Wild Virginia is proud to share the launch of the redesigned Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborative (VSWCC) website, designed to connect partners and highlight projects and programs, with a stronger focus on making key data easier to access and use. Through VSWCC, organizations across transportation, public safety, and wildlife conservation are working together to reduce… Read more
Earth Day started in 1970 as a call to pay attention to what is happening around us and to take responsibility for the places we call home. More than 50 years later, that idea still holds up. It is not about doing everything at once. It is about choosing to start somewhere. If you are… Read more
Thanks to the voices of Wild Virginia supporters and partners across the Commonwealth, two important conservation bills have passed the Virginia General Assembly. HB 597 and HB 1073 represent significant progress for both wildlife protection and public safety. These bills will help improve habitat connectivity, reduce wildlife vehicle collisions, and strengthen oversight of natural gas… Read more
Virginia has taken an important step towards safer roads. The Virginia House Appropriations Subcommittee: Commerce, Agriculture & Natural Resources and full House Appropriations Committee passed HB 597, legislation that creates the Wildlife Corridor Grant Fund to support wildlife crossings and corridor infrastructure across the Commonwealth. Next the bill will go before the full House of… Read more
Every year in Virginia, thousands of drivers collide with wildlife. These crashes cause serious injuries and deaths, and cost millions in property damage and emergency response. Virginia ranks among the top ten states for wildlife-vehicle collisions, yet proven solutions exist. Properly designed wildlife crossings can reduce collisions by up to 96%, protecting both drivers and… Read more
Wildlife crossings improve connectivity and reduce dangerous and costly wildlife-vehicle collisions. Every year, thousands of animals are killed on Virginia’s roads, and countless vehicle accidents result from wildlife collisions. Deer, black bears, turtles, and other species face increasing danger as highways cut through their habitats. That’s why the recent decision to allocate $450,000 in state funding… Read more
In the heart of Virginia’s forests, rivers, and mountains, a quiet but powerful force is at work—Wild Virginia: we’re a nonprofit organization devoted to protecting and connecting wild lands and waters through advocacy, education, and citizen engagement. If you cherish clean water, thriving wildlife, and unspoiled landscapes, now is the time to support the work… Read more
When we talk about habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors, the spotlight often falls on large, charismatic animals like bears, deer, or bobcats. But what about the countless small, spineless creatures that keep ecosystems functioning? Invertebrates—such as insects, spiders, worms, and crustaceans—make up the majority of Earth’s species and are the unsung heroes of pollination, decomposition,… Read more
You may have seen the exciting news over the last month or so — Virginia’s final state budget includes $450,000 in funding for wildlife crossings! This is a major step forward in protecting both wildlife and people on our roads. Thanks to the leadership of Senator David Marsden and the tireless advocacy of many partners… Read more
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