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VFRIS: DCR's Flood Risk Tool Refreshed for 2025

By Matt SabasPosted March 13, 2025

An ImageVFRIS has undergone a refresh for 2025 and now integrates data from dozens of trusted sources, offering a wealth of information that can be layered on top of a location’s flood risk. READ MORE

Four decades in conservation: Darryl Glover

By Haley RodgersPosted February 25, 2025

An ImageDCR is proud to celebrate Darryl Glover’s extraordinary — and ongoing — work to conserve and protect precious natural resources.     READ MORE

Engineers Week: Spotlighting DCR Dam Safety Engineer Andrea Henry, PE

By Matt SabasPosted February 19, 2025

An ImageEngineers with DCR’s Dam Safety Division work to ensure that the over 2,500 dams in the state are properly and safely designed, built, operated and maintained. Learn more from Andrea Henry, PE, DCR’s Region 1 Dam Safety Engineer. READ MORE

Fact-checking 3 myths about flood insurance

By Matt SabasPosted September 30, 2024

An ImageOnly 3% of Virginians currently maintain flood insurance, with many remaining uninsured due to misconceptions about their flood risk. Let’s correct some common myths surrounding flood insurance. 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
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