Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
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: | Mayo Island |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY23 |
| Acres: | 14.50 |
| Locality: | City of Richmond |
| Management Agency: | Capital Region Land Conservancy |
| Owner: | Private |
| ConserveVirginia: | Floodplains & Flooding Resilience, Cultural & Historic Preservation, Scenic Preservation |
| Amount Awarded: | $1,500,000.00 |
| Applicant: | Capital Region Land Conservancy |
| Latitude: | 37.529320 |
| Longitude: | -77.433245 |
| Description: | Capital Region Land Conservancy seeks $2 million from VLCF to purchase the 14-acre Mayo Island property, located in the James River in Richmond. Since the 1980s, the City has sought this property for a park. CRLC has negotiated a purchase agreement with the owners and satisfied many of the contingences that previously were hurdles. Combined funding between the Community Flood Preparedness Fund, VLCF, and the State Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund will allow this most important component of the Richmond Riverfront Plan to be completed. Together, these funding sources will leverage a significant investment into the outdoor recreation economy in downtown Richmond. |
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