VA SJR257

Commends the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on its 100th anniversary, tracing its origins to the 1926 establishment of the State Commission on Conservation and Development

Recognizes DCR's management of Virginia's award-winning state park system, which serves millions of visitors annually for recreation, education, and scenic enjoyment

Acknowledges DCR's role in protecting ecologically significant lands through the Natural Heritage Program and Virginia Natural Area Preserve System, preserving rare plants, animals, and natural communities

Highlights DCR's responsibilities for water quality protection, dam safety, floodplain management, and flood resilience programs across the Commonwealth

Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the DCR director