Cleaning a body of water is a complicated and expensive process, but the area’s waterways show even the worst polluted rivers, lakes and creeks can be restored to productive fisheries and boost the economy. Acid mine drainage, a legacy left by West Virginia’s once-thriving coal mining ...
It’s the perfect time of year to survey a creek. Which is exactly what Catherine McElroy and Courtney Petracca, both geologists for Green Rivers LLC, were doing in the Marilla Park section of Deckers Creek Thursday. Friends of Deckers Creek hired Green Rivers to perform a preliminary ...
‘Richard Mine’ focuses on source of orange sediment Newsroom@DominionPost.com Arthurdale Heritage will host a special exhibit “The Richard Mine” today through Dec. 18, focusing on the source and cause of the orange sediment that taints the Deckers Creek watershed. The ...
MORGANTOWN — Two sections of the Deckers Creek rail-trail are closed for paving. Paving will take place on two sections of the Deckers Creek rail-trail that fall within city limits: Hazel Ruby McQuain Park to the trail crossing at Deckers Creek Boulevard at mile 1.7 and 2.Green Bag Road ...
MASONTOWN — Burke Road in Masontown continues to be an issue for the residents and businesses located on it. The road is a shortcut from W.Va. 7 to the Kingwood Pike. Following the recent rainstorms, the road was once again flooded and potholes are coming ...
MORGANTOWN -- Want a conversation starter for your yard that focuses attention on the environment and the need to protect water resources? What about a water reserve for your garden or yard? You can get both by attending one of two upcoming rain barrel workshops, the result of a ...