Spotted turtles returned to Virginia after 2018 illegal wildlife trafficking in New York
After more than six years in captivity, the Virginia DWR released eight spotted turtles back into their home watershed in the Commonwealth.
After more than six years in captivity, the Virginia DWR released eight spotted turtles back into their home watershed in the Commonwealth.
Nearly 450,000 birds migrated across Augusta County last night with the greatest number of birds after sunset, according to Birdcast.
The public is asked to avoid natural water bodies in Virginia due to pollution and debris from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
A Virginia DWR officer who is assigned to patrol Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County has been honored with a state performance award.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is recognizing schools throughout the state that include environmental literacy in the classroom.
Animals near hiking trails and public areas have been found with the COVID-19 virus in their systems, supporting human-to-animal transmission.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced additional key administration and board appointments this week.
National Pollinator Week is coming to a close, but it serves as a reminder for how essential pollinators are to the production of food and fiber.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin proclaimed June 17 to 23, 2024 as Virginia Pollinator Week in recognition of the important role of pollinators.
The Department of Agriculture has awarded the Commonwealth $14,070,000 in federal funding for three conservation projects.
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