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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Darryl Glover, Deputy Agency Director for Dam Safety, Floodplain Management and Soil and Water Conservation for Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
To celebrate DCR Deputy Agency Director Darryl Glover’s 40 years of state service, we are highlighting his impactful career in conservation.
Glover is a renowned conservation leader whose vision, expertise and commitment have advanced the health of Virginia's soil and water resources.
After earning his degree in geological sciences from Cornell University, he began what is now a 40-year career in conservation.
Darryl Glover accepts his 40 Years of Service plaque from Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Matthew Wells
Glover has served multiple Virginia agencies, assuming positions of greater and greater responsibility, thanks to his conservation acumen and exceptional leadership skills, including:
A tireless advocate for water quality, at DEQ, Glover directed Virginia's water monitoring program and the federally required water quality monitoring and assessment report, providing program oversight and guidance.
He also led development of the agricultural section of the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) and its initial biannual milestones, engaging stakeholders from 31 local SWCDs, farmers and agriculture representatives and conservationists in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
To further safeguard the state’s natural resources, Glover undertook a comprehensive multiyear effort with the Agricultural BMP Technical Advisory Committee to make DCR's agriculture incentives more flexible and innovative for agricultural producers.
Throughout his years of service, Glover has always used opportunities to share knowledge and help others become the next generation of conservation leaders.
Glover’s passion, leadership and results have garnered numerous awards, including the following:
More on the awards:
The University of Virginia’s Gerald P. McCarthy Award for Leadership in Environmental Conflict Resolution honors an individual who fosters collaboration and has taken a leadership role in preserving and protecting Virginia's environment.
In a career marked by many honors, Glover’s deep commitment to Virginia’s 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts made his induction to the Southeast Region Conservation Hall of Fame in 2023 particularly meaningful.
DCR is proud to celebrate Darryl Glover’s extraordinary — and ongoing — work to conserve and protect precious natural resources.
Senior PR & Marketing Specialist Matt Sabas contributed to this post.
Categories
Dam Safety | Dam Safety and Floodplains | Flood Resilience | Floodplain Management | Soil and Water Conservation
Tags
dams | flood control | flood resilience | nutrient management
