The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia

Press Releases		Contact Info
April 03, 2008: Legislation Launches Investment in West Virginia’s Rural & Natural Heritage A new state initiative, made official today with the ceremonial signing by Governor Manchin, commits the State of West Virginia to a stronger investment in the future conservation of important wildlife habitat, natural areas, forests, and farmland.		Beth Wheatley The Nature Conservancy 304-345-3855
January 09, 2008: Land Overlooking New River Gorge Conserved and Open for Recreation About 4,600 acres of forest overlooking the New River Gorge will be conserved for future generations through a partnership that includes The Nature Conservancy, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the Mountain State’s hunters and anglers, Gov. Joe Manchin III announced today.		Randall Edwards Senior Media Relations Manager redwards@tnc.org Phone: (614) 717-2770 Ext. 30 Fax: (614) 717-2777
August 10, 2007: Monongahela National Forest Acquires Significant Habitat on North Fork Mountain The Monongahela National Forest has purchased one of the most ecologically significant remaining private parcels of land along the summit of North Fork Mountain, in the eastern portion of the Forest. The property, consisting of 175 acres, includes forests, high cliffs, and rocky summits that support a rich mixture of northern and Appalachian plants of high conservation interest both nationally and within West Virginia.		Kate Goodrich-Arling August 9, 2007 (304) 636-1800 Ext. 220
November 15, 2004: Land Purchase for Canaan Valley Refuge Protects Significant Wetlands The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has purchased a portion of one of the most ecologically significant properties in West Virginia’s Canaan Valley.		Rodney Bartgis Phone: (304) 637-0160
June 08, 2004: Nature Conservancy Reaches Landmark Agreement to Protect Smoke Hole The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia has reached an historic agreement with the landowner of a 1,126-acre tract in the Smoke Hole region of Grant County to protect one of the most spectacular places in the eastern United States.		Jonathan Harvey Phone: (304) 345-4350
May 27, 2004: Rahall to Address State Business Leaders at Nature Conservancy Event The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia announced today that Congressman Nick Rahall will be the keynote speaker for the organization’s Corporate Council for the Environment dinner on Thursday evening, March 27 at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston.		Jonathan Harvey Phone: (304) 345-4350
February 07, 2004: Byrd Wins Funds for Expansion of Monongahela National Forest More than 1,400 new acres will be added to the Monongahela National Forest thanks to the efforts of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the U.S. Forest Service.		Thomas Minney Phone: (304) 637-0160
November 17, 2003: Nathaniel Mountain Wildlife Management Area Expanded by 1,800 Acres Acquisition of this property will provide enhanced public access for hunting, trapping and other wildlife-associated recreational opportunities.		Hoy Murphy Division of Natural Resources Phone: (304) 558-3380