Press releases
Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.
- Take a hike on New Year’s Day in a Virginia State Park (December 15, 2021)
- ConserveVirginia tool updated (December 08, 2021)
- Four projects selected for Trail Access Grants in Virginia (December 07, 2021)
- Seven Bends State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (December 03, 2021)
- Clinch River State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (December 03, 2021)
- Virginia to offer nutrient management training this fall (November 04, 2021)
- Virginia offering $1.25 million in grants for dam safety projects (November 01, 2021)
- The Department of Conservation and Recreation Announces Land Conservation Grants to Protect 8,000 Acres (October 28, 2021)
- Nine projects selected for Recreational Trails Program grants in Virginia (October 07, 2021)
- Outreach campaign aims to inform Virginia dam owners (September 29, 2021)
- La campaña de difusión tiene como objetivo informar a los propietarios de presas de Virginia (September 29, 2021)
- Virginians are urged to prepare for brunt of hurricane season (September 03, 2021)
- First lottery deer hunts to be offered at Cowbane Prairie Natural Area Preserve in Augusta County (August 12, 2021)
- Virginia announces second round of flood preparedness grant opportunities (August 05, 2021)
- Virginia Outdoor Foundation funds park visits, career exploration for Richmond youth (July 23, 2021)
- DCR receives $1 million grant to spur implementation of living shorelines across Rural Coastal Virginia (July 22, 2021)
- Tropical Storm Elsa prompts Virginia State Parks closures (July 08, 2021)
- DCR to discuss Shenandoah Valley rail-trail study July 21 (July 08, 2021)
- Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens $7.5 million grant round (June 22, 2021)
- Proposals are being accepted for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program national grant competition (June 11, 2021)
- Virginia announces $4.8 million in land conservation grant awards (June 10, 2021)
- Virginia announces $18 million Community Flood Preparedness Fund grant round (June 04, 2021)
- More than $700,000 in state grants awarded for dam safety and flood protection (May 27, 2021)
- Virginia to offer agricultural nutrient management training in July (May 20, 2021)
- Three projects recommended for Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grants (April 28, 2021)
- Sky Meadows State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (April 28, 2021)
- Seven Virginia farms recognized for work to protect water quality (April 14, 2021)
- Community Flood Preparedness Fund draft grant manual available for public review (April 12, 2021)
- Virginia State Parks helping dark skies shine brightly (April 07, 2021)
- Twin Lakes State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (April 06, 2021)
- Proposals are being accepted for two recreation trail grant opportunities (April 01, 2021)
- First Landing State Park to host virtual master plan public meeting (March 16, 2021)
- Open-space easement protects 286 acres on James River in Surry County (March 16, 2021)
- Virginians are urged to know their flood risk, protect their property during Flood Awareness Week, March 14-20 (March 02, 2021)
- Virginia State Parks names new manager for Shenandoah River, Seven Bends (February 22, 2021)
- Flood survivors are encouraged to share their stories ahead of Virginia Flood Awareness Week (February 09, 2021)
- Support conservation and recreation efforts with a tax-time contribution (January 29, 2021)
- Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps accepting applications (January 26, 2021)
- Expansion of Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve protects forest, strengthens ecosystem services (January 14, 2021)
- High Bridge to close for preventative maintenance (January 11, 2021)
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