
Efforts to create Historic Oak Hill State Park ‘delayed, not dead’ by General Assembly
After a disappointing day in Richmond, The Conservation Fund is prepared to push forward on plans to create Virginia’s next state park.
After a disappointing day in Richmond, The Conservation Fund is prepared to push forward on plans to create Virginia’s next state park.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has amended the proposed Virginia budget so that a shared vision for Historic Oak Hill State Park can move forward.
While the Conservation Fund awaits Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s possible amendment to make Historic Oak Hill State Park, support has grown.
The future of Historic Oak Hill State Park remains uncertain as the Virginia General Assembly nears the conclusion of its session.
Other options will be sought to preserve Oak Hill after the Virginia General Assembly took no action to create Historic Oak Hill State Park.
The fate of Historic Oak Hill State Park is with Gov. Glenn Youngkin and whether he will decide to include an amendment in the state budget.
The creation of Historic Oak Hill State Park in Loudoun County is another step toward reality for The Conservation Fund. “It’s a pretty exciting project. This one definitely rises above. It’s an incredible resource,” said Heather Richards, The Conservation Fund‘s lead on the project. Richards was present at the 20 to 0 vote by the…
Former President James Monroe acquired land in Loudoun County in 1794 and built a peaceful retreat 40 miles west of Washington, D.C. in 1823.
The University of Mary Washington hosted hundreds of youth from across the Commonwealth in the Virginia Science Olympiad (VASO) competition.
Legislation unanimously advanced in the Virginia General Assembly last week to create Historic Oak Hill State Park in Loudoun County.