Department of Conservation and Recreation Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
DCR Logo
Mobile Menu
Search DCR Site
Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn
About DCR
 
State Parks
 
Natural
Heritage
Soil and Water
Conservation
Recreation
Planning
Dam Safety and
Floodplains
Land
Conservation
  • About DCR
  • DCR 100th Anniversary
    • Natural Heritage 40th Anniversary
    • Virginia State Parks 90th Anniversary
  • DCR Leadership
  • Jobs
    • Internships
  • Insights Blog
  • Boards
  • Laws and Regulations
  • Grant and Funding Resources
  • Public Safety and Law Enforcement
  • ConserveVirginia
  • Environmental Education
  • Media Center
  • Calendar, Events
  • Publications and Reports
  • Forms
  • Contact Us
  • Site Map
Home » Recent News Releases

News releases


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

  • Tax time is for conservation (December 28, 2018)
  • Start 2019 right with a hike in a Virginia State Park (December 18, 2018)
  • 10 Virginia farms awarded for efforts to improve water quality (December 13, 2018)
  • Virginia State Parks seeks Virginia artisans for the Natural Bridge State Park Artisan Center (December 11, 2018)
  • Opt Outside at a Virginia State Park Thanksgiving weekend (November 19, 2018)
  • Virginia to offer nutrient management training in December (November 07, 2018)
  • Pocahontas State Park to Dedicate 22 Miles of Trails Oct. 26 (October 26, 2018)
  • Nearly 100 acres added to Natural Area Preserve System (October 03, 2018)
  • Show your support with a new Virginia State Parks license plate (September 20, 2018)
  • Virginia State Parks to mark National Public Lands Day with free parking Sept. 22 (September 11, 2018)
  • Advisory to Virginia dam owners ahead of Hurricane Florence (September 10, 2018)
  • Virginia Dam Safety Inventory System goes online (September 05, 2018)
  • Grayson Highlands State Park closes Wise Shelter until further notice (August 31, 2018)
  • Virginia State Parks offer hunting opportunities statewide (August 31, 2018)
  • Horse farm owners are invited to enroll in conservation short course (August 21, 2018)
  • Seven Bends State Park master plan to be discussed Aug. 30 (August 01, 2018)
  • First Lady Pam Northam to dedicate first electric vehicle charging station in a Virginia State Park (July 26, 2018)
  • Celebrate the Great American Campout in a Virginia State Park June 23 (June 13, 2018)
  • Virginia requesting proposals for Recreational Trails Program projects (June 11, 2018)
  • Virginia to offer nutrient management training in July (June 07, 2018)
  • Draft outdoors plan posted for public review (May 31, 2018)
  • Virginia State Parks packs June with special activities and events (May 25, 2018)
  • Virginia State Parks offer special events and contests for National Kids to Parks Day, May 19 (May 13, 2018)
  • Taking the "Flora of Virginia" to the Next Level (April 13, 2018)
  • Join the Earth Day global movement April 22 in a Virginia State Park (April 13, 2018)
  • The Cedars Natural Area Preserve and Powell River Appreciation Days: May 4 and 5 (April 12, 2018)
  • Virginia Cave Week - Explore the Virginia Cave and Karst Trail (March 26, 2018)
  • Spring into Spring with a Spring Break in a Virginia State Park (March 19, 2018)
  • Virginia State Parks to receive Virginia Green Travel Star Award (February 26, 2018)
  • Virginians benefit from tax-time contributions to Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund (February 22, 2018)
  • Virginia State Parks to host annual retail gift show March 6-7 (February 15, 2018)
  • Summer jobs in Virginia State Parks (February 08, 2018)
  • Farmers are invited to free manure-management workshops (February 07, 2018)
  • Grants available for dam and floodplain projects (January 24, 2018)

 

News release archives

2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021
Home » Media Center » News Releases

View Virginia State Parks news releases.


View Governor Spanberger's DCR related news releases

  • Governor Spanberger Announces 2026 Environmental Excellence Award Winners (March 25, 2026)

  • View the Governor's news releases.

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
600 East Main Street, 24th floor | Richmond, VA 23219-2094 | 804-786-6124
Please send website comments to web@dcr.virginia.gov
Address general inquiries to pcmo@dcr.virginia.gov
Copyright © 2026, Virginia IT Agency. All Rights Reserved
Last Modified: Monday, 30 March 2026, 09:44:10 AM
eVA Transparency Reports View the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's expenditures.
Contact Us | Media Center | Privacy Policy | ADA Notice | FOIA | Jobs | Code of Ethics (PDF)
DCR Organizational Chart (PDF) | Strategic Plan (PDF) | Executive Progress Report (PDF) | Public Safety & Law Enforcement