Environment & Sea Level Rise

The U.S. Forest Service is considering closing dozens of research facilities across the country, including one in Blacksburg. The closure is part of a larger restructuring plan.

Conservationists are hopeful the state will give more money into the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program for residents experiencing stormwater erosion.

Twice this past winter, a Maryland-stationed icebreaking vessel had to break through thick ice to get necessities to Tangier Island when other delivery methods failed.

The project was a partnership between NOAA and Northrop Grumman, which used emerging sonar technology.

The Chincoteague Inlet Modeling Study, run in part by a VIMS scientist, shows that erosion on Assateague has left Chincoteague more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

WHRO’s journalists share the stories they’re most proud of, want to brag about or think readers might want to read again.

Local officials held the event to coincide with America Recycles Day.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, like other arts groups, relies on the public to survive. Who says musicians, though, can't raise money for the community?

“Without farmers, we could be starving or naked,” said Desmyn Owens. “So it’s important for … especially young people to understand … the importance of agriculture.”

The team that spent six years filming “Been Here Stay Here” is hosting screenings at three local venues over the next month.