Virginia Wildlife
A Blueprint for Biodiversity
The third iteration of the Virginia Wildlife Action Plan expands an essential roadmap to help species at risk in the Commonwealth. Read more…
A Pelican’s Meal Makes the Virginia Wildlife Calendar Cover
Caroline Prevost’s passionate hobby for wildlife photography earns her the calendar cover honors. Read more…
Nevertheless, The North Fork Holston River Has Persisted
Despite a history of pollution and catastrophe, the North Fork Holston River in Southwest Virginia is an often-overlooked gem that’s home to a wide array of aquatic life. Read more…
The Passion Outweighs the Pronouns for Female CPOs
For the women of DWR’s Conservation Police, the uniforms might fit a bit differently, but the love of the outdoors and the desire to serve are the same. Read more…
Tear Down That Dam: Reconnecting a Piedmont Stream
A unique public/private partnership to remove a dam will restore aquatic habitats and have significant impacts on aquatic wildlife in Rock Island Creek. Read more…
A Woman’s Place is in the Woods
One crisp fall morning and a doe forever shifted this woman’s relationship with hunting. Read more…
The Copper Creek Conservation Initiative Marks a Big Win for Wildlife
DWR’s purchase of a remarkable piece of land on the banks of the Clinch River will help conserve valuable wildlife habitat and provide wildlife enthusiasts with a myriad of opportunities. Read more…
Clinton Mooney Captures a Calendar-Worthy Moment
For the first time, a photographer from the Photography Showcase Issue will have their work showcased on the Virginia Wildlife calendar. Read more…