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$5 million in matching grants now available to Virginia dam owners (December 18, 2024)Governor Youngkin Announces Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award Winners (December 13, 2024)Virginia to offer nutrient management training in January (November 18, 2024)New map of mussel hotspots created (October 17, 2024)Public information meeting for High Bridge Trail State Park to be held Oct. 21 (October 15, 2024)Public comment meeting for Lake Anna State Park to be held Oct. 17 (October 10, 2024)13 species added to Virginia Invasive Plant Species List (October 08, 2024)Seven projects selected for Recreational Trails Program grants (September 23, 2024)Virginia announces fifth round of flood preparedness grants (September 12, 2024)Protected Crow’s Nest peninsula grows by 200 acres (July 10, 2024)Virginia allocates record $207 million for soil and water conservation (June 27, 2024)Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens $13.5 million grant round (June 12, 2024)Governor Youngkin declares May 31 Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia (May 23, 2024)Virginia to offer nutrient management training in June (May 02, 2024)Clinch River State Park expands in Russell County (April 24, 2024)Project to protect 1,900 acres of forest in Southeast Virginia receives federal grant (April 23, 2024)Virginia announces new grant opportunity for conservation, recreation near military bases (April 01, 2024)April is Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month in Virginia (March 28, 2024)Virginia announces $53.9 million in Community Flood Preparedness Fund awards (March 20, 2024)2024 Recreational Trails Program grant round open (March 12, 2024)Virginians urged to know their flood risk, protect their property from flooding during Flood Awareness Week (March 01, 2024)Shenandoah Valley natural area restoration efforts expand (February 16, 2024)New funding for parks, outdoor recreation projects available (February 15, 2024)Virginia State Parks campgrounds reopen March 4 with burn restrictions in effect through April 30 (February 15, 2024)Virginia announces $12.5 million in funds available through the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (February 12, 2024)Tax-time donations benefit biodiversity conservation, outdoor recreation (February 01, 2024)Master plan public meeting to be held for Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park (January 30, 2024)Master Plan public meeting to be held for Lake Anna State Park (January 16, 2024)
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