Situated at 3,200 feet above sea level, the Canaan Valley is the highest valley of its size east of the Rockies. There is a rich and unusual diversity in this wetland valley, where high altitude and a cold, humid climate have produced 40 types of ecological communities. The refuge supports 400 plant and 280 animal species, including the endangered Cheat Mountain salamander and the Appalachian
northern flying squirrel.
The Conservation Fund was instrumental in establishing Canaan Valley as the 500th national wildlife refuge, and - with partners such as Allegheny Energy, Inc. - has preserved more than 14,000 acres here since 1994.
Mid-Atlantic
The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail provides an unforgettable water journey tracing American history and provide first-hand experience of the Chesapeake's rich natural resources. Read more>
Recent press
A Goodly Bay Rediscovered, Washington Post (4/23)
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