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About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

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West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

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West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

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West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

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West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

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Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

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Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

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 WVDNR to Stock Catchable Channel Catfish 

5/9/2011 

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be stocking more than 11,000 catchable-sized channel catfish during the weeks of May 16 and June 6. The fish will weigh from three-fourths pound to two pounds in size and were either reared at the Apple Grove State Fish Hatchery or purchased from a private vendor.

According to Bret Preston, Assistant Chief for Warmwater Fisheries Management, this stocking program provides fishing opportunities at easily accessible lakes for all to enjoy. The success of this program has been a cooperative effort by the DNR Wildlife Resources and State Parks sections.

DNR Wildlife Resources Section personnel will stock 27 lakes located across the state.
 
Lakes to be stocked the week of May 16 are: Anawalt Lake (McDowell County), Barboursville Lake (Cabell County), Cedar Creek State Park Lake (Gilmer County), Chief Logan State Park Lake (Logan County), Conaway Run Lake (Tyler County), Coopers Rock Lake (Monongalia County), Dixon Lake (Monongalia County), French Creek Pond (Upshur County), Handley Pond (Pocahontas County), Hurricane Lake (Putnam County), Indian Rock Lake (Nicholas County), Krodel Lake (Mason County), Mason Lake (Monongalia County), North Bend State Park Pond (Ritchie County), Pipestem State Park Lake (Summers County), Tomlinson Run State Park Lake (Hancock County), Turkey Run Lake (Jackson County), Wallback Lake (Clay County), Watoga State Park Lake (Pocahontas County), and Wirt County Pond (Wirt County).

Lakes to be stocked the week of June 6 are: Cacapon State Park Lake (Morgan County) and Poorhouse Pond (Berkeley County).

Tagged channel catfish will be stocked into Berwind Lake (McDowell County), Charles Fork Lake (Roane County), French Creek Pond (Upshur County), Laurel Lake (Mingo County), Little Beaver State Park Lake (Raleigh County), and Mountwood Lake (Wood County). Anglers who catch a tagged fish are asked to return the tag or tag number along with information on the date of capture, if the fish was kept or released, and the name and address of the angler, to WVDNR, 2311 Ohio Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Anglers also can call in the information (304-420-4550) or provide the information via email to dnrfishtags@wv.gov.

Contact Information

Bret Preston, Wildlife Resources Section 
304-558-2771 
dnr.wildlife@wv.gov