The 2022 Executive Budget Document
Governor Northam's Proposed Budget for the 2022-2024 Biennum
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Released on December 16, 2021 
 
Department of Conservation and Recreation [199]
Secretarial Area: Natural and Historic Resources
formerly under: Natural Resources
Operating Budget Summary
This table shows the Governor's proposed budget for the next two years and the agency's official budget for the previous six years.
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Biennium Fiscal Year Source GF NGF Total
2016-2018 2017 Chapter 1, 2018 Acts of Assembly $118,994,799 $50,292,668 $169,287,467
2016-2018 2018 Chapter 1, 2018 Acts of Assembly $49,922,661 $50,292,668 $100,215,329
2018-2020 2019 Chapter 1283, 2020 Acts of Assembly $79,394,004 $55,161,596 $134,555,600
2018-2020 2020 Chapter 1283, 2020 Acts of Assembly $134,961,754 $55,046,852 $190,008,606
2020-2022 2021 Chapter 1, 2022 Acts of Assembly $133,055,585 $57,858,814 $190,914,399
2020-2022 2022 Chapter 1, 2022 Acts of Assembly $152,961,045 $58,058,814 $211,019,859
2022-2024 2023 Governor's Proposed Budget $431,981,868 $147,452,771 $579,434,639
    Base Budget $152,531,045 $58,058,814 $210,589,859
    Addenda (Changes to the Base) $279,450,823 $89,393,957 $368,844,780
2022-2024 2024 Governor's Proposed Budget $103,839,811 $146,799,665 $250,639,476
    Base Budget $152,531,045 $58,058,814 $210,589,859
    Addenda (Changes to the Base) ($48,691,234) $88,740,851 $40,049,617
Positions Budget Summary
Biennium Fiscal Year Source GF NGF Total
2016-2018 2017 Chapter 1, 2018 Acts of Assembly 412.50 39.50 452.00
2016-2018 2018 Chapter 1, 2018 Acts of Assembly 408.50 39.50 448.00
2018-2020 2019 Chapter 1283, 2020 Acts of Assembly 416.50 42.50 459.00
2018-2020 2020 Chapter 1283, 2020 Acts of Assembly 420.50 44.50 465.00
2020-2022 2021 Chapter 1, 2022 Acts of Assembly 435.50 46.50 482.00
2020-2022 2022 Chapter 1, 2022 Acts of Assembly 443.50 46.50 490.00
2022-2024 2023 Proposed Positions 466.50 49.50 516.00
    Base Budget 443.50 46.50 490.00
    Addenda (Changes to the Base) 31.00 3.00 34.00
2012-2014 2024 Proposed Positions 472.50 40.50 513.00
    Base Budget 443.50 46.50 490.00
    Addenda (Changes to the Base) 29.00 (6.00) 23.00
Operating Budget Addenda (in order of greatest impact)
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Appropriate the Water Quality Improvement Fund mandatory deposit Decision Package
  Provides the one-time deposit to the Fund associated with the fiscal year 2021 year-end excess general fund revenue collections and discretionary year-end general fund balances
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $313,013,000 $0
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Establish appropriation for the Community Flood Preparedness Fund Base Budget Adjustment
  Provides appropriation for the Community Flood Preparedness Fund. This program is funded through Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) proceeds.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
Nongeneral Fund $85,000,000 $85,000,000
Positions 5.00 5.00
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Remove one-time deposit to the Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund Base Budget Adjustment
  Removes the supplemental deposit provided to the Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund ($39,000,000) ($39,000,000)
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Remove one-time deposit to the Water Quality Improvement Fund Base Budget Adjustment
  Removes the one-time deposit to the Water Quality Improvement Fund associated with the FY 2020 excess general fund revenue collections and discretionary year-end general fund balances and one-time funding added to support the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund ($30,850,000) ($30,850,000)
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Provide a supplemental deposit to the Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund Decision Package
  Provides additional appropriation for deposit to the Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund to support matching grants for the implementation of Agricultural Best Management Practices
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $0 $26,468,921
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Remove funding for one-time projects Base Budget Adjustment
  Removes funding for River Farm ($2.0 million); Project Harmony ($4.0 million); Mason Neck Water Supply ($1,511,600); Mendota Trail Conservancy ($350,000); Chickahominy Tribe land acquisition ($3.5 million).
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund ($11,361,600) ($11,361,600)
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Increase funding for the Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund Decision Package
  Provides additional funding to support dam compliance projects
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $20,000,000 $0
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Support conservation of Tribal land Decision Package
  Establishes a program to support conservation efforts of Tribal land throughout the Commonwealth
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $12,000,000 $0
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Increase funding for the Virginia Land Conservation Fund Decision Package
  Provides additional appropriation for deposit to the Fund
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $10,000,000 $0
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Increase appropriation for open-space preservation Base Budget Adjustment
  Adds additional appropriation for open-space preservation based on anticipated revenues and previous administrative increases.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
Nongeneral Fund $3,000,000 $3,000,000
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded five percent salary increase for state employees Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for the five percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 477 X. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $1,273,047 $1,273,047
Nongeneral Fund $306,941 $306,941
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded changes to agency information technology costs Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes to information technology and telecommunications usage budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 478 C. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund ($605,938) ($605,938)
Nongeneral Fund ($358,984) ($358,984)
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Provide positions across the state park system Decision Package
  Increases funding for positions across the state park system
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $958,064 $921,064
Positions 9.00 9.00
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Increase and realign nongeneral fund appropriation Decision Package
  Aligns nongeneral fund appropriation to accurately reflect revenue and expenditure patterns
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
Nongeneral Fund $800,000 $800,000
•
Fund Machicomoco state park operations Decision Package
  Funds positions currently supported by one-time mitigation funds to support operation of the park
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $0 $844,623
Nongeneral Fund $653,106 $0
Positions 3.00 0.00
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded minimum wage increases Decision Package
  Adjusts appropriation to reflect the increases in the Virginia minimum wage effective May 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022, and budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 477 T. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I - amounts provided support the annualized general fund cost of increasing the Virginia minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $11.00 per hour or the equivalent annual salary of $22,880
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $543,980 $543,980
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Fund positions previously supported by federal grants Decision Package
  Provides general fund support to continue oversignt of the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program as federal funds are no longer available
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $527,162 $527,162
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Support maintenance efforts across state parks Decision Package
  Provides funding to address preventative maintenance efforts across the state park system
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $500,000 $500,000
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Support the opening of the New River Trail Inn at Foster Falls Decision Package
  Funds initial operations of the renovated inn at Foster Falls State Park
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $466,524 $418,885
Positions 2.00 2.00
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes to contribution rates for state employee retirement plans budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 477 H. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $191,268 $191,268
Nongeneral Fund $46,116 $46,116
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded changes to Cardinal Human Capital Management System charges Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes to Cardinal Human Capital Management System internal service fund charges budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 478 G. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $186,765 $186,765
Nongeneral Fund $45,026 $45,026
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Support operations at Pocahontas State Park Decision Package
  Provides funding for operations and maintenance efforts at Pocahontas State Park
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $211,645 $164,245
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded changes to state health insurance premiums Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 477 G. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $154,931 $154,931
Nongeneral Fund $21,389 $21,389
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Support the Natural Tunnel Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center Decision Package
  Provides funding for positions and equipment to operate the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $188,965 $154,652
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Provide hazard pay for law enforcement personnel Decision Package
  Provides hazard pay for law enforcement officers within the agency
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $276,000 $0
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Fund a dam safety program support specialist Decision Package
  Funds an additional position to focus on the agency's Dam Safety Inventory System database
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $133,421 $133,421
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Provide funding for a design and construction project manager Decision Package
  Funds an additional project manager to manage the agency's capital outlay program
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $131,579 $131,579
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Fund a real property stewardship specialist Decision Package
  Funds a new position focused on monitoring easements and property boundaries
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $129,436 $129,187
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Fund a dam safety enforcement support specialist Decision Package
  Funds an additional dam safety enforcement support specialist to increase public safety
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $127,206 $127,206
