Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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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
Camp Branch Wetlands Natural Area Preserve protects habitat for significantly rare species. READ MOREcr300.jpg)
DCR adds more than 100 acres of longleaf pines to southeast Virginia. READ MORE
From millipedes burrowing under logs to bees buzzing in cactus flowers, DCR zoologists made surprising discoveries in 2025. READ MORE
