VLCF Funded Projects

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:	Deep Run Ponds Natural Area Preserve – Battlefield Addition tract (FY23)
Category:	Natural Area Preservation
Grant Round:	FY23
Acres:	110.00
Locality:	Rockingham County
Management Agency:	Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of Natural Heritage
Owner:	State
ConserveVirginia:	Natural Habitat & Ecosystem Diversity, Protected Landscapes Resilience
Amount Awarded:	$453,800.00
Applicant:	Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of Natural Heritage
Latitude:	38.292104
Longitude:	-78.764712
Description:	DCR’s Natural Heritage Program seeks $453,800 in VLCF funds to support the Deep Run Ponds Natural Area Preserve – Battlefield addition tract acquisition. The purchase of 100 acres that adjoin the Preserve and overlap the core area of the Port Republic Civil War Battlefield will also support two globally rare natural communities and four rare plant species – two of which are state and federally listed as threatened or endangered. Although partially protected by an easement, the acquisition of this acreage will substantially improve long-term protections by removing a building footprint, expanding wetland buffers, restricting incompatible forest management practices, and creating opportunities for ecological restoration. This acquisition will improve the long-term resiliency of one of Virginia’s most outstanding B1-ranked conservation sites and protect a globally significant National Audubon Society Important Bird Area.
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