West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

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.

Business

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.

Education

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.

Employment

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.

Family

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.

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.

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.

  Environment, Energy and Agriculture 

Below you will find a list of recent press releases that relate to Environment, Energy and Agriculture. Click Read More to view the full text of the press release.

Rob Rice Named Chief of WVDEP’s Abandoned Mine Lands Program


May 14, 2013 - Rob Rice has been appointed to the position of Chief of the Abandoned Mine Lands & Reclamation Program with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection...


Anglers and Boaters Asked to Help Protect West Virginia Waters


May 10, 2013 - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking anglers and boaters to help prevent the movement of Asian carp and other invasive species into West Virginia waters...


WVDA Gypsy Moth Treatments to Begin Mid-May 2013


May 10, 2013 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will treat approximately 3,777 acres in Grant and Preston Counties starting in mid-May for the control of gypsy moth through the Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Suppression Program...


WVDNR seeks help locating whip-poor-wills


May 06, 2013 - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources needs help in locating whip-poor-wills...


Six Saturdays focus on nature at Blennerhassett Island


April 30, 2013 - Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is the setting for a series of nature programs in 2013 focusing on the area’s native plant and wildlife...


No Periodical Cicadas in West Virginia This Spring


April 24, 2013 - Periodical Cicada Brood II emergence has been in the news a lot lately, but West Virginia doesn’t have anything to worry about...


Youth Environmental Program celebrates 50th anniversary of Youth Day, Saturday May 18


April 10, 2013 - Saturday, May 18 will mark the 50th Anniversary of Youth Environmental Day...


Winter Bee Losses 'Normal,' According to State Agriculture Department


March 22, 2013 - West Virginia winter bee losses are “normal” again this year, although WVDA cautions that that number can vary widely from apiary to apiary...


State accepting registrations for spring Adopt-A-Highway cleanup


March 19, 2013 - The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting registrations for the Saturday, April 27 Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup...


Nature & Earth Day Extravaganza Planned at Twin Falls State Park Saturday April 20


March 14, 2013 - The annual Earth Day Celebration at Twin Falls State Park is scheduled for April 20 at Shelter #1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....


Better Process Control School Slated During 2013 Small Farm Conference


February 21, 2013 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will sponsor a “Better Process Control School...


AG Commissioner Walt Helmick Visits Belington Elementary to Present 2012 Bonnie Cabbage Contest Award


February 15, 2013 - Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick presented Belington Elementary student Katelyn Cross with a certificate recognizing her as the Bonnie Plants Third-Grade Cabbage Contest winner February 15, 2013...


Applications Available for 2013 West Virginia Specialty Crop Block Grant Program


February 15, 2013 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is accepting applications for the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)...


Cattle Owners Alerted to Begin Tagging Animals USDA


January 30, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule will go into effect March 11...


WVDA Accepting Nominations for 2013 Agritourism Media Awards


December 27, 2012 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is seeking entries for the 2013 Agritourism Media Awards...