Opequon Creek Project Team


DNR Biologist Discusses Fish Health and the Opequon Creek

On May 5, Brandon Keplinger, assisant fisheries biologist of WV Division of Natural Resources and fisheries manager, Kirby Stout, presented to the public, their assessment of the game fish and its environment in the Opequon Creek.  The Martinsburg Journal reported on the evening's event. 

Rain Garden Spruce Up

The Berkeley-Jefferson Master Gardeners spent a morning preparing the Judicial Center Rain Garden for the advent of spring.  The Martinsburg Journal documented their hard work and commitment to the environment.

Local Streams Get Help from DEP

Canaan Valley Institute recently received $448,082 from the Nonpoint Source Program of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help certain communities in southern Berkeley County reduce pollution in local streams.  Click here to read the press release.

$1 Million Available to West Virginians

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with West Virginia Housing Development Fund is offering low interest loans to eligible borrowers to install, repair or replace existing onsite septic tanks.  This program can also cover the cost of connecting to publicly-owned sewer treatment systems, if available.   Click here for more information.  

$400,000 in Funding on its way for Mill Creek Water Quality

The federal Environmental Protection Agency has issued $400,000 to partially fund a restoration project slated for Mill Creek. Martinsburg Journal.   Canaan Valley Institute" Echo."


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