Category: Conservation

WVDNR Seeks Input on State Wildlife Action Plan

Open house meetings scheduled across the state in July CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)...

WVDNR Partners with MCA Youth on Restoration and Recreation Projects

WVDNR and Mountaineer Challenge Academy continue partnership with stream restoration and state park field day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

Protecting West Virginia’s Rarest Butterflies

Conservation efforts for the West Virginia White and Appalachian Grizzled Skipper There’s something magical about spotting a butterfly on a...

Master Naturalist:Take Your Love of Nature to the Next Level

Discover the wonders of nature through West Virginia’s Master Naturalist Program Have you ever wished you knew more about the...

WVDNR to Host Public Meeting on Forks of Coal Master Plan

Public invited to review and comment on proposed improvements to natural area and trails CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia...

West Virginia Musky: Behind the Scenes of a Spawning Success Story

How the WVDNR’s Hatchery Program is Shaping the Future of Musky Fishing Muskellunge, often called musky, are known among anglers...

WVDNR Urges Residents to Remove Bear Attractants and Prevent Conflicts This Spring

Residents can help prevent human-bear conflicts by cleaning up their property BECKLEY, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Backyard pollinator garden tips to help you support native wildlife

Support native wildlife with these simple tips for creating a year-round pollinator habitat on your property. Did you know that...

4 Ways You Can Support Wildlife Conservation in West Virginia

How you can help protect West Virginia’s wildlife West Virginia’s diverse landscape is home to 57 species of amphibians and...

GIS Team: Powering Conservation and Outdoor Adventures

Behind the Scenes with the WVDNR's Geographic Information Systems Team https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W2_0h_Uj_E Behind every successful hunting trip, fishing expedition and wildlife...