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The West Virginia Highlands is a region steeped in rich history and natural beauty, with old and mature forests, scenic vistas, and diverse wildlife. However, it is also a region facing significant environmental challenges, such as the construction of Corridor H and the potential loss of natural habitat. To address these challenges and more, it is essential to explore this unique region’s past and present conditions, including its history, current conservation and preservation efforts, and how communities are responding to the ever-changing environment. Join us to explore these topics at Cacapon Resort State Park in Berkeley Springs on Oct. 18-20!Agenda:
Day 1 - Friday, Oct. 18
6-9 p.m. Registration with networking, hors d’oeuvres, and music by All Grassed Up
Day 2 - Saturday, Oct. 19
9:30-9:40 a.m. Welcome with WVHC President Marilyn Shoenfeld
9:40-10:25 a.m. Session 1: Overview of the Highlands with Jim Van Gundy
10:45-11:40 a.m. Session 2: Mature and Old-Growth Forests of the Highlands with Ecologist Doug Wood and WVU Associate Professor of Biology Eddie Brzostek
11:40 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch
1 - 2:15 p.m. Session 3: Efforts to Conserve and Preserve the Highlands with WV Land Trust Executive Director Brent Bailey, The Nature Conservancy Director of Land Management and Stewardship Mike Powell, and West Virginians for Public Lands Coordinator Mike Jones
2:15-2:35 p.m. Break
2:35-3:20 p.m. Session 4: Corridor H: A 50-Year Battle to Protect the Highlands with WVHC Highways Committee Chair Hugh Rogers and Corridor H Alternatives founder Pam Moe
3:20-3:40 p.m. Break
3:40-4:55 p.m. Session 5: The Emerging EcoTourism Economy in the Highlands with Still Hollow founder Athey Lutz, Blackwater Outdoor Adventures owner Darci Macur, and Blackwater Outdoor Adventures Operations Manager Liz Moore
Day 3 - Sunday, Oct. 20
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. WVHC Annual Membership Meeting and Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting
Read session descriptions and register here: https://www.wvhighlands.org/fall-review-2024/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cacapon Resort State Park, Berkeley Springs,WV,United States
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