Monongahela National Forest
Bartow Watershed
Science and Freshwater Snorkeling


Wild and Wonderful: Stories from the Field


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Mission Statement:
Our mission with this site is to promote awareness of conservation and outreach activities in the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, to strengthen local community connections and participation in conservation events, and to make educational opportunities and material readily available for the public to utilize.


Contact Information:
Sydney Calton

Watershed & Fisheries AmeriCorps (304) 456-3335 x122 sydney.calton@usda.gov 7409 Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike Bartow, WV 24920

Contact Sydney if you are interested in Freshwater Snorkeling Events or Riparian Plantings!


Check out The Bartow Watershed site in the News!

Click on the links below!

Freshwater Snorkeling in Cass

It’s all about H2O!

Here are some School Resources!

Candy Darter Adventure Book

MacroInvert Key


Pictures of snorkeling and education material!