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This is your one-stop shop for news and information from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Use this page to make requests or to connect with a staff member in the agency’s Public Communications and Marketing Office.
News Releases
Take a hike on New Year’s Day in a Virginia State Park (December 15, 2021)ConserveVirginia tool updated (December 08, 2021)Four projects selected for Trail Access Grants in Virginia (December 07, 2021)Seven Bends State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (December 03, 2021)Clinch River State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (December 03, 2021)Virginia to offer nutrient management training this fall (November 04, 2021)Virginia offering $1.25 million in grants for dam safety projects (November 01, 2021)The Department of Conservation and Recreation Announces Land Conservation Grants to Protect 8,000 Acres (October 28, 2021)Nine projects selected for Recreational Trails Program grants in Virginia (October 07, 2021)Outreach campaign aims to inform Virginia dam owners (September 29, 2021)La campaña de difusión tiene como objetivo informar a los propietarios de presas de Virginia (September 29, 2021)Virginians are urged to prepare for brunt of hurricane season (September 03, 2021)First lottery deer hunts to be offered at Cowbane Prairie Natural Area Preserve in Augusta County (August 12, 2021)Virginia announces second round of flood preparedness grant opportunities (August 05, 2021)Virginia Outdoor Foundation funds park visits, career exploration for Richmond youth (July 23, 2021)DCR receives $1 million grant to spur implementation of living shorelines across Rural Coastal Virginia (July 22, 2021)Tropical Storm Elsa prompts Virginia State Parks closures (July 08, 2021)DCR to discuss Shenandoah Valley rail-trail study July 21 (July 08, 2021)Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens $7.5 million grant round (June 22, 2021)Proposals are being accepted for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program national grant competition (June 11, 2021)Virginia announces $4.8 million in land conservation grant awards (June 10, 2021)Virginia announces $18 million Community Flood Preparedness Fund grant round (June 04, 2021)More than $700,000 in state grants awarded for dam safety and flood protection (May 27, 2021)Virginia to offer agricultural nutrient management training in July (May 20, 2021)Three projects recommended for Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grants (April 28, 2021)Sky Meadows State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (April 28, 2021)Seven Virginia farms recognized for work to protect water quality (April 14, 2021)Community Flood Preparedness Fund draft grant manual available for public review (April 12, 2021)Virginia State Parks helping dark skies shine brightly (April 07, 2021)Twin Lakes State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (April 06, 2021)Proposals are being accepted for two recreation trail grant opportunities (April 01, 2021)First Landing State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (March 16, 2021)Open-space easement protects 286 acres on James River in Surry County (March 16, 2021)Virginians are urged to know their flood risk, protect their property during Flood Awareness Week, March 14-20 (March 02, 2021)Virginia State Parks names new manager for Shenandoah River, Seven Bends (February 22, 2021)Flood survivors are encouraged to share their stories ahead of Virginia Flood Awareness Week (February 09, 2021)Support conservation and recreation efforts with a tax-time contribution (January 29, 2021)Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps accepting applications (January 26, 2021)Expansion of Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve protects forest, strengthens ecosystem services (January 14, 2021)High Bridge to close for preventative maintenance (January 11, 2021)
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