Doswell, VA – Nearly 350 acres of farmland where the legendary Triple Crown champion Secretariat frolicked as a colt are now protected forever by a conservation easement held by the Capital Region Land Conservancy. Known as “The Cove,” the low-lying…
Powhatan County, VA – Bearing witness to development threats and the rapid conversion of rural areas, many landowners are increasingly putting nature first. Such is the case of Powhatan County resident Cynthia Booten who prioritized wildlife habitat and ecological values…
Another major land acquisition along the James River has been successfully negotiated and completed by the Capital Region Land Conservancy. Approximately 4.5 acres of land between Interstate 95 and Ancarrow’s Landing has been purchased from Norfolk Southern and will go…
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) has executed and recorded a perpetual historic preservation easement over property in Henrico County that comprises the sites of four different battles in the American Civil War. The easement protects more than 41…
Hanover County, VA – For many generations the Cherry family, and the Taylor family before them, actively farmed and managed timber on land they own in Hanover County known as “Cherrywood.” It’s been an integral part of their lives. The…
Hanover's rivers are special. Join CRLC staff to learn about conservation easements, their financial benefits, and how to protect your farm or riverfront land.
