Wildlife
Explore the Mountaintop Wild from Laurel Bed Lake
Whether you enjoy paddling in a picturesque mountain setting; fishing for smallmouth bass, trout, or panfish; or watching wildlife in unique microclimates, Laurel Bed Lake is worth the trip! Read more…
Draft Marine Mammal Conservation Plan
The public is invited to review and comment on the plan that will guide the DWR and its partners in the conservation and management of these protected species in Virginia. Read more…
Cassandra Kim’s Whimsical Paintings Draw Attention to Virginia’s Wildlife
Cassandra Kim uses her unique animal portraits to draw attention to imperiled wildlife species in Virginia. Read more…
2025 Revised Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Public Comment Period
DWR welcomes your input on the draft 2025 Revised Virginia Wildlife Action Plan through July 18, 2025. Read more…
Winning Birding Classic Team Visits Fort Wool Seabird Nesting Site
One of the prizes for winning the 2024 Virginia Birdling Classic was a unique DWR Wildlife Experience, and the top team traveled to Fort Wool to see the seabird nesting colony there. Read more…
The 2025 Richmond Falcon Cam Chicks Mark their Banding Milestone
Staff from DWR were joined by VIPs from the Governor's office, Triple Crossing raffle winners, and Triple Crossing staff for the banding of the three Richmond Falcon Cam peregrine falcon chicks. Read more…
To Spray or Not to Spray? That’s the Aphids Question
When aphids appear, it's tempting to treat them chemically, but sometimes letting nature take its own course is a better option. Read more…
A Lifetime of Evocative Images: A Chat with Nature Photographer Jim Clark
A chat with Jim Clark, the Virginia nature photographer to be honored with NANPA's Lifetime Achievement Award. 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…