The Capital Region Land Conservancy
Central Virginia’s only land trust dedicated solely to serving the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan, New Kent, and Charles City counties.

In just four years CRLC has been instrumental in the permanent protection of over 4,000 acres!

Our Mission
The Capital Region Land Conservancy’s mission is to promote the conservation of the capital region’s historically significant land, scenic natural areas, and ecologically sensitive land, water, and wildlife resources.

Who We Are
CRLC, a private, non-profit charitable organization, was founded in 2005 by local citizens who recognized the urgent need to engage landowners who want to be a part of supporting the region’s quality of life through protection of its natural resources. CRLC uses a cooperative approach to conservation that balances economic growth with natural resource protection by promoting voluntary land protection.

The long term goal of CRLC is to integrate natural resource preservation into regional planning and management of the growth that will occur in the Richmond Area. CRLC recognizes the ongoing rapid changes in our communities as the region responds to a growing population and increased residential and commercial development. CRLC believes that expanded choices for private landowners to preserve working farms, forests, wildlife habitat, and water resources benefit our entire region. The Richmond Region is a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities whose vibrancy and economic vitality depend on the health of its air, water, and natural areas.  Voluntary private land preservation agreements, known as “conservation easements” are an integral tool in ensuring that the Richmond region of the future is as wonderful a place to live as it is today. Without this effort, the Capital Region risks losing irreplaceable natural resources and degrading the quality of life of its citizens.

Are you a landowner who would like to learn more about conservation easements?

Would you like to invite a CRLC representative to be a guest speaker at a meeting of your organization or community group? Please contact Mike Christin at 804-874-8615 or mike(at sign)capitalregionland.org

What We Do
In just three years CRLC has initiated and helped to facilitate the protection of over 4,000 acres in its service area!

We have accomplished this by reaching out to hundreds of landowners, holding numerous community seminars, and forging partnerships with organizations and agencies whose missions complement ours. Through outreach, education, and community partnerships, CRLC supports options for landowners who wish to voluntarily and permanently limit development on their land with conservation easements in exchange for a legacy of stewardship. Qualifying easements are charitable donations that also provide their donors with state and federal tax benefits.

We look forward to continued success as we also undertake new initiatives including permanent protection of the James River Park System and a Green Infrastructure project.