Governor announces more than $15.4M for water and sewer upgrades, conservation efforts

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced more than $15.4 million in grant awards to projects across the state aimed at updating water and sewer infrastructure and environmental conservation.
The water and sewer infrastructure grants announced by Governor Morrisey total $12,643,588 for projects in 13 counties.
“As my administration continues our work to make West Virginia more competitive with our neighboring states, these critical upgrades to water and sewer infrastructure are moving the needle,” said Governor Morrisey. “Clean water and functional infrastructure lift up the standard of living and propel economic growth in our communities.”
Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) grant recipients include:
West Virginia Conservation Agency (Greenbrier Valley District) – $86,200.
Project summary: The funding supports the implementation of agricultural BMPs and septic rehabilitation with the primary goal of reducing fecal coliform. Nutrient reduction is the secondary goal. Service area: Greenbrier and Monroe Counties.
Lastly, Governor Morrisey announced the WVDEP, in partnership with the West Virginia Conservation Agency, Division of Forestry, and Division of Natural Resources, today announced more than $100,000 in 2026 Stream Partners Program (SPP) grants to support watershed groups across the state working to protect, restore, and promote West Virginia’s rivers and streams.
The Stream Partners Program, established by the Legislature to empower local, volunteer-driven watershed associations, provides up to $5,000 grants to community groups engaged in hands-on projects such as streambank stabilization, water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, trash cleanups, invasive species control, public education, and long-term planning that strengthens watershed stewardship at the local level.
These annual grants are a core piece of West Virginia’s statewide watershed restoration strategy. They help build the capacity of local groups, strengthen community involvement, and support on-the-ground improvements that complement larger state and federal restoration investments.
2026 Stream Partners Program Grant Recipients will each receive up to $5,000 to support stream restoration, water quality, education, or community-based conservation projects.
2026 Stream Partners Program (SPP) grants recipients include:
Greenbrier River Watershed Association, $5,000: Supports restoration planning, education, and on-the-ground work in one of West Virginia’s largest river basins.