Mayor Announces Partnership to Preserve Riverfront Property for Public Use
Capital Regional Land Conservancy, James River Association, Conservation Fund, and City are partnering together to preserve 3011 & 3021 Dock Street
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New Conservation Easement Highlights the Importance of Farmer-Owner Relationship
RICHMOND, VA – Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) has recorded their latest in a series of conservation easements focused on protecting agricultural resources and livelihoods in the Richmond region. Working with CRLC and Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation District as…
Maymont Neighborhood Finds Reprieve from Development with Conservation Easement Along James River Park
RICHMOND, VA – The allure of the James River Park System attracts thousands of visitors to its woods, trails, and shorelines annually. Its 600 acres along the north and south bank of the James River provide flood protection and riparian…
Land Donated for Future Public Park in Southside
RICHMOND, VA – In 1965, Somers M. Wilton and his wife Joan purchased approximately 36 acres from Horace R. W. Vial, who had inherited the land from his parents. The property, located north of Greer Avenue along Vial Road near…
CRLC Easement Protects Prime Agricultural Farmland in Henrico County
RICHMOND, VA – Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) recently recorded a conservation easement on 49 acres off Osborne Turnpike in Henrico County. The easement, held by CRLC, guarantees that the land will be protected in perpetuity thanks to the forethought…
CRLC Forms New Partnership with Outdoor Access
RICHMOND, VA – Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) is proud to welcome Richmond-based startup Outdoor Access as its newest strategic partner. Considered the “Airbnb of outdoor recreation,” Outdoor Access is pioneering a new way to provide public access to private land with…
CRLC Recommits to Racial and Environmental Justice
RICHMOND, VA – We at Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) have the unique perspective of being a land trust based in an urban to rural setting, and we therefore have the immense privilege and responsibility of representing and supporting our…
CRLC Seeks to Increase Public Access to Parks and Green Spaces in South Richmond
RICHMOND, VA – Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) has begun an important new initiative with the City of Richmond’s Green Team to increase access to parks and green spaces for residents of underserved communities, especially in South Richmond where public…
Long Bridge Road Adds to Nearly 6,425 Protected Acres
RICHMOND, VA – Capital Region Land Conservancy (“CRLC”) closed on its purchase of 38.5 acres on Long Bridge Road for $156,000 on March 20, 2020. Financing was provided by Colonial Farm Credit while CRLC completes fundraising and meets grant requirements…