BIG SANDY

The Big Sandy River Basin is located in the Eastern Coalfield. The topography is generally steep, rugged mountains that have long, sharp ridges and are separated by deep coves and narrow valleys. The river is fed by many streams that drain the basin. The bedrock is mostly sandstone, siltstone, shale, coal, and limestone of the Pennsylvanian, Mississippian, and Devonian systems. Elevation in the basin ranges from 500 to 3,200 feet above sea level... Our Mission: To improve and protect water quality by raising awareness and supporting implementation of the Clean Water Act and other water quality initiatives in the Big Sandy, Little Sandy, an Tygarts River Basins... Promote Water Quality Improvement - We provide guidance and suggestions for putting water quality findings to use through local water improvement initiatives. Many of our sampling areas have progressed from backyard sampling to federally approved watershed improvement plans with associated funding.

Also known as: Big Sandy River Basin

Primary location: Frankfort United States