Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Dedicated rangers and staff of Virginia State Parks, along with DCR law enforcement officers, were included in the inauguration parade for Virginia’s 75th governor. READ MORE
Staff scientists rediscover plants not seen in decades and new populations of rare species. READ MORE
Thanks to partners including The Conservation Fund, the viewshed around a popular hiking summit in Floyd is further protected. READ MORE
DCR celebrates ongoing progress and improvements in 2025. Through expansion of and increased access to public lands, preservation of history, improvements to conservation planning and more, DCR continues to carry out its mission to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy. Here are some highlights from the past year. READ MORE
It’s not every day that a park expands by 20% with the potential of increasing recreational activities. However, Caledon State Park has reached that milestone this year by acquiring Lake Caledon.. READ MORE
The Virginia State Parks system has expanded to 44 parks with the opening of Hayfields State Park on Oct. 20. READ MORE
State agencies are working together on a new deer management program that provides conservation-driven hunting opportunities. 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
