Phone:(304) 926-0485Website:http://www.wvdep.org/item.cfm?ssid=12
The Office of Abandoned Mine Lands & Reclamation was created in 1981 to manage the reclamation of lands and waters affected by mining prior to passage of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) in 1977.
The AML program is funded by a...
Phone:(304) 558-8264Website:http://www.wvinsurance.gov/accesswv
Offering individual health insurance coverage to West Virginians who have pre-existing, severe, or chronic medical conditions.
AccessWV is a health plan created by West Virginia statute to provide health insurance to West Virginians who have been unab...
Phone:(304) 558-3557Website:http://www.wvboacc.org
The West Virginia Board of Accountancy became an agency of the State of West Virginia in 1959. The Board is charged with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the West Virginia Board of Accountancy Law, §30-9 of the West Virginia CodePhone:(304) 529-4558Website:http://www.wvs.state.wv.us/acupuncture
The Acupuncture Board was established in 1996 pursuant to HB 1039 "The Acupuncture Act".
The primary purpose of this Board is to protect the West Virginia consumer through the licensure and regulation of acupuncturists. The Board reviews the credentia...
Phone:(304) 558-4218Website:http://www.addressingwv.org
The West Virginia Statewide Addressing and Mapping Board exists to provide the highest level of emergency response to insure the safety, security and peace of mind to all citizens of West Virginia by using sound and recognized methods and standards to ...
Phone:(304) 561-6316
No description available.Phone:(304) 558-4331Website:http://www.state.wv.us/admin
Responsible for implementing fiscal and administrative policies in the executive branch division and agencies. Oversees the Finance, General Services, Office of Technology, Personnel and Purchasing divisions.Phone:(304) 926-0480Website:http://www.wvdep.org/item.cfm?ssid=16
The Office of Administration provides financial, personnel, procurement, and property management services to all WVDEP program offices. The Office's primary objectives are to:
Provide technical assistance to program offices.
Adhere to statutory and ...
Phone:(304) 558-6000Website:http://www.wvsos.org/adlaw
The Administrative Law Division serves as both archives and official clearinghouse for agency rules, notices, orders, decisions and other procedural documents. Through online information, subscriptions, copy services, and extensive imaged historical ...
Phone:(304) 558-2221Website:http://www.wvagriculture.org/Division_Webpages/administrative.html
The Administrative Services Division handles the day-to-day financial activities of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and oversees the maintenance of buildings and upkeep of the grounds for the main headquarters at the Guthrie Agricultural Ce...
Phone:(304) 558-3436Website:http://www.wvdot.com/1_airports/1_airports.htm
Airports are a vital key to our transportation system. From private to commercial and passenger to cargo, West Virginia's airports cater to a variety of needs. These airports are also located close to other intermodal forms of transportation, thereby a...
Phone:(304) 558-3436Website:http://www.wvdot.com/1_airports/1e_commission.htm
The West Virginia Aeronautics Commission (WVAC) fosters and assists in the development of aeronautics in West Virginia and encourages the establishment of airports and air navigation facilities.Phone:(304) 345-5958Website:http://www.nass.usda.gov/wv
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The agency's primary responsibility is to prepare official estimates of agriculture for the nation, and for each state. There ar...
Phone:(304) 558-2201Website:http://www.wvagriculture.org
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture protects plant, animal and human health through a variety of scientific, regulatory and consumer protection programs, as mandated by state law. The Commissioner of Agriculture is one of six statewide elected ...
Phone:(304) 926-0445Website:http://www.wvaqb.org
The West Virginia Air Quality Board (AQB) hears appeals pertaining to the Division of Air Quality's enforcement and permitting actions. Citizens and the regulated community file appeals with the Board. The Board maintains records of pleadings, subpoena...
Phone:(304) 926-0475Website:http://www.wvdep.org/daq
“To Protect and Improve Today’s Air Quality and
Preserve it for Future Generations”Phone:(304) 558-2460Website:http://www.wvabca.com
The mission of the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA) is to sell and control the use of alcoholic beverages and to enforce the laws and regulations regarding alcoholic beverages in the State of West VirginiaPhone:(304) 558-1783Website:http://www.state.wv.us/admin/ada/index.cfm
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George Bush on July 26, 1990. This Act provides sweeping civil rights protection for people with disabilities. The prototypes for the ADA are the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which...
