James River bald eagles reach symbolic milestone of 300 pairs
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The Center for Conservation Biology has compiled 2019 survey results for bald eagles nesting along the James River.
Search Results for Wildlife Center of Virginia
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White-nose syndrome in bats reduced by probiotic bacteria about five-fold
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It is widely accepted that probiotic bacteria are beneficial to human health, but what if they could also be used to reduce wildlife disease and conserve biodiversity?
Northam announces land acquisition for Chickahominy Tribe
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Gov. Ralph Northam has announced an important land acquisition by the Chickahominy Tribe.
Researchers shed light on water quality impacts of Fredericksburg region
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“One of the things we like to say about the Rappahannock is that it’s really a couple of rivers in one,” said Lawton Clites, a Fredericksburg kayaker who first paddled the river 17 years ago.
House delegation introduces bill to invest in coal country
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Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Hal Rogers (KY-05), Glenn Thompson (PA-15), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to revitalize coal country by giving communities the funds they need to clean up abandoned mine lands.
Oldest frog relative found in North America
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A team of paleontologists led by Virginia Tech’s Michelle Stocker and Sterling Nesbitt of the Department of Geosciences have identified fossil fragments of what are thought to be the oldest known frogs in North America.
DGIF confirms Chronic Wasting Disease in 28 deer
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Chronic Wasting Disease was confirmed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries in 26 deer from Frederick County and two deer from Shenandoah County during 2018.
2019 Advancing Diversity Workshop engages over 300 attendees on inclusive excellence
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The Office for Inclusion and Diversity sponsored its 16th annual Advancing Diversity Workshop on Jan. 15 at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.
National Park Service abandons defense of latest pipeline permit
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The National Park Service has abandoned its defense of the agency’s latest permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline to cross the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Chesapeake Conservancy develops technology for James River restoration work
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To support the Virginia Environmental Endowment’s new James River Water Quality Improvement Grant Program, the Chesapeake Conservancy’s Conservation Innovation Center recently developed a “Restoration Planner,” a web-based application to support planning and evaluation of restoration projects.
