Tell WVDEP to Fix the List! Clean Water Depends on Strong Standards.
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has just released its draft Integrated Report, which lists streams that are impaired and require cleanup plans. While the new draft identifies more impaired streams than in 2016, it still underestimates the true scope of the problem.
Unfortunately, WVDEP is attempting to redefine what counts as a “healthy” stream by allowing more polluted conditions in this category. That’s like painting over rust and calling it fixed.
The good news: This is a draft report, and we have a chance to make it better. WVDEP is taking public comments now and will hold a public hearing on August 19. Send a quick comment today and plan to attend the public hearing to voice your concerns with us!
Take action with WV Rivers today to encourage WVDEP to fix the list and protect our streams!
WVDEP PUBLIC HEARING
August 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Join By Phone: (813) 370-0349 PIN: 230 388 360#
Join Virtually: https://meet.google.com/vsr-hknc-yrj
Note: Written comments are due by September 8
Thank you for using your voice to speak up for clean and healthy West Virginia waters for all.
More soon,
WV Rivers Coalition
