These small wetlands have long been overlooked for their ecological significance and have traditionally not benefitted from legal protection until just recently. The rise in awareness for wetlands and amphibian declines have brought long-overdo attention to these biological showcases. The VERNAL POOL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA is a growing effort to promote these habitats for study and protection, here in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VPSV is currently a project under the direction of vernal pool champion, Michael S. Hayslett. The efforts of the VPSV include:
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