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In-Depth Study of Monroe County’s Water.

Mountain Valley Pipeline

Mountain Valley Pipeline

Long-haul fight for a healthy future. This 42-inch natural gas “mega-pipeline” project carves a 200-mile scar across rugged terrain in West Virginia, clear-cutting and trenching ...
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Industrial Turkey Farms

Industrial Turkey Operations

Shedding light on mystery barns. A growing number of industrial turkey operations have been built on vulnerable karst in Monroe County. Who’s watching out for ...
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Reducing Septic System Pollution

Reducing Septic System Pollution

WVCA cost-share program. Indian Creek in Monroe County of West Virginia is a large tributary of the New River. Indian Creek was once a destination ...
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ICWA: Interactive Environmental Map

ICWA Interactive Environmental Map

Try out this free interactive tool. ICWA’s online environmental map helps identify and assess risks to Monroe County’s water. This map – available online to ...
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Monroe County Water Resources

Monroe County Water Resources

Partnering with WVU, the USGS and others, ICWA supports field-based studies that are building a better understanding of Monroe County’s water resources and vulnerabilities. County-wide ...
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Understanding Karst

Understanding Karst

Uniquely vulnerable. Sinkholes, caves, and disappearing streams! Monroe County’s karst terrain creates a unique landscape. It also makes our water resources uniquely vulnerable. Read more ...
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