New Field Guide Book Launch and Virtual Map Release!
Breaking News!
Celebrating the Full Protection of West Virginia’s Crown Jewel: 25 years in the making
Thanks to a historic agreement spearheaded by outgoing U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, over 2,700 acres of privately owned forest and river corridor in the Blackwater Canyon have been transferred to the Monongahela National Forest. This brings the 10,000-acre canyon, which includes iconic Blackwater Falls State Park, under public ownership—ensuring its beauty, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities will be preserved for generations to come.
To learn more — Click here!
Eco Tours are Back!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with us this year! Starting in April, join our eco-tours as we explore the stunning Blackwater River Watershed and the majestic Allegheny Highlands. We can't wait to share these incredible experiences with you!
Fall 2024 Newsletter
Our Fall 2024 Newsletter is here! Click the button below to download your free copy! Inside you will find updates on all of our current projects and gratitude towards our amazing partners!
Take Action!
-
Old-Growth Amendment
-
Campaign for Full Environmental Review for Corridor H Parsons to Davis
-
Oppose The Upper Elk Logging Project
Help Make a Difference
Your support helps our non-profit continue to protect and promote the Blackwater River Watershed for all!
Friends of Blackwater in the Spotlight!
Friends of Blackwater in the Spotlight!
1-1-2025 X (Twitter)/ WOWK 13 News: Following a 25-year campaign, officials with the conservation group Friends of Blackwater have announced that Tucker County's Blackwater Canyon is now under full protection
1-1-2025 WOWK 13/WBOY News: Blackwater Canyon fully protected, conservation group says
12-31-2024 West Virginia Highlands Conservancy: After decades of advocacy, 2,700 acres of Blackwater Canyon now in public ownership
12-31-2024 Eyewitness News WCHS ABC8/ FOX11: U.S. Forest Service acquires 2,700 acres of Blackwater Canyon land
12-30-2024 WV News: West Virginia's Manchin & Capito laud finalization of Blackwater Canyon property purchase
12-26-2024 Country Roads News: Land Gift Expands Public Access to Blackwater River
12-12-2024 Greenwire: Feds agree to revisit lead ammo ban at wildlife refuge
12-12-2024 Earth Justice: Conservation Groups Reach Settlement Over Lead Ammunition in West Virginia Wildlife Refuge
12-6-2024 WV.GOV DEP: WVDEP’s Stream Partners Program awards nearly $92,000 in grant funding to 20 watershed groups for water quality projects
12-3-2024 Senator Joe Manchin: Manchin Delivers Final Floor Speech
Our Projects
-
![]()
Public Lands
-
![]()
Heritage
-
![]()
Trails
-
![]()
State Parks
-
![]()
Wildlife
-
![]()
Water
-
![]()
Climate
