9.3K views · 37 reactions | One of our lakeside palm trees at Rotokawau Virginia Lake was identified as a safety risk and had to come down due to its heavy lean but the stump is staying as the roots help prevent erosion to the bank! Plus, we’ve tidied up the surrounding greenery to make your lake walks even easier ‍. Want to know more about how we manage trees around town? Head to the trees page on our website for all the details  | Whanganui District Council | Facebook

8.3K views · 180 reactions | Lake Moomaw is a mountain gem and the bass population is incredible! Learn more about the state of the fishery from our biologist report. Thanks so much for watching and commenting on our reports this spring. We will plan on releasing more in the future. | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources | Facebook

14K views · 369 reactions | "Recent snow in Virginia hasn't stopped Westminster at Lake Ridge resident, Bill, who is 84 years young from getting out there." Thanks to Sarah Makuta for sending to us! Share your weather photos/videos here: https://wjla.com/chimein | 7News DC | Facebook

Soaring Again! After weeks of recovery at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, a bald eagle has taken flight once more over Smith Mountain Lake. Initially found in Rocky Mount, exhausted and suffering from lead poisoning, this majestic bird has made an incredible comeback. Read more about the eagle's journey: https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2025/10/14/watch-rehabilitated-bald-eagle-released-at-smith-mountain-lake/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wsls10 | WSL

Smith Mountain Lake Bald Eagle Release

The other night, biologists and conservation police officers teamed up to sample Lake Frederick using boat electro fishing equipment. Here's a short update on what they found (all sampled fish were returned to the lake). | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources