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Mingo County Aquaculture Demonstration Project

Seeking new sources of economic renewal, Mingo County Redevelopment Authority contracted with the Fund’s Freshwater Institute to design an Arctic char hatching production system. The fish hatchery pairs an abundant but underused natural resource, coal mine discharge water, with one of the fastest growing segments of the world economy, aquaculture. The new facility will create five full-time positions and several part-time positions.

Regional Scorecard -

Mid-Atlantic


Acres Protected: 317,069
Fair Market Value: $589,751,436
Acquisition Cost: $434,248,541
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 317,069
Spotlight - Captain John Smith National Historic Water Trail

Replica of Capt. John Smith's shallopThe 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>

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A Goodly Bay Rediscovered, Washington Post (4/23)

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