Land Conservation
- House Bill 105 Seeks to Honor Virginia’s Bicentennial Farms and Family Legacies
RICHMOND, Va. – In a move to celebrate Virginia’s deep-rooted agricultural heritage, Delegate Jason Ballard has introduced House Bill 105 in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia House of Delegates.
- Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Pushes Record $17.21 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation recently announced a record allocation of $17.21 million for its Fiscal Year 2027 grant round. This unprecedented level of funding represents a massive expansion of a state program designed to purchase development rights and place permanent conservation easements on private property.
- Virginia to Expand Conservation Easement Eligibility for Federally Recognized Tribes
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House of Delegates approved House Bill 134 on February 3, 2026, passing it by a vote of 93 to 5. This measure updates the Virginia Conservation Easement Act to enable federally recognized tribes to serve as holders of conservation easements.
- Virginia Announces $14.4 Million in Land Conservation Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $14.4 million in Virginia Land Conservation Foundation funding to conserve 11,220 acres around the Commonwealth.