We're excited to bring our Project WET: Water Education Today Water Festival to students in Barbour County! dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVD…

❗️Deadline to apply for the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Cleanup is September 17th! dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/Ann…

We're holding a series of community meetings in the Eastern Panhandle to address potential sources of PFAS, known as "forever chemicals, in public drinking water systems. dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVD…

Did you know great blue herons can stand completely motionless for extended periods of time while hunting fish? Learn more in the 2026 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar. Get your copy today ➡️ WVdnr.gov/wildlife-calen…. 🗓️🪶

💬 Don't miss the WorkForce WV Statewide Virtual Job Fair on October 1 from 1:00-3:30 PM! Dress for success, find a calm spot, and connect with top employers. Register today and take the first step to your new career! bit.ly/3KfPh4x

Learn about stream health from our staff and explore Watters Smith State Park during West Fork Watershed Day!

The registration deadline for the 49th annual Youth Environmental Conference is fast approaching! Scholarships are still available on a first-come, first-served basis. dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVD…

West Virginia & Diversified Energy are setting a model for how energy-producing states can safeguard the environment while ensuring long-term economic growth. governor.wv.gov/article/west-v…

Governor Morrisey and Diversified Energy Announce First-of-its-Kind Energy Partnership x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Students from Buffalo High School & George Washington Middle School in Putnam County took part in the DEP's Annual Kanawha River Sweep. youtu.be/ZnmXhnk1rfM?si…

The WVDEP has awarded a total of $45,000 to counties and municipalities across the state to support electronic waste collection and recycling programs. dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVD…

Community meetings scheduled in the Northern Panhandle to help identify potential sources of PFAS contamination in public drinking water. dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVD…

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Watershed group leaders and volunteers from across the state gathered at Battlers Knob in Philippi in October for the 2025 West Virginia Watershed Symposium. dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/Wat…

🪻We're now accepting orders for the 2026 Roadsides in Bloom Calendar, which features stunning photographs of wildflowers growing naturally along the state’s roadways. dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVD…

We're now accepting water quality data collected from the state’s waters for the development of the 2026 Integrated Report. The WVDEP is in the process of finalizing the 2024 Integrated Report. dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVD…

Hosted at the Blackwater Falls State Park, the DEP's 49th Annual Youth Environmental Conference allowed students from around the state to explore the region, learn how they can impact their communities, & explore careers in the environmental field. youtu.be/5IySbyhYzuo?si…

Models took to the runway for the Recycling Coalition of West Virginia's 23rd Annual ReFashion Show. More than 30 designers competed for cash prizes with creations made entirely of recycled or upcycled materials. youtu.be/vPSn1ixtvhU?si…

West Virginia DEP and Mid-Atlantic TAB are teaming up to bring you updates to the 2026 EPA Brownfields Grant requirements. brownfields.wvu.edu/events/west-vi…

Huntington's newly renovated Prichard Hotel is about to start its second century as affordable senior living apartments. This $50 million dollar project was able to get off the ground with help from the DEP's Brownfield Assistance Programs. youtu.be/RyTVjjKYtDI?si…