Gov. Abigail Spanberger has declared May 31 as Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia to highlight the importance of proper ...

In September 2018, the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence prompted the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to take action. In an advisory to dam owners, officials warned that the ...

Earthen dam in Buckingham County, Courtesy of DCR. More than $10.6 million in matching grants are available to Virginia‘s more than 2,500 regulated dam owners. The funding comes from the Virginia Dam ...

An emergency has been declared at a Virginia pond due to the imminent failure of the dam, and state agencies are working on stabilization to prevent further damage. DWR has closed the public boat ramp ...

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Logo (Courtesy of VDCR) (VDCR2025) The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced earlier this month the opening of a new grant ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — If you own a private dam, you may be eligible for some money to help you keep your property safe from floods. $5 million in grants is now available to Virginia’s nearly 3,000 ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Two females are missing after a group of 12 kayakers became stranded and then went over Bosher's Dam in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday afternoon. Ten victims were rescued, including ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed a proclamation recognizing May 31 as Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia. According to a release from Virginia’s Department of Conservation and ...