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Numerous DWR Facilities in Southwest Virginia Closed Due to Storm Damage
Richmond, VA — Due to damage from Hurricane Helene, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has closed several wildlife management areas, boat ramps, and boating access sites. All of the facilities are located in the southwestern part of the Commonwealth. Due to continuing damage evaluations, DWR doesn’t have an estimated re-opening date for these facilities.
DWR encourages everyone to avoid any body of water in the southwestern region of the state and to refrain from visiting any wildlife management areas in the region until a full facility assessment can be completed.
To keep up to date with this evolving recovery process, please visit virginiawildlife.gov and follow the DWR social media channels at @virginiawildlife on Instagram and @VirginiaDWR on Facebook.