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Dam Safety & Floodplain Management

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    • Dam Safety - A message to dam owners - Get ready for hurricane season
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    • Dam Safety - A message to dam owners
    • Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grants and Loans Round 4 Applications
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    • Virginia Flood Protection Master Plan
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    • Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve Volunteer Information
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    • Natural Communities of Virginia
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    • Tidal Wetlands
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    • Natural Communities of Virginia
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    • Bald Cypress - Tupelo Swamps
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    • Floodplain Ponds and Pools
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    • Riverside Prairies
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    • Montane Depression Swamps and Ponds
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    • Pond Pine Woodlands and Pocosins
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    • Statistics
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    • Summary of Procedures for Collection & Analysis of Vegetation Data
    • High-Elevation Forests, Grasslands, and Rock Outcrops
    • Spruce and Fir Forests
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    • Northern Hardwood Forests
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    • High-Elevation Cove Forests
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    • Montane Dry and Dry-Mesic Calcareous Forests
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    • Basic Oak - Hickory Forests
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    • Montane Mixed Oak and Oak - Hickory Forests
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    • Carolina Hemlock Forests
    • Low-elevation Woodlands, Barrens and Rock Outcrops
    • Pine - Oak / Heath Woodlands
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    • Mountain / Piedmont Cliffs
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    • Mountain / Piedmont Acidic Woodlands
    • Mountain / Piedmont Basic Woodlands
    • Central Appalachian Shale Barrens
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    • Ultramafic Woodlands and Barrens
    • Low-Elevation Outcrop Barrens
    • Piedmont Granitic Flatrocks
    • Piedmont Oak - Hickory Woodlands, Savannas and Grasslands
    • Maritime Zone Communities
    • Maritime Dune Grasslands
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    • Maritime Dune Woodlands
    • Maritime Upland Forests
    • Terrestrial System
    • Sandy Woodlands of the Coastal Plain & Outer Piedmont
    • Sandhill and Fluvial Terrace Woodlands
    • Loblolly Pine Savannas
    • Table of Contents
    • Gallery
    • Community Ecology Program
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    • Natural Heritage Data Explorer Training Videos
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    • Noxious Weed Assessment Tool
    • Solar Site Pollinator-Smart-Benefits
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    • Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve
    • Natural Areas and Prescribed Fire
    • Protection Section
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    • Natural Heritage Publications
    • Rare Species and Communities
    • Rare Species Sighting Form
    • Natural Heritage Data Explorer / Land Conservation Data Explorer Redirect
    • Natural Areas Registry
    • Riparian Forest Buffers
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    • Save the Monarch butterfly
    • Species Habitat Modeling
    • Virginia Solar Site Native Plant Finder
    • Special Activities, Hunting Opportunities
    • Program Staff
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    • Native Plants for Conservation, Restoration and Landscaping - VA Physiographic Provinces
    • The Virginia Cave and Karst Trail
    • Virginia ConservationVision Agricultural Model
    • Virginia ConservationVision Cultural Resource Preservation Index
    • Virginia ConservationVision Forest Conservation Values Model
    • VA ConservationVision
    • Virginia ConservationVision Potential Rare Species Richness
    • Virginia ConservationVision Recreation Access Model 2019
    • Virginia ConservationVision Nature-based Recreation Access Model 2021
    • Virginia ConservationVision Recreation Access Model FAQ
    • Virginia ConservationVision Natural Landscape Needs Assessment
    • Virginia ConservationVision Vulnerability Model
    • Virginia ConservationVision Watershed Impact Model
    • The Flora of Virginia Project
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    • Board member resources
    • Virginia Cave Board Introduction
    • Virginia Cave Board Members
    • Virginia Cave Board Minutes
    • Virginia Cave Board Newsletter
    • Virginia Cave Protection Act
    • 10 Questions About the VA Cave Board
    • A Resident's Guide to Sinkholes
    • Living with Sinkholes
    • A Cave owner's Survival Guide
    • Virginia Cave Board - Whitenose Syndrome
    • Natural Heritage Plan
    • Virginia Wetlands Catalog

Recreational Planning

  • Recreational Planning
    • Recreation Planning
    • American Battlefield Protection Program Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants
    • Adding Value to Your Community
    • Contact Planning and Recreation Resources
    • Master Planning for Clinch River State Park
    • Design and Construction
    • Recreation Oriented Grants
    • Greenways and Trails Toolbox
    • Planning and Implementation
    • Greenway Resources for Planners
    • Greenways
    • Greenways and Trails
    • High Bridge Trail State Park Master Plan
    • Lake Anna State Park Master Plan
    • Local Trails
    • Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
    • Machicomoco State Park Master Plan
    • State Park Master Plans
    • National Millennium Trails in Virginia
    • National Trails in Virginia
    • Trails Program Publications
    • Rail Trails and Rail Crossings
    • Virginia Scenic Resources
    • The Lower Appomattox River Offers Something for Everyone
    • Supporting Catoctin Creek Through Conservation
    • How Richmonders Rescued the Scenic Falls of the James
    • Maury River Majesty
    • The Heavy Weight of the Pound River
    • The Rappahannock: Free-Flowing and Fun
    • Virginia's Scenic Rivers - Time Spent on the Tye
    • Master Planning for Shenandoah River State Park
    • Shenandoah Valley Rail-Trail Feasibility Study
    • Guidance on Signs
    • Sweet Run State Park Master Plan
    • Scenic Rivers Program Background
    • Scenic Rivers Program Designation Benefits and Process
    • A Guide to Citizen Involvement in the Scenic River Designation Process
    • Scenic Rivers Program Evaluation Criteria
    • Scenic Rivers Program FAQ
    • Virginia Scenic Rivers Program
    • Scenic Rivers Study Reports
    • Virginia's State Trails Advisory Committee
    • Southwest Virginia Museum State Park Master Plan
    • Trail Access Grants Program
    • GIS Data and Mapping
    • Trail Organizations
    • Beaches to Bluegrass Trail
    • Virginia Recreational Trails Program
    • James River Heritage Trail
    • DCR and Trails
    • Virginia Byways
    • Virginia Trails
    • Most Needed Facilities for Outdoor Recreation Across Virginia
    • Participation in Outdoor Recreation Activities Across Virginia
    • 2020 Outdoor Recreation Survey
    • Virginia Outdoors Plan
    • VOP Mapper Disclaimer
    • Water Access, Trails and Blueways

