Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-12-3 - Designated Whitewater Zones3.1. The following rivers, portions of rivers, or waters of the State are designated as whitewater zones. For the purposes of conducting studies as required by W. Va. Code § 20-2-23a, the New, Gauley, Cheat, Shenandoah, and Tygart Valley Rivers are further divided into special "study zones".3.1.1. Cheat River from its confluence with Saltlick Creek to the confluence of Big Sandy Creek. 3.1.1.a. From its confluence with Saltlick Creek to the State Route 26 bridge at Albright.3.1.1.b. From the State Route 26 bridge at Albright to the confluence of Big Sandy Creek.3.1.2. Gauley River from the Summersville Lake Dam to the bridge at Jodie.3.1.2.a. From the Summersville Lake Dam to Mason's Branch Road.3.1.2.b. From Mason's Branch Road to the bridge at Jodie.3.1.2.c. From the bridge at Jodie to confluence at Gauley Bridge.3.1.3. New River from its confluence with the Greenbrier River to its confluence with the Gauley River, excluding the section from the railroad bridge at Hawks Nest State Park to the Hawks Nest Dam, as follows by section:3.1.3.a. Brooks Falls Canyon: From the confluence of the Greenbrier River to Sandstone Falls.3.1.3.b. Sandstone Canyon: From Sandstone Falls to Glade Creek.3.1.3.c. Glade Creek Canyon: From Glade Creek to Piney Creek.3.1.3.d. Stonecliff Canyon: From Piney Creek to Stonecliff.3.1.3.e. Surprise Canyon: From Stonecliff to Manns Creek.3.1.3.f. New River Gorge: From Manns Creek to the railroad bridge at Hawks Nest State Park.3.1.3.g. Hawks Nest Canyon: From Hawks Nest Dam to the confluence of the Gauley River.3.1.4. Shenandoah River from Millville to its confluence with the Potomac River.3.1.5. Tygart Valley River from the confluence of Mill Creek at Belington to the County Route 62 bridge at Colfax, excluding the section from Big Cove Run to the top of Valley Falls. 3.1.5.a. From the confluence of Mill Creek at Belington to the covered bridge at Philippi.3.1.5.b. From the covered bridge at Philippi to Big Cove Run.3.1.5.c. From the top of Valley Falls to the County Route 62 bridge at Colfax.