
Department of Conservation and Recreation

By Emi EndoPosted January 31, 2024
Where do native wildlife still have connected habitats in Virginia? READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted December 28, 2023
How did DCR work to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy in 2023? Read about the year's accomplishments. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted December 24, 2023
State scientists monitor threatened northeastern beach tiger beetle populations READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted October 23, 2023
Prescribed fire is a critical management tool for natural area preserves. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted September 27, 2023
See how Virginia gardeners have introduced native plants to their yards. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted September 12, 2023
Eastern Shore Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists receive new grants to replace invasive plants with native species and install signs. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted August 14, 2023
Virginia State Parks staff use insecticides plus a tiny, non-stinging wasp to treat ash trees under attack by invasive emerald ash borers. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted August 07, 2023
Seedlings cultivated from native old-growth pine cones will be planted at Dendron Swamp Natural Area Preserve READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted June 02, 2023
Two trails that opened recently were made possible by recreation grants through DCR. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted May 31, 2023
Rick Myers, who led the state's efforts to restore Virginia longleaf pine ecosystems, has retired as DCR's longtime natural areas stewardship manager. READ MORE