by VA Wildlife Crew | Nov 15, 2017 | News, Organizations, Wildlife in Virginia
The good news is that a lot of people care about Virginia’s environment. There are several excellent environmental safety organizations in Virginia that have done and are doing influential work in preserving the state’s habitats, species and communities. Some of these...
by VA Wildlife Crew | Oct 21, 2017 | Climat Changes, Environmental Issues, News
According to the EPA and the research done by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), the state’s wetlands are particularly vulnerable to climate change. The state is home to around one million acres of wetlands. Most of Virginia’s wetlands are in the form of...
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...
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