About the Agency The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation works to conserve, protect, enhance and advocate wise use of the commonwealth's unique natural, historical, recreational, scenic and cultural resources.
"The State Corporation Commission will strive to apply law and regulation to balance the interests of citizens, businesses, and customers in regulating Virginia's business and economic concerns and work continually to improve the regulatory and administrative processes."
DCR, a shortened version of Debt Coverage Ratio, more commonly known as Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR), is a calculation that measures a property's income as compared to its debt obligations. This metric is utilized by lenders in order to determine if a borrower is able to repay their debts.
Under a conservation easement, landowners continue to own, use, and control their land, and can sell it or pass it on to heirs. Easements allow for and encourage rural land uses, such as forest management, agriculture, hunting and fishing. An easement does not require landowners to provide public access to their land.
The Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) is one of six agencies under the Secretary of Natural Resources. The Secretary of Natural Resources and Director of DCR serve at the pleasure of the governor.
The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue Assists Virginia taxpayers with filing state and local tax returns. Discovers and enrolls all persons and property for state and local taxation. Assesses all local taxes EXCEPT the real estate tax. Advocates amendment of unjust state and local tax laws.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation works to conserve, protect, enhance and advocate wise use of the commonwealth's unique natural, historical, recreational, scenic and cultural resources. Citizens' livelihood, quality of life and future depend on how wisely we manage our natural resources.
Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians' lives. As the state's lead conservation agency, DCR protects what Virginians care about – open space, clean water, natural habitat, safe infrastructure and access to the outdoors.
Virginia is the sole U.S. kyanite producer. Other mineral commodities produced include common clay, construction sand/gravel, crushed (granite/limestone) & dimension stone, feldspar, iron oxide pigments, lime, mica, montmorillonite, and vermiculite.