Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | Eastern Branch Restoration Park |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY17 |
| Acres: | 9.12 |
| Locality: | City of Virginia Beach |
| Management Agency: | City of Virginia Beach |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | None |
| Amount Awarded: | $141,525.00 |
| Applicant: | Living River Restoration Trust |
| Latitude: | 36.82389279 |
| Longitude: | -76.182668 |
| Description: | The Living River Restoration Trust (LRRT) received a grant award of $141,525 in VLCF funding to help acquire an 9.12-acre tract on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River. The property was subsequently conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach. Located in Virginia's most populated city, Virginia Beach, the site was threatened by development. In partnership with Virginia Beach, the property has now become a nature park with kayak launch and hiking trail. The kayak launch now provides direct access onto the Eastern Branch Elizabeth River Water Trail, part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network. Protecting this parcel from development ensures the integrity of the scenic view along the water trail and from Carolanne Farms Park, located just across the river. |
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