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Name:	Blackwater Scenic River Corridor Protection (withdrawn)
Category:	Open Spaces and Parks
Grant Round:	FY18
Acres:	164.5
Locality:	Isle of Wight County
Management Agency:
Owner:
ConserveVirginia:	None
Amount Awarded:	$57,761.00
Applicant:	Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Latitude:	36.83851189
Longitude:	-76.853487
Description:	DCR's Natural Heritage Program received a grant award of $57,761 to protect two miles of river frontage along the east bank of the Blackwater River, a state designated Scenic River. When combined with the adjacent, existing Antioch Pines Natural Area Preserve in Isle of Wight County, nearly five contiguous miles of river frontage "viewshed" along the east bank of the River would be protected. The project would protect forests of "very high" value, as well as the national champion overcup oak (Quercus lyrata). All riparian and bottomland forests present would be protected in perpetuity, thus contributing significantly to the preservation of this scenic and wild waterway as well as benefitting recreational users of the river. About half of the tract is an upland sandy soil ridge, which would be restored to longleaf pine as part of an ongoing partnership between DCR, DOF and several other agencies and organizations. This project was withdrawn.