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: | Wilson Hollow-New River Trail Expansion |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY26 |
| Acres: | 239.00 |
| Locality: | Grayson County |
| Management Agency: | New River Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | Natural Habitat & Ecosystem Diversity |
| Amount Awarded: | $550,900.00 |
| Applicant: | New River Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Latitude: | -81.014276 |
| Longitude: | 36.646953 |
| Description: | The New River SWCD was awarded a VLCF grant to acquire and protect Wilson Hollow, two tracts totaling 239-acres in Grayson County. This project will provide new public access for recreational boating, fishing and wildlife viewing, hiking, and nature-based photography – and will provide an important opportunity to secure public access for a historically economically depressed and socially vulnerable region of Virginia, while protecting significant natural resources. The property contains a diverse mix of forestland, water resources, and open grassland habitats that support a wide variety of wildlife species. The New River SWCD, as the owner and operator, would protect these resources by protecting native plant species, removing invasive species and correcting other environmental disturbances, as well as maintaining 1,000’ forested riparian buffers along 14,080 feet of streams and river frontage. Additionally, the New River SWCD commits to continue to raise awareness and promote educational opportunities of these essential ecosystems for their community. |
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