$5 million in dam safety matching grants
Owners of the commonwealth’s more than 2,500 regulated dams may now apply for matching grants from the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund. Applications due February 28.
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The fund was established to provide support for regions and localities across Virginia to reduce the impacts of flooding, including flooding driven by climate change. Grant round 5 now open. Applications due Jan. 24, 2025.
Learn MoreInvasive plants
English ivy may be posh but it doesn't belong here. Invasive species devastate natives and natural habitat. Learn about defeating these invaders and using native species instead.
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Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians' lives.
As the state's lead conservation agency, DCR protects what Virginians care about – open space, clean water, natural habitat, safe infrastructure and access to the outdoors.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
A conversation with DCR Regional Dam Safety Engineer Justin Deel on Virginia’s largest municipal reservoir READ MORE
