Representatives from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) asked the Fayette County Commission to preserve a small pedestrian access and limited parking to Laurel Creek when the state replaces a nearby bridge; commissioners approved the request and directed coordination with the county parks director.

DNR staff said the creek is a high-quality warm-water stream that is stocked with trout and that creating or preserving a gentle slope and a designated, modest pull-off (two to four spots) would improve angler access for older residents and people with limited mobility. The agency asked that, when the state brings equipment to replace the bridge upstream or downstream, highway crews leave a defined path to the water and avoid covering or erasing the temporary access area.

Commissioners approved a motion to allow the access path to remain following state highway work and asked DNR staff to coordinate directly with Park Director Brian (surname not specified) on logistics. Commissioners also discussed maintenance implications and discouraged placing long-term gravel that would require ongoing county maintenance; they suggested leaving a stable dirt access or minimal surfacing, and asked staff to follow up with study and planning once state highways submits final project plans.

DNR representatives also raised the idea of future trout stocking and a separate lease or partnership to expand fishery or recreation programming at county park sites; commission staff said such ideas would require a future agenda item and coordination with parks staff.