Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Shoreline restoration, an accessible boat launch and land conservation projects are among top winners. READ MORE
When heavy rain hits, flooding can happen fast. A street turns into a stream. A parking lot fills up. Water reaches homes and businesses far from any river or coastline. For years, many Virginians have dealt with this kind of flooding without clear maps to show where the risk exists. Now, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is changing that. READ MORE
If you're a Virginia farmer with a small cattle herd - between 20 and 49 head - there's great news for you. The Small Herd Initiative is still available, and it's designed to give your operation a major boost. READ MORE
For 38 years, taxpayers have directly supported outdoor recreation, natural area projects. READ MORE
Flooding is the most common and costly natural hazard in Virginia. The commonwealth is leading by example as flood risks increase due to climate changes, strengthening how state agencies plan, build and maintain facilities in flood-prone areas. READ MORE
Camp Branch Wetlands Natural Area Preserve protects habitat for significantly rare species. READ MOREcr300.jpg)
DCR adds more than 100 acres of longleaf pines to southeast Virginia. READ MORE
Profitable farms create healthier watersheds. In this interview, Bob Waring of Brandon Farms and Virginia Tech Agronomist Dr. Hunter Frame discuss water management challenges on Brandon Farms, maximizing per acre profit, nutrient use efficiency, regenerative agriculture, best management practices and cost-share programs that benefit Virginia’s farms. READ MORE
From millipedes burrowing under logs to bees buzzing in cactus flowers, DCR zoologists made surprising discoveries in 2025. READ MORE
Bundle up, get outside, and let curiosity run wild with these fun ways to get your kids excited about the wonders of winter. READ MORE
