Department of Conservation & Recreation (199)
Mission
The Department of Conservation and Recreation works with Virginians to conserve, protect, and enhance their lands and improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay and our rivers and streams, promotes the stewardship and enjoyment of natural, cultural and outdoor recreational resources, and ensures the safety of Virginia's dams.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 10/30/2009
Last modified: 10/30/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $116,416,424 | $117,610,986 | 539 | 543 |
| 2006-2008 | $81,680,637 | $76,688,574 | 522 | 536 |
| 2004-2006 | $76,101,205 | $132,663,726 | 424 | 483 |
There are 2 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
| Measure | |
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Number of acres managed under 1 of 5 agricultural priority conservation practices. |
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Number of acres preserved for conservation purposes towards the Governor's 400,000-acre statewide goal. |
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Percent of excellent or good responses on the State Park Customer Satisfaction Survey. |
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Number of overnight visits to state parks. |