Phone:(304) 558-2214Website:http://www.wvagriculture.org/Division_Webpages/animal_health.html
The mission of the Animal Health Program is to enforce certain Agriculture laws and the regulations legally promulgated in carrying out the mandates of the laws. The charge is to prevent, suppress, and control any communicable diseases of animals or po...
Phone:(304) 528-5825Website:http://www.wvbrdarch.org
The West Virginia State Board of Architects was established to safeguard the life, health, property and public welfare of the people of this state and to protect the people against the unauthorized, unqualified and improper practice of architecture in ...
Phone:(304) 558-0230Website:http://www.wvculture.org/history/index.html
Whether studying for the Golden Horseshoe exam, researching your family lineage, or looking for information on the history of West Virginia, the Archives and History website is the premier on-line resource. The site features primary and secondary sourc...
Phone:(304) 558-0240Website:http://www.wvculture.org/arts/index.html
The West Virginia Commission on the Arts, established in 1967, works with artists, arts organizations, schools, and community groups to foster a fertile environment for the artistic, cultural, educational and economic development of the state. Phone:(304) 346-1331Website:http://www.wvboxing.org
The Commission has sole direction, management and control of the jurisdiction over all amateur, professional and semi-professional boxing, sparing matches and exhibitions, or any form thereof, to be conducted, held or given within the state of West Vir...
Phone:(304) 558-2021Website:http://www.wvago.gov
The Attorney General, as required by the West Virginia Constitution, is the chief legal officer of the State.
Phone:(304) 558-2251Website:http://www.wvsao.gov
The State Auditor serves as the state’s official bookkeeper, Chief Inspector and Supervisor over Public Offices, Securities Commissioner and Commissioner of Delinquent and Non-entered Lands. Visitors to www.wvsao.gov can click on “Accounting” to find ...
Phone:(304) 558-6000Website:http://www.wvsos.org/execrecords/other/authentication.htm
Provides certification for documents from West Virginia that need to be filed in another country in order to prevent forgeries.Phone:(304) 558-0403Website:http://aviation.state.wv.us
The Mission of the State Aviation Division is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of State Government by providing safe and professional aviation support. Reducing travel time and increasing productivity for the State executives is a primary go...
Phone:(304) 558-2294Website:http://www.wvdob.org
The Division of Banking is a state regulatory agency responsible for the oversight of our state's financial services industry in order to foster and promote a sound and dynamic climate for the citizens and businesses of West Virginia.
Phone:(304) 558-2456Website:http://www.wvbar.org
The West Virginia State Bar is the organization of all lawyers licensed to practice law in West Virginia and exists to serve members, the legal profession and the public.
Phone:(304) 558-2924Website:http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/wvbc
The West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists was established by an act of the legislature in 1934 to establish and maintain sanitary and professional standards in the barber and beauty industry.Phone:(304) 558-0627Website:http://www.wvdhhr.org/bhhf
We ensure that positive meaningful opportunities are available for persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities and those at risk. We provide support for individuals, families, and communities in assisting persons to ach...
Phone:(304) 558-0040Website:http://www.wvbudget.gov
Responsible for preparing the Executive Budget document on behalf of the Governor; preparing cash flow estimates and monthly revenue reports; establishing expenditure allotments; and functioning as staff agency to the Governor for budgetary issues.Phone:(304) 372-7860Website:http://www.cedarlakes.com
Whether enjoying an afternoon picnic, attending camp or participating in a corporate meeting or retreat, an estimated 500,000 people visit Cedar Lakes each yearPhone:(304) 558-6000Website:http://www.wvsos.org/charity
The West Virginia Charitable Organizations Division registers and regulates charitable organizations, the professional solicitors, and the professional fund-raising counsels with whom they contract to assist in raising funds from the public.
The purp...
Phone:(304) 558-6920Website:http://www.wvdhhr.org/ocme/index.asp
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (O.C.M.E.) is mandated under Chapter 61 of the West Virginia code to investigate and certify all deaths that occur within the state of West Virginia that are the result of violence, suspected violence, deaths du...
