The WVU Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative (OEDC) is set to receive approximately $1.76 million in grant funding, which will consist of a just over $1.23 million contribution from the Appalachian Regional Commission as part of their POWER initiative and around $536,000 in matching funds from local partners. OEDC Director of Outdoor Economic and Community Development Andy Williamson expressed excitement regarding the large number of funds incoming to the economic development program, which will be used to help improve outdoor recreation systems across all of West Virginia’s 55 counties.
Author: Nick Morales
Excerpt from WAJR: