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By wonderfulwv 09/11/202609/11/2026 April / May 2026/Ecology

The Fight Continues

A multi-agency agreement is tackling invasive plant species at West Virginia state parks.

By wonderfulwv 10/01/202410/18/2024 Ecology/October 2024/Wildlife

The Heavenly Hellbender

West Virginia’s giant salamander is a distinctive river-dweller and a unique and important member of the aquatic ecosystem.

By wonderfulwv 07/09/202407/09/2024 Ecology/July 2024/Preservation

Stiltgrass Struggles

Many West Virginians find themselves fighting a wiry invader in their yards—but what exactly is it, and how do you get rid of it for good?

By wonderfulwv 06/12/2024 Ecology/June 2024/Outdoors/Preservation

Diverse and Dedicated

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Diversity Unit works diligently to converse and protect our lesser-known and more vulnerable species.

By wonderfulwv 12/11/202312/11/2023 December 2023/Ecology

Appalachia’s Great “Untapped” Resource

Long overlooked, the sycamore tree is getting new respect.

By wonderfulwv 11/22/202311/22/2023 Ecology/Hunting

The Heart of a Hunter

West Virginia hunter Chris Ellis finds inspiration in fellow hunter Randy Benear.

By wonderfulwv 10/03/2023 Ecology/Preservation/WVDNR

Poisonous Pastures

How one invasive species arrived and spread like wildfire—and what you can do about it.

By wonderfulwv 05/02/202305/27/2025 Ecology/Outdoors/Wildlife/WVDNR

Where the Butterflies Are

Butterflies, West Virginia has your number—and it looks like it’s about 142, give or take.

By wonderfulwv 03/01/202303/01/2023 Ecology/WVDNR

Seeing the Forest for the Trees

Three outdoorswomen find satisfaction in forestry in West Virginia

By wonderfulwv 01/30/202303/03/2023 Ecology/Education/Preservation/WVDNR

The Plant Morgue

A unique repository on West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus serves as a comprehensive preserved record of the region’s botanical history.  

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