News Release

NPS Hosts Community Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Park Projects

News Release Date: April 17, 2019

Contact: Julena Campbell, 304-640-0724

Glen Jean, WV – New River Gorge National River Superintendent Lizzie Watts has announced that the park will host a community meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing, WV. Superintendent Watts will present an overview of upcoming park projects and then allow time for questions and answers.

“We want to be good neighbors and let residents and visitors know what projects we have in store for this summer and how that might impact their visits to the park,” said Superintendent Watts.

Park projects that impact travel or visitor access to areas are also listed on the park’s website and social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, when the project time draws near. A listing of facility, road, and trail closures is available 24/7 at https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.