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Measure Last Modified
04-11-2022 04:08 p.m.
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Measure Last Published
04-11-2022 04:22 p.m.
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Status
Active
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Data Source and Calculation
A master list will be kept by the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Division of Planning and Recreational Resources of all state park master plans, Virginia Outdoors Plan components (completed annually), scenic river, scenic byway, and trails studies and special outdoor recreation surveys that have been assigned to the Division. A completion date will be documented on the list
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| Enterprise Priorities and Strategies |
| Initiative |
Priority |
Strategy |
| Natural Resources |
Land Conservation |
Implement a targeted, strategic land conservation plan that protects Virginia’s biodiversity and public access. |
| Service Area Code |
Service Area Name |
| 50406 |
Natural Outdoor Recreational and Open Space Resource Research, Planning, and Technical Assistance |
| Name |
Date |
Result |
Note |
| Baseline |
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None |
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| Short Target 2025 |
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None |
None |
| Long Target 2027 |
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None |
None |
| Year |
Result |
Note |
| 2005 |
16 |
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| 2006 |
14 |
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| 2007 |
16 |
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| 2008 |
24 |
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| 2009 |
32 |
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| 2010 |
20 |
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| 2011 |
23 |
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| 2012 |
15 |
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| 2013 |
13 |
In the first quarter, the following projects were completed: 1) five-year review of Powhatan State Park; 2) five-year review of High Bridge Trail State Park Master Plan; and 3) preparation of an amendment to the Master Plan for Shenandoah River State Park. In the second quarter, the preparation of a scenic byway report was completed and DCR staff prepared the East Coast Greenway Guide. In the third quarter, the following projects were completed: 1) preparation of three scenic river evaluation reports; 2) a report on the status of playgrounds at state parks; 3) a report on accessible facilities at state parks; and 4) a report of potential accessibility projects at state parks. In the fourth quarter, a Beaches to Bluegrass Trail webinar and a scenic byway designation were completed. Over the past year, a significant amount of staff time was devoted to updating the Virginia Outdoors Plan. While that plan accounts for only one plan in this measure, it consumes a great deal of staff time during its production as it is updated every five years. |
| 2014 |
23 |
During Fiscal Year 2014, the following projects were completed: 1) The Virginia Outdoors Plan; 2) November 2013 report entitled An Examination of the Safety Issues Associated with Moveable Soccer Goals; 3) Developed master plan for Biscuit Run State Park; 4) Five year review of Widewater State Park Master Plan; 5) Five year review of Staunton River State Park Master Plan; 6) Five year review of Wilderness Road State Park Master Plan; 7) Five year review of Holliday Lake State Park Master Plan; 8) Preparation of amendment to the Master Plan for Twin Lakes State Park; 9) Preparation of amendment to the Master Plan for Pocahontas State Park; 10) Preparation of amendment to the Master Plan for Widewater State Park; 11) Preparation of a Scenic River evaluation report on the Tye River in Nelson County; 12) Preparation of a Scenic River evaluation report on the Banister River in Pittsylvania County; 13) Preparation of a Scenic River evaluation report on the Cranesnest River in Dickenson County; 14) Preparation of Scenic Byway report on 132.8 miles of the Midland Trail; 15) Wrote and distributed quarterly email report on Greenways and Trails; 16) Prepared feasibility study on Lock 14, James River, Amherst County; 17) Prepared feasibility study on Deep Run Greenway, Spotsylvania County; 18) Served on the Advisory Committee for Virginia Department of Transportation’s State Pedestrian Policy Plan; 19) Wrote and distributed by email a Fall James River Heritage Trail Report; 20) Participated in development of the draft Beaches to Bluegrass Conceptual Plan; 21) Prepared report on the Status of Playgrounds in Virginia State Parks; 22) Prepared report on Accessible Facilities in Virginia State Parks; and 23) Prepared report on Potential Accessibility Projects in Virginia State Parks. |
| 2015 |
15 |
During Fiscal Year 2015, the following projects were completed:
