Welcome to the State of West Virginia Web page on Sport Fish Consumption Advisories
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The
rationale behind the advisories -- Scientists in
West
Virginia and across the nation have long suspected that fish
contaminated with certain chemicals may pose health risks to those
who frequently consume these fish. This concern has heightened as
scientists learned more about the levels of contamination in fish
and toxicological characteristics of these contaminants. The
risk-based approach is consistent with national guidance and with
protocols adopted by many other states. The United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages states to monitor
contaminant levels in fish. West Virginia's approach reflects the
intent of US EPA's Guidance for Assessing Chemical Contaminant Data
for Use in Fish Advisories. Our activities are also consistent with
The Clean Water Action Plan: Restoring and Protecting America's
Waters released by President Clinton in February 1998. West
Virginia's approach is to communicate information allowing anglers
to make informed decisions about eating wild-caught fish.
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Current Sport Fish Advisories
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