We assist agricultural cooperators to improve and conserve land and water quality for all residents ...
Manages federal Clean Water Act, Section 319 programs to reduce nonpoint source pollution ...
• View the Conservation Socioeconomic Study
Multi-Agency partnership to provide grants up to $5,000 to citizens' groups who want to improve, restore, protect, study, or celebrate the state's rivers and streams.
Manage programs, education, and best practices to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay Area ...
The LSAPP is a permit process designed to provide landowners the opportunity to complete types of stream projects...
In cases of extreme flooding, the WVCA will work with local, state and federal agencies to determine the extent of flood-related damages and to relieve blockages from streams.
Our Conservation Districts
| Capitol | Eastern Panhandle | Elk | Greenbrier Valley | Guyan | Little Kanawha | Monongahela |
| Northern Panhandle | Potomac Valley | Southern | Tygarts Valley | Upper Ohio | West Fork | Western |
News and Events
News Release: Ohio County and Marion County residents can report debris blockages
Residents who live near blockages should report them to their local conservation districts.
Video: Drone spraying helps to eliminate potentially harmful vegetation from dam
The spraying at Elkwater Fork Dam in Randolph County is meant to protect the structure.
Envirothon: A Lasting Impact
Envirothon's impact on former participants helps to mold interests, careers.
Drought Monitor
Follow this link to see the latest information on the Drought U.S. Drought Monitor/West Virginia
Upcoming State Conservation Committee Meetings
If unable to attend this meeting in person, it can be joined via Microsoft Teams teleconference. Dial the conference number at 304-935-0697, and you will be asked to enter the conference ID (271 199 698#). It will then ask you to record your name, and you will be linked to the conference.
You may join the teleconference from a cell phone, if possible, which will give you the ability to mute your phone during the teleconference. WVCA has 18 video sites you may join. Video capability is located in the Morgantown, Romney, Princeton, and Guthrie offices, plus all 14 Conservation Districts.
Quarterly meeting - Agenda Items: Review of April 8, 2025, SCC Meeting Minutes, Review of May 8, 2025, Special SCC meeting minutes, Programs Sub-Committee Report-Agreements, Contracts, Grants, MOUs, Finance Sub-Committee Report-RC&D 2026 Grant Fund Requests, NPCD Upper Grave Creek Dams 7,8,9 Update, CD Cease of Operations Update, Hardy PSD Production Wells Lost River Site 10, Southern CD Letter from Attorney and Response, WV Statewide Important Farmland Classification Criteria, CD Plans of Work, Hardy County Commission Helipad Request on Lost River Site 4, WVCA Personnel Updates, CD Letters of Request, News Release PVCD Dams Provide $5.8 Million in Flood Protection, Partnership Reports, Public Comment.
Conservation Farm Tour Finalists
Farms in the state are eligible for the West Virginia Conservation Farm of the Year award after first winning at the county, district and area levels. All finalists have demonstrated a commitment to conservation practices that protect soil, water, wildlife and other natural resources. Winners in two categories, Traditional Farm and Non-Traditional Farm, have been named for 2024.
We would like to congratulate this year's winners...
In the Nook
Non-Traditional Farm Finalist
Powder Keg
Non-Traditional Farm Winner
Cottage Hill
Traditional Farm Winner
Furrow Family
Traditional Farm Finalist
