The Marsh Cam is a livestreaming camera located on the southern end of Hog Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA), centered between a tidal marsh and two managed impoundments. It remains in operation 24/7, every day of the year, which means that night or day no matter the season, there is always something to see!
Saw Something on Marsh Cam?
You can share your observations from the Marsh Cam here on our website. Learn how to submit your photos!
Here are others’ most recent observations:
Marsh Cam in the Classroom
Did you know that the Marsh Cam is being used in schools across Virginia for tidal marsh education? Learn more about DWR’s suite of educational resources and how your students can control the camera for a day!
Upcoming Classroom Takeovers:
April:
April 25, 2025: Mrs. Kipp’s classes from Linville-Edom Elementary School
April 28-29, 2025: Dr. Marioneaux’s classes from Thomas Dale High School
April 30-May 1, 2025: Mrs. Amos’s classes from John C. Myers Elementary School
May:
May 2, 2025: Ms. Slade’s classes from Luther Porter Jackson Middle School
May 5-6, 2025: Mr. Wahl’s class from Thomas Dale High School
May 7, 2025: Mrs. Ballinger’s class from Pemberton Elementary School
May 8, 2025: Mrs. Watkins’s class from Battlefield Middle School
May 9, 2025: Ms. Faqih’s class from Wakefield High School
May 12-13, 2025: Ms. Purvis’s classes from Forest Middle School
May 14, 2025: Mrs. Ballinger’s class from Pemberton Elementary School
May 15, 2025: Mr. Ashton’s classes at Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home
May 16, 2025: Mr. Ellsworth’s classes from Staunton River High School
May 19, 2025: Mrs. Heishman’s classes from Staunton River Middle School
May 20-21, 2025: Ms. Gaither’s classes from Langston High School Continuation Program
May 22, 2025: Mrs. Layne’s classes from Matoaca Middle School
May 23, 2025: Mrs. Wallace’s classes from Chamberlayne Elementary School
May 27, 2025: Mrs. Deel’s classes from Grundy High School
May 28-29, 2025: Mrs. Cole’s classes from Twin Valley Elementary/Middle School
May 30, 2025: Mrs. Carrico’s classes from Fairview Elementary School
To schedule your class your a spring takeover click here.
Learn More About Hog Island WMA
Named by 17th century English settlers who used the land primarily as a foraging ground for swine, Hog Island WMA not only has important ties to the founding of our nation, but its marshes and managed wetland impoundments have made this property a true mecca for fish and wildlife alike.
Marsh Cam is made possible by generous support from our partners at the Hampton Roads Sanitation District.
