Region VII Planning and Development Council

05/28/2026

Learn more about which WV Department of Environmental Protection services and programs are available to you! ♻🍃

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We've compiled some helpful resources to help you learn more about WVDEP services and programs available to serve you.

🔗 dep.wv.gov/citizens/Pages/default.aspx
✉️ Sign up for our public notice mailing lists
📣 Access ways to contact us
♻️ Learn about cleanup and recycling programs
📓 Utilize educational resources

05/26/2026

Tune in on 5/27 with the National Association of Counties to learn about what's included in emerging federal surface transportation programs! 🛣🚃

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The BUILD America 250 Act would reauthorize federal surface transportation programs and advance key county priorities.

On Wednesday, May 27, join NACo staff to learn more about what's in the bill, what didn't make it and what comes next.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4dvnZ6p

05/25/2026

Region VII will be closed today in honor of all Veterans and active service members who continue to serve our Nation. 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is a great day to enjoy time with friends and family, but the holiday has a deeper meaning. those who gave their lives for our freedom. 🕊

05/22/2026

: honors over 1️⃣ million men and women who have lost their lives in military service since the Civil War. 🇺🇸

Check out the statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Defense honoring those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. 🪖🌺

Memorial Day, established in 1868 as Decoration Day, honors those who died in military service to our country.

05/20/2026

📣 The Appalachian Regional Commission is seeking a qualified research consultant to assess the differences in economic outcomes between similar Appalachian and non-Appalachian counties (AKA “twin counties”), and how those differences are associated with ARC investments.

📅Proposals are due June 16!

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Now accepting proposals! 📣 ARC is seeking a qualified research consultant to assess the differences in economic outcomes between similar Appalachian and non-Appalachian counties (AKA “twin counties”), and how those differences are associate with ARC investments.

Proposals are due June 16!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3QIWnBB

05/18/2026

Tomorrow, (5/19), tune in for a webinar to learn how to fund a concert series in your community! 🎶🎸🎹🎻

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You’re invited!

Join us on Tuesday, May 19, at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar on how to develop a free live music series, hosted by Levitt Family Foundation.

In the webinar, you’ll learn how to develop a free concert series that activates your Main Street while elevating the overall well-being of your community — connecting people to each other and inspiring pride of place while creating economic opportunity.

This engaging webinar will cover the Levitt Free Outdoor Concerts Toolkit with best practices across concert series production, including programming and community co-curation, partnerships and outreach, marketing, public safety, volunteer engagement, and fundraising.

Register now: https://bit.ly/48Ntvyp

05/13/2026

🙌 Thank you to the Tucker Community Foundation for your unwavering dedication to enhancing our communities and empowering organizations to carry out their vital missions. Your support truly makes a difference! 🤝

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05/11/2026

: POWER applications are now open through the Appalachian Regional Commission!

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05/08/2026

Want a fun family activity this weekend? The WVDRN launched a citizen science project--focused on spotting the red-spotted newt! 🦎

The eastern newt, one of West Virginia’s most fascinating (and important) amphibians, is the focus of a new citizen science project from the WVDNR.

From bright orange efts on the forest floor to spotted swimmers in our streams, every sighting helps researchers better understand and protect these populations.

🧼 Heading out? Don’t forget to clean your gear to help stop the spread of disease!
ℹ️ Click to read more → wonderfulwv.com/science-for-citizens/

📸: Joe Hildreth

05/06/2026

🎉 to the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library on their recent USDA funding award! It is always encouraging to see Region VII projects progress, turn the page, and benefit our communities! 📖📚

https://www.theintermountain.com/news/local-news/2026/04/usda-rural-development-to-provide-2-2m-grant-for-elkins-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRVvMpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFWak1QbTRYSWRMeDZuMTJQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqQnuSj6mrxiM12dShPd7lPlwDwhqiU0S1Vkp3XFUfdqHNSOygRs2jou8sYV_aem_6uJ3a1xyd56PQXIY9ZvzNQ

MORGANTOWN – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development West Virginia State Director John Reisenweber has announced that Elkins-Randolph County Public Library will receive $2.2 million for building renovations and expansion of the former library. “This investment arrives at the perfect mom...