Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
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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
A small plot shows that native flora can thrive when invasives are removed. READ MORE
What tips do these DCR employees have for girls interested in science? READ MORE
Natural Heritage scientists find rare species on (and below) the ground. READ MORE
