February 11, 2019
Middle Island, located near St. Marys, West Virginia, is one of 22 islands making up Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. It is one of the largest islands on the Refuge, and is covered with beautiful meadows and bottomland forest. Several miles of maintained trails allow visitors to explore the island, and as one of only two Refuge islands that can be accessed by road, it is a popular and very special destination for visitors. Beginning this February 25th, the bridge to the island will be closed for significant renovation through June 2020.
Bridge to Middle Island Will Temporarily Close
The 2019 West Virginia Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest is gearing up! Kids from kindergarten to 12th grade can enter - the contest is free and is a great way to connect to nature! See below for more info.
WV Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest
Have you found an injured animal or bird? Are you desperate for help and wondering what to do? Determining whether or not to assist an injured or orphaned animal (or even determining for sure that a bird or animal needs help) can be a challenge on many levels. There are philosophical, environmental, and health considerations. It is one of those situations where our best instincts may be misleading.
What steps should I take?