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Author Archives: Jason McGarvey

IRS issues guidance on “faulty” language in certain easements

Easements can be amended through July 24th with “Safe Harbor” language to substitute for boundary line adjustment and extinguishment provisions that may trigger an audit.

Posted byJason McGarveyMay 19, 2023June 1, 2023Posted inNews

Wetlands Watch & VOF announce second round for Coastal Resilience & Trees Fund

$90,000 available for capacity building, implementation, stewardship, and tree-planting projects in Virginia’s Coastal Zone. Applications due July 7th.

Posted byJason McGarveyMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023Posted inNews

1 million acres conserved under Virginia’s Land Preservation Tax Credit

About 85% of VOF’s total easement portfolio, or 745,000 acres, have been protected since the tax credit took effect in 2000.

Posted byJason McGarveyMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023Posted inNews

Blackwater Park project wins Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award

Presentation of award to project partners.

New park will provide recreational opportunities for residents of and visitors to the City of Franklin while protecting the scenic Blackwater River and bald cypress habitat.

Posted byJason McGarveyApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023Posted inNews, Preservation Trust Fund

VOF & Wetlands Watch announce Coastal Resilience & Trees Fund

$185,000 available for projects that seek to achieve increased resilience to flooding, sea level rise, and extreme weather events in Virginia’s coastal communities.

Posted byJason McGarveyFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023Posted inNews

$2 million available in latest grant round for open space projects

VOF is seeking proposals for projects that will create safe access to open space and provide other public benefits.

Posted byJason McGarveyJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023Posted inGet Outdoors, News, Preservation Trust Fund4 Comments on $2 million available in latest grant round for open space projects

VOF announces $1.9 million for 24 open-space projects across Virginia

Latest grants support parks, trails, tribal lands, youth programs and other projects that increase public access to open space in 21 different counties and cities.

Posted byJason McGarveyOctober 12, 2022June 1, 2023Posted inGet Outdoors, News, Preservation Trust Fund

VOF records its first easement in Colonial Heights

A parcel owned by the Capital Region Land Conservancy along the Appomattox River is now protected for public access and will contribute to the development of the Appomattox River Trail.

Posted byJason McGarveyOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022Posted inNews, Preservation Trust Fund

VOF welcomes two new trustees

V.B. “Tack” Richardson, III, of Alexandria and Elizabeth Copeland of King William County have been appointed to VOF’s board.

Posted byJason McGarveySeptember 1, 2022September 1, 2022Posted inNews

$2 million available in latest grant round for open space projects

VOF is seeking proposals for projects that will create safe access to open space and provide other public benefits.

Posted byJason McGarveyJuly 10, 2022July 10, 2022Posted inGet Outdoors, News, Preservation Trust Fund

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