Agency Listing
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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 insures the safety of Virginia's dams.
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov
Department of Environmental Quality
Mission: The Department of Environmental Quality is dedicated to protecting Virginia's environment and promoting the health and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth. We accomplish this by planning and implementing environmental programs, and by resolving issues efficiently, openly, fairly and consistently.
http://www.deq.virginia.gov
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Mission: To manage Virginia’s wildlife and inland fish to maintain optimum populations of all species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth; To provide opportunity for all to enjoy wildlife, inland fish, boating and related outdoor recreation and to work diligently to safeguard the rights of the people to hunt, fish and harvest game as provided for in the Constitution of Virginia; To promote safety for persons and property in connection with boating, hunting and fishing; To provide educational outreach programs and materials that foster an awareness of and appreciation for Virginia’s fish and wildlife resources, their habitats, and hunting, fishing, and boating opportunities.
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov
Department of Historic Resources
Mission: DHR's mission is to foster, encourage, and support the identification, stewardship, and use of Virginia's significant historic, architectural, archaeological and cultural resources.
http://www.dhr.virginia.gov
Marine Resources Commission
Mission: The Marine Resources Commission serves as stewards of Virginia's marine and aquatic resources, and protectors of its tidal waters and homelands, for present and future generations.
http://www.mrc.virginia.gov
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Mission: To interpret Virginia's natural heritage within a global context in ways that are relevant to all citizens of the Commonwealth.
http://www.vmnh.net/
Chippokes Plantation Farm Foundation
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/chipffmu.htm
Virginia Council on Indians
Mission: To serve as the advisory board to the Commonwealth on issues affecting the Virginia Indians and to advocate for the education of the public regarding the past and present Indians of Virginia.
http://indians.vipnet.org/
NOTE: The Secretary also serves as the chairman of the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation and is a Board Member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission.
