Pollinator-friendly solar energy program gaining ground in Virginia
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Solar energy facilities designed to support bees, butterflies and birds are taking hold in Virginia through an innovative program to improve biodiversity.
Search Results for wildlife
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Too many eagles? Smaller broods point to no vacancy along Chesapeake Bay
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Bald eagles are conservation darlings. Once lurching toward extinction, eagles flew off the endangered species list as the number of mating pairs nationwide soared from a low of a few hundred in the 1960s to nearly 10,000 by 2010.
AmeriCorps program in Virginia State Parks accepting applications through April 30
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Applications are open now for adults of any age to join the Virginia Service and Conservation Corps for service beginning on May 17.
Zombie deer disease detected in Virginia’s white-tailed deer population
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All eyes are on Virginia’s deer population as zombie deer disease, a chronic wasting disease with no cure, has been detected with increasing frequency.
Forest Service to host Kids Fishing Day at Cave Mountain Lake
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The USDA Forest Service will host Cave Mountain Lake’s annual Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon..
Three Augusta County high school teams will compete in area Envirothon
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Students from four Augusta County high schools competed in the 2023 local Envirothon yesterday at Natural Chimneys.
Federal judge blocks implementation of Waters of the United States rule in 24 states
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A federal judge in North Dakota has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the EPA from implementing its final rule redefining Waters of the United States in 24 Republican-led states.
What is a ‘red tide,’ and is it caused by pollution or by human activity?
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Red tide is a phenomenon that occurs when algae in the ocean reproduce rapidly and create a large concentration of red pigments in the water, giving it a reddish-brown hue.
U.S. foreign policy has moved from unrealistic nationalism to global citizenship
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For many years, a portion of the world public has sought to wall itself off from people abroad by hiding behind national borders.
‘My Home Virginia’ series connects travelers with locals who showcase state
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The Virginia Tourism Corporation announced a video series titled “My Home Virginia” featuring popular personalities and destinations throughout the state.
