2024

Drought recovery funding applications being accepted at local conservation district offices - 12/6/24
posted by: Davin White

Farmers affected by the long-term impacts of this year’s drought may be eligible to receiv ...

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Governor's outdoor burning ban lifted after rainfall improved conditions - 11/6/24
posted by: Davin White

Gov. Jim Justice lifted the statewide burn ban on Friday, Nov. 15, after rainfall alleviated dry ...

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News Release: Two Potomac Valley farms win 2024 WV Conservation Farm of the Year awards - 10/24/24
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     SUTTON, W.Va. -- Two Potomac Valley farms recognized for their efforts to pr ...

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WV Conservation Farm Tours held in September - 9/30/24
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The 2024 West Virginia Conservation Farm of the Year tours, judging both traditional and non-tra ...

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Video: Community garden thrives in New Martinsville's Brooklyn neighborhood - 9/10/24
posted by: Davin White

The original 10 beds for the Brooklyn Community Garden in New Martinsville were built using fund ...

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Gov. Justice extends state of emergency for drought by 30 days - 8/26/24
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Gov. Jim Justice on Friday extended the state of emergency for drought, covering all 55 counties ...

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News Release: Middletown Tractor Sales awards use of tractor to farm contest winners - 8/26/24
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Middletown Tractor Sales has awarded the use of a John Deere tractor to Chi ...

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News Release: West Virginians eligible to receive cost-share funding to help with drought - 7/18/24
posted by: Davin White

*UPDATE:

All exigency practices intended to combat drought are now available to co ...

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Moorefield Gold wins the 2024 West Virginia Envirothon - 4/25/24
posted by: Davin White

(The West Virginia Conservation Agency continued its involvement with the West Virginia Envi ...

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Utilizing Watershed Dam Reservoirs: A Strategic Tool in Battling West Virginia Wildfires - 4/24/24
posted by: Davin White

(Cover photo by Edwin Wriston | U.S. National Guard)

 

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News Release: Landowners in 26 storm-affected counties may be eligible for disaster assistance - 4/16/24
posted by: Davin White

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia landowners in 26 counties affected by severe storms this mont ...

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West Virginia group meets with congressional delegation about conservation priorities - 3/25/24
posted by: Davin White

Passage of a new Farm Bill in Congress and increased funding for major small watershed dam rehab ...

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Preston County supervisor Mark Teets helps out after Maui wildfires - 3/6/24
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(Editor's Note: A version of this story appeared in the March edition of the WVD ...

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WVCA takes part in Flood Resiliency Day - 2/15/24
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- WVCA staff took part in Flood Resiliency Day at the state Capitol on Feb. 1 ...

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Conservation Day held at the state Capitol Complex - 2/12/24
posted by: Davin White

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Conservation Agency and the West Virginia Association of ...

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2023 WVCA Annual Report released - 2/2/24
posted by: Davin White

The 2023 Annual Report of the West Virginia Conservation Agency is available on our website now. ...

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