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
Applications Open May 15 for Wild Virginia’s Clean Water Advocates Program Clean water is a human right, but the decisions that shape what ends up in our rivers and what flows through our communities are often complex, and not everyone who wants to advocate has the knowledge or skills to influence the outcome. Wild Virginia’s… 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
Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, April 8, 2026) – Governor Spanberger has signed HB1073, a bill that strengthens leak detection and repair standards for certain intrastate natural gas pipelines across Virginia. Introduced by Delegate Sam Rasoul and supported by Wild Virginia and partners across the Commonwealth, HB1073 requires the State Corporation Commission to establish regulations that… 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
Each year on March 22, the United Nations recognizes World Water Day, a global observance focused on the importance of freshwater and the need to protect it. The day traces back to the UN’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and broader global efforts to safeguard natural resources. World Water Day is intended to… 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
Virginia is home to an incredible array of wildlife, from soaring eagles to elusive black bears. But some of the most charming creatures are the smallest ones — the ones that make you say “aww” without even trying. Here are a few of the cutest critters you might spot in the Old Dominion. Eastern Cottontail… Read more
Roads have become an important part of modern life, helping people get around and connecting communities. Yet, their widespread presence comes with significant ecological costs, particularly impacting wildlife populations. Some recent studies have revealed how roads negatively affect native Virginia species like amphibians and salamanders. Amphibians are particularly susceptible to road mortality due to their… 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