HURRICANE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has been awarded a $17,500 grant for much needed forestry work at both Bluestone and North Bend State Parks.

Staff at both parks will use these funds to assist in cutting and removing dead and potentially dangerous trees from public recreation areas. Bluestone State Parks Superintendent Jessica Stoner said “this grant will be a tremendous help as we continue clearing debris on the park following our historical flooding events. As the construction on Bluestone Dam continues, we anticipate more extreme flooding events for the next 4-5 years. With the addition of this new equipment, we’ll be better prepared for the cleanup of these future events.” North Bend State Park Superintendent Kelsey Gilbert told us “Thanks to the He

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