Press releases
Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.
- 820 acres supporting old-growth forest protected in Giles and Bland counties (December 31, 2020)
- Land acquisition in Gloucester County paves way for Virginia's 40th state park (December 22, 2020)
- Expansion of Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve provides a boost for migratory bird habitat on Virginia's Eastern Shore (December 09, 2020)
- Land acquisitions expand Clinch River State Park (November 19, 2020)
- Virginia offering $1 million in grants for dam safety and floodplain projects (November 09, 2020)
- Exhibit showcases beauty of Virginia scenic rivers (October 30, 2020)
- Virginia to offer nutrient management training in December (October 26, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks offers free geo-referenced maps with Avenza (October 08, 2020)
- Virtual public meeting scheduled Oct. 21 for Natural Bridge State Park master plan (October 05, 2020)
- Virginia, North Carolina officials reaffirm partnership to protect the Albemarle-Pamlico watershed (September 23, 2020)
- Proposals are being accepted for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants (September 15, 2020)
- Newest LOVEwork to be unveiled at Natural Bridge State Park (September 14, 2020)
- Federal flood insurance now available in Cheriton (August 13, 2020)
- Land acquisition expands High Bridge Trail State Park, Next Stop: Pamplin (July 30, 2020)
- Mason Neck State Park to close temporarily (July 28, 2020)
- Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve to close for repairs due to trespass and unauthorized use (July 24, 2020)
- Volunteers at Pocahontas State Park gear up thanks to REI (July 22, 2020)
- Globally rare Shenandoah Valley sinkhole ponds protected at Virginia's newest natural area preserve (July 09, 2020)
- Conservation agency, land trust complete project to protect 66 acres in Floyd County (July 08, 2020)
- Governor Northam declares June as Scenic Rivers Month (June 29, 2020)
- Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve to reopen June 24 (June 18, 2020)
- The Channels Natural Area Preserve to reopen this week with limited parking (June 09, 2020)
- Cabins and lodges reopen June 11 at Virginia State Parks (June 05, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks opens more beaches for recreation activities (May 29, 2020)
- Governor Northam declares May 31 Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia (May 28, 2020)
- Virginia Cave Board discourages caving during COVID-19 (May 20, 2020)
- Obey parking rules, respect nature at Virginia natural area preserves (May 15, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks plans gradual reopening of park amenities, encourages visitors to "know before they go" (May 14, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks Blaze New Trails Online for National Parks to Kids Day (May 11, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks set goal to reopen campgrounds May 22 (May 08, 2020)
- Westmoreland State Park to close temporarily (May 07, 2020)
- Augusta County caves protected as Virginia's 64th natural area preserve (April 16, 2020)
- Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve to close due to COVID-19 (April 09, 2020)
- The Channels Natural Area Preserve to close due to COVID-19 (April 02, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks remain open for day-use activities (March 25, 2020)
- Natural Bridge State Park public meeting postponed (March 12, 2020)
- Governor Northam announces Virginia Flood Awareness Week (March 09, 2020)
- Virginia Encourages Development of Sustainable Solar Facilities (March 02, 2020)
- Public meeting scheduled March 18 for Natural Bridge State Park master plan (February 28, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks Stimulated More Than $286 Million in Visitor Spending in 2019 (February 27, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks to host annual gift show March 10-11 (February 24, 2020)
- Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps seeks applicants (February 11, 2020)
- Consider a tax-time contribution to benefit recreation, conservation (February 06, 2020)
- Virginia adds 136 acres to Deep Run Ponds Natural Area Preserve (January 28, 2020)
- Department of Conservation and Recreation names new Planning and Recreation Resources director (January 15, 2020)
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Governor's News Releases
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $15.5 Million in Land Conservation Grants (November 10, 2025)
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $15.5 million in Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) funding to conserve 8,606 acres around the Commonwealth.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Opening of Hayfields State Park (October 20, 2025)
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the official opening of Hayfields State Park, the Commonwealth’s 44th state park.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $67 Million in Flood Preparedness Awards (July 1, 2025)
$67 million in grants and loans from the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF)
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases New Virginia Outdoors Plan (January 23, 2025)
Virginia’s new comprehensive, statewide plan for enhancing outdoor recreation, the Virginia Outdoors Plan.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $14.4 Million in Land Conservation Grants (November 27, 2024)
$14.4 million in Virginia Land Conservation Foundation funding to conserve 11,220 acres around the Commonwealth.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Dedicates Culpeper Battlefields State Park (June 12, 2024)
Virginia’s newest state park, Culpeper Battlefields State Park, is the 43rd Virginia State Park.
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