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2025 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards

By Emi EndoPosted April 08, 2025

An ImageA project with new public trails around Riverview Farm Park is among the state’s award winners. READ MORE

2024: Year in Review

By Emi EndoPosted December 30, 2024

An ImageHighlights from DCR’s work to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy this year. READ MORE

2023: Year in Review

By Emi EndoPosted December 28, 2023

An ImageHow did DCR work to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy in 2023? Read about the year’s accomplishments. READ MORE

New trails improve public outdoor access

By Emi EndoPosted June 02, 2023

An ImageTwo trails that opened recently were made possible by recreation grants through DCR. READ MORE

Five reasons to take the Virginia Outdoors Survey right now

By Rebecca JonesPosted July 25, 2022

An ImageLet your voice be heard in the next Virginia Outdoors Plan READ MORE

A lost hotel, reclaimed

By Rebecca JonesPosted July 12, 2022

An ImageRestoration of a historic Inn at New River State Park is nearing completion. When it reopens, it will be the only inn in the Virginia State Park system. READ MORE

Meet Frank Stovall Deputy Director of Operations

By Emi EndoPosted January 18, 2022

An ImageFrank Stovall, former deputy executive director at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation in Williamsburg, recently joined the Department of Conservation and Recreation as its new deputy director of operations. READ MORE

Scenic rivers: More than just pretty places

By Julie BuchananPosted November 22, 2021

An ImageVirginia scenic river designation could be a tool to protect quality fish habitat, according to VCU study. READ MORE

A Simple Way to Support the Outdoors at Tax Time

By Janel FullerPosted April 05, 2021

An ImageYou can make a difference for Virginia’s natural areas by contributing a portion of your state tax refund to the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund. The fund is used to acquire natural areas for conservation and to develop recreational facilities for public outdoor recreation. READ MORE

Black History Along the Middle James River

By Julie BuchananPosted February 16, 2021

An ImageExplore some of the significant Black history sites along the middle section of the James River, from Powhatan to Lynchburg. READ MORE

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