The month of June is Pollinator Month with a special focus on Pollinator Week being from June 16–22. June is the beginning of summer when flowers bloom and crops grow. Pollinator Week is a time to think about and celebrate pollinators that play a vital role in our ecosystems and food supply for both humans and… Read more
Calling all nature photographers (amateurs to pros!) and those that love to enjoy wildlife photos! Learn about the best practices of responsible wildlife photography from professional conservation photographers Lori Cash and Steven David Johnson. Improve your craft and photo knowledge as we discuss the do’s and don’ts of snapping photos that leave no trace and… Read more
Aquatic habitat connectivity refers to the seamless linkages between different aquatic environments, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, that allow for the movement of organisms. This connectivity is crucial for the health and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems. It enables fish and other aquatic species to access essential habitats for spawning, feeding, and shelter, promoting biodiversity… Read more
Pollinators play a crucial role in Virginia’s diverse ecosystems, contributing significantly to the state’s agriculture and natural landscapes. From bees and butterflies to birds and bats, these industrious creatures facilitate the reproduction of flowering plants by transferring pollen from one blossom to another. This essential process not only supports the growth of fruits, vegetables, and… Read more
Join Publicity and Outreach Director, Katie Keller, to hear about some of the top environmental nonprofits in Virginia, across the country and even those with a global impact. You’ll also learn about some of the incredible conservation efforts they are working on and how those campaigns are helping to combat climate change. Piedmont Environmental Council… Read more
With the end of the year fast approaching, the federal government’s end-of-year spending bill has been a highly discussed topic. Many natural resource issues were wrapped into this “omnibus spending bill,” including a landmark wildlife package, but in the end Congress failed to pass a monumental piece of environmental legislation which had the capacity to… Read more
Conservation photography is the intentional use of photography to advocate and promote conservation. This includes being mindful of the impact of photography on wildlife. A photographer must be careful not to disrupt the natural habits of animals or their habitats. Loud sounds or an unfortunate misstep could have negative impacts on species. Lori Cash is… Read more
What is the Common Agenda? Every year the Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) releases a briefing book entitled Our Common Agenda. The briefing combines the policy agendas of over 100 organizations across Virginia to form one, concise compilation of conservation goals. The agenda aims to address the most pressing conversation issues with realistic statewide policies. The… Read more
Wild Virginia is excited to announce that the new website for Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance’s (ABRA) Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) program is up and running! The purpose of the CSI is “to support citizen efforts to ensure strict application of environmental laws and regulations in the event the pipeline goes forward.” Wild Virginia is a proud… Read more
Morgan Kurst, University of Virginia Forest Conservation as Climate Protection The recent report Forest Defense is Climate Defense from Oregon Wild links the practice of logging forests with greenhouse carbon emissions. According to the report, logging old-growth forests releases a lot of carbon into the atmosphere, and planting new trees after logging still creates “carbon debt.” It… Read more