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Canaan Valley Institute is working with groups organized on a watershed basis in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Our major focus is to help stakeholders define problems and connect them to the resources that can assist them in meeting their needs. CVI works extensively with other service providers to ensure that stakeholders have access to the best assistance possible and that there is no duplication of effort. Assistance to stakeholders may be directly from CVI, a government agency, a private contractor, another non-profit organization, or a partnership with industry.
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Both the Upper and Lower Monocacy River watersheds are on Maryland's 303(d) list of impaired waters for biological, sediment, nutrient, and bacterial impacts. During 2004 and 2005, the Frederick County Division of Public Works-Watershed Management Section, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and representatives of various local, state, and regional government agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs), completed a Watershed Restoration Action Strategies plan (WRAS) for the Upper and Lower Monocacy watersheds. The WRAS identified areas with failing septic systems and septic systems located on small lots as probable sources of nutrient impairment in the watershed.
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Nine flood events during 2003 brought a new awareness of stream stability and flooding-related concerns for landowners and residents throughout the Horseshoe Run watershed. In an effort to address these concerns, the community joined together to discuss options to protect their property. From this discussion the Horseshoe Run Watershed Association (HRWA) was formed. CVI was asked to provide assistance with the development of the watershed organization; participate in a project team to assess stream conditions; develop conceptual plans; and coordinate efforts between state and federal agencies, local officials, and residents. An existing agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to build a natural stream design (NSD) project allowed CVI the opportunity to assist with the HRWA project.
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Many communities in Southwest Virginia suffer from improperly treated wastewater. The use of straight pipes and failing septic systems in the region contaminate water and pose a threat to aquatic and human health. Recognizing the severity of the problem, the Lenowisco, Cumberland Plateau, and Mount Rogers planning districts joined together in 2005 to complete a study to identify and prioritize among communities that lack proper wastewater treatment.
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McDowell County, like many counties in West Virginia's southern coalfields, has historically lacked adequate wastewater treatment facilities. With very steep slopes, remote communities and often impoverished populations, traditional wastewater treatment is not often feasible. As a result, many of the county's waterways are seriously polluted with fecal matter that runs from homes and businesses directly into streams, rivers, and creeks. Recognizing the critical need to address the immediate health threats as well as provide the foundation for future economic development, McDowell County organizations and families met with their Congressional representative in June 2003 to discuss their issues and needs. As a result of these and other discussions with state officials and funders, the Wastewater Treatment Coalition of McDowell County was formed. MORE
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Sustaining Greene County is an agricultural nonprofit organization committed to the revitalization of farmlands across Greene County, Pennsylvania. Their current focus project is the development of a sustainable agriculture project site at Tally Hollow Farm, located in southwestern Pennsylvania. This location will serve as a demonstration site for sustainable farming methods for small farmers in Greene County. Tally Hollow Farm includes an existing farmhouse which will be used as a residence for the farm manager and assistant. Presently the house lacks adequate wastewater treatment.
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CVI provides multiple types of training and workshops intended to empower community members, government agencies, and businesses with information and education to help them achieve their goals. Check our calendar of events for upcoming workshops.
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