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: | Moores Creek Land Acquisition |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY23 |
| Acres: | 8.60 |
| Locality: | City of Charlottesville |
| Management Agency: | City of Charlottesville |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | Natural Habitat & Ecosystem Diversity, Floodplains & Flooding Resilience, Scenic Preservation |
| Amount Awarded: | $175,000.00 |
| Applicant: | City of Charlottesville |
| Latitude: | 38.009665 |
| Longitude: | -78.515196 |
| Description: | The 8.6 acres of land to be purchased with a VLCF grant would become a City of Charlottesville Park and be open daily. The property is across Moores Creek from Azalea Park, and purchase would protect the site from development, thus retaining the scenic view of open space/natural area from Azalea Park. The property also helps complete the greenbelt around the City as a buffer from County development. The property is currently being used as a community garden, and the City will work to continue that use as well as incorporating a bicycle pump track and trails and bridges on the property. Plans are also in place along Moores Creek for stream restoration, improved public fishing and swimming access, and wildlife viewing. |
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