Plovers navigate the dangers of Hurricane Matthew
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
The impact of large storms on barrier island or beach systems isn’t always negative, and some birds have adapted.
Breeding birds of Virginia
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
On 21 May, 2015 the Virginia Academy of Science held a symposium on the campus of James Madison University entitled, "State of Virginia's Environment."
Virginia peregrine falcons leap forward
Thursday, January 5, 2017
The 2016 population is the largest ever recorded in the state and represents the fourth consecutive year exceeding the historic mark.
Eastern black rails in free fall
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Considered the most secretive of the marsh birds, the population of the eastern black rail is declining sharply.
Panama Avian Field Ecology program takes over VCU's Instagram page
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
The VCU Make It Real Instagram page is being taking over this week by VCU Life Sciences' Panama Avian Field Ecology study abroad program.
The Progress-Index interviews VCU River Rivers Center's Matt Balazik
Monday, December 12, 2016
VCU Rice Rivers Center Matt Balazik speaks to the Progress-Index about his capture last month of two juvenile sturgeon in the James River.
Vulcan Materials donates construction materials for VCU Inger Rice Lodge project
Friday, December 9, 2016
The VCU Rice Rivers Center has received tons of support - 475 tons to be exact - from Vulcan Materials.
Oysters in the classroom
Thursday, December 8, 2016
The Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program was recently awarded a grant from the Dominion Foundation to bring oysters into two area high schools.
A one minute look at the redeployment of our smart buoy
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
The newest member of the VCU Rice Rivers Center research team is standing tall in the James River, thanks to help from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Frank Drew and crew.
Students can soon obtain a River Studies Certificate
Friday, December 2, 2016
VCU Life Sciences will soon offer a River Studies Certificate.
