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Exploring West Virginia safely: What everyone should know about ticks
By Mary Felts, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Member When most people envision a summer in West Virginia’s forests, they think of scenic overlooks, cool…
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Off the beaten path: All about ants
By Cindy Berdine, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Member Do you ever wonder what happens to ants when it rains? What do we really know…
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Off the beaten path: The what, when, where and why around synchronized fireflies
By Cindy Berdine, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Member What are fireflies, lightning bugs or European glow-worms? Well, they are not flies at all; they are beetles in the family Lampyridae. In West…
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Native species highlight: The Smallmouth Bass
By Christa Clasgens, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy During the spring, a remarkable process unfolds in rivers and streams across West Virginia as many native fish species enter…
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West Virginia expands protections for native Brook Trout streams
By West Virginia Rivers Coalition Over 170 miles of streams newly recognized as “trout waters,” strengthening conservation for anglers and water quality.
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More than the catch: Teaching the next angler
By Christa Clasgens, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Across West Virginia, folks are anxiously awaiting the weekend to arrive, checking out the stocking updates and…
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Native species highlight – Musky and its increasing popularity as a game fish
By Christa Clasgens, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Throughout West Virginia, many native species have become triumphant game fish to anglers both locally and from out…
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From hatchery to headwaters: Restoring the Candy Darter
By Cameron Layne, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The Appalachian mountains are widely considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the United States, with…
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West Virginia’s native non-game fishes steal the show at the 2025 Fall Review
By Cameron Layne, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy At the Conservancy’s annual Fall Review, I was invited to give a presentation about the unique beauty…
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Corridor H in Wardensville moves forward despite unresolved environmental and safety concerns
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The long-planned highway expansion through the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is once again moving forward,…
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