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

Virginia State Parks Reservation Center upgrades computer system (November 16, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings
Presentation to include local recommendations (November 13, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings Presentation to include local recommendations (November 13, 2006)
Appalachian Power major sponsor of new Virginia State Parks visitor information system (November 09, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings
Presentation to include local recommendations (November 09, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings (Roanoke area)
Presentation to include local recommendations (November 09, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings
Presentation to include local recommendations (October 19, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings
Presentation to include local recommendations (October 19, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings
Presentation to include local recommendations (October 19, 2006)
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers hunting opportunities statewide (September 11, 2006)
Westmoreland State Park hosts Cultural Heritage Festival Sept. 16 (September 09, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings
Presentation to include local recommendations (September 03, 2006)
Draft outdoor recreation, conservation and open space plan to be presented at local meetings
Presentation to include local recommendations (September 03, 2006)
Grayson Highlands State Park Hosts 30th Annual Fall Festival (August 28, 2006)
A joint release from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Virginia Tourism Corporation

Maps available for Capt. John Smith's Trail
James River trail follows explorer's footstep (August 24, 2006)
Governor Kaine releases poll showing widespread support for land conservation efforts
Virginians say access to outdoor recreation is important (August 23, 2006)
Virginia State Parks developing new visitor information system (July 27, 2006)
EDITORS: For 70th Anniversary photos visit: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/vintpix

Virginia State Parks celebrate 70 years of fun with special snack bar prices (June 07, 2006)
Virginia State Parks celebrate 70 years of fun by rolling fees back to 1936 (June 01, 2006)
Virginia State Parks offers new vacation guide (May 25, 2006)
Virginia State Parks campgrounds open for 2006 (April 25, 2006)
Virginia State Parks offers new vacation guide and calendar (April 12, 2006)
Bay academies offer free professional development to teachers statewide (March 29, 2006)
Stewardship Virginia campaign kicks off April 1 (March 22, 2006)
Updates due for Chippokes Plantation master plan (March 01, 2006)
Lake Anna State Park gains waterfront property (February 03, 2006)
Historic State Park Building Renovated and Renamed for Tayloe and Helen Murphy
Westmoreland facility to honor years of conservation work (February 02, 2006)
Dam safety regulations under review (January 27, 2006)
Governor Warner announces acquisition of 1,100 acres of Widewater Peninsula property
Undeveloped parcels along the Potomac River will be preserved as a state park (January 12, 2006)

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