West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

A West Virginia Division of Natural Resources official has been honored by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for his years or service. Paul Johansen, chief of the WVDNR's Wildlife Resources section, received the SEAFWA's Past President Award at the association's conference last week in Charleston.

“State wildlife agencies have benefitted immensely from Paul's leadership and knowledge and it's an honor for me to work alongside him and to call him a friend," said J.D. Strong, director of Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservations. “Paul is a...

Two retired West Virginia Division of Natural Resources staff members were honored this week by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for their work expanding wildlife management areas in the state by more than 100,000 acres.

Gary Foster, retired assistant chief of game management, and Cliff Brown, retired environmental resource analyst, received a Special Recognition Award this week at the association’s conference in Charleston. 

"Gary Foster and Cliff Brown were primarily responsible for the success of major land...

The Minorities in Natural Resources Conservation (MINRC) subcommittee is actively seeking minority students to participate in the 76th Annual Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Conference on October 23-26, 2022. During the SEAFWA Conference, MINRC will conduct student workshops that will provide valuable career development information. Students will participate in discussions and gain information on selected topics...