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News Releases

More than $10.6 million in matching grants now available to Virginia dam owners (December 15, 2023)
2023 Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award winners announced (December 05, 2023)
Virginia to offer nutrient management training in January (November 16, 2023)
Seeking native plants? Try the Virginia Native Plant Finder. (November 02, 2023)
Nine projects selected for Recreational Trails Program grants (October 03, 2023)
Virginia announces availability of $103 million in flood preparedness grants and loans (September 15, 2023)
Unlock the karst mysteries underneath the Alleghany Highlands (July 25, 2023)
Virginia's Natural Bridge now under state ownership (June 30, 2023)
Farmers and Virginia’s water health to benefit in new fiscal year (June 28, 2023)
Virginia to offer agricultural nutrient management training in June (May 23, 2023)
Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve doubles in size (May 22, 2023)
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens $14.1 million grant round (May 16, 2023)
Small farm field days offer resources, funding to farmers statewide (May 02, 2023)
Pollinator-friendly solar energy gains ground in Virginia (April 17, 2023)
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park to host master plan public meeting (March 15, 2023)
2023 Recreational Trails Program grant round open (March 14, 2023)
2023 Recreational Trails Program grant round open (March 14, 2023)
Con la llegada de las lluvias de primavera y de la temporada de huracanes, a los residentes de Virginia les urgía conocer el riesgo de inundación y proteger sus propiedades (March 10, 2023)
With spring rains and hurricane season coming, Virginians urged to protect their property from flooding (March 02, 2023)
Six projects selected for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants (February 24, 2023)
Adventure Series Seeks Outdoor Enthusiasts (February 06, 2023)
Your tax refund can support outdoor recreation, biodiversity conservation (January 31, 2023)
Clinch River State Park to host master plan public meeting (January 19, 2023)
Department of Conservation and Recreation to conduct prescribed burn in Southampton County, Va. (January 03, 2023)

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Governor's News Releases

Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases New Virginia Outdoors Plan
Access to Outdoor Recreation a Top Priority for Virginians
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $14.4 Million in Land Conservation Grants
$14.4 million in Virginia Land Conservation Foundation funding to conserve 11,220 acres around the Commonwealth.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Dedicates Culpeper Battlefields State Park
Virginia’s newest state park, Culpeper Battlefields State Park, is the 43rd Virginia State Park.

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Contacts

Dave Neudeck
Communications and Marketing Director
804-786-5053, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov

Emi Endo
Senior Public Relations and Marketing Specialist
804-786-8442, emi.endo@dcr.virginia.gov.

Matt Sabas
Senior Public Relations and Marketing Specialist
804-786-2292, matthew.sabas@dcr.virginia.gov.

Kim Wells
Eastern State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

Starr Anderson
Western State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Web inquiries, contact:

Mary Bishop
Web Manager
804-786-3334, mary.bishop@dcr.virginia.gov