CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA —  Some 51 acres of in Chesterfield County will now be protected thanks to a conservation easement recorded by the county and the Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) in order to preserve the site of a key battle that took place there during the Civil War. The conserved land will be added […]

On March 16, 2022, a collaboration between Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC), James River Association (JRA), and The Conservation Fund completed the transfer and protection of 0.85 acres of property on Dock Street. The transaction is a major step in the joint effort to achieve multiple conservation objectives: delivering environmental education, protecting the “View that […]

When a landowner asks us about placing their property under a conservation easement with Capital Region Land Conservancy, we have to first find out whether a conservation easement would conform to the local comprehensive plan. Of course, we evaluate the conservation values of the land, whether it has prime agricultural soils, ecological habitat, historic resources, […]

RICHMOND, VA – In the fall of 2022, Henrico County Public School (HCPS) students will make nature their classroom – on land protected by Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC). The School District announced the establishment of a new Center for Environmental Science and Sustainability anchored at Varina High School at a School Board meeting in […]

Happy Native Species Awareness Week! Capital Region Land Conservancy stewards a lot of land across our conservation areas. One of the biggest threats our natural communities face is the spread of invasive species. Here are the basics of what you need to know about invasive plants to help us better steward the land we love. […]

When I started my job with Capital Region Land Conservancy in 2009, the organization had been in existence for 4 years. There were 5 conservation easements on 1,175 acres, all co-held with other land trusts or conservation organizations who CRLC relied upon to lead the way. There was only one other paid staff person, and […]

Five years ago, Capital Region Land Conservancy set out to protect an 871-acre working farm at Malvern Hill in Henrico County. CRLC is proud to announce that we recently transferred 371 acres of this property to the National Park Service. Incorporation of this property into the Richmond National Battlefield Park expands the Malvern Hill Battlefield park area by […]

Many of us set New Year’s resolutions recommitting to the environment or our health. Maybe you decided to get more active outdoors, volunteer more, or get more involved in the conservation community. With constant news, climate-anxiety, and even burnout, sometimes we need a little help to stick to our goals. Creating a simple plan is […]

RICHMOND, VA – The first Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan, released this month, reinforces the urgent need to protect land for flood resiliency across Virginia’s Capital Region. On December 20, Capital Region Land Conservancy recorded a conservation easement on 1.33 acres owned by resident Victor Bucklew. The undeveloped property along East Weyburn Road and Rattlesnake Creek […]

Governor Ralph Northam revealed last week his outgoing budget and included a greatly needed boost to land conservation and other environmental program funding. Overall, the Governor touted a $1 billion investment in the Chesapeake Bay as well as other programs directed at protecting our cultural and historical resources. The proposed budget provides nearly $286 million […]