
Help stop invasive plants, pests from invading Virginia
April is National Invasive Plant, Pest and Disease Awareness Month.

April is National Invasive Plant, Pest and Disease Awareness Month.

While people are staying at home, Virginia museums, wildlife centers, theaters and other tourism destinations are providing online educational opportunities to keep everyone learning.

A simple window or short walk offers an opportunity to connect to the rhythms of the natural world by observing common bird species.

Given that Covid-19 probably originated in bats means that it’s no surprise that the dreaded virus can pass between animals and humans.

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is seeking public comment on a draft of a potential regulation to provide protection for migratory bird species in the Commonwealth.

Fresh air and outdoor activity are important in the current environment. Albemarle County officials are trying to balance this with the responsibility to reduce transmission of COVID-19.

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is taking the COVID-19 virus seriously and wants to make sure staff and constituents are taking all necessary precautions.

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries encourages everyone in the Commonwealth to utilize the online option for all of your licensing and registration needs.

Since 2005, millions of bats have perished from white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans.

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is encouraging everyone in the Commonwealth to utilize the online option for all their licensing and registration needs.
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