Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $1.4 Million in Funding For Land Conservation in Virginia

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,487,500 in federal funding from the National Park Service (NPS)'s Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to preserve and protect public land in Virginia. 

"The LWCF grant awards for Springdale Regional Park and John J. Radcliffe Conservation Area will preserve and protect Virginia's rich history and beautiful landscapes." said the Senators. "Communities across the Commonwealth will be able to continue caring for our parks for future generations to enjoy." 

Springdale Regional Park in Loudoun County will receive $1,087,500 to acquire 128 acres of land to protect the Potomac River shoreline and provide public recreational access to land that is not currently protected. The acquisition of the property has significant long-term benefits and will allow for the permanent protection of scenic open space resources in the state Catoctin Rural Historic District and along Route 15 in the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area.

John J. Radcliffe Conservation Area in Chesterfield County will receive $440,000 to acquire 73.86 acres of land that will be used to increase recreational opportunities and expand public outdoor recreation areas. 

The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants for local and state park projects outside national park boundaries. LWCF grants are locally determined and competed at the state level through a process designed and managed by state partners.

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