Until the 1990s, the variegate darter was not known to exist in the Kanawha River watershed above Kanawha Falls. But late in final decade of the past century, the fish began turning up miles ...

Another darter, known as the Varied Darter may not be helping, either. It's been introduced above Kanawha Falls. No one knows how exactly, but Phipps said its native habitat is below the falls.

The darter was first identified as being in need of federal protection in 1982. The Center sued the Service in 2015 to get a court-binding date for a decision on its protection. ... Candy darters are ...

The darter has been found in only four streams in Virginia, all of which flow into the New River. It is also found in several streams in West Virginia that are part of the New and Kanawha River ...

POCAHONTAS COUNTY, WV (WCHS/WVAH) — It may not get the recognition that our Native Brook Trout does--but some say it's just as beautiful. The Candy Darter is also native to our West Virginia Waters.

“Candy darters are already on the precipice of extinction, and they can’t take any more harm from coal mining. ... Greenbrier River Watershed Association, and Kanawha Forest Coalition. ...

The darter has been found in only four streams in Virginia, all of which flow into the New River. It is also found in several streams in West Virginia that are part of the New and Kanawha River ...