Powell River Project

Powell River Project Sponsors

The following companies are current financial sponsors of the Powell River Project: 

Alpha Natural Resources 

Arch Reclamation Services, and Arch Coal

Norfolk Southern Corporation

Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P.

Red River Coal, Humphreys Enterprises, Greater Wise


Powell River Project also receives financial support from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and from Virginia Tech's Research Division, as matching funds to industry support.

Powell River Project's southwestern Virginia office is provided by University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Powell River Project education programs are supported by Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech provides an office, and additional administrative support.

Our thanks to many for cooperation and assistance, including Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and U.S. Office of Surface Mining.