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: | South Garden International LLC Public Access Land Expansion |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY21 Round 2 |
| Acres: | 99 |
| Locality: | Gloucester County |
| Management Agency: | Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | Floodplains & Flooding Resilience |
| Amount Awarded: | $312,000.00 |
| Applicant: | Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority |
| Latitude: | 37.326002 |
| Longitude: | -76.437178 |
| Description: | MPCBPAA was able to acquire and conserve 99 acres in Gloucester County that doubles the size of public access to state waters of the Middle Peninsula region for residents and visitors. This fee-simple acquisition is adjacent to 96 acres of existing MPCBPAA recreational resources and thus expands recreational interests and conserved land in this area, adding additional opportunities for water access. The property provides a space for scientific research and nature observation to encourage preservation of pristine landscape and ultimately coincides with MPCBPAA efforts and interests to acquire land and to advance the mission of the MPCBPAA. This property will be open daily for public waterfront access. The property is in the Floodplains and Flooding Resilience category of ConserveVirginia. |
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