Governor announces additional key administration appointments
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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced he has chosen additional key administration appointments.
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Cedars Natural Area Preserve in Southwest Virginia grows by 175 acres
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The Cedars Natural Area Preserve is growing – by 175 acres to be exact. The Lee County preserve along the Powell River is home to endangered freshwater mussel species.
Deer caught in the crosshairs as their population grows
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White-tailed deer, once nearly gone from Chesapeake Bay drainage states, are now so plentiful that they threaten landscape vegetation and human safety. As a result, they are increasingly in the crosshairs of rifle scopes.
Emperor penguins on the brink of extinction: What can be done to save the species?
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Two words explain the decline of Emperor penguins: climate change.
Waynesboro Police Department: Foxes rarely pose a threat to humans, pets
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Fox sightings are common in the City of Waynesboro and shouldn’t be a cause for concern, according to the Waynesboro Police Department.
Richmond’s falcon named ‘Yellow’ released in Shenandoah National Park
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The Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro admitted a juvenile female Peregrine falcon from Richmond on June 17 after the falcon was found on the ground.
Earth Talk: Does dog, cat poop have a negative impact on the environment?
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Dog and cat waste may seem harmless, but the reality is that your pet’s poop can be very problematic for ecosystems where it accumulates.
Virginia Agriculture Week celebrates the contribution of Virginia farmers
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed June 12-18 as Virginia Agriculture Week, to recognize, celebrate and thank the Commonwealth’s agricultural community.
Storymap highlights Chesapeake Forest restoration during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
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The USDA Forest Service and partners released the Chesapeake Forest Restoration storymap highlighting collaborative restoration efforts throughout the watershed during Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week.
Monongahela National Forest completes spring prescribed burns
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Monongahela National Forest successfully completed three prescribed burns on 2,081 acres of National Forest System land in Greenbrier and Pendleton counties in West Virginia in March and April.
