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    West Virginia University insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While rare “synchronous fireflies” are becoming a tourist attraction across Appalachia, a West Virginia University researcher is reminding visitors to enjoy...

    West Virginia officials to open scenic new elk viewing platform on October 1

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    LOGAN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1 to celebrate the opening of a new elk viewing platform...

    West Virginia monitoring seasonal hemorrhagic disease in deer populations

    Wildlife / Conservancy Will Reedy -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cases of hemorrhagic disease in deer have been confirmed in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Wood counties...

    Elk management tours announced for 2026 season in Logan County, West Virginia

    Wildlife / Conservancy Clyde Craig -
    LOGAN, W.Va. — Now that the majestic elk has been returned to the mountains of West Virginia (the last...

    West Virginia to conduct nighttime deer surveys across the Mountain State

    Wildlife / Conservancy Will Reedy -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State biologists will conduct spotlight surveys across the Mountain State in August and September to monitor...

    Community rallies to keep Summersville Lake sparkling at Aug. 30 clean-up

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Devoted fans of scenic Summersville Lake in central West Virginia are being invited to volunteer for...

    West Virginia seeks public input on wildlife plan at July open houses

    Wildlife / Conservancy Clyde Craig -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold a series of public meetings in July...

    W.Va. Natural Resources partners with youth in stream restoration

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is working with West Virginia youth to help restore stream...
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