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 […]
House Judiciary OKs Senate bill to allow DNR to lease underground pore spaces for carbon sequestration
MORGANTOWN – A Senate bill that would enable the state to make money from carbon sequestration projects under state lands cleared its first House hurdle on Monday, […]
DNR seeks information on bald eagle shot in Randolph County
Since 1782, the bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States, standing for strength, courage, and freedom. Today the bald eagle is featured on many […]
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, […]
Boating season is here: How to be safe
Alcohol use is the most-known contributing factor to fatal boating accidents, being involved in 23% of boating deaths in 2019, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The […]
Expert talks COVID-19, wild mink concern
WVU specialist says transmission not a threat to humans by Olivia MurrayOMurray@DominionPost.com SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected in farmed mink across the world, […]
