Media Inquiries:
Paige Pearson, Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Public Information Officer
paige.pearson@dwr.virginia.gov
804-370-0044
Press Releases:
2021
- 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