Located between Wise and Dickenson counties is where 17 miles of varied landscape nestles the Pound River. On July 1, 2020, 17 miles of the Pound River was designated as a Virginia Scenic River. READ MORE
Earth Day 2020 will be different. Even though public gatherings are off the table, that doesn’t mean we can’t take meaningful action. In fact, the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day on April 22 presents opportunities to do more than we’ve ever done before, right at home. READ MORE
Fire has shaped development of Virginia’s forests and wildlands for thousands of years. In fact, the existence of many natural communities is closely tied to fire. Before the arrival of humans, natural fires ignited by flashes of lightning played a major role in shaping southeastern landscapes. READ MORE
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Located between Wise and Dickenson counties is where 17 miles of varied landscape nestles the Pound River. On July 1, 2020, 17 miles of the Pound River was designated as a Virginia Scenic River. READ MORE
Earth Day 2020 will be different. Even though public gatherings are off the table, that doesn’t mean we can’t take meaningful action. In fact, the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day on April 22 presents opportunities to do more than we’ve ever done before, right at home. READ MORE
Fire has shaped development of Virginia’s forests and wildlands for thousands of years. In fact, the existence of many natural communities is closely tied to fire. Before the arrival of humans, natural fires ignited by flashes of lightning played a major role in shaping southeastern landscapes. READ MORE
