WV Dept. of Environmental Protection

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[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

Our Watershed Improvement Branch hosted a tour of several green infrastructure projects in Berkeley & Jefferson Counties highlighting improvements in stormwater runoff control and treatment.
https://t.co/flRUALv84b

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

PRESS RELEASE: WVDEP will award $70,480 in grant funding to nine applicants through the Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program.
https://t.co/rLUuCMjp8v

[Governor Patrick Morrisey @wvgovernor]

Governor Morrisey Announces Major Infrastructure Investments and Water System Fixes For Wayne County

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

@wvgovernor announces additional funding for water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming year. Press Release: https://t.co/WrYN9ImhMP

[Governor Patrick Morrisey @wvgovernor]

The $145M in new state investment from today’s announcement will help unlock hundreds of millions of additional water infrastructure monies.

This will put West Virginia on pace to secure more than $1B in total projects within Governor Morrisey’s first term.

[Governor Patrick Morrisey @wvgovernor]

Governor Patrick Morrisey announces an additional $145 million in state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming year, putting West Virginia on track to surpass $1 billion in total projects while launching a new strategy to get projects moving faster and help communities most in need.

https://t.co/6WExGc4ivn

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

PRESS RELEASE: WVDEP now accepting comments on restoration plans for Upper Elk River tributaries and Easter Panhandle streams.
https://t.co/JtSJH3we7C

[U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region @EPAregion3]

EPA and state/local partners completed a major cleanup milestone at the Fairmont Brine Site in Fairmont, WV, following the May 2023 industrial fire.

✅Removed 974 tons of radioactive solids, 125 tons of debris, 72,179 gallons of liquid waste,
✅Dismantled 9 compromised frac tanks
✅24/7 security and air monitoring continued with zero safety incidents.

EPA will keep monitoring & take additional action as needed.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/spiaWqpXwM
🔗 News release: https://t.co/p4YyPgg4ZN

@WVDeptofHealth
@DEPWV
@MarionCoDHSEM

[U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region @EPAregion3]

🏗️♻️ Great to see EPA Brownfields funding making a real impact in West Virginia.

@GbrValleyEDC is transforming the former Greenville School from a vacant, underutilized property into an opportunity for the future. Through EPA Brownfields funding and strong local partnerships, environmental hazards are being addressed today to help pave the way for expanded senior housing & economic growth. 🏡🌱

Congratulations to GVEDC on this important work and on being recognized with the 2025 West Virginia Brownfields Redevelopment Partner Award.

[U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region @EPAregion3]

Science meets teamwork in Parkersburg. 🔬💧

EPA’s Mobile Lab is bringing rapid scientific testing directly to the Peoples Cartage Warehouse Fire Response. As part of the Unified Command, we are working side-by-side with @DEPWV, @WVDeptofAg, and local partners to protect public health and the environment. 🤝🌱

Inside the mobile lab, our scientists are analyzing soil and water samples right on-site. By reviewing sampling data and discussing findings with the state in real time, this technology gives local officials the information they need to make safety decisions for the local community and businesses.

🔗 visit the West Virginia DEP website for the latest updates: https://t.co/knvT197KoK

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

The WVDEP has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the northern part of the state due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Check air conditions: https://t.co/ZEtFgJRsyH

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

The WVDEP is encouraging residents to monitor air quality conditions over the next several days as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to move into the region. Take a closer look at the Air Quality Index and what those numbers and color codes mean.
https://t.co/LIFB6Qyf5v

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

PRESS RELEASE: The WVDEP is encouraging residents to monitor air quality conditions over the next several days as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to move into the region.
https://t.co/IO34t3hznL

[U.S. EPA @EPA]

🚨 Wildfire smoke is impacting large portions of the United States today, particularly the Great Lakes and Northeast regions.

Stay updated with AirNow’s Fire and Smoke Map, created in partnership with @ForestService, to find your local air quality and steps to keep you and your community protected. Smoke levels can change rapidly during the day, so check https://t.co/1POwUuH2WC often.

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

The WVDEP has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for the Northern Panhandle for Thursday, July 16th for particulate matter due to potential impacts from Canadian wildfire across the region. Other parts of the state may also experience elevated concentrations.

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

The WVDEP has issued a unilateral enforcement order to Monarch Cloud Campus, LLC following an investigation into stormwater permit violations at its Mason County site that contributed to flooding and sediment impacts in a neighboring residential area. https://t.co/NDWcmLytcc

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

The WVDEP is continuing to coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and representatives from Peoples Cartage at the warehouse fire site. A licensed contractor is conducting an on-site asbestos evaluation. Peoples Cartage has installed stormwater controls.

[U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region @EPAregion3]

EPA Region 3 worked with @DEPWV to provide air monitoring & technical expertise after the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Specialized equipment was used to monitor smoke-related pollutants and check for any immediate health concerns. We appreciate the strong partnership with the state throughout this response. With the fire out and air quality remaining within public health standards, EPA removed the monitors on July 8th.

🔗 Final air monitoring data is available here: https://t.co/dVOjEi4kmE

🔗 @WVDeptofAg has also issued guidance for farmers, residential gardeners, and agricultural producers who believe debris fallout may have affected their property:
https://t.co/AHAbrTAcxf

🔗 For other response updates & public guidance, visit the WVDEP newsroom:
https://t.co/ibHDKDwrAX

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

PRESS RELEASE: WVDEP conducting dye testing to assess drainage at Peoples Cartage fire site
https://t.co/wqTSI2KUZb

[WV Dept. of Environmental Protection @DEPWV]

PRESS RELEASE: WVDEP issues order to Peoples Cartage requiring detailed remediation plans and timelines.
https://t.co/sn1dgF29jF

[WV Dept. of Ag @WVDeptofAg]

The WVDA requests information from farmers/growers who may have been impacted by debris fallout from the Parkersburg fire (7/5). Please submit details through our portal (https://t.co/qucVxD5p7X) to assist us in identifying affected operations and assessing the extent of impact.