Clear Fork of the Cumberland

Project Description--mapping/ database Represented by: Derek Douglas Comments and advice (coming soon) Newspaper articles (coming soon)

OVERVIEW Location: Newcomb, TN Distressed counties: Whitley (KY) Watershed Fact: The water- shed contains farms, abundant timber and coal resources as well as some oil and natural gas. The Clear Fork flows into the Big South Fork. Phone: 423.784.7697

 

George's Creek

Project Description--Mapping/ analysis Represented by: Kelly Martin Outside link to group's website Comments and advice (coming soon) Newspaper articles (coming soon)

OVERVIEW Location: Barton, MD Distressed counties: Watershed Fact: The creek's headwaters begin in Frostburg, MD. The creek flows into the North Branch of the Potomac River in Westernport, MD. Phone: 301.689.0065

 

Little River Watershed Association

Project Description-- Outreach Represented by: Cathy Rhodes Outside link to the group's website Comments and advice (coming soon) Newspaper articles (coming soon)

OVERVIEW Location: Maryville, TN Distressed counties: Blount Watershed Fact: The river begins in the Clingman’s Dome area of the Great Smoky MountainsNational Park. It flows into the Tennessee River. Phone: 865.980.2130

 

Monday Creek Restoration Project

Project Description: funding Represented by: Mike Steinmaus, Alan Palo Outside link to group's website Comments and advice (coming soon) Newspaper articles (coming soon)

OVERVIEW Location: New Straitsville, OH Distressed counties: Athens Watershed Fact: Monday Creek, located in the Appalachian Region of southeastern Ohio, is a 27-mile long tributary of the Hocking River. Phone: 740.394.2047

 

Left Fork of the Mud River

Project Description: wastewater monitoring/ OSM/VISTA application Represented by: Ric McDowell Comments and advice (coming soon) Newspaper articles (coming soon)

OVERVIEW Location: Hamlin, WV Distressed counties: Lincoln Watershed Fact: The Mud River is one of six sites nationwide targeted for cleanup under the EPA’s National Decentralized Wastewater Demonstration program. The Mud flows into the Guyandotte. Phone: 304.824.7911

 

Plateau Action Network

Project Description: Biological survey/ monitoring Represented by: Meredith Gregg Outside link to group's website Comments and advice (coming soon) Newspaper articles (coming soon)

OVERVIEW Location: Fayetteville, WV Distressed counties: Fayette Watershed Fact: The Meadow River and New River are popular for rafting and kayaking. The Meadow flows into the Gauley. The New flows into the Kanawha. Phone: 304.574.4726

 

Savage River Watershed Association

Project Description: Fiscal sustainability Represented by: Laura Haynes Comments and advice (coming soon) Newspaper articles (coming soon)

OVERVIEW Location: Frostburg, MD Distressed counties: Watershed Fact: Part of the Savage River is managed as a trout trophy area. The Savage flows into the Potomac. Phone: 301.689.6764 x307

Travel Beautiful Appalachia

Project Description: monitoring Represented by: Jay Chatman Comments and advice (coming soon) Newspaper articles (coming soon)

OVERVIEW Location: Ashland, WV Distressed counties: McDowell Watershed Fact: The creek has its headwaters near Coaldale Mountain and flows into the Tug Fork. Phone: 304.862.4800