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‘A full-circle moment’: Wildlife Center of Virginia releases seven young Black Bears
In March and April of 2024, the Wildlife Center of Virginia began admitting young Black Bear cubs from across the Commonwealth.
Red fox in Northern Virginia tests positive for highly pathogenic bird flu
A red fox tested positive for avian influenza in Virginia and is the first known case in a mammal in the state.
Viewers welcome to join in triumphs, tragedies, drama of Richmond Falcon Cam
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ popular Richmond Falcon Cam has returned for another season.
Pulaski County: Army Corps of Engineers completes Claytor Lake debris removal
The Army Corps of Engineers has completed post-Hurricane Helene debris removal at Claytor Lake State Park in Pulaski County.
Higher egg prices due to avian flu or corporate greed? Farmers ask for investigation
Farmers aren’t so sure that higher egg prices are because of avian flu pointing to corporate greed for the skyrocketing costs.
Avian influenza, bird flu present on Eastern Shore, eastern half of state
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is receiving increasing reports of sick or dead wild birds on the Eastern Shore.
Bird flu reported in Virginia, egg prices up due to HPAI in flocks nationwide
A commercial poultry flock in Virginia has tested positive for H5N1 Avian Influenza, more commonly referred to as the bird flu or HPAI.
Devils Backbone donates $33K to restoration of James River in Virginia
The Virginia DWR and Devils Backbone Brewing Company announce a three-year sponsorship to restore the James River WMA.
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grants will conserve 11K acres
More than two dozen Virginia projects will receive grants from $14.4 million in Virginia Land Conservation Foundation funding that will conserve 11,220 acres around the Commonwealth.Â