Wildlife
The Snapper Survived: The Story Behind the 2023 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase Cover Image
The photographer shares the story behind the image on the cover of the 2023 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase Issue! Read more…
No Longer Endangered: The Bald Eagle is an Icon of the ESA
The bald eagle, an icon of national pride, is a success story of the Endangered Species Act and of wildlife conservation. Read more…
Saving the Birdwing Pearlymussel to Keep Virginia’s Waters Clean
The team at DWR’s Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is working to restore the endangered birdwing pearlymussel in Virginia's rivers. Read more…
Bring Me a Shrubbery!
No matter the size of your back yard, you can use shrubs and native plants to create nesting habitat for birds. Read more…
Seeking to Understand the Piping Plover’s Precarious Recent Trends
While the Atlantic Coast sub-population of piping plovers has been steadily increasing, Virginia's population of the species have been on the decline Read more…
Piping Plovers in Virginia
Piping plovers are federally threatened charismatic shorebird species that breeds on the beaches of Virginia's barrier islands. Read more…
How You Can Help Virginia’s Turtles
Learn how you can help Virginia's turtles; such as how to protect them from disturbances and treat them in the wild. Read more…
Living with Snakes in Virginia
The best way to deal with snakes is to educate yourself, your family, and your neighbors about them. Read more…
Elk Spotted in Breaks Interstate Park Hint at Future Viewing Opportunities
A few elk made their way into the boundaries of Breaks Interstate Park in February, giving DWR hope that elk-viewing n the park might increase in the future Read more…