Media Inquiries:
Paige Pearson, Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Public Information Officer
paige.pearson@dwr.virginia.gov
804-370-0044
Press Releases:
2021
- June 8, 2021: 2020 Conservation Police Officer of the Year Awarded to Officer Cory D. Harbour
- June 7, 2021: 2021 Spring Turkey Harvest
- May 18, 2021: National Safe Boating Week and Media Ride Along
- May 17, 2021: DWR Hosts Run for the Wild Virtual Running Event
- May 12, 2021: Chronic Wasting Disease is Detected for the First Time in Montgomery County
- May 10, 2021: Reminder: If You Find a Fawn, Leave It Alone
- April 21, 2021: Reminder: If You See a Bear Cub, Leave It Alone
- April 15, 2021: New State Record Fallfish
- April 14, 2021: Reminder: Spring Brings Increased Bear Activity
- April 9, 2021: 2020–2021 Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Results for Disease Management Areas 1 and 2
- April 1, 2021: DWR Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Pre-Registered Individuals
- March 26, 2021: DWR Encourages Safe Boating and Water Safety
- March 19, 2021: Virginia Adopts Groundbreaking Regulation to Ensure the Protection of Migratory Birds
- March 18, 2021: DWR Warns Outdoor Enthusiasts of Extremely Cold Water
- March 16, 2021: New Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1
- March 10, 2021: DWR Extends Deadline for Conservation Police Applications
- March 9, 2021: DWR Now Leasing Falls Mills Lake for Public Access
- March 5, 2021: Consumer Alert: Home Aquarium Moss Balls May Be Contaminated with Invasive Zebra Mussels
- March 4, 2021: Access Fee at DWR Boating Facilities Delayed
- March 2, 2021: Richmond Falcon Cam 2021 is Live
- March 1, 2021: 2020–21 Bear, Deer, and Turkey Harvest Data Announced
- February 15, 2021: Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Winner Chosen
- February 11, 2021: Join DWR Conservation Police for Facebook Live Recruiting Event
- February 10, 2021: Chronic Wasting Disease Detected for First Time in Rappahannock County
- February 5, 2021: Virginia’s Wildlife Viewers Encouraged to Participate in Open Comment Period
- February 1, 2021: Join DWR’s Conservation Police to Serve Virginia’s Diverse Population
- January 27, 2021: New Wildlife License Plate Announced
- January 26, 2021: Culvert Replacement Project to Begin at Lake Shenandoah
- January 22, 2021: Dredging Project to Begin at Osborne Landing
- January 8, 2021: Virginia Opens Comment Period on Groundbreaking Rule to Ensure Development Protects Migratory Birds
2020
- December 23, 2020: Chronic Wasting Disease Detected for First Time in Madison County
- December 17, 2020: Chronic Wasting Disease Detected for First time in Warren County
- December 14, 2020: Note to Hunters: DWR to Discontinue Game Check Stations and Game Check Books Next Fall
- December 8, 2020: DWR Boating Access Fee To Go Into Effect January 1, 2021
- December 4, 2020: DWR is Looking for Conservation Collaboration Partners
- November 18, 2020: Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Loudoun County
- November 17, 2020: Reminder: Wildlife Are Wild Animals, Not Pets
- November 12, 2020: Forecasted Flooding and Heavy Rain Could Lead to Fatal Boating Conditions
- October 22, 2020: Drivers: Slow Down for Deer!
- October 19, 2020: Partnering for Public Access with POWRR (PALS)
- September 30, 2020: Chronic Wasting Disease: 2020–2021 Disease Management Areas
- September 18, 2020: Department of Wildlife Resources Special Ops Unit Receives National Award
- September 18, 2020: Hurricane Sally Brings Heavy Rains and Flooding Which Could Lead to Fatal Boating Conditions
- September 15, 2020: Department of Wildlife Resources Board Member Receives Prestigious John L. Morris Award
- September 9, 2020: DWR Sergeant Daniel Hall Receives Guy Bradley Award
- September 9, 2020: Chronic Wasting Disease: Loudoun County Added to Disease Management Area 2
- September 4, 2020: Heavy Rain and Flooding Lead to Fatal Boating Conditions
- August 25, 2020: Six DWR Habitat Projects Funded by Restore the Wild
- August 21, 2020: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to Seek Accreditation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission
- August 19, 2020: Agencies to Add River Access Points in Shenandoah River Watershed
- August 3, 2020: Tropical Storm to Bring Forecasting Flooding and Heavy Rain — Could Lead to Fatal Boating Conditions
- July 8, 2020: Virginia Conservation Police “Operation Dry Water” and Holiday Weekend Boating Safety Report
- July 1, 2020: DGIF Changes Name to the Department of Wildlife Resources Effective July 1
- June 30, 2020: Department of Wildlife Resources Legislation Changes Effective July 1