
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries announces passing of K9 Justice
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has confirmed the passing of K9 Justice, a nine-year veteran of the DGIF Conservation Police K9 program.

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has confirmed the passing of K9 Justice, a nine-year veteran of the DGIF Conservation Police K9 program.

Throughout our nation’s history, landowners have perceived wetlands to be wasted space, and converted many high-quality acres to agricultural, urban and industrial uses.

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has concluded the 2019-2020 chronic wasting disease surveillance efforts in Virginia’s white-tailed deer population.

The Bridgewater College Alumni Association recognized a number of students in the campus community with Alumni Legacy Scholarships, the Citizenship Award and the Dr. Jacob S. Huffman Outstanding Student Leadership Award.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting proposals through June 29 for national Conservation Innovation Grants focused on water reuse, water quality, air quality, energy and wildlife habitat.

On April 22, Earth Day celebrated its 50th anniversary. Back in 1970, some 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate against pollution and other environmental ills.

The Climate Action Alliance of the Valley (CAAV) is a non-profit, grassroots group of volunteers in the Central Shenandoah Valley.

Camping in the great outdoors is an experience everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime. And with the cool breeze, the trees, and even the little bees bumbling away, it is a worthwhile experience.

When you think of the Chesapeake Bay, an iceberg probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.

The spring months are a busy time for wildlife, especially black bears as they emerge from their winter dens hungry and in search of an easy meal. It is important for homeowners to secure unnatural food sources to reduce bear encounters on their property.
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