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Show support for - and help support - Virginia's 44 state parks and the great outdoors. Sign up for a the Virginia State Park license plate. It's $25 a year; all revenue goes to conservation in the parks.
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Use this handy tool to search for a nearby state park that has exactly what you want. Narrow your search by region, overnight accommodation, type of swimming and so on.
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Did you know that there's a mapping tool to help you learn more about the flooding risk for your property? It also covers flood insurance rates.
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Profitable farms create healthier watersheds. In this interview, Bob Waring of Brandon Farms and Virginia Tech Agronomist Dr. Hunter Frame discuss water management challenges on Brandon Farms, maximizing per acre profit, nutrient use efficiency, regenerative agriculture, best management practices and cost-share programs that benefit Virginia’s farms. 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.