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.

 DNR Charleston Offices Moving to South Charleston 

6/10/2009  Charleston offices of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are in the process of moving from the top three floors of Building 3 at the State Capitol Complex to a location in South Charleston. All state agencies currently housed in Building 3 are being relocated so the nearly 60-year old building can be completely rehabilitated by the Department of Administration during the next few years.

The new address is 324 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston WV 25303. It is situated behind the South Charleston Library. All WVDNR telephone numbers, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses will remain the same.

Moving began June 10 and is expected to be mostly completed by June 15. All services to the public will continue during the move, although customers may experience brief delays the next few days as the offices are relocated.

“During this transition, please continue to call or e-mail DNR as normal, and we will respond as quickly as we can, but we do ask for your understanding as the move is completed,” said DNR Director Frank Jezioro. Jezioro said the new location will be convenient and the agency’s in-person services will be easily available to the public.

Affected by the move are the Director’s offices; the Administration, Law Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, and Wildlife sections; and the Office of Land and Streams. The staff from District 5 Law Enforcement, who have been housed in a Nitro office building for the past few years, also are moving to the South Charleston location. 

Contact Information

How Murphy 
304-558-2003 x 365 
hoy.r.murphy@wv.gov