2013 Virginia Outdoors Plan Being Developed

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is developing the 2013 Virginia Outdoors Plan, intended to be a comprehensive plan for acquisition, development, and management of outdoor recreation and open space resources. This will be the 10th version of the plan, first produced in 1966.

Between December 2011 and March 2012, DCR plans to hold 21 regional meetings across Virginia to inform citizens of the process of developing the plan and give an opportunity for citizen input. Written comments can be provided to DCR at VOP Comments, DCR, 203 Governor Street, Suite 326, Richmond, Virginia 23219; comments will also be accepted via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information about the plan, including the list of regional public meetings, is available online at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational_planning/vop.shtml; or phone the DCR at (804) 786-5046.