State Parks

  • State Parks
    • Virginia State Parks
    • Accessibility in your parks
    • Virginia State Parks Adventure Series
    • All-Terrain Wheelchairs
    • Find a Virginia State Park by amenities
    • Virginia Service and Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps Program
    • Articles
    • Know Before You Go: Virginia State Parks
    • Your Backyard Classrooms
    • Bear Creek Lake
    • Belle Isle
    • Recreate Responsibly at Virginia State Parks
    • Bike Your Park Day in Virginia State Parks
    • Mountain Biking
    • Biking trails and bike rentals
    • Birding in Virginia State Parks
    • Black History Month at Virginia State Parks
    • Virginia State Parks Blog RSS
    • Blogs
    • Boat rentals
    • Boating
    • Cabin Rental Fees
    • Cabin layouts
    • Cabins at Virginia State Parks
    • Reservations, cancellations and transfers
    • Caledon
    • Camp Host and Park Host
    • Camping as an activity
    • Camping Rental Fees
    • Camping with kids
    • Camping and campgrounds
    • Careers
    • Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
    • Cedar Crest Center
    • Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum
    • Chippokes
    • The Civil War and Virginia State Parks
    • Claytor Lake
    • Clean the Bay Day in Virginia State Parks
    • Clinch River State Park Dedication Media Kit
    • Clinch River
    • Virginia State Park Closures
    • Cove Ridge Center
    • Virginia State Parks Closure
    • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Response to Potential COVID-19 Exposures for Virginia State Parks Staff
    • Know Before You Go: Virginia State Parks
    • Culpeper Battlefields State Park Dedication Media Kit
    • Culpeper Battlefields State Park
    • Cultural Heritage Sites Sign-up
    • Virginia Cultural Heritage Sites Directory
    • Customer Loyalty Program
    • Daniel Boone Center Events
    • Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center
    • International Dark Sky Parks
    • Douthat
    • Earth Day
    • Equipment Rental Fees
    • Event Impacts Calendar
    • Fairy Stone
    • All About Fairy Stones
    • Fall Virginia State Parks Getaways
    • Fall in Virginia State Parks
    • Falling Springs Falls
    • False Cape tram
    • False Cape
    • Family and group lodging
    • FAQs
    • Featured Programs
    • Virginia State Parks Map
    • Firewood quarantine
    • First Landing
    • First Day Hikes Media Kit
    • First Day Hikes in Virginia State Parks
    • Fish Virginia First Trail
    • Fishing in Virginia State Parks
    • Fall Foliage Report for Central Virginia State Parks
    • Fall Foliage Report for Coastal Virginia State Parks
    • Fall Foliage Report for Northern Virginia State Parks
    • Fall Foliage Report for Western Virginia State Parks
    • Fall Foliage Report for Virginia State Parks
    • Friend groups
    • Fun Facts
    • Fun and Learning from home
    • Geocache adventure game - Travel Bug Hotels
    • Geocaching and GPS activities
    • Geocaching and Letterboxing
    • Get your gear, then come here
    • Field Trips - Get Outdoors at Virginia State Parks
    • Virginia State Parks Gift Certificates
    • Girl Scouts Love Virginia State Parks
    • Grayson Highlands
    • Green Pastures
    • Green Pastures Recreation Area Reopening and Dedication Media Kit
    • Self-guided hikes and other activity sheets
    • Hemlock Haven Conference Center
    • High Bridge Trail
    • Hiking, central region
    • Hiking, coastal region
    • Hiking, mountain region
    • Hiking
    • History and Culture Day in Virginia State Parks
    • History of Virginia State Parks
    • Holliday Lake
    • Horse camping and trails
    • Host an event
    • Hungry Mother
    • Hunting Opportunities at State Parks
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    • Inn at Foster Falls
    • James River State Park's Outdoor Adventures Canoe Livery
    • James River
    • Jobs in Virginia State Parks
    • Rooftop Rally at James River State Park
    • Become a Junior Ranger
    • National Kids to Parks Day
    • Kiptopeke
    • Know Before You Go: Virginia State Parks
    • Lake Anna
    • Leave no trace at Virginia State Parks
    • Leesylvania
    • Let's Go Adventures
    • Machicomoco State Park Dedication Media Kit
    • The dedication of Machicomoco State Park
    • Machicomoco
    • Mason Neck
    • The future Mayo River State Park
    • Virginia State Parks Media Center
    • Virginia State Parks Media Inquiries
    • State park meeting and conference facilities
    • Part of a healthy lifestyle
    • Mobile Site Cookie
    • What's happening this month in Virginia State Parks
    • What's happening this month in Virginia State Parks
    • What's happening this month in Virginia State Parks
