by VA Wildlife Crew | Sep 18, 2017 | News, Organizations, Wildlife in Virginia
Organizations across the state are working to diagnose the threats faced by Virginia’s wildlife, conserve their habitat, conduct research, educate the public, rehabilitate orphaned, injured or ill animals and protect vulnerable species. This list takes a look at some...
by VA Wildlife Crew | Sep 1, 2017 | News, Wildlife in Virginia, Wildlife Protection Steps
Nature and wildlife conservation must have a multi-pronged approach. It cannot be the effort of a few government bodies or citizens’ groups. There must be synergy and cooperation between the various organizations, and education about this issues for everyone...
by VA Wildlife Crew | Aug 14, 2017 | News, Protecting The Species, Wildlife in Virginia
The diversity of Virginia’s native species of flora and fauna is intriguing. Such variety may be possible because of the state’s many different ecosystems and habitats, its ‘southern’ location and paradoxically temperate climate. The coastal shores, tidal marshes,...
by VA Wildlife Crew | Jul 29, 2017 | Climat Changes, Environmental Issues, News
Virginia’s biodiversity is vulnerable. One of the biggest reasons for this is the conversion of open space for commercial and residential development. Then there is the fact that burning of fossil fuels is reducing air quality. Waterways are being polluted by toxic...
by VA Wildlife Crew | Jul 6, 2017 | Climat Changes, News, Recent Years
Unfortunately, Virginia’s natural resources are under threat from climatic changes in the region. These climatic changes have been thoroughly documented over the past few decades. According to the EPA, most of the state has become warmer by a degree over the last...
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