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Study launched in 2013 dishes up surprises in deer behavior, forest impacts

Bay Journal News Service
Published date: July 30, 2023 | 11:13 am
Updated: July 14, 2025 | 6:37 pm
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Who knew that deer salivate about 2 gallons a day or that a fawn has 272–342 spots on its coat? Or that a doe may choose to give birth to fawns near a road so that fewer bears, coyotes and bobcats are around?

Shenandoah National Park

Legislation would protect more than 92K acres of scenic land in Shenandoah Valley

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: July 28, 2023 | 11:44 am
Updated: June 1, 2025 | 3:19 pm
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The Shenandoah Mountain Act is legislation to establish a 92,562-acre scenic area in Rockingham, Augusta and Highland counties.

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Smith House Galleries exhibit includes clay art by Greer, photography by Somberg

Crystal Graham
Published date: July 27, 2023 | 6:36 pm
Updated: April 9, 2025 | 1:23 pm
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Highlighting works in clay by Bobbie Greer and photography by Benjamin Somberg, the August exhibition at Smith House Galleries opens on Aug. 4.

Green floater mussels

Green floater freshwater mussel at risk of endangerment; Virginia at center of saving them

Crystal Graham
Published date: July 25, 2023 | 11:53 am
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has found that the green floater, a freshwater mussel found in 10 states including Virginia is likely to become endangered.

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Fifty goats to help Charlottesville consume invasive plants at Washington Park

Crystal Graham
Published date: July 24, 2023 | 12:48 pm
Updated: June 1, 2025 | 3:19 pm
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If you visit Washington Park in Charlottesville next week, you might be surprised by some new visitors that will be on site near the pool: goats.

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Virginia State Parks offer summer getaway complete with water, stargazing

Crystal Graham
Published date: July 20, 2023 | 6:20 pm
Updated: March 6, 2024 | 7:09 pm
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Virginia State Parks is reminding travelers there is still time to book a lodge or yurt for an overnight stay this summer.

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Hardwood Initiative cost-share and tax credit programs available in Virginia

Crystal Graham
Published date: July 19, 2023 | 2:06 pm
Updated: February 13, 2024 | 9:49 am
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To ensure a sustainable hardwood resource, the Virginia Department of Forestry has established in initiative to promote quality management practices.

rainbow trout in lake fishing

Summer stocking schedule released for fee fishing areas in Virginia

Crystal Graham
Published date: July 10, 2023 | 12:31 pm
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:54 pm
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Summer trout stocking is under way in the fee fishing areas at Clinch Mountain in southwest Virginia and Crooked Creek in Carroll County.

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Freedom on the water: Experience what’SUP on rivers of the Shenandoah Valley

Crystal Graham
Published date: July 1, 2023 | 10:46 am
Updated: August 3, 2023 | 11:07 am
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Instructor, guide and owner of SUP Shenandoah, David Verde, wants to make standup paddle boards on Valley rivers as common as kayaks, canoes and river tubes.

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Boating safety encouraged during holiday weekend, including wearing life jackets

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: June 30, 2023 | 4:23 pm
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:54 pm
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Stay safe and sober this summer while boating is the message from the Virginia DWR and the NASBLA, and always wear a life jacket.

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