In August Mark Ehrnschwender & Meredith Gregg went to Rupert to meet and provide some information on grass roots organizations, successful approaches, what they can do and what it takes. They discussed an initial project to get visibility and attract members. The group was on the brink of “do we or don’t we”, looks like the do and they are off and running.

Meadow River Watershed Association MRWA is a newly incorporated organization comprised of community members interested in improving the environment and economy in the Meadow River area. The goal of this organization is to bring progressive change to the Meadow River area by working on community driven and focused projects.

MRWA is looking for volunteers who are interested in being a part of the exciting future of the Meadow River area.
PAN Paddlers, Anglers, and Climbers - this means you.

Anyone agreeing with MRWA’s organizational purposes and goals, who donates $5 or more annually may become a general member.
MRWA will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Rupert Community Center.

The purpose of this meeting will be to register new members and work on the plan of action for the Meadow River Youth Park.
For more information contact Meadow River Watershed Association, Inc. at P.O Box 43, Rupert, West Virginia 25984, 304-392-2095 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Meadow River Youth Park
Meadow River Watershed Association, Inc. (MRWA) announces Plan of Action Agreement with Meadow River Youth Park, Inc. and is currently working on plans to redevelop the Meadow River Youth Park near Rainelle, WV. On October 7, 2008, MRWA signed an agreement to develop a plan of action with the park’s owner, Meadow River Youth Park, Inc. The action plan is to restore the park to a safe condition to allow its use by the general public for recreational and educational activities.

Greenbrier Comprehensive Plan
Meghan Dorsett, AICP, Cambria Planning Group
The majority of participants at the first workshop were from the Greenbrier River Watershed Association. You all may want to add additional goals or suggest revisions to existing goals to reflect concerns from the MRWA, as well as Rupert, Rainelle, and environs.
The notes from the first Greenbrier County comprehensive plan community workshop are available online at www. greenbriercounty.net. The survey results will be updated through November 15th. If you have yet to take the community survey, it is available online. Deadline extended to November 1, go to the comprehensive plan page to access the online version of the survey and the preliminary results of the community survey.
Workshops are open to anyone with a stake in the future of Greenbrier County. 3 more workshops are scheduled:
October 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided), Administrative Building Meeting Room, State Fairgrounds, Fairlea
November 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided), Cafeteria, Greenbrier West High School, Charmco (Confirm this online or contact MRWA)
November 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided), Administrative Building Meeting Room, State Fairgrounds, Fairlea
All of you are strongly encourage to get involved with the process and have your voices heard. Additional information on the comprehensive planning process is available at: www.greenbriercounty.net.
You can access the blog site (which includes the workshop materials and comments) by clicking on the Work Group button in the left column and then the Work Group Blog button (left side) when the work group page comes up. You can also look at the state code requirements, indicator information, background information on the planning process.