Feb 10, 2021
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has canceled three events for spring and summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canceled for the second consecutive year was the Make It Shine Earth Day Celebration, West Virginia Youth Environmental Day and Junior Conservation Camp. The events also were canceled in 2020 because of COVID restrictions.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that we are announcing the cancellation of these events,” said Annette Hoskins, director of the Youth Environmental Program (YEP). “We understand how important they are to the young people of our state and we recognize their tremendous value from an environmental education standpoint. But, after much discussion regarding logistical issues and taking into account the significant amount of uncertainty still surrounding COVID-19, we did not feel we could move forward with the events and guarantee the safety of all those involved.”