Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
If you were a farmer impacted by damage from Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for financial relief through your local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). READ MORE
The highly anticipated visitor center at High Bridge Trail State Park has opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 7. The new center is a part of the park's master plan and has been something that the staff and guests have been eagerly awaiting. READ MORE
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is hosting a Historic Cemetery Preservation Workshop led by Historic Preservation Specialist Burke Greear READ MORE
A project with new public trails around Riverview Farm Park is among the state's award winners. 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
John Bryant, owner of Old Tavern Farm in New Kent County, Virginia is dedicated to sustainable farming. 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
The DCR SAR Team was established in 2018. READ MORE
DCR is proud to celebrate Darryl Glover's extraordinary - and ongoing - work to conserve and protect precious natural resources.... READ MORE
