(by Chris Stadelman, The Parsons Advocate)
July 12, 2006-Since 1963, the National Youth Science Camp has hosted a variety of camps and educational programs for exceptional students from around the United States and the world in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. A board member for the National Youth Science Foundation recently announced that the Camp is seeking to expand its programs into Tucker County, WV if an appropriate location and situation can be found. Read More
(From The Republican Online Newspaper http://www.therepublicannews.com/ )
April 13, 2006 - Many hands made for light – if slimy – work behind Crellin Elementary School on Monday, as 12 grade school students donned waders to stock 250 rainbow and brown trout into Snowy Creek. The activity was part of an ongoing project by the school, the wider Crellin community, several government agencies, and volunteer organizations to reclaim and redevelop a former coal tipple and stockpiling station located adjacent to the school. Read More
t www.nesc.wvu.edu/nsfc/nsfc_sfq.htm )
Spring 2006-Floods have been plaguing West Virginia since the mountains started rising. For McDowell County, located in the hollows of the southern part of the state, devastating, 100-year floods hit twice in a 10-month period. Recovering from these disasters led the residents to take a hard look at their inadequate wastewater infrastructure and its potential for economic and environmental harm. Read More
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