Dam Safety Awareness Day
May 31 is Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia. It is part of a national effort to encourage individual and community responsibility for safeguarding dams.
Learn MoreCRMP Phase II Plan open for public comment
A draft of the Resilience Master Plan, Phase II (CRMP) is now available for review and comment.The public comment period is open through June 3. To provide comment on the draft of the Phase II plan, please visit the Virginia Town Hall.
Learn MoreLand trust locator
One of the surest ways to protect scenic views, historical places, recreational offerings and natural areas is to donate land to a trust. There are many choices throughout Virginia.
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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.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
A globally rare wildflower thrives at Bald Knob, now open to the public. READ MORE
