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Learning how to identify a wetland in Hampton Roads
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (130+ words) PORTSMOUTH, VA — A workshop at Paradise Creek Nature Park gave participants a hands-on look at how scientists determine whether an area qualifies as a wetland. Although the vernal pool studied during the workshop was dry, participants learned that wetlands are…...
Northern OBX sees record number of sea turtle nests this season with 55 so far
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (338+ words) SOUTHERN SHORES, N.C. — A special year on the northern Outer Banks for sea turtle nesting. As of this week, 55 sea turtle nests have been recorded from south Nags Head to the Virginia state line, breaking the record for most nests in…...
Fighting the bite: what you can do to reduce mosquitoes in your yard
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Mosquito activity peaks in July and August, and health officials say standing water in your yard could be putting your family at risk. Chesapeake Mosquito Control is offering free education and resources this Friday during Mosquito Control Awareness…...
Peninsula residents asked to voluntarily conserve water amid drought advisory
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (139+ words) WTKR Peninsula residents asked to voluntarily conserve water amid drought advisory NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Waterworks has issued a Stage II Drought Water Advisory Warning on Thursday, prompting officials to ask peninsula residents to conserve water. It was…...
Wildlife advocates raise concerns about LS Greenlink building and potential danger to migrating birds
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (376+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — When complete, the LS Greenlink facility in Chesapeake is expected to be the tallest building in Virginia — and some neighbors in the birding community are raising concerns about what that could mean for migrating wildlife. LS Greenlink will…...
The benefits of birdwatching for your mental health on Coast Live
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (59+ words) WTKR The benefits of birdwatching for your mental health on Coast Live HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Wildlife advocate Adrianne Chissus joins Coast Live to discuss how birdwatching is beneficial for mental health, and how you can get started on this popular,…...
Stone crabs, more common in Florida, found in Chesapeake Bay
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) GLOUCESTER CO., Va. — Four stone crabs have been recently caught in the Chesapeake Bay, sparking discussion about recent migration trends and possibly climate change. Stone crabs, which are native to areas with warm water like Florida, aren't known to populate…...
House approves Great American Outdoors Act, which is expected to create thousands of jobs
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (202+ words) Congress has passed the biggest investment in national parks in decades. Over the next five years, it will put up to $9.5 billion towards a backlog in needed maintenance for roads, facilities and more. “So, the park service, instead of doing…...
Norfolk sailor says he found a dead rat in his Monster Energy drink
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (89+ words) A Norfolk Navy sailor says he got a sickening surprise when drinking a Monster Energy drink this week. John Witt, 29, said he bought a pack of Monsters a few days ago at a Norfolk 7-Eleven. But Thursday morning when he…...