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
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
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
The DCR SAR Team was established in 2018. 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
Highlights from DCR's work to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy this year. READ MORE