Phone:(304) 558-3780Website:http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcse
The Mission of the West Virginia Bureau for Child Support Enforcement is to promote and enhance the social, emotional and financial bonds between children and their parents.Phone:(304) 558-0628Website:http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf
The Bureau for Children and Families provides an accessible, integrated, comprehensive quality service system for West Virginia's children, families and adults to help them achieve maximum potential and improve their quality of life.Phone:(304) 558-2732Website:http://www.wvchip.org
West Virginia's Children's Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP) was created to help working families who do not have health insurance for their children.Phone:(304) 746-7839Website:http://www.wvboc.com
The West Virginia Board of Chiropractic is responsible for licensing individuals qualified to practice chiropractic in the State of West Virginia. The Board examines for licensure and protects the public by enforcing the general statutes that relate t...
Phone:(304) 347-4851Website:http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Joint/Court/main.cfm
The Court of Claims was created by the Legislature in 1967 to hear claims against State agencies.Phone:304-558-3721Website:http://www.coalforum.org
The West Virginia Coal Forum was created in 1986 under the auspices of the Mine Safety & Technical Review Committee and at the direction of the West Virginia Legislative Committee on Coal Mining. This body was created to establish a forum for the coal ...
Phone:(304) 558-2234Website:http://www.boc.state.wv.us
To preserve and enhance the well-being of the citizens of West Virginia by providing a cooperative interagency system that stimulates economic growth and diversity, promotes efficient use of our abundant natural resources, and provides increased employ...
Phone:(304) 558-7899Website:http://www.wvdhhr.org/communications
The mission of the Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs is to support the Department of Health and Human Resources in effectively communicating its message and advocate, promote and implement a communications system that focuses on issues a...
Phone:(304) 558-3708Website:http://www.wvagriculture.org/Division_Webpages/communications.html
In this division, one of the largest circulated publications in the State, The Market Bulletin, is reborn each month. With a mailing list of approximately 60,000, this publication presents current agricultural articles and a free agricultural classifie...
Phone:(304) 558-3210Website:http://www.wvochs.org
The Office of Community Health Systems (OCHS) facilitates coordinated, comprehensive, and integrated community-based health services throughout the state
Phone:Website:http://www.wvctcs.org/
The mission of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia is to deliver affordable, accessible high quality education and training that dynamically advances the economic and social development of West Virginia.
Phone:866-896-9327Website:http://www.wvctcs.org/
The mission of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia is to deliver affordable, accessible high quality education and training that dynamically advances the economic and social development of West Virginia.Phone:(304) 558-0111Website:http://www.volunteerwv.org
The West Virginia Commission for National and Community Service challenges West Virginians to strengthen their communities through service and volunteerism.
Phone:(304) 558-2204Website:http://www.wvca.us
The West Virginia Conservation Agency (WVCA) coordinates statewide conservation efforts. The West Virginia State Code charges the WVCA (in Chapter 19-21A-2) to conserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, assis...
Phone:(304) 558-3570Website:http://www.wvretirement.com
The Consolidated Public Retirement Board is responsible for the administration of all State retirement plans for educational employees, public employees, deputy sheriffs, judges, and public safety personnel with the exclusion of some higher educational...
Phone:304-558-0526Website:http://www.cad.state.wv.us/
The Consumer Advocate Division was established in 1981 under West Virginia Code § 24-2-1, and is an independent division of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The Consumer Advocate Division advocates primarily on behalf of residential cust...
Phone:(304) 558-2036Website:http://www.wvdoc.com
The West Virginia Division of Corrections is dedicated to enhancing public safety for the State of West Virginia and to provide services and responsiveness to victims of crime. Links are provided for Victim Services, Offender Look-up, Community Resourc...
Phone:(304) 558-5494Website:http://www.wvbec.org
The Board of Examiners in Counseling exists in order to insure that the practice of counseling contributes to the general welfare and public interest of the state and its citizens.Phone:304-296-0123Website:http://wvcip.com
The State Court Improvement Program (CIP) was created as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, and designated federal funding beginning in fiscal year 1995 for grants to state court systems to conduct assessments of their foster case l...
Phone:(304) 347-4850Website:http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Joint/victims/main.cfm
This Act provides for compensation to innocent victims of crime who have suffered personal injury and who have incurred out-of-pocket losses as a result of criminally injurious conduct.Phone:(304) 558-8814Website:http://www.wvdcjs.com
Our duties are to assist in protecting the public through research, planning and coordination of services, training and certification of law enforcement officers, and administration of grant funding programs to enhance the capacity of criminal justice ...
