Wildlife
A Tale of Two Endangered Species
As the Endangered Species Act was enacted 50 years ago wildlife conservationists celebrate its remarkable achievements and reflect on what has yet to be done. Read more…
Why Save Endangered Species?
Why should we attempt to save endangered and threatened species? “Why care about a snail darter?” because of the interdependence of ecosystems. Read more…
Fourth Annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition and Exhibition Open
The Restore the Wild Artwork Competition is returning to the Virginia DWR supporting Restore the Wild’s mission of habitat management to aid Virginia's wildlife Read more…
Years of Work Under the ESA Helped Bring the James Spinymussel Back to the James River
Decades of work facilitated by listing to the Endangered and Threatened Species List went into a release of James spinymussel into its historic range. Read more…
The Bugle is Back
The big bull emerges from heavy fog into the blood-orange glow of sunrise. This is no ordinary elk, but the half-ton, undisputed King of the Mountain. Read more…
Protections Under the ESA Have Helped Virginia’s Bats Weather White-Nose Syndrome
While there's not much that Endangered Species Act protections can do for white-nose syndrome, ESA protections have helped Virginia's bats weather the crisis. Read more…
Not Dead Yet!
Resist the urge to remove dead flowers and stalks as winter approaches; often small insects will hibernate within the stalks. Read more…
Understanding the Eastern Spotted Skunk is a Step Toward Conserving It
A recent study has shed light on some surprising facts about the elusive spotted skunk that will aid in conservation endeavors. Read more…
Is Recovery on the Horizon for the Candy Darter?
This brightly colored endangered fish species exists only in 17 populations in Virginia and West Virginia and is a species of great conservation need. Read more…