$5 million in dam safety matching grants
Owners of the commonwealth’s more than 2,500 regulated dams may now apply for matching grants from the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund. Applications due February 28.
Learn MoreCommunity Flood Preparedness Fund
The fund was established to provide support for regions and localities across Virginia to reduce the impacts of flooding, including flooding driven by climate change. Grant round 5 now open. Applications due Jan. 24, 2025.
Learn MoreNonpoint source pollution
Some pollution comes from many diffuse sources - lawns, farms, city streets, etc. Rainfall flushes it into streams, rivers and even the Chesapeake. Help fight it.
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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.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Natural Heritage scientists find rare species on (and below) the ground. READ MORE
