Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
By implementing effective conservation strategies, farmers can enhance soil health, protect water quality and foster biodiversity with the added benefit of increased productivity and access to state cost-share programs. READ MORE
Natural Bridge State Park has been named Green Park of the Year by the Virginia Green Travel Alliance for its sustainability efforts and commitment to environmental stewardship. READ MORE
Interested in becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist? Read why one DCR employee says the training is worth doing. READ MORE
By enriching the land and protecting waters, 2022's Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award recipients are leaders in forward-thinking farming READ MORE
What plants are most likely to thrive in an area? Find out what naturally grows under similar conditions. READ MORE
Unfortunately, Virginia's native environment is threatened by invasive species of plants, animals and insects. Thankfully, the Virginia Department of Conservation's Natural Heritage Program and the Virginia Native Plant Society have been working together to assess the potential risks that come from these non-native interlopers. READ MORE
Fire has shaped development of Virginia's forests and wildlands for thousands of years. In fact, the existence of many natural communities is closely tied to fire. Before the arrival of humans, natural fires ignited by flashes of lightning played a major role in shaping southeastern landscapes. READ MORE
