First Day Hikes: Virginians encouraged to enjoy state parks tradition on January 1
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Adventure awaits in Virginia State Parks, including a tradition of First Day Hikes, which gets individuals outside on January 1.
Search Results for wildlife
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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.
U.S. House approves MAGA Republican anti-migrant housing bill
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In September 2023, the NPS signed a lease agreement with New York City to use Floyd Bennett Field as emergency housing for asylum seekers.
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.
Vampire bats may soon travel to United States; bringing rabies, danger to livestock with them
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Due to climate change, vampire bats may soon come to the United States – and carry rabies with them.
Donors invited to support restoration of Parkway views on Giving Tuesday
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The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is putting a regional stamp on Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28 by dubbing the annual day of generosity “Giving Views Day.”
Shenandoah National Park reopens trails affected by Quaker Run Fire
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Shenandoah National Park has reopened all trails in the Rapidan Camp area previously closed due to the Quaker Run Fire.
Dry weather returns to Virginia; meteorologist predicts first snow in region
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After a day that brought more than two inches of rain to much of the Shenandoah Valley, dry weather returns for travelers on Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day.
Department of Forestry update on efforts to fight several Virginia wildfires
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Since the start of the fall fire season on Oct. 15, the Virginia Department of Forestry has responded to 113 wildfires that have burned more than 12,000 acres.
Land conservation grants totaling $14.7M awarded to 29 Virginia projects
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Twenty-nine projects in Virginia have been awarded $14.7 million in 2024 land conservation grants to protect a record 55,575 acres.
