
formation on molecular processes used by microorganisms. It can provide di
rect evidence that biodegradation is actively occurring at a site. Data ge
nerated from proteomic analyses can be used to enhance site characterizati
on\, optimize remedy selection\, enable remedy modification from active to
passive\, determine effectiveness of existing remedies to expedite respon
se complete and site closure. \; WVDEP is now
taking submissions for the 17th Annual West Virginia Operation
Wildflower 2020 &ldquo\;Roadsides in Bloom&rdquo\; calendar contest. The
deadline for entries is September 1. The following rules for the contest a
pply: Entries can be submitted via email to \;DEP.AAH@wv.gov or regular mail to: WV Operation Wildflower\, WV Department of Environment
al Protection\, 601 57th Street\, S.E\, Charleston\, WV 25304.
Attn: Roadsides in Bloom Calendar Contest \; The West Vir
ginia Watershed Network invites you to the Virtual Watershed Social Hour.<
/span> Dave Bassage will present ab
out his work as New River Gorge Program Coordinator with New River Conserv
ancy coordinating river cleanups and water quality monitoring and improvem
ent projects\, as well as touch on his work on the Meadow River trail. In his NRC role he coordinates
the New River Clean Water Alliance\, a coalition of non profits\, state an
d local agencies and municipalities\, and individuals focused on maintaini
ng and improving water quality in the WV portion of the New River Watershe
d. Join the meeting at:
\;https://meet.google.com/zao-frco-xyo?hs=224. Join by phon
e at: \;1 414-909-7528 \;- \;PIN: 415528398 \; \
; Email \;Martin.J.Christ@w
v.gov \;if you would like a Google Calendar Invitation to the even
t. Friends of B
lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to
begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re
cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts
come along. \; If you wa
nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or
make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th
e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery at 571 Douglas Rd\, Thomas\, WV 26292. We
caravan to the work site from there. \; Volunteering opportunities include: Semi-annual
reports are due for watershed projects\, planning projects\, and AGO's. \;Click-Here \;to download a summary of the reporting guidelines.
Note: Final reports do not have to follow the semi-
annual schedule. They are due no later than 30-days following the end of t
he performance period. However\, they can be submitted before that\, such
as during the semi-annula period\, if the project is competed. \; Questions? Email Timothy Craddock. \; The webinar\, titled &ldquo\;Reserv
oir Eutrophication Models on the Wisconsin River&rdquo\;\, is sch
eduled for Thursday\, December 12 at 1 pm Eastern. The Wisconsin R
iver watershed is impaired by significant phosphorus loadings that contrib
ute to eutrophication and algal overgrowths. \; This webinar will give
an overview of eutrophication models for three reservoirs on the Wisconsi
n River that were the focal points of a basin-wide total maximum daily loa
d (TMDL) for total phosphorus (TP). A generalized additive (regression) mo
del was used to evaluate chlorophyll response to TP and to identify site-s
pecific TP criteria that will meet numeric chlorophyll targets to support
recreational uses. A TP mass-balance model with empirical estimates of sed
imentation and release was then used to estimate external loading to meet
the reservoir TP criteria. The webinar will discuss alternative models con
sidered\, with a focus on data requirements\, complexity\, and the endpoin
ts required for management planning. Registration is required https://epawebconferencing.acms.co
m/wisconsin_river/event/registration.html The attached flyer p
rovides additional details. Flyer Webinar 18 Wisconsin River Mo
dels-508.pdf No more than
three minutes after Dylan and I pulled out of the driveway\, we realized
we forgot our wallets and headlamps. After going through the mental checkl
ist\, we turned the car around and headed toward Seneca Rocks. It was a cool\
, drizzly day in the mountains. Slate-blue clouds sank into the folds of t
owering ridges. Torrential downpours and dense fog obscured dark trees and
Seneca&rsquo\;s hulking fin of Tuscarora sandstone. \; We were en route to search for the elusive
eastern hellbend
er (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis)\, the largest salamand
er in North America\, and third-largest in the world. After passing Seneca
Rocks\, we continued toward the Greenbrier River to meet up with Madison
Ball and Lisa Maraffa of Friends of the Ch
eat (FOC)\, a nonprofit committed to restoring\, preserving\, and prom
oting the Cheat River watershed. Madison\, starte
d her quest for hellbenders in 2020. \; WV Stream Pa
rtner VISTA&rsquo\;s will work with watershed groups across the state. The
VISTA's will work to increase organizational capacity and enhance environ
mental stewardship. Stream Partner VISTA's will focus on projects that bri
ng attention to watershed work\, spark tourism and bring economic developm
ent to the communities they serve. They will foster new partnerships\, inc
rease membership and financial support by creating unique and exciting opp
ortunities that connect economic development to our streams and rivers. Office lo
cations: \; Benefits: To learn more about WVDEP&rsquo\;s Stream Partners Program <
span style='color: #0000ff\;'> If you need more information or have questions\, email Jennifer Pauer and Gwennan Ric
hmond. \;
Map
Your Schoolyard with Habitat Network
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tWatch Your Birds
Map
Your Schoolyard with Habitat Network
Nes
tWatch Your Birds
NGS
S in Action: Meeting NGSS Standards Year-round through Outdoor Learning
NGS
S in Action: Meeting NGSS Standards Year-round through Outdoor Learning
Meet at Shrewsbury Hollow in front of the Kanawha State Fo
rest Nature Center (former pool complex). Registration begins at 8:30 AM w
ith hikes starting at 9:00AM.
$5.00 for adults
$2.00 for
kids under 16
How much does it cost?
This 2.5 day w
orkshop has a sliding scale fee of $75-$400 based on income and ability to
pay. This fee covers lodging\, six workshop meals\, and materials. \;
Full scholarships are available on a needs-basis.You don&rsquo\;t have to be
a survivalist to feel at home in the woods. This weekend is about finding
inspiration and your comfy zone in nature. Yoga\, forest fitness\, wild p
lant medicine &\; food\, woodland skills\, delicious healthy meals\, cr
afts\, and music&hellip\;choose to do it all\, or take this time to breath
e\, rest\, meander at your own pace. Wouldn't that be nice? \; \;
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SUMMARY:Watershed and Stormwater conference abstracts
DESCRIPTION:National Watershed and Stormwater Conference abstracts are due
The Center for Watershed Protection requests abstracts for its 2019 Nation
al Watershed and Stormwater Conference\, “Building Resiliency in our Water
sheds in an Era of Uncertainty.” The conference will be held April 29–May
2\, 2019 in historic Charleston\, South Carolina—a coastal gem and fabulou
s location for the conference that is sure to attract a diverse set of att
endees from the region as well as participants from across the country. Pr
e-conference workshops will take place on the afternoon of April 29\, 2019
. All abstracts are due November 19\, 2018. Note: if accepted\, you must
register for the conference at a speaker rate for a minimum of 1 day for t
he day of your presentation. Sponsorship opportunities\, which provide fre
e registration and many other benefits\, are also available. Visit the con
ference website to learn more at https://www.cwp.org/2019-national-confere
nce/
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SUMMARY:ICPRB news
DESCRIPTION:ICPRB News The Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan
is the culmination of an ICPRB multi-year\, collaborative process that e
ngaged diverse stakeholders. The plan describes a shared vision for the ba
sin\, identifies water resources issues of interstate and/or basin wide si
gnificance\, and recommends actions for achieving the shared vision. Conti
nuing enhancements to the plan are moving forward despite the coronavirus
through a series of online workshops scheduled for August and September. I
n this issue: Recreational Access to the South Branch Potomac River in Ham
pshire County\; What's in a Name? The Potomac River\; 10 Wonderful Hikes I
n West Virginia\; Federal finding blames train engineer for Harpers Ferry
derailment\; Graffiti increases along C&O Canal\; Danger in and Around Gre
at Falls\; Update Regarding MD’s Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation\; Al
exandria utility trims its rate increase\; Shipwrecks in small Maryland ba
y gives rise to a 'wildlife mecca'\; Smaller-than-normal dead zone predict
ed for the Chesapeake in 2020\; Respect the Shenandoah: Initiative aims to
promote sustainable growth in region\; DGIF issues alert about invasive f
ish species\; Mercury Bioaccumulation in Freshwater Fishes of the Chesapea
ke Bay Watershed Click-Here to learn more…
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DESCRIPTION:ICPRB News The ICPRB Section for Water Cooperative Supply Opera
tions on the Potomac (CO-OP) has issued its August Water Supply Outlook\,
predicting a near-normal probability of releases from the Washington metro
politan area’s back-up water supply reservoirs for the 2020 summer and fal
l seasons. In this issue:Isaias causes bacteria levels to soar in some DC
rivers and creeks\; Toxic algae growing in Rock Creek Regional Park\; Virg
inia parks and preserves see big crowds — and damage \; Check out ICPRB’s
Is it Safe to Swim page…Can You Swim In Rock Creek?\; PCB cleanup makes un
even progress\; Chesapeake Bay Program reports overall decline in nitrogen
\, sediment pollution\; Volunteers make it their mission to clean up Conoc
ocheague Creek\; Local business donates $20\,000 to buy amphibious vehicle
for creek cleanup\; Mountaineer Gas eyeing plans to meet peak demand by t
ruck\; Environmental Impact of Maryland highway expansion Click-here for m
ore details.
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SUMMARY:Heal the North Fork
DESCRIPTION:This is the 1st of a five-event series designed to provide volu
nteers a taste of conservation efforts. Event 1 is a stream cleanup of Whi
tes Run. Safety vests\, gloves\, grabbers\, bags and lunch will be provide
d. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes\, and bring your waders. Meeting loc
ation is the Seneca Trail parking area - be there by 9 am. See the flyer f
or more information. 2023HealTheNFork.pdf
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SUMMARY:Volunteer for FOB
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the Nation
al Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restorat
ion project\, and we recently were awarded an additional grant from Domini
on to help our efforts come along. If you want to volunteer\, contact sam
antha@saveblackwater.org to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions
! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at the Buxton and Lan
dstreet Gallery in Thomas\, WV 26292. We caravan to the work site from the
re. Volunteering opportunities include: Identify and remove invasive spec
ies Plant natives species & learn about their positive impacts
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entered for a chance to \;win a \;FREE
\;HALO Wireless Soil pH Meter&nbs
p\;(normally valued at $225). One lucky winner&n
bsp\;will be announced at the end of the webinar on May 7th!An A+ proposal budget provides an honest\, co
mplete\, and clear picture of the total value of everything it takes to do
our work successfully. It also stands as an invaluable management and eva
luation tool when it comes to running the grant-funded program. So&hellip\
;how do we get there from here? That's the question Maryn Boess will explo
re in this down-to-earth\, myth-busting session. Here is what you'll take
away from this session: You'll understand the importance of taking a 'tota
l value' approach to budget-building\, to clearly and compellingly show th
e value of everything it takes to do our work successfully. You'll learn w
hy the form the grantmaker gives you is (almost always) the wrong tool for
planning your budget&mdash\;and what you can use instead. You'll have the
chance to whip out your calculator and try your hand at thinking through
some of the 'total-value' challenges in our real-life scenario&mdash\;some
are pretty tricky! You'll get a behind-the-scenes view of how grantmakers
evaluate your proposal budget and what your budget tells them about your
organization. And we'll clear away the confusion around the value of volun
teer time\, accounting for 'match\,' handling administrative/indirect cost
s\, and other perennially perplexing budget issues. BONUS: In this session
\, you'll be introduced to GrantsMagic U's exclusive Master Budget Plannin
g Checklist and Worksheet\, a powerful planning tool to help you craft a b
udget that is comprehensive\, realistic\, and bullet-proof&mdash\;and that
will work for you\, your organization\, and your grantmaking partners.
Learn more at: \;https://wvd
nr.gov/natural-resources-commission/
Direc
tions: Starting from Hico\, WV Hwy 19 North/ Midland Trail Rt 60. Exit\, G
o East Towards Rainelle. Turn Left onto 41N\, travel approx 3 miles and tu
rn Right on to Quinwood/Nutterville RD. ollow Quinwood/ Nutterville RD for
.3 Miles\, Rail Trail And Parking are to your Right.
For more
information about bringing Active SWV programs and volunteer opportunities
to your home town call 304-254-8488\, or email erin@activeswv.com.
This year&rsquo\;s race will start at 11 a.m. Saturday\,
Sept. 29 in the town of Davis during the Leaf Peepers Festival. The 2k co
urse is 1.2 miles around town\, walk only and the 5k is 3.1 miles and wind
s through the town. The 5k is USATF sanctioned and the course is for walke
rs and competitive runners.
The registration cost is $10 with
half of the entry fee supporting a charity of the participant&rsquo\;s cho
ice. Individuals or teams can register online at raceros
ter.com/16461 or visit www.tuckerfou
ndation.net/run to download an entry form or event packet.
The Blackwater Canyo
n Half Marathon route will be down the beautiful Blackwater Canyon trail\,
running from Thomas\, WV to Parsons\, WV. The downhill course along this
iconic regional trail will interest runners and bring visitors to trail co
mmunities. We want to promote and share the beauty and value of our beauti
ful trail and our communities. The half marathon is one of the fastest gro
wing race distances\, and a local race will help increase local trail use
and healthy communities.
Last year the Highlands Trail Foundati
on hosted the 2nd Annual Kingsford Allegheny Highlands Trail 20 Miler and
Relay. We earned several positive reviews and drew runners from around the
region. One runner deemed our race &ldquo\;the best kept secret&rdquo\; i
n the region. Unfortunately\, as a result of the Corridor H construction a
long the Allegheny Highlands Trail we are unable to safely hold the 20 mil
e race this year\, and the Highlands Trail Foundation has decided instead
to host a half marathon (13.1 miles).
Proceeds from this year&r
squo\;s event will benefit the Highlands Trail Foundation and support our
ongoing work to develop recreational trail opportunities in the Potomac Hi
ghlands of West Virginia. The Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon will help fu
nd Allegheny Highlands Trail maintenance and development\, and it will als
o link our exceptional trail communities together while promoting health a
nd physical fitness.Visit the Putnam Farmers Market for Kids Day at the Market. Bri
ng your kids and have fun in the sun with a variety of activities during K
ids Day. Plus we'll have great local produce vendors and local arts and cr
afts vendors to enjoy too! We will be located at The Putnam County Valley
Park.
This event will feature many of our local farms in the area. Mee
t local farmers\; enjoy farm demonstrations\, crafts\, and fun activities
for the kids. The Fayetteville Farmers Market will also be going on from 7
:30 am-11: 30 am. New to this year we will be hosting Fayette County farm
tours. Participating farms will be opening up for public tours on Friday\,
August 24th and Sunday\, August 26th. Stay tuned for our farm tour schedu
le. Head over to one of our amazing restaurants in town to enjoy a farm-to
-fork meal. Participating Fayetteville restaurants will be running special
s featuring farm fresh ingredients.
We are looking for farmers
to represent their local farms or for farmers willing to offer hands-on de
mos at the event. For more information call 304-574-1500 or email Tabitha@visitfayettevillewv.com. \; Join me on the lawn at West Virginia Wesleyan College every Monda
y at 7PM for an outdoor community flow! Classes will begin in June and run
all summer long. We'll practice in front of the Wesley Chapel in the gras
s. This class is open to all levels. Please bring your own yoga mat &\;
water bottle. Check my Facebook page the day of when it's raining or cold
. Class is weather permitting.
These classes are donation base
d. Donate what you can.
wvyogagirl.com \;
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SUMMARY:World Scout Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:The World Scout Jamboree is above all an educational event that
brings together the world’s young people to promote peace and mutual unde
rstanding and to develop leadership and life skills. The 24th World Scout
Jamboree will feature the hallmarks of past world jamboree programs\, such
as the Global Development Village\, the World Scout Centre\, a special su
stainability initiative\, and the socialization elements that allow partic
ipants to make lifelong friends from around the world. Unlike any other yo
uth event\, the World Scout Jamboree invites you to surround yourself in d
iverse global cultures by joining your new Scouting friends at a single de
stination for 12 unforgettable days. The jamboree experience extends beyon
d your home—and beyond the boundaries of our countries—to create a global
adventure that will last a lifetime! https://www.facebook.com/events/14353
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The 24th World Scout Jamboree will feature the hallmarks of pa
st world jamboree programs\, such as the Global Development Village\, the
World Scout Centre\, a special sustainability initiative\, and the sociali
zation elements that allow participants to make lifelong friends from arou
nd the world.
Unlike any
other youth event\, the World Scout Jamboree invites you to surround yours
elf in diverse global cultures by joining your new Scouting friends at a s
ingle destination for 12 unforgettable days. The jamboree experience exten
ds beyond your home&mdash\;and beyond the boundaries of our countries&mdas
h\;to create a global adventure that will last a lifetime! \; This is going to be one of the most exciting events for the City
of Logan! Come and celebrate the opening of Shawnee Island. We will have a
Kayak Float\, Special Picnic\, Movie and Campfire to celebrate.
Keep your eyes on this page for more details! We are excited to celebra
te our heritage\, our City and give our area something to enjoy and be pro
ud of!
The s
creening is being hosted by these three organizations on the 31st annivers
ary of the film and in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of New River Go
rge National River in West Virginia and the 10th Annual Hidden History Wee
kend at New River Gorge National River\, Inc. The film was shot in Thurmon
d\, WV\, and in other towns and areas around New River Gorge National Rive
r\, and on Saturday\, September 29\, the National Park Service will conduc
t tours of Historic Thurmond and many of the areas used during the filming
. National Coal Heritage will have an exhibit of film memorabilia in their
building in Mt. Hope\, WV\, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM free and open to the
public.
Attendees to the screening are asked for a $5 donation
at the door. Admission for all cast and crew members will be free\, and w
e ask that you please let us know you can attend by contacting Beth Eppers
on at 304.575.7479. Also let Beth know if you have any memorabilia of your
own you would like to bring to share with those in attendance. Watch for
more details and updates!! We hope to hear from you and see you there!!
Come out and enjoy live\, local WV
music (courtesy of The Band Wagon) and local WV artisans. Funds raised will s
upport Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central West Virginia.
Let's celebrate the history and heritage of Wild\, Wonderful West Virgini
a\, while also supporting the future of West Virginia children. If you're
a food\, beverage or merchandise vendor and would like more information\,
email Megan at megan@biglittlewv.or
g. \; The Mountain State Kayak Anglers will be hosting a kayak fishing
tournament on September 22nd as part of the West Virginia National Hunting
\, Fishing\, and Paddle Sports Days at Stonewall Resort. MSKA is a family
oriented fishing club that aims to get more families outdoors and enjoying
our natural resources. We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy everyt
hing the show has to offer and bring your kayak if you want to participate
in this historical fishing tournament. Please follow this event page to s
tay updated on everything related to the kayak fishing tournament. To anyo
ne new to kayak tournament fishing\, MSKA will release several tutorials o
n this event page that goes over the basics of tournament fishing prior to
the event.
This is a beginner level class that will start with short w
alk/run intervals until we work our way up to running the full 5K distance
. The cost of the class is $50 for the 6 week course. Please message RunCoach Miss
y to register for class and follow the ticket link above to register f
or the race.
