By 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.
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.
The Charm of Canaan
Add this destination to your list for an experience you won’t want to miss.
Bird Calls in the Forest Business
A huge partnership between Weyerhaeuser, the DNR, and many others is pioneering sustainable new practices within the forest industry.
Coming Home
Through reintroduction efforts, residents and tourists can now see elk roaming freely in West Virginia
