Press releases
Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.
- $5 million in matching grants now available to Virginia dam owners (December 18, 2024)
- Governor Youngkin Announces Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award Winners (December 13, 2024)
- Virginia to offer nutrient management training in January (November 18, 2024)
- New map of mussel hotspots created (October 17, 2024)
- Public information meeting for High Bridge Trail State Park to be held Oct. 21 (October 15, 2024)
- Public comment meeting for Lake Anna State Park to be held Oct. 17 (October 10, 2024)
- 13 species added to Virginia Invasive Plant Species List (October 08, 2024)
- Seven projects selected for Recreational Trails Program grants (September 23, 2024)
- Virginia announces fifth round of flood preparedness grants (September 12, 2024)
- Protected Crow’s Nest peninsula grows by 200 acres (July 10, 2024)
- Virginia allocates record $207 million for soil and water conservation (June 27, 2024)
- Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens $13.5 million grant round (June 12, 2024)
- Governor Youngkin declares May 31 Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia (May 23, 2024)
- Virginia to offer nutrient management training in June (May 02, 2024)
- Clinch River State Park expands in Russell County (April 24, 2024)
- Project to protect 1,900 acres of forest in Southeast Virginia receives federal grant (April 23, 2024)
- Virginia announces new grant opportunity for conservation, recreation near military bases (April 01, 2024)
- April is Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month in Virginia (March 28, 2024)
- Virginia announces $53.9 million in Community Flood Preparedness Fund awards (March 20, 2024)
- 2024 Recreational Trails Program grant round open (March 12, 2024)
- Virginians urged to know their flood risk, protect their property from flooding during Flood Awareness Week (March 01, 2024)
- Shenandoah Valley natural area restoration efforts expand (February 16, 2024)
- New funding for parks, outdoor recreation projects available (February 15, 2024)
- Virginia State Parks campgrounds reopen March 4 with burn restrictions in effect through April 30 (February 15, 2024)
- Virginia announces $12.5 million in funds available through the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (February 12, 2024)
- Tax-time donations benefit biodiversity conservation, outdoor recreation (February 01, 2024)
- Master plan public meeting to be held for Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park (January 30, 2024)
- Master Plan public meeting to be held for Lake Anna State Park (January 16, 2024)
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