GRWA
The Greenbrier River…
From the wilds of Blister Swamp high in the Allegheny Mountains until it flows into the New River Gorge National River near Hinton, the Greenbrier River has carved its way almost two hundred miles through some of the most beautiful and unspoiled terrain on the East Coast. It is the longest free flowing river in the East, and boasts two of our newest wilderness areas, Spice Run and Big Draft.
One of the nation’s oldest rail to trail conversions, the scenic Greenbrier River Trail parallels the river for almost eighty miles in Pocahontas and Greenbrier Counties, affording access to the river and some of the surrounding state parks and forest and the Monongahela National Forest.
The river and its tributaries provide drinking water for communities, water for agriculture and recreation, and home for abundant wildlife, including bald eagles, lynx, black bear, river otters and myriad of birds and mammals.
The Greenbrier River Watershed Association, founded in 1990, is one of the oldest watershed associations in the state. With this website, we hope to give the Greenbrier River Watershed residents and visitors the tools they need to take responsible care of the land that is home to the waters. Most importantly we hope that the people of these beautiful mountains get outdoors and enjoy wild and wonderful West Virginia.
Learn, do, enjoy and please join us as we do the same!
“Karst Trail Grand Opening”- October 2, 2011 at Lost World Caverns
“Karst Trail Grand Opening”- October 2, 2011 at Lost World Caverns
Greenbrier River Watershed Association has designed kiosks to educate the public on karst in our watershed. The kiosks will form an easily accessible trail located at Lost World Caverns. The Karst Trail grand opening will be held on October 2, 2011 from 2:00-5:00pm. Come join us for the grand opening; Walk the Karst Trail, take a tour of Lost World Caverns, eat some great food, listen to some music and enjoy yourself!!! Delegate Tom Campbell will be present to discuss legislative attempts to regulate Marcellus Shale drilling in the karst within our watershed and throughout the state of WV. We will also have cavers on site to answer general questions about the karst environment.
Come out and support a local nonprofit organization trying to make a difference in the Greenbrier River wateshed!!!
If you have any questions about the event or about GRWA itself, shoot me a message. Thanks again for all the support.
Algae on the Greenbrier River
(Research Paper)
Assessment of Filamentous Algae in the Greenbrier River and Other West Virginia Streams
(Powerpoint Presentation)
James Summers, WVDEP‐Department of Water and Waste Management
“Life in the Greenbrier River Watershed”
Greenbrier River Watershed Association is selling a beautiful set of 8 note cards as a fundraiser this winter. Each notecard has a professionally taken photograph, by a photographer showcased during the “Life in the Greenbrier River Watershed” opening reception at Carnegie Hall. Each photograph displays a scene from within the Green…brier River Watershed. On the back, each note card has information about the watershed and our environment. Support GRWA and purchase a set of note cards for $15. All proceeds benefit GRWA. To purchase note cards visit www.greenbrier.org, call (304) 647-4792, or email info@greenbrier.org. Note cards can also be purchased at select stores in downtown Lewisburg, WV. To inquire about which stores please email us. Thanks.