The main event on Saturday (Sept. 15th) 8 a.m. to 2 p
.m.\, provides a unique opportunity to paddle a three-mile stretch of the
Ohio River\, from Point Park downriver to Blennerhassett Island and back\,
while commercial traffic is restricted on the Ohio River. No worries abou
t being run over by barges. Safety watercraft will be on hand to slow priv
ate motorized craft passing through. On Blennerhassett Island\, the staff
and volunteers at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will be welc
oming Paddlefest participants to tours of the Blennerhassett Mansion\, hor
se-drawn wagon rides\, and special events and activities. (an additional f
ee)
Temple Challenge\, Full Circle Yoga\, and Appalachian Disc Golf w
ill all be offering additional activities for those interested once they r
each the island.
Saturday evening (Sept. 15th)\, 6 p.m. to 10
p.m. - Paddlefest participants are encouraged to attend &ldquo\;The Downto
wn Throwdown&rdquo\;. The Throwdown is a craft brew and barbecue blowout t
hat features fantastic food\, frosty beverages and live local performers m
aking inspired music! It takes place in Parkersburg&rsquo\;s Bi-centennial
Park\, just three blocks from Point Park in historic downtown Parkersburg
.
Sunday (Sept 16th)\,11 a.m. - Before heading back home\, the
festival offers a FREE farewell lake paddling excursion on North Bend Stat
e Park Lake. The lake\, located about 40 minutes east of Parkersburg in be
autiful North Bend State Park\, is only 17 years old and still has lots of
standing trees in the water which have become habitat for what is arguabl
y the largest congregation of Red-headed woodpeckers in the United States.
It offers a scenic and serene final paddling trip with which to end a won
derfully wet weekend!
Registered Parkersburg Paddlefest Partici
pants are insured by the American Canoe Association (ACA) throughout the d
uration of the event.
Farmers\, artisans\, and children display their work at
the Helvetia Community Hall the second full weekend in September. Canned g
reen beans\, yellow squash\, pfeffernü\;sse cookies\, tatting\, wildfl
ower arrangements\, 4-H projects\, watercolor paintings\, and much more li
ne the hall to honor the past year and to uphold our history. Just beyond
the blue ribbon exhibits\, the kitchen bustles with volunteers who prepare
food for a day full of celebration. Festivities include a parade\, Swiss
folk dancing\, Fahnenschwingen (Swiss flag swinging)\, Alphorn playing\, y
odeling\, field games\, relays\, and a square dance.
You will not only be impr
oving your health but you will improve the quality of life for the dogs by
providing them with exercise and social interaction\, this will help them
get adopted.
&ldquo\;Walking dogs is not only a great way to e
xercise and get outside\, but it helps socialize and exercise abandoned an
d neglected animals. It helps them gain trust and behavior skills that are
greatly needed for them to get adopted.&rdquo\;
Bluestone State Park\, wild and wonde
rful &ndash\; you&rsquo\;ll find both at Bluestone State Park. This wilder
ness park\, located five miles south of Hinton in southern West Virginia\,
is best known for Bluestone Lake\, the state&rsquo\;s third-largest body
of water. The park&rsquo\;s 2\,155 acres of forest and rugged mountain ter
rain are perfect for hiking\, fishing and camping.
Enter the pa
rk from rt. 20 and follow the main\, paved\, road to the park headquarters
. From there follow signs for Old Mill Campground and then continue to a s
mall parking area near an iron gate. We will be walking a section of the p
aved park road and through the tent camp grounds for a round trip of about
1.5 miles. For more information about the Active SWV State park tour plea
se call 304-254-8488\, or email info@activ
eswv.
You will not only be impr
oving your health but you will improve the quality of life for the dogs by
providing them with exercise and social interaction\, this will help them
get adopted.
&ldquo\;Walking dogs is not only a great way to e
xercise and get outside\, but it helps socialize and exercise abandoned an
d neglected animals. It helps them gain trust and behavior skills that are
greatly needed for them to get adopted.&rdquo\;
You will not only be impr
oving your health but you will improve the quality of life for the dogs by
providing them with exercise and social interaction\, this will help them
get adopted.
&ldquo\;Walking dogs is not only a great way to e
xercise and get outside\, but it helps socialize and exercise abandoned an
d neglected animals. It helps them gain trust and behavior skills that are
greatly needed for them to get adopted.&rdquo\;
In this clinic you can meet one-on-one with experienced
and student herbalists to discuss how herbal remedies\, nutritional chang
es\, and lifestyle adaptations can help your body heal. This is a free cli
nic and no payment is necessary\, however donations are welcome.
This clinic is proud to host herbalists Ryn Midura and Katja Swift from
the Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism\, as well as local herbali
sts Maureen Farrell\, Hannah Spencer\, and Jen Osha Buysse. More announcem
ents about volunteers to come!
Carnifex Ferry Battle
field State Park sets on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon\, the 156-acre
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an important Civil War battle si
te. The park is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail\, which links more t
han 300 historical sites in 16 states\, and commemorates the 1861 Battle o
f Carnifex Ferry\, a major Union victory that led to the eventual Confeder
ate withdrawal from western Virginia. Carnifex Ferry is one of the oldest
state parks in the United States and is a popular site for Civil War reena
ctments.
Trail TBA. For more information about the Active SWV S
tate park tour please call 304-254-8488\, or email info@activeswv.
Last year YOUR registration and sponsorship support h
elped us raise over $3\,500 for our local fire and rescue teams: The Capon
Valley Volunteer Fire Department and the Wardensville Volunteer Rescue Sq
uad. Run or walk the beautiful back fields of the farm\, wrapped by the Ca
capon River.
Register today Online or In-store: https://www.wardensvillegarden
market.org/farm5k
The boat launch a
rea is located inside Beech Fork State Park campgrounds in Barboursville\,
WV. If you follow the 'Get Directions' button at the top of the screen\,
Google will take you to right to us. Motorized boats will still be on the
lake but are barred from participating. Jet skis and motorized boats over
10 hp are still not allowed on the lake. Boaters out on the lake are advis
ed to take extra precautions to avoid floaters.
All participan
ts\, no matter their age\, must wear a life jacket or they will not be all
owed to launch their float. Anyone&rsquo\;s float that does not make it an
d sinks\, must be retrieved from the lake to prevent lake litter. All ages
welcome\, but children must have a parent or guardian on the water with t
hem. Children under six must be on or in a parent or guardian's float. Lif
eguards will be stationed throughout the Regatta area\, but participants a
re reminded that this is an outdoor activity that carries inherent risks.
The organizers and staff reserve the right to disallow floats that they se
em unsafe and/or not family friendly.
All of the activities we
share are located at Beech Fork State Park\, which is on the Barboursville
side of the lake\, where the campground is. The address is 5601 Long Bran
ch Road\, Barboursville\, WV\, 25504 for your GPS. As much as we love and
appreciate the work done by the Corps of Engineers at the dam side\, we ar
e not affiliated with them.
5K Run- Runners will start at the WVU Coliseum Track
and wind through the beautiful WVU Evansdale Campus. Race starts at 10:00
am.
Relay Track Event &ndash\; This team fundraising event allo
ws team members to walk or roll together or take turns around the WVU Trac
k for one hour. Team members can collect donations ahead of time or get pl
edges per lap. Event begins at 10:15 am.
Registration begins at
6:00 pm and the 5k Fun Run begins at 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission:Re
gistration fee $20 (includes t-shirt and wristband to attend the After Glo
w Party). No registration needed for children 5 &\; under but must have
a signed waiver by a parent or guardian. All paid registrants will receiv
e a FREE t-shirt if registered by 9/4/18. Registration fee is non-refundab
le. Inclement weather date is scheduled September 22\, 2018. Want to join
us at the After Glow Party? Buy your wristband for $10!
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Reservations are required. Reserve your
spot by calling 304-894-2129 or emailing getactiveinthepark@gmail.com.
Location: Broo
klyn Mine Trail
Location: Grandview
Yoga Hikes are led Angie Edmunds (E-RYT 200). She is a knowle
dgeable trail guide who will take you on routes that combine hills and dis
tance for a great overall workout.
Yoga Hikes foster a fun soc
ial atmosphere so if you are looking for something awesome to do outdoors
and want to explore more of Charleston\, join us for Yoga Hikes Charleston
. We will be hiking in Kanawha State Forest on the Mossy Rock Trail. Meet
at the pool parking lot at 9:45 am.
Due to insurance restraints
\, the following are NOT permitted on the hikes:
- Dogs
- Pregna
nt women
- Children under 9
Fee is $10 per person.
We will be meeting a
t the 3rd Ave parking area by the McManus Trial in uptown Beckley at 7:30p
m August 25th. Come have some fun and get physically active in an awesome
safe group setting.
After you've fished your fill\, come on up to the Boone Maxw
ell Lodge and join us for our Free Family Movie Night\, which will also be
held every Friday in September from 6pm to 8 pm.
Classes offered this week include: Woodturning with Byron Youn
g\, Larry Weese\; Watercolors with Debbie Lester\; Stained Glass with Step
hanie Danz\; Writing with Colleen Anderson\; and Fiddle with Tesa Dillion<
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We have been putting on monthly races for 6 years
and we have seen the culture of the Tug Valley region transform thru healt
hy eating and active living. Runners may participate in any or all three r
aces but must enter and finish all three in the series to be eligible. Par
ticipants of the series will receive a unique Finisher's medal and shirt (
in addition to individual race medals and shirts from each race)
The entry fee is $10 for the series until July 30.
The Price fee wi
ll increase on August 1 to $15
Enjoy a 2 hour lake cruise with unlimited tacos\, chips
&\; salsa\, dessert and 2 margaritas - all for just $30! Cash bar will
be available for additional beverages during and after the cruise. Kids ti
ckets are also available at just $20/person. This cruise is available to b
oth day guests and overnight guests! Seating is limited and based on avail
ability. The event is subject to weather conditions.
Advance p
urchase tickets are non-refundable\, but in the event of a cancellation du
e to weather\, a voucher will be given for a future date of your choice. T
ickets are available in advance and on the day of (pending availability) b
y calling 304.269.8880 or by visiting both Stillwaters and TJ Muskies Bar
&\; Grill.
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br />TICKETS &\; INFO - www.sleepycre
ekpresents.com \;and many more details at the Facebook link below.
Where: Stroud Water Research Ce
nter
Cost: $5.
See registration instructions below. \;
REGISTRATION INST
RUCTIONS
Check Payments
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hursdays from 1/22/26 to 2/12/26. \;Get on the mailing list for this e
vent through \;This Link.
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SUMMARY:WV Trails conference
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DESCRIPTION:The Conference will be held in-person at Glade Springs Resort n
ear Beckley\, Join us on Friday for a multitude of presentations and works
hops featuring Trail Professionals from across WV. On Saturday\, pick from
six different Field Trips highlighting projects and areas local to the Ne
w River Gorge region. Check out our full agenda here. Click-here to regis
ter. Conference scholarships are available. Please email Lisa@wvtrail.org
for more information.
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ne winning photo will be selected from any photographer&rsquo\;s entries.
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SUMMARY:WV Stream Partner VISTA
DESCRIPTION:WV Stream Partner VISTA’s will work with watershed groups acros
s the state. The VISTA's will work to increase organizational capacity and
enhance environmental stewardship. Stream Partner VISTA's will focus on p
rojects that bring attention to watershed work\, spark tourism and bring e
conomic development to the communities they serve. They will foster new pa
rtnerships\, increase membership and financial support by creating unique
and exciting opportunities that connect economic development to our stream
s and rivers. Office locations: Benefits: 1) Charleston 2) Fairmont 3) Fa
yetteville 4) Romney - $6469 Segal education award - Tuition waiver for WV
residents - Housing and childcare assistance - Professional development T
o learn more about WVDEP’s Stream Partners Program click-here. To learn mo
re about the WV Stream Partner VISTA opportunity read the attached flyer\,
and then apply Here! If you need more information or have questions\, em
ail Jennifer Pauer and Gwennan Richmond. WVStreamPartnersVISTA.pdf
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1) Charleston
2) Fairmont
3) Fayetteville- $6469 \;Segal education awa
rd
- Tuition
waiver for WV residents
- Housi
ng and childcare assistance
- P
rofessional development
Friends of B lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts come along. \;
If you wa nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery at 571 Douglas Rd\, Thomas\, WV. We carava n to the work site from there. \;
Volunteering opportunities include:
Volu nteer West Virginia is accepting applications for Commissioners
Are you passionate about volu nteerism and AmeriCorps? If so\, we are looking for you! Volunteer West Virginia is seeking dedic ated individuals to serve as Commissioners. Similar to a Board of Director s\, Commissioners oversee Volunteer West Virginia's programs and grant pro cess. Commissioners attend four meetings a year\, two of which are in-pers on\, and serve on committees. New Commissioners are selected by the Govern ance Committee and appointments are subject to the Governor&rsquo\;s appro val. Applications will be accepted until October 31st\, 2020.
Benefits
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200930T1928240Z-399841-3472@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201002 SUMMARY:Watershed Academy DESCRIPTION:US EPA's Watershed Academy provides self-paced training modules and webcasts from national experts about a range of watershed management topics. Online training modules Webcasts Additional resources https://www. epa.gov/watershedacademy X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:US EPA's \;Watershed Academy \;provide s \;self-paced training modules and webcasts from national experts abo ut a range of watershed management topics.
https://www.epa.gov /watershedacademy
\;
Request for Public Input About Implementation of the Mississippi River Basin Healthy W atersheds Initiative and the National Water Quality Initiative
A Notice by the Natural Resources Conservation Service on 03/08/2023
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID N RCS-2023-0004. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. All comments received\, including those received by mail\, will be posted wit hout change and will be publicly available.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230313T1843020Z-399841-5188@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T160000 SUMMARY:Volunteer for FOB DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the Nation al Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restorat ion project\, and we recently were awarded an additional grant from Domini on to help our efforts come along. If you want to volunteer\, contact sam antha@saveblackwater.org to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions ! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at the Buxton and Lan dstreet Gallery in Thomas. We caravan to the work site from there. Volunt eering opportunities include: Identify and remove invasive species Plant n atives species & learn about their positive impacts X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of B lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts come along. \;
If you wa nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery in Thomas. We caravan to the work site fro m there. \;
Volu nteering opportunities include:
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Friends of B lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts come along. \;
If you wa nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery in Thomas. We caravan to the work site fro m there. \;
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Join us on f or our \;Free National Preparedness Month Webinar\, \;Get Ready WV!
During this \;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday \;we will discuss tips to prepare for disasters. We will have a special guest\, Kris ta Farley\, from the American Red Cross West Virginia Region\, who will be sharing \;Pet Preparedness Tips! We will also be spotlighting Disaste r Response Volunteer Opportunities with the American Red Cross and Team Ru bicon.
This will be a great use of an hour. Please join us. Register Here!
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230906T1256040Z-399841-5406@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T150000 SUMMARY:Volunteer for FOB DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the Nation al Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restorat ion project\, and we recently were awarded an additional grant from Domini on to help our efforts come along. If you want to volunteer\, contact sam antha@saveblackwater.org to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions ! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at the Buxton and Lan dstreet Gallery in Thomas. We caravan to the work site from there. Volunt eering opportunities include: Identify and remove invasive species Plant n atives species & learn about their positive impacts X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of B lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts come along. \;
If you wa nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at th e Buxton and Landstreet Gallery in Thomas. We caravan to the work site fro m there. \;
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Close to 400 fifth-grade students from Cabell County will fill Barboursville City Park for a day of hands-on learning and fun as part of the Cabell County Water Festival. S cheduled for Thursday\, September 14\, the event will run from 9am to 1:10 pm and focus on educating students about our water\, with an eye toward cr eating a generation of responsible consumers of the state&rsquo\;s natural resources.
The event is spo
nsored by \;Project WET (Water Educatio
n Today)\, which is housed under the West Virginia Department of Environme
ntal Protection&rsquo\;s (WVDEP) Watershed Improvement Branch (WIB)\, along with
the Huntington
Stormwater Utility.
Designed to be interactive and entertaining for the students\, t he day will feature a wide variety of educational stations geared toward w ater-related topics such as flooding\, acid rain\, erosion prevention\, wa ter conservation\, the water cycle\, fish and aquatic insects.
Participants will rotate through the st ations staffed by educators from the WVDEP\, the City of Huntington\, Mars hall University student clubs\, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, the Nat ional Weather Service\, the state Division of Forestry and the West Virgin ia Conservation Agency\, among others. Schools participating include Guyan dotte\, Martha\, Milton\, Altizer\, Culloden\, Highlawn and Hite Saunders elementaries.
DEPlogo.jpg CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230908T1956520Z-399841-5419@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221027 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Low Potomac flows trigger daily monitoring. Potomac River flow at Point of Rocks has dropped below the low-flow threshold of 2\,000 cubic feet per second. When this occurs\, per the Water Supply Coordination Agr eement of 1982\, the ICPRB Section for Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac (CO-OP) begins daily monitoring and reporting of Potomac f lows and withdrawals on behalf of the CO-OP suppliers. In this issue: Data center decisions could have big impacts in VA’s Prince William County Str iped bass spawning a mixed bag in Bay again this year Students at southe ast DC school have an adventure on the Anacostia Oyster reef restoration p roject in St. Mary's River celebrated There’s something in the water in Vi rginia. Before you say ‘yuck\,’ wait Oyster milestone: Habitat restored in four waterways MD agencies to treat Potomac River for black fly control S tudy finds microplastics even in PA’s cleanest waters And more… click-here to read all of the stories. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Low Potomac flows trigger daily monitoring. Potomac River flow at Point of Rocks has dropped below th e low-flow threshold of 2\,000 cubic feet per second. When this occurs\, p er the Water Supply Coordination Agreement of 1982\, the ICPRB Section for Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac (CO-OP) begins daily m onitoring and reporting of Potomac flows and withdrawals on behalf of the CO-OP suppliers.
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Join us for a \;Winter Salt Management in the Potomac Basin\, 1/21/2022\, 12-1 p.m. This event is part of the implementation of the \;Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan \;and will feature a panel of speakers from the Maryland State Highw ay Administration\, City of Gaithersburg\, Fairfax Water\, and \;Izaak Walton League of America.
< strong>In this issue: Plungers t ake chilly dip in the Potomac for New Year's Day tradition\; Researchers to monitor road salt concentrat ion in Pennsylvania streams and water supplies\; Virginia completes initial PFAS sampling\, but study is limited\; MD Groups Press for Actio n on &ldquo\;Forever Chemicals&rdquo\;\; EPA to Review Amended Pennsylvania Plan to Help Restore Chesapeake Bay\, Local Waters\; A look back: Luke Paper Mill impacted many families And more &hellip\; Click-Here for all the details.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220106T2119540Z-399841-4284@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T160000 SUMMARY:Volunteer for FOB DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the Nation al Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restorat ion project\, and we recently were awarded an additional grant from Domini on to help our efforts come along. If you want to volunteer\, contact sam antha@saveblackwater.org to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions ! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers should meet at the Buxton and Lan dstreet Gallery in Thomas\, WV. We caravan to the work site from there. V olunteering opportunities include: Identify and remove invasive species Pl ant natives species & learn about their positive impacts FOB_logo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of B lackwater (FOB) was awarded a grant from the National Forest Foundation to begin the Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project\, and we re cently were awarded an additional grant from Dominion to help our efforts come along. \;
If you wa nt to volunteer\, contact \;samantha@saveblackwater.org \;to RSVP\, receive more info\, or make suggestions! On each scheduled workday\, volunteers sh ould meet at the Buxton and Landstreet Gallery in Thomas\, WV. We caravan to the work site from there. \;
Volunteering opportunities include:
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The deadline to register for the Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) spring cleanup is April 15th. I t is scheduled for Saturday\, April 23. Note: Groups should register in ad vnace and inform their county DOH garage if they need supplies.
Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and DOH\, th e program improves the quality of the state&rsquo\;s environment by encour aging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter. Individuals \, families\, churches\, businesses\, schools\, civic organizations\, gove rnment agencies and communities can register to pick up trash on almost an y state-maintained road\, back road or main route. Private roads and inter state highways cannot be adopted.
AAH provides supplies\, and takes care of disposing of trash. Volunt eers must be at least 12 years old to participate. To register\, call 1-80 0-322-5530 or send an email to dep.aah@wv. gov. If you reach the voicemail\, please leave your name\, phone numbe r\, group name\, date of cleanup\, number of participants\, and the county where your adopted road is located. More information is available on REAP&rsquo\;s webpage.
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20220404T1800260Z-399841-4466@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127 SUMMARY:Rivers Run Through This DESCRIPTION:In this issue: PA sets drinking water standards on two 'forever chemicals' PFAS compounds. Read more here. MUB is ready to begin filling a 370 million gallon reservoir. Read more here. Pennsylvania Fish and Boa t Commission wants blue catfish restored in the Three Rivers system\, nowh ere else. Read more here. Ohio APME Awards-Best Documentary or Series: Cha nging the Course of a River. Read more here. Events/Updates WVWRI virtual seminar series. Up next: Thinking Big Picture: The Ohio River Basin | 2/16 /23 10:00 - 11:00 am. For more information\, click here. 3RQ Mapping Tool. Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) has developed a new 3RQ Mapping Tool to compile environmental spatial data from government agencies\, 3RQ and its member o rganizations\, NGOs\, and more. Read more here and launch the tool here. G rants AML/AMD Grant Program. To access more information\, click here. East ern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV). To access more information\, click here. 3RQ.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this issu e:
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Syncing the Mountain State with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
The Infrastructure Investment an d Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law on November 15\, 2021. The $1.2 tril lion IIJA reauthorizes the nation&rsquo\;s surface transportation and drin king water and wastewater legislation\, and includes an additional $550 bi llion in funding for new programs in transportation\, energy transmission\ , resilience\, broadband\, and others\, approximately half of which goes t o the U.S. Department of Transportation over the next five years.
The bill focuses on making investmen ts that will address equity\, sustainability\, resilience\, climate change \, safety\, and asset condition. IIJA expands eligibility and changes some policy requirements in legacy programs\, and establishes several new form ula-funded and discretionary programs. Choose a category below to learn mo re about the various environmental program investments funded by the IIJA.
Contact: Vic Sprouse\, Federal Fu nds and Grants Director l State of West Virginia Infrastr ucture Coordinator l \;West Virginia Department of Economic Development< /span>
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230127T2019580Z-399841-5142@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606 SUMMARY:FOB water quality monitoring DESCRIPTION:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) just finished three videos that sho w how we perform our quarterly water monitoring. The Youtube links posted below. Check 'em out! Field work Why we test our water How we test our wat er X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Friends of Blackwater (FOB) just finished three videos that show how we perform our quar terly water monitoring. The Youtube links posted below. Check 'em out!
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220907T2006360Z-399841-4885@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103 SUMMARY:Volunteer Generation Grants DESCRIPTION:Volunteer West Virginia announces a funding opportunity through the Volunteer Generation Fund for eligible applicants. Potential applican ts will apply to receive funding of up to $10\,000 to implement one or mor e volunteer program best practices at their organization. Funds will be aw arded on a cost reimbursement basis. Successful applicant organizations wi ll implement their best practice(s) from March – August 2022. Click-Here to download the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Important dates Appl ications open November 3rd \, 2021 Training and technical assistance webin ar\, November 17th\, 2021. Click-Here to watch the recording. Letters o f Intent due December 6th\, 2021 electronically via this link. Eligible o rganizations will be invited to submit full applications electronically by January 27th\, 2022. Successful applications will be notified by March 1 st\, 2022. Training and technical assistance Click-Here to watch the recor ding of the training and assistance webinar. Click-Here to download the sl ides. Click-Here to download the FAQs. Quest ions regarding this funding opportunity should be emailed to vwvgrants@wv.gov X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Volunteer We
st Virginia announces a funding opportunity through the Volunteer Generati
on Fund for eligible applicants. Potential applicants will apply to receiv
e funding of up to $10\,000 to implement one or more volunteer program bes
t practices at their organization. Funds will be awarded on a cost reimbur
sement basis. Successful applicant organizations will implement their best
practice(s) from March &ndash\; August 2022.
Important dates
Training and technical assi stance
Quest ions regarding this funding opportunity
should be emailed to \;vwvgrants@wv
.gov
Using Green Infrastructure to Prevent Flooding from Intensified Storms in New York and New Jersey
As communities e xperience more intense storms and nuisance flooding events\, municipalitie s are turning to green infrastructure with a combination of strategies to reduce the effects of these extreme weather events. \; Join EPA&rsquo\ ;s Green Infrastructure Webcast featuring Dr. Pinar Balci Assistant Commis sioner from New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) who will highlight their Cl oudburst Management Program and how they are prioritizing overburdened communities to improve their resilience to climate change in NYC. Dr. Chr is Obropta from Rutgers Cooperative Extension will talk about how he is wo rking with communities in central New Jersey to design a watershed scale g reen infrastructure project that will adapt to more intense rainstorms in Hillsboro and Manville\, NJ. \; Lindsey Sigmund\, Program Manager at N ew Jersey Future\, will give an overview of green infrastructure tools and resources to move green stormwater infrastructure projects into common pr actice with their Mainstreaming Green Infrastructure (MGI) program.
Speakers: Robyn DeYoung\, U.S. EPA&rsquo\;s Green Infr astructure Lead\; Dr. Pinar Balci\, Assistant Commissioner for Bureau of E nvironmental Planning and Analysis NYC DEP\; Dr. Chris Obropta Extension S pecialist in Water Resources at Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resour ces Program\; Lindsey Sigmund\, Program Manager of New Jersey Future&rsquo \;s Mainstreaming Green Infrastructure (MGI) program.
CATEGORIES:Webinar UID:20230302T1402160Z-399841-5156@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230302 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:ICPRB has recently published a new white paper\, Considerations for Monitoring Microplastics in the Non-Tidal Potomac River. The paper ex plores the feasibility of a microplastic monitoring program in the nontida l Potomac basin. It was written as part of ICPRB’s 2022 Clean Water Act Se ction 106 Potomac Basin Water Quality Improvement grant. In this issue: Ca nal Place officials continuing to communicate with officials for proposed River Park MD and VA stick with tighter crab limits Gaithersburg announces storm drain art contest Scientists dredge for lowdown on Chesapeake Bay b lue crabs Pennsylvania’s water plan points to new challenges NPS to repair Level 33 stone wall along the C&O Canal April 1: Walk in the Woods: Let's be smart about winter salt. Join a beautiful spring hike to learn about s tream monitoring and what you can do to protect our waterways from excessi ve winter salt. And more… click-here to read the stories. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ICPRB has re cently published a new white paper\, Considerations for Monitoring Microplastics in the Non-Tidal Potomac Ri ver. The paper explores the feasibility of a microplastic monitoring p rogram in the nontidal Potomac basin. It was written as part of ICPRB&rsqu o\;s 2022 Clean Water Act Section 106 Potomac Basin Water Quality Improvem ent grant.
In this issue:
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Prot ect our Watersheds Art Contest
Our 8th annual Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest is underway! This annual contest integrates art into classrooms across the state and e ducates our next generation of leaders about the importance of watershed h ealth\, source water protection and water conservation! As a leader in env ironmental stewardship and watershed education\, it&rsquo\;s our duty at W est Virginia American Water to ensure our next generation is engaged and u nderstands ways they can help keep our watersheds and drinking water sourc es clean and healthy in West Virginia.
Eligibilty and Theme: \;The contest is ope n to third\, fourth and fifth-grade students in schools served by West Vir ginia American Water. The contest can serve as a classroom project\, and i ndividual submissions from students who live within the company&rsquo\;s s ervice territory are also welcomed. Entries should reflect positive messag es about why our watersheds are valuable and how we can protect them.
Deadline: \ ;All entries must be postmarked by April 7\, 2023. We are not responsible for entries that are late or lost in the mail. Please mail to: Bradley Har ris\, West Virginia American Water\, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Charleston\, WV 25302
Prizes: \;Two winners will be selected statewide. The winners will rece ive a $50 bookstore gift card. The winner&rsquo\;s entire class will recei ve a pizza party with our mascot\, Puddles\, and a $50 gift card for the t eacher to purchase classroom supplies.
More information: \;Art contest guidelines and application can be found here. Questions? Email Bradley Harris at bradley.harris@amwater.com or call (304) 340-2087.
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CATEGORIES:General UID:20230303T1614360Z-399841-5165@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306 SUMMARY:Hazard mitigation planning DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) program\, alongside EPA’s Watershed Academy\, is excited to announce the release of a web-based training enti tled\, “Creating Co-Benefits Through Hazard Mitigation Planning and Water Resource Management.” This training was developed with review and feedback from partners at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and suppo rts water quality and hazard mitigation professionals in integrating water quality issues\, water resource management\, and nature-based practices i nto state or local Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs). Modules in this series can be used as training tools to help planners from both worlds explore ac tivities of mutual interest and benefit. Case studies and real-world examp les are provided to demonstrate to hazard mitigation planners how to conne ct with water resource programs through hazard mitigation planning and to help watershed planners understand the synergies between water resource pl ans and HMPs. Click-here to access this training and other resources relat ed NPS management and natural hazard mitigation and Here for more informat ion on the Watershed Academy. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EPA&rsquo\;s Nonpoint Source (NPS) program\, alongside EPA&rsquo\;s Watershed Academy\ , is excited to announce the release of a web-based training entitled\, &l dquo\;C reating Co-Benefits Through Hazard Mitigation Planning and Water Resource Management.&rdquo\; This training was developed with review and feedba ck from partners at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and sup ports water quality and hazard mitigation professionals in integrating wat er quality issues\, water resource management\, and nature-based practices into state or local Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs). Modules in this serie s can be used as training tools to help planners from both worlds explore activities of mutual interest and benefit. Case studies and real-world exa mples are provided to demonstrate to hazard mitigation planners how to con nect with water resource programs through hazard mitigation planning and t o help watershed planners understand the synergies between water resource plans and HMPs.
Click-here \;to ac cess this training and other resources related NPS management and natural hazard mitigation and \;Here for more informa tion on the Watershed Academy.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230303T1509500Z-399841-5167@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T140000 SUMMARY:Water infrastructure funding DESCRIPTION:Water Infrastructure Funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure L aw EPA invites communities to join our webinar to learn how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding can help communities improve their water and wastewater infrastructure. For example\, the BIL invests $43 billion through the State Revolving Funds (SRFs)\, with a significant portion of f unding provided as grants or principal forgiveness loans to disadvantaged communities. Register Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wate r Infrastructure Funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
EPA invites communities to join our webinar to learn how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding can help communities improve their water and wastewater infrastructure. Fo r example\, the BIL invests $43 billion through the State Revolving Funds (SRFs)\, with a significant portion of funding provided as grants or princ ipal forgiveness loans to disadvantaged communities.
Register Here .
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220107T1526400Z-399841-4288@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220107 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: ACWA Seeks WOTUS Rule 2 Engagement 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Blanding Manda mus Treasury Issues Final Rule with Funds for COVID Response Smart Tools f or Field Inspectors Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap rem inds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inform ation. Sincerely\, ACWA Staff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights importan t information.
Sincerely\, A CWA Staff
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220107T1756210Z-399841-4290@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted he re. Media from around the Basin Biden's rule sought to clean up old coal a sh sites. Will It survive? Virginia Tech leads watershed PFAS mitigation p roject Columbia Pipeline under the Potomac River goes online A year in wat er quality monitoring with your local Waterkeepers [Blog] What MD Resident s need to know about flash flooding Despite flooding rains\, parts of Mary land still remain under a drought The dry days of the 1960s\, surprisingly kinder to the Chesapeake Bay Washington's Crossing annual swim across the Potomac River [Video] Bald eagles soar back in Maryland decades after pes ticide threatened their survival County sees progress as flood resilience funding increases Fishing News Maryland Fishing Report Maryland’s closure of Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass fishing begins July 16 Invasive blue catfis h would be used as pet food under proposed bill X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted here.
Media from around the Ba sin
Fishing News
Northern Panhandle Conservation District \;(NPCD)
We are excited to a nnounce a great lineup of educational and hands-on events to support conse rvation in our communities!Upcoming
Events:
Whether you're a farmer\, landowner\, gardener\, or just passionate about protecting our natural resources\, there's somethin g for you!Register for all events online at npcdwv.org/payment s/events or call the office at (304) 238-1231.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20250718T1541290Z-399841-6671@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: ACWA’s 64th Annual Meeting in Madison\, WI - Room Block Extended! House Subcommittee on Interior\, Environment\, and Related Agencies Approves FY 26 Appropriat ions Proposal ACWA Water Quality Modeling Workshop - Updated Agendas Now A vailable! EPA Announces Updates to OECA Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadline s and highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Week's Wrap is accessible \;Here.
In this issue:
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's ev ents and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20250718T1613550Z-399841-6675@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220622 SUMMARY:Experienced Learning news DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Message from the Executive Director NASA at the Spruce Knob Kite Festival. Learn more and pre-register here. Mountain Stat e Gravel Adventure. Learn more here! Yurt Build Progress Tree of the month 50 Stories for 50 Years Click-Here to read all the stories. https://www.f acebook.com/experiencelearninginc X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In t his issue:
Click-Here to read all the stories.
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CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20220622T1935490Z-399841-4703@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T200000 SUMMARY:STEM speaker series DESCRIPTION:Dr. Raven Baxter. Microbiologist\, science educator and musical artist. Join the STEM Speaker Series in Huntington on Monday\, April 11! This event is supported by the National Science Foundation and is free to registered guests. Register now. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dr. Raven Ba xter. Microbiologist\, science educator and musical artist.
Join the STEM Speaker Series in Huntington on Monday\, April 11! This event is supported by the National Science Fou ndation and is free to registered guests.
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CATEGORIES:Science LOCATION:Marshall University Student Center UID:20220405T1300430Z-399841-4469@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220525 SUMMARY:Building a better region DESCRIPTION:Stakeholders will come together for a 1-day virtual learning an d information exchange. Sessions will feature engaging dialog and presenta tions with thought-leaders and forward-leaning implementers from public an d private partnering organizations. As we continue to develop the agenda\, we’d like to hear from you. Please visit EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit to let u s know what environmental and/or public health issues you and your organiz ation’s members are most interested in hearing about. This link will also allow you and any interested participants to share your preferred e-mail a ddress to receive important Summit updates\, including registration inform ation\, agendas\, and more. For questions about the summit\, please contac t EPA-Mid-Atlantic-Summit@epa.gov. 052522_EPASummit.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Stakeholders will come together for a 1-day virtual learning and information exchange. Sessions will feature engaging dialog and presentations with thought-lead ers and forward-leaning implementers from public and private partnering or ganizations. As we continue to develop the agenda\, we&rsquo\;d like to he ar from you.
Please visit&nb sp\;EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit \;to le t us know what environmental and/or public health issues you and your orga nization&rsquo\;s members are most interested in hearing about. This link will also allow you and any interested participants to share your preferre d e-mail address to receive important Summit updates\, including registrat ion information\, agendas\, and more. \;For questions about the summit \, please contact \;E PA-Mid-Atlantic-Summit@epa.gov.
Stakeholders will come together for a 1-day virtual learning and information exchange. Sessions will feature engaging dialog and presentations with thought-lead ers and forward-leaning implementers from public and private partnering or ganizations. As we continue to develop the agenda\, we&rsquo\;d like to he ar from you.
Please visit EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit to let us know wh at environmental and/or public health issues you and your organization&rsq uo\;s members are most interested in hearing about. This link will also al low you and any interested participants to share your preferred e-mail add ress to receive important Summit updates\, including registration informat ion\, agendas\, and more. \;For questions about the summit\, pl ease contact EPA-Mid-Atla ntic-Summit@epa.gov.
Click-Here \;to learn more.
CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20220405T1248000Z-399841-4467@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119 SUMMARY:Recycling assistance grants DESCRIPTION:WVDEP awards nearly $2 million in Recycling Assistance Grants. The grants were awarded to state solid waste authorities\, county commissi ons\, municipalities\, private industries\, and non-profit organizations. Funding for the grant program is generated through a $1 assessment fee per ton of solid waste disposed at in-state landfills\, pursuant to WV Code 2 2-15A-19(h)(1). More details are available on the REAP webpage. The grant recipients include: Barbour Co - Barbour County Solid Waste Authority: $12 9\,076 Berkeley Co - Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority: $144\,600 Broo ke Co - Brooke County Solid Waste Authority: $31\,800 Cabell Co- Cabell Co unty Solid Waste Authority: $39\,600\; Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area\ , Inc.: $69\,035 Clay Co - Clay County Health Department: $25\,185 Greenbr ier Co - West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine: $44\,850 Jackson Co - Jackson County Solid Waste Authority: $150\,000 Kanawha Co - Habitat fo r Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam County: $75\,000\; Kanawha County Solid W aste Authority: $50\,500\; Recycling Coalition of West Virginia\, Inc.: $4 9\,500 Lincoln Co - Lincoln County Solid Waste Authority $37\,006 Marshall Co - City of Moundsville: $28\,630 Mercer Co - Mercer County Solid Waste Authority: $150\,000 Monongahela Co - Mountain State Waste: $75\,000\; PAC E Enterprises of West Virginia\, Inc.: $53\,000 Morgan Co - Morgan County Solid Waste Authority: $21\,459 Nicholas Co - New River Trading\, LLC: $55 \,853 Raleigh Co - Beckley Waste Paper\, Inc.: $40\,421\; Oak Hill Garbage Disposal\, Inc.: $37\,500\; Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority: $94\,80 0 Randolph co - Randolph County Commission: $84\,200 Wayne Co - Wayne Coun ty Solid Waste Authority: $99\,000 Wood Co - Goodwill Industries of Kanawh a Valley\, Inc.: $60\,460\; Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley: $ 29\,150\; Latrobe Street Mission: $75\,000 City of Parkersburg: $140\,000\ ; Polymer Alliance Services\, LLC: $74\,340 Wyoming Co - Wyoming County So lid Waste Authority: $31\,638 DEPlogo.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WVDEP awards nearly $2 million in Recycling Assistance Grants. The grants were awarded to state solid waste authorities\, county commissions\, municipalities\, private industries\, and non-profit organizations. Funding for the grant p rogram is generated through a $1 assessment fee per ton of solid waste dis posed at in-state landfills\, pursuant to WV Code 22-15A-19(h)(1). More de tails are available on the REAP webpage.
