Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | Indian River Watershed Project |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY17 |
| Acres: | 0.7 |
| Locality: | City of Chesapeake |
| Management Agency: | City of Chesapeake |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | None |
| Amount Awarded: | $182,500.00 |
| Applicant: | City of Chesapeake |
| Latitude: | 36.8231553 |
| Longitude: | -76.234737 |
| Description: | The City of Chesapeake was awarded a grant of $182,500 for the fee simple acquisition of a .7-acre parcel in the Indian River Watershed. The property has been developed as a public park to meet an urgent need identified by numerous local plans for public open space and water access in the Indian River Watershed. Previously, there was no public access in the watershed. The park is now known as Blue Heron Landing Park and provides fishing and crabbing areas, a kayak/canoe launch, and an observation platform. https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Blue-Heron-Landing-Park-128 |
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