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West Virginia Professional River Outfitters Association - Media Room
The West Virginia Professional River Outfitters seek to assist journalists in quickly and efficiently obtaining an unerstanding of our industry and current events. Please review the following information as a media resource.
The industry hosts many travel writer familiarization trips, often in coordination with the WV Division of Tourism. We also work with you in locating photography and video images for your use.
Please do not hesitate to call on our associations' office for assistance:
West Virginia Professional River Runners Association
304.574.2343
wvpro@westvirginia.com
News & Events
For updated industry news and a claendar of events please visit:
http://www.americasbestwhitewater.com/wv_rafting_news.cfm
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Industry Partners - Media Resources
Our Industry works closely with a variety of state and federal agencies as well as state and national tourism associations. These organizations are very familiar with the whitewater industry and are available as valuable media resources.
WV Division of Tourism
The division cultivates a world-class travel and tourism industry in West Virginia through creation of jobs, stimulation of investment, expansion of current tourism attractions and promotion of a positive state image.
Direct Contact: Caryn Gresham, Public Information Director
Phone: 1-800-225-5982 ext. 347
E-mail: cgresham@callwva.com
Web: www.wva.state.wv.us/callwva
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR)
The Whitewater Commission - The Whitewater Commission governs the West Virginia Commercial Whitewater Industry. The commission consists of a cross section of industry stakeholders and private resource users. The Director of the DNR directs the commission.
Direct Contact: Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer
Phone: (304) 558-3380
E-mail: hmurphy@dnr.state.wv.us
Web: www.wvdnr.gov
The National Park Service (NPS)
The majority of river activities take place within the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River and the Gauley River National Recreation Area operated and regulated by the NPS. Our partnership focuses on river conservation and recreation opportunity enhancement.
Direct Contact: Lorrie Sprague, Public Relations
Phone: (304) 465-6521
Web: www.nps.gov
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
The USACE manages two important flood mitigation systems on the New and Gauley Rivers. The Summersville Lake Dam, completed in 1966, serves as the headwaters for the Gauley River during the annual fall draw down. of lake waters. The Bluestone Dam completed in 1952, spans the New River at Hinton, WV. Both dams play an important role in facilitating the recreational uses of both rivers for private and commercial purposes.
Direct Contact: Public Affairs
Phone: (304) 399-5353
E-mail: Public.Affairs@lrh01.usace.army.mil
Web: www.lrh.usace.army.mil
WV Hospitality & Travel Association (WVHTA)
The WVHTA is the official voice of the food service, lodging, convention and visitors bureaus, and travel industries in the state representing both government and private sectors.
Direct Contact: Carol Fulks, Executive Director
Phone: (304) 342-6511
Web: www.wvhta.com
America Outdoors (AO)
AO is an international association representing the world's finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies and outdoor educators. AO's member operate in 43 states and 50 foreign countries and serve more than 2 million people each year.
Direct Contact: David Brown, Executive Director
Phone: (865) 558-3595
Web: www.adventurevacation.com
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