The Spring 2022 newsletter is here! Read it online by clicking the button below, or visit the newsletter archive to catch up on previous issues.
Friends of Blackwater works to protect and promote natural beauty, diverse creatures, unique heritage, and the outdoor recreation economy in the Mid-Atlantic Allegheny Highlands -- home to the magnificent, 10,000-acre Blackwater Canyon – West Virginia’s “Scenic Crown Jewel.” Our professional staff and grass-roots citizen advocacy are a strong force for responsible conservation and sustainable progress in the Highlands.
Written by our Americorps Heritage Vista, Alicia Erjavec. This past weekend I attended an annual conference & meeting hosted by the West Virginia Association of Museums (WVAM) in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The purpose of the conference was to serve, educate, advocate for, and enhance communications within the museum community, which was played into the theme […]
Friends of Blackwater is happy to announce that we are now offering eco-tours of the Allegheny Highlands! We will be leading hikes that will focus on different plants and animals of the region as well as more general ones that will teach you a bit about everything. Click the link below to send an email […]
Friends of Blackwater was lucky enough to receive another National Civilian Conservation Corps Team (NCCC) during the month of March. The crew consisted of 9 individuals who were all hard-working and willing to get the job done. They worked on a number of projects; clearing/ opening more historic coke ovens, clearing moss off the historical […]
