
Department of Conservation and Recreation

By Guest AuthorPosted July 17, 2026
Dedicated to discovering, surveying and protecting caves in Virginia, Virginia Speleological Survey founder Phil Lucas made a lasting impact. 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 Emi EndoPosted July 02, 2026
Gardeners and landowners can now buy native wildflower seeds produced by Virginia farmers. 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 March 06, 2026
For 38 years, taxpayers have directly supported outdoor recreation, natural area projects. 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 January 26, 2026
From millipedes burrowing under logs to bees buzzing in cactus flowers, DCR zoologists made surprising discoveries in 2025. READ MORE