Coal River Group

The idea for the Coal River Group originated when two men decided to go fishing. The weekend fishing trip turned into a mission to float the entire 88 miles of the Big, Little, and main Coal Rivers. While they started with the simple intention to fish and explore their home waterways, they quickly discovered the rivers needed help. Currey and Queen decided to take action to improve the rivers they had paddled since boyhood. Combining their years of business experience with their love of the outdoors, the two joined with local friends in 2004 and formed the Coal River Group. From the start, the Group took a holistic approach in preserving the Coal River watershed.