West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

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Deep dive for mussel conservation
Descending into murky waters and scouring a silty river bottom are all in a day’s work for the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge dive team.
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Hatching more than fish
At White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery in West Virginia, Service biologists and partners work to conserve the Big Sandy crayfish.
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A sweeter future for rare candy darter
For a small, colorful fish with vibrant orange and blue stripes, the future of its survival in West Virginia and Virginia streams is drastically becoming gray and bleak. The candy darter and its beautiful colors are disappearing from their habitat as pressure increases from a rival fish species...
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Endangered Species Act
the frame is filled with bright yellow blossoms of Maximilian sunflowers
Sunflowers are monuments to the passing seasons
Sunflowers first grow straight and fast and wiry to seven feet tall in July and put out leaves as big as hearty pancakes, coarse to the touch. They branch out in masse to what amounts to a bush come August and that is when the first blooms show themselves. Even the most casual observer will note...
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Signs of breeding success are sweet for rare candy darters
Search the New River Basin and you may spot a rainbow unlike any other. The bright and sweetly named candy darter flashes vibrant teals, reds, and oranges in the shallow, rocky West Virginia and Virginia streams.
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State and Provincial Agencies

Our hands-on stewardship and public engagement is often done in conjunction with state and provincial agencies.

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Other Partners

Here are just a few of our National Partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

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Partnership Services

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Through our partnerships we are able to expand our capabilities through the inclusion of services in areas such as:

  • Grant opportunities
  • Sponsorship of grants
  • Cooperative Agreements

To find out more about how our partner provides services view our partner services below.

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