The mission of the WV Stream Partners Program is to inspire collaboration among citizens and state agencies to ensure West Virginia's rivers and streams are safe for recreation, support public and commercial uses, and provide habitat for wildlife. The program aims to foster stewardship of water resources, emphasizing the importance of clean, accessible, and biodiverse aquatic ecosystems for current and future generations.
The WV Stream Partners Program grants up to $5,000 to local organizations engaged in projects to improve water quality, watershed health, and habitat for plant and animal life within West Virginia's streams and rivers. It encourages the formation of sustainable watershed associations through financial support for diverse partnerships dedicated to ecological enhancements and conservation efforts. Eligible projects may involve stream restoration, wetland and forest conservation, community outreach and education, water quality monitoring, recreational improvements, and implementation of green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff. The program seeks to involve a broad community representation, including residents, businesses, government entities, and nonprofits, in planning and executing projects that increase nature access, mitigate environmental threats, and enrich local ecosystems. All projects must be completed within the grant year with the support of the program's partner agencies.