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JOIN AMERICORPS WITH FOB!
Friends of Blackwater, based in Thomas, WV, works to protect and celebrate the cultural and natural heritage of Tucker County — one of the most diverse and historic regions in the state. Through our Tucker County Heritage Project, we’re sharing local history with residents and visitors alike, including a traveling exhibit of over 40 panels highlighting the years 1885–1950 and the pivotal civil rights work of J.R. Clifford and Carrie Williams.
We’re now hiring Full-Time AmeriCorps members for the upcoming program year starting in September 2025! This one-year term (1,700 hours) includes:
💵 A $21,000 living stipend
🎓 A $7,395 education award upon completion
🎟️ Eligibility for up to 2 semesters of WV Public Higher Education Tuition Waiver
If you’re passionate about education, history, and preservation, this is your chance to make a real difference!
📩 Questions? Contact Lesley Stokes at lesley@saveblackwater.org or 304-345-7663 x103

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Summer 2025 Newsletter
Our Summer 2025 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!
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9-30-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Historic Printing Press Linked to J.R. Clifford Discovered in Plumber’s Shed
9-17-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Damage to Davis Riverwalk Trail Successfully Repaired
9-17-2025 Metro News: Environmental groups mount a challenge to data center power permit
9-17-2025 WV News: Citizen groups appeal air permit for Tucker County power plant, triggering regulatory hearing
9-17-2025 WBOY Channel 12 News: Groups appeal permit for Tucker County power plant
9-10-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Tucker County Heritage Art Exhibit Grand Opening a Great Success
9-1-2025 Wandering Backroads W.Va: Wandering Parsons Day
8-25-2025 Mountain State Sierran: Controversial Corridor H in Wardensville Faces Significant Delays
8-21-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Tucker County Heritage Art Exhibit Grand Opening
8-19-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Tucker County Heritage Art Exhibit Grand Opening
7-1-2025 Metro News: Tucker County residents rise up to oppose data center
6-24-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Go North Alliance
6-10-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Riverwalk Trail Opens in Davis
5-21-2025 Mountain State Sierran: Data Centers and Microgrids on Their Way to a Neighborhood Near You
5-18-2025 The Wall Street Journal: Small-Town Locals and Newcomers Unite Against a Common Foe: Data Centers
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