CLEAR March 2009

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Earth Hour. Saturday @ 8:30 pm
by Duane330＠aol.com 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Turn out. Take action. Be part of this historic event. March 28, 2009, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, local time World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour – to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> For more information, see the following web-site..... _http://www.earthhourus.org/main.php_ (http://www.earthhourus.org/main.php) **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220085203x1201389322/aol?redir=htt… %3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62)

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Report on Triennial Review meeting
by duane330＠aol.com 19 Mar '09

19 Mar '09

? To:? Members and Friends of the Cheat Lake Environment & Recreation Association...... Peggy Pings has done a rather good job of summarizing the meeting of last Wednesday. Duane >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> From:? Peggy Pings......................... I went to the meeting on 3/11, but there were only 4 of us who were not part of AP or contractors. The good news is that AP will do a trial year of keeping the trail open 12 months, starting now.? It is open now, the entire 4.5 miles. They will also build the hiking trail in the 140-acre woods at the end, with interp panels & bike rack & shelter. They will also build a small boat dock at the far end by the point, so paddlers can tie up & use the trail, also for?AP's own emergency needs.? ? If the county or DOH will hang directional signs, AP will have them made.? Not sure who will follow up on that.? I think the DNR would like a road sign showing the river access ramp also, so maybe Frank Jernecjic will lead. ? They also agreed a number of years ago to make the "at grade" link to the Sheepskin, once the Sheepskin is built... at least past the power station to the road.? Getting a big bridge or two rebuilt is not likely, unless Fayette County includes it in their contract for the other 6 bridges along Grassy Run.? ? Spread the word. ? Peggy

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Water Network meeting Tuesday
by Duane330＠aol.com 14 Mar '09

14 Mar '09

ANNOUNCEMENT ~PLEASE PASS THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ALONG TO OTHERS THAT MAY BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING! The West Virginia Watershed Network (WVWN) is planning to hold its semi-annual meeting in Morgantown on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The meeting will be conducted as a forum where speakers from multiple agencies will provide information about ongoing statewide water sampling programs with emphasis on purpose, data collection process, data storage and access. The Forum agenda is available on the WVWN web site at: _http://www.wvca.us/wvwn/wvwn_events.cfm_ (http://www.wvca.us/wvwn/wvwn_events.cfm) . (Note…..notification of changes to or cancellation of the forum will be posted on this website, so please check for updates before traveling to the event.) The meeting is open to all interested persons at no cost. The meeting will be held at the National Research Center for Coal and Energy (NRCCE) on Evansdale Campus at West Virginia University in room 101 AB. For directions to the NRCCE go to: _http://www.nrcce.wvu.edu/directions.cfm_ (http://www.nrcce.wvu.edu/directions.cfm) *Note… Lunch is brown bag. Free parking is available at the WVU Coliseum, where a shuttle bus runs every ten minutes. See the above website for the location of paid parking near the NRCCE building, however it is our understanding, if your vehicle has state or federal license you can park anywhere at no cost. *Contacts: Rick Buckley OSM 304-347-7162 x3019 Jim Laine WVDEP/DWWM 304-926-0499 x1061 Clairene Bailey OSM 304-347-7158 The West Virginia Watershed Network is an informal group of state and federal agencies, as well as nonprofit groups, committed to providing resources for watershed management in West Virginia. The West Virginia Watershed Network has a mission to collaboratively support efforts necessary to empower local residents to make decisions for sustainable management of their resources. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “West Virginia Forum on Statewide Water Sampling Programs” Tuesday, March 17, 2008 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. National Research Center for Coal and Energy (NRCCE) Room 101 AB Evansdale Campus at West Virginia University, Morgantown WV Open to the Public and No Cost to Attend Sponsored by the West Virginia Watershed Network AGENDA 10:00 am Welcome and Logistics – Jim Laine (WV DEP) 10:05 am Water Monitoring Data Uses and Current Issues – Patrick Campbell (WV DEP) TMDL update, Marcellus Shale, Selenium 10:15 am USGS Flow Gauges/USGS databases – Doug Chambers 10:35 am EPA Region III Water Quality Exchange (WQX) database – Lou Reynolds 10:55 am Ohio River Sanitization Commission (ORSANCO) Ohio River Program – Sam Dinkins 11:15 am WV DEP Watershed Assessments – John Wirts 11:35 am WV Department of Agriculture – Matt Monroe 11:55 am Lunch (Brown Bag) 1:00 pm WV DEP Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) – Shelia Vukovich 1:10 pm WV DEP Special Reclamation (Bond Forfeiture) – Alyce Lee 1:20 pm WV DEP Division of Water & Waste Management - NPDES – Bob Bates 1:35 pm WV DEP Division of Mining and Reclamation - NPDES Article 11 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) Article 3 Mining & Trend Network Information – Ken Politan 2:00 pm WV Division of Natural Resources (TBA) 2:15 pm Friends of Cheat – Keith Pitzer 2:30 pm Break 2:40 pm WV Department of Health & Human Resources – Rick Shaver 2:55 pm WV Save Our Streams (WV SOS) Program – Tim Craddock 3:10 pm WV DEP GIS information – Larry Evans 3:30 pm Wrap-up/Comments Presenter Speaking Points Introduction to the Agency including Agency mission Sampling Plans- purpose for sampling with brief explanation (regulatory, research, program mandate, trends, etc) Locations – How are locations determined? How are locations recorded (GPS)? Collection – Type of collection (grab, composite or continuous) Parameters sampled – water chemistry (pH, dissolved oxygen, fecal, etc) Is flow monitoring included? Does the organization do macroinvertebrate sampling? Frequency of Sampling – how often are samples collected? Analysis - Field or laboratory Agency or contract laboratory Analytical methods reference Data Storage – Paper or electronic Agency database or stand alone Is GIS data available? (Type and date of coverage) Contact for GIS files or questions Data Availability - Is it available to the public Web based system or must it be requested (Is a Freedom of Information Act request required?) Overview of future monitoring plans – brief and concise Final Points Any website links you would like to provide? Identify any reports generated based on sampling program and how reports are accessed (electronic / hard copy) Identify contacts in your organization for follow-up questions or additional information. ~PLEASE PASS THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ALONG TO OTHERS THAT MAY BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING! **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusye…)

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Cheat Lake drawdown in progress .. .
by Duane330＠aol.com 13 Mar '09

13 Mar '09

NOTICE. The following ad was on Page 2-A of today's Dominion Post. This indicates that the Lake is being drawn down some 11.5 feet from the 870 elevation. This is necessary to permit maintenance work on the Lake Lynn Dam itself. This drawdown provides an opportunity for dock owners to perform maintenance work around the Lake. Duane Nichols, Cheat Lake Environment & Recreation Association. See also the following web site: _www.cheatlaketoday.com_ (http://www.cheatlaketoday.com) **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusye…)

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7pm Wed. Cheat Lake Fire Hall
by Duane330＠aol.com 09 Mar '09

09 Mar '09

Note. The Triennial Review meeting for the Cheat Lake Park and Trail is this coming Wednesday evening, March 11th, at 7 pm at the Cheat Lake Fire Hall. This is an important meeting. Competing events are the Big East basketball tournament, WVU vs. Notre Dame; and, there is a protest in Morgantown regarding the Darwin series speakers. I'll be at the Cheat Lake Fire Hall at 7pm the catch what is left of the other two. Duane Nichols. p.s. If you cannot attend, but have comments or wish to support the position of CLEAR, please send me an email so that I can be vocal about the important topics. Thank you very much. duane330(a)aol.com **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusye…)

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