Welcome to the Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center. We deliver timely and reliable data, advanced interpretive science, and tools needed to understand the water resources of Virginia and West Virginia in support of effective decision making.

The West Virginia Rivers Coalition (WVRC) was founded by paddlers and whitewater enthusiasts who care deeply about restoring and caring for the Mountain State's renowned free-flowing waters and scenic beauty. Today, the WVRC is the statewide voice for water-based recreation and clean, drinkable, swimmable, and fishable rivers and streams--from the headwaters to wherever water flows in West Virginia. We're also the West Virginia state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. Our mission is to conserve and restore West Virginia's exceptional rivers and streams. Charleston, West Virginia