Legislation introduced to improve soil health for American farmers, protect in severe weather
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U.S. Reps. Don Beyer, Mike Lawler and Chellie Pingree yesterday introduced the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act.
Search Results for Wildlife Center of Virginia
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Youngkin adds to administration, boards; list includes three with ties to Staunton
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced additional key administration and board appointments this week including three people from Staunton.
DWR welcomes original art submissions in 2024 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition
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The DWR welcomes artist creations and submissions of original pieces of art for the 2024 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition.
Report: Reduced pollution contributes to Chesapeake Bay’s smallest dead zone
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The Chesapeake Bay’s 2023 dead zone was the smallest recorded since monitoring began in 1985 thanks to below-average rainfall.
Madison County wildfire forces closures in Shenandoah National Park
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Graves Mill Trail and Wilhite Wagon Trail are closed as firefighters continue efforts to suppress the Quaker Run Fire, which started on Oct. 26 in Madison County.
Climate and Energy News Roundup: November 2023
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Recent research indicates that accelerated ice melt in west Antarctica is inevitable for the rest of the century.
Are manatees trying to tell us something about the Chesapeake Bay?
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When a Florida manatee swims into the Chesapeake Bay, it makes waves. Such was the case on Aug. 19, when one of the gentle giants was photographed munching on underwater grass in the St. Mary’s River in Maryland.
Enrichment activities such as stroller walking can improve feline health
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New research suggests that cats taken out in strollers have increased health and wellbeing, and improved chances for adoption.
Visitors are reminded to be aware of presence of bears on Blue Ridge Parkway
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Recent encounters with bears on the Blue Ridge Parkway have prompted park staff to issue important reminders to visitors.
Summer Brown Bag lectures focus on birds, music, gardening, more
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The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is offering a Summer Brown Bag Lecture series May – July at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. The event starts at noon and is free to attend.
