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.

Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting


February 09, 2012 - 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, DNR South Charleston Headquarters...


WV Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program plans Spring Workshop


February 09, 2012 - The WV Division of Natural Resources announces that the spring Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop at Stonewall Resort will be April 13-15, 2012...


WVDNR Announces Winter Waterfowl Survey Results


February 09, 2012 - Wildlife biologists counted 3,716 ducks and 3,904 Canada geese during the annual mid-winter waterfowl survey in early January...


Governor Tomblin Signs Proclamation Declaring Flood Disaster in Jackson County, West Virginia


February 07, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today signed a proclamation stating that significant rainfall and flooding, occurring between Nov. 21, 2011 and Nov. 23, 2011, caused severe damage and losses...


Hard-Cooked Eggs Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination


February 06, 2012 - Food distributors and manufacturers should be on the lookout for hard-cooked eggs in brine that are being recalled in West Virginia and 33 other states due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination...


Seasonal Jobs Announced at State Department of Agriculture


January 25, 2012 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is seeking a number of individuals for seasonal job openings throughout the state this summer...


West Virginia Hunters Harvest 2,007 Black Bears in 2011


January 18, 2012 - West Virginia hunters harvested 2,007 black bears during the combined 2011 archery and firearms seasons...


“Dinner Plus” packages at Hawks Nest State Park in January


January 18, 2012 - “Dinner Plus” joins the winter activities that continue at Hawks Nest State Park in Fayette County even during the major renovation and facility updates that have been ongoing since Nov. 1...


West Virginia Hunters Harvest 132,323 Deer in 2011


January 10, 2012 - Preliminary counts of game checking tags indicate West Virginia hunters harvested a total of 132,323 white-tailed deer during the recently completed bucks-only, antlerless, muzzleloader, archery and youth/Class Q deer seasons...


Free trees for public plantings


January 09, 2012 - Mountaineer Treeways program accepting applications through March 16...


West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline January 20, 2012


January 05, 2012 - The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame (WVAFHF) is devoted to honoring individuals, businesses, organizations, institutions and foundations that have helped make this nation great...


West Virginia Students Earn Fellowships to Attend International Livestock Congress


January 04, 2012 - Two West Virginia natives have received International Stockmen’s Education Foundation Travel Fellowships to attend the International Livestock Congress in Denver, Colo., in January...


North Bend becomes its own galaxy for a weekend, Jan. 20-22


January 04, 2012 - Dark skies and wintry weather is the perfect blend for the annual Winter Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park...


West Virginia Department of Agriculture Offers Free Nutrient Management Planning Services


December 20, 2011 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is offering free nutrient management planning (NMP) services to farmers to help them maximize profitability and minimize the environmental impact of farm runoff...


Fast-growing yellow poplars are popular choice for fall color and summer shade


October 05, 2011 - As the wooded West Virginia hills begin to show their autumn hues, look for a brilliant splash of yellow...