Habitat
Let The Rivers Flow
Removing dams from Virginia's waterways restores them to healthy habitat for aquatic wildlife. Read more…
This Year’s Funded Restore the Wild Projects
Restore the Wild donations and membership fees are supporting habitat projects on three WMAs throughout the state for 2023 projects. Read more…
The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Returns
A red-cockaded woodpecker identified as a maturing fledging from 2022’s clutch of two hatched eggs in Big Woods WMA marked an important milestone for DWR’s efforts to recover the species. Read more…
DWR’s Efforts to Restore the Wild Attract a Rare Bird to Lake Shenandoah
The habitat created and maintained at Lake Shenandoah attracted a rare avian visitor. Read more…
Habitat Work on WMAs Explained: Mechanical Techniques Make Big Changes
DWR Lands and Access staff have a variety of mechanical strategies they use to maintain wildlife habitat on Wildlife Management Areas. Read more…
Don’t Forget About Shrubs When Creating Habitat
Don't overlook the importance of shrubs in creating habitat. Read more…
Restore the Wild Funds at Work on Crooked Creek
One of the projects made possible in 2022 with Restore the Wild membership funds was a streambank stabilization and riparian buffer enhancement project on the east fork of Crooked Creek. Read more…
Good Weeds
"Weed" isn't a bad word! Many native plants with "weed" in their name are important to wildlife. Read more…
You Can Help the Organizations that Help Our Rivers
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and various Friends groups and other NGOs work cooperatively to improve the fishing and paddling experience on state rivers. Read more…