Clean Water Profile: Maria Russo
For this Clean Water Profile, West Virginia Rivers Coalition’s Clean Water Campaign Coordinator Maria Russo weighs in on the joys and challenges of her work, de-centering from the now, and finding her way home. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
Member Highlight: Elks Run Watershed Group
In this member highlight, the Coalition’s West Virginia State Lead, Maria Russo, sits down with Steve Paradis, a Public Works Administrator for Harpers Ferry and member of Elks Run Watershed Group. The following was edited for length and clarity.
Medicine Waters: The Cacapon River
Friends of the Cacapon River (FCR), a West Virginia Choose Clean Water Coalition member, recognizes the importance of preserving, protecting and promoting the river. Tim Reese, president of FCR, describes the role of the volunteer-run organization to “create river advocates by connecting people to the river.”
Finding Peace in Nature: Cool Spring Nature Preserve in West Virginia
With the heat of the summer coming on and the pandemic still in full swing, many families have been spending a lot of time together, most often indoors. But there is so much to explore outside in nature and it is a great way to stay healthy and possibly sane.
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