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The Cedars Natural Area Preserve is growing – by 175 acres to be exact. The Lee County preserve along the Powell River is home to endangered freshwater mussel species.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
A Simple Way to Support the Outdoors at Tax Time You can make a difference for Virginia’s natural areas by contributing a portion of your state tax refund to the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund. The fund was established in 1988, and, each year since, DCR has received voluntary contributions from tax refunds. The fund is used to acquire natural areas for conservation and to develop recreational facilities for public outdoor recreation. Recreation In 2020, the physical and emotional benefits of being outdoors were highlighted as an essential part of daily activity. DCR has conti...