1) Final development of Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Action to Develop/Enhance Public Water Access at Bridge Crossing and Roads among DCR, DGIF and VDOT (signed by agencies and Governor McAuliffe on July 7, 2015); 2) Final development and distribution of the Beaches to Bluegrass Trail Master Plan; 3) Developed Master Plan for Breaks Interstate Park; 4) Five year review of Seven Bends State Park Master Plan; 5) Five year review of Douthat State Park Master Plan; 6) Five year review of James River State Park Master Plan; 7) Five year review of Sailor’s Creek State Park Master Plan; 8) Five year review of Bear Creek Lake State Park Master Plan; 9) Five year review of Natural Tunnel State Park Master Plan; 10) Completion of Scenic River field evaluation for the Clinch River in Tazewell County and the Towns of Cedar Bluff and Richlands; 11) Preparation of a Scenic River evaluation report for a 38.6 mile segment of the Dan River in Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties and the Town of South Boston, which was then added to the Scenic River System by the General Assembly and Governor; 12) Prepared report on the Status of Playgrounds in Virginia State Parks; 13) Prepared report on Accessible Facilities in Virginia State Parks; 14)Completed Deep Run Greenway feasibility study as per requirements of HB 2088 ; and 15) Prepared report on Potential Accessibility Projects in Virginia State Parks. |
| 2016 |
19 |
During FY2016, the following projects were completed:
1) Prepared report for the General Assembly describing current and future plans for the statewide trail system; 2) Updated Feasibility Study for public access at Balcony Falls on the James River five times; 3) Conducted review/update of Claytor Lake State Park Master Plan; 4) Review/update of Hungry Mother State Park Master Plan; 5) Review/update of Kiptopeke State Park Master Plan; 6)Review/update of Staunton River Battlefield State Park Master Plan; 7) Review/update of York River State Park Master Plan; 8) Conducted Scenic River field evaluation for the Rapidan River; 9) Conducted Scenic River field evaluation for the Historic York Scenic River; 10) Conducted Scenic River field evaluation for the Upper James River; 11) Completed Virginia Byway report for Route 80 – Dickenson, Buchanan and Russell Counties; 12) Completed Virginia Byway report for Routes 658, 624, and 639 – Warren County; 13) Completed Virginia Byway report for Route 601 – Fauquier County; 14) Completed Virginia Byway report for Routes 646, 619, 601, 681 and 55 – Prince William County; 15) Prepared report on the Status of Playgrounds in Virginia State Parks; 16) Prepared report on Accessible Facilities in Virginia State Parks; 17) Prepared report on Potential Accessibility Projects for Virginia State Parks; 18) Developed draft statewide trails sign plan, including signage for off-road sections of the Beaches to Bluegrass and James River Heritage Trail; 19) Developed Memorandum of Agreement among DCR, the Crater Planning District Commission, the City of Hopewell, and the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River regarding $100,000 appropriation by the Va. General Assembly for the construction, improvement, and marking of trails along the lower Appomattox River. |
| 2017 |
29 |
During FY2017, the following projects were completed:
1. Prepared report for the General Assembly describing current and future plans for the statewide trail system, which was based on input of the meetings of the Statewide Trails Advisory Committee.
2. Completed 18 scenic view evaluations along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, as part of a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service.
3. Completed Feasibility Study for public access at Balcony Falls on the James River; the study was developed in cooperation with DGIF, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Dominion resources, and Friends of the Rivers of Virginia.
4. Reviewed and updated the master plan for Fairy Stone State Park.
5. Reviewed and updated the master plan for Grayson Highlands State Park.
6. Prepared report on the Status of Playgrounds in Virginia State Parks.
7. Prepared report on Accessible Facilities in Virginia State Parks.
8. Prepared report on Potential Accessibility Projects for Virginia State Parks.
9. Updated statewide Recreational Inventory for the Virginia Outdoors Plan.
10. Completed the Scenic River field evaluation for the Upper James River in Rockbridge, Botetourt, Amherst and Bedford Counties and the towns of Buchanan and Glasgow.
11. Conducted a Scenic River evaluation on the Clinch in Russell County.
12. Developed a Memorandum of Agreement between DCR and Scenic Virginia to cooperatively develop, promote and administer the Virginia Scenic Registry. |
| 2018 |
42 |
This number includes 23 scenic studies and 3 story maps completed under a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service (this work will be concluded in 2018). The number of projects completed was higher during this reporting period due to an unusually high number of reports association with grant project. |
| 2019 |
27 |
This number includes The Virginia Outdoors Plan, Master Plans, Trail Reports, Trail ENews, Land and Water Grants, Recreational Trails Grants, Scenic River Evaluations. |
| 2020 |
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| 2021 |
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| 2022 |
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| Measure ID |
19950406.001.001 |
| Measure Class |
Other Agency |
| Measure Type |
Output |
| Year Type |
State FY |
| Preferred Trend |
Stable |
| Frequency |
Annually |
| Statistical Unit |
Number of plans, studies, and surveys |
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