Habitat
Let The Rivers Flow
Removing dams from Virginia's waterways restores them to healthy habitat for aquatic wildlife and makes water systems safer for recreation. 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 one of the first from this location. 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 known as the MacGillivray's Warbler 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. They provide vital habitat to small birds and mammals in your area. 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 at Crooked Creek Read more…
Good Weeds
Many native plants have “weed” as part of their common name, which can be off-putting as people are seeking plants to beautify their home spaces. Read more…
You Can Help the Organizations that Help Our Rivers
The VDWR and various Friends groups and other NGOs work cooperatively to improve the fishing and paddling experience on state rivers. Read more…