Investigation into the cause of the Coopers Rock State Forest brush fire has produced no evidence of human involvement. Rudy Williams, regional forester for the West Virginia Division of Forestry […]
Tag: environment
WVU Department of Biology shows off Core Arboretum’s botanical beauty with Wildflower Walks
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University Department of Biology will host its annual Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walks at the WVU Core Arboretum beginning April 4. WVU Core Arboretum Director and […]
Postcast 62 – March 12, 2021
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Returning to Neutral
WVU Today Heavy rains last week pummeled the region hard enough to overwhelm an acid mine drainage treatment plant’s plumbing system in Preston County, causing the discharge of untreated water […]
Officials consider options to protect kitchen equipment from flood waters
ROWLESBURG — Rowlesburg officials are looking at ways to keep flood water from damaging their $150,000 commercial building. The building houses the park’s kitchen equipment and supplies, and is on […]
Muddy Creek, Cheat River conditions return to normal
Newsroom@DominionPost.com ALBRIGHT — Sampling conducted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection indicates that stream conditions for Muddy Creek and the Cheat River are returning to normal after a […]
DEP investigates mine blowout that sends acidic drainage into Muddy Creek, Cheat River
ALBRIGHT — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a blowout from the former T&T Mine Complex that is discharging into the confluence of Muddy Creek and the […]
More thoughts on non-native plants
I’ve been thinking a lot about the issue of non-native plants, and the column I wrote on it two weeks ago. First, I would like to state for the record […]
Arctic wildlife refuge has value beyond $25 an acre in oil leases
by Deborah L. Williams The pure, utter wildness of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will overwhelm you. When I was there one June, I watched thousands of caribou migrating purposefully […]
Recreating Wetlands
WVU Today Wetlands are essential for their ability to clean water, reduce flooding and promote biodiversity; however, these valuable ecosystems have been destroyed across West Virginia, forcing scientists to recreate […]
