Frequently Asked Questions -
Virginia Eastern Shore Nutria

What is a nutria?
Why are wildlife biologists concerned about nutria?
Are nutria on the Eastern Shore of Virginia? 
Are nutria found elsewhere in Virginia?
How did nutria get to the Eastern Shore?
What can be done about nutria damage?
Have nutria management programs been effective elsewhere?
What will happen next on Virginia’s Eastern Shore?
How can Virginians help?

Information for landowners and a nutria identification
brochure is available by visiting:
http://www.fws.gov/chesapeakenutriaproject/.

More information on nutria in Virginia can be found at the following link:
http://www.cmiweb.org/nutria/ReportaNutria.asp?
Report=Project

A toll-free line is available for reporting nutria on the Eastern Shore.  Nutria seen on the Eastern Shore should be reported to USDA by calling: 1-877-463-6497.

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