Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
Staff scientists rediscover plants not seen in decades and new populations of rare species. READ MORE
Thanks to partners including The Conservation Fund, the viewshed around a popular hiking summit in Floyd is further protected. READ MORE
DCR celebrates ongoing progress and improvements in 2025. Through expansion of and increased access to public lands, preservation of history, improvements to conservation planning and more, DCR continues to carry out its mission to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy. Here are some highlights from the past year. READ MORE
It’s not every day that a park expands by 20% with the potential of increasing recreational activities. However, Caledon State Park has reached that milestone this year by acquiring Lake Caledon.. READ MORE
State agencies are working together on a new deer management program that provides conservation-driven hunting opportunities. READ MORE
How tricky is it to find a rare butterfly? Tag along for one day in the field. READ MORE
Virginia Outdoors Foundation adds 178 acres to Bull Run Mountains thanks to a generous gift. READ MORE
Grayson Highlands State Park recently expanded its protected boundaries with the acquisition of two new parcels of land. These additions not only increase the park's total acreage to 4,518 acres but also enhance efforts to preserve the region's unique ecosystems, scenic beauty and diverse wildlife habitats. READ MORE
A project with new public trails around Riverview Farm Park is among the state's award winners. READ MORE
The 250th anniversary of Daniel Boone's journey through the Appalachian frontier will be commemorated in Lee County. READ MORE
