Wildlife / Conservancy
West Virginia University insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While rare “synchronous fireflies” are becoming a tourist attraction across Appalachia, a West Virginia University researcher is reminding visitors to enjoy the spectacle responsibly and without disrupting the insects’ delicate mating rituals....
Elk management tours announced for 2026 season in Logan County, West Virginia
LOGAN, W.Va. — Now that the majestic elk has been returned to the mountains of West Virginia (the...
West Virginia to conduct nighttime deer surveys across the Mountain State
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State biologists will conduct spotlight surveys across the Mountain State in...
Community rallies to keep Summersville Lake sparkling at Aug. 30 clean-up
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Devoted fans of scenic Summersville Lake in central West Virginia are being...
West Virginia seeks public input on wildlife plan at July open houses
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold a series of public meetings in July to collect input on its State Wildlife Action Plan, which is currently under review. The plan, also known as SWAP, serves as a roadmap for conserving West...
W.Va. Natural Resources partners with youth in stream restoration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is working with West Virginia youth to help restore stream habitat in the state and has completed two projects in Mercer and Pocahontas counties. The division recently hosted cadets from the Mountaineer...
What to do if you come across an abandoned fawn in West Virginia
CREDE, W.Va. — Spring and early summer are peak seasons for deer births, and it’s not uncommon for people to stumble upon a solitary fawn nestled in tall grass, under a tree, or even in their backyard. With no mother in sight, the instinct for many of us is to assume...
Even in West Virginia suburbs, unprotected food sources attract bears
WHEELING, W.Va. — Once rare in many parts of West Virginia, black bears are now found in all counties, and officials are reminding residents that interactions increase in spring, when care should be taken to secure food. Even in suburban areas, residents should bring...