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News Releases
820 acres supporting old-growth forest protected in Giles and Bland counties (December 31, 2020)Land acquisition in Gloucester County paves way for Virginia’s 40th state park (December 22, 2020)Expansion of Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve provides a boost for migratory bird habitat on Virginia’s Eastern Shore (December 09, 2020)Land acquisitions expand Clinch River State Park (November 19, 2020)Virginia offering $1 million in grants for dam safety and floodplain projects (November 09, 2020)Exhibit showcases beauty of Virginia scenic rivers (October 30, 2020)Virginia to offer nutrient management training in December (October 26, 2020)Virginia State Parks offers free geo-referenced maps with Avenza (October 08, 2020)Virtual public meeting scheduled Oct. 21 for Natural Bridge State Park master plan (October 05, 2020)Virginia, North Carolina officials reaffirm partnership to protect the Albemarle-Pamlico watershed (September 23, 2020)Proposals are being accepted for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants (September 15, 2020)Newest LOVEwork to be unveiled at Natural Bridge State Park (September 14, 2020)Federal flood insurance now available in Cheriton (August 13, 2020)Land acquisition expands High Bridge Trail State Park, Next Stop: Pamplin (July 30, 2020)Mason Neck State Park to close temporarily (July 28, 2020)Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve to close for repairs due to trespass and unauthorized use (July 24, 2020)Volunteers at Pocahontas State Park gear up thanks to REI (July 22, 2020)Globally rare Shenandoah Valley sinkhole ponds protected at Virginia’s newest natural area preserve (July 09, 2020)Conservation agency, land trust complete project to protect 66 acres in Floyd County (July 08, 2020)Governor Northam declares June as Scenic Rivers Month (June 29, 2020)Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve to reopen June 24 (June 18, 2020)The Channels Natural Area Preserve to reopen this week with limited parking (June 09, 2020)Cabins and lodges reopen June 11 at Virginia State Parks (June 05, 2020)Virginia State Parks opens more beaches for recreation activities (May 29, 2020)Governor Northam declares May 31 Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia (May 28, 2020)Virginia Cave Board discourages caving during COVID-19 (May 20, 2020)Obey parking rules, respect nature at Virginia natural area preserves (May 15, 2020)Virginia State Parks plans gradual reopening of park amenities, encourages visitors to ‘know before they go’ (May 14, 2020)Virginia State Parks Blaze New Trails Online for National Parks to Kids Day (May 11, 2020)Virginia State Parks set goal to reopen campgrounds May 22 (May 08, 2020)Westmoreland State Park to close temporarily (May 07, 2020)Augusta County caves protected as Virginia’s 64th natural area preserve (April 16, 2020)Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve to close due to COVID-19 (April 09, 2020)The Channels Natural Area Preserve to close due to COVID-19 (April 02, 2020)Virginia State Parks remain open for day-use activities (March 25, 2020)Natural Bridge State Park public meeting postponed (March 12, 2020)Governor Northam announces Virginia Flood Awareness Week (March 09, 2020)Virginia Encourages Development of Sustainable Solar Facilities (March 02, 2020)Public meeting scheduled March 18 for Natural Bridge State Park master plan (February 28, 2020)Virginia State Parks Stimulated More Than $286 Million in Visitor Spending in 2019 (February 27, 2020)Virginia State Parks to host annual gift show March 10-11 (February 24, 2020)Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps seeks applicants (February 11, 2020)Consider a tax-time contribution to benefit recreation, conservation (February 06, 2020)Virginia adds 136 acres to Deep Run Ponds Natural Area Preserve (January 28, 2020)Department of Conservation and Recreation names new Planning and Recreation Resources director (January 15, 2020)
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