About Us
Incorporated in Virginia in March 2005 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, Capital Region Land Conservancy was created to fill a void in natural resource conservation in the Richmond area. At CRLC we educate landowners about voluntary land protection tools, facilitate the process of donating conservation easements, and hold conservation easements in perpetuity. CRLC uses a cooperative approach to conservation that balances economic growth with natural resource protection by promoting voluntary land protection and strategic land acquisition to support implementation of local comprehensive plans.
CRLC is operated by its 16-member board of directors, its 9-member advisory council, and six staff members. The board meets monthly from September until May. The president of the board of directors oversees the Executive Director. We are a well-respected, dependable, and responsive team dedicated to the communities we serve.
Our Values
CRLC’s Organizational Values were adopted as part of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan and provides the foundation for all strategies, policies, and decisions.
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Integrity, Trust, & Excellence
We strive to earn and maintain the trust of landowners, donors, partners, and the public by embracing the highest ethical standards, operating with transparency, and promoting innovative solutions. In our work, we strive for excellence and uphold the standards and practices expected of an accredited land trust. -
Collaboration & Partnership
We respect and value collaboration with local communities, governments, and partners to help craft conservation solutions that best serve communities in our service area and accomplish shared conservation goals. -
Permanent Land Conservation Stewardship
We are committed to voluntary methods of land conservation such as land conservation easements and land acquisition to permanently conserve the natural and cultural resources of Virginia’s Capital Region. We also commit to long-term monitoring of conservation easements and management of protected lands. -
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We strive to create an inclusive and supportive conservation community comprised of people with diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences representative of the region we serve. We believe all people benefit from nature and should have equitable access to parks and greenspaces. -
Conservation Impact & Sense of Place
We are dedicated to active and ongoing conservation efforts to sustain the health and well-being of communities, cultivate a strong sense of place, and promote care for our region’s lands and waters