
Forestry Department first responders deploying to Texas
Twenty members of the Virginia Department of Forestry are leaving today to assist with the hurricane recovery efforts in Texas.

Twenty members of the Virginia Department of Forestry are leaving today to assist with the hurricane recovery efforts in Texas.

AccuWeather reports Harvey’s downpours will continue over Texas and Louisiana and slowly drift northward through the end of the week.

No doubt the quickly changing climate is already triggering various evolutionary shifts in a wide range of species.

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks.

Virginia is receiving $2.67 million in federal funds from NOAA to help the Commonwealth administer its coastal management program.

Storm activity is picking up in the tropics as we approach peak Atlantic hurricane season.

AccuWeather reports as Harvey continues to gather strength and moisture, the hurricane is poised to stall over coastal Texas.

Highway work in the Lynchburg District requiring road/lane/structure closures is scheduled, weather permitting.

Applications for the Shenandoah National Park Trust research fellowship program will be accepted beginning Sept. 15.

Recent years have seen a growing number of yellow “Don’t Tread on Me” flags and license plates with the coiled rattlesnake on them.
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