Department of Conservation and Recreation

Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve expands

Virginia Agricultural Cost Share program

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Low Hazard Dam General Permit Training

The DCR Dam Safety Division is introducing a revised general permit program. Several training opportunities are available to learn more about the general permit program.

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6 new Agricultural Cost-Share videos

Record cost-share funding is available for Virginia’s farmers. Learn more by viewing DCR’s VACS video series.

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License plate

Show support for - and help support - Virginia's 44 state parks and the great outdoors. Sign up for a the Virginia State Park license plate. It's $25 a year; all revenue goes to conservation in the parks.

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INSIGHTS

Found: long-lost plants

An Image Staff scientists rediscover plants not seen in decades and new populations of rare species. READ MORE

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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.