Phone:(304) 558-0220Website:http://www.wvculture.org
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is to identify, preserve, protect, promote, and present the ideas, arts, and artifacts of West Virginia's heritage, building pride in our past accomplishments and confidence in our futurePhone:(304) 558-1675Website:http://www.wvdhhr.org/wvcdhh
The mission of the West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WVCDHH) is to advocate for, develop, and coordinate public policies, regulations, and programs to assure full and equal opportunity for persons who are deaf and hard of heari...
Phone:Website:http://www.wvdentalboard.org
The purpose of the Board is to protect the public by statues and regulation of the practice of dentists and dental hygienists.Phone:(304) 558-2234Website:http://www.wvdo.org
As the state’s chief economic and community development agency, the West Virginia Development Office improves the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening the state’s communities and expanding its economy to create more and better jobs.Phone:(304) 558-0416Website:http://www.wvddc.org
The West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council was founded to assure that West Virginia citizens with developmental disabilities receive the services, supports, and other forms of assistance they need to exercise self-determination and achieve in...
Phone:(304) 926-3719Website:http://www.wvbold.com
The West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians is a regulatory and disciplinary body. It is the sole authority for the issuance of licenses to practice dietetics in the State of West Virginia.
The purpose of the Board is to protect the public intere...
Phone:(304) 558-3650Website:http://www.wveda.org
WVEDA has statutory authority to borrow funds from the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments to loan to borrowers.
Phone:(304) 558-8860Website:http://www.wvf.state.wv.us/oeo
On January 8, 1964, in his first State of the Union speech, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a "War On Poverty." Johnson's declaration came just weeks after succeeding to the White House upon the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Making poverty ...
Phone:304-558-2660Website:http://www.state.wv.us/bep/lmi/default.htm
This website provides extensive information on the programs and services available to businesses including existing businesses, newly locating companies, start-ups, small and minority businesses, and many others.Phone:(304) 558-2440Website:http://www.wvosea.org
The Department of Education and the Arts was created in 1989 and is one of West Virginia's six executive branch departments. The Department consists of the five agencies at right.
The Cabinet Secretary of Education and the Arts provides Governor Joe ...
Phone:(304) 558-2681Website:http://wvde.state.wv.us
The department provides resources and guidance to West Virginia's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements.Phone:(304) 558-3660Website:http://wvde.state.wv.us/boe
The West Virginia Board of Education establishes policies and rules to assure implementation of education goals and to ensure the general supervision, oversight and monitoring of a thorough and efficient educational system. Phone:(304) 766-4174Website:Invalid link
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Phone:(304) 558-6000Website:http://www.wvsos.org/elections/main.htm
As Chief Election Officer of West Virginia, the Secretary of State works to involve all West Virginians in the process of democracy.
Working with students, teachers and community leaders through the Secretary of State's office to strengthen voter tur...
Phone:(304) 558-3956Website:http://www.wvoems.org/
The mission of the Office of Emergency Medical Services is to reduce death and disability by promoting, supporting, and enhancing a comprehensive EMS system, thus improving the quality of life for everyone.
Phone:(304) 558-2234Website:http://www.energywv.org
The West Virginia Division of Energy is responsible for the formulation and implementation of fossil, renewable and energy efficiency initiatives designed to advance energy resource development opportunities and provide energy services to businesses, c...
Phone:(304) 926-0440Website:http://www.wvdep.org/item.cfm?ssid=17
The Environmental Advocate provides daily assistance to the public. The Environmental Advocate handles telephone requests or complaints on the office's toll-free telephone. Requests for assistance can include questions about the public comment process;...
Phone:(304) 926-0470Website:http://www.wvdep.org/item.cfm?ssid=13
Environmental Enforcement (EE) promotes compliance with the Solid Waste Management Act, Water Pollution Control Act, Groundwater Protection Act, Hazardous Waste Management Act, Underground Storage Tank Act, and Dam Safety Act by providing assistance, i...
Phone:(304) 558-2981Website:http://www.wvdhhr.org/oehs
To enhance environmental health protection for every West Virginia citizen and visitor through quality programs that are designed and administered to serve, educate, and regulate in the least restrictive and most efficient manner.Phone:(304) 926-0440Website:http://www.wvdep.org
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s mission is to promote a healthy environment. |
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