Environmental Health | Conservation | Charlottesville

State conservation agency responsible for the conservation of land and energy resources and the protection of our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and the preservation of their availability for future generations.



Through its six divisions, the agency regulates the mineral industry, provides mineral research and offers advice on wise use of resources. Its programs directly serve the citizens who live near mining operations, mining labor groups, other regulatory agencies, the educational community, the mineral industry, and environmental, consumer and industry special-interest groups.