Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Virginia State Parks staff use insecticides plus a tiny, non-stinging wasp to treat ash trees under attack by invasive emerald ash borers. READ MORE
Seedlings cultivated from native old-growth pine cones will be planted at Dendron Swamp Natural Area Preserve READ MORE
Two trails that opened recently were made possible by recreation grants through DCR. READ MORE
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
Recent tiny (but mighty) land acquisitions will enhance public access at Clinch River State Park. 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
Two juvenile bald eagles, found at different locations, were released at Lake Anna State Park located in Spotsylvania. The birds were treated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia until they were ready to be released back into the wild. READ MORE
Let your voice be heard in the next Virginia Outdoors Plan READ MORE
A research team of students, faculty and alumni at George Mason University, led by Andrea Weeks, associate professor, associate chair of research, Department of Biology, helped rediscover a population of Ozark milkvetch on Short Mountain in Shenandoah County. READ MORE.jpg)
Plant more plants, and make them native. Check out these tips and resources for free trees, plant guides and ways to make your yard shine next spring. READ MORE
