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West Virginia 4-H'ers make surprising discovery in West Fork River

Students collecting water samples from the West Fork River

What began as a STEM activity at West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill turned into a real-world lesson in science, public health, and the importance of protecting West Virginia’s waters.  

During WVU Extension Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, students made a surprising discovery that sparked further investigation into E. coli levels in the West Fork River, a study that continued at two state 4-H camps, Alpha I and II.  

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