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Our Watershed Improvement Branch hosted a tour of several green infrastructure projects in Berkeley & Jefferson Counties highlighting improvements in stormwater runoff control and treatment.
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PRESS RELEASE: WVDEP will award $70,480 in grant funding to nine applicants through the Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program.
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WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
Governor Morrisey Announces Major Infrastructure Investments and Water System Fixes For Wayne County
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
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.
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PRESS RELEASE: WVDEP now accepting comments on restoration plans for Upper Elk River tributaries and Easter Panhandle streams.
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WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
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: response.epa.gov/fairmontbri…
🔗 News release: epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and…
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ALT Workers collect samples from frac tanks at the Fairmont Brine Site, April 2025. (EPA)
ALT Truck packed with amended sludges for shipment offsite, June 2026. (EPA)
ALT Worker readies contaminated soil bags for relocation to the staging area, June 2025. (EPA)
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
🏗️♻️ 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.
ALT EPA staff and partners on a site visit. A sign reads senior housing.
ALT EPA staff and partners on a site visit.
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
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: spgv.io/60198qDJ
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: airnow.gov/
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.
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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.
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WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
🚨 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 fire.airnow.gov often.
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.
ALT Air Quality Index: Code Orange means sensitive populations should limit outdoor exertion. Sensitive groups include children, the elderly, and people suffering from asthma, heart disease, or other lung diseases.
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. dep.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVDEP-…
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.
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
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: experience.arcgis.com/experi…
🔗 @WVDeptofAg has also issued guidance for farmers, residential gardeners, and agricultural producers who believe debris fallout may have affected their property:
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🔗 For other response updates & public guidance, visit the WVDEP newsroom:
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ALT Fire at Peoples Cartage draws departments from throughout Wood County and beyond. Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel, July 6, 2026
ALT Parkersburg excavators working.
ALT Parkersburg monitor east bank of river.
PRESS RELEASE: WVDEP conducting dye testing to assess drainage at Peoples Cartage fire site
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PRESS RELEASE: WVDEP issues order to Peoples Cartage requiring detailed remediation plans and timelines.
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WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
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 (agriculture.wv.gov/) to assist us in identifying affected operations and assessing the extent of impact.
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection retweeted
Attention, livestock owners: If your farm was in an area impacted by the Parkersburg fire (7/5), check your animals’ feed for any signs of smoke, ash, or debris. Consider using hay that's been stored under cover or wrapped. More info: agriculture.wv.gov/wvda-moni…
