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      WATER WITH A TWIST OF LIME 
Director West Virginia Division of Natural Resources "We are now going to be able to restore aquatic life to a tremendous number of streams in the state of West Virginia." 25% of West Virginia trout streams are severely degraded, in part, due to acid precipitation. This project is historic because the funding, two million dollars placed into an endowment fund, comes from a lawsuit settlement with Dominion Resources.
Steve Brown Fish and Wildlife Planner "We are currently doing about 250 miles of stream. This project is going to add another 105 miles of restored streams. Limestone fines are inexpensive compared with other methods, producing the same results.
"You're adding alkalinity and that alkalinity has a benefit the full length of this waterway, and the stream that it flows into and the stream that it flow into, all the way down the line." Proof of success is on the Shavers Fork where limestone fines were first used.
W.Va. DNR Fisheries Biologist "Because of the very low pH the trout died and as result of our treatment, limestone sand, that is no longer a problem." That's the news fisherman want to hear!
Trout Unlimited "This is a great opportunity for more angling. Also, the native Brook Trout is the state fish and it makes that population healthier. Director Hamrick sees the settlement as a stepping stone to restoring even more streams.
"Anytime you establish an endowed funding source it opens the door for other opportunities for additional funding sources." The two million dollar settlement will fund restoration efforts on at least ten streams annually. Links to learn more More about the settlement and restoration from the W.Va. DNR Habitat Improvement and Restoration from the W.Va. DNR Information from the W.Va. DEP Acid Rain Campaign from Trout Unlimited 8 Splendid Streams for Mountain State Trout from W.Va. Game & Fish Magazine Get your hunting or fishing license online: W.Va. Hunt WCHS-TV8 Online brings you the current Fishing Conditions Report updated every week. |
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