Department of Conservation and Recreation

Community Flood Preparedness Fund Awards Announced

Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve expands

Virginia Agricultural Cost Share program

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6 new Agricultural Cost-Share videos

Record cost-share funding is available for Virginia’s farmers. Learn more by viewing DCR’s VACS video series.

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Riparian buffer maintenance grants

$2 million has been awarded to five grantees for the maintenance of riparian buffers around the commonwealth.

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Invasive plants

English ivy may be posh but it doesn't belong here. Invasive species devastate natives and natural habitat. Learn about defeating these invaders and using native species instead.

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A parade of park rangers ushers in Virginia’s 75th governor

An Image Dedicated rangers and staff of Virginia State Parks, along with DCR law enforcement officers, were included in the inauguration parade for Virginia’s 75th governor. 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.