VLCF Funded Projects

Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.

Name:	Deep Run Ponds NAP Addition
Category:	Natural Area Preservation
Grant Round:	FY17
Acres:	124
Locality:	Rockingham County
Management Agency:
Owner:
ConserveVirginia:	None
Amount Awarded:	$574,600.00
Applicant:	Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Latitude:	38.26441229
Longitude:	-78.769604
Description:	The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club utilized a grant of $574,600 to acquire this 124-acre parcel that lies along the west flank of Shenandoah National Park, adding to the Deep Run Ponds Natural Area Preserve. This preserve in Rockingham County is one of the largest remaining Shenandoah Valley sinkhole pond systems in Virginia. These sinkhole ponds comprise one of Virginia's most unusual and conservation-worthy ecosystems and support an interesting assemblage of rare plants and animals. The adjoining Natural Area Preserve protects outstanding biodiversity, including two globally rare and federally listed plant species.