Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Matt Sabas is a Senior Public Relations and Marketing Specialist with the DCR Public Communications and Marketing Office. In this role, he works closely with the DCR divisions of Soil & Water Conservation, Dam Safety, Floodplain Management, and the Office Environmental Education to develop, implement, and evaluate regional and statewide marketing and public relations activities.
Matt has eight years’ experience implementing strategic communications campaigns on behalf of clients in the agriculture, chemical, and energy industries. Prior to joining DCR, Matt was the Senior Director of Communications & Public Affairs at the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) and worked for five years as a research director with the White House Writers Group. Earlier in his career, Matt held policy and research positions at think tanks based in Washington, D.C. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of William & Mary and currently resides in Richmond, VA.
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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
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
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
Virginia’s rivers, streams and the Chesapeake Bay are some of the Commonwealth’s most treasured natural resources. Keeping them clean and healthy is imperative for not only the environment, but Virginia’s economy and farmers. That’s where the Water Quality Improvement Fund comes in. READ MORE
The Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) is committed to supporting commercial vegetable and agronomic crop production by conducting state-of-the art research into cover crops, fertilizers, soil tillage and soil management. READ MORE
Recognizing farmers' contributions to protecting Virginia's waterways this National Water Quality Month. READ MORE
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in Virginia. From hurricanes and tropical storms to spring downpours and flash floods, flooding remains a serious risk year-round. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to safeguard your life and property. READ MORE
When Bruce and Katherine Johnson purchased Dragonfly Farms just west of Louisa, they confronted severely eroded soils and degraded conditions after years of corn and soybean row-cropping, motivating them to stabilize the soil, create a productive farming system, and transform the property into a model for regenerative practices. READ MORE
Vanessa Sandin is a role model for new farmers aiming to minimize their impact on the Chesapeake Bay. READ MORE
For the fourth year in a row, record-breaking cost-share assistance is available for farmers through the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program (VACS). READ MORE
