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
It all began with a project plan for shoreline restoration at York River State Park and evolved into an additional project component that saved the surrounding wetland area and trail. READ MORE
Frank Stovall, former deputy executive director at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation in Williamsburg, recently joined the Department of Conservation and Recreation as its new deputy director of operations. READ MORE
You can make a difference for Virginia’s natural areas by contributing a portion of your state tax refund to the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund. The fund is used to acquire natural areas for conservation and to develop recreational facilities for public outdoor recreation. READ MORE