Invasive Earthworms
It’s true that the early bird catches the worm but, in New England’s forests, the worm might … Read more
May 2015 Chapter Picnic
This past Saturday at the Park we had a really good turn-out for our May Members Picnic/Meeting at the Park, and as you can see from the photo gallery, our Ikes and their families had a good time fishing, playing corn hole, and just relaxing. The weather that Ricky ordered up for … Read more
New Chief of National Wildlife Refuge
Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the appointment of Cynthia Martinez as the new … Read more
U.S. Fish & Wildlife $1Billion Restoration
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it will distribute $1.1 billion to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies from revenues generated by the hunting and fishing industry through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. See the WildLife Society article Read more
May 2015 Issue IWLA National Conservation Currents
May, 2015 issue of the IWLA National Conservation Currents is available. IN THIS ISSUE:
- Registration Now Open for IWLA National Convention
- Members of Congress Need To Protect Clean Water
- USDA Rule Links Conservation and Crop Insurance
- League Advocates for Wetland Easements
- National Awards Deadline: June 1
- National Fishing … Read more
Chapter Membership Awards Presented in 2014
New Members in April, 2015
Teddy Hunt event
Awards Presented for Efforts to Protect Natural Bridge
Our Chapter recently hosted an awards ceremony at Natural Bridge, Va. to recognize the key individuals responsible for the preservation of Natural Bridge as a new State Park. Special Conservation Awards from the Virginia Division, IWLA, as well Honor Roll Awards at the National Level were presented. Mike Lane, who wrote up and … Read more
Lake Kennedy Walking Trail
S-N IWLA Members assisted with the spreading of mulch around the Lake Kennedy Walking Trail located in Suffolk, VA, to create a new walking path, approximately 3/4 mile long, for residents around the perimeter of the facility. Other volunteers included Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church and the Virginia Naturalist.