A decade‑by‑decade look at the evolution of conservation, recreation and resilience in Virginia.
1920s
1926 — Agency Established
State Commission on Conservation & Development created, assuming duties of the Water Power and Development Commission, State Geological Commission, State Geological Survey, State Geologist, and State Forester.
“The State Commission on Conservation and Development of Virginia is expressly charged by law with the duty of studying and developing the State's natural resources…”
Director: William E. Carson (1926–1934)
1927
Division of History & Archaeology begins state highway marker program, writing and installing markers.
1990: First Natural Area Preserve dedicated — North Landing River.
1991: First Floodplain Management Plan published.
1992: $95M Parks & Recreational Facilities Act bond referendum passes.
1990–1992: North Landing River, Bethel Beach, Big Spring, Johnsons Creek, Poor Mountain, Wreck Island, Bush Mill Stream, Pinnacle Natural Area Preserves acquired.
1993–1994: Belle Isle, James River, Wilderness Road, Shenandoah River State Parks acquired.
1994–1998
Director: Kirby Burch (1994–1996)
Director: Kathleen Lawrence (1996–1998)
1994–1997: Hughlett Point, Pickett’s Harbor, Northwest River, Grafton Ponds, Blackwater Ecological, Chub Sandhill, Antioch Pines, Buffalo Mountain, Cumberland Marsh, New Point Comfort, Cape Charles, The Cedars, Cowbane Prairie Natural Area Preserves acquired.
1998–2002
Director: David Brickley (1998–2002)
1999: Virginia Land Conservation Foundation established.
1999: Virginia Land Conservation Incentives Act enacted.
1998–2001: Savage Neck Dunes, Pedlar Hills Glades, Grassy Hill, Folly Mills Creek Fen, Dameron Marsh, Dendron Swamp, Parkers Marsh, Hickory Hollow, Cleveland Barrens, Chotank Creek, Deep Run Ponds, Difficult Creek Natural Area Preserves acquired.
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