The West Virginia Watershed Network (WVWN) is comprised of nonprofit organizations as well as state and federal agencies who support the work of watershed groups to unify their communities and protect, restore, celebrate, and educate about their watersheds.
Goals:
– To provide resources helpful to watershed groups and their work.
– To provide opportunities for watershed volunteers to meet, learn from each other, and engage in statewide collaborative efforts.
– To recognize the efforts an accomplishments for local watershed groups.
The West Virginia Watershed Network (WVWN) is hosting the WV Watershed Symposium on Friday and Saturday, October 17th-18th, 2025 at Battlers Knob in Philippi, WV.
The statewide watershed-focused event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring a full day of engaging presentations and discussions. Topics will include restoration projects, effective communication strategies, group marketing, legislative updates, and more. The event will also provide opportunities for networking, sharing updates from watershed groups, and celebrating accomplishments during an award ceremony. Tabling opportunities are available, please contact Lisa@cheat.org to arrange a spot.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Registration is required for the event.
FOR WATERSHED GROUPS:
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE ($50 Max)
Through support from the WVDEP’s Nonpoint Source Program, NRCS, and the West Virginia Conservation Districts, the WVWN is able to offer watershed groups the opportunity to apply for a travel scholarship. The maximum amount for each travel scholarship is $50 per watershed group (not per watershed group member).
Partnering agencies and all other attendees must arrange their own lodging by contacting Cheri Sturm at Battler’s Knob- (304) 613-7180
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa@cheat.org or your Basin Coordinator. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
LODGING:
Lodging for watershed groups is available for free. Partnering agencies and all other attendees must arrange their own lodging by contacting Cheri Sturm at Battler’s Knob- (304) 613-7180.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa@cheat.org or your Basin Coordinator. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Our wild and wonderful state is home to many non-profit watershed groups that dedicate their time and effort to protecting and restoring our water. At the 2025 West Virginia Watershed Network Symposium, five of these groups will be recognized for their outstanding work.
Awards in the amount of $500 will be given based on your nominations.
Watershed groups may nominate themselves or others.
Please complete this nomination form by September 2nd, 2025
Award categories:
- The Headwater Hero Award – Recognizes a group that has successfully completed a recreational project in the past two years.
- The Stream Smarts Award – Recognizes a group that has successfully completed an education project in the last two years.
- The Watershed Guardian Award – Recognizes a group that has successfully completed an advocacy campaign in the past two years.
- The Restoration Rockstar Award – Recognizes a group that has successfully completed a restoration project in the last two years.
- The Rookie of the Year Award – Recognizes a new watershed group that is making things happen! This group is new and has successfully grown and implemented at least one new project in the past two years.
Keep in mind that each group will only receive one award; we recommend varying your nominees!
Thank you to our 2025 Symposium Sponsors