    • February in Virginia State Parks
    • January in Virginia State Parks
    • July in Virginia State Parks
    • June in Virginia State Parks
    • March in Virginia State Parks
    • May in Virginia State Parks
    • What's happening this month in Virginia State Parks
    • What's happening this month in Virginia State Parks
    • What's happening this month in Virginia State Parks
    • March in Virginia State Parks
    • Motorboating
    • Music and Concerts in Virginia State Parks
    • National Trails Day in Virginia State Parks
    • Natural Bridge
    • Natural Tunnel
    • Learn about Virginia's nature and history
    • Virginia State Parks Offers New Reservation System
    • New River Trail
    • Virginia National Guard Annual Passes
    • New River Trail Challenge Triathlon
    • Occoneechee
    • Opt Outside at Virginia State Parks
    • Overnight Accommodations
    • Paddling - Lakes
    • Paddling - Open Waters
    • Paddling - Rivers
    • Paddling
    • Events, festivals, programs and workshops
    • State Park events, next 10 days
    • Park maps for trails for hiking, biking, walking and horses
    • Fees, Rates and Seasons
    • Parking Fees
    • Annual Passes
    • Pawpaw Festival at Powhatan State Park
    • Virginia State Parks - Research & Collecting Permits
    • Pet friendly accommodations
    • Photography and parks
    • Picnic shelters and picnicking
    • Picnic Shelter Fees
    • Pictographs' meaning
    • Playgrounds
    • Mountain Biking at Pocahontas State Park
    • Pocahontas Premieres entertainment series
    • Pocahontas
    • Pokemon Go vs. birding
    • Powhatan
    • Press Release Detail
    • Recent News Releases
    • National Public Lands Day
    • Virginia State Parks with RV accommodations
    • Reserving a cabin, campsite, lodge or shelter
    • Rules and Regulations
    • Sailors Creek
    • Self-guided activities
    • Seven Bends State Park Dedication
    • Seven Bends State Park Dedication Media Kit
    • Seven Bends
    • Shenandoah River
    • Shot Tower
    • Sky Meadows
    • Smith Mountain Lake
    • Viewing the solar eclipse at Virginia State Parks
    • Southwest Virginia Museum
    • Spring in Virginia State Parks
    • Staunton River Battlefield
    • Staunton River
    • Sweet Run State Park Dedication Media Kit
    • Sweet Run
    • Swimming Fees
    • Swimming at Virginia State Parks
    • Tabb Monument
    • More about trails - the details
    • Trail Quest - Explore Virginia one trail at a time
    • Trails for hiking, biking, walking and horses
    • Twin Lakes
    • Virginia State Parks Volunteer Inquiry Form
    • Volunteer opportunities
    • Virginia State Parks license plate
    • Weather Alert
    • Indoor wedding venues at Virginia State Parks
    • Large Wedding Venues at Virginia State Parks
    • Outdoor Wedding Venues at Virginia State Parks
    • Unique Wedding Venues at Virginia State Parks
    • Virginia State Park wedding venues
    • Weddings at Virginia State Parks
    • Westmoreland
    • What to do
    • Widewater
    • Wilderness Road
    • Wildlife at Virginia State Parks
    • Winter camping at state parks
    • Winter hiking and wildlife at state parks
    • Winter in Virginia State Parks
    • Youth Conservation Corps - Crew Leader Applicants
    • Youth Conservation Corps - Crewmember Applicants
    • Youth Conservation Corps - A Typical Day in the YCC
    • Youth Conservation Corps - Program Elements
    • York River
    • Youth Conservation Corps - Application
    • Youth Conservation Corps
    • Yurts

Virginia Land Conservation Foundation

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Soil and Water

  • Soil and Water
    • Soil and Water Conservation
    • 2022 CWFA Basin Winners
    • Agricultural BMP Reference and Training Resources
    • Resources for Soil and Water Conservation
    • Farm Animals Data Overview
    • VACS Press releases and articles archive
    • Virginia's Draft Chesapeake Bay 2022-2023 Milestones Public Review
    • Agricultural Cost-Share Marketing Toolkit
    • Conservation Planning Program Documents
    • Conservation Planning and Certification
    • Virginia Agricultural Incentives
    • Virginia Agricultural Cost-share Program
    • BMP tax credits
    • Agricultural BMP cost-share program - Program elements
    • Virginia Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
    • CWFA Basin Winners
    • CWFA Grand Basin Winners
    • Virginia Clean Water Farm Award
    • District Engineering Services
    • Golf Course Nutrient Management Plan Grants - FAQs
    • Golf Course Nutrient Management Plans - FAQs
    • Division of Soil and Water Conservation Opportunities for Farmers of Color
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