The grant recipients i nclude:
Full (pdf) v ersion available at: https://www.nawm.org/wnd/062222.pdf. Send your news items\, comments\, corrections\, or suggestions to news@nawm.org. \;
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CATEGORIES:Cleanup UID:20250314T1642390Z-399841-6358@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T203000 SUMMARY:Aquatic habitats of WV DESCRIPTION:Event by Appalachian Headwaters and the Greenbrier Watershed Le arn about our diverse and dynamic aquatic habitats of West Virginia\, and how to monitor for physical and biological health. Co-led by Appalachian H eadwaters and Greenbrier River Watershed Association. This workshop includ es a creekside field component\, so dress accordingly. No experience neces sary! Eligible for Master Naturalist CORE credit (3 hours\, Aquatic Habita ts). Visit the Facebook event post to learn more. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Event by&nbs p\;Appalachian Headwaters \;and the \;< em>Greenbrier Watershed
Learn about our diverse and dynamic aquatic habitats of
West Virginia\, and how to monitor for physical and biological health. Co-
led by Appalachian Headwaters and
This worksho p includes a creekside field component\, so dress accordingly. No experien ce necessary! Eligible for Master Naturalist CORE credit (3 hours\, Aquati c Habitats). Visit the \;Fac ebook event post to learn more. \;
CATEGORIES:Nature UID:20250314T1930310Z-399841-6362@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006 SUMMARY:Chasing salt DESCRIPTION:Scientists at Virginia Tech University and the University of Ar kansas are chasing salt across watersheds. Globally\, soil and streams are getting saltier and they want to know how carbon(C) in forests near strea ms (also called riparian zones) is influenced by sodium chloride (NaCl) am ounts where streamside forests and streams connect. We’re asking teachers\ , educators\, families\, and community members to engage in our research s o we have more data to support understanding our questions on how salt can stress forests\, streams and the microbes\, plants and animals that live in them. Learn more and register here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Scientists a t Virginia Tech University and the University of Arkansas are chasing salt across watersheds. Globally\, soil and streams are getting saltier and th ey want to know how carbon(C) in forests near streams (also called riparia n zones) is influenced by sodium chloride (NaCl) amounts where streamside forests and streams connect. We&rsquo\;re asking teachers\, educators\, fa milies\, and community members to engage in our research so we have more d ata to support understanding our questions on how salt can stress forests\ , streams and the microbes\, plants and animals that live in them.< /p>
Learn more and register \;here.
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20251003T1320360Z-399841-6819@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230119 SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir DESCRIPTION:Many stakeholders are meeting regularly to guide the comprehens ive water resource plan. Over the next year\, stakeholder groups will work to make meaningful updates to this important roadmap for sustainable wate r resource use in the basin. Watch this story map to learn more about this important project. In this issue: Considerations for monitoring microplas tics in the non-tidal Potomac River New leadership in Chesapeake Bay state s raises hopes for action in 2023 Southern MD designated National Heritage Area Nature Notes: Defining types of streams The heat is on: Warming wate r threatens aquatic life in Chesapeake Bay region Freshwater fish caught i n DC area contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ Valley Conservation Counci l has record year of preserving land in the Shenandoah Valley And more… Cl ick-here to read the stories. ICPRB-logo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Many stakeho lders are meeting regularly to guide the comprehensive water resource plan . Over the next year\, stakeholder groups will work to make meaningful upd ates to this important roadmap for sustainable water resource use in the b asin. Watch this story map to learn m ore about this important project.
In this issue:
And more&hellip\; < strong>Click-here to read the stories.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter UID:20230119T2028040Z-399841-5118@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T133000 SUMMARY:SRF and the infrastructure law DESCRIPTION:State Revolving Funds and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites you to join our webinar to l earn how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding can help communit ies improve their water and wastewater infrastructure. When: Thursday\, Fe bruary 9\, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST During this webinar you will hear about: How state revolving fund (SRF) program funds work. The experiences of sta te programs and community recipients. What resources are available (curren t and upcoming) for information and technical assistance. Where to go for more information and to stay in the loop! Speakers: EPA Office of Wastew ater Management (Alison Souders - Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Bev Vazquez - Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center)\; Oklahoma Water Resources Board (Tonya White - Marketing and Outreach Manager\, Fina ncial Assistance Division) and Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Auth ority (Robert H. Boos - Deputy Executive Director for Project Management). Register here and view the webinar flyer here. EPAlogo.png X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:State Revolving Funds and Bipartisa n Infrastructure Law
The U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites you to join our webinar to learn how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding can help commun ities improve their water and wastewater infrastructure. When: Thursday\, February 9\, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
During this webinar you will hear about:
Speakers: EPA Office of Wastewater Mana gement (Alison Souders - Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Bev Vazquez - Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center)\; Oklahoma Water Res ources Board (Tonya White - Marketing and Outreach Manager\, Financial Ass istance Division) and Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Ro bert H. Boos - Deputy Executive Director for Project Management).
Register here and view the webinar flyer here.
CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:Virtual UID:20230120T1318500Z-399841-5119@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201 SUMMARY:Vernal pool monitoring workshop series DESCRIPTION:These workshops are free and open to the public. Register by em ailing Callie Cronin Sams. Be sure to include your name\, email address\, phone number\, and which workshop you plan to attend. If you are associate d with a watershed group\, Master Naturalist association\, or school\, ple ase include that information as well. Space is limited\, so don’t delay! D ownload the attached flyers to learn more... March 10th\, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Cacapon State Park Nature Center March 13th\, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. WVDN R Operations Center March 19th\, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Kanawha State Forest N ature Center April 14th\, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Cranberry Mountain Nature Ce nter Partners: WV Divsion of Natural Resources\, United States Geological Survey\, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge\, United State Forest Serv ice\, Kanawha State Forest\, Cacapon State Park\, Cranberry Mountain Natur e Center\, and participating watershed and master naturalist organizations . Flyers: VernalPoolWkspCacaponSP\; VernalPoolWkspElkinsDNR\; VernalPoolWk spKanawhaSF\; VernalPoolWkspCranberryVC KSFVernalPool.jpg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:These worksh ops are free and open to the public. Register by emailing \;Callie Cronin Sams. Be sure to include your name\, email address\, phone number\, and which workshop you plan to attend. If you are associated with a watershed group\, Master Naturalist association\, or school\, please include that information as we ll. Space is limited\, so don&rsquo\;t delay! Download the attached flyers to learn more...
Partners: WV Divsion of Natural Resources\, United States Geolog ical Survey\, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge\, United State Forest Service\, Kanawha State Forest\, Cacapon State Park\, Cranberry Mountain Nature Center\, and participating watershed and master naturalist organiza tions.
Flyers: \;VernalPoolWkspCacaponSP\;&nbs p\;VernalPoolWkspElkinsDNR \; \;VernalPoolWks pKanawhaSF\; \ ;VernalPoolWkspCranberry VC
CATEGORIES:WVDEP UID:20230120T1516360Z-399841-5120@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011 SUMMARY:Science engagement opportunities DESCRIPTION:Hello\, Lifelong Learners! As the leaves change colors and scho ol busses reappear outside our homes\, we’re reflecting on how anyone\, no t just kids\, can continue learning and exploring. Everyone can get involv ed with citizen science and SciStarter has free resources for learners of all ages. Here are impactful projects curated by age level 4–19 years old: https://scistarter.org/education 20–50 years old: https://scistarter.org/ Affiliates 50 years and up: https://scistarter.org/asu-olli If you want to learn more about how citizen science is helping people of all ages and ba ckgrounds explore and grow\, check out our blog post on a National Academi es of Science\, Engineering and Medicine report on citizen science and lea rning. The SciStarter Team X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:He llo\, Lifelong Learners!
As the leaves change colors and school busses reappear outside our homes\, we &rsquo\;re reflecting on how anyone\, not just kids\, can continue learnin g and exploring. Everyone can get involved with citizen science and SciSta rter has free resources for learners of all ages. Here are impactful proje cts curated by age level
If you want to learn more about how citizen science is helping peopl e of all ages and backgrounds explore and grow\, check out our blog post o n a \;National Acade mies of Science\, Engineering and Medicine report \;on citizen sci ence and learning.
The SciStarter Team
CATEGORIES:Science UID:20211006T1522400Z-399841-4145@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211008 SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap DESCRIPTION:This week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: State Assoc iations Urge Congress to Fund Sec. 106 $21.7 Million to Support Small and Rural Water Systems EPA Agriculture Advisor Rod Snyder Appointed 2021 Clim ate Adaptation Plan Published by EPA Meetings\, webinars\, and more! ACWA' a Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activit ies. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:| <
div class='m_1086136918620745761block-grid'> This week's Wrap is accessible \;here. In this issue:
ACWA'a Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membe rship of important deadlines and highlights important information.< /p> |
Friends of C acapon and Trout Unlimited are teaming up to offer a beginning-level fly f ishing class. The class is scheduled for July 24 from 9 AM - Noon. Note: This opportunity is free but you must register. Questions? Email Glenn Archer. \;
Learn more and register:
EPA provides financial and technical assistance to small and rural communities to esta blish and improve wastewater treatment services\, lower the risk of harm t o public health\, and protect the environment. Learn more at: https://www.epa.gov/small-and-rural-wastewater-systems. Some of the sections that may be of specific interest are listed be low.
Learn about small syste ms
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CATEGORIES:Agencies UID:20230120T1501120Z-399841-5121@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230220 SUMMARY:Project WET Workshop DESCRIPTION:Project WET addresses atmospheric water\, surface water\, groun dwater\, cultural and historical uses of water\, and contemporary water ma nagement issues such as stormwater management and nonpoint source pollutio n. Activities are hands-on\, interactive\, interdisciplinary\, and develop ed by teachers and resource professionals. Each workshop participant will receive a Project WET 2.0 Curriculum and Activity Guide\, a certificate\, and access to our online portal. Activities are correlated to state and national standards of learning. You must register to attend this free work shop by emailing Tomi Bergstrom\, Project WET Coordinator\, or calling 304 -926-0499 ext. 43862. Fairmont_ProjectWETWorkshop.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Project WET addresses atmospheric water\, surface water\, groundwater\, cultural and h istorical uses of water\, and contemporary water management issues such as stormwater management and nonpoint source pollution.
You must register to attend this free workshop by emailing Tomi Bergstrom\, Project WE T Coordinator\, or calling 304-926-0499 ext. 43862.
Fair mont_ProjectWETWorkshop.pdf
CATEGORIES:Project WET LOCATION:Tygart Valley United Way UID:20230124T1554550Z-399841-5124@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T014619Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221215 SUMMARY:Big stream little magic DESCRIPTION:Learn about Partners for Fish and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited efforts to improve Potomac headwater streams and enhance brook trout fishe ries. https://youtu.be/Qnx54oOthCE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about Partners for Fish and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited efforts to improve Poto mac headwater streams and enhance brook trout fisheries.
Click-Here to lea
rn about Friends of Cacapon
events happening nearly every month from July thru November. <
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Chris Lorentz\, Ph.D. \;Professor\, Biological Scienc
es and Director\, Biology Field Station 333 Thomas More Parkway l Crestview Hills\, KY 41017 Bring the fa
mily to Conservation Day at the Grandview Amphitheater! Enjoy local partne
rs\, fun activities\, and a free screening of The Lorax in the New River G
orge. --->\; Learn more here
. \; <
span>Questions? Contact info@newriverconservancy.org. The Tuesday\, April 27\, 2021 and Saturday\, May 15\, 2021
Who should attend? K-12th
Grade Science Teachers\, CTE Teachers\, Math Teachers. For attende
es: It is FREE. \;Substitute reimbursement/stipend. A NEED S
cience of Energy Kit. State standard aligned curriculum. See attached virt
ual agenda. The \; Tuesday\, April 27\, 2021 \;and \;<
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vents.constantcontact.com%2Fregister%2Fevent%3Fllr%3Dhyzzrodab%26oeidk%3Da
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Sxbf0%2FqUkUIwAvw%3D&\;reserved=0' target='_blank'>Saturday\, May 15\,
2021 Who should
attend? K-12th Grade Science Teachers\, CTE Teachers\, Math Teach
ers. For attendees: It is FREE. \;Substitute reimbur
sement/stipend. A NEED Science of Energy Kit. State standard aligned curri
culum. See attached virtual agenda. AF
NHA is holding a planning camp at \;Camp Pioneer and is asking people to sign up to h
elp out with the three year planning process. The camp will include exchan
ging ideas and identifying priorities for the future of Appalachian Forest
National Heritage Area\, lunch\, and end with a reception and wrap-up fea
turing live music by Jesse Milnes and Emily Miller. Your input is importan
t - and we urge you to attend! To sign up and learn more about the event\, click here. Those not yet familia
r with AFNHA can review our introductory slideshow on the front page of th
eir website at www.appalachianforest.org or plan to come
early on July 26 for an introduction at 9:30\, then stay to participate. &sec
t\;319 \;timelines \; For a detailed timeline of the grant appli
cation and reporting schedules download the pdf included below. \; In this issu
e: Click-Here&
nbsp\;to read all the news. \; This is a re
minder of the upcoming River of Promise Meeting at FOC's newly constructed
Cheat River Trailhea
d.and Pavilion. Plea
se bring a bag lunch and a camp chair! \;Feel free to join the portion
s of the meeting most relevant to you and your work schedule. 10:00 AM to
3:00PM with Northeast Natural Energy LLC Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around th
e stream! During the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to eva
luate water quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream
habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of
benthic macroinvertebrate communities. Share your data in the online Register Here or by emailing Callie Sams\, Save Our Streams
Coordinator. Learn more at: https://go.wv.gov/sos. Save Our Str
eams \;Level 1 Workshop - Kanawha Stat
e Forest\, Shelter 4 from 10:30AM - 2:30PM Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around Davis Cre
ek! During the \;Sa
ve Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate
water quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream habi
tat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of
\;benthic macroinvertebrate communit
ies. Share your data in the online \;Volunteer Assessment Dat
abase and contribute to our knowledge of the health of o
ur state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a d
ay outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug
spray\, and fast-drying clothing\, and don't forget to pack a lunch. Plea
se spend some time before the workshop \;looking over the study materials. \; WV
Save Our Streams \;l \;WV Dept. of Environmental
Protection l Division of Water &\; Waste Management Project WET
&\; Project Learning Tree are partnering to offer a 2-Day Wetland Works
hop for West Virginia educators. This workshop is designed for K-12 formal
educators who are interested in integrating environmental education into
their lesson plans and taking their students on wetland field trips. The w
orkshop offers daily stipends\, educational wetland resources\, and both t
he Project WET WOW! The Wonders of Wetland and Project Learning Tree Explo
re your Environment Curriculum and Activity Guides. \; \; Space is limited and registration is
required. Register by clicking this \;LINK
or by scanning the QR Code on the flyer. \;Questions? Email \;Tomi Bergstrom. \; Note: This program receives funding in-part from a We
tland Development Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency. Thirty-two l
ocal Solid Waste Authorities (SWAs) will receive grants totaling $350\,000
. The SWMB Grant Program is designed to assist local SWAs in the job of pr
operly managing solid waste within their prospective counties or regions.
Below is the list of recipients with their award amount and project(s) pur
pose. Region VIII: $10\,000 for repair and paving of access road to transfer station
. For mo
re information contact: Mark D. Holstine\, Executive Director WV Solid Was
te Management Board. (304) 414-1119 River Networ
k - Connect and Learn: Included here are - Events &\; Learning Sessions
\, Tools &\; Resources\, From the Online Community\, Network News and m
ore. Find out when River Network peer groups are meeting! Tools and Resources From the Blog A stream is
a system. It includes not just the water coursing between the banks but th
e earth\, life and water around and under it. The layer of sediment\, smal
l stones and tiny creatures just below the streambed is called the hyporhe
ic zone&mdash\; from the Greek hypo\, meaning &ldquo\;under\,&rdquo\; and
rheos\, meaning &ldquo\;flow.&rdquo\; Stream water filters down into this
dynamic layer\, mixing with the groundwater pushing up. Water in the hypor
heic zone flows downstream like the surface water above it but orders of m
agnitude more slowly. For a
large river the hyporheic zone can be dozens of feet deep and can extend u
p to a mile laterally beyond the banks. It keeps the waterway healthy by r
egulating critical physical\, biological and chemical processes\, includin
g riverbed aeration\, water oxygenation\, temperature moderation\, polluti
on cleanup and food creation. Some biologists compare the hyporheic zone t
o the human gut\, complete with a microbiome. Others call it the liver of the
river. EPA
Webinar on Justice40 The U.S. EPA is hosting a webinar about Justice40. \;Register now. About Justice40 Justice40 is a whole-of-governmen
t effort to ensure Federal agencies work with state and local communities
to deliver at least 40% of overall benefits in climate and clean energy to
disadvantaged communities. President Biden established the initiative by&
nbsp\;Executive Order 14008\, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home
and Abroad\, on January 27\, 2021. The White House Office of Managemen
t and Budget issued \;Interim Implementation Guidance for the Justic
e40 Initiative \;on July 20\, 2021. The Clean Water and Drinking W
ater SRFs are part of the pilot program for Justice40. Southern WV Chapter of TU \;- Trout stockings. M
essage \;Bronson Cody Brown \;for more infor
mation. May 1st&n
bsp\;starting 10 am
Piney Creek: Beckley - Meet on New Jersey Ave. near the cemetery
off the by-pass. Financing Gr
een Infrastructure: Best practices from the CWSRF As one of t
he largest sources of public water quality financing in the United States\
, \;the EPA&rsquo\;s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program
has the national reach and resources to expand the use of green infrastruc
ture across the water sector. Since 2009\, state CWSRF programs have provi
ded nearly $2 billion for green infrastructure. Virtually any project that
manages\, reduces\, captures\, or treats stormwater is eligible for fundi
ng. This webcast will feature speakers from EPA Headquarters\, PENNVEST\,
and Capital Region Water in Harrisburg\, PA. Attendees will learn how the
CWSRF program is supporting green infrastructure at the national\, state\,
and local levels by creating incentives for implementation and providing
a permanent source of low-cost financing. NETL invites
you and your students to participate in this year&rsquo\;s Earth Day Post
er Contest. This year&rsquo\;s theme is &ldquo\;Restore Our Earth&rdquo\; focusing in on ways to p
rotect the Earth&rsquo\;s natural resources through recycling\, energy con
servation\, and improving air quality. \;The top four posters from gra
des 1-5\, will be posted to NETL websi
te. All submissions receive a certificate. \;Posters
must be submitted before the end of business April 5th. \;
If you have any questions\, contact NETL. To submit: Students will design their 8.5&
rdquo\; x 11&rdquo\; poster and take a digital photo of it to their teache
r\, akin to how you would submit an assignment in Google Classroom. Photos
should be only of a single poster on a flat background. Teachers will sav
e the photo and label it with student&rsquo\;s first name\, last initial\,
and grade. Open link to shared folder T. Andrew Melone \;| \;Education Programs
&\; Multimedia Specialist. \;(304) 285-4408 office B39-107.
