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Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.

  • Conservation board to review proposed Occoneechee State Park master plan amendment January 6 (December 20, 2004)
  • Holiday gift giving made easier by Virginia State Parks (November 23, 2004)
  • Agricultural nutrient management "school" in Ashland (October 29, 2004)
  • Virginia State Parks to host fall nature photography workshops (October 23, 2004)
  • Public meeting to review proposed Occoneechee State Park master plan amendment to be held Oct. 28 (October 18, 2004)
  • Virginia State Parks fall foliage vacation destination (October 14, 2004)
  • Nov. 5 workshop to explore rail-to-trail opportunities in Southside Virginia (October 12, 2004)
  • Virginia records first CREP conservation easement (October 08, 2004)
  • DCR offers hunting opportunities statewide (September 29, 2004)
  • DCR to attack invasive species from the air, Sept. 27 - Oct. 15 (September 27, 2004)
  • Waterfowl Hunt at State Natural Area Preserves (September 22, 2004)
  • Virginia's New River Trail Challenge registration underway (August 26, 2004)
  • State makes $18 million available to reduce runoff pollution (August 18, 2004)
  • Parks and preserve to host deer hunts (August 18, 2004)
  • Stewardship Virginia Fall Campaign Kicks Off Sept. 1 (August 16, 2004)
  • Sky Meadows State Park receives historic designation (July 22, 2004)
  • Bay preservation duties go to conservation department (June 29, 2004)
  • Virginia State Parks mark successful Memorial Day weekend (June 03, 2004)
  • Shenandoah PDC wins national award for disaster preparedness (May 18, 2004)
  • Historic Re-enactment at Chippokes May 15-16 (May 12, 2004)
  • Occoneechee State Park to host 12th Annual Native American Heritage Festival and Powwow May 8 (April 12, 2004)
  • Leesylvania State Park opens temporary boat launch April 2 (March 30, 2004)
  • Virginia State Parks offers new vacation guide and calendar (March 24, 2004)
  • Stewardship Virginia Campaign begins April 1, 2004 (March 16, 2004)
  • Virginia State Parks campgrounds now open (March 09, 2004)
  • Hurricane-ravaged York River State Park reopens March 1 (February 26, 2004)
  • Protect open space, Chesapeake Bay health with tax dollars (February 11, 2004)

 

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