Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia's Natural Heritage Program turns 40, celebrating science-based conservation that began with Michael Lipford and grew from a small team into a statewide effort protecting rare species and habitats. READ MORE
For the fifth year in a row, record-breaking cost-share assistance is available for farmers through the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program (VACS). READ MORE
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 MORE
Dedicated to discovering, surveying and protecting caves in Virginia, Virginia Speleological Survey founder Phil Lucas made a lasting impact. READ MORE
College students trained by DCR join prescribed fire crews, gaining on-the-ground experience in conservation, leadership. READ MORE
Gardeners and landowners can now buy native wildflower seeds produced by Virginia farmers. READ MORE.jpg)
Meet Alex Hessler, the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Small Farm Nutrient Management Specialist. READ MORE
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Resilience Planning received the national Tom Lee State Award for Excellence in Floodplain Management at the 50th annual Association of State Floodplain Managers Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. READ MORE
Danette Poole finds career shaped by Virginia's outdoors. READ MORE
DCR zoologist Ellison Orcutt answers questions about one of Virginia's native bees that make their home underground. READ MORE