(304) 376-6173 cell Friends of Cacapon River \;invites you to participate in Cacapon Institute
's <
span style='color: #008000\;'>Your Community BMP Tree Planting<
/em>. YourBMP provides trees at cost-share. This means federal fund
s are supporting this distribution of a trees for planting on private land
s. \; Participants are asked to donate approximately half the cost.&nb
sp\; Please complete this form to sign up. After signing up\, you will receive an email directing you
to an online form where you can choose your trees. \; Tree orders will
be taken online through September 7th. Lea
rn more and sign-up here. The \;Monongahela National Forest&nbs
p\;is the crown jewel of West Virginia&rsquo\;s public lands. It is home t
o the headwaters of five major river systems and provides endless opportun
ities for recreation. In the first of a series of public listening session
s\, we are looking to hear from kayakers\, canoeist\, paddle boarders and
those fishing from boats about your experiences using the waterways within
the Mon National Forest. Qu
estions for consideration include: Zoom link: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89251694951. \;Meeting ID: 892 5169 4951\; Passcod
e: \;682722. Questions? Contact\, \;Jeremy Morris. Learn about
the Opportunity Appalachia initiative at an upcoming info session hosted b
y the Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center The Northern \;WV Brownfields Assistance Center is
hosting an informational session so you can learn more about accessing up
to $75\,000 in technical assistance to help refine your development proje
ct and then find investors who can bring it to reality. EPA
Tools &\; Resources Training Webinar - \;I-WASTE EPA&rsquo\;s I
ncident Waste Decision Support Tool (I-WASTE) is a web-based decision support tool that organizes information related
to managing waste resulting from natural disasters\, terrorist attacks\,
or animal health emergencies. I-WASTE can be used by emergency response au
thorities\, waste industry stakeholders\, as well as state\, tribal and lo
cal agencies responsible for making waste management decisions. The tool p
rovides access to guidance to work through important waste management issu
es to ensure public and worker safety during the removal\, transport\, tre
atment and disposal of contaminated waste\, as well as tools to estimate w
aste quantities and locate potential treatment and disposal facilities. This training webinar will pro
vide an overview of I-WASTE for new users as well as demonstrate functiona
lity for veteran users. \; Register for the I-WASTE
training webinar EPA
Tools &\; Resources Webinar - \;Chemical Safety fo
r Sustainability (CSS) Research Online Tools EPA produces a variety of computational and expo
sure tools and other online resources to assist in decision-making and res
earching the health effects of chemicals. These online resources offer a w
ealth of chemistry\, toxicity\, and exposure data that is publicly accessi
ble. Types of available health and ecological effects information include
access to: high-throughput screening\, rapid exposure and dose\, animal to
xicity\, chemistry\, and virtual tissues data. This presentation will prov
ide brief overviews of EPA&rsquo\;s CompTox and exposure tools and resourc
es\, such as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)\, CompTox Chemicals
Dashboard\, EcoTox\, and Chemical Exposure Knowledgebase (ChemExpo)\, and
more. Register for the CSS Online Tools webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230525
SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Note: In the near future the stories below and more will be pos
ted Here. Media from around the Basin Potomac has improved\, But forest l
oss and climate change remain threats Biking\, breweries and boat rides: w
hat you need to know about the C&O Canal Museum collections provide some m
uscle for mussel conservation Walk this secret city trail along the Potoma
c Is it safe to swim in the Potomac River (Video) Adaptive canoe/kayak lau
nch coming to Chambersburg Where to bird watch In the DC region Shenandoah
river report: 5-19-23 WV state health officer acknowledges 'long-term exp
osure' PFAS issue after testing reveal drinking water detections The 10 Be
st fishing lakes in Maryland (And the types of fish to expect!) Hitting a
snag on the Potomac’s annual shad run
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Note: In the
near future the stories below and more will be posted Here. \; Media fro
m around the Basin This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;here. In this issue: What is the Wrap? The Weekly Wrap is a roa
d map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds
our membership of important deadlines and highlights important information
. - \;ACWA Staff Event by Martin Christ and <
a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/664020097065774/'>West Fork River
Water Trail Some of the members and f
riends of the Guardians of the West Fork will meet and float from Good Hop
e to West Milford. PLEASE JOIN US! More info and shuttle deliberations to
follow. \; Friends of C
acapon and Trout Unlimited are teaming up to offer beginning fly fishing c
lasses. Classes will be scheduled for July 23 from 9 AM - Noon and 1 PM -
4 PM July 24 from 9 AM - Noon. Classes are free but you must register. Que
stions? Email Glenn Archer.
\; Learn more and register f
or Saturday 9-Noon Here\, Saturday 1-4 Here
and Sunday 9-Noon Welcome to t
he December 2021 edition of \;River Voices. \;This month\
, we&rsquo\;re highlighting groups&rsquo\; efforts to towards equity\, div
ersity\, and inclusion (EDI)\, through external programs on Wild &\; Sc
enic Rivers \;and \;through internal efforts advancing ED
I within organizations. \;Plus\, explore \;our new report \;with WaterNow
Alliance on building partnerships with your local water utility! In this issue: And more&hellip\; <
a href='https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-december-2021/' target='
_blank'>https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-
voices-december-2021/ The ICPRB qu
arterly business meeting held virtually on November 30 featured a report o
n commission activities to address \;chronic blooms
of blue-green algae \;in areas of the upper basin. The al
gae\, under certain circumstances\, can produce a toxin that can be harmfu
l to aquatic life as well as pets or humans that may contact or ingest the
algae. The problem appeared to be worse this year along the North Fork of
the Shenandoah River. <
a href='https://www.bayjournal.com/news/policy/infrastructure-law-boosts-b
ay-funding-other-environmental-needs/article_0f5aa9ae-482b-11ec-81ae-cf276
5a5f11f.html' target='_blank'>Infrastructure law boosts Bay funding\, othe
r environmental needs\; West Vir
ginia: Clean Water Settlement Protects Potomac River\; Local Scien
tists are researching how Mmcroplastics are impacting the Potomac and Anac
ostia watersheds\; The Capital&rsquo\;s wat
erways could be swimmable by 2030\; The Anacostan Tribe Once Lived on the Land Now K
nown As D.C.\; Prince George&rsquo\;s CAP calls for decreasin
g emissions\, increasing energy efficiency\; Revitalizing the pine swamp at the Frederick City watershed<
/a>\; Saving history with sandbags: Climate ch
ange threatens the Smithsonian\; Maryland\, Virginia Lawmakers spearhead drive to make th
e Chesapeake Bay a National Recreation Area\; Volunteers find high E. Coli levels in Rou
nd Hill stream. And more. Click-Here. See the attached informational packet and flyer about our upcomi
ng Youth Environmental Conference. \;Please share with any interested
students ages 13-18 years of age. \; Scholarships are available! Registration deadline \;is Se
ptember 15\, 2023. Learn more at: \;https://de
p.wv.gov/environmental-advocate/YEP/Pages/default.aspx \;
WVDEP_YouthEnvir
onmentalConference.png I am proud t
o announce the agency recently published its vision for the use
of participatory science in EPA&rsquo\;s work. This document provides
a guide to EPA&rsquo\;s participatory science efforts and outlines our pl
anned actions for public engagement in science and monitoring activities.
An important piece of this vision is increasing the accessibility of parti
cipatory science for all residents. Our decision to shift from &ldquo\;com
munity and citizen science&rdquo\; to &ldquo\;participatory science&rdquo\
; represents our commitment to inclusive and accessible involvement of the
public in scientific research\, especially for those who have been histor
ically underrepresented in the field. Our vision includes empowering commu
nities to take direct action in improving their environment while also inf
luencing the culture\, values\, and future of participatory science. You can find many examples of par
ticipatory science projects on our website and StoryMap. Susan Holdsworth\, Monitoring and Analysis Branch Chi
ef - EPA Office of Wetlands Oceans and Watersheds Congratulati
ons on securing that much-needed grant for your nonprofit. \;But the r
eal work starts now. Join us for an insightful \;Volunteer
West Virginia Wednesday Webinar \;where we'll delve into the top 8
common mistakes organizations make after receiving a grant award and how
to avoid them. From complace
ncy to mismanagement\, we'll uncover the potential pitfalls that could har
m your future funding prospects and hinder your organization's mission. Le
arn firsthand from an experienced professional as we discuss practical str
ategies to safeguard against these mistakes This workshop will be presented by \;Nicki Bentley-Col
thart \;the Owner/CEO of \;The Grant Advantage. Nicki is an experience
d grant writer with 30 years of experience. Event by&nbs
p\;Save The Tygart Watershed Association \;at the \;Phil
ippi Covered Bridge Boat Ramp Join STTWA on the BTV Water Trail Section 5 for a leisurely out and back
paddle on the Tygart Valley River beginning at the Historic Philippi Cove
red Bridge.The is a beginner friendly float. STTWA has a few kayaks and PFDs if you need one (first co
me\, first served). Please sign up at: \;https://forms.g
le/kj1S4XBMsFXUM1VVA For more information\, please email americorps@savethetygart.org or mess
age us on Facebook. For more information on the BTV Water Trail\, please v
isit \;btvwatertrail.com. The access to t
he boat ramp under the covered bridge is on the right side of the parking
lot at Blue &\; Gray Park. Kayakers cle
anup West Virginia streams W
hile West Virg
inia boasts some of the cleanest mountain streams in the mid-atlantic
region\, there's work to be done on rivers in formerly industrialized area
s of the state where conscientious kayakers are working to remove debris.<
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lick-Here to read the rest of
the story. Leaders: Aar
on Graham &\; Frank Gebhard. \;RSVP to \;aaron@saveblackwater.org. Meet at the Da
vis Shop n&rsquo\; Save at 6pm Join Friends of Blackwater on a stroll along the outer reaches of Camp
70 Road where we hope to experience what wildlife becomes more active as n
ight falls and hopefully take in a picturesque sunset over this upper part
of Canaan Valley. Along the trail we will be traveling along. We plan to
spend time around the beaver ponds where we hope to run into marsh birds s
uch as American Bittern and hear the many different species of frog that c
all these wetlands home. While in the area we will also plan on searching
for salamanders along the trails. Bring a light as it will be getting dark
by the time we return to our vehicles and wear proper hiking attire for a
short hike. \; Leader: Aaro
n Graham. \;RSVP to \;aa
ron@saveblackwater.org. Meet at the Pendleton Lake parking l
ot in Blackwater Falls State Park at 9:00am Join Friends of Blackwater for a walk around Pendleton Lak
e and some of the surrounding trails to get in touch with the natural worl
d that is the highlands of West Virginia. This would be a great opportunit
y for anyone visiting the area to learn about nature in the area. We hope
to encounter a variety of wildlife such as birds\, butterflies\, and salam
anders and plants such as summer wildflowers along the trails. Bring binoc
ulars or a camera to enhance your trip and take some pictures of the wildl
ife and scenery! Wear hiking gear for mild hiking along maintained trails.
\; Friends of C
acapon and Trout Unlimited are teaming up to offer beginning fly fishing c
lasses. Classes are scheduled for July 23rd and July 24th . Classes are fr
ee but you must register. Questions? Email Glenn Archer. \; Learn more and register: Leader: Aaro
n Graham. \;RSVP to \;aa
ron@saveblackwater.org. Meet at Friends of Blackwater at 6:0
0am Join Friends of Blackwat
er as we head out to the untouched area that is the northern end of Canaan
Valley. This tour plans to bird along the Middle Valley Trail which is ac
cessed from A-Frame Road\, which offers a variety of habitats to be visite
d. As we head out of the forest this trail traverses more open habitats su
ch as wetlands and beaver ponds where we hope to find species such as Amer
ican Bittern\, Black-billed Cuckoo\, Alder Flycatcher\, and perhaps a Nash
ville Warbler. From here we will head out in the grasslands the north end
of the valley provides to see Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrows and in hopes
of finding Clay-colored Sparrows as this is the site where this species i
s known to breed in the state. Wear proper hiking gear and shoes so that&n
bsp\; you don&rsquo\;t mind getting wet as an effect of the early morning
dew. This tour experiences moderate hiking that at maximum could reach 4 m
iles round trip so bringing along a backpack with some water would be reco
mmended. We plan on spending the morning at this location and being back i
n time for lunch. Leader: Aaro
n Graham Meet at Friends of
Blackwater at 10:30am or at the Beall Tract parking lot off of Cortland Ro
ad at 11 am. RSVP to \;aaron
@saveblackwater.org. Join Friends of Blackwater for a trip o
ut to see some of the area's butterflies! The old hayfields and wood edges
offer excellent pollinator habitat where we will hope to see a variety of
Swallowtails\, Northern Pearly-eye\, Appalachian Brown\, Common Ringlet\,
and if they are on the wing already Harris&rsquo\;s Checkerspot or Silver
-bordered Fritillary! We hope for some up-close views of these species on
the area's wildflowers and might have the catch to net a few individuals t
o see them in hand. This site also offers a variety of grassland breeding
birds to encounter such as Savannah Sparrows and Northern Harriers. \;
If time allows\, we might check some other spots in the valley for butter
flies and grab lunch somewhere after. Wear appropriate gear for hiking. https://saveblackwater.org/sign-up-for-ec
o-tours-with-fob/ \; Leader: Sama
ntha Miller Meet at Friends
of Blackwater in Thomas at 1:00pm. \; Join Friends of Blackwater for a short afternoon hike with o
ur Botany Specialist\, Samantha Miller. She will be teaching tree identifi
cation of the common trees in the area. You will also learn a bit about so
me other interesting plants that live in the Blackwater Canyon as well as
some invasive species that need to go! Wear appropriate clothing for the w
eather and sturdy shoes for the walk. This walk is going to be centered ar
ound children but everyone is welcome to come learn! \;RSVP to \;<
a href='mailto:aaron@saveblackwater.org'>aaron@saveblackwater.org. \; Event by Active Southern
West Virginia Join Community Captain Jamie for a Nature Walk. We will
meet at the Prickett&rsquo\;s Fort Rail Trail Parking lot. Joining us will be WVU Agriculture Extensi
on Student &ndash\; Meadow Richards to lead us in recognizing local native
plants and trees along the pathway. Adults and Children are welcome to jo
in us. Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found <
a href='https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=K7WDLY3DW7' target='_b
lank'>Here. Visit the FB event post below to learn more... Join us Apri
l 15-19 at the \;Watershed Stewardship Center in Cleveland \;for the \;Natural Channel Design Review Checklist Workshop.<
/span> This workshop \;provides
attendees with an overview of the Natural Channel Design Review Checklist
document\, and uses presentations and exercises (both classroom and field
-based) to teach participants how to complete each section of the checklis
t. \; Learn more and reg
ister at \;Stream Mec
hanics' Website. This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here: In this issue: ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming
activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and hi
ghlights important information. Join us for
a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examini
ng the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodivers
ity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate (BM)
\;communities. S
hare your data in the \;Volunteer Assessment Database<
/a> \;and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our stat
e&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outd
oors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\
, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop&nbs
p\;looking over the study materials. Questions? Contact the local sponsor below\, or email&
nbsp\;saveourstreams@wv.gov. \; Davis Creek Watershed
Association \;at Kanawha State Forest<
/a>. Duration: 9:30am - 2:00pm. but times are appr
oximate. Join us for
a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examini
ng the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodivers
ity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate (BM)
\;communities. S
hare your data in the \;Volunteer Assessment Database<
/a> \;and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our stat
e&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outd
oors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\
, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop&nbs
p\;looking over the study materials. Questions? Contact the local sponsor below\, or email&
nbsp\;saveourstreams
@wv.gov. \;
Canaan Valley Master Naturalists \;at Canaan Valey\,
exact location TBD. Durations: 1:00pm - 5:00pm - times are approximate.&n
bsp\; Join us for
a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examini
ng the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodivers
ity of \;benthic macroinvertebrate (BM)
\;communities. S
hare your data in the \;Volunteer Assessment Database<
/a> \;and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our stat
e&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outd
oors in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\
, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop&nbs
p\;looking over the study materials. Questions? Contact the local sponsor below\, or email&
nbsp\;saveourstreams
@wv.gov. \; Tygarts Valley Master Naturalists \;at the Izaak Wa
lton League Mountaineer Chapter\, Beverly\, WV.
Duration: 1:00p\, - 4:30pm. Live Monarch
will provide milkweed and other pollinator seeds appropriate to your area
. On the Live Monarch website is an online form with multiple options and
amounts. All of the selections are very reasonably priced. \; \; Click-Here to learn mo
re Make your da
ta cout - video series These
training videos walk you through the main concepts of the EPA QA Handbook
to help them develop a project plan&mdash\;a key step to producing qualit
y data that can answer environmental and public health questions. Click-Her
e \;to learn more about Citizen Science dat
a quality through a variety of guides\, fact sheets\, templates and more..
. \; Leader: Aaro
n Graham. \;RSVP to \;aa
ron@saveblackwater.org. Meet at the Blackwater Falls State P
ark Nature Center at 11am Jo
in the Friends of Blackwater for a butterflying trip around Blackwater Fal
ls State Park where we hope to encounter a variety of butterfly species su
ch as swallowtails\, fritillaries\, Eastern-tailed Blue\, azures\, skipper
s\, and other species around the open areas at Pendleton Lake. After we fi
nish our walk around here\, we can do a few other trails around the park w
here we hope to encounter species of butterfly who are more home in the wo
ods such as Appalachian Brown and Common Wood-Nymph. We hope to have up cl
ose views but bringing binoculars and a camera will amplify your viewing e
xperience! Perhaps we can also net a few individuals to offer looks like t
hat. Wear appropriate attire to be out hiking the trails. We hope you will
join us! This week's
Wrap is accessible Her
e. In this issu
e: ACWA&rsquo\;s Weekly Wrap is
a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap rem
inds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inform
ation. Sincerely\, ACWA Staf
f Leader: Aaro
n Graham. \;RSVP to \;aa
ron@saveblackwater.org. Meet at Friends of Blackwater in Tho
mas at 7:30am or the lodge at Blackwater Falls State Park at 8am Join the Friends of Blackwater for a
bird walk through the mixed northern forests at Blackwater Falls State Par
k. Here we hope to find such species of birds such as Winter Wren\, Golden
-crowned Kinglet\, Hermit Thrush\, Veery\, Magnolia Warbler\, Blackburnian
Warbler\, Black-throated Blue Warbler\, Canada Warbler\, and Red Crossbil
l in the spruce forests. While here we can check out the waterfalls and ov
erlook the park as well! Wear appropriate attire to be out hiking trails.
