The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department Of Conservation And Recreation
Mission Statement
The Department of Conservation and Recreation works with Virginians to conserve, protect, and enhance their lands and improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay and our rivers and streams, promotes the stewardship and enjoyment of natural, cultural and outdoor recreational resources, and ensures the safety of Virginia's dams.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 53,268,999 | $ 22,832,206 | 424.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 109,512,707 | $ 23,151,019 | 483.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 55,618,556 | $ 26,062,081 | 522.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 50,301,555 | $ 26,387,019 | 536.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 50,301,555 | $ 26,387,019 | 536.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ 7,022,352 | $ 37,965,012 | 12.00 |
2009 Total | $ 57,323,907 | $ 64,352,031 | 548.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 50,301,555 | $ 26,387,019 | 536.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ 2,522,352 | $ 23,965,012 | 27.00 |
2010 Total | $ 52,823,907 | $ 50,352,031 | 563.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $2.4 million (GF) and $625,679 (NGF).
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Remove one-time funding for state park equipment needsA technical adjustment to remove one-time funding. For each year, a reduction of $198,039 (GF).
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Correct appropriation for Potomac River Basin CommissionA technical adjustment to correct the appropriation for the Potomac River Basin Commission. For each year, a reduction of $10,000 (GF).
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Remove one-time funding for Wild Spanish Mustang FundA technical adjustment to remove one-time funding. For each year, a reduction of $35,000 (GF).
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Remove one-time funding for water tanks at Breaks Interstate ParkA technical adjustment to remove one-time funding. For each year, a reduction of $100,000 (GF).
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Remove one-time funding provided to enhance public access to the Chesapeake BayA technical adjustment to remove one-time funding. For each year, a reduction of $150,000 (GF).
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Remove one-time appropriation of Water Quality Improvement Fund interestA technical adjustment to remove one-time funding. For each year, a reduction of $565,000 (NGF).
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Transfer land conservation funding to responsible agenciesA technical adjustment to transfer the on-going funding for land conservation to the responsible agencies. For 2009, a decrease of $851,920 (GF) and two positions. For 2010, a decrease of $851,920 (GF).
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Realign personal service costs and positions with funding sources and service areasA technical adjustment to realign funds and positions between service areas.
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Realign funding between service areas for information technology costsA technical adjustment to reflect funding for information technology in the correct service areas.
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Increase appropriation of various nongeneral fundsA technical adjustment to increase nongeneral fund appropriations to better reflect projected revenue and to provide spending authority for existing fund balances. For each year, $22.5 million (NGF).
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Increase staff for implementation of stormwater management programProvides positions and funding to implement the statewide stormwater program. The positions will be located in regional offices, and they will conduct site inspections and compliance reviews, provide technical assistance, and respond to complaints. For 2009, $697,230 (NGF) and 10 positions. For 2010, $697,230 (NGF).
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Provide Water Quality Improvement Fund supportProvides funds for matching grants for controlling nonpoint source pollution resulting from agricultural activities and development. The department will focus on five priority practices: riparian buffers, cover crops, conservation tillage, nutrient management plan development, and livestock exclusion from state waters. In addition to the general fund appropriation, the source of nongeneral support is the agency's Water Quality Improvement Fund reserve fund and the Department of Environmental Quality's interest earnings on balances in the Water Quality Improvement Fund. For 2009, $6.0 million (GF) and $14.0 million (NGF).
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Finance dam repair and improve the safety of Virginia's damsProvide funding to capitalize the Dam Safety, Flood Prevention, and Protection Assistance Fund. The fund is used for loans and grants to dam owners to repair and upgrade dams to meet state requirements. Repairs and upgrades are needed to protect public safety, prolong the life and usefulness of the dams, and meet new regulatory requirements. For each year, $1.0 million (GF).
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Address state park operating needsProvides funding and positions for core programs, visitor services, and educational programs at state parks. The funded positions include maintenance and housekeeping positions for existing and newly constructed facilities. In addition, support is provided for seasonal staff and equipment replacement. For 2010, $1.5 million (GF) and an increase of 15 positions.
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. For each year, a decrease of $1.5 million (GF) and an increase of $680,000 (NGF).
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Eliminate funding for state park dam repairsCaptures savings by ending the funding for the four-year program to upgrade dams in state parks. For each year, a reduction of $650,000 (GF).
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Assume responsibilities of the Chippokes Plantation Farm FoundationTransfers positions and funding to the department from the Chippokes Plantation Farm Foundation. For 2009, $162,167 (GF), $67,103 (NGF), and two positions. For 2010, $162,167 (GF) and $67,103 (NGF).
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Provide additional operating support for the Virginia Outdoors FoundationIncreases the operating support provided to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. The foundation helps to establish, monitor, and hold open space easements that allow land to be privately owned but restricted from development to protect the land for the public good. The operating support will allow the foundation to continue technology upgrades and meet increasing monitoring and enforcement requirements. For each year, $950,000 (GF).
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Increase positions for the dam safety programProvides two dam safety positions to inventory and inspect dams, educate dam owners, citizens, and contractors about the dam safety program, and implement new regulatory requirements. The positions will be supported with existing general fund appropriation. For 2009, two positions.
Capital Totals for the Biennium
General Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Debt 2008-10 Biennium |
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$ 0 | $ 0 | $ 77,500,000 |
Recommended Capital Budget Addenda
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Repair various state park and soil and water conservation district damsProvides funding for key repairs to dams operated by the department and local soil and water conservation districts. The dam infrastructure is deteriorating, because many of the dams are 50 to 70 years-old. Dam failures can be devastating for dam owners, the dam's intended purposes, and downstream populations and property. For the biennium, $20.0 million (NGF).
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Construct phase one development of the High Bridge State ParkProvides funding to develop the High Bridge rails-to-trails project for state park users and to provide facilities for proper stewardship of the park. Included in this project are gates and signs for security, a deck, the securing of the railroad trestle, controlled access road for maintenance purposes to the bridge, completion of the trail from high bridge to Rice, Virginia, as well as two management residences. For the biennium, $4.5 million (NGF).
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Construct phase one development of the Powhatan State ParkProvides for the initial development of the Powhatan State Park. This project will include basic infrastructure such as access roads and utilities, as well as components that will allow for basic day use of the park. For the biennium, $3.0 million (NGF).
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Preservation of open space and historic resources through conservationProvide funding to conserve important resource lands and meet Virginia's land conservation goals by 2010. The preserved lands will help balance land use; support agriculture, forestry, and tourism; and promote water quality, recreation, and quality of life. For the biennium, $50.0 million (NGF).