Department of Conservation and Recreation Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
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Agricultural Cost-share funding
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant Round Open
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Jobs open at Virginia State Parks
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Poor Mountain

More than 78 acres have been added to Virginia’s Poor Mountain Natural Area preserve, home to the globally rare piratebush plant.
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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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Nonpoint source pollution

Some pollution comes from many diffuse sources - lawns, farms, city streets, etc. Rainfall flushes it into streams, rivers and even the Chesapeake. Help fight it.
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INSIGHTS

Beyond the cost-share check

An ImageAgricultural best management practices yield long-lasting time and cost savings for farmers. READ MORE

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watershed implementation planning
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.