Earth Talk: Ecosystem damage from beach resorts
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While they may put up with a lot of stress from wind, waves and weather, beaches and the coastal environments surrounding them are surprisingly fragile.
Search Results for wildlife
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Waynesboro Police: Beware of bears
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Have you seen a bear lately? Seems like they’re all over the place? You’re not alone in thinking that.
Look for great learning opportunities on a fall trip through Virginia
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In my opinion, and I believe the opinion of many other travelers, fall is second only to summer as prime traveling time. Here in Virginia the days are still warm but the nights are cool.
Warner, Kaine highlight impact of shutdown on Virginia
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Speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine highlighted the ongoing negative impact of the government shutdown in Virginia, and again urged House Republican leaders to re-open government, pay the nation’s bills on time and negotiate on a long term budget.
Controlling bears in Staunton
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Recently there have been reports and sightings of black bears in the City of Staunton.
Earth Talk: Sugar vs. artificial sweeteners
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The production of sugar has indeed taken a huge environmental toll. “Sugar has arguably had as great an impact on the environment as any other agricultural commodity,” reports the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), citing biodiversity loss as a result of the “wholesale conversion of habitat on tropical islands and on coastal areas” to grow sugar.
One Book One Community wants your vote
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One Book One Community is returning to the Staunton-Augusta County-Waynesboro area. This cooperative venture is designed to bring the community together through the experience of reading the same book.
Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival comes to Harrisonburg
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Wild Virginia is proud to be hosting the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival “On Tour.” Wild and Scenic On Tour brings together a selection of short films that tell a story about our planet, our beautiful and precious wildlands, and the people of the communities who love and defend them.
Panera Bread to open in Waynesboro next week
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Panera Bread is opening a new location on Red Top Orchard Road off Lew Dewitt Boulevard in Waynesboro on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Virginia ginseng harvest begins Sept. 1
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced this week new regulations for the harvest and purchase of wild ginseng. Wild American ginseng is listed as a threatened species in Virginia and VDACS is responsible for regulating ginseng harvest and sales in the Commonwealth. Regulation of the Harvest and Purchase of Wild Ginseng,…