We hope that you will join us! Leader: Aaro
n Graham. \;RSVP to \;aa
ron@saveblackwater.org. Meet at Friends of Blackwater in Tho
mas at 10 am Friends of Blac
kwater is offering a trip to go and explore the North Branch Wetlands in K
empton\, Maryland. While out on the site we will join the field crew who i
s working on the reclamation of these wetlands on one of their butterfly s
urveys along the wetland. Potential butterfly species that could be seen a
re Atlantis Fritillary\, Appalachian Brown\, Black Dash\, and Delaware Ski
pper\, all found on this survey route last summer. We hope for good views
of the butterflies we can find out here and hope to net a few to offer up
close looks. While here\, the field crew will explain what they are doing
to help reclaim this wetland complex from the effects of previous coal min
ing operations and how they affected the area long term and how they are s
till affecting the wetlands today. Wear appropriate attire and sunscreen t
o be out walking along the gravel road here. It's time fo
r a new season of chapter meetings and to kick things off we welcome Dane
Gaiser--president of the \;Plateau Action Network (PAN). Dane will talk about the work being done by PAN\, and becaus
e their work has been focused since 1995 on the New and Gauley River water
sheds\, it's sure to interest all \;ENCTU members. Some
of their projects include: Please save the date and
we hope to see everyone there! Please join
WVSU Extension and WVDEP's Watershed Improvement Branch for a rain barrel
workshop at our on-campus demonstration site. This is a free event open to
the public and participants will receive a free rain barrel parts kit as
well as educational pamphlets. This is an outside event\, so please dress
appropriately for the weather. At this workshop\, participants can expect to learn about stormwater po
llution and how rain barrels can help with its management\, see how to con
struct a simple rain barrel with the provided parts kit\, as well as tips
to troubleshoot common issues\, winterization steps\, and ideas about more
advanced designs. Five West Vi
rginia communities selected as part of the Appalachian Gateway Communities
Initiative Gateway communit
ies are towns that border publicly owned land\, like national and state pa
rks. Too often\, these communities find themselves torn between promoting
tourism and preservation efforts. Promoting nature and culture tourism is
essential for these communities' economic growth\, yet too much use can im
pact the preservation of trails\, waterways\, and crafting traditions. Tha
t is why The Conservation Fund launched Appalachian Gateway Communities to
help communities develop thoughtful strategies to find that balance and p
reserve some of Appalachia's most treasured assets. We are so excited to s
ee some former Hub communities listed among these recipients! Way to go!&n
bsp\; Read more about Appala
chian Gateway Communities Initiative at the Appalachian Regional Commissio
n website her
e »\; The Mountain
State Forest Festival is the oldest and largest festival in the great sta
te of WV. Each festival year brings a week-long schedule of specialized ev
ents that cater to all ages. A 10K race starts off festival week\, then outdoor sporting competitions
such as strongman and lumberjack &ndash\; tree climbing\, wood chopping\,
fly fishing etc.\, a minor and major parade that draws over 85\,000 specta
tors\, a distinguished guest dinner with well-known speakers\, a black-tie
ball\, a major act musical concert\, an art and photography competition\,
and much more. Also during festival week is a three-day city park event b
ringing vendors and exhibits that cater to citizens and surrounding public
school students with a designated &ldquo\;kid&rsquo\;s day at the park.&r
dquo\; It&rsquo\;s a real cultural landmark that showcases WV in all its a
utumn glory. The festival pr
omotes the prudent development and conservation of our abundant natural re
sources for future generations and fosters economic activity in the commun
ity and state. Its mission is to provide a fall celebration for the citize
ns of the state of West Virginia\, their guests and visitors during this t
ime of great natural beauty. For a full schedule of events Click-here.
West Virgini
a State University (WVSU) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Mid-Atlantic Region have signed a memorandum of understanding\, the first
of its type between the two organizations\, to promote partnership and op
portunities. The objectives of the MOU are to: \; Click-here to read more. Event by Seven Bends Nursery Tickets: https://blueridgewildlifec
tr.salsalabs.org/Fall2022LectureSeries/index.html \; Title: Beyond the Gard
en: How planting native plants can help heal communities. Presented by: Dr
. lara Lacher Native plants
are gaining popularity due to increased knowledge about their importance i
n supporting native pollinators and other wildlife. This talk will go beyo
nd individual plants\, connecting them to each other and a system of life
that sustains not only native wildlife but also resources essential to hea
lthy human communities. Attend this talk to learn about how your native pl
ant gardens can contribute to larger conservation goals at landscape scale
s. Event by Blue Ridge PRISM Inc. Tickets ·\; $10 Our online workshop will provide an introduction
to invasive plants and will help you to confidently identify different spe
cies in the autumn season. This session will take place via the Zoom platf
orm and will include a Q&\;A period with PRISM experts. This virtual se
ssion will be recorded. Those who register will receive access to the reco
rding. We hope you can join us! Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/400958526747 Sept. 25
&ndash\; Oct. 1 Throughout
the week\, the American Water Works Association will be raising awareness
about the importance of caring for our beautiful drinking water sources. S
ource Water Protection Week materials are now available\, and many additio
nal resources will be added between now and Sept. 25. Welcome to t
he September 2022 edition of River Voices. This month\, dive into communit
y-led research (CLR) through a story map highlighting the work of four net
work members employing CLR to equitably and successfully carry out climate
resilience solutions in their communities. In this issue: Read more at the website bel
ow. https:/
/www.rivernetwork.org/river-voices-september-2022/<
/span> Event by Blooming Boulevards
Learn how to propagate native plants from germination to garden ready. Han
douts will be available to download! Pre-registration is required.<
/p> http://www.bloomingboulevards
.org/learn Please e
mail info@bloo
mingboulevards.org if you have any difficulties logging in - this page
is not monitored during workshops. The Nuts and Bolts of NGO Budgeting <
span style='font-size: 8pt\;'>Organizations of all sizes are facing budget
challenges this decade driven by the COVID-19 pandemic\, shifting funder
priorities\, stimulus money and more. In this two part series\, we&rsquo\;
re host The Fellows Group to talk about budget approaches and how to adapt
as your needs and circumstances change. Register here for part 1. Click here to learn abo
ut Part 2 of this series. Event by SJ Watersavers The w
ebinar will be hosted on the Zoom platform. A link will be provided to par
ticipants prior to the presentation. Please RSVP! Join the American Littoral Society for a webinar to
learn tips and tricks to conserve water. There are many ways we can be mor
e water efficient in our homes\, in the backyard\, at school\, and at work
. Learn how to perform a basic water audit to identify areas of improvemen
t\, gardening and yard tips\, what to look for in new appliances\, and tec
hniques for rainwater harvesting and reuse on your property. Event by Kymberly Byers
and Fairmont Floatilla Join the Fairmont Floatilla for a relaxing sunset and mo
onlight paddle on the Monongahela River. We'll put in at the kayak launch
under the Million Dollar Bridge and paddle up stream\, returning to the la
unch point approximately 2 hours later. It's getting dark earlier so be pr
epared to launch a little bit after 7pm. \; Join our Bot
any Specialist\, Sam for a volunteer day on April 9th! We will be meeting
in the Buxton &\; Landstreet building parking lot! Click here<
/strong> to learn more and RSVP. Visit our volunteering page and tell us h
ow you&rsquo\;d like to help with this restoration project! Contact \;
samantha@saveblackwater.org for more information. \; Friends of D
eckers Creek (FODC) is searching for an Operations Manager to support the
Executive Director\, AmeriCorps VISTA\, interns\, volunteers\, board membe
rs\, and other community leaders and Federal and State regulatory agencies
and granting organizations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all aspects
of the organization\, including administration\, grant preparation\, envir
onmental projects\, budgeting\, accounts payable/receivable\, fundraising
activities\, membership mailings\, newsletter production\, website content
maintenance\, special events execution\, and representing FODC at communi
ty events and to the press. Learn more about the opportunity with Friends of Deckers C
reek here »\; \; \; WVDEP has pa
rtnered with the Clay Center in Charleston for a day of environmental educ
ation for area grade school-age students. &ldquo\;Since we missed celebrat
ing the 50th anniversary of Earth Day due to COVID-19\, the Clay Center an
d the WVDEP are offering free access to students from all counties\, who r
egister in advance\, to the Clay Center Avampato Museum and to the Caperto
n Theater\, where a short\, educational film can be viewed\,&rdquo\; said
Annette Hoskins\, director of the WVDEP&rsquo\;s Youth Environmental
Program. \; Other activities include outdoor displays promoting environmental ed
ucation\, resource conservation and environmental stewardship. Exhibitors
will include federal\, state and local agencies\, as well as environmental
groups. All exhibitors will be set up on the terrace in front of the Clay
Center. In the case of inclement weather\, the event will move indoors.&n
bsp\; To register a school g
roup\, contact the Clay Center at 304-561-3570 or email groupreservations@theclaycenter.org
. For additional information\, call Annette Hoskins at 304-926-0499 X 4975
9. WVDEP-REAP i
s hosting tire collection events.. Braxton County: June 11 from 9 am - 3 pm at Kenton
Meadows Warehouse on Little Buffalo Road in Gassaway. Individuals can dis
pose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the rims and only
car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that indiv
iduals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. \; There are also multiple on-going events
A list of these as well as updates can be found on the WVDEP website. Welcome to t
he April 2022 edition of River Voices. This month we&rsquo\;re taking a lo
ok at our recent work at the intersection of rivers and agriculture. Plus\
, we&rsquo\;ve extended the River Rally Early Bird pricing deadline and ar
e thrilled to announce keynote and plenary speakers! In this edition And more&hellip\;
https://www.rivernetwork.org/river-voic
es-april-2022/ WVDEP-REAP is hosting tire collection event
s.. Lincoln County: June 4 from 9 am - 3 pm at Li
ncoln County High School in Hamlin. Individuals can dispose of up to 10 ti
res per person. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truc
k tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in thei
r vehicles when dropping off tires. \; There are also multiple
on-going events A list of these as well as updates can be found on the WVDEP website. WVDEP-REAP i
s hosting four free tire collection events in June. The four events are: Individu
als can dispose of up to 10 tires per person. The tires must be off the ri
ms and only car and light truck tires will be accepted. The WVDEP requests
that individuals stay in their vehicles when dropping off tires. There ar
e also multiple on-going events A list of these as well as updates can be
found on the WVDEP website. WVDEP-REAP i
s hosting tire collection events.. Webster County: June 4 from 10 am - 4 pm at 6248 W
ebster Road in Cowen. Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person
. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will b
e accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles whe
n dropping off tires. \; There are also multiple on-going events A list of these as well as update
s can be found on the WVDEP website. In this edit
ion \; \; WVDEP-REAP i
s hosting tire collection events.. Wood County: June 18 from 8 am - noon at Erickson
Field in Parkersburg. Individuals can dispose of up to 10 tires per person
. The tires must be off the rims and only car and light truck tires will b
e accepted. The WVDEP requests that individuals stay in their vehicles whe
n dropping off tires. \; There are also multiple on-going events A list of these as well as update
s can be found on the WVDEP website. EPA&rsquo\;s
Nonpoint Source Management Program has released an exciting new web-based
modeling tool for estimating non-point source pollutant loading in waters
heds. Pollutant Load Estimation
Tool (PLET) provides a user-friendly web interface to c
reate a customized model. It employs simple algorithms to calculate nutrie
nt and sediment loads from different land uses and the load reductions tha
t would result from the implementation of various BMPs\, including low imp
act development (LIDs) for urban areas. The model computes surface runoff\; nutrient loads\, including
nitrogen\, phosphorus\, 5-day biological oxygen demand (BOD-5)\, and sedi
ment delivery based on various land uses and management practices. PLET al
so provides greater integration with EPA&rsquo\;s Grants Reporting and Tra
cking System (GRTS) for §\;319 data tracking. To learn more about this
modeling application and for access\, visit: https://www.epa.gov/nps/plet. The Try This
Youth Summit &\; Conference are fast approaching\, and our annual roun
d of June mini grant applications\, due June 1st\, are going live on May 1
st. \; You can get $3\,000 for your healthy-community project\, and br
ainstorm your projects with other local folks at our 2023 Spring Regional
Gatherings! \; Each event will take place 10am-12pm. Click the links b
elow to register. \; Come ready to learn about the Tr
y This mini grant process\, brainstorm a potential project\, and network w
ith some awesome folks in your communities. 9 of our 22 mini grants from 2
021 were brainstormed on a Try This Regional Gathering\, so don't miss thi
s chance to get inspiration\, feedback\, and project partners! The Try This
Youth Summit &\; Conference are fast approaching\, and our annual roun
d of June mini grant applications\, due June 1st\, are going live on Monda
y\, May 1st. \; You can get $3\,000 for your healthy-community project
\, and brainstorm your projects with others at our 2023 Spring Regional Ga
therings. \; Each event will take place 10am-12pm. Click the link belo
w to register. \; Come ready to learn about the Try This mini grant process\, brainstorm
a potential project\, and network with some awesome folks in your communi
ties. 9 of our 22 mini grants from 2021 were brainstormed on a Try This Re
gional Gathering\, so don't miss this chance to get inspiration\, feedback
\, and project partners! Event by: Ka
nawha Valley Trail Alliance at Little Creek Park - Meet at Lion's Field Join KV Trails at our next &ld
quo\;First Saturday&rdquo\; monthly trail event and workday. For the month
of October\, we are focusing our efforts at Little Creek Park. With your
help\, we can move some dirt. Show up 30 minutes early to join a represent
ative of our Trails Committee for coffee\, donuts\, and relevant trail-rel
ated information. We will have a brief tailgate safety meeting prior to th
e start of work. If you plan to attend\, tools that you may consider bring
ing include: Dear Educato
rs\, Invite a team of trained undergraduate role-models to your classroom
through the WV Science Public Outreach Team! Engage your students with our
quality presentations and activities and introduce your students to the c
ountless STEM opportunities available to them\, right here in West Virgini
a! Find out more by visiting: www.wvspot.org and fill out an online request. Questions? Email spot.wv@gmail.com. The 33rd Ann
ual Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Volunteer Appreciation Day Picnic is set for Sat
urday\, August 6 at Pipestem Resort State Park. The state departments of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) an
d Transportation (DOT) will host the day-long celebration of active volunt
eers who pick up litter along WV's highways. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. w
ith bingo\, arts and crafts\, children's games\, and other activities. Attendees will enjoy a complime
ntary catered lunch at noon\, followed by the presentation of the annual A
AH awards and the 2022 Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer of the Year. Active volun
teers and AAH groups can call 1-800-322-5530 or email \;dep.aah@wv.gov to register. The registration deadlin
e is Friday\, July 22 and early registration is encouraged as space is lim
ited. Co-sponsored by the WV
DEP and the state Division of Highways\, the AAH program is administered b
y the WVDEP-REAP and improves the quality of the state&rsquo\;s environmen
t by encouraging public involvement in the elimination of highway litter.&
nbsp\;'Our Adopt-A-Highway volunteers are a special group of people and We
st Virginia is fortunate to have so many who dedicate their time and energ
y to keeping this state beautiful\,' said REAP program manager Sandy Roger
s. 'This event is one way that we can show our gratitude and celebrate all
they have accomplished.' Fo
r more information about the AAH or Adopt-A-Spot programs\, visit the WV
DEP website or call 1-800-322-5530. \; A family fri
endly interactive event with live animals\, naturalist\, activities\, demo
nstrations and more... \;Click-Here to view the event flier. \;
Please join
us for a West Virginia Forests and Drinking Water webinar! The webinar wil
l include presentations from speakers representing the water sector\, fore
stry sector\, conservation organizations\, state and federal agencies\, an
d more. Attendees will gain a common understanding about the value of fore
sts and their impacts on water quality and quantity and source water prote
ction so that West Virginia can take their programs\, policies\, and partn
ership to the next level in drinking water protection. Partnerships for Fo
rests and Drinking Water recognize that healthy forests benefit drinking w
ater quality and quantity and it takes many partners to accomplish our sha
red goals. Stewarding\, enhancing and maintaining healthy forests in drink
ing water source watersheds is necessary to protect drinking water in West
Virginia. This event is the first collaborative effort of the partnership
to hold a forest &\; drinking water forum. \; Click-Here
to register. Following the w
ebinar\, interested partners will design an in-person forum to continue di
scussions\, identify priority watersheds and projects for collaboration\,
creating financing mechanisms\, and seeking funding. \
; WV Waternet
- Summer Edition In this iss
ue: Updates from around the state And more. \;Click-Here to rea
d all the stories. Meet at 1081
Kanawha State Forest Dr. by the Middle Fork bridge - WQ Watters Company Sponsored by: Davis Creek Wat
ershed Association\, WV Department of Environmental Protection\, City of S
outh Charleston\, WQ Watters Company\, GR Markers &\; Sons and Walker E
xpress. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Questions? Email daviscreekwatershedassn@gmail.com or visit http://www.daviscreekwv.org/. TU's Bucket
Brigade to add limestone fines on the headwaters of the Middle Fork of Wil
liams River is back after a two year hiatus due to COVID! Meet in the park
ing lot at the Cranberry Mountain Visitors Center Nature Center. What is the Buc
ket Brigade: Volunteers place limestone sand in a ravine in the M
onongahela National Forest off the Highland Scenic Highway and rain carrie
s it down to the Middle Fork throughout the year. The limestone fines can
only be transported by hand since all forms of vehicles are not allowed in
the forest\, not even a wheelbarrow or little wagon. Only people's power
is permitted! \; The ope
ration is very basic. We form a 'fire bucket brigade' line from the highwa
y to the ravine - about 1/4 mile. We pass the limestone fines\, one 1/2 fi
lled bucket at a time until 10 tons are delivered. It's not difficult\, ju
st time consuming. We usually finish around noon. Make a day of it and bri
ng your rods and go fishing afterwards. Please RSVP \;Jeff Nelsen if you plan to participate.&nb
sp\; Directions: The Cranberry Mountain Visitors Center Nature Center\, located on Rt
. 39 at the junction with the Highland Scenic Highway. If you arrive after
9:00 AM\, drive out the Scenic Highway until you spot the work crew and c
ars parked along the highway. In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted Here.
