Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Joe Maroon's early experiences with pollution inspired a lifelong commitment to protecting Virginia's natural resources, leading major conservation efforts as DCR director and helping shape environmental policy and land preservation across the Commonwealth. READ MORE
Some rare plant species wait underwater until conditions allow them to grow. READ MORE
DCR staff are adding high-quality observations made in the iNaturalist app to state records. 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
DCR zoologist Ellison Orcutt answers questions about one of Virginia's native bees that make their home underground. READ MORE
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
