
Department of Conservation and Recreation

By Starr AndersonPosted July 21, 2026
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is taking a major step forward in public safety by replacing its current automated external defibrillators with state-of-the-art Zoll AED 3 Defibrillator units. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted July 06, 2026
College students trained by DCR join prescribed fire crews, gaining on-the-ground experience in conservation, leadership. READ MOREBy Starr AndersonPosted May 28, 2026
DCR's Office of Public Safety and Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation from Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted May 22, 2026
A globally rare wildflower thrives at Bald Knob, now open to the public. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted April 28, 2026
A project to protect a global biodiversity hotspot and restore longleaf pine moves forward near South Quay Sandhills Natural Area Preserve. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted March 24, 2026
Shoreline restoration, an accessible boat launch and land conservation projects are among top winners. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted February 17, 2026
Camp Branch Wetlands Natural Area Preserve protects habitat for significantly rare species. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted February 04, 2026
DCR adds more than 100 acres of longleaf pines to southeast Virginia. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted December 23, 2025
Thanks to partners including The Conservation Fund, the viewshed around a popular hiking summit in Floyd is further protected. READ MOREBy Kim WellsPosted November 24, 2025
It’s not every day that a park expands by 20% with the potential of increasing recreational activities. However, Caledon State Park has reached that milestone this year by acquiring Lake Caledon.. READ MORE