West Virginia Forest Fans, Weigh In on Park Fees and Projects
Published Date: 8/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The West Virginia Resource Advisory Committee is meeting to talk about projects and funding for the Monongahela National Forest in five counties. They’ll also discuss recreation fees for visitors. This affects local communities and outdoor lovers, with decisions that could shape how money is spent and fees are set.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Local Monongahela Forest Projects Funding
The committee will advise the Forest Service about projects and funding for the Monongahela National Forest in Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, and Webster Counties. Those advice and recommendations could influence how federal Title II funds are spent in those local communities.
Recreation Fee Proposal Recommendations
The committee will make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Monongahela National Forest within Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, and Webster Counties. Those recommendations could affect fees visitors pay for recreation at those sites.
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