A symbol of strength, nobility and dignity, elk are a North American icon. After vanishing from the Mountain State in the 1800s, the West Virginia Department of […]
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State wildlife center celebrates 100th anniversary
Coyotes and bobcats and bears — oh, my! Join the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in celebrating 100 years of education, conservation and appreciation for the Mountain […]
Light Up WV surveys firefly populations in state parks
The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking input from the community to document firefly species in state parks and develop conservation efforts for the […]
State and regional efforts to conserve woodcock populations
Across the country, woodcock populations have suffered a steady decline in the past five decades. In order to execute best management practices, eastern United States and West […]
WVDNR seeks community input on at-risk salamander species
The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) recently launched a two-year citizen science survey on two species of salamanders native to the state, the Eastern Hellbender […]
SAMUEL: State DNR: Viruses at feeders now killing birds
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we hear about viruses all the time. We wash our hands more, we clean things more, […]
W.Va. Archery in the Schools tourney to proceed, despite COVID’s slings and arrows
A select group of West Virginia’s elementary, middle and high school students this week will draw back on the fundamental and the elemental, too. “You have to […]
Bald eagle set to be released into wild
The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia will release a female immature bald eagle – which has been in recovery under ACCA care since earlier this month – […]
