Provides a State agency responsible for managing the resources which occur on or in conjunction with private forest lands and for protecting the forests from insects, disease, fire, erosion and other destructive forces. For burning bans, please visit the web site or call the office: www.dof.virginia.gov/fire/burn-bans.htm ACCESSIBILITY: Limited accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Provides educational and recreational wildlife oriented opportunities for the public. Individuals can hike, bike, bird watch, hunt (by permit), fish, or go boating.

Protects human health and the environment.

Provides information on wildlife, fishing, hunting, boating and licensing for the Counties of Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren and the Cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro and Winchester. Central Office (Richmond) - (804) 367-1000 For other offices in Northwest Virginia for the Counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Rappahannock, and the City of Charlottesville, please visit the web site:

A state agency responsible for managing the resources which occur on or in conjunction with forest lands and for protecting the forests from insects, disease, fire, erosion, air pollution and other destructive forces. For burning bans, please visit the web site or call the office: www.dof.virginia.gov/fire/burn-bans.htm

Protects and enhances Virginia's environment, and promotes the health and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth. Administers state and federal laws and regulations for air quality, water quality, water supply and waste management. Covers a variety of environmental activities, such as improving the ability of businesses and local governments to protect the environment, and offering technical and financial assistance for air and water quality improvements. Issues permits, conducts inspections and monitoring, and enforces regulations and permits.

Works largely with the agricultural community and local land owners to conserve and protect soil and water. Provide cost share programs that assist landowners with natural resource problem solutions.

Offers a program to preserve the traditional character and visual order of the countryside, towns and villages of the Northern Piedmont Region of Virginia. Supports conservation and land use activities in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area.

Plants and maintains city's trees, creates and maintains city parks. Handles tree damage reports and permits for trees along streets.

Provides technical advice for the Conservation of Natural Resources. Soil, water, woodlands, wildlife; Assists local government with soil erosion, flood prevention & flood plain analysis. Administers the federal cost share conservation programs. Serves the Counties of Caroline and Hanover.

Serves Emporia and Greensville. Stabilizing farm income, helping farmers conserve land and water resources, providing credit to new or disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and helping farm operators recover from the effects of disaster. Farm loans are available to people who need assistance starting, expanding, or owning a farm or ranch.

Provides an organization that strives to preserve plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy owns and manages 30 nature preserves totaling 65,000 acres, and has assisted other agencies to preserve 155,000 acres more.

Maintains research programs in the area of horticulture and related plant sciences critical to the Commonwealth's program in agriculture and environmental quality; provides information to Virginia residents in the area of horticulture and related plant sciences; and provides graduate training for students in horticulture and related plant sciences.

Provides a Federal Agency to protect and manage 190,000 acres of National Forest land and provide recreation opportunities. In the Northwest Region of Virginia, the USDA Forest Service also has offices in Edinburg, Harrisonburg, and Warm Springs. Please see the web site for more details. Serves the counties of Amherst, Augusta, Bedford, Botetourt, Nelson, and Rockbridge and the cities of Buena Vista, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro.

Services Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Tazewell, and Wise counties. To ensure the well-being of American agriculture, the environment and the America pubic through efficient and equitable administration of farm commodity programs; farm ownership; operating and emergency loans; conservation and environmental programs; emergency and disaster assistance; domestic and international food assistance; and international export credit programs.

Serves as a temporary source of supervised credit and technical support to rural Americans for improving their farming enterprises and housing conditions until they are able to qualify for private sector resources. Administers the following programs: Farm Loans, Price Support, Commodities, Conservation and Disaster Assistance. Serves the Counties of Louisa, Fluvanna, Albemarle, Goochland, Nelson and the City of Charlottesville.

For energy services in the Richmond, Virginia, area, the primary provider is Dominion Energy, an investor-owned utility. The environmental description of energy service is shaped by state-level mandates under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) and the city's RVAgreen 2050 plan, which both commit to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through a transition to renewable energy sources.

Coordinates the litter prevention and recycling programs for Wise County.

Provides a Federal Agency to protect and manage 190,000 acres of National Forest land and provide recreation opportunities. In the Northwest Region of Virginia, the USDA Forest Service also has offices in Edinburg, Natural Bridge Station and Warm Springs. Please see the web site for more details. Serves the counties of Augusta, Highland, Pendleton (WV), Rockingham and the cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro.

Provides a Farm Service Agency and a National Resources Conservation Service for the Conservation District. Offers leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. Provides technical assistance and cost-share funds to help landowners address natural resource concerns like erosion, nutrient management, wildlife habitat, and water conservation.

Administers Federal Farm Programs. Serves as a temporary source of supervised credit and technical support to rural Americans for improving their farming enterprises and housing conditions until they are able to qualify for private sector resources. Offers Farm Loans, Price Support, Conservation, Disaster Assistance and Commodity Information. Serves the counties of Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince William & Loudon.

Provides technical advice for the Conservation of Natural Resources. Soil, water, woodlands, wildlife; Assists local government with soil erosion, flood prevention & flood plain analysis. Administers the federal cost share conservation programs

A federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Virginia to improve and protect their soil, water and other natural resources. For decades, private landowners voluntarily work with NRCS specialists to prevent erosion, improve water quality and promote sustainable agriculture.

Provides residents with comprehensive environmental health services such as food, water and building inspection, sewage disposal, septic and well permits, public food permits, regulation of public food establishments, tourist establishment sanitation and restaurant applications. Investigates reports of food illnesses, working with businesses and citizens to educate and correct deficiencies. Also investigates reports of raw sewage or other reports of ground water contamination.

Stabilizing farm income, helping farmers conserve land and water resources, providing credit to new or disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and helping farm operators recover from the effects of disaster.