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.

 Governor Awards Grants to Support West Virginia’s Litter Control, Recycling Effort 

8/1/2008  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today awarded 24 local Solid Waste Management grants totaling $340,000 to assist local Solid Waste Authorities with litter control and recycling efforts across the state. 

Administered by the Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB), the SWMB Grant Program is designed to assist local Solid Waste Authorities in the job of properly managing solid waste within their respective counties or regions.


Projects awarded funding include:

Barbour                                                       $20,000 

Barbour County Solid Waste Authority                                                  
Funds will assist with financial examination, insurance, utilities and wages.

Brooke                                                        $20,000 

Brooke County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with financial examination and recycling trailer pulls.

Boone                                                         $18,000

Boone County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist the purchase of containers and advertising.

Cabell                                                          $10,000

Cabell County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with a commercial grade bagging system.

Calhoun                                                       $16,000

Calhoun County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with utilities, repairs to recycling center, bailing wire, shipping costs, wages and a ladder.


Doddridge                                                      $1,300 

Doddridge County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with an educational conference.

Greenbrier                                                     $10,000

Greenbrier County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with a roof for the recycling facility.

Kanawha                                                         $10,500

Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with displays and wages.

Lincoln                                                           $20,000
 
Lincoln County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with clean up costs and wages.

Marion                                                            $6,500

Marion County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with contract services and conference attendance.

Mason                                                           $18,858

Mason County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with equipment maintenance, advertising, promotional expenses, travel, wages and office supplies.


McDowell                                                       $9,000

McDowell County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with advertising, educational conference attendance, event sponsorships and promotional expenses.

Monroe                                                          $16,000
 
Monroe County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with financial examinations, insurance, fuel, transportation costs and recycling supplies.


Morgan                                                          $17,000
 
Morgan County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with financial examination, utilities, insurance, advertising, educational conference, wages, contracted services, vehicle maintenance and transportation costs.

Pocahontas                                                     $6,800

Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with an educational conference, cage trailers and signs for trailers.

Putman                                                            $10,000

Putman County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with cleanup related expenses, public education and an e-cycling event.

Ritchie                                                            $10,280

Ritchie County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with financial examinations.

Roane                                                             $19,980

Roane County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with financial examinations, insurance, rent, accountant fees and wages.


Tucker                                                            $15,000

Tucker County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with leachate treatment cost.

Tyler                                                              $17,000
 
Tyler County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with fuel and wages.

Webster                                                         $17,350

Webster County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with an educational conference, travel, promotional material, utilities, wages and costs associated with the installation of a restroom.


Wetzel                                                           $13,000

Wetzel County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with vehicle maintenance and wages.

Wayne                                                           $20,000

Wayne County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist with fuel, insurance, financial examinations and wages.

Wirt                                                                $17,424

Wirt County Solid Waste Authority
Funds will assist audits, educational conference and wages.

Contact Information

Richard Cooke 
304-926-0048