Department of Conservation and Recreation
Media Center and News Releases
This is your one-stop shop for news and information from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Use this page to make requests or to connect with a staff member in the agency’s Public Communications and Marketing Office.
News Releases
- Land and Water Conservation Fund grants awarded for 10 Virginia projects (October 28, 2026)
- DCR expands dam safety oversight to six regions to enhance localized support and resilience (October 15, 2026)
- Natural area preserve in Southeast Virginia expanded by 1,900 acres (September 22, 2026)
- Seven projects selected for Recreational Trails Program grants (September 15, 2026)
- The Department of Conservation and Recreation releases Virginia's first-ever Environmental Literacy Strategic Plan (September 14, 2026)
- Secure your spot for hunting access at Virginia State Parks (August 26, 2026)
- Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation adopts updated master plan for High Bridge Trail State Park (August 20, 2026)
- Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation adopts master plan for future Mayo River State Park (August 12, 2026)
- Nearly $5 million in grants awarded for dam safety and flood protection in Virginia (August 05, 2026)
- Virginia announces record $304 million for soil and water conservation (July 28, 2026)
- New Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant round open (July 14, 2026)
- Virginia opens $11 million Land and Water Conservation Fund grant round (June 30, 2026)
- Virginia's flood preparedness modeling efforts receive national award (June 22, 2026)
- Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens new grant rounds (June 09, 2026)
- Statement on the June 4 drowning at Lake Anna State Park (June 04, 2026)
- DCR's Office of Public Safety and Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation from Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (May 28, 2026)
- Bald Knob Natural Area Preserve now open to the public (May 27, 2026)
- Governor Spanberger declares May 31 Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia (May 21, 2026)
- Virginia to offer nutrient management training in June and July 2026 (May 19, 2026)
- Protection of global biodiversity hotspot in Suffolk moves forward (April 28, 2026)
- Spring guided trips showcasing Virginia natural heritage resources planned (March 25, 2026)
- Governor Spanberger celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (March 17, 2026)
- $1.4 million in Recreational Trails Program grants now available in Virginia (March 10, 2026)
- Department of Conservation and Recreation recognizes Flood Awareness Week (March 02, 2026)
- Tax-time donations help provide outdoor recreation opportunities in Virginia (January 30, 2026)
- Governor Spanberger names director of Department of Conservation and Recreation (January 23, 2026)
- Virginia announces $99 million in Community Flood Preparedness Fund awards (January 16, 2026)
- $2 million awarded for riparian buffer maintenance projects in Virginia (January 08, 2026)
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Contacts
Dave Neudeck
Communications and Marketing Director
804-786-5053, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov
Emi Endo
Senior Public Relations and Marketing Specialist
804-786-8442, emi.endo@dcr.virginia.gov.
Matt Sabas
Senior Public Relations and Marketing Specialist
804-786-2292, matthew.sabas@dcr.virginia.gov.
Kim Wells
Eastern State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov
Starr Anderson
Western State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
Web inquiries, contact:
Mary Bishop
Web Manager
804-786-3334, mary.bishop@dcr.virginia.gov
