Birthplace of Rivers National Monument – A Collaborative Proposal

Lower Falls of Hills Creek. Photo by Randall Sanger
Fly fishing Tea Creek. Photo by Phil Smith
Sunrise-Highland Scenic Highway, Photo by Thomas Fletcher
Cranberry Glades at Birthplace of Rivers. Photo by Mike Costello
Deer Hunter - Birthplace of Rivers. Photo by Pocahontas CVB
Wild Columbine at Birthplace of Rivers. Photo by Pocahontas CVB
Hiker crossing Big Beechy Falls on Middle Fork Trail, Cranberry Wilderness

Take Action!

West Virginians and U.S. Citizens are calling on President Obama to protect the Birthplace of Rivers.

“The Obama Administration place a high priority on supporting conservation efforts that encourage a strong recreation and restoration economy.” U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell in a letter to local officials about the Birthplace of Rivers National Monument.

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Businesses for the Monument

Gil Willis

We need more seasonal balance in Pocahontas County to attract tourists year round. The Birthplace of Rivers proposal is a perfect fit for this challenge.

Elk River Inn and Touring Center; Slatyfork, WV

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Elk River Inn and Touring Center; Slatyfork, WV

We need more seasonal balance in Pocahontas County to attract tourists year round. The Birthplace of Rivers proposal is a perfect fit for this challenge.

https://www.birthplaceofrivers.org/posts/testimonials/gil-willis-elk-river-inn-and-touring-center/

Bruce Donaldson

When you invest your money to grow your business, you need assurance that conditions on the ground won’t change under your feet. A monument grants certainty for the recreation access that defines our outdoor tourism economy.

Four Seasons Outfitters; Richwood WV

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Four Seasons Outfitters; Richwood WV

https://www.birthplaceofrivers.org/posts/testimonials/bruce-donaldson/

Birthplace of Rivers National Monument