The Beginning
Virginia State Commission of Conservation and Development established and approved by the General Assembly.
የጥበቃ እና መዝናኛ መምሪያ መጠበቅ. መከላከል. መደሰት.
የጥበቃ እና መዝናኛ መምሪያ 
On March 17, 1926, the Virginia General Assembly passed landmark legislation establishing the State Commission on Conservation and Development, planting the seeds for what would become today’s Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Now, a century later, we celebrate 100 years of protecting, preserving and enhancing the natural and cultural resources that make Virginia extraordinary.
In 1926, Virginia’s leaders recognized something powerful: our forests, waterways, farmland and historic landscapes are more than scenery—they are essential to our identity, economy and future.
The creation of the State Commission on Conservation and Development marked a turning point. It signaled a commitment to stewardship, innovation and responsible growth that has guided generations of Virginians.
From those early efforts grew a statewide network of parks, natural area preserves, Virginia’s dam safety and floodplain management programs, land conservation partnerships and outdoor recreation opportunities that serve millions each year.
Virginia State Commission of Conservation and Development established and approved by the General Assembly.
Virginia became the first state to open an entire park system of six parks on the same day. Since then, the system has grown to 44 parks.
Ensuring the safety of Virginians since the 1980s by administering the commonwealth’s dam safety, floodplain management and flood resilience planning programs, mitigating risks and leading the state’s resiliency initiatives.
Virginia’s Natural Heritage Program has worked to protect habitat for Virginia’s rare plants, animals and natural communities. Today, there are 69 natural area preserves protecting more than 66,700 acres.
Since 1985, DCR has worked with soil and water conservation districts, promoting best management practices to reduce agricultural and urban runoff and providing technical assistance for water quality protection and restoration.
Through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, established in 1965, DCR has administered more than $135 million in grants supporting more than 400 projects to develop public outdoor recreation.
ለሚዲያ ጥያቄዎች፣ እባክዎን ከDCR PR ስፔሻሊስት ጋር መገናኘት ከፈለጉ ይህንን ቅጽ ይሙሉ።
