New Field Guide Book Launch and Virtual Map Release!
Breaking News!
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has announced that the U.S. Forest Service Will Acquire 2700 acres of private land in the Blackwater Canyon!
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Eco Tours are Back!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with us this year! Starting in April, join our eco-tours as we explore the stunning Blackwater River Watershed and the majestic Allegheny Highlands. We can't wait to share these incredible experiences with you!
Fall 2024 Newsletter
Our Fall 2024 Newsletter is here! Click the button below to download your free copy! Inside you will find updates on all of our current projects and gratitude towards our amazing partners!
Take Action!
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Old-Growth Amendment
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Campaign for Full Environmental Review for Corridor H Parsons to Davis
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Oppose The Upper Elk Logging Project
Help Make a Difference
Your support helps our non-profit continue to protect and promote the Blackwater River Watershed for all!
Friends of Blackwater in the Spotlight!
Friends of Blackwater in the Spotlight!
12-12-2024 Greenwire: Feds agree to revisit lead ammo ban at wildlife refuge
12-12-2024 Earth Justice: Conservation Groups Reach Settlement Over Lead Ammunition in West Virginia Wildlife Refuge
12-6-2024 WV.GOV DEP: WVDEP’s Stream Partners Program awards nearly $92,000 in grant funding to 20 watershed groups for water quality projects
12-3-2024 Senator Joe Manchin: Manchin Delivers Final Floor Speech
10-30-2024 The Inter-Mountain: 15 Appalachian Forest Grants announced
10-26-2024 The Exponent Telegram: 'Early Mining Voices' on display at Blackwater Falls State Park (West Virginia) Nov. 2
10-16-2024 The West Virginia Daily News: National Heritage Area Awards Grants to Local Organizations
10-8-2024 The Parson’s Advocate: Free Program at Blackwater Falls November 2 Honors Early Coal Miners
10-2-2024 The Mountain State Spotlight: Tourism already isn’t enough for Tucker County to thrive. Climate change could make life harder
10-1-2024 The Parson’s Advocate: Corridor H - Go North Campaign
8-30-2024 United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties: Friends of Blackwater Volunteer MPC
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