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 of the top wildlife centers in the state, where you can turn to for help and advice regarding rescued, displaced or injured animals.
Measures By The Government To Preserve The Wildlife And Landscapes
Recently, we came across the heart-breaking news where the fires blazed Amazon. We humans are so caught up in modernization that we are unable to see and understand the damage we are doing to the planet. So, what are the measures taken by the government to preserve...
Must See Historical Landmarks And Hotels
Virginia is the place where the British first established their colony in mainland America, hence the nickname, Old Dominion. This historic place has earned another two nicknames for itself. It is known as Mother of Presidents, an appropriate name for a state that has...
Must See Natural Wonders in Virginia – Edition 2018
Virginia for many years now has been known for her natural beauty long before Europeans set their feet on the land. The natural wonders of Virginia attract a lot of people from different places in the world who just come to enjoy the natural environs. Virginia...
Top Environmental Safety Organizations 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...
Virginia Wetlands and Environmental Issues
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...
Steps Being Taken for Protecting Virginia’s Wildlife
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...
Protecting Nature and 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,...
Alarming Environmental Issues Faced by Locals
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...
Virginia’s Documented Climate Changes
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...
Virginia’s Most Beautiful Natural Places to Visit
From Chesapeake Bay in the east to the Appalachians in the west, Virginia's natural beauty is just as rich as its history and as diverse as its people. The state is home to miles of forested lowlands and highlands. It hosts the nesting grounds of giant birds of prey,...
Richmond Wildlife Center
The Richmond Wildlife Center is an arm of the Animal Services of Richmond charity in the Greater Richmond area. It offers not only rehabilitative and medical care to sick and injured animals rescued in the wild, it also offers aid to in-home rehabilitators in the...
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke
The SVW of Roanoke rehabilitates wildlife and educates the public in the Roanoke region. It is licensed by the state and federal governments, and its directors are members of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and the National Wildlife Rehabilitators...
The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center works to rescue and rehabilitate over 2000 mammals, reptiles and birds each year. It also runs education and outreach programs to increase awareness about Virginia’s native species and the need for conservation, with the additional goal...
Wildlife Rescue League
The Wildlife Rescue League is a non-profit organization servicing Northern Virginia, dedicated to caring for injured, sick and orphaned animals and rehabilitating them. The organization has licensed rehabilitators who work with other animal shelters, wildlife...
The Wildlife Center of Virginia
The award-winning Wildlife Center of Virginia is a hospital for native Virginian wildlife. It offers healthcare to native wildlife and handles emergencies. Founded in 1982, the center has treated over 70,000 wild animals including birds, reptiles, mammals and...
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