West Virginia Brownfields

06/20/2026

Happy West Virginia Day from the Brownfields team!

06/16/2026

Looking to grow as a leader in community and economic development? Are you ready to pass on your knowledge to the next generation? Join MentorConnect: Cultivating Leaders in Community Development – a new mentorship program provided by Glenville State University and West Virginia University to serve West Virginia communities. Apply now to be a mentor or a protege! Q&A Webinar on June 23rd. Find out more at the links below.

🔹Q&A Webinar: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/SpwVeEdYTVC10rfh1uZZGQ
🔹Mentor Application: https://forms.office.com/g/AQfUC1BbSq
🔹Protege Application: https://forms.office.com/g/wuSGWttPnY

06/15/2026

Interested? Send your resume and contact information to [email protected]!

06/15/2026

Welcome back, Adelita! She is serving as a Community Works Intern this summer.

06/05/2026

Applications for the 2027 cohort of Community Investment Training are now open! Visit our Linktree for more information on eligibility and be sure to apply by July 10 for consideration.

linktr.ee/wvbrownfields

06/03/2026

We're happy to announce a Research Associate position with the WV Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University! Visit the link below for more information.

https://marshall.peopleadmin.com/postings/31873

05/22/2026

In celebration of the State of West Virginia’s birthday, we are proud to offer pro bono conceptual architecture services for the sixth year in a row to support visionary, community-centered projects across the state. We believe in the power of design to strengthen communities, inspire change, and bring meaningful ideas to life. These services focus on early-stage design visioning, idea development, and spatial exploration for individuals, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations whose work aligns with our values.

For this special initiative, we will be selecting one project from each of the following regions in West Virginia: the Northern Panhandle, Eastern Panhandle, Mountaineer Country, and Central West Virginia. While we review every submission with care, we are only able to take on four projects total and reserve the right to select recipients at our sole discretion.

Please complete the form at the link below to tell us more about your project. Thank you for your interest—we look forward to learning about your work and your community.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MAY 27TH

Link to enter: https://ow.ly/SKS850YRHUF

05/04/2026

We're happy to announce a Stewards VISTA position with the WV Brownfields Assistance Center! The position term is July 13, 2026 to July 12, 2027. Visit the link below for more information.

https://secure8.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservationlegacy.careers?ShowJob=721957120

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, Bucky stepped outside the office to enjoy some time in the sun. 🌞

04/18/2026

Congressman McKinley was a true brownfield champion, sponsoring legislation, listening to stories from the ground, and highlighting and promoting the special needs and challenges of redevelopment in rural communities.

David Bennett McKinley, P.E., a seventh-generation West Virginian who devoted his life to his state as an engineer, a builder, a legislator, and a United States Congressman, died peacefully at his beloved family home, Willow Glen, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was 79. Born in Wheeling on March 28,....