College of Natural Resources & Environment
Boundless Impact Campaign Summary
Stories of impact
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Students help drive new research on global marine debris , articleGraduate and undergraduate students took the lead in reviewing global studies on marine debris, uncovering overlooked sources of ocean trash and pointing toward actionable remedies.
Date: Oct 20, 2025 - -
Video ItemSaving a salamander may require human intervention , video
Virginia Tech researchers William Hopkins and Erin Hotchkiss and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources biologists are rearing hellbender salamander eggs in captivity to help stabilize eastern hellbender populations and support long-term population recovery in Virginia. By protecting eggs and juveniles during their most vulnerable stage, the head start approach gives populations a better chance to recover while broader ecological restoration efforts, such as planting riparian buffers and implementing best land management practices, take root.
Date: Oct 17, 2025 - -
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Service and stewardship: Graduate student grows her career in Extension , articleThe Master of Natural Resources program's coursework, fieldwork, and global study in New Zealand helped Kloe Rife further develop the skills she uses as an Extension agent in Giles County.
Date: Oct 16, 2025 -