December 2023 E-News
New River at Thurmond, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve by Chad Cordell.
Check out our 2023 Program Summary
Our annual recap highlights significant strides in conservation, community involvement, and watershed initiatives. From advocating for policies to restore our waterways to fostering local empowerment, our efforts have been instrumental in moving West Virginia into a clean water future.
We invite you to dive into our comprehensive program summary today.
Get your tickets: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024
*Limited number of tickets still available*
Poster design courtesy of by NDTank / Lost Appalachia
On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 5 PM – 9 PM West Virginia Rivers Coalition and partners invite you to join us at the Culture Center in Charleston, WV, for “Clean Water For All: Reflecting on the 2014 Water Crisis and Shaping a Water-Secure Future.”
This free, family-friendly event aims to acknowledge and remember the environmental and public health crisis that transformed our role as advocates and protectors of water in the Mountain State. Gather with our community to envision a water-secure future through mural painting, live music, storytelling, food, drink, and more.
Your presence matters, and we hope to see you there.
This is a free, ticketed event. Get yours today: wvrivers.salsalabs.org/cleanwater4all
Thank you to our Sponsors: Cacapon Institute, Appalachian Voices, Lost Appalachia, Climate Reality Project, West Virginia Environmental Council, WV Highlands Conservancy, WV Land Trust, Choose Clean Water Coalition, Downstream Strategies, Conservation WV, The Downstream Project, Davis Creek Watershed, POWHR Coalition, Thompson & Barney, Anthony Majestro, Forbes Law Office, Don & Julie Harding, and supporters like you!
WV Rivers is hiring! Join the team.
The WV Rivers team at Blackwater Falls State Park in December 2023. Photo by Mark Moody.
Director of Finance and Operations
Are you a seasoned financial leader with a passion for organizational excellence? West Virginia Rivers is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to fill the role of Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). This is a remote, full-time position where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and operational success of our organization.
Climate Project Manager
WV Rivers is seeking a Climate Project Manager to drive action across West Virginia. This position plays a pivotal role in coordinating the efforts of the West Virginia Climate Alliance to advocate for science-driven climate action, conserving natural resources, promoting public health, and supporting communities in transitioning energy sources.