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Measuring Hurricane Helene’s legacy in Appalachian streams , videoIn the wake of Hurricane Helene, researchers from the Center for Aquatic Technology Transfer—a partnership between Virginia Tech and the U.S. Forest Service—are working to understand how the storm reshaped streams, habitats, and forest ecosystems across the region. By surveying miles of waterways, documenting habitat features, and collecting critical field data, the team is helping natural resource managers identify restoration priorities and make informed decisions about future recovery efforts. The research also provides valuable insight into how flooding altered stream channels and affected the communities that depend on them.
Date: Jul 08, 2026 - -
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Studying life at nearly a mile high , articleThrough fieldwork on Virginia's highest peaks, students are helping researchers understand how forest disturbances reshape wildlife habitat and ecosystem health, especially for the rare and vulnerable Weller’s salamander.
Date: Jun 26, 2026 - -
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Virginia Tech hosts prestigious infectious disease research conference , articleResearchers from around the world gathered at Virginia Tech for the 23rd Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Conference (EEID) to talk about one of the greatest challenges facing modern society and the environment.
Date: Jun 22, 2026 - -
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Studying life at nearly a mile high , videoThrough hands-on field research on Virginia's highest peaks, students are helping researchers understand how forest disturbances reshape wildlife habitat and ecosystem health.
Date: Jun 22, 2026 - -
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The why: Justin Perkinson uses filmmaking skills to bring research to life , articleHired in 2018 to teach filmmaking and cinematography, Perkinson is using his background in virtual reality, 360-degree video, and other emerging technologies to highlight research endeavors done by professors that not only educate, but also prompt action.
Date: Jun 21, 2026 - -
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Researchers receive $4 million to improve endangered species management on military lands , articleTwo projects earned $4 million from the federal government to advance ecosystem-based wildlife management, helping military installations protect endangered species more efficiently.
Date: Jun 12, 2026 - -
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Ensuring opportunities are open to everyone , articleAssociate Professor Haldre Rogers receives national award for advancing diversity, mentorship, and community partnerships, creating pathways into conservation careers through inclusive, place-based research and training initiatives.
Date: Jun 03, 2026 - -
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A Southwest Virginia salamander success story , videoA conservation story twenty years in the making, William Hopkins along with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources have releases their first cohort of captive-raised eastern hellbender salamanders back into the wild. Hopkins places salamander back into the streams where the hellbenders are declining to bolster wild populations.
Date: Jun 01, 2026 - -
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CMI leads pollinator survey to inform military land management , articleA new federally funded project equips Virginia Tech researchers to survey pollinators and habitat conditions at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, delivering data that supports conservation planning while helping maintain military readiness and environmental compliance.
Date: May 22, 2026 - -
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Undergraduate research in action: Liam Jawish , articleUndergraduate wildlife conservation student gains hands-on research experience studying how animals spread invasive plants, preparing for a career in conservation science.
Date: May 22, 2026 - -
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Hellbenders Night: Celebrating Southwest Virginia Wildlife , articleJoin the Salem RidgeYaks on Friday, June 26, for the inaugural “Hellbenders Night,” a family-friendly evening celebrating the unique wildlife of Southwest Virginia and supporting conservation efforts for the Eastern hellbender
Date: May 21, 2026 - -
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Wiping away hidden dangers at residential birdfeeders , articleThe beauty and pleasure of birds visiting a residential birdfeeder can belie a hidden danger, as feeders can also spread pathogens among the birds.
Date: May 18, 2026 - -
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Surveying imperiled salamanders , videoFor their senior capstone project, students in conservation biology are studying a species of endemic salamanders located on Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia.
Date: May 13, 2026 - -
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Wildlife conservation project supports local zoo's porcupines , videoStudents in the wildlife conservation capstone course led by Sarah Karpanty, Professor in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, are teaming up with Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke, Virginia. The seniors are working on enrichment activities that will help improve quality of life for the zoo's North American porcupines Sophia and Sam, including climbing boards and a plastic culvert.
Date: May 11, 2026 - -
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What the Andes hantavirus outbreak reveals about pandemic risk , articleLuis Escobar, a disease ecologist at Virginia Tech, said the outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the international MV Hondius cruise ship underscores how little scientists still know about the viruses circulating silently in wild rodent populations before they spill into humans. He discussed the unique biology of the virus and why current public health models often fail to predict spillover events.
Date: May 08, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: For Ezra Staengl, a lifelong curiosity takes flight , articleFrom early birding experiences to advanced research, Staengl's journey earned the College of Natural Resources and Environment’s Phi Kappa Phi Medallion and the college’s outstanding senior award.
Date: Apr 30, 2026 - -
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Alumna preserves Southside Virginia's natural heritage , articleLaura Hudson ’16 builds a conservation career managing natural lands in Southside Virginia while protecting ecosystems and inspiring future environmental stewards.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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Outdoor lab reveals the diversity of herpetofauna in the region , videoAs a component of the Herpetology course in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, students engaged in hands-on field work to identify different frogs, snakes, and lizards in the area.
Date: Apr 06, 2026 - -
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Two members of the College of Natural Resources and Environment recognized for service and leadership , articleTwo CNRE faculty members were named to academies for their service and leadership
Date: Mar 31, 2026 - -
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College of Natural Resources and Environment presents alumni, student, faculty, and staff awards , articleCNRE gave out its annual awards on March 23
Date: Mar 30, 2026 -
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