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Comment on the WVDEP's Air Quality Permit Review for Fundamental Data: Due July 18th!
The official comment period on the WVDEP’s Air Quality Permit Review has begun! This proposed power plant would harm over one thousand residents nearby.
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Cool Canyon Celebration
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, FOB is hosting a celebration and reception at the Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge in Davis, WV, to celebrate the Blackwater Canyon's public ownership and protection!
Please save the date and help us plan by RSVPing now using the button below. We will keep you updated on the event details, including speakers, etc.
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Go North - Corridor H
When the DOH's Proposed Route was designed 30 years ago little thought was given to preserving our area's unique cultural, historical and environmental integrity, the things that draw people here to visit and live. The “Northern Route” will not damage the economic value of our quaint, people-friendly, historic mountain towns. We make our livings from the small town feel of this area and its wild beauty which attracts many visitors, vitalizing our economy.
THE NEW RIVERWALK TRAIL
PARKING DIRECTIONS
Spring 2025 Newsletter
Our Spring 2025 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!
Blackwater River Watershed Virtual Trail Explorer
Help Make a Difference
Your donation fuels our mission to protect the breathtaking Blackwater River Watershed—preserving its beauty, wildlife, and history for generations to come. Be a part of something powerful—help us keep Blackwater wild and wonderful!
NEWS
6-10-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Riverwalk Trail Opens in Davis
5-21-2025 Mountain State Sierran: Data Centers and Microgrids on Their Way to a Neighborhood Near You
5-18-2025 The Wall Street Journal: Small-Town Locals and Newcomers Unite Against a Common Foe: Data Centers
5-12-2025 FOB YouTube Channel: Friends of Blackwater Historical Signage | "The Parsons Depot"
5-9-2025 FOB YouTube Channel: Friends of Blackwater Historical Signage | "Community, Coal, and the Railroad"
4-30-2025 The Northern Virginia Daily: West Virginia moves to complete Corridor H to state border; Virginia plans for impacts
4-30-2025 Country Roads News: Data Center Opponents Score Wins Even as Governor Signs ‘Microgrid’ Bill
4-26-2025 The Charleston Gazette: WV Data Center moves relying on fossil fuels despite industry trend toward renewables
4-25-2025 The New Rural Landscape: Big Tech Comes to Tucker County, WV
4-25-2025 WBOY News: 2 West Virginia communities continue battle with Corridor H
4-24-2025 Country Road News: Smith Says Data Center Opponents Are Vacation Homeowners
4-22-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Ag Secretary Calls for Timber Production to Increase in Mon Forest
4-20-2025 Metro News: Local officials still question property tax split, zoning restrictions on data center legislation
4-18-2025 WV News: Public hearing set for Corridor H Wardensville-to-Virginia line section on April 22
4-15-2025 The Parsons Advocate: Davis Town Hall Draws Record Crowds
4-13-2025 YouTube: The Davis Town Hall Meeting - Concerns over a planned Microgrid and Data Center
4-8-2025 Country Roads News: Data Center Bill Would Divert Local Tax Revenue to the State
4-8-2025 The Washington Post: These small towns are resisting the spread of energy-hungry data centers
4-2-2025 Country Roads News: Plan for Data Center Near Davis and Thomas Raises Alarms
4-2-2025 WBOY News: Clearcutting project dropped in Tucker County, 200-year-old trees won’t be cut down
3-28-2025 West Virginia Environmental Council: Celebrating Everyone Who Showed Up for WV — Thank You, E-Day 2025 Planners and Awardees!
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