Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
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: | Carvins Cove Connector |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY18 |
| Acres: | 242 |
| Locality: | Roanoke County |
| Management Agency: | Roanoke County |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | None |
| Amount Awarded: | $69,980.00 |
| Applicant: | Roanoke County |
| Latitude: | 37.33913845 |
| Longitude: | -80.037675 |
| Description: | This multifaceted project, partially funded by a $69,980 VLCF grant, resulted in the acquisition by Roanoke County of a total of 242 acres near the intersection of Timberview and Dutch Oven Roads and along the Virginia Deer trail to provide a trailhead and parking facilities, facilitating public use of the trail. The project creates a connecting trail between the Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail and the trails within Carvins Cove Nature Reserve. In addition, the project contains 3,600' of frontage along Mason Creek, allowing for possible public fishing, wading and kayaking in the future. |
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