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2010 Kevin's Lazy River Adventure

Over 100 people from throughout the state joined the Community of Ashford WV to float the Big Coal River.

Get ready to paddle- July 31st !

The local communities along the Big Coal River are ready to host the Third annual Kevin's Lazy River Adventure. The event is truly a Community event and folks from throughout the region are invited. Don't miss the food at Dartmont. The Perdue family along with many residents from Racine to Ashford will be on hand to make your visit enjoyable. Did I say the food is great! Don't miss the picnic following the 9 mile float trip.

Safety is a number one priority and The County EMS professionals along with the Boone County Commission and the Boone County Recreation Commission are prepared to provide safety assistance.

Life vests must be worn and only canoes and Kayaks will be allowed on the river at the launch!

Call the number on the poster to get directions and ask questions.

Big Coal Branch - Teresa Perdue leads clean up on White Oak Creek

Big Coal Branch hosts Americorp students for a river trip on the Big Coal River.

Tim Legon the CRG senior River Guide led a group of Americorp Students on a 9 mile river float from Orgas to Racine on Saturday May 1.

Details of the Trip and attendees can be found on the CRG web site Member River Trips.

Pictures tell it all.

WV Southern Community College "Spring Fling"

The "Spring Fling" hosted by the WV Southern Community College and organized by Bill Cook provided the Coal River Group an opportunity to provide attendees with information about the many River based educational and recreational projects the CRG sponsors. Thanks to everyone for their participation and work in setting up the three day display. Bill Dean the Author of the new Coal River Based textbook, Coal, Steamboats,Timber and Trains was on hand to autograph copies of the book.

Mary and Jim Browning, Teresa Perdue provided a wonderful display of Big Coal River projects. Bill Simmons owner of the new Coal River Kayak and Canoe rental company provided a display of river craft.

Bill Currey gave a talk to the attendees about the Coal River Group.

The Coal River Group Big Coal River Branch will begin it's new Stream Clean up program with a Community effort to clean up Lick Creek on April 17th, 2010

The Big Coal River Branch

The Coal River Group formed a Big Coal River Committee (called a branch to reflect the groups interest in rivers and streams) in 2008. Long time Board Member Mary Browning a native of Racine, WV. was selected as chairman of the new BRANCH. The goals of the Branch were to bring together local citizens from the Big Coal region for the purpose of "Bringing life back to the Coal Rivers".

The branch recruited members from throughout the Big Coal Region and together they set out to identify problems and opportunities related to the river and streams. They developed a plan of action and the result of their efforts is now a very active group that has worked together to bring about positive changes to the rivers in the region.

The Branch members

Mary Browning -Chairman

Jim Browning

Teresa Purdue

Dan Light

Tom Judy

Kenny Bailey

Big Coal River Branch Activities

River Clean ups

Dan Light Clean up at Peytona

Community members cleaning up the beach at Peytona

Kevins Lazy Adventure paddle trip brought over 100 to paddle the Coal

The Big Coal River Watershed

The Big Coal's headwaters begin with two streams - Clear Fork and Marsh Fork. The elevation in the Coal River Watershed ranges from 3,620 feet on Ivy Knob of Guyandotte Mountain near the headwaters of the two streams. The river flows through approximately 450 square miles (The Coal River Watershed totals over 849 square miles) to a low elevation of approximately 560 feet at Alum Creek.


About Us River Information Recreation Barnette Preserve Science Center Merchandise & Classifieds Links & Partners Contact Us Quick Links Big Coal Branch River Scouting Reports Walhonde River Trail Map Member Float Trips Water Level Information Contact the Webmaster	Big Coal Branch News- Big Coal River Branch 2010 Kevin's Lazy River Adventure Over 100 people from throughout the state joined the Community of Ashford WV to float the Big Coal River. Get ready to paddle- July 31st ! The local communities along the Big Coal River are ready to host the Third annual Kevin's Lazy River Adventure. The event is truly a Community event and folks from throughout the region are invited. Don't miss the food at Dartmont. The Perdue family along with many residents from Racine to Ashford will be on hand to make your visit enjoyable. Did I say the food is great! Don't miss the picnic following the 9 mile float trip. Safety is a number one priority and The County EMS professionals along with the Boone County Commission and the Boone County Recreation Commission are prepared to provide safety assistance. Life vests must be worn and only canoes and Kayaks will be allowed on the river at the launch! Call the number on the poster to get directions and ask questions. Big Coal Branch - Teresa Perdue leads clean up on White Oak Creek Big Coal Branch hosts Americorp students for a river trip on the Big Coal River. Tim Legon the CRG senior River Guide led a group of Americorp Students on a 9 mile river float from Orgas to Racine on Saturday May 1. Details of the Trip and attendees can be found on the CRG web site Member River Trips. Pictures tell it all. WV Southern Community College "Spring Fling" The "Spring Fling" hosted by the WV Southern Community College and organized by Bill Cook provided the Coal River Group an opportunity to provide attendees with information about the many River based educational and recreational projects the CRG sponsors. Thanks to everyone for their participation and work in setting up the three day display. Bill Dean the Author of the new Coal River Based textbook, Coal, Steamboats,Timber and Trains was on hand to autograph copies of the book. Mary and Jim Browning, Teresa Perdue provided a wonderful display of Big Coal River projects. Bill Simmons owner of the new Coal River Kayak and Canoe rental company provided a display of river craft. Bill Currey gave a talk to the attendees about the Coal River Group. The Coal River Group Big Coal River Branch will begin it's new Stream Clean up program with a Community effort to clean up Lick Creek on April 17th, 2010 The Big Coal River Branch The Coal River Group formed a Big Coal River Committee (called a branch to reflect the groups interest in rivers and streams) in 2008. Long time Board Member Mary Browning a native of Racine, WV. was selected as chairman of the new BRANCH. The goals of the Branch were to bring together local citizens from the Big Coal region for the purpose of "Bringing life back to the Coal Rivers". The branch recruited members from throughout the Big Coal Region and together they set out to identify problems and opportunities related to the river and streams. They developed a plan of action and the result of their efforts is now a very active group that has worked together to bring about positive changes to the rivers in the region. The Branch members Mary Browning -Chairman Jim Browning Teresa Purdue Dan Light Tom Judy Kenny Bailey Big Coal River Branch Activities River Clean ups Dan Light Clean up at Peytona Community members cleaning up the beach at Peytona Kevins Lazy Adventure paddle trip brought over 100 to paddle the Coal The Big Coal River Watershed The Big Coal's headwaters begin with two streams - Clear Fork and Marsh Fork. The elevation in the Coal River Watershed ranges from 3,620 feet on Ivy Knob of Guyandotte Mountain near the headwaters of the two streams. The river flows through approximately 450 square miles (The Coal River Watershed totals over 849 square miles) to a low elevation of approximately 560 feet at Alum Creek.

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