Department of Conservation and Recreation

Land and Water Conservation Fund grants open

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LWCF grant round

DCR is accepting State and Local Assistance Program applications for parks and outdoor recreation projects for an estimated $7 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Applications are due by August 28 at 4 p.m.

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Proposed RVRF manual

DCR is accepting public comments on the proposed Resilient Virginia Revolving Fund Manual. Comments will be accepted until July 6 and may be submitted through the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall.

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VLCF projects map

Since 2000, the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation has funded hundreds of projects to conserve open spaces, park land, historic sites, farmland, natural areas, etc. Use this map to find them.

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Rotational grazing on A-Plus Farms

An Image Tim Alderson and his family strive to implement conservation practices on their 210-acre cattle farm in Pittsylvania County by improving surrounding water quality, an effort made possible through the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share (VACS) Program. READ MORE

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Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians' lives.

As the state's lead conservation agency, DCR protects what Virginians care about – open space, clean water, natural habitat, safe infrastructure and access to the outdoors.