By State and federal agencies work together to protect West Virginia’s threatened and endangered species.
Bearing Witness
Black bear numbers in West Virginia are just right, thanks to steady monitoring and careful game management.
Preserving, Protecting, and Enhancing Our Parks
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation provides a platform for supporting park projects.
The Rebound of Raptors
Programs and rehabilitation centers throughout the state are fighting to keep birds of prey safe—and they need your help.
Have You Herd?
West Virginia’s first established elk herd is growing, and now wildlife biologists are helping the animals thrive
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?
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.
Poisonous Pastures
How one invasive species arrived and spread like wildfire—and what you can do about it.
An Appalachian Desert
West Virginia’s shale barrens are home to some of the state’s most interesting ecology.
Romancing the Stone
Unearthing the real story behind West Virginia’s most famous archaeological fraud.
