West Virginia Rivers Coalition

About

The West Virginia Rivers Coalition is a statewide organization working to safeguard clean water and healthy river systems through policy advocacy, scientific analysis, and grassroots organizing. The coalition tracks threats to rivers—from industrial development to inadequate protections—and mobilizes residents to speak up for watershed health. Its mission is to ensure that West Virginia’s rivers remain drinkable, fishable, and swimmable.

Healthy rivers are fundamental to outdoor recreation, from paddling and fishing to riverside trails and campgrounds. By defending water quality and supporting smart river management, West Virginia Rivers Coalition underpins the experiences that Access Appalachia promotes and helps communities build around their waterways.