Habitat
Drought and Aquatic Wildlife
The historic drought that has plagued the southeastern U.S. this spring is impacting aquatic wildlife. Read more…
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…
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…
2025 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition’s Atlantic Sturgeon Winners Chosen
“We were thrilled to see how creative artists got in their depictions of the Atlantic sturgeon and their aquatic habitat,” said DWR's Stephen Living of the Restore the Wild Artwork Competition. 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…
Virginia Master Naturalists Make a Difference for Wildlife
The Virginia Master Naturalists volunteer organization works with DWR and others to benefit Virginia's wildlife and their habitats. Read more…
Atlantic Sturgeon Are The Focus Of The Fifth Annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition and Exhibition
The Atlantic sturgeon is the species of focus for the fifth annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition! Read more…
What is Habitat? Everything Needs to Eat!
Every animal needs to eat, and your yard can provide a veritable buffet of native options for an entire food chain! Read more…