DWR Volunteer Program

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has been a steward of the outdoors since 1916, leading in wildlife conservation and inspiring people to value the outdoors and their role in nature.  DWR is responsible for the management of inland fisheries, wildlife, and recreational boating for the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

The Regional Coordinators for the DWR Volunteer Program are:
Region 1 - Joe Koch, joe.koch@dwr.virginia.gov, 757-236-7618
Region 2 - Leonard Hart, leonard.hart@dwr.virginia.gov, 804-629-4560
Region 3 - Steve Gregory, steve.gregory@dwr.virginia.gov, 276-791-0270
Region 4 - Thomas Goldston, thomas.goldston@dwr.virginia.gov, 540-295-3039

Not sure which region you are in?  Click this link to see the DWR Regions: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/DWR-Region-Map.pdf

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ mission is to:

• Conserve and manage wildlife populations and habitat for the benefit of present and future generations.
• Connect people to Virginia’s outdoors through boating, education, fishing, hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing, and other wildlife-related activities.
• Protect people and property by promoting safe outdoor experiences and managing human-wildlife conflicts.