The Board of Conservation and Recreation's (BCR) membership and duties were reorganized because of legislation passed in 2003. Responsibilities of the Board on Conservation and Development of Public Beaches and the Virginia State Park Foundation were transferred to BCR. In 2012, responsibilities of the Virginia Scenic River Board were transferred to the BCR. The board has 12 member appointed by the governor. Roster of current board members.
The Code of Virginia grants the following powers and duties to the board:
The board elects a chairman and a vice chairman. DCR's director or designee serves as the board's executive secretary. The board meets at least three times a year as called upon by the chairman or DCR's director. Click here for a list of upcoming meetings.
Meeting notices and records of previous meetings can be found on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website.
Board of Conservation and Recreation
600 E. Main St., 24th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Resources for board members - FOIA, travel regulations, open meetings, etc.