Media from around the Basin This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here. In this issue:<
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p of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our
membership of important deadlines and highlights important information. The EPA&rsqu
o\;s \;Healthy Watersheds Program \;is excited to an
nounce our next \;Healthy Watersheds Learning Exchange \;--
\;Protection Pers
pectives from the Great Lakes Region \;- \;Moderated
by Paul Walkup\, USEPA Region 5 In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot
omacriver.org/news/ Media from the Basin F
ishing News from the Basin Watch: \
;Digital Accessibility &\; Inclusive Communications: Guidelines for th
e Water Movement \;with the Water Hub\, \;rec
orded on September 13\, 2023. Download the \;Water Hub's Digital Accessibility Guide \;an
d \;River Network's Inclusive Communications Guide. The 3rd Quar
ter of the 2023 Pipeline Newsletter is now available online and may be vie
wed Here. For past issues v
isit the website below.
https://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/pipeline/pipeli
nenewsletter.cfm \; Dive
into Drinking Water at Your Own Pace! Last month\, we launched our \;Online Learning Pl
atform\, with a series on State Revolving Fund Advocacy. Now\, two NEW
series have joined the platform: one bringing our \;Drinking Water G
uide \;to life and another diving deep into the Clean Water Act th
rough our \;Clean Water Act Owner&rsquo\;s Manual. All are FREE and available to all. Explore
today and begin using these tools to support water access and quality in
your community. Learn more and sign up for the \;Drinking Water Guide
series \;and the \;Clean Water Act series. This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;here: In this issue: ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map o
f the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our mem
bership of important deadlines and highlights important information. WVDEP has aw
arded $95\,800 in subgrants to support community-led projects focused on w
atershed restoration\, education\, and public outreach.Funded through the
federal Clean Water Act §\;319 Pro
gram\, these Fiscal Year 2024 grants help reduce nonpoint source
pollution\, which includes runoff from stormwater\, agriculture\, and aban
doned mine lands\, that impairs rivers and streams. The funding will suppo
rt seven organizations in advancing efforts to protect water resources and
promote environmental awareness across the state. The approved awardees a
nd projects are: These projects contribute to WVDEP&rsq
uo\;s mission of improving water quality and fostering environmental stewa
rdship across West Virginia. Each organization is required to provide a lo
cal match to help extend the impact of these funds. For more information a
bout watershed programs and how to get involved\, visit the WVDEP&rsquo\;s
N
PS Program website or contact DEP319@wv.gov. Step into no
nprofit board leadership with confidence! \;Learn best practices that
drive effective governance. \;Whether you&rsquo\;ve led a nonprofit bo
ard for years or are looking for fresh ideas\, this webinar is for you. During this \;Volunteer West Virginia Wednesday Webinar\, you'll
learn how to understand board roles and responsibilities\, explore differe
nt types of boards (working\, managing\, strategic)\, and use the nonprofi
t lifecycle to determine what kind of board structure your organization ne
eds. We'll also share simple tools to assess and strengthen your current b
oard setup. This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;here
: \;In this issue: The Weekly Wrap
is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap
reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important in
formation. Wate
r supply outlook: \;Currently\, the Potomac River flow is suf
ficient to meet water demands without upstream reservoir releases. However
\, a prolonged dry spell could lead to hydrological drought. In the case o
f a drought\, the region has contingency plans in place to
manage water supply shortages. Learn more in the May Water Supp
ly Outlook >\; Assistance for water utilities: \;Speakers from EPA\, WV DHH
R\, and WV RWA shared their resources with the group. The event was organi
zed by the members of the Potomac River Basin Drinking Water So
urce Protection Partnership\, a coalition of government agencies and w
ater utilities that work together on source water protection issues. In the community
: \;Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture (May 12\, Vi
rtual). Anacostia River Festival (May 20\, Washington\, DC). Find these and
other events around the Potomac watershed on our \;events
calendar. Media from aro
und the basin And much more. Read all the stories at \; This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;here: \;In this issue: ACWA's We
ekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities.
The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights imp
ortant information. Sincerel
y - \;ACWA Staff The Ohio Riv
er Restoration Plan The Ohio
River Basin Alliance\, National Wildlife Federation\, and University of L
ouisville's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute
have released a collaborative draft plan to address urgent challenges
like toxic pollution\, sewage overflows\, habitat loss\, and flooding. Thi
s blueprint prioritizes clean water\, healthier communities\, and stronger
economies. The input received during the 31 listening sessions was essent
ial in shaping the plan. Now\, your voice matters in finalizing the plan.&
nbsp\; Why This Matters Of the assessed streams in the r
egion\, 69% don't meet water quality standards. The same is true for 64% o
f the lakes. So\, this plan proposes solutions: modernizing infrastructure
\, reducing runoff\, and supporting locally driven projects with a focus o
n helping the communities most impacted by pollution and environmental har
m. How You Can Get Involved<
/span> In t
his issue: Jobs
Grants This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here. In this issue: The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a
road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi
nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa
tion. In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted Here. Media from around the Ba
sin Fishing News A naturalist-led walk through Thomas City Park to lo
ok for birds and other critters. Meet at the Thomas City Park parking lot.
This is a beginner-friendly event\, and binoculars will be provided!
\; --->\; Learn more here<
/span>. In this issu
e: Job board Grants This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here.
\;In this issue: The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and
upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadline
s and highlights important information. Join us for
the \;Friends of the Cacapon River Fly Fishing Clinics at The River House
in Capon Bridge! Dive into the art of fly fishing with expert guidance fr
om Ryan Cooper of Trout Unlimited. This session is scheduled for Saturday from 1 PM to 4 PM. While the
se clinics are free\, we suggest a $20 donation per person to support our
river conservation efforts. Don&rsquo\;t miss out on this chance to learn
and enjoy fly fishing in the beautiful Cacapon River! Sponsored by The Friends of the Cacapon River\,
The River House\, and Trout Unlimited. --->\; Learn more here
. Join the&nbs
p\;Frie
nds of the Cacapon in a community river clean up! Bring your boat\, yo
ur friends\, a packed lunch\, good water shoes\, sunscreen\, hat\, water\,
and anything else you will need for a day on the river. Clean up supplies
provided. We are aiming to send one crew up river\, and one crew down riv
er. \; --->\; Learn more here. The Maryland Water Monitoring Council's Information Management and Communication Committee is pleased to offer
two free webinars on how to best support the data your organization works
with on a daily basis. These webinars will feature presentations by Joe B
eaman from the EPA's Office of Water. Register online \;- \;Download a printer-friendly flyer Register online \;- \;<
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ter-friendly flyer Times
are Eastern Standard. More information will be posted on the Maryland Water Monitoring Coun
cil Bulletin Board as it becomes available. The \;Maryland Water Monitoring Coun
cil's Information Management and Communication Committee is pleased to
offer two free webinars on how to best support the data your organization
works with on a daily basis. These webinars will feature presentations by
Joe Beaman from the \;EPA's Offic
e of Water. Register
online \;- \;Download a printer-friendly flyer Times are Eastern Standard. More
information will be posted on the \;Maryland Water Monitoring Council Bulletin Bo
ard \;as it becomes available. The \;Maryland Water Monitoring Coun
cil's Information Management and Communication Committee is pleased to
offer two free webinars on how to best support the data your organization
works with on a daily basis. These webinars will feature presentations by
Joe Beaman from the \;EPA's Offic
e of Water. Register o
nline \;- \;Download a printer-friendly flyer Times are Eastern Standard. More informa
tion will be posted on the \;Maryland Water Monitoring Council Bulletin Board \;
as it becomes available. In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot
omacriver.org/news/ Media from around the Basin In this issu
e Events A water trai
l is a route on a stream\, river or lake that provides boaters with a recr
eational\, scenic\, historical and/or educational opportunity. The WV Recr
eational Trail Advisory Board and the \;WV Department of Transportation recognize the increasing popularity of water sports\, espec
ially paddle sports on the lakes and streams of the state. \;Click-Here to view the water trails map from WVD
NR's 2024 fishing regulations. Currently\, there are 16 designated water trails in West \;Virginia
: Town Run edu
cation - The Town Run Story. Contact \;Kay Schultz \;for more
details. \; This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here: In this issue: ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and up
coming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines
and highlights important information. - \;ACWA Staff Event by&nbs
p\;Save The Tygart Watershed Association \;at \;Little M
oe's Bike Trails\, Philippi Join STTWA for a walk along the Tygart Valley River to see which birds ma
ke their home there\, learn a little about them\, and make a bird feeder u
sing natural items! All school-age children welcome (an adult must remain
with child\; children may not be left unsupervised). Register at: \;<
em>https://forms.gle/Wcb8Z4FY5wqDpeuR7. For more inform
ation\, email \;americorps@savethetygart.org or message us on F
acebook. \; In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted Here. Media from around the Ba
sin Fishing news<
/span> This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here. In this issue: The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's event
s and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important de
adlines and highlights important information. During this \;Volunteer West Virginia Webinar \;we will be co
vering one of our most popular topics - grant writing! \;We have teame
d up with \;Nicki Bentley-Colthart from the \;Grant Advantage \;to host this special \;two hour training. [Register Here]<
/span> In this issu
e: Events Grants In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted Here. Media from aro
und the Basin Fishing News The Cybersec
urity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Environmental Prot
ection Agency (EPA) jointly released a \;Water Sector Cybersecurity Toolkit \
;to aid Water and Wastewater Sector (Water Sector) stakeholders in bolster
ing their cybersecurity preparedness across the nation. To build security
and resilience within the Water Sector\, CISA works closely with EPA to de
liver tools\, resources\, training and information that can help organizat
ions within this Sector. \; \;For more information visit: \;cisa.gov/water.
In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.pot
omacriver.org/news/ Media from around the Basin This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here: In this issue: ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road
map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap reminds ou
r membership of important deadlines and highlights important information.
- \;ACWA Staff Trout Unlimi
ted just unveiled their priority waters initiative for West Virginia. Usin
g the best science available\, these watersheds have been identified as hi
gh priority for advocacy\, protection\, restoration\, and reconnection. Six HUC8 size \;watersheds have just been selected - Upper Guya
ndotte\, Tug Fork\, Potomac
\, Elk\, \;Gauley and Greenbrier
. Click the link below to learn more. https:
//prioritywaters.tu.org/west-virginia/
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ies. Contact Kay Schultz for more details. TownRun_Risks&Resiliencies.jpe
g
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cation opportunities - Town Run Risks and Resiliencies. C
ontact \;Kay
Schultz \;for more details. \; TownRun_R
isks&\;Resiliencies.jpeg EPA recently
published the \;Land Use and Green Infrastruct
ure Scorecard \;to guide municipalities through a review of local
plans\, policies\, and practices to find opportunities to better protect w
ater resources. Natural reso
urces and green infrastructure\, such as natural or engineered wetlands\,
living shorelines\, and urban forests provide many community benefits incl
uding clean drinking water\, flood protection\, food production\, and recr
eation. Healthy watersheds foster vibrant economies\, support healthy peop
le and places\, and buffer against the impacts of drought\, flooding\, and
extreme weather events. The value of these ecosystem services is becoming
more evident as communities face a range of climate change impacts. Local
government staff can use \;the Scorecard \;to improve their understanding of how local
plans\, policies\, and practices impact water resources and ecosystem ser
vices. Mary Wigginton\, EPA Green Infrastru
cture Team In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted at: https://www.potomacriver.or
g/news/ Media from the Basin Fishing
News from the Basin Last month\,
DHHR&rsquo\;s Bureau for Public Health announced the launch of the State
Health Assessment (SHA) to gain valuable insights into the health and well
-being of West Virginians. \; This survey collects data on communities
&rsquo\; health status\, needs\, and factors that contribute to health out
comes. \;The purpose of this survey is to gather opinions about health
problems in West Virginia which will be used to identify the state's most
pressing health problems. \;All West Virginians are encouraged to par
ticipate to provide an accurate representation of health concerns and insi
ghts throughout the state. \;Anyone wishing to participate may access
it \;Here through October 18\, 2023. \; \; The West Virginia Dep
artment of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)\, Bureau for Public Health is
hosting eight community listening sessions to gather insight on health is
sues in specific areas of the state as part of the 2023 State Health Asses
sment. \; Join us for
a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality by examining the
habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of
\; Share your d
ata in the Volunteer Assessment Database and co
ntribute to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds.
Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the
water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying cloth
ing. Please spend some time before the workshop looking over the st
udy materials. Questions
? Contact the local sponsor below\, or email saveourstreams@wv.gov. \; _____________
___________________________________________________ Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the riv
er! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to eval
uate water quality of wadeable rivers and streams by examining the stream
habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of&
nbsp\;benthic macroinvertebrate (BMI) communities. Share your da
ta in the online \;Volunteer Assessment Database \;and contribute to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsq
uo\;s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors
in and around the water\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and
fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time before the workshop \;looking over the study materials. Questions? Email \;saveourstreams@wv.gov. \; Sponsor: Blue Ridge Community &
amp\; Technical College. \;Location: \;Morgan Park.
Duration: 12:30 - 4 pm\, but times are approximate. Join us for
a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality of wadeabl
e rivers and streams by examining the stream habitat\, conducting chemical
analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of \;ben
thic macroinvertebrate (BMI) \;communities. Share your data in the online \;
Volunteer Assessment Database \;and contrib
ute to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be su
re to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water
\, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing.
Please spend some time before the workshop \;looking over the s
tudy materials. Question
s? Email \;saveourstreams@wv
.gov \;or contact the local
sponsors. \; Sponsors: \;
Save the Tygar
t Watershed Association and the Buckhannon River Watershed Association. \;Location: TBD but likly Barbour o
r Upshur county. Join us for
a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality of wadeabl
e rivers and streams by examining the stream habitat\, conducting chemical
analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of \;ben
thic macroinvertebrate (BM) \;communities. Share your data in the online \;<
span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Volunteer Assessment Database \;and contribu
te to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sur
e to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\
, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. P
lease spend some time before the workshop \;looking over the st
udy materials. \;Questions? Email \;saveourstreams@wv.gov. \; Location: \;Ranson Community Gardens. \; \;Note: times are approximate 10:00
- 2:00 PM. \; Join us for
a fun\, educational day in and around the river! During the \;Save Our Streams \;workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water quality of wadeabl
e rivers and streams by examining the stream habitat\, conducting chemical
analysis\, and studying the biodiversity of \;ben
thic macroinvertebrate (BM) \;communities. Share your data in the online \;<
span style='color: #0000ff\;'>Volunteer Assessment Database \;and contribu
te to our knowledge of the health of our state&rsquo\;s watersheds. Be sur
e to wear clothing appropriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\
, including muck boots or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. P
lease spend some time before the workshop \;looking over the st
udy materials. \;Questions? Email \;saveourstreams@wv.gov. \; Location: \;Morgan&rsquo
\;s Grove Park. \;Duration: 10 am - 2 pm\, but ti
mes are approximate. \; Unlock Your
Organization's Potential with Strategic Planning Thinking about strategic planning in 2024? Take the f
irst step toward organizational excellence with River Network's series:&nb
sp\;Strategic Planning in 15 Minutes or Less. \;Start Here -
->\; \;Episode 1 &ndash\; Strategic Planning: What &
\; Why? Explore River Network's consulting services \;tailored to guid
e your team through your strategic planning journey. Don't miss out &mdash
\; revolutionize your approach to strategy in 2024 and beyond. GIS
Drone Training Course \; Have you been curious about learning to fly a drone? Want to kno
w what you need to complete the drone flight exam (Part 107)? Dr. Jamie Le
onard has offered to host a GIS Drone Training Course at Marshall Universi
ty this March! See below for more information. Course Information
Class includes: A new report
has been released that details the findings of the 31 listening sessions
across the 14 state region. \;Click here to r
ead the report \;and join us for an upcoming webinar
to hear more about the findings. \; The f
indings of this report are informing the regional Ohio River Basin restora
tion and protection plan. Once that plan is complete\, it will be released
for public comment. People will have another opportunity to say what they
would include in the plan and offer comments and suggestions. The restora
tion plan will then be finalized and delivered to the U.S. Congress. \
; Event by&nbs
p\;Yoga Power\, LLC \;at \;Kanawha State Forest Join Melanie Thomas (RYT 500) for a nature fitness hike interspersed with
breaks to practice yoga in the great outdoors. Melanie is a student with
the West Virginia Naturalists program\, and will provide instruction in bo
th the nature along the hike\, and yoga poses useful on the trail.<
/p> Yoga hikes combine the cardio benef
its of well-paced hiking with the strengthening moves of yoga for a group
workout that is accessible to yoga practitioners of all levels. Melanie wi
ll lead you on a challenging fitness hike\, up the switchbacks of a hillsi
de in Kanawha State Forest. This hike will get the heart rate up and chall
enge the leg muscles\, as we push up a section\, pause for breath\, and th
en begin again. At the top of the hike\, we will take a break\, stretch th
e muscles with hike-specific yoga\, learn which yoga poses also teach musc
le memory for hike safety\, and enjoy a drink\, snack and nature. Then\, b
ack down to challenge the physique again. Please wear shoes suitable for hiking\, such as tennis shoe
s with tread on them. Light hiking shoes are also fine\, but not required.
No flip flops\, no slick outer soles! Make sure to bring water to stay hy
drated! The fess is $25 perperson. Due to insurance restraints\, the following are NOT permitted on th
e hikes: This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;Here. In this issue: The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a
road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remi
nds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informa
tion. ACWA-logo<
/em> In the near
future the stories below and more will be posted Here. \; M
edia from around the Basin Environmental Justice in the Basin Fishing News In t
his issue: Grants Americ
an Water Environmental Grant Program. Application deadline: March 15\, 202
4. Learn more here. This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;here: In this is
sue: ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a r
oad map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap remind
s our membership of important deadlines and highlights important informati
on. This Week's
Wrap is accessible \;here. \; \;In this issue: ACWA'
s Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activit
ies. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights
important information. \; Thomas More University and our Biology Field Station is pleased
to host the \;OR
BA Summit &\; ORBCRE Symposium. \; \;This joint meeting bet
ween the \;Ohio Rive
r Basin Alliance \;and the \;Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research &\; Education. Th
e theme for the conference is: \;&ldquo\;A confluence of collaboration in research\, education and outreach\; acce
lerating progress and sharing successes in the Ohio River Basin. \; To register and see the latest sc
hedule\, please visit the website below. \;
\;
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DESCRIPTION:Bring the family to Conservation Day at the Grandview Amphithea
ter! Enjoy local partners\, fun activities\, and a free screening of The L
orax in the New River Gorge. ---> Learn more here. Questions? Contact inf
o@newriverconservancy.org. [RSVP Here]
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373 l \;C: \;513.240.9040National Energy Education Development \;(NEED) Project has partnered with Phillips 66 to pro
vide a series of one day virtual workshops for educators. \; We will p
rovide teachers with preworkshop supplies to participate in the workshop a
nd will send teachers a NEED Science of Energy kit at the completion of th
e workshop. \; We will provide substitute reimbursement for weekday wo
rkshops and a $100 stipend for Saturday workshops. \; Seating is limit
ed so please register soon. Please consider sharing with other educators.<
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______________________
Madison Ball\, Friends of the Cheat Conservati
on Program Director\; \;304-329-3621 x7\; \;madison@cheat.org l Watershed Improvement Branch l \;Off
ice: (304) 314-6095 l Mobile: (681) 341-9305CoolS
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Counties:&n
bsp\;Barbour: $10\,000 for wages and insurance. B
erkeley: $10\,000 for transportation fees. Braxton: $9\,150 for utilities\, fuel\, insurance\, office equipment\, and supp
lies. Brooke: $9\,200 for maintenance/repairs of a baler
and truck\, educational conference\, accounting software\, financial exam\
, and porta-pot rental. Cabell: $10\,600 for wages\, util
ity trailer\, steel canopy and shelter\, and assistance on costs of Milton
site service. Calhoun: $14\,100 for utilities\, insuranc
e\, bailing wire and building improvements. Clay: $11\,00
0 for compactor trucks and landfill fees for county cleanup. Hanco
ck: $10\,400 for wages\, household hazardous waste transportation
and processing and educational conference. Jackson: $10\
,000 for fuel and vehicle &\; equipment maintenance/repairs. Ka
nawha: $10\,000 for fuel and insurance. Lincoln:
$13\,000 for insurance and hauling fees for countywide cleanup. L
ogan: $10\,000 to assist in the purchase of a TrashVac collection
system. Mason: $10\,800 for wages\, insurance\, and educ
ational conference. McDowell: $6\,750 for financial exami
nations. Mercer: $10\,000 for inspection and maintenance
of leachate tank. Monongalia: $9\,900 for wages\, promoti
onal materials\, and educational conference. Morgan: $10\
,400 for hauling fees and educational conference. Nicholas: $10\,000 for leachate treatment and environmental monitoring. P
leasants: $10\,000 for insurance\, equipment maintenance and repa
irs and financial exam. Pocahontas: $10\,000 for utilitie
s for the landfill. \;Putnam: $10\,000 for financial
exams. \;Raleigh: $10\,000 for a tire balancer and
mig welder. \;Ritchie: $25\,000 for electrical upgrad
e. Roane: $12\,200 for wages\, insurance\, office supplie
s\, financial exam\, and educational conference. Taylor:
$11\,800 for property improvements\, insurance\, and educational conferenc
e. Tucker: $10\,000 for treatment of leachate. Up
shur: $10\,500 for insurance\, office supplies\, paper shredding
event\, field trips\, advertising/direct mail\, a Make It Shine event and
educational conference. Wayne: $10\,000 for wages and ins
urance. \;Wetzel: $11\,000 to purchase a trailer\, e
ducational conference\, and financial exam. \;Wirt:
$9\,200 for fuel\, insurance\, financial exam\, and educational conference
. Wyoming: $15\,000 to assist with the purchase of a dump
bed and accessories.
