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Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens record $15.3 million grant round (June 03, 2025)Virginia invites applications for parks, outdoor recreation grants (June 02, 2025)The Nature Conservancy transfers 184 acres to Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, expanding Clinch River State Park (June 02, 2025)Governor Youngkin declares May 31 Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia (May 22, 2025)Virginia to offer nutrient management training in June and July 2025 (May 01, 2025)High Bridge Station opens at High Bridge Trail State Park (April 10, 2025)2025 Recreational Trails Program grant round open (March 11, 2025)Virginians urged to check flood risk, obtain flood insurance during Flood Awareness Week (March 05, 2025)Claytor Lake debris removal complete, state park resumes normal operation (March 03, 2025)Public information meetings for Sweet Run State Park to be held in March (February 25, 2025)Virginia State Parks volunteer numbers increase (February 12, 2025)Donors to Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund support accessible trails, biodiversity (January 27, 2025)2025 Chesapeake Bay watershed education grants open (January 21, 2025)
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