
- The Powell River Project receives financial support from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and from Virginia Tech’s Research Division, as matching funds to industry support.
- Powell River Project education programs are supported by Virginia Cooperative Extension.
- The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech provides an office, and additional administrative support.
- We appreciate the cooperation and assistance of many agencies, including the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining.
- The Powell River Project expresses sincere thanks to University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, Southwest Virginia Community College, and The Nature Conservancy Clinch Valley Program for their help and support over many years.
- We are grateful for the support of our industry partners:
- Clintwood JOD
- Coronado Coal
- Contura Energy
- Penn Virginia Operating Co./Energy Transfer Partners
- Red River Coal, Humphreys Enterprises, Greater Wise
- The Forestland Group LLC
- Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance
- We would also like to thank John Ball, Eddie Clapp, Danny “Bear” Early, Phil Meeks, Amy Fannon Osborne, Jon Rockett, and director emeritus Carl Zipper for all their work with the Powell River Project.