Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
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
The Trust for Public Land has taken ownership of Natural Bridge State Park in anticipation of a future transfer to Virginia. READ MORE
A recent donation from The Nature Conservancy expands the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve, supporting the globally significant Clinch River. 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
Tom Smith, retiring from DCR after 31 years, reflects on leading Virginia's Natural Heritage Program. 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
