Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
Tom Smith, retiring from DCR after 31 years, reflects on leading Virginia's Natural Heritage Program. READ MORE
Virginia scenic river designation could be a tool to protect quality fish habitat, according to VCU study. READ MORE
Funding for the state agricultural cost-share program is at an all-time high in 2021-2022. READ MORE
National Public Lands Day provides opportunities to restore parks, trails, forests, natural areas and more. Because of increased visitation they are, or will be, in need of TLC. READ MORE
Recently retired Eastern Shore Region Steward Dot Field built a foundation for future coastal conservation work. READ MORE
2021 is the International Year of Caves and Karst, and Virginia is joining the celebration with a free virtual program on Saturday, May 8. READ MORE
Here are some of the benefits of Virginia native plants, plus resources for identifying, buying and planting native species. READ MORE
The barking treefrog and oak toad are two species tracked by the Virginia Natural Heritage Program. READ MORE
Explore some of the significant Black history sites along the middle section of the James River, from Powhatan to Lynchburg. READ MORE
Virginia Beach photographer Erik Moore finds unlimited inspiration on this coastal river. His image, “Rose Mallow Sunrise,” won the Rivers and Waterways category of the 2020 Virginia Vistas photo contest. READ MORE
