WHAT'S NEW
Welcome Boy Scouts of America
Don Striker (BRCCC Board Member) joins the announcement ceremony
It is official....the New River Gorge will be home to the new Boy Scout High Adventure Camp...The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and the National Jamboree
Click here for coverage by The Register-Herald
Piney Creek Watershed Festival 2009
The Piney Creek Watershed Association recently held their first Piney Creek Watershed Festival sponsored by the Piney Creek Watershed Association (PCWA)at Little Beaver State Park. Visitors were invited to visit with the volunteers of the PCWA, see informational watershed displays, play games, win prizes and eat.
PCWA Activity
Get Involved - Come find out how to become involved in projects to enhance the water quality of Piney Creek. PCWA Volunteers monitor water quality of Piney Creek, hike along Piney Creek, provide rain barrel workshops and conduct storm drain markings throughout the Watershed.
Preserve our Natural Beauty - PCWA is a volunteer organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the ecological integrity of Piney Creek. The health of Piney Creek directly impacts economic development, health of citizens and recreation in approximately 136 square miles of Southern WV.
Since 2005, the PCWA has been recruiting volunteers to pledge their participation in helping maintain a healthy Piney Creek. To Volunteer for the PCWA contact Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce - 304-252-7328 / 877-987-3847 / chamber@brccc.com
BRANDING THE REGION
Recently, the 4-C Economic Development Authority completed a project for development of a Tourism Destination Plan. One goal of the Tourism Destination Plan initiative was to determine the brand name of the region – a brand to be used for marketing all economic sectors. A regional steering committee selected the “New River Gorge Region” as the name and brand for the area spanning Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh and Summers Counties. Although the name was selected as part of a tourism initiative, we hope it will be embraced by everyone and used in all marketing initiatives for the region. Logos for use are available in the Data Center at www.4ceda.org Please feel free to use the logos on your web site and marketing materials. Logo Stickers are also available to be used on windows or vehicles. With promotion by all sectors of our community, we believe the New River Gorge Region will become a very strong and instantly recognizable name and its use will eventually extend your marketing dollars. For more info on this project contact 4 County Economic Development Authority at 304-254-8115.
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