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SUMMARY:Liver of the river
DESCRIPTION:A stream is a system. It includes not just the water coursing b
etween the banks but the earth\, life and water around and under it. The l
ayer of sediment\, small stones and tiny creatures just below the streambe
d is called the hyporheic zone— from the Greek hypo\, meaning “under\,” an
d rheos\, meaning “flow.” Stream water filters down into this dynamic laye
r\, mixing with the groundwater pushing up. Water in the hyporheic zone fl
ows downstream like the surface water above it but orders of magnitude mor
e slowly. For a large river the hyporheic zone can be dozens of feet deep
and can extend up to a mile laterally beyond the banks. It keeps the water
way healthy by regulating critical physical\, biological and chemical proc
esses\, including riverbed aeration\, water oxygenation\, temperature mode
ration\, pollution cleanup and food creation. Some biologists compare the
hyporheic zone to the human gut\, complete with a microbiome. Others call
it the liver of the river. TheLiveroftheRiver.jpg
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The information session is happening on Thu
rsday\, February 15th to discuss the Opportunity Appalachia initiative and
how you can attract project investment. Participants can expect to learn
about the OA program\, examples of successful projects\, the technical ass
istance deployed\, a tour of an active previous OA project at Staats Hospi
tal\, and discussions on what investors are looking for from experienced l
enders and project leads in West Virginia. \;Note: All applicants must attend this event or sc
hedule a one-on-one discussion with WV program lead\, \;Ray Moeller.
Register for the Opport
unity Appalachia Info Session hosted by the Northern WV Brownfields Assist
ance Center \;here \;»\;
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SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap
DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible here. In this issue: Four June M
eetings for Monitoring Standards and Assessment Committee SCOTUS Rules in
Sackett Wetlands Case EPA Opens RFA on Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Wa
stewater EPA Releases 2nd Five-Year Review of Recreational Water Quality C
riteria Meetings\, webinars\, and more! What is the Wrap? The Weekly Wrap
is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap
reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf
ormation. - ACWA Staff
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SUMMARY:Birding in Canaan Valley
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Aaron Graham. RSVP to aaron@saveblackwater.org. Meet at
Friends of Blackwater at 6:00am Join Friends of Blackwater as we head out
to the untouched area that is the northern end of Canaan Valley. This tou
r plans to bird along the Middle Valley Trail which is accessed from A-Fra
me Road\, which offers a variety of habitats to be visited. As we head out
of the forest this trail traverses more open habitats such as wetlands an
d beaver ponds where we hope to find species such as American Bittern\, Bl
ack-billed Cuckoo\, Alder Flycatcher\, and perhaps a Nashville Warbler. Fr
om here we will head out in the grasslands the north end of the valley pro
vides to see Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrows and in hopes of finding Clay-
colored Sparrows as this is the site where this species is known to breed
in the state. Wear proper hiking gear and shoes so that you don’t mind ge
tting wet as an effect of the early morning dew. This tour experiences mod
erate hiking that at maximum could reach 4 miles round trip so bringing al
ong a backpack with some water would be recommended. We plan on spending t
he morning at this location and being back in time for lunch.
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SUMMARY:WV SPOT Program
DESCRIPTION:Dear Educators\, Invite a team of trained undergraduate role-mo
dels to your classroom through the WV Science Public Outreach Team! Engage
your students with our quality presentations and activities and introduce
your students to the countless STEM opportunities available to them\, rig
ht here in West Virginia! Find out more by visiting: www.wvspot.org and fi
ll out an online request. The Star of Our World introduces students to res
earch conducted by WV scientists at WVU. It engages young audiences by dev
eloping understanding of the connection between The Earth and The Sun and
older audiences with concepts like fusion. Climate Change in the Mountain
State discusses how global changes will affect West Virginia climate and g
ives audiences the tools and information needed to start a conversation an
d take action in their own communities. Coming soon - Fast Radio Bursts an
d A.I.\, learn how scientists are using artificial intelligence to search
through archived data and identify these mysterious radio signals from spa
ce. Other presentations explore watersheds and water as a precious resourc
e\, space-science including pulsars\, chemistry of molecules\, human explo
ration of Mars\, and the engineering of the International Space Station. Q
uestions? Email spot.wv@gmail.com.
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SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap
DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: CGP Publish
ed in the Federal Register 2025 Annual Meeting - Draft Agenda Now Availabl
e! EPA Announces Appointment of Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey as Regional Adminis
trator for Mid-Atlantic MSGP Comment Period Extension Published in the Fed
eral Register 2025 ACWA CWA Cross-Program Workshop - Registration and Draf
t Agenda Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA's Weekly Wrap
is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. The Wrap
reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights important inf
ormation. ACWA-logo
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ton\, D.C.. children celebrate earth day at Fletchers Cove
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted at
: https://www.potomacriver.org/news/ Media from the Basin How DC is managi
ng this drought Flamingos In PA’s Chesapeake Watershed? Climate Change is
hurting water quality Loudoun stream restoration project Drought worsens
in parts of Shenandoah Valley Drought exposes dam beneath the South Fork H
ow the Potomac shaped our community The Anacostia River damage assessment
and restoration plan State amphibian may get another shot at federal prote
ctions Notice of solicitation of public comment - TMDL for the Anacostia R
iver Watershed Upcoming symposium celebrates Alexandria’s waterfront histo
ry Fishing News from the Basin Maryland Fishing Report Cobia and other fis
h flourish in local waters
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Flamingos In PA&rsquo\;s Chesapeak
e Watershed?
2023 UN Report: Wastewater &ndash\; Turning P
roblem to Solution
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SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This
DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Biaforas\, Lake Lynn Generation await Judge's ne
xt decision on next step in Cheat Lake drought lawsuit. Read more here. WV
U researchers offer communities solutions for flood recovery and resilienc
e. Read more here. Celebrate the 9th Annual Buckhannon Riverfest on August
23rd. More details coming soon. The Ohio River Basin Confluence. Learn mo
re here. Long-term water quality trends in the Monongahela River Basin. Le
arn more about this data analysis here. Student discovers widespread micro
plastic pollution in Appalachian streams and fish. Here\, you can read a m
ore general overview of the impacts of this pollution and the importance o
f this research. Jobs West Virginia Rivers. Find out more here. Grants Na
tional Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Central Appalachia Habitat Stew
ardship Program 2025 ROPs. Learn more here. FY2025 Disaster Supplemental
Grant Program. Learn more here. Maryland DNR offers Outdoor Recreation Equ
ity grants. Learn more here. 2025 AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Prog
ram Application. Deadline: 7/31/2025 - Learn more here.
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SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap
DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: Notice – No
Wrap the Week of June 30\, 2025 2025 ACWA CWA Cross-Program Workshop - Ho
tel Room Block Extended! Army Corps Published Proposed Rule Re-Issuing and
Modifying Nationwide Permits ACWA Water Quality Modeling Workshop - Regis
tration Now Available! H.R. 3898 House Bill Update Your Chance to be Featu
red in ACWA’s 2025 Annual Report! Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more!
The ACWA's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcomi
ng activities. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and
highlights important information. ACWA-logo.png
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SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap
DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here. In this issue: ACWA Submi
ts Written Comments on Upcoming Efforts to Revise the Definition of Waters
of the United States ACWA’s 64th Annual Meeting - Registration is now ope
n! EPA Announces It Will Keep Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA\, PFOS F
Y2025 SUDC Grant Program Webinars\, Job Opportunities\, and more! The ACWA
's Weekly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activi
ties. The Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlight
s important information. ACWA-logo
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants i
n West Virginia. Learn more here.
CATEGORIES:Newsletter
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SUMMARY:Rivers Runs Through This
DESCRIPTION:In this issue Latest EPA assessment shows almost no improvement
in river and stream nitrogen pollution. Read more here. Pittsburgh's unde
rground streams pose challenges and opportunities to fight climate change.
Read more here. Meet the nominees for Pennsylvania's 2024 River of the Ye
ar. Read more here. Forever chemicals entering Pittsburgh rivers in wastew
ater. Read more here. Community input sought on Riverfront areas in Morgan
town. Fill out survey here Events WVDEP Adopt-A-Stream is a new program la
unched in October 2023\, to improve the quality of our environment by enco
uraging public involvement in the elimination of stream litter. Read more
here. Ohio River Discussion Series: The upcoming 2024 webinar series dates
and topics have been scheduled: 1/31 – Restoration Initiative Plan\; 2/28
– Gulf Hypoxia Task Force\; 3/27 – Student VOICES/ORBCRE\; Tentative – 4/
24 – TBD. Learn more here. WRI Virtual Seminar Series: Register online to
get the Zoom link to access any occurrence in this webinar series. Watersh
ed-Scale Restoration | 2/15/24 10:00-11:00 am. Learn more here
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SUMMARY:WV water trails
DESCRIPTION:A water trail is a route on a stream\, river or lake that provi
des boaters with a recreational\, scenic\, historical and/or educational o
pportunity. The WV Recreational Trail Advisory Board and the WV Department
of Transportation recognize the increasing popularity of water sports\, e
specially paddle sports on the lakes and streams of the state. Click-Here
to view the water trails map from WVDNR's 2024 fishing regulations. Curren
tly\, there are 16 designated water trails in West Virginia: Beech Fork St
ate Park Water Trail Bloody Mingo Tug Fork Water Trail Cacapon River Water
Trail Coal River Walhonde Water Trail Elk River Water Trail French Creek
Water Trail Guyandotte River Water Trail Middle Island Creek Water Trail M
ill Creek Water Trail Ohio River Water Trail Ohio River Wildlife Refuge Wa
ter Trail Upper Cheat River Water Trail Upper Monongahela River Water Trai
l Upper Ohio River Water Trail (Pennsylvania) West Fork River Water Trail
Wheeling Creek Water Trail
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SUMMARY:The Town Run story
DESCRIPTION:Town Run education - The Town Run Story. Contact Kay Schultz fo
r more details. Note: Action opportunities are planned for 4/27 Earth Day
at Morgans Grove\, and Stream Monitoring training on 6/11. More opportuni
ties will be publicized in coming days. TheTownRunStory.jpeg
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: Action opportunities are planned for 4/27 Earth Day at Morgans Gr
ove\, and Stream Monitoring training on 6/11. More opportunities will be p
ublicized in coming days.
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SUMMARY:Potomac News Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:In the near future the stories below and more will be posted He
re. Media from around the Basin Parents have safety conversations and less
ons with kids on Potomac River Waterways trashed by storms spark calls for
plastic bottle deposit Scott's Run Nature Preserve reopens after wastewat
er project George Washington Birthplace hosts National Trails Day Event MD
Department of the Environment offers online WQ conditions at beaches Clea
n-Up Day set June 1 at Evans Parkway Park Breakfast links: Call it a comeb
ack for the Anacostia River? State Park looking for ‘Reel’ Women Stumpy th
e tree quietly cut down as DC's Tidal Basin seawall renovation work underw
ay DC is ranked\, again\, as having the top park system in the US Fishing
News Diverse catch awaits anglers in Patuxent and Potomac Mackenthun: Tri
p to Potomac River filled with feisty catfish
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SUMMARY:Water cybersecurity toolkit
DESCRIPTION:The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly released a Water Sector
Cybersecurity Toolkit to aid Water and Wastewater Sector (Water Sector) s
takeholders in bolstering their cybersecurity preparedness across the nati
on. To build security and resilience within the Water Sector\, CISA works
closely with EPA to deliver tools\, resources\, training and information t
hat can help organizations within this Sector. For more information visi
t: cisa.gov/water.
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SUMMARY:ACWA weekly wrap
DESCRIPTION:This Week's Wrap is accessible Here: In this issue: 2024 Mid-Ye
ar Meeting Registration - Now Live! EPA Publishes Analytical Methods for P
FAS: Method 1633 and Method 1621 2024 Water Quality Standards Workshop Reg
istration - Now Live! New Steps to Protect Communities from PFAS and Other
Emerging Chemicals of Concern Meetings\, Webinars\, and more! ACWA's Week
ly Wrap is a road map of the past week's events and upcoming activities. T
he Wrap reminds our membership of important deadlines and highlights impor
tant information. - ACWA Staff
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SUMMARY:State Health Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Last month\, DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health announced the laun
ch of the State Health Assessment (SHA) to gain valuable insights into the
health and well-being of West Virginians. This survey collects data on c
ommunities’ health status\, needs\, and factors that contribute to health
outcomes. The purpose of this survey is to gather opinions about health pr
oblems in West Virginia which will be used to identify the state's most pr
essing health problems. All West Virginians are encouraged to participate
to provide an accurate representation of health concerns and insights thro
ughout the state. Anyone wishing to participate may access it Here through
October 18\, 2023. The Community Partner Survey is part of the Communit
y Partner Assessment\, which helps us identify the organizations involved
in improving community health\, who they serve\, what they do\, and their
capacities and skills to support our state health improvement process. Thi
s assessment will help us name strengths as a community and opportunities
for greater impact. Participation in this assessment is voluntary and anon
ymous. If you choose to participate\, please submit only one survey per o
rganization. This survey may be accessed Here. The West Virginia Departmen
t of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)\, Bureau for Public Health is hosti
ng eight community listening sessions to gather insight on health issues i
n specific areas of the state as part of the 2023 State Health Assessment.
October 13\, 2023 | 11:00am to 1:00pm | Ohio County Courthouse - 1500 Ch
apline Street\, Wheeling\, WV 26003 October 16\, 2023 | 11:00am to 1:00pm
| Marshall University Memorial Student Center - 1 John Marshall Drive\, Hu
ntington\, WV 25755 October 19\, 2023 | 10:00am to 12:00pm | Mineral Count
y Health Department - 541 Harley O Staggers Drive Suite 1\, Keyser\, WV 26
726 October 26\, 2023 | 11:00am to 1:00pm | Kanawha County Library - Room
311 C\, 123 Capitol Street\, Charleston\, WV 25301 October 27\, 2023 | 11
:00am to 1:00pm | WVU-Parkersburg - Multipurpose Room\, 300 Campus Drive\,
Parkersburg\, WV 26104 November 2\, 2023 | 11:00am to 1:00pm | Raleigh Co
unty Public Library - 221 N. Kanawha Street\, Beckley\, WV 25801 November
8\, 2023 | 11:30am to 1:30pm | Morgantown Public Library - Meeting Room A
373\, Spruce Street\, Morgantown\, WV 26505 November 9\, 2023 | 12:00pm to
2:00pm | Upshur County Public Library - 1150 Route 20 South Road\, Buckha
nnon\, WV 26201 Click-Here to register to attend one of the eight listenin
g sessions. Information will be used to develop the State Health Improvem
ent Plan\, a five-year plan developed in collaboration with multi-sector p
artnerships to address public health issues and themes by facilitating the
prioritization of strategies and activities\, identifying collective reso
urces\, and determining how to align those resources to achieve improvemen
ts in health outcomes.
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rt of the Community Partner Assessment\, which helps us identify the organ
izations involved in improving community health\, who they serve\, what th
ey do\, and their capacities and skills to support our state health improv
ement process. This assessment will help us name strengths as a community
and opportunities for greater impact. Participation in this assessment is
voluntary and anonymous. \; If you choose to participate\, please subm
it only one survey per organization. This survey may be accessed Her
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ed to develop the State Health Improvement Plan\, a five-year plan develop
ed in collaboration with multi-sector partnerships to address public healt
h issues and themes by facilitating the prioritization of strategies and a
ctivities\, identifying collective resources\, and determining how to alig
n those resources to achieve improvements in health outcomes.
CATEGORIES:Agencies
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SUMMARY:Save Our Streams workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, educational day in and around the river! Du
ring the Save Our Streams workshop\, you will learn how to evaluate water
quality by examining the habitat\, conducting chemical analysis\, and stud
ying the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrate (BM) communities. Share
your data in the Volunteer Assessment Database and contribute to our know
ledge of the health of our state’s watersheds. Be sure to wear clothing ap
propriate for a day outdoors in and around the water\, including muck boot
s or waders\, bug spray\, and fast-drying clothing. Please spend some time
before the workshop looking over the study materials. Questions? Contact
the local sponsor below\, or email saveourstreams@wv.gov. Sponsor: Greenb
rier River Watershed Association - Louanne Fatora. Location: Blue Bend Rec
reation Area at the Small Pavilion. Note: Amenities may not be available.
Plan to “rough it” and use the woods if needed. Duration: 10 am - 2:30 pm\
, but times are approximate. 2024_GRWASOSFlyer.pdf
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Marshall University\, Harris Hall
Instructor: \;Dr. James Leonard
Contact: \;leonard@marshall.edu
Course Prerequisites
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orkshop Materials: \;All materials and drones will be provide
d for students for use in the course. Additional study materials for the P
art 107 exam and drones for data collection will be recommended during the
course\, but not required.
CATEGORIES:Education
LOCATION:Marshall University
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SUMMARY:Priorities for Ohio River Basin
DESCRIPTION:A new report has been released that details the findings of the
31 listening sessions across the 14 state region. Click here to read the
report and join us for an upcoming webinar to hear more about the findings
. Monday\, February 26\, 11 a.m. Eastern Tuesday\, February 27\, 7 p.m. E
astern Wednesday\, February 28: 2 p.m. Eastern Thursday\, February 29: 1 p
.m. Eastern The findings of this report are informing the regional Ohio R
iver Basin restoration and protection plan. Once that plan is complete\, i
t will be released for public comment. People will have another opportunit
y to say what they would include in the plan and offer comments and sugges
tions. The restoration plan will then be finalized and delivered to the U.
S. Congress.
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SUMMARY:River Runs Through This
DESCRIPTION:In this issue: Company receives approval to drain 1.5 million g
allons of water a day from Pittsburgh area creek. Read more here. A year a
fter the Ohio derailment\, there's still something going on. Read more her
e. Streamline: Restoring the Shavers Fork of Cheat River. Read more here.
New Report: Community-driven solutions to restore & protect the Ohio River
Basin. Read the report on the National Wildlife Federation and Ohio River
Basin Alliance websites. Events Ohio River discussion series. Learn more
here. Audubon Society of Western PA: Streambank Stabilization Workshop. Le
arn more here. Great Lakes HAB Research. Learn more here. WVU publishes a
book about Appalachian fishes\, honors early naturalists. Read more here.
Grants American Water Environmental Grant Program. Application deadline: M
arch 15\, 2024. Learn more here.
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