Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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You can make a difference for Virginia's natural areas by contributing a portion of your state tax refund to the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund. The fund is used to acquire natural areas for conservation and to develop recreational facilities for public outdoor recreation. READ MORE
Explore some of the significant Black history sites along the middle section of the James River, from Powhatan to Lynchburg. READ MORE
Located between Wise and Dickenson counties is where 17 miles of varied landscape nestles the Pound River. On July 1, 2020, 17 miles of the Pound River was designated as a Virginia Scenic River. READ MORE
Virginia Beach photographer Erik Moore finds unlimited inspiration on this coastal river. His image, “Rose Mallow Sunrise,” won the Rivers and Waterways category of the 2020 Virginia Vistas photo contest. READ MORE
The designations coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Virginia Scenic Rivers Program. The program's intent is to recognize rivers with outstanding scenic, recreational, historical and natural qualities. READ MORE
