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DNR director outlines park finances, endowment and major capital work; says Summersville near opening
Summary
Brett McMillian, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, told senators the park system had FY24 revenue of about $39.1 million and expenses of about $53 million, outlined a $94 million project portfolio and said Summersville State Park is nearing opening.
Brett McMillian, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, told the Senate Committee on Natural Resources that the state park system reported fiscal year 2024 revenue of about $39,100,000 and expenses of roughly $53,000,000, and that the system’s three main revenue streams include general revenue, lottery funds and the state park operating account (account 3265).
McMillian told senators the division’s three primary public-facing areas are state parks, wildlife and law enforcement and that the park system comprises 36 parks, nine state forests and three rail trails. He said the park system’s self-sufficiency for FY24 was about 76% with a three-year average near 75%, up from roughly 60% in 2015–2016.
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