Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
Shoreline restoration, an accessible boat launch and land conservation projects are among top winners. READ MORE
When heavy rain hits, flooding can happen fast. A street turns into a stream. A parking lot fills up. Water reaches homes and businesses far from any river or coastline. For years, many Virginians have dealt with this kind of flooding without clear maps to show where the risk exists. Now, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is changing that. READ MORE
VFRIS has undergone a refresh for 2025 and now integrates data from dozens of trusted sources, offering a wealth of information that can be layered on top of a location's flood risk. READ MORE
DCR is proud to celebrate Darryl Glover's extraordinary - and ongoing - work to conserve and protect precious natural resources.... READ MORE
Highlights from DCR's work to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy this year. READ MORE
How did DCR work to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy in 2023? Read about the year's accomplishments. READ MORE
Eastern Shore Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists receive new grants to replace invasive plants with native species and install signs. READ MORE
