With over 6,000 described frog species found on every continent except Antarctica, it's no surprise that these amphibians play a vital role in a variety of ecosystems. They vary greatly; some species weigh a mere 2 ounces and others a whopping 7 pounds; colors range from muddy brown to ...
The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking input from the community to document firefly species in state parks and develop conservation efforts for the beloved insects. Most folks can recall at least one childhood memory that contains fireflies – also known as ...
by Alan D. Bristow The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, was supposed to be the time when countries offered real solutions to honor the Paris Agreement, with firm proposals to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero targets by ...
Some coral reefs on Maui struggle By David P. DavisNewsroom@DominionPost.com While a fall chill has hit Appalachia, I have taken a “bucket-list” trip to Hawaii to take in the warmth of the Islands, and enjoy my days snorkeling with fish and corals. After a snorkeling trip in a ...
KINGWOOD -- The West Virginia Conservation Agency has been very helpful as it works with Preston County on stream restoration, streambank stabilization and stream blockage removal projects. That’s what County Administrator Kathy Mace told the Preston County Commission at its regular ...
CHARLESTON — For the second consecutive year, West Virginia’s annual State Junior Conservation Camp will be presented virtually. Typically, the five-day, overnight camp for 11- to 14-year-olds is staged at Cedar Lakes in Ripley. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 ...