West Virginia

List of Sustainability-Focused Extension Programs

Program: Sustainable Agriculture 

Institution: West Virginia University Extension 

Category: Land, Food, Water

Range: Regional

Description: WVU Extension Service specialists emphasize the sustainability of agricultural practices and quality of life for all current and future West Virginians. Extension resources are available to help residents learn the science behind large-scale horticulture and the art of sustainable garden cultivation and management in West Virginia.

Program Offerings: Face-to-face trainings


Program: Wildlife Habitat Education Program

Institution: West Virginia University

Category: Air Quality/ Climate Change, Water

Range: National

Description: The Wildlife Habitat Education Program is a hands-on natural resource program dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries habitat management to youth ages 8 to 19 through 4-H or FFA organizations. Annually, about 10,000 youths throughout the United States participate in WHEP, learning wildlife and fisheries terms and concepts, species identification and habitat management. The program provides youth opportunities to test their knowledge in state competitions. The winning team from each state earns the opportunity to attend the National WHEP contest. The National WHEP contest moves to a different state, and thus different habitat types, each year. The WHEP earned the 4-H National Program of Distinction award for providing youth teamwork and leadership opportunities, teaching critical thinking skills, and improving written and oral communication skills and self-confidence.

Program Offerings: Website, Information, Youth camp