Each year, millions of animals are killed on roads, and countless drivers experience dangerous—and sometimes deadly—collisions with wildlife. Virginia has one of the highest deer-vehicle collisions reported rates annually. These collisions cost the state and its citizens a lot of money each year. Virginia is consistently ranked among the top 10 states with the highest… Read more
Long before it bore the name of an English king, the James River coursed through the heart of what is now Virginia, serving as a vital lifeline for Indigenous peoples. To the tribes who lived along its banks, the river was far more than a source of water and food—it was a spiritual, cultural, and… Read more
Virginia’s diverse ecosystems—stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay—make it a stunning place to live, hike, and garden. But the very richness of our landscapes makes them vulnerable to one of the most persistent threats to native flora: invasive plants. These botanical bullies may seem harmless (some are even quite pretty), but… Read more
Clean water is critical for protecting human health and the environment in local communities and across the Commonwealth. Wild Virginia’s Clean Water Advocates Program is entering its third year of empowering individuals, communities, and organizations to protect Virginia’s water resources. The application for the 2025 program will open on May 16th. This free online education program aims to equip Advocates with… Read more
Submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request can be an empowering way to access important information held by government agencies. By understanding how to craft a clear and effective request, you can increase the likelihood of receiving the documents you seek. Learn how to exercise your rights via a FOIA request in the on-demand… Read more
Wild Virginia held a webinar this week to teach Virginia citizens on how to oppose permits drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that would allow releases of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalky substances (PFAS) to state waters. The organization is calling on DEQ to hold public hearings to give residents and water users… Read more
While Wild Virginia works to protect and connect our state’s wild places by improving habitat connectivity, preventing PFAS pollution, protecting water quality, and inspiring citizens to want to advocate for their natural spaces in Virginia, we started by fighting timber sales and logging projects via Virginia’s public land. This weekend, the White House Administration signed… Read more
Virginia’s diverse ecosystems provide a thriving habitat for a variety of nocturnal wildlife. As the sun sets, a new world of activity emerges in the forests, wetlands, and fields. Wild Virginia welcomed Leigh Ann Henion, author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark, to share stories about the… Read more
Sewage sludge contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are a class of chemicals that are toxic and persistent in the environment. PFAS are often called “forever chemicals”. David Sligh, Conservation Director and water issue expert joins the podcast to discuss this issue and its implications. How PFAS get into sewage sludge How PFAS in sewage… Read more
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are in search of the perfect gifts for our loved ones. However, with growing awareness of environmental issues, more people are considering the impact of their gift-giving choices. This year, why not embrace sustainability and give gifts that are thoughtful, meaningful, and kind to our planet? Here’s… Read more