Anglers and Boaters Asked to Help Protect West Virginia Waters

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking anglers and boaters to help prevent the movement of Asian carp and other invasive species into West Virginia waters, according to WVDNR Director Frank Jezioro. Aquatic invasive species pose threats to important recreational species, recreational fishing and boating, and ultimately, the economic benefits these activities provide. In West Virginia, the economic impact of fishing alone represents more than $600 million to the state's economy creating more than 7,000 jobs statewide.