Department of Conservation and Recreation

Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

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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Find a park

Did you know that there are now 43 Virginia State Parks and that there's one within an hour's drive of every Virginia resident? Find a park near you.

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INSIGHTS

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.