Williamson man appointed to new Flatwater Trail Commission
CHARLESTON â A Williamson man is one of five West Virginians recently chosen by Gov. Jim Justice to serve as the first members of the stateâs new Flatwater Trail Commission. John Burchett, a Tug River advocate and community volunteer, was named to the newly formed commission on Feb. 5. The commission was created by the West Virginia Legislature in 2020 to support a growing demand for water-based trails in West Virginia. In recent years, the popularity of recreational boating â whether it be via kayaks, paddleboards and motorboats â has generated interest in the sport throu...
Source: herald-dispatch.com