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded changes to Cardinal Financials System charges Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes to Cardinal Financials System internal service fund charges budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 478 F. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $28,985 $28,985
Nongeneral Fund ($97,804) ($97,804)
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Provide funding for a Soil and Water Conservation District architectural engineer Decision Package
  Funds a position to provide technical assistance to districts in implementing Agricultural Best Management Practices
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $126,451 $126,451
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Fund a Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) dam inspector Decision Package
  Supports one position to oversee rehabilitation activities of SWCD dams and to provide additional administrative and technical oversight
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $126,451 $126,451
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded workers’ compensation premium changes Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for workers’ compensation premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 477 R. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund ($45,590) ($45,590)
Nongeneral Fund ($21,982) ($21,982)
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded general liability premium charges Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for general liability premiums billed by the Department of the Treasury’s Division of Risk Management budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 478 J. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $18,295 $18,295
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded changes to Performance Budgeting system charges Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes to Performance Budgeting system internal service fund charges budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 478 H. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $6,119 $6,119
Nongeneral Fund ($198) ($198)
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded internal service fund charges for the Personnel Management Information System Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for Personnel Management Information System internal service fund charges budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 478 I. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund ($6,169) ($6,169)
Nongeneral Fund ($144) ($144)
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post-employment benefit rate changes Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes to state employee other post-employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 477 K. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $2,038 $2,038
Nongeneral Fund $491 $491
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded changes to Line of Duty Act premiums and enrollment Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for Line of Duty Act premiums and enrollment changes budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 477 Q. of Chapter 552, 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund ($1,212) ($1,212)
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Fund an additional position with Water Quality Improvement Fund and Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund interest Decision Package
  Amends budget language authorizing the agency to utilize interest to support an additional position
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Reflect correct service area for technical assistance support Decision Package
  Adjusts technical language to reflect the correct disbursement of funds
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Reallocate base technical assistance to the proper service area Base Budget Adjustment
  Corrects the base technical assistance appropriation for SWCDs to the appropriate service area.
•
Correct fund detail for open-space preservation appropriation Base Budget Adjustment
  Corrects the fund detail for the open-space preservation of $1.9 million provided during the 2020 Session.
Capital Project Requests (in order of largest to smallest)
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Soil and Water District Dam Rehabilitation
  Provides funding to support the rehabilitation of Soil and Water District dams.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $45,500,000 $0
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State Park Shoreline Erosion Projects
  Provides funding to conduct shoreline erosion projects across Virginia State Parks.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $22,330,000 $0
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Revenue Generating Facilities
  Provides appropriation to support the development of revenue generating facilities including, but not limited to, campgrounds, retail centers, parking facilities, picnic shelters and playgrounds
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $20,000,000 $0
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Construct new facilities at an inland location at Westmoreland State Park
  Provides funding to construct new facilities at Westmoreland State Park.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $6,564,000 $0
•
Restore and improve Green Pastures Recreation Area
  Provides funding for the restoration and improvement of Green Pastures Recreation Area.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $5,000,000 $0
•
Make Critical Infrastructure Repairs and Residences at Various State Parks
  Provides funding for infrastructure repairs, as well as construction of residences, across Virginia State Parks.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $5,000,000 $0
•
Improve Belle Isle State Park
  Provides support to improve and repair Belle Isle State Park.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $1,500,000 $0
Nongeneral Fund $1,500,000 $0
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Address critical improvements at Machicomoco State Park
  Provides funding for critical improvements needed at Machicomoco State Park.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $2,660,000 $0
•
Restore and create shoreline habitat at Belle Isle State Park
  Supports the restoration and creation of shoreline habitat at Belle Isle State Park.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $2,156,350 $0
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Repair Lake Edmunds Dam at Staunton River State Park
  Provides funding to repair Lake Edmunds Dam at Staunton River State Park.
 
  FY 2023 FY 2024
General Fund $1,925,000 $0
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Amending C-40 State Park Acquisitions
  Updates the list of state parks that the agency is authorized to acquire, primarily in-holding and contiguous properties to protect the continuity of various state parks
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Amending C-41 Natural Heritage Acquisitions
  Updates the list of natural area preserves that the agency is authorized to acquire, primarily in-holding and contiguous properties to protect the natural areas


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