W.Va. Water Trails

Energy & Environment Jessica Lilly, Apr. 15, 2022

W.Va. Water Trails: Retired W.Va. DEP Inspector Reflects On Stream Restoration Work

For decades, waterways in West Virginia have been used for dumping everything from coal waste to car tires. Restoring them will take years of work. Part of that work involves restructuring streams so that they support fish habitat.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Economy Jessica Lilly, Apr. 06, 2022

Small Businesses Take Initiative To Restore Nostalgic ‘Gilbert Beach’ In Mingo County

After years of neglect, a river access point called Gilbert Beach at Veterans Park is getting new life. The motivation to restore Gilbert Beach is about one part nostalgia, one part tourist attraction and two parts community service.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Energy & Environment Jessica Lilly, Mar. 30, 2022

Clean Ups Priority For W.Va. Tourism Educator

Each year, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection selects a Teacher of the Year in the elementary, middle and high school high school levels. In 2021 it wasn’t a science teacher who won but a tourism instructor.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Energy & Environment Jessica Lilly, Mar. 23, 2022

W.Va. Water Trails: Women Led River Clean Up Crew Inspires New Generation To ‘Trash Your Kayak’

Michelle Martin is leading a charge to clean up the Little Coal River and turning the trash into treasures.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Recent Stories

Economy Jessica Lilly, Mar. 16, 2022

W.Va. Water Trails: Big Coal River Events Bring Pride, Economic Opportunities to Residents

The Big Coal River flows 40 miles through Boone and Lincoln Counties. John Slack Memorial Park is one of nine river access points on the Big Coal in Boone County. The UMWA hosts an annual rally at the park each year. It’s a hotspot for politicians but that’s not all you’ll find in Racine.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Economy Jessica Lilly, Mar. 02, 2022

W.Va. Water Trails: How Guyandotte River Access Points United A Community

In Lincoln County, creating and cleaning up the access points along the Guyandotte River turned out to be more than a way to get on the river, it was also a way to unite the community.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Load More Articles