Visit Virginia's underground wonders for Cave Week (6/1-7)! Details👉 vacaveweek.com. (Corrected link.)

Great #DamSafetyDay event today at the Cherrydale Lake Dam! The Cherrydale Lake Dam, with its recent award-winning multimillion dollar rehabilitation, is the perfect place to talk about dam safety in Virginia. Congratulations to all who contributed to the project.

May 31 is Dam Safety Awareness Day. Here are 7 things every Virginian should know about dams! dcr.virginia.gov/insights/youre… #DamSafetyDay

Farmers: It's time to ensure your efforts are recognized and counted. Participate in the Virginia Farmer Survey of Voluntary Best Management Practices today!

June 1 marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane season. Now is the perfect time for Virginians to review their insurance coverage. Visit dcr.virginia.gov/flood for more information.

📢 Park planners: the latest Land and Water Conservation Fund round (grant awards of $125,000-$2M) is open through Aug. 28. A virtual workshop will be held June 11 at 2 p.m. dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-p…

Protecting Virginia’s natural environment is key to the creation of the VFPMP by prioritizing: 🍃 Reducing flood impacts on natural/cultural resources 🌳 Enhancing the natural environment through flood resilience Learn more: dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and… #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌍

Rotational grazing is a cost-effective way of reducing erosion by preventing overgrazing. Learn how Tim Alderson, owner of A-Plus Farms in Pittsylvania, helps cattle reach grazing land while improving water quality through the VACS program. dcr.virginia.gov/insights/rotat…

DCR is accepting public comments on the proposed Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund Manual. This round will provide funding for the resilient rebuilding of communities that have been impacted by recent disasters. Comments are due July 6, 2025: townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewNotice.c…

#HurricaneSeason highlights the need for enhanced flood resilience efforts in our state’s flood-prone areas and collaboration among local and regional governments to share resilience strategies and resources. For more on the VFPMP's resilience goals: dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and…

📢 A record $15.3 million in land conservation grants is now available! Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grants support projects like East West Creek Farms, Mecklenburg County. Info: dcr.virginia.gov/vlcf 📸: Virginia Outdoors Foundation

DCR is accepting public comments for the Round 6 Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF) draft manual. Public comments will be accepted until July 17, 2025 and may be submitted through the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewNotice.c….

Flooding impacts us all, and your story matters. Help shape our state’s flood response through efforts like the Virginia Flood Protection Master Plan by sharing your personal flooding experience with us. Use the Flood Story Web Viewer to contribute: DCR.Virginia.gov/FloodStory

A historic level of funding, $223 million, provides Virginia farmers and producers with unprecedented support to adopt conservation practices designed to protect water quality. Press release with more info: dcr.virginia.gov/pr-relz-detail…

The awarded projects will expand flood prevention and protection projects including mitigation, capacity building, planning and studies throughout Virginia. Learn more: dcr.virginia.gov/cfpf #FloodAwareVA

🚨 $223M allocated for the VACS program in FY 2026! This historic funding helps Virginia farmers with conservation practices. Contact your local SWCD for funding info: ow.ly/ESIu50WlE7o. Virginia DCR

Riparian buffers, vegetated areas adjacent to water bodies, offer significant environmental benefits by serving as a natural filtration system. Learn how Vanessa Sandin implemented riparian buffers across her award-winning farm through the VACS program: dcr.virginia.gov/insights/ripar…

This #WorldRangerDay, we express our gratitude for the many park rangers that manage, protect and maintain our 43 Virginia State Parks. 👏 If you've had a great experience with one of our rangers, please fill out this form to recognize them: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ot…