Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
DCR's Office of Public Safety and Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation from Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission READ MORE
A globally rare wildflower thrives at Bald Knob, now open to the public. READ MORE
A project to protect a global biodiversity hotspot and restore longleaf pine moves forward near South Quay Sandhills Natural Area Preserve. READ MORE
Shoreline restoration, an accessible boat launch and land conservation projects are among top winners. READ MORE
Camp Branch Wetlands Natural Area Preserve protects habitat for significantly rare species. READ MOREcr300.jpg)
DCR adds more than 100 acres of longleaf pines to southeast Virginia. READ MORE
From millipedes burrowing under logs to bees buzzing in cactus flowers, DCR zoologists made surprising discoveries in 2025. READ MORE
Staff scientists rediscover plants not seen in decades and new populations of rare species. READ MORE
Thanks to partners including The Conservation Fund, the viewshed around a popular hiking summit in Floyd is further protected. READ MORE
DCR celebrates ongoing progress and improvements in 2025. Through expansion of and increased access to public lands, preservation of history, improvements to conservation planning and more, DCR continues to carry out its mission to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy. Here are some highlights from the past year. READ MORE
