LWCF grant round
DCR is accepting State and Local Assistance Program applications for parks and outdoor recreation projects for an estimated $7 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Applications are due by August 28 at 4 p.m.
Learn MorePublic comments - CFPF Round 6 draft manual
DCR is accepting public comments for the Round 6 Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF) draft manual. Public comments will be accepted until July 17, 2025 and may be submitted through the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Learn MoreNative plant finder
When you use native plants, which are naturally acclimated to our area, you save on fertilizer and chemical treatment costs. Use the native plant finder to find the perfect landscaping fit.
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Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians' lives.
As the state's lead conservation agency, DCR protects what Virginians care about – open space, clean water, natural habitat, safe infrastructure and access to the outdoors.