
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 31, 2022
Contact: Emi Endo, Senior Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-786-8442, emi.endo@dcr.virginia.gov
Consider a tax-time donation for recreation, conservation
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RICHMOND — Virginians with a renewed appreciation for the great outdoors may wish to support the state’s Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund with a voluntary contribution at tax time.
By donating all, or any portion of, their 2021 state tax refunds, taxpayers can contribute to the state’s efforts to expand and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and support biodiversity conservation. The fund is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the state’s lead natural resource conservation agency.
The state individual income tax check-off program supports:
To choose the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund, enter Code Number 68 on Schedule VAC (Virginia Contributions Schedule), Section II (Other Voluntary Contributions). This form accompanies the state individual tax return Form 760.
For more information, go